Hi Myriam, There are a line of pencil sharpener made by AFMAT that creates a really long tip for those that like their sketch pencils to have an extra long point. They come in manual and electric. Both work quite well. Love your work. Your form of expression is very unique. Best of luck to you.
i bought myself the same daler rowney sketchbook because i needed a cheap one and i wanted to try out a4 so i figured that was the best option and i was originally just going to use it as like a 'junk' sketchbook, mostly just for sketches and studies to loosen up without having to worry but ive found myself really enjoying it and i'll probably keep using it in the future!! also i've been eyeing up the col-erase pencils for a while but i was either not too sure or i didn't have the money but they seem really good so i'll probably buy myself one or two when i get the chance! loved this video, its really nice just watching you sketch for a bit and hearing about your favourite tools because i'm always on the lookout for new things haha (gosh this was long i hope u dont mind aa)
Haha, I’m so glad you like it too! I started out that way for me too, pretty much! I didn’t think much of the sketchbook at first because it felt flimsy and was so cheap, but I was agreeably surprised! So glad you liked the video, thank you for watching!
I use what I have on this moment, but it's true: If you enjoy using your tools, you're gonna be more happy and maybe your creativity can grow. I can talk about colors: I use _Norma_ Colors because on the cheaper color pencils, I think they're one of the beasts. I like their saturation. On the pens I like the ones who fine a fine point ball. For the rest I don't have a favorite because I'm using what I have on my house.
I started using the Daler Rowney Graduate sketchbooks after seeing them in one of your other videos. And I love them! The psychological side is so true. I don't mind experimenting so much with these and if it goes horribly wrong I don't feel bad about about "wasting" the paper, while I have other sketchbooks I saving for when my ideas and art feels "worthy" of them. I know it's all in my head!!! I have an A3 and A4 on the go simultaneously and loving it!
Yes, I relate to that feeling! I have a bunch of sketchbooks on the go too, some for really rough sketching, others where I take more care. The Daler Romney one is one I find I can do both kinds of drawing in, as it’s enjoyable to work in, and rather cheap too! Glad my recommendation could be useful!
I love your artstyle! And your video is really helpful because I was debating between this sketchbook and another one for quite a while now and I think I've finally decided!! so thank you! and I also love sketching with coloured pencils!!
Such a wonderful video! Lovely art supplies, nice to see what you use :) It's so nice to see you sketching! And it is really interesting how you start your life drawings it is like you going with the lineart of the silouette. Thats so interesting O,O What I really liked last year and have to use again are my water soluble graphite pencils. Sketching with them feels great and also you can use them so good with water :) I love how the end results turn out with them. But I also really started to like using my colored pencils for sketching :)
I have the same sketchbook omg ! 😳 and I totally agree with you, they feel nice. The paper is not too thick, not too thin and because I enjoy a touch of coulour in my sketches I use watercolour and it does quite a good job actually. I was really surprised in a good way. I use mechanical pencil which I find easier to use cause I like my tip(?), « la mine » (?), to be long too and mechanicals are so easy to use for that. Anyway, can’t believe one of my inspiration use the same as me. 🙈😍
Same here (about the sketchbook)! And “mine” is “lead” :) I used to use mechanical pencils a lot years ago, I loved them. Now, they tend to make me focus too much on details, and not on the general form of my sketch, so I don’t like them as much any more, but I completely understand why you like them, they are definitely ideal to keep a thin tip! Thank you for watching lovely!
I've been having a lot of ups and downs in my art lately, I am full of ideas but lacking some of the technical skills to get what's in my head onto paper accurately. I found your videos a couple of weeks ago and they have been so inspiring and motivating for me. When I'm feeling low I'll pop on your videos and soon I am feeling inspired and motivated to keep trying. The Col Erase pencils look really fun, I might have to try a couple out. Thank you for being you and sharing your art with us!
Lockdown for five months now, it is very relaxing watching your videos. I’ve ordered art materials via online shopping channel. I’m trying Meeden watercolour paints, Prima basic colour palette (12 half pans) Also Himi Myra gauache (18) jelly cups. I’m concentrating on floral paintings because my drawing skills are lacking particularly when I compare to your skill level.
you´re Video makes me want to draw something even if I´m horrible at drawing (since Kindergarten I always told myself that I can´t draw and that everyone is better than me.)I actually now that this is holding myslelf away from learning and getting better but its still sitz in my mind) maybe its time for a 30 days Draw Challange
A lot of us feel that way, especially in the beginning! What sets most artists apart in the beginning is the stubbornness to keep trying despite our brain telling us we are terrible :) You can do it!
