Discover New Ways to Draw and Paint with ArtGraf Water Soluble Graphite

ArtGraf by Viarco brings a versatile approach to traditional graphite with premium water-soluble drawing materials made in Portugal. Drawing on Viarco's pencil-making experience dating back to 1907, the ArtGraf collection allows artists to combine the expressive qualities of graphite with techniques commonly associated with watercolor.

The innovative graphite block can be used dry for traditional drawing or activated with a wet brush to create shimmering monochromatic washes. Load a damp brush directly from the block to paint a range of transparent and opaque tones, or combine wet and dry techniques to build depth, texture, and expressive marks.

The collection also includes soft water-soluble graphite sticks for sketching, shading, and gestural work. The generous 250g XL graphite stick is designed for broad marks and large-scale drawings, while the tailor's chalk-inspired Carbon Block produces rich black and grey tones. Select sets include a graphite stick and travel watercolor brush packed inside a compact case for creating on the go.

Key Features

• Premium water-soluble graphite and carbon
• Made in Portugal by Viarco
• Soft consistency that activates easily with water
• Suitable for both drawing and painting techniques
• Pressed pigment format for versatile application
• Can be used wet or dry
• Creates washes, opaque effects, and textured marks
• Fast-drying when used with water
• Made with non-harmful materials
• 250g XL handmade graphite stick available for large-scale work

Perfect For

• Drawing, sketching, and painting
• Monochromatic and tonal artwork
• Watercolor-style washes and techniques
• Shading and expressive gestural marks
• Texture and mixed wet and dry techniques
• Calligraphy and brush lettering
• Studio, travel, and large-scale artwork
• Artists looking to explore water-soluble graphite and carbon