Expressive Charcoal Drawing with Rose Gilbey

This workshop is about creating a drawing where expressive architecture meets nature . We will walk throughthis drawing process together. Drawing on textured paper that will work well with both mediums, we will start with a light graphite sketch. Looking at composition , balance, depth and dimension, we will buildup the structure using different charcoals. Then moving into softer tones for shadow and mood, we will be using a range of willow charcoal. Finally adding detail with some graphite, white charcoal and a variety of erasers to finish the image.

Materials List

Paper: Size A2 . Canson Mi Teintes, or Stonehenge or Canson Ingres.

Willow and compressed charcoal, thin and thick.

Charcoal Blocks if you have them.

White charcoal stick and pencil.

Graphite pencils , 2B, 4B and 6B.

Hard drawing eraser, soft grey putty rubber ( Faber Castell) , and a eraser pencil.

Paper or sponge stumps for blending.

Size 10 soft paint brush

You can use a holder for your charcoal if you wish.

Baby wipes.

Gloves.

Paper towel.

Workable fixative spray ( if you have some).

If you dont have everything, don't worry as I will probaly have what you need.