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Charcoal drawings can be fun and easy and learning basic art techniques, such as shading, blending and highlighting can help an artist create a beautiful piece of work. Our expert is here to teach you everything you need to know about drawing with charcoal in this free video art lesson on charcoal drawing techniques.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Charcoal drawings are fun and easy! Learn about the supplies you'll need with expert tips for artists in this free video on drawing with charcoal.

Finding the right surface for your charcoal drawing is important, so our expert is here to teach you about the different types of papers used in charcoal drawing in this free video clip.

Charcoal comes in many different shapes, colors and textures. Learn all about the different types used for drawing in this free video art lesson.

Make a mistake in your artistic masterpiece? Our expert teaches you about the different types of charcoal erasers in this free video art lesson.

Make drawing with charcoal easier with a drawing board! Learn how to use one with the expert tips in this free video art lesson.

Can't find the art supplies you need for drawing with charcoal? Let our expert show you where to find the best supplies in this free art lesson video clip.

Still life's are classic subject matter for any artist. Learn how to set up a still life for charcoal drawings with expert tips in this free art lesson video clip.

Can't find a space to work your artistic talents? Our expert will show you how to set up a workspace for charcoal drawings in this free video art lesson.

Learn how to sketch with charcoal in this free video art lesson on charcoal drawing techniques.

Get expert tips for artists on how to sketch shapes with charcoal in this free video art lesson on charcoal drawing techniques.

Working with charcoal can be messy, but learn how to avoid smudges when you do charcoal drawings with the expert tips for artists in this free video art lesson.

Shading is one of the easiest art techniques to use with charcoal! Learn shading techniques for drawing with charcoal in this free video art lesson on charcoal drawing techniques.

Learn blending techniques made easy when for charcoal drawing, in this free video art lesson on charcoal drawing techniques.

Need to add highlights or shadows to your charcoal drawings? Learn how with the expert tips in this free art lesson video clip on drawing with charcoal.

Once you've finished your charcoal drawing you'll need to protect your art. Learn how to set and protect charcoal drawings with expert tips in this free 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 Kristine Mueller 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. She also shares tips for avoiding smudges, blending techniques, adding highlights, and using Fixatif to protect your work of art.
Kristine Mueller Kristine Mueller is an artist and designer who has studied drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and design at Ringling School of Art & Design in Sarasota, FL, Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles, and the School of Visual Arts in New York. She has worked with several designers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Currently, she has her own business in Los Angeles, mainly painting canvas, and leather jackets. Her painted jackets have sold in various upscale boutiques in Los Angeles including Fred Segel.dkdk
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