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Buying charcoal - DarlingDove - 05-27-2016
Hi there I wanted to ask 2 beginner questions that aren't related.
I want to get into charcoal because I noticed every artists I admire used charcoal when they were a beginner too. I think it's suppose to help you with drawing with values.
I want to ask if there's any recommended videos I could watch that deals with using charcoal.
I already know what products to buy, but I'm having trouble looking for videos that cover basic usage of charcoal and how to do a life drawing from it.
RE: Buying charcoal - Adam Lina - 05-27-2016
I suggest using wolffcarbon 6b or conte 1710bs
http://www.dickblick.com/products/wolffs-carbon-pencil/
http://www.hyatts.com/art/conte-pencil-1710-b-soft-black-Q12009
They allow you to sharpen to a long tapper and not break as easy. Plus they give you all the range of value you'll need. Also this paper is most optimal. http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/366987/Pacon-Plain-White-Newsprint-Paper-18/
Its smooth so you're not fighting the grit of the paper. That and its very cheap compared to what you'll get from an art store.
This video explains how to sharpen the pencil which is a skill unto itself.
This video has good technique for charcoal as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMC0Cx3Uk84
RE: Buying charcoal - dodeqaa - 05-27-2016
Not a video but steps are clear and concise, try to achieve similar results?
http://www.artinstructionblog.com/drawing-a-portrait-with-charcoal-step-by-step
http://www.artinstructionblog.com/charcoal-portrait-demo-by-nathan-fowkes
RE: Buying charcoal - BrushNoir - 05-27-2016
Conte 1710B all the way ^^ Using that for doing portrait drawings.
RE: Buying charcoal - DarlingDove - 05-29-2016
thank you for the responses, I will do my best
RE: Buying charcoal - Adam Lina - 05-29-2016
also these videos are good demos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC140YBTPl0
this guys using graphite but same principles apply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC140YBTPl0
Jeff Watts demoing quick sketch, its more higher level stuff. Learn proportions perspective and anatomy of a figure before this will be that useful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKfsZaNrmzM