Which one is better for blending | Dry brush VS Paper stump

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Hey guys!
In this tutorial i'm gonna show you the difference b/w the blending of a brush and a paper stump and what are the pros and cons of using a blending stump and Dry brushes in your drawings.
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MATERIALS USED
- Eiffel's B pencil.
- Dry Brush
- Blending stump
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[@bonniecameron3432]

That is awesome! I have learned so much watching your videos, I have already started re-doing some of my drawings using dry brush technique. I love the effect, more natural looking

[@ishrar555]

Where are you from?

[@smitadhumal2826]

Fee

[@pattersonb.6525]

I turned up the volume a lot to hear a video I watched before this, then this one turned on and all then... all of a sud- "HEY GUYS!"

[@ArtByAliHaider]

hahaha, sorry for that, i was unaware that the microphone sensitivity was on peak while recording this intro :P

[@emastifffamily]

Patrisha Lin me too

[@prabhakar379]

😂 Seriously! That happened with me too...

[@superwurschtl]

😂😂😂👍me too

[@yashny]

😂😂😂

[@chenxinwang625]

It depends, I use brush for a softer effect (like skin), paper stump for darker and smaller areas, tissue for the base shade and the hair, cotton swap if you want a soft effect on small areas and my finger when I don't have my tools xd. I use normal pencil but I want to start with charcoal, I think that the stump is better if you use charcoal pencils

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Yea i think so :)
Thanks for your comment me Boo

[@inggasmith]

Be careful using your fingers because even when you wash your hands your ✋ produce oil &can mess up a perfectly good piece. Ijs I learned from experience.

[@alfredodavinchi5804]

what of the ear bub

[@gayatritiwari1978]

Thanks for this comment out of 100% this comment helped me 50% and the video 50%😊

[@chenxinwang625]

@@gayatritiwari1978 you are welcome, as the comment above, be careful using your fingers, it can leaves ugly marks on the paper because of the oil, I suggest not using them.

[@reymartdcph7860]

I'm using my finger... ☝️

[@amishmaknojiya9775]

haha grt

[@premahlimi2637]

Me too

[@mangekyoshinobi4831]

Bro when u shade by Finger u Can Get BURN effect in your Skin

[@jinstoe8957]

Pls dont your oils on your finger will go to the paper and kinda stain so just use a tissue, cotton ball,watercolor/makeup brush, or cotton buds for smooth blending and better results for your drawing than using your finger.

[@juleshet1557]

Thats not bad for ur finger and drawing

[@greogewestmann4913]

Different tools for different effects, I use the blending stump often to achieve a certain texture, cotton balls and swabs for a more smooth texture and also brushes for the reason you have demonstrated, but one is not "better" than the other. Whatever gives you the desired effect is the right tool for the job.
Love your videos, keep it up :-)

[@ArtByAliHaider]

EXACTLY !
You are right Greoge :)
Its just a comparison video.

[@michelleaw1325]

I did understand this as a comparison video indeed. I'm hoping to find more of these comparison of technique videos as I look into your wonderful and valuable videos!

[@michellecadorniga9625]

Your videos are very detailed and easy to follow. Artists, especially the beginners around the world, should follow you and even support your videos. You are doing a lot of us a favor... so please don't stop. We are very grateful.
I wish you the best and hope that you continue to share more of your tutorials and your work in the years to come.

[@badrikathel3944]

Your videos are best as I am trying to learn pencil art at my age of 80.
You are a great art teacher

[@penelopefp]

Wow. I'm new to drawing and the stump has really improved my shading. I can't wait to try a brush and see what I learn next!!

[@ailaka1925]

I feel like the stump smudges more than blends.

[@crazytidy2426]

It’s better for shadows than for blending

[@coolamericano]

because it is best used as a drawing tool than a blending tool

[@ryoikitenkai673]

Beacuse it picks up the graphite or charcoal and doesn't let go

[@jamesaritchie1]

Blending is smudging, at least to my eyes.

[@inggasmith]

I sooooo rusty my arm been in a cast. I wanted to step up sketching game. Thank you for your tutorials🤗 your an magnificent artist!

