Animal Charcoal (Noun)
Meaning
Black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Animal charcoal is commonly used in art supplies as a component of dry drawing media and paints.
- The artist's black sketch was created using a mixture of soot and animal charcoal on a white canvas.
- Some manufacturers still use animal charcoal in their production of high-quality watercolor paints.
- In the 19th century, many artists relied on animal charcoal for sketching and creating detailed portraits.
- A combination of burnt wood and animal charcoal was used to create the painting's bold, contrasting colors.