Article · Alan Li Drawings
Drawing with Silver
By Alan Li
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2017
About this lesson
Alan Li demonstrates a DIY approach to silverpoint using Sterling silver wire in a mechanical pencil and terraskin paper coated with crushed bone and glue, showing how the metal tarnishes to warm brown over time.
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