Why Derwent Have Broke My Heart & Huge Awesome Free Giveaway

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Hi guys it has just been brought to my attention that there are a lot of spam replies going out to you all. I apologise for this from the bottom of my heart I am working on getting this sorted immediately and once again I am so sorry

[@akwiseguy]

Man i thought i might be getting scammed

[@Mirrigold]

Not your fault Harry, they're all over KZbin these days sadly.

[@iandavison3704]

apparently i was picked by yourself as the winner of the draw also and they want $140 AS THE CHEAPEST SHIPPING CHARGE thought it was too good to be true ...they have got all my personal details though and im concerned now

[@stevemurray6543]

You don't need to apologize, we can pick out the scammers. By the way, I have reached out to load up on those discontinued pencils. You are correct about the packaging being the hindrance to selling the complete set. Stay well and remain positive.

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

I saw that, so sorry that happened when you're just trying to do something nice for us ❤ I hope no one gave out their info.

[@timyank8433]

Ugh, I totally agree with this. After lots of contemplation, I broke down and bought the 72 set and absolutely loved them, so as much as it hurt the bank account, I turned around an bought the 120 set. And that wooden box they came in? Its back in the box it came in and stored away with my pencils in a case. Just drop the box, put the 120 in a tin and they would sell no problem.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

I totally agree Tim and I have been chatting with Derwent most of today so I will keep you all posted if there is anything at all that comes from this video and more importantly your comments. Derwent have absolutely seen the video, but they already know my view on the Derwent Artist being discontinued, but I think the comments from all of you guys will surprise them.

[@jamesaritchie1]

Or keep them in the box and save yourself an immerse amount of trouble. Nothing is as unwieldy, as easy to dump, or as frustrating as a tin. A box can save hours of time over a long project. No, they would not sell in a tin with no problem. As much as you love them, they cost far too much for the lack of quality they have. Tin, box, or paper sack, anyone who wants high quality professional level pencil is not going to buy these pencils. They';; buy Caran d'Ache Luminance, Faber-Castell Polychromos, or Prismacolor Premier, and if they can afford it at all, they'll get these brands in a box because a box really does save immense time and frustration. These pencils are selling because very few who have enough money to buy a hundred and twenty of them will spend that money on something better, and putting them in a tin won't change this unless they lower the price drastically because no matter how low the price goes, they still are not professional level pencils.

[@be_a_bright_sparkle3687]

@@jamesaritchie1 …I just bought the 120 set…and compared to the other pencils not professional they do they are just slightly more than the Chromaflow at the mo on offer online…I agree as a pro you might not buy them but as colourist they are the better end of the lower end…if you get me…🤣🤣🥰

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Not sure James how you drop Prismacolor in with professional pencil like the Caran d’Ache Luminance, Faber Castell Polychromos or Derwent Lightfast. Prismacolor claim to use the ASTM lightfast system and on that basis 85 of their pencils are LF 1 and 2 the rest can’t be used that’s 65 pencils not able to be used. The Derwent Artists are a little worse than Prismacolor with 50 LF1 or 2 pencils under the Blue Wool scale and 70 not able to use. As far as cost is concerned the Derwent tin sets are normally about 15-20% cheaper than their wooden box counter part and I am referring to Amazon U.K. prices. 72 ColourSoft Box set is £149 and tin is £119. A Wooden box of Derwent Artist on Amazon are between £160 and £189 so a tin could be sold for £130 - £140. For 132 set of Prismacolor on Amazon they are selling for £169 the 150 set is about £189. I know that both sets can be found cheaper elsewhere but for ease of example I am only using Amazon U.K. there is of course the fact that more people I am sure will prefer Prismacolor over the Artist given how hard the Artist are and not very pigmented, but I am just highlighting that whilst Prismacolor may be a much more popular pencil than the Artist, the is no place in time or the universe where Prismacolor should be placed beside the Luminance, Polychromos or Lightfast pencils. When it comes to the bottom line facts, not what the heart wants but the facts, neither the Artist or Prismacolor fall into the same category as the 3 aforementioned pencils. Hope you are keeping well and thank you so much for your comment

[@NessysSanctuary]

I am too my heart hearts i have never bought a box set before but to get this before its not available i have to lol

[@tonidrury6768]

Harry... I have no words to describe how much your channel and what you do for your community, mean to a lot of us. I am a colorist, not an artist... I gave my niece my 72 set of Derwent Artist pencils, she IS an artist...but I am devastated to hear about the colors in the 120 set being discontinued. I hope Derwent will reconsider. You gave valuable options (such as a tin) for them to try. Keeping fingers crossed in the U.S.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much Toni I really appreciate your wonderful comment thank you

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

I totally agree with what you said about the wooden box. I would definitely be more inclined to buy in a tin.

