UNBOXING the Derwent Drawing Pencils (Are the OTHER colors as good as the WHITE?)

[@brigitteitg]

I absolutely love the Derwent Drawing pencils! They are fantastic for nature scenes and animal portraits and as you said, great on toned paper. And with the limited palette they will always create a cohesive colour scheme in any artwork or colouring page.

[@carolharper268]

Amazing, I always think a limited pallet draws a picture together to create a calming effect. Thank you for sharing. 💐

[@phlipperxx656]

I don’t know if you fixed the issue with the Derwent tins, but I also had trouble keeping them on…there’s a really simple fix (that also works on other similar metal tins, like a watercolour set of mine). The lids have machine-punched metal bits sticking inward, and they stay on by going over the lip of the edges on the metal base. You just literally have to bent the edges of the lid in slightly, so that the metal bits catch better on the lip of the base. They’ll now stay on as snug as you like. It’s really just that simple! ;)

[@marilynkadzielski9670]

Absolutely love those colors and your finished product. The best, though, is spending an evening with you both💕

[@jeanne17118]

I wanted Derwent Drawing pencils when I first started nature journaling, many many years ago. They were too expensive for me at the time. Time passed and I finally bought them 3 years ago and I love them! They are perfect for nature sketching! Edit: I have the set of 24 and wish there were more!

[@jillwiswall5386]

I’ve had the Derwent Drawing pencils in and out of my shopping cart for months now, so this was perfect! Thanks for helping me make up my mind. Looking forward to purchasing this coloring book too!

[@melissascoloringandmulti-taski]

Those pencils are so beautiful.

[@Julie-vy3oz]

I’m just watching this and hoping your beautiful artist is safe.

[@Mirrigold]

I use the Derwent Drawing pencils for all my original animal artwork, they're nicknamed the "Fur and Feathers set" for good reason :D I've been using them for years and never had a tip snap off, that's really unusual. Loved your colour choices on this image, made him pop off the page beautifully.

[@cyndih4720]

You guys are one of the cutest couples!

[@3arthandsky]

I never heard of these pencils until recently and this what i was looking for all my life. I love derwent for that reason they have a broad selection of colors and i'm planning on buying these for myself along with a toned sketch book

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

I love the earth tones.

[@marlenaamalfitano2727]

Love these on tan paper!

[@JMc_1]

I love you two. I get so much joy watching you both.

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks so much for watching our video

[@artbyashley6613]

Been one of my favourite pencils for over 24yrs 😍

[@NelaDunato]

I can't find this info anywhere so maybe you would know if you used them for so long: were they water-soluble at some point? Because I have a 15 year old Derwent Drawing 67 Ivory Black with the same brown barrel (no cap on the end) and that one is water-soluble - not just a little, it dissolves very well. I only bought that one at the time and now I'm curious when they changed that.

[@artbyashley6613]

@@NelaDunato I tried washing over whats left of my origional black & yeah to a degree the colour moves but only so much as it spreads a hue around your main mark. If memory serves me right around the same time there were also a chunky sketchy type set of earthy colour watercolour pencils on the market but these weren't rexel Cumberland possibly daler not sure, I live in Scotland, water activated sketchy pencils were never a great idea in our part of the Highlands where sketching outside almost always requires an umbrella & rapidly deployed plastic bag over your drawing board.

[@NelaDunato]

@@artbyashley6613 Thanks for trying it out! :) The one I have is fully water-soluble, on par with Inktense. It definitely says "Derwent • Drawing" on it. So strange that I can't find any info on it! Ha, I can imagine that they wouldn't be popular in your area :)

[@deborahmcneill9478]

Thanks for your videos, I watch them all and I really appreciate the fact that you present the properties of the products and take them to task. You put the good, bad or unfortunate things about them and leave the decision of whether or not we get them to us, thanks!

[@jenniferakridge7092]

Jennifer; you made the art come to life. I so enjoyed watching you color and the techinques you used. Thank you!

[@eBookHoarder]

I thrifted the full set, brand new, from Fb marketplace for $22. Brown is my absolute favorite color and the earthiness of these pencils is right up my alley.

