Thank you Jono for all your teachings. This is really precious. What I would like to learn more about is the steps to do the background well. I started a hands drawing that I really liked and I screwed it when it came to the dark background. I mixed lin seed oil with graphite powder and went too close to the contours of my unachieved drawing. What happened is that when I wanted to add some darkness on the skin, I has created a greasy line on it and it was just impossible to erase or to blend... Thank you again for everything you do. 🙏🏻
Same goes with hair. I try to make all the individual pieces of hair and it looks bad. In reality, you see some individual pieces of hair at some parts and just volume at some other parts. It's not just to save time but to make the drawing more accurate so you hit two birds with one stone. In essence, putting too much detail is just as bad as not putting enough detail.
I absolutely get lost in your art! Love listening to you and the advice you impart to all of us art lovers out there. Thank you. You are such an inspiration to me.
I doubt he does. Most masters don't need to, and he's definitely a master. Some people graph, and some people get good at measuring with their pencil or tool, however that is a hard skill to master. Some use a type of tension absorbing string to measure by hand certain points that makes getting proportions easier. Most artists who have put in their 10000 hours no longer need these methods. I also think what he does is too big for any of those methods. It is possible he makes smaller versions first and figures out how to block out the areas of space and lines properly while also not taking too much time.
Brody Morris SO many people mistakenly think “masters” are so skilled they don’t need any additional tools or techniques to draw accurately and/or realistically, which really pisses me off because A. There are thousands of ways to draw, so you can’t sum up the “master’s” way like there’s only one go-to AND, B. Plenty of masters graph, measure with tools, and even trace! It’s the end result that matters. Of course they don’t share their secrets if it means people will perceive them as less of a master. A master will use whatever ways he/she desires and no one will know the difference because a novice cannot use those same tools and get a master’s results!
Marshall Grayvold I personally use a proportional divider, or sometimes I just measure from one shape to another. I know all the tricks and appreciate them all. A good artist knows different methods and how to apply them.
One of the biggest lessons for any creatives is more often than not, "less is more" Another solid video. Love the quality of your content man. Stay winning!
@@JonoDry its not just a bit, but its a whole lot, by watching you, i ended up wanting to be better and ended up pursuing a dream i have long forgotten thank you.. 😊
@@JonoDry hey jono i have been following your youtube channel since THE MASK and the trick you proposed regarding detailing in this video is really cool . I personally want to try this stuff .This video explains a lot but it would be really helpful if you upload give a short video where you draw skin details and have a voice over to explain it a bit more.Love your art works and sorry for using someone elses chat section as i really didn't knew how to contact .
Congrats on the SPONSOR Jono! You definitely deserve it, as always keep up the great work brother and keep the artwork rolling!! I don't know you on a personal level, but I wish I did, you really seem like a very humble individual and very down to earth, and most of how we perceive you comes across in your art! Namaste brother!
Great tip about when to add more detail. I totally got it! Love what you do and sometimes, your videos tell more than words ever could. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, this is what makes me want to push myself to better my own art.
You are absolutely amazing to watch and see your work come to life! I've always wondered how this was accomplished, thank you for teaching me. Please keep up your wonderful works!
This is a jono dry legendary ....i never seen before like that kind of draw....it is not realistic it is a hyper and supersonic realistic draw ....love u lot
Very helpful video, thank you. I never thought about how there are little geometric patterns in skin texture such as under eyes. Your drawings are stunning, of course.
Thanks for the tips man. I'd really love to see a video on how you capture your reference. I know that probably takes up a lot of the time in your prelim process, and seeing how an artist prepares before the rendering process is always of interest. Keep up the great work :)
I'm sure I can speak for more than just myself when I say it would be wonderful to see you show the process first hand of how to lay the lines and capture the highlights and remove them with a kneadable eraser or other removal tool. Thanks for all of your outstanding videos. 🙏🏼
New to the channel and I have to say your work is absolutely fantastic. I picked up a tip a while ago which has helped massively about not over doing/or seeing if you’re on the right track so to speak. By taking regular photos, it’s amazing how see more when you look at your work from a different point of view.
