Charcoal is a very unique tool to be used within Art & Media. The effects that can be made by certain techniques can be very dramatic causing dramatic shadowing and in affect vibrant highlights.
The following can be done using Charcoal:
- Sketching design which creates a very toned feel.
- Created very dark shadowing on drawings
- Adding depth to art by creating very dark lines.
- Smudging of the Charcoal when on paper can create a very aesthetically pleasing texture to the piece.
Charcoal can be erased but with some difficulty sometimes. The tip can be sharpened, but you may purchase a range of different types of charcoal with different tips. A different tip is used depending on the requirements that it's needed for.
In my own work:
I found the Charcoal a very useful material to use. It blends very nicely and you can create some very directive strokes which can add curve to the piece, bringing it out of the paper.
Below some Charcoal,
Health and Safety: Charcoal if misused can lead to health problems. The dust it creates from drawing can lead to lung issues in the future, so should always be used responsibly.
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