How to draw a portrait with pastel and color pencils

In this video I use a technique in which I use pastel pencils on the first half of the drawing and color pencil on the second. This speeds up the process and has a translucent appearance.

[@wilsonppdrawings2670]

Joseph you should be doing a patreon channel and receiving payment for your tutorials, you have a great way of explaining the procedures. I have took a lot of your instructions on board thank you 😊

[@josephhammond3637]

Thanks for comments I appreciate them but I’m still learning how film and narrate the the videos maybe in about six months

[@wilsonppdrawings2670]

@josephhammond3637 I think you are very capable now but I understand the narrative is where I fall, I don't like the sound of my voice and all my videos are without narrative

[@NikkiA.Art.]

Hello Joseph, This would have to be one of the greatest pieces of work I have seen on RUclips. The colour combination you used definitely tells a story. It has a somber though mystical look about it. This man has seen and endured so much through his years, or is he protecting something that has weighed heavy on his shoulders and aged him before his time? I love the colours. The purple-blue tones especially. I have watched this about 4 times now and every time I rewatch it, I notice something else. This is the kind of art that makes you wonder. Well, it has with me. Thank you for sharing this with us as this is an amazing piece. Great work. I Love it!

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you so much for appreciating my video . It means much more coming from a fellow artist.

[@NikkiA.Art.]

@@josephhammond3637 Do more! What are you waiting for? chop-chop. 👍🤣
I am doing pastel pieces at the moment also. So I can definitely associate and appreciate this! ❤

[@sallystudebaker374]

You're such a versatile artist and illustrator as well as a great instructor! The old man looks so real!

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you Sally for the very kind words

[@jerryaubill163]

This is amazing.
Thank you for your videos.
And passing information.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you Jerry I really appreciate you watching and your kind comments

[@Anita-up3lc]

This is a real masterpiece, so intense and beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you I really appreciate the encouraging words

[@fredasidaravicius232]

Fantastic piece and fantastic artist. Thank you.

[@josephhammond3637]

That’s very kind of you to say so. And thank you for watching

[@Alfred899CE]

Super tutorial. Both informative and interesting. Thanks for taking the time and sharing 👍

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for the kind comments

[@danytartaux7119]

Quel talent, merci pour cette émotion et bravo l’ artiste.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you I really appreciate it

[@farmerfox3332]

Just subscribed. Great video! Really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for the comment it makes producing the video worthwhile.

[@kerry5586]

You are an excellent artist and teacher.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video

[@hildelunde9260]

Absolutly beautiful 😍 Thank you ❤️

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for watching

[@user-wy2or9tm8z]

סרטון הדרכה מצויין❣️
כמובן שגם הציור מעולה ומרשים ביותר.
ניראה ונשמע ברמה גבוהה ומיקצועי 😊
בטוחה שאראה אותו עוד מספר פעמים וארשום הערות מהדרכתך
שאנסה ליישם.
אשמח מאד מאד לעוד סירטוני הדרכה בפסטלים.
בהצלחה בערוץ 🙏
ומיד עוברת להדרכה של הדיוקן הבא...
תודה רבה 😊

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you I appreciate your liking of the video

[@christinegalysh7433]

Thank you and All the best. Just beautiful.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you Christine ,that’s very kind

[@utestaudt3221]

It Looks amazing🤩👌

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you I’m so pleased someone appreciates it

[@happiestvacations417]

This is so wonderful. You are so talented.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for the kind word I really appreciate it.

[@esmegelling6854]

Incredible. Absolute masterpiece ❤

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you that’s very kind

[@citadelofwinds1564]

A sublime work of art.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you so much for appreciating it

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

That’s amazing!😮 I’ve experimented with fixing charcoal with Spectrafix to paint over it. It took a lot of coats, and still smudged a bit. Do you have a favourite fixative for the pastel layer? I assume it’s a workable fixative? And how many coats did it take?

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@almyers8074]

Seems an intense subject.

[@josephhammond3637]

I thought it would be fun to draw a piece with a darker mood ,thanks again for the comment and watching the video.

[@danytartaux7119]

Hello, your old man narrated is simply great, congradulations. Can you tell me who is this old man please ?

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for the comment ,the image was from a reference photo from deposit phoyos

[@nanwilder2853]

FYI : Congratulations.
You’re welcome!

[@nanwilder2853]

What takes me OUT of this drawing, is the (lower right) hand, on top of the hand holding the book. . . It looks dirty, because of the rougher texture-and fewer highlights-than the hand beneath it. Somehow, it’s just not as beautifully rendered as the rest of the drawing. I don’t mean to be critical-you are quite skilled- but I do find the difference to be distracting. Hope I made sense! Thank you for your videos, Joseph.

[@josephhammond3637]

Thank you for the comment