The Derwent XL Tinted Charcoal Blocks offer a versatile, large-scale drawing medium with the rich, earthy tones of tinted charcoal. Designed for expressive mark-making, these extra-large blocks provide smooth coverage, bold strokes, and fine detail control.
 
Featuring:
- Soft, pastel-like tinted charcoal, easily blends for smudging, shading, and tonal variation.
- Ergonomic, chunky design, comfortable to hold for both broad coverage and intricate details.
- Equivalent to 8 pencils per block, high pigment volume for extended use.
- Breakable and gratable, create interesting textures by grating into powder or using fragmented pieces.
- Water-soluble, add water for fluid, painterly effects and enhanced depth.
 
Perfect for charcoal artists, sketchers, and mixed media creators, this set of 6 earthy shades allows for bold, expressive artwork with effortless blending and tonal control. Ideal for large-scale drawing, gestural work, and textured detail.