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Charcoal
One of the oldest and most evocative mediums available. Created by Carbonizing wood in airtight containers.
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Two Types of CharcoalCompresse
dHas a more intense appearance and used for larger areas of tone.
VineA more delicate form of charcoal to express line quality.
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A rough tooth paper is better for charcoal because it can hold more of the material than a paper with less of a tooth.
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Step 1:Spread charcoal evenly all over the paper to establish a middle tone/value.
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Step 2:
Using a kneaded or gum eraser, to “draw in” the lighter values.
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Step 3:
Draw the darker values back in with the charcoal to create value contrast.
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Step 4:Apply spray fixative.Spray fixative is a resin dissolved in a spray form that holds the charcoal/pastel pigment in place.
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Spray fixative can be applied if the paper is no longer holding the pigment or to keep the artwork from smudging once the artwork is finished.
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Charcoal Tips:○ Use strong light/dark contrast○ Layer the charcoal○ Use vine charcoal for underdrawing (it
erases easier than compressed)○ Use eraser to draw○ Blending tools
○ Finger○ Tortillion○ Rag/paper towel
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Additional charcoal drawing examples: www.jdhillberry.com
nartbits.deviantart.com
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Additional charcoal drawing examples: andrewblack.carbonmade.com www.isalosfineart.com
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Additional charcoal drawing examples: bettinashzu.com
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Additional charcoal drawing examples:
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Additional charcoal drawing examples: