118
COMPRESSED CHARCOAL
Compressed charcoal is made from finely
pulverised high-grade hard charcoal. It is
compressed into round sticks and held
together with vegetable glue. The soft brittle
consistency of the compressed charcoal
enables you to create very dense black velvet
tones. The tonal value of the charcoal can also
feel harsher when applied to the surface of
the paper compared to the quality of the tone
made with the natural charcoal, which
appears much softer and airy.
1/ A broad mark made by dragging the
charcoal across the surface of the paper and
applying different pressures.2/A dense tonal gradation from light to dark.
You will notice how much stronger the black
of the compressed charcoal is compared to
the black of the natural charcoal.3/A tonal area created by horizontal and
vertical lines. These marks are made by using
the side edge of the material.Part Two – CHARCOAL
1.2.3.4.