Essdee Fine Quality British Scraperboard is the standard of excellence in scraperboard, used by illustrators and professional artists around the world. This artist grade board is handmade with a heavy China clay coating on illustration board (heavy card) to ensure a hard, smooth, white coating which is then sprayed with a good coat of semi-glossy black India ink. A cutting tool engraves a line through the surface ink to expose the white beneath. Closely spaced lines produce textures and tones. This makes a white on black drawing that is very precise and can be used to create highly detailed, evenly textured, tonal artwork similar to engraving and very high in contrast. The fine detail allows perfect photographic reproduction. Scraperboard is unique and produces dramatic imagery unlike any other medium. The sheets of card are easy to maneuver on your drawing board as some artists turn the paper while they work.  The thickness of the ink layer means the artist doesn't remove ink by accident with their fingertips as can happen with other makes of board. Thickness of the board is 12 pt (300 microns). It is also called scratchboard. It is available pre-inked in black or without ink in white that you can ink yourself in any colour. The ultra-smooth surface is also use as an airbrush and a watercolour surface. Also available is Scraperfoil in aluminium "silver", copper, gold, rainbow and holographic backings coated in black.

Essdee Fine Quality British Scraperboard is the standard of excellence in scraperboard, used by illustrators and professional artists around the world. This artist grade board is handmade with a heavy China clay coating on illustration board (heavy card) to ensure a hard, smooth, white coating which is then sprayed with a good coat of semi-glossy black India ink. A cutting tool engraves a line through the surface ink to expose the white beneath. Closely spaced lines produce textures and tones. This makes a white on black drawing that is very precise and can be used to create highly detailed, evenly textured, tonal artwork similar to engraving and very high in contrast. The fine detail allows perfect photographic reproduction. Scraperboard is unique and produces dramatic imagery unlike any other medium. The sheets of card are easy to maneuver on your drawing board as some artists turn the paper while they work.  The thickness of the ink layer means the artist doesn't remove ink by accident with their fingertips as can happen with other makes of board. Thickness of the board is 12 pt (300 microns). It is also called scratchboard. It is available pre-inked in black or without ink in white that you can ink yourself in any colour. The ultra-smooth surface is also use as an airbrush and a watercolour surface. Also available is Scraperfoil in aluminium "silver", copper, gold, rainbow and holographic backings coated in black.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper. Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper. Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper. Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper. Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper. Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper.

Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Jackson’s Graphite Pencils are ideal for writing, drawing and sketching on paper.

Available in a range of hardnesses, from 2H (Hard) to 10B (Very Soft), each pencil is made with FSC-Certified wood and comes pre-sharpened. Jackson’s Graphite Pencils feature a black barrel with a matt finish.

Essdee Fine Quality British Scraperboard is the standard of excellence in scraperboard, used by illustrators and professional artists around the world. This artist grade board is handmade with a heavy China clay coating on illustration board (heavy card) to ensure a hard, smooth, white coating which is then sprayed with a good coat of semi-glossy black India ink. A cutting tool engraves a line through the surface ink to expose the white beneath. Closely spaced lines produce textures and tones. This makes a white on black drawing that is very precise and can be used to create highly detailed, evenly textured, tonal artwork similar to engraving and very high in contrast. The fine detail allows perfect photographic reproduction. Scraperboard is unique and produces dramatic imagery unlike any other medium. The sheets of card are easy to maneuver on your drawing board as some artists turn the paper while they work.  The thickness of the ink layer means the artist doesn't remove ink by accident with their fingertips as can happen with other makes of board. Thickness of the board is 12 pt (300 microns). It is also called scratchboard. It is available pre-inked in black or without ink in white that you can ink yourself in any colour. The ultra-smooth surface is also use as an airbrush and a watercolour surface. Also available is Scraperfoil in aluminium "silver", copper, gold, rainbow and holographic backings coated in black.

Khadi Sketchbooks are filled with white rag handmade paper. This paper made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. It is internally sized (with a neutral pH size) and surface tub sized with gelatine.The 210gsm paper is trimmed on two of its exposed sides and the third edge has a beautiful deckle edge. The book is bound in sections with stitching. This allows each section to be opened up and the central page to be painted right across. A great travelling companion for any artist. Surface: Rough Size: 13 x 32cm Pages: 32

Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen is a marker with two tips. The fine tip is perfect for consistent lines and detailed drawings, while the second one is highly flexible like a brush. This tip is durable, tough and soft -bullet perfect for applying colour to large areas.

The colours are water-based and can be used like watercolours, and they can also be blended. For this purpose, apply the colours to a glossy surface, e.g. an old CD, and blend them with the help of a paintbrush and water.

These pens can be used for a variety of techniques and are popular for use with card-making, stamping, sketching, comic drawing, illustrating, and much more.

