When you're indenting, take a flashlight and lay it on the table so that it casts light sideways over your drawing surface. This will let you see your indentations as it will cast small shadows in all the valleys you're creating.
The tip: you can use it with watercolors, but the effect will be reverse. It's really convenient for painting flowers and leaves, you don't need to paint its veins above, the paints flow down the channels and make these places darker. Probably your watercolor brush has a pointed tip exactly for this. Thanks for the useful video, I'm sure I saw this effect while drawing but never thought of using it!
Holy fug I’ve been drawing for near 30 years and never figured this out and have always been intimidated by excess detail. Please do more of these videos if you have anymore technique tricks like this. Thank you!
I don't know if this has been said already but, if you gently lay Scotch Magic tape over the surface of your drawing and press down using the tool then carefully lift off the tape. It removes a layer/layers of colour creating hilights. This works on pastel drawings also. It works for me!
@@satyatadimeti3607 1) get the tool (indenting tool) 2) sketch out your picture 3) if there are any white details eg white hairs on a beard or elderly person/animal fur/dew droplets/etc mark the paper with the indenting tool - use it like you would a pencil or pen but apply pressure on the paper 4) when you add shading or colour to complete your drawing, the white details will remain clear as the pencil or pen won't penetrate the 'dents' you have made Hope this is clear for you x
Hi Kirsty. I have used this technique for almost twenty years and if you use a small light on an angle it creates a shadow in the embossing making it much easier to see, also embossing tools can break and cut the paper so personally I use a dart with the tip filed down as this is much more substantial. It is also a good idea to work with the paper on a hard surface like MDF as if a surface is to soft the embossing is diminished and less visible. Thanks.
@@michelleconnor7669 It is a very versatile technique and works best on 300g 100% cotton watercolour paper. I originaly used Fabriano Artistico but a few years ago they changed the surface so I switched to St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford but do have some Arches Aquarelle to try out. Hope this is also of help.
I love the shorter styled video! I was able to watch it quickly before I left for work, will definitely be trying it when I get home 😊 thank you for this 🖊❤
I played your video for my middle school class yesterday. Several of them are graphite artists and loved this idea. To compress a colored area as you did with the grass example = gold! Thanks!
I used this technique for the exactly opposite in watercolor : ) Pigments will concentrate in the crevices to create beautiful darker texture. Works great for petals or grass fields. To preserve white spaces using watercolor, I can't think of anything but masking fluid. Does anyone know anything else that would work for white details?
I like to use a white wax based color pencil to preserve white. Clear & white crayons can work as well. Draw with your pencil or crayons first & then you can paint over them, as watercolor paint is wax resistant.
I often use white paint pens over my watercolor to add things like stars, highlights etc.. after the watercolors are dry. I can transfer the paint to a small brush or use the tip it comes with.
I've been an artist for many years and seeing new techniques like this, really surprises me. As there's always something to learn. I'm certainly going to give this ago. Thanks
Yeahh... that's a big trueeeee... I used to do indenting my paper to emphasize highlights but Im just using inkless pen for the alternative ballpen has different sizes too... btw great tips mam Kirsty😍😍
A wax based pencil works really well with watercolors for highlights: the wax resists the water leaving that area pure. Or you can use masking fluid. This indenting doesn't really work with watercolor because the water will go into the indent.
Thank you for a useful tip delivered very well. You got to the POINT in good time and did not over promise with the thumbnail and description. You have style and talent.
I have watched other artist videos on using indenting/type tools to help in creating texture in colored pencil works. Your video absolutely made the most sense and helped me to "connect the dots"! Thank you so much for this very timely video. (I am starting a dog sitting in large expanse of grass, colored pencils work.)
Thanks for the advice. I've seen colored pencil artists on UA-cam using craft knives to cut into layers of pencil, but this method seems to be more useful for retaining fine white areas in the artwork.
If you are on a budget, and have a Dollar Tree near you, they sell something in the craft section called an 'embossing tool' which is real similar, but not as fine a point as the one Kristy uses here. Obviously, it's just a buck.