[@gordanamudri48]

Absolutely agree with you. They should keep all 120 in a tin.

[@wanderingstar5673]

I agree : as lovely as the wooden boxes are they , they take up too much space. I don’t even keep any of my pencils in the tin. I purchase cases that are much more compact . I love how you always point out how young people should do things online in a safe manner.

[@reesecup4045]

I would love to get my own cases! Please, where do you get yours from and are they expensive?

[@wanderingstar5673]

@@reesecup4045 -Amazon - various price ranges. I prefer single slot versus the pencil/ marker cases that hold 3 pencils per slot.

@@reesecup4045 If you're in UK or Europe, you can get them from many stores. Jackson's Art & Ken Bromley come to mind. Possibly CassArt too.

[@shirleyf21916]

Thank you so much Harry for sharing that story of the young girl being able to use artist grade supplies. You have inspired me to donate some of my unused art supplies. You just don't know what beautiful work they can create if they just had the right supplies.

[@karlarobinson5567]

Never new there were 120 artist pencils. I always scroll past the wooden boxes as well! Thanks for the info!

[@treasurespastnpresen]

I agree. I have some Artist pencils that I love. It's unfortunate that Derwent decided to discontinue these colours. I think you are correct; only available in the wooden box as a set, it makes them too expensive for most artists so that these colours are overlooked by many.

[@chuhsiao5345]

Gorgeous colors. Can’t believe they’re discontinuing them

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Yeah I really love the colors and I know that some of the colors can be found in other sets and other brand, but I love the Derwent Artist and so would love to still use all those gorgeous colors. Thank you so much for your comment

[@judytownson3133]

I'm so sad to hear these beautiful colours are being discontinued- I hope someone from Derwent watches this and reconsiders the plan as you make many excellent suggestions Harry. As always thanks for the very generous giveaway opportunity. It's so much fun to have the chance to enter!

[@sandfly60]

Email them. The more who do the better chance they'll listen.

[@elisacavaliere1446]

@@sandfly60 Agree with you!

[@fcohen8296]

Thank you so much for this chance to win this lovely set of pencils; you are so generous (and I love your idea of sending unclaimed prizes to the women's center)

[@vickicrouch8347]

Derwent has been on my "fantasy" gift list for a long time and I'm also disappointed that they are discontinuing the larger set. I want MORE colors, not less! I hope they will listen to their artist consumers and reconsider their decision! Maybe if enough of us squawk about it they will give in to popular demand...

[@jamesaritchie1]

It's about money and sales numbers. They may list, but they can afford to lose money, whatever their customers want. Not enough artists are buying them, and, I think, for good reason. Compared to several other brands, the Derwent pencils just aren't very good. If you want something great on your fantasy list, think Luminance, Polychromos, or even Premier. All three are much better pencils that what Derwent is offering.

[@demi3115]

@@jamesaritchie1 Prismacolour doesn't even come close to the Lightfasts.

[@lemontea3434]

@@jamesaritchie1 I don't think is because that their products aren't good, they are, I think is because they are mostly expensive. I think the majority of their customers, aren't from UK, or close regions, but from America (continent)

[@Emmawilliams83]

What a lovely story about gifting your supplies.. very heartwarming tysmfs

[@Lynnthedragonquester]

I’ve wanted to try the derwent pencils for a long time. Really loving the colours from the swatch you showed. It’s such a shame they’re discontinuing them

[@trp1.618]

I really hope Derwent reconsiders discontinuing those gorgeous colors, maybe they should sell them in a full set in tins (& sell the extra colors separately as an extended set) I prefer to put my pencils in cases to save space & to keep them organized (boxes & tins take up too much space) Thank you Harry, I really appreciate your honest & thorough reviews! Best regards!

[@irisl2508]

I do hope that Derwent decides to keep selling the 48 they are discontinuing. The colors are just beautiful, and your idea of selling them in a tin is a great idea.

