This is the way I like to draw....with my paint brushes and a rag.

Ok, now this is the way I like to draw....with my paint brushes and a rag. I start with a toned canvas and pull out the lights....its that simple, no line drawing required. I start loosely at first with the big shapes and gradually get to the details. Using a photo of John Maler Collier’s painting titled Lady Godiva as a reference. This under painting sketch took me about five hours to do. 

For some reason I have much more control over shading and highlights with this method apposed to drawing over charcoal.