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Charcoal Drawing FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Drawing with Charcoal

By Helen South, About.com

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With most art materials, there is no one 'right or wrong' way to use it, but a selection of approaches which may suit your way of working. Often you will need to experiment to find which method suits you best. Here are some of the questions that people have asked about drawing with charcoal:

Which type of drawing charcoal should I use?
Should I fix my charcoal drawing?
What can I draw with charcoal?
Is drawing charcoal toxic?

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