This is awesome! I really like the concept, it's so intriguing... The shading is well done and something about the whole thing just really appeals to me. Great job!

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That's really cool! I love that maple leaf, and the integration with the clock is really clever. I've never done any work with charcoal before, but after seeing this I am inspired to try it!

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I loved working with it. Very messy though! *L* Don't try it heavy like this over carpet, or anything important. Outside, or in a garage, or such is best. I did this in an art class at university, so I had the advantage of large well-lighted rooms with easels where it doesn't matter if you mess up the floors. *L* Also, you will need to spray your work with a fixative when you are done with it, so it doesn't come off on everything. Basic un-fancy hair-spray will do, if you can't afford proper fixative. *L* For me, charcoal is like sculpting clay, both additive and subtractive, which was one of the big appeals of it. You have to not be afraid to get dirty though.

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Make mistakes and confuse the enemy!
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Oh wow. This is awesome! I'd love to try charcoal out some day but for now I'll just admire yours!

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Thanks for the advice!

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i'm horrible with charcoal, i get more on my palms and forearms than i do on the paper.

This inspires me to never use charcoal again

but in a good way, because i don't think i'd ever get to this level

*L* Palms and forearms were the least of it. When working dark like this I would get it on my glasses, in my hair, on my face, essentially anything at all that I touched in the many hours of working on it. *L*

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this is AMAZING who cares if it's on 4 sheets lol it looks great~! it's a fab idea and it worked really well.... i think you deffinately chose the right media

Thank you. I just wish I could work in charcoal still, but it is too messy for a small apartment, unfortunately.

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