The Derwent Tinted Charcoal Paint Pan Set offers a unique twist on traditional watercolour. With its charcoal-infused palette of moody, muted tones. Perfect for capturing atmospheric landscapes, seascapes, and dramatic natural scenes. Each of the 12 half pans combines natural charcoal pigment with subtle hints of colour. Producing earthy, textured washes that blend beautifully and dry to a soft matte finish.

The paints activate easily with water, allowing artists to explore a full range of tonal values. Use less water for a deep, gouache-like application or more water for light, delicate washes. These paints are highly layerable and intermixable, making it easy to build up shadows, soft transitions, or bold contrasts. The inclusion of an opaque white pan lets you introduce highlights or blend tints for greater depth and variation.

Once dry, the paint remains workable—you can lift, smudge, erase, or draw over it to add fine details or textural effects. This makes the set ideal for both loose expressive work and detailed compositions.

The compact, travel-friendly kit includes 12 half pans, a mini waterbrush, and a mixing tray, making it perfect for plein air sketching or studio use.

Other Derwent sets that you may be interested in:

Derwent Line and Wash Sketching Set: All you need – Crafty Arts

Derwent Shade and Tone Mixed Media Set for Artists – Crafty Arts

Derwent Line and Wash Paint Pan Set: Perfect Blending – Crafty Arts