An old work done using charcoals by Manju Panchal

Charcaol portrait done in the past

Years back when I was new to charcoal I did lot of portrait studies. Back then I was not knowing about any other paper except SCHOLAR drawing paper. The pencil used was AMBASSADOR brand which is just not available in any store now. Posting below one of my old works where I have done lot of details and have used a reference photograph for the same.

Portrait done in charcoal

on SCHOLAR drawing paper

Back then I was using just one technique and was not ready for experimenting something new and challenging. That was my learning stage. Today with years of experience I feel I am ready for trying out new things with respect to art materials and my techniques too. Change is so important and it adds new zest to an otherwise mundane life.

Charcoal painting workshop - My demonstration works

During the two day course of a basic charcoal painting workshop I normally demonstrate the work myself
explaining my techniques as I go step by step further blending and shading.

Posting below two of my demo works done recently.

Both works are done on ordinary white cartridge sheet. The students who attend the workshop do the work on cartridge sheet, Canson paper and Fabriano paper so as to see the effect of the charcoal painting on different surfaces. Also they get to do different subjects for a wider experience.

Two demo charcoal paintings

A tree trunk and

Majestic mountains