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Learn how to create powerful and dramatic portraits with charcoal
In this course, Sarah shows you how to use charcoal to create captivating compositions with singular details and make your portraiture more expressive. Using a photo reference, charcoal, and everyday objects like cotton buds, nail varnish remover, and more, you’ll discover innovative techniques for creating powerful portraits.
- Introduction
- Materials, Tone and How to Draw an Eye in Charcoal
- Image Choices and How to Draw Our Initial Sketch onto Paper
- Applying the Charcoal
- How to Take Your Skills to the Next Level
- Final project
In this course, Sarah shows you how to use charcoal to create captivating compositions with singular details and make your portraiture more expressive. Using a photo reference, charcoal, and everyday objects like cotton buds, nail varnish remover, and more, you’ll discover innovative techniques for creating powerful portraits.