The face is the mirror of the mind, the eyes of people reflect the desires of their heart. I love this saying because it has so much in common with portrait art. Good looks tend to fade out but the mind never does, it only grows. That's why good portrait art at all times needs to capture the soul of the subject. And that's simply often through the eyes, the eyes of people reflect the desires of their heart. Eyes in artworks have something special, they often times say more then words can. Eyes are very similar to drawings in that regard, if you can say it in words there's no need to draw it... Eyes in artworks have something special. I guess art is a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see... Much encouragement from a fellow creative Lim.
I still don’t think I really understand how to draw an eye like this after watching but gosh it’s so beautiful i think I could watch you draw for hours. It’s like first it looks like a smudge on the paper and then 2 minutes later it’s a hyper realistic looking eye and I’m very confused on how you’re doing that haha
Zin Lim thank you. But remember on another comment made after this I did end up figuring that out , I honestly forgot about this comment lol. But thank you for clearing this up. :)
Thank you for your videos, they are amazing and really instructive! I always wish I could see your reference to see how your looking at shapes and values and translating them to drawing/painting. Thanks for posting these videos, i love your work!!
Ok, It looked so complicated for me, but than I just tried it out and you know what... I COULD GET ALMOST THE SAME EXACT EYES. Is that magic or what?? Or is it not that hard after all... THANK YOU!!
When this started it took me a while to see how on earth it was turning into a front view eye lol... from the beginning strokes I thought maybe he meant “side view”
What I love is how, its scratchy line, finger smudge, sharp line, random line, colour in a bit, uses finger to remove charcoal, all this time it looks like someone dropped charcoal on the paper and than, one highlight later, boom, it's a fucking eye. I love it.
gr8 video, what i like most is y offering the thinking process of drawing the form in simple shapes to define the planes of the eye, and didn't know that the pupil of the eye in 3/4 view doesn't lie on the exact center of the iris due the perspective foreshortening ,thx what i really want to learn most as an art student is how the core shadow terminates over the complex interlocked form based of the sphere shading concept which every artist knows " connected form shadow line over the whole form or not" sometimes i can't tell if the shadow shape itself interfering with the form shadow and i can't see where form shadow terminates, is there any book should i read to understand that?
I don't understand how do you smudge so perfectly with your fingers, like at 1:23, it seems like you erased, but it's your finger... when I try it i just end up blurring it, but can't remove the tone like you :(
For an Impressionist, light is EVERYTHING! As long as the light is set up correctly, the portrait is half done! The rest, of course, needs high skills which are not possible for a commoner to learn.
If you'd like commentary go to other channels, the lack of commentary and jumping straight into the execution stage is what sets this channel apart from other art channels, which seem to waste ones time with needless and distractive commentary.
Zin how are you able to subtract the charcoal with just your fingers? I need an eraser to do so otherwise with my finger it simply smears it.... Also, how can you get the stores so smooth looking?! Mine is much patchier. I'm using general's 2B charcoal and basic fax paper
i mostly like the way are, the intro to the technique is admittedly frustrating to watch but it forces the viewer to think about what he's trying to construct without worrying about our individual conceptions of drawing. Then he generally explains the technique on the second go. My only critiques would be to let us know what to focus on in the "refine detail" sections and add the captions to the other examples.
dont worry ;P Zin Lim i mean it in a sweet kinda way... i mean they reach all sorts of Skill level people and delude them with the seamless ease of execution, the beginner levels ... for advanced peoples its simply a matter of choice. I dont mean you in specific... you keep on keepin on :)
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thank goodness for you, finally someone clearly explains the process of rendering shadows.
+Rob Blews Thanks for watching
you have no idea how long i searched for something like this!
+pharoahscurse
Thanks for finding and watching :)
I love your pencil strokes. They're so defined and accurate
Thanks for watching!!!
That hand is exploding with talent 🤘
I think about the eyes that they are the mirror of the soul. These drawings are beautiful, and charcoal is the best artistic medium for them.
