Thursday, November 06, 2008

charcoal mess


A very messy figure drawing from night school. It's been okay and I enjoy the practice but I am ready to move on.

One tip If you are working with pastel or charcoal do your rubbing with the back of your hand and a paper towel. Rubbing with your fingers should be very limited because the oils seal the area making it nearly impossible to erase anywhere near the original paper color.

5 comments:

  1. I had to figure that finger rubbing problem out the hard way. Knuckles definitely have less oil, but I seem to be able to rub with my pinkie if I was my hand right before, and sometimes while, drawing,

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  2. Good tip... I never thought of that :) Love the simplified line work in this drawing!

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  3. Hog hair brush and/or make up sponges are good too.

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  4. Great point, hard earned. Did my teachers leave this out on purpose? Doubtfull. Gotta try the makeup sponge now!

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