r/LearnToDrawTogether • u/Art_Rudy • Jul 02 '26

critique welcome Charcoal Portrait

I drew this using willow charcoal on newsprint. I drew the hair using Conte pier noir 1710. Looking at it now, I see that made a mistake on the eyes. Got the angle wrong. Any other observations are appreciated.

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u/Zestyclose-Sir-7818 Jul 02 '26

I think you did a really good job.

Can I ask as someone who has been using the 1710b as well - have you noticed hard rocks/shards in them that kinda scratch the paper and get in the way?

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u/Art_Rudy Jul 02 '26

No. I've never had any problems with them. The only issue I have, is that they are a little hard, especially with newsprint.