In this 4-part series, artist Ken Goshen demonstrates how to begin drawing with charcoal. In this first video Ken talks about what charcoal is and how to draw with it. Many students falter when trying to use charcoal early on because they try to use it like pencil. The key to mastering charcoal is not to use it like a pencil, but rather in ways that play to its strengths. In video 2, you'll learn about charcoal supplies and when to use them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDOvStbI4fs In video 3, you'll learn how to begin drawing by using charcoal to create sketches. Finally in the video 4, Ken will use charcoal and previously learned techniques to show you how to tackle ambitious drawings. MATERIALS: ► Lyra Willow Charcoal ► Lyra Rembrandt Charcoal Pencils: https://www.fila.it/int/en/products/?_brand=16396 ► Lyra Kneadable Eraser: https://www.fila.it/int/en/product/lyra-kneadable-eraser/ ► Strathmore 300 Series Charcoal Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/draw-charcoal/300-series-charcoal.html ► Strathmore 500 Series Charcoal Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/draw-charcoal/id-500-series-charcoal.html