Hmmm...2b or not 2b, that is the question.

@aliciawalker3994

4 жыл бұрын

omg im dyinggggg lmfaooo

Hb, 2B, 4B, 8B. 4B is probably the most amazing. 4B does what 6B does but isn't a soft mess. 8B for the darkest of areas.

@TAVIII

6 жыл бұрын

ye use 4b

When you are limited on pencils and resources your best friend is pressure. If get good at varying the pressure to get tone you can get away with just a 2b pencil. You will be limited in your range as far as darks but you can make some killer drawings

@KevballArt

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. If you are doing some rough sketching you will want to use lighter strokes otherwise you will have a hard time erasing for sure.

@dagmarwhite8542

7 жыл бұрын

Drawing and Coloring K

@Krysoh

7 жыл бұрын

While I do have a good selection of pencils, I tend to use only my 2B for the entire portrait. Although I get satisfying results I think I will take your advice and use my 7B,,8B pencils on my next portrait. Thanks for sharing

@maggyfrog

6 жыл бұрын

if i had to use only one pencil, i would go for a staedtler black 8B. i can go light or extremely dark with it without any of that graphite shine and it just works for me. i don't like the faber castell 7B or 8B because even though they do get dark, they get shiny and that to me defeats the purpose of using them to get very dark tones.

@warwolfii

6 жыл бұрын

I have been using a .5mm mechanical pencil for well over fifty years. Originally, the softest lead I could get for it was an HB. Somewhere around the early '90s I found a 2B lead and it was as if the clouds parted and the sun came out. My work changed drastically for the better. I've used the 2B for 99% of my drawing.

My step-dad (who was much artist than me at the moment) left a whole stack pencils after he passed away. They must be very old because some of them are virtual "antiques". I picked them up and started drawing myself. Maybe he was thinking of me! Great video for starters who have only a preliminary idea of pencil grades!

@alinu1998

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Samoa I'm sorry for your step-dad, hope you become good at drawing

@nossasenhoradoo871

8 жыл бұрын

Alin Olteanu "I'm sorry for your step-dad" Don't be; he passed away quickly. "I hope you become good at drawing" Thanks. I will continue to use your videos as inspiration. They already are!

@KevballArt

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Samoa Sorry to hear that as well. I have created some of my best work after some pretty tough times. I hope my videos could help get you started.

@nossasenhoradoo871

8 жыл бұрын

Drawing and Coloring "I hope my videos could help get you started." They already have; a great help, Thanks.

@karenbarella3116

6 жыл бұрын

P

I tried to pay attention but I couldn't think of anything but your beautiful hair.

@YoungInfamous

7 жыл бұрын

KellySmith555 lol, same. He has amazing hair 😍😍

@andreiaback1949

7 жыл бұрын

KellySmith555 i wish i could feel it in my face

@andreiaback1949

7 жыл бұрын

KellySmith555 i've never felt so weirdo before

@shayden5289

7 жыл бұрын

He remind you of that sasquatch?

@individuellerburger7040

5 жыл бұрын

Ist that gay when iam a guy and would say the same?

lol, I'm a seventy's girl and when I saw your sketches, my mind automatically thought, magic mushroom, mary-jane, and acid/speed tabs. lol. Besides this point, I decided to study pencil sketching techniques and really enjoy contrasting. Never any big lines. I tend to stay very light and very small circular motions. , You know what a good cook says....add a little at a time when using salt. You can always add, but you can't take away. Luckily we have erasers, but I try not to have to use them too much...like that's not easy, lol. Great instructional video, clear and concise. It's obvious you know what you're talking about. Your informative tutorial should be watched by students in schools. I am retired but know students would enjoy the lesson. Keep on teaching us, many thanks for your time and interest in us newbies.

@SpoonsForks

5 жыл бұрын

but what else would those sketches look like?

Actually I would suggest having a wide selection of hard and soft pencils as you layer on top of the lights and gradually go darker which I think will help the graphite not shine as much

The best pencils for me are HB, 4B, and 8B. HB is great for initial sketches and light detailing. For darker areas like shadows and hair, I use 4B and 8B. If I press lightly with 4B, I can achieve effects similar to 2B and 3B, and if I apply more pressure, I can get shades close to 5B and 6B, just like with the 8B. So, there's no need for me to have 2B, 3B, 5B, 6B, or 7B, it's all about how we use them.

@KevballArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Great tips!

I even use that 8B as a substitute for color pencil black, it is definitely my favorite pencil.

0:42 "Shapes of the rainbow" xD

@robingagan6288

6 жыл бұрын

PingPhong oh big deal

@robiharahaap

5 жыл бұрын

@@robingagan6288 PingPhong was just laughing.

