Talking about not blowing on your drawing because you might ruin it. Got a friend who does very lifelike sketches. We were at a restaurant (italian), and he was trying to impress the waitress. So he started sketching her while eating his lasagna, and drinking his Peroni. When he was almost done, she saw what he was doing, and that broke the ice. She was very impressed. He finished the sketch in front of her, and was putting a last few shadings of her hair, while downing the last of his Peroni beer. Instead of sucking his lips to dry his mouth, he wanted to give her the sketch right away; all that was needed was to remove a little bit of loose pencil dust...yep! He blew on the sketch without swallowing and drying his mouth...out came the Peroni beer out of his mouth, like a perfume atomizer, spitting it right into her sketched face!!🤣 To this day...whenever we come in, she tells the other waitress to take care of us. She doesnt even look at him.

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!! Now that's a story!

One of the best shading tutorials i ever seen thank you

@RixCanDoit

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Simple ideas, but get lost in all the traditional techniques out there. Thanks for sharing. This is what I was looking for.

One thing about the watercolor paper than I don't think you mentioned, is that hot-press watercolor paper is quite smooth, so it's good for detail work. I only recently found that out, myself. I'd heard of some people using it in my art books, and I'm like "why would they use such a textured paper for detailed skin tones" and after further investigation, it turns out, the papers have very different textures.

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

This would be the back of the hot-press paper. The other side is textured to hold the watercolors. I sometimes use Arches Hot-Press Watercolor paper (back side).

@sirhudson7791

3 жыл бұрын

canson moulin du roy hot pressed water colour paper is ultra smooth stuff. not cheap though. but easily the smoothest watercolour paper ive found so far. havent done a full blown piece on it yet. but test swatches put it on par with 400 series bristol smooth for blending. shame the smooth stock is crazy thick. im wanting a smooth surface between 80gsm and 150gsm if anyone knows of such a paper ?

Thank you so much for the Q tip tip! You saved my life

Your videos are real lessons. So good!

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! I want to give this charcoal powder a try now. 💜

Very informative. Thank you! Subscribed

Hi! Thanks for doing such a great job of explaining all of this. I plan on using graphite powder for an assignment but I was unsure on how to apply. I have those foam applicators in the different sizes that I bought from my local art store, but I didn’t know I could use a shader. I also plan on using mixed media paper.

A method I have used with the charcoal powder is when trying to darken up large background areas add a little bit of water and it spreads like paint and the finish is exactly the same.

step 1: eat the powder. step 2: sacrifice your soul to the drawing gods. step 3: profit.

I love your videos... So helpful and always full of reviews. Thanks buddy

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

Perfect, just what I was looking for.

Great video! Many thanks.

Sir ...do you know what fluid creates the look o)f water spatter? tried alcohol etc.,(using charcoal)???????? thank you very kindly!

Thank you for a great video. Have you looked at the transcript?

@RixCanDoit

18 күн бұрын

Thanks. No, why?

@LynnePriceStudio

18 күн бұрын

@@RixCanDoit it is in Arabic.

@RixCanDoit

17 күн бұрын

@@LynnePriceStudio It is in English, but translated into several other language for Closed Captioning. If you are talking about CC, you can change the language.

Yes! Whenever I blend graphite, the pencil strokes are still visible in the direction I shaded in, or the blend isn't consistent... Graphite powder! Will definitely be checking out

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you want that subtle pencil stroke giving a hint of direction. For example, if you want my last two live stream replay videos, you'll note I demonstrate blend direction. But of course if you want simply a smooth blend, graphite and charcoal powder is a good option.

try using a rubber shaping tool for blending work and drawing with powder it works great, thanks for the review

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

I have the Clay Sculpture Shapers (Silion) brushes but personally do not like using them for blending. Everyone needs to find what works best for them of course.

Very interesting. Thanks

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Great video.....very informative. I have a couple of questions. In regards to the shine the darker ( softer ) pencils produce. I have seen "fixer" sprays @ my local art store, and they come in both gloss and matte finish. Does the matte spray hide the gloss from the pencils. I was once told by a store employee " don't spend the money on fixers, just use hair spray, it's the same thing.Question #2 - have to done a video on using water color pencils ? And would you consider doing one if you haven't to date.

