Notice the Wood Texture...of the piano
This is an original charcoal drawing of jazz legend, Thelonious Monk. Let's look at the wood texture of the piano in detail. Arrow #2: Other grains were done with a 3B pencil and then smudged with blending stumps. However, they are not smudged to the point that wood grain disappears. Highlighted areas indicate the natural lighting you often see on a varnished surface. The contrast between the various grains add to the realism. Arrow #3: This indicates a metallic lock. Attention was paid to the screws on the metal plate. Arrow #4: This clearly defined edge clarifies the construction of the piano and adds a nice contrast to set off the wood grain. Arrow #5: Note these knots in the wood. Once again, such details add interest and realism.
Arrow #6: A large part of the texture was created by lightly rubbing the side of a charcoal pencil over the grain of the paper. Arrow #7: Although these smudges may look quickly done, they were carefully thought out in order to emphasize the look of a shiny, varnished piano.
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