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Series (Realism)
MEDIA: dry media: pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil, marker. 1 page/portrait in
sketchbook
These are two drawings by Jon deMartin. An artist who is among the leading figurative
artists working today and has taught life drawing and painting for more than twenty-years at
the most prestigious academies and ateliers in the country.
Happiness, by Jon deMartin, 2017, red and white chalk on toned paper, 14 x 11. &
Surprise, by Jon deMartin, 2017, red and white chalk on toned paper, 14 x 11.
Artist: Juna Biagioni
This portrait was made with regular charcoal and charcoal pencil. The artist
also used a little bit of white soft pastel for the highlights. Drawn on tinted
pastel paper, 24×32 cm (9.4 x 12.6 inch).
Charcoal Drawing
Charcoal Drawing : From time immemorial charcoal has been used to create dramatic &
realistic drawings. From the early, primitive cave paintings to modern day art, charcoal
has been a versatile
art medium for all
artists around the
world. Charcoal has
an exclusive texture
when applied on
canvas that allows
artists to get the
required tone and
shade with ease. A
charcoal drawing is
incredible and
realistic to the core.
With this simple
charcoal people have
created charcoal
drawings that are
stunning
masterpieces.
Things to remember:
1. Value
2. Lines
3. Shading
4. Highlighting