People throw so much hate to the grid method and it’s one of the BEST ways to get accurate sketches! You use whatever works best FOR YOU! Thank you for this video ❤
As someone who has been off and on again trying to learn to draw for the past 20 years and always losing motivation. This is the clearest explained video I’ve ever came across.
The best tutorial I ever watched.... These steps noticeably changed my portrait drawing into another level... Thank you so much... Keep giving us these wonderful ideas mam...🤍🌼
Great question! The process is exactly the same but how much pencil I put down on the paper would potentially shift. The 3B and 5B layers especially would be more about bringing out the contrast and looking for the areas of shadow on the face. I'd potentially lighten up more areas at the eraser stage but the core process of layering and blending doesn't really change much.
@@GemmaChambersArt Thank you so much! I'm working on Portrait of two people together full body and for me it can be more challenging then close up this video with its techniques are helping me with tone.
I do the outline in the dark with the reference picture displayed on my pc monitor and I put my paper above it and it's easy to trace the outline, call it lazy or cheating but it actually work and it's fast xD
Great video Gemma! I have 2 questions if you don't mind: 1. About how long does each step take for a 6 hour piece? 2. Would it be possible to see a basic comparison of the 3 step layering compared to going straight in with a dark pencil? I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say "It wouldn't look anywhere near as rich" (at 5:08) so it seems like it's something that's quite tough to explain in words.
Hey, at 2:40 just after you state you’re using an HB pencil, the result on paper is quite dark - are you pushing hard? Or just lighting the video such that it’s more visible? Just asking because knowing when to start going dark is still one of my main issues (as well as patience, much of the time 😂)
Hi Gemma great video !! You are so skilled ! It’s amazing. Out of interest which brush would you recommend for blending graphite ? There’s make up brushes but I wondered if there was one specifically for graphite you would recommend ❤
Hi there, as I've just come across 2 of your videos about graphite portrait drawing and you have told us what hardness and soft pencils to use could you please tell me what paper is best, ie smooth or soft please, thank you.
The shine is difficult to avoid - you can practically see my studio lights in the drawing 😂 I did see a while ago that there are matte graphite pencils but I haven't tried them yet. Prismacolor will always be a bit shiny just down to the waxy nature. I don't see it as much with Polychromos though
People throw so much hate to the grid method and it’s one of the BEST ways to get accurate sketches! You use whatever works best FOR YOU! Thank you for this video ❤
a lifht box is even better
never in my life had i considered to blend everything and then continue layering on top. i'll have to try this!
As someone who has been off and on again trying to learn to draw for the past 20 years and always losing motivation. This is the clearest explained video I’ve ever came across.
OMG! You are a master! Sooo much work and dedication and talent! This portrait is a masterpiece!💖
The best tutorial I ever watched....
These steps noticeably changed my portrait drawing into another level...
Thank you so much...
Keep giving us these wonderful ideas mam...🤍🌼
Hands down best drawing tutorial I have seen. Just getting back into drawing after 30 years. Thank you for this!
This is really useful advice! Thank you so much. I want to try my next drawing this way!
Insane. What a work.
Great work, Gemma! You have a lot of pontential, keep going!
Excellent tips. Thanks Gemma
Very well explained! Thx!
thank you! all of your tips are very helpful
Thank you great work
It really helps a lot.. Thank you for this🤧
Thank you soo much. Great tips.✨
So incredible. How would you handle a portrait of someone with lighter skins? In other words, how many times would you blend?
Great question! The process is exactly the same but how much pencil I put down on the paper would potentially shift. The 3B and 5B layers especially would be more about bringing out the contrast and looking for the areas of shadow on the face. I'd potentially lighten up more areas at the eraser stage but the core process of layering and blending doesn't really change much.
@@GemmaChambersArt Thank you so much! I'm working on Portrait of two people together full body and for me it can be more challenging then close up this video with its techniques are helping me with tone.
Do you ever use charcoal pencil in the blackest areas, to eliminate that “shine” from the graphite?
Muy buena esta chica es la mejor maestra que e encontré en TH-cam me encanta !El y je no aprendes porqué no quieres!Muy buena enseñanza gracias 🙏!
I do the outline in the dark with the reference picture displayed on my pc monitor and I put my paper above it and it's easy to trace the outline, call it lazy or cheating but it actually work and it's fast xD
Great video Gemma! I have 2 questions if you don't mind:
1. About how long does each step take for a 6 hour piece?
2. Would it be possible to see a basic comparison of the 3 step layering compared to going straight in with a dark pencil? I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say "It wouldn't look anywhere near as rich" (at 5:08) so it seems like it's something that's quite tough to explain in words.
Hey, at 2:40 just after you state you’re using an HB pencil, the result on paper is quite dark - are you pushing hard? Or just lighting the video such that it’s more visible?
Just asking because knowing when to start going dark is still one of my main issues (as well as patience, much of the time 😂)
thank you teacher...
Hi Gemma great video !! You are so skilled ! It’s amazing. Out of interest which brush would you recommend for blending graphite ? There’s make up brushes but I wondered if there was one specifically for graphite you would recommend ❤
Hi there, as I've just come across 2 of your videos about graphite portrait drawing and you have told us what hardness and soft pencils to use could you please tell me what paper is best, ie smooth or soft please, thank you.
Woww nice
Do you only use graphite pencils for portraits ?
Thanks Gemma. Can you explain how to avoid shine from graphite pencils or after burnishing Prismacolour pencils.
The shine is difficult to avoid - you can practically see my studio lights in the drawing 😂 I did see a while ago that there are matte graphite pencils but I haven't tried them yet. Prismacolor will always be a bit shiny just down to the waxy nature. I don't see it as much with Polychromos though
@@GemmaChambersArt Thanks for that prompt reply. I won't worry about it too much then.
Thnk you❤
thank u
In a week?! That would take me at the least three months .
what was that metal thing called that indents the paper?
An embossing tool - they usually come as a set with various sizes
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