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Charcoal & Graphite Supplies

Uncover our range of Charcoal & Graphite at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse.

We believe that art should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Charcoal & Graphite from the biggest art brands around including Derwent, Reeves, Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Copic, Matisse and many more.

We deliver Australia-wide so you can shop in the comfort of your own home.

 

ARTGRAF Watercolour Graphite Tin Box

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $31.10

ARTGRAF Watercolour Graphite Tin Box has an interesting and very expressive graphic personality offering the artist an extensive scale of graphite greys that range from deep black to more subtle, bright or transparent shades.


Wetting the brush directly on the ARTGRAF Watercolour Graphite Tin Box allows you to control the amount of water, in order to achieve the desired shades.

 

ARTGRAF Watersoluble Black Carbon Disc

Charcoal & Graphite

ONLY $16.95

The ARTGRAF® Water-soluble Black Carbon Disc is inspired by the traditional tailor’s chalk black carbon. It is a water-soluble and extremely soft charcoal block, prepared for drawing and painting. The artist will achieve a wide range of shades, from light grey to deep black, with the ARTGRAF® Water-soluble Black Carbon Disc.

 

Conte A Paris Compressed Charcoal Sticks

Charcoal & Graphite

ONLY $6.95

Conte Compressed Charcoal Sticks create darker marks and lines that willow charcoal. Compressed charcoal is much more dense and stronger than willow, so will not break as easily.

 

Derwent Charcoal Pencil Set of 6

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $26.95

Great for sketching, the Derwent Charcoal Pencils provide excellent drawing control, ideal for rich, dramatic drawings. Encased in wood which results in less mess, has a round 8mm barrel with a wide 4m core. 

Derwent Charcoal Pencil Set of 6 contains: 1 x light, 2 x medium, 2 x dark, 1 x white charcoal pencils and a sharpener. 

 

Derwent Graphic Sketching Pencils

Charcoal & Graphite

FROM $34.50

A good graphite drawing starts with a good graphite pencil and Derwent Graphic Sketching Pencils are made from the finest quality graphite and the purest clays. Whether you are doing fine detailed illustrations or adding shading and texture to your drawing, the Derwent Graphic range has the right pencil for you.

Derwent Graphic Pencils feature a hexagonal matte black barrel with a distinctive orange band and a smooth, finely textured graphite strip. They allow for greater control over your work, professional application, and offer strength and covering power that’s perfect for sketching, graphic design and colouring in. Available singularly or in packs, the soft spectrum of grades are great for making delicate shades and tones.

Features:

  • Made from the finest quality material
  • Produced in a full range of 20 degrees from 9B - 9H
  • Strips sharpen to a good long-lasting point
  • Specialist Technical, Designer and Sketching tins available

To get started with your Derwent Graphic pencils try these 9 drawing ideas for beginners: simple ideas that will help you get the most from your Derwent pencils. Start here and you’ll be well on your way to mastering the skill of graphite drawing, from faces and expressions to trees, mandalas and eyes.

 

Derwent Graphitint Mixed Media Set

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $115.00

Derwent Graphitint Mixed Media Set offers a unique blend of graphite with colour for dramatic tonal work.

• Used dry, Graphitint pencils provide a hint of colour that transform into vibrant shades when wet.
• Derwent Graphitint paint creates subtle, muted colour washes with a graphite sheen.
• Create a range of effects, especially suited on cold pressed watercolour paper.
• Ideal for urban and natural landscapes or expressive art.
• Set contains 6 paint pans, 12 pencils and a waterbrush in a presentation box.
• Colour Palette: Paint - Juniper, Aubergine, Ocean Blue, Slate Green, Meadow, Autumn Brown. Pencils - Port, Aubergine, Dark Indigo, Shadow, Meadow, Ivy, Chestnut, Russet, Storm, Midnight Black, Cloud Grey, White.

 

Derwent Graphitint Pencil Tins

Charcoal & Graphite

FROM $44.50

Derwent Graphitint Pencils are coloured graphite pencils that combine the traditional graphite medium with a hint of subtle colour. You get the delicious effect of graphite ‘blackness’ with just a touch of colour - two great effects in one pencil!

Derwent Graphitint Pencils can be used wet or dry. You will be amazed by what can happen when you add water! Create a vast array of tinted graphite effects and watch your drawing burst to life with colours like Port, Aubergine, Dark Indigo, Storm and Slate Green far more vibrant.

Features:

  • Combine the drama and creativity of pencil drawings with a hint of soft, subtle colour
  • Lovely earthy tones, pearlescent greys, shimmering blues and greens
  • Perfect for landscape or fantasy artists
  • Water soluble

If using Derwent Graphitint Pencils for landscapes, check out our Practical Guide to Painting Landscapes. You might be a seasoned pro but brushing up on your skills is a great way to ensure you characterise each particular landscape. These tips and tricks will get you started and will help you understand the value distribution within your work.

Indulge your creativity with our guidance and a set of Derwent Graphitint Pencils.

 

Derwent Paint Pan Tinted Charcoal Set

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $46.30

Derwent Paint Pan Tinted Charcoal Set lets artists enjoy the inimitable quality of charcoal art with a twist. Derwent’s uniquely formulated tinted charcoal paints are water-soluble. Adding just a hint of colour to the charcoal base, this palette of 12 deep, muted tones provides a high level of creative control with a white pan for highlighting.

Each colour quickly and easily mixes, creating atmospheric and expressive results, with a matte, textured finish. Blend colours wet, apply in layers and lift, smudge or draw over when dry.
This compact, self-contained set contains 12 tinted charcoal paint pans, five mixing palettes, a waterbrush, and a sponge for cleaning.

Ideal for a wide variety of creative effects, from rich, deep tones to a translucent-like mist. Blend colours, apply in layers and lift when wet or smudge or draw over when dry. A wide variety of subtle tones can be created from deep dense blacks to creating highlights with the white pan. Portable - Ideal for travel and outdoor use with everything needed to paint on the go

Colour Palette: Dark Moss, Forest Pine, Driftwood, Mountain Blue, Ocean Deep, Thistle, Glowing Embers, Burnt Embers, Burnt Earth, Natural, Dark and White

 

Derwent Shade and Tone Mixed Media Set

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $59.30

Derwent Paint Pan Tinted Charcoal Set lets artists enjoy the inimitable quality of charcoal art with a twist. Derwent’s uniquely formulated tinted charcoal paints are water-soluble. Adding just a hint of colour to the charcoal base, this palette of 12 deep, muted tones provides a high level of creative control with a white pan for highlighting. Each colour quickly and easily mixes, creating atmospheric and expressive results, with a matte, textured finish. Blend colours wet, apply in layers and lift, smudge or draw over when dry.

This compact, self-contained set contains 12 tinted charcoal paint pans, five mixing palettes, a waterbrush, and a sponge for cleaning.
Ideal for a wide variety of creative effects, from rich, deep tones to a translucent-like mist. Blend colours, apply in layers and lift when wet or smudge or draw over when dry. A wide variety of subtle tones can be created from deep dense blacks to creating highlights with the white pan. Portable - Ideal for travel and outdoor use with everything needed to paint on the go

Colour Palette: Dark Moss, Forest Pine, Driftwood, Mountain Blue, Ocean Deep, Thistle, Glowing Embers, Burnt Embers, Burnt Earth, Natural, Dark and White

 

Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils

Charcoal & Graphite

FROM $25.75

Derwent Traditional Charcoal Pencils are mixed with a hint of pigment and the finest clays for easy blending. This combination of rich charcoal with gentle hints of colour offers drama and subtly in one tool.

Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils are water soluble, easy to blend and ideal for covering large areas smoothly and quickly.

 

Derwent Watersoluble Graphite Pencils

Charcoal & Graphite

ONLY $3.80

These pencils feature a thick strip of watersoluble graphite in a comfortable 8mm sized pencil. The Derwent watersoluble graphite pencils are ideal for wash and line sketches and can be used for shading. 

