The mastery of materials is fundamental to the artistic process and the career goal of any artist in their chosen medium. Every method requires a different skill set and can evoke different reactions ...

Sudhir Patwardhan is famous for his detailed charcoal drawings that depict urban life in India. His work often focuses on the complexities of city living, capturing moments of solitude and connection ...

Among the more than 300 Matisse works, on display in Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art, is a simple charcoal drawing. No more - or less - remarkable than any other. What sets it apart, in a room of ...