Charcoal drawing is timeless, stylish, atmospheric and arresting. In this
easy-to-follow beginner’s guid
e, readers are taken on a journey to explore the rich potential of monochrome using the medium of charcoal.
Inexpensive and easy to source
, charcoal is perfect for the beginner artist. To increase the variety of mark-making, or simply to make life easier,
readers can choose
to buy
different types and sizes of charcoal
, and tools such as blenders and brushes for different effects. This is all
explained clearly
so the reader can make
informed choices
. Following the section on tools and materials, the
basic techniques are presented
, showing how to exploit the medium to
best effect
. The
fundamentals of drawing
are also covered, including
perspective, composition
and
observational drawing
.