I just found your channel a few weeks ago and really love it. I’m trying to discipline myself to draw in a small sketchbook daily and your videos really help!
Yes, your approach to drawing as the masters once did is inspiring to me. I will definitely give it a go! Thank you for doing these videos. I will draw something like your approach in my spare time. ❤
I love your art style! It’s so breathtaking. The way you sketch, the way you shade, everything is so Beautiful. This may be odd, but your artwork reminds me a lot of the sketch artist for criminals? I think it might the way you can capture the essence of a person in such a small amount of time? Anywho, I really I am happy you share your artwork with us. Thank you!
ah thankyou - that’s so nice. Thats not odd - court room sketching would be a cool job - like when I hang around in coffee shops drawing people but paid 😂 glad you’re enjoying the vids 🙌
In the same time period with similar techniques (both in charcoal and academic oil) also worked Zorn (etching style and the Nordic nudes) and Serov (his famous Chalapin)
Thank you for sharing the exercises, I'm excited to give them a try! My usual technique is very slow and these look like they might help me work out some quicker methods for versatility. Your hands and portraits came out really nice.
You are so amazingly good, one of my favorites now in YT. Did you study arts and where? How long have you been drawing? Your skill level just is brilliant.
@@GreenlifeFin glad you enjoy the videos! I’m self taught - no formal study outside online courses/workshops. I’ve been doing it a little while though - 10+ years with 3-4 years daily practice 😁
@katiemaeveart Wow, that's inspiring, thanks! Your videos are great also because you have a wonderful voice and a very good way of teaching. Pure joy to watch and learn. You should have much more viewers.
I absolutely love your Chanel. I am also a portrait artist and you encourage me to draw daily now. I have a Wyoming: what type of paper you enjoy sketching on? Smooth/acid free or sketch paper? Thx
thankyou! that’s nice to hear 😄 I use my moleskine art sketchbook - paper is smooth, ivory-colored, 165 g/m², acid-free paper. it’s actually almost a little too smooth - I like the tiniest bit of tooth on my paper. still hunting for the perfect sketchbook 😅
Thanks! If I’m at home I usually use my iPad but on the go just my phone - I’ve got a folder of references and master paintings/drawings I have saved and reads for when the inspiration strikes.
@@katiemaeveart thank you so much for your reply! Do you have a video on how you use your basic toolkit? I am not sure how you use the brush for drawing. I have put together a little sketching kit and keep it on me at all times but I keep modifying it, it seems like it’s never good enough.
@@InkNSap not specifically - but I’ll add it to the list 😄 the brush I use for gentle smudging (when the stump or blender is just too much). It’s also good if you’re painting with graphite or charcoal powder, but I don’t do that on the go as it’s way too messy
thankyou! some of my earlier drawings are in charcoal pencil - but I switch to graphite about half way. I have got a sketchbook tour video if you want the detail 😄
@@katiemaeveart It appears that the graphite laydown is more uniform in your sketch book vs what I get with the paper I use. So, I am going to try out the Moleskine notebook. Your values are clear/ distinct were mine are terribly muddled. This destroys a good start. Ofcourse it could be technique. Appreciate your work. Dave
Yes it could be the paper - moleskine paper is smooth so great for smudging on. if your paper has got more tooth it would definitely give a different result. moleskine paper is pricey though and I’m not convinced you wouldn’t get a similar result from another smooth drawing paper - let me know how you get on!
@@katiemaeveart Yes. I did receive and work with a new moleskine sketchbook. It blended nicely on my first go. I also tried butcher paper. The results are more "painting-like" than with rougher paper. Or so it seems.
I use a floor stand with a heavy base. a bit like the one in the link below but a slightly different brand - it does the job! www.amazon.co.uk/SAMHOUSING-Base%E3%80%903rd-Upgrade%E3%80%91-Adjustable-Compatible-Black/dp/B09YL795WQ
@@katiemaeveart yes thank you. My preferred medium is ballpoint however, lately I’ve been curious to try that conte a Paris pencil. I think is crayon mixed with charcoal? Not sure. Really really like your style though.
@@qiqerod ah thank you ❤️ the conte one I love is the Pierre Noire one. Is that the one you mean? It’s fab - really buttery black lines, and it erases ok. I like using it on smooth newsprint for quick contour sketches. If you like ballpoint have you tried just drawing with a retractable pencil? I think it’s a bit similar but maybe just me 😂
@@katiemaeveart yes that’s the one I’m talking about. Yes I have drawn with wooden, clutch, and mechanical pencils but never appealed me much. BUT this style of yours is fantastic. And graphite makes it look very nice. I’m a beginner however lol. So I’m still learning but once I started with ballpoint that was it for me. Occasionally some fountain pen drawing but have to be in the mood for that. Does newsprint only works best for pencils or charcoal?
