Charcoal Portraits
Add classic elegance to any room with an original charcoal portrait from Byron Tracy Snyder.
Charcoal is a wonderful medium, which is capable of producing rich blacks, soft edges and subtle, lighter tones. Because the artist can easily move the charcoal around on the paper, he can achieve a spontaneous brushwork effect somewhat reminiscent of paint.
Mr. Snyder begins each of his drawings on a high-quality, acid-free, heavy-weight art paper. Upon completion, the client will review the drawing and any necessary adjustments will be made. Once the drawing is approved, it is sprayed with a fixative to set the charcoal in place. It is then framed behind UV-blocking glass for long-term protection.
Every Snyder charcoal drawing includes a frame.
Beginning in 2009, every Snyder drawing is delivered matted, framed and ready to hang. The client may choose from several options of frames that are included in the price. If you prefer to change the frame, you will have peace-of-mind knowing that your drawing is protected in the meantime.
The proven longevity of charcoal
One of the oldest artistic mediums, charcoal was likely discovered shortly after fire! Charcoal drawings have been found on the walls of cave dwellings that are thousands of years old. So the medium itself is quite capable of longevity. Likewise, many of Da Vinci's drawings still exist and paper has come a long way since his day. Modern day papers are not only acid-free, but they are also protected from harmful UV rays when framed with UV-blocking glass.