{"id":10684,"date":"2020-10-26T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=10684"},"modified":"2020-10-26T10:00:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T14:00:51","slug":"timed-drawing-exercise-vulture-with-charcoal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/timed-drawing-exercise-vulture-with-charcoal","title":{"rendered":"Timed Drawing Exercise &#8211; Vulture with Charcoal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top:3%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DOjI2nWfR1c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Gettin Sketchy &#8211; How to Draw a Vulture with Charcoal &#8211; Season 2 Episode 6<\/h2>\n<p>This episode aired live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCULpiAa8nIl_e68y59VYjHQ\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a> on September 23, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>In this timed drawing exercise, we take a look at drawing a vulture with charcoal. With just 45 minutes allotted for drawing time, every mark counts. In this lesson, we see the versatility of charcoal as a drawing medium and watch an unloved bird turn into a beautiful drawing.   <\/p>\n<h2>Drawing with Charcoal is Similar to Painting<\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other drawing mediums, charcoal is very forgiving. Vine charcoal is easy to erase and manipulate on the surface. Blending is effortless and the rich darkness of charcoal makes it easy to develop a full range of value in a drawing. A full tonal range leads to a more realistic appearance. Charcoal also has a matte finish, unlike graphite which is rather shiny.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these wonderful characteristics, some people avoid working with charcoal and unfortunately miss out on its fantastic qualities. Some folks avoid charcoal due to its powdery consistency which can make it a messy medium to use. For the detailed oriented accustomed to working with a precise pencil or pen tip, charcoal can be frustrating.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>25 Days to Better Drawings<\/span><br \/>\n    Learn a new drawing concept and skill every day for 25 days. Each drawing concept taught includes a short drawing exercise (less than one hour) that reinforces the concept taught.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\nHowever, the key to finding success with this medium is approaching it more like a painter. Instead of thinking about lines, we need to instead think in terms of shapes. Instead of thinking of details, we need to instead think in terms of value relationships. In other words, instead of approaching charcoal as a drawing medium, we need to approach it more as a painting medium.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly how Ashley approaches the drawing of a vulture in this drawing exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/charcoal.html\">Charcoal Drawing Techniques<\/a>     <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the completed drawing&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vulture.jpg\" alt=\"Charcoal drawing of a Vulture\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vulture.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vulture-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vulture-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vulture-369x300.jpg 369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\nAs we watch the drawing develop, we see that Ashley is concerned with larger shapes at first. Details are overlooked. Vine charcoal is quickly applied and removed as the main shape of the bird is refined.<\/p>\n<p>Only after the larger shapes are in place do we see him begin to pull out details. And these details are created through the positioning and relationships of values.<\/p>\n<p>When we see the drawing as a whole, it makes perfect sense to our minds, but if we look closely &#8211; the details melt into each other, becoming only shapes of value.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials for this Charcoal Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>Charcoal is an inexpensive medium to work with. Vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, and charcoal pencils are all affordable and accessible. This drawing is created on regular 80 lb. drawing paper which is also inexpensive and can be purchased at any art store. (The following links are affiliate links which means I make a small commission if you purchase at no additional expense to you.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37Vhkkz\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Vine Charcoal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31GdTKA\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Compressed Charcoal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpbrOs\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Charcoal Pencils<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jt9Yqn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Drawing Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Charcoal is at its best when it is both added and removed from the surface. A broad range of value can be developed in a drawing when a kneaded eraser is used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jvVpSM\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Kneaded Eraser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interesting in continuing with charcoal, here are a few good places to start&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/charcoal-drawing-lesson-raven\">Charcoal Drawing of a Raven<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/how-to-draw-portrait-charcoal.html\">Charcoal Portrait Sketch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/draw-basic-forms-charcoal.html\">How to Draw Basic Forms with Charcoal<\/a><\/ul>\n<h3>Photo Reference<\/h3>\n<p>The reference photo for this exercise comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pixabay.com<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a look at the photo reference&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bird-Reference-800.jpg\" alt=\"Vulture photo reference\" width=\"800\" height=\"658\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bird-Reference-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bird-Reference-800-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bird-Reference-800-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bird-Reference-800-365x300.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/newmembersad.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Drawing is a Skill That Takes Practice to Improve<\/h2>\n<p>Many people believe that drawing is a skill that you are born with. They mistakenly assume that it takes talent in order to draw well. Fortunately, drawing is a skill that anyone can learn and develop. It simply requires knowledge and practice to be successful. Like with any skill, the more that you practice, the more you will improve. <\/p>\n<p>For some of us, finding the time to practice is the biggest challenge. A timed drawing exercise like this one can be a solution. If we know that we&#8217;re to spend a defined amount of time on our drawing practice, we&#8217;re more likely to fit into our busy schedules. Most of us can easily find 45 minutes a day for practice. Having a time constraint also forces us to improve our speed, so there&#8217;s more than one benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Draw as much as you can and enjoy the process as you watch your skills improve.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;clear:both;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagenews\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Like This Lesson?<\/span><br \/>If so, join over 36,000 others that receive our newsletter with new drawing and painting lessons. 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