Collection: Coates Charcoal

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Why Choose Coates Willow Charcoal?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Crafted from 100% natural willow\nfor "},{"type":"text","value":"authentic, high-quality charcoal","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Smooth application with "},{"type":"text","value":"rich\nblack tones","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and delicate gradation"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Available in multiple "},{"type":"text","value":"charcoal\nstick sizes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for various techniques"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Perfect for sketching, shading,\nand creating atmospheric effects"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Easily erasable and ideal for\nblending, layering and soft transitions"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use "},{"type":"text","value":"Coates willow charcoal sticks","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" on a variety of\nsurfaces including drawing paper, watercolour paper, pastel paper, and canvas.\nWhether used alone or combined with "},{"type":"text","value":"soft pastels","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"acrylic paint","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"gouache","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":",\nor "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", this versatile medium brings dynamic depth to your\nartwork."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🎨 Trusted by Artists\nSince 1819","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"As a staple in the art world for centuries, Coates has\nbecome synonymous with quality in the field of "},{"type":"text","value":"fine art charcoal","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Their\nwillow is harvested from renewable crops and transformed using a traditional\nburning process that ensures consistency, smooth texture, and excellent tonal\nrange."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pair your Coates charcoal with "},{"type":"text","value":"charcoal pencils","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"kneadable\nerasers","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and "},{"type":"text","value":"fixatives","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for a complete drawing setup."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"✅ FAQs","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What is the difference between willow and compressed\ncharcoal?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nWillow charcoal is made from natural burnt willow, offering a softer, lighter\ntexture and is ideal for sketching and shading. Compressed charcoal is denser,\ndarker, and holds its shape better, making it excellent for fine detail and\nbold lines."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What is willow charcoal best used for?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nWillow charcoal is perfect for gesture drawing, figure studies, tonal sketches,\nand as a foundation layer for mixed media work. It’s easily smudged, erased,\nand blended."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is Coates charcoal good for beginners?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, Coates willow charcoal is highly recommended for both beginners and\nprofessional artists. Its smooth application and forgiving nature make it\nexcellent for learning shading techniques and expressive mark-making."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]}]}