Thank you for the help,i'm a 77 yr.old beginner that's getting better thanks to folks like you !

@KevballArt

3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic to hear. Your never too old to learn something new that’s for sure. If you have anything else you are looking in terms of videos I have more coming soon and would love to make them for the community specific challenges.

Let's not forget anatomy and perspective.Anyhow, even with just one lead you can cover the entire perspective range of light and dark. Contrast ultimately determines light and dark. Crosshatch rather than blend early, as to not rely on pencil leads. Also good idea to try using pen or liquid ink (be that fountain pen, ruling pen, or brushes).

Thank you very much. I got 12 of those pencils for Christmas, and I didn't have an idea where I was gonna use which pencil.

I’ve just bought a new pencil kit and i’m so so excited to use it !😍

I like to use 3H-7H pencils for my sketching. I’ve tried for years to use HB pencils to sketch but I just don’t like the softer leads for some reason.

Thank you for this video. Very helpful for someone who is just starting out learning to draw and sketch.

I'm using 4H, HB and 3B - 6B. But I wouldn't use more than 3 different pencils for one drawing. I tested my 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B and 8B and there's very little difference so I don't feel like it matters! 4H is only for sketching and grids, almost invisible.

Thanks for the clarification. I will experiment and see which 4 numbers work best for me.

Can't believe you dissed the ebony! I love using that one as a finishing pencil.

@kevinkramer421

8 жыл бұрын

Not dissing. The Ebony is great just not when using it to cover large areas of dark value. It is better suited for use with creating textures and other effects.

I found out about the 9B and I was really looking for a dark pencil so thank you

I use a lot of B2, HB and H3 & H4. As well as a nice mechanical pencil, a good eraser and the color white. :)

@filosofodemierda

6 жыл бұрын

Ayyy Lmao do you use a normal crayon white?

This was helpful, as the selection can be overwhelming, when trying to pic just a few, from all the available choices.

Thank you so much for this!!! I usually use F but was wanting to know which pencils were best!! Thank you and I am now subscribed!

good suggestion at the end to experiment later with every pencil on the gradient. one thing i'd suggest is to decide early on how dark you want the darkest part of your drawing to be at the end, or how much you want it to 'pop out'. since picking the lightest is easy, you'll have the start and end of your gradient right there and decide what shade you'll need for all the different middle details, if you're sticking to monochrome drawing

Love how you encourage a minimum pencil selection. I use Tombow Mono 2B and 6B, but go with a Mirado Classic HB for my middle grade. Got a whole set when started sketching but ended up just using these three. Wish I had found your video before ordering my set :).

@KevballArt

8 жыл бұрын

Ha! Awesome. Yeah I like to keep things as simple as possible. The more skilled you get the more you can add in if you want but usually they are necessary unless you are going after a very specific look. Even then not all of them are needed. Glad I could help!

Holy crap the frame of this video is amazing...

thank you.. . this is really helping me.. . I like this easy to understand..

My pencils are HB, Staedtler Blue 4B, Staedter Black 8B and Student grade pencil 2B, which is cheaper than the normal 2B.

This is a great video! I didn’t know much about pencils and it’s pressure at first

Thanks very very good video; I've got all my questions answered and ready to take a dive into a new experience!!!!

I think you should have mentioned that those 7B and 8B pencils by Staedtler you held up are different than the other brands of 7B and 8B's out there. My Kimberley pencil 8B, and other brands I'd used like Derwent, Prismacolor, and so fourth are shiny and soft similar to your shiny 6B, but the Staedlter is completely black and not so shiny. Kimberly has a 9xxb pencil similar to the 8B Staedtler pencil, but any other 9B is not black and dull like the Kimberly 9xxB (probably with x's because it's a fat pencil? I don't know).

@KevballArt

9 жыл бұрын

ArtOfRavenD Good point. I never did quite understand about the xx on them but i suppose you are right. They usually are larger. Maybe I will create a review video of the different types of pencil brands.

@yongbangyang

8 жыл бұрын

+Drawing and Coloring This is exactly what I needed to know. Today I was deciding to buy some arts pencil, but there were just too many options and then I noticed that steadtler 7B and 8B pencils are darker than the other brand. So, I ended up buying none of it and that's the reason why I'm here watching this video.

@markuscraig7945

6 жыл бұрын

ArtOfRavenD what the fuck did you just say

WONDERFUL easy to follow, informative video. THANK YOU! any help on the best erasers to get?

For the longest time I was trying to figure out what the H pencils do. I used them to do outlines at first but I find that the hard lead makes dents too easily with the hard lead which just leaves white marking when I start shading.