Great tool tip! I am going to pick one up, but I do enjoy precise control over my use of light. For white details in my drawing, I currently prefer going back over my drawings with a white gel pen or for larger pieces, a fine liner brush, and white gouache paint. I'm excited to try this though. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Kirsty , what a great tool!!! I’ve just finished a graphite portrait of a black and white cat - this would’ve been much easier in tackling those whiskers!!
Hi Kirsty, we bought some to indent a line in the back of greeting cards we sold, as it makes folding easier. In oil painting, it helps to drag blobs of paint about, artistically of course. Thanks for your helpful tips, all saved for future reference. Regards JB
omg, this is just what I was looking for! I was trying to look for ways to add texture to the flowers I am planning on drawing. Now I have added another item to my wish list XD. Thank u for sharing! I just hope they'll be available on amazon idk why most of the art supplies I was looking for are all out of stock sadly.
@@nadinesawtell3267 Ah thank u! It's been frustrating for me to purchase on amazon lately. I can't seem to find any kind of art supply for some reason they keep telling me it's unavailable. Is it because of covid? I'll try and see if I can find one at a dollar store near me.
it is a fine idea, even i didnt used it before. (and i am just an old german grandfather. i restarted my painting, drawing, sketching since i felt so lucky with my daughters first child becoming calm when he freely draws in "Opas Zimmer" [gran'pa's room] laying on the wooden floor with a lot of cardboard...) Good luck and all the Best to all of you "creative creatures"
That was so interesting Kirsty... I have never heard of indenting the paper before shading or drawing... a marvellous idea... thank you... never had an art lesson in my life so am learning a lot from your tutorials... thank you...👍💕
I tend to overdraw construction lines and erase a lot. The ide of purposely indenting the paper, when indentations also make clean erasing just about impossible, is literally frightening to me. But, growth is scary. It may cost me a few drawings, but I'll give it a try.
Never seen this girl or been recommended this channel before. Was watching the thumbnail play, trying to read lips and somehow knew she was British. Had to click to see if I was right. Cool video too, always wanted to draw better and was interested in tricks artists had. Big detailed pieces seem like so much work. I knew there had to be special tools to make it easier or faster.
I would use a Layer Mask in digital drawing on the element I’d want to use white detailing for and set my brush type (to whatever texture desired). Then, I’d set the color to pure black, as this will tell the Layer Mask to non-destructively erase. ✏️
I have those meta pens... I didn't think of using the like this... Because I use them for drawing patterns on fabric when I do embroidery through a coa paper. That's so cool and helpful. Thank u so much!
brilliant... I actually have the indenting tool but never thought of this technique. I will try it using yupo paper and acrylic inks today. Thank you!!!!
To add on to B B, if you look up fineline liquid latex, it’s liquid latex that comes in a bottle with a fine tip needle for laying down really fine lines. Even comes apart of several spots and has a little metal pin like in super glue, so it’s super easy to clean and degunk. No more ruined brushes lol
Thanks so much! That's a great idea, and really solves a problem for me. You can also get nail dotting tools really cheaply and they look like they do the same thing. Just one little correction - the plural of medium is media. Unless you're referring to people who talk to dead people, those people are mediums.
My dreamt is to know how to paint , draw to enjoy myself when I'm stress, that's why I want to learn. Hope someone could me through it. Y'all are awesome artist and u inspired me to learn to give it a try and to learn I hope one day! I support this channel and all artistic Channel too!
If anyone did cermics or jewlery making......you probably have one of these tools! Multi-uses for what you might have used in your past lives or that of an older family member.....just an idea! Thank you Kristy, you always inspire!!
try an old glass scorer/cutter it has different size circular blades that give you freeform curves and a very flowing feel. you can also use w/ watercolors and get amazing results. so go into grandpas garage and be amazed at tools you would never think of to give textures and details to your art
I always apply indenting method to make hair and beard look more realistic. I heard about it 4 years ago from a channel name called Art by Ali Haider. Then i tried those indentation method for my first time and I was completely surprised by the results. All these years i studied this technique and found some disadvantages as well: 1. Don't try indenting method on paper less than 100gsm. 2. Indent couldn't be undone so, don't be experimental to try it on hands, nose, eyes, lips or any other part where it needs a smooth or darker shade and highlights. 3. After indenting avoid making those bigger highlights from white pens, if something goes wrong it will scrach the paper if you try to undo it. It's best to use zero erasers instead to make highlights.