I really love your tips. I work in watercolor mostly, but you techniques and ideas about limiting the details translates really well to my medium as well.
I’m curious about the subject matter you choose, between simply being representative images, to deeper, symbolic messages. You’re an incredible talent. Thanks for sharing 🙏
You explained perfectly the nuance of how the viewers mind and imagination should be featured in our work. Tangible evidence of what cam make art interesting. Thank you.
Hi Jono, u always inspired me,, and hope u always give new ideas for art work again,yours work is soooooo realistic and with silky smooth textures,it shows that you have god gifted talent, as you are doing so well,, god bless you
I felt the most interesting point was how you said that the mind can be tricked into filling in some details by itself when a certain amount of details has been drawn. Like that delicate balance to avoid going over the tipping point of drawing excessive details. Perhaps the excessive details will drown out the need for the brain to piece the info together… I know what you mean, but just so hard to put into words! 😅 In a nutshell don’t get caught up in replicating details obsessively 👍 thanks so much! This is probably what I needed all this time 😄🙏
I just wanted to let you know that I always watch your videos for inspiration and advice I know you probably hear that all the time because your work is so amazing but I thought you should know …..showing your process and sharing advice is so helpful for me and I’ve implemented them to my work ❤️
I really appreciate your work Jono..!! Keep it up.. I also try to learn things after watching your videos. You are a great inspiration for me, also I like your work place.. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.😊😊
Detail can be used in a similar way of a classic color theory advice, wich is if lights are saturated, shadows should be desaturated and viceversa. Aplying detail in the light and leaving the shadows undefined and blurry will move the eyes to the area you want the spectator to focus on. Sorry for the weird grammar.
You really inspire me jono.. there are too many artists around but your work.. there z just sumtin bout it.. ur work z unique.. and am a big fan..I'll get there too.. I know, one day..
Hey Jono, I just discovered your channel yesterday, your art is really really amazing Thanks a lot for all the tips especially on skin texture, I tried them and my drawings turned out so much better than before Thank you so much😁
Love your videos. Great tips, and your explanations are clear and succinct. Thanks so much for sharing. Trying to teach myself, so these resources are invaluable.
Me encanta tu forma de dibujar, la manera en que expresas al espectador tus sentimientos y ganas de dibujar. Soy un gran fanático tuyo. Desde Colombia saludos.
Are you psychic or are you spying on me? I have been searching for different techniques for skin texture for two days and then my favourite artist channel uploads this......gold
Great tips, but what are the tools you use to blend? I see you're using something like a small piece sponge or cotton to blend out. what soft graphite pencil brand you use? Thank you!!
Thanks for making this video it really helped.... learning for masters like u, yur technique has opened my eyes into looking at pictures in different ways.... Am not sure if am the only one who experiences this but every time someone advices u, u have a different perspective at things thats how it is wen i draw and his advice is helping me improve..... Its like opening my Sharingan👀☺️
Hey Jono, really awesome informative vid. I think when explaining certain things where you struggle to, like at the end, try including a video of what you are exactly talking about? Cause I know that im that type of person that gains more from seeing? if you understand? I think a lot of people also do but yea. Really awesome work Jono, always love your vids and keep up the amazing work!!!!!!!!
A good analogy is to reference the moon... As the sunlight hits the moon from the side (1/4 moon as an example) you tend to see the highs and lows of the mountains and crevices, the craters and peaks are emphasized well, so you get great texture. A full moon is lit too brilliantly to discover the depth and texture, even though you can make out the forms more easily.
Your tree in the hand picture is amazing ... they all are... How do you get the focal point from your reference to your picture. There’s a point where it is blurry and then in focus as you get close to the tree. Is there an easy technique to achieve this? Drawing skin again ... what technique do you use to bring out the fingerprint and palm prints ... subtle skin patterns Thank you for your wonderful art!
