When I was in college I started using a makeup brush for blending, and a larger one to pick up and remove any rogue particles likely to cause a streak if smudged. I was surprised that even my A-Level tutor at the time asked me what I was using them for lol. Another good tip is to use a piece of scrap paper to cover any area where your hand might rest. It not only lessens any accidental smudging, but also prevents the heat/moisture from your hand/arm discoloring or warping the paper.
I've seen one artist pin the paper over the work and rotate it as he was working to have a place to rest the heel of the hand. I usually just use a clean sheet. Also you may try using paper that doesn't have much texture or teeth, so it won't pick anything up as you move it.
I've seen a tutorial where people use a clear sheet of plastic or something so they can maintain perspective as they continue to draw. I always wash my hands a few times during a session, not unusual these days anyway.
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards.Mike
Awww thank you mike for the kind comment. I am so glad that you are giving art another try and I am thrilled to hear that my videos are helping you on your journey! Keep up the amazing work 💕
I can relate to this. Doing any type of art in the past was with my camera. I am now 65 and started a lot of pencil drawings. I just started adding charcoal and as a side work some work using alcohol base pens. I don't know the correct way to shade or the proper way if adding highlights but I don't care. Its the creating process I love so much.
Wow. Nice . Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty Fun and fun = draw with jazza Anime art = marayara..( forget her name ) Watercolour = makoccino Relax = scomic maker 3d = marcelllooo 😀😀😀 Brilliant artist.
I joined into a drawing group using pencils last Wednesday it was on zoom in the UK. It was a portrait which I had never done before and the blending was totally done using kitchen paper. My work was acceptable but following your advice about using brushes and the other hints you gave I am sure that I would have found it easier. I will most certainly be giving this a try. Many Thanks.
QOTD: What is your biggest tip for shading pencil? Links to the materials I used are in the description, as well as my patreon, course and social media links 😊💕
Just using eyeshadow applicators. The cheaper, waxier ones for areas where it's more smudging than blending, and the soft two-sided ones for the light shading.
Im frm india.... i love watchng yu building the drawings in layers... im nt mch talented.. bt yur wrks make draw n im nw cnsiderng yu as my teacher.. thnkyu kristy..😍💓
I don't want to turn out melodramatic, but... I cried when I tried drawing again after your tutorials. I knew I had skill, but my technique was non-existent. I loved to draw and have always been amazed by drawings, but after trying to do something on my own, I just gave up after unsuccessfully trying to follow various tutorials which just didn't give me the insight I needed. I kind of stumbled upon your channel, but after watching your videos I took out my set and tried again. It is as if something clicked in my mind and I finally understood what to do, how to do it properly and how to fix it if I mess up. You have a very calm and straightforward way of explaining (I'd even say teaching) and it has done wonders for me. Thank you for reviving my dream of becoming an artist myself! I wish you all the luck in the world in your own artistic adventure!
AND I SPENT ALL MY BUDGET MONEY ON ART SUPPLIES, THIS VIDEO COMES OUT! WHY DIDN’T I KNOW ABOUT THIS VIDEO A FEW MONTHS EARLIER!? AMAZING TIPS AND LOVE YOUR ART VIDS! I HOPE YOU KEEP UPLOADING AND PLZ SHOW ME MORE ART VIDS!
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards. dhruv gupta
BLESS YOU FOR THIS KIRSTY. I don't really fancy gamsol for blending bc of what it does to paper, and using q-tips gets cumbersome quick fast and in a hurry. I appreciate this, you just taught me a new skill!
You are amazingly talented and great at teaching others! I think I've learned more from watching 2 of your videos than all the art classes I have ever taken. I am impressed.
Good to see that other artists do this for shading. I often use pencil then smudge with my fingers when sketching, but for things I want as a fully finished drawing I do similar things for the shading. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a man who buys makeup brushes, lol.
so simple. I'm a pyrography artist but I've recently started with charcoal too. Did quite well for my first try but this technique is a game changer. I was using my finger to blend which I was having issues with due to skin moisture.
