Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
A course by Sim Sim , Portrait Artist
Master charcoal drawing. Forge your unique style and create a personal, atmospheric portrait from a photo.
Master charcoal drawing. Forge your unique style and create a personal, atmospheric portrait from a photo.
Immerse yourself in the art of charcoal drawing with Sim Sim, who will take you on a creative journey to explore and master the creation of atmospheric scenes. You'll learn to combine technique and visual storytelling to create not just images, but emotionally charged and deeply expressive stories.
Charcoal, with its versatility and rich range of tones, will become your ally in capturing the essence of the moments you wish to eternalize.
Discover how to transform simple sketches into powerful, cinematic works of art, and how light and shadow can bring your artistic creations to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 886 students
- 17 lessons (2h 58m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a complete artwork using charcoal that integrates both portrait elements and scenery, applying techniques of light and shadow to develop a rich and immersive narrative atmosphere.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for visual artists, art students, and anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and technique in charcoal drawing.
It's ideal for those looking to explore new forms of expression through portraiture and atmospheric composition.
Requirements and materials
You will need various types of charcoal, both natural and compressed, graphite pencils, kneadable and precision erasers, and blending brushes.
A high-quality sketch pad for charcoal drawing is also essential to achieve the best results.
Reviews
Sim Sim is a renowned portrait artist specializing in the technique of charcoal drawing. With a career spanning over a decade, Sim has perfected his ability to capture and convey the intensity of light and shadow, imbuing each of his works with a strong sense of atmosphere and drama.
His works have been exhibited in cities such as Paris, Vienna, and Madrid, and he is preparing to take his art to Japan. Passionate about teaching, Sim aims to inspire his students to explore the rich texture and narrative possibilities of charcoal.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Finding your style
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His own story
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The medium
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The history of art
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Sketchbooks and travel notebooks
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Personal data bank
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U3
Charcoal technique
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The material
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Taming the technique
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Find a topic
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Charcoal Drawing Methods
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U4
Project implementation
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First layer
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Lights and shadows
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Forms
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Details
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U5
Share and evolve!
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Digitize and share your work
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Draw, draw and draw again
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Charcoal Drawing Techniques
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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chavamon007
Este curso me gustó bastante, en cuanto me enteré que salió lo compré, yo espero y saquen uno más solo de retrato. Altamente recomendable.
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aidz
Halfway through the course and I'm already inspired. The instructor is very passionate about finding the right medium and approach. Appreciated the short art history lesson, too, as it surfaces inspiration for techniques and subjects. Looking forward to the "application" part!
ingridalencardelima
O curso é muito interessante para àqueles que querem aprender desenho a carvão com um olhar mais contemporâneo e dramático. O Sim Sim tem muito conhecimento e explica todas as etapas da construção da composição, desde a escolha da fotografia, tratamento da imagem e o desenho a carvão.
mistergc
A very interesting and inspiring course taught in a very enjoyable, relaxed manner. I did learn some cool tips and techniques for this medium, which I will put int practice.
satsirisingh
Exelente
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