Secret Weapon for Pencil Drawing

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    Powdered graphite allows an artist to create smooth transitions of value and shading without visible pencil lines and without having to smudge with a finger. When powdered graphite is used in a drawing, the artist can use the eraser as a mark-making tool for lighter values, while still using the pencil for darker tones. This helps to encourage the development of a full range of value in the drawing.
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Komentáře • 171

  • @ElizabethBattle
    @ElizabethBattle Před rokem +104

    I introduced powdered graphite to my drawing students a couple of years ago. We used graphite sold as lubricant from the hardware store. Very cheap. The students really liked working with it.

    • @lopamudraray4571
      @lopamudraray4571 Před rokem +8

      Hope they are safe if inhaled!

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 Před rokem

      Can we buy it at Michael's art store or elsewhere?

    • @kazumasatou6256
      @kazumasatou6256 Před rokem

      You put your students at risk of death im not joking. Go check the list of potential problems when using graphite powdere lubricant thats not used for art, its a few things among them death if it gets in the airways. Dont cheap out when it comes to health & safety.

    • @RrocoRocks
      @RrocoRocks Před rokem

      P😮😮p😮😮😮😮😮😮p😮😅p😮p😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮pppp😮😮😢pp😢 10:04

    • @sherrytelle
      @sherrytelle Před 7 měsíci

      @@leif1075 never buy art supplies at Michaels, you will inevitably pay more and get an inferior product even with their "discounts"

  • @randywilliams847
    @randywilliams847 Před měsícem +3

    You have the best instructional videos on CZcams. Period.

  • @anorphan5711
    @anorphan5711 Před rokem +44

    Nice! this also works with soft pastels, compressed charcoal sticks, and graphite sticks. I also just use a knife to scrape off the graphite onto a paper and use a brush to blend it.

  • @lindalangeheine5787
    @lindalangeheine5787 Před rokem +54

    I use cosmetic sponges to move the powder around the page. Works beautifully for portraits.

    • @kathysterndahl3134
      @kathysterndahl3134 Před rokem +4

      Ha ha! I just learned a valuable lesson… never use powdered graphite near a ceiling fan! That stuff flies everywhere with the gentlest of breezes.

    • @denkerdunsmuir3370
      @denkerdunsmuir3370 Před 29 dny +1

      Me, too! Those little sponges are fun to use throughout my mixed media practice -- fluid and dry.

  • @j.mbarlow5952
    @j.mbarlow5952 Před rokem +13

    I've been toning my entire piece of paper for ages, I didn't realize it was actually an established technique! This powdered graphite thing is a fantastic idea, I will definitely try it out. Thanks!

  • @abigailhumes4608
    @abigailhumes4608 Před rokem +6

    I am back. Yes, I am in your course, but had a shoulder injury and haven't "been around" in a couple of months. I am anxious to get back into the course and your weekly demonstrations. It is good to your face, Matt.

  • @sanne2145
    @sanne2145 Před rokem +8

    As a kid I discovered that when I sharped my pencil, I could make shadows and clouds with the powder graphite that comes of... I recently starting drawing again and often I remember that I already did things as a child... Kids really have such creative minds to create

  • @Danika_Nadzan
    @Danika_Nadzan Před rokem +38

    Wow! I always learn something amazing from your videos! I just started drawing 2 years ago, and pencil is my favorite; I would never have thought of doing this. Your drawings using this technique are stunning! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and knowledge with us! (from Philadelphia area)

  • @brittanywilliams5420
    @brittanywilliams5420 Před 29 dny +1

    I just tried this, since I'm struggling with portraits atm, and holy crap! Nvr going back to the way I was doing it! Absolutely amazing!

  • @hyperguyver2
    @hyperguyver2 Před rokem +6

    Powdered graphite is also something we use in prop making to give a gunmetal finish to items like weapons, and to weather items like armor and equipment to make it look worn and dirty.

  • @rickhenry1833
    @rickhenry1833 Před rokem +4

    I regret that my Art Instructor at college didn't cover graphite media. This is a big game changer for me. Thanks for an extraordinary experience.

  • @user-gt8oj1bc2z
    @user-gt8oj1bc2z Před 6 měsíci

    I dearly love this technique. Love the push/pull of graphite. Brings me great pleasure.

