Article · Realism Today
How to Draw with Charcoal: A Medium With Mystical Gravity
By Julio Reyes
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Artist Julio Reyes describes a painterly approach to charcoal drawing, covering blocking in shapes, using charcoal powder for loose work, lifting highlights with erasers, and layering vine then compressed charcoal to build rich tonal ranges.
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