StardustLarva's Visual Explorations

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Now I know charcoal can get real dark and in the dry media family it's right after conte, and you're not doing it justice my friend! Really explore the subtlety of shading that only charcoal can give you (make sure to clean up after). Sharpen your charcoal on a piece of cardboard or rough paper until you get an edge, and really go in there to define a sharp edge here and there. Use your finger and an old sock/underwear/soft rag to apply full, filling background and large shading area with the powder of charcoal.

Keep it up man! Charcoal is beautiful! Learn it! Love it! It will serve you well...