Sanguine
is a material that we can use to draw pictures. You can buy it as a
block or a pencil. It is brown or terracota red. It is made with iron
oxide.
One of
the advantages of using sanguine is that it allows us to take advantage
of the texture of the paper. If you use the block you can use it flat
on the paper. It provides some spectacular results: it all depends on
how you use it, adding or removing pressure.
It has
the same advantages as a pencil and charcoal at the same time. People
use the blocks more often, as you can draw better with them. You can
get finer lines using the edge of the block or wider if you use the
width of the block.
If you use the pencil you can get more
precise lines. You need to ensure you don't use paper that is too
thick, as this will effect the lines.
