Basic Drawing - Shading not Outlines - How to be great at Drawing Rocks

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You can draw rocks easily. It just takes a little practice and a little help from this drawing video. It will teach you how to draw realistic rocks on a beach using shading techniques instead of relying on outlines. By understanding the importance of identifying shapes within your subject, you'll learn valuable drawing techniques that will enable you to create more convincing and lifelike representations.
Drawing rocks on a beach begins with the process of observing and analyzing the shapes present. Instead of focusing solely on outlines, this tutorial emphasizes the use of tone to establish form. By incorporating a tonal range and carefully defining edges, your drawings will take on a more authentic and convincing appearance.
One key aspect of this technique involves altering the way you hold your pencil. To achieve the desired shading and tonal effects, it is necessary to grip the pencil differently. Rather than using the tip, you will learn to utilize the side of the pencil, allowing for broader strokes and smoother transitions.
This particular tutorial is tailored for beginners, ensuring that it covers the foundational concepts and techniques necessary for mastering the art of drawing. By following the step-by-step instructions provided, you will gradually develop your skills and gain a deeper understanding of how to depict various elements in your artwork.
In addition to teaching the basics of shape recognition and shading, this tutorial emphasizes the importance of observation. By closely observing the rocks on a beach, you will learn to capture their unique characteristics and textures, adding a sense of authenticity to your drawings.
Through practice and repetition, you will gain confidence in your ability to translate what you see onto paper. This tutorial provides ample opportunities to refine your skills, encouraging you to experiment with different shading techniques and variations in tonal values.
As a beginner, it is essential to approach drawing with patience and a willingness to learn. This tutorial recognizes this and offers clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure your progress is both enjoyable and rewarding.
By the end of this tutorial, you will have acquired the fundamental skills necessary to draw rocks on a beach with confidence. More importantly, you will have developed an understanding of how to observe shapes, apply tone and shading effectively, and create a realistic representation without relying solely on outlines.
Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. The techniques and concepts you learn in this tutorial will serve as a solid foundation for your artistic journey, providing you with the tools to explore and experiment with your own unique style. So grab your pencils, follow along, and let your creativity flow as you embark on this exciting drawing tutorial for beginners.
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  • @kennethallen3843
    @kennethallen38433 жыл бұрын

    Paul shows that not all heroes wear capes. Keep up the good work my dude.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've never been described like that, made me smile. Cheers mate.

  • @n4m1t79

    @n4m1t79

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahahah yesss

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost88663 жыл бұрын

    No Outlines!! preposterous :) and incredibly effective too!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's good to try something different. I come across so many people obsessed with outlines. They have their place but they are not essential. Cheers

  • @andrewfrost8866

    @andrewfrost8866

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaulPriestleyart Honestly, all joking apart, very impressive use of technique.

  • @ranhold1
    @ranhold13 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, this really helps a lot. Pease stay along this line of instruction for a little bit and thank you for all you do!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, there are more tutorials in the pipeline.

  • @larryglatt2548
    @larryglatt25483 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Speaking of a "bunch of flowers", I for one would love to see you do that one, please.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    That may well be on the way

  • @larryglatt2548

    @larryglatt2548

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaulPriestleyart Thank you for your quick reply & the possibility of doing that video. Be well & safe sir.

  • @TigerLilyPearl
    @TigerLilyPearl3 жыл бұрын

    Short, sweet, and LOADED with gems. Thank you, sir Paul.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

  • @greekveteran2715
    @greekveteran271511 ай бұрын

    English teachers are some of the best in the world! Thank you very much for this video!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    11 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @yangonransom
    @yangonransom3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Paul you've made me better at art because of the tutorial keep up the good work!!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really pleased you enjoyed the video, good look with your drawing.

  • @eldiadelron
    @eldiadelron3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mr Paul, I enjoy the way on which you teach.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! Good luck with your drawing.

  • @tadeumiranda1100
    @tadeumiranda1100 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, again, from Brazil.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! Cheers from England

  • @evamellor1922
    @evamellor19223 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Paul. You are such an excellent teacher!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so! Cheers

  • @judybrayer3740
    @judybrayer374011 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you for sharing your knowledge ,,I’m so enjoying your videos,,would love to see how you do different flowers ,,,and then I can watercolor them,,again thank you

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

  • @Alonesoullllllllll
    @Alonesoullllllllll2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that. Cheers

  • @tribalwestcoastartenterpri603
    @tribalwestcoastartenterpri6032 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting I've always taken art in school but never really learned how to draw properly I'm good but I know I can be better I will try to implement some of these techniques that I learn from you sir thank you very much

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great, good luck with your drawing.

