Derwent Artists pencils in the 12-piece tin feature a wide 4.0mm color strip that is ideal for creating bold, expressive strokes and broad lines. Their unique, slightly waxy texture makes them exceptionally easy to layer, blend, and shade, allowing fine artists to build up depth and customized tones effortlessly. Housed in a durable, protective metal container, this introductory set contains essential primary and earth tones perfect for compact studio work or sketching on location.