Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
Taming the technique
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: Taming the technique
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you all the basics of drawing: proportion, value, outline. ”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: Taming the technique, 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 show you how I apply charcoal. First, I'll show you how to apply charcoal powder. Charcoal powder allows you to cover the sheet with a very high gray value and very quickly. So, we quickly remove the white from the sheet. So with the brush, I'm going to dip in the powder I just created. And I will collect as much charcoal as possible. When our brush is well loaded, I start to apply on the sheet. Here I use a large brush to cover as much surface as possible. With this method, you will see that the charcoal will not soak into the fibers of the paper. So, it will still be ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
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Category
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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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