Aside from using Charcoal for cooking fuel and filtration, it is also used in drawings and sketches in paintings. It is soft, brittle and gets easily smudged. Artists can blend the lines easily by using their fingers or a putty rubber to provide remarkable form and depth.
Nude charcoal painting
Pure charcoals are not toxic because they are made from willow or vine but there are carbon pencils and other charcoal products that may be toxic. It is better to ask your supplier for the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for any charcoal products that you might want to use. It is also advisable to find products that are labelled as “non-toxic” or similar notice and also look for products that have certifications like “AP” seal by the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc..
These are some of papers for charcoal painting:
- Canson Ingres
- Fabriano Tiziano Pastel and Charcoal Paper
- Hahnemühle Velour
- Strathmore 500 Series Charcoal Papers
- Art Spectrum Colourfix Paper and Primer
- Canson Mi-Teintes Roll Paper
- Blick All-Purpose Newsprint
- Pacon Newsprint Roll
- Amalfi Handmade Pastel Paper
- Sennelier Papier Carre
Here are some of the recommended websites that offer charcoal papers and products for drawing and sketching.
- http://www.artifolk.co.uk – Based in the United Kingdom, this company offers a wide variety of charcoal products at very competitive prices.
- http://www.paletteworld.com – Supplier of painting and artists materials in the United Kingdom, Ireland and countries around Europe. They offer extensive range of charcoal products.
- http://www.reuels.com – The Company was established in 1932 with the name Photo blue. The website was put up in 1994 and has been steadily growing ever since. They offer one of the widest selections of charcoal pencils and sticks.
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