You won't believe this, but, you/your channel got me back to drawing after 15 years of hiatus, I started drawing again this year after I stumbled upon your channel during this time of crisis and I am so thankful and grateful because of that. You and your videos are an inspiration to me and everyone else in the art community, because, your videos are easy to understand, it's calm and vibrant and also you are a really good artists and a really good teacher. I also have a drawing when I was 14 and it was way back 16 years ago, probably the last drawing I have ever drawn in my teenage years, I would really like to share that old drawing with you. Once again thank you so much! And hopefully you continue what you love most and God bless you and your whole family.
I love your paintings, Kirsty! Thank you so much for giving us a speedpaint with this video ❤ I never would have gotten into watercolor if not for you, and you have taught me so much! Thank you for being my teacher 😊
I’ve been working a bit with watercolour lately and I really love it. But, I have had some struggles so far, so this video is greatly appreciated. Thank you Kirsty, hope you’re having a good day
If you struggle identifying values painting more won’t help. Observation is what is needed. Observe your surroundings all day long. Identify the darkest and lightest values in what you are looking at. Then move on to identify lightest to darkest. Darkest to lightest. Keep observing. Keep exercising. You aren’t creating art during this time but you are creating the skills it takes to create the art. It can’t be skipped over.
I’ll definitely be trying these out soon. Also, your editing is amazing! I have trouble staying focused when watching videos, but I had no problem with your video! Thank you 😁
For people those who can't afford gouache, can use poster color white or white acrylics. Or more genius is you can use correction pen or whitener. It really works for me for highlights! So this is a small tip from me.
Regarding using more than one medium in your art, I’m doing that right now. I’m currently designing a Christmas card, and I’ve used oil pastels, a correction pen, a mechanical pencil, and colored pencils. Pretty close to being done. Can’t wait ‘til I’m finished!
Vision is the key! When it comes to watercolors it's much better to have finished the painting in your mind as much as posible before you begin on paper.
I’m utter rubbish at watercolour, but always enjoy watching your paintings come to life Kirsty. Beautiful as always 💜👌 Hope the little one is doing well x
Stunning painting and very interesting points you made throughout... wish I could paint like that but I enjoy what I do and that is the main thing...😊😍
I think it's very important to plan first before painting. Especially when you paint in watercolors 😊 I also have a plan when I start but I don't plan everything in detail. Only a main idea. I am more free that way ❤️ nice video
I always wait for your videos and to hear your voice. I always search for videos on your channel to help me because I feel you have the best tutorial channel
Most helpful..for a beginner like me .frozen in front of watercolour supplies.. LoL It's a new medium for me. This helps in the finding courage department. 😜😃😸
I've been doing more pre planning and following the advise in this video (before I watched it LOL) for a while now and it really helps a lot! I'd add consider painting 2 or three paintings at the same time so you can swap between them while a previous one dries. You can also take literal written planning notes. I sometimes do this, when I do I write each step in a different coloured pen so I can look for a colour for what step I'm on. Organize the supplies in nearby piles and don't be afraid to use lables, pot it notes, and other written notes to help. I'd say sketchbooks and a mix of written and art (sketch) notes help a lot! When you are painting more original imaginative work (rather than copying a reference directly) Gather and display the various references clearly. And consider doing scrap paper mini painting tests AND consider doing a decent tonal study as reference. In rare cases (where you absolutely want the best results) Paint rough versions of the final art first to use as reference repainting it until its 'done'. To save money often using the less expensive papers for the practice/rough versions. Keeping in mind the differences that will happen with the materials and hoe the paper effects things. I also work in many media including digital. Sometimes I do a full digital 'reference' painting before re-painting it traditionally! I often do digital roughs for ink, watercolour and acrylic paintings I intend to be my 'highest effort' category. such as if it is an important gift for a loved one. In rare cases the 'rough' will be perfect because you relaxed and took the pressure off, in such a case I advise stopping if the rough is already your 'best work'. Good luck everyone! Fun video.
@@FineArtforChrist It's still fun for me LOL! It's more for ONLY when the results are more important such as a Birthday or Christmas present for a very close friend or my Mother. Or for an artwork for commission or for one for myself I really want 'right' that I intend to put up on the wall, etc. Not for every painting. I also tend to do even more research and reference gathering rough sketches, planning and thumbnails for those 'important artworks'. You also learn a lot when you put the extra effort in I find at least personally.
@@valasafantastic1055 That's good to hear! I checked out your channel and see more clearly now how all that prep work may be beneficial. Keep up the good work!
