I didn't have my laptop for over a week and was just helpless when it came to posting my art - it's pretty pathetic when one is so dependent on a machine, but there it is. This 8 x 6" drawing is one I really loved doing - I began it with a tiny charcoal piece held on its side and scribbled as quickly as I could. And when the shapes were in, I worked on her features, using vine charcoal and a kneaded eraser on mixed media paper. Thanks for stopping by!
Showing posts with label charcoal drawing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charcoal drawing. Show all posts
Friday, March 30, 2018
Friday, November 10, 2017
Darling Roger - charcoal sketchbook drawing of my dog
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Male Nude - original charcoal drawing
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Akimbo - original charcoal figurative drawing
Saturday, September 02, 2017
Sketch for Sunday - Man in Boat - charcoal figurative drawing from life
On Saturdays, I like to get out and do sketches of whatever I can find - and I found this guy. I had just a moment to capture him and the essence of the scene, which could end up being a little painting. With maybe a little more detail, of course. It was fun and I think sketching from life always helps my drawing immensely. Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Moment of Truth - original charcoal figurative drawing
Did he see it through? This drawing was done on Mi-Teintes paper, 12 x 9". I used a stump along with my charcoal pencils (General's Primo, black and white). Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Black and White Country Luv - original charcoal figurative drawing
After the rodeo dances here in Junction a couple of weekends ago, I have lots and lots of two stepper drawings and paintings. Here's one of my faves. It's about 11 x 8 " - it's actually on 12 x 9" paper, but I've matted it smaller. This is on Bee Drawing paper and I'm really glad to see this brand around again - bought it at Michael's. Love the paper, although it's not as forgiving as some others, it's still a pleasure to draw on. With me, I make so many changes and erasures - I sort of like to mess up the surface a little - I love paper and love to work it over. Thanks for looking!
Monday, July 10, 2017
Tiny Spaniel - original charcoal drawing
I love dogs and here is a little drawing - about 8 x 11" - that I did of a King Charles Cavalier spaniel. One of my boards on Pinterest is about dogs - when you have a minute, please check it out! Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, May 05, 2017
Drawing of Clarice - original charcoal portrait drawing
Friday, April 28, 2017
Scenes from a Tango - original charcoal figurative
Just a little fun with my tango dancers. This charcoal drawing is 10 1/2 x 14" on drawing paper. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Thicket - original charcoal landscape drawing
I've been finding lots of enjoyment in drawing thickets. Doesn't sound too exciting, but the line making is so satisfying. I'm basically a "drawer", so putting pencil to paper and making marks is what I love best. I have many more of these, plus I've been working on pen and ink nudes, mapping the shadows and then practicing my hatching. Will post some of those tomorrow. Drawing is my fave! This one is on 8 x 10" Strathmore drawing paper. Thanks for stopping by!😊
Monday, February 27, 2017
On My Easel Sketch of Gemma - original charcoal portrait sketch in progress
Here's a little 12 x 9" sketch of Gemma - not finished, but one that I'm enjoying working on. It's on Strathmore toned paper, which is fun to draw on, especially when using a little white in addition to the charcoal. As I progress, I'll use some white - just not there, yet. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Nude on Grey - original charcoal drawing of a nude model
A charcoal drawing on grey paper - actually it's Strathmore 403 - is the latest from Hackberry Street Studio. This one is about 9 1/2 x 4 1/2". Thanks for looking!
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Black and White Rodeo - original charcoal figurative drawing
I am sometimes astonished by the power and emotion of charcoal drawings. It's my all-time favorite medium. This drawing is on Canson drawing paper. Although the tear line runs through the top of the cowboy's hat, I was so happy with the way it was going, that I just went with it and will simply bond it to museum board. It's about 7 x 10". Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Sketch for A Little Waltz - original charcoal figurative drawing
Friday, October 14, 2016
Joanie - original charcoal portrait drawing
I kind of dreaded doing the hands, especially when there's not much time, but think they worked out okay. This drawing is about 11 x 8". I hope to be able to do a painting of Joanie - maybe we can have her as a model again soon. One can hope.
Thanks for stopping by!
Jive Scribble - original charcoal figurative drawing
Trying to capture the energy here - will probably end up with a little painting from this one. I did the drawing on Strathmore 14 x 11" Mixed Media paper - actually more of a sketchbook, I think, and I really like using it. Also used General's Peel n Sketch charcoal pencil. Thanks for looking!
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Doubting Sarah - original charcoal portrait drawing
She looked as if she didn't believe a word they were saying. I could get busy and "finish" this piece, but I'm happy with it. It captures her expression, which was one of amused doubt. This drawing is about 8 x 6" on mixed media paper. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Sketch for Tango Drama - original charcoal figurative drawing
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Curly - original charcoal portrait drawing
I loved drawing her hair, which is a remarkable feature. She isn't a regular model, so I didn't have much time - there I go again - anyway, much fun to draw. This drawing is on mixed media 10 x 8" paper. Thanks for stopping by!
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