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Catfish_Man:
Thirded on the classes. Working from life is cool, and definitely helps, but I've found working from photographs can be just as good. Being able to take as long as you want, and not having to translate 3 dimensions into 2 really helps confidence at first. My first drawings from models were like "aaaaaaaaaahhh! not enough time!"


My work after a couple of classes:
http://dscoder.com/artwork/statue.jpg


Four hours of class later (two sessions):
 note: contains nuditude, in case the url didn't tip you off
http://dscoder.com/artwork/charcoalnude1.jpg


One class session after that:
http://dscoder.com/artwork/intense.jpg

Conclusion: A good class is worth its weight in grape nuts*, and charcoal is the most fun medium evar.

*this is assuming you know the secret formula for turning grape nuts into platinum

Synchronicity:
Thank you everyone who replied. I'm in advanced drawing and painting at school (but the things I do at school are too big to be scanned and I lack a digital camera.) I took a charcoal portraiture class last summer and I felt that I learned a lot. I hope to take more art classes over the summer, though the prices really add up. Thanks for the advice, once again, because it's always good to get advice from people, especially if they've been in the same position. :D

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