Task 4: The Object of my Affection (Charcoal + Sanguine & Sepia)

Task 4 will commence on Tuesday, 4th May 2010.

Task 4 will see us continue in the drawing arena but this time using charcoal and white, sepia and sanguine tones if you wish.

Charcoal - Produces black
White - Used for highlights or to lighten medium or dark tones
Sanguine - A reddish/brown terracotta colour
Sepia - A brownish/yellowish colour

Moving away from all things living, this month we will focus on drawing man-made objects. Ideally, things that you love and desire or simply finding aesthetically appealing. This is your chance to immortalise that outrageous shoe collection or your must-have kitchen utensils and knickknacks. Time to start thinking about the objects of your affection....

like this fabulous footwear from here :

or a collection of items such as chairs from here :

or a range of vessels and vases:

Essential and optional equipment:
1. Charcoal or black & white soft pastels
2. Charcoal pencils. Black and/or white. White can be used for highlights.
3. Sanguine and sepia tones in pastels or pencil
4. Sandpaper for sharpening charcoal to a point
5. Putty Eraser. This is a crucial piece of equipment that removes charcoal without leaving a mess.
6. Brushes, cottonwool buds, cottonwool balls, chamois
7. Paper - white, black or assorted tints
8. Wet ones

This is pretty cool. Check it out: