PRODUCT REVIEW
The arrival of brand new coloured pencils is always an exciting event in my studio, especially if they were created with the professional artist in mind. Working with Derwent Procolour was a real pleasure and the colour selection is very attractive. The wood used for the casing is soft and allowed me to sharpen the pencils easily either with a knife to expose a large portion of the core, or with an electric sharpener to form a needle-sharp point. I was pleasantly surprised at how Procolour pencils retained their points under the pressure of a working hand, without crumbling or breaking. This is definitely a plus when moderate pressure is needed or when I work using striking strokes to achieve a textural effect.