[@strongindependentblackwoma1887]

dry brush is more smooth of course, i have seen some artists using it for drawing realistic faces shadows.

[@jamesaritchie1]

A good blending stump is just as smooth, if it's in the right hands. I have no trouble at all making a perfectly smooth area with a blending stump. The only reason I don't use them more often is because you have to clean them constantly or you'll transfer dark graphite to light graphite areas. But blending stumps work very well, especially for detail areas, and for very large areas, if you know how to use them with a light touch.
The biggest mistake I see beginners make with blending stumps is using too much pressure, and using the point when they should be very gently using the flat. Good blending should be a slow, gentle process regardless of the tool you're using.

[@strongindependentblackwoma1887]

@@jamesaritchie1 I bet you are right with that thing about the stumps needing frecuet cleanings in order to be smooth but....how do pros clean them?, the best way i found was using a drill with sandpaper attached to it, how do you clean them ? :D

[@latricebrandon3542]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge in these breakdowns. Much appreciated!

[@roncarl3284]

First off great tutorials. I lile the brush technique..the smoothness of it. The stump i like aswell..when doing skin texture..it kinda leaves certain spots that i like to highlight

[@bunobeatz5737]

Cotton ball, paint brush and q tip are th absolute best

[@Surya-mm3bd]

Thanks Ali
I am confuse in stumps n brush
But I use next time brush in my sketch ....
Thanks bro.....

[@ArtByAliHaider]

pleasure!

[@yashny]

Thank you for sharing this. Btw the horse drawing is incredible!

[@soraya921]

Thanks for these high quality art videos ! ⭐⭐⭐

[@lizgerly5322]

Great video! To-the-point and well shot👍🏼

[@dontmindme6837]

This is exactly the video I was looking for thanks Ali you really help a lot💙

[@kaydenstiles6743]

Thanks! this helped me decide how to blend!

[@briarfox637]

Question: In your experience which one is better at leaving texture/detail lines within the blended area? Have you had any issues with that.

[@parkashbadal1354]

Great video definitely deserve a subscription..keep up the good work

[@_.s.akhtar._]

Thanks for teaching us. Your are the most important art teacher for me. Thank you for teaching us. Thank you........

[@mint31]

I love your handwriting oml

[@fatimahrehan4468]

I don't want to be that annoying person but imma be anyways... AYE A.R.M.Y

[@hxney-tae4459]

@@fatimahrehan4468 armyyy 💖💙
I'll always be an army no matter what.

[@01sansara]

Ali ??!!! Are you there ??? Thaaaank youuuuuu.It is very veeeery helpful to myself💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@YamiHW]

Thank you so much for this video! I was looking for something like this because I wanted to know if I was the only one who likes to blend with brushes lol

[@Supercraft_3000]

Great video I've personally never liked the blending stumps I prefer brushes I guess it also depends on what style suits you as well

[@michelleaw1325]

First time here and subscribed..
Tk you kindly for this video

[@betsyzelinger]

Very interesting! I would never have thought to try a brush... but it is pretty obviously much better. Thank you!

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Its a pleasure :)

[@jamesaritchie1]

A brush is better for some thing, and a stump is better for other. As often as not, I prefer a Q-Tip for blending. Good blending is far more about the process than the tool, and even a blending stump should give a soft, perfectly smooth blend if it's used correctly. I just hate keeping them clean. Bu8t there is no better tool for blending tiny areas, so I keep a few on hand.

[@marcopajonillan1117]

Really nice to see this video because I got some idea how could I use to .

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you 😊

[@mobbossegizii7009]

This guy sounds like king Julián and it’s really soothing

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

Great content & thanks so much for sharing your techniques

[@vicvicvic456]

Your tutorials are very helpful

[@VaydaMaymeTheo]

Awesome tutorial-thank you! Instant like, and subscribe w/bell ring!