You need special watercolor paper. If you have that already the. You need a better quality paper. Try different watercolor papers if they are available in your country and if you have money to buy them.
Thank you sooooo sos so so much!!!! You are my TRUE INSPIRATION TO ART!!!!! I always wanted to master art and now cuz of you I have done it!!! No one is trusting that a ten year old does fine art(actually 11).!!!!!! Your son is cute. Pls expose his name. Happy one million!!!! I actually have to say a lot but your name is THE FIRST ON EACH OF MY SKETCHBOOK!!!! You r going to be in my heart until I stop drawing!!!!I really can't say anything, you r the BEST ARTIST IN DA HECK OF THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!!! -love from Mihika saisri
hi Kirsty! love this painting and all advices that you shared! I'm also a watercolor artist and I love fantasy landscapes and fairies the most :) Maybe one day you will make something from that theme ;) I agree that artist should use other mediums for small details if that helps to make the painting better. I often use gel pens in that purpose ;) thank you for sharing this knowlege with us :) have a great day! :)
Actually, I was almost doing all of these tips everytime I want to paint an image. But there's something I lack when I paint watercolor. Thanks for your pointers. I might use some improvements with this.
The thing I thought that planning a watercolour painting is similar to find out a ring from a desert ( I thought it is impossible). But Kirsty is the only person who has found out the ring and made it possible! Kirsty, do you live in Earth or Mars? 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀
Kirsty uses the Arches cold press watercolor paper for her watercolor pieces. Yes, her paper buckles too however she tapes it down so whenever it gets out of hand she can just let it dry. It will flatten out again as it dries, then she can come back to it and keep working. Also the size of your paper will determine how much it buckles as well. The larger the sheet of paper the more buckling you will experience. Hope this is helpful!
Hello! I'm new here, just subscribed! Your paintings and drawings are all beautiful! I wish I can paint like that! Every time I try to paint or draw my style always ends up looking cartoony XD. I'm still practicing learning how to draw, I'm still a beginner and I hope to become as good as you one day!
I know you've done a bunch of graphite hair tutorials but would you be able to do one where the hair is wet? I just can't get it right without it looking like plastic.
Assuming you are working from a good reference photo, it should have all the information you need. So here are my two biggest tips: 1.) Watch how the hair clumps and clusters together (think of the hair in terms of sections not strands) 2.) Then look at each clump individually and really study it to make sure you are getting your values right within each section. Hope this is helpful! If you have any further questions on this subject please don't hesitate to ask.
Hello Kristy! Love your work for Colorpencils. I'm doing a memory of my Grandmother and my siblings at the beach and doing it in Colorpencils can you give me tips and techniques how to color tight in areas of faces of my family members in the picture so I can capture the likeness of them. Thank you. I would appreciate your it input.
Hey Sharon, I'd recommend working larger. That way you have more space to fit all the detail you are after. Be patient though since working bigger will make the project take longer. Hope this is helpful!
thanks alot for ur informational videos. i am decided to became an artist and tryiing o create a buisness plan buy i gave to take commerce bcz art buisness id Un scaleable, I will try to advertise it and if it works i will become full timr artsit n try to move to canada from india🙂
Hi I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos you have inspired me so much to expand and explore new mediums thank you so much I love your work you are a true inspiration my work is so much better thanks to your tips One question what do you recommend for charcoal or graphite?
Kirsty has more videos on charcoal than graphite so if you want to learn from her specifically then that would be the way to go. I however think that graphite is easier to learn, and it doesn't require any special paper. So if you are looking for a medium with less of a learning curve, then I'd recommend graphite. Hope this is helpful!
As a mom like you, I'm especially curious as to how you paint (and with such precision and intricacy) with a baby in tow? That's truly impressive!
Yes you are an artist, even your way to work is an art. 🌸🌸
You won't believe this, but, you/your channel got me back to drawing after 15 years of hiatus, I started drawing again this year after I stumbled upon your channel during this time of crisis and I am so thankful and grateful because of that. You and your videos are an inspiration to me and everyone else in the art community, because, your videos are easy to understand, it's calm and vibrant and also you are a really good artists and a really good teacher.
I also have a drawing when I was 14 and it was way back 16 years ago, probably the last drawing I have ever drawn in my teenage years, I would really like to share that old drawing with you. Once again thank you so much! And hopefully you continue what you love most and God bless you and your whole family.
