Charcoal of a Woman, 2012.
When I started drawing again regularly (around 2011) charcoal was my go to medium. It's the medium I would recommend to people starting to draw/not confident with drawing for a few reasons:
- It's fun - DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE OUTCOME, enjoy yourself.. it's a cheap hobby.
- It's bold - don't hold back, make a shit load of marks!
- It's expressive - if you're more interested in creating impressions and less into photo realism and that sort of thing, this is the one.
- Its versatile - there are hundreds of different marks you can make on paper with a simple stick of charcoal.
- You learn how tone works - try smudging!
When starting out I would advise drawing as freely and boldly as possible using no intricate lines, i would also recommend doing this on very cheap paper (i use wallpaper lining meters of which you can buy very cheaply from a DIY store!).
Get drawing and enjoy!!
Peace
Sam
Charcoal life drawing
I too love to mix ink with charcoal !!! i loved your detailing and maybe you should check out my first painting that i posted yesterday !!! reviews from an artist like your self would be good
https://steemit.com/art/@chapterclosed/promise-of-an-evening-art-01
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This is Awesome Work
Followed !!!
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Thank you prakashghai, followed back! good luck!
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Thank You
And good luck to you too :)
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good art - i like it and i also paint so i will follow you to keep the connection
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thank you. Have followed you and will check your stuff. Lets keep in touch. Peace
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those are amazing. i wish i could draw like that... i try but i am not so good
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Thank you very much, appreciate your words! I will check your page out.. Peace
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you are welcome
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I love this work. Very glad you recommended I have a look. I especially love the detail and accuracy of the figure lying down. Inalso love the way you've captured how the body moves when lying down.
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Well thanks a lot, appreciate the comment alioops! Will keep following your work.
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And I will most definitely be following your work and whatever you post for us to see.
P.S. I love the wallpaper lining idea. My mum used to do that for us kids years ago as a discount option to keep us quiet.
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Cool stuff!
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Cheers!
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Nice artwork. Keep them coming
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Thanks a lot! will check your stuff out
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Beautiful! I agree with all your reasons here too.
I'm glad I came over as I love following creative people that inspire me.
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Ah thanks a lot @mamadini - inspiration is the key! Will keep the connection.
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