The Best Conté and Artists’ Crayons for Drawings and Mixed-Media Works

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As most artists know, crayons aren’t just for kids; high-quality versions are a drawing staple in many an adult toolbox. Perhaps the best known are Conté crayons, invented in the late 18th century. Composed of compressed graphite or charcoal mixed with clay, then colored with pigment, these sticks are ideal for creating drawings with intense tones. Whil