Hi! thanks :) I blend the lines to get a "Blurry" effect, using blending stumps or cotton wool. then the closer I get to the subject Ill start letting the lines be more sharp and contrasty. With finger prints I try to get my shape and shadows correct and then i lightly just draw the shadows of the finger prints, and try to keep it random and not to repetitive, ill go over it again a couple times with cotton wool till the shadows are as dark as they need to be while still alternating with giving the finger prints more texture. Its tough to explain but try play around with it. I can try and make a more in depth video about this. I hope some of this might be helpful
This is pure talent mixed with authentic passion and crazy hard work. I have rarely seen such beauty. Chapeau!
Thank you Jono for all your teachings. This is really precious. What I would like to learn more about is the steps to do the background well. I started a hands drawing that I really liked and I screwed it when it came to the dark background. I mixed lin seed oil with graphite powder and went too close to the contours of my unachieved drawing. What happened is that when I wanted to add some darkness on the skin, I has created a greasy line on it and it was just impossible to erase or to blend... Thank you again for everything you do. 🙏🏻
Same goes with hair. I try to make all the individual pieces of hair and it looks bad. In reality, you see some individual pieces of hair at some parts and just volume at some other parts. It's not just to save time but to make the drawing more accurate so you hit two birds with one stone.
In essence, putting too much detail is just as bad as not putting enough detail.
I absolutely get lost in your art! Love listening to you and the advice you impart to all of us art lovers out there.
Thank you. You are such an inspiration to me.
Never ran this fast to get my earphones
DEAD 26 got 26 likes. Hope you haven't died...
@@ruchiramukherjee3116 won't die until I get that skin texture right
Love your work!! Do you need to take pictures to use as reference?
Me too but the one side of it doesn't work.
FINALLY someone who finds jonos voice soothing too
Please make a video on how you draw (outline) before you start shading...... Do yo make a graph?
I doubt he does. Most masters don't need to, and he's definitely a master. Some people graph, and some people get good at measuring with their pencil or tool, however that is a hard skill to master. Some use a type of tension absorbing string to measure by hand certain points that makes getting proportions easier. Most artists who have put in their 10000 hours no longer need these methods. I also think what he does is too big for any of those methods. It is possible he makes smaller versions first and figures out how to block out the areas of space and lines properly while also not taking too much time.
Brody Morris SO many people mistakenly think “masters” are so skilled they don’t need any additional tools or techniques to draw accurately and/or realistically, which really pisses me off because A. There are thousands of ways to draw, so you can’t sum up the “master’s” way like there’s only one go-to AND, B. Plenty of masters graph, measure with tools, and even trace! It’s the end result that matters. Of course they don’t share their secrets if it means people will perceive them as less of a master. A master will use whatever ways he/she desires and no one will know the difference because a novice cannot use those same tools and get a master’s results!
Get away from using graphs trust me it is way better
Marshall Grayvold I personally use a proportional divider, or sometimes I just measure from one shape to another. I know all the tricks and appreciate them all. A good artist knows different methods and how to apply them.
@@AyaSmith so true, especially your first comment!
One of the biggest lessons for any creatives is more often than not, "less is more"
Another solid video. Love the quality of your content man. Stay winning!
Its really nice getting tips from you,, it helps us a lot thank you..
It's such a pleasure! I'm so glad i'm able to pass a bit of what I have learned on :)
@@JonoDry its not just a bit, but its a whole lot, by watching you, i ended up wanting to be better and ended up pursuing a dream i have long forgotten thank you.. 😊
@@JonoDry hey jono i have been following your youtube channel since THE MASK and the trick you proposed regarding detailing in this video is really cool . I personally want to try this stuff .This video explains a lot but it would be really helpful if you upload give a short video where you draw skin details and have a voice over to explain it a bit more.Love your art works and sorry for using someone elses chat section as i really didn't knew how to contact .
I love his tips !
