When it comes to searing meat or adding char marks to vegetables, the charcoal barbecue rules the roost, though the same can be said for the gas barbecue, too. What you need when searing is a bed ...

It creates very different marks ranging from soft and subtle shading to bold, dark lines depending on how much pressure you use. Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal and can be used for more ...

It is less precise than pencil but gives a darker, richer tone. Charcoal is a good medium for creating marks quickly and works well as an expressive medium. Create a realistic drawing by smudging ...