10 Essential Drawing Materials for SERIOUS Beginners
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Don't know what drawing supplies you need? Well, wonder no more. In this video, we look at 10 essential drawing materials and supplies for anyone starting to get serious about drawing.
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1. Derwent Graphite Pencils...amzn.to/2pV8eAD
Steadtler Mechanical Drawing Pencil...amzn.to/34pqIbt
2. Sketchbook....amzn.to/2QTJOCE
3. Bristol Paper...amzn.to/2OoRafR
Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper...amzn.to/2DmexQS
4. Kneaded Eraser...amzn.to/2XX26V6
5. Hand Held Pencil Sharpener...amzn.to/2ONXYT1
6. Charcoal Pencil Set...amzn.to/33qqrDE
Vine Charcoal...amzn.to/2XMsiSe
7. Steadtler Technical Drawing Pens...amzn.to/2XMOwU8
Speedball Nib Pen Set...amzn.to/2rsQahH
8. Blending Stumps
Speedball Super Black India Ink...amzn.to/2pSBRCr
9. Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils...amzn.to/34q6iPo
Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils...amzn.to/33p3qB7
Caran D'ache Luminance Pencils...amzn.to/2rrqwd2
10. Portfolio...amzn.to/2OpKqhq - Jak na to + styl
At the age of 65, I am beginning my art life. I have been blessed to have gotten most of the items you have talked about for free, and so I am trying to learn about them. Like the white rolled up paper, I had no idea what it was or what it would be for, or how to use some of these things. Of all the things I have gotten, I have found so far that watercolor pencils are my favorite as it gives me more control. Thank you for an excellent video, and contrary to what some of the poster say, perfect for those that want to move past a yellow pencil and 3-ring notebook paper.
That's really inspiring to someone who is also just beginning. Not because of your age, but because you're actually doing it.
All the best to you:)
My best wishes to you
Even though you're like 50 years older than me
You’re exactly 50 years older than me... o-O I find that very aspiring. And motivating. I hope your progress from 5 months to now has been huge? I don’t know if you draw people or scenery. If people, I really recommend getting a doll that moves in poses! :D Always remember no matter if the art doesn’t turn out the way you envisioned it, it’s still practice and practice is always essential to getting you to the height you dream of.
I hope you're safe and doing well💖
Thats so inspiring
As an artist, every time I see one of these videos, I try to remind people that art comes from the artist . . . never the tool. Some of the most important art-works in history were painted on the walls of caves with sticks and paints made of berries and mud. Perfect your art, build your skills, then you can worry about upgrading your supplies.
Do you ever post your art somewhere?
Well said. And I agree.
Meanwhile me trying to get all the materials while I still don't know what to do yet
Me trying to get rotrings, but I do agree although it does help you when you have quality materials that lasts a long time and feel nice
This is an issue many musicians don't understand.
1. Pens: 2h, h, hb (2b) 2b 6b
2. Sketch book
3. Quality surface (paper type)
4. Variety of Erasers (vinyl, rubber, gum, kneaded)
5. Hand pencil sharpener
6. Charcoal / cante
7. Technical drawing pen
8. Blending stumps
9. Quality colored pencil
10. Artwork storage
Thank u :)
Artwork storage:D
Thanku so much 💓
fine line pencil?
Thank you!!!!
I am a self taught "Artist" with very limited outside personal assistance. This is an awesome video with copious amounts of very important information! You have validated much I've learned and learned many of the products I purchased over the past couple of years are the correct ones from your learned background.
FYI I am a retired educator and your presentation was excellent. I only would offer up as a suggestion, possibly adding a few more short, 10-20 second demos of how the different tools, pencils or paper may work or function. AWSOME & Thanks keep up the excellent videos!!!
Don't ever call yourself an " "artist" " you are an artist as long as you are passionate at drawing. Even if you're only any good at drawing stick figures
@@KaijuNumberEight ...
Thank you.
I needed to be reminded of this. The word artist is just a title that means you practice the art of .... art? heh.
