MASTER THE ART OF CHARCOAL

Unlock your creative skills to draw beautiful, chaotic charcoal portraits

Fast Portrait Gesture

Materials and Tools - Education on the different forms of charcoal, erasers, blending methods, and paper. Learn how and when to use each.

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Posture and Workstation - Everything from picking out an easel and drawing board, to organizing your material table, setting up proper lighting, body position and technique, and more.

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Sketching and Gesture - Learn composition, movement, form, value, and detail. This is where we get messy!

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Mad Art Materials - Learn the ins and outs of the Mad Pastel Pallet, as well as the other Mad Art Materials found in the shop.

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How to use Pastel - Here, we cover the basics of sketching with the pastel pallet and blade, developing a solid base for your drawing, and how to create detail.

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How to use Pastel with Charcoal - Learn how to use pastel and charcoal in the same drawing, mastering blending, toning, detail, and texture.

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