I LOVE charcoal. It's so easy to use children's hands are stuffed with it (and also because it's so CHEAP of course), but it's also difficult in a 'I can't get that line quite right sort of way' - which I think is great because it takes the pressure off of you getting everything perfect. It also marks the page quickly, this sketch was done in 5 mins. I'm linking up with
Sunday Sketches for the first time, come join and show off your sketches.
This charcoal sketch was about 15 mins & I have placed it in my large A3 art journal. The sketch is done, as I wanted it rough and ready to contrast the painted pages, but the page itself is still a work in progress so I'll show the full two page spread once it's completed. Thanks for visiting, Jennibellie
Oh these are lovely. The background is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Jennibellie.....wonderful to have you join us for Sunday Sketches!!! I love these pieces you did....wonderful work and Happy Creating!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketches. I'm interested in seeing the whole spread once done. I love how fast and dark charcoal is, but even after fixative it smears so I always hesitate to use it in my sketchbooks. This makes me want to get mine back out and get messy, though.
ReplyDeleteGood to see some charcoal sketches! They are great ~ Love the 2nd one ~thanks, namaste, CArol (Share the Creative Journey) linked with Sunday Sketches ^_^
ReplyDeleteI love charcoal too - rubbing it in is a bit like sculpting with it. It's fun!
ReplyDeleteAmazing sketches for 5 minutes!!
I too am a huge fan of charcoal! These are wonderful! Happy SS!
ReplyDeletebeautiful work in charcoal!
ReplyDeleteI love the bold lines and shading of your profile sketch - it looks like it was chiseled from stone.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of charcoal, but I only use charcoal pencils (or gloves with the real thing) because the gritty feeling on my fingers drives me bananas! Ha!
(It's kind of funny because I don't mind being covered from head to toe in paint!)
I'm glad you're joining in the Sunday Sketches fun- it's one of my favorite groups and Sophia is a sweetie!
xo
Kristin
Wow I can't believe that top one is charcoal. I would have though watercolor or ink. Nicely done profile.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool - I haven't worked with charcoal in so long...Graphite for the most part when I draw without color. You did a great job with these!
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I'm glad you are joining the SS group! Love your 2 charcoal sketches today!
ReplyDeletehave not try charcoal but you seems to master it. I do like the way it makes one not to have perfect anything they draw.
ReplyDeletehope you're having a lovely autumn.
WELCOME to Sunday Sketches! I do hope you enjoy the wonderful people in this weekly art co-op. :)
ReplyDeleteYour sketches are great. I've never used charcoal. Intimidates me. haha Nice work.
i love the colors and textures! and i'm in awe of people who are so effective with charcoal!
ReplyDeletewow...you really are a multi-talented woman!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketches! You are always doing so many wonderful creative things!! I am off to go grab my charcoal and check out some Sunday sketches. Inspiring! :)
ReplyDeletelove it...I had really forgotten about my charcoals...must experiment.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the finished pages.
cheers, dana
I can't stand using charcoal... as such I'm always impressed when seeing art like this! Awesome work!
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I have always stayed away from charcoal as it is too messy for me... and I am kind of wierd that way!:) I need to be able to work with a medium in a nice clean beautiful fashion that makes me happy, not frustrated:)
ReplyDeleteYour drawings are lovely.
Hugs and blessings
Kelly
wonderful to see your charcoal arts. fast art can be so freeing. i should try it, ha.
ReplyDeleteReally nice to find ur charcoal artworks! glad we share the same interests.
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