"Ballerina"

"Ballerina" was created using charcoal and erasing the dark away to create an image. The charcoal was a very effective tool in creating such dark shadows. I then used a kneaded erasure to create the spotlight and change the shading on the girls dress.

This was a very interesting process, and unlike any other drawing I have ever done. The eraser was very effective in not only creating light, but also some form of direction. For example, where the light meets the dress, it is very bright. But by erasing in different directions I attempted (and hopefully was successful) in distinguishing between what was the dress and what is the light.

At first glance it may be difficult to perceive the scene in this piece. However, once it is seen, it is much more understandable. I am very pleased with the outcome of this piece, and I had a lot of fun doing it.