I love this idea or technique! I actually never ever thought about using brushes, especially makeup brushes for shading! Thank you. I really love all your work. Your very talented!!
Gifted educators of their art are rare indeed!! Your videos are educational and inspirational to be sure; as you demonstrate effectively in those tutorials...making those non believers into half decent artists has got to make you feel great!!👍👍...subscribed
Wow that hair was amazingly quick and true to life. Also great to build up the soft tissue contours. I'm definitely having a go with this technique. Thanks
Since im not really applying make ups i really used my make up brushes for blending on my drawings and im thankful i found this video and this is very helpful
Excellent tip. I don't use brushes. Call me old-school, but I prefer old comic-style line-blending. To make it look more blended I usually go very sharp on the pencil and use very light strokes very close together. Wherever I go darker, I cross at different angles. I typically only blend softer where the shadows would mask any detail [edit: with my fingertips].
Beautiful drawings and very practical advice. I’m on an art course at the moment and it’s good, but I just learnt more about charcoal drawing in the last five minutes watching your video than I have in two terms of the course! Thank you very much, I’ll be buying some make up brushes tomorrow!
Yeah ... I think using Brush is really easily to get smooth result for Graphite and Charcoal drawing Thank You very much Kirsty You have the great talent ...
Wow. Nice . Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty Fun and fun = draw with jazza Anime art = Marayara Rodriguez Watercolour = makoccino Relax = scomic maker 3d = marcelllooo 😀😀😀 Brilliant artist.
I hadn't really thought of trying this before. Back when I was still using charcoal a lot, I really liked using chamois clothes as a general purpose blender/eraser. I like that tactile experience of working mainly with my fingers, but this would likely offer a fair bit more control for those who are experienced with brush work.
Wow!! You are an amazingly talented artist!! Thank you for taking the time to help tutor the rest of us that are interested in the same or similar medium. I am a new subscriber & look forward to seeing your future content!! Hopefully I will learn a thing or two!!💜
Fantastic tip .... thank you so much .... I did a Fine Art Degree a few years ago and no one ever though of using brushes for this ..... really wish I’d know this back then ❤️❤️
Wow...I am so grateful for your videos on drawing. I earned my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts...…...many, many years ago. I can honestly say you are the best instructor I ever had!
You actually saved my hoby of drawing with this trick cause i was just about to give up on drawing but i still had one more piece to draw for a friend of mine but the shading was really difficult so i searched the net and i found you so i just wanted to say thank you a lot
you are beautiful, woman! also, your art stands apart from others because everytime I think your work is finished, you add another layer of awesomeness. bravo!
I like to use graphite powder and q-tips and sponges. I need to get some brushes as well. Great tip. You are amazingly talented! My son is good with portraits but could learn alot from you. Keep the videos coming and the pencil work. Hardest media in the world to master. You've done it!
When I was in college I started using a makeup brush for blending, and a larger one to pick up and remove any rogue particles likely to cause a streak if smudged. I was surprised that even my A-Level tutor at the time asked me what I was using them for lol.
Another good tip is to use a piece of scrap paper to cover any area where your hand might rest. It not only lessens any accidental smudging, but also prevents the heat/moisture from your hand/arm discoloring or warping the paper.
The skin always contain some oil/fat which can ruin the paper.
@@Vivungisport yea, even if it doesn't get ruined after smudging , your art can get discoloured because of the fat in the later months/years
I've seen one artist pin the paper over the work and rotate it as he was working to have a place to rest the heel of the hand. I usually just use a clean sheet. Also you may try using paper that doesn't have much texture or teeth, so it won't pick anything up as you move it.
I've seen a tutorial where people use a clear sheet of plastic or something so they can maintain perspective as they continue to draw. I always wash my hands a few times during a session, not unusual these days anyway.
It's those rogue particles I have a problem with.
But now I know what to do.
Thanks!!
