In my first notes for
art students post I waxed lyrical on
the virtues of my first love: charcoal and newsprint.
Traditional charcoal has given birth to numerous similar materials
that give the same effect. One of which
was made by Faber Castell. I purchased
my supply years ago and like many materials that I’ve become accustomed to it
is no longer available; at least not in its original stick form. In those days it came in various shades, from black
to light sepia.
Today’s picture dates back to 1994. It is the drama of the dark passages that enliven
the sketch. They fall from the model’s
shoulders and reach down her spine, capturing her ribbon and embracing her
right hand along the way.
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