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ArtGraf No. 1 Kneadable Graphite

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A new and innovative way to use premium artist grade graphite for drawing or painting. No.1 has the consistency of putty that allows the artist to...

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ArtGraf Watercolour Graphite Tin Box

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ARTGRAF® Watercolour Graphite Tin Box has an interesting and very expressive graphic personality offering the artist an extensive scale of graphit...

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ArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc

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ArtGraf Watercolour Carbon Disk comes in the handy shape of an old-fashioned tailor's chalk. The tapered edges and rounded corners can be used for...

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ArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc Earth Set

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ArtGraf Watercolour Carbon Disk comes in the handy shape of an old-fashioned tailor's chalk. The tapered edges and rounded corners can be used for...

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ArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc Mono Set

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ArtGraf Watercolour Carbon Disk comes in the handy shape of an old-fashioned tailor's chalk. The tapered edges and rounded corners can be used for...

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Artgraf Watersoluable Graphite Soft Stick

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Artgraf stick is a practical graphite bar (9cm length/6B), quite smooth and with high solubility properties. With ARTGRAF Stick the artist can ach...

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Conte Charcoal Fusian Pencils

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These pencils are considered more abrasive than natural charcoal and most unencased compressed charcoal. Excellent for detailed sketching and lends...

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Cretacolor Charcoal Powder 175g

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Using a special deep-firing method, Cretacolor creates a dense, rich charcoal. Develop large scale value drawings or mix with water and a binding a...

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Derwent Sketching Pencils Tin 6

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For art lovers and aspiring artists alike, Derwent Sketching Pencils Tin 6 is your ideal sketching partner. Featuring HB pencils, perfect for light...

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Derwent Tinted Charcoal Sets

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Derwent Tinted Charcoal offers the dramatic beauty of traditional charcoal with a gentle hint of colour. Natural charcoal particles have been mixed...

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Dixon Prang Charcoal Pencils

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Each Dixon paper wrapped pencil has a convenient pull string that exposes more charcoal, ready for use after the existing point is worn down. Excel...

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Faber-Castell PITT Charcoal Pencils

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PITT charcoal pencils are the traditional artist's material for studies and preliminary sketches. This wood-cased pencil offers the finest material...

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Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Set

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Creativity and artistry are elevated to the next level with Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Set. This set contains an extensive array of pencils, inclu...

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Generals Compressed Charcoal Jumbos

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General's® Compressed Charcoal sticks are handcrafted from high quality carbon and fine organic blacks for an extra smooth drawing stick. The rich ...

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Generals Compressed Charcoal Sticks

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General's® Compressed Charcoal sticks are handcrafted from high quality carbon and fine organic blacks for an extra smooth drawing stick. The rich ...

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Nitram Acadamie Fusains Assorted - Pack 8

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Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains H (Hard) 5mm x...

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Nitram Acadamie Fusains B (Soft) 5 pce per box

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Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains B (Soft) 5mm x...

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Nitram Acadamie Fusains H (Hard) 5 pce per box

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Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains H (Hard) 5mm x...

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Nitram Acadamie Fusains HB (Med) 5 pce per box

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Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains HB (Medium) 5m...

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Nitram Maxi Baton 25mm & 50mm

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Maxi and Demi baton de saule 25mm and 50 mm x 152mm (Extra Soft). Great for artists who work in large formats. Use the Petits Batons for studio fi...

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Nitram Petits Baton Extra Soft

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Petits batons - Extra Soft Round 6mm, 8mm and 12mm x 152mm. Designed for use in figure drawing. The advantage of Nitram is its ability to not crumb...

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Nitram Sharpening Block

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Nitram Sharpening Bloc. Ideal for shaping & sharpening charcoal & other drawing media. Width: 8 cm (3.15") Height: 23 cm (9.06") Nitram Sh...

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Nitram Stylus

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Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Designed to Hold Nitram H, HB, B &...

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Paperstumps 135mm

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Compressed soft paper stumps for easy blending and manipulation of pastels charcoals and other dry media. They can be sharpened to a pencil like po...

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Charcoal

Unearth the primal allure of charcoal for drawing, a medium with deep roots in art history yet one that you can still explore in today’s artistic landscape. From the earliest cave paintings to cutting-edge modern artworks, they’ve been in the hands of creatives for their ability to create depth and texture. With its unique blendability and forgiving nature, charcoal art supplies remain an invaluable resource for those of you who seek richness and intensity in their work.

Explore our wide range of art and craft supplies from the best brands, trusted and respected around the world, including Faber-Castell, Derwent, ArtGraf and more.

Different ways of using charcoal for drawing

Charcoal Pencil

Combining the precision of regular pencils with the deep, matte finish of charcoal art supplies, charcoal pencils are the modern adaption of traditional sticks. Bring them with you on the go when you’re planning some sketch work, or have a few in your pencil case to add fine details to your drawings. They can be sharpened using a regular sharpener, but you can also use a craft knife to have more control over the pencil's point.

Powders

Spread your ideas across the page and cover large areas, charcoal powder can be applied with brushes or fingers and lets you create smokey gradients in your art. The loose form opens up a world of artistic exploration for you to experiment with, allowing you to control the effect with the pressure you apply. When you use the powder with other art supplies, such as pencils or sticks, you can add depth and texture, it’s a medium for artists who enjoy playing with layers.

Charcoal Stick

The classic and raw embodiment of the medium, charcoal sticks make bold strokes and can be used to create texture or add shading. Their organic form allows you to change up how you draw, by using the different edges of the unrefined shape that evolves as you create your artwork. Every artist interested in drawing should experiment with this timeless utensil, beloved for their versatility and the richness they bring to art.

Tips for artists:

Paper preferences: Your paper choice can dramatically impact your artwork. Look for textured paper that grips the medium for precision when you draw.

Embrace smudging: The beauty of using charcoal for drawing lies in its blendability. Using fingers or blending stumps can create soft transitions.

Finish with a fix: Given their smudge-prone nature, always finish your artworks with fixatives to keep your drawings from being wiped away

Clean hands, clean art: You don’t want to leave a thumbprint behind. Always have wipes or rags handy.

Start creating with these supplies:

Sketch pad: Having a light-weight drawing pad to take down ideas is always ideal when you’re on-the-go.

Blending tools: Almost anything will do, your hand, a cotton bud, but a professional blending stump is best.

Fixatives: Seriously important! You’ll be devastated if your hard work is ruined by an unwanted smudge.

Erasers: A kneaded eraser can lift the medium off the paper when you need to highlight or make corrections.

Craft Knife: You can also use a sharpener but many artists prefer to shape the tip to their liking.