Thank God someone in this art community actually shows people how to do something, instead of making clickbait vids.You're awesome
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But this video IS clickbaity. And MY videos aren't clickbaity, they are real painting lessons.
@@DianeAntoneStudio this isn’t click bait, but who *are* you?
Am I a amateur artist or pro artist
@@DianeAntoneStudio just Looked at you. Nice stuff.
When you're indenting, take a flashlight and lay it on the table so that it casts light sideways over your drawing surface. This will let you see your indentations as it will cast small shadows in all the valleys you're creating.
Hey....Great advise... I'll use it ... Thank you ❤️💯
great tip!
Fantastic
Brilliant!!!! Thank you
Great idea. Thanks
The tip: you can use it with watercolors, but the effect will be reverse. It's really convenient for painting flowers and leaves, you don't need to paint its veins above, the paints flow down the channels and make these places darker. Probably your watercolor brush has a pointed tip exactly for this.
Thanks for the useful video, I'm sure I saw this effect while drawing but never thought of using it!
lol, I've been using this method for watercolor so much that this video felt like it was opposite day, and I had to facepalm
I’ll have to try this. Thanks.
Holy fug I’ve been drawing for near 30 years and never figured this out and have always been intimidated by excess detail. Please do more of these videos if you have anymore technique tricks like this. Thank you!
A used ball point pen works great and you probably already have one.
Fug..... I like it
agreed!
Fug is so cute
I don't know if this has been said already but, if you gently lay Scotch Magic tape over the surface of your drawing and press down using the tool then carefully lift off the tape.
It removes a layer/layers of colour creating hilights. This works on pastel drawings also. It works for me!
I feel like she posts what I need. Every time her videos are extremely helpful on my journey. Thank you, Kirsty!
Sams
Very nice but it is not very clear to me how I should go about. Can you pl make it more easily?
@@satyatadimeti3607
1) get the tool (indenting tool)
2) sketch out your picture
3) if there are any white details eg white hairs on a beard or elderly person/animal fur/dew droplets/etc mark the paper with the indenting tool - use it like you would a pencil or pen but apply pressure on the paper
4) when you add shading or colour to complete your drawing, the white details will remain clear as the pencil or pen won't penetrate the 'dents' you have made
Hope this is clear for you x
At 72 , you taught me this! I will be busy trying this before bidding good-by ! Thank you.
dont say that, hope you live till 100!
Hi Kirsty. I have used this technique for almost twenty years and if you use a small light on an angle it creates a shadow in the embossing making it much easier to see, also embossing tools can break and cut the paper so personally I use a dart with the tip filed down as this is much more substantial. It is also a good idea to work with the paper on a hard surface like MDF as if a surface is to soft the embossing is diminished and less visible. Thanks.
Excellent tips!
@@michelleconnor7669 It is a very versatile technique and works best on 300g 100% cotton watercolour paper. I originaly used Fabriano Artistico but a few years ago they changed the surface so I switched to St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford but do have some Arches Aquarelle to try out. Hope this is also of help.
@@JamieBoots Thanks a lot for the paper reference. I’ll give this a whirl ( I’m still utilizing Fabriano currently).
@@xjf459 Glad it was of help
I was about to say the same thing about the light on an angle
I love the shorter styled video! I was able to watch it quickly before I left for work, will definitely be trying it when I get home 😊 thank you for this 🖊❤
I love these indenting tools for my clay models, never considered it for a drawing, I'll be giving it a go, thank you
Same here, I used them mainly for sculpting. I'll have to give this a try now. :)
same
I've been utilising this technique for a few years now, and although it can be a little time consuming at first, it pays dividends later in your work!
I played your video for my middle school class yesterday. Several of them are graphite artists and loved this idea. To compress a colored area as you did with the grass example = gold! Thanks!
I haven’t seen a mind blowing art hack in so long!! Great video :D
If you're starting out, the metal tool you use to pop a simcard out of your phone works well for really fine lines
Do you have any tips for me on shading. I'm just now picking my drawing back up when I draw portraits I can't get the shading.
