The Derwent Drawing 36 pencils tin contains 36 professional quality, coloured pencils in a highly pigmented, nature-inspired colour palette of muted, earthy tones. Highly lightfast for long-lasting colour.Designed for artists who are inspired by the wonder of nature, each colour is inspired by the delicate gradients found in the natural world.The soft and creamy wax-based core glides smoothly, allowing artists to layer and blend colours effortlessly, and create depth and texture with ease. Derwent Drawing pencils have a thick 5mm core, for broader strokes and quick, opaque coverage.The nature-inspired colour palette and the softness of these pencils make them ideal for a wide range of subjects, drawing styles and techniques. Drawing pencils are excellent for creating wildlife drawings (fur and feathers), nature studies and landscapes (leaves, grasses, trees), portraiture (hair and eyes) and loose and expressive sketches.