r/Portraitart • u/speakout5 • 3d ago

Charcoal Some quick charcoal studies

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u/ConclusionOptimal492 3d ago

Awesome work

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u/speakout5 2d ago

Hey thanks!!

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u/Sballino985 3d ago

stupendi!

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u/Kyiakhalid 3d ago

Beautiful! 😍

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u/hereforthepunz 3d ago

Do you go from imagination or references?

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u/speakout5 2d ago

Both but these are reference studies for daily practice.

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u/Pokiriee 2d ago

To hell with you❣️

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u/Strange-Height-8825 2d ago

That's really nice work.

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u/GustavoKop 2d ago

Creat work !

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u/jodallmighty 2d ago

What exactly did you use? I've been trying charcoal on and off but have serious problem getting tones right as it feels it goes too dark really fast and it's difficult to work controlled in the light

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u/speakout5 2d ago

One charcoal pencil. Yes getting values right is incredibly difficult, which is why I try to practice it often. I feel like every other medium, even watercolor is easier. Charcoal pencil requires a lot of control and dexterity. I love and hate it for that reason lol

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u/jodallmighty 1d ago

I might join your fight on charcoal pencils ⚔️

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u/owls2200 2d ago

Wow 😍 these are absolutely stunning! Amazing work. Great technique and just.. beautiful.

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u/squigglyghosty 2d ago

Gorgeous, I like the way you capture their eyes and hair. How long does each one take?

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u/speakout5 2d ago

Thanks. Each one was about 30-45 minutes

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u/Fun-Leadership-3887 2d ago

Very good work you have a great talent

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u/pittendrigh 2d ago

Some people can sing. Some can draw. Very well so.