@@KaijuNumberEight artist means you draw as a profession.
When you put " it shows that you are an artist but not professional.
Hope this clears it up.
We’re all “self taught”
Same only sometimes I watch videos to draw
Not sure if you knew this, but Staedtler lead holders/extenders have a built in lead sharpener in the end cap. The little hole in the end cap is for sharpening the leads.
you just blew my mind. I have an off brand one but it comes with the same function lol. I got a fber castell dedicated lead sharpener anywasy but knowing theres also a sharpener there is helpful too
That's how I've been sharpening mine for like 7 years, I just figured out that they have special lead sharpeners
@@ShaddeyNNM hey , the quality is not that much better but , the individual sharpener is satysfying to ise
I own a steadtler mechanical pencil for years and the sharpener on end cap is a hassle to use with soft leads. Especially if the lead is a 2B, 4B, etc. It'll brake easily if not super careful. Though with leads like H and 2H, ones that are harder works fine with the end cap sharpener.
@@luzanneortiz1308 Oh the softer leads are definitely a pain. I mean, it still works, but I think I'd rather eat shoe leather.
me: Best drawing inside my head
my actual drawing: 🤚👁👄👁✋
I can relate to this.
It's almost as if the signals from the brain sort of get lost along the way to the hand, isn't it?
Thats mean you're creative but you don't know how to present it in drawing form. Just practice man.
@@eryna5659 didn't
Don't you EVER draw from imagination. Use references.
i am a young artist. I really suggest for people who are starting to get serious about their art. What i did when i was just starting out for pencils is that i got a set of pencils from my local art store (mine are by the brand Koh-I-Noor ) and as time goes on you will start to notice what pencils you gravitate towards most ( i gravitated towards the 2H pencil and the 3B pencil and i only use those now) and then when you go pencil shopping again just buy those pencils that you like using the most not the whole set again. I think this is a great way to go if you can't afford the buy the whole set for a second time and if your sketching on the go it is more light weight in my opinion. I hope this tip helps anybody out there.
Thank you much I started just now ...I wish Allah helps me,Amen
You're just a great teacher! 😊
Feels not a second I spent watching your videos got wasted!
I love the kneeded eraser. I used graphite and filled the whole page then used this type of eraser to "erase out" my drawing. It was a cliff with a lake and clouds. Thank you for these tips for tools. Tools are very important- I definitely am choosy with my tools. But also I know they are not needed. People can be artsy with just a pencil or a pen.
Can we see this erased out drawing?
@@brendanpike9146 im a patron of smoothie 77. he uses all his erasers and blending stumps as drawing tools. he is on you tube if you want to see. also blu tack works exactly like kneadable erasers but at a fraction of the cost and again you can use it for textures, i just finished a sky with awesome results from a layer of graphite then shaped them with my bit of blu tack
Absolutely! I'm with you there. Drawing by subtraction (I think that's the phrase) is interesting to try. I have built up lots of art 'stuff' over the last few years and find that they give me a quick boost to go an do some art! :-) Sometimes I need a 'kick start', lol!
Outstanding video. To the point and giving real/ best options. Thank you for all the work you do to bring the best for us.
Still using a mechanical pencil and notebook paper fight me (jk please don’t)
Yeah me to...frick those GrApHiTe PeNcILs
He's too powerful to be kept alive
*-unsheathes copic marker and charges with a shrill battle cry-*
🤣 yeah...
I just use computer
I'm so glad I found you. I have learned so much from you in about 4 days. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge. You are an amazing artist and you teach so clearly and cover everything we need to know. Thank you so much.
I really needed this. Thank you!
yes
Iam beginner, I use low budget material
Low budget material like
Same
same i use a normal notebook and pencils
@@khattak12349 pencil and ballpen
Me either
Excellent info for supplies for an ‘older’ newbie as I am! I have 2 different type of pencils, 3 different types of sketch pads, along with a sketch book! Looking forward to learning more and more in future videos. Thank you for an excellent supply video, which can also save me money too! Have a good one!
