At Nitram Charcoal, we always enjoy a closer look at an artist who breaks boundaries, which is why we're taking a closer look at Italian painter Giuseppe de Nittis
"After experimenting with various drawing tools I have now settled on a handful that work for my practice. The Nitram bâton is one of them. The bâton’s simple, elegant design reminds me to slow down and enter the next phase of my work. It offers a completely different experience from when I start out — a more fluid and controlled execution while still retaining the original energy of the composition."
Robert Dutton, a Nitram Charcoal ambassador shared this original article on his blog http://bit.ly/2dGEUVU. He had a fabulous week of teaching on the Coast of Yorkshire with 14 students on a successful residential art holiday. Keep reading to see some great shots of Nitram Charcoal in action on location in the United Kingdom!
The National Portrait Gallery in London offers its visitors the history of England through the likenesses of its people. Celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, the National Portrait Gallery presents an impressive compendium of portraits unrivaled by the capital city's other world-renowned art institutions.