Please note that ABT Dual Brush Pen colours are not lightfast. Finished artwork should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

The Derwent Drawing Pencil has an extra wide, creamy textured core which produces a beautifully soft, velvety finish. It is the perfect medium for wildlife and nature studies, and is seen by many artists as the ideal pencil to draw 'fur & feather'. It is also ideal for rich subtle landscapes and deep thoughtful portraits. Available in 24 subtle shades.

Sakura Pigma Micron pens are both acid-free and archival, giving the artworks created with them with lasting quality. They will not run if liquids are spilled on or applied to the artwork after the ink has dried. These pens are ideal for any application requiring precision and permanence, such as papercrafts, journals, illustration, crafts. Manga artists, professional illustrators and watercolourists can use them to create lines with precision.Even through the thinnest paper Pigma ink will not feather or bleed. Pigma ink is derived from a single pigment to ensure colour consistency, and is fadeproof against sunlight or UV light. Pigma inks will not clog or dry out.Please note that Sakura Pigma Micron pens are not refillable. The Micron Pens have coloured coded ends for easy colour identification.pdf=PigmaInk.pdf More information on Pigma Ink

Khadi Sketchbooks are filled with white rag handmade paper. This paper made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. It is internally sized (with a neutral pH size) and surface tub sized with gelatine.The 210gsm paper is trimmed on two of its exposed sides and the third edge has a beautiful deckle edge. The book is bound in sections with stitching. This allows each section to be opened up and the central page to be painted right across. A great travelling companion for any artist. Surface: Smooth Size: 21 x 25cm Pages: 40

Tombow : Dual Tip Blendable Brush Pen : Sea Blue

Copic Ciao are high-quality twin-tipped markers for artists and students: at one end they have a medium broad nib for thick strokes, and the other is a brush nib for variable width strokes.The super brush nib feels similar to a paintbrush when applying colour to a surface, and the vast range of colours can be mixed together or layered on top of each other. As the markers are alcohol-based they are fast drying and will not smear. The coloured caps allow you to quickly identify which marker you need.Not recommended for final artworks as the colours will fade over time.

Rohrer & Klingner sketchINK is exceptionally lightfast and waterproof. Ideal for use with fountain pens, the ink contains very fine pigments that are used to ensure a smooth flow, and also makes it suitable for fine detailing. The ink can be blended with water to create washes and to achieve greater coverage. Available in a range of 10 versatile colours, sketchINK is suitable for use with fountain pens, stylographs, brushes, and quills. If using with a pen, for best results flush through after every use. Rohrer & Klingner was established in 1892 by Johann Adolf Rohrer in Leipzig, Germany, and remains one of Europe’s premier ink and tusche producers. The company boasts a fifth generation of lithography specialists and a team that has a passion for manufacturing high specification ink. Following well established recipes, each bottle of ink is produced by hand, combining naturally binding, renewable materials with the respective colourant.

What is liquid pencil?
Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly? Or wanted to variegate the tone very subtly, similar to using a watercolour? Well, Derivan Liquid Pencil is capable of all these things and more. It's a truly revolutionary way to create sketches.


Derivan Liquid Pencil
Derivan Liquid Pencil is available in Permanent and Rewettable formulas in six subtle graphite shades - Yellow, Red, Blue, Sepia, Grey 3 and Grey 9 in 12ml tubes.

All shades in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range were created using natural graphite powder, just like those used in the more familiar solid form and most commonly known as the active ingredient in lead pencils.

Graphite is a common, naturally occurring form of carbon, non-toxic. When carbon compounds are subjected to extreme pressure and heat, it converts to crystalline graphite.However, not all graphites are equal.

There are different types of natural graphite, each sourced from different types of ore deposits and each intended for a variety of uses like, lubricants, batteries, household and automobile paints and, of course, as artist medium. Graphite in various grades of softness or hardness results in different qualities and tones when used in artist media.

Different regions on the planet produce graphite with unique properties. For example, the graphite powder used in Liquid Pencil Grey 3 is sourced from China and has a partially formed structure that contains additional compounds, which give it a deep black colour with a blue undertone. In contrast, the graphite used in Liquid Pencil Grey 9 comes from Sri Lanka and has a more uniform chemical structure that imparts a silver metallic sheen to the finish.

How to Use Derivan Liquid Pencil

Derivan Liquid Pencil is an innovative new product that allows you to create authentic graphite pencil effects and sketches using a liquid. It has been formulated so you can thin it with water or MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium (to maintain permanency).

Derivan Liquid Pencil has a creamy consistency and different rheology (flow of liquid matter). Artists now have a broader scope for creating sketches.