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Your paintings are just mind-blowing 🔥
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I love your paintings, Kirsty! Thank you so much for giving us a speedpaint with this video ❤ I never would have gotten into watercolor if not for you, and you have taught me so much! Thank you for being my teacher 😊
I’ve been working a bit with watercolour lately and I really love it. But, I have had some struggles so far, so this video is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Kirsty, hope you’re having a good day
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P.s...i am 11
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@@captainlimodrawingschool6318 bruh
Why you always in everyone face?
You inspire me so much. I always look forward to your videos, and you never cease to amaze and motivate me. I hope you keep making videos Kirsty🥰🤍
That masking fluid pen is great, I didn't know those existed.... and, this is an amazing tutorial, thank you!
If you struggle identifying values painting more won’t help. Observation is what is needed. Observe your surroundings all day long. Identify the darkest and lightest values in what you are looking at. Then move on to identify lightest to darkest. Darkest to lightest. Keep observing. Keep exercising. You aren’t creating art during this time but you are creating the skills it takes to create the art. It can’t be skipped over.
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I’ll definitely be trying these out soon. Also, your editing is amazing! I have trouble staying focused when watching videos, but I had no problem with your video! Thank you 😁
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I've been trying to improve my watercolour paintings as I've started to really enjoy it! Thank you so much for this video, it really helped!
For people those who can't afford gouache, can use poster color white or white acrylics. Or more genius is you can use correction pen or whitener. It really works for me for highlights! So this is a small tip from me.
The painting is soooooo beautiful
Regarding using more than one medium in your art, I’m doing that right now. I’m currently designing a Christmas card, and I’ve used oil pastels, a correction pen, a mechanical pencil, and colored pencils. Pretty close to being done. Can’t wait ‘til I’m finished!
Always useful and satisfying ❤️... Learning a lot 😃🔥❤️ thankyou
That is great to hear!
Ur way of explanation is the best and plus ur soothing voice does it all....just love how ur drawings turn out in the end 💕exquisite
Who just draws with graphite but watches anyway because we haven’t had a Kirsty vid in so long?
Me
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Is that a carno?
@@okay7970 yes
@@artsy8490 yeessss
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Vision is the key! When it comes to watercolors it's much better to have finished the painting in your mind as much as posible before you begin on paper.
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I could listen to you saying "water colours" all day long. Amazing teaching videos Thank you so much.
Realistic drawing ...😍😍😍😍
wow!! Outstanding work!!
May I get your attention in my channel?
P.s...i am 11
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I was confused about watercolor I knew you will. Help me ! Thank you very much 💖
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I’m utter rubbish at watercolour, but always enjoy watching your paintings come to life Kirsty.
Beautiful as always 💜👌
Hope the little one is doing well x
Stunning painting and very interesting points you made throughout... wish I could paint like that but I enjoy what I do and that is the main thing...😊😍
Beautiful work. Pup looks so real. Thank you for sharing, Kirsty!
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Omg you are so talented and an amazing artist. Your painting is gorgeous 👍👍
Thank you so much kirsty
I am creating the most amazing art peices watching your vid s
I think it's very important to plan first before painting. Especially when you paint in watercolors 😊 I also have a plan when I start but I don't plan everything in detail. Only a main idea. I am more free that way ❤️ nice video
So true! Planning is helpful, but over-planning is stressful.
Thank you for give us info
Woah this video is awesome
Keep it up Miss Kirsty 🥰
I always wait for your videos and to hear your voice. I always search for videos on your channel to help me because I feel you have the best tutorial channel
I love your all arts and techniques! ❤
Most helpful..for a beginner like me .frozen in front of watercolour supplies.. LoL
It's a new medium for me. This helps in the finding courage department. 😜😃😸
Woooow it's like a real photograph of a dog!!!!!!!
Ur drawing is just amazing!!!!!!
I love it😍
I've been doing more pre planning and following the advise in this video (before I watched it LOL) for a while now and it really helps a lot!
I'd add consider painting 2 or three paintings at the same time so you can swap between them while a previous one dries.
You can also take literal written planning notes. I sometimes do this, when I do I write each step in a different coloured pen so I can look for a colour for what step I'm on.
Organize the supplies in nearby piles and don't be afraid to use lables, pot it notes, and other written notes to help.
I'd say sketchbooks and a mix of written and art (sketch) notes help a lot!
When you are painting more original imaginative work (rather than copying a reference directly)
Gather and display the various references clearly. And consider doing scrap paper mini painting tests AND consider doing a decent tonal study as reference.
