This drawing technique is reductive: We prepare a darker value paper and erase lighter shapes out of it.
For this technique, you should use Rives BFK Printmaking paper because you can erase back to paper white. Your class paper will not allow you to do this. Cut the Rives BFK paper into quarters and tape one onto your class paper with painter’s tape.
Materials used in this video: General's compressed charcoal, kneaded eraser, Art Gum eraser, Pink Pearl eraser, chamois, cotton balls and tissue paper.