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Charcoal vs Graphite: Which Should You Learn First?

The two media behave differently, and one is friendlier to a beginner than the other.

Part of our guide to charcoal drawing for beginners.

Tone range

How dark each medium goes, and how easily.

Texture and surface

What each one does on paper.

Speed and control

Coverage against precision.

Which to start with

The honest answer, and why.

Learn this with feedback on your work

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