Wonderful video, I much prefer the voiceover videos as well :) This is really wonderful work, I love working in graphite just don't do it enough. It's automatic for me to reach for my coloured pencils, I need to do some more work with graphite. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm enjoying creating the voice overs. Super busy working on my 1-3 hour Patreon videos which I am hoping to launch soon. I agree, I love graphite. It's the first medium I used and I love it more now. I know what you mean, I grab my colour based mediums first and I have made a plan for 2021 to work more in graphite so that's something I am looking forward to :D
Hi Zara, If you want an easy way to make the graphite powder just break a block into chunks and put it in a pepper grinder (preferably an old one!). For larger quantities I have done this with a NutriBullet. Both ways make a fine powder with a minimal amount of mess. Hope this is also helpful. Thank you again for a great video.
This picture is amazing! I'm working on my son's cats and I wish I would have seen this video before I started! I almost want to start over after seeing this, but I'll just crack in with with what I have and try to improve in it. 😁 Thank you for this!
Such a fantastic tutorial. it's fast, but the way you explain things makes it very easy to follow. One question... do you have a tutorial on how to actually draw cat fur and how to draw the individual hairs if that makes sense . Thankyou x
Thank you. So pleased it was helpful =). I created this tutorial well before I did Patreon but I do have graphite tutorials on Patreon that are all in real time with a voice over whilst I'm drawing so every part is explained thoroughly. I don't have a cat as yet as a tutorial there but that will be the next domestic pet subject which will be March's tutorial =)
Hi Zara, i love your work and tutorials! How do you put your drawing onto the paper? Do you work freehand or use other methods? Thanks for sharing your work and expertise 😊
You are a fantastic teacher. You should be looking into becomes a teacher on skillshare. One question...when you use the graphite powder does it easily smudge. I mail customers my drawings. Thanks for your help. Xoxo
Thank you so much. Thats really kind. I do offer online pastel tutorials on Patreon =). No I have never found it smudges. I never use any fixatives. I ship them with a sheet of glassine over them and then mounted if needed. Never had an issue with smudging =)
How long did this drawing take? I know it’s speeded up but wanted to know as a friend has ask me to drawing a cat portrait and it’s not something I’ve done before so have been procrastinating
Hello, I’m a new subscriber 🙂 what’s the ‘soft tool’ you mention? Looks like an eyeshadow sponge? (!) I’ve just bought a set of colour shaper tools to use with graphite so I arrived here after a search and see you use those too. I mostly do botanicals but I have the idea I might draw a decent stag or dog one day. Perhaps😀
Hi, thank you for subscribing =). So those tools actually called 'Sofft Tools' they are made for pastes but work really well for graphite. They blend the graphite beautifully. They come in a few shapes but these small make up shaped ones are my favourite for graphite =)
Thanks. It's only the microphone that comes with the webcam I use. I am looking to upgrade my webcam to a camcorder but I will probably still use this for the microphone cos as you say its not to bad. Thw webcam is the Logitech C920 pro =)
Wonderful video, I much prefer the voiceover videos as well :) This is really wonderful work, I love working in graphite just don't do it enough. It's automatic for me to reach for my coloured pencils, I need to do some more work with graphite. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm enjoying creating the voice overs. Super busy working on my 1-3 hour Patreon videos which I am hoping to launch soon. I agree, I love graphite. It's the first medium I used and I love it more now. I know what you mean, I grab my colour based mediums first and I have made a plan for 2021 to work more in graphite so that's something I am looking forward to :D
Hi Zara, If you want an easy way to make the graphite powder just break a block into chunks and put it in a pepper grinder (preferably an old one!). For larger quantities I have done this with a NutriBullet. Both ways make a fine powder with a minimal amount of mess. Hope this is also helpful. Thank you again for a great video.
Great idea! I usually sand off my graphite sticks to get points and tip that into a pot so I dont waste it haha
I need to watch this I'm making a cat portrait for a friend. I'm going to carefully watch your tutorial.
