christiana

[jnet11]

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this is out of my sketchbook, with watercolor over charcoal...

jeanette*

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[ReNae]

Jeanette - I like this one...the colors...her expression...great job!!

Did you put the charcoal over the watercolor or did you use a fixative like Sandi said?? Just curious!!

Warmth,

ReNae

[jnet11]

I've never used a fixative on anything, I wouldn't know how to use one!
the charcoal under this one is very lightly laid down--hair, eyebrows, chin lines, shoulders, then it mixes very nicely with the paint, mostly serving to create shadow lines; being careful to always use clean water and clean brush or you're dragging the charcoal everywhere.
I also used a white charcoal over the top to add highlights ...
jeanette*

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[Rod]

Great technique , must try myself ,thanks

[cagathoc]

J* -

This is really a very nice piece. I like the mood, your line & color. Is this a self portrait? Do you use photos or the mirror? Your work is very personal and gutsy. I admire that about it.


Cindy

[LarrySeiler]

One of the drawing exercises I have students do, (and I'll post some jpegs this fall when school begins again), is work with charcoal vine sticks. Actually, one of my favorite for large drawings.

I work with it while standing, using the loose full shoulder rotation and holding the vine stick somewhat sideways.

I sketch with it on large white sheets of paper, then go over with washes of color as you have done here, and finish by defining darker darks with a #4 Charcoal pencil. I use it to strengthen support lines and some details.

It is not much of a jump from here to use my black ink BIC ballpoint pen for sketching with watercolor washes over that...for which I'm sure some of you are familiar with in my sketchbook Wetcanvas "how-to" If not, I'd invite you to check it out. Quick...easy, fun, effective. http://www.wetcanvas.com/ArtSchool/Drawing/Sketching/
Larry

[This message has been edited by lseiler (edited June 28, 2000).]