Houston, we have a (fun) problem... Your mission: to create something truly out of this world. This month's ScrawlrBox is a cosmic invitation to look to the stars, as inspired by our featured artist, we’re exploring galaxies, planets, auroras, rockets, astronauts, and all things space. Buckle up—it’s going to be a stellar ride!
Inside this box you will find a set of 6 Derwent Inktense Blocks in a specially chosen palette by our featured artist, a Derwent Chisel Waterbrush, a UniPin Fineliner in 0.5 and a ScrawlrBox Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper Pad.
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Jedidiah Dore
Jedidiah Dore is an NYC Artist and Part time Faculty of Illustration at Parsons New School. He specializes in reportage art, mural painting and drawing. Dore was recently commissioned to live paint a large-scale mural at JFK International Airport, NYC Reportage Murals Project at the landmark Daily News Building in Manhattan, where he completed 17 murals.
He has created art for an exhibition with NASA James Webb Space Telescope, documented the Artemis 1 Mission - Launch at Kennedy Space Center, and has recently exhibited a collection of paintings at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
After moving to NYC to study painting and illustration at Pratt Institute, and inspired by his love for science and space exploration, he began an ongoing project called Stellar Science Series with many initial ideas and concepts sketched on site. The on going project has taken him on great adventures to places such as Mars Yard for Curiosity Rover, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Deep Space Network, Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, and opportunities to create space art for Jacob Technologies, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and exhibit art for NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center.
Jedidiah and his work have been featured in various publications including VoyageHouston’s “Thought Provokers Series,” British GQ, and PBS, ALL Arts, Artnet, and in various books and publications worldwide.
Houston, we have a (fun) problem... Your mission: to create something truly out of this world. This month’s box is a cosmic invitation to look to the stars—literally, if you’ve got a telescope—and let your creativity launch into orbit. Inspired by our featured artist, we’re exploring galaxies, planets, auroras, rockets, astronauts, and all things space. Buckle up—it’s going to be a stellar ride!
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What was in the box?
Derwent Inktense Blocks
These punchy blocks are intensely vibrant, used both wet and dry. They are water-soluble and have been specially formulated to be permanent once dry. This gives this blocks exceptional layering capabilities as the layer underneath don’t reactive or smudge, allowing you to confidently build up layers of vivid colour. The colours retain vibrancy after drying, creating ink-like effects. Perfect for use on the go as well as in the comfort of indoors – they can actually be used on many surfaces including fabric, wood and ceramics. RRP £16.99 /set
Derwent Chisel Waterbrush
Derwent’s waterbrushes are made for artists who love painting on the go. They're easy to use, with a handy non-drip valve that gives you great control over the water flow—plus they’re leak-proof, super portable, and a breeze to clean. The chisel tip is especially versatile: perfect for everything from bold, sweeping washes to sharp edges and fine details. Whether you're sketching outdoors or adding final touches in the studio, it’s a great tool to have in your kit. RRP £10.19
UniPin Fineliner, 0.5, Black
A Scrawlr favourite, this waterproof black fine liner features a lovely highly pigmented and fade proof black ink. This pen is great for all sketching, technical and design work it’s no wonder its a go-to! This one is in a 0.5 nib, small enough to add in lovely details and finer lines. The nibs have an added protection element with a metal surround which makes them sturdy enough for stencils. RRP £2.99
ScrawlrBox Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper Pad, 200gsm, A5, 10 Sheet
This hot pressed paper features a lovely smooth, non-textured base that is ideal for artworks that require seamless blending, effortless gradients and fine detailed illustrations. It is a perfect pairing for any water-based medium including watercolour, acrylic and gouache and its slightly off white colouring will capture the vibrant pigments that you put down. RRP £3.49
