awesome method Lacey...just want to ask how do you store your large charcoal drawings...is it necessary to frame them...I usually apply fixative and keep them on carboards but the problem arises when I need to transport them to my clients...I usually practice on large scale 2x3 feet....kindly advise...... keep posting such videos...best wishes
Sorry for the delay Lalit... I don't apply fixative to my drawings. I just leave them as is. If I need to transport them I usually put another sheet of paper over the top and tape it so that it's secure and doesn't move around, and then mush this between a couple pieces of foamcore or cardboard. It can be convenient to first tape the drawing to the foamcore, then tape the paper over the top of that, and then attach the last piece of foamcore. For storage I just put them in a drawer and try not to move them around. Then I give everything a touch-up when/if I do go to frame them.
Thank you! I find that people often leave out how to set up lighting that is conducive to a technique like this. I assume it would be single source lighting with strong contrasts; this wouldn't work as well with a subject that contained a lot of mid-values?
Wow, this is my absolute favorite life drawing video ever. Your explanation was clear and concise. Not everyone can teach well but you are a wonderful teacher and artist. I am subscribing and I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge with us.
Wonderful technique. This has helped me a lot to direct my initial steps with a value drawing - the blocking in of the light and shadow shapes. Thank you.
I am a new subscriber and I love what you're doing. Thank you. The only comment I would make is I believe this video was sped up a bit too much. It doesn't need to be normal speed but it also shouldn't be too fast. Just a thought. :) Don
Thanks, Don! I play with this and sometimes speed up videos more or less, and I have some that are also real time/normal speed. Also FYI You can hit the little gear icon toward the bottom of the screen and adjust the playback speed!
awesome method Lacey...just want to ask how do you store your large charcoal drawings...is it necessary to frame them...I usually apply fixative and keep them on carboards but the problem arises when I need to transport them to my clients...I usually practice on large scale 2x3 feet....kindly advise...... keep posting such videos...best wishes
Sorry for the delay Lalit... I don't apply fixative to my drawings. I just leave them as is. If I need to transport them I usually put another sheet of paper over the top and tape it so that it's secure and doesn't move around, and then mush this between a couple pieces of foamcore or cardboard. It can be convenient to first tape the drawing to the foamcore, then tape the paper over the top of that, and then attach the last piece of foamcore.
For storage I just put them in a drawer and try not to move them around. Then I give everything a touch-up when/if I do go to frame them.
Great work
I only recently started using white charcoal...my life was missing something this whole time!!!
Thank you! I find that people often leave out how to set up lighting that is conducive to a technique like this. I assume it would be single source lighting with strong contrasts; this wouldn't work as well with a subject that contained a lot of mid-values?
Great technique! Very useful video! Thank you so much for generously sharing your expertise!
My pleasure!! Thank you for commenting!!
Wow, this is my absolute favorite life drawing video ever. Your explanation was clear and concise. Not everyone can teach well but you are a wonderful teacher and artist. I am subscribing and I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge with us.
Thank you so very much Peggy! So appreciated!
Nice work
Nice👍
Great video 🙏
How do you start off with such an amazing figure? Are you working from life?
Awesome video! Loved it!
Thanks so much, Tim!!
I see. Thank you.
Perfect
Thanks Sergey!
Wonderful technique. This has helped me a lot to direct my initial steps with a value drawing - the blocking in of the light and shadow shapes. Thank you.
Thank you so much Katherine!
I am a new subscriber and I love what you're doing. Thank you. The only comment I would make is I believe this video was sped up a bit too much. It doesn't need to be normal speed but it also shouldn't be too fast. Just a thought. :) Don
Thanks, Don! I play with this and sometimes speed up videos more or less, and I have some that are also real time/normal speed. Also FYI You can hit the little gear icon toward the bottom of the screen and adjust the playback speed!
@@SchoolofRealistArt Thanks, I didn't know that.
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