Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
The material
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: The material
Overview
“First of all, you will be interested in charcoal and its different variations. ”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: The material, 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. i'll discuss the key materials required for this project. So. i will present my materials to you. Here we have compressed charcoal. and also natural charcoal. Compressed charcoal consists of wax. making it greasier and blacker. In contrast. we have natural charcoal here. which is softer and more powdery. Allow me to demonstrate its appearance to you now. so you can see Here I have a very. very soft brush that allows me to blend or apply the charcoal. Here. i possess a spatula featuring a spongy tip. enabling me to blend effectively and smoothly with Here. i have a blending t...”
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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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