Colored Pencil Derwent Chromaflow — grey charcoal shade (2306091)

Derwent Chromaflow colored pencil in a grey charcoal shade is a soft, richly pigmented artist pencil created for smooth laydown and effective blending. Designed to deliver consistent color release and strong coverage, this pencil is suitable for a range of mark-making from delicate sketching to dense shading and layered mixed-media work. The formulation supports even application on paper and responds well to burnishing and solvent blending techniques used by both professional illustrators and hobbyists.

Advantages

This grey charcoal Derwent Chromaflow pencil offers a creamy texture that reduces tooth drag and allows for immediate, even coverage. Pigments are concentrated for predictable tone and depth, enabling smooth gradients and seamless transitions when layering. The pencil’s softness aids blending with smudging tools, fingers or solvents, while maintaining control for detailed lines and shading. Its performance on a variety of papers makes it versatile for sketchbooks, illustration boards and mixed-media surfaces.

Suitable for

• Sketching and preliminary drawings
• Shading and tonal studies
• Layered colored pencil techniques and burnishing
• Mixed-media illustration and concept art
• Detail work and texture rendering

Key specifications

• Color family: grey charcoal shade
• Pencil type: soft, richly pigmented colored pencil
• Core behavior: creamy, smooth laydown with strong pigment release
• Suitable surfaces: paper, illustration board and mixed-media supports
• Blendability: high — suitable for dry blending, burnishing and solvent blending

How to use

Begin with light strokes to establish values and gradually increase pressure to build tone and coverage. Use circular or back-and-forth motions to create even laydown, then blend transitions by layering lighter or darker values. For smooth, polished areas, apply heavier pressure and burnish with a lighter pencil or a colorless blender. When combining with solvents, test compatibility on a scrap piece of the same paper to control saturation and texture.

Usage recommendations

Store pencils horizontally to protect the cores and keep them sharpened with a quality sharpener to maintain consistent line width. Use papers with sufficient tooth for layering but smooth enough to allow burnishing when needed. When blending with solvents, work in a well-ventilated area and apply solvents sparingly to avoid over-saturation of the paper.