Charcoal : Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner : Book by Richard Rochester

Charcoal: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner by Richard Rochester is an accessible introduction to the expressive possibilities of charcoal drawing. Focusing on the dramatic and atmospheric qualities of monochrome work, the book guides beginners through the essential tools, materials, and methods needed to get started with confidence.

Clear explanations cover different types and sizes of charcoal, as well as useful tools such as blenders and brushes. Fundamental techniques, including line, shading, tonal value, blending, perspective, and composition, are explored before applying them to projects such as still life, landscapes, portraits, and night scenes.

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Dimensions: 275 x 215mm
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781784945527