Drawing with charcoal is convenient and easy: you can carry accessories anywhere to make a quick sketch when you’re on the move. In this free download from “The Artist Magazine” magazine (Encyclopedia of Art Media) you will learn the basics of drawing with charcoal, graphite and Conté crayons that can be applied to any topic: figure drawing, portrait drawing … the possibilities are possible endless.

Mediapedia: Graphite, charcoal and Conte Crayons by Greg Albert contains the most common mine questions, details on the durability of charcoal drawing materials, tips for protecting charcoal drawings, tips for saving drawings and much more!