Self Directed 2 - Charcoal Portrait
This piece, 'Clarity,' is my second self directed project. The task for this project was to independently plan and execute an art piece. I chose to create a portrait using white charcoal on black paper. This was a challenge for me because I have very little experience with white charcoal, and also with portrait drawing. The key skills and knowledge in included, the use of white charcoal, and also realistic drawing. In my final product, I succeeded with completing what I had intended to, but I had struggles with making the portrait look realistic. What I learned while constructing and finishing this project is how to use white charcoal better. In reflecting on this piece, I am proud that I was able to draw the face, but I still need to work on making it look realistic.