Outstanding video! I am a beginner just now learning the effects of shading and how to make a drawing "pop". The rabbit example was insightful. I have now learned to look at my subject in grey scale values. This has helped me with landscapes. I now look at any subject and break down the shapes and grey scales next. It helps to get contrast in my drawings and make them "pop"!
Thank You for the video. My choice of transferring the image is a proportion divider. It helps to establish free hand as you correct and check your sketch.
Thank you that was probably the best tips i have heard from anywhere bc i learned all that by trial and error over the course of about a year maybe and you just summed it up in a few mins but its all very true what you stated thanks
Thank you for this, Gemma. I wonder if you'd come across good books on drawing still life. Everyone seems to love drawing people and pets, so not that much info on books dealing with still life.
3:03 Well hard to find references of specific monsters on the internet....at least not the creatures I have in mind ;) However these are excellent tips. Thank you. PS.: at 7:25 I really think the second (2nd) sphere looks best. The third (3rd) looks too dark imho.
Hi Gemma, I've done a drawing and the stubble on the guy's chin is highlighted. I need to make white dots one 8B pencil. any ideas what I can use? Tried Conté, charcoal pencil... no luck.
Have a look at some of my recent graphite videos - I started using an electric eraser to add fine detail highlights back in to my drawings and it was a game changer for me.
@promoYES what about gelly-roll pen? I normally only use them on colour pencil work but they are definitely bright white. They can be drawn over when dry to tone them down if needed
Personally, shading looks mushy and kind of lifeless. Without shading it has got the character of graphite pencils and they look more pleasing to eye - at least my eye.
For some reason when I look at my drawing after sometime I feel like it looks way better
same here
Same😄
with me its the opposite 😬
Wow..I thought I was the only one who experience that
Same phenomenon happens to me
Just starting out and needing as much help as possible. Your tutorial was so easy to understand and has given me additional confidence.
I am new to drawing, love your teaching methods, it's really helpful. Thank you.
Outstanding video! I am a beginner just now learning the effects of shading and how to make a drawing "pop". The rabbit example was insightful. I have now learned to look at my subject in grey scale values. This has helped me with landscapes. I now look at any subject and break down the shapes and grey scales next. It helps to get contrast in my drawings and make them "pop"!
Thank You for the video. My choice of transferring the image is a proportion divider. It helps to establish free hand as you correct and check your sketch.
Brilliant. The last tip is the telling one…👍
Thank you that was probably the best tips i have heard from anywhere bc i learned all that by trial and error over the course of about a year maybe and you just summed it up in a few mins but its all very true what you stated thanks
Thank you so much for the compass tip! That changed everything for me
Thank you so much for your excellent video.... 😍
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Very helpful and beautifully presented tutorial. Thanks!🙏 💖💐
Excellent tips and information. Thank you!
Very helpful tutorial video thank you
You're an incredible artist ‼️🙌🏼
So glad I found you Gemma.
Hi Gemma! First video I viewed, well done! You’re so authentic and your tips and examples so helpful. Subscribed!
Thank u so much this has helped me improve
Great video Gemma. Thanks for the tips
This exactly what I needed to learn. Great help!
Thank you😊
Love this!!
Fantastic work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Very useful tips for me. Thankyou for this informative insight.
Thanks! I appreciate it very much. I wasn’t sure what you were calling the pencil that you used to really darken the picture.
Great video and love the layout of it thank you 😁
Thank you very much!
You are so beautiful! Also thank you for the tips!
Very helpful ❤️😊👍
Great advice Gemma, you come across very well!! Really liked this tutorial have joined your channel to see more my friend!!👍😀💯
Thanks so much and welcome! Your channel looks great too - I'll definitely be watching a few! 😃
What paper are you using? Smooth? Vellum? Cold Pressed? Hot Pressed?
Thanks for the advices👍🎨vive le dessin
My pleasure! I hope it’s helpful 😁
Thank you! But I still like the bunny draw, though! no matter the low contrast. Beautiful skills
I loved the rabbit
Me too! It is cute!
Thank you for this, Gemma. I wonder if you'd come across good books on drawing still life. Everyone seems to love drawing people and pets, so not that much info on books dealing with still life.
This is great advice! Thank you! How long does your average graphite drawing take you?
Where is the pixel bay link in the description?
hi Gemma what type of paper quality are you using for this work?. thanks
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I'm sorry. I love your channel, but that's just too great.
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3:03 Well hard to find references of specific monsters on the internet....at least not the creatures I have in mind ;) However these are excellent tips. Thank you.
PS.: at 7:25 I really think the second (2nd) sphere looks best. The third (3rd) looks too dark imho.
You can always use a doll/action figure as a reference item.
Pencil portrait
Hi Gemma, I've done a drawing and the stubble on the guy's chin is highlighted. I need to make white dots one 8B pencil. any ideas what I can use? Tried Conté, charcoal pencil... no luck.
Have a look at some of my recent graphite videos - I started using an electric eraser to add fine detail highlights back in to my drawings and it was a game changer for me.
@@GemmaChambersArt
Yes I have one of those. Won’t erase solid 8B sadly. These need to be clear white dots. Anyway thanks for your prompt reply.
@promoYES what about gelly-roll pen? I normally only use them on colour pencil work but they are definitely bright white. They can be drawn over when dry to tone them down if needed
@@GemmaChambersArt Never heard of them. Someone suggested fine line acrylic pens so bought a couple. Thank you again!!!
@@GemmaChambersArt Yes, I've tracked down Gelly-Roll pens. Thank you.
Personally, shading looks mushy and kind of lifeless. Without shading it has got the character of graphite pencils and they look more pleasing to eye - at least my eye.