Toning With Charcoal For Muscle Memory

Toning the paper is an important step in my process. There are two ways to add or tone the paper with charcoal. One is more of a mindless way where we can just add charcoal all over the surface we are working on. The second way is when we do it as an exercise to help develop muscle memory. You have to be more aware of your arm movement. It’s nothing complicated, just two different approaches. As for now we will continue using newsprint paper and soft vine charcoals. Be mindful when doing this exercise, be more concerned about the exercise than the final sketch. Please don’t be intimidated if you get charcoal on your hands, a wet wipe tissue or a run to the faucet, will take care of the problem. Visit Senior Art Strokes for more great exercises and fun sketches. #charcoaldrawing #55+seniors #muscle memory