How to Draw a Thumbnail Sketch - Value Study Drawing Guide

What is a thumbnail sketch? Learn all about how to create thumbnail sketches with this complete thumbnail drawing tutorial. As well as, why making a small value study drawing will help you to create a strong light and dark values in your painting.
To download the reference image of the still life used for the thumbnail sketch and for the full written tutorial, you can head over to:
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Materials used in the tutorial:
Bobs Vine Charcoal - shrsl.com/32qm6
Strathmore charcoal paper - shrsl.com/32qm4
Faber castel eraser - shrsl.com/32qm9
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[@suzannesemaan6141]

Thanks, really beneficial 😊

[@ArtStudioLife]

You are very welcome Suzanne!

[@רותיכהן-ק1פ]

אליזבת יקרה. תודה רבה על ההדגמה המועיחה בהערכה רבה. רותי

[@ArtStudioLife]

היי רוטי! אתם כל כך מוזמנים - אני שמח שזה הועיל !! :)

[@philipdown3147]

Very intreguing charcoal pencil sketch, enjoyable video inspiring others how to create amazing pictures. Thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

[@ArtStudioLife]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.

[@eileenhughes6898]

Hi Elizabeth my name is Eileen, thank you for fre tutorial through it I am beggining to understand the light and shadow, I have no training in painting but love to do it, I started about 4 years ago on my own and now I have retired I would like to spend more time to paint, and produce something I would like to share with family.

[@ArtStudioLife]

Hi Eileen, I am so glad to hear that this video was helpful for you! Value is the most important aspect to painting and drawing.That is great that you are now able to spend more time painting and learning.

[@Mrjacharles]

It's amazing what you can do with charcoal to be honest :P

[@ArtStudioLife]

Yes I agree - charcoal is really wonderful and so versatile.