I have left a list of materials in the Description... also want to see how I create the skin tones in graphite on my portrait of Jessica Alba ... here is the link that will take you straight there... ua-cam.com/video/s1pfNeu9UCQ/v-deo.html
I am one of those who would like to learn how to draw thanks for making this video. I'm watching all your videos. You are my teacher for drawing. Thank you so much and god bless you and your family . Your student mark from Philippines .❤
Thank you so much Mark for taking the time to let me know. Thrilled that you are enjoying the videos... all the very best with your artwork. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
I enjoy listening you describe your process. I find you to be so peaceful and calm which reminds me to relax and enjoy my process. Thanks for your influence on my art.
Dave I'm a commissioned artist myself. Have been for 5 years now. But this description has FINALLY answered a problem I've suffered with since I began my art. I've never found a video or tutorial like yours that actually explains the differences. You've solved a massive problem for me. Thankyou
Nice video. Interesting comment about the energy of the person. It's always something special to draw someone, trying to figure out who's behind those eyes.
What you said at 10:40, about letting go of the mind and thinking… my art teacher from long ago always told me: “Draw what you see, not what you THINK you see.” She told me that at age 5, and I still remember that to this day. Art is like music: you just have to let go and let your artistic energy flow out of you!
This actually is the corner stone of my work, without connecting to just being in the heart I could not draw a thing. I find the work just happens to draw itself the more I keep the mind out of the way. Thank you so much for watching... all the very best. 🙏
As a self taught artist i can safely say "relax your mind and go with the flow" really works. You can actually feel a drawing, no need to overthink things and also what a nice chilling explanation. Beautiful presentation! 👍🏻
This video was extremely helpful to understanding the difference between papers and what kind of results one can get. Seriously I watched lots of videos of people talking about the paper and not providing this info! Thank you, brill.
Not only is Dave a staggeringly brilliant artist but his explanations and the way he describes what he is doing is incredibly informative and helpful. He’s my new go to artist for help with my renewed passion for pastels and graphite and he is worth his weight in gold. Thank you Dave!
Bless you Kerry! You are very welcome 💕 What beautiful encouraging words 🙏 Thank you so much for letting me know how you feel about my videos and pointers. Thrilled that the information and feelings are so well received... means the world to me that my work is inspiring and has renewed your passion for the wonders of art. All the very best to you 💕🙏
In addition to your remarkable talent and the informative nature of your video, your voice is incredibly soothing and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for posting it! ❤
Thank you so much for this video Dave, this was very helpful. I have been using Strathmore Drawing paper but have been recommended Bristol by my mentor and was doing research on what to buy for pencil work. I have run into times the Drawing paper gets fragile if you have to remedy errors and it gets to be a slippery slope. (And the monozero is a FAVORITE tool of mine!)
Glad it was helpful Julie! Strathmore is a great brand... I would recommend using the Faber Castell kneadable eraser as this is an amazing way to lift off graphite without damaging the paper. Mono zero eraser is an amazing tool too, It makes all the difference. Thanks for watching... much appreciated. 🙏😊
This is the first video I've watched of yours Dave, what a lovely way of explaining everything to the viewers. Clear, concise, and spoken softly that resonates with the viewer. I found this highly informative, and I certainly learned a thing or two here. I'll be watching a lot more of your content in the next few days. I really liked how you also suggested letting your heart take over and less thinking, this is something many artists struggle with and they feel like they are battling the drawing, instead of letting their creative side flow freely. Thank you.
Hi there, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback... much appreciated. Great to know that my video came across this way. I have always been interest with how the mind plays tricks on us, looking for reassurance and finds food from negative or positive situations. There is a place within us all that is awareness. aware of being aware is bliss... love in action. I open up to this way of being and draw from this place. 😊 You are welcome... appreciate your kind words, all the very best. 🙏
I love my mono erasers, I've bought 5 and have them scattered through my different supplies so it's always at hand. I can't conceive of drawing a portrait without it. I'm working my way through your pastel and graphite videos, such a wealth of information! Never too old to learn, thankfully.😆 I'm ordering this smooth paper today, I've used and loved the Bristol vellum for many years for my graphite portraits, excited to try the smooth.
