Sitting in a circle with pens, pencils and pieces of charcoal in hand, over a dozen artists gathered in Hell’s Kitchen last ...

Water-soluble pencils tend to be softer than ordinary coloured pencils. Charcoal is a fast and responsive ... It is best used for quick sketching and creating expressive marks.

When it comes to sketching, having the right tools and ... can be useful for precise and detailed work, while charcoal pencils are great for achieving rich, bold lines and shading.