Ah cool. I hope the video helps =)
Very recently just got back into drawing from being put off as a teenager and I've learnt so much. Thank you :)
So pleased to hear that 🥰
This picture is amazing! I'm working on my son's cats and I wish I would have seen this video before I started! I almost want to start over after seeing this, but I'll just crack in with with what I have and try to improve in it. 😁 Thank you for this!
So pleased to hear the video was helpful 😁
A beautiful drawing Zara with great narrative. thank you.
Thank you so much. I'm glad its of use =)
A cat named Batman. You're freakin' awesome haha
I do my best art in graphite, so I really enjoyed this video. Excellent work!!
Thank you =). I love graphite ❤. I am planning some future wildlife pieces in graphite which I cant wait to start 🥰
@@zaratomsart Looking forward to seeing them !!
Really enjoyed watching this one Zara, it's made me want to dust my graphite pencils off x
Thank you =). Ah yes do it! I love graphite. I need to use it more really =D
@@zaratomsart i don't think I've used it for about 2 years! Might have to do my next project in graphite x
@@jueyjansen8973 you'll have to send me photos if you do. I'd love to see it =)
@@zaratomsart i will thank you, ill send you a pic of what the boxer dogs commission turned out like too x
@@jueyjansen8973 ah fab =) look forward to seeing them!
I love your draw, so I will follow you job can you bet ! Adorei seu desenho estarei acompanhando para aprender mais !
Such a fantastic tutorial. it's fast, but the way you explain things makes it very easy to follow.
One question... do you have a tutorial on how to actually draw cat fur and how to draw the individual hairs if that makes sense . Thankyou x
Thank you. So pleased it was helpful =). I created this tutorial well before I did Patreon but I do have graphite tutorials on Patreon that are all in real time with a voice over whilst I'm drawing so every part is explained thoroughly. I don't have a cat as yet as a tutorial there but that will be the next domestic pet subject which will be March's tutorial =)
@@zaratomsart perfect thankyou 😊
Super god video. Jeg er selv vild med graphite
Hi Zara, i love your work and tutorials! How do you put your drawing onto the paper? Do you work freehand or use other methods? Thanks for sharing your work and expertise 😊
You are a fantastic teacher. You should be looking into becomes a teacher on skillshare. One question...when you use the graphite powder does it easily smudge. I mail customers my drawings. Thanks for your help. Xoxo
Thank you so much. Thats really kind. I do offer online pastel tutorials on Patreon =).
No I have never found it smudges. I never use any fixatives. I ship them with a sheet of glassine over them and then mounted if needed. Never had an issue with smudging =)
How long did this drawing take? I know it’s speeded up but wanted to know as a friend has ask me to drawing a cat portrait and it’s not something I’ve done before so have been procrastinating
Which paper do you use for your graphite artwork?😍😍
I like the Strathmore vellum paper =)
I have never used a colour shaper. What size is the one you use?
Thank you for this great video suggestion.
I like the size 2 and the rounded point as seen in this video =)
@@zaratomsart Thank you that's super. On the hunt for one now.
Hello, I’m a new subscriber 🙂 what’s the ‘soft tool’ you mention? Looks like an eyeshadow sponge? (!) I’ve just bought a set of colour shaper tools to use with graphite so I arrived here after a search and see you use those too. I mostly do botanicals but I have the idea I might draw a decent stag or dog one day. Perhaps😀
Hi, thank you for subscribing =). So those tools actually called 'Sofft Tools' they are made for pastes but work really well for graphite. They blend the graphite beautifully. They come in a few shapes but these small make up shaped ones are my favourite for graphite =)
@@zaratomsart Aha! Thank you. I shall hunt some down for a look 😉
what microphone do you use to record your voiceovers? It sounds really clear! :)
Thanks. It's only the microphone that comes with the webcam I use. I am looking to upgrade my webcam to a camcorder but I will probably still use this for the microphone cos as you say its not to bad. Thw webcam is the Logitech C920 pro =)
@@zaratomsart thank you for your reply 😊🥰
What is that steel plate you’re using?
It's a erasing shield
A quick ? What size is this portrait?
This is an A4 size (8.3" x 11.7") ☺️
Thankyou for your reply.