In turn, both belong to the group of "dry techniques", along with sanguines, pastels, colored pencils, crayons (Plastidecor, Manley etc.), chalk and other materials that do not require any liquid element (water or turpentine among others).
With this clear, how can we choose the tool that best suits our artwork?
Here, well-known graphite pencil artist, Jay Greig, shares everything you need to know about these two mediums.
Greig specifies that, the ‘right’ medium will depend on the result we want to obtain.
“The charcoal, being a charred wooden stick, will provide us with ease of drawing and staining, in addition to a gradation of gray to black and matt,” explains the talented artist. “On the contrary, in small compositions it could make it difficult for us to delimit and define the strokes”.
Over the course of his drawing career, Greig has noticed that this technique is easier and more pleasant if it is done freehand and on an easel or wall that prevents us from resting our hands on the paper. Why? The strokes will be more natural and firm and there will be less rubbing spots.
The graphite, being a mineral, gives the compositions different shades from gray to black with a metallic luster.
“It is a tool that is easy to use and manage, due to its presence in everyday life,” claims Greig,“Although, when applied to drawing, it requires dedication and space for mastery”.
It is an ideal tool for small drawings and sketches, since it does not require much care beyond avoiding rubbing with the hand.
Greig, the artist and entrepreneur, who has sold hundreds of his drawings, indicates that this tool allows a very precise and detailed drawing. On the contrary, its use is more difficult, when it comes to shading. This is because we depend on the pressure on the paper and the intensity of the pencil.
As a last tip, Jay Greig recommends having several pencils of different intensities (no more than 3), and pressing lightly when drawing.
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