Lighter or darker results can be obtained by mixing in a combination of water and Medium and the effective layering (glazing) of different shades. Water will allow you to spread it more efficiently, and the addition of MM9 Medium will maintain the intrinsic structure of the product

Due to a precisely balanced formulation, another great benefit of the Permanent liquid pencil is that it will "burnish up" in a similar manner to traditional graphite but will not smudge.

The Rewettable formula will also allow you to remove areas using water – similar to watercolour techniques. A standard eraser can also be used, and while it will remove some of the graphite, it will not erase back to clean paper. Another advantage of using Derivan Liquid Pencil is that large areas can be easily built up and covered. This product can also is entirely compatible with the traditional solid form of graphite.

Each shade variation gives each colour in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range unique properties. There are distinct undertones such as blue, yellow, red, and sepia, in addition to neutral grey in two different finishes - to allow a great range of options for artists – Grey 3 and Grey 9. The number indicates the final rendered layer's undertone (cooler or warmer grey ) rather than lightness or darkness.

Derivan Liquid Pencil Clean Up

Brushes, utensils, and hands can then be washed with soap and water.

Wash stains out immediately with cold water and household soap, taking care not to spread the stain. Dry stains will need to be soaked overnight in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use hot water, chemical solvents, or thinners. Other cleaning methods will generally only act to drive the stain in deeper.

Suitable clothing should be worn as some staining may occur.
Derivan Liquid Pencil is a non-toxic water-based product containing water and graphite powder dispersed in an acrylic polymer emulsion.  Please view or download the Safety Data Sheet document here for further information.

What is liquid pencil?
Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly? Or wanted to variegate the tone very subtly, similar to using a watercolour? Well, Derivan Liquid Pencil is capable of all these things and more. It's a truly revolutionary way to create sketches.


Derivan Liquid Pencil
Derivan Liquid Pencil is available in Permanent and Rewettable formulas in six subtle graphite shades - Yellow, Red, Blue, Sepia, Grey 3 and Grey 9 in 12ml tubes.

All shades in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range were created using natural graphite powder, just like those used in the more familiar solid form and most commonly known as the active ingredient in lead pencils.

Graphite is a common, naturally occurring form of carbon, non-toxic. When carbon compounds are subjected to extreme pressure and heat, it converts to crystalline graphite.However, not all graphites are equal.

There are different types of natural graphite, each sourced from different types of ore deposits and each intended for a variety of uses like, lubricants, batteries, household and automobile paints and, of course, as artist medium. Graphite in various grades of softness or hardness results in different qualities and tones when used in artist media.

Different regions on the planet produce graphite with unique properties. For example, the graphite powder used in Liquid Pencil Grey 3 is sourced from China and has a partially formed structure that contains additional compounds, which give it a deep black colour with a blue undertone. In contrast, the graphite used in Liquid Pencil Grey 9 comes from Sri Lanka and has a more uniform chemical structure that imparts a silver metallic sheen to the finish.

How to Use Derivan Liquid Pencil

Derivan Liquid Pencil is an innovative new product that allows you to create authentic graphite pencil effects and sketches using a liquid. It has been formulated so you can thin it with water or MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium (to maintain permanency).

Derivan Liquid Pencil has a creamy consistency and different rheology (flow of liquid matter). Artists now have a broader scope for creating sketches.

Lighter or darker results can be obtained by mixing in a combination of water and Medium and the effective layering (glazing) of different shades. Water will allow you to spread it more efficiently, and the addition of MM9 Medium will maintain the intrinsic structure of the product

Due to a precisely balanced formulation, another great benefit of the Permanent liquid pencil is that it will "burnish up" in a similar manner to traditional graphite but will not smudge.

The Rewettable formula will also allow you to remove areas using water – similar to watercolour techniques. A standard eraser can also be used, and while it will remove some of the graphite, it will not erase back to clean paper. Another advantage of using Derivan Liquid Pencil is that large areas can be easily built up and covered. This product can also is entirely compatible with the traditional solid form of graphite.

Each shade variation gives each colour in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range unique properties. There are distinct undertones such as blue, yellow, red, and sepia, in addition to neutral grey in two different finishes - to allow a great range of options for artists – Grey 3 and Grey 9. The number indicates the final rendered layer's undertone (cooler or warmer grey ) rather than lightness or darkness.

Derivan Liquid Pencil Clean Up

Brushes, utensils, and hands can then be washed with soap and water.

Wash stains out immediately with cold water and household soap, taking care not to spread the stain. Dry stains will need to be soaked overnight in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use hot water, chemical solvents, or thinners. Other cleaning methods will generally only act to drive the stain in deeper.

Suitable clothing should be worn as some staining may occur.
Derivan Liquid Pencil is a non-toxic water-based product containing water and graphite powder dispersed in an acrylic polymer emulsion.  Please view or download the Safety Data Sheet document here for further information.

