portraits in charcoal

Two very different women, from very different times. I'm toning my sketchbook paper with willow charcoal then drawing with it and an eraser.

"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

Charcoal study from my sketchbook.

look on the bright side

I did this charcoal portrait in my sketchbook. I toned the paper with willow charcoal then drew with it, and an eraser. Trying to remind myself about shapes and light since my watercolour work concentrates on line and colour.