The beginnings of Clarissa's "argillite" done in charcoal

Well,…not only am I finally getting around to posting new posts on my blog, I am finally getting around to doing more work in charcoal – in this case, a charcoal done on raw canvas.  I call it my “argillite carving.”  (What is argillite?  It is a black stone from the British Columbia area suitable for carving.)  When completed, this piece will be approximately 30 inches wide x 6 feet tall.  I’ll post the finished product when I complete it – stay tuned!