Viarco ArtGraf
ArtGraf is a tablet of watersoluble graphite in a tin.
While there are a few watersoluble graphite pencils and crayons on the market, this is the first larger format offering aimed at brush users that I’m aware of.
Viarco, a small Portuguese pencil company that we’ve mentioned once before, introduced ArtGraf last year.
The product extends watersoluble graphite possibilities, and truly allows painting in graphite. A wet brush is applied to the tablet. Varying the brush wetness and tablet contact result in varying graphite densities.
I truly think this is a great product.
Further reading:
Official product page (in Portuguese)
June 26th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Looks very interesting indeed.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Hmm that’s different
June 27th, 2008 at 12:22 am
That is really cool. I’m very tempted, and I haven’t held a brush in years.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Hey, where can I get that? You’d be surprised how seldom I get to Portugal.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Hi George. Same here. :-)
Viarco does sell and ship internationally (and quite efficiently too), but for a single item, it would probably be easier to see if a local art supply store can order it for you.
September 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
When was your company established?
September 28th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
“Your company”?
Viarco dates from 1914, with interruptions. They have many details on their website.
(This blog started in 2005. It is not affiliated with Viarco or any other pencil manufacturer.)