From early cave painters to Pablo Picasso to Roberto Longo, artists have long loved the expressive potential of a soft charcoal pencil or crayon. Each sweep of charcoal offers intense black color and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Patrick J Jones Figure drawing is a fundamental skill for artists, but one of the hardest ...

Artist Tara Geer, known for her raw, almost sculptural charcoal drawings, has been on a roll this year. Her large-scale works were the focus of a compelling Guild Gallery show in downtown New York ...