CHARCOAL
Charcoal is one of the most versatile drawing media available, capable of rich, velvety darks, easily achieved midtones, and subtle shading differences. It is an easy medium to learn, albeit messy—and there are ways to control that characteristic. A full range of tonal values can be developed much faster and easier with charcoal than with graphite. Unlike graphite, charcoal also lends itself very well to blending with a cloth, stump, or even a finger.
TYPES
Charcoal is available in three basic forms, which feel and look very different from one another. It’s important to experiment and find the one that suits your personal preferences. ...
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