Charcoal and Pastels

Though I primarily work digitally when drawing, I am still fond of the powdery pastels and expressive charcoals.

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Emily Shokes

11/7/20251 min read

Charcoal and Pastel

Although I tend to work more in digital mediums now when drawing, I still have a love for the simplicity and tactile qualities of charcoal and colored pastels.

The limited palette makes me really push how I layer the colors as well as how I represent the value.

Plus, playing in the chalk dust is fun!

Above: Untitled Lips, Charcoal, 2012

Right: Untitled Fruit, Chalk Pastel, 2025