12 Charcoal Techniques: A Complete Five Week Course - Paperback

by Cindy Wider (Author)

Release your natural hidden talent by learning 12 of the most important Charcoal techniques and skills that you may never have known existed. Did you ever sketch with a piece of burnt wood as a child? Do you remember what fun that was? Imagine the joy you could experience now as you discover charcoal in a whole new and exciting way Did you know that there are 12 different markings you can make using a humble stick of willow charcoal a couple of erasers along with just a few other bits and pieces? Once you have mastered these quick and easy techniques you can draw all kinds of things. Simply combine the techniques in various ways to achieve a massive variety of different textures. There will be no limits to what you could achieve Imagine wowing your family, friends and work colleagues with your newly acquired secret skills? Maybe they could commission you to do a portrait? Who knows what you will achieve One thing is for sure though, this one book will change your experiences with charcoal forever

Author Biography

About the Author Cindy Wider: Australian-born in 1968, Cindy Wider grew up in Papua New Guinea and returned to live in Australia from 1979 until 2013. She currently lives and works in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. An Award winning gallery represented fine artist and licensed commercial artist represented by Porterfields Fine Art in Florida, Cindy has over 20 years of experience in the art industry. She is the author of the soft cover book 'Paint In Your Pyjamas - every woman's guide to finding your life purpose through art' as well as 37 art educational e-books which form the 'Complete Drawing and Painting Certificate Course'. Cindy's art courses are taught by Certified Art Instructors in both the real world and online at Drawpj.com as well as other websites.