Create bold sketches, expressive drawings, and rich tonal studies with Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Gioconda Artist Charcoal Blocks. These premium charcoal blocks feature an extra-smooth texture that glides across the page, making them ideal for broad shading, gesture drawing, and dramatic mark-making.
Degree #3 charcoal offers deep values and excellent coverage on a variety of drawing surfaces, including newsprint, Bristol paper, colored paper, and heavily textured papers. The block format allows artists to easily produce both broad strokes and controlled edges for versatile creative expression.
Crafted in the Czech Republic using high-quality materials, Gioconda charcoal blocks are a dependable choice for students, fine artists, illustrators, and life drawing enthusiasts.
Features
- Pack of 2 artist charcoal blocks
- Degree #3 charcoal
- Extra-smooth drawing performance
- Rich, dark tonal values
- Ideal for sketching and expressive drawing
- Produces broad strokes and bold shading
- Performs well on textured surfaces
- High-quality artist materials
- Made in the Czech Republic
- Suitable for students and professionals
Specifications
- Brand: Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth
- Product Line: Gioconda
- Charcoal Grade: #3
- Quantity: 2 Blocks
- Country of Origin: Czech Republic
Ideal For
- Figure drawing
- Gesture drawing
- Life drawing
- Sketching
- Tonal studies
- Expressive illustration
- Fine art
- Classroom instruction
- Studio practice
Compatible Surfaces
Works especially well on:
- Newsprint
- Bristol paper
- Colored drawing paper
- Charcoal paper
- Heavily textured paper
- Other fine art drawing surfaces
The smooth formulation delivers excellent coverage while taking advantage of paper texture for dynamic effects.
Smooth Application & Rich Values
The premium charcoal formulation provides:
- Deep, expressive blacks
- Smooth laydown
- Easy shading
- Strong tonal contrast
- Excellent blending potential
Perfect for quickly establishing value and form in sketches and finished artwork.
Great for Expressive Techniques
The block format makes it easy to:
- Cover large areas quickly
- Create bold gestural marks
- Develop dramatic shadows
- Build layered tonal compositions
- Explore texture and contrast
An excellent tool for artists who prefer working with the side of the charcoal as well as its edges.
Perfect For
Fine Artists
- Finished charcoal drawings
- Portraits
- Figure studies
Students
- Classroom exercises
- Value practice
- Sketchbook work
Illustrators
- Concept sketches
- Expressive compositions
- Mixed media foundations
