@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt I think one of the things I find the hardest is deciding what medium to do a piece in. If I love a photo, I think "that would look great in colour pencil" but then I think "but if I used gouache I could do this" and so on. I suppose that gets easier with time.
Haha I'm sort of the other way around... (maybe because I do tutorials, I want the spread to be more even across mediums) so I usually pick a medium, then choose a reference... but the problem I have is that I scroll through references for pastel... then I come across a reference that would be great for graphite and get side-tracked! haha
Graphite powder is an invaluable art supply to have but it also very dangerous to breath in. It should be used sparingly and never blow or sweep the excess off of the paper of fan the brush on the side of the container to clean it. Extra caution has to be taken to avoid it becoming airborne. I personally use shorter bristle brushes and makeup sponges to apply when using it.
Yes you're right! As with all supplies that cause dust (graphite/charcoal powder, pastels etc) extra care should be taken 😊 I have also started using Sofft tools and different brushes to apply the powder which helps to control the amount of dust as well!
Haha me too! That's why I keep it inside a container... inside another container! 😂 I did that over a sink (instead of my artwork... which I've done before haha) and now it's so much less messy!
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When I see this drawing I feel I can reach out and touch that leathery elephant. Well done and thanks for the tips on supplies.
Thankyou, and you're welcome 😊
Excellent tutorial Kirsty! very helpful! Thanks for sharing I'll be watching more!!
Thank you, glad it was helpful! 😊
How does this only have 45 views? So helpful! Absolutely love your channel, it is helping me improve my drawings a lot. Thanks!
Okay, just noticed you only just uploaded this... your channel deserves even more views though! Keep up the good work.
Haha thankyou! I do hope I can reach more people with my videos in the future 😊
I'm glad they're helping you!
Wow. Your channel has lots of good information. I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Thankyou, glad you're finding it helpful 😊
Excellent video, I need to do some more graphite work, I do really enjoy it. Good for practicing values too :)
Thankyou 😊
It is great for practicing values! And it's a nice, easy change from working in colour every now and then!
@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt I think one of the things I find the hardest is deciding what medium to do a piece in. If I love a photo, I think "that would look great in colour pencil" but then I think "but if I used gouache I could do this" and so on. I suppose that gets easier with time.
Haha I'm sort of the other way around... (maybe because I do tutorials, I want the spread to be more even across mediums) so I usually pick a medium, then choose a reference... but the problem I have is that I scroll through references for pastel... then I come across a reference that would be great for graphite and get side-tracked! haha
@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt Scrolling through references is like a bottomless pit :P
Thank you for the great tutorial and helpful hints..
Thankyou 😊
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome
Graphite powder is an invaluable art supply to have but it also very dangerous to breath in. It should be used sparingly and never blow or sweep the excess off of the paper of fan the brush on the side of the container to clean it. Extra caution has to be taken to avoid it becoming airborne.
I personally use shorter bristle brushes and makeup sponges to apply when using it.
Yes you're right!
As with all supplies that cause dust (graphite/charcoal powder, pastels etc) extra care should be taken 😊
I have also started using Sofft tools and different brushes to apply the powder which helps to control the amount of dust as well!
Great tips 👌🏻 Thanks
Thankyou 😊
Omg how did i never hear of Graphite Powder before🤭. Awesome elephant. 🐘
Thankyou 😊
It's definitely such a helpful product!
Remarkable.
Thankyou :)
What brand graphite powder do you use please?
The brand I use is Generals, but any brand will work 😊
I always forget about graphite powder, haven't tried it yet since I know for a fact I would end up making a big mess lol
Haha me too!
That's why I keep it inside a container... inside another container! 😂
I did that over a sink (instead of my artwork... which I've done before haha) and now it's so much less messy!