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Inktense Pencils & Blocks by Derwent

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Combining the brilliant intensity of pen and ink with the versatility of line and wash, Inktense can be used for dry rich intense color or washed out with a little water to create a vivid translucent effect. The rich pigment extends further than traditional watercolor pencils, and is more opaque for true ink effect. Once dry Inktense colours are permanent, allowing for artwork to be washed over with other media without bleeding.

Swatches of Derwent Inktense colours, dry and washed with water

Derwent Inktense pencils set of 24 in a tin

Try Inktense Pencils in Sets or Singles

...or try Inktense Blocks

Derwent Inktense blocks, chunky water-soluble ink blocks

These chunky water-soluble ink blocks provide vibrant strokes of ink-like color, bringing a new sense of freedom and color to drawing and painting. When used dry, the blocks provide pure vibrant color, but can also be completely washed out and transformed into a translucent ink-like paint which, when dry, can be worked over. Extremely versatile, these sticks of colour and can be used for a wide range of creative effects and are ideal for covering large areas.