Less Can Be More
The very simple, understated line drawing is accented by adding tone in the dead and minimal shadow on the left, then smearing it with a brush and turpentine.
Less Can Be More
The very simple, understated line drawing is accented by adding tone in the dead and minimal shadow on the left, then smearing it with a brush and turpentine.
Wise
Oil pastel on box board
18" × 12" (46cm × 30cm)
Use Tone to Establish a Drawing’s Focus
I added tonal accents to the young girl’s scarf along with a white accent behind her face to make her profile the focus of this piece.
A Patterned Scarf
Charcoal and Conté on toned Canson paper
20" × 18" (51cm × 46cm)