I can't describe how helpfull these videos are
The face is the mirror of the mind, the eyes of people reflect the desires of their heart. I love this saying because it has so much in common with portrait art. Good looks tend to fade out but the mind never does, it only grows. That's why good portrait art at all times needs to capture the soul of the subject. And that's simply often through the eyes, the eyes of people reflect the desires of their heart. Eyes in artworks have something special, they often times say more then words can. Eyes are very similar to drawings in that regard, if you can say it in words there's no need to draw it...
Eyes in artworks have something special. I guess art is a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see... Much encouragement from a fellow creative Lim.
Always it is a pleasure to see your explanations, you are a great artist.
I still don’t think I really understand how to draw an eye like this after watching but gosh it’s so beautiful i think I could watch you draw for hours. It’s like first it looks like a smudge on the paper and then 2 minutes later it’s a hyper realistic looking eye and I’m very confused on how you’re doing that haha
Chasing abstract shadow shapes and patterns it automatically capture the visual likeness in the end.
Zin Lim thank you. But remember on another comment made after this I did end up figuring that out , I honestly forgot about this comment lol. But thank you for clearing this up. :)
Thank you for your videos, they are amazing and really instructive! I always wish I could see your reference to see how your looking at shapes and values and translating them to drawing/painting. Thanks for posting these videos, i love your work!!
+Dark Horse Music Co.
I am learning how to insert reference photo in video and saving money to pay enough for models. Thanks for asking.
As you made them a close-up of each eye would have helped learning. Thanks. Demo good and they look beautiful.
wonderful I will play this over and over hopefully getting it better than I'm doing now. thank you zin (Elaine)
+Elaine Bowman Thanks for watching and good luck with your art:)
gosh I never knew you have a youtube channel! I'm a big fan! thank you!
+irene iskandar It has been about 2 months. Thanks for finding:)
Just saw the youtube link from your instagram. Thank you again for sharing. I really really love your artwork.
+irene iskandar Haha, a few people notice the link. Thanks for finding and watching video:)
Too professional...I loved it..
Ok, It looked so complicated for me, but than I just tried it out and you know what... I COULD GET ALMOST THE SAME EXACT EYES. Is that magic or what?? Or is it not that hard after all... THANK YOU!!
Thanks for watching. Happy New Year!!!
Great video showing how the finale product is reached👍🏼
+kikt kikt
Thanks:)
THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're an amazing artist :D
fantastic illustration!!!! Double thumbs up!!!!
Godlike 💐
Wow. You are best and beautiful artist. 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣/ 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
Thank you so much 😀
When this started it took me a while to see how on earth it was turning into a front view eye lol... from the beginning strokes I thought maybe he meant “side view”
Thanks for watching!
What I love is how, its scratchy line, finger smudge, sharp line, random line, colour in a bit, uses finger to remove charcoal, all this time it looks like someone dropped charcoal on the paper and than, one highlight later, boom, it's a fucking eye. I love it.
Thanks for watching!!!
太漂亮了，技术高超
gr8 video, what i like most is y offering the thinking process of drawing the form in simple shapes to define the planes of the eye, and didn't know that the pupil of the eye in 3/4 view doesn't lie on the exact center of the iris due the perspective foreshortening ,thx
what i really want to learn most as an art student is how the core shadow terminates over the complex interlocked form based of the sphere shading concept which every artist knows " connected form shadow line over the whole form or not" sometimes i can't tell if the shadow shape itself interfering with the form shadow and i can't see where form shadow terminates, is there any book should i read to understand that?
replied on your recent comment.
thx
Can't understand the process but really love your style. Can you tell me how i can learn this style from absolute basics ?
check out steven bauman, this is basically drawing like a painter, its all about shapes and edges (soft and hard)
OMG THATS AMAZING
my friend uses graphite.
and its so amazing
🍪
Did you use any reference or it comes from your knowledge? I love your maximum level work
50% reference 50% imagination.
So well explained!! Thank you!!!
+Miriam Gutierrez Thanks for watching:)
👍👍👍
I see that you render shadows and form right away without line sketches, do you do line sketches before?
Not really.
Thank you!