I love how you were practicing drawing hands just to avoid a hand on the portrait whatsoever. Same, girl XD
Haha - I had all the intentions - it just looked weird 😂 (that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it)
@@katiemaeveart if I may, I wanted to write good call on the hand. It would have tampered with the balance in the composition
@@banaaassy4891 💯 - I really wanted to draw it after all the practice but my inner art voice just kept shouting at me ‘no! No! Erase it right now!’ 😂
@@katiemaeveart TOTALLY understand what you mean 😁
I just found your channel a few weeks ago and really love it. I’m trying to discipline myself to draw in a small sketchbook daily and your videos really help!
Yes, your approach to drawing as the masters once did is inspiring to me. I will definitely give it a go! Thank you for doing these videos. I will draw something like your approach in my spare time. ❤
I need more of this. Simple videos with lots of beautifully drawn practice sketches.
I love your ways !!
Thanks for share your knowledge! Hola desde Mexico ❤
Your approach for drawing hands and figures is just incredible. Thanks for sharing!!
Super lessons, thanks for sharing ❤
Very inspiring! Makes me feel like sketching right now!
Awesome! Glad you like the video
You have beautiful hands! Thank you for the tips 🩷🩷
I love your art style! It’s so breathtaking. The way you sketch, the way you shade, everything is so Beautiful. This may be odd, but your artwork reminds me a lot of the sketch artist for criminals? I think it might the way you can capture the essence of a person in such a small amount of time? Anywho, I really I am happy you share your artwork with us. Thank you!
ah thankyou - that’s so nice. Thats not odd - court room sketching would be a cool job - like when I hang around in coffee shops drawing people but paid 😂 glad you’re enjoying the vids 🙌
Great demonstration thanks
Interesting pencil technique of rendering Sargent’s charcoals.
In the same time period with similar techniques (both in charcoal and academic oil) also worked Zorn (etching style and the Nordic nudes) and Serov (his famous Chalapin)
Thank you for sharing the exercises, I'm excited to give them a try! My usual technique is very slow and these look like they might help me work out some quicker methods for versatility. Your hands and portraits came out really nice.
Wow, I absolutely love your style!! This is your first video im seeing, and I'm subbing right now! ✅️ 😮❤
You're crazy talented 🙏🏼🙌
Thanks for subbing! 😊
@@katiemaeveart Happy to! 🤗
Can you also do sketchbook tours if you have already finished one. Thank you
Thanks for the video!
Lovely suggestions to work on
Thanks Lizzie!
You are so amazingly good, one of my favorites now in YT. Did you study arts and where? How long have you been drawing? Your skill level just is brilliant.
@@GreenlifeFin glad you enjoy the videos! I’m self taught - no formal study outside online courses/workshops. I’ve been doing it a little while though - 10+ years with 3-4 years daily practice 😁
@katiemaeveart Wow, that's inspiring, thanks!
Your videos are great also because you have a wonderful voice and a very good way of teaching. Pure joy to watch and learn. You should have much more viewers.
Great exercises, thanks! ❤
You’re very welcome!
You’ve truly shone-congratulations!🐈🐱🐱🐱🐱
I enjoyed watching this video and your technique ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
@@SaharNateghiArt thanks so much
Nice video and beautiful sketches!
@@RobDomeArt thankyou!
Thank your for your videos. I found you on IG a while ago and have always enjoyed your work!
Glad you like them!
@@katiemaeveart Keep them coming (please)!
Thanks for sharing. Can you please share more graphite sketching videos?
Sure thing 👍
I subscribe before i see video i wash for you the best ❤
Your sketches are so beautiful maam.
Would you kindly make a series of video on how beginners should approach sketching specially shading?🙏
thankyou! I’ll add to the list 👍🏻
Yes please.
Good evening! I love things like drawing. But sometimes I don't have time to watch. Best regards 😀
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Good work 🎉 well done 👍🏽 14:57
Thanks!
Very good . Interesting approach to getting a likeness . But I wonder what are the odd occasional noises in the background.
haha - amateur hour editing 😅. I think it’s the background noise on 5X speed. I’ll make sure to mute the recording audio next time!
I absolutely love your Chanel. I am also a portrait artist and you encourage me to draw daily now. I have a Wyoming: what type of paper you enjoy sketching on? Smooth/acid free or sketch paper? Thx
thankyou! that’s nice to hear 😄 I use my moleskine art sketchbook - paper is smooth, ivory-colored, 165 g/m², acid-free paper. it’s actually almost a little too smooth - I like the tiniest bit of tooth on my paper. still hunting for the perfect sketchbook 😅
your worst drawing is the best i can manage
keep going! a couple of years ago I would have said the same thing! 🙌
Hi Katie! Love this video! Do you carry references to practice or just use your phone?
