I have left a list of materials in the Description... also want to see how I create the skin tones in graphite on my portrait of Jessica Alba ... here is the link that will take you straight there... kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWWkyLCepZy7c7Q.html

What you said at 10:40, about letting go of the mind and thinking… my art teacher from long ago always told me: “Draw what you see, not what you THINK you see.” She told me that at age 5, and I still remember that to this day. Art is like music: you just have to let go and let your artistic energy flow out of you!

@DavePortersArt

19 күн бұрын

This actually is the corner stone of my work, without connecting to just being in the heart I could not draw a thing. I find the work just happens to draw itself the more I keep the mind out of the way. Thank you so much for watching... all the very best. 🙏

Dave I'm a commissioned artist myself. Have been for 5 years now. But this description has FINALLY answered a problem I've suffered with since I began my art. I've never found a video or tutorial like yours that actually explains the differences. You've solved a massive problem for me. Thankyou

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome news Taylor... thanks for taking the time to give such great feedback... much appreciated ☺🙏

I enjoy listening you describe your process. I find you to be so peaceful and calm which reminds me to relax and enjoy my process. Thanks for your influence on my art.

@DavePortersArt

5 ай бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed listening to the video... thanks for letting me know how it made you fell. You are welcome... thanks for watching. 🙏

I use the vellum for my coloured pencil drawings because of its ability to take many layers. Thanks for the video

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Susan, thanks for your take on it ... appreciated.😊🙏

As a self taught artist i can safely say "relax your mind and go with the flow" really works. You can actually feel a drawing, no need to overthink things and also what a nice chilling explanation. Beautiful presentation! 👍🏻

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Cheers... it sure is a wonderful awareness of the state of just 'being' for sure. All the very best to you 💕🙏

This video was extremely helpful to understanding the difference between papers and what kind of results one can get. Seriously I watched lots of videos of people talking about the paper and not providing this info! Thank you, brill.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback Giselle... means a lot to me that the information comes across clear. Thanks for watching... much appreciated 🙏🙂

Not only is Dave a staggeringly brilliant artist but his explanations and the way he describes what he is doing is incredibly informative and helpful. He’s my new go to artist for help with my renewed passion for pastels and graphite and he is worth his weight in gold. Thank you Dave!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Bless you Kerry! You are very welcome 💕 What beautiful encouraging words 🙏 Thank you so much for letting me know how you feel about my videos and pointers. Thrilled that the information and feelings are so well received... means the world to me that my work is inspiring and has renewed your passion for the wonders of art. All the very best to you 💕🙏

@patriciarobledo3954

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree!!!!

Left drawing looks like flat stare but right drawing it seems she is looking at you. So much more life-like.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

The vellum definitely give more contrast... thanks for the observation 👍🙏

@user-ln9zo2ji4d

21 күн бұрын

I agree, much more depth in the vellum paper

Had to look up a comparison of smooth and vellum. You confirmed what I was experiencing!!!! thank you for a great video!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting in touch... that's great to know. Thanks for watching. 🙏💕

Thankyou, I was always wondering what the differents would be in a portrait. You couldn’t have say it more clearly.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Juul, thank you so much to the wonderful feedback, it is always good to know how the video information came across. All the very best. 💕🙏

Gosh finallly someone has finally explained the difference thank you very much. New subscriber here ..😊

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank Vee... much appreciated 🙏😊

Wonderful and so helpful! Thanks!

@DavePortersArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks you Chrissy ... thanks for watching my video 🙏

I love your drawing skills. Your explanations as you go are so informative.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely feedback Leslie... thrilled you are getting value from them. 🙏

I love my mono erasers, I've bought 5 and have them scattered through my different supplies so it's always at hand. I can't conceive of drawing a portrait without it. I'm working my way through your pastel and graphite videos, such a wealth of information! Never too old to learn, thankfully.😆 I'm ordering this smooth paper today, I've used and loved the Bristol vellum for many years for my graphite portraits, excited to try the smooth.

@DavePortersArt

4 ай бұрын

I did the same I have about 4... of them for each medium. Brilliant tool, I truly would be lost without it for my graphite work. I'm 61 and learn something new every day. That's what I love about art we never get bored. The smooth is a beautiful paper for sure... all the very best... thanks for watching my videos! 🙏😊

This is the first video I've watched of yours Dave, what a lovely way of explaining everything to the viewers. Clear, concise, and spoken softly that resonates with the viewer. I found this highly informative, and I certainly learned a thing or two here. I'll be watching a lot more of your content in the next few days. I really liked how you also suggested letting your heart take over and less thinking, this is something many artists struggle with and they feel like they are battling the drawing, instead of letting their creative side flow freely. Thank you.