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards.Mike
Awww thank you mike for the kind comment. I am so glad that you are giving art another try and I am thrilled to hear that my videos are helping you on your journey! Keep up the amazing work 💕
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I can relate to this. Doing any type of art in the past was with my camera. I am now 65 and started a lot of pencil drawings. I just started adding charcoal and as a side work some work using alcohol base pens.
I don't know the correct way to shade or the proper way if adding highlights but I don't care. Its the creating process I love so much.
Aquamantha what do you mean?
Still processing that amazing drawing of Camila Cabello... You're incredibly talented.
Aww thank you :D
Skilled*
Same lol
You are Great
@@myyentn no
Wow. Nice .
Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty
Fun and fun = draw with jazza
Anime art = marayara..( forget her name )
Watercolour = makoccino
Relax = scomic maker
3d = marcelllooo
😀😀😀
Brilliant artist.
kripan art Shitty supplies with stunning results = Super Rae Dizzle
udi mehta yaah 😅
Mayara rodrigues
Sycra = Anatomy, Proportions, Gestures, Poses
You forgot Heather Rooney
Now I know the use of the makeup brushes that I received last Christmas 😂
lol
I'm sorry. I ruined the 69 likes
Great
I use make up brushes too
Ur funny🤣
I joined into a drawing group using pencils last Wednesday it was on zoom in the UK. It was a portrait which I had never done before and the blending was totally done using kitchen paper. My work was acceptable but following your advice about using brushes and the other hints you gave I am sure that I would have found it easier. I will most certainly be giving this a try. Many Thanks.
You and your drawing tips are fantastic. You are very beautiful.
QOTD: What is your biggest tip for shading pencil?
Links to the materials I used are in the description, as well as my patreon, course and social media links 😊💕
Kirsty Partridge Art just tearing a piece of sketch book papeer and rolling it tight and making blending stump.😀😊😊
Eyeshadow Spong or pan pastel brush gives a very smooth blending... Give it a try 😊
Just using eyeshadow applicators. The cheaper, waxier ones for areas where it's more smudging than blending, and the soft two-sided ones for the light shading.
VASELINE !!!!
Im frm india.... i love watchng yu building the drawings in layers... im nt mch talented.. bt yur wrks make draw n im nw cnsiderng yu as my teacher.. thnkyu kristy..😍💓
I don't want to turn out melodramatic, but... I cried when I tried drawing again after your tutorials. I knew I had skill, but my technique was non-existent. I loved to draw and have always been amazed by drawings, but after trying to do something on my own, I just gave up after unsuccessfully trying to follow various tutorials which just didn't give me the insight I needed. I kind of stumbled upon your channel, but after watching your videos I took out my set and tried again. It is as if something clicked in my mind and I finally understood what to do, how to do it properly and how to fix it if I mess up. You have a very calm and straightforward way of explaining (I'd even say teaching) and it has done wonders for me. Thank you for reviving my dream of becoming an artist myself! I wish you all the luck in the world in your own artistic adventure!
AND I SPENT ALL MY BUDGET MONEY ON ART SUPPLIES, THIS VIDEO COMES OUT!
WHY DIDN’T I KNOW ABOUT THIS VIDEO A FEW MONTHS EARLIER!?
AMAZING TIPS AND LOVE YOUR ART VIDS! I HOPE YOU KEEP UPLOADING AND PLZ SHOW ME MORE ART VIDS!
I tried this after watching your earlier video. It has become one of my favorite techniques. I thank you for sharing your experience with us.
That is great to hear :)
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards. dhruv gupta
u are really an artist. I had never seen like this shading in my life. u are amazing.
BLESS YOU FOR THIS KIRSTY. I don't really fancy gamsol for blending bc of what it does to paper, and using q-tips gets cumbersome quick fast and in a hurry. I appreciate this, you just taught me a new skill!
That’s great to hear glad you liked the videos 😊💕
You know you can Just buy graphite & charcoal powder its really cheap and smoots and a lot les waistfull
You are amazingly talented and great at teaching others! I think I've learned more from watching 2 of your videos than all the art classes I have ever taken. I am impressed.