In rare cases (where you absolutely want the best results) Paint rough versions of the final art first to use as reference repainting it until its 'done'.
To save money often using the less expensive papers for the practice/rough versions. Keeping in mind the differences that will happen with the materials and hoe the paper effects things.
I also work in many media including digital. Sometimes I do a full digital 'reference' painting before re-painting it traditionally!
I often do digital roughs for ink, watercolour and acrylic paintings I intend to be my 'highest effort' category. such as if it is an important gift for a loved one.
In rare cases the 'rough' will be perfect because you relaxed and took the pressure off, in such a case I advise stopping if the rough is already your 'best work'.
Good luck everyone!
Fun video.
Wow, that was a lot of great advise. I just hope all that planning doesn't keep you from having fun!
@@FineArtforChrist It's still fun for me LOL! It's more for ONLY when the results are more important such as a Birthday or Christmas present for a very close friend or my Mother. Or for an artwork for commission or for one for myself I really want 'right' that I intend to put up on the wall, etc. Not for every painting. I also tend to do even more research and reference gathering rough sketches, planning and thumbnails for those 'important artworks'. You also learn a lot when you put the extra effort in I find at least personally.
@@valasafantastic1055 That's good to hear! I checked out your channel and see more clearly now how all that prep work may be beneficial. Keep up the good work!
@@FineArtforChrist Thanks! I hope you enjoyed what you saw.
whenever I use watercolors, the papers get crumbly... what shud I do?
May I gett your attention in my channel?
P.s...i am 11
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You need special watercolor paper. If you have that already the. You need a better quality paper. Try different watercolor papers if they are available in your country and if you have money to buy them.
@@elsagrace3893 okay thank u so much :))
@@captainlimodrawingschool6318 sure
@@gayathribinu8023 I hope you Like this ☺I done a lot of hard work while drawing🙏🙏😄ruclips.net/video/-09z416lZqk/видео.html
Thank you sooooo sos so so much!!!! You are my TRUE INSPIRATION TO ART!!!!! I always wanted to master art and now cuz of you I have done it!!! No one is trusting that a ten year old does fine art(actually 11).!!!!!! Your son is cute. Pls expose his name. Happy one million!!!! I actually have to say a lot but your name is THE FIRST ON EACH OF MY SKETCHBOOK!!!! You r going to be in my heart until I stop drawing!!!!I really can't say anything, you r the BEST ARTIST IN DA HECK OF THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!!!
-love from Mihika saisri
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Wow! Your understanding techniques is awesome 💕💕
It's an amazing piece of work.~~~~~ Have a happy day.~~♡★☆♡♥♥
I seriously can't wait to watch this video!!
I hope it is helpful :D
Yes it is a lot! I have improved a lot in my watercolour and charcoal drawings with your tutorials.😊
Im filipino and i really love youre explanation
You are beautiful, attractive very very much talented in art and teaching you are great
Love you
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Thank you kristy for the free course 🤧
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your paintings are on another level, I wanted to be a youtuber or artist like you someday :D
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This is very helpful. I hadn't thought about using masking fluid before. Thanks for the tips! 🙏🏼💖
Masking Fluid is such a time saver, that's for sure!
Thank you! You make me think about my art! Keep it going and stay safe!
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thanks for the tips! I'll post a painting tutorial soon..❤️
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Can you make a video about how to learn to draw anatomy, please??🏵️
It looks realistic
Hi I just found your channel your art work looks amazing thanks for explaining it
You are very inspiring Kirsty♥️💛🧡 Thanks a lotttt✌️👍🙏
Thank you for the detailed explanation of your planning process!
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I love ur videos...💜
gorgeous!! beautifully shown and explained so well!!
Such a great informative video!!!
BEAUTIFUL !!!
Thank you❤
hi Kirsty! love this painting and all advices that you shared! I'm also a watercolor artist and I love fantasy landscapes and fairies the most :) Maybe one day you will make something from that theme ;) I agree that artist should use other mediums for small details if that helps to make the painting better. I often use gel pens in that purpose ;) thank you for sharing this knowlege with us :) have a great day! :)
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It's been so long seeing you paint with watercolors, thank you for the tips! It's been so relaxing watching this video!
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what a cute dog! great painting :)
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Actually, I was almost doing all of these tips everytime I want to paint an image. But there's something I lack when I paint watercolor. Thanks for your pointers. I might use some improvements with this.
ruclips.net/video/JKR2ns2rGpk/видео.html🙏🙏...
