Value Studies

I find that charcoal allows me a freedom that other media does not allow, and will continue to practice this as a framework for my portraiture.

Portraiture

I have been working towards improving my portraiture techniques for some time. A portrait is a unique challenge in that elements work together as a whole to provide either a convincing likeness or a slight miss, instantly recognizable as yet incomplete.

I enjoyed completing this portrait, and will continue to build my skills for ease of color mixing and efficient placement.