This was really helpful, I just bought that same Derwent Graphite pencil kit and then stumbled upon your video. And bought pens this gave me some reassurance that I made a good starter pack purchase.
I really found this to be such a informative tutorial. The tone and pace of your narrative has a very calm and soothing quality. Each item is presented thoroughly and for a beginner like myself I can take in all that I need to know and digest the teaching before moving on unlike other tutorials where I find myself having to pause and rewind?
Many thanks
Keep safe...
Thank you, as a beginner I can notice that I definitely improve as I slowly upgrade to higher quality supplies, that motivates me to keep practicing. Cheers
Exactly! I find if I reward myself with a set of brushes, new pad, new paintbox etc it stimulates me to create and even doodle a bit to get out of the doldrums!
I really enjoyed this video. It has made me realize that being talented or creative isn't enough, you just have to get the right tools
I needed this basically am a total beginner and am doing a course that needs me to be good in drawing..need more videos like this
Soul Food the best way to “get better” is to draw draw draw. In the beginning, it’s less about what type of products you’re using - I suggest purchasing the best you can afford. Don’t feel like you can’t get better if you can’t buy “the best”. Then just draw every single day. You’ll eventually start noticing your improvement. It literally crept up on me over the past few months.
Thank you so much ...I started drawing 6 months ago and bought all the materials you said in the video I can draw now !
Best Tutorial for Art Drawing Supplies!!!! Thanks for Sharing!
22.37, WOW! Beautiful drawing! I’d hang that on my wall and probably my end up having to name it in my will to keep the family from fighting over it.
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo coooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Hi, I am watching from Portugal. I love art as a hobby, in fact I am an English teacher. I loved your video. Excellent information. I have many of the things you mentioned, but I’ve learnt a lot.
Ah Portugal, a place to visit that is on my "bucket" list.
Colorful greetings from Germany
Thanks for the great info. Every once and a while I do some drawings but then stop for 6-8 months and seem to forget what everything does!
Yeah when I’m a child I used to draw animals using some movie scenes and my imagination now I’m watching references and yt videos after I stopped drawing for few years
Thanks for this video. Although I have been drawing for ages, this helped me a lot with charcoal, which is a material I want to use more and more.
Glad all the supplies fit my budget!
Sanaol😢
This video itself is a work of art. Really well presented.
I always love watching your videos! They are so inspiring! I just wanted to mention that in the segment you mention pencil sharpeners, you sharpen your Staedtler mechanical pencil. I use this pencil w/HB lead and wasn't sure if you were aware that it has a built in sharpener in it's other end. The metal piece you press to advance the lid has a hole on the outside. This is the sharpener. I like it and it seems to work well. The only thing is just like with the other sharpeners, you have the graphite you need to dump out or it gets everywhere.
I just love you Americans. You are friendly and I love your openness. Us British can be too reserved and tend to cynicism. I want to sign up to you, but I'm hopeless on computers. Best drawing instruction ever.
Hi Mary, I don't know if you now know but under the video is the word 'subscribe' in red. Just click on that and you are then following. Hope this helped. Fellow Brut.
Brit
Hey! buddy, thank you for all the amazing tips. I just bought everything that I need, like Pastel, oil, and was pencils. Also, some different sketching papers and a collection of graphite set of pencils....lol
Marty,
My art-work storage is a portfolio I bought when I was in 6th grade (4 years ago). It was once where I put all my notebooks and 1 sketchpad when going to school and now its sitting in my room containing 5 or 6 sketch pads and I recently checked and wanted to see my old drawings. They were....well, bad, but it just showed how much I improved.
Great video. Thanks heaps......your enthusiasm is catchy. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much. You explained things I needed to know.
Well presented and really informative
A friend and the best illustrator with whom I have the pleasure of learning some drawing tips from suggested I use a homemade paper blending tool with a carbon pencil to draw with. He showed me how he uses a blender tool to pull the carbon on paper to make lighter lines and to do shading. He grabbed a piece of paper, rolled it into a tight cone and used a small piece of tape to keep it rolled tight.
