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Drawing in Charcoal - Art Lessons

Charcoal comes in various forms, both compressed and in vine (taken from the willow tree). These two tutorials from ArtGraphica, explore vine charcoal and its use for sketches and studies using brush techniques. The medium can be messy, but adds to the enjoyment. Charcoal is sadly neglected yet with huge potential.

FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE, CHARCOAL PORTRAIT STUDY

Art Category: Charcoal
Free Art Tutorial
Artist: G.Banns

Gavin first picked up a pencil in 2003; his first efforts involved creating sickly looking stick-men, but those soon progressed to fully fledged portraits. Many experimental drawings and sketches later, he went on to create the ArtGraphica website, helping other artists in their personal development. This charcoal sketch portrays 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, using charcoal brush techniques.

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	COLOUR DESIGN RULES
	Art Category: Charcoal Free Art Lesson Artist: G.Banns Gavin first picked up a pencil in 2003; his first efforts involved creating sickly looking stick-men, but those soon progressed to fully fledged portraits. Many experimental drawings and sketches later, he went on to create the ArtGraphica website, helping other artists in their personal development. This tutorial is a small rendition of the female nude, using vine charcoal and a brush. Click to View FEMALE NUDE CHARCOAL STUDY art tutorial