 

Derwent XL Graphite

Charcoal & Graphite

NOW $44.80

Derwent XL Graphite will allow for line work and subtle blending to expressive marks and deep tonal work, Derwent XL Graphite is smooth and refined. This soft, fine art Graphite is water-soluble so you can add water to create splashes and washes.

On a damp surface, Derwent XL Graphite sticks release a creamy strip of live pigment which, when dry can be re-worked with layers of contrasting colours and marks. Try using embossing tools or lifting out tone and colour with an eraser.

Graphite Pencil Tin of 6 contains: 1 of each (Block size 20 x 20 x 60mm) Olive Green, Dark Prussian, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Soft and Very Soft.

FAQs about Charcoal & Graphite Supplies

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The vine charcoal is a great way to start your drawing since it can be used to draw anything. The lighter and mid-tones should be established after the major shapes have been drawn with the vine charcoal. In areas of deep shadow or outlines that need defining, use compressed charcoal instead. Avoid going too dark too quickly while you're sketching withcharcoal.

Do not use a regular pencil sharpener to sharpen paper-covered charcoal pencils. To sharpen the pencil to a sharp tip, apply a sandpaper sharpening pad to the end. Simply rub the charcoal pencil's tip over the sandpaper, swirling it as you go.

What does charcoal mean in art?

Charcoal is a soft, black material that is used to create artwork through drawing or painting. It can be made from different materials, such as wood, soot, and other substances. The charcoal is usually in a stick or pencil form and can be used for different types of artwork, such as sketches, portraits, and more.

How is charcoal used in art?

Charcoal can be used in many different ways to create artwork, depending on the artist's preferences and needs. Some charcoal artists might choose to sketch or outline their pieces with the material, while others may prefer to use it for shading or adding dark and light areas to their artwork.

What types of artwork use charcoal?

Charcoal is used in a wide variety of different artwork, from sketches and portraits to more abstract pieces. Some artists might prefer to use charcoal to create works that have a more realistic appearance, such as detailed pencil drawings or paintings with lifelike hues and textures.

What are some benefits of charcoal in art?

There are many benefits to using charcoal in art, including the fact that it can be used for a variety of different purposes. Charcoal is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with, which can make it a popular choice for artists. Additionally, charcoal is soft and able to create a wide range of different effects or styles, which can make it an extremely versatile option. Regardless of the type of art being made, charcoal has many advantages and benefits to help artists achieve their desired outcome.

What are some tips for working with charcoal?

There are many different tips that artists can follow when working with charcoal, from using the material with other mediums to preventing smudging or accidental messes. Some artists might find that charcoal is best used in conjunction with others, such as pastels, which can help to create a wide range of different effects.

Tips for Using Charcoal in Art:

-Use charcoal in conjunction with other mediums, such as pastels or water-based markers.

-Layer and texture charcoal to add depth and dimension to your artwork.

-Experiment with different sketching techniques and styles when working with charcoal.​

-Practice, experiment, and don't be afraid to try new things when working with charcoal.

-Keep a dust cloth or duster nearby in order to easily clean up any messes or smudges that may occur.​

-Avoid using water-based markers when working with charcoal, as these could result in unwanted marks on your artwork.​

What art supplies will I need when using charcoal in art?

When working with charcoal in art, some of the most commonly used supplies include paper, dust cloths or dusters, erasers, and pastels. Additionally, artists may also want to have charcoal pencils or sticks on hand for more detailed work. Other optional tools that you could use when working with charcoal include brushes, water-based markers, and paper towels or rags for cleaning up any smudges or messes that may occur. Overall, it is important to have a variety of different art supplies available when working with charcoal so that you can achieve the look and feel that you desire.​

What is the difference between graphite and charcoal?

There are a few key differences between graphite and charcoal. Graphite is a soft, grey mineral that is typically used to create drawings or writing. It comes in both pencil form and sticks, with the latter being popular among artists who want to experiment with creating darker lines and shading effects. Overall, artists who want to try out different techniques and styles will benefit from using both graphite and charcoal in their artworks.​