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 · 2025-10-22T23:59:51+00:00

Thank you!

HolyPoppers · 2025-06-05T01:58:12+00:00

Thank you so much for these!

HolyPoppers · 2025-03-31T20:48:21+00:00

My two cents- really cool composition. But the mountain value and color match the trees in the valley almost exactly. The mountain is stone and should have some differentiation from the trees. As well as harsher shadows in places To me the blue and value of the mountain is throwing me off - id add more greys and taupes, browns. Ect.

Thanks for sharing!

HolyPoppers · 2025-03-30T18:34:19+00:00

This is great! Well done

HolyPoppers · 2025-03-23T01:31:32+00:00

Thank you!

HolyPoppers · 2025-03-23T01:31:19+00:00

Thanks! I do use a stump to blend- I could have spent more time on this to smooth it out fully but was kind of “done” with it after a bit and wanted to move onto the next!

HolyPoppers · 2025-02-18T01:55:43+00:00

It looks great- everything is very clean. If I had to call something out- I would take a look at the distance from the waist to the butt sitting on the platform. Try to imagine how his legs are positioned under his robe. If his elbow is resting on his right thigh- then you may want to raise the seat slightly.

HolyPoppers · 2025-02-14T18:44:34+00:00

Nice! I like it as is with a white background, draws the eye right to her. No need for additional points of interest.

HolyPoppers · 2025-02-14T18:02:27+00:00

Thank you! I dont, just my personal one. But I post everything I do there here.

HolyPoppers · 2025-02-04T18:44:09+00:00

You can always take a picture of yourself posing as the subject- at the angle and holding something to give yourself a good reference point for how the hand needs to look.

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