  • @sunnysnod7483
    @sunnysnod7483 Před rokem +1

    Powdered graphite what a break through for me. I also paint so this method really speaks to me, this I can get my head around, thank you. I struggle to get depth and smooth tones with pencils, this will really help.

  • @illustrator-humayunchowdhury

    Just an incredible way of realism pencil drawing!😍

  • @charlottesmom
    @charlottesmom Před 2 měsíci +2

    I have a jar of graphite powder somewhere in my collection of drawing paraphernalia, gotta dig it out and play!

  • @lizmacdonnell1234
    @lizmacdonnell1234 Před rokem +1

    Love watching your tips and lectures. Thank you!

  • @meeraahuja1594
    @meeraahuja1594 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing the graphite techniques

  • @heartsource417
    @heartsource417 Před rokem +3

    I love this. Thank you. I cannot wait to try this! You are a wonderful artist! Wow.

  • @rosejames1436
    @rosejames1436 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for a great introduction to a new technique!

  • @natalieanderson7732
    @natalieanderson7732 Před rokem +6

    WOW! I had no idea this was possible. I love pencil drawing. This is a whole other way to use graphite. I can't wait to give it a try.

    • @gemmamulkearns2297
      @gemmamulkearns2297 Před 10 měsíci

      Loving graphite powder. Will definitely do more work with graphite

  • @wyominggirl2835
    @wyominggirl2835 Před rokem +3

    Wow thank you! I am so glad to come across this channel! This just solved so many issues I have had drawing!

  • @sherrytelle
    @sherrytelle Před 7 měsíci

    Best video on powdered graphite I have found! Introduced the water soluble powdered graphite to my students yesterday, wish I had seen this first!

  • @nongreaterthnHE
    @nongreaterthnHE Před 4 měsíci +1

    So awesome 👍. Thank you so much for your tutorials. I've been drawing for so long and with ADHD and no formal schooling this truly inspires and helps me. It's refreshing to know that some techniques I use, like using pencil shavings, are actually real and I could've learned to do a lot earlier had I not been so hard headed...😂 God bless 🙏

  • @LauraBCReyna
    @LauraBCReyna Před rokem +1

    Learned abt graphite powder yrs ago & keep forgetting abt it. I have some woodless graphite sticks I never use & can shave down. Thanks!

  • @daniellesublime
    @daniellesublime Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic. This is precisely the information I've been lacking. Thank you!

  • @GarnetLynne
    @GarnetLynne Před rokem +1

    I've been using powder graphic from my staedtler sharpener for quite some time. cool!

  • @KonohaNoSai2008
    @KonohaNoSai2008 Před rokem +6

    Hi from Belgium Matt!
    Thanks again for this interesting video you shared with us 😀(and all others)
    The technique is really amazing and the results are wonderful🤩

  • @OonaghEllis
    @OonaghEllis Před rokem +3

    Wow, I never thought about doing this. Thank you. I haven't done any pencil drawing for a long time buit I think i'm going to go try again 🙂

  • @kdcraft89
    @kdcraft89 Před rokem +1

    Wow! I've had some of this for a while but never used it. (Got it at a garage sale). I will try it tomorrow. Fabulous!

  • @evalorentzosatyourservice
    @evalorentzosatyourservice Před 4 měsíci

    Love this...can't wait to try!

  • @koiturnbull5700
    @koiturnbull5700 Před rokem

    Thank You!! I will try this approach

  • @sindollface
    @sindollface Před 5 měsíci

    That is incredible! How u brought that to life like that. Thank you for sharing this tip.

  • @BDFRHT
    @BDFRHT Před rokem

    Absolutely fantastic artwork!!!

  • @zoridahall4732
    @zoridahall4732 Před rokem +2

    Awesome artistry, loved it, thank you for your tutorial, the best,,,Zoe

  • @ydoic1111
    @ydoic1111 Před rokem +1

    Omg I've been saving my pencil stubs and was wondering what
    I'm gonna use them 4? Well u just answered my question. Thanks for the free lessons greatly appreciated just got u a new sub cheers 😉

  • @purplerider2362
    @purplerider2362 Před rokem +1

    I just started drawing in 2020 when I turned 40. Thank u

  • @Draw_together
    @Draw_together Před rokem +1

    Great lesson! I will try to apply it in my drawings.

