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20/06/2026

Ready for your close-up? We are absolutely loving the vibrant details in Amy Brownlee Illustration's piece for today’s prompt, 'Dancing Butterflies'! 🦋

To achieve those beautiful, smooth gradients in the butterfly wings, Amy blended the rich reds and oranges from our Drawing pencil range. The velvety texture of these pencils makes seamless colour transitions like this easy to create.

Make sure to join us tomorrow for the final prompt - and your final chance to enter our giveaway!

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

19/06/2026

We are absolutely mesmerised by the beautiful lighting in Amy Brownlee Illustration 's piece for today’s prompt, 'Evening Glow'!

Amy shared that she really enjoyed using the extra thick core of our Derwent Drawing pencils to cover large areas of colour, like the blue tones across the entire room. She then used their exceptional layering capabilities to beautifully capture that gorgeous ambient light. ✍️✨

We have been completely blown away by the incredible range of styles and techniques coming from the Derwent community this week. There are only 2 days left to go! 🙌

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

18/06/2026

We are halfway through the challenge, and Amy Brownlee Illustration has served up the perfect summery still life for today's prompt: 'Rose Lemonade'! 🌹🍋

Amy pointed out a huge benefit of creating with our Derwent Drawing pencils: they are highly lightfast. This means your artwork and those vibrant rose tones will retain their colour for years to come without fading!

Since we are officially at the halfway mark, we want to know: what has been your favorite prompt so far? Let us know in the comments! 👇

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

17/06/2026

How gorgeous is this 'Spring Wardrobe' piece by Amy Brownlee Illustration for Day 3 of the challenge? 👗

Amy shared some love for the palette she used here, noting that the purples in our Derwent Drawing pencil 72 tin are some of the most beautiful colours she’s seen. Because they are super soft and natural, they are ideal for capturing delicate details like fabrics, flowers, and skies. We love how she used them to pull this beautiful outfit together!

Let’s keep this creative momentum going for the rest of the week!

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

16/06/2026

We are absolutely loving the piece Amy Brownlee Illustration has created for today’s prompt, 'Day Trip'!

Amy shared a brilliant tip for this prompt: did you know our Derwent Drawing 72 pencil tin contains a whole collection of stunning ocean hues? To build the incredible depth and texture you see in her artwork here, Amy used Solway Blue, Ash Blue, and Deep Atlantic. Because these pencils blend so beautifully, she was able to layer them for that rich, extra opacity.

We were blown away by all the gorgeous illustrations inspired by 'Blossoming Trees' yesterday. Thank you so much to everyone who joined in!

Can you keep up the amazing momentum for the next 6 days? 🙌

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

15/06/2026

It is officially Day 1 of the brand-new Derwent Drawing Challenge in partnership with Amy Brownlee Illustration.

To kick things off, we are showcasing this incredibly peaceful scene for today's prompt: 'Blossoming Trees'.

Amy loved using the soft pinks from our Drawing pencil range to bring this piece to life. She shared that the pencils have a lovely, soft texture that makes them absolutely perfect for capturing those soft, fluffy clouds of blossom! 💭🌳

We can't wait to see how you interpret today's prompt. Grab your pencils and let's get drawing!

A reminder on how to enter:
✏️ Create: Each day, create a drawing using the Derwent Drawing pencil range, inspired by our daily prompts.
➕ Share: Post your drawing to Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag: Make sure to use our hashtag so we can see your masterpieces!

And there's more! One lucky participant in the challenge will be randomly selected to win a Derwent Drawing bundle:
Derwent Drawing pencils 72 tin,
Derwent Battery Operated Eraser,
Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener

Dates: Opens 15th June | Closes 21st June. Winner selected 22nd June.
T&Cs apply: https://linktr.ee/derwentartofficial

14/06/2026

Looking for a thoughtful way to show Dad some love this Father’s Day?

A hand-drawn bookmark is more than a placeholder; it’s a piece of art he can carry every day, and the Derwent Drawing pencils make it easy to turn any simple idea into a keepsake he’ll truly treasure.

Watch the video to see the journey from blank page to finished gift! 📕

Grab your essentials:

Derwent Drawing pencils (72 Tin): Their nature-inspired palette and soft, creamy core is ideal for effortless blending and achieving a smooth, opaque finish.

Derwent Graphic pencil (F): For smooth, precise outlines.

Derwent Soft Art eraser (found in Dual Eraser Pack): For easy, clean corrections.

The basics: Thick paper or card, a ruler, and scissors.

We can’t wait to see the stories you tell. Don’t forget to tag us in your creations!

13/06/2026

Loved for 40 years.

To our incredible community of artists, thank you. For four decades, you have been using Derwent Drawing pencils to bring your wonderful art into the world. From our original 1986 collection of 6 pencils to the 72 nature-inspired colours we share today, this milestone belongs to you.

Special thank you to , , , , .a.wein, , and for sharing your artwork, and to the loyal customers who shared their words.

Here is to 40 years of creativity, and to all the art yet to be made. 🎂✏️

Keep Discovering.

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

Let's talk about the elephant in the room 🐘

Look at the incredible pieces created during 's latest masterclass! The talented artists in attendance brought this heavyweight to life using our Derwent Graphic pencils, seamlessly softened with our Derwent Paper Stumps.

Swipe to see how the class layered grades from 2B to a rich 13B to build incredible depth and texture into the skin. No matter your skill level, our traditional graphite gives you the freedom to layer, shade, and make your mark.

Keep discovering.