I'm currently studying graphite in art school and was feeling completely lost cause I'd never really thought of graphite as an art medium itself and only ever used it for sketching. This video was super helpful and it made me excited to try more techniques with my newly bought graphite pencils. Thank you so much for sharing! =)
I really appreciate all the work and hours you put into this video. It's very informative and entertaining. As a returning artist, I want to say thank you for reminding me of things and showing me new stuff I had no idea about. Thanks
Thank you so much, this video is the perfect whistle-stop tour of graphite drawing: detailed but concise. Really appreciate the thought that has gone into making it. I am a beginner and have been lost on where to start, and these simple tips and techniques are perfect foundations to practice before getting into the heavier stuff. Cannot thank you enough!
I clicked on the video to learn more about different types of pencil, and I feel like I saw weeks worth of drawing courses in 20 minutes. Awesome. P.S. one additional blending method: it's not professional but I went through the entirety of my childhood blending with just my index finger.
Bad idea. Your skin contains oils which can affect the way the paper takes the graphite or how it allows erasing. Use a blending stump or put a tissue over your finger.
I seriously can't belive this only has four thousand views! I know you are going to go far with this channel, very professional, clear and concise. Thank you very much!
I use a tissue like Kleenex over my finger for blending. I use a big fluffy makeup brush for eraser crumbs, or a small ostrich feather duster. I love my little Tombow eraser! I use an electric pencil sharpener, mostly because its so fast, and I am impatient! I always start with the eyes, too. Its nice to see them looking at me as i complete the rest of the drawing. I almist feel that we are friends by the time i finish the drawing. You can reduce the graphite shine by using a matte spray fixative. This is a very helpful video! Thank you!
What a wonderful drawing. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge on how to use graphite pencils. Just what I need. It will be so much easier and fun to make a drawing after watching this video. Ann from Norway
Well I have been through a great deal of videos. This was very helpful. I usually am a painter/ water color artist. Being color blind has been my wall as the wife will tell me what color next by picking them for me. I've decided to go to graphite sketching to which will help me be free of asking what color. I just ordered a full set of graphite pencils and can not wait to exercise your video. Thank you so much.
Black Pencil!!!! GENIOUS! Thank you so much for sharing this video- this has helped me massively. I make graphite pencil/watercolour hybrid pieces and was convinced I could only sell prints because I was burnishing my graphite pencil to try to get some dark blacks. Of course, this ruined the drawing and made it extremely reflective! So I’ve been scanning in my drawings and bringing back the darkness using Adobe. But now I see that it is possible!! Thank u tonnes!
That's why I made this video, to share everything I know and help other artists. Honestly I was doing the same things like you a few years ago, I almost gave up graphite because the frustrations were too much and my photos always looked so faded.
Thank you so much for doing this vieo. I am inspired to drawer as a hobby and following that passion so this helps me get to my goal of drawing because i love it
Thank you for this in-depth beginner tutorial! God knows I need it right now in AP Art class because I can't just use the media I'm good at in every art piece I'm making for the portfolio.
An eraser shield is one of those things that can be handy too. Although I suppose they take a bit of practice for exact placement of those highlight spots and picking the right masking shape? I don't see too many people using them while drawing in how-to videos. Some drawing kits still seem to include them. It's also good this video gives scrap paper some mention for cleaning blending tools, because some neglect to do that. (Ditto for dealing with loaded erasers too.) And obviously a clean piece also comes in handy to protect things if you're the type to rest your hand while drawing. And fine sandpaper or emery cloth can also be handy, if not helping to shape some pencils past the usual sharpeners, a clean bit of sandpaper can also rough up blending stumps to make them more fuzzy/softer if desired. Last but not least, is that a painter's brush (the kind you find at a hardware store - as opposed to typically smaller artist's brushes) with long enough bristles can be used in lieu of an artist's erasing brush if you go light on the pressure while sweeping with it. It's an option if online ordering isn't always convenient, as some stores don't always carry a wide selection of art supplies.
I wish there were a way to attach a photo to my post so I could get some honest feedback and critique. Several years ago, I took a drawing class and really enjoyed it but it’s been so long ago, I’m starting from from scratch. Thank you for this helpful video.
Thank you so much for the video, you are an amazing artist, I'm truly honoured to be present in this era where artist like you exist... I do have one question if you mind answering does black pencil work ON the graphite shading?
Damn dragos… wish there was a download button! So humbly informative!! By the way, with someone with ONLY 4b pencils and cotton buds… (I could do all this too?)
Question, Why when teaching for Beginners you did NOT start with a Light circle/oval for the head, and for the body. and divide where the center of beak is sort goes with line of the eye. which usually falls in the center. INSTEAD you started out with a semi tracing of your completed bird? Doing this encourages beginners to FORGET doing circles, but put tracing paper over you completed bird , and go over their TRACING OF YOUR BIRD ONTO THEIR PAPER , having a far better non learning, on their own to do a bird they see that is NOT a photo or drawing..?
I'm currently studying graphite in art school and was feeling completely lost cause I'd never really thought of graphite as an art medium itself and only ever used it for sketching. This video was super helpful and it made me excited to try more techniques with my newly bought graphite pencils. Thank you so much for sharing! =)
That's great to hear! Graphite is an amazing art medium.
great opinion
I really appreciate all the work and hours you put into this video. It's very informative and entertaining. As a returning artist, I want to say thank you for reminding me of things and showing me new stuff I had no idea about. Thanks
I created this video with a lot of pleasure knowing it will help people like you!
Good luck with your new art adventure.
lovely
Thank you. This is a very comprehensive guide for beginners. I wish I could watched this one earlier.
I am glad you found it now! It is never too late. 😊
Thank you so much, this video is the perfect whistle-stop tour of graphite drawing: detailed but concise. Really appreciate the thought that has gone into making it. I am a beginner and have been lost on where to start, and these simple tips and techniques are perfect foundations to practice before getting into the heavier stuff. Cannot thank you enough!
I am so happy to hear that!
incredible
Thank you! Been trying to read and gather info like this on my own so this is perfect for me. You explained everything so well. Appreciate this a lot.
It was my pleasure! I am glad it helped you out.
I clicked on the video to learn more about different types of pencil, and I feel like I saw weeks worth of drawing courses in 20 minutes. Awesome.
P.S. one additional blending method: it's not professional but I went through the entirety of my childhood blending with just my index finger.
Thank you, I'm glad it helped you a lot!
I also used to use my finger to blend but sometimes I left stains because of the
oil of the fingers.
I still do lol but yes I will try his way next time
Bad idea. Your skin contains oils which can affect the way the paper takes the graphite or how it allows erasing. Use a blending stump or put a tissue over your finger.
I seriously can't belive this only has four thousand views! I know you are going to go far with this channel, very professional, clear and concise. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much! I hope this too, I am putting a lot of work and time into it. 😊
bravo
Excellent video. It breaks down fantastic core information for a beginner in one easy to understand video.
Thank you!
I use a tissue like Kleenex over my finger for blending. I use a big fluffy makeup brush for eraser crumbs, or a small ostrich feather duster. I love my little Tombow eraser! I use an electric pencil sharpener, mostly because its so fast, and I am impatient! I always start with the eyes, too. Its nice to see them looking at me as i complete the rest of the drawing. I almist feel that we are friends by the time i finish the drawing. You can reduce the graphite shine by using a matte spray fixative.
This is a very helpful video! Thank you!
What a wonderful drawing. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge on how to use graphite pencils. Just what I need. It will be so much easier and fun to make a drawing after watching this video. Ann from Norway
Hello!
Thank you, it makes me really happy to hear it helped you. 😊
fantastic
Well I have been through a great deal of videos. This was very helpful. I usually am a painter/ water color artist. Being color blind has been my wall as the wife will tell me what color next by picking them for me. I've decided to go to graphite sketching to which will help me be free of asking what color. I just ordered a full set of graphite pencils and can not wait to exercise your video. Thank you so much.