[@clarissaperrone]

Thank you very much for the opportunity of participating in this fantastic giveway!

[@marjorietabak3104]

Have been using Derwent pencils the past few years and I love them! It is always sad when a company discontinues a product or color that you love. How wonderful that you are giving this beautiful set away.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Are they going to have the 120 colors open stock? Or just the 72? That's one of their legacy lines (but not my favorite)

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Hi Lindsay yeah they are getting rid of the additional 48 colours entirely, they won’t be sold open stock. However I have been in touch with Derwent this morning and waiting to hear back from them so I will keep everyone updated if there is anything to report

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@TheArtGearGuide thanks! I only have the 72 set so I don't know what im missing 😆 I keep hoping they will bring back Aquatone woodless watercolor pencils. Remember those?

[@TheArtGearGuide]

@@thefrugalcrafter I actually still have a set of those love them

[@ellariel7457]

@@thefrugalcrafter I was just creating with my Aquatones the other day!

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

@@thefrugalcrafter I not only remember, but I have them still & LOVE them thanks to you! I didn't even realize that the Aquatones were special until you mentioned them on your channel. I bought a ton of them on clearance for $0.25 cents when our local Michael's had to move because of road construction! As soon as I saw your video I went and took them out of my kids' school sets & put them in mine!

[@charliep5991]

I’ve only just started using derwent pencils but they are definitely my favourite brand. Nothing can beat the Inktense and coloursoft.

[@betterdazes1648]

I absolutely love my Inktense pencils!

[@raggedblossom508]

Absolutely agree with you, Harry. I am a colouring book artist and most of us put new pencil sets into convenient slotted cases as soon as we get them, and discard the tin or box. I began with Derwent Artist pencils way back in high school, and though I don't use them much now, I would like these pencils to remain available in their full range to all artists out there.

[@geekalicious8725]

Harry, Thank you for taking the time to inform us about this issue. You're right these colors that are being discontinued are gorgeous. What a shame! Hopefully, Derwent will reconsider or decide to make these colors available as open stock.

[@iamjane9628]

Harry, you are so kind and respectful toward your viewers - and everyone. I just love that you have donated art supplies to a shelter. You are just awesome.

[@agentxp0749]

Thanks for letting us know! And, nooooo! Not my beloved Chartreuse, they don't do that colour in any other range, and its a lightfast '8'! :'( I hope they reconsider, or maybe add a few extra colours to the Lightfast.

[@chezzie9646]

What a lovely gesture for you to donate arty supplies to the woman’s refuge. 🥰 Most times they leave with only the clothes on their back 😥 Blessings to you and yours.

[@irenecallahan6518]

Thanks Harry for your videos. Yes, this is sad about this cut back. I have been dreaming for a long time about having those gorgeous colors. Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win this wonderful set.

[@DC-gh6dy]

Thanks for the give away. I agree with you about wooden sets being luxury items, I remember seeing them when I first got into colored pencils and being confused by that option. It didn't make sense to me and i saw it as unnecessary. Until I saw the Derwent lightfast wooden set. Now I get it lol

[@ellencha5975]

You’re doing such a great service to the artists that could never do this research ourselves. Thank You

[@anneadams3396]

Thank you for your video Harry, I agree totally with you and would prefer to buy the 120 set if it was in a tin instead of the wooden box. So sad that they are removing some of the best lightfast colours too! Thank you too for the opportunity to enter this giveaway.

[@jamesaritchie1]

The lightfastness matter only to those weaned on KZbin. Really, though, why would you prefer a tin? There are zero advantages, and several disadvantages, to a tine. The box really doesn't cost all that much, and putting them in a tin would reduce the price very little.

[@anneadams3396]

@@jamesaritchie1 I guess everyone has their own personal preference which is great. Lightfastness is quite important to artists with commissions to avoid disappointed clients. I think for me, the disadvantages of wooden boxes are that they are heavier and take up a fair bit more space.

[@TyOtis]

You’re the very first KZbinr I’ve *ever* seen to give their young viewers this consideration in your respectful warning about their safety. I wish more content makers wld automatically mention and respect this also. This comment is not to win your giveaway, I just wanted to say thank you!! You’ve got my subscription with notifications solely because of your consideration to young artists, your safety message to young folk, and for you support to local Women’s Shelter.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much Ty I really appreciate that, as a dad of three, a 22 year old daughter, 19 year old Son and 17 year old daughter, they are the most precious people in the world to me as well as my wife and I know just how damaging the Internet can be for our young people. I also know that not all young people have a family home, some live in terrible situations and it breaks my heart and I just try to make sure I do my bit as a dad to include young people in the giveaways and to also make sure they stay safe and protect themselves.

