Have you considered incorporating items such as a beauty blender, eyeshadow brushes, or applicators for your charcoal? They're fairly inexpensive, and you could get a large one that they use for body powders. In one of your shorts, you used a large wall paintbrush to change your texture.
This was very informative. I wish I had seen this video before I used krylon on my first charcoal portrait. The krylon fine art fixative works nicely for watercolor pencil, but I was very disappointed with how it altered my charcoal drawing. Live and learn! Thanking you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Hi Josh Thanku for helping with the charcoal videos,I was so confused with all the different kinds,you’ve inspired me to just get on with drawing now,I’ve a wee question for u what’s the big paddle I’ve seen u use please.ive been blessed to get super large charcoal blocks from my friend and thought it looked brilliant kind regards dawn 🐝
Hey good video Mad.C I have a question.._ Do think it'll be a good idea to combine Charcoal with Black ink maybe it'd make drawings better??/ or is there anything else that would be able to combine with Charcoal what are your thoughts! or advice for this question? Thank you for your video it was interesting and inspiring can't wait for the next one.👍
They are actually usually soft pastels or oil pastels that are colored, not charcoal. I use them sometimes but only for monochromatic works sense I do not prefer the use of color
So many people do not work upright ( perspective ) . I must look closely to see if their perspective is off or I do not adjust mental to using drawing horse or back of chairs.
W.T.F...?? THAT'S EXACTLY HOW I SHARPEN MY PENCILS ✏️ COLORED & REGULAR, WITH A RAZOR BLADE. MY GIRLFRIEND ALWAYS LOOKS AT ME LIKE IM CRAZY..... SHE SAID WHY DONT YOU USE SHARPENERS...?? I JUST NEVER LIKED THE OUTCOME WHEN USING THEM. TO BASICALLY UNIFORM. GREAT VIDEO 😁👌
There is a better way to preserve your work. I am concerned your fixatives will not stand the test of time nor elements such as dust. 1) Apply your favorite Fixative or Krylon Matte Finish is my preference for paper taped down or canvas which is your next logical progression. I prefer Milo Canvas. Not all Canvas will give you the grit you need for charcoal. Gamblin Oil Ground is another excellent prep on any canvas to ensure Charcoal has a good surface. This is an option based on your choice of canvas. 2) Apply 2 Coats with brush in even strokes of Golden Soft Gel Gloss mixed 2water:1Gel Gloss then apply two coats. It comes on milky yet dries clear. Let it dry 24 hours between and after last coat before Varnish of your choice. 3) I prefer Liquitex Satin Varnish as the final layer that will resist dust and water plus allows a patron to mount your work au natural without a glass frame! Am I a world famous artist? Nope, just a person who worked for decades perfecting work flows for a paper company. When I became interested in charcoal I unfortunately had a really good artist tutor but they didn’t divulge or didn’t sell their charcoal work. It was merely a preliminary to a watercolor, acrylic or oil painting. I learned these charcoal preservation techniques from two skilled charcoal artists. I really admire your work and wish you even greater success. James
Lyra kneaded eraser is by far the best! I use it on Charcoal, Graphite, Colored pencils, Oil and dry sketching pencils like Red Chalk..Sketching/drawing, no 2 tool in my opinion, with pencil itself be the No1. Then it's the paper too on that very important spot. Fabriano Artistico, Arches Hot pressed both cover all my needs. I wish they made them in Spiral blocks or Sketchbooks, I would buy them in bulks!!! Forgot to mention my favorite pencils and what I 'd suggest to beginners: Kohinoor Red Clalk/ 5340/5347 5.6 lead holders, (they call the Red Chalk "Russet Sepia" on their 5.6mm size), For wooden graphite: Faber Castell Pitt Matt or 9000 , Lead hodlers 2mm TK 9400/TK 4600.with leads from the same brand Pentel Graphgear 500 (0.3mm/0.5mm) with Ain Stein leads. and you're set for life!! PS Those are the BEST in terms of performance and precision. No other comes close, even the way more expensive Rotrings, do not perform that good, as Pentels do ,and they don't last either.
I want to know what all were the items in your thumbnail image for this video. It goes by so fast and is interrupted with a commercial so it's hard to make out what you have on your work surface.
THANK YOU! Just wonderful! You answered tons of questions I’ve accumulated over decades!
I hope you get a million plus subscribers, you deserve it. I have watched many drawing tutorials and yours have inspired me the most. Thank you.
Have you considered incorporating items such as a beauty blender, eyeshadow brushes, or applicators for your charcoal? They're fairly inexpensive, and you could get a large one that they use for body powders. In one of your shorts, you used a large wall paintbrush to change your texture.
As a guy I get the strangest looks when in the makeup department.
@@dannyestes832 lol, exactly, it's so awkward
Its just so good how you teach
This was very informative. I wish I had seen this video before I used krylon on my first charcoal portrait. The krylon fine art fixative works nicely for watercolor pencil, but I was very disappointed with how it altered my charcoal drawing. Live and learn! Thanking you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Your work is incredible…it’s like sculpting in the sense that you see this form and make it come alive?
Thank you.i paint in oil,but you helped me a lot in drawings with your demonstrations
I was hoping I would find something like this ! Thank u. I have subscribed
Thank you so much for all the info !!
@madcharcoal are you concerned at all about the charcoal dust from a health perspective? What do you do to ensure you’re not inhaling?
I was literally just thinking about this today, thank you!!
Hi Josh Thanku for helping with the charcoal videos,I was so confused with all the different kinds,you’ve inspired me to just get on with drawing now,I’ve a wee question for u what’s the big paddle I’ve seen u use please.ive been blessed to get super large charcoal blocks from my friend and thought it looked brilliant kind regards dawn 🐝
You...are a PROFESSIONAL✨! Can you do a video on fixatives? And maybe real time drawing tutorials? ^ ^ plsss
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Thanks so useful. I noticed in one of your tutorials that you use a large mounted computer screen. Can you show us this set up?
Hey good video Mad.C I have a question.._ Do think it'll be a good idea to combine Charcoal with Black ink maybe it'd make drawings better??/ or is there anything else that would be able to combine with Charcoal what are your thoughts! or advice for this question?
Thank you for your video it was interesting and inspiring can't wait for the next one.👍
Well I use either. Box cutter or a husky... Home Depot or Lowe's has tons.of them. 😊
I start with Nitram hard (blue) then vine ,then willow ,then compress . Though brands vary and have distinct qualities. So much to say
Dude came from ur ig keep doing this u are going to be great one day
That’s a backhanded compliment lol
He is great already tho
Great info, thank you so much.
Really useful 👍
And which tape to use on drawings and remove easily later on without disturbing the art toi
The opportunity have home made drawing clips exist. Wow
Great video, thank you very much!
How do you use your charcoal powder for your portrait drawings?
What was the “sponge” type thing you used for blending? Was it actually like a blending sponge?
🖤 you are so awesome
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Great info!
In the image, you show color charcoal blocks. I haven't found too much information on them. Is that something that you like to use?
They are actually usually soft pastels or oil pastels that are colored, not charcoal. I use them sometimes but only for monochromatic works sense I do not prefer the use of color
So many people do not work upright ( perspective ) . I must look closely to see if their perspective is off or I do not adjust mental to using drawing horse or back of chairs.
Thank you 👍
What is the sponge you use to make the Smokey bits??
Thank you 💕
What’s the difference in working with black pastel powder vs charcoal powder?
Is there a way to keep PanPastel sponges from disintegrating right away? 😄
What’s the type of paper you use?
Look in the description of the video.
I want to start charcoal drawing. Which tool or what type of coal is essential or do i need everything
Many products have disadvantages or do not serve me well. So I customize them ( lots of things ).
W.T.F...??
THAT'S EXACTLY HOW I SHARPEN MY PENCILS ✏️ COLORED & REGULAR, WITH A RAZOR BLADE.
MY GIRLFRIEND ALWAYS LOOKS AT ME LIKE IM CRAZY.....
SHE SAID WHY DONT YOU USE SHARPENERS...??
I JUST NEVER LIKED THE OUTCOME WHEN USING THEM.
TO BASICALLY UNIFORM.
GREAT VIDEO 😁👌
2:30 “This is the thinner one and this is the thicker one “🤔💣🤯
There is a better way to preserve your work. I am concerned your fixatives will not stand the test of time nor elements such as dust.
1) Apply your favorite Fixative or Krylon Matte Finish is my preference for paper taped down or canvas which is your next logical progression. I prefer Milo Canvas. Not all Canvas will give you the grit you need for charcoal. Gamblin Oil Ground is another excellent prep on any canvas to ensure Charcoal has a good surface. This is an option based on your choice of canvas.
2) Apply 2 Coats with brush in even strokes of Golden Soft Gel Gloss mixed 2water:1Gel Gloss then apply two coats. It comes on milky yet dries clear. Let it dry 24 hours between and after last coat before Varnish of your choice.
3) I prefer Liquitex Satin Varnish as the final layer that will resist dust and water plus allows a patron to mount your work au natural without a glass frame!
Am I a world famous artist? Nope, just a person who worked for decades perfecting work flows for a paper company. When I became interested in charcoal I unfortunately had a really good artist tutor but they didn’t divulge or didn’t sell their charcoal work. It was merely a preliminary to a watercolor, acrylic or oil painting.
I learned these charcoal preservation techniques from two skilled charcoal artists. I really admire your work and wish you even greater success. James
Oooooooo i like
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Thank you🙏
Lyra kneaded eraser is by far the best! I use it on Charcoal, Graphite, Colored pencils, Oil and dry sketching pencils like Red Chalk..Sketching/drawing, no 2 tool in my opinion, with pencil itself be the No1. Then it's the paper too on that very important spot. Fabriano Artistico, Arches Hot pressed both cover all my needs. I wish they made them in Spiral blocks or Sketchbooks, I would buy them in bulks!!!
Forgot to mention my favorite pencils and what I 'd suggest to beginners: Kohinoor Red Clalk/ 5340/5347 5.6 lead holders, (they call the Red Chalk "Russet Sepia" on their 5.6mm size),
For wooden graphite: Faber Castell Pitt Matt or 9000 , Lead hodlers 2mm TK 9400/TK 4600.with leads from the same brand
Pentel Graphgear 500 (0.3mm/0.5mm) with Ain Stein leads. and you're set for life!!
PS Those are the BEST in terms of performance and precision. No other comes close, even the way more expensive Rotrings, do not perform that good, as Pentels do ,and they don't last either.
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I have the chance to get lots /tons of free art supplies yearly.
I want to know what all were the items in your thumbnail image for this video. It goes by so fast and is interrupted with a commercial so it's hard to make out what you have on your work surface.
Please. Speak slowly , distinctly and loudly enough to be understood. Thanks.
I’m glad I kept looking before asking about the materials you use. 😁 you answered the questions I had. Look forward to following 🙏🏽🤍