I did the same I have about 4... of them for each medium. Brilliant tool, I truly would be lost without it for my graphite work. I'm 61 and learn something new every day. That's what I love about art we never get bored. The smooth is a beautiful paper for sure... all the very best... thanks for watching my videos! 🙏😊
Excellant! I'm a fellow artist. Your work very excellant. I'm using Canson Universal Sketch lately. I like Strath. But in Europe I used Canson at Cranley Gardens. No I am not wealthy, my mother simply wanted me to see the world after high school. I'm struggling right now too. I. Learned of. A new technique last night. You take an old sock fill it with charcoal dust then lightly pounce the ground. Then you dig out the highlights with eraser. This technique keeps the charcoal from going too dark too soon. I like a needle sharp pencil. Ordinarily I have a heavy hand and tend to overwork my drawings so the pencil for me must be built up incredibly slow. I am teaching myself to hold the transom of the pencil instead of chocking up on the tip. Try soaking a select group of your pencils in Ronsonol. This will liberate the grease binder from the graphite of your lead. Then you can really draw hair. Use the ronson lighter fuel outside and be careful of ignition from sparks etc. The fumes will drive you bonkers but leave the woodcased pencils in there about one to three months. Pull them out and let them air outside in a safe place. I learned about this by trial and error. Originally the process was kerosene on a paper towel or newspaper then wrapped in aluminum foil. Fir several months. I read that Avraham Lincoln may have used this technique. I don't use this technique too often because if the fumes, but it really makes an ordinary pencil perform. I'm using boiled linseed oil currently off and on to avoid the fumes. The Bronson gives the best hair drawings. Good luck, hope I've been of some help. That's what I draw too... beautiful women. Thank you for the comparison between Bristol and vellum finishes. Much appreciated.
If you are new to graphite realism I would start with the velum but as you progress go to the bristol smooth. You will learn how to add the textures with experience. And you will learn how to get rich blacks with the smooth as well.
Exactly what I needed to know. Your explanations helped me get some piece of mind about how to approach this paper. I typically use smooth but I often struggle getting my tones dark enough. Looks like this might be just the paper I've been dreaming of.
I spent a small fortune over the years trying different paper and was quiet frustrated at time to put it mildly 🤣. I love Strathmore it is awesome magical stuff to work on. All the very best 🙏😊
I’ve just bought the velum thank you great amazing artist thank u ! I’m self taught and have been successful at some great drawings after 3 years of hard trying and still trying etc thank you .. ye if we relax it seems to flow great :)
Thanks for the feedback... thrilled that you are finding the video useful. For you as a spiritual medium... try opening up to connect to the old masters and allow that energy to flow through you. It is all a matter of faith. 🙏🙏
@@DavePortersArt thank you and I shall try this and let you know thank you and you’re welcome my friend . Feel free to checkout my channel it’ll be great to have you ..
I just wanted to know what the difference in paper happens to be. But I appreciate all your other info. So vellum requires layers and lighter pencils. Thanks again
The difference is one is smooth and one has a texture and tooth. The Vellum (textured) paper would need to start the outline with a lighter pencil. You are welcome... all the very best. 🙏
I’m not working on a person, BUT along with finding out about the different papers (both look amazing, just different) I heard the magic words that totally unlocked why I was stumped on a rather large shell 🐚 I’m drawing… even if the photo has a lot of white, I need to pick a spot for my brightness highlight (center) and use degrees of shading everywhere else. Oh my gosh….my shell is practically jumping off the page now… (water soluble graphite on hp paper) very similar to smooth…
Depends on the texture of the skin. If the pic has more texture then vellum paper is needed. Some pics have few texture. In that case smooth paper should be used. One should realize the pattern of texture of face & choose paper in that way.
Yes that is a consideration to bare in mind... it is weighing up whether you also require a dramatic high contrast image too. It's a case of choosing based on the feeling you wish to portray. Thanks for the comment 👍🙏
I don't really think it matters. It's all preference. I myself have been a hyoerrealism artist for 18 years. I only use bristol smooth. I create all the texture the reference photo has with my pencil and erasers. I would say use the Velum if you are new to graphite drawing and once you progress switch to the bristol smooth. The only paper i would use that's not Bristol smooth as a hyperrealistic artist would be Hahnemuhle nostalge paper
Finally a clear answer on vellum v. smooth card stock paper. I’m a color enthusiast and the vellum I use is too grainy for my techniques. My mother was a self-taught painter so I guess it rubbed off on me a bit 😊
You are welcome Jane...I have spent a small fortune trying different papers over the years. I had the perfect paper in my teens, but can I remember what brand it was. Still the I am happy with the Strathmore for sure. 😊🙏
That is wonderful feedback. Thrilled that this video connected you to our natural state... which is pure uncaused happiness. Thanks for letting me know. 😊🙏
This was very helpful, I bought the Bristol vellum but have been saving it until my skill get a bit better, just observing you draw is already helping me out. Thank you for a wonderful video...I have subscribed.
Thanks for this it was the best explanation of the different papers and their advantages and disadvantages I've found. As a complete newbie to drawing the astounding range of papers available at the local art shop bewildered me they all said they good for pencil so how would I know which one would be best for me? I left empty handed. This really cleared things up for me and helped me decide. My style is semi-realistic more towards the cartoonist side so skin texture or dynamics isn't really much of an issue for me. I also own a lot of expensive bush pens for calligraphy which really do require smooth paper so my choice is easy. Thanks this was exactly what I needed.