[@megsgonnamake]

So great to see you!! Just listening to the end of this about the girl getting the good paper etc..that touched my heart so much. You and your family make such a difference in those people's lives! What a great giveaway as well...Hope you are well!!

[@ayuvanjava2071]

Wow Harry what a lovely family you’ve got, so caring by donating arts supplies to the refuge centre. I do believe your kindness has touched so many of them, and have helped them going through such turbulent time in their lives. Arts has been my way to overcome all the life’s challenges thrown at me since I was a little girl too, with my parents constantly moving houses with their work, adapting to new schools etc. Paper and pencils and I’ll be off away to my own imaginary world where I could just be me and be happy. I have not tried these derwent artist pencils but I do get what you were saying about their decision in discontinuing many colours from a set that has been loved by so many people.

[@krissykolorjunki5304]

I agree! Derwent, please put the entire set into a tin and you would sell so many more them! Love your channel but rarely comment, that's just me.

[@cadmiumscarlet]

Thanks for the heads up about the pencils about to be discontinued and to give us the chance to buy some before its to late! I have a small vintage landscape set of derwent artist that used to belong to my grandma. Its the most gorgeous colors including some of those unique greens which are to be removed from the line and they are my favorites 😞 The artist pencils are the best for details and layering and I have wished to get a bigger set for a long time. I agree with you about the gift box, its usually more expensive too so it would be great with an option in a regular tin too!

[@James_yaz]

You have such an outstanding personality and your positivity is so contagious! I absolutely love watching your channel grow and being a part of that!

[@stefanie4178]

Hello Harry! Thank you for all that you do for this community, we appreciate you very much. I must say that you have encouraged me personally to keep progressing in my use of colored pencils, I absolutely love this medium! To the community: Good Luck to you all!

[@melsgalleria]

You made some valid points, I also tend to look over wooden box sets. While they are usually really beautiful, they are also usually very pricey as well. So I don't tend to even look at them. I really think they should think about doing those options you suggested. Since if those colors are only available open stock or in a wooden box set, that is why they aren't selling as well. I know personally when I am buying open stock, I am usually just replacing colors I rarely get new colors. I have never even tried this line of pencils before so I would feel really blessed if I could get the chance to try them. I also want to say I really love what you do with supplies that you don't need or don't make it to a winner. That is actually a really awesome way to pass them forward.

[@joanbell9342]

ThankYou so much for another giveaway, you are so kind. I agree a tin would sell much better than the expensive box set. I love the colors of the 48!

[@Wilmy.]

Those colors are going to be missed by so many people...it"s sad indeed. Thank you so much for trying to convince Derwent otherwise. You are awesome 💗

[@HeatherBryant22]

Thank you Harry for always thinking of the safety of the kiddos. I am sad that these will disappear, some of my favorite colors.

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I love the Derwent line and agree about the wood box. I scroll by as well. I prefer the tins with all the pencils I buy. Thanks for the heads up!

[@miriambell2260]

My gratitude for all that you do. Always so sincere and informative. Thank you too for another great giveaway.

[@reesecup4045]

Thanks!

[@juliawhite7938]

This is the first I heard of this. Thanks for making me aware of this. Those colors are gorgeous and will be missed I’m sure.

[@kassaArt]

Harry, you are so right.., if only Derwent consulted with you prior to making decisions - I love the full sets but I always scroll past the wooden box set.. I agree.. it's a shame..

[@iandavison3704]

beautiful box set sad to see them discontinued ..nice giveaway ..keep up the good work

[@belbolser9671]

It’s a wonderful thing to do for a center for women and children who are already stressed and scared. Bravo to you and you’re family for thinking of them.

[@mcdonaldfiona3314]

Dear Harry, thank you for bringing this to our attention. What a shame that the 48 pencils are being discontinued. I am always interested when you talk about the importance of the paper used. I would love it if you did a video on the way different pencils work on different paper. It would help us get the optimum performance from our pencils. Thanks for all your work, Harry.