[@dees3179]

I love these pencils. I’ve had them for years. Thoroughly recommend.

[@dees3179]

Also, I’ve never broke one other than little crumbles on a sharp point. I’ve been using them for years.

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

Ooh I love these pencils! I have the full set, it’s not much bigger at 24 pencils, but they’re gorgeous. I have used them along with my other pencils in my artwork (animals mostly) but I’m thinking of trying out a whole piece just with these pencils because the palette looks so cohesive and beautiful on its own! I’ll have to download that coloring page, it’s so cute

[@vilvile]

I wish Derwent expanded beyond the 24 colors, but unsure if they are really invested in this line. They are truly amazing.

[@GcOGc01981]

Hi Jennifer, I'm a huge fan of Derwent, so I checked out their website and I bought the 24 Drawing and the 36 Procolour for a total cost of $96.05. Had a coupon and free shipping. They will be here in a couple weeks can't wait. Love your videos, give little Rose a kiss for me.

[@nattyw495]

Thank you for review, i have tone paper so im going to try these pencils in that sketch book....lovey art work by the artist....well done with the color combo....mikelle art mom...👩‍🎨🎨✍

[@beckywebster90]

Yeah... you gotta get all 24. They ste awesome

[@terrieblazek1834]

The Derwent site has these pencils for 45.00 for the Set of 24 plus a code for 15% off w/ free shipping (less than Blicks & Amazon). My order came to 41.00 & change for the Set of 24. Just thought I'd pass it along. Have always been a fan of the Chinese White & Ivory Black so after your demo I need to test these out myself Love your new Coloring Bliss Book...!

[@lo3551]

I finally got my set of 24 Derwent Drawing Pencils after getting lost for weeks only to find they are most definitely seconds. Amazon Au sold them but they came from the USA. Well over half are off centre. 2 have all the white writing so smudged I had to look them up to do the swatches and name them. On top of that the wood is not smooth and looks like cheap pulverised compacted wood and one has even chipped off the outer brown coating after sharpening it. I have so many sharpeners and all top quality to ensure my pencils are always treated with good, sharp blades. I’ve used a helical sharpener, battery operated, Swordfish hand sharpener and KUM all in an effort to ensure I protect the pencils after seeing what happened after sharpening the first 3 or 4. I could return them but now I’d have to pay 50% more as the price has risen that much. I don’t know if a new set would be any better to boot if I did try to return them as there was no indication they were not in perfect condition when advertised. I’m very disappointed in Derwent as they are the company selling them to Amazon. I have nearly all Derwent’s various sets bar Chromaflow and this is the only set that I can honestly say I wish I’d never bothered buying. Just a warning as others have had the same issues. UPDATE: I returned the pencils to Amazon who as usual were great with an easy process and refund. I then bought a set from a reputable art store and these were an entirely different set. Very happy now. Obviously these are not seconds. Fabulous pencils.

[@manthasagittarius1]

That's virtually a crime. I have regrettably had issue with Amazon too, with merchandise that is flying under false colors. Thankfully you retraced your steps and got your proper pencils; it would have been truly terrible if the experience had scared you off these wonderful pencils. I wish you countless hours of pleasure with them.

[@lo3551]

@@manthasagittarius1 Thank you for your kind words. I wish you the very best joy in your colouring life.🌹

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Love the Drawing Pencils 😊

[@deannareti9893]

Hello we are in Lockdown again Steve and Jen love you guys so much God Bless Always heeps 😇😊😇 It is alwayz cool watching you both. ❤️❤️ From Aotearoa NZ.

[@brendarocheck3988]

I have the 24 set and did a challenge for myself. Use only the pencils in the set to color a page. The set is well balanced. And yes, the chinese white is awesome. Great video!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I've always wanted to get the Derwent Drawing pencils just to try them - they look awesome.

[@catlady256]

Superglue the lead back in. I do it all the time

[@atrefre]

I found out that the short point setting works better for sharpening. I love these pencils 🌺

[@steffymuze]

Agree with this, I just got the 24 set of Inktenses and love them ❤

[@rving642]

What sharpener do you like to use for these pencils? I tried my tgaal but they don’t fit into the hole.