I really love just watching the way you put pen to paper, it’s... amazing, really. Also, you made me realize maybe I should rethink the way I approach life drawing! It shouldn’t be about a perfect end result, after all.
I really enjoy your videos. Your art is captivating. I have had Derwent drawing pencils for years but never used them much. Really I'm only lately drawing more often. You've inspired me to give them another go.
Myriam Tillson it just means you’re legit! The only real art class showed me how to do that and I’ve only done it once. I thought the palomino sharpener did the long lead though! Glad you did a mini review. ❤️
I loved this video, really interesting to see the varied media you use to create your beautiful work. The time-lapse elements were great, I love watching time-lapse videos especially when the artist is as talented as you. x Thanks for taking the time to create and share this video.
I have a basic fixative for charcoal that I bought in a shop in France, so unfortunately it isn’t available everywhere. It also isn’t my “favourite” because I change brand every time I run out! Sorry! Most basic fixatives work well for pencil drawings though :)
Awesome!! You're videos are some of the most thought out and genuine of any youtuber I can think of. You're def inspiring me to try the daler rowny skeychbooks.
I find that exacto or Stanley knifes are great but just not in schools lol, I admit I got in trouble for using exacto blade to sharpen pencils when I worked in a school. Sometimes sharpeners just aren’t good enough lol.
this video was very interesting and well made, thank you for sharing! I'm planning on buying a couple of those sketchebooks actually. Also your art, as always, is very impressive and deep, i love it! keep up the good work, love from italy
I got a Daler Rowney Sketchbook like the ones you showed recently, but wasnt able to test it yet (because the one I use at the moment - a canson xl mixed media in 7" x 10" - isnt full yet... but maybe I will try it anyway, because who cares if I start the 11th sketchbook (15th? I dont know xD)) I tried the colerase pencils too, but the ones I got break all the time :( I have two with a loose core... I can pull the core out of the wood, thats so sad :/ Now I use mechanicel pencils with the Pilot- color- eno leds in red, blue, green and violett or for really really light sketches I use 2 clutch pencils in H and 2H. Thank you for this video. I love watching you sketch and I listen to your voice - its so calm and soothing :D
I’ve heard good things of the Canson sketchbooks! And don’t worry, I have 6 sketchbooks currently on the go, hahaha. Sorry to hear about the pencils though, that’s a crap batch! I hope you’ll get an opportunity to try some better ones, they are really enjoyable to use :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
Took a long nap and just had some Italian Herb pasta, and am currently trying to put together my music playlists (CD hoarder here). I'm thinking of finishing the evening with some form of creativity, but the question is: writing? Or doodling? I'll figure it out...
Start with what you love! I started by drawing my favourite animals and celebrities, I drew, and drew and drew, because drawing what I loved helped me love drawing even more. It’s about finding the pleasure of it first! Once you get to the point where you think you are interested in learning drawing in a more in-depth way, and if you start bumping into similar issues and don’t know how to solve them, find videos or tutorials that teach you how to fix those problems. Make sure you practice a lot from reference, the more you draw from reference, the better you’ll get, and if you combine drawing from reference regularly, and learning the theory behind how the things you draw work and are made up, your brain will start seeing those elements in your references, and you’ll slowly start understanding the subjects you draw :)
Hey myriam love your work and your videos your such a huge inspiration. I’m learning to draw the human body and something that has me stuck is the width of the shoulders. Are they two heads wide? And how would I measure the width horizontally or vertically?
Hi lovely, I’ll be honest, I have never drawn by thinking of measurements, I mostly just drew tons and then started building up my instincts for what was in proportion and was wasn’t. Shoulders especially, depend on the type of human you are drawing, and their physiology. I think a good rule of thumb, is to imagine your character bending their neck to the side, as if to touch their shoulder with their ear. The shoulder will end roughly where the top of the head ends when the head is bent to the side like that. Does that make sense? Basically, the average shoulder will be as long as the head is tall (from chin to top of the head). Do you work from reference? I’d recommend you do if you don’t, and if you do, my technique is to find points of reference in the picture for where the shoulders end. It’s difficult to explain what I mean without a visual example, but I refer to this technique in my “drawing humans” video. Hope this helps a little! The more you draw (from reference) the better you’ll be able to tell!
