Another Creature

I’ve been trying to get comfortable with charcoal and pastels.

I like the smearing around and blending with my fingers part.

I like how they layer.

I like the soft ethereal look they have.

Now if I could just master more control and actually make the marks on the paper the way I see it in my head I’d be all set! LOL

I decided to try Carla Sonheim’s technique of layering colors and finding a creature, but with charcoal instead of water colors.

I broke off a small piece of charcoal and used it on its side and just sort of slid it around randomly. Then blended with my fingers. Then added color pastels, a little pen work and just let it develop.

I really like her eye, but I don’t like how her ‘fur’ looks.

(Note to self: work on texture! LOL)

Chloe