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Learn how to draw with charcoal from an expert, including tips on sketching, types of pencils, paper and erasers to use and more, in this free series of instructional art videos.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Learn what materials and art supplies you'll need to do charcoal drawings in this free online video art lesson.
Learn what types of paper is best for charcoal drawings in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to choose a subject for a charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to understand lighting for charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to begin a charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how a quick sketch differs from a detailed sketch in charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn blending techniques for charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to erase charcoal in a drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to add fixative agents like Fixatif to a charcoal drawing to protect against smudges in this free online video art lesson.
Learn how to add highlights to a charcoal drawing in this free online video art lesson.
Charcoal drawing is often the foundation of any 2D art curriculum. Learning how to draw with charcoal teaches the artist how to understand light and form, and provides the basic knowledge and skills that can be applied to painting, ink drawing, and even computer-aided drawings.
In this series of free videos you'll learn how to draw with charcoal from a professional artist. Expert William Cotterell shows you what types of art supplies you'll need to get started, including various types of charcoal, compressed and pencil varieties, types of erasers that work best with charcoal, and the best types of paper for making charcoal drawings. He also shares tips for choosing a subject, understanding light, blending techniques, adding highlights, and using Fixatif to protect your work of art.
William Cotterell Growing up in Chicago and Seattle, William Cotterell graduated in Seattle where he has been illustrating in Fine Art while maintaining positions as Art Director, Creative Director, and Senior Designer and Visual Communications for various national firms. Bill is fluent in a variety of mediums, from Watercolor to Oil and releases original paintings on a regular basis. He enjoys fantasy, cartooning, and other forms of illustrations as well as the work he has put forth. He greatly enjoys 3D work which includes sculpting and model building. For exercise he enjoys outdoor recreation, sports, and activity usually where water is involved.dkdk
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