As an artist, I spend a lot of time finding reference material. I am always looking for those images that inspire or captivate me. I have a nephew who lost his two front teeth. I have kept this for years. I finally got to the point where I wanted to capture this on paper once and for all. The versatility of charcoal can be used to create a wide range of tones, from the deepest blacks to subtle grays, allowing artists to build up layers of tone and create delicate shading effects.