BEST WAYS TO BLEND GRAPHITE PENCILS

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In this drawing tutorial I go through 4 ways to blend graphite. I demonstrate how I use each blending tool to blend graphite to get a smooth finish.
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@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Firstly, thank you guys so so much for helping me get to 200K subscribers! I still can’t believe it! I appreciate the support so much 💕 QOTD: What is your favourite way to blend graphite?

@bxnbxnn 6 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Partridge Art Congrats to 200k!! 🐝🐝 Keep it up and you do you boo~

@Malzika 6 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Partridge Art congratulations 🎉🎉. So far, blending stumps are my favourite.

@drmilanpreetkaur1578 6 жыл бұрын

We will reach 1M soon....can't wait for that😁😁........i was nt knowing abt the paintbrush....it was very useful thank u.....

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you very much 💕

@jilliandreams 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never even THOUGHT of using a brush and I’d say it is by far my favorite result! Thank you so much for sharing. 😊💗

@DJUniMekaju 4 жыл бұрын

And you can wash them so your hands don't feel dirty. 😌

@imelda12mlpa25 3 жыл бұрын

I use makeup brush because im too poor to buy brush paint

@dohataxtic6392 3 жыл бұрын

Kirsty: whats your favorite way to blend graphite? Others: stumps and brushes! Me: *fingers* 😅

@artsdraw739 3 жыл бұрын

Same-

@m.r.ss.r.m6048 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂☝

@harethm.k2509 3 жыл бұрын

Aside from jole. Never do it you are putting a posion in your body

@sk-er8lb 3 жыл бұрын

The Little finger + that oil that my hand has to make the graphite penetrate the paper, cons: I have to go wash my hand every 2 minutes 😂😂

@t.i.m.e.coimbatore9703 3 жыл бұрын

Me all of them

@ambermckinley482 6 жыл бұрын

Paint brush are my favorite blending tools as well!! Especially for building up the layers of fur in my pieces. I have now 5 brushes of different sizes and shapes dedicated just for my pencils

@wolfcry8968 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite method for blending graphite is just watching Kirsty do it. 🐨

@MsPoliteRants 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed your highlight dies after blending. Would blending the lighter area first be better so the tool isn't coated in graphite by the time you get to it?

@nou257 6 жыл бұрын

yes you can do that, but you can also use kneadable erasers to remove some excess graphite

@kayleighbrandon2173 6 жыл бұрын

K.Tugs Yes, I use blending stumps and will always start in the lighter area. I find going back with a kneadable eraser can give you a harder edge or uneven highlight that you have to blend anyway, which is fine for some things. Also, I use a little sanding block to freshen the tip of my blending stumps when it gets grubby.

@l.madrid8815 6 жыл бұрын

Yes this situation best

@benjaminfink8520 5 жыл бұрын

When I start in the lighter areas sometimes I get lines in the highlights instead of smooth transitions.

@AnaReaps 5 жыл бұрын

@@nou257 yes! i use my gomme to dab my highlight, starting fairly heavy-handed at the center and gradually lightening my pressure as i move outwards in the shape of the highlight (usually a circular or curved motion.)

@isabelgroeneveld2286 6 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone seeing this comment I hope you have a Nice day watching this amazing video👍🏻

@DrawingwithNoel 6 жыл бұрын

I am a KZfaq *artist* Do watch my new *art* ....,,..... *you'll love it* (I live up to my word

@ayushirajput5978 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton ma'am for this video. Ma'am please please post a video of how to draw the head how to consider the measurements while drawing angles of face. Please ma'am!

@willowmaciel 6 жыл бұрын

thank you... your tips are helping me very much, sometimes I lose my interest in drawing, but your videos always give me something new to try, so thank you

@hellozaira 6 жыл бұрын

You produced this tutorial really well. Straight to the point, informative tutorial! It really feels like you honor viewers time and understand what they are hete for. Very different video than what many others develop.

@kalebh5315 6 жыл бұрын

I love they eye catching effect the thumbnail has! And the way you explained each blending tool was amazing!

@ashtree_meadow 3 жыл бұрын

Your graphite tutorials are my favorite! So clear and concise ♥️♥️ thank you!

@donnawalter3061 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you Kirsty for reaching 200,000 SUBSCRIBERS, you thoroughly deserve it, you work so hard and give so much, very proud of you. Great tutorial once again Kirsty 😘

@jc2832 2 жыл бұрын

Your suggestion to use a tissue for blending changed my life. It is perfect for a soft transition when drawing skin. Thank you !

@YasmineArt 6 жыл бұрын

As always, this is so helpful ! I needed a video like this especially when I just started giving more attention to graphite portraits

@kisbeautyy 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously thank you, this helps me so much for what I'm working on right now!

@JeffCopeland1560 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial Kristy. My favorite blending tool is a definitely a stump. Congratulations on 200k subs... Well deserved.

@xaeon_thesandbox 5 жыл бұрын

Im new in graphite medium and having a hard time blending, now I know what to do thanks to you.

@herecomesejdss1371 5 жыл бұрын

You're so talented and beautiful! I learned a lot. Thank you!

@anshu281 6 жыл бұрын

I was in search of this and I wanted to learn that but didn't got a tutorial 😘 love u this popped up as an angel Thank you Kirsty

@watchthewindblowby 3 жыл бұрын

Tissue works incredibly! Thanks!

@Artista365 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite way to blend pencil is probably the blending stump followed by the paint brush. My least favorite is the tissue or chamois because I feel my finger gets in the way and I have less control. The only exception to this is a very large background or a quick page cover to get some value down to start with. One thing I’d like to mention is here in the US they have tissues that are infused with lotions and I don’t recommend those because they leave an oily residue behind in my experience. They have to be plain tissues. Great video with lots of useful tips got graphite artists.

@kyleabdon2083 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the blending stump technique.

@zzzz9455 5 жыл бұрын

I am just a begginer in these kind of stuff so I don't really know that much about blending. But your videos helped me a lot. Thank you soooo much. You are so pretty and talented😁❤️

@rajeevrajeevambadi4503 4 жыл бұрын

Your every videos are rich with great contents

@Tanyaplym 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new techniques!

@rahulkumarmaddheshiya9864 6 жыл бұрын

First, congrats for your 200K subscribers. And about your art work, you are awesome. Your videos are really helpful. I have learned many many from your videos. Keep going👍👍👍

@ili4947 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Your video helped me a lot! Very good advice from an really good artist! 🥰🥰🥰

@jjay0831 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining it is the best tutorials simple in same time.

@emoololo 6 жыл бұрын

All my drawings i used the brush, it's amazing way to blend 🤗

@rjkroeplin9815 5 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful help, thank you!

@markhunter7986 6 жыл бұрын

Kirsty awesome work your production is perfect you have many talents not only as a artist.

@siddhartha4343 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou sooo much ur videos and tips r just amazing....they are very helpful to me and I never miss them keep on making such videos and you will definitely gain a lot of appreciation.....btw congrats on 200 k subscribers 😁😁

@nidhishreedineshpobbathy5296 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME WORK

@jessicasobel4287 6 жыл бұрын

Darby did a great job editing!!!

@LindaGailLamb.0808 6 жыл бұрын

From a Canadian viewer: *Congratulations on 200k !!*

@sentientsperm5528 3 жыл бұрын

using tissue is such a great tool to use for blending! *coronavirus: **_what's that?_*

@janprimrose 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirsty, congratulations! My favourite tool to use to blend graphite is a paintbrush. I also use a piece of an old white t shirt, which is really soft, for baby and children's skin.

@elen1663 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much this video was super helpful

@seokmintwo-ten2660 6 жыл бұрын

I really applied what i learned from you and im very thankful i discovered your videos and its very helpful, you explained them very well. Great job and god bless you 😊

@sincerelyalina 5 жыл бұрын

May I ask which idol is on your profile picture? He looks kinda familiar to me... 💕

@iamneo1690 Жыл бұрын

For larger areas I recommend make up remover pads. I use them all the time and they work great.

