Derwent Tinted Charcoal Block XL Mars Violet

Tinted Charcoal XL Blocks in earthy shades, suitable for large scale art pieces and a range of bold and agile mark due to the strength and body of the chunky blocks. Each soft, pastel-like Tinted Charcoal XL Block contains a high volume of formula quivalent to 8 pencils. Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand, use the blocks for large scale drawings or use the edges and corners to add fine detail and line work. The soft texture of the charcoal delivers smooth smudge effects for broad coverage. Break into pieces or grate into powder to add textures and details. As charcoal is naturally water-soluble, small amounts of water can be added to manipulate the texture for interesting effects. Versatile format in a range of earthy shades for every charcoal artist.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Rectangular chunky block measuring 60x20x20mm each
• Large volume of formula, equivalent to eight pencils per block
• Highly versatile and can be used on all sizes of artwork
• Advanced performance with specially formulated tinted charcoal in earthy shades
• Soft texture for smooth smudge effects
• Use whole, break into pieces or grate into powder for textures and detail
• Naturally water-soluble so can be used dry and with some water added
• Use alongside XL Charcoal Blocks or Charcoal and Tinted Charcoal Pencils for different effects
• For best results, pair with: Derwent Inktense Paper, Technique Brushes, Battery Operated Eraser, Paper Stump and Spritzer
• Colour Palette: Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Forest Pine, White
• Whole range available as a set of 6 in a metal tin here