Are you new to charcoal? Charcoal is one of my favorite drawing supplies, thanks to its versatility and ease of use.

But did you know that there are actually various charcoal products available for drawing?

When you go to an art store, you can buy different types of drawing charcoal. So what to choose?

What for example is the difference between willow charcoal and vine charcoal? Or what exactly is compressed charcoal? And is white charcoal actually charcoal at all?

If you’d like to know more about drawing charcoal, click here to learn all about the different types that are available and what they’re used for.