An artist working in Charcoal, Watercolour & Acrylic

Please note these images are not endorsed by the subject used. Looking for a dynamic and striking way to showcase a subject using pastel and charcoal on black paper? In this tutorial, artist Marco walks you through the step-by-step process of creating a high-impact, half-face portrait from the Eyecon series – the “Singer” edition. You’ll learn the essential materials, layering techniques, and tips for working on a dark substrate to ensure stunning results. 🎨 Materials You’ll

Please note the images used are not endorsed by the subjects The Eyecon series  just got bolder. Meet the latest additions: “Actor” , “Athlete”  and now " Gorilla" – three experimental pastel and charcoal portraits that push the boundaries of light, texture, and dramatic contrast. Breaking Tradition: New Substrates, Reverse Workflow For the first time, I stepped away from my trusted Clairefontaine Pastelmat  and embraced: •  Black border card  for Actor •  Brown pastel mat  f

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Lioness Eyecon Series Number 2