  • @deborahnolan9360
    @deborahnolan9360 Před rokem

    Thanks so much, Matt!

  • @kevincarson9795
    @kevincarson9795 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the info! The background music also had some tasty grooves!

  • @deborahfinney313
    @deborahfinney313 Před rokem

    Nice..gave me new ideas. Thanks again for another great video!

  • @mikederasmo7621
    @mikederasmo7621 Před rokem

    simply spectacular!

  • @airplayn
    @airplayn Před rokem

    Brilliant!

  • @rieandomapili9640
    @rieandomapili9640 Před rokem

    Thank you for the video, you encourage me to get better.

  • @bethnolastname
    @bethnolastname Před rokem +1

    Helpful...very!! Thank you!

  • @sanjoshi729
    @sanjoshi729 Před 8 měsíci

    Liked your work very much

  • @babyruth225
    @babyruth225 Před rokem

    Incredible! Great tips!!

  • @julianacheatem3394
    @julianacheatem3394 Před rokem +2

    I will be taking your courses. Your work is beautiful. Can you add the photos you used?

  • @dewsms
    @dewsms Před rokem +1

    Good video. I just learned to do charcoal in the same way, using a brush or tissue. Thank you, 🙄Light blub on now-use with graphite. Why didn't I think of that😲

  • @maryshilpa4904
    @maryshilpa4904 Před 5 měsíci

    wow it so simple to understand , i'm beginner but it way too useful for me to see in broader way to see pictures and try my drawing

  • @pamwillis2340
    @pamwillis2340 Před rokem

    That’s awesome thank you for the tips

  • @CristinaTeixeiraTV
    @CristinaTeixeiraTV Před rokem

    very good. Thank you. I did some time ago a course with you. I recomend.

  • @vic2rvic
    @vic2rvic Před rokem

    "Is a re-mark-able tool", I see what you did there.
    Great video and technique.

  • @josedaniello7386
    @josedaniello7386 Před rokem

    Hélio dear master. I am from São Paulo , Brazil. Beautiful idea. Thank you.

  • @mochawitch
    @mochawitch Před rokem

    This is awesome. Gotta try it ❤️❤️

  • @sarahdeason493
    @sarahdeason493 Před 17 dny

    Excellent Tutorial ❤

  • @amethystas5980
    @amethystas5980 Před rokem

    素晴らしい技術と知識を誰でも教授できるようにシェアしてくださることに感謝します✨ありがとうございます✨
    日本より愛をこめて。

  • @claritzairosario68
    @claritzairosario68 Před rokem

    Thank you so much!!🤍

  • @lindamclean8809
    @lindamclean8809 Před rokem

    Excellent....thank you ❤❤❤

  • @vehinhkhoitamgiac2889

    amazing paintings !

  • @TheKalakariTimes
    @TheKalakariTimes Před rokem +2

    Hello...... I am from India. Your videos are fantastic...

  • @ranhold1
    @ranhold1 Před rokem +1

    Awesome, gives me so many ideas

  • @funfamily7049
    @funfamily7049 Před rokem

    Thanks for showing.I did have experience like this exidentialy.
    Like and enjoy more then drawing as drawing by deleting.

  • @nighthawksblues3081
    @nighthawksblues3081 Před rokem

    This fellow Matt is really cute. He gives good art advice too!

  • @coreyjohnson2268
    @coreyjohnson2268 Před rokem

    Thank You👊🏾💯

  • @TheLastCrow5150
    @TheLastCrow5150 Před 9 měsíci

    I got a small jar and emptied the powder from my lead holder. Pure graphite. I use 4h, hb, and 4b; so, I can't tell you what the shading is. Probably closest to hb. So keep your powder from the sharpener of your lead holder instead of throwing it away. I still haven't been able to use it efficiently but I have it.
    I.e. I have no idea if this would work with a wooden pencil. It won't work with mechanical unless you grind the lead.

  • @tonym994
    @tonym994 Před rokem

    the drinking glass is brilliant .black & white is beautiful. of course, when I see that big brush covered in graphite clouding up the whole picture, I wanna scream, but I know the outcome will be great. jellyfish resemble parachutes. I'd rather encounter a parachute. thank you, for another invaluable lesson.

  • @starstanza007
    @starstanza007 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @IldefonsoMunoz
    @IldefonsoMunoz Před rokem +1

    Fantastic. Do you have a video like this to make portraits ?