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

I would probably avoid the hair spray. I'm told you could end up with yellowing issues. Never tried it myself. The matted workable fixer is what I use and it does 'tone down' the shine. Also putting your drawing under glass helps like when framing. I don't use color pencils or watercolor. I've done one color pencils video (Blackwing). If I receive any color pencils from a supplier for review I would happily review.

@EpicArtAcademy

6 жыл бұрын

I find that hairspray doesn't give you a very good re workable finish, it tends to be a bit glossy itself and a redraw doesn't " grip" very well so if you use it make sure you use it right at the very end when your drawing is finished. The same goes for a clear lacquer spray. Artists quality fixative is definitely the better product to use although it will also slightly darken your work.

Thanks for posting

thank you for your video.That graphite powder, what grade of B graphite pencil ? thank you

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

What grade of B graphite pencil? B. That's the grade.

HI which eraser do you use for charcoal. great video. thanks

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Same that I use for graphite. Kneaded eraser, white latex-free erasers, etc.

@apsomya

5 жыл бұрын

RixCanDoit ok thank you so much

no issue... could u pls suggest me that initially which should i used charcoal or graphite as on both i do not have experience..

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

It's up to you. They're both great mediums. You need to try both and learn what they can do and decide which to use for whatever it is that you are trying to accomplish.

GREAT TO SEE GRASS ROOTS TEACHING....THANKYOU MATE

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

And thank you!

Do you ever use water-soluble graphite? I bought some but have not used it yet. Would love to see a video on it.

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

I've already done a video that included water soluble graphite. Can't recall the name of the video though. It's there!

@gloriapinskerportraits4801

5 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit Thanks. I will look for it.

Ricks,do you know, can I use silly putty the same way as with a kneaded eraser, or won't that work? Please and thank you for your reply, and happy new year!

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

No idea.

@EpicArtAcademy

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it does work, I've even been known to revert to prestick.

Would it be possible to use charcoal powder for a toned bg on a graphite drawing or should I use graphite powder

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

You can use either.

As far as the graphite shine, I heard one artist mention that if you spray on a matte fixative after you're done with the drawing, it will take that away. Haven't tried it yet, though. Anyone else?

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it helps. What also helps is to put your work under glass (like framed).

How do you do it cleanly i mean i always messing up using the graphite powder haha thats why i always do it manualy with a pencil especially when it comes to shading......

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Slow and methodical wins the race. :-)

could you please suggest me that may i use "Anaha Activated Charcoal Highest Grade 355mg (Coconut Shell) (70 g)" for charcoal drawing? please suggest,

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

sayantan saha I have no experience with the charcoal you mention.

@cg1699576400

6 жыл бұрын

Charcoal is “Activated” by heating to a higher temperature or by chemical washing and commonly used as a filter medium for water filters; removing toxins and other particulate matter, fish tank filters is a good example. However as all Charcoal and Graphite is made from the element Carbon (see periodic table) there should be no reason why you could not repurpose it for making marks on paper.

Where can I purchase the Generals charcoal powder??

Thanks help full video

A little late to comment, but I believe the Strathmore green covered paper is recycled paper.

@RixCanDoit

2 жыл бұрын

Never late to comment on this channel. Confirmed. Recycled paper.

Would Bristol paper vellum or rough texture be something to consider?

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

Not for me. Everyone has their own styles though. That's why we have different types of paper.

@quint7227

4 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit Thank you. I'll test it out to see but I will definitely try the ones you recommended too.

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

For photorealism, you'll want a 'smooth' paper. I use Bristol smooth mostly.

Which graphite powder is your favorite . Cretacolor or generals

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

I like them both. Either one works fine.

I luv your vids do more drawing vids pls

Is there a way to clear coat it without it shining (if that makes sense)

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Have no idea about clear coating. Just use Fixative.

Well I got some Charcoal powder today. Actually by mistake as I thought I'd ordered Graphite powder. What's the difference between the two? I want it for skin tones and though the graphite would be more usable...

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

You'll just get a different tone between the two and charcoal does not have a shine to it.

@coolamericano

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit So charcoal powder is generally preferable over graphite? I like it more anyway

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@coolamericano It's a personal choice. And as for the shine, it's usually pressed graphite like from pencils. Powder, not so much. But I do like charcoal better.

