Drawing with Charcoal : Book by Kate Boucher

Drawing with Charcoal by Kate Boucher is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to mastering one of the most expressive and dramatic art mediums. Through step-by-step demonstrations, practical exercises and over 200 illustrations, this book reveals how to use charcoal’s subtle tones, bold contrasts, and fluid textures to capture both the appearance and emotion of a scene. It provides everything artists need to confidently fix an image to the page and develop their own creative voice.

Covering every stage of the process, it explores the qualities and handling of charcoal, subject selection and composition, and a wide range of mark-making techniques. It also includes guidance on using soft pastel to add colour, as well as advice on protecting, storing, and presenting finished work. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this book is an inspiring journey into the expressive power of charcoal drawing.

• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Paperback: 143 pages
• Dimensions: 221 x 279 x 13mm
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781785009754