[@beatrizz.jimenez6029]

Hi ,Harry, thank you for your videos, I have starting colouring this year and your videos have been a nice guide. I prefer the lightfast line of Derwent but thank you for bring this to our attention,I imaging how frustrating this decision is. Beatriz

[@DGiarrusso]

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Harry. I love their Coloursoft line.

[@GazBower]

Thank yo for the update Harry... I have never used Derwent pencils, but it does seem a bit strange to retire so many colours at one time. Love the channel, best wishes.

[@SunTurtle]

Harry, you are the best. Thank you for donating art supplies to the shelter, for being kind and generous. I love your reviews and over the years, you (and Lindsay) have become my two most trusted sources for reviews and opinions on art supplies. Thanks for always guiding me/us right :)

[@sharonmcloughlin2931]

Hi Harry, I'm just starting out and wasted so much money buying rubbish art supplies until I found your videos. so many thanks for all the advice. Also great to hear a local accent on youtube!

[@LaraCroft2169]

You are so right! We follow your reviews for the best info on our supplies! I hope Derwent listens!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much J for your incredibly kind comment. I am afraid Derwent have decided to go ahead with their original plans, so we will have to make do with the 72 set and try to purchase the discontinued colors open stock from other stores before they run out completely also.

[@earles1230]

I have to say, I always enjoy listening to your reviews and other videos. I have been listening for several years now. You bring a smile to my face and heart with your caring and honest thoughts.

[@miavos3610]

True! Put it in a tin. 120 is the number they must keep because all colorists crave full sets. Now seeing the colors they're going to do away with, it just doesn't make sense!! They're gorgeous colors!!!

[@viridian4573]

Thank you Harry, for all you do for us as Gear Guide fans and beyond that into your community. You remind all of us to be thoughtful and how taking a moment to to share a simple gift can make an impact on someone else's life.

[@noralizmedinacolon4367]

Fantastic video. Thank you for this valuable information. I would love to try those.

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Oh, no! I was dreaming to start collecting those pencils one day. I've heard so may great things about them. It was so nice to hear about you donalting art supplies to that center.

[@jacquelinehayhurst8537]

Aaah bless your hearts. You never know who might be an artist in the making. Awesome that the young girl can have such items at her disposal.

[@gloria_amy]

I know that you put forth so much hard work and effort into your channel and it really shines through! You are just absolutely amazing and so sweet and kind thank you so much for all of that! This is such an incredible giveaway and I am truly thankful to be a part of it!

[@lisashafer346]

You had the same idea I did! To hope that they’d sell the other 48 colors as a set of their own. It makes sense that they sold it in a wooden box though if it has to do with the weight of that many pencils causing a tin to bend. No one wants their pencils broken in the middle because they all fell on the floor. They must make these available! That’s too sad to think they could run out. The colors are truly beautiful.

[@cmumford1477]

Harry I commend you for sending those art supplies to the centre. Art can bring joy to someone who is going through difficult times. Thank you for doing this.

[@sera7389]

I just found your channel tonight and am really enjoying the reviews. I'm also really impressed with your speed draws - I will definitely be able to learn from them to improve my colored pencil skills! Thank you!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much for your kind words I truly appreciate it. I hope you continue to enjoy the channel and artwork as well. If there is a product you would like me to review please let me know and I will do my very best to accommodate. Thank you so much

[@MarkBegbie]

Thanks for the info. My Derwent set is over 10 years old. They are still great, but I think it is time to renew them.

[@mariliarodrigues7137]

Those colors are really gorgeous. Hope Derwent reconsiders and doesn't descontinue them right away without trying to sell the 120 set in a tin. It will be a shame if they don't give that a go. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

[@sonjadonovan2016]

After I saw your video on this goegeous set a few weeks ago, I searched the internet high and low to still find this in stock somewhere. I was not willing to pay €499 on ebay. I finally was able to hunt one down at €240 on sale. I was tempted to get 2, as the 48 deleted colors are not available open stock anymore either, but only 1 set was in stock unfortunately. These pencils really surprised me. They are far more beautiful than I expected them to be. I adore the way they lay down on paper. Thank you for convincing me to finally buy this. Your idea of a metal tin with all 120 is really great and it baffles me that Derwent never thought of doing this, when the wooden box obviously kept man people from getting this set due to the higher price. I myself love the beautiful wooden box, but because our 1-room apartment has very limited work space for my drawing, I will have to move the pencils to a zippered pouch, so I don't have to fight with the large box on my tiny table, which really is a shame. But I do not regret that I got the box at all. PLEASE Derwent, bring the 48 colors back!!!!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

I would love to know what is going on at Derwent and who is the person calling the shots over there and I am going to guess that the person calling the shots is not a colored pencil artist.