I am very happy you found my video helpful!
This was a great video, infused with positive information. I can hardly wait to get busy at my art table.Thank you.
I'm very happy it helped you!
Black Pencil!!!! GENIOUS! Thank you so much for sharing this video- this has helped me massively.
I make graphite pencil/watercolour hybrid pieces and was convinced I could only sell prints because I was burnishing my graphite pencil to try to get some dark blacks. Of course, this ruined the drawing and made it extremely reflective! So I’ve been scanning in my drawings and bringing back the darkness using Adobe. But now I see that it is possible!! Thank u tonnes!
That's why I made this video, to share everything I know and help other artists.
Honestly I was doing the same things like you a few years ago, I almost gave up graphite because the frustrations were too much and my photos always looked so faded.
Thank you so much for doing this vieo. I am inspired to drawer as a hobby and following that passion so this helps me get to my goal of drawing because i love it
Very happy to hear that!
An excellent explanation and I love the bird beautiful
Very helpful video. Thanks man.
I am glad it helped!
Thanks. A good guide for a beginner.
I'm glad you learnt something from it.
Thank you,very helpful 🙂
Thank you for this in-depth beginner tutorial! God knows I need it right now in AP Art class because I can't just use the media I'm good at in every art piece I'm making for the portfolio.
I am glad I could help!
Just loved the way you explained the details. Excellent video.🙏🙏
Thank you!
This is a very good video full of practical instructions and good tips. Thank you.
I am very happy it helped you!
Wow that was fantastic to watch, I would like to use graphite pencils more, now following and subscribed :)
Thank you! Very happy you enjoyed it.
An eraser shield is one of those things that can be handy too. Although I suppose they take a bit of practice for exact placement of those highlight spots and picking the right masking shape? I don't see too many people using them while drawing in how-to videos. Some drawing kits still seem to include them.
It's also good this video gives scrap paper some mention for cleaning blending tools, because some neglect to do that. (Ditto for dealing with loaded erasers too.) And obviously a clean piece also comes in handy to protect things if you're the type to rest your hand while drawing.
And fine sandpaper or emery cloth can also be handy, if not helping to shape some pencils past the usual sharpeners, a clean bit of sandpaper can also rough up blending stumps to make them more fuzzy/softer if desired.
Last but not least, is that a painter's brush (the kind you find at a hardware store - as opposed to typically smaller artist's brushes) with long enough bristles can be used in lieu of an artist's erasing brush if you go light on the pressure while sweeping with it. It's an option if online ordering isn't always convenient, as some stores don't always carry a wide selection of art supplies.
Thank you for all these tips!
thanks for this vid. Lots of graphite artists on utube, but most don't talk about supplies used.
It was my pleasure, I tried to share everything I know about graphite, supplies included.
Excellent. Well done and short.
Thank you!
Very helpful video. Thank you. Your voice is lovely to listen to as well.
Thank you so much!
This was a very informative video. You are so talented-your bird was amazing and very lifelike.
Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial.
I am glad it helped!
That was some great instructions!!! Thanks a lot!
My pleasure!
Nice guide
Thank you!
Great video,thank you!what do you use for white marks when doing art to be sold?❤
@rociocruz2786 Thank you, I am glad it helped you. I use some very good quality and definitely archival titanium white acrylic.
Thank you for this video I’m about to make Tim burton stuff and needed charcoal for those black and white values make them way more rich
I am glad it helped you!
@@DragosPepinaArt what is your email so I can send what I made I just finished yesterday
@@alexrojas2686 dragospepina.art@yahoo.com
i really apreciate the work you put in this video it shows, thank u so very much for this it helped me a lot
My pleasure!
same
Very good tutorial 👌 👍 👏🏼
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
It was my pleasure!
I wish there were a way to attach a photo to my post so I could get some honest feedback and critique. Several years ago, I took a drawing class and really enjoyed it but it’s been so long ago, I’m starting from from scratch. Thank you for this helpful video.
