I'm not a painter, sculptor, or a muralist. I have no name for this.

I love to draw with charcoal and sharpies. They're two completely different mediums. One is a permanent marker and one is...charcoal. It's not as boring as it sounds. I love the smooth shading effect charcoal provides and I love the scent of sharpies. (Kidding.) I still haven't figured out why I love drawing with sharpies. Maybe there's not much to figure out. The finished result just looks nice -- sometimes.

I am so proud of a drapery I drew with charcoal in one of my college art classes...3 years ago. I believe it was called a Drapery Study. I honestly feel as if I can't exceed my own drawing. Sad isn't it? Oh wait, but I have! I drew my cousin's little boy when he was only 7 months old with a piece of charcoal. She has it framed in her house and apparently visitors think it's awesome. Proud moment. Point is, I need to continue drawing. I've waited much too long and it's time I take out the charcoal...and maybe a sharpie. What if I created something where I used both? Ideas!

I can go on forever but I need to find some charcoal.

Labels: charcoal, inspiration, sharpies