I used this technique for the exactly opposite in watercolor : ) Pigments will concentrate in the crevices to create beautiful darker texture. Works great for petals or grass fields. To preserve white spaces using watercolor, I can't think of anything but masking fluid. Does anyone know anything else that would work for white details?
TYSM! I was hoping for a comment that would explain if this technique could work with watercolor.
I like to use a white wax based color pencil to preserve white. Clear & white crayons can work as well. Draw with your pencil or crayons first & then you can paint over them, as watercolor paint is wax resistant.
I often use white paint pens over my watercolor to add things like stars, highlights etc.. after the watercolors are dry. I can transfer the paint to a small brush or use the tip it comes with.
White gouache is life
Wow thanks 😊
I've been an artist for many years and seeing new techniques like this, really surprises me. As there's always something to learn. I'm certainly going to give this ago. Thanks
Thanks for sharing a fabulous tip on preserving white details in drawings. So many artists don't want to share how they do their art.
Yeahh... that's a big trueeeee... I used to do indenting my paper to emphasize highlights but Im just using inkless pen for the alternative ballpen has different sizes too... btw great tips mam Kirsty😍😍
Thanks, Kirsty. What a great tip!
I'm just imagining the fun textures I could get with watercolors! It would work very differently, but it sounds like a ton of fun to try
A wax based pencil works really well with watercolors for highlights: the wax resists the water leaving that area pure. Or you can use masking fluid. This indenting doesn't really work with watercolor because the water will go into the indent.
Thank you for a useful tip delivered very well. You got to the POINT in good time and did not over promise with the thumbnail and description. You have style and talent.
I have a set of indenting tools, and it's extremely useful for my drawing and coloring!
I have watched other artist videos on using indenting/type tools to help in creating texture in colored pencil works. Your video absolutely made the most sense and helped me to "connect the dots"! Thank you so much for this very timely video. (I am starting a dog sitting in large expanse of grass, colored pencils work.)
Hello there!..my maiden name is Hartshorn! Unusual to find some one with it also…I’m an artist as well.must run in the family?!
@@dbyars8090 I am a Hebert (maiden name) and married a Hartshorn. You are right though, there are not many Hartshorns. 😁
Thanks for the advice. I've seen colored pencil artists on UA-cam using craft knives to cut into layers of pencil, but this method seems to be more useful for retaining fine white areas in the artwork.
Taking a deep breath, exhaling, just so happy to come across your channel, thank you !!
Best lesson I've had in my 30 years of painting... never heard of that one, before. Thanks.
If you are on a budget, and have a Dollar Tree near you, they sell something in the craft section called an 'embossing tool' which is real similar, but not as fine a point as the one Kristy uses here. Obviously, it's just a buck.
@Kind Love wow factor 10 outta 10. 👍😌
Yep that's where i found mine after learning about this technique.
One of the best drawring videos I’ve ever seen. So well done
I have been sketching and painting for a long time but found this advice really invaluable. Thank you for sharing lovely lady.
Great tool tip! I am going to pick one up, but I do enjoy precise control over my use of light. For white details in my drawing, I currently prefer going back over my drawings with a white gel pen or for larger pieces, a fine liner brush, and white gouache paint. I'm excited to try this though. Thanks for sharing
Always wondered how they made all those lines...
I love your honesty n your videos
You are the first artist I have seen to share this tip I must get one now..
Thanks Kirsty , what a great tool!!! I’ve just finished a graphite portrait of a black and white cat - this would’ve been much easier in tackling those whiskers!!
Thank you so much this will help a lot of new artist's & older.but some my not like like you giving art secrets away,very kind of you, well done.
This was solid! Kristy is on POINT!
Hi Kirsty, we bought some to indent a line in the back of greeting cards we sold, as it makes folding easier. In oil painting, it helps to drag blobs of paint about, artistically of course. Thanks for your helpful tips, all saved for future reference. Regards JB
I wasn't aware of this but will be trying it .I was using veryest needles. Thanks
I saw this technique in a lion portrait I was amazed by the results. Thanks for reminding me of it!
Mind Blown!!! I spent 15 years drawing comics and never knew about this trick. Thank you
Accidentally came to this, but the fur really suprised me. Works excellent for hair and fur
Also, you can find this tool in cosmetic sections of many stores, sold as "dotting tools" for nail art.
