WOW! Thanks! I need to do this. That smooth transition was called “smoke” by Da Vinci. He invented that technique which I believe was called “sfumato”. He broke with the tradition of using hard lines to separate figures from surrounding areas.
I think it's best to extract charcoal from the pencil or stick as a dust, then use brush to collect the charcoal and layer on your drawing, then graphite is only for detailing. And when using graphite, you avoid pressing hard to avoid the shine
Thank you for a very professional and informative tutorial. One question. Does the paraffin not damage the paper in the short to medium term (ie not interested in 100 years time but in say a year's time). Have you any experience?
Hi... I have two questions: 1) mostly while doing realistic drawings we apply subtractive techniques, that is we need to lift off graphite and charcoal off the paper... Like when making hair or beard. My question is after kerosene is applied, are we able to lift off that easily? Or how does this go? 2) you mentioned kerosene acts as a binder, so when in the darkest areas, lets say a dark background made out of only charcoal... Is rubbed over by a brush with kerosene, then there will be no need to apply fixative to fix the charcoal in the area where kerosene was used?
Thank you very much for asking such thoughtful questions Q1 Answer: no it can not come off So you will not to be sure that you are not lifting off pencil powder. U only apply to areas u want to be completely dark .
Q2 Answer: The kerosene makes the medium hard to come off ,but not totally fixed. So if you want to protect the work, u still need to fix it. Besides the kerosene is not applied to the entire work but just the dark areas.
So I searched in my part of the world and came across two kinds of kerosene 1) the kerosene used as lamp oil, 2) odorless food grade kerosene used to polish wood that is to come in contact of food.. You think second one work in the same way as first?
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I love how you explain these concepts. You earned a sub mehn.. Can't wait to check out your other videos..
Fantastic, very detailed, and well explained lesson! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Since I am also an Artist. The information you have given is very informative
Thank you
I can't thank you enough!! This has opened up an entire new world for me. I thought the two couldn't be mixed at all. Thank you!
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Excellently explained and demonstrated, thank you for the tips, subscribed 👏🏼👍🏼
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge most helpful
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I’ve never heard of this technique before! Great information. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see more of your videos!
Thank you ma
Thanks so much for the tips bro ❤ you're the man
WOW! Thanks! I need to do this. That smooth transition was called “smoke” by Da Vinci. He invented that technique which I believe was called “sfumato”. He broke with the tradition of using hard lines to separate figures from surrounding areas.
I So much appreciate you
Which liquid you have use to blending?
I think it's best to extract charcoal from the pencil or stick as a dust, then use brush to collect the charcoal and layer on your drawing, then graphite is only for detailing. And when using graphite, you avoid pressing hard to avoid the shine
Words of an experienced artist . Perfectly said . Exactly how I do my drawing presently ✅✅✅
I will love to know you more
Thanks man, great stuff 🙏
big education work, bro!
Thank you 🙏
What I've learnt from you is a gem. Thanks dude for the tip.
Thank you very much for seeing it that way I appreciate
Thank you for a very professional and informative tutorial. One question. Does the paraffin not damage the paper in the short to medium term (ie not interested in 100 years time but in say a year's time). Have you any experience?
No it does not as a matter of fact, it helps the paper stay longer. Thank you
Thank you so much, very inspiring!
You are so welcome!
Many thanks! Where do you buy liquid paraffin from please?
Thank u so much sir
I've really learnt a lot through this video
Plz What is the name of the paper u do use sir
U are welcome
Perfect explanation thank you
Thank you very much I appreciate
Hi... I have two questions:
1) mostly while doing realistic drawings we apply subtractive techniques, that is we need to lift off graphite and charcoal off the paper... Like when making hair or beard. My question is after kerosene is applied, are we able to lift off that easily? Or how does this go?
2) you mentioned kerosene acts as a binder, so when in the darkest areas, lets say a dark background made out of only charcoal... Is rubbed over by a brush with kerosene, then there will be no need to apply fixative to fix the charcoal in the area where kerosene was used?
Thank you very much for asking such thoughtful questions
Q1
Answer: no it can not come off
So you will not to be sure that you are not lifting off pencil powder.
U only apply to areas u want to be completely dark .
Q2
Answer:
The kerosene makes the medium hard to come off ,but not totally fixed.
So if you want to protect the work, u still need to fix it. Besides the kerosene is not applied to the entire work but just the dark areas.
So I searched in my part of the world and came across two kinds of kerosene 1) the kerosene used as lamp oil, 2) odorless food grade kerosene used to polish wood that is to come in contact of food..
You think second one work in the same way as first?
I am not sure . Since i only know number 1. But i think both may be sam.
All you need to do is test and know.
That is what makes you a great artist
What’s the name of that liquid you use to blend the charcoal and graphite?
It is kerosine
Note that it is only best for dark values
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Pls what is dat thing u are wearing on ur hand
A drawing glove that helps prevent smudging
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Pls which paper can you recommend that is best for drawing?
It all depends on the kind of art you are making sir
The best paper for realistic works are smooth papers
Do you have a Patreon?
No sir
But I do have drawing classes
Which state are you?😊
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