Timed Sketching Exercise - Gorilla With Charcoal

Create a quick sketch of a gorilla using charcoal on toned paper in this 39-minute timed exercise. Learn to loosen up and make free marks while developing the drawing in just over 30 minutes. Explore techniques for sketching dark and light areas, refining with charcoal pencils, and adding contrast with white charcoal. Discover the benefits of timed sketching and practice using directional strokes to enhance the overall composition. This video lesson provides a step-by-step approach to creating expressive charcoal drawings within a defined time frame.

Intro
Materials
Sketching
Dark Light
Charcoal
Dark areas
Refining
Charcoal Pencil
Timed Sketching Benefits
White Charcoal
Directional strokes
Contrast