#114 MASTER CLASS — DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL, GRAPHITE, AND INK
In this powerful Master Class, Coach Kate Rhodes reveals how charcoal, graphite, and ink can shift the way you see, move, and draw. Through bold mark-making, layering, cross-hatching, ink washes, and mixed-media exploration, you’ll rediscover depth, movement, and confidence in your drawings. With simple materials and spacious guidance, this class is ideal for beginners and seasoned painters alike, an invitation to loosen your grip, trust your hand, and draw with renewed energy and freedom.
WATCH THE MASTER CLASS RECORDING
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Chapters and timestamps are also listed below for quick reference.
- Opening: Drawing, Value, and Materials: 00:00
- Charcoal: Value, Range, and Form: 01:45
- Graphite: Control and Sensitivity: 16:30
- Ink: Fluidity and Expression: 30:45
- The Masters: Drawing Traditions and Influence: 45:30
- Closing: Confidence, Practice, and Joy: 49:45
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Thank you Kate. Wonderful and inspirational workshop ! It makes me want to try it !!!
Thank you Kate. This was so inspiring! My hands are black from chaacoal now! Lol
OUTSTANDING JOB KATE
Wonderful, inspirational workshop Kate!
Thank you so much. Your drawings are beautiful and expressive.
I love how you show the master artists at the end.
Please explain the charcoal putty. I’m intrigued! Your big putty you said had gone a bit hard. Did you make it yourself?
I’ve never seen that before
Goodness such a jam packed presentation! I loved it and will watch again as so much to enjoy. I shall definitely revisit my collection of drawing tools and products which I’ve rather neglected since exploring acrylic painting. Thank you Kate for sharing your inspiration and reminding me how joyful it is too.I too love drawing very much.
I forgot to add how gorgeous your drawings are, and beautifully expressive
Thank you so much Kate. This was a great inspiration for me.
wonderful Kate! You have inspired me to go back into some charcoal work. Many years ago I did a series of very large charcaol drawings of found objects and abstract shapes. I did whole show on it called Push/Pull in San Diego. It was so fun and so dirty! lol! I had to clean my studio multiple times and all these years later still have some charcoal dust remenants. Love all the examples you showed at the end too. so good!!!! thank You!!!!!