  • @franklu1032
    @franklu10323 жыл бұрын

    Just can't stop watching your videos.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you that's great to know. Cheers

  • @MahathiHome
    @MahathiHome5 ай бұрын

    Your great teacher...keep rocking by teaching us

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated. Cheers

  • @rajs7661
    @rajs76613 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @chrish.7083
    @chrish.70833 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Paul, as always...excellent tips/teaching! Loove your BraveArt T- shirt also!!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like the video. Cheers

  • @tabbylynn4130
    @tabbylynn41303 жыл бұрын

    You make this look so simple. Ty for your knowledge.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @mariapage4753
    @mariapage47533 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a fabulous video... well explained and demonstrated.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

  • @nikitamaze3721
    @nikitamaze37213 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou 🙏🙏 All of your tutorial really helps

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear. Thanks

  • @sophieneudorf6455
    @sophieneudorf64553 жыл бұрын

    loved it!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @wesleyashworth5061
    @wesleyashworth5061 Жыл бұрын

    Really helpful and informative thanks Paul 😊

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Cheers

  • @allen_graphics
    @allen_graphics Жыл бұрын

    I tried to make an ocean waves out of it I am kind of happy with the outcome :) edges not outlines supremacy ♡

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great. Cheers

  • @theresacurrin6395
    @theresacurrin63952 жыл бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! Cheers

  • @shuvechhabose2892
    @shuvechhabose28923 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sir. Your videos helps me a lot to improve my drawing technics.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that. Good luck with your drawing.

  • @shuvechhabose2892

    @shuvechhabose2892

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaulPriestleyart Thanks sir.

  • @joaquimraphael4875
    @joaquimraphael48752 жыл бұрын

    Excelente

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @embryplayscodm4696
    @embryplayscodm46963 жыл бұрын

    Your artwork is really the bees knees

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @Anvida
    @Anvida3 жыл бұрын

    Great sir..👏

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @nazmuldrawingacademy9788
    @nazmuldrawingacademy97883 жыл бұрын

    Wow so nice art

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @mariyamarif182
    @mariyamarif1822 жыл бұрын

    1)Sir please make also a vedio on depth,and shading in complete and proper way. 2) also a vedio on live watercolour how to observe live study. And all your vedios are really helpful thanks allot sir 😊

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video deals with creating depth kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2uqstSAmsbJeJc.html

  • @ReitemBDO
    @ReitemBDO3 жыл бұрын

    amazing video 👍😊👍

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @christinegalysh7433
    @christinegalysh74333 жыл бұрын

    Hi Like to watch your videos because you inspire us to action. We say, ok , I can try this! and it is a lot of fun to learn the different ways to draw. There is so much to learn. You are a good teacher and we can practice what you are presenting. Thank you for that and have a great day!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really pleased you like my videos, you have a great day too.

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck38242 жыл бұрын

    I like drawing rocks because of how well they go with pencil media. I also like them because of the infinite variety, it's harder for anyone to say you did it wrong.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great

  • @ongboonhoe4860
    @ongboonhoe48603 жыл бұрын

    why would someone dislike this :(

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @paulmtae1738
    @paulmtae17383 жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to draw right now because of your videos.... I don't know how you make it,but it looks easy

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great, good luck with your drawing

  • @JoeFlaccoOnTop1
    @JoeFlaccoOnTop13 жыл бұрын

    Ur The Best!!!!

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @JoeFlaccoOnTop1

    @JoeFlaccoOnTop1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaulPriestleyart thanks dude.

  • @neepers
    @neepers21 күн бұрын

    I'm a complete rookie--and I'm making fantasy world maps. I've never taken any art classes. The outline for me helps me visualize what I want. Does what you're drawing just emerge, or do you have an idea in your head already exactly what it should look like?

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    20 күн бұрын

    It's a bit of both really.

  • @ngocquyhoang2900
    @ngocquyhoang29003 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, uncle paul! Coincidentally I also have a shirt like yours.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the best people have a shirt like mine!! Cheers

  • @vedantbharadwaj1380
    @vedantbharadwaj1380 Жыл бұрын

    Magnificent drawing sir but please mention some easy sketches 😊😊😊

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    Жыл бұрын

    There are lots on my channel.

  • @boredom9383
    @boredom93833 жыл бұрын

    Sir I just found your channel . I am a beginner and your videos helped me a lot . I can't afford drawing courses so sir I wish you are my grand pa . Can you please make a tutorial on how to draw metal objects and glass objects

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll add your request to my list

  • @kiertquimno467
    @kiertquimno4673 жыл бұрын

    Uncle won't you do a tutorial using pen? Btw this help alot

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a series on using pens, this is the first kzread.info/dash/bejne/amV5qtyiaL3gnbQ.html

  • @embryplayscodm4696
    @embryplayscodm46963 жыл бұрын

    Wut impossible that’s so great a shading became a rock...

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video

  • @ratherbfishing455
    @ratherbfishing4553 жыл бұрын

    Please make a tutorial on a Himalayan cat. Thanks

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unusual request

  • @ratherbfishing455

    @ratherbfishing455

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaulPriestleyart I keep trying to draw my neighbor's cat, but it looks like Chewbacca!

  • @assafhind

    @assafhind

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yess me too i would like to know how to draw my himalayan cat, sounds to me not easy hehe and as a beginner i found your tutorials so much helpful, your enthusiasm is amazing and encourages me to draw. Thank you so much

  • @subhashraje5564
    @subhashraje5564 Жыл бұрын

    When you are demonstrating, it is covered by the caption displaying what you are saying. So, we are unable to watch when you demonstrate. Kindly keep the caption on the top. It will help us to watch what you are showing and at the same time we eill be able to read what you are saying.

  • @PaulPriestleyart

    @PaulPriestleyart

    Жыл бұрын

    You are watching subtitles. I have no control over how subtitles are displayed, that is controlled by KZread. You could turn off subtitles if they are annoying.

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