Charcoal: Techniques and Tutorials for the complete beginner

by Richard Rochester

Charcoal drawing is timeless, stylish, atmospheric and arresting. In this easy-to-follow beginner’s guid e, readers are taken on a journey to explore the rich potential of monochrome using the medium of charcoal. Inexpensive and easy to source , charcoal is perfect for the beginner artist. To increase the variety of mark-making, or simply to make life easier, readers can choose to buy different types and sizes of charcoal , and tools such as blenders and brushes for different effects. This is all explained clearly so the reader can make informed choices . Following the section on tools and materials, the basic techniques are presented , showing how to exploit the medium to best effect . The fundamentals of drawing are also covered, including perspective, composition and observational drawing .

Genres: Art

96 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2020