The Artist

TONAL DIVERSITY

WITH NITRAM CHARCOAL

- ~ Patsy McArthur

”I’ve been using Nitram since charcoal became my principle medium. I need charcoal that holds its structure well as I often put it through quite a workout. Making great work is much easier with charcoal that you can sharpen and with Nitram's range I get the benefit of tonal diversity.

In recent years, much of my work has dealt with the theme of figures in motion or transition. I deal with various themes in my work but in many of the images there is a feeling of strength and liberation. This can also allude to movement through psychologi­cal states. I strive to make my images convey a sense of power and energy or even potential energy.”

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“Vortex” 105 x 110cm, Nitram Charcoal on watercolou­r paper
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 ??  ?? The Nitram Starter Kit contains:
1 x 5mm H, 1 x 5mm HB, 1 x 5mm B and 1 x 6mm B+ charcoal, and 1 Limited Edition Sharpening Bloc with 1 set of replacemen­t pads
The Nitram Starter Kit contains: 1 x 5mm H, 1 x 5mm HB, 1 x 5mm B and 1 x 6mm B+ charcoal, and 1 Limited Edition Sharpening Bloc with 1 set of replacemen­t pads

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