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Our On Location series reveals where some of the best-loved art materials are made, and provides insight into the working methods of the people who make them. This time, we travelled to England’s beautiful Lake District in Cumbria to visit the Derwent pencil factory. Here, highly experienced workers produce a wide range of artists’ pencils, drawing tools, and accessories, from their heritage Artists coloured pencil range and innovative Inktense collections to their premium Lightfast pencils.   On Location at Derwent A Brief History of Derwent The original Derwent factory was based in Keswick, close to the historic Seathwaite graphite mine in the Borrowdale Valley. This site, discovered in the 1500s, after a tree was upturned in a storm, was found to be rich in deposits of the purest graphite. At first, its potential was not realised, and local farmers, calling it ‘wad’, used it to mark their sheep. But gradually, its unique mark-making qualities began to be realised.   The pencil only became a commercial venture from the 1790s, and by the early 1800s, there were thirteen manufacturers in Keswick, building a reputation for the finest pencils in the world. Derwent outlived them all, having its roots in …
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We sit down in the Jackson’s Studio with Tom Lewington, Global Sales Director, and Adam Gaskell, Technical Manager at Derwent, to hear the story behind the brand. From its roots in England’s Lake District, the historical source of the world’s richest graphite, to its modern innovations in pencil making, Derwent’s journey spans nearly two centuries of craftsmanship. In this interview, Tom and Adam share how the company’s heritage and deep connection to artists continue to shape every product they make – from raw materials to the finished pencil. Above image: Tom Lewington and Adam Gaskell of Derwent   In Conversation With Derwent Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Can you tell us about the very beginnings of Derwent? 2:59 What was the first Derwent Product Made, and who was it aimed at? 3:55 Derwent are a world-renowned manufacturer of Artist Pencils. Tell us more about how your brand achieved this. 6:50 Can you tell us about Derwent’s production? Walk us through the steps in producing a pencil. 12:41 How do you colour the outside of a pencil? 14:57 Can you tell us about the wood used for your pencils? 16:15 What is mixed with graphite to make a pencil lead, and …
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In this article, Depal Patel shares her appreciation for Michael Harding Oil Colours, a range long-admired by painters for their buttery texture, high-quality pigments and vibrant range of colours. Depal focuses on the quiet beauty of Cobalt Violet Dark, a colour she describes as ‘a transparent purple diva’. She explores its subtle tinting strength and transparency, qualities that make it a nuanced and versatile staple on her palette.   Artist Review of Michael Harding Oil Paint in Cobalt Violet Dark by Depal Patel Michael Harding Oil Colours are my favourite oil paints. I also believe it’s worth investing in good tools, as they enhance both your experience of the oil paint’s rich, visceral nature and the quality of your final results. I think about oil paints in terms of their qualities when handling and painting, such as the level of chroma or saturation and therefore tinting strength. Are they transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque? Where do they ‘live’ on the colour wheel? I like different types of qualities in painting and will highlight a few things which are special in this review. Cobalt Violet Dark is an expensive pigment compared to other ‘purple peers’, but worth it, as it is …
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