I've watched so many videos of other artists to grasp the basic understanding of using pastel pencils. But when I came across your videos, which is just an hour back, I understood way more than what I understood in a year! My regret is why I didn't find your channel earlier! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much - I've been struggling for ages to draw our Black Golden Doodle and getting nowhere, because I was doing exactly what you showed us not to do! 🐶
This is brilliant, it’s the first time I’ve ever seen curly fur, thank you for showing this. 😊 I’m going to give this ago and just do a tiny study like this. It should give me convenience doing a tiny study. Could you do a black curly fur study please? I know colours can be difficult for black. This is wonderful, I’m excited to try this ☺️
Thanks Gillina! I have to say, the technique is just the same; pay attention to your tones and try using a warm and cool tint and shade to nuance your highlights and shadows for extra punch! I’ll be doing some black fur work soon though 😊
Thank you Emily for a great video instruction. I am just starting to draw my "red" poodle and your technique is just what I needed to see. I am wondering if you have tried doing the under layer with panpastels and if so how did it work. My project is larger and thought this might be an alternative. Would really appreciate your opinion, and also would love to see you do a darker color poodle fur video.
Hi Joy! I'm glad this is useful for you and yes, pan pastels would work for your underpainting. Be sure not to make it too thick too quickly or the details will become very flat and difficult to draw. I have a video that shows me using some pan pastels on here (I seem to recall it was my first time every using them!) th-cam.com/video/fuaMZzpZrlg/w-d-xo.html
You stated that the ivory pencil is number 203, but then on screen it says 103 ? Please can you tell us which number is correct for the ivory, this will be a big help, thanks.
Sorry Kaz, easily done when I’m chatting away! It’s the 103, if ever you’re unsure Google pittpastel followed by the number or a colour name and it will pop up 😊
Thanks Judy, that was missed off! Faber Castell 199 - Black Faber Castell 101 - White Faber Castell 177 - Walnut Brown Faber Castell 182 - Ochre Dark Faber Castell 132 - Light Pink Faber Castell 180 - Brown Faber Castell 187 - Orange Faber Castell 283 - Red Brown Faber Castell 181 - Dark Grey Faber Castell 273 - Mid Grey Faber Castell 270 - Light Grey Faber Castell 102 - Ivory
How the he k did u do that? I tried follow u and mine ended up looking like a freakin orange tree 🙄 anyway, i struggle to get it to look soft! Just looks grainy. Using derwent pensils and pastel mat :/
Honestly, continue practicing! Hours go into making something come naturally, but, that does mean 'anyone can do it' with enough practice. These things come over time and I would spend a lot of time simply looking at photos and thinking about the interaction of colours, tones and edges. The more time you spend considering something, the easier it becomes to emulate it :) Stay with it!
Thank you ! Drawing long curly hair is my struggle!😊
I’m finding your videos really helpful, thank you. The way you explain what you’re doing is incredibly clear and makes so much sense
So great I'm studying technique s and yours is so clear. Thank you so much
Wow. Great demonstration. Very helpful thank you.
brilliant tutorial thank you 😊
Thank you!
An excellent lesson.
Thanks! 😃
I've watched so many videos of other artists to grasp the basic understanding of using pastel pencils. But when I came across your videos, which is just an hour back, I understood way more than what I understood in a year!
My regret is why I didn't find your channel earlier! ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you! I have had those learning experiences too, I’m glad this ‘clicked’ for you!
Thank you!! I am using this for the first time and this is so helpful
Thank you so much - I've been struggling for ages to draw our Black Golden Doodle and getting nowhere, because I was doing exactly what you showed us not to do! 🐶
I'm glad this can help you!!
Thank you so much for sharing! Love your teaching style and your videos are very inspiring! Hugs and smiles, Linda
Thank you so much, Linda!
Very helpful, very "painterly" instruction. You give principles I can follow in my own work across the board. Thank you very much.😊
Thanks Natalie! That's exactly what I aim to do :)
This is brilliant, it’s the first time I’ve ever seen curly fur, thank you for showing this. 😊 I’m going to give this ago and just do a tiny study like this. It should give me convenience doing a tiny study. Could you do a black curly fur study please? I know colours can be difficult for black. This is wonderful, I’m excited to try this ☺️
Thanks Gillina! I have to say, the technique is just the same; pay attention to your tones and try using a warm and cool tint and shade to nuance your highlights and shadows for extra punch! I’ll be doing some black fur work soon though 😊
I like this is there any more
This video has helped me so much thank you
Glad it helped!
Vielen Dank, das hat mir wirklich sehr geholfen 😍😍
Very nice
Thank you.
Thank you Emily for a great video instruction. I am just starting to draw my "red" poodle and your technique is just what I needed to see. I am wondering if you have tried doing the under layer with panpastels and if so how did it work. My project is larger and thought this might be an alternative. Would really appreciate your opinion, and also would love to see you do a darker color poodle fur video.
Hi Joy! I'm glad this is useful for you and yes, pan pastels would work for your underpainting. Be sure not to make it too thick too quickly or the details will become very flat and difficult to draw. I have a video that shows me using some pan pastels on here (I seem to recall it was my first time every using them!) th-cam.com/video/fuaMZzpZrlg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!
You’re welcome! 😊
You stated that the ivory pencil is number 203, but then on screen it says 103 ?
Please can you tell us which number is correct for the ivory, this will be a big help, thanks.
Sorry Kaz, easily done when I’m chatting away! It’s the 103, if ever you’re unsure Google pittpastel followed by the number or a colour name and it will pop up 😊
Emily cant seem to find your list of individual colors to use for animals, birds etc?
Thanks Judy, that was missed off!
Faber Castell 199 - Black
Faber Castell 101 - White
Faber Castell 177 - Walnut Brown
Faber Castell 182 - Ochre Dark
Faber Castell 132 - Light Pink
Faber Castell 180 - Brown
Faber Castell 187 - Orange
Faber Castell 283 - Red Brown
Faber Castell 181 - Dark Grey
Faber Castell 273 - Mid Grey
Faber Castell 270 - Light Grey
Faber Castell 102 - Ivory
Can we see the finished portrait anywhere? I only see it in the thumbnail which is really small.
Hi Alexander, sorry about that, I should have popped it in at the end! It will be over on my Instagram, but it'll be back a few years :)
How the he k did u do that? I tried follow u and mine ended up looking like a freakin orange tree 🙄 anyway, i struggle to get it to look soft! Just looks grainy. Using derwent pensils and pastel mat :/
Honestly, continue practicing! Hours go into making something come naturally, but, that does mean 'anyone can do it' with enough practice. These things come over time and I would spend a lot of time simply looking at photos and thinking about the interaction of colours, tones and edges. The more time you spend considering something, the easier it becomes to emulate it :) Stay with it!
what do you get when you mix a cocker-spaniel, a poodle and a ghost?...A "Cocker-Poodle-Boo!
Haha that’s so bad it’s good 😂
Thank you
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you're welcome!