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Charcoal 101: Nitram, Vine and Willow

Last updated: May 17, 2021
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Julie Caves
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Some artists and art teachers use the words ‘willow’ and ‘vine’ interchangeably to mean ‘natural stick charcoal’, some make a point to differentiate. So I usually check when talking about it if they are being specific or using a general term.

From the Nitram Charcoal people:
“Charcoal 101: Nitram vs. Willow vs. Vine Charcoal

Not all charcoal is alike and understanding the differences can make a big impact in the outcome of a drawing.”

…read the rest of their article on the Nitram Blog.

Go to the Nitram Charcoal on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website.

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Julie Caves

Julie Caves is a long-standing contributor to Jackson’s Art Blog and previously served as its Editor for ten years. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of art materials, she writes in-depth articles, particularly about oil and acrylic painting, bringing an extensive research background to each piece. Julie studied journalism in California, fine art at the University of Texas at Austin, and completed both an MA at Camberwell College of Art and the Turps Studio Painting Programme in London. She exhibits her work regularly and continues to write part-time for the blog.

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  1. Pingback: Nitram Fine Art Charcoal review - Jackson's Art BlogJackson's Art Blog

    1. Julie Caves

      Thank you Yvonne, it’s very kind of you to take the time to let us know.
      I will fix that now!

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