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Green Earth Derwent Lightfast Colour Pencil

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  • Derwent Lightfast Pencils are 100% lightfast.
  • Colours will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions.
  • Lightfastness is tested to ASTM D6901 and Blue Wool Scale ISO 105 standards.
  • Features a revolutionary oil-based core.
  • The core provides a smooth, creamy, and buttery texture.
  • Offers a rich, vibrant, and opaque laydown of colour.
  • Colours can be blended and layered directly on the page.
  • When mixed with oil mediums, the pencils can mimic the effect of oil paint.
  • Allows for painterly effects using a brush on paper or canvas.
  • Strong, durable point is ideal for fine details and precision work.
  • Suitable for layering techniques and building depth.
  • Dark colours can be applied over lighter shades for definition and contrast.
  • Opaque pigments perform well on coloured or toned paper.
  • Provides excellent colour control based on pressure and application.
  • Contains high-quality pigments and an oil-based binder.
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Green Earth Derwent Lightfast Colour Pencil

The Green Earth Derwent Lightfast Colour Pencil are a professional-quality range of oil-based coloured pencils. They are designed to deliver exceptional performance and long-lasting results. Each pencil in the collection has been formulated to be 100% lightfast. Meaning the pigments are resistant to fading and colour change for up to 100 years under museum conditions.

This high level of lightfastness is tested and certified to meet internationally recognized standards. Including ASTM D6901 and the Blue Wool Scale ISO 105. The unique oil-based core provides a rich, creamy laydown, with a buttery texture that allows for smooth application and seamless colour integration. Artists can achieve a velvety finish, with the ability to mix and blend colours directly on the page. Replicating the appearance and feel of oil paint. This makes the pencils particularly versatile, as they can be used both alone and in combination with oil mediums to create painterly effects.

The strong core is ideal for fine detailing and layering techniques, with dark tones easily applied over lighter shades. Thus enabling enhanced depth, contrast, and negative space definition. The opaque quality of the pigment also makes these pencils effective on coloured or toned paper. Maintaining vibrancy across various surfaces. With 100 colours in the range, the Derwent Lightfast collection offers one of the broadest spectrums available among lightfast pencil ranges. Made in the UK using a combination of high-grade pigments and a durable oil-based binder. These pencils are designed for artists seeking archival-quality results without compromising on colour richness or workability.

Whether for intricate illustration, expressive layering, or blended colour fields, this range supports a wide array of techniques with consistent, professional outcomes. The pigments are highly saturated, allowing control over colour intensity depending on pressure and technique, making them suitable for both subtle shading and bold strokes.

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Weight 0.020 kg
Dimensions 18 × 2.99 × 2.99 cm

  • Are all the Derwent Lightfast pencils 100% lightfast?

    Following extensive testing, we can confirm that all 100 colours in the Lightfast range are 100% lightfast, meaning they are lightfast for up to 100 years (under museum conditions).

  • What is Lightfast and Lightfastness?

    Lightfastness refers to the chemical stability of a pigment under long exposure to light. The Derwent Lightfast range has been tested according to the ASTM D6901 standard, which states that pencils with a rating of LFI and LFII are fully lightfast. All the Derwent Lightfast pencils fall into this category and when displayed under museum conditions will not fade for up to 100 years.

  • How will I know the Lightfastness rating of my Derwent Lightfast pencils?

    The colour and the lightfastness rating will both be displayed on the end of each Lightfast pencil, for easy reference.

  • How long does Derwent Lightfast last?

    Due to Derwent Lightfast’s unique formulation and 100% lightfast rating, all colours will last over 100 years under museum conditions.

  • Are the Derwent Lightfast pencils Vegan friendly?

    Yes all 100 colours are vegan friendly.

  • How many colours are in the Lightfast range?

    There are 100 pencils in the Lightfast range.

  • Is Derwent Lightfast oil or wax-based?

    Derwent Lightfast is an oil-based pencil with an opaque, vibrant laydown. It can be used with oil mediums to create paint-like effects. The oil-based core allows for amazing blending and layering possibilities.

  • Are Derwent Lightfast pencils 100% oil-based?

    Our Lightfast pencils are a unique blend of oils and waxes. They are not 100% oil-based but are an oilier blend, so can be classed as an oil-based pencil.

  • Can fixatives be used with Derwent Lightfast?

    Fixatives can be used with oil-based pencils and do not ‘damage’ the pigment, however it can affect Lightfastness. We always advise testing fixative yourself in a small area of your drawing first as fixatives can dull colours.

  • Can Derwent Lightfast pencils be mixed with water?

    No, Derwent Lightfast pencils are not water-soluble so cannot be mixed with water. As an oil-based pencil they can be mixed and thinned on the page with a solvent based medium just as with oil paints.

  • Can Derwent Lightfast pencils be used with oil mediums?

Yes they can and you can create interesting paint-like effects on the page. We would recommend non-toxic solvents like Zest-it.

  • Can I use Derwent Lightfast with my other Derwent pencils?

    Yes, Derwent’s Lightfast range has been formulated to be compatible with other Derwent pencil ranges and can also be used with oil mediums and solvents. However, using Lightfast with any other pencils or media may affect the lightfastness levels.

  • What sharpener should I use with Derwent Lightfast pencils?

    Hand held blade sharpeners work well with Lightfast, providing the blade is sharp. Helical pencil sharpeners can be used but due to the softer, creamier core of the Lightfast pencils, the auto stop in a helical pencil sharpener doesn’t always detect when the pencil is sharp. Turn the handle a couple of turns and check your pencil point; repeat until happy. For more information on sharpening, view our sharpening guidelines.

  • Can bloom occur with Derwent Lightfast pencils?

    Bloom can still occur on oil-based pencils due to the melting point and humidity. The best way to combat ‘bloom’ is to wipe away with a soft tissue and lightly spray with a fixative designed for coloured pencil use. Working in a non-humid environment will always prevent bloom.

  • Are LFII colours Lightfast?

    Yes, the Derwent Lightfast range has been tested according to the ASTM D6901 standard, which states that pencils with a rating of LFI and LFII are fully lightfast.

  • How does the Derwent Lightfast range differ from other Derwent pencils?

    Derwent Lightfast features an oil-based, opaque and vibrant coloured core, that is 100% lightfast. You can get smooth, velvety laydown of colour and when mixed with oil mediums, the pencil colour can behave more like an oil paint.

  • Are the colours the same as other Derwent pencil ranges?

    The Lightfast range is based on the same hues within the other Derwent ranges however due to the amount of pigment in the Lightfast range the chroma is far richer and the colours will appear deeper than other colours with the same names in the other ranges.

  • Who created the artwork for the Derwent Lightfast tins?

    Derwent have worked with renowned coloured pencil artist, Jesse Lane, to produce this amazing piece of artwork for their tins.

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