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Step by step tutorial How to use pan charcoal for a portrait drawing InShot 20260202 120607884

pan charcoal is a drawing medium What is pan charcoal? Pan charcoal refers to charcoal in a solid, compressed, or granular form that can be pressed into a pan or stick. It’s often used in: Pan-blocks or sticks (compressed charcoal in a compact form) Charcoal powder or dust held in a pan or tray Charcoal pencils with a charcoal core Common varieties: Vine charcoal (soft, easy to erase, great for preliminary sketches) Real charcoal (bleached or unbleached) in pan form (deeper blacks, more texture) Compressed charcoal (dense, rich blacks, harder to erase) Charcoal powder (for washes, shading, and airbrush-like effect Getting started: basic techniques Preliminary sketch: Use vine charcoal to lay out the composition lightly. It’s easy to erase and adjust. Establish values: Switch to compressed charcoal for deeper blacks and stronger contrasts. Texture and shading: Use the edge of the stick for precise lines. Use the flat side for broad shading and soft gradients. Blend with a blending stump or a clean finger (be mindful of oils transferring to paper). Layering: Build up value gradually; avoid heavy layers all at once to reduce smudging and cracking. Texture creation: Lift graphite with a kneaded eraser to create highlights or to add texture. Detailing: Use a sharpened hard charcoal stick or a charcoal pencil for fine lines and details. Blending and shading tips For smooth gradients, blend while the charcoal is still slightly chalky and the paper texture helps give a soft transition. For a dramatic look, work from light to dark with controlled layering, finishing with a soft fixative to set the darkest areas. To preserve a delicate line, use a light touch and draw with the side of the charcoal rather than the point. Fixative options Nondulling, reversible fixatives are ideal for drawings that you may rework. Light application at first, then build up as needed. Always test fixatives on a scrap piece to ensure it doesn’t alter tones unexpectedly. Projects and exercises Portrait study**: Start with a light vine sketch, then build midtones with compressed charcoal, finish with deep blacks for shadows. Still life study**: Focus on value range—place emphasis on the range from light to dark to capture volume. Texture practice**: Try different textures—soft shading, cross-hatching, and scratch textures using the stick tip. Care and cleanup Store charcoal in a dedicated tin or pouch to prevent breakage and mess. For a simple starter: 1-2 vine charcoal sticks 1 compressed charcoal stick 1 charcoal pencil (soft) 1 pad of drawing paper (textured) 1 blending stump 1 kneaded eraser 1 small packing of fixative