CHARCOAL

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Drawing with charcoal is fast, immediate and messy, if that doesn't scare you off the results can be very exciting. It can be scratchy and frenetic or it can be flowing and fluid. With lots of possible textures (the paper or the artist's style), and subtly graduated shadings, charcoal achieves quick coverage. Defining the the form of the subject can take a little longer in a more finished piece. Combined with other media charcoal gains a depth that fascinates and intrigues. Ideal for an earthy, gritty effect that will stand proud of the digital crowd.