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.
These chunky blocks are 0.787” square and 2.26” long – so they are big and bold!
XL Charcoal is available in 6 colors; Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black and White, all traditional drawing colors, and a must for life drawers and landscapers alike. They produce broad sweeping marks to the most delicate lines, blend easily and layer over eachother. 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.
Use both ranges wet or dry and enjoy the bold expressive mark making you can create with these captivating chunky XL blocks.
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 which, when used with the blocks, creates a fine graphite or charcoal powder, and the XL Grippers keep your hands and the block clean and allow for a steady grip.
The entire XL line is available from all MacPherson’s DCs. Check in with your MacPherson’s sales rep for all the details or Click Here. Best of all the MacPherson’s “What’s New” Intro discount is 50/10% (enter “SI” code)!!!