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Hi again.
Tom's almost done, I think I'm going to crop it like this. Tom hair and beard is quite white, beard has dark areas (salt and pepper) so I decided to place white charcoal mainly on his left side. I don't like this paper, I'll try to find the Fabriano here and get some when my next commission roles in. I'm still doing portraits for the cost of supplies and a liitle extra to keep me motivated. Has anyone heard of "Eagle Charco", super refined charcoal pencils? I found it in an old roll top desk that belonged to my husband's father. It's so old that it's warped, but it is the smoothest charcoal I've ever worked with. Feels like butter going on the paper. Maybe charcoal improves with age, like fine wine.
Jean
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