Thank you so much Claire for taking the time to comment and give such great feedback... Always good to know that my videos come accross well. I learnt the hard way... spent a small fortune on different brands of paper... I too couldn't find any video that answered my concerns. This brand is amazing love Strathmore papers. You will find it a real joy to work on for sure. 🙏🙏
This is so helpful. While I am searching for the right charcoal drawing paper, this graphite demonstration was extremely informative. As art students (long ago, haha), we were not encouraged to blend with stumps or fngers. We were taught to blend with the pencils themselves. Nice to see someone else using that technique. Thank you!
I have tried blending with stumps, it made the drawing look not as natural and alive as blending pencil over pencil, so stuck to what I prefer... All the very best with your art journey. 💕🙏
@@DavePortersArt Thank you so much! And yes, I agree that the stumps give a bit of a lifeless, almost plastic look to skin especially. The pencil hatching technique depicts a sort of vibration, giving it more life. ☺
Really appreciate the lovely feedback Anja... thrilled that you have found the pointers useful... means a lot to me. Thanks for subscribing... welcome to the community 💕🙏
@@sageartchannel3363 There is no right or wrong way 🙏 for me pencil over pencil creates freshness and aliveness. Just see which you prefer when you try this method. 😊🙏
I don't like drawing on smooth papers, for my light construct it seems less forgiving. It makes the construct somehow more challenging and the contrast request more pressure on the pen. I honestly can see what benefit it has for portraits since pencils have already a reduced contrast compared to charcoal.
Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback, each paper has is positive and negative qualities. I enjoyed doing this study it was very interesting to see the difference. All the very best 🙏😊
Dave your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for the video. It's super helpful. I can't wait for the beginning of the month so I can join your patreon....just a few more days! 👍
Very informative! I would really appreciate a video on using Stonehenge Legion 250gsm paper with charcoal. I’m used to Strathmore charcoal paper and I am currently trying the legion but trying to get the blending technique down is difficult. I’m used to blending with brushes and some tortillions which work effortlessly on the charcoal paper, but not the legion. Can you offer any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi there, thanks for watching the video, I have not really focused enough on Charcoal, so really can't offer any suggestions. All the very best with your art journey! 🙏🙏
So you never use a blending stub? Or any blending tool? Reason I ask is I've done a couple automotive drawings and used blending tools. Have used smooth on a smaller car drawing but used vellum on a big truck drawing because it was the only paper I had that big. But next I have another truck to do and then a couple portrait. Really injoyed the video but just wondered about the blending. Thanks.
Hi Chris, thanks for the message. I like to create my own texture by cross hatching etc. rather than blending I feel it keeps everything nice and fresh and alive in a loose sort of way. Thrilled you enjoyed my video... all the very best with your future portraits. 🙏🙏
Interesting video Dave ..I have been searching good quality paper for doing architectural/landscape type drawings using graphite pencil. The paper as you know, is so important , I have arrived at the Strathmore Bristol vellum you are using, I am also going to give there 500 premium vellum a go as well.
Hello David. I respect your work so much and was wondering what paper you’d recommend for a coloured pencil drawing that I’d use Zest It blender on? I have my first serious commission and want to get it just right!!
I tend to focus on pastels... but I do know some top artists in the field of coloured pencils use the Strathmore Smooth.... and their work is amazing. 👍🙏
Just discovered Dave Porter art and I think it's wonderful..💖💖💖 thank you so much for these videos. I'm working in colored pencil and trying to figure out the best paper and love this video but it applies more to graphite ...so I'm going to have to experiment more. Does anyone have any opinions here about which paper they like for colour pencil?
Hi Gianna, thanks for the kind words... you are welcome. To answer your question... I know of some amazing artists that use the Strsthmore smooth version for coloured pencils. I would suggest starting with that one. All the very best with your art journey 💕 🙏
@@DavePortersArt thanks so much for your kind answer! You're a great teacher. I see that you're responding to many of the comments here unlike other UA-camrs. That is very generous of you.. I have subscribed and believe i will learn a lot from you. Thanks again and many blessings. 🙂🌿💖🌷
Thank you! As a self taught, i really find your explanation helps, i love it. Hope your channel keeps growing 😊🙌 btw can u recommend best paper for drawing portrait using prismacolor premier colored pencil? Thanks 🙏🏻
Hi which one will go for charcoal? I am in India and here I am unable to get paper for charcoal. Please let me know if vellum is a good option for charcoal.
Hi Tammy... there is a settings icon under the video which will show after the adverts... it looks like a cog. Click on it and selected play back speed which will give you a selection of slow motion settings. It will make me sound like I'm drunk though 🤣 so best to turn the sound off 😁 🙏🙏
I have left a list of materials in the Description... also want to see how I create the skin tones in graphite on my portrait of Jessica Alba ... here is the link that will take you straight there... ua-cam.com/video/s1pfNeu9UCQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for putting this video together. It really shows how the surface affect the drawing process.
Glad you enjoyed it! it was a pleasure to create this study... all the very best 😊🙏
I am one of those who would like to learn how to draw thanks for making this video. I'm watching all your videos. You are my teacher for drawing. Thank you so much and god bless you and your family .
Your student mark from Philippines .❤
Thank you so much Mark for taking the time to let me know. Thrilled that you are enjoying the videos... all the very best with your artwork. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
I enjoy listening you describe your process. I find you to be so peaceful and calm which reminds me to relax and enjoy my process. Thanks for your influence on my art.
Thrilled you enjoyed listening to the video... thanks for letting me know how it made you fell. You are welcome... thanks for watching. 🙏
Dave I'm a commissioned artist myself. Have been for 5 years now.
But this description has FINALLY answered a problem I've suffered with since I began my art.
I've never found a video or tutorial like yours that actually explains the differences.
You've solved a massive problem for me. Thankyou
That's awesome news Taylor... thanks for taking the time to give such great feedback... much appreciated ☺🙏
Nice video. Interesting comment about the energy of the person. It's always something special to draw someone, trying to figure out who's behind those eyes.
Absolutely! that is what fascinates me with portraiture. Thanks for watching 😊🙏
I use the vellum for my coloured pencil drawings because of its ability to take many layers. Thanks for the video
You are welcome Susan, thanks for your take on it ... appreciated.😊🙏
What you said at 10:40, about letting go of the mind and thinking… my art teacher from long ago always told me: “Draw what you see, not what you THINK you see.” She told me that at age 5, and I still remember that to this day. Art is like music: you just have to let go and let your artistic energy flow out of you!
This actually is the corner stone of my work, without connecting to just being in the heart I could not draw a thing. I find the work just happens to draw itself the more I keep the mind out of the way. Thank you so much for watching... all the very best. 🙏
As a self taught artist i can safely say "relax your mind and go with the flow" really works. You can actually feel a drawing, no need to overthink things and also what a nice chilling explanation. Beautiful presentation! 👍🏻
Cheers... it sure is a wonderful awareness of the state of just 'being' for sure. All the very best to you 💕🙏
This video was extremely helpful to understanding the difference between papers and what kind of results one can get. Seriously I watched lots of videos of people talking about the paper and not providing this info! Thank you, brill.
Thanks for the great feedback Giselle... means a lot to me that the information comes across clear. Thanks for watching... much appreciated 🙏🙂
Not only is Dave a staggeringly brilliant artist but his explanations and the way he describes what he is doing is incredibly informative and helpful. He’s my new go to artist for help with my renewed passion for pastels and graphite and he is worth his weight in gold. Thank you Dave!
Bless you Kerry! You are very welcome 💕 What beautiful encouraging words 🙏 Thank you so much for letting me know how you feel about my videos and pointers. Thrilled that the information and feelings are so well received... means the world to me that my work is inspiring and has renewed your passion for the wonders of art. All the very best to you 💕🙏
Absolutely agree!!!!
I love your voice! You should be a professional broadcaster. Lovely artwork too.
Wow, thank you Sonya! reassuring words for sure. Thanks for watching, all the very best 🙏😊
In addition to your remarkable talent and the informative nature of your video, your voice is incredibly soothing and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for posting it! ❤
Hi Adam, thank you so much for your reassuring words... great that the videos comes across well. You are welcome... thanks for watching. 🙏😊
Thank you so much for this video Dave, this was very helpful. I have been using Strathmore Drawing paper but have been recommended Bristol by my mentor and was doing research on what to buy for pencil work. I have run into times the Drawing paper gets fragile if you have to remedy errors and it gets to be a slippery slope. (And the monozero is a FAVORITE tool of mine!)
Glad it was helpful Julie! Strathmore is a great brand... I would recommend using the Faber Castell kneadable eraser as this is an amazing way to lift off graphite without damaging the paper. Mono zero eraser is an amazing tool too, It makes all the difference. Thanks for watching... much appreciated. 🙏😊
Had to look up a comparison of smooth and vellum.
You confirmed what I was experiencing!!!!
thank you for a great video!
Thanks for getting in touch... that's great to know. Thanks for watching. 🙏💕
This is the first video I've watched of yours Dave, what a lovely way of explaining everything to the viewers. Clear, concise, and spoken softly that resonates with the viewer. I found this highly informative, and I certainly learned a thing or two here. I'll be watching a lot more of your content in the next few days. I really liked how you also suggested letting your heart take over and less thinking, this is something many artists struggle with and they feel like they are battling the drawing, instead of letting their creative side flow freely. Thank you.
Hi there, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback... much appreciated. Great to know that my video came across this way. I have always been interest with how the mind plays tricks on us, looking for reassurance and finds food from negative or positive situations. There is a place within us all that is awareness. aware of being aware is bliss... love in action. I open up to this way of being and draw from this place. 😊 You are welcome... appreciate your kind words, all the very best. 🙏
@@DavePortersArt You're more than welcome Dave, you are a great teacher.
