Pastel Pencils and Blocks

Pastel Pencils and Blocks

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Pastel Pencils and Blocks Pastel Pencils 72 Box 72 Box Derwent Pastel Pencils provide the colourful brilliance of the pastel medium in a convenient, easy to use woodcase. They can be mixed and blended just like conventional pastels but offer greater control for more detailed work. Available in 90 stunning colours, Derwent Pastel Pencils can be used wet or dry, and work beautifully with other media. Derwent Pastel Blocks offer the traditional beauty of pastels in a firm, smoothly textured pastel block. The square shape is ideal for creating broad, sweeping strokes or crisp lines, simply by using the pastel on its side or short edge. Produced in a range of vibrant colours, Derwent Pastels are easy to mix and blend, especially with the unique 32996 Derwent blender. 0700307 32991 32992 39009 01B Zinc Yellow 01D Zinc Yellow 01F Zinc Yellow 06B Deep Cadmium 06D Deep Cadmium 06F Deep Cadmium 11B Spectrum Orange 11D Spectrum Orange 11F Spectrum Orange 15B Geranium Lake 15D Geranium Lake 15F Geranium Lake 20B Crimson Lake 20D Crimson Lake 20F Crimson Lake 22B Magenta 22D Magenta 22F Magenta 25B Dark Violet 25D Dark Violet 25F Dark Violet 29B Ultramarine 29D Ultramarine 29F Ultramarine 32B Spectrum Blue 32D Spectrum Blue 32F Spectrum Blue 35B Prussian Blue 35D Prussian Blue 35F Prussian Blue B Indigo D Indigo F Indigo 76B Forest Green 76D Forest Green 76F Forest Green 77B Terre Verte 77D Terre Verte 77F Terre Verte 75B Hooker s Green 75D Hooker s Green 75F Hooker s Green 46B Emerald Green 46D Emerald Green 46F Emerald Green 48B May Green 48D May Green 48F May Green 51B Olive Green 51D Olive Green 51F Olive Green 74B Dark Olive 74D Dark Olive 74F Dark Olive 78B Green Umber 78D Green Umber 78F Green Umber 79B Umber 79D Umber 79F Umber 53B Sepia 53D Sepia 53F Sepia 54B Burnt Umber 54D Burnt Umber 54F Burnt Umber 57B Brown Ochre 57D Brown Ochre 57F Brown Ochre 73B Orange Earth 73D Orange Earth 73F Orange Earth 62B Burnt Sienna 62D Burnt Sienna 62F Burnt Sienna 64B Terracotta 64D Terracotta 64F Terracotta 65B Burnt Carmine 65D Burnt Carmine 65F Burnt Carmine 66B Chocolate 66D Chocolate 66F Chocolate 67B Ivory Black 70B French Grey 70D French Grey 70F French Grey 70H French Grey 72B Chinese White 32999 005 000 004 001 002 003 Pastel Blocks 01B Zinc Yellow 06B Deep Cadmium 11B Spectrum Orange 15B Geranium Lake 20B Crimson Lake 22B Magenta 25B Dark Violet 29B Ultramarine 32B Spectrum Blue 35B Prussian Blue B Indigo 76B Forest Green 77B Terre Verte 75B Hooker s Green 46B Emerald Green 48B May Green 51B Olive Green 74B Dark Olive 78B Green Umber 79B Umber 53B Sepia 54B Burnt Umber 57B Brown Ochre 57D Brown Ochre 73B Orange Earth 62B Burnt Sienna 64B Terracotta 65B Burnt Carmine 66B Chocolate 67B Ivory Black 70B French Grey 70F French Grey 70D French Grey 70H French Grey 72B Chinese White 72D Blending White 11

Techniques using Derwent products HATCHING Draw a series of parallel lines closely together to create a tonal area. To achieve greater depth, simply increase the width and density of the lines. CROSS HATCHING As with hatching, draw two or more sets of parallel lines crossing each other at an angle to create even greater density of tone and colour. FEATHERING In this technique, an area of tone or colour is lightly drawn with short strokes over which the same or another colour can be used,still allowing the original strokes to show through. FROTTAGE Lay a sheet of paper over a textured surface such as wood, sandpaper, stone or rough woven material, then rub over the surface with a soft pencil until the texture shows through. BLENDING This is produced by laying different colours on top and varying the pressure of each to achieve an infinite range of tints and tones. BRACELET SHADING This method of shading follows the contours of the form being drawn, giving the illustration a 3D effect. POINTILLISM To create a sparkling effect, draw dots of different sizes, densities and colours. This can give the appearance of a single colour when viewed from a distance. An ideal technique for small drawings. 22

GRADATIONS These are smooth transitions from a light to a darker tone or from one colour to another. The density of colour achieved will vary depending on the amount of pressure applied to the pencil. SCRAPING To add textural interest to your work scrape the point of the pencil, using a scalpel, over a prewetted area and let the pieces of the strip fall onto the wet surface. Several colours can be added for effect. OVERLAYING Lay colours on top of each other to create new colours and hues. This technique can produce considerable depth and richness of tone. LINE AND WASH Use a pen or non-soluble pencil to outline your drawing and then colour in areas with a watersoluble pencil or apply with a soft brush to produce subtle areas of shading. BURNISHING To burnish pigment together, rub either a tortillon or white coloured pencil across the colours you have already laid down. This technique allows you to blend as well as lighten the colours and is ideal for precise and controlled highlighting. WASH EFFECTS To create washes, brush clean water over the surface of the paper. Then scrape minute particles from the pencil strip with a knife into the water. Wash over with a large brush. 23