Each time I watch this video I’m reminded of some important fundamental or gain an insight, not so much from the visual but the commentary. Great stuff, Thank you….
Wow just my luck! I spent this entire past week watching your portrait drawing video over and over to try and figure out your drawing rationale, only to find this demo right as I was looking through your channel once again.
Hello Mr. Ingbretson, I have recently discovered your videos and they have gotten me excited for painting more than ever. Your approach, as far as I understand it right now, seems very liberating to me and also empowering, because it relies essentially on trusting your own eyes. This is also making me more interested in just looking at things, experiencing the visual world and being thankful for being able to do so. Thank you for these videos and the insights which you offer. I'm from Germany and was prompted to comment by your remark about a German proverb, which I suspect is originally "Man muss das Kind beim Namen nennen" ("You have to call the child by its name"). But it can't hurt to name your pigs as well. :-) Also I'm stumbling upon this video in time for Christmas again, so thank you for the gift and happy holidays!
Very nice of you Paul to do this. Lots of valuable pointers in for all the students of drawing/painting. It actually reminded me of Cezanne's work looks like he was also chasing those significant areas and points. Wish you a great year ahead.
Paul, Thank you for giving so generously of your time and efforts on this. It's very informative and helpful. All the best to you in the coming year. Thank you.
Thank you for a very interesting and thought provoking demonstration of the drawing process, backed up by powerful skill and insight into the mind set of an artist.
Thank you for this awesome video... I have been watching utube videos for over 2 years on drawing and this by far is the answer to my drawing prayers... I have learnt more in this demo than the whole other past videos... I am so inspired to move forward in my pursue of drawing and creating ... Again, thank you again .
Hi, What a fascinating way to draw. Is there a name for this approach to achieving a likeness? Also, I was hoping for a part 2 for this video. I would like to see how you got from what we saw at the end of the video to the finished drawing .A lot of erasing I would imagine. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. Very much appreciated!
Having training at PAFA, Atelier Lack, NY Academy of art and several others, I would add to the start placing points of the widths, just as done for the vertical extremities, and placing points and directional AXIS lines (the main being the direction of the horse head. One could go on drawing outlines and details only to find the axis having never been secured.). Block in the envelop pf the whole general shape, then axis points, as one finds in structural lines in Barque drawings.
All this is being dealt with as we go, Nick, not with superstructures. Yours is a presumption most people make. One could similarly go on making the "general shape" and never really see the "envelope" or even the gesture and not continue correcting with the appearances.
Hello I love your channel, how do you do paintings over several sittings and keep the wet into wet effect? Do you oil out the canvas and for fat over lean how do you prevent the paint from getting too runny?
I do have one question on this demo. I noticed you softened some edges as you went. I couldn’t quite tell how you were doing that. Your hand kept getting in the way. We’re you just using your fingers or did you use the charcoal to smooth the edge transition? Thanks!
I should add, Kevin, that it doesn't matter. My mentality is: Do it visually accurately relationally without torturing yourself; always do it elegantly as you can; and, do it efficiently in the start.
@@PaulIngbretson Exactly as I've approached things from the beginning of my training. The excessive block-in lines I've always felt were an unnecessary distraction. I always tried to indicate the organic into my block-in, something of the visual nature, so as I worked up the drawing, at any stage it can give the impression of the natural.
Please reply to me, what if the thing I am drawing has rarely any "bend in lines"? such as the top of the head when drawing a portriat, how would I place a point?? Also another question. You mentioned how the measuring you did was completley visual, so does this mean you didnt even use comparative measuring? You never measured with your pencil while doing this?
Gladly, Yt P. I will make a brief video of the portrait demo I did showing just such a location. But to your point about measuring with a pencil: all I ever recommend any tool for is to check your visual comparisons when that can be done such as in making sure of a linear proportion but I tell people never to measure first so that any such measuring is merely to correct the eye. The best correction for eye measuring is more measuring using alternate points of comparison.
I am learning to draw for working on landscapes in watercolors so I fear can I find the movement of the shapes values and cold all at the same time accurately enough to portray the nature I am seeing as a beginner?
That was just newsprint or something. The paper you want for charcoal (vine) drawing is Canson Ingres or Fabriano Ingres. If its for a cast I use white, for the figure an off white. For the effects studies we use thickish brown wrapping paper on rolls.
yes, I was aware that in trying to show both at the same time i wouldn't be showing the subject from the proper angle. With future demo's i mean to put a static shot of it in the corner or something, Same thing happens when you watch any demonstration in person, btw. Hopefully you can still see the logic of the approach to drawing itself.
Each time I watch this video I’m reminded of some important fundamental or gain an insight, not so much from the visual but the commentary. Great stuff,
Thank you….
Glad of that, Richard
Wow just my luck! I spent this entire past week watching your portrait drawing video over and over to try and figure out your drawing rationale, only to find this demo right as I was looking through your channel once again.
Thanks for this! It was very helpful! It clarifies a lot of what you’ve been saying over and over in your past videos. A real treat!
This video was a game changer for me in understanding your method and your channel
Glad it comes across, SC!
For someone with no formal drawing experience this is the. Greatest gift thank you
Most welcome and good luck.