Thanks for the kind reply, i love how artists help each other and its not some bitching competition like few other trades. Thanks again

I personally like to do really light sketches, so I use a 5H pencil because I'm strange like that.

@craftingwithfadi2649

6 жыл бұрын

TheCrystalRenegade poda

This video really helped me. I have no idea what prompted me to pick up a pencil and draw a woman's face Saturday. I was satisfied with my first drawing but I knew I needed the correct tools. This was great and straight to the point for a newbie. Where is the E Book you were talking about?

This was so helpful, thank you!

I'm just starting to draw, this was very helpful.

thank you~! this was really helpful for me ^-^ tho i only use HB for just drawing and 2B for like kinda shading or to make the drawing more darker. thank you again ^^

Great information ty I’m a beginner I needed this

Super Cool!!! I am looking forward to learning more. Thanks

Thank you, very useful. Especially the part where you showed all the pencil types on a line graph.

Love Jerry's Artarama! let there be art! I like adding charcoal (black & white) over graphite...

Very Useful.Thanks for sharing.

I use mechanical pencils - mostly a .5mm 2b. I'm wanting to get a darker lead and was wondering if you'd suggest a .5mm, .7mm, or .9mm width. I also want to get a .3mm for fine detail but am not sure which lead hardness would be best. Sharpening pencils drives me nuts and they never stay sharp enough for long.

Thanks! Very useful knowledge to share.

I never use H pencils. I've tried using 2h's and 4h's, but really you don't need them as long as you use the side of your pencil. Now if you like to press down when drawing that's a different story. The pencils I would recommend are HB, B, 3B, and 6B if I had to choose 4. I mainly use a 2B when shading and anything after a 6B is hardly ever used. You almost never need Jet black, unless you doing a drawing that involves outer space or something. Just my opinion.

@uditsingh5647

5 жыл бұрын

Class 8

This video was so informative.......as a beginner to the art of sketching and drawing with pencil the choices of pencils out there can get really confusing. Thanks so much for sharing this information and clearing up some of the confusion!! Can't wait to get started!! ; )

Not bad but... HB , 2B , 6B , 9B are a better choice.Recomendations, for getting started: Faber Castells Pitt Graphite (Best quality no shiny glare) or Staedtler Mars Lumograph (more charcoal output) are the best out there. I also recommend: a Mono Zero eraser for details and effects, a Hi Polymer Pentel eraser (either the common or the light), a couple of mechanical pencils or at least one for details, like the Pentel Sharp P203 and P205, or the Faber Castell Executive at 0.5mm. (If you want a versatile pencil for both writting and drawing, then the F C Executive 0.7mm with 2B F C or Ain stein leads (Uni Nano Dia,are also a great lead for that pencil, the Ain Stein are better for drawing and the Faber Castell are more versatile, so, for either writting or drawing). A blending stump. a 15 or 20cm ruler. An M+R pencil sharpener or a KUM. A Soft dusting brush, for sweeping away eraser left overs. A 2mm mechanical pencil, like the Faber Castell 4600 won't be bad either!! a Carson 1557 block or a XL desin ! and you're set!!

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and awesome recommendations. I’ll def be checking these out.

Thank you! It was useful and informative...

hey, great video :) thank you so much for sharing what about erasers?? can you make another video about erasers?? which of them should be use for each pencil??

Shapes of the rainbow... Gotta start using that

OK, this video sounds a bit 'cookie' at first ('...shapes of the rainbow...') BUT it's actually very useful and does help out with a very confusing issue with first time sketchers - particularly if you have started with one of those pencil sets that has 6-8 different hardnesses of pencil. Personally, I am currently working with a 2H (soft outlining), a 4B, a smudge-stick and a pencil style eraser (with brush attached). I am finding 'less is more' at the moment. Though I do have a 9B waiting in the wings just in case! Thanks for a useful video.

This video is way beyond helpful!! THANK YOU :) :) :)

Staedtler mars lumograph black 8B, Kohinoor 4B, Faber castell 9000 HB/F, Mitsubishi 5H

G'day from down under I'm just starting out and I found this video was great !

Thanks for the video, nice artwork by the way.

I am 79 years old and am about to order my first set of pencils. Where do I begin? I watched your video and read comments written below. It will be interesting where I go from here. Thank you.

@KevballArt

23 күн бұрын

That’s amazing! Congrats. Art and drawing are what ever you want them to be. I’d start with line drawings, then move into more complex shading and subject. Simplifying subjects is the key to creating anything. Good luck!

I have 9b 6b and 3b and this helped me very much with how i was gonna use them, even tho im really good at drawing this helped very much. I mean its the first b type pencils i have.

