General's - 958 White Compressed Charcoal Square Sticks

958 White Compressed Charcoal Square Sticks

Layer brilliant highlights over dark charcoal for dramatic contrast

Compressed white charcoal lifts shadows and builds highlights with the same gestural freedom as your black charcoal work. General's formulation compresses pure white pigment into dense 3-inch square sticks that respond to the same techniques you already use, broad strokes with the flat edge, sharp details from a sanded point, graduated tones through varied pressure. The extra-smooth consistency glides across toned papers without scratching or skipping, whether you're establishing crisp highlights on a portrait or pulling light into atmospheric landscapes.

Break these sticks into smaller working pieces to maintain control and preserve what you're not actively using. The 1/4-inch square profile provides enough surface area for coverage while remaining manageable for detailed passages. Four sticks per pack means you can keep fresh pieces ready while dedicating worn sticks to broader work. This white charcoal integrates seamlessly into charcoal drawings on gray or toned surfaces, responding to blending and lifting techniques just like traditional charcoal while maintaining its opacity and brilliance.

Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

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