How to Draw with Graphite and Charcoal

How to Draw with Graphite and Charcoal

This week we are super excited about our tutorial. It's all about the basic principles of working with graphite and charcoal.

This is a topic that comes up a lot amongst artists, but with rarely there ever being any material to help us learn about the basics of working with both mediums in tandem. We hope this video is helpful to all of you, and something that helps young/beginner artists to learn as they grow.

Here are ALL the TOOLS you will NEED to draw along with me!
Brush sets:

Happy creating!

[parulpatel]

2 years old video and you have seen each and every big respect man

[johