Talens Willow Charcoal Medium 3 Stick Set

The Talens Willow Charcoal Medium Set is a classic drawing essential designed for artists who value expressive sketching, natural texture and rich tonal shading. Made from carefully selected willow branches sourced from the United Kingdom, these charcoal sticks deliver the soft, organic performance that artists expect from premium natural charcoal.

Unlike compressed charcoal, willow charcoal creates lighter, more responsive marks that blend effortlessly and allow greater freedom during the drawing process. This makes it ideal for gesture drawing, tonal studies, portrait work and experimental sketching where movement and atmosphere matter as much as precision.

The set contains 3 medium charcoal sticks with a 7-8mm diameter, offering balanced control and comfortable handling. Each stick is securely packed in a protective cardboard box to help maintain its condition during storage or transport.

These drawing charcoals are especially suitable for:

• fine art students
• illustrators and sketch artists
• portrait and figure drawing
• tonal rendering
• mixed media techniques
• studio and creative practice

One of the key advantages of willow charcoal is its versatility. Artists can quickly create dramatic shadows, smooth gradients and expressive textures with minimal effort. The material reacts naturally to pressure, allowing soft transitions and layered effects that are difficult to achieve with harder drawing tools.

Main features:

• Natural willow charcoal
• Medium size 7-8mm
• Set of 3 charcoal sticks
• Smooth shading performance
• Rich black tones and organic texture
• Excellent blending capability
• Suitable for drawing and artistic compositions

The Talens range is trusted by artists worldwide for combining reliable quality with authentic artistic materials. These charcoal sticks work beautifully on drawing paper, sketchbooks and textured art surfaces, whether used alone or as a foundation for larger painting projects.

Included contents:

• 3 medium willow charcoal sticks
• Diameter: 7-8mm
• Protective cardboard packaging

Available online with shipping across Greece and selected international destinations.