That would be a great new feature for RUclips! I am very happy my tutorial helped you! ☺️
very well done
very helpful videos
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the video, you are an amazing artist, I'm truly honoured to be present in this era where artist like you exist...
I do have one question if you mind answering
does black pencil work ON the graphite shading?
Thank you so much for your nice words!
Yes, it works perfectly, it adds a lot of depth to the graphite drawings.
Underrated video !!👍
I subscribed. It's such a great video. I learned so much.
Very happy to hear that and thank you for subscribing. 😊
Thank you, very helpful 👍🏻
My pleasure!
Thank you - well explained.
My pleasure!
Thank you for this inspiring video!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much, your video is very helpful!:)
Very happy to hear that!
Thank ready to try
Super vidéo !!! Thank you so much !
My pleasure!
Great video 👏
Thank you!
Excellent video
Thank you!
Keep up the good work Dragos!
Thank you so much!
@@DragosPepinaArt We are looking forward for your next videos!
this is such an amazing video!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
wow amazing video
awesome beautiful video 👍
i'am New friend 🤝 thanks
Thank you! Glad to hear that!
Many thankyou❤❤❤
This is an excellent tutorial!! Thank you! I like your use of brushes for a smooth look, but just wanted to know where to purchase or to order from?
Thank you!
I bought them from a local store, they are very cheap regular makeup brushes, maybe check out your local dollar store.
@@DragosPepinaArt Thank you!! 🙂
I have woodless set of graphite pencils. Nice weight, smooth graphite too.
It sounds great!
Now I am confident to do shading after watching this tutorial 😎🙂
Very happy to hear that! 😊
@@DragosPepinaArt 🎨 thank you 🙂
Damn dragos… wish there was a download button! So humbly informative!!
By the way, with someone with ONLY 4b pencils and cotton buds… (I could do all this too?)
Of course you can, it all depends on the pressure on the pencil.
Hi! Is there a full tutorial for the bird?
Hello!
Unfortunately not, I made it only for this tutorial.
Thanks sir😊
Thank you so much!
My pleasure!
Where can i find an 8b or 7b pencils in kenya people please help me
To be honest I really don't know as I don't live there but you can do a research online and luckily you will find it.
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Nice video
Thank you!
I am taking an illustration class the instructor does not suggest using blending tools at all.
I guess it's a preference.
Excellent video thank you … but do bare in mind Q tips are not biodegradable so it’s best not to buy them 😊
Your voice is so cute❤️👍
Thank you!
👍
you can achieve a dark black with 12B
ohh i wonder how he drew the second leg 20:35 ohhh....
It was very fast to draw but unfortunately my camera didn't film that part.
@@DragosPepinaArt still thanks for the amazing video
The white pen is not what?
Not archival you mean?
@@DragosPepinaArt what does it mean? Archival?
It means that the white from the gel pen will turn yellow in a few years.
@@DragosPepinaArt I got it now :) Thank you
*cries in mix media paper* 💀
What do you mean?
perfect speed 1.25
What do you mean? ☺️
you!
What do you mean? ☺️
You’re pronouncing lead wrong.
English isn't my first language, thank you for telling me, I'll keep it in mind for next time.
@@DragosPepinaArt you’re welcome, it’s pronounced like Led Zeppelin. Your English is very good. I subscribed ..nice video.
@@stephenmoore3035 Thank you!
0:12 Какие удивительные зрачки получаются, если светить кольцевой лампой прямо в лицо, оказывается… Брат, сдвинь лампу.
Question, Why when teaching for Beginners you did NOT start with a Light circle/oval for the head, and for the body. and divide where the center of beak is sort goes with line of the eye. which usually falls in the center. INSTEAD you started out with a semi tracing of your completed bird? Doing this encourages beginners to FORGET doing circles, but put tracing paper over you completed bird , and go over their TRACING OF YOUR BIRD ONTO THEIR PAPER , having a far better non learning, on their own to do a bird they see that is NOT a photo or drawing..?
Because this isn't a video about proportions.