Thota Vaikuntam is an Indian artist known for his depictions of the simple lifestyle of villagers through charcoal on paper, transparent washes, and pencil drawings. "I like using rich primary colours ...

while charcoal pencils are great for achieving rich, bold lines and shading. In terms of paper, choosing the right surface can greatly impact the look and feel of your sketches. Opt for high ...

Water-soluble pencils tend to be softer than ordinary coloured pencils. Charcoal is a fast and responsive drawing media. It gives both soft and strong lines depending on how it is used.