Sunday 16 October 2011

Glorious Charcoal

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

21 comments:

  1. Oh these are lovely. The background is fabulous!

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  2. Hi Jennibellie.....wonderful to have you join us for Sunday Sketches!!! I love these pieces you did....wonderful work and Happy Creating!!!!

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  3. Great 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.

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  4. Good to see some charcoal sketches! They are great ~ Love the 2nd one ~thanks, namaste, CArol (Share the Creative Journey) linked with Sunday Sketches ^_^

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  5. I love charcoal too - rubbing it in is a bit like sculpting with it. It's fun!

    Amazing sketches for 5 minutes!!

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  6. I too am a huge fan of charcoal! These are wonderful! Happy SS!

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  7. I love the bold lines and shading of your profile sketch - it looks like it was chiseled from stone.

    I 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

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  8. Wow I can't believe that top one is charcoal. I would have though watercolor or ink. Nicely done profile.

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  9. These 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!

    Smiles

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  10. I'm glad you are joining the SS group! Love your 2 charcoal sketches today!

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  11. have not try charcoal but you seems to master it. I do like the way it makes one not to have perfect anything they draw.

    hope you're having a lovely autumn.

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  12. WELCOME to Sunday Sketches! I do hope you enjoy the wonderful people in this weekly art co-op. :)

    Your sketches are great. I've never used charcoal. Intimidates me. haha Nice work.

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  13. i love the colors and textures! and i'm in awe of people who are so effective with charcoal!

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  14. wow...you really are a multi-talented woman!

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  15. Wonderful 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! :)

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  16. love it...I had really forgotten about my charcoals...must experiment.
    can't wait to see the finished pages.
    cheers, dana

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  17. I can't stand using charcoal... as such I'm always impressed when seeing art like this! Awesome work!

    // - T.W-

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  18. 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:)
    Your drawings are lovely.
    Hugs and blessings
    Kelly

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  19. wonderful to see your charcoal arts. fast art can be so freeing. i should try it, ha.

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  20. Really nice to find ur charcoal artworks! glad we share the same interests.

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