ArtGraf - Water Soluble Graphite Stick
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Product Information
- Unique graphite and binder blend
- Use wet or dry for versatility
- Water-soluble for painterly effects
- Soft application creates expressive marks
- Blends easily with water or brush
- Ideal for sketching and mixed media
Sketch dry then activate with water for expressive washes and textures
Graphite meets watercolor in these soft, versatile sticks that dissolve completely when water touches the page. ArtGraf blends graphite with water-soluble binders to create a hybrid medium that shifts between bold dry marks and flowing washes. Draw directly with the stick for rich, velvety strokes, then activate with a wet brush to lift and spread pigment into transparent tones. The soft consistency glides across paper without scratching, building from subtle mid-tones to intense blacks depending on pressure.
This dual nature opens unexpected possibilities. Sketch preliminary compositions in dry graphite, then selectively dissolve areas for atmospheric backgrounds while leaving crisp lines intact. Layer wet washes underneath dry drawing for depth, or work entirely wet for monochromatic paintings with watercolor's fluidity. The graphite remains workable after drying, so you can rewet passages days later to adjust values or blend edges.
No brush required, though one expands your options. Use the stick's edge for broad coverage, the corner for linear work, then transition to water without switching tools. Perfect for plein air sketching where minimalist setups matter, or studio work where spontaneous mark-making drives your process.
