From the earliest cave drawings made over 35,000 years ago to the studios of today\u2019s top artists, charcoal has been a cornerstone medium in every time period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are placing down an initial composition for an oil painting or simply doing a quick field sketch, charcoal is a workable medium<\/strong> that can be easily controlled to identify various tones or values in the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But here\u2019s the deal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charcoal can come in many different forms including compressed, vine, pencil, and even powder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Below we outline some of the best charcoal picks for both beginner and professional level artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are still uncertain of the nuances between the different types of charcoal, don\u2019t worry, we have all that covered at the bottom of this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div>