What an incredible artist you are, thank you for the videos!
omg, this is just what I was looking for! I was trying to look for ways to add texture to the flowers I am planning on drawing. Now I have added another item to my wish list XD. Thank u for sharing! I just hope they'll be available on amazon idk why most of the art supplies I was looking for are all out of stock sadly.
Dollar stores and craft store also carry them they are embossing tools
@@nadinesawtell3267 Ah thank u! It's been frustrating for me to purchase on amazon lately. I can't seem to find any kind of art supply for some reason they keep telling me it's unavailable. Is it because of covid? I'll try and see if I can find one at a dollar store near me.
@Halis KALE Beautiful drawing! I love how u drew the tree!
@@nadinesawtell3267 also sold as "dotting tools" for nail art, in cosmetic sections of most stores.
THIS CHANNEL IS REALLY UNDERRATED, U REALLY DESERVE THE BEST
As a self taught artist who draws animals, I found your video incredibly helpful. Thank you
it is a fine idea, even i didnt used it before.
(and i am just an old german grandfather. i restarted my painting, drawing, sketching
since i felt so lucky with my daughters first child becoming calm when he freely draws in
"Opas Zimmer" [gran'pa's room]
laying on the wooden floor with a lot of cardboard...)
Good luck and all the Best to all
of you "creative creatures"
Kristy! Using indenting tool in this way is really awesome. Thanks for sharing this information.
That was so interesting Kirsty... I have never heard of indenting the paper before shading or drawing... a marvellous idea... thank you... never had an art lesson in my life so am learning a lot from your tutorials... thank you...👍💕
This is exactly what I need!! You are really awesome for helping us I can watch and learn for hours with your teaching.
I tend to overdraw construction lines and erase a lot. The ide of purposely indenting the paper, when indentations also make clean erasing just about impossible, is literally frightening to me.
But, growth is scary. It may cost me a few drawings, but I'll give it a try.
It’s knowing when to apply and stop erasing unless the lines are really heavy I use a vinyl eraser or a kneaded eraser to remove excess tone
Use an exacto knife at the end of your project to add those small white details
@@cured_bacon647 that works if your paper is thick enough. Some papers are too thin to hold up to knife work
@@nadinesawtell3267 very true but I would also argue those same papers are too thin to indent
Never seen this girl or been recommended this channel before. Was watching the thumbnail play, trying to read lips and somehow knew she was British. Had to click to see if I was right. Cool video too, always wanted to draw better and was interested in tricks artists had. Big detailed pieces seem like so much work. I knew there had to be special tools to make it easier or faster.
This is a God Tier tip, and just in time for starting a project where I needed *exactly* this skill. Thank you so much!
HI I'M FAN OF YOURS. THANKS FOR SHARING KNOWLEDGE.
- BEGINNER HERE!
FROM THE PHILIPPINES
That is THE best tip I’ve heard of for a long, long time! Thankyou for sharing this! Xx
Could you use something else like the back of a small paint brush or small fondant tools?
That's so cool! So basicly the same as over brushing in miniature painting
I would use a Layer Mask in digital drawing on the element I’d want to use white detailing for and set my brush type (to whatever texture desired). Then, I’d set the color to pure black, as this will tell the Layer Mask to non-destructively erase. ✏️
I have those meta pens... I didn't think of using the like this... Because I use them for drawing patterns on fabric when I do embroidery through a coa paper. That's so cool and helpful. Thank u so much!
You could also use the corner of a ruler. That's what I used to use when embossing maps.
For years I have used an empty pen for decorative lines, setting coordinates and white marks like this.
Will try this for sure realising it's effect. Have seen this before but haven't tried yet.👍
brilliant... I actually have the indenting tool but never thought of this technique. I will try it using yupo paper and acrylic inks today. Thank you!!!!
I can imagine using this technique to emulate wood engraving and etchings too. THANKS!
Thank you so much. You taught me today a tool I have never thought of. So marvellous a method and so simple.
Direct and simple explanation. Well done video not going around and getting to the point after 10 minutes.
Thanks for your drawing tricks mam. I can do my best of use this tricks ❤
Wow!!!!
