Soft Charcoal

Dense coarse charcoal builds dark values through repeated strokes; for broad shading and realistic sketches

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

Best uses

Dense coarse charcoal builds dark values through repeated strokes; for broad shading and realistic sketches

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: Hard Charcoal

Soft charcoal builds dense shadows; hard charcoal keeps construction edges clearer.