Your Art and Voice is priceless....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fan From India....🇮🇳🇮🇳
You can easily reach millions if you keep uploading
Congrats on the SPONSOR Jono! You definitely deserve it, as always keep up the great work brother and keep the artwork rolling!! I don't know you on a personal level, but I wish I did, you really seem like a very humble individual and very down to earth, and most of how we perceive you comes across in your art! Namaste brother!
Thanks so much for this man, its huge compliment. All the best to you too!
Please make a video on charcoal use for dark areas
Will do!
Thanks sir
Great tip about when to add more detail. I totally got it! Love what you do and sometimes, your videos tell more than words ever could. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, this is what makes me want to push myself to better my own art.
Im so glad it was helpful! especially if it can encourage you to push yourself to the next level.
These type of videos inspires me to do more of what I can. Thank you.
You are absolutely amazing to watch and see your work come to life! I've always wondered how this was accomplished, thank you for teaching me. Please keep up your wonderful works!
I thought.your explanation of adding detail to the transitional spaces was spot on. Thanks.
This is a jono dry legendary ....i never seen before like that kind of draw....it is not realistic it is a hyper and supersonic realistic draw ....love u lot
love your voice kind a bit sleepy satisfying..and make me calm
Very helpful video, thank you. I never thought about how there are little geometric patterns in skin texture such as under eyes. Your drawings are stunning, of course.
You the best south african artist ever before wish i could draw with you
Thought he was SA - insane!
Hes from Cape Town
you can,,, practice !
@@martyrawdog and patience too. The city of Johannesburg is too fast got to be out there chasing papers and making stuff happen
Omd I love people from South Africa and I didn’t even know he was from there
Really rare to find real valuable information now days, thanks! Oh and the transitions trick is awesome less a lot of times is more 🤙🏼
A peek into your mind about your inspiration for your artwork would be amazing.
It feels a bit scary to do something like because I feel it would be very personal. But I might try.
No pressure! I know our minds are very deep places.
In time when you are ready!
XOXO from USA
Your special talk about transitions is golden! Very well taken. I will practice this gem until perfected! thank you!
I think you explained yourself very well. The point about loading the detail in the halftone transitions is well taken.
This is genius I am so thankful to the inspiration you are an absolute prodigy
Beautiful, thank you so much, such an amazing tutorial. Informative and personal. Just amazing.
I love your work and your kind person, thank you so much for teaching us!
Thanks for the tips man. I'd really love to see a video on how you capture your reference. I know that probably takes up a lot of the time in your prelim process, and seeing how an artist prepares before the rendering process is always of interest. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks I'll see if I can put something together to describe that part of the process more. Thanks for the support!
I'm sure I can speak for more than just myself when I say it would be wonderful to see you show the process first hand of how to lay the lines and capture the highlights and remove them with a kneadable eraser or other removal tool.
Thanks for all of your outstanding videos. 🙏🏼
🤭 speechless........just speechless.......wow! Saying you are talented just doesn’t give your gift enough impact!
Your work is beautiful. Thank you for your insight.
New to the channel and I have to say your work is absolutely fantastic. I picked up a tip a while ago which has helped massively about not over doing/or seeing if you’re on the right track so to speak. By taking regular photos, it’s amazing how see more when you look at your work from a different point of view.
I really love your tips. I work in watercolor mostly, but you techniques and ideas about limiting the details translates really well to my medium as well.
I’m curious about the subject matter you choose, between simply being representative images, to deeper, symbolic messages.
You’re an incredible talent. Thanks for sharing 🙏
You explained perfectly the nuance of how the viewers mind and imagination should be featured in our work. Tangible evidence of what cam make art interesting. Thank you.
Love the art Work. Thanks for the tip. Could you do a step by step tutorial of drawing skin tone. I think it would help describe what you talked about
It's fascinating, beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Do you freehand the drawing on the paper before you start or do you use other methods?
I think he using projector or grid method cuz freehanding such scales with such accuracy is insanity. I may be wrong too..
