Creating the Illusion of Light & Form in Your Drawings

Want realistic drawings? Contrast is key! Artist and instructor Kateri Ewing guides you through essential techniques for working with charcoal. In this video, you’ll learn how to assess your drawing to stay in the right tonal range for your subject while creating a convincing light effect. Then, Kateri will show you, step-by-step, how to do a reductive drawing by identifying a light source, pulling out highlights and adding details.

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