Charcoal Drawing
Charcoal drawing is an impact technique of artistry that uses sticks of charcoal or powdered charcoal to make art in any form, including paper and canvas. This form of artistry had been practiced for ages and was widely accepted by artists due to its bold and complicated designs. The amalgamation of deep vivid tones and transforming textures makes the work of an artist rich in variety guaranteeing the range of tones and details a good quality artwork can have.
During the Renaissance, Charles used to sketch basic forms of art in preparation for advanced pieces of art form using a charcoal drawing. Masterpieces captured precisely in detail light, form, shadow and its sensitivity to them. In the 19th century, Edgar Degas and Van Gogh also popularized the artistry form for the ability of capturing emotions and moments as images and helping them last for ages.
Modern day artists have sought out new ways to capture striking and innovative works of art using charcoal drawing, the New Age form pieces have baffled the traditional charcoal drawing artist. Through its striking contrasts and bold expressive marks, variety of emotions depicting works created powerfully visually appealing pieces starring charcoal drawing artistry.
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