Oh my god i love you so much
Beautiful watercolour painting sweetheart 😍🥰❣😘
Thanks for the helpful video🙏😁
I'm from India,Kerala ....like your painting videos so much 👍🏻😁
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Please tell me the name of the color pen that used first to preserv highlight area .
Beautiful and so helpful video 💖
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Great...👍
Kirsty desenha muito sou teu fan criatura! Wol!!!
Thank you❤️❤️😊
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Thank you very much sensei 🙏
Very nice brooo
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What is the blue pen that you used to protect the highlights?
The thing I thought that planning a watercolour painting is similar to find out a ring from a desert ( I thought it is impossible). But Kirsty is the only person who has found out the ring and made it possible! Kirsty, do you live in Earth or Mars? 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀
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Hi Kirsty. Is your free watercolour course still available? I’ve left my details and not gotten the email….😕Thanks so much.
Love it, amazing detail ❤️❤️❤️
Don't your paper bends due to so much water blush? Which company's paper you use pls tell.
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Kirsty uses the Arches cold press watercolor paper for her watercolor pieces. Yes, her paper buckles too however she tapes it down so whenever it gets out of hand she can just let it dry. It will flatten out again as it dries, then she can come back to it and keep working. Also the size of your paper will determine how much it buckles as well. The larger the sheet of paper the more buckling you will experience. Hope this is helpful!
Soooo early😍😍😍😍 love ur editsss
Your voice is pretty😄😄😍😍💕💕
You’re back!
Thank you! Some great advice for this newbie. (:
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Love your video!
Beautiful 👍
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Kirsty I love this one! I saw you smudging the purple with your finger, were you using a pastel pencil or was it a colored pencil?
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I think it was a purple Faber Castel Polychromos Colored Pencil. Hope this is helpful!
The pencils look like Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils to me.
I love it's
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Hello! I'm new here, just subscribed! Your paintings and drawings are all beautiful! I wish I can paint like that! Every time I try to paint or draw my style always ends up looking cartoony XD.
I'm still practicing learning how to draw, I'm still a beginner and I hope to become as good as you one day!
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Plzz upload more water color videos.
I know you've done a bunch of graphite hair tutorials but would you be able to do one where the hair is wet? I just can't get it right without it looking like plastic.
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Assuming you are working from a good reference photo, it should have all the information you need. So here are my two biggest tips:
1.) Watch how the hair clumps and clusters together (think of the hair in terms of sections not strands)
2.) Then look at each clump individually and really study it to make sure you are getting your values right within each section.
Hope this is helpful! If you have any further questions on this subject please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks for your tips! I have to get used to painting on a level horizontal surface! And try not to letthe paint run into areas that I dont want?!!
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Hello Kristy! Love your work for Colorpencils. I'm doing a memory of my Grandmother and my siblings at the beach and doing it in Colorpencils can you give me tips and techniques how to color tight in areas of faces of my family members in the picture so I can capture the likeness of them. Thank you. I would appreciate your it input.
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Hey Sharon, I'd recommend working larger. That way you have more space to fit all the detail you are after. Be patient though since working bigger will make the project take longer. Hope this is helpful!
Thanks for answering my question. Yes, it is much easier when the drawing is larger. I'm alway in for challenge! 😉
@@sharonevans8504 Hope it goes well for you!
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thanks alot for ur informational videos. i am decided to became an artist and tryiing o create a buisness plan buy i gave to take commerce bcz art buisness id Un scaleable, I will try to advertise it and if it works i will become full timr artsit n try to move to canada from india🙂
Great Tutorial!!! 😊❤️
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Is it a good idea to use both Acrylic and Watercolor in one artwork?
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Minha inspiração oia! Kkkk
Doggo 🥺💜
Hi I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos you have inspired me so much to expand and explore new mediums thank you so much I love your work you are a true inspiration my work is so much better thanks to your tips
One question what do you recommend for charcoal or graphite?
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Kirsty has more videos on charcoal than graphite so if you want to learn from her specifically then that would be the way to go. I however think that graphite is easier to learn, and it doesn't require any special paper. So if you are looking for a medium with less of a learning curve, then I'd recommend graphite. Hope this is helpful!
Hi Kristy. I am realy found of u. I miss u alot
Me to
Wooow nice❤️🤩
What was the blue "marker" you used to sketch with, and later remove???
It is a masking fluid pen I have the same one. You can find it on Amazon
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