Cretacolor Charcoal Powder (175g)

Achieve Bold Contrast with Cretacolor Charcoal Powder

Unleash the power of deep shadows and dramatic textures with the Cretacolor Professional Charcoal Powder, available now at Hadafy. This finely milled charcoal provides a unique versatility compared to traditional sticks, allowing artists to “paint” with dry pigment. It is perfect for creating vast atmospheric backgrounds, soft skin tones in portraits, or gritty textures in abstract work. The ultra-fine consistency ensures that the powder adheres beautifully to various paper surfaces, providing a rich, matte finish that defines professional charcoal drawing.

Technical Specifications & Features

• Professional Grade Charcoal: Pure, high-carbon charcoal ground to an exceptionally fine powder for superior artistic results.

• Generous 175g Jar: Provides an extensive supply for professional artists and large-scale projects.

• Intense Pigmentation: Capable of producing the deepest blacks and a subtle range of silvery grays.

• Seamless Blending: Easily applied and blended using brushes, sponges, cloth, or drawing stumps (tortillons).

• Mixed Media Versatile: Can be mixed with water or binding agents for wash effects and liquid charcoal techniques.

• Exceptional Coverage: Ideal for covering large areas quickly and evenly without the stroke marks of a charcoal stick.

• Secure Storage: Packaged in a sturdy wide-mouth jar for easy access and safe storage.

Ideal For

• Atmospheric Landscapes: Creating soft, misty horizons and deep, shadowed forests.

• Portraiture: Achieving smooth tonal transitions and realistic shadows on a large scale.

• Large Format Art: Efficiently covering expansive backgrounds in sketches and murals.