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USING ERASERS TO MAKE MARKS
The eraser is a very useful tool when used in
conjunction with the charcoal medium
either to make marks or to enhance the tonal
qualities of a drawing. Making a reduction
tone drawing can be a very effective way of
creating a drawing. It also makes one think of
the eraser as a positive tool rather than
something that is used just for erasing
mistakes. Like the other mediums, one can
devise ways of using the eraser to create a
glossary of marks that can be used as an
expression for our observations. A good tip
is to always keep the eraser clean. One can
do this by rubbing it onto a clean surface, or
if it is a plastic eraser, it will stand washing.
Part Two – CHARCOAL