@iamneo1690 Жыл бұрын

Kirsty, I love your channel. I'm a pretty decent portrait artist but I still watch all your videos for tips and for your reviews. I've ordered the faber castell Pitt graphite matt set after watching your review. Looking forward to see if they can bring anymore contrast to my portraits.

@xVentax 2 жыл бұрын

TOOL! 😂 I haven’t tried the brush, but I’m here because I’m interested in trying it, so thanks for that. I currently use blending stumps, which I also use in ‘graphite transfer’ as you did with the brush - it gives a lovely soft effect for light shading.

@polygonalmasonary Жыл бұрын

It looks 'Sooty' so we 'Sweep' it 😂 Excellent tutorial 😊

@RexGaming449 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation😊

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Maria-tt2wh 4 жыл бұрын

That was so helpful! thank you so much!

@faithelizabethart8280 6 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Thank you!

@ucheuguru4084 5 жыл бұрын

they are really nice. thanks for sharing

@jad__lad 6 жыл бұрын

Yay you made it to 200K!!!!

@dsartistry. 4 жыл бұрын

Love all of the methods but I think I also prefer the paintbrush the most! Thanks for the video :)

@jacquiestickel3855 6 жыл бұрын

I use a paintbrush the most too!! I have a large mop brush for smooth backgrounds and a medium one for portraits! :). Great video!

@amandahess9228 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are, for whatever reason, more helpful than most of the other videos helping with drawing. Much appreciated! On another note, God you're gorgeous! You seriously are flawless in every way! I hate to be that guy and only a compliment is intended :)

@celestteazulse4944 6 жыл бұрын

Thank for very helping tips.

@premiumpluslessons 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@im_a_myth_717 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on 200k subs!

@PhantomStella 6 жыл бұрын

I always loved using homemade blending stumps made of notebook paper. I made sure I had a few of them hanging around in my pencil boxes because people would always borrow them but never give them back....but I didn't mind because they are easy to make. :)

@shripreet_ 6 жыл бұрын

I just love that Tool part😂😂 love this video and congrats on 200k❤❤

@simonyoungglostog 6 жыл бұрын

The Foundation brush from a makeup set works really well.

@robertyoung406 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I love the paintbrush method! How would you go about cleaning it? Can you simply rinse it in water, or would it stiffen up the brush?

@bhaveshsharma5782 6 жыл бұрын

good technique, I like brush technique 👍

@dannytries 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video!

@adildraws 6 жыл бұрын

Helpful tips. Keep going.

@jonathanr7603 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@goddess_ofchaos 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirsty! First of all a big CONGRATULATION for your 200K followers, I'm very happy for you. My fav way to blend is to use blending stumps, but I've got a few questions about blending graphite, How long did it take you to blend out the circle and does it matter whether you blend from light to dark or the other way around? xxxElise

@Hello-xx8cx 4 жыл бұрын

Soo beautiful

@user-ej1vj7rq3v 6 жыл бұрын

I like your vids; it's really helpful thank you so much

@davetv4705 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this.

@georgesumbua5358 6 жыл бұрын

thank you madam for your lesson ....we need more tutorial ....God bless you

@allangoncalves1453 6 жыл бұрын

amazing video always, getting pretty technical with the information

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@allangoncalves1453 6 жыл бұрын

Hey kirsty, you have any plan to make a video about grid method?

@DrawingwithNoel 6 жыл бұрын

I am a KZfaq *artist* Do watch my new *art* ....,,..... *you'll love it* (I live up to my word

@fatimahassan8845 5 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner yet so I just tried tissue and cotton buds but i love to use tissues your videos are awesome :) I am also thinking of buying some blending stumps soon

@bigkam87 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that back and forth tip was definitely useful. I've been scribbling with the blending stump wondering what I'm doing wrong lol

@DjaRodneyArt 5 жыл бұрын

blending stumps and tissue are my best, i use the paintbrush sometime

@ayushbahadure2353 6 жыл бұрын

You are best teacher

@jonasharttv5592 3 жыл бұрын

Finally I found the most helpful and easy to follow tutorials. Thank you Ms. Kirsty. I love this! so much ❤❤❤

@jessterday2094 6 жыл бұрын

I always wrap a tissue around a pencil to 'create' my own blending stump

@suelloc 3 жыл бұрын

Arigato! I just got my pencils Today this helped alot ;0;

@ramsinghsoy3020 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice used

@yakuzaman5074 6 жыл бұрын

Other amazing video! Very helpful!, Most graph artists are against blending I dunno why thro ..

