The essentials I use for most charcoal portraits. See my work: https://www.instagram.com/jerryqianart
Pacific Arc Artist Vine Charcoal
Medium | 12 Sticks
Pacific Arc
Pacific Arc Compressed Charcoal Sticks Soft 12 Pack for Drawing
Soft | 12 Pack
Aenir Charcoal Pencils for Drawing
Black · 12 Pack
Strathmore 400-8 400 Series Drawing Pad
Ivory/Cream · 18x24
Strathmore
Aenir