Thanks! If I’m at home I usually use my iPad but on the go just my phone - I’ve got a folder of references and master paintings/drawings I have saved and reads for when the inspiration strikes.
@@katiemaeveart thank you so much for your reply! Do you have a video on how you use your basic toolkit? I am not sure how you use the brush for drawing. I have put together a little sketching kit and keep it on me at all times but I keep modifying it, it seems like it’s never good enough.
@@InkNSap not specifically - but I’ll add it to the list 😄 the brush I use for gentle smudging (when the stump or blender is just too much). It’s also good if you’re painting with graphite or charcoal powder, but I don’t do that on the go as it’s way too messy
Are all the drawings in this sketch book done in pencil only? They have such strong values. Thank you for the video. Dave
thankyou! some of my earlier drawings are in charcoal pencil - but I switch to graphite about half way. I have got a sketchbook tour video if you want the detail 😄
@@katiemaeveart It appears that the graphite laydown is more uniform in your sketch book vs what I get with the paper I use. So, I am going to try out the Moleskine notebook. Your values are clear/ distinct were mine are terribly muddled. This destroys a good start. Ofcourse it could be technique. Appreciate your work. Dave
Yes it could be the paper - moleskine paper is smooth so great for smudging on. if your paper has got more tooth it would definitely give a different result. moleskine paper is pricey though and I’m not convinced you wouldn’t get a similar result from another smooth drawing paper - let me know how you get on!
@@katiemaeveart Yes. I did receive and work with a new moleskine sketchbook. It blended nicely on my first go. I also tried butcher paper. The results are more "painting-like" than with rougher paper. Or so it seems.
What's the name of the artist you mentioned again? 8:32 thanks!
John Singer Sargent 😄 I realise I’d not mentioned his name in the comments - will add that now! Thanks!
@@katiemaeveart no, thank you❤️
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How do you record overhead?
I use a floor stand with a heavy base. a bit like the one in the link below but a slightly different brand - it does the job! www.amazon.co.uk/SAMHOUSING-Base%E3%80%903rd-Upgrade%E3%80%91-Adjustable-Compatible-Black/dp/B09YL795WQ
when doing the first sketch, the continuous line drawing, are using any image as a reference?
hey! I am yep - unfortunately my brain is incredibly literal so photo refs all the way 😅
How do you archive all your graphite sketches?
The only thing I do is I spray them with fixitive - sometimes a couple of coats if it’s extra dark. hope that helps!
@@katiemaeveart yes thank you. My preferred medium is ballpoint however, lately I’ve been curious to try that conte a Paris pencil. I think is crayon mixed with charcoal? Not sure.
Really really like your style though.
@@qiqerod ah thank you ❤️ the conte one I love is the Pierre Noire one. Is that the one you mean? It’s fab - really buttery black lines, and it erases ok. I like using it on smooth newsprint for quick contour sketches. If you like ballpoint have you tried just drawing with a retractable pencil? I think it’s a bit similar but maybe just me 😂
@@katiemaeveart yes that’s the one I’m talking about.
Yes I have drawn with wooden, clutch, and mechanical pencils but never appealed me much. BUT this style of yours is fantastic. And graphite makes it look very nice. I’m a beginner however lol. So I’m still learning but once I started with ballpoint that was it for me. Occasionally some fountain pen drawing but have to be in the mood for that. Does newsprint only works best for pencils or charcoal?
newsprint is good with Pierre noire or charcoal pencils - but quite thin and smooth so doesn’t work so well with vine charcoal or pencil
What kind of eraser is this? I can't seem to find one of these tools that use a really tiny eraser like a lot of people have.
It’s a tombow mono zero eraser - really great for precise erasing 👍
As a note to her reply: There's also a similar model by Faber Castell. I'm from the EU and sometimes Japanese stationery is hard to come by.
@@joeschmoe3815 ooh top tip. I’ll give it a go - much cheaper & easier to get than a tombow!
what shade is the pencil? 6b? thanks
It’s a blackwing pencil in Matte. I would say closest comparison is a 4b pencil 😃
@@katiemaeveart Thank you so much! 🤍
Your voice is young but your hands are old
Her feet haven’t even been born yet. So sad 😢
why is that so important for you ?! just focus on learning
Her skill & knowledge are priceless…shouldn’t THAT be the focus here?
@ahmadmustafa2151 I think they were being more poetic than literal.