I made a quick charcoal sketch, then spread the material with a damp sponge to achieve expressive marks.
I made a quick charcoal sketch, then spread the material with a damp sponge to achieve expressive marks.
Louise Balaam - Monthly Landscape Painting
Very expressive Benedicte., using water to smudge gives a wider range of tones. Compressed charcoal works particularly well with water, which is maybe what you’re using. You could also try dampening the paper first or dipping the charcoal in water