I don't understand how do you smudge so perfectly with your fingers, like at 1:23, it seems like you erased, but it's your finger... when I try it i just end up blurring it, but can't remove the tone like you :(
I guess you used compressed charcoal, not willow I use.
Use willow charcoal.
What exactly does the hb pencil do?
It locks it? What does that mean. I noticed it does not smudge as much.
Love the art work. You're awesome.
HB prevent captured shapes form smudged away.
@@zinlimart thought so. Good tip. Thank you.
There was no need for words. Fantastic.
Which brand do you use for the Charcoal? Does it matter? I'm having difficulties making them that dark.
+John Nationalist Brand doesn't matter. I use willow and vine (soft). Pressure will give the darkness.
👏👏👏
For an Impressionist, light is EVERYTHING! As long as the light is set up correctly, the portrait is half done! The rest, of course, needs high skills which are not possible for a commoner to learn.
thanks bro
항상 많이 배우고갑니다
감사합니다 🙏🏼
Nice
if u put side you reference, it would be more helpful bc students can understand the steps.
i would love to know how you start the drawing some words with demonstration
+Jyaggie I don't think about how to start a drawing, just hold a charcoal and draw.
If you'd like commentary go to other channels, the lack of commentary and jumping straight into the execution stage is what sets this channel apart from other art channels, which seem to waste ones time with needless and distractive commentary.
Zin how are you able to subtract the charcoal with just your fingers? I need an eraser to do so otherwise with my finger it simply smears it.... Also, how can you get the stores so smooth looking?! Mine is much patchier. I'm using general's 2B charcoal and basic fax paper
I smudge with finger for vine or willow. Not able for pencil which is compressed charcoal
Zin Lim thank you so much Zin :) I apologise for the quality of the question
No problem!!!
Wonderful 👌🌹
What's that silver highlighting instrument you're using to lighten the shadowed areas?
I probably used stumping tool.
Thanks.
😃
Is there no sound?
+pvrhye Oh, I forgot to add music. Thanks:)
thankyou
Your lessons would be so much better if you did some kind of narration :I great skills still.
i mostly like the way are, the intro to the technique is admittedly frustrating to watch but it forces the viewer to think about what he's trying to construct without worrying about our individual conceptions of drawing. Then he generally explains the technique on the second go. My only critiques would be to let us know what to focus on in the "refine detail" sections and add the captions to the other examples.
you was henryYan student?
+Aein Endless Solitude
Inspired indirectly. You too?
What brand of vine charcoal do you use?
Winsor Newton
Zin Lim médium tooth means the same as medium surface right?
Yes.
Zin Lim last question, what brand of paper do you use?
Strathmoor 400 series 80lb.
Would’ve been nice if this was an asmr video.
Will try shoot soon. Thanks.
“This video has no sound”
Hi, Zin
What materials do you use to draw?
Thanks for watching!!!
Material list is at the description of each video.
Or at www.zinlim.com/qa
can someone...mention the art supplies that are used in the video..please..
Willow or vine charcoal sticks.
HB charcoal pencils.
Kneaded eraser.
stumping too.
More detail of material list is at www.zinlim.com/qa
@@zinlimart thank you...very much..I really admire your works...I'm a fan..
Sale a dibujar, ojos!
Hahahah ... man I am starting to think that all these tutorial videos do is piss people off.
+madmanzila That's not what I intend. Thanks for watching:)
dont worry ;P Zin Lim i mean it in a sweet kinda way... i mean they reach all sorts of Skill level people and delude them with the seamless ease of execution, the beginner levels ... for advanced peoples its simply a matter of choice. I dont mean you in specific... you keep on keepin on :)
+madmanzila
I know :)
+madmanzila Thanks 😊
Nice work
What does TIGHT mean here?
Realism.
Video has no sound for me 😕
+Chesline Miller Sorry. Some of older videos have no sound, cause I was learning how to do at the time.
what is "tight eye"?
Realism
طيب لازمته ايه تعقيد مثلا
Work off public
A demo is not a how to video.
I understand some people like verbal explanation more.