Derwent : Charcoal XL Block : Black

Derwent Graphite XL Blocks are large blocks of watersoluble charcoal in a series of six greyscale shades. Create bold and agile marks with the strength and body of a chunky block or experiment with grating and cutting.Derwent Charcoal XL Blocks are highly versatile watersoluble blocks that can be used for broad coverage and expressive mark making. Break into pieces or grate into a powder for detail and dry textures. Use wet for painting techniques such as splattering and translucent washes.Each block contains a high volume of formula, equivalent to 8 pencils. They have been ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand for large-scale drawings, and the edges and corners can be used to add fine detail and linework. XL blocks have an approximate measurement of 60 x 20 x 20mm each.