Image made in charcoal, with the technique of drawing, where the face of a girl is reflected, obtaining a perfect equivalence of shadows and lines.Charcoal is highly prized among artists. This is because its irregular stroke is intense black, matte and darker than graphite (more gray and with a certain metallic sheen). It allows the realization of very fine lines, especially if you choose to outline, and sharpen it, with a blade.Its main characteristics are its fragility, its ease of erasing, which make it an ideal medium for quick notes, study, and the preparation of works of art. ... A quality charcoal should not have knots or hardness that scratches the paper
