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I had a go at noticing brightness (or "value") differences in real life. The trouble is, your brain tells you, "that leaf is green", "that shirt is red", "that water is blue". If you focus on identifying the *actual shade of colours you see* rather than what your brain interprets them to be, then you realize that in reality the shades of brightness vary a lot. For example, just looking out the window from where I'm sitting at the tree across the road, the brightest leaves catching the sunlight are almost a pale yellow-green, while the darkes shadows are so deep a grey that it's difficult to pick out individual leaves. Of course there are lots of average shade of green leaves, but the difference in brightness in real life is more than you think, which is why pushing those values is essential for realism.

This has boosted my confidence by knowing that I don’t need expensive supplies

And when i was younger i always thought how useless the white pencil was☹️

I watch Draw With Jazza, and others who've done some cheap art supplies challenges... and now here's *more* proof that you don't need a ton of fancy expensive supplies to get started in art.

I just purchased some toned paper for the first time. This video was REALLY helpful, not just for toned paper but for any pencil or graphite drawing. And you’re right; I realise that my drawings never look as realistic as the reference photo because I’m too hesitant about going too dark or too light, and I just end up with 50 shades of grey 😂. Thank you so much.

I've actually started taking source images and desaturating, and pushing contrast to get a better idea of values. This brief tuto tells me I've been going the right direction. Many thanks.

Wow that’s one of the most important things I’ve ever heard about drawing. It makes so much sense. That’s why having a pro give tips and suggestions. Thanks

I love how generous you are with your Advise and Help for those who may be struggling with Drawing and Painting! Thanks!

in order to create amazing realistic drawings you need to be Kirsty Partridge

This was the first portrait i ever attempted when i signed up for your patreon.. It is still one of my favorites that I've drawn to this day (much thanks to you!).

This tip definitely helped me because you reminded me again to follow that tip in ALL of my drawings. I drew a self-portrait as a child. I hadn’t framed it yet and thought I could make it a little better. I started adding darker values and i noticed that made a huge difference right in front of my eyes. 😊 Thanks agin.

Wow Kirsty! Thats absolutly amazing!

THIS IS SINKING IN...WOW.Thank you Kirsty...awesome work here too

You seriously have the best videos and advice. Thank you for helping me perfect my work.

Your work is so incredible Kirsty!

Indeed, these basic points of shadow and highlights are so vital. The “Old Masters” used Lamp Black and Lead White to maximise contrast.

Another Great Piece!!! Well done Kirsty!!

I only use my 1 charcoal pencil and rolled up bondpaper for a blending stump

Amazing. I'm an artist that is just getting back into art after a long time, & I'm learning so much from you. You're very talented, & have great content on your channel.

Completely agree with you Kirsty. The tones, shadows and light are the key for realism 👍👏

Ahh~ Michone! This looks amazing and you did a wonderful job on this. YOu are so right. I think before even starting to do something in color it is really the best to get started with black and white drawings. It helps to understand the shadows and light way more and also you just don´t feel overwhelmed with all the colors and have to worry if this is the right color for skin or not etc.

Kirsty, i really loved your explanation. I learned a lot about values and its importance. Thank you very much for the vídeo!

Stunning work and thanks for the tips .think it's time I done some work with colours

Love your videos just found them but can't stop watching. Really inspiring I've been wanting to attempt realism you are motivating me to go for it.

Beautiful work on this exalent example of good shading/contrast value! 😍😘💓💐🌷🌸🌺

This really was a fantastic lesson & incredible drawing. You're a terrific artist!

This is just amazing, I really love the way how realistic your portraits look like... I'm just in love with your work and I wish one day my drawings will achieve the same level as your drawings 😍 best of luck 🖤🖤

Inspiring 👍 I DO have a hard time getting some areas dark enough because of “messing up”.....glad I’m not the only one, it seems like others may struggle with that too ☺️ thank you! Beautiful work!

The drawing looks so good, good job! And the tips are very helpful, thank you :)

contrast and value is the key, if you are doing a colour drawing, whether its a portrait or whatever else it might be.. convert it to GREYSCALE on your computer and you will see the piece in a whole new way. You will see the contrast and values pop right out at you, never be afraid to go dark. Another excellent video Kirsty xxx

Looks really easy. I wish it was. Superb drawing. Shows just what can really be done

Beautiful, Kirsty! Thank you.

Wow! What an incredible drawing! Looks immense!

I like you. You're inspiring. I have now really began, so have a lot to learn. And I did learn something today. Thank you!

You're an amazing artist! I love to watch your videos because they help me improve my artwork a lot :)

Great work 😘!!!!Thank u!You are super talented ! Love your channel❤it is really helpful!

This piece is brilliant, I love it. Thank you for the sound advice!

