To soften edges/transitions apply a damp brush to the area so as not to over saturate and drag too much pigment around which can muddy the effect.

Drawing using Graphitint is lovely, though I find not enough of the 'wet' colour is coming up on the dry version, so you need to be very careful of which pencil is what colour. Dry applications provide a hint of colour, while adding water transforms pigments into rich shades with an underlying graphite sheen. This set comes in small, durable plastic case - ideally sized for travel - and includes a mini waterbrush, a sponge and five mixing palettes. The first thing I noticed is that the Pastelmat paper grabbed the colour immediately, I did not need to apply a heavy application of colour however although this will vary if using other types of paper.

A specially selected assortment of brushes for different painting techniques; each brush in this set has been developed to produce different marks, allowing the artist greater creative possibilities.

I would certainly say that the Derwent Graphitint would be more beneficial for landscape artists or wildlife artists.Unfortunately, and I use the term unfortunately due to the delectable colour palette, there are only twenty four colours in the Derwent Graphitint range. It may not have quite the same versatility of the Graphitint pencils – which can be left dry to provide only the slightest hint of colour or wet to become more vibrant – but what it lacks in that regard, it makes up for in portability. Unless specified, offers and vouchers are not valid on products which are already discounted from RRP, gift vouchers, books and from the I LOVE ART range.

The extendable front plate has a self feeding mechanism which stops when the pencil has reached a superb point. This set however only has 24, but the colours are so gorgeous and even the names given to the colours will push your inspiration along. Be aware that this lightfast chart has been provided by Derwent for the lightfast qualities of the dry application and NOT mixed with water.After the colours had fully dried, I began applying fine details with the Ocean Blue pencil to create the 'stipple' effect on the wings. Obsessing over highest quality materials and forever creating an ever evolving exceptional range for every artist. Developed especially for water-soluble pencils, this smooth paper is perfect for all water-soluble media.