@nadadeeb647 4 жыл бұрын

You should make a book for your art tips 😘

@minoobhogal4151 6 жыл бұрын

I liked ur work as well ur tools very much I need those tools were will I get them

@coleencolarina9089 3 жыл бұрын

9:39 whatttt!!! Those drawings are so pretty... 😍

@Malzika 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kirsty. I really need this video, coz I'm working on colour pencils and graphite. Your account is perfect for me. Thanks a tonne.

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. I’m glad it helped you 😊💕

@DrawingwithNoel 6 жыл бұрын

I am a KZfaq *artist* Do watch my new *art* ....,,..... *you'll love it* (I live up to my word

@muhammadowais3314 6 жыл бұрын

what the heck you are just continuously commenting to check your'e channel .build you community do not ask people to check your'e channel.work hard to get more subs

@DrawingwithNoel 6 жыл бұрын

Owais Abbas if you don't like it, move on. There are other who do

@thevolume3466 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for your vid😍😍😍

@Rilie1212 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gregsdoodles4547 6 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using silicone colour shapers? They're amazing.

@dhruvpatel4552 2 жыл бұрын

Brush is favourite tool to blend for me

@punyraindrop864 3 жыл бұрын

Road tk 1M!

@inbuildminecraft5518 5 жыл бұрын

Almost 500k subs !!

@ramsinghsoy3020 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful looking

@tam9436 Жыл бұрын

I always used blending stumps and tortillons to blend graphite even though darker lines always show up every time i use them to blend and i can never remove them even with a kneaded or regular eraser. I bought some dollar store water color paint brushes i have used to blend 8B graphite pencils which seem to work when i want to use lighter shades. I havent tried using tissue but i recently started using qtips to blend graphite so far my drawings look more cleaner/well blended using qtips no harsh lines

@ggffjjkjn9166 5 жыл бұрын

Tysm! This helped me so much and now i got an A!

@khanzarienda 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much i Cant shade even thow i use a cutip Finaly I saw you Now i can Shade Thankyou

@samboslc 6 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Must ask; does this eliminate graphite shine, and how do you preserve the finished result?

@freetim7087 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Love U 💞💞💞😘

@mikasaackerman923 6 жыл бұрын

You are awesome😍👍🌸👌 that really was helpful

@KirstyPartridgeArt 6 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you I am glad I could help 😊💕

@sonia-cu8qz 6 жыл бұрын

I have to say,this video was very helpful!i was wondering,where could I get the graphite pencils!i think they are going to make my drawings realistic!:D

@Jess-lg6no 6 жыл бұрын

2:10 ups that's me 😂

@Jess-lg6no 6 жыл бұрын

You inspired me doing another drawing and blend right 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

@mi-kuto3394 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂same but i realize to use tissue...aside from the brush,cotton buds & blending stump😄😏..thank you for the tips..😉

@bill6310 6 жыл бұрын

Way back in the eighties I had teachers who would not let me blend my graphite drawings. They always told me that I could get the same effect by working the drawings more. So, now blending is new to me. Thank you for the tutorial, I really learned a lot.

@nou257 6 жыл бұрын

i believe that the blending techniques make the drawings easier and faster. why waste so much time if there are other techniques to make your work easier and quicker?

@bill6310 6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Elisa. It was torture trying to soften areas with pencil strokes when I could have done the same thing by blending.

@nou257 6 жыл бұрын

william merenda i couldnt imagine drawing without my blending tools!! i probably couldnt produce anything right within a day without them, but props to you because that's just added skill!

@DJUniMekaju 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the paintbrush idea! I will do this instead of paper stumps cuz I HATE how dirty my hands get and feel when I'm holding them. Will any flat brushes do or would even a mix of rounded brushes help?