I love my mono erasers, I've bought 5 and have them scattered through my different supplies so it's always at hand. I can't conceive of drawing a portrait without it. I'm working my way through your pastel and graphite videos, such a wealth of information! Never too old to learn, thankfully.😆 I'm ordering this smooth paper today, I've used and loved the Bristol vellum for many years for my graphite portraits, excited to try the smooth.
I did the same I have about 4... of them for each medium. Brilliant tool, I truly would be lost without it for my graphite work. I'm 61 and learn something new every day. That's what I love about art we never get bored. The smooth is a beautiful paper for sure... all the very best... thanks for watching my videos! 🙏😊
Thankyou, I was always wondering what the differents would be in a portrait. You couldn’t have say it more clearly.
Hi Juul, thank you so much to the wonderful feedback, it is always good to know how the video information came across. All the very best. 💕🙏
I love your drawing skills. Your explanations as you go are so informative.
Thanks for the lovely feedback Leslie... thrilled you are getting value from them. 🙏
I love the depth, always do depth. Brings it to life!
Thank you... Values are so important to achieve depth. 🙏🙂
Seriously, you didn't even use any blending tools or techniques but the transition of the skintone is beautiful
It is a similar technique to my pastels... I am experiencing with blender at the moment, but this way creating subtitles that are really lively. 🙏
I've just discovered your channel and I am enjoying watching your videos
Welcome aboard Christopher! thrilled you are enjoying them. 🙏
This was extremely helpful. Thank you!
You're very welcome!... thanks for watching. 🙏
Excellant! I'm a fellow artist. Your work very excellant. I'm using Canson Universal Sketch lately. I like Strath. But in Europe I used Canson at Cranley Gardens. No I am not wealthy, my mother simply wanted me to see the world after high school. I'm struggling right now too. I. Learned of. A new technique last night. You take an old sock fill it with charcoal dust then lightly pounce the ground. Then you dig out the highlights with eraser. This technique keeps the charcoal from going too dark too soon. I like a needle sharp pencil. Ordinarily I have a heavy hand and tend to overwork my drawings so the pencil for me must be built up incredibly slow. I am teaching myself to hold the transom of the pencil instead of chocking up on the tip. Try soaking a select group of your pencils in Ronsonol. This will liberate the grease binder from the graphite of your lead. Then you can really draw hair. Use the ronson lighter fuel outside and be careful of ignition from sparks etc. The fumes will drive you bonkers but leave the woodcased pencils in there about one to three months. Pull them out and let them air outside in a safe place. I learned about this by trial and error. Originally the process was kerosene on a paper towel or newspaper then wrapped in aluminum foil. Fir several months. I read that Avraham Lincoln may have used this technique. I don't use this technique too often because if the fumes, but it really makes an ordinary pencil perform. I'm using boiled linseed oil currently off and on to avoid the fumes. The Bronson gives the best hair drawings. Good luck, hope I've been of some help. That's what I draw too... beautiful women. Thank you for the comparison between Bristol and vellum finishes. Much appreciated.
Thanks for share all the tip with the community Chris, very interesting. You are welcome... all the very best, thanks for watching! 🙏😊
If you are new to graphite realism I would start with the velum but as you progress go to the bristol smooth. You will learn how to add the textures with experience. And you will learn how to get rich blacks with the smooth as well.
What a useful exercise! Thanks for getting such good footage for this comparison.
Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for watching 🙏
Excellent video showing the two papers. Really made it obvious the difference and the advantage of each.
Cheers for the great feedback Gary... appreciated 🙏
Excellent demonstration and comparison. Thank you!
Thank you and thanks for watching... appreciated 😊🙏
Left drawing looks like flat stare but right drawing it seems she is looking at you. So much more life-like.
The vellum definitely give more contrast... thanks for the observation 👍🙏
I agree, much more depth in the vellum paper
Exactly what I needed to know. Your explanations helped me get some piece of mind about how to approach this paper. I typically use smooth but I often struggle getting my tones dark enough. Looks like this might be just the paper I've been dreaming of.
I spent a small fortune over the years trying different paper and was quiet frustrated at time to put it mildly 🤣. I love Strathmore it is awesome magical stuff to work on. All the very best 🙏😊
Excellent comparison. Thank you very much. God bless you.
My pleasure jean! thank you for you kind words, God bless you too. 🙏😊
Thanks. I appreciate the video and being informed about that mono zero eraser. 👍
Glad it was helpful Jasen! It is a tool I would feel lost without now. 😊🙏
I’ve just bought the velum thank you great amazing artist thank u ! I’m self taught and have been successful at some great drawings after 3 years of hard trying and still trying etc thank you .. ye if we relax it seems to flow great :)
Thanks for the feedback... thrilled that you are finding the video useful. For you as a spiritual medium... try opening up to connect to the old masters and allow that energy to flow through you. It is all a matter of faith. 🙏🙏
@@DavePortersArt thank you and I shall try this and let you know thank you and you’re welcome my friend . Feel free to checkout my channel it’ll be great to have you ..
