Chunky pastel-like blocks in the innovative Inktense formulation. The soft textured Derwent Inktense XL Blocks have been ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand, allowing you to freely lay down broad strokes and expressive markings, but to also have the control to add fine detail.

Derwent Inktense XL Blocks have been developed with all the special features of Inktense in the most versatile format to date. Inktense XL Blocks are water-soluble and can be used with different watercolour techniques. Activate the magic of Inktense with water, to see the intense vibrancy, exceptional layering that dries permanently and the capability to experiment on a variety of surfaces. Each block contains a high volume of formula, equivalent to 8 pencils.

The perfect artistic medium for large-scale work or experiment with breaking into pieces or grating into powder for interesting textures and details. Unleash your imagination and get messy with this extra-large innovative block.

• Derwent Inktense XL Blocks in a compact protective tin of 6 and 12 blocks
• Rectangular chunky block measuring 60x20x20mm each
• Large volume of formula, equivalent to eight pencils per block
• Highly versatile and can be used on all sizes of artwork
• Smooth texture when used dry, for expansive coverage
• Use whole, break into pieces or grate into powder for textures and detail
• Innovative Inktense formulation creates ink-like effects and translucent vivid colour washes when activated with water
• Advanced performance with specially formulated active colour technology
• Use Derwent Inktense XL Blocks on paper, canvas, ceramic, wood and or even fabric, as well as many other porous surfaces.
• Use alongside Inktense Pencils, Blocks and Paints as these XL Blocks are compatible with the Inktense range
• Colour Palette for Set of 6: Sun Yellow, Bright Blue, Poppy Red, Antique White, Ink Black, Field Green
• Colour Palette for Set of 12: Sun Yellow, Bright Blue, Poppy Red, Antique White, Ink Black, Field Green, Tangerine, Fuchsia, Deep Violet, Leaf Green, Mustard, Paynes Grey