This type of drawing has been such a gift to me that it is a joy sharing it with others. I'm glad you found it helpful. And yes, we all need that reminder that the photo is only the springboard, the art, like the dive, happens after we leave the board.
Wonderful pencil grip in this video. That's a grip I tend to forget a lot of the time, but it has a way of connecting with the page that I find harder to establish with other holds.
Takes me back to the 90s when I was a student of yours at Snow. In 9 years of higher learning I can’t say that I enjoyed any class more than yours. So good to see you create the magic again.
I have some of your books but loved to see how you brought this all to life. As a novice I really appreciate your clear instruction. Thank you very much.
Your generosity of spirit of the art educator never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for the gift of this demo. I think " Necessity is the mother of invention." was lurking in your mind. Not able to manage any more UT workshops, so seeing you work is especially meaningful to me.
This is sort of a lost art; thank you for posting this. I remember when broadstroke drawing was quite common in older illustration, (when there was so much superb draftsmanship.) Once computer graphics came onboard, so many of these skills were lost.
So true. It is hard to believe, but many university art programs have relegated beginning drawing to an on-line class. Yet everyone in the art industry tell me that the hardest thing for them is dfinding people who can draw.
Wow, thank you! I am teaching an on-line workshop featuring this kind of drawing. If you are inteerested here is the link: carlpurcell.com/collections/workshops/products/broadstroke
Your book, Your Artist's Brain, has been the required textbook for my drawing class for ten years now. It's the drawing book I might have written. I've been drawing for decades, and broadstroke is something I've finally started working out in a concentrated way. Very clear demo. Thank you!
I have been following your sketch posts recently on Facebook and enjoying them. So seeing this detailed demonstration of the combination of line drawing enhanced by the broadstroke drawing technique has given me real insight into the sketching process. It is most appreciated. I'm curious if having done this type of drawing, would you move directly into creating a painting or would you feel a value plan drawing would still be beneficial ?
Thanks, To answer your question, this drawing contains the basic value pattern of connected darker values leading into and moving across the format. The pattern touches 4 sides of the format and divides the space interestingly.The lighter grays that will help enhance the light are easily envisioned. This drawing needs no other value plan. I can work directly from it.
Thank Carl you for this video, it's just what I was looking for. How do you translate these sketches from broad stroke to watercolor? Because in watercolor we don't usually deal with small brush strokes. Thank you!
Watercolor is a different medium. I use small broad strokes in drawing to create a shape or area of value. When I do the watercolor, I use the largest brush possible for that shape or area and put it down with as few strokes as possible. The broadstroke technique in drawing allows me to cover a larger area more quickly than if I were to use a sharpened point. And I like the final result in the drawing.
"When tree branches curve they curve in sections." My brilliant powers of observation missed that fact. Perhaps this will help my trees look a bit more realistic.- thanks!
Thanks. I picked up on that after only 35 years of looking at trees. One artist said,"I live in a world of blind people, because we are taught to read, but not to see."
Yes there was an echo. my recrding platform was recording two microphones simultaneously. Sorry about that. I posted it here anyway since there was no way to remove the echo.
Broadstroke drawing really helped me with that. Every stroke is laid down in one direction. I don't go back and forth, just one stroke, then another. It is like painting without color. Backstrokes are unnecessary.
Thank you for the clear description of what you are showing us. Kudos for reminding us that we can deviate from the photo!
This type of drawing has been such a gift to me that it is a joy sharing it with others. I'm glad you found it helpful. And yes, we all need that reminder that the photo is only the springboard, the art, like the dive, happens after we leave the board.
Hey Carl, I enjoyed that enough to subscribe. I like your no-hype approach.
Thank you very much. I just don't know how to hype, only share. I appreciate that.
Thank you! The best drawing instruction I have seen! ❤🙏
Thank you Erik. I'm really glad that you found this useful.
BRAVO!!
Thank you very much.
Thanks you for sharing, I really enjoyed your technique.
Thanks for watching! It a joy to share.
Wonderful pencil grip in this video. That's a grip I tend to forget a lot of the time, but it has a way of connecting with the page that I find harder to establish with other holds.
Thanks. It is the grip that allows you to pull the stroke instead of pushing it as in writing.
Thank you so much for this fantastic video! It was soooooo helpful!!
You're so welcome!You are so welcome. It's a pleasure sharing it.
Takes me back to the 90s when I was a student of yours at Snow. In 9 years of higher learning I can’t say that I enjoyed any class more than yours. So good to see you create the magic again.
That is so good to hear, Andy. Thanks for letting me know. One always wonders if one makes a difference.
Thank you very much for this very "meaningful" demonstration, an excellent prerequisite for painting ! 😊
Thank you, Patrick. Vasari said that in art, "Drawing is everything, and without it you have nothing." I agree.
I love it
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot for your demonstration. Very instructive!
Thank you, Marietta. I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy drawing.