I just wanted to know what the difference in paper happens to be. But I appreciate all your other info. So vellum requires layers and lighter pencils. Thanks again
The difference is one is smooth and one has a texture and tooth. The Vellum (textured) paper would need to start the outline with a lighter pencil. You are welcome... all the very best. 🙏
Gosh finallly someone has finally explained the difference thank you very much. New subscriber here ..😊
Thank Vee... much appreciated 🙏😊
❤❤❤I love your beautiful work I have no words to explain how beautiful you draw❤
Means a lot that you love my work... thank you. Appreciate the kind words and you watching my videos. 🙏
I love drawing on smooth Bristol Board and Polyester drafting film, but, I must give Vellum a go. Thank you for the video.
Always good to try new materials for sure... all the best Christopher 🙏😊
Thank you, from Australia
You're welcome Annie! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏😊
thank you so much! greetings from Venezuela!
You are very welcome, Efrain... thank you, greeting from the UK!
Watched this 3 times now I think I wasn’t going dark enough will try this tomorrow on my new portrait
Thank for watching the video... appreciated. Darks Values really takes a leap of faith... all the best with them ☺🙏
I’m not working on a person, BUT along with finding out about the different papers (both look amazing, just different) I heard the magic words that totally unlocked why I was stumped on a rather large shell 🐚 I’m drawing… even if the photo has a lot of white, I need to pick a spot for my brightness highlight (center) and use degrees of shading everywhere else. Oh my gosh….my shell is practically jumping off the page now… (water soluble graphite on hp paper) very similar to smooth…
Hi Kathrine, so thrilled that you are finding my video useful... means a lot. Thanks for watching... all the best with your artwork 😊🙏
Depends on the texture of the skin. If the pic has more texture then vellum paper is needed. Some pics have few texture. In that case smooth paper should be used. One should realize the pattern of texture of face & choose paper in that way.
Yes that is a consideration to bare in mind... it is weighing up whether you also require a dramatic high contrast image too. It's a case of choosing based on the feeling you wish to portray. Thanks for the comment 👍🙏
I don't really think it matters. It's all preference. I myself have been a hyoerrealism artist for 18 years. I only use bristol smooth. I create all the texture the reference photo has with my pencil and erasers. I would say use the Velum if you are new to graphite drawing and once you progress switch to the bristol smooth. The only paper i would use that's not Bristol smooth as a hyperrealistic artist would be Hahnemuhle nostalge paper
@@Vmoreta1 can I see your drawings?
amazing explanation, Dave. Thank u so much.
You are welcome Bruno... all the very best 👍
Thanks for this. I am really understanding paper better :)
Happy to help Helen! Tha ks for watching 🙏🙂
Great work dave good techniques😊
Thanks Jacinta, glad you like the techniques... all the very best 🙏😊
Wonderful and so helpful! Thanks!
Thanks you Chrissy ... thanks for watching my video 🙏
Excellent video, lots of tips to work with
Thank you... Good to know it was useful. All the best 🙏
Thank you so much for this video. I’m trying to decide which paper to get and this really helped ❤️
Glad it was helpful! ...thanks for watching🙏
Finally a clear answer on vellum v. smooth card stock paper. I’m a color enthusiast and the vellum I use is too grainy for my techniques. My mother was a self-taught painter so I guess it rubbed off on me a bit 😊
Hi Tere thanks for the feedback.... thrilled you found the video helpful. All the best with your art journey 💕🙏
@@DavePortersArt I feel honored by your response.
Thanks Dave. Been looking for decent drawing paper. Very informative . Will give vellum a try. Thanks
You are welcome Jane...I have spent a small fortune trying different papers over the years. I had the perfect paper in my teens, but can I remember what brand it was. Still the I am happy with the Strathmore for sure. 😊🙏
Thank you for the techniques, they help alot.
You are welcome Diliani 😊🙏
this gave me happy feelings
That is wonderful feedback. Thrilled that this video connected you to our natural state... which is pure uncaused happiness. Thanks for letting me know. 😊🙏
This was very helpful, I bought the Bristol vellum but have been saving it until my skill get a bit better, just observing you draw is already helping me out. Thank you for a wonderful video...I have subscribed.
You are very welcome... so pleased you found value in it. 😊🙏
@@DavePortersArt , Will be watching many more of your videos over the holiday vacation. 👍🏻🎨
@@charlottesmom thank you... much appreciated 🙏🙏
Thanks for this it was the best explanation of the different papers and their advantages and disadvantages I've found. As a complete newbie to drawing the astounding range of papers available at the local art shop bewildered me they all said they good for pencil so how would I know which one would be best for me? I left empty handed. This really cleared things up for me and helped me decide. My style is semi-realistic more towards the cartoonist side so skin texture or dynamics isn't really much of an issue for me. I also own a lot of expensive bush pens for calligraphy which really do require smooth paper so my choice is easy. Thanks this was exactly what I needed.
