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Simplifying Charcoal: My Favorite Brands and Why
I've simplified my charcoal experience by choosing top brands Winsor Newton's Vine & Marie's Willow for charcoal - here's why!
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Painting Technique: Humanism with Donatello & Mary Magdalene with Giotto's & Darker Farther Away
Donatello's "Mary Magdalene" embodies early Renaissance humanism, expressing emotion through texture & expressive mark-making.
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Tips and Techniques: How to Use Powdered Graphite and Nylon Charcoal Balls with Bristol Paper
Discover the versatility of Bristol paper: perfect for sketches, experimentation & artistic expression.
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Strathmore 300 Series Paper: The Artist's Best Friend for Sketching and Experimentation
Master sketching & charcoal art with Strathmore 300 Series paper! Forgiving, erasable & perfect for quick studies & exploration.
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Using an Unfinished Charcoal Drawing / Sketch to Analyze Venus DeMilo, the Concept of Contrapposto
Unlock realism through texture, Contrapposto & guiding the viewer's eye. Discover how 'losing and finding an edge' transforms your art.
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Sharpening Your Pencil and Gesture Drawing to Evoke Attitude & Energy
Unlock your creativity with the basics of pencil sharpening, gestural drawing, and attitude and energy.
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COLDS: Exploring Compositional Depth with Contrast, Overlapping Planes, Location, Direction, and Size
Learn how contrast (beyond light & dark), overlapping planes, location, direction & size create compelling narratives in your art.
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Best Drawing Paper Ever Rives BFK Paper: A Printing Tradition that Has withstood Time
Discover the timeless excellence of Rives paper, a trusted companion for artists & creatives worldwide since the mid-19th century. #Rives
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Capturing Mood: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Expressive Charcoal Drawings
Discover the art of capturing mood with charcoal! Step-by-step guide on creating expressive charcoal paintings & conveying emotion.
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