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In this course, you will learn:
- Get to know the tools you'll be using and practice applying, rubbing, and lifting techniques.
- Learn about tonal values, why they're important, and how to use them correctly in your work.
- By sketching an eye from a photograph, you can practice the gridding approach.
- Learn how to pick the ideal photos for your post based on mood, style, and composition.
- Create a grid for applying and altering your charcoal, then add some twists and abstract approaches for movement and mood to your drawing.
- With Photoshop and Procreate, add the finishing touches to your drawing and share it with your social network followers.
- Finally, check out Sarah's last suggestions for extending your experimentation with charcoal and other materials.
Syllabus:
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Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What We Will Do in This Course
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Materials, Tone and How to Draw an Eye in Charcoal
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Exploring Materials and Equipment
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How to Use Your Materials 1
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How to Use Your Materials 2
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How to Train Your Eyes to See Tonal Values
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Creating a Tonal Value Tool
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Gridding and Drawing an Eye
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Applying Charcoal to the Drawing
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Image Choices and How to Draw Our Initial Sketch onto Paper
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The Essence of an Atmospheric Portrait and Where to Get Our Inspiration
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Chose a Photograph and Make It Charcoal Friendly
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Gridding Up the Face
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Applying the Charcoal
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First Layers and Golden Rules for Applying Charcoal 1
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First Layers and Golden Rules for Applying Charcoal 2
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Blending and Reestablishing Lights and Darks 1
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Blending and Reestablishing Lights and Darks 2
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Render Hair and Abstract Elements 1
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Render Hair and Abstract Elements 2
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How to Take Your Skills to the Next Level
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The Importance of Composition in Drawing
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Fixing and Scanning Your Work
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Let's Experiment
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Final Project
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Artistic Charcoal Portraiture: Creating Atmosphere
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