[@dees3179]

What a cute book. I normally avoid characters but he’s so sweet.

[@CORNALSDAUGHTER]

I love derwent!!! Now you have me wanting more of them!!!

[@jenniefrench1338]

I enjoy using them for backgrounds. They are very waxy but with O MS they spread out. Really though and honestly the Lightfast carries many of the same colors like Ruby, Chocolate, etc. The Lightfast having Mars orange and Mars like grey is similar to the Derwent Drawing and the Luminance grey violet. I use the Sienna all the time and the white is great. So myself I do not need all of them. Soloway blue is a light cool grey. I very rarely use the light green shade colors. So if you have all the Lightfast you have essentially the ones that would be used. Blick’s has had a Lightfast sale for $2.05. Oms is definitely needed with the Drawing ones to make smooth backgrounds.

[@JennaDanelle]

Derwent was the first brand of drawing pencils I ever invested in back in Highschool when I lived in England. I have never tried their color pencils however beyond just the lead sets. No idea why not. I have a huge full set of Prismacolors! I am excited for this video. Ohhhh I adore these colors too, the earth tones are gorgeous! I need these!

[@apey252]

That Green Shadow! 😍😱. I thought these were charcoal type pencils so thank you for this video!!

[@Eddie-dt9fg]

I use them to draw fantastic creatures like goblins, elves, treefolks, fairies.

[@brody43214]

I really like the coloring book. I’m not usually one that wants to color figures on my pages, but I like the mythology so much I think I’d enjoy. See you on payday. 😉

[@faen2213]

I felt your pain! One of mine broke as I was doing a first impression searching. It was my second to last one and I was loving them. Well, I still love them and am happy I listened to your recommendation (as always) :) I have my graphitints arriving next week.

[@camcab147]

Oh that picture turned out beautiful!

[@sometimeswrite239]

This artwork is really whimsical.

[@Ragtrendsblog]

So pretty! I think this is my favorite picture you’ve colored, and I’ve been bingeing your videos so I’ve seen a lot 😅

[@MoistMage69]

This is definitely on my wish list I hope to get one day. I have Derwent artist colouring pencils 72 set in the wooden box. I also will be adding your swatch books in colour pages and black are so cool 😎

[@grannysharp772]

This Chinese White 7200 is so amazing for blending. The other colors are very dull and on the dark side although I’m sure you could find a use for them. They are the same thick, almost paste like creaminess. I do use the Yellow Ochre a lot. It’s getting very short. These are like my emergency pencils. If I’ve caused a wax bloom these will still lay another layer on top without issue providing of course you can color coordinate. The Light Sienna 1610 is beautiful. I have the FS.

[@sunnyschramm9650]

got my 24 pencil-set today in my local store for only 45€ - amazon germany wants 67€ for it 🙂

[@Maryandtrina]

Love, love love the new color book! And I will be ordering mine on the tan paper. Your page came out awesome!

[@faolagrant221]

I really enjoyed this video! I think I will be getting these pencils & I love the coloring book too! I am really looking forward to the “Battle of the white pencils”. Thanks😃

[@danyelhudon458]

Very good testing, Jennifer and I love your colouring book by Oksana Kupriienko!

[@NelaDunato]

I bought a few portrait tones open stock in a local store, mostly because of your recommendation :) They are wonderful and make a very nice complement to Polychromos.

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m glad you are enjoying them. Open stock is such a great way to try a new brand.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

I want those pencils and I want that coloring book!!!! Aaaaaahhhhh! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic video. Btw your husband is so gorgeous!! Get it gurl!!! Much love💚♥️

[@tlsargeson]

the full set is 24 pencils, they are all beautiful colours

[@ginettemelody1035]

Beautiful, thank you.. You make a very lovely couple, still in love, I wish you well, blessings

[@davek12]

I find when I use my Derwent pencils, I have to plan colors ahead more carefully than using Faber Castell, Prismacolor, or even Crayola. Those brands have a more even selection even in smaller sets, but Derwent's colors are pretty but can be biased and have selection 'holes.'

