Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
First layer
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: First layer
Overview
“In this first lesson, you will create the first layer in charcoal which will serve as a basis for the light and atmosphere of the drawing. ”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: First layer, 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 finally realize the final project. We will start with the first layer first. First, we will analyze the reference in order to plan our drawing. So on the reference, I see that the focal point, so the most important element of the drawing, This is the portrait that is in the center here. We will first identify the brightest values. Here we can give up some white of the sheet in order to check which is whiter by comparing the values. Here we see that the point the brightest would be this point and that point. Afterwards, these values are very very white but they're not...”
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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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