Yes, that’s true, unfortunately. The good thing is, it lasts a while, and the refills are not too expensive. Look into eraser pencils, there are cool for fine erasing too ^^
How many times did I say sketchbook? XD
Myriam Tillson just a couple, don’t sweat it. Or is this a contest? lol
A bit of both, haha! I was scared to count but figured someone might do it for me 😂
No idea I got to 18 and gave up
😂😂😭😭well, on the bright side, that's still less than 100 😁
Hi Myriam, There are a line of pencil sharpener made by AFMAT that creates a really long tip for those that like their sketch pencils to have an extra long point. They come in manual and electric. Both work quite well. Love your work. Your form of expression is very unique. Best of luck to you.
Your creativity and productivity is insane. Don’t be too hard on yourself ❤️
I love youre style of art so so much! You have an incredible talent! Love from Germany. xoxo
i bought myself the same daler rowney sketchbook because i needed a cheap one and i wanted to try out a4 so i figured that was the best option and i was originally just going to use it as like a 'junk' sketchbook, mostly just for sketches and studies to loosen up without having to worry but ive found myself really enjoying it and i'll probably keep using it in the future!! also i've been eyeing up the col-erase pencils for a while but i was either not too sure or i didn't have the money but they seem really good so i'll probably buy myself one or two when i get the chance! loved this video, its really nice just watching you sketch for a bit and hearing about your favourite tools because i'm always on the lookout for new things haha (gosh this was long i hope u dont mind aa)
Haha, I’m so glad you like it too! I started out that way for me too, pretty much! I didn’t think much of the sketchbook at first because it felt flimsy and was so cheap, but I was agreeably surprised! So glad you liked the video, thank you for watching!
Your voice is so calming and your art makes me so happy..... it's so unique, beautiful, "creepy". Ugh it's fantastic!!!
You are my biggest influence I love your work greetings from Mexico uwu
You are super sweet, thank you!!
I use what I have on this moment, but it's true: If you enjoy using your tools, you're gonna be more happy and maybe your creativity can grow.
I can talk about colors: I use _Norma_ Colors because on the cheaper color pencils, I think they're one of the beasts. I like their saturation. On the pens I like the ones who fine a fine point ball. For the rest I don't have a favorite because I'm using what I have on my house.
I started using the Daler Rowney Graduate sketchbooks after seeing them in one of your other videos. And I love them! The psychological side is so true. I don't mind experimenting so much with these and if it goes horribly wrong I don't feel bad about about "wasting" the paper, while I have other sketchbooks I saving for when my ideas and art feels "worthy" of them. I know it's all in my head!!! I have an A3 and A4 on the go simultaneously and loving it!
Yes, I relate to that feeling! I have a bunch of sketchbooks on the go too, some for really rough sketching, others where I take more care. The Daler Romney one is one I find I can do both kinds of drawing in, as it’s enjoyable to work in, and rather cheap too! Glad my recommendation could be useful!
I love your artstyle! And your video is really helpful because I was debating between this sketchbook and another one for quite a while now and I think I've finally decided!! so thank you! and I also love sketching with coloured pencils!!
Such a wonderful video! Lovely art supplies, nice to see what you use :)
It's so nice to see you sketching! And it is really interesting how you start your life drawings it is like you going with the lineart of the silouette. Thats so interesting O,O
What I really liked last year and have to use again are my water soluble graphite pencils. Sketching with them feels great and also you can use them so good with water :) I love how the end results turn out with them.
But I also really started to like using my colored pencils for sketching :)
I have the same sketchbook omg ! 😳 and I totally agree with you, they feel nice. The paper is not too thick, not too thin and because I enjoy a touch of coulour in my sketches I use watercolour and it does quite a good job actually. I was really surprised in a good way. I use mechanical pencil which I find easier to use cause I like my tip(?), « la mine » (?), to be long too and mechanicals are so easy to use for that. Anyway, can’t believe one of my inspiration use the same as me. 🙈😍
Same here (about the sketchbook)! And “mine” is “lead” :) I used to use mechanical pencils a lot years ago, I loved them. Now, they tend to make me focus too much on details, and not on the general form of my sketch, so I don’t like them as much any more, but I completely understand why you like them, they are definitely ideal to keep a thin tip! Thank you for watching lovely!
