And moving right along...

Sooooo, this project was completely different from the first one. We used different charcoal: Nitram Fine Art Charcoal vs. vine and pencil charcoal. And the paper (Roma Paper, made by Fabriano) had a beautiful laid surface and therefore lots of texture, which was both frustrating and really fun to work on.

Additive Charcoal Drawing
11 x 14 inch on Roma laid paper

Our professor had shown us (among other artists) the drawings of Georges Seurat, three of which I have uploaded here:

Charcoal drawing
Georges Seurat (1859 - 1891)

It really spoke to me how he left out most detail and concentrated on values and shapes. Sometimes you can't even tell what he was drawing until you step back and look at it from a distance. Then it makes perfect sense! (I can't believe he was only 31 when he died - what a mark he left on the world!)

Charcoal drawing
Georges Seurat (1859 - 1891)

So, that's what I tried to do with my drawing of the lamp above. Instead of focusing on details like in my previous drawing, I focused on values and shapes and allowed the charcoal and the paper to add their texture. As frustrated as I was with it in the beginning, I really liked it at the end.

Charcoal drawing
Georges Seurat (1859 - 1891)

And already we are on to the next project - a super detailed graphite drawing. My subject? An old rusty beautiful Underwood typewriter! I have the feeling that I'll be spending many, many hours in the classroom... 

I hope you are all doing well! Wishing you a beautiful and creative day!!