Derwent Lightfast pencils are oil-based, smooth, creamy and very lightfast. They feature a new design of core that is resistant to prolonged colour change, ensuring your artwork will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. The thick core gives a dense colour application which brings vibrancy to any drawing. All colours comply with international lightfast testing standard, ASTM D-6901.

What is liquid pencil?
Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly? Or wanted to variegate the tone very subtly, similar to using a watercolour? Well, Derivan Liquid Pencil is capable of all these things and more. It's a truly revolutionary way to create sketches.


Derivan Liquid Pencil
Derivan Liquid Pencil is available in Permanent and Rewettable formulas in six subtle graphite shades - Yellow, Red, Blue, Sepia, Grey 3 and Grey 9 in 12ml tubes.

All shades in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range were created using natural graphite powder, just like those used in the more familiar solid form and most commonly known as the active ingredient in lead pencils.

Graphite is a common, naturally occurring form of carbon, non-toxic. When carbon compounds are subjected to extreme pressure and heat, it converts to crystalline graphite.However, not all graphites are equal.

There are different types of natural graphite, each sourced from different types of ore deposits and each intended for a variety of uses like, lubricants, batteries, household and automobile paints and, of course, as artist medium. Graphite in various grades of softness or hardness results in different qualities and tones when used in artist media.

Different regions on the planet produce graphite with unique properties. For example, the graphite powder used in Liquid Pencil Grey 3 is sourced from China and has a partially formed structure that contains additional compounds, which give it a deep black colour with a blue undertone. In contrast, the graphite used in Liquid Pencil Grey 9 comes from Sri Lanka and has a more uniform chemical structure that imparts a silver metallic sheen to the finish.

How to Use Derivan Liquid Pencil

Derivan Liquid Pencil is an innovative new product that allows you to create authentic graphite pencil effects and sketches using a liquid. It has been formulated so you can thin it with water or MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium (to maintain permanency).

Derivan Liquid Pencil has a creamy consistency and different rheology (flow of liquid matter). Artists now have a broader scope for creating sketches.

Lighter or darker results can be obtained by mixing in a combination of water and Medium and the effective layering (glazing) of different shades. Water will allow you to spread it more efficiently, and the addition of MM9 Medium will maintain the intrinsic structure of the product

Due to a precisely balanced formulation, another great benefit of the Permanent liquid pencil is that it will "burnish up" in a similar manner to traditional graphite but will not smudge.

The Rewettable formula will also allow you to remove areas using water – similar to watercolour techniques. A standard eraser can also be used, and while it will remove some of the graphite, it will not erase back to clean paper. Another advantage of using Derivan Liquid Pencil is that large areas can be easily built up and covered. This product can also is entirely compatible with the traditional solid form of graphite.

Each shade variation gives each colour in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range unique properties. There are distinct undertones such as blue, yellow, red, and sepia, in addition to neutral grey in two different finishes - to allow a great range of options for artists – Grey 3 and Grey 9. The number indicates the final rendered layer's undertone (cooler or warmer grey ) rather than lightness or darkness.

Derivan Liquid Pencil Clean Up

Brushes, utensils, and hands can then be washed with soap and water.

Wash stains out immediately with cold water and household soap, taking care not to spread the stain. Dry stains will need to be soaked overnight in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use hot water, chemical solvents, or thinners. Other cleaning methods will generally only act to drive the stain in deeper.

Suitable clothing should be worn as some staining may occur.
Derivan Liquid Pencil is a non-toxic water-based product containing water and graphite powder dispersed in an acrylic polymer emulsion.  Please view or download the Safety Data Sheet document here for further information.

Copic Ciao are high-quality twin-tipped markers for artists and students: at one end they have a medium broad nib for thick strokes, and the other is a brush nib for variable width strokes.The super brush nib feels similar to a paintbrush when applying colour to a surface, and the vast range of colours can be mixed together or layered on top of each other. As the markers are alcohol-based they are fast drying and will not smear. The coloured caps allow you to quickly identify which marker you need.Not recommended for final artworks as the colours will fade over time.

Derwent Lightfast pencils are oil-based, smooth and creamy and 100% lightfast. They feature a new design of core that is resistant to prolonged colour change, ensuring your artwork will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. The thick core gives a dense colour application which brings vibrancy to any drawing. All colours comply with international lightfast testing standard, ASTM D-6901. pdf=CC_ derwent_lightfast.pdfDerwent Lightfast Colour Chart.

Faber Castell Pitt Monochrome Sets provide artists with an extensive assortment of pencils and crayons in different grades of hardness for sketching, graphic design, and shading work.
With over two centuries of expertise, Faber-Castell is one of the world's oldest and largest manufacturers of high-quality artist drawing supplies. They have remained as a family business throughout, specialising in pens and pencils to meet a range of drawing, sketching, and writing needs.