Assembled Strokes.

in #photography7 years ago

On my recent visit to Nepal, I bought some Nepali handmade paper from my favourite shop in Kathmandu for experimental purposes. Today was the day when the thought of using this paper crossed my mind and I decided to utilise my charcoal pencils.

I wanted to do something sketchy and found this still picture of a greyish water cup which had the perfect play of light & shadows and hence became my subject for the day. I started off with a very light pencil sketch and used the Soft one as I wasn't sure if the paper would accept the other 2 which were obviously darker.

The overall experience was good but the challenge was trying to get thin strokes as the charcoal got blunt very quickly no matter how many times I sharpened it. Eventually I stopped sharpening it and complted the entire sketch with the same one. The surface of the paper was moderately easy to work on and I would love to check out how it affects the use of a charcoal pastel. Until next time.. Cheers!

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Very nice crosshatch work.

Thanks a ton :)

I love the way you photograph your art - it's art within art. Artception! :)

Means a lot to me, Everyday is a new learning!

Nice this kind of paper looks great to draw on it ... it would be worth trying

Yes indeed! You should try it too.
I will get more of these on my next trip to Nepal :)

Nice work!
can i know how much that camlin charcoal pencil cost in India?plss

I think it will cost you around Rs 100-150 as per online rates. I got these from Nepal so I don't really remember the costs. 😅

Thank you for your reply

Nice Scratches.

All these makes me feel like doing a sketch but it is when I pick up the pencil that I remember that I couldn't draw a straight line even with a scale.

I remember that I couldn't draw a straight line even with a scale.

Trust me, that's the fun part ;)

Maybe i'll post a picture of what I can draw and then tag you. But please do sit down right after you hit the link and right before the page loads.

Hhaha sure!

Hhaha sure!