![]() It’s called white charcoal, but it’s more closely related to a material called “conte”.įor more on the different forms of charcoal and the basics of drawing with charcoal see: How to Draw with Charcoal The “white charcoal” that is used isn’t really charcoal at all. It is best suited for the finishing touches and for making the values darker. Compressed charcoal is harder, but creates a darker mark. Vine charcoal is softer and lighter and is used for the beginning stages of the sketch. In this drawing, we’ll use vine and compressed charcoal. ![]() If you don’t want to work with charcoal or if you don’t have any at your disposal, you can still draw along side with any drawing medium that you wish. In this timed sketching exercise, we’ll create a quick and loose drawing of a gorilla with charcoal. So, grab your drawing materials and let’s get into a little practice. But once you’ve started, and you know that your drawing practice has a set end time, then you’re more likely to see the sketch through to completion. ![]() And starting, as you may know, is the hardest part. If you know that you’re only going to spend a set amount of time on your practice, you’re more likely to start. Sometimes it’s helpful to set a time constraint on your practice. Daily practice is best, but we all know that finding time to practice is often difficult. And just like with any other skill, it requires practice. While there are people out there that can sit down and create drawings with relative ease, the truth is that drawing is a skill. Many people mistakenly believe that you must have talent in order to draw well. ![]()
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