HOW TO Portraiture – Charcoal Dry & Wet!

Adding a variety of interesting edges and textures helps unify our work, regardless of the medium we are working in. For instance, in this charcoal piece the charcoal powder on the form itself is repeated in the background and creates a harmony between form and negative space. This can be so wild and fun! Every stroke of charcoal, moistened brush mark, splash or dribble can continue enhancing the design – and it can all be removed once dry. No fear factor!