Soft, smooth charcoal sticks that offer a deep hue and a uniform texture.

Soft, smooth charcoal sticks that offer a deep hue and a uniform texture.

Helps to keep hands clean and grip charcoal

Soft, smooth charcoal sticks that offer a deep hue and a uniform texture.

A set of 5 charcoal sticks that are ideal for quick sketches or detailed studies. 

This pack of three different thicknesses of soft willow charcoal from Caran d'Ache comes in a handy plastic tube which is great for storage. Charcoal is great for life drawing, sketching and portraits.

The new Charcoal set contains 4 different forms of charcoal from pencils and compressed blocks to chunky willow and fine sticks together with a Paper Stump which is ideal for smudging and blending this dusty media.The Derwent Charcoal Pencil offers all the drama of traditional charcoal with more control and less mess perfect for dark intense lines. The two Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils, Glowing Embers and White, do all this and more by bringing a hint of colour to your work, allowing you to create rich deep tones and natural highlights.The three Compressed Charcoal Blocks, light, medium and dark that feature in the set are ideal for larger drawings as they can be used on their side to create broad sweeping strokes. The Natural Chunky Willow Charcoal is perfect for making bold fluid lines while the two Natural Vine Charcoal Sticks are ideal for quick responsive mark making.

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Ideal for the visual artistNitram Charcoal has the advantage of rich blacks and a wider range of shades. This helps the artist to refine the values that will later define the finished piece.Box contains 5 round charcoal sticks. Each stick is approximately 152mm long and 8mm wide.

Extra large soft willow charcoal half stick - ideal for artists who work on a large scale.

If you are working on a piece that requires extra deep black then the new Nitram Baton de Saule is more black than the Nitram B. Diameter: 25 mm (0.98") Height: 152 mm (6")

For the discerning artist that requires a rich black for drawing, then Nitram B is the answer. It is very soft, yet is still able to carry a point for working rich blacks into the paper or canvas.

HOWEVER if you are working on a piece that requires extra deep black – then the new Nitram Baton de Saule is more black than the Nitram B.Box contains 5 square charcoal sticks. Each stick is approximately 152mm long and 5mm wide.

This medium soft charcoal is the one most preferred for drawing and sketching. Nitram HB’s superior hold is perfect for homogenizing tones and retaining tonal detail.Box contains 5 square charcoal sticks. Each stick is approximately 152mm long and 5mm wide.

This Nitram Sharpening Bloc is ideal for shaping & sharpening charcoal & other drawing media. It has a wooden handle and comes with an extra set of replacement pads.Width of sharpening pad: 8 cm. Height of sharpening pad: 12 cm.Grit Grain: 180 To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

This Hexagonal Metal Crayon Holder from Caran d'Ache is suitable for use with 8-9mm pastels and graphite sticks. The crayon holder helps to keep your fingers clean as well as extending the life of your pastels and graphite when they have worn down. It is ideal for use with Neocolor I & Neocolor II Wax Pastels, but will also fit certain square drawing tools such as Derwent Inktense Blocks.The Crayon Holder measures 10.5cm in length. To use, simply press the button at the end of the holder to make the claw open out, insert the pastel or graphite stick and release the button to secure it in the holder.

For the artist who works in the largeNitram's superb quality ensures that it does not crumble under pressure so you can express yourself with confidence.Behind every great painting is an exceptional drawing – Nitram helps.Box contains 5 round charcoal sticks. Each stick is approximately 152mm long and 12mm wide.

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm

Nitram H can be sharpened to an extra fine point for creating fine detail in your drawing. Also, the unique hardness of Nitram H makes lighter and mid tones easier to attain.Box contains 5 square charcoal sticks. Each stick is approximately 152mm long and 5mm wide.

Nitram Fusain Aquarelle is a highly pigmented watercolour charcoal that comes in a smooth block format contained in a screw-top tin.

Mixed with water it can be used to create transparent washes or fine lines directly onto paper or other absorbent surfaces.

Made with Nitram powdered charcoal, gum arabic, water, glycerin and honey, Nitram Fusain Aquarelle offers a broad range of tones from light grey to deep inky black. It has a beautiful smooth consistency and is fast drying.

Coates have been making charcoal in the traditional manner since 1819. The intense blackness of natural willow charcoal makes it a perfect drawing tool and has been used by artists for centuries.Available in the following sizes: Jumbo 16-24mmExtra Thick 12-14mmScenic 8-12mmThick 7-9mmMedium 4-6mmThin 2-3mm