A charcoal drawing out of my sketchbook. Even though I use the same type of hard charcoal as my figure drawings I have a lot more control in my sketchbook (it seems). It is Conte which is hard difficult to use because it doesn't erase easily. But I have been able to get good tight flowing lines by using the side of the stick, see the hair.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Conte drawing
A charcoal drawing out of my sketchbook. Even though I use the same type of hard charcoal as my figure drawings I have a lot more control in my sketchbook (it seems). It is Conte which is hard difficult to use because it doesn't erase easily. But I have been able to get good tight flowing lines by using the side of the stick, see the hair.
Awesome dave.
ReplyDeleteI really like that one. And the fact that you did it with Conte makes it that much more impressive.
ReplyDeleteThe eraser line effect is superb. Every time anyone visits here they're leavin with a new technique to play with. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites. How much are you asking? Seriously.
ReplyDelete-Hunter
I am enjoying your stuff - I can't wait to see you next post.
ReplyDeletehello david your drawings always incredible!
ReplyDeletea greeting
You know, it's just never occurred to me to use conte on small format work - great job on the shadowy face!
ReplyDelete~m
sooooooo great !!!!
ReplyDeletewaow, there is smthing very strong with her face, this is just beautiful.
ReplyDeletebravo!
(and I also dig the funny sketch below!)
Great...
ReplyDeleteYou are far braver that me to use the conte. Thumbs up on that and the great drawing!
ReplyDeleteGreat one, I love the textures and the strenght of the line. Conte pencil is hard to use, but it was what our old art professor asked us to use 12 years ago, to avoid students erasing lines and to teach them how to work. And it works.
ReplyDeleteNice work Dave. What size is your sketchbook?!
ReplyDeleteI love all your stuff in general but this piece has something that makes me like it even more I don´t what it is but I really digg it, keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI love this one! I made a study after this drawing in my sketchbook, it's here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sitedoigor.com/2008/08/estudando-david-malan.html
I suck, I know, I'm still learning but having fun with it. I want to tell you that I admire your art and you inspire me to be a better artist myself.
The drawing evokes to me there is an innocence about her yet her face seems to reveal that she has a secret. Executed superbly. Great depth and textures.
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking
ReplyDelete