Graphite Vs Charcoal

[misty cradle]

I am trying to decide whether I should buy charcoal powder or graphite powder. I am leaning towards charcoal powder because I know graphite powder is reflective and not as dark.

[ornate remnant]

Ultimately the answer is always going to be it depends. Graphite is better for smaller drawings you know just the smaller details but charcoals are used for bigger projects

Personally I would recommend graphite because it gives you more control over the smaller details rather than charcoal

[south bough]

Is there a particular reason why it needs to be powder? Ive not seen any times where someone actually used the stuff

[misty cradle]

I hate having to slowly build up layers to shade. with the powder it would take a lot less time because I would just have to use a brush. tbh I dont know how to describe it.

[misty cradle]

thank you

[south bough]

Ok. Do be aware that powder will still require patience. Cant do it all in one go