  • @indigodande4345
    @indigodande4345 Před rokem +2

    I would even dare to suggest to keep a spritz bottle / fine mist sprayer handy with 90% alcohol like pastel artists. Use it to seal the powder thats already on the paper and then add next layer.

  • @hislamb4528
    @hislamb4528 Před rokem +2

    My first time watching ! You’re Extremely talented and a Great Teacher. I’m subscribing. Shall I say with this technique lesson you’re teaching us how to be more SHADY??? LOL!😂 BLESSINGS!😃❤️

  • @cinematicdrone9945
    @cinematicdrone9945 Před rokem

    man you are an amazing artist

  • @MefeiesT
    @MefeiesT Před rokem +1

    Thx for the video. I have to admit this Jellyfish Looks sooooo good ❤🎉

  • @shamsmannar7444
    @shamsmannar7444 Před rokem

    am shams after 28 years started pencil drowing
    am following your instruction
    thanks sir

  • @DrCarolFrancis
    @DrCarolFrancis Před rokem

    Thx so clear and helpful and artistically wonderful

  • @fatima8798
    @fatima8798 Před měsícem

    Amazing video❤

  • @basicarts786
    @basicarts786 Před rokem

    excellent work

  • @makingartwithvirginia6053

    Very nifty, Matt. Your drawings were beautiful, especially the glass and bottle. 🤓. I am going to try powdered graphite.

  • @geraldpatacsil7995
    @geraldpatacsil7995 Před rokem

    I love it!!

  • @jennifervallot7003
    @jennifervallot7003 Před rokem +2

    Could you use a similar technique with pastel chalks and chalk pencils?

  • @jennylabaja9134
    @jennylabaja9134 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you❤❤❤

  • @kurtfischback8453
    @kurtfischback8453 Před rokem

    I’ve been an artist for years…never heard of this. Thank you! Is there something similar for colored pencils? Right now I use pan pastels but they’re not always user friendly with some of the surfaces I use.

  • @repeekyraidcero
    @repeekyraidcero Před rokem

    *Remembers Graphite on hand balm*
    Haha. I like graphite drawings, good to see you having another cool tip :-)

  • @indiannaclachar4776
    @indiannaclachar4776 Před rokem

    Wow👏👏👏😊

  • @steveapplegate322
    @steveapplegate322 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank u for this tip

  • @amandasymon4363
    @amandasymon4363 Před rokem +1

    I cannot wait to create smooth even transitions using powdered graphite - Great instruction 👌

  • @user-jd4hi7dj6q
    @user-jd4hi7dj6q Před 2 měsíci

    Very cool ❤

  • @chayanikaroy3482
    @chayanikaroy3482 Před rokem

    thank you

  • @sandraboyer5060
    @sandraboyer5060 Před rokem

    thank you 😊

  • @startreker8591
    @startreker8591 Před rokem

    Thanks ❤

  • @stephenmyerscough5497

    Inspired a novice ,,,,,,,thank you 👍

  • @valeriegehling4358
    @valeriegehling4358 Před 6 měsíci

    Both drawings looked so good. How do you seal them? Or isn’t this necessary? Thanks

  • @DarkLilika
    @DarkLilika Před rokem

    I love your videos so much doesn't matter the topic

  • @Nasauniverse001
    @Nasauniverse001 Před rokem +1

    Nice. How do you fix the graphite afterwards?

  • @bozoclown2098
    @bozoclown2098 Před 7 měsíci

    You look clean ( & civilized).

  • @davidstokes8441
    @davidstokes8441 Před rokem +1

    I've been using powdered graphite to free up locks and lubricate my model locomotives - now I havee another use.

  • @vyacheslavklc5256
    @vyacheslavklc5256 Před rokem

    Great👏💗🥰

  • @thegreatgatsby5493
    @thegreatgatsby5493 Před rokem

    So, painting with graphite and detailing with pencil. Got it.

  • @ytlam2656
    @ytlam2656 Před rokem

    This video is amazing for someone who is interested in drawing. May I know the name of the eraser you used on the water stream? Thanks.

  • @jemalseidhussen
    @jemalseidhussen Před rokem

    art work good

  • @ucnguyenluong6766
    @ucnguyenluong6766 Před rokem

    Wow