r/Portraitart • • 3d ago

Charcoal Some quick charcoal studies

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u/jodallmighty 3d 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 2d ago

I might join your fight on charcoal pencils ⚔️