David Kassan-Video American Artist

[Chris Saper]

David Kassan demonstrates charcoal drawing in an8- minute video, made available on American Artists online magazine

I've watched it twice and am so inspired to get out to open studio with my charcoal sticks! I see also that one of his tools looks like a brush women use to apply blush. Believe I might have one somewhere in my make-up drawer that could be put to a better use

[Michael Georges]

Chris, this was a great video. I think he is using the brush to soften the overall effect. Very instructional.

[Christy Talbott]

It's an excellent video, thank you Chris!

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

Thanks for the link (his hands are kept so immaculately clean!). I think, though, that he could have left so much more of his initial strokes - they are more confident and appealing than the rubbings with the brush.

[Chris Saper]

Actually, I liked David's drawing at every stage. He has tremendous control over his media, not just charcoal and pencil, but oil as well.

I saw a little graphite (? I think) head demo he did at this past PSA meeting in the Exhibitors' hall - unfortunately I didn't realize that the demo was happening until after the fact. It was gorgeous.

If David doesn't mind, I may have an image of the PSA drawing in my files that I'll post.

[Carol Norton]

Fascinating demo. The music set my teeth on edge and heart beat accelerated. (nearly called the cardiologist!!!)

Hey, that's probably what was intended. I guess serenity isn't the total answer. E-N-E-R-G-Y may be what's needed to produce a dynamic piece like this. Pretty fun, I'd say.

Oh, my, is my age showing??? Do you suppose???