[@sonjadonovan2016]

@@TheArtGearGuide Absolutely not! Neither seems that person to have any love for colours in general, otherwise he/she would not just go "cut throat" on 48 gorgeous colours. Another Derwent set that keeps me guessing is the 100 colours set of Inktense. On the Derwent website it does not appear anymore. Nor do the 28 new colours as a set. Did they already do away with it again?

[@xargothunter5746]

I agree the wooden box is a problem. I got the 72 set, only because there were no way I was pawing out more than double the price to get the 120 set. Also, they are really really hard to find open stock to me. The lightfastness or rather the lack of it is another meh factor for me. If they had asked me what to do, I would have told them to ditch 20 of the 1-3 BW colours, and then make a 100 tin for them. I think they made a 100 tin for the Lightfast line already. The Artist line could do with a proper rewamp, not just a lazy one as they apparently went with. I don't think they did their marketing analysis very well. I don't think they asked themselves or anyone else why those colours does not sell.

[@msbernie1970]

I honestly feel like the pencils will sell if they're sold in a tin, like you said, or in a case like the Castle Arts pencils are sold. Thanks for the giveaway. I love your channel.

[@nancymensch1087]

Harry,you and your art make any pencil look like the best pencil in the world. These look beautiful. I’d love to use them.

[@carobel9601]

Thank you for letting us know about that. I have not had the chance to try the Artist pencils yet. I really like highly oil based colored pencils.

[@karmashim3971]

I would love to just get a set of those 48 colors, they are gorgeous. Having gotten back into the practice of drawing again and dabbling into watercolor, I been thinking about investing in a few colored pencils. Thank you always for the information you provide.

[@thelipsofanangel90]

We love what you do for the community too Harry! And i agree too, i rarely buy anything but the 120 sets and the woodenboxes takes soo much space. Hope they put them in a tin too. Show them the video!

[@desduncan]

Thank you so much for your channel, it has and still does help me so much when choosing the right art supplies. I have not tried these pencils, I will love to try them. Here in South africa, lovely art supplies are scarce. Thanks again for a great channel. Des D

[@ThienKimLam]

I didn't know about this. Thank you for keeping us updated.

[@artlightlife]

I have just started learning about the different pencils out there and haven't tried Derwent at all yet. I hate to see colors go away, so hopefully your video will create some buzz at the company. I would love to try them!

[@basementcreationsbyrhondat6995]

Just subscribed and look forward to seeing your Art. I used to work in colored pencils all the time and once had the boxed set. The thumbnails of your art are beautiful.

[@wendys8595]

I had not heard about this development. Thanks for the update. I don’t have any Derwent pencils but have been thinking about trying some. Thanks for the generous giveaway.

[@davemilligan1171]

I use the Derwent Procolor, and I compare these to the high quality of the Fabercastell Polychromos, though the Procolor are just a bit softer than the Polys. The Procolor have some really nice colors in total.

[@sandravanos9178]

I really love your channel, especially all the effort you put into your review videos... And I'm guilty of scrolling past the wooden boxes, too 😉

[@angelwings2981]

Thank you so much for the amazing and sweet shout out!!! I absolutely loved the colors .

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Harry, I estimate that the pencil pushers or bean counters will win out and Derwent is simply driving dedicated users away from the brand! I don’t have an extensive Derwent collection, but I like the pencils that I like! I hope your video creates a conversation about these pencils. Thank you for sharing this and bringing it to the light! Be Well young man.

