Collection: Watercolor paints

Watercolors offer a unique combination of sensitivity, translucency and layering that make them a popular choice for illustrators, artists and hobbyists alike. The nature of watercolors is based on the interaction of pigment and water, which allows for soft glides, subtle control of light and shadow, and airy, vibrant surfaces. Alongside traditional watercolor brushes and tubes, water-soluble pens and ink-based solutions bring more precision and control to your work without sacrificing freedom of expression.

Derwent Watercolour pencils offer a high quality and versatile experience. Derwent Watercolour pencils work both as traditional coloured pencils and as watercolours when moistened with water. The soft and highly pigmented lead glides effortlessly across paper, maintaining the intensity of the tones both dry and wet. The pencils are ideal for multi-media work and work seamlessly with both water-soluble and water-insoluble materials. They allow you to achieve the look of watercolour painting with more control and precision than traditional watercolours, making them a flexible and practical alternative to a variety of art projects.

In addition to watercolour pencils, our range also includes high-quality watercolour paint brushes that offer intense pigment, excellent lightfastness and even spreadability. For example, the colours in the Derwent Inktense Pan Set series combine the brightness of ink-based colour with the versatility of watercolour. Inktense colours permanently adhere to the painting surface after drying, which allows for the addition of several richly pigmented layers of colour without dissolving the previous layers. They are suitable for paper and canvas as well as various art and craft projects, and can also be used in silk painting and other surfaces where a strong and durable colour impression is desired. The wide range of shades and different pack sizes guarantee that you will find the right watercolour colours for the studio, teaching use and mobile working.