It's a really nice tip!!!
I learned a lot with the different comments.
Thanks a lot!!!
Grettings from El Salvador, CA.
So useful for colored pencil! Is there a similar thing for watercolors?
Liquid masking but you probably already heard of that. ♡
To add on to B B, if you look up fineline liquid latex, it’s liquid latex that comes in a bottle with a fine tip needle for laying down really fine lines. Even comes apart of several spots and has a little metal pin like in super glue, so it’s super easy to clean and degunk. No more ruined brushes lol
@@gigipujals2547 nice one!
@@gigipujals2547 I've only seen the brushes. Depending on size of artwork that would be amazing. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks so much! That's a great idea, and really solves a problem for me. You can also get nail dotting tools really cheaply and they look like they do the same thing. Just one little correction - the plural of medium is media. Unless you're referring to people who talk to dead people, those people are mediums.
I love your drawings. Can you pass me the amazon link of the craft tool
Wow!!!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Thank you very much for sharing, it's amazing how detailed it looks 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
My dreamt is to know how to paint , draw to enjoy myself when I'm stress, that's why I want to learn. Hope someone could me through it. Y'all are awesome artist and u inspired me to learn to give it a try and to learn I hope one day! I support this channel and all artistic Channel too!
If anyone did cermics or jewlery making......you probably have one of these tools! Multi-uses for what you might have used in your past lives or that of an older family member.....just an idea! Thank you Kristy, you always inspire!!
I don't usually work in color, but this will help me out in keeping some of my gray horses mane and tails white where I need it most!!
What a simple & effective technique! Thank you for sharing. Love your videos!
Clay sculpting tools or fingernail artist tools sold a beauty shop supply stores, they also sell unbelievably fine brushes. For those fine fine hairs.
Holy crap, this is absolutely genius!
Absolutely right awesome information 👏 👍 👌 😀
Wow! Your suggestions for using this tool are amazing! What a great help you have been to me! Thank you so much!❤️
Thank you maam for disclosing this wonderful technique.Youre so kind
Fantastic, I use them for dot art, but this is a really good idea for scetching, thank you ❤️
That is amazing!!! Thank you so much! Honestly never ever heard of this until now.
try an old glass scorer/cutter it has different size circular blades that give you freeform curves and a very flowing feel. you can also use w/ watercolors and get amazing results. so go into grandpas garage and be amazed at tools you would never think of to give textures and details to your art
THANKS !!! I have always loved that look and didn’t know how to achieve it 😸
An alternative to looking from the side, is a light-source perpendicular to the paper.
What a great idea! I've actually got one of those for my leatherwork... it's about to be repurposed!
Very Informative Video💐
This is an awesome concept...I'm ordering my set tomorrow.
Wow this is really informative, thank you 😍
I haven't tried this, but I imagine using a light box while you use indenting tool would allow the indents to be more visible
This is such precious information😊 Thank you for making this video😊❤️
❤️❤️ these different ideas are very helpful ☑️ Thank you so much 🌹
This lady is smart AND easy to look at.
You can also use a sharp eraser as well and make streaks, hairs and lines. Just resharpen the eraser
Thanks for this tip I bought this tool and my portraits and landscapes look like photos
Great tip. I have some of these! Will give it a try. Thanks so much.
Ohhh yeah I love it I gotta try that on my next highly detailed drawing...
Thank you so much, Kirsty! This is super helpful!
This is going to be so helpful! Thank you so much! This will be really good for highlights, thank you again!
I always apply indenting method to make hair and beard look more realistic. I heard about it 4 years ago from a channel name called Art by Ali Haider. Then i tried those indentation method for my first time and I was completely surprised by the results. All these years i studied this technique and found some disadvantages as well:
1. Don't try indenting method on paper less than 100gsm.
2. Indent couldn't be undone so, don't be experimental to try it on hands, nose, eyes, lips or any other part where it needs a smooth or darker shade and highlights.
3. After indenting avoid making those bigger highlights from white pens, if something goes wrong it will scrach the paper if you try to undo it. It's best to use zero erasers instead to make highlights.
Excellent video. Thanks for the tips. Really good techniques. Love it!