AHHHHHHHHHH I love this. It's really soothing and I just love your style💕
Thank youuuuuuu! You are very sweet ^^
I've been having a lot of ups and downs in my art lately, I am full of ideas but lacking some of the technical skills to get what's in my head onto paper accurately. I found your videos a couple of weeks ago and they have been so inspiring and motivating for me. When I'm feeling low I'll pop on your videos and soon I am feeling inspired and motivated to keep trying. The Col Erase pencils look really fun, I might have to try a couple out. Thank you for being you and sharing your art with us!
Your sketches are amazing! I feel so inspired hehe! Lovely video as always! 💜
Thank you lovely Sasha! And THANK YOU so much for becoming a patron, you are wonderful!
I am obsessed with the Blackwing Pearl pencil! Glad to see it included. It’s a dreamboat. Also, really want to try your sketchbook recommendation!
Lockdown for five months now, it is very relaxing watching your videos. I’ve ordered art materials via online shopping channel. I’m trying Meeden watercolour paints, Prima basic colour palette (12 half pans) Also Himi Myra gauache (18) jelly cups. I’m concentrating on floral paintings because my drawing skills are lacking particularly when I compare to your skill level.
you´re Video makes me want to draw something even if I´m horrible at drawing (since Kindergarten I always told myself that I can´t draw and that everyone is better than me.)I actually now that this is holding myslelf away from learning and getting better but its still sitz in my mind) maybe its time for a 30 days Draw Challange
A lot of us feel that way, especially in the beginning! What sets most artists apart in the beginning is the stubbornness to keep trying despite our brain telling us we are terrible :) You can do it!
I really love just watching the way you put pen to paper, it’s... amazing, really. Also, you made me realize maybe I should rethink the way I approach life drawing! It shouldn’t be about a perfect end result, after all.
Thanks for sharing your supplies! Those erasers look so useful, I'm definitely going to check them out next time I head to the store.
My pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting ^^
@@myriamtillson Of course! I hope the TH-cam algorithm starts to love you again because you deserve it!
Thank you lovely ! Me too, haha!
your videos are always editied so nicely ❤️ I love listening to your voice aswell. it’s so relaxing haha 😆
I’m glad you think so! I wish I had more time to study editing, I really like doing it and would love to keep improving my video quality :)
I really enjoy your videos. Your art is captivating.
I have had Derwent drawing pencils for years but never used them much. Really I'm only lately drawing more often. You've inspired me to give them another go.
When you see the pencil sharpened like that.... intimidation! 🥰
Hahaha! I scare myself when I do that, to be honest XD
Myriam Tillson it just means you’re legit! The only real art class showed me how to do that and I’ve only done it once. I thought the palomino sharpener did the long lead though! Glad you did a mini review. ❤️
I loved this video, really interesting to see the varied media you use to create your beautiful work. The time-lapse elements were great, I love watching time-lapse videos especially when the artist is as talented as you. x Thanks for taking the time to create and share this video.
Thank you for taking the time to watch it and leave me a lovely comment, I really appreciate it, and I’m very glad you enjoyed the video ^^
What about any kind of fixative spray? (Smudging drives me mad >.
I have a basic fixative for charcoal that I bought in a shop in France, so unfortunately it isn’t available everywhere. It also isn’t my “favourite” because I change brand every time I run out! Sorry! Most basic fixatives work well for pencil drawings though :)
Awesome!! You're videos are some of the most thought out and genuine of any youtuber I can think of. You're def inspiring me to try the daler rowny skeychbooks.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy them! ^^
I find that exacto or Stanley knifes are great but just not in schools lol, I admit I got in trouble for using exacto blade to sharpen pencils when I worked in a school. Sometimes sharpeners just aren’t good enough lol.
That’s a good point! I didn’t think of school, haha, sorry. I’ll let you guys know if I find a good sharpener that is also school appropriate! XD
My favorite ❤️
Myriam Tillson you’re tempting me to watch this instead of study for finalssss
Hahaha! Evil me wants you to stay, but nice me says GO STUDY! YOU GOT THIS!
Myriam Tillson I shall return don’t you worry:) thank you
I love it! 💕
Thank you lovely!
Ever since I discovered colerase a couple years ago I’ve never looked backed. They are so versatile. Absolute must for a sketch kit.
