Charcoal vs Graphite: When to Use What
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Charcoal vs Graphite: When to Use What

October 28, 2024 · 1 min read

They look similar. They feel different. And they do completely different things on paper. Here is what I have learned about choosing between charcoal and graphite after years of working with both.

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Nimesha DishAni

Artist · Thissamaharama, Sri Lanka

Nimesha creates finely detailed original artwork in colour pencil, charcoal, graphite, and watercolour. She takes on commissions worldwide and ships original pieces from Sri Lanka.

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