Charcoal!
 

Finally went out last night and bought some decent paper for some charcoal sketches.. and these are the two products so far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...3/DSCF0948.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...3/DSCF0958.jpg



As usual, comments/suggestions/criticisms are welcomed!

Wow. When do you sleep, again?

I sleep, uh, when I feel like it?

Thanks, pumpkin. ;)

Self portrait
 

This is a self portrait. I think I posted the photo it's based off of a while ago (the favorite shots of 2007 thread?).

I have a few little issues with it, but it's really a relatively rough sketch. I'm trying to get back in the groove after about four years of not working with charcoal.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...3/DSCF0972.jpg

Yowza. The proportions and subtle shading are very good.

Looks good to me.

I'm quite keen on charcoal - whenever I see it in the store, I feel like buying it because I remember it's texture from childhood.

But then I remember that I can't draw and that it'd be a waste. Damn.

Thanks, to both of you. :)

Nimetic: Charcoal is easier to work with than you think. I'm not great at drawing with graphite, but charcoal is more adjustable (to me). I like shading, though. And black and white. :)

Nice work ,like the portait .

Wow just amazing. I am always so impressed by art, since I can just draw a stick figure (with help :) ).

Titan_Uranus and Xazy, thank you! I appreciate it the comments a LOT. :)

I like me some o' dem drawings. Charcoal is something I've always wanted to try but I always make a mess with graphite so imagine what I'm gonna do with charcoals.

Hahaha, KellyC, I'm left-handed. I make a HUGE mess with the charcoal, but thankfully I have good erasers to take care of the mess.. I also have white charcoal/pastels to clean up my messes, too. Black fingers, hand, and arm are just part of the process. :)

I really like your portrait. Nice and strong, with a good composition. Plus you were able to make such a sensitive mouth. I have always been nervous about charcoal and impressed with those who handle it well.

Thank you so much, Kramus! Charcoal is my preferred medium for paper, but I also love working with acrylics. I'm much better at creating "real" images with charcoal, though.. acrylics are really for playing.