Zimou Tan | Art | Nitram liquid charcoal test, tricks and tips, watercolor approach.

[@MrsBarbaraSinclair]

smoking is bad for your health, but charcoal drawing by Zimou Tan is good for your soul.

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you, Mrs.Barbara. :D

[@emarcos40]

Hi Zimou. Amazing. It looks easy but it isn't, Thanks for sharing.

[@ZimouTan]

During this video, I had to fight with the surface and the medium to get to a point I can feel it is acceptable. For the next test, it would be much better, get through all the struggles and getting to know the character of the medium.

[@emarcos40]

Zimou Tan looking forward to see next test

[@twicebittenthasme5545]

Excellent work. Thank you for sharing!

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you for checking out the video, hope the tips and trick can be helpful for you.

[@paigeme886]

This is incredible!!! I would absolutely love to try this!!!! Thank you SO much for sharing this!!

[@ZimouTan]

You are welcome very much.

[@ZimouTan]

You are welcome.

[@mehmetsbirlik4112]

Nice illustration! Discovering possibilities are always fascinating in the creative journey! Enjoy the journey!❤

[@franciscojgamboa8176]

Sr.Zimou,es incredible la forma que usted dibuja,transmite con facilidad lo que todos lo que todos los dibujantes queremos transmitir con los retratos,lo que sentimos,usted con su dibujo me inspiro a dedicarle esta foto a mi hermano ya fallecido fue e hizo servicio en Vietnam y Mario en Tijuana yo se que fue una persona algo conflictiva pero sirvio para los propositos de United States of America Army,murio en Tijuana su tierra natal y quisiera rendirle un reconocimiento,porque nadie se lo dio espero poder publicarlo en el periodico de San diego ,por supuesto si usted me da PERMISO muchas gracias desde San Diego CA.

[@solrart]

Deeply fascinating. Thanks for uploading. :)

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you for checking out the video.

[@bozoclown2098]

Way too much of what's said is not understood language wise.

[@bozoclown2098]

The volume is way too low.

[@eneasfragoso4915]

Bravooo👏👏👏👏👏 congratulations from Brazil

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you very much.

[@allanpennington]

Did you use a photo reference for your initial drawing?

[@ZimouTan]

Yes, I used one of my very old reference my classmate posed for me over 20 years ago.

[@roberthossack286]

hi, would you mind if i try to paint this? im a beginner, and its brilliant, new sub...ty rob.

[@ZimouTan]

Not at all, feel free to do so.

[@rutbrea8796]

So you are using a regular cotton canvas for the work? Or maybe I just didn't hear or understand what you are saying. The volume is kind of low, maybe you are too far from the micro?

[@pennypop408]

I think the charcoal really lends itself to your subject matter. It gave it a rugged look which is really effective. I have been using black water based oil paint to imitate a charcoal effect. I found it worked well. It was a softer look though and suited a nude figure that I copied. I thinned it down with water and painted on a regular canvas that was pregesso.

[@ZimouTan]

Sounds like a fun experience. I have not used the water base oil, my teacher shared with me, the painting part is similar to oil, when he cleans his brushes, is more difficult than regular oil paint.

[@pennypop408]

@@ZimouTanThe water based oil is fun and simple, brushes just rinse with water. The liquid charcoal looks to me a lot harder to use although you managed it beautifully. Grab a tube of Winsor and Newton Artisan water mixable in Paynes grey or black and give it a go. You'll like it.

[@ZimouTan]

@@pennypop408 The liquid charcoal is hard to use on canvas board because it won't stay on the surface like paper, but that was the fun part of it, to future out when to leave it and how much to apply to the surface.

[@pennypop408]

@@ZimouTan Sounds interesting must try it. Thanks.

[@ZimouTan]

You have my permission, hope all goes well.

[@kamallochansharma6682]

One of the best and coolest art forms seen lately...!!!

[@sydbarrett7511]

amazing

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you Syd.

[@asvaspaul8326]

Nice 👍

[@krrrprulan]

i like it

[@MrNaples4ever]

I do not understand. Did you use water on charcoal or directly a water-soluble gray?

[@ZimouTan]

It is liquid charcoal, you can use water to mix with it.

[@lecharlesart1208]

Excelente dibujo

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you.

[@arturmxitaryan4735]

gorgeous

[@ZimouTan]

Thank you.