Creative · Drawing

Charcoal block-in

Charcoal block-in workflow with big shapes and eraser lights.

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Replace highlighted brackets, then copy.

Outline a charcoal block-in for [subject]. Include envelope step, big-value massing, and eraser pull for lights.
  • subject - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Subject
  • Time
  • Paper tone
  • Fixative use
  • Step list
  • Value grouping
  • Eraser/light notes
  • Start with an envelope before internal angles.
  • Mass in shadow as one tone before detailing.
  • Lift lights with kneaded eraser, not white chalk first.