@DavePortersArt

3 ай бұрын

Hi there, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback... much appreciated. Great to know that my video came across this way. I have always been interest with how the mind plays tricks on us, looking for reassurance and finds food from negative or positive situations. There is a place within us all that is awareness. aware of being aware is bliss... love in action. I open up to this way of being and draw from this place. 😊 You are welcome... appreciate your kind words, all the very best. 🙏

@TheLondonForever00

3 ай бұрын

@@DavePortersArt You're more than welcome Dave, you are a great teacher.

I love the depth, always do depth. Brings it to life!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you... Values are so important to achieve depth. 🙏🙂

Dave your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for the video. It's super helpful. I can't wait for the beginning of the month so I can join your patreon....just a few more days! 👍

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much... You are very welcome. Glad you like it. Look forward to welcoming you to the community. Cheers! 👍🙏

absolutely brilliant video - really shows the difference. Thank you for your work.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue for your kind words... you are very welcome, pleased you enjoyed the video. 😊🙏

Wonderful, thanks!

@DavePortersArt

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure Ruth, pleased you like it 🙏

Excellent demonstration and comparison. Thank you!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching... appreciated 😊🙏

Excellent video showing the two papers. Really made it obvious the difference and the advantage of each.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the great feedback Gary... appreciated 🙏

Amazing video. Thank you so much for all the tips as well ♥

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome... appreciate the kind words 😊🙏

Exactly what I needed to know. Your explanations helped me get some piece of mind about how to approach this paper. I typically use smooth but I often struggle getting my tones dark enough. Looks like this might be just the paper I've been dreaming of.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

I spent a small fortune over the years trying different paper and was quiet frustrated at time to put it mildly 🤣. I love Strathmore it is awesome magical stuff to work on. All the very best 🙏😊

This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

@DavePortersArt

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!... thanks for watching. 🙏

Beautiful, very skillful drawings! Thank you for this detailed, very informative comparison! I have learned a lot. And subscribed.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the lovely feedback Anja... thrilled that you have found the pointers useful... means a lot to me. Thanks for subscribing... welcome to the community 💕🙏

Thank you for the techniques, they help alot.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Diliani 😊🙏

I've just discovered your channel and I am enjoying watching your videos

@DavePortersArt

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard Christopher! thrilled you are enjoying them. 🙏

What a useful exercise! Thanks for getting such good footage for this comparison.

@DavePortersArt

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for watching 🙏

Thank you so much for this video. I’m trying to decide which paper to get and this really helped ❤️

@DavePortersArt

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ...thanks for watching🙏

I’ve just bought the velum thank you great amazing artist thank u ! I’m self taught and have been successful at some great drawings after 3 years of hard trying and still trying etc thank you .. ye if we relax it seems to flow great :)

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback... thrilled that you are finding the video useful. For you as a spiritual medium... try opening up to connect to the old masters and allow that energy to flow through you. It is all a matter of faith. 🙏🙏

@psychicmediumpete

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt thank you and I shall try this and let you know thank you and you’re welcome my friend . Feel free to checkout my channel it’ll be great to have you ..

amazing explanation, Dave. Thank u so much.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Bruno... all the very best 👍

This is such a great video, thank you so much for sharing your findings

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Marie! 😊🙏

very useful, thank you

@DavePortersArt

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome Russel! all the very best... thanks for watching 🙏

Glad I found this video, very informative thanks a lot!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🙏

If you are new to graphite realism I would start with the velum but as you progress go to the bristol smooth. You will learn how to add the textures with experience. And you will learn how to get rich blacks with the smooth as well.

Great video. Thank you.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for the feedback and watching 😊🙏

Excellent video, lots of tips to work with

@DavePortersArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you... Good to know it was useful. All the best 🙏

you are very skillful

@DavePortersArt

2 ай бұрын

thanks for the kind words Julieta. 🙏

Great video! Thank you for such a thorough explanation. I just subscribed.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Leilani. Also thanks for taking the time to give such wonderful feedback. Thanks for Subscribing 🙏☺

Thanks Dave. Been looking for decent drawing paper. Very informative . Will give vellum a try. Thanks

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jane...I have spent a small fortune trying different papers over the years. I had the perfect paper in my teens, but can I remember what brand it was. Still the I am happy with the Strathmore for sure. 😊🙏

Fantastic video..thanks so much

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Dave... thanks for the great feedback and watching the video. All the very best 🙏💕

Well done ! Thank you🙏

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🙏🙏

Thanks Dave, this is really helpful. Your work is amazing too! :)

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lauren... thrilled you found this video helpful. 😊🙏

Thanks. I appreciate the video and being informed about that mono zero eraser. 👍

@DavePortersArt

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jasen! It is a tool I would feel lost without now. 😊🙏

Again awesome work from A awesome Artis thanks for sharing Sir!

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! thanks for the kind words Donald 🙏

Thank you for amazing video 👍👍👍👍

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ruby... glad you like it. 😊🙏

Thanks for the video👌❤️

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

This was very helpful, I bought the Bristol vellum but have been saving it until my skill get a bit better, just observing you draw is already helping me out. Thank you for a wonderful video...I have subscribed.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome... so pleased you found value in it. 😊🙏

@charlottesmom

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt , Will be watching many more of your videos over the holiday vacation. 👍🏻🎨

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlottesmom thank you... much appreciated 🙏🙏

Subscribed Thank you so much I needed it

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you... glad you found value in the video. ☺🙏

I watched it again. Very informative. Appreciate it 🙏

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Great news... thrilled you find value in the video Ruby 🙏

@Artvideos2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArtI really appreciate it 🙏

❤❤❤I love your beautiful work I have no words to explain how beautiful you draw❤

@DavePortersArt

6 ай бұрын

Means a lot that you love my work... thank you. Appreciate the kind words and you watching my videos. 🙏

Thanks for the video. It helps me a lot to differentiate what sketchbook that i need to buy :)

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

That's great news... pleased it was helpful 🙏🙏

thank you so much! greetings from Venezuela!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Efrain... thank you, greeting from the UK!

Watched this 3 times now I think I wasn’t going dark enough will try this tomorrow on my new portrait

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for watching the video... appreciated. Darks Values really takes a leap of faith... all the best with them ☺🙏

Excellent stuff and very informative. I personally prefer vellum and do all my portrait work on that paper, i love layering the pencils.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!... Vellum is awesome for sure... I do love the smooth too... personally, it's difficult for me to choose tbh. 😊🙏

super cool!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! thanks for watching! 🙏😊

Thanks for this it was the best explanation of the different papers and their advantages and disadvantages I've found. As a complete newbie to drawing the astounding range of papers available at the local art shop bewildered me they all said they good for pencil so how would I know which one would be best for me? I left empty handed. This really cleared things up for me and helped me decide. My style is semi-realistic more towards the cartoonist side so skin texture or dynamics isn't really much of an issue for me. I also own a lot of expensive bush pens for calligraphy which really do require smooth paper so my choice is easy. Thanks this was exactly what I needed.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Claire for taking the time to comment and give such great feedback... Always good to know that my videos come accross well. I learnt the hard way... spent a small fortune on different brands of paper... I too couldn't find any video that answered my concerns. This brand is amazing love Strathmore papers. You will find it a real joy to work on for sure. 🙏🙏

Thanks for this. I am really understanding paper better :)

@DavePortersArt

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help Helen! Tha ks for watching 🙏🙂

Thank you sir I like you textures ☺️

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... Glad you like them 😊

I love drawing on smooth Bristol Board and Polyester drafting film, but, I must give Vellum a go. Thank you for the video.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Always good to try new materials for sure... all the best Christopher 🙏😊

Depends on the texture of the skin. If the pic has more texture then vellum paper is needed. Some pics have few texture. In that case smooth paper should be used. One should realize the pattern of texture of face & choose paper in that way.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a consideration to bare in mind... it is weighing up whether you also require a dramatic high contrast image too. It's a case of choosing based on the feeling you wish to portray. Thanks for the comment 👍🙏

@Vmoreta1

2 жыл бұрын

I don't really think it matters. It's all preference. I myself have been a hyoerrealism artist for 18 years. I only use bristol smooth. I create all the texture the reference photo has with my pencil and erasers. I would say use the Velum if you are new to graphite drawing and once you progress switch to the bristol smooth. The only paper i would use that's not Bristol smooth as a hyperrealistic artist would be Hahnemuhle nostalge paper

@tarunpalsingh4709

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vmoreta1 can I see your drawings?

This is so helpful. While I am searching for the right charcoal drawing paper, this graphite demonstration was extremely informative. As art students (long ago, haha), we were not encouraged to blend with stumps or fngers. We were taught to blend with the pencils themselves. Nice to see someone else using that technique. Thank you!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

I have tried blending with stumps, it made the drawing look not as natural and alive as blending pencil over pencil, so stuck to what I prefer... All the very best with your art journey. 💕🙏

@ElizabethBattle

Жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt Thank you so much! And yes, I agree that the stumps give a bit of a lifeless, almost plastic look to skin especially. The pencil hatching technique depicts a sort of vibration, giving it more life. ☺

@Tilr701

2 ай бұрын

Hi does this paper work for charcoal?

Seriously, you didn't even use any blending tools or techniques but the transition of the skintone is beautiful

@DavePortersArt

7 ай бұрын

It is a similar technique to my pastels... I am experiencing with blender at the moment, but this way creating subtitles that are really lively. 🙏

this gave me happy feelings

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful feedback. Thrilled that this video connected you to our natural state... which is pure uncaused happiness. Thanks for letting me know. 😊🙏

Thx!

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

Interesting video Dave ..I have been searching good quality paper for doing architectural/landscape type drawings using graphite pencil. The paper as you know, is so important , I have arrived at the Strathmore Bristol vellum you are using, I am also going to give there 500 premium vellum a go as well.

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thanks for taking the time to comment, all the best. 🙏

Finally a clear answer on vellum v. smooth card stock paper. I’m a color enthusiast and the vellum I use is too grainy for my techniques. My mother was a self-taught painter so I guess it rubbed off on me a bit 😊

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tere thanks for the feedback.... thrilled you found the video helpful. All the best with your art journey 💕🙏

@terenoy

Жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt I feel honored by your response.

Thank you! As a self taught, i really find your explanation helps, i love it. Hope your channel keeps growing 😊🙌 btw can u recommend best paper for drawing portrait using prismacolor premier colored pencil? Thanks 🙏🏻

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... the Strathmore smooth is popular with some of the top coloured pencil artists. 🙏

@rinarin2928

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt oh ok, i will look for it, thank you so much for reply. 😊🙏🏻

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH Dory! 🙏🙏

Nice.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🙏

I’m not working on a person, BUT along with finding out about the different papers (both look amazing, just different) I heard the magic words that totally unlocked why I was stumped on a rather large shell 🐚 I’m drawing… even if the photo has a lot of white, I need to pick a spot for my brightness highlight (center) and use degrees of shading everywhere else. Oh my gosh….my shell is practically jumping off the page now… (water soluble graphite on hp paper) very similar to smooth…

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathrine, so thrilled that you are finding my video useful... means a lot. Thanks for watching... all the best with your artwork 😊🙏

I just wanted to know what the difference in paper happens to be. But I appreciate all your other info. So vellum requires layers and lighter pencils. Thanks again

@DavePortersArt

6 ай бұрын

The difference is one is smooth and one has a texture and tooth. The Vellum (textured) paper would need to start the outline with a lighter pencil. You are welcome... all the very best. 🙏

Hello David. I respect your work so much and was wondering what paper you’d recommend for a coloured pencil drawing that I’d use Zest It blender on? I have my first serious commission and want to get it just right!!

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

I tend to focus on pastels... but I do know some top artists in the field of coloured pencils use the Strathmore Smooth.... and their work is amazing. 👍🙏

New here. Thank you. That is all

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🙏

That is amazing you don’t use smudging tools just using the pencils and both look amazing

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you... I like to create the texture with using pencil over pencil... appreciate the kind words 💕🙏

@sageartchannel3363

Жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt I will try this! so many artists use graphite powder but I see this is the way it supposed to be.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

@@sageartchannel3363 There is no right or wrong way 🙏 for me pencil over pencil creates freshness and aliveness. Just see which you prefer when you try this method. 😊🙏

The Vellum one girl is looking at you!

@DavePortersArt

5 ай бұрын

She follow me around my studio when I was creating the comparison. lol 🙏

At your recommendation, I bought a large sheet of Clairefontaine pastelmat dark gray. However, the color has a lot of purple in it. Is that normal?

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

...it could look a bit purplish in some lights... just check outside in north light. As in natural daylight it is definitely dark grey

Very informative! I would really appreciate a video on using Stonehenge Legion 250gsm paper with charcoal. I’m used to Strathmore charcoal paper and I am currently trying the legion but trying to get the blending technique down is difficult. I’m used to blending with brushes and some tortillions which work effortlessly on the charcoal paper, but not the legion. Can you offer any suggestions? Thanks!

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching the video, I have not really focused enough on Charcoal, so really can't offer any suggestions. All the very best with your art journey! 🙏🙏

Would you recommend using vellum Bristol when rubber cementing Bristol on black 12:08 board Paper?

Just discovered Dave Porter art and I think it's wonderful..💖💖💖 thank you so much for these videos. I'm working in colored pencil and trying to figure out the best paper and love this video but it applies more to graphite ...so I'm going to have to experiment more. Does anyone have any opinions here about which paper they like for colour pencil?

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gianna, thanks for the kind words... you are welcome. To answer your question... I know of some amazing artists that use the Strsthmore smooth version for coloured pencils. I would suggest starting with that one. All the very best with your art journey 💕 🙏

@giannabella9183

Жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt thanks so much for your kind answer! You're a great teacher. I see that you're responding to many of the comments here unlike other KZreadrs. That is very generous of you.. I have subscribed and believe i will learn a lot from you. Thanks again and many blessings. 🙂🌿💖🌷

So you never use a blending stub? Or any blending tool? Reason I ask is I've done a couple automotive drawings and used blending tools. Have used smooth on a smaller car drawing but used vellum on a big truck drawing because it was the only paper I had that big. But next I have another truck to do and then a couple portrait. Really injoyed the video but just wondered about the blending. Thanks.

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks for the message. I like to create my own texture by cross hatching etc. rather than blending I feel it keeps everything nice and fresh and alive in a loose sort of way. Thrilled you enjoyed my video... all the very best with your future portraits. 🙏🙏

Which of these papers are more suitable for charcoal drawing? Thank you in advance.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

The Vellum would be better because it has a tooth to the paper which will hold the charcoal.

what are your recommendation for paper on hyper realism art???

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Both are good... Fabriano is good paper too. Best to check with artist that create hyper realism. Try Instagram too. 😊🙏

What is the difference in Strathmore 300 vs 400 vellum

Is bristol smooth is more smoother than normal notebook paper? Or its just have light grain for pencils. I want a paper for writing with mechanical pencil but common notebook papers are very smooth and sketch papers are very toothy. I just want a small fine grain so that its good with writing with fine pointy pencils.

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

It is really smooth... like glass. 🙏

@AsBi1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt thanks for reply, but how does pencil behave on it? wasn't this supposed to be for pencils, i think glass like surface wont suit pencils. right?

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@AsBi1 it just works as I have described in the video. It is a case of having a go with it to see if you like it. The image on the front cover of the drawing pad is a drawing in pencil.

Hello Dave , Would you have a recomendation for which paper would be better for coloured pencils? I use caran dache luminance & polychromos I like to put in a lot of layers in my drawings also and have a tendency to rip the paper slightly with too much layering. Can you reccomend which type of paper to go for?

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave... definitely the smooth as some of the top colour pencil artist recommend Strathmore smooth 😊🙏

@David-I0

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavePortersArt cheers thanks for the swift reply. I'll definitely look into getting smooth paper 👍

@greekveteran2715

2 жыл бұрын

The best paper for Polychromos, is the Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Extra White. If you can't findit for some reason, then go for the Legion Stonehenge Hot press water colour. The Fabriano, is the hardest paper and the Polychromos are the hardest pencils...Another reason, that makes the Fabriano the most ideal, is the fact that their hot press version, has an ideal tooth, for any kind of job. You can use that paper, with most mediums and have geat results with any of them! The Legion Stonehenge, isn't as hard, but it still is one of the choices, for most Artists who use coloured pencils for drawing. A third suggestion, would be the Arches Aquarelle Hot Press, which is one of the most popular quality papers out there. I would suggest that, only if you want extra vibrant colours, like when sketching cartoons! Other great brands of paper, are the Winsor & Newton and the Hahnemühle, both these companies, make top quality paper too! If you want professional results, go for any brand, but choose always their water colour/aquarelle with Hot Press tooth and Extra white. Both Polychromos and the Caran Dash, have rustic colours rather than vibrant cartoonish colours you see on cheaper pencils like Prismacolour. Hope I helped!

@David-I0

2 жыл бұрын

@@greekveteran2715 thanks for this in depth reply. I have picked up fabriano artistico paper and I currently use it as my go to paper. I find it very difficult to keep this paper clean from the residue left on the paper from coloured pencil. Maybe it's just me being in experienced but the white on the page seems to get very dirty . Have you ran into this issue?? Also have you tried the derwent lightfast paper? If so would you recommend?

@greekveteran2715

2 жыл бұрын

​@@David-I0 Fabriano gets dirty easily, because of 3 reasons. It's because of it's sizing I guess (the substance that covers the surface) but that's also our fault, when we are not very careful. Try not to touch the paper with your finger tips, also try to keep it as clean as you can, to avoid those dirt spots that appear on it! Don't forget, that these kind of papers, are ideal for professionals thus very experienced people and are built for water colours, not for pencils that we use on them! The last reason, is the fact it's quality varies from place to place. Next time you buy anything, don't choose the cheapest place because quality, has gone down on all products these days. When you find a place, that sells the good stuff, stick to it and don't experiment, buying from other places next time! I haven't tried the Derwent Lightfast, but I know it's great for coloured pencils! That's a paper I didn't recommend, because I've never tried it. That being said, the only way, to find what paper suits you most, is to get some of them and try out yourself! That's the only way we can find out and that's what most people will recommend you to do!

Which is best sheet Strathmore 300 series smooth or vellum papers

@DavePortersArt

11 ай бұрын

I personally love the feel of the smooth paper, it is easier to use. 😊🙏

What’s the vellum like with erasing? Does the paper get damaged easily with multiple erasings, or does it take it well?

@DavePortersArt

3 ай бұрын

It take erasing very well. 🙏

@Nat-111

3 ай бұрын

@@DavePortersArt thank you so much. I think I’ve found my paper :)

Do you do coloured pencils ?

@DavePortersArt

22 күн бұрын

I focus on Pastel pencils🙏

which would you say is better for markers ?

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure Jen... never had much experience with markers. 🙏

Hi which one will go for charcoal? I am in India and here I am unable to get paper for charcoal. Please let me know if vellum is a good option for charcoal.

@DavePortersArt

2 ай бұрын

Vellum would work best as it has a tooth. 🙏

Hi. How can I watch this in slow motion so I can really see?

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tammy... there is a settings icon under the video which will show after the adverts... it looks like a cog. Click on it and selected play back speed which will give you a selection of slow motion settings. It will make me sound like I'm drunk though 🤣 so best to turn the sound off 😁 🙏🙏

What paper recommend for colores pencils ?

@DavePortersArt

Жыл бұрын

I've seen some amazing work by artists using Strathmore smooth. I would focus on the smooth for sure 👍🙏

What pencils are u usen

@DavePortersArt

4 ай бұрын

Please check out the description below this video I list them all with links... thanks for watching 🙏

Can we draw with colour pencil with this paper?

@DavePortersArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can Durga, I've seen some mind blowing detailed work from many artists using the smooth Bristol. 😊🙏

I tried the Bristol Smooth. Didn’t like it for graphite. Couldn’t blend well with a brush or tissue. Great for hard lines. Terrible for blending. Although a practiced some colored pencil and liked it better than graphite.

@DavePortersArt

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Bristol smooth is great for coloured pencils, I have seen some great work from artist's using it. The smooth for graphite is great if you cross hatch, blend pencil over pencil as I tend to do on this surface, the Vellum is more suited for blending as it has a tooth to it. All the best 🙏

Is possible to paint with Pastel pencils on Bristol Paper ?

@DavePortersArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi... I've not tried pastel on the Bristol paper... the vellum would be worth a try has it has a slight tooth which could hold the pastel. I say give it a try as vellum can be used for charcoal so why not pastel. 😊🙏

@dga2912

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, have you tried it with pastel pencils?

Which is nice For realastic?

@DavePortersArt

2 ай бұрын

Both really, depends which suits your temperament and feels easier to use. 🙏

@azadpradeep8947

2 ай бұрын

Tnk u sir❤

@azadpradeep8947

2 ай бұрын

And wich part of the paper is more suite graphite potraite

I personally don't like strathmore smooth paper because its very hard to blend .

@DavePortersArt

10 ай бұрын

I blend by pencil over pencil, I prefer this to using a stub or brush. Vellum would suit best if you blend that way. 🙏