Mixed Media - Derwent Inktense Blocks with their Tinted Charcoal and a white Sennelier oil pastel: Cliffs and wrecked ship
Wreck, sketch with Derwent Inktense block, tinted charcoal and white oil pastel
This was a play to try out some new brushes (Christmas present from himself). So, I thought I'd continue using the Derwent materials I was given, to test mixes of these as well.

I don't really like using photos as there is no movement and you can't see into shadows as well, but I can't get back to Cornwall right now - so this is the next best thing :>) I have painted plein air in this area - a lot!
I do like the clear colours of the Inktense for the seas in particular. They are so lovely and translucent, but rich and vibrant. It's possible to capture the vivid turquoise/viridian of the sea in that area on a sunny day with the Inktense. You can get little holders for them to keep your fingers clean - I wouldn't use them myself but for anyone who dislikes getting paint on their hands they are ideal. I just want to go with the flow and not keep stopping to fit holders.
The muted colours of the tinted charcoal pencils were pefect for scribbled marks in the clifftop and rocks and adding a little detail to the ship.
Comments
Inktense colours: whoever mixes them for Derwent is extremely talented!
I may develop a larger one in the same media, a little more considered. The media really did work well together.