FIRST STEPS for DRAWING NEWBIES

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FIRST STEPS for DRAWING NEWBIES

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Make drawing easier by knowing how each of your pencils performs, and how to use it for perfect results. With two exercises you can use to improve your shading techniques.
Know your tools. Explore the different grades and points - understand "weight" and "value" - discover the dark values that each grade produces. Know why strong darks are important to the success of your drawings; and why you should avoid gaps in your shading. Choosing the right grade to use for any desired effect. And much more...
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@hikingwiththedog6078 Жыл бұрын

I'm a relatively experienced artist, and I find your videos most helpful. You get down to the root of things and build genuine understanding. Thanks so much for being here!

@drawwithmike Жыл бұрын

When I wrote "Drawing from Line to Life" I found I had to analyse the way I worked. Then I planned to write a second book, but video does the job so much better. In the meantime, I continued to try to work out why X seems to work and Y doesn't, and why Z works better than both. And because my experience was mainly in drawing animals, which can be quite complex, I actively sought ways to break everything down until it became at least manageable. It's a personal thing, I suppose, but knowing WHY something achieves a logical and controllable effect or result makes it so much more useful. Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it... because maybe I'm not alone in thinking that way :)

@deannakent600 8 ай бұрын

Best explanation of pencils grades that I've seen.

@drawwithmike 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Deanna. I like to know how things work, so I can understand them better, And I hope that helps you too.

@howardmceachern6614 Жыл бұрын

Great job and I can't wait to receive your book so I can get started on my journey.

@drawwithmike Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Howard! You should receive it in a few days - we ship US orders from Texas. And you'll find these videos fit right in. They're based on my Drawspace.com courses that were based on the book - so everything ties together :)

@sheilasinghal2922 2 жыл бұрын

I've always avoided hard pencils because I don't like the light, hard lines. It never occurred to me to consider the difference between the smooth and grainy effects of various pencil grades, as you showed in the sky vs. mud of your drawing. I will have to start playing more with all my pencils, and love the idea of the little test boxes. Your test boxes look as silky as watercolours (the idea of paying attention to the gaps is genius). I already know my boxes will be ugly, but what a fun exercise. 😊

@drawwithmike 2 жыл бұрын

You really do need to use the hard grades too. That said, 99% of the time I only use 2B, HB (or F), and 2H. Do try the exercises - I use them in my courses at Drawspace.com - because practice makes perfect. And the gaps? Removing those, and pinholes, is essential. In other videos, I show you the effect they have. Just a dusting of little white holes will drastically reduce the intensity of the dark you're intended to draw. The human eye will see the dark and the white and read an average, lighter, value.

@sheilasinghal2922 2 жыл бұрын

@@drawwithmike Thanks so much. This is such helpful additional information. And thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge with us. I will definitely be taking your online courses once I can free up a bit of time to focus on my drawing. 😊

@lvbailey1 3 жыл бұрын

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@drawwithmike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement :) I'll post more as soon as I can, but I'm busy making other videos for my website at present.

@melanieopperman6688 3 жыл бұрын

Is drawing from line to life available in South Africa? Your work is so beautiful.

@drawwithmike 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and No :) As I'm both author and publisher, all orders come back to me. I ship worldwide. Just go to sibleyfineart.com/pencil-drawing-book.htm, click Order now, and then select South Africa as your location. The form will price itself up for you. Point to any value, and you will see a close approximation to the value in Rands.

@melanieopperman6688 3 жыл бұрын

@@drawwithmike thank you so much Mike - that is great news I will have a look. Hooray for today

@drawwithmike 3 жыл бұрын

@@melanieopperman6688 I forgot to mention it will be a PERSONALLY SIGNED copy you'll receive :)

@melanieopperman6688 3 жыл бұрын

@@drawwithmike oh wow. That is so unexpected I so admire your work.