Bold Groovy Lines
The Derwent XL range comes in two types – XL Charcoal in rich natural color and XL Graphite in dense graphic tones of water-soluble color.
Graphite and Charcoal are traditional drawing tools, but these big blocks of color are not stuck in the past. These chunky blocks measure 0.787″ x 0.787″ x 2.36″, so they are big and bold!
Check out the work of Joseph Loughborough. His wonderful paintings in XL Charcoal blocks utilise the bold marks the blocks make and he’s had fun with the Groove Cube creating interest, layers and texture by overlapping the linear lines over one another.
The Groove Cube (supplies are limited) works great with either XL Charcoal and XL Graphite. See more of his work here: Joseph Loughborough
Grab yourself a tin and see what bold marks you can create.
XL Charcoal is available in 6 colors; Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black and White. They produce broad sweeping marks to the most delicate lines, blend easily and layer over each other. Charcoal is naturally water-soluble, so splash some water on there and experiment!
XL Graphite is also available in 6 colors; Olive Green, Dark Prussian, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Soft and Very Soft. These last two are dense dark graphite, perfect for deep tonal work and expressive marks. This soft fine art graphite is water-soluble. Try working with water or embossing tools, or lifting out tone and color with an eraser.
Supported by 3 accessories, the Groove Cube which carves lines in the block’s surface to create a wealth of marks and textures. The Sprinkler when used with the blocks creates a powder graphite or charcoal and XL Grippers keep your hands and the block clean and allow for a steady grip.
Available individually and in tins of 6 XL Graphite and 6 XL Charcoal. Both are on BTS promotion at 50/10/10% (59.5%).