Charcoal is a good medium for creating marks quickly and works well as an expressive medium. Create a realistic drawing by smudging the charcoal to make graduated tones. Smudge with your finger or ...

Water-soluble pencils tend to be softer than ordinary coloured pencils. Charcoal is a fast and responsive drawing media. It gives both soft and strong lines depending on how it is used.

The best drawing tips and supplies for beginners: 1.) Stick with a few good graphite or charcoal pencils instead of a huge pencil set. As a beginner, it's easy to get overwhelmed when you enter ...