Graphite & Charcoal
Graphite and charcoal are both traditional drawing materials - they can be used for quick sketches or detailed studies. Both graphite and charcoal are available in differing softnesses - the softer the material the darker the marks.
Graphite and charcoal are both traditional drawing materials - they can be used for quick sketches or detailed studies. Both graphite and charcoal are available in differing softnesses - the softer the material the darker the marks.
Viarco : ArtGraf : Tailor Shape : Watersoluble
From €8.81
Faber Castell : Pitt : Compressed Charcoal
€2.83
From €2.55
Conté à Paris : Graphite Pencils
From €1.64
Faber Castell : Pitt : Black Charocal Pencils
€2.71
From €2.44
Koh-I-Noor : Jumbo Graphite Pencils : 10 mm diameter
From €2.12
General Pencil Company : Charcoal Wrap Pencils
From €2.67
Koh-I-Noor : Toison d'Or Graphite Pencils 1900
From €1.61
Faber-Castell : Series 9000 Graphite Pencils
€1.85
From €1.66
Faber Castell : Graphite Aquarelle Pencils
€2.83
From €2.55
Faber Castell : Series 9000 Jumbo Pencils
€3.08
From €2.77
Schmincke : Liquid Charcoal & Liquid Earth
From €11.54
Koh-I-Noor : Woodless Graphite Pencils 8911/8915
From €2.48
Pencil & Drawing: Graphite vs. Charcoal
What is the difference between graphite and charcoal? Graphite and charcoal are both carbon-based drawing materials that offer unique qualities for sketching and drawing.
Charcoal is matt and crumbly, perfect for rich, deep dark tones and expressive marks. Graphite is smooth and shiny, ideal for precise lines and metallic details. Tinted charcoal and graphite offer a hint of colour, while water-soluble graphite allows for another way to achieve a greater range of tones.
Understanding their formats and hardness can enhance your work. Wet graphite powder provides a neutral ground, while a carbon or charcoal pencil adds depth to graphite drawings. Hard graphite creates metallic details, while vine charcoal is excellent for outlining. Experimenting with these materials can solve creative challenges and diversify your practice.
Read 'The Difference Between Graphite and Charcoal’ on Jackson’s Art Blog.