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Block In Bootcamp, Mass Drawing #1 (updated)

If you want to learn a fast and effective way to block in a portrait, this is for you.

Mass drawing is a great way to edit out the details and go for the BIG impression- in fact, you will have no choice except to do so.

Here is something you will need for this lesson: Nitram charcoal. One of each box will do. There are other brands but Nitram is the standard.

Paper is the same, Stonehenge. 

Here is my result, for reference:


Block In Bootcamp, Mass Drawing #1 (updated) Block In Bootcamp, Mass Drawing #1 (updated)

Comments

Medium to soft.

Stephen Bauman Artwork

If I want to use charcoal I've already purchased what is the hardness value to look for to render this?

Andrea Rumpel

They seem very similar to me- not sure I can judge between the two.

Stephen Bauman Artwork

Hi Stephen! Can I ask which side of the Stonehenge paper you are working on? Is the smooth side still suitable for charcoal? Thanks!

Ryan Johnston


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