Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded good (*).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Graphite pencils for sketching and drawingSketching is the foundation of all art with a wide variety of styles and subjects from which to choose. Soft pencils (B - 6B) are best suited to sketching and blending. Harder pencils (HB - 5H) are ideal for straight line and detailed work. Derwent Academy Sketching offers you a comprehensive range of 12 degrees from a soft 6B to a hard 5H perfect to tackle all styles of drawing.

Graphite pencils for sketching and drawingSketching is the foundation of all art with a wide variety of styles and subjects from which to choose. Soft pencils (B - 6B) are best suited to sketching and blending. Harder pencils (HB - 5H) are ideal for straight line and detailed work. Derwent Academy Sketching offers you a comprehensive range of 12 degrees from a soft 6B to a hard 5H perfect to tackle all styles of drawing.

Graphite pencils for sketching and drawingSketching is the foundation of all art with a wide variety of styles and subjects from which to choose. Soft pencils (B - 6B) are best suited to sketching and blending. Harder pencils (HB - 5H) are ideal for straight line and detailed work. Derwent Academy Sketching offers you a comprehensive range of 12 degrees from a soft 6B to a hard 5H perfect to tackle all styles of drawing.

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Conte Pierre Noire pencils are made with soft leads that are dense, deep, indelible and matt black. These pencils work brilliantly on all types of supports, from craft paper to linen canvas. These pencils are suited to both drawing and sketching. With a sharpened lead, the drawing is lively and accurate; with a half-worn lead, the work is more spontaneous and free.

Grades ranging from H to 3B

Length 176.5mm / Diameter 8.5mm / Lead diameter 5mm

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Koh-I-Noor Jumbo Graphite Pencils are available in 5 different soft grades (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B). These 10mm diameter graphite pencils are encased in hexagonal wooden outer shells. They are suitable for both artistic drawing and general use.

In addition to the highest lightfastness, the Luminance 6901 leads benefit from an extreme softness which enables you to obtain subtle mixings and gradations, as well as blendings. Every shade has been formulated using finely-ground pigments chosen for their purity, intensity and resistance to UV.

Daler Rowney Graduate sketchbooks offer great quality at value prices, perfect for art students, with a variety of practical sizes and types available.This sketchbook has a matt black soft cover, and contains 20 sheets of smooth 160gsm cartridge paper, which is great for all kinds of drawing and sketching.

Jakar : Spare Blades For Automatic Sharpener (APS5156) : 10 pack To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

Pitt artists' pastel pencils, with their oil-free pastel leads, are used by artists not only as the perfect complement to pastel crayons for elaborating fine details, but also on their own. Many artists who enjoy pastel techniques and their versatility, but not the dirty hands and coloured dust that accompany them, have opted to use these special pencils. Pitt pastel pencils have a very compact lead which is economical to use. The lead contains a high level of pigment, making the pencils ideally suited both to drawing lines and shading, as well as blending and merging into delicate colour transitions. The colour selection in this range places a particular emphasis on the muted shades and earth tones that are especially important for pastel drawing.

This is a soft, kneadable putty eraser. It can be moulded to a fine point for stippling chalk, pencil, charcoal and pastel drawings. It does not wear out or smudge. 3.6cm x 2.9cm x 0.9cm

It removes graphite marks from paper, matt drafting film or overhead transparencies virtually residue-free and with only minimal crumbling. This ‘Made in Germany’ quality product is equipped with a slide sleeve for convenient handling. The eraser is highly impressive thanks to its extremely long service life and is both phthalate and latex-free.

Graphite pencils for sketching and drawingSketching is the foundation of all art with a wide variety of styles and subjects from which to choose. Soft pencils (B - 6B) are best suited to sketching and blending. Harder pencils (HB - 5H) are ideal for straight line and detailed work. Derwent Academy Sketching offers you a comprehensive range of 12 degrees from a soft 6B to a hard 5H perfect to tackle all styles of drawing.

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

The ultimate range of 16 black lead pencils. A unique SV bonding technique gives unrivalled breaking resistance. Superior smooth graphite.

Chalk (Calcium Carbonate) is dustless

Blends colours together easily.

If you want to create a subtle blend of colours then the Derwent Blender is the ideal accessory. The Blender pencil is a soft colourless pencil made from the binder used for coloured pencils. It allows you to blend two or more colours together to create a new colour. At the same time it physically mixes and smoothes the colours so individual strokes and hard edges are softened.

The Derwent Blender is available individually or as part of the Blender & Burnisher Set

One of the best ways to enjoy sketching and drawing is to get out and about, seeking inspiration from the surrounding world. The easiest, most convenient way to carry your pencils around is in this stylish pencil wrap. Both made from tough canvas with leather-look trim and leather-look secure closure, this pencil wrap has compartments to hold and protect up to 30 standard-size pencils together with accessories.

• Fineliner for writing, sketching and drawing • Cap off: can be left uncapped for 18 hours without drying up (Test ISO 554) • Airplane-safe: automatic pressure equalisation prevents pen leakage while on board aircraft • Long metal tip, ideal for use with rulers and templates • Lightfast and waterproof ink • Pigment ink, indelible (in accordance with ISO 14145-2) • Erasable when used on drawing film, no bleeding when highlighted • With metal clip • PP barrel guarantees long service life • 9 line widths available in black ink

The ABT Dual Brush Pen is a marker with two tips. The fine tip is perfect for consistent lines and tight drawings, e.g. when working with stencils. The second one is highly flexible like a brush – durable, tough and yet soft – and perfect for large-area colour application. The single ink reservoir not only ensures exact colour match but also makes the ABT Dual Brush Pen an economical purchase.

The ABT Dual Brush Pen is available in 96 vivid colours. The colours are water-based and can be used as water-colours and can also be blended. For this purpose, apply the colours to a glossy surface, e.g. an old CD; and blend them with the help of a paint-brush and water. That way you can create beautiful effects and shades.

The Tombows offer many different applications and can be used for card-making, stamping, sketching, comic drawing, illustrating and much more. Please note that the colours of the ABT Dual Brush Pens are not light-resistant. Therefore, your artwork should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Daler-Rowney has a worldwide reputation for the finest papers for drawing, sketching and pastel work. The coarseness or “tooth” of cartridge paper has a direct effect on an image drawn in charcoal or pencil. This pad contains 30 sheets of fine-grain heavyweight 200gsm acid-free cartridge paper. Size: A4 / 210 x 297 mm / 8.3 x 11.7 in