The materials I use to create my graphite and charcoal drawings.
Sections
4
Pencils
Charcoal
Surfaces
Drawing Accessories
Pencils
My favourite pencil brands
Faber-Castell are my favourite brand of pencil to use. The quality is superb. You can purchase them individually or in sets.
FaberCastell 9000 Pencils and Sets
Carbon pencils are a real treat to use. They combine the best qualities of graphite and charcoal. Precision work and rich, dark lines. And they don't have the smudging of charcoal.
Wolff's : Carbon Pencil : Set of 4 Assorted Sizes
Clutch pencils are great for maintaining a consistent line and weight in your pencil. The leads can be refilled.
Faber-Castell : TK9400 Clutch Pencils
Charcoal
The charcoal sticks and pencils that I use.
Generals charcoal pencils are a wonderful brand to use. They are very smooth and create dark, crisp lines.
Generals Charcoal Pencils and Sets
Derwent are another favourite brand of charcoal pencil. Excellent quality and available in a range of colours.
Derwent : Tinted Charcoal Pencil
Surfaces
The best surfaces to work on
Canson Bristol board is my favourite paper to use. Pure white and with a heavy weight feel, it's incredibly smooth and will produce wonderful details.
Canson : Bristol Drawing Paper : Pad : A3 : 20 Sheets : White : Extra Smooth
Sketchbooks are essential for trying out ideas and capturing the world around you in pencil.
Blick Studio Hardbound Sketchbook
This is a wonderful heavyweight grey toned paper from Clairefontaine. I use this a lot for final charcoal pieces.
