Finally finished this charcoal portrait of one of my grandaughters

I've started teaching charcoal drawing classes and with that, I have rediscovered how wonderful they are! I did a Corgi a while back and then it was no stopping me! I like toned paper as it gives me a third color to use within the piece. If you haven't started using charcoal, have a try. They can be messy on your finders, but you can just erase your fingers with your kneaded eraser!

Lots of new students!

Well I started new classes last week and they really filled up! I'm re-starting classes with 2 little girls after a brief summer off, I'm teaching my granddaughter who is 8 (once a week), and I will be starting a new charcoal class at Timberlane High School in Plaistow NH, next week. I love all the new students, so eager to learn, and excited about being there. That makes my day! Here's a charcoal piece I finished recently. Enjoy!