Derwent Inktense 48 wooden box set.

It opens up to lay flat, which has its advantages compared to boxes that only open less than 180 degrees.

Magnetic wooden strip that holds the pencils down.

Any of last pencils need to be slid in from the top or the magnetic strip holder chips the pencils.

The pencils fit tightly into felt covered foam separators.

Painted gold clasps hold the box shut.


In a previous post I reviewed the Inktense pencils in depth and my opinion of the pencil has not changed, this is merely an update that I now own a larger set. 

My favourite brushes.

The flat and round brushes I use most. Both synthetic #4.

I acrylic tube I kept from chocolates proved to be a great holder for those delicate little brushes, currently holding my to favourite large detail brushes.

My Mont Marte taklon detailer in #1 was only a few dollars yet proved to be a great brush for travelling, I use it with watercolour more than other paints. 

One of my favourite brushes for fabric painting, I use a taklon round brush in #5.

Derwent Inktense pencils.

Applying two medium pressure layers with the Inktense pencils produces a dramatic, abstract and bold effect.

 Colour swatches from the 6 pack of pencils, using Pentel water brush produce such vibrant colours. 

The thick strong cores are resistant to breaking and need less sharpening than a student grade pencil.

Colours displayed on the end of pencils allow for versatile storage as you can easily see which colour is which.

Pentel water brush in action, slightly stained brushed tip but still has a great output. 

Such a small brush but it feels like the water lasts forever! The one i was using here was the fine tip, sizes range from extra fine brush tip to a large tip.

Super flexible brush bounces straight back into shape.