ScrawlrTips: #112 ScrawlrBox
Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks
Featured In #112 ScrawlrBox
We realise you may have never seen or used products like this before so we have put together a few hints and tips and techniques to test out and get the best from these supplies.
Derwent Tinted Charcoal XL Blocks x2 : Forest Pine and Ochre
Thick XL blocks of tinted charcoal joy. These blocks combine charcoal and pigment in a unique water-soluble formulation in earthy shades. Draw, paint, cut or grate for broad coverage, bold marks, agile lines, and powdery textures. Highly versatile blocks that can be used for broad coverage and expressive mark making. Break into pieces or grate into a powder for detail and dry textures. Use wet for painting techniques such as splattering and translucent washes.Each block contains a high volume of formula, equivalent to 8 pencils. Approximate measurement of 60 x 20 x 20mm each.
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Top Tip From Chris
ScrawlrBox Founder
Add Water
As these blocks are water soluble you can add a splash for more watercolour type effects.
From the block: swipe a wet brush into the block for an intense lay down of pigment. This works particularly well with the white compressed charcoal for those pops and highlights.
Top Tip From Kat
ScrawlrBox Creative Designer
Mark Making
Each side of the block will create a different widths and thicknesses – add a variation of pressure and you have yourself a mark making party. The flat faces of the blocks are great for depositing vast swathes of colour and covering large areas quickly. You can also use the edges of the block to create smaller, precision marks.
