Beginner’s Guide to Charcoal Drawing and Sketching
Charcoal has always been one of my favourite drawing materials. It’s direct, expressive, and wonderfully unpredictable — a medium that captures both bold gestures and
Drawing is the foundation of all art. It’s where ideas take shape — whether you’re sketching quick studies, developing a composition, or creating finished charcoal pieces. I’ve used drawing throughout my practice, from early sketches for paintings to expressive charcoal portraits and figure studies.
This new series of guides explores drawing as a core artistic skill, focusing on materials, techniques, and approaches that suit beginners and experienced artists alike.
Each guide will cover:
“Drawing teaches you to see — everything else in art builds on that.”
Charcoal has always been one of my favourite drawing materials. It’s direct, expressive, and wonderfully unpredictable — a medium that captures both bold gestures and