tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858630.post674232974845754733..comments2023-09-23T13:22:35.272+01:00Comments on Occasional jottings: Today I surprised myself!Linda B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858630.post-61315606775876621072009-07-24T04:51:33.319+01:002009-07-24T04:51:33.319+01:00Nice! I've been learning how the many hardnes...Nice! I've been learning how the many hardnesses/softnesses of graphite pencils translate and the only way to do that is to use them! It's been interesting and the drawing is really fascinating me now. I've been wondering about charcoal - now I may really have to try it! Keep at it, the connections will keep coming.The Idaho Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858630.post-67197911166869449322009-07-21T16:29:11.491+01:002009-07-21T16:29:11.491+01:00Charcoal - yes rather messy and smudgy, but as you...Charcoal - yes rather messy and smudgy, but as you say, very satisfying too... tricky to get a sharp line - this is when you break the stick and use that fresh edge. Also, cover a sheet with black and use an eraser to draw!<br /><br />To fix it, Boots hairspray is good. Once it's fixed you can't erase, but can work on top.<br /><br />"Now wash your hands"...Margaret Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529035740804527176noreply@blogger.com