Intro: Charcoal drawing is timeless. Master the basics with these 10 easy tips for beginners! 

Right Tools: Use quality charcoal pencils, blending stumps, erasers & textured paper. 

Value & Contrast: Dark vs light matters. Practice controlling tones with pressure 

Simple Subjects: Start with cups or fruits—perfect for learning structure & proportion. 

Master Blending: Use fingers, tissue, or stumps to smooth and soften transitions. 

Play with Texture: Cross-hatching, scumbling, erasing—create diverse effects! 

Use Negative Space: Don’t just draw the object—draw around it for better composition. –

Loose to Detailed: Start broad, end with fine lines. Avoid early over-detailing. 

Try Toned Paper: Gray or black paper adds instant mood and helps highlights pop! 

Practice = Progress: Draw often. Experiment, fail, learn. That’s how pros are made.Â