Derwent Lightfast Coloured Pencils Singles | Professional Oil-Based Artist Pencils

Shop the complete range of Derwent Lightfast coloured pencil singles at Pencil Perfect. Designed for professional artists and dedicated coloured pencil enthusiasts, Derwent Lightfast pencils combine exceptional lightfastness, rich pigmentation and a beautifully smooth oil-based formulation.

Derwent Lightfast pencils have been formulated to be 100% lightfast, helping artwork resist fading for up to 100 years under museum conditions. The entire range complies with recognised lightfast testing standards, making them a trusted choice for professional artwork, exhibitions, commissions and archival projects.

Featuring a strong 4mm oil-based core, Derwent Lightfast pencils provide excellent colour laydown, smooth blending and superior layering capabilities. Their creamy texture allows colours to mix beautifully on the page while maintaining enough firmness for detailed work, fine lines and realistic rendering. Artists particularly value their ability to build depth, richness and subtle colour transitions.

Perfect for:

• Wildlife art
• Pet portraits
• Botanical illustration
• Portrait drawing
• Landscape artwork
• Realistic coloured pencil techniques
• Mixed media projects
• Professional commissions

Why Choose Derwent Lightfast Pencils?

• 100% lightfast professional colour range
• Oil-based coloured pencil formulation
• Rich, highly pigmented colours
• Smooth, creamy application
• Excellent layering and blending
• Strong 4mm core
• Sharp point retention for detailed work
• Suitable for archival artwork
• Available as open stock singles
• Made by Derwent in the UK

Buying individual Derwent Lightfast pencils allows artists to replace favourite colours, expand existing collections or create custom colour selections without purchasing a full set. Whether you are building a professional pencil collection or simply topping up frequently used shades, open stock pencils offer complete flexibility.

At Pencil Perfect, every pencil is individually checked and carefully packed to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, ready for your next creative project.

Explore the full Derwent Lightfast range and discover why these professional oil-based coloured pencils have become a favourite among coloured pencil artists worldwide.