23/02/2025
This image shows how 2 types of charcoal can be used together: A lighter, softer charcoal as the base, and then shadows built up with hatching using a darker, denser charcoal. (Artist unknown.) One common question students ask when learning to draw is: What materials are best for creating shadows? The answer lies in the choice of materials and understanding the nature of value itself....
This image shows how 2 types of charcoal can be used together: A lighter, softer charcoal as the base, and then shadows built up with hatching using a darker, denser charcoal. (Artist unknown.) One…
