Charcoal Drawing : Jess

[@gothelvis3541]

You're a real artist man. None of this grid, photorealism crap. Free hand, guided with intense knowledge on proportions, technique and shading. This is art.

[@fearlessgaming8939]

dude u r so underrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrated

[@RihanKhan-zk5ht]

Amazing work waiting for next video

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much!

[@m.scottpencilportraitart8933]

Absolutely Incredible work!, just wondering what paper you use for your large scale charcoal drawings!?, I would love to try a scale up one day, I only ever to A3 lol 😊

[@nunuallen4327]

Wow. That is awesome. Old lady learning new things, thanks.

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@carlorossi1261]

Dude you are impressive

[@DMichigan]

I love the charcoal powder + acetone effect. Thank you very much for sharing! Subscribed.

[@NatashaMarcanoArt]

That was amazing. I work in charcoals and your approach was exceptional 👏🏽

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much for your kind words 😊

[@samrodriguez9653]

I work charcoal, your work is very inspirational 👍

[@originalArchie]

What amazing an amazing portrait , it was great to watch it unfold, just amazing 👍

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thank you! 😊

[@daleolson1]

What ratio of acetone to charcoal do you use? What particular brand and type of charcoal do you use? Where to get the best prices?

[@judithgoulden972]

I am addicted to charcoal. Can't get near my oil paints. Pouring the wet charcoal is amazing. Fabulous painting. I guess I should get a mask, I usually spray with acetone outside. Is the paper academia.? I am using fabriano designo, a bit more tooth but will try the academia as I have a roll somewhere. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Yes academia, comes in 10m rolls which I love to use :) Thanks so much, good luck trying the technique!

[@wesleypetersen4916]

great stuff, enjoyed your creativity. Thanx for sharing the charcoal/ acetone mix ratio. . .

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Not problem at all, thanks for watching!

[@letiabonjr.6774]

Amazing

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks!

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

what could you reccomend as a good covering white pencil that doesnt disturb charcoal underneath when you add in highlights, adjust tonal strength etc? I've used generals with fair results, derwent useless (too hard). currently using Pitt white chalk (with diy charcoal crayons), but would prefer a pencil option

[@avdheshkumar1712]

I've mixed charcoal powder with acetone, but somehow, Charcoal doesn't blend with acetone, and instead, it sits down at the bottom. Could you tell me how to do exactly?

[@kimartdrawing]

That's a beautiful painting

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pennybois2350]

What liquid are you using with powder charcoal and to what ratio

[@MoniqueBourgeois]

Amazing to watch the process...stunning results

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@wittesend]

Thanks for doing these, Stirling! Couple of questions if you have time. 1- Does the paper have be sized? 2- what is the “average” ratio of powdered charcoal/ acetone in your initial washes? Love your work, BTW. Thanks, again!

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Happy to :) Not sure what you mean by the first question, but the ratio is about 1:5 powder to acetone. I keep a test piece of paper on hand though, it should just be at the level where the charcoal isn't clumping and its not too watery

[@wittesend]

Thanks, Stirling! Sorry about being unclear in my first question. Here is a better explanation: Sizing is used during paper manufacture to reduce the paper's tendency when dry to absorb liquid, with the goal of allowing inks and paints to remain on the surface of the paper and to dry there, rather than be absorbed into the paper. This is more typically done on watercolor paper than strict drawing papers.

[@stirlingcaiulo]

@@wittesend Oh I see, nice to learn a new term! It doesn't as acetone evaporates so quickly, I've even tried on the thinnest copy paper and it still works

[@wittesend]

Ah, ok! Most excellent. I have tried an alcohol charcoal slurry in an initial wash and had bad results. I am hoping what you describe will work for me as well as it works for you! Thank you for being so generous with your time and expertise, Stirling!

[@stirlingcaiulo]

@@wittesend Good luck trying it out! no worries, still learning as I go haha

[@murraykriner9425]

Have seen where animators have at times reverted from traditional methods, and used dry media in this manner for impromptu works due to climactic conditions, or for strings of quickly rendered works to preserve the immediacy of line and value. The only difference was the carrier not being acetone as both its volatile nature and solvent smell is rather objectionable to many. I'll not reflect upon their specific use of vehicle, as it may be a concern for the originators' of the method they employed. A work that large would surely benefit from some protective barrier to prevent loss of pigment and your intentional deposits of other dry media in conjunction with the foundations you poured onto the support before beginning its manipulation. It truly is a very powerful statement, well illustrating your prowess with this experimental enterprise. It is most indicative of your talents. Thanks.

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much, reminds of some Manga too, where they need to cover a lot of ground quickly with ink to create texture. I prefer to use canvas over paper for that reason, and its easy to gesso over any mistakes.

[@ixcheldieleman523]

Wow! Very inspiring 😍

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thank you! 😊

[@picassoofcharcoal161]

What is that you put on water( if it’s water) to turn it black ?

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Its Charcoal powder in acetone :)

[@subodhdhure7338]

Beautiful 😍

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thank you!

[@lalit_nogiya_arts]

Wow amazing work 🔥🔥

[@stirlingcaiulo]

😊 😊

[@paynemichael08]

Incredible work, i also work in charcoals. Curious as to how you seal the work when you have finished

[@stirlingcaiulo]

I use micador permanent spray :)

[@YonathannMartinez]

What liquid You mix?

[@jeremyknott9402]

thats hard work.......

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks :)

[@jeremyknott9402]

I know as I draw.....it takes so much mental energy.....

[@Muted_Marcus]

What a cool medium! I've never seen anything quite like this before. Does the acetone mixture become safe to touch once it dries?

[@stirlingcaiulo]

It’s super fun to work with! Yeah the acetone evaporates super quick, but can work with a blending stump if you don’t want to touch the charcoal powder :)

[@meldavies5608]

Hello Stirling, Fabulous work, am I right in assuming this is an imaginary girl ?

[@stirlingcaiulo]

Thanks so much, it’s an Australian model, Jess Hart :)

[@tamekawhite6831]

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