[@LadyImperfect]

Interesting... I'll be sure to try these techniques out!! 😁

[@comfortamivi9578]

I like bts too who is ur bias

[@comfortamivi9578]

Mine is jungkook

[@respectmebishesmeanarmyuwu471]

Armyyyyy

[@seong_beauty]

👏👏So useful

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you :))

[@patelaratiben1040]

I use coten & blending stump (homemade)

[@StockMarketHindiMein]

you are doing great thing Brother....

[@ArtByUmangKumar]

Thank you for this video brother

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Its a pleasure :)

[@kharishmamakhni7002]

Great artwork, great way of making ur tutorial, ps I'm from India and I think ur work is awesome 👏

[@maybeitstanish]

same here I am from india too and love your work

[@gsdmom1194]

I have use makeup sponges, brushes, stumps, rolled paper towels....as a college art student you used what was handy because you were always broke. 😅 as an adult... I agree with the brush

[@johnellison3030]

Great tutorial mate.

[@loherachitra4824]

YOUR DRAWING IS VERY AMAZING , GREAT & ALL THINGS
👌🏻

[@Hariarts]

Good video hyder👍 keep it up

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you so much Hariarts :)

[@imarandomgirl.]

Im going for the brush for sure

[@TedJ47]

I learned a lot from this video and subscribed to your channel.

[@SyedaAisha476]

Very useful!

[@royalmaster203]

great looking art on the horses

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you 😊

[@coolamericano]

a blending stump has the advantage of being a drawing tool as well, as for blending, each one of these has different blending effects and should be used differently

[@asimbaber9556]

Wow that's amazing

[@samsonmariblanca3427]

Blending stump is good for darker shades while paint brush is for softer shades, so awesome i like the video

[@dinonuggie6767]

Thanks! I've been wondering which is better to use lately so thanks! Which do you prefer? And where can you get the sandpaper you use to clean the stumps?

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Hi WEthepotterheads !
i always use a brush for blending because i prefer my shades to be smooth and stain free.
and you can get those sand papers from any hardware store near your place.

[@dinonuggie6767]

Art By Ali Haider thanks! I really want to try using a brush for blending also cause i just use the blending stump for all mine. Thank you :)

[@asmaafzal6494]

Thank you Ali

[@aksiljano8101]

For me,They're both good based in their own proper use,For me,blending stumps are good for hair,Outlines or any other shade that requires pressure on blending which most of the brushes can't blend.
Brushes are more way good at skin tones because for me blending stump leaves a grainy texture shade after blending,This is just based on my expirience guys

[@tdsshibi7178]

Bhai which product do u use in your regular drawing (PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC) soon as possible

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Sure thing, i'll soon make a video on this topic, plz stay tuned :)

[@srkofficial]

great work

[@heraday]

your writing bhai 😍😍😍

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you 😊

[@sujatanawsagare7689]

Nice information
Thank u sir👍👍👍

[@andytheman72]

Thanks for the demonstration. What is the correct name for the dry brush, and where to buy?

[@AsifRasheedArt]

I prefer a tissue paper and blending stump for small areas.

[@_.r0hit]

sir i am from india and i am your big fan😍

[@ArtByAliHaider]

its an honor :)

[@_.r0hit]

thanx sir lot of love from india❤️❤️

[@Lighthouseman34]

What kind of brush should I use for shading I know you said soft but what do I look for in the art store to know I’m getting the right brush

[@BeginnerDrawingAcademy]

Nice video!

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you 😊

[@anuragdey_]

Good work bro

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Thank you 😊

[@sebapossiblespirit606]

Hey Ali! Thanks for all your vidéos!
Can You tell me which kind of brush do You use exactly ? I’ m french and don’t understand everything.....like thé fabrics (« boomedien?!? »)
Thanks for your answer.

