Chris Wynter | 68 min
Join artist Chris Wynter as he demonstrates how to draw with charcoal–the only true black–embracing the possibilities of this varied medium. In this Dynamic Charcoal video workshop, Chris will demonstrate charcoal techniques while drawing a still life, focusing on simple forms with different surface qualities and how to portray the effects of light to create reflection, depth and realism. At the end of the lesson you will learn not only how to use charcoal to its fullest, but how to create a powerful composition that tells a story and leads the viewers eye through the drawing.
Learn Drawing Techniques for:
- Drawing & lifting with a kneaded eraser
- Working with hard & soft charcoal
- Establishing accurate proportions & angles
- Building simple forms
- Creating a variety of surface textures
Dynamic Charcoal Drawing Lessons with Chris Wynter
MATERIALS
Drawing Materials
- Compressed charcoal
- Charcoal pencils (soft)
- Vine charcoal (soft, thick/thin)
- White charcoal pencil
- White charcoal sticks
Surface
- White or gray paper with tooth and weight
Other
- Blending stumps
- Kneaded eraser
- Sand paper (for sharpening)
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Mark 6/25/2019
Marcia 5/19/2019
This was somehow more than a "how to". Mr. Wynter's narration of his thought process along with the fluidity of his drawing process was illuminating. The movement was what I've had a harder time understanding in a book format.
Judy 2/19/2019
really great, straightforward and helpful explanations - Chris is super easy to listen to, and I ended up learning a lot!
It would help to include the reference photo in the video, and maybe even in the reference materials section
Marisa 12/30/2018
I clicked on this video totally and random and I'm so glad I did. The artist showed how you can render a fairly complicated still life with simple steps. The about drawing the verticals first is something I'd never heard before and I'll use that all the time.
Base 5/8/2018
Barbara 11/19/2017
Mary 10/20/2017
Kathryn 8/2/2017
Rajesh 8/2/2017
Linda 7/10/2017
Excellent! I'd love to see more videos from Chris Wynter.
Connie 6/17/2017
Connie 6/17/2017
June Fisher 5/28/2017
Allie 3/25/2017
loved it . so helpful and informative.
Grayam 11/17/2016
one of my fav
Janis 11/15/2016
Truly made me understand chiaroscuro better. Chris Wynter's holistic approach to capturing an impression of a still life as opposed to a photo-realistic rendering was just what I wanted to learn.
Bridget 9/27/2016
This is still one of the best videos I have found here.
Minaz 9/22/2016
He shows how expressive and lively charcoal can be and his rendering of a still life is all about the feeling of light dancing across the surface and not so much about getting caught up about realism. I like how charcoal is movable and its sculpture abilities on paper with the help of very few tools.
Wendie 9/17/2016
Really enjoyed his verbal process made me feel and see the light!
Bridget 8/8/2014
A true artist. Offered a way of seeing as well as technique. If there could only be one video on charcoal I am sure glad it was his. There was a lot of helpful insight into setting up the still life. Although the objects themselves were unrelated to each other, his use of composition and light placement made it interesting. I would also like to see more videos on charcoal by Mr. Wynter.
Julia 4/19/2014
I love love love this guy's artistic point of view. I am so disappointed that he has only one DVD.
Beautiful, mysterious rendering. A true artistic soul.
Corinne 3/7/2014
Excellent use of ordinary objects and simple tools. I liked his narrative over the drawing process as he explained the process. Four stars instead of five because the last part of the video was more on the artist than on the drawing. Abrupt ending -some views of close up finishing details in progress, but no view of the finished work.
Jim 2/28/2014
Perfect
Steven 2/25/2014
inspirational
Yvonne 2/2/2014
Excellent presentation of the possibilities of charcoal. Exciting!
Hala 11/15/2013
Masterful! Thx for the numerous ways and tips on using the charcoal family to produce a wonderful work of art!
All the best,
Joe Saab
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