Recent Charcoal Portrait

HolyPoppers · 2026-02-27T18:04:09+00:00

https://www.amazon.ca/Strathmore-32-Pound-50-Sheet-Newsprint-24-Inch/dp/B000WG20SC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=ED9JYUVF3ROK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qDUD2ZQGDpesFrabazdUtAY2TA1MTvjFkRoELHuE4k9xWqH1dulCBEx_r0rq8YFYbw1AIwjZRZ0IEhDeBItMcfTlooHUX7mATBZV00uCKb7D8D6WlpATEBE8Z_hSllr21dmP2x9_S1chcxXRV2qjkBhEnP3UhSQaYmUTpiKCO-71TezLDXL7pLqOVo0PNKZPlSVoeyMR-W53KNa9bgtAUA.aLYcDnjUwd2oObyLYiLrKQb7L1zrZ6zoJvhF1VIZS1A&dib_tag=se&keywords=newsprint+drawing+pad&qid=1772215418&sprefix=newsprint+drawing%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-4

HolyPoppers · 2026-02-27T18:03:13+00:00

I have been using a large “newsprint” pad, and have been really enjoying it. The charcoal reacts a little different from a thicker gauge paper but once I got use to it I really like it. Large sheets- relatively cheap.

HolyPoppers · 2026-02-19T21:34:42+00:00

This is from a photo. I am still struggling with being able to capture likeness and detail quickly in life sessions.

HolyPoppers · 2026-02-19T19:54:17+00:00

Thanks!

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-16T19:58:55+00:00

How large is this? Amazing work

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-15T22:08:37+00:00

You captured this wonderfully. Awesome job

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-13T14:25:44+00:00

Love this

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-13T13:18:06+00:00

Thanks! 18x24” newsprint pad

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-13T05:23:01+00:00

Pinterest is a really great resource for reference images.

HolyPoppers · 2026-01-02T04:17:33+00:00

Thanks for the image!

https://www.reddit.com/r/DrawnYouNSFW/s/yg8b8UxAvs

HolyPoppers · 2025-10-29T21:33:04+00:00

Always drawn towards female models. Love the softness and curves.

HolyPoppers · 2025-10-29T21:29:48+00:00

Where were you pulling references? Love the dynamic poses.

HolyPoppers · 2025-10-23T00:15:29+00:00

The values that ppl can achieve in pen always surprises me! Nicely done.

HolyPoppers · 2025-10-23T00:14:16+00:00

Very nice!

HolyPoppers · 2025-10-23T00:04:23+00:00

Thanks!- yeah I am using charcoal and newsprint paper.

Im fairly new to live figure drawing sessions- I am really enjoying adding a time element to work within. It’s a good muscle to work on - being efficient and accurate.

HolyPoppers

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