Thanks for sharing. Glad to know more about your kit
My pleasure, thank you for watching !
I know what you mean about the daler Rowney sketchbook. It’s one of my favourites to sketch on too 😊
:):)
Love your presentations - where and what is the palette you use!! I love it!!
I missed your videos! 😊
😘! I've been uploading pretty regularly though!
I am so glad you posted, I have missed you!
Aww, you’re sweet! ^^
this video was very interesting and well made, thank you for sharing! I'm planning on buying a couple of those sketchebooks actually. Also your art, as always, is very impressive and deep, i love it! keep up the good work, love from italy
So glad you think so, thank you for watching!
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Wonderful video as usual.
I got a Daler Rowney Sketchbook like the ones you showed recently, but wasnt able to test it yet (because the one I use at the moment - a canson xl mixed media in 7" x 10" - isnt full yet... but maybe I will try it anyway, because who cares if I start the 11th sketchbook (15th? I dont know xD))
I tried the colerase pencils too, but the ones I got break all the time :( I have two with a loose core... I can pull the core out of the wood, thats so sad :/ Now I use mechanicel pencils with the Pilot- color- eno leds in red, blue, green and violett or for really really light sketches I use 2 clutch pencils in H and 2H.
Thank you for this video. I love watching you sketch and I listen to your voice - its so calm and soothing :D
I’ve heard good things of the Canson sketchbooks! And don’t worry, I have 6 sketchbooks currently on the go, hahaha. Sorry to hear about the pencils though, that’s a crap batch! I hope you’ll get an opportunity to try some better ones, they are really enjoyable to use :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
That itty bitty blue colored pencil is adorable. 😁 Have you tried working with a pencil holder/extender?
Yes, I have a few, but the blue pencil is too far gone 😂
Took a long nap and just had some Italian Herb pasta, and am currently trying to put together my music playlists (CD hoarder here). I'm thinking of finishing the evening with some form of creativity, but the question is: writing? Or doodling? I'll figure it out...
Sounds wonderful and relaxing :) I hope you got round to doing something creative and that it went well!
I really want to learn how to draw but I don't know where to start can you give me some tips?
Start with what you love! I started by drawing my favourite animals and celebrities, I drew, and drew and drew, because drawing what I loved helped me love drawing even more. It’s about finding the pleasure of it first! Once you get to the point where you think you are interested in learning drawing in a more in-depth way, and if you start bumping into similar issues and don’t know how to solve them, find videos or tutorials that teach you how to fix those problems. Make sure you practice a lot from reference, the more you draw from reference, the better you’ll get, and if you combine drawing from reference regularly, and learning the theory behind how the things you draw work and are made up, your brain will start seeing those elements in your references, and you’ll slowly start understanding the subjects you draw :)
@@myriamtillson Thank you I'll start right now.
Was going to say blackwing 😂😂
My drawing lecturer in college always demanded we use exacto-knifes to sharpen our pencils, I think you two would get along tbh 😂
Hahaha! I know a few artists who prefer sharpening their pencils by hand, It’s quite satisfying in a way :)
Hey myriam love your work and your videos your such a huge inspiration. I’m learning to draw the human body and something that has me stuck is the width of the shoulders. Are they two heads wide? And how would I measure the width horizontally or vertically?
Hi lovely, I’ll be honest, I have never drawn by thinking of measurements, I mostly just drew tons and then started building up my instincts for what was in proportion and was wasn’t. Shoulders especially, depend on the type of human you are drawing, and their physiology. I think a good rule of thumb, is to imagine your character bending their neck to the side, as if to touch their shoulder with their ear. The shoulder will end roughly where the top of the head ends when the head is bent to the side like that. Does that make sense? Basically, the average shoulder will be as long as the head is tall (from chin to top of the head). Do you work from reference? I’d recommend you do if you don’t, and if you do, my technique is to find points of reference in the picture for where the shoulders end. It’s difficult to explain what I mean without a visual example, but I refer to this technique in my “drawing humans” video. Hope this helps a little! The more you draw (from reference) the better you’ll be able to tell!
Thanks so much this is great advice!!
Tombo mono erasers are expensive... I hate it lol I need a very fine one
Yes, that’s true, unfortunately. The good thing is, it lasts a while, and the refills are not too expensive. Look into eraser pencils, there are cool for fine erasing too ^^
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