@coolamericano

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit thanks for the reply, much appreciated!

The reason I asked, is because I used silly putty when I was a kid, to lift images off the Sunday comics. Pretty fun when I was a kid.

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I used to do that also when I was a kid. You should try it on your drawings.

You may see the difference between front and back of the Arches 140 lb for watercolor!

was that an electric eraser

can i use it on pure dry brush technique?

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know. Try it.

Or which one do you recommend

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Either one.

What would the best paper be to do this?

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

There is no 'best'. It depends on what you want to achieve. I personally use Bristol Smooth.

Strathmore yellow cover is 300 series. Green is 400.

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

In this case, it is actually BROWN cover, not yellow, and does say Series 400 just like the green one. I mistakenly said Yellow, but it is BROWN. Thanks for commenting as it made me go look through the stack again and verify the color.

@desembrey

6 жыл бұрын

400 Series has two ranges - Brown which is 100% new material, and Green which is 30% post-consumer fibre. There's info at the Strathmore website on this.

Thanks

can we make our own graphite powder?

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Sure, if you have graphite. If you have graphite sticks or pencils around, simply rub them on fine sandpaper. You'll have graphite powder.

@lockstarkingding

6 жыл бұрын

RixCanDoit OK cool, so do I need a specific grade pencil pecan all of them be mixed? If so I have a ton of older graphite pencils I'll grind down

The difference in Stathmore 400 Green & Brown cover is that the green is recyclable paper and its cheaper....but surface is not that much different

Your every finger is different brands of PENCILS 😁

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

My every finger? I don't understand.

@ranjitray1392

4 жыл бұрын

Man.. I just love your video, and your art inspired me lot, and I injoy your video it's like relaxing, the way you talking on the video it's lovely

@ranjitray1392

4 жыл бұрын

And I don't miss your fingers too

@theysayvideos5844

4 жыл бұрын

@@ranjitray1392 Thank you. :)

Lol, coincidental? My cretacolor graphite powder just arrived today.

what that eraser is called looks like a mechanical pencil...?

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

Papermate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick

@shayden5289

6 жыл бұрын

Tuff Stuff eraser pencil.

I think the yellow pad is recycled paper

what eraser did you use?

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

where?

I just got the generals green bottle 6oz

Is creatacolor a nice brand for pencils?

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

Watch the videos I have on Cretacolor.

@lucyisnotonchairs664

7 жыл бұрын

+RixCanDoit oh I didn't know you had one... Hehe sorry about that. Thanks by the way

@mariamartinez9151

7 жыл бұрын

LucyIsNotOnChairs yes

@lucyisnotonchairs664

7 жыл бұрын

+Andres Martinez ok thanks:)

Hard to do highlights with it though

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

You don't do highlights with graphite, pencil or powder. :-b As long as you apply it lightly and not pressed down into the paper, it is no different than pencils and you can lift off with eraser.

@glassofmilk7141

7 жыл бұрын

+RixCanDoit Yea I know that lol, my kneaded eraser just has a hard time picking it up.

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

Nah. Just use Blue Tack then. And lighten that touch. LOL!

@glassofmilk7141

7 жыл бұрын

+RixCanDoit Haha, thanks for the suggestion ;)

@deanreichel3621

6 жыл бұрын

This may be overdated comment, but I've used white charcoal pencils for the highlights

By the way this looks too hard for me to use. I wouldn't be confident enough to use it because of the particles

@RixCanDoit

7 жыл бұрын

You won't know until you try it and practice.

@EpicArtAcademy

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, as with anything else practice, practice, practice. If it was easy it wouldn't be so special. Imagine the sense of achievement when you learn to work with it well. I often tell my students this...."Art is so difficult and special that people pay a fortune for it and hand it in museums, don't think it's going to come easily or without hard work, but there are few things as rewarding to learn."

Hahaha, joke's on you buddy! Graphite is pure carbon.

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

graphite having a honeycomb lattice structure, and amorphous carbon (such as coal or soot) does not have a crystalline structure.

ex cetera ?? Et Cetera! Do you say EXcape, too?

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Esactly!

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you drawing paper is rough and you camera quality is to bad