Working in charcoal is one of the most classical of mediums: you can smooth transitions from soft, hazy effects to crisp, defined marks.It’s so forgiving: easy to layer, smudge, and erase, It’s ideal for practice and experimentation. Using it is expressive: it allows for energetic, emotional, and realistic results, from dramatic portraits to atmospheric landscapes. Charcoal’s versatilityvaids smooth transitions from soft, hazy effects that most ancient and elemental contrast — dark against light. This class has a required material list.