Hard Charcoal

Clear grain, firm edges and pressure control for structural sketches, outlines and hatching

Rendered by the software brush engine · light, medium and heavy pressure · blank canvas test

Best uses

Clear grain, firm edges and pressure control for structural sketches, outlines and hatching

The three lines use the same preset and path at different pressures. Mixing brushes respond differently over existing color.

Brush comparison

Compare a similar brush: Soft Charcoal

Hard charcoal keeps a firmer edge for hatching; soft charcoal builds broad dark masses.