Watch Me Draw & Paint a Cape Buffalo: Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas Time Lapse

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Жыл бұрын

I started this drawing/painting with an acrylic wash, then used charcoal powder and vine charcoal to draw the Cape Buffalo. Finally, I went back in with a brush and acrylic paint for the highlights. I was lucky enough to visit Africa a few years ago and I fell in love with the animals there. The Cape Buffalo is such an amazing animal to draw and paint. Hope you enjoy watching. Leave any questions in the comments. Thanks!!
Artwork available at: joelpilcherart.com/

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@inherjyze1ify Жыл бұрын

Nice, you captured that very well.

@aaronchrusniak1169 11 ай бұрын

this is your best painting. i'm sure you agree, that's why it's the banner!

@justlance Жыл бұрын

Watching you work is inspiring. Did you ever use powdered graphite or have you always preferred charcoal?

@JoelPilcherArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!. Never have tried powdered graphite.

@JaneCaroline Жыл бұрын

Big fan of your art work and unique technique ,no words to describe. How long did it take to finish .??

@JoelPilcherArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Most of my pieces take about a week.

@judithgoulden972 Жыл бұрын

Looking fabulous,did u spray acetone on wet acrylic paint...

@JoelPilcherArt Жыл бұрын

Yes, just a bit to add a little more texture. Thanks!

@cathylibra6549 Жыл бұрын

I just love it! 2 questions, sometimes I see you do an acrylic wash, sometimes charcoal powder. How do you make the decision? Also, are you concerned about breathing in charcoal dust? Because while you use the vine charcoal even I see bits floating..

@JoelPilcherArt Жыл бұрын

Whether I use an acrylic wash or not just depends on the look I want for the piece. For black and white I just do charcoal. If I want the tonal color then I'll use the acrylic wash. I do occasionally where a mask and probably should more often. However, on my more recent pieces I've adjusted my process to where I don't lay down as heavy a layer of charcoal powder and that's when most of the particles float off the canvas. So it's not as big a concern as it was previously. Thanks!