I have some of your books but loved to see how you brought this all to life. As a novice I really appreciate your clear instruction. Thank you very much.
Thanks, Tess. Sharing what moves each of us is the best legacy we can leave.
I don't know how in all this time that I didn't se your comment. Thank you so much. I'm glad you fine them useful.
That’s amazing! Thank you for this demonstration
Thank you for the comment, and for watching.
Fabulous demonstration. Thank you!
You are so welcome, Sharon. It was fun for me too.
Your generosity of spirit of the art educator never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for the gift of this demo. I think " Necessity is the mother of invention." was lurking in your mind. Not able to manage any
more UT workshops, so seeing you work is especially meaningful to me.
Thanks, Ginny. My apologies, cliché phrases get twisted in my mind.
Thank you for posting this video. It is very informative and full of tips.
Thank you very much. Drawing is so critical for a painter.
This is sort of a lost art; thank you for posting this. I remember when broadstroke drawing was quite common in older illustration, (when there was so much superb draftsmanship.) Once computer graphics came onboard, so many of these skills were lost.
So true. It is hard to believe, but many university art programs have relegated beginning drawing to an on-line class. Yet everyone in the art industry tell me that the hardest thing for them is dfinding people who can draw.
Really enjoyed this broad stroke idea.
Thank you very much. I do appreciate it.
Very inspiring!
Glad you think so! That means a lot.
Thank you for this gift Carl. It’s always awesome to watch, how you are creating your art!
Thank you Renate. And thank you for all you do.
I love this! Your style of drawing is what I aspire to!
Wow, thank you! I am teaching an on-line workshop featuring this kind of drawing. If you are inteerested here is the link: carlpurcell.com/collections/workshops/products/broadstroke
I have signed up for it! @@CarlPurcellArt
Your book, Your Artist's Brain, has been the required textbook for my drawing class for ten years now. It's the drawing book I might have written. I've been drawing for decades, and broadstroke is something I've finally started working out in a concentrated way. Very clear demo. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! I'm so glad that the book was helpful for you. All my best.
Really have been enjoying your work Carl. Thank you.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks fosr watching.
Great work sir❤
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that.
Fantastic demonstration, Carl! Absolutely inspiring! Thank you!
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Alvaro. Thanks.
Lovely demo, Carl, thanks so much and while I'm here thanks again for the best book on composition out there... yours!
Thank you again, David. I am so glad you feel that way about the book. Happy painting.
Thank you, Carl! I'm gonna try broadstroking. LOVE drawing.....
Wonderful!
Thanks Carl. I loved watching it. Sketches are so Interesting to learn from.
Thank you, Edo. Sketching is how I learn.
Really nice technique -- thanks for sharing!
Thanks for viewing. Happy drawing.
Thank you for the wonderful video. I'm a big fan of your's.
Thank you very much. I am honored.
Wow. Thank you 🙏🙏
You are so welcome
Very nice drawing
Thank you so much 😀
You make it look so easy. 😁
Thank you Charles. After one has ruined as many drawings as I have it IS easy.
I have been following your sketch posts recently on Facebook and enjoying them. So seeing this detailed demonstration of the combination of line drawing enhanced by the broadstroke drawing technique has given me real insight into the sketching process. It is most appreciated. I'm curious if having done this type of drawing, would you move directly into creating a painting or would you feel a value plan drawing would still be beneficial ?
Thanks, To answer your question, this drawing contains the basic value pattern of connected darker values leading into and moving across the format. The pattern touches 4 sides of the format and divides the space interestingly.The lighter grays that will help enhance the light are easily envisioned. This drawing needs no other value plan. I can work directly from it.
Thank Carl you for this video, it's just what I was looking for.
How do you translate these sketches from broad stroke to watercolor?
Because in watercolor we don't usually deal with small brush strokes. Thank you!
Watercolor is a different medium. I use small broad strokes in drawing to create a shape or area of value. When I do the watercolor, I use the largest brush possible for that shape or area and put it down with as few strokes as possible. The broadstroke technique in drawing allows me to cover a larger area more quickly than if I were to use a sharpened point. And I like the final result in the drawing.
"When tree branches curve they curve in sections." My brilliant powers of observation missed that fact. Perhaps this will help my trees look a bit more realistic.- thanks!
Thanks. I picked up on that after only 35 years of looking at trees. One artist said,"I live in a world of blind people, because we are taught to read, but not to see."
Seem to have a sound problem here Carl. I'm getting 2 tracks slightly out of sync. Like a bad echo.
Yes there was an echo. my recrding platform was recording two microphones simultaneously. Sorry about that. I posted it here anyway since there was no way to remove the echo.
Thank you Carl. Appreciate your quick response.
How to stop over working a drawing?
Broadstroke drawing really helped me with that. Every stroke is laid down in one direction. I don't go back and forth, just one stroke, then another. It is like painting without color. Backstrokes are unnecessary.
now subscribed to your channel where i can learn from..thanks!
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback.