Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
Lights and shadows
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
About the video: Lights and shadows
Overview
“Now you will see how to work in depth with the impressions of shadows and light.”
In this video lesson Sim Sim addresses the topic: Lights and shadows, 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 now sculpt lights and shadows. For this step, I will start using stamps in order to apply darker values to the drawing. Don't be afraid to apply contrast at this stage, because you know that This part is very very dark. Always when you draw, do the first things that seem most obvious to you and that we see as much as possible, like the big shapes, big values, This is the easiest to do and will allow you to compare the elements more easily. To be able to sculpt light, you have to make the shadows around the lights and that's how you're going to get that contrast and br...”
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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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