Good to see that other artists do this for shading. I often use pencil then smudge with my fingers when sketching, but for things I want as a fully finished drawing I do similar things for the shading. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a man who buys makeup brushes, lol.
Filing this under 'things they didn't teach me in college'. Well done, beautiful work, thank you for sharing!
so simple. I'm a pyrography artist but I've recently started with charcoal too. Did quite well for my first try but this technique is a game changer. I was using my finger to blend which I was having issues with due to skin moisture.
that picture is *STUNNING*. im just learning to draw but ive discovered that i really love charcoal. This is a genius idea. :) ill have to try it.
Wow 🤩 I love the last baby pencil shading
Kristy your talent goes beyond limits,you're amazing !!!!!!!
Thank you 😊💕
What talent you have! Looks better than a picture. Wow!
I love this idea or technique! I actually never ever thought about using brushes, especially makeup brushes for shading! Thank you. I really love all your work. Your very talented!!
You are simply amazing Kristy! 😊
Love the way you make shading and realistic drawings so easy....
Thank God for someone like you.
Gifted educators of their art are rare indeed!! Your videos are educational and inspirational to be sure; as you demonstrate effectively in those tutorials...making those non believers into half decent artists has got to make you feel great!!👍👍...subscribed
Thank you!!!!! Why didn't I think of this in all my years of drawing! I'm really happy! 😀
Thanks, Kirsty. An excellent technique that I will start using.
Wow I've been on in off watching you for the last 15 months and ur so amazing and I appreciate u so much
Great artist, but more importantly, a good instructor and teacher. Thanks for sharing this information.
Wow that hair was amazingly quick and true to life. Also great to build up the soft tissue contours. I'm definitely having a go with this technique. Thanks
Amazing! Thank you Kirsty for yours advices.
You are so talented, Kirsty!
Thank you for the videos you post. They are very helpful.
Stunning talent you have. Thank you.
Yet another terrific video. Thank you, Kirsty.
Wow you do great art..you show awesome talent with your hand ...love your teaching about blending. Show more ..love it.
Since im not really applying make ups i really used my make up brushes for blending on my drawings and im thankful i found this video and this is very helpful
Wow! Thanks for the tips Kirsty!
Love watching and listening to you
This... is... AWESOME!!!! Thank you. Thank you. THANK! YOU!!!!
Excellent tip. I don't use brushes. Call me old-school, but I prefer old comic-style line-blending. To make it look more blended I usually go very sharp on the pencil and use very light strokes very close together. Wherever I go darker, I cross at different angles. I typically only blend softer where the shadows would mask any detail [edit: with my fingertips].
Beautiful drawings and very practical advice. I’m on an art course at the moment and it’s good, but I just learnt more about charcoal drawing in the last five minutes watching your video than I have in two terms of the course! Thank you very much, I’ll be buying some make up brushes tomorrow!
Hello Kristy,
I am very new to your channel, but I am already in love with all of your many techniques !! Thank you so much.
HOLY MOLY!!! I will definitely try this method!
Thankyou Kirsty,wonderful idea,you are amazing.
Yeah ... I think using Brush is really easily to get smooth result for Graphite and Charcoal drawing
Thank You very much Kirsty
You have the great talent ...
Wow I didn’t really think much of using this technique in the past but seeing this video has made me rethink about trying it out someday!
Wow. Nice .
Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty
Fun and fun = draw with jazza
Anime art = Marayara Rodriguez
Watercolour = makoccino
Relax = scomic maker
3d = marcelllooo
😀😀😀
Brilliant artist.
I hadn't really thought of trying this before. Back when I was still using charcoal a lot, I really liked using chamois clothes as a general purpose blender/eraser. I like that tactile experience of working mainly with my fingers, but this would likely offer a fair bit more control for those who are experienced with brush work.
The portrait looks like a real photo 👍👍Superb
A testament to your artistic ability is I recognized who this portrait was of just my the eyes alone.
