Rose bud

Rose Bud, 9"x12", white charcoal on black pastel paper
I absolutely love working with this medium. Drawing with pastels and charcoal pencils are somehow rewarding. For those who work with them, know what I mean. They can be layered, blended and there is zero drying time.  My small black and whites just make me happy. They are created spontaneously starting with a simple shape that grows and develops into a story.