Drawing a portrait in charcoal

Nathan Fowkes

Join Nathan Fowkes in this inspirational and practical video as he demonstrates how to draw a portrait in charcoal, focusing on composition, tools and techniques, and how to achieve a stunning tonal effect in black and white.
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