In a typical drawing, we would likely start by defining the shapes and then the contours. Now consider drawing a representational drawing on the chalkboard with white chalk. In this case, imagine a black chalkboard in your mind. (Some still exist out there.) Chalkboards are usually either green or black. To understand this, think of a chalkboard. While this may seem simple, it’s a bit more of a challenge since our brains are already conditioned to apply darker tones when we draw.
And instead of relying on the paper for our lighter values, we rely on the paper for our darker tones. Instead of adding the darker tones, we should be adding the lighter values. This process is completely reversed when we use white charcoal on black paper. We may use the eraser to lighten up areas, but for the most part, we are adding the darker values and adjusting the pressure placed on the pencil to create mid-tones. Most of the drawing process is adding darker tones, relying on the white of the paper to affect the middle and lighter tones. This means, in terms of value, we add all of the darker tones to complete the drawing. For example, graphite is a dark gray material and in most cases, we apply it to white or nearly white drawing paper. In nearly every case, we first learn to draw by making dark marks on lighter surfaces. White charcoal applied to black paper is a quick process, but the challenge lies in adding lighter values instead of darker ones. This drawing presents a different type of challenge. In this timed drawing exercise, we take a look at drawing a zebra with white charcoal on black paper. This episode aired live on YouTube on November 4, 2020. Gettin Sketchy – Drawing a Zebra with White Charcoal on Black Paper – Season 2 Episode 11
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