7 Reasons to Use Charcoal Over Graphite

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Charcoal has some amazing advantages over graphite! It creates deeper, darker tones, especially when used on textured paper, making shading easier and highlights more dramatic. Unlike graphite, charcoal has a warmer, sepia-like tint, giving drawings a more organic feel. It’s also easier to smudge, making blending smooth and effortless. For realistic hair textures, charcoal allows you to work with values instead of drawing every strand. Plus, no more unwanted graphite shine—charcoal stays matte under any lighting! Which one do you prefer? Team Charcoal or Team Graphite? Let me know in the comments!

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00:00 Charcoal characteristic
00:50 Darker tone
01:49 Easy to smudge
04:37 Easy to draw hair
05:49 Warm tone
08:15 Creative background
09:28 No graphite shine
09:50 Edgier look