ArtGraf No. 1 Kneadable Graphite
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...
View full detailsArtGraf Watercolour Graphite Tin Box
ARTGRAF® Watercolour Graphite Tin Box has an interesting and very expressive graphic personality offering the artist an extensive scale of graphit...
View full detailsArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc
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...
View full detailsArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc Earth Set
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...
View full detailsArtGraf Watersoluable Carbon Disc Mono Set
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...
View full detailsArtgraf Watersoluable Graphite Soft Stick
Artgraf stick is a practical graphite bar (9cm length/6B), quite smooth and with high solubility properties. With ARTGRAF Stick the artist can ach...
View full detailsConte Charcoal Fusian Pencils
These pencils are considered more abrasive than natural charcoal and most unencased compressed charcoal. Excellent for detailed sketching and lends...
View full detailsCretacolor Charcoal Powder 175g
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...
View full detailsDerwent Sketching Pencils Tin 6
For art lovers and aspiring artists alike, Derwent Sketching Pencils Tin 6 is your ideal sketching partner. Featuring HB pencils, perfect for light...
View full detailsDerwent Tinted Charcoal Sets
Derwent Tinted Charcoal offers the dramatic beauty of traditional charcoal with a gentle hint of colour. Natural charcoal particles have been mixed...
View full detailsDixon Prang Charcoal Pencils
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...
View full detailsFaber-Castell PITT Charcoal Pencils
PITT charcoal pencils are the traditional artist's material for studies and preliminary sketches. This wood-cased pencil offers the finest material...
View full detailsFaber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Set
Creativity and artistry are elevated to the next level with Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Set. This set contains an extensive array of pencils, inclu...
View full detailsGenerals Compressed Charcoal Jumbos
General's® Compressed Charcoal sticks are handcrafted from high quality carbon and fine organic blacks for an extra smooth drawing stick. The rich ...
View full detailsGenerals Compressed Charcoal Sticks
General's® Compressed Charcoal sticks are handcrafted from high quality carbon and fine organic blacks for an extra smooth drawing stick. The rich ...
View full detailsNitram Acadamie Fusains Assorted - Pack 8
Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains H (Hard) 5mm x...
View full detailsNitram Acadamie Fusains B (Soft) 5 pce per box
Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains B (Soft) 5mm x...
View full detailsNitram Acadamie Fusains H (Hard) 5 pce per box
Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains H (Hard) 5mm x...
View full detailsNitram Acadamie Fusains HB (Med) 5 pce per box
Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Nitram Academie Fusains HB (Medium) 5m...
View full detailsNitram Maxi Baton 25mm & 50mm
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...
View full detailsNitram Petits Baton Extra Soft
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...
View full detailsNitram Sharpening Block
Nitram Sharpening Bloc. Ideal for shaping & sharpening charcoal & other drawing media. Width: 8 cm (3.15") Height: 23 cm (9.06") Nitram Sh...
View full detailsNitram Stylus
Nitram Charcoal has long been considered the expert in making rich, black charcoal for the discerning artist Designed to Hold Nitram H, HB, B &...
View full detailsPaperstumps 135mm
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...
View full detailsCharcoal
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.