Derwent Lightfast Coloured Pencils

Derwent Lightfast coloured pencils are a premium British-made artist pencil, engineered for professionals who demand colour that truly lasts. Formulated to be 100% lightfast, these pencils are rated to the highest archival standards — meaning your artwork will remain as vivid and true decades from now as the day it was created.

What makes Lightfast particularly special is its colour palette, drawn directly from the British landscape. From the soft greens of rolling countryside to the deep blues of coastal skies and the warm ochres of autumn moorland, the colour range feels distinctly rooted in the natural world — making these pencils an inspired choice for landscape artists, botanical illustrators, and anyone who works from nature.

Why artists choose Derwent Lightfast

• 100% lightfast — formulated to the highest archival standards
• Rich, oil-based pigments for smooth, buttery application
• Colour palette inspired by the British landscape
• Made in Britain — crafted with Derwent's legendary expertise
• Excellent layering and blending properties
• Available in individual colours and a range of sets

Whether you're creating work destined for exhibition or simply want pencils that perform beautifully and stand the test of time, Derwent Lightfast delivers on every level.