Drawing the Figure in Space with Charcoal
Weekend Workshop | This program has been canceled
Working from the model we’ll learn to use charcoal and areas of value to describe the figure in space. Working with natural light and focusing on the figurative tradition of artists like Edwin Dickinson, we’ll hone in on observing mindfully to create drawings that capture a specific moment in tone.
Supplies-
Vine charcoal medium and soft, large pieces no smaller than 1/3”-1/2” diameter
Willow Charcoal/Thin vine charcoal 1/4” diameter
Drawing paper 18x24, optional any other paper you enjoy working with or want to explore, like laid paper or cold press water-color paper, soft papers like rives BFK, or Fabriano
Sandpaper
Chamois or soft rag
Kneaded eraser
Pink or white vinyl eraser
Small click eraser 1/8” diameter eraser
Skewer for measuring
Soft clean paintbrush 1-2” ish (just to dust off eraser crumbs and charcoal dust)
Optional-
Compressed charcoal
White chalk/pastel
charcoal pencils assorted hardness (if you happen to have)