This is from a busy life drawing session at the Waterloo Action Centre in London in 2024, where I was one of 40 or more artists. Because the session was so busy, I found myself quite close to the model, with a side view. The model appeared to be quite experienced, with very expressive poses. There was something timeless, almost ancient, about his facial expression, like a man simultaneously young and wise. Charcoal offers a lot of versatility in establishing tonal relations.