Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We sat down in the Jackson’s Studio with Tom Lewington, Global Sales Director, and Adam Gaskell, Technical Manager at Derwent, to hear the story behind the brand. From its roots in England’s Lake District, the historical source of the world’s richest graphite, to its modern innovations in pencil making, Derwent’s journey spans nearly two centuries of craftsmanship. In this interview, Tom and Adam share how the company’s heritage and deep connection to artists continue to shape every product they make - from raw materials to the finished pencil. Watch the full film on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/10/31/in-conversation-with-derwent/?utm_campaign=in_conversation_derwent&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Tom Lewington, Global Sales Director, and Adam Gaskell, Technical Manager at Derwent.
We sat down in the Jackson’s Studio with Tom Lewington, Global Sales Director, and Adam Gaskell, Technical Manager at Derwent, to hear the story behind the brand. From its roots in England’s Lake District, the historical source of the world’s richest graphite, to its modern innovations in pencil making, Derwent’s journey spans nearly two centuries of craftsmanship. In this interview, Tom and Adam share how the company’s heritage and deep connection to artists continue to shape every product they make - from raw materials to the finished pencil. Watch the full film on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/10/31/in-conversation-with-derwent/?utm_campaign=in_conversation_derwent&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Tom Lewington, Global Sales Director, and Adam Gaskell, Technical Manager at Derwent.
