Art Alternative Vine Charcoal offers rich dark tones with a soft blendable texture perfect for sketching and expressive drawing. Unlike willow charcoal vine charcoal is made from twigs that are roasted slowly to produce smooth even sticks that provide consistent lines and shading. It is ideal for layering subtle gradients and detailed work on textured papers. Vine charcoal is softer and easier to blend than willow charcoal which tends to be firmer and slightly rougher making vine charcoal perfect for artists seeking versatile control and professional results in their drawings.