Landscape sketch

[Perry]

This is done using charcoal sticks. 9x10 1/2 on watercolor paper.
I've done still lifes using charcoal but wanted to try landscapes.

 

[sundiver]

Great range of values, and I love that middle-ground tree line.

 

[Artyczar]

Nice feeling of that mossy grass. Well done!

 

[MurrayG]

This is done using charcoal sticks. 9x10 1/2 on watercolor paper.
I've done still lifes using charcoal but wanted to try landscapes.
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Nice, I like the progression from foreground to treeline and the various tree "distances". The left tree cluster gives a nice value focus.

 

[Nufocus]

Nice work!

 

[Queen Bee]

Nice composition. Your use of values is very good.

 

[Perry]

Thanks sundiver, artyczar,MurrayG and Nufocus.
Working with this charcoal was a little tricky because they
were so soft. It took a very light touch in some areas.

 

[Perry]

Thanks Queen Bee.

 

[Donna T]

Beautiful work, Perry! I don't miss the color when the values are done so well.

 

[P. Barrie]

Very engaging piece! The comp is great and so is your touch with charcoal. I like the painterly approach, charcoal is great for that. Vine sticks?

 

[Perry]

Thank you Donna.
Thanks Barrie....yes they are vine sticks.

 

[Trier]

Outstanding range of values and skillful marks. I like it.

 

[triss]

I love charcoal landscapes, so this really appeals to me. Great range of marks and textures, and excellent value control. Hope you'll try some more of these!

 

[Terri]

I love it! Charcoal is beautiful to me. You've done lovely work here!

 

[Perry]

Thanks Trier, triss and Terri.

 

[Grapes]

Perry, this is a good sketch, I like the cropped areas, the front with indication of different field form and plants, middle ground trees are interesting and the distant mountains just perfect.

 

[Triduana]

I love the composition. It's telling me I need to go along that path. Great work.

 

[dupliKate100]

Just commented on your other charcoal landscape.....this one is very lovely too ! Really enjoyed looking at it !

 

[Perry]

Thanks moscatel, Triduana and dupliKate100.