I really liked this video it was really helpful! Thank you!
Beautiful artistry. Your such amazing artist. I love your work looks so realistic 🥰🤩
Your comments on practicing and just getting things down is totally on point. I used to be really good at drawing and really quick with it but now, I haven't done anything for a few years and it's almost like I'm scared to draw something just incase it turns out shite! I know though that with a few hours of concentration, my skills will be back like a bad Austrian actor! Cheers.
I am just starting to draw again after some years of not doing anything. I know exactly how you feel, as I am going through the same first steps back into something that I used to thoroughly enjoy.
Good luck with your drawings...you are not alone.
at the age of 15 i started my art life, now i am 18, i have to say that i learned very much. and i have gotten very skilled. but i always need more tips, tricks and ideas for my new drawings. thank you for sharing, loved the video C:
This was super helpful! Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. Such a great, helpful and inspiring presentation.
He is the BEST instructor ever….😄
Thanks
This is highly recommend video for beginners damn helpful💯 thank you so much❤
Very informative! Thank you!
Excellent video, thorough for a beginner coming from acrylic paints. Thank you for your wisdom n knowledge, sir.
Wonderful refresher.. thank you
Thank you for the detailed information.
this was very helpful and informative, thanks a lot for making this video.
Great explanation of these items! Good tips
I am a real fan of Prisma Colour......they blend beautifully. 😀😀😀
You don’t NEED this, but it’s definitely helpful!
Very thorough, I've been drawing for years and it was good to hear the basics explained the way you did. Thank you.
I agree and he is very good, isn't he?
this helped me a lot! thank youuu
Cool. You enunciate clearly enough that I can watch this on 2.0 speed.
I had no idea there was so much to know about pencil sharpeners! Thank you!
Very informative and helpful thank you❤️❤️
Wow... This video changed my life. REALLY. Even despite I'm 15 now but and I started from about 10 so I think it's time for progress
Omg same!
Great information! Thanks
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LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!
thank you so much this video helped me out sooooo much keep being you Drawing and Painting.
The kneaded eraser is the best from the others ones I’ve used
Awesome!!!!!💪💪 very informative video!!!
Great video and in my opinion you covered it all. I do use straight edge instruments frequently because I may be doing a more more architectural type drawing and also measuring something in the drawing or lettering something. You did a great presentation beginners and advanced artists should see. Keep up the good work.
thanks I REALLY needed this video
This video is bit long (26mins) but I wasn't able to skip any part of it. I watched it till the end because it very informative and helpful. :) Thank you!!
Love this video very helpful
You are adorable. Love the way you explain everything. Thank you.
it is a brilliant tutorial and i have learnt a lot. thanks and it has been so well explained.
Thank you so much for your awesome video! It is very helpful :D
Wow pencil grapha is perfect drawing for me..thanks to sharing , keepvloging
SERIOUS umm yes
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Thank you so much ♥️💕
I am A SERIOUS BEGINNER
Appreciate you for this information
This is a very informative video and thank you. I'd like to stress for the beginner and veteran alike, however, that warming up with the basics to simple drawing practice can be accomplished with a plain piece of typing paper and a standard #2 (HB) pencil.
While it's true that the paper used as well as quality of the tools change the results the basic technique is a skill learned by practice and that does not require more than basics. I have entire notebooks over the years filled with circles, lines, spheres, cylinders, etc just for daily warm-ups and practice to keep the skills alive. As you age your body changes and that means hands fingers and arms mobility.
Subscribed! You are very good at explaining and comparing. I'm in Scotland UK so don't always have the same range of manufacturers , but we do OK locally (The Range is my favoured supplier to date) and Amazon is...amazing! Thanks for lucid descriptions and explanations!
Oh my gosh there is nothing that I love more than art ❤️❤️☝️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hello beautiful~ * makes the sexy face *
Very informative,thank you
OMG it helps me a LOT!!!
I got the prismacolors and I love them!!!!
Thanks really good video..
Really helped me out,thx bro!
Ooooh! The tree at 17:20 is beautiful. I wish I could that!
