Charcoal Drawing for Sale

Charcoal, or fusain, is a unique medium in the world of drawing, known for its ability to create rich textures and shades. This natural charcoal is typically derived from partially burned branches of trees like willow, plane, birch, or spruce, with each species offering a different rendering on paper. The thick, smudge-friendly texture of charcoal allows artists to explore a wide range of monochrome tones, making it a versatile tool for both shading and detailing in drawing.

The manipulation of charcoal requires precision, as it can easily break under pressure, demanding skilled technique from artists and illustrators. Unlike sharpened tools like pencils, pens, or markers, charcoal creates bold, rough, and wild lines that add an expressive dimension to the artwork. It is ideal for creating dynamic portraits, figure drawings, and expressive sketches that stand out due to their deep contrasts and organic flow.

Explore a variety of charcoal drawings on Artsper, including the delicate nudes of Eliane Bonabel, the hyper-realistic sketches of François Bard, or the powerful studies of Ernest Pignon Ernest. Whether you are drawn to the texture of charcoal on paper or the unique technique behind it, these works demonstrate how artists use charcoal to capture the essence of their subjects.

Whether for personal collection or as part of a curated lot, charcoal art offers timeless beauty. From fine art to preparatory sketches, the use of fusain in art continues to evolve, making it a favorite medium for contemporary artists worldwide. Discover the versatility of charcoal today and explore how this drawing technique can add depth and drama to your collection.

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Fine Art Drawings, Homer's Head, David Sipko

David Sipko

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch

$295

Fine Art Drawings, Saskia, Christine Connelly

Christine Connelly

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 inch

$345

Fine Art Drawings, Chouette, Muriel Salvan

Muriel Salvan

Fine Art Drawings - 49 x 28 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.3 x 11 x 0.4 inch

$333

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Davood Koochaki

Davood Koochaki

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 inch

$7,019

Fine Art Drawings, Red Dress, Gill Wright

Gill Wright

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, Mind your Bubble, Cal Lane

Cal Lane

Fine Art Drawings - 52 x 176.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.5 x 69.5 inch

$3,700

Fine Art Drawings, Gorilla Berengei, Gier

Gier

Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 48 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 18.9 inch

$1,083

Fine Art Drawings, Rameaux, Petar Kras

Petar Kras

Fine Art Drawings - 59.5 x 42.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.4 x 16.7 inch

$2,320 $2,088

Fine Art Drawings, Épine de Vie, Inkanan Artist

Inkanan Artist

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$1,011

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled n.8, Stefano Galli

Stefano Galli

Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 56 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 22 inch

$732

Fine Art Drawings, Chanel, Vaibhav Rastogi

Vaibhav Rastogi

Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 53 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 20.9 inch

$1,309

Fine Art Drawings, Sky and Shadows II, Kathleen Ney

Kathleen Ney

Fine Art Drawings - 49.5 x 31.8 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.5 x 12.5 x 0.1 inch

$475

Fine Art Drawings, Katie, Michael K Davis

Michael K Davis

Fine Art Drawings - 70.1 x 50 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$782

Fine Art Drawings, Woman, Karl-Karol Chrobok

Karl-Karol Chrobok

Fine Art Drawings - 80 x 60 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, With my dog, Valeria Popova

Valeria Popova

Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 37 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 14.6 x 0.4 inch

$416

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled 14, Boshra Mustafa

Boshra Mustafa

Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 26 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 10.2 x 0.6 inch

$800

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Ayako David Kawauchi

Ayako David Kawauchi

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch

$1,071

Fine Art Drawings, Nu II, Catherine Muguet

Catherine Muguet

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$345

Fine Art Drawings, Reclined figure, Georges Pierre

Georges Pierre

Fine Art Drawings - 25 x 19 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.8 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$238

Fine Art Drawings, Pose 2, Nadine Defer

Nadine Defer

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$464

Fine Art Drawings, 22C15, Etienne  Gros

Etienne Gros

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$2,142

Fine Art Drawings, Passover Night, Kirill Postovit

Kirill Postovit

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$951

Fine Art Drawings, The Crosswalk, Kirill Postovit

Kirill Postovit

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$821

Fine Art Drawings, Parade, Mino Maccari

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 49.5 x 69.1 x 0.4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.5 x 27.2 x 0.2 inch

$773

Fine Art Drawings, La rencontre, Agnès Tiollier

Agnès Tiollier

Fine Art Drawings - 140 x 97 x 0.18 cm Fine Art Drawings - 55.1 x 38.2 x 0.1 inch

$1,547

Fine Art Drawings, The Kiss, Mino Maccari

Mino Maccari

Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 50 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, Dessein 8, J/Y Delaunay-Israël

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 60 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$785

Fine Art Drawings, Dessein 3, J/Y Delaunay-Israël

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings - 110 x 60 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 43.3 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$785

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$595

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Doïna Vieru

Doïna Vieru

Fine Art Drawings - 51 x 41 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.1 x 16.1 x 1.2 inch

$714

Need help with Charcoal Drawing for Sale ?
How is charcoal used in drawing?

Charcoal is used in versatile ways by artists. Using charcoal, the artist has the ability to create fine lines using the corner of the stick, or it can create larger patches of tone when used on its side.  

Why draw in charcoal?

Charcoal is often used by artists for drawing instead of a pencil because it allows for more artistic freedom and variation. Artists can create both fine, sharp lines and larger areas of tone using the same medium.

What are the different drawing techniques?

The most commonly used drawing techniques are graphite pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and chalk.