The most common kind of material used for drawing, graphite is a form of crystalline carbon that is bound in clay and encased in wood to make a pencil. Pencils made from graphite are renowned for their smoothness and erasab… See more

Charcoal is made by heating wood such as willow. The drawing material is made from carbon remains. It’s lightweight and can be used to create dark, bold strokes. The results of a charcoal drawing can look expressive… See more

Coloured pencils are simply pigment carried in various binders and encased in wood. There are several different options for artists when it comes to coloured pencils, whether you choose oil, watercolou… See more

Metal point is a traditional medium that dates back to the Medieval times. Leonardo Da Vinci used silverpoint to create many of his famous drawings. Various types of soft metals can be used as a pencil medium, lead is the … See more