Wow!! You are an amazingly talented artist!! Thank you for taking the time to help tutor the rest of us that are interested in the same or similar medium. I am a new subscriber & look forward to seeing your future content!! Hopefully I will learn a thing or two!!💜
i just enjoy watching your vids. you are such talented artist, its just fascinating to see how you do your stuff.
Brilliant technique. Never thought of that.
Finally someone that explains this so well!! Thank you
Love the portrait!
' Beauty with Brain ' defines u.... Really nice skills . U help me a lot . Thank you. N u r very pretty dear. I admire ur works.
Thank you. Those turned out absolutely beautiful.
I am really impressed! Thanks for the tip! I'll try it tonight...
Thank you Kirsty you are our gem!
Sorry Kristy , darn spell check
Kirsty thank u so much ure a genius u did the hairs so easily thank u for showing this 😊👌🏻
4:00 5:10 Ahhh beautiful! 😍😍😍😍 I LIKE IT SO MUCH!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
The Camilla Cabello sketch was amazing!
All of your guidelines and techniques to those many beginners who's start are very worth it.. just keep it Up to inspired more..
I'm big fan of Ur's
Love the portrait
Great technique - thank you. Can't wait to try it.
ur the best art teacher on youtube🤞
Unbelievable I mean you are incredibly talented!
Lovely teacher. Quite teaching
Excellent instruction. This is just the guidance I needed. Thank you for making such a wonderful tutorial.
You are so talented! I love you're portraits!
Fantastic tip .... thank you so much .... I did a Fine Art Degree a few years ago and no one ever though of using brushes for this ..... really wish I’d know this back then ❤️❤️
AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing! I could blend and shade all day using this method.
Wow...I am so grateful for your videos on drawing. I earned my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts...…...many, many years ago. I can honestly say you are the best instructor I ever had!
Wow thank you for that compliment!
You actually saved my hoby of drawing with this trick cause i was just about to give up on drawing but i still had one more piece to draw for a friend of mine but the shading was really difficult so i searched the net and i found you so i just wanted to say thank you a lot
Nice, very impressive. Definitely will give this a go. Many thanks.
Absolutely stunning...
you are beautiful, woman! also, your art stands apart from others because everytime I think your work is finished, you add another layer of awesomeness. bravo!
Very helpful. Charcoal is my favorite medium
I like to use graphite powder and q-tips and sponges. I need to get some brushes as well. Great tip. You are amazingly talented! My son is good with portraits but could learn alot from you. Keep the videos coming and the pencil work. Hardest media in the world to master. You've done it!
Very helpful info. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents
❤️This is an excellent video and technique. Thank you
Omg! that technique was really helpfull...
Thank you sooo much! 💜
My pleasure!
After watching your tutorials i am now feel motivated to draw and push more on portraits haha thankz :)
I am not an artist but love watching how easy you make it look!😳😊
This is so cool i can use this for my self-portrait.... That style is perfecto... So my skill will be improved... Thank you Kristy!!!
Oof i mean Kirsty hehe😅
Thank you so much! I am embarrassed to say I've never tried this technique. I look forward to giving it a go! Great drawings!!
Brilliant thank you Kirsty. I’m grateful.
Margot
New Zealand
Hope to be so great like you someday😍..the best teacher, artist, and inspiration😘💖
Camila looks amazing here!
Omgoodness!😳 Staggeringly awesome work!
Very clever idea. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for telling and helping me .
Absolutely excellent shading techniques. Looks beautiful. Thanks so much for the tips :)
Thanks a ton for this! Tried it and worked wonders for my shading
Amazing video! I am currently shading with the tortillon method but never thought of using brushes as shaders. Will give it a try!!
You're amazing, all these tutorials have been helping me a lot,right now i'm using brushes for the drawing i'm doing, you're the best
This was super helpful! Thank you! 😁
Thank you for this totally brilliant episode ⚘
I have come to the serious conclusion that you are a Totally Awesome Artist.