5 Essential Tools You Must Have Before Starting a Charcoal Sketch

Charcoal has remained a favourite medium of artists across the world. The dark lines with dark textures on paper create their own magic. So here are 5 essential tools to start with a charcoal drawing:

Paper—If you are a beginner, a cartridge sheet around 130 gsm will be a good choice. You can later switch to Charcoal paper, which is a bit costly.

Pencils- For beginners Camlin charcoal pencils kit will be a good choice. This kit consists of three pencils- soft, medium, and hard. All three will make your drawing clear and effective. You can also go for Staedtler pencils, easily available at https://neemgalli.com

Eraser- You cannot use a regular eraser to undo a line or shade. You need a kneadable eraser for that. Kneadable erasers are easily available at https://neemgalli.com

Blending Paper Stumps- Blending paper stumps are important for blending the lines and shades. These are easily available at neemgalli.com

Paper cutter- common pencil sharpeners do not work on charcoal pencils so you need a paper cutter or a blade to sharpen the pencils. Remember you always need to keep your pencils sharp.

These are the essential tools you need as a beginner. You will need better tools in you next stage of learning. Keep yourself updated with our blog to know more about tools, techniques and more.