This was for module nine. I had a tough time with this one. We were supposed to give every part of the drawing value, I am not very good yet with laying down lots of charcoal in a drawing. This took about an hour.
If you’re having trouble laying down charcoal I would start using some extra soft vine charcoal, and smear it around with your fingers to block out a drawing, then use an eraser and pencil for details. When I first started working with charcoal I hated it, but eventually I found that I could render better with it than graphite.
Thanks for the encouraging words. I have been experimenting with vine charcoal a bit. I have a tough time controlling it though, I guess I need more practice!
If you’re having trouble laying down charcoal I would start using some extra soft vine charcoal, and smear it around with your fingers to block out a drawing, then use an eraser and pencil for details. When I first started working with charcoal I hated it, but eventually I found that I could render better with it than graphite.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouraging words. I have been experimenting with vine charcoal a bit. I have a tough time controlling it though, I guess I need more practice!
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