Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
The medium
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: The medium
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain why I use charcoal, how it allows me to transcribe my ideas. ”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: The medium, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques . Master charcoal drawing. Forge your unique style and create a personal, atmospheric portrait from a photo..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we will talk about the medium that I use to be able to express my art. My choice of subjects are often small everyday scenes captured at the moment I am trying to transcribe. So I have this whole idea of transcribing the memory, nostalgia, dream. For me, it was obvious to use charcoal, because charcoal has a very dusty touch which gives a rather unique atmosphere. We have this rather soft side, which looks like atmosphere, mist. It's a bit of a dreamy atmosphere and of memory. For example, for this photo, I took it with my model Chloé. It was during a restaurant after a heav...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching
Sim Sim
A course by Sim Sim
Sim Sim is a renowned portrait artist specializing in the technique of charcoal drawing. With a career spanning over a decade, Sim has perfected his ability to capture and convey the intensity of light and shadow, imbuing each of his works with a strong sense of atmosphere and drama.
His works have been exhibited in cities such as Paris, Vienna, and Madrid, and he is preparing to take his art to Japan. Passionate about teaching, Sim aims to inspire his students to explore the rich texture and narrative possibilities of charcoal.
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