A lesser-known use of charcoal in the context of fine art can be witnessed in the cartoon, a technique widely employed by Renaissance masters to imprint segments of larger works onto walls prepared for painted masterpieces.
These days, everyone seems to be talking about the impact of computers and social media—and handheld devices in particular—upon the human psyche and attention span.
As an aspiring artist, what is your strategy for nurturing self-confidence? Your sense of security in your own ability, more than anything else, will determine your lifelong feelings about yourself as an artist.
Charcoal and graphite can produce some interesting results with the combination of the matte of charcoal and the gloss of graphite. Together, the matte and glossy look creates a unique drawing that can sometimes look different depending on the angle its viewed from. Charcoal and graphite each have their own characteristics and reflect light differently.
When first shown in America, the piece created a stir because of its highly abstract nature: the human form is almost lost in a construction of ladder-like steps and harsh lines.
Lack of funding for arts programs in schools is a key issue that has worsened in the US over the last 2 decades. People have very heated opinions about the subject, but there really is no reason you cannot help your kids explore the arts and plenty of reasons why you should.
The art of caricature is simply the art of exaggeration—minimize the small features and maximize the larger features. Drawing caricatures with Nitram charcoal is very simple and rewarding, while creating a great piece of artwork to satisfy your subject.
Zizka is a talented charcoal artist living in Cleveland, Ohio, where she maintains Studio Zizka. She received the unusual gift of generational immersion in the art world from the age of three.
Understanding how to shade properly helps us to offer a more three-dimensional look in our art. Values, or tones are just varying shades of grey and using a variety of different values is where you begin when you start shading.
A lesser-known use of charcoal in the context of fine art can be witnessed in the cartoon, a technique widely employed by Renaissance masters to imprint segments of larger works onto walls prepared for painted masterpieces.
Refine initial cubes and objects using two stages to perfect perspective in charcoal drawing.
We are excited to announce what we believe to be the World's First, “Nitram Charcoal Artist of the Year” contest. Founded by István Balázs, managin...
These days, everyone seems to be talking about the impact of computers and social media—and handheld devices in particular—upon the human psyche and attention span.
As an aspiring artist, what is your strategy for nurturing self-confidence? Your sense of security in your own ability, more than anything else, will determine your lifelong feelings about yourself as an artist.
Charcoal and graphite can produce some interesting results with the combination of the matte of charcoal and the gloss of graphite. Together, the matte and glossy look creates a unique drawing that can sometimes look different depending on the angle its viewed from. Charcoal and graphite each have their own characteristics and reflect light differently.
There are times when monochrome just won’t suit a portrait or landscape drawing, but it doesn’t mean the charcoal batons need to be abandoned.
When first shown in America, the piece created a stir because of its highly abstract nature: the human form is almost lost in a construction of ladder-like steps and harsh lines.
Lack of funding for arts programs in schools is a key issue that has worsened in the US over the last 2 decades. People have very heated opinions about the subject, but there really is no reason you cannot help your kids explore the arts and plenty of reasons why you should.
The art of caricature is simply the art of exaggeration—minimize the small features and maximize the larger features. Drawing caricatures with Nitram charcoal is very simple and rewarding, while creating a great piece of artwork to satisfy your subject.
Zizka is a talented charcoal artist living in Cleveland, Ohio, where she maintains Studio Zizka. She received the unusual gift of generational immersion in the art world from the age of three.
Understanding how to shade properly helps us to offer a more three-dimensional look in our art. Values, or tones are just varying shades of grey and using a variety of different values is where you begin when you start shading.