Thank you so much Claire for taking the time to comment and give such great feedback... Always good to know that my videos come accross well. I learnt the hard way... spent a small fortune on different brands of paper... I too couldn't find any video that answered my concerns. This brand is amazing love Strathmore papers. You will find it a real joy to work on for sure. 🙏🙏
super cool!
Thank you! thanks for watching! 🙏😊
Glad I found this video, very informative thanks a lot!
You are very welcome 🙏
absolutely brilliant video - really shows the difference. Thank you for your work.
Thanks Sue for your kind words... you are very welcome, pleased you enjoyed the video. 😊🙏
Fantastic video..thanks so much
You are welcome Dave... thanks for the great feedback and watching the video. All the very best 🙏💕
Excellent stuff and very informative. I personally prefer vellum and do all my portrait work on that paper, i love layering the pencils.
Thank you!... Vellum is awesome for sure... I do love the smooth too... personally, it's difficult for me to choose tbh. 😊🙏
Great video. Thank you.
You are welcome, thanks for the feedback and watching 😊🙏
Well done ! Thank you🙏
You are welcome 🙏🙏
This is so helpful. While I am searching for the right charcoal drawing paper, this graphite demonstration was extremely informative.
As art students (long ago, haha), we were not encouraged to blend with stumps or fngers. We were taught to blend with the pencils themselves. Nice to see someone else using that technique.
Thank you!
I have tried blending with stumps, it made the drawing look not as natural and alive as blending pencil over pencil, so stuck to what I prefer... All the very best with your art journey. 💕🙏
@@DavePortersArt Thank you so much!
And yes, I agree that the stumps give a bit of a lifeless, almost plastic look to skin especially. The pencil hatching technique depicts a sort of vibration, giving it more life. ☺
Hi does this paper work for charcoal?
you are very skillful
thanks for the kind words Julieta. 🙏
Beautiful, very skillful drawings! Thank you for this detailed, very informative comparison! I have learned a lot. And subscribed.
Really appreciate the lovely feedback Anja... thrilled that you have found the pointers useful... means a lot to me. Thanks for subscribing... welcome to the community 💕🙏
very useful, thank you
You are welcome Russel! all the very best... thanks for watching 🙏
Wonderful, thanks!
My pleasure Ruth, pleased you like it 🙏
That is amazing you don’t use smudging tools just using the pencils and both look amazing
Thank you... I like to create the texture with using pencil over pencil... appreciate the kind words 💕🙏
@@DavePortersArt I will try this! so many artists use graphite powder but I see this is the way it supposed to be.
@@sageartchannel3363 There is no right or wrong way 🙏 for me pencil over pencil creates freshness and aliveness. Just see which you prefer when you try this method. 😊🙏
Amazing video. Thank you so much for all the tips as well ♥
You are very welcome... appreciate the kind words 😊🙏
Thanks for the video. It helps me a lot to differentiate what sketchbook that i need to buy :)
That's great news... pleased it was helpful 🙏🙏
Subscribed
Thank you so much I needed it
Thank you... glad you found value in the video. ☺🙏
I don't like drawing on smooth papers, for my light construct it seems less forgiving. It makes the construct somehow more challenging and the contrast request more pressure on the pen.
I honestly can see what benefit it has for portraits since pencils have already a reduced contrast compared to charcoal.
Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback, each paper has is positive and negative qualities. I enjoyed doing this study it was very interesting to see the difference. All the very best 🙏😊
Dave your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for the video. It's super helpful. I can't wait for the beginning of the month so I can join your patreon....just a few more days! 👍
Thank you so much... You are very welcome. Glad you like it. Look forward to welcoming you to the community. Cheers! 👍🙏
Thanks for the video👌❤️
You're welcome 😊
Thanks Dave, this is really helpful. Your work is amazing too! :)
Thank you so much Lauren... thrilled you found this video helpful. 😊🙏
Thank you sir I like you textures ☺️
You are welcome... Glad you like them 😊
Very informative! I would really appreciate a video on using Stonehenge Legion 250gsm paper with charcoal. I’m used to Strathmore charcoal paper and I am currently trying the legion but trying to get the blending technique down is difficult. I’m used to blending with brushes and some tortillions which work effortlessly on the charcoal paper, but not the legion. Can you offer any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi there, thanks for watching the video, I have not really focused enough on Charcoal, so really can't offer any suggestions. All the very best with your art journey! 🙏🙏
Thank you for amazing video 👍👍👍👍
My pleasure Ruby... glad you like it. 😊🙏
Again awesome work from A awesome Artis thanks for sharing Sir!
