Today charcoal same reference as yesterday. Better shading but yesterday’s likeness was far better. I may just continue with this reference until I get both shading and likeness in place! Continue reading

Quick charcoal, not much time today. Maybe a redo tomorrow! Continue reading

Same reference as yesterday. I am watching a YouTube video with a charcoal master doing a real time of his drawing that takes over an hour. This is my 15 minute take on that just using a willow stick, kneaded… Continue reading

Charcoal again. Nose too long – I will try the same face again tomorrow and maybe get a better likeness! Continue reading

Still using charcoal. I am really liking this and will do a few more this afternoon. I want to achieve a looser more moody effect. Continue reading

Today I did a five minute charcoal sketch. I used a compressed charcoal stick and a kneadable eraser. Super fun! I think I may do a series of these now that I better understand the tools. Continue reading

Pen continuous line drawing. Continue reading

Quick sketch using colored pencils. Continue reading

Here’s my granddaughter’s portrait done in oil pastels and acrylic. Continue reading

Just a little free-style using gouache. Continue reading