Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
Personal data bank
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: Personal data bank
Overview
“Everything we produce comes from what our brain has collected in the past: films, images, arts, podcasts, etc. To do this, you will see how to effectively draw on your inspirations. ”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: Personal data bank, 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'll explore why maintaining a creative database is crucial. Personally. to fuel my inspiration. i spend time daily browsing social media and the internet. Whenever I encounter an image that genuinely resonates with me. i make sure to save it for future reference and inspiration. I refer to it as a database. but it's essentially a folder. Inside this folder. i collect all my favorite images. It's my personal way of organizing and storing visual inspiration. Now. i'll present to you my personal image database. I store it in a file. Many creators categorize their images by th...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
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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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