As part of their art classes, the pupils of the Art School have been learning a new technique: charcoal drawing.
Charcoal is a versatile medium derived from the combustion of carbonaceous organic matter, such as wood.
It takes the form of a black residue that’s easy to spread thanks to its powdery nature.
It can be soft (like a pencil), hard or powdered, and can be used in stick, block or pencil form.
Did you know that charcoal is one of the oldest drawing tools?
It has always been appreciated for its ability to create works of art rich in texture and shades of gray.
The students took up their teacher’s challenge to create winter landscapes.
They began by studying different landscapes in charcoal.
They worked on the three planes (foreground, background and background) to understand how to give depth to landscapes.
They continued by practicing together on the same landscape to learn different techniques and the right gestures.
Finally, they produced their own creations.
It was great fun to spread the charcoal with your fingers and form trees, bridges, mountains and more.
Once all the designs were ready, the final touch was given: a special lacquer to fix everything in place.
You can see some of their work below.
