Normally, I use newsprint paper for gesture, but occasionally I feel like adding some color with toned paper. I used blue Canson Mi-Teintes paper for this drawing. However, I think it's a little too dark for charcoal alone. Still, it's a good practice and experiment!
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Here's another sanguine drawing of a female figure. This time, she's sitting in a chair. I like the upward direction the pose is giving to the drawing, but I'm not entirely happy with the chair perspective. Still, it's a good practice drawing and I think I captured the gesture of the pose well. I used … Continue reading Female Figure Sitting in the Chair
All of the previous gesture drawings I posted were done with charcoal. But here's a sanguine drawing! Most of the time, I use willow or vine charcoal for gesture drawing. Occasionally, I use sanguine such as Pipo's chalk or Conte. It is a less forgiving material, but I do like the look and it allows … Continue reading Sanguine Drawing of Sitting Female Figure
I don't usually do fanart, but sometimes I like a character on the show, so I draw a portrait of them. This time I was watching TV show called Lucifer, and I ended up drawing a portrait of detective Chloe. I think it's a great way to practice drawing portraits because I'm able to see … Continue reading Detective Chloe Portrait