Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey box of 6 on white background
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Close-up of Derwent Watercolour Pencil tip showing 3.5mm water-soluble core.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Six French Grey Derwent Watercolour pencils arranged in a row.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey hexagonal cedar barrel detail.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Artist using Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey on sketch paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Wet brush activating Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey wash on paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil box packaging showing French Grey 70 colour label.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Layered dry and wet swatches of French Grey Derwent Watercolour Pencil on watercolour paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey box of 6 on white background
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Close-up of Derwent Watercolour Pencil tip showing 3.5mm water-soluble core.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Six French Grey Derwent Watercolour pencils arranged in a row.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey hexagonal cedar barrel detail.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Artist using Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey on sketch paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Wet brush activating Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey wash on paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil box packaging showing French Grey 70 colour label.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Layered dry and wet swatches of French Grey Derwent Watercolour Pencil on watercolour paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey box of 6 on white background
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Close-up of Derwent Watercolour Pencil tip showing 3.5mm water-soluble core.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Six French Grey Derwent Watercolour pencils arranged in a row.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey hexagonal cedar barrel detail.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Artist using Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey on sketch paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Wet brush activating Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey wash on paper.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Derwent Watercolour Pencil box packaging showing French Grey 70 colour label.
Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6. Layered dry and wet swatches of French Grey Derwent Watercolour Pencil on watercolour paper.
Derwent Academy

Derwent Watercolour Pencil French Grey Box of 6

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$34.87
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SKU: AA32870

UPC: 636638002743

MPN: 32870

Subtle, Versatile Colour That Flows Wherever Your Art Takes You

The Derwent Watercolour Pencil in French Grey gives artists and creative professionals the precision of a pencil with the fluid beauty of watercolour - in a convenient box of 6.

Watercolour pencils occupy a unique place in any artist's kit. The soft, smooth 3.5mm water-soluble strip lets you draw with detailed control using the hexagonal cedar barrel, then activate the pigment with a wet brush to create gentle, blendable colour washes. French Grey 70 is a refined neutral tone that suits portraiture, architectural sketching, and mixed-media work where subtlety matters more than bold saturation.

Unlike permanent ink-based pencils, Derwent Watercolour is re-wettable once dry, so you can return to a passage and rework the colour flow without starting from scratch. The high pigment load ensures clean, light-fast results whether you use the pencils wet or completely dry for soft layering and blending.

Encased in Californian incense cedar, these pencils sharpen cleanly and handle consistently. A box of 6 suits regular studio use, classroom supply, or a professional's everyday carry - a reliable, quality choice from one of the most respected names in artist pencils.

  • 3.5mm water-soluble strip delivers soft, smooth colour that activates with water for fluid washes
  • Re-wettable when dry - rework colour passages without damaging your paper
  • Highly pigmented core for strong colour purity and reliable light fastness
  • Hexagonal Californian incense cedar barrel for precise grip and clean sharpening
  • Works wet or dry, giving full control from fine line drawing to loose watercolour washes
  • French Grey 70 - a refined neutral tone ideal for subtle, realistic artwork
  • Watercolour sketching and plein air painting
  • Portraiture and figure drawing requiring subtle, neutral tones
  • Architectural and technical illustration with controlled detail
  • Mixed-media artwork combining pencil line and paint wash
  • Fine art classroom and studio practice

Shipping

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Delivery Times

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide — 1 to 3 business days
Perth — 1 to 5 business days
Regional & Outer Areas — 3 to 7 business days

Returns

If you have questions about returns, please contact us or visit our returns page for full details.

Specifications

Brand: Derwent Academy

Series: Watercolour Pencil

MPN: 32870

SKU: AA32870

Colour: French Grey 70

Core Diameter: 3.5mm

Core Type: Water-soluble

Barrel Shape: Hexagonal

Barrel Material: Californian incense cedar

Permanence: Re-wettable (not permanent when dry)

Pack Quantity: 6 pencils

Suitable Use: Wet or dry application

FAQs

Yes. The Derwent Watercolour pencils work perfectly dry, giving a soft, smooth lay-down of colour that is easy to blend and layer. Adding water simply activates the pigment to create fluid washes - you choose which technique suits your work.
Unlike Derwent Inktense pencils, which become permanent once dry, Watercolour pencils remain soluble after drying. You can return to a dried area with a wet brush to lift, blend, or move the colour again - useful for corrections and layered effects.
The box contains 6 Derwent Watercolour pencils all in the French Grey 70 shade. No brush or other accessories are included. If you need a range of colours, Derwent also sells these pencils individually and in larger tin sets.
French Grey 70 sits in the mid-to-deep range of the French Grey family, offering a cool, refined neutral that works well for shadows, skin tones, and architectural detail. Lighter variants are also available in the Derwent Watercolour range if you prefer a softer value.
Derwent Watercolour pencils are a professional-grade art tool and perform best in the hands of older students, art students, and adult artists. They are well-suited to secondary school art programmes and tertiary creative courses where quality materials are required.

Shipping & Delivery

Delivery time depends on your location, the size of your order, and the shipping option selected at checkout. For in-stock items, standard metro delivery in QLD, NSW and VIC is usually 1 to 7 business days. South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are generally 3 to 12 business days. Express delivery for eligible parcels under 3kg is usually 1 to 4 business days in QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC. Delivery estimates apply to in-stock items only and may vary due to carrier conditions or delays.

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Returns, Refunds & Replacements

Mega Office Supplies accepts change-of-mind returns for unopened and unused products within 14 days from the invoice date, provided the item is returned in its original packaging and in resalable condition. Original shipping costs are not refundable, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, and a restocking fee may apply depending on the product type and supplier. Some items, including electronics, assembled or installed furniture, food, beverages, medicines, custom-made products, and certain bulk or special-order items, are not eligible for return unless required under Australian Consumer Law.

If your order arrives faulty, damaged, or incorrect, please contact Mega Office Supplies as soon as possible. Where required under Australian Consumer Law, a repair, replacement, or refund will be offered. In these cases, Mega Office Supplies will cover reasonable return shipping costs, and photographic evidence may be requested to help process the claim. Items should be reported within a reasonable timeframe after delivery.