My pleasure! thanks for the kind words Donald 🙏
Great video! Thank you for such a thorough explanation. I just subscribed.
Thank you so much Leilani. Also thanks for taking the time to give such wonderful feedback. Thanks for Subscribing 🙏☺
Would you recommend using vellum Bristol when rubber cementing Bristol on black 12:08 board Paper?
Amazing work! What paper would you say is the best for scanning drawings?
Thank you... not experienced enough with scanning, sorry, cant really give you any tips. 🙏
@@DavePortersArt Thanks :)
I watched it again. Very informative. Appreciate it 🙏
Great news... thrilled you find value in the video Ruby 🙏
@@DavePortersArtI really appreciate it 🙏
So you never use a blending stub? Or any blending tool? Reason I ask is I've done a couple automotive drawings and used blending tools. Have used smooth on a smaller car drawing but used vellum on a big truck drawing because it was the only paper I had that big. But next I have another truck to do and then a couple portrait. Really injoyed the video but just wondered about the blending. Thanks.
Hi Chris, thanks for the message. I like to create my own texture by cross hatching etc. rather than blending I feel it keeps everything nice and fresh and alive in a loose sort of way. Thrilled you enjoyed my video... all the very best with your future portraits. 🙏🙏
This is such a great video, thank you so much for sharing your findings
You are so welcome Marie! 😊🙏
Interesting video Dave ..I have been searching good quality paper for doing architectural/landscape type drawings using graphite pencil. The paper as you know, is so important , I have arrived at the Strathmore Bristol vellum you are using, I am also going to give there 500 premium vellum a go as well.
Glad it was helpful! thanks for taking the time to comment, all the best. 🙏
Hello David. I respect your work so much and was wondering what paper you’d recommend for a coloured pencil drawing that I’d use Zest It blender on? I have my first serious commission and want to get it just right!!
I tend to focus on pastels... but I do know some top artists in the field of coloured pencils use the Strathmore Smooth.... and their work is amazing. 👍🙏
Just discovered Dave Porter art and I think it's wonderful..💖💖💖 thank you so much for these videos. I'm working in colored pencil and trying to figure out the best paper and love this video but it applies more to graphite ...so I'm going to have to experiment more. Does anyone have any opinions here about which paper they like for colour pencil?
Hi Gianna, thanks for the kind words... you are welcome. To answer your question... I know of some amazing artists that use the Strsthmore smooth version for coloured pencils. I would suggest starting with that one. All the very best with your art journey 💕 🙏
@@DavePortersArt thanks so much for your kind answer! You're a great teacher. I see that you're responding to many of the comments here unlike other UA-camrs. That is very generous of you.. I have subscribed and believe i will learn a lot from you. Thanks again and many blessings.
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At your recommendation, I bought a large sheet of Clairefontaine pastelmat dark gray. However, the color has a lot of purple in it.
Is that normal?
...it could look a bit purplish in some lights... just check outside in north light. As in natural daylight it is definitely dark grey
Very beautiful
Thank you! Cheers! 🙏
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH Dory! 🙏🙏
Thank you! As a self taught, i really find your explanation helps, i love it. Hope your channel keeps growing 😊🙌 btw can u recommend best paper for drawing portrait using prismacolor premier colored pencil? Thanks 🙏🏻
You are welcome... the Strathmore smooth is popular with some of the top coloured pencil artists. 🙏
@@DavePortersArt oh ok, i will look for it, thank you so much for reply. 😊🙏🏻
Hi which one will go for charcoal? I am in India and here I am unable to get paper for charcoal. Please let me know if vellum is a good option for charcoal.
Vellum would work best as it has a tooth. 🙏
New here. Thank you. That is all
You are welcome 🙏
what are your recommendation for paper on hyper realism art???
Both are good... Fabriano is good paper too. Best to check with artist that create hyper realism. Try Instagram too. 😊🙏
The Vellum one girl is looking at you!
She follow me around my studio when I was creating the comparison. lol 🙏
Which is best sheet Strathmore 300 series smooth or vellum papers
I personally love the feel of the smooth paper, it is easier to use. 😊🙏
Thx!
You are welcome 😊
Hi. How can I watch this in slow motion so I can really see?
Hi Tammy... there is a settings icon under the video which will show after the adverts... it looks like a cog. Click on it and selected play back speed which will give you a selection of slow motion settings. It will make me sound like I'm drunk though 🤣 so best to turn the sound off 😁 🙏🙏
What’s the vellum like with erasing? Does the paper get damaged easily with multiple erasings, or does it take it well?
It take erasing very well. 🙏
@@DavePortersArt thank you so much. I think I’ve found my paper :)
Which of these papers are more suitable for charcoal drawing? Thank you in advance.
The Vellum would be better because it has a tooth to the paper which will hold the charcoal.