A lot of his drawings are free handed
It is freehand, he had a intro in a video that showed that, try talent.
The quality of your video's is stunning. Thank you for this video, love the tips
I always forget how much i don't know about art... until i watch these videos
This is so so helpful, you are insanely talented!
Hi Jono, u always inspired me,, and hope u always give new ideas for art work again,yours work is soooooo realistic and with silky smooth textures,it shows that you have god gifted talent, as you are doing so well,, god bless you
I felt the most interesting point was how you said that the mind can be tricked into filling in some details by itself when a certain amount of details has been drawn. Like that delicate balance to avoid going over the tipping point of drawing excessive details. Perhaps the excessive details will drown out the need for the brain to piece the info together…
I know what you mean, but just so hard to put into words! 😅
In a nutshell don’t get caught up in replicating details obsessively 👍 thanks so much! This is probably what I needed all this time 😄🙏
Absolutely amazing! Definitely wanna learn more from you!
You are the inspiration for me, to draw again. Thank You!
I just wanted to let you know that I always watch your videos for inspiration and advice I know you probably hear that all the time because your work is so amazing but I thought you should know …..showing your process and sharing advice is so helpful for me and I’ve implemented them to my work ❤️
Wow, thank you, Naomi! I'm so glad the videos have been helpful 🙏🙂
Please please do a skill share course, you are a great teacher. Would so love to follow the process in real time. Your work is awesome, truly awesome.
You are genius and I absolutely love your videos...you are inspiration to everyone
Thank you for sharing your tips, your work is really uplifting!
How have I not seen this until today!?! This is amazing!!!
You are extremely generous to share these tips😭😭😭
your art never fail to surprise me..i try much to learn from your
drawings...you are great sir.
Man...your..art...is truly awesome...and...inspiring...😍😍
Thanks. Really helpful on the creases and blending.
For a good artist is always hard to explain art work, the best way is you have to experienced for you self
Wonderful, it's really inspired me.. Charcoal is a tool needs control 🌺
Speechless... All are realistic and amazing.... You are very good teaching from art.. Not enough your journey... 💪
nice artwork and tutorial, very amazing
I think a vid of your process from idea to concept to sketch to finished product would be soooo helpfull and interesting
Lol I would be ending up with a cloud of smudge if I attempt this
Also, how the heck does his look so clean with all that graphite though? O.o
I really appreciate your work Jono..!! Keep it up.. I also try to learn things after watching your videos. You are a great inspiration for me, also I like your work place..
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.😊😊
Oh my.. good to see you again.. you made my day..
Thank you so much Jono! Great video and info. I am going to pen attention when I am adding detail now that I know that less is more !!! Thank youuu
Detail can be used in a similar way of a classic color theory advice, wich is if lights are saturated, shadows should be desaturated and viceversa. Aplying detail in the light and leaving the shadows undefined and blurry will move the eyes to the area you want the spectator to focus on. Sorry for the weird grammar.
Good point
About overdoing them
Details until it's flatter ,
Subtle is what shading
Is about
Easy to over full
The fun!
The only way to accomplish any goal is by practicing, working along each error to perfection. Thanks for the upload.
There are things you cannot explain in art, it's just a feeling and in you.
Seeing this video made my morning! thank you for sharing these tips!
You really inspire me jono.. there are too many artists around but your work.. there z just sumtin bout it.. ur work z unique.. and am a big fan..I'll get there too.. I know, one day..
I can't even wrap my head around how talented you are! Sending love from Austin TX 😘
It's Jono Dry and this is my masterclass
I really really really love your videos. You deserve more subscribes ! you are the best artist in my opinion !
I am happy to see you active again
This is the greatest video to learn from youtube today
Thank you, Jono.
Your advice helps me out so much. I look forward to all of your videos
Hey Jono, I just discovered your channel yesterday, your art is really really amazing
Thanks a lot for all the tips especially on skin texture, I tried them and my drawings turned out so much better than before
Thank you so much😁
congrats! love your work. thank you for the sharing...
blessings
Most valuable information i got today it would help me create better texture.
