Charcoal and graphite powder are excellent for large-area shading, soft tonal values and creative drawing techniques. This creates atmospheric backgrounds and smooth transitions that are hard to achieve with pencils alone.
Charcoal & Graphite Powder
General's Charcoal Powder
General's Charcoal Powder from the USA is finely ground charcoal and suits large-area drawings and experimental techniques. It can be applied in versatile ways, either dry or combined with water. Features Finely ground charcoal Dry application with cloth, sponge, brush or finger Can be processed with water or binding agents Application Ideal for large-area shading, atmospheric backgrounds and experimental drawing techniques. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser.
General's Graphite Powder
General's Graphite Powder from the USA is finely ground, dry graphite for even shading and large-area drawings. Versatile in use, either dry or processed with water. Features Finely ground, dry graphite Dry application with brush, sponge, cloth or finger Can be processed with water Produces metallic sheen Application Ideal for soft shading, expressive drawings and large-area work. For light corrections, we recommend a kneaded eraser.
Kuretake Liquid Graphite
Kuretake Liquid Graphite is a water-based pigment ink made from graphite and synthetic binder. High-viscosity for versatile painting techniques, dilutable with water or applied directly from the jar. Water-resistant once dry and produces a metallic sheen after polishing. Features Water-based pigment ink made from graphite and binder High-viscosity, dilutable with water Water-resistant and alcohol-resistant once dry Lightfast Mixable with other water-based media Application Ideal for mixed media, watercolour and illustration. Apply with brush or drawing nib. Polishing reveals a metallic sheen typical of graphite. Note: Pigment ink is non-erasable. Not suitable for fountain pens.