Derwent Watersoluble Sketching Set

Derwent Watersoluble Sketching Set is a versatile drawing collection designed for artists who enjoy combining traditional sketching techniques with watercolour-style effects. The set contains water-soluble sketching tools that can be used dry for detailed drawing or blended with water to create soft washes, shading, and expressive tonal effects.

These materials are ideal for:

• Sketching and tonal studies
• Urban sketching and travel journals
• Landscape and portrait work
• Mixed media experimentation
• Loose expressive drawing techniques

Features

• Water-soluble formulas allow smooth blending with water
• Can be used both dry and wet
• Creates soft gradients and painterly textures
• Portable set suitable for studio or outdoor use
• Ideal for beginners, hobby artists, and professionals alike

Common techniques

• Draw first, then activate with water for ink-like or watercolour effects
• Layer dry marks over washes for texture and detail
• Blend tones using a brush or included waterbrush (depending on set contents)

Artists often enjoy this type of set because it offers the control of drawing materials with the expressive freedom of watercolour techniques.