The Charcoal Powder (570) by the General Pencil Company is professional charcoal powder for drawing, developed for artists working with tone, texture and scale. It is ideal for darkening large areas, creating backgrounds and building atmospheric effects.
It can be applied with brushes, cloths, sponges or fingers, giving full control over tonal intensity and transitions. The powder works both as a base layer for charcoal or graphite drawing and as a standalone medium for large-scale and mixed media artwork.
👉 Features
- Professional charcoal powder for drawing
- Ideal for tonal grounds and backgrounds
- Apply with brush, cloth, sponge or fingers
- Suitable for drawing and mixed media
- Rich, deep black tone
- Net weight: 1.6 oz (45.3 g)
- Made in the USA
💡 Inspiration Tip
Use it as a dark ground and lift highlights with an eraser or draw into it with charcoal for strong contrast.