This video helped me to select the right pencils.Lovely video!

I personally like 2H pencils for planning a sketch, but your suggestions are cool

Thanks for the video. It started me thinking more about what I need. I draw mainly landscape that is in between detailed and expressive. I decided ideally I would need at least 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B. Note this skips every other one in this range (nearly, if you leave out F). Since I prefer an even number set I decided to throw in a B as well. If you say, pick just four. It will have to be 2H, HB, 2B, 6B. Pick just one? It's a tough choice between HB or 2B. I think I will go for 2B.

@aman4peace

Жыл бұрын

I in 2016 I to use printerest to draw houses by hand than use different options like grid or two point I used most 2h, 2b, H b, 6b most or F pretty much to say start out light than use dark it is like painting start dark then Paint light

Hi. This is a very good video. I have a goal of doing on self-portrait per week and I just decide to jump in. Before I do my second one I am going to work on shading. My first one isn't bad for a first one and everyone I showed it to could recognize me. So from "not being able to draw" to my first self-portrait in 2 days after making the decision.

@KevballArt

9 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Stick with it and you will drawing like a pro in no time. Portraits are one of favorite things to draw!

Don't hate on the Ebony pencils. Yeah, they come out shiny, but pick up an artist's chamois, or trim the bristles of an old watercolor brush down, and boom! That shine comes right off with a little headlight fluid. Not kidding. I'm not even a freaky good artist, but I can get every single tone range with An Ebony pencil. Hell, I've completed entire drawings with just two pencils: An Ebony and a General's Charcoal. Plus, powdering the graphite from an Ebony pencil and grabbing a soft brush is a great way to get a huge area covered with a nice, dark graphite tone to start from.

GREAT Tutorial and Practical Information. With Gratitude for your Time and Work. Thank You!

@KevballArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad the video helped you!

Thanks for the vid! This really helps

loved this great job u really helped me out!

I just watched this when my full range box 10H - 12 B came but i need half of them for artschool next year

@KevballArt

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. A lot of the extra pencils have special use for different professions or types of drawing. Doesn’t mean they are useful just don’t need them all to get a full range in your drawings.

For just doing line art this is probably ok, but if you want more control over the texture and value for shading and more realistic drawings you should try other pencils. I usually use 6 pencils between 4H and 6B

Thank you Kevin! ✏️👨‍🎨🙏

@KevballArt

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Thanks for the video! Great info!

Thanks a lot for the lessons.

its really helping thanks man

Lovely .nice information.shading of eyes ,cheaks ,forhead,nose,lips,.ears with three pencils u advised.

thanks alot that was very clear 👍

what do you think about using a blackwing pencil? because my boyffriend bought me some for drawing

what ebony pencil do you use? the one I use doesn't get shiny bye instead is more like my darkest charcoal pencil. I use the EE woodless ebony from Michael's works great for my darkest areas. although I don't use it a huge amount.

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

EE pencils to my understanding are going to be more like carbon pencils which will be matte finish but again don't give me a clean gradient from one pencil to another and is extremely hard to erase.

Awesome info. Thanks!

I used to hoard a lot of supplies but then one day I found immense pleasure in creating beautiful drawings using the cheapest options possible.

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

I found myself in this same spot. First I love the smell of supplies but second it I found myself only using 3-4 tools or pencils. Once you start you realize what you need an what is just unnecessary.

When I first started Fashion Design course we had not much money . My parents bought me four pencils HB, 2B ,4B and 6B and one set of 12 bi pencils of studtler luna water soluble pencils. My teacher just only told how to hold pencil and how to shade . When I completed potrait , that teacher who never gave anyone more than A grade , she gave me A++ all by herself. I used to be the worst student in her class who could not draw even few straight lines. She never paid attention on me. I also used to take holidays on Wednesdays as sketching class used to be on every Wednesday. But when she one day she taught me how to hold pencil and how to shade she was stunned at the result . She must have realised never to underestimate any one all one need is your little attention.

Great information. Thank you.

Thank you for the explanation

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome! Hope you got some good insights!

I mostly use HB!! But sometime when I want the out LINE to be really dark I try and find a darker pencil like 2B... does it matter if u only use one pencil?? Only HB.

@KevballArt

9 жыл бұрын

You can use only one pencil but just know that your scale of tones will be very limited since you will only be able to adjust it by varying the pressure you apply it.

@99xara99

4 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely add something darker than HB, for example 3B. Trust me it gives your drawing a lot more depth! HB can't go very dark. 2B and softer and more are noticeably darker.

Hi, thanks it's helpful to know!

Correct. that's exactly what i mean. It's crazy to think about it but the basic tools like a 2b pencil we all take for granted arena't available in other places.

6:20 I like the LSD strips on the right ;) Thanks for the video, btw. Much needed.

@andreiaback1949

7 жыл бұрын

James Hawkins i loved that

2B can get alot messier and blacker than HB from my experience. While sketching with my 5.6mm (probably the reason) 2B I can get crazy with the pressure while sketching lol

tbh? 4H, F, HB, 4B seem to do all I need them to. I always have a few of them laying around.

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

Def a solid set of pencils to go with

Big help thanks a lot

It depends on how dark your drawings are, the grain of your paper and the brand of pencil/graphite you use. For me the hardest I use is HB (which btw is the usual equivalent of a no2 pencil), I use that for the initial sketch because it leaves a smoother line, in fact the harder the lead the more grain it fills on the paper, the softer the lead the grainier the texture. I can get most of my work done with 3 grades because I do a lot of bending with graphite powder.

@KevballArt

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Haven’t used graphite powder but have seen some really amazing work that has used it.

@bostonblackie9503

Жыл бұрын

You obviously know what you are talking about, but this guy is showing you the basics. Have spent hundreds of dollars on drawing courses and they don't start with the tools you will be using. I know everything they are talking about, I can read! What I need is practical application!

@johnjones928

Жыл бұрын

@@bostonblackie9503 A couple of channels i suggest are Mmmmonexx, Smoothie77 Drawing & Painting and Art By Ali Haider as well as this one. All will give a good idea of how various media works and the basic foundations of art composition plus the materials they find useful for the work they do. But remember all the instruction in the world isn't as valuable as the effort we put in ourselves. Iv'e learned just as much if not more from my failed work than from my "good" stuff, don't ever be afraid to make a complete mess.

@KevballArt

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjones928 well said. @boston. Information is useless without actual application. Also anyone’s channel will be giving the only thing they can , their perspective, unless they bring on other experts to teach on different subjects. In my experience the basics and fundamentals are often overlooked for the flashy shiner technique or tips. Without a good base special techniques will be leave you with missing gaps in skill and knowledge.

@greekveteran2715

11 ай бұрын

Faber Castell 2mm and 3.15mm leads, have the best coverage compared to any other. That,s just one more reason, that puts them 1st,in my choice for the best quality graphite for drawing. Also I find them way more consistent on technical drawing. The line they put, is the same in thickness and darkness all the way from start to finish. PS I use the Faber Castell TK 4600 without the clip. Most comfortable and practical drawing pencil out there! PS 2 I own Rotting Rapid Pro 2mm, it s tip wiggles and its too heavy to use. Better for general use like writing etc,but not as practical as the TK 4600.

soo helpful thank you and keep it up bro 😊

Thank you very much for this very informative and educational video. All the questions that I had about all the different drawing pencils you answered for me in only 14 minutes. Thanx again, Have a Blessed day!! SuperSniperSal USMC Disabled Vet

THANKS IT IS CONFUSING TFS

Awesome video quality, great advice for those trying a new medium or just starting. I'm looking forward to new content let me share what I use for my black & white/pencil drawings: * Two mechanical pencils (2B) .5 & .9, * charcoal stick or powder. * Q-tips * paper blender * black color pencil "inktenze" * pocket water brush * needing eraser * 2 black liners .5 & .9 by Prismacolor * opaque white gel pen I agree with demonjack 123, pressure is key.

Amazing video. Also nice Leaf behind the pencils i thought i was imagining it at first XD

So a harder h pencil is good for getting a sketch down and it's easy to remove to fix flaws?

Thank you. Great info> appreciate it!

@KevballArt

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

can u please list all the types of pencils and pens required for best and realistic pencil sketch like charcoal pencil, tortillons ,etc.

@KevballArt

2 жыл бұрын

Start with the ones listed in the video. To get realistic shading I use a napkin or blending stumps loaded with 2B lead.

I tend to use HB (I have collected a lot them over the years, I tend to use them for everything, and they are cheap and don't break internally so I can treat them horribly. They are great for bringen along and doodling everywhere. I love my 2Bs (but I leave them at home), I like to use them the most for more serious sketching/drawings (6B is my darkest for depth. I don't even own 7b or 8B). I don't like using H pencils in general, too much pressure and you the get pressure lines in your paper that you can never erase. However H grades are indeed great for working with a ruler, making realy light straight lines, to make guidelines for perspective in landschapes and cityscapes. H must stand for Hardly used. I've been using the same 1H, 2H pencils for over a decade.

Glad it helped real3rdlife. Happy Drawing!