That was a Fantastic explanation. You are very, very gifted.

i like your tone and your works are just like a piece to the museum

This is the most amazing art video I've ever seen on youtube....I mean seriously?...only 2 shades???....thats awesomeeee!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤

First time watching you, brilliant advise. I draw for my own pleasure just using a pencil, so I'm going to use this tip. Thank you and I'm a sub now.

You are so correct, and your pictorial is truly Awesome!!!!

Your artwork looks wonderful. You did a great job.

You are the best!! You encouraged me to go back on drawing.. And you inspire me a lot to do sketching...😊 thank you❤

Sooo beautiful! I looooove that!!! Thankyou!

Wow....As an artist myself, what a beautiful way to teach the love between the hand and the medium you can Achieva masterpiece. Awesome job girl thank you so much for the love that you shared.

that's an amazing drawing. I love watching you work,and your accent..

Michonne!!!! She turned out lovely, like all of your artwork.

Fantastic tutorial Kirsty, I absolutely love this piece Michonne is one of my favourite characters from walking dead, and you've done a fab job 😙😍😉

Informative and concise. Very good. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this video i'm a beginner drawing artist and I've always felt that if i got my shading down and values correct then my drawing would turn out really good and you just verified that for me so thank you! My goal is to draw realistically for the most part animals. When not drawing realistically i love how you draw and paint so loosely like with the deer and i would love to have my paintings similar. Your style is superb. Thanks so much!

Wow, thanks for reminding my inner art self... this is amazing.

You.are soo amazing at such young age . Thank you for the tips. I am kind of new to sketching .. i will follow this tip with the sketch i am working on right now . I love your videos

Thanks! Your videos are always helpful

Awesome videos - thank you!

I love your channel and I can't stop watching

Wow new ideas always brings me an inspiration

Beautiful work!

I love watching all your videos, it helps me a lot to level up my poor drawing skills 😅,,, I am now a fan of yours😘,, all your works are amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Brilliant tutorial !! Thank you.

Wow! I was blown away by your sketch! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Amazing !

I truely love your work ....you drawings are all awesome the way you draw is amazing your really really good im so glad your on youtube..... i've learned alot from you, your a great teacher🤗💜💜

Wow This artist is more precious, keep more tips and techniques..

WOW this is so beautiful! I really love your work and I'm just starting as an artist. Your video's are so helpful 🤩

SO AWESOME, thanks!!

I am a big fan of the Walking Dead. Michon' is one of my favorite characters and your art piece captured the essence of her using this paper and your technique. Love it.

Just wow. Amazing tutorial indeed!

Got everything fixed. Thank-You!

Amazing! Thank you! 👍🏻

Unbelievable art work...soooooo nice.👏👏👏

Really good video. Thanks for sharing. One thing I find hard is drawing from imagination and then figuring out the tones and values from something that doesn't exist.

I have to compliment you. You are a superb artist and I hope to get even a fraction as good as you. I have watched every video you have out at least once and many of them a couple times already and I never get tired of them. Keep up the excellent work. I will be a patron very soon.Pat Meuchel

wow amazing 😍 it does look realistic very good information thank you 😊

Absolutely right. When I was younger my family couldn't afford art supplies. Learned this with just a number two pencil. It's so true. You can make it highly realistic with just one pencil, but you have to learn values. It's easier to get more depth with art pencils, but learning the technique is key.

Wow this looks amazing

Thank you dear Your extraordinary talent is admirable💗💗

I’m blown away!

Kirsty your my one and only aspiring artist, it is a absolutely amazing! Specially in color pencil art tutorial, thanks a lot

Great video, and great point. I'm glad I have you on my notification bell 😁

I bougt materials retreiving this skill again. You inspire us all

Amazing! Don’t know if you said who you were going to draw, as I had the sound off, but recognised her very early on anyway. Michone always looks grumpy, but clearly makes for a good subject to draw and you were spot on with the shading etc.

Unbelievable art work...soooooo nice...❤❤❤

love your work

You really amazed me.. You are my idol.. ❤ thank you for the tutorials.. Such a Great Artist ! ❤😍

Such a helpful video!! ❤️

This peace of art is beautiful.

you are so amazing. I can´t stop watching your videos. awesome.

Thank you! this has encouraged me to use at least the materials I have on my channel and concentrate on tones and values...

I had heard a similar tip to use graphite pencils ✏️ to do black and white drawings to get the feel for values, but I like your way better!

Thank you for this video!!! Soooo helpful (Also Michonne is AWESOME!!!)

I love it thank you.

I had to subscribe, you are just so bloody good....... Excellent description to...... Ta.

Today I watched your ten videos and learned many things 👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍

It's very hard for me to shade hair and skin but now i know what strokes i should use 😃 by looking at your video

You passed being an artist long ago you are a wizard !!!!

Really good drawing..... Thanks for sharing this

WOW! Got it, Thanks

Beautiful!

You know you're mind almost turns this into a "color" picture because it is so realistic.