Thank u for your help
Love your videos. Great tips, and your explanations are clear and succinct. Thanks so much for sharing. Trying to teach myself, so these resources are invaluable.
Thanks man.
Im using the cotton trick that you use.
Thanks again man , this is helpful.
I love your art. 💙💙💙
Me encanta tu forma de dibujar, la manera en que expresas al espectador tus sentimientos y ganas de dibujar.
Soy un gran fanático tuyo. Desde Colombia saludos.
I doodle for seeing how lines
Work,they are so
Dynamic!!!!!
On line on paper shows
Me a lot!
Art is like show
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Master Graphite Artist.!
Wow man, THANK you. You did a great job explaining this!
Thanks for the tips! Could you also show us how you would approach drawing a subject like fur please?
Thanks a lot sir the tip is amazing its working fine with me...... am grateful ❤❤
So glad this video was helpful to you 🙌
I want to see your grid process. How you go from a small photo of a 8x11 print and get your proportions right on that big of paper?
Very well explained thank you!
Jono thankx a lot....we never forget your efforts...thanxxx lot..we r thankful to you ever
Are you psychic or are you spying on me? I have been searching for different techniques for skin texture for two days and then my favourite artist channel uploads this......gold
Great tips, but what are the tools you use to blend? I see you're using something like a small piece sponge or cotton to blend out.
what soft graphite pencil brand you use?
Thank you!!
it sounded like he said “cotton wool”. He uses soft graphite like 8b so it blends easily! Now where do I find cotton wool!🤣
@@cindysheets1824 Cotton wool is the British term for cotton balls, available at drugstores, pharmacies etc.
Cindy Sheets It’s a misleading old name. It’s simply 100% purified cotton.
@@marilynjohnston9699 Thanks!God knows what I would have ended up with! Lol
I understand what you're saying but I can also learn and people as well, by doing what you're talking about.
Thanks for making this video it really helped.... learning for masters like u, yur technique has opened my eyes into looking at pictures in different ways.... Am not sure if am the only one who experiences this but every time someone advices u, u have a different perspective at things thats how it is wen i draw and his advice is helping me improve..... Its like opening my Sharingan👀☺️
Hey Jono, really awesome informative vid. I think when explaining certain things where you struggle to, like at the end, try including a video of what you are exactly talking about? Cause I know that im that type of person that gains more from seeing? if you understand? I think a lot of people also do but yea. Really awesome work Jono, always love your vids and keep up the amazing work!!!!!!!!
Thanks! yeah using a video references helps but I was struggling to find a good example that I had recorded well.
A good analogy is to reference the moon... As the sunlight hits the moon from the side (1/4 moon as an example) you tend to see the highs and lows of the mountains and crevices, the craters and peaks are emphasized well, so you get great texture. A full moon is lit too brilliantly to discover the depth and texture, even though you can make out the forms more easily.
Thanks that helped a lot
Intensity control is key.
Gotta know when to draw and when not to
Your tree in the hand picture is amazing ... they all are...
How do you get the focal point from your reference to your picture. There’s a point where it is blurry and then in focus as you get close to the tree. Is there an easy technique to achieve this?
Drawing skin again ... what technique do you use to bring out the fingerprint and palm prints ... subtle skin patterns
Thank you for your wonderful art!
Hi! thanks :)
I blend the lines to get a "Blurry" effect, using blending stumps or cotton wool. then the closer I get to the subject Ill start letting the lines be more sharp and contrasty.
With finger prints I try to get my shape and shadows correct and then i lightly just draw the shadows of the finger prints, and try to keep it random and not to repetitive, ill go over it again a couple times with cotton wool till the shadows are as dark as they need to be while still alternating with giving the finger prints more texture. Its tough to explain but try play around with it. I can try and make a more in depth video about this.
I hope some of this might be helpful
Thank you for these videos! How do you draw facial skin texture ex: wrinkles, pores