[@jamesaritchie1]

Bean counters always win out, and they should. A business that loses money will soon be out of business. I doubt Derwent is driving many people away because a massive percentage of the Derwent sales come from the smaller sets. I know almost everyone suffers from "fullsetitis". If a company came out with a set that had ten thousand pencils at five dollars per pencil, a lot of people would sell their homes to get it. But the truth is not even a pro actually NEEDS more than seventy-two pencils, and very, very seldom needs that many. Artists, and the world, for that matter, would be much better off if we all practiced a degree of minimalism. Nothing extreme, but something short of the fullsetitis syndrome. I have full, huge sets of Caran d'Ache Luminance, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor Premier, and a seventy-two set of Derwent Artist. In fairness, the only ones I had to buy are the Derwent. I not only don't need all the colors I have in each set, I haven't used a full third of them beyond test swatches. I've seen inside the tins and boxes a lot of pro artists have, and it's the same with almost all of them. A third unused, and usually another twenty or so that have a months of life left in them.

[@ma-rhianmck6919]

@@jamesaritchie1 I kind of agree with you about the minimalism thing. I don't have a lot of art supplies and my biggest set is 24 pencils. But if that is the argument, Derwent itself isn't the greatest company to turn to. They have like half a dozen different pencil lines, not counting watercolor pencils or speciality stuff like inktense or drawing. It's a bit weird that they keep churning out new pencil lines, yet remove a large chunk of colors in their long running and reliable line. Also hard disagree about "nobody needs more than 72 pencils". I don't, but I know at least a few artists, who regularly use more than 100 different colored pencils in their artwork. Just because you don't, doesn't make it a universal truth.

[@karencrittenden414]

I would agree with you re a tin for the larger set of pencils! I skip the wooden boxes. They are a pain to use and store!

[@kaos.]

Thank you for updating us and for the giveaway!

[@Blueberrypuffin]

thank you for your video! I was pleased to hear more details from you about the subject. Yes I was shocked as well, when I heard this news about the artist pencils. Are they going to discontinue the 48 wooden box as well? I have the 120 pencils and love the special colours. Well I will stock up on my favourite colours now! I agree, most people will not buy these 48 colours, because they most likely, will not get in contact with them, since the wooden box is an investment. And most people are not going to buy colours they do not know in open stock.

[@cyndih4720]

As always, thanks for your reviews and demonstrations. They've helped me to buy or avoid buying several times. I wish you the best 👍

[@lynneclark1212]

Hello Harry, what a shame!! Those colors are absolutely stunning!! I don’t have that Derwent line but would love to try them out. Thank you for sharing! 😁

[@pennyharvey181]

Thanks Harry x hopefully they will take note and try the 48 as an add on tin to the 72 and see how it goes business wise. Xx

[@templemoore3799]

You make great rational points about this sad decision. Wooden sets are splurges. Those colors you pointed out are lovely. 😢

[@HeleneMerlo]

Hi Harry. Thank you for your video and the giveaway. I personally prefer the wooden box over the tin one. It maybe a bit bulky but it holds the pencils better.

[@maureenpillay9498]

I really am so grateful for all your awesome giveaways and you and your family are so kind. The benefits of art therapy surely outweighs the costs.

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Thank you for the update Harry. It is a shame they are discontinuing those gorgeous colors.

[@larachurchill]

Thank you for the thumbs up. I have never tried the artist range, and now have the urge to. Wooden boxes for me present a huge storage/space issue. I prefer a tin anyday.

[@bettysadoway24]

Thanks for all your videos - they're very helpful - I would love to try the artist range - I had an earlier set of the Derwent artists from years ago but I haven't updated them lately. Thanks again.

[@colorecstasy6673]

Harry, thank you for all the amazing generosity. It’s always a pleasure to watch your reviews and other vids.

[@RicardoPereira16081975]

Harry, I agree with you! Derwent Artists are amazing colored pencils!

[@sueconnor1695]

Anytime I'm thinking about buying a set of pencils I always look to see if you've done a video on that set of pencils. I've learned so much from watching your channel.

[@zuzafeatherstone4813]

I really hope Derwent will see your video and reconsider their action, I suppose emailing the customer service to show that there is an interest for those additional colours. They are stunning and it is such a shame to loose them. Can I just say you are an amazing soul, donating to the centre !!! I mean I am speechless.

[@karensilver7264]

I sincerely appreciate your reviews and the time you put into them. I do not have the Derwent pencils discussed but would love the chance to try them. Thank you.

[@tomifudge6205]

I hope the try the 120 tin option. Thanks for letting us know.

[@nimsicerrillo9158]

Harry, I love your channel. Thank you for your big heart and your honest reviews. I have tried out products I never would have because of your recommendations and haven't regretted a single one.