Then take the black and the violent image, and draw it with layer after layer of charcoal, blown to a monumental size where you become aware that this is not a photograph but a work of art.

These incredible charcoal creations are the perfectly symmetrical work of New York artist Judith Ann Braun, who rejects the conventional artists' brushes and pastels to paint with just her fingertips.

Charcoal is a good medium for creating marks quickly and works well as an expressive medium. Create a realistic drawing by smudging the charcoal to make graduated tones. Smudge with your finger or ...