DeSerres offers a complete selection of charcoal covering the main formats used in artistic drawing. Willow charcoal, produced from the combustion of willow branches, is the most traditional form: its soft, low-adhesion texture allows broad, easily blended marks, making it ideal for large compositions and preliminary sketches. Compressed charcoal, made from bound charcoal powder, delivers a more intense and durable black, well suited to dark areas and defined finishing. Charcoal pencils offer more precise and controlled lines, with different hardness grades available depending on the desired result. Charcoal powder rounds out the selection for background techniques and large surfaces. These mediums can be used individually or in combination, and blend or erase easily on most textured papers. To go further, explore our selection of Graphite Pencils & Charcoal and our Pencils & Pastels collection.
