Charcoal and 1 Pastel Portrait Drawings

Artist Melissa Reischman uses charcoal on paper to create her mysterious, abstract drawings that feature contrast between light and dark.

When you hear charcoal, you tend to think that the result of using this medium to create a work of art would not be that appealing. But this illusion will only last till you actually cast your eyes on a charcoal drawing and your presumption will be fully overturned. This is because charcoal drawings have a depth and appeal that goes beyond just the color and it can sometimes have even more dimensions than art that is created with the use of several colors. You just have to look at these beautiful examples of charcoal painting to know what we mean. We are sure that those who are into chalk pastel techniques and want to learn how to use it have examined charcoal drawings and borrowed heavily from it.

In this article we explore the world of charcoal drawing with 20+ Charcoal Drawing Ideas to inspire your creativity and fill your sketchbook!

About The Artwork charcoal,monotype,on paper,unframed,free shipping Original Created: 2013 Subjects: Landscape Materials: Paper Styles: Abstract Expressionism Expressionism Figurative Fine Art Surrealism Mediums: Charcoal Ink Graphite Details & Dimensions Drawing: Charcoal on Paper Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size: 19.7 W x 27.6 H x 0 D in Frame: Not Framed Ready to Hang: Not applicable Packaging: Ships Rolled in a Tube

About The Artwork The charcoal/pastel medium allows for the artist to capture the beauty, contours and unique appearance of skin. The work, created by the moving of pastel powder around the paper, heavily relies on the play of lightness and darkness created by the precise removal of the medium. The looseness of the marks allow for the movement and vibrancy that is captured in the work. These modern portraits combine the overall abstract style with the detail of the human face, transfixing the viewer. Original Created: 2022 Subjects: Portrait Materials: Paper Styles: Abstract Expressionism Contemporary Expressionism Modern Portraiture Mediums: Pastel Charcoal Details & Dimensions Drawing: Pastel on Paper Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size: 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in Frame: Not Framed Ready to Hang: No Packaging: Ships Rolled in a Tube

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About The Artwork Chaos and silence 2 - 2018 Oil, Acrylic, Pastel and spray paint on canvas Original Created: 2018 Subjects: Portrait Materials: Canvas Styles: Abstract Portraiture Expressionism Figurative Surrealism Mediums: Charcoal Pencil Pastel Acrylic Details & Dimensions Drawing: Charcoal on Canvas Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size: 11.8 W x 19.7 H x 0 D in Frame: White Ready to Hang: Yes Packaging: Ships in a Box