Types of charcoal forms
There are three widely used varieties of charcoal. Although they are all used for drawing, each has unique qualities that make it appropriate for particular stages of your artistic endeavors. Long, feathery strips of willow and vine charcoal are available. You don’t need to apply a lot of pressure to your page when using this […]
The texture of the paper required for charcoal sketching
Highly intricate line work will be displayed on smooth surfaces like hot-pressed paper or Bristol board. These are not the best surfaces for charcoal sketching because the crumbly, powdered charcoal has nowhere to stick to a smooth, texture-free surface. Paper that is rough or has a lot of texture, like pastel boards, will absorb the […]
Charcoal Shading and Blending Tips
For a smooth, realistic appearance, there are numerous shading and blending methods for charcoal drawings: Use a round paint brush to lightly tint some portions of the drawing. You can control the brush well and get into the finer details of your work thanks to its precise tip and soft bristles. Blending stumps can be […]
CHARCOAL ART
Charcoal sketching is a form of dry medium that can easily be adapted. This can create different tones, and textures, and also can be easily blended. Charcoal sketching is popular for portrait and landscape artists. This dry medium can be applied on any surface from smooth to coarse. [image from gallery bastejs] MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR […]