Follow along as we start a new large charcoal portrait and explore essential techniques for building depth, structure, and ...

John Singer Sargent, “Daisy Fellowes,” c. 1920, charcoal on paper. Private collection, Columbus, Georgia. Photo by Jim Cawthorne. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will present a ...

Stare into the detailed eyes of one of artist Stefan Cummings’ charcoal portraits and you’ll find yourself staring at not just a portrait but a personality. “I’ve done really specific portraiture,” ...

Sargent made his portraits in charcoal—a medium that allowed completion in less than three hours rather than the weeks it took for his full-length oils Roger Catlin - Museums Correspondent John Singer ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - This weekend offers a fantastic lineup of artistic and festive events for all ages! Highlights include a charcoal drawing workshop, exciting Halloween celebrations, and a lively ...

From early cave painters to Pablo Picasso to Roberto Longo, artists have long loved the expressive potential of a soft charcoal pencil or crayon. Each sweep of charcoal offers intense black color and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. “A great portrait is more than a straight likeness, it captures the ...

John Singer Sargent, “Daisy Fellowes,” c. 1920, charcoal on paper. Private collection, Columbus, Georgia. Photo by Jim Cawthorne. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will present a ...