This was very helpful
I'm 71 and just started a few years ago after retirement. I've got lots of 'stuff 'now My two classes per week are useful and encouraging -they give me a separate place and defined time to do it. It's good to experiment by buying various papers and also using different media: watercolour is my first love but I've discovered water-mixable oils so I am being unfaithful, lol! I've just bought myself a cheap aluminium easel to use at home but aprt from an unboxing video that's all I've done with it. My favourite eraser is the putty one that's super for moulding into tiny points for lifting out 'eye lights' etc. One tutor gave us all a sketch book to take away and use (or not!) at our leisure. I've already got several partially filled and they are superior in possessing hard covers and heavier paper suitable for watercoloring.
Ive been drawing for years now. Im 17 and just began actually looking for more expensive and qualitative materials as I feel quite confident in my art now and want a stable knowledge of what to do.
E.g. I still dont get the different grades in pencils! I have been using HB all the time. It feels trusted but I see how the grade can affect my drawing. I struggle to get a different variety of greytones only with HB.
So yea, currently I am looking at these types of videos a lot! Also to work on my own drawing and it helped so much. This video too helps getting to know all the supplies.
Ive also found that hese ring map things are better than book-like covers because the constant flipping of pages actually broke the back of my artbook while my sketchbook is holding strong
Also regarding pencils again! This comment is so disorganized xD
I actually think softer wood is way easier to manage and sharpen (I use a razorblade. Of course taking safety measures whenever I do) as hard wood just really sucks and often just breaks and its more picky at which angle you need to cut.
Thanks for the info man.
Nice video for all beginners.
Borden & Riley #37 Boris Marker Layout bright white translucent 13.5lb is amazing paper. Markers do not bleed through it and it's very light. Im a college art student. ... keep your mechanical pencil sharpener in a zip lock bag, it is so messy and the dust sticks to all your other art supplies. Large newsprint pads for charcoal are my favorite, cheap and nice big surface to play on. Japanese brush pens are my favorite, you can get disposable or ink cartridge kind. We blend with the kneadable eraser in school, never blending stumps. Roll your kneadable eraser over charcoal to lighten it and smudge. Cut your regular eraser into small squares to smuge small bits
Thanks.
The Tombow mono eraser is amazing (and refillable!) Tiny little propelling eraser that looks like a pen. Absolutely brilliant!
AWESOME !!! Love it ! 🥰🥰😍😇🙏😊👌
I'm not a student of fine arts but I love doing sketch.... I'm a new subscriber and I hope I can learn more from.. I'm starting with portrait drawing right...
Where were you when I was a child, to explain these things to me? Thank you! Ashleigh. Xxx
I started drawing recently, and I'm a young drawer. and by young, I mean 9 years old! and this video told me how to start. thank you for uploading great content.
All the best don't give up keep practicing!
Hey, not trying to be hurtful here, but you should not be on CZcams at such a young age.
Just start with a set of graphite pencils, decent eraser and sharpener and a sketchbook! It's all you need for now to get started.
Keep practicing and have fun!
Your voice is so soothing..that I forgotten the brands of art materials at the end of the video.🙂🙂thanks for sharing!
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Great info , regards from Argentina
Tombo eraser is excellent as well. TY for video 🙏
They definitely make the best detail erasers on the market.
I really really love it thank you sir
Very well-explained
My dad sent me one of these for Christmas, a beginner's art kit. It has a little bit of everything charcoal, charcoal pencils, pastels, colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils, it just didn't come with brushes. And what's really cool is part of the Box turns into a table easel. And some kind of sandpaper thing. I don't know what it's for. Its an Artist's Loft beginners kit. I have everything you mentioned. Even the graphite pencils. I have that same pastel paper. Apparently I didn't realize just how wonderful of a gift he has given me. I literally have everything you mentioned in this kit.....
The sandpaper thing can be used to put a very sharp point on your pencil. Twist pencil as you gently rub across sanding pad to create a point. Good luck, and happy drawing.
Thank you so much!