[@RealityRisingArt]

I've never tried the Derwent pencils, but I just bought their metallic set!

[@colormewhimsy]

Your page turned out awesome. I have the Derwent procolor, so I might check these out. I like the earthy colors.

[@leneprior1044]

Thank you for sharing

[@carlaferguson5471]

I too suffer from Full Set Syndrome. I must have all the sets from Derwent 😢

[@raggedblossom508]

Those Derwent pencils were made for these earthy/fantasy pictures!

[@LexiandAimee123]

Nice . I just LOVE this set on all three paper types. Question: Why not give your swatch sections a full SPACE between different brands? Want to BREATHE…

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Great.

[@be_a_bright_sparkle3687]

I got the full set a while back…not really knowing what they were…🥰

[@cj_kirby]

Currently 15% at the Derwent website and free shipping. Don't know how long this is on. I ordered my 24 set earlier this week and am waiting for them to arrive any day now. I also have FSS. No vaccine for that!

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 I love when you do these, my bank account however, lol... thank you Jen & Steve

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

I have the pencils, LOVE the book. Will it be available as a PDF? Postage to NZ will be a killer...great video, and lovely job

[@StarryDreamer28]

very pretty but a little out of my price range. also wish I had someone awesome like Steve lol

[@Becca-UK]

We’re you using a blending liquid with pencils in colouring book?

[@tricciavillela]

I love to see you coloring... and if you think those pencils are pricey, don't ever come to Brazil hoping to buy art material .. you wouldn't believe how expensive it is to be an artist here, unfortunately...

[@clairelevasseur9434]

Bonjour ! C' est magnifique!!! Vous très doute!!!

[@marytesta3003]

How are these different from prisma color? I have the full set of prismacolor. I'm confused about drawing vs colored pencils.

[@devanshi2193]

I just got the lightfast... so i do not need this as well, right?

[@CynthiaPrice79]

It took me 15 minutes to realize the pencils are color-capped at the other end.

[@deannareti9893]

Hi gyz cool vid with you and Steve Beautiful darlings ❤️❤️💋💗😊😊 please play some more cool sounds thank you both Peace out ✌️✌️😇😇

[@manthasagittarius1]

Are they more waxy or more oily?

[@meagain7669]

The forest old man character reminds me of that old nasty wizard from the hobbits movies

[@lorianne4608]

You are so sweet, Jennifer!

[@monkey_d_naruto]

Can u believe this color pencils only cost ₹2000(24 dollars ) in India

[@fantashio]

Keep going, dude :)

[@kathleenmartell5891]

Thank You for doing this video! I have become curious about these drawing pencils as well as the Derwent Colorsoft pencils. I'm wondering if these as the same formulation as the Colorsoft. Have you ever used them? If you have used the Derwennt Colorsoft pencils do they function in the same way these drawing pencils do?

[@NelaDunato]

Hi Kathleen, these are different from Coloursoft. The difference in pigmentation is most obvious on dark papers. I find that Coloursoft are quite transparent, and the white pencil is not as bright as the Drawing white. All Drawing pencils are opaque. You could combine the two for an extended range of colors, if that's what you're after. But when it comes to neutral shades, Drawing pencils win hands down.

[@SissyB-123]

I could live with just Prisma's and Derwent Drawing pencils.

[@sharonbarner660]

Aren't these the same as just regular colored pencils by derwent ?

[@peteinuk]

On Amazon they have a tub of 72? Have you seen that?

[@be_a_bright_sparkle3687]

They are duplicates of the 24 set…I got really excited when I first saw them…then read the blurb..🥰

[@peteinuk]

@@be_a_bright_sparkle3687 cheeky eh? Annoying.

[@alecrim19861]

I LOVE Derwent Drawing but i'm disappointed in Derwent Artist 😔.

[@ann-or6ev]

Are these the same as Derwent Graphitint pencils?

[@lisa4471]

No

[@sunnycharacter]

The graphitint are tinted graphite and are also water soluble. Totally different.