Hello Mr. Ingbretson, I have recently discovered your videos and they have gotten me excited for painting more than ever. Your approach, as far as I understand it right now, seems very liberating to me and also empowering, because it relies essentially on trusting your own eyes. This is also making me more interested in just looking at things, experiencing the visual world and being thankful for being able to do so. Thank you for these videos and the insights which you offer. I'm from Germany and was prompted to comment by your remark about a German proverb, which I suspect is originally "Man muss das Kind beim Namen nennen" ("You have to call the child by its name"). But it can't hurt to name your pigs as well. :-) Also I'm stumbling upon this video in time for Christmas again, so thank you for the gift and happy holidays!
Thx Paul, I really enjoyed watching the process at work.
Light shadow and angles , great work. 👍
Strange, too, how enjoyable is the 'all encompassing' process. It comes to you if you persist.
Thanks Paul for the fantastic demo! Always educational and a pleasure to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice of you Paul to do this. Lots of valuable pointers in for all the students of drawing/painting. It actually reminded me of Cezanne's work looks like he was also chasing those significant areas and points. Wish you a great year ahead.
Paul, Thank you for giving so generously of your time and efforts on this. It's very informative and helpful.
All the best to you in the coming year. Thank you.
You are most welcome, Richard, and best wishes to your and your family.
Thanks for this demo! It helps me understand your pencil drawing video better!
Thank you for a very interesting and thought provoking demonstration of the drawing process, backed up by powerful skill and insight into the mind set of an artist.
Most welcome
Thanks Paul! Beautiful gift!
Thank you for this awesome video... I have been watching utube videos for over 2 years on drawing and this by far is the answer to my drawing prayers... I have learnt more in this demo than the whole other past videos... I am so inspired to move forward in my pursue of drawing and creating ... Again, thank you again .
Thank you very much !! Wonderful video!!! I'll watch it over and over again! Happy New Year!!!
Great, and I wish you a nice winter back 'home' Luisa
Excellent demonstration on concept so beautifully described. TY, Paul.
i never really have seen something like this on youtube, this aproacho is really interesting
Hi, What a fascinating way to draw. Is there a name for this approach to achieving a likeness? Also, I was hoping for a part 2 for this video. I would like to see how you got from what we saw at the end of the video to the finished drawing .A lot of erasing I would imagine. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. Very much appreciated!
I always whistle when I'm having fun with a drawing
Funny!
Having training at PAFA, Atelier Lack, NY Academy of art and several others, I would add to the start placing points of the widths, just as done for the vertical extremities, and placing points and directional AXIS lines (the main being the direction of the horse head. One could go on drawing outlines and details only to find the axis having never been secured.). Block in the envelop pf the whole general shape, then axis points, as one finds in structural lines in Barque drawings.
All this is being dealt with as we go, Nick, not with superstructures. Yours is a presumption most people make. One could similarly go on making the "general shape" and never really see the "envelope" or even the gesture and not continue correcting with the appearances.
We want more demo dear master
:) Yes, have to get on it.
Hello I love your channel, how do you do paintings over several sittings and keep the wet into wet effect? Do you oil out the canvas and for fat over lean how do you prevent the paint from getting too runny?
Good question for a 'continuation' video - will do, thanks.
@@PaulIngbretson Thank you :)
Good question. Have you answered in any of your videos?
I do have one question on this demo. I noticed you softened some edges as you went. I couldn’t quite tell how you were doing that. Your hand kept getting in the way. We’re you just using your fingers or did you use the charcoal to smooth the edge transition? Thanks!
A little of both at the start but mostly graduated charcoal. Nearly all charcoal as I move along.
I should add, Kevin, that it doesn't matter. My mentality is: Do it visually accurately relationally without torturing yourself; always do it elegantly as you can; and, do it efficiently in the start.
@@PaulIngbretson Exactly as I've approached things from the beginning of my training. The excessive block-in lines I've always felt were an unnecessary distraction. I always tried to indicate the organic into my block-in, something of the visual nature, so as I worked up the drawing, at any stage it can give the impression of the natural.
Please reply to me, what if the thing I am drawing has rarely any "bend in lines"? such as the top of the head when drawing a portriat, how would I place a point??
Also another question. You mentioned how the measuring you did was completley visual, so does this mean you didnt even use comparative measuring? You never measured with your pencil while doing this?
Gladly, Yt P. I will make a brief video of the portrait demo I did showing just such a location. But to your point about measuring with a pencil: all I ever recommend any tool for is to check your visual comparisons when that can be done such as in making sure of a linear proportion but I tell people never to measure first so that any such measuring is merely to correct the eye. The best correction for eye measuring is more measuring using alternate points of comparison.
@@PaulIngbretson THANK YOU so much for replying to me! This made my day. I love your channel and explanations!
I am learning to draw for working on landscapes in watercolors so I fear can I find the movement of the shapes values and cold all at the same time accurately enough to portray the nature I am seeing as a beginner?
That was color
Develop your eye to see relationships of things...crucial for all areas.
Hello, what kind of paper do you use? thank you!
That was just newsprint or something. The paper you want for charcoal (vine) drawing is Canson Ingres or Fabriano Ingres. If its for a cast I use white, for the figure an off white. For the effects studies we use thickish brown wrapping paper on rolls.
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I haven't been able to see what it is that you're drawing!
yes, I was aware that in trying to show both at the same time i wouldn't be showing the subject from the proper angle. With future demo's i mean to put a static shot of it in the corner or something, Same thing happens when you watch any demonstration in person, btw. Hopefully you can still see the logic of the approach to drawing itself.
this is extraordinarily boring. cant believe i used to draw this way
Lol!
Pretty horrible drawing. Not impressed at all.