[@artadhya5138]

sir which type of dry brush you used in this video

[@ArtByUmangKumar]

DRAW WITH ARADHYA bomijia

[@justels709]

To be honest brush makes it more smooth but when you drawing the skin you have to draw the pores, blemishes, black heads, sun burnts, etc. so I'm gonna go with stump cause it gaves a really nice skin texture

[@artfreaker8575]

Iam using both ❤️❤️

[@oddbodhobbies2840]

You can use makeup brushes for blending, best buy are in set of ebay. The stump Ali used has been shaped by a knife which gives it sharp edges, the best way to clean a stump is to lightly sand it with 250 grit sandpaper. you need to sand it like you are sharpening a pencil. Make a cone shape around the tip of the stump and then twist. Use a higher/finer grit to smooth the tip on the final sanding. Just remember that stumps can also be used for drawing as they get loaded up with graphite. there are videos tube showing the use of a stump as a drawing tool.

[@TedJ47]

Instead of sand paper, I use fingernail files/emory boards.

[@blazearts8486]

Thanks for sharing 😊👍🙏

[@shrikrishnaabhyankar4332]

Dear Ali Haider Rehaman!
Wow! You are excellent!. I am your fan.!!!
Your videos are really good. अल्लाह तुम्हे सलामत रखे , तुम हमे सिखाते रहो!!!

[@kaylea1979]

What brushes do you use for blending? I keep seeing this as an option on multiple sites, but no one ever says what brushes they use. I've already returned two sets that don't work. I'm new to drawing - thanks for all the help!

[@yoonaera8337]

Hey this is my first time watching your videos and it really helped me. Can you please tell me did you buy any specific brush for shading purpose or is it just any normal brush?

[@bikash7007]

Makeup brush

[@chinnidanny2115]

asssallamu alikum ,bhai u are awesome ,khuda ne aap Ko itni acchi taaleem Dee hai ,apko aur Barkat de,insha allah

[@muhammadowais3314]

PLEASE do a video on using grid method

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Sure thing, i'll soon make a video on that, stay tuned :)

[@ifrahiffi687]

Great 👍

[@Mixcky_Shadow]

Can you put a link to soft brushes live looked everywhere and can't find the ones with a round tip

[@StockMarketHindiMein]

I use Card sheet paper for my regular drowning...
and I use graphite and Charcoal pencils.
is this combination is perfect or need to change some things....?
please help me and guid me

[@fatkhurohman1464]

Good idea

[@mshinas3139]

Helpful❤️❤️

[@jeoniqra007]

For hair blending stump and for face dry brush

[@sambusarkar4824]

Very good👍

[@artyshambifuncorner8494]

When you are trying to get realistic face with some pores than you can use a stump and when you want very smooth results use brush when you want light that use brush and when you want dark use stump.
My opinion hope this helps you😚🙂

[@dharanikakarthikeyan7082]

Sir,which type of brush should we use for blending?

[@sicknotelvd]

Im about to begin to draw stuff like you do. What kind of brush is this? Could you send an amazon link to that one and a smaller one?

[@kishanmhalpatiart2935]

Thanks..

[@ArtByAliHaider]

Its a pleasure :)

[@aleezayap6484]

Where do u get ur art supplies from?

[@guidogualtieri]

Where can i buy
that brush??

[@GameFlow1]

What the name of this brush please?
I want to buy it in ali express

[@user-hy4ku1mz6t]

bro i have just started sketching and i am facing a issue that using blending stumps my dark areas lightenup and show paper below

[@chloemi4474]

Do you need to wash the brush after being used to blend pencil? If so, how?
Are watercolor brushes ok to use?

[@mohammedzakirhussain378]

Same doubt.....!!!!
I too have water color brushes

[@dharashreenayak5675]

Thanks a lot

[@jamieyoung5306]

The brush would work great for skin shading it's a softer blend

[@mariosolano629]

Thanks !!!

[@shwethamanjunath9141]

I think blending stump it is so smooth it help to drawing brush is not smooth I like blending stump. Even my sister and brother like the blending😘😍

[@NtamilArts]

Nice tips...

[@nxtzues4076]

sir where can i find mono eraser and dry brush in lahore

[@supravasahoo1771]

In flipkart

[@ishmaelquartey2316]

Please how do you improvise your own blending stamp

[@thaa8555]

Blending stump is for making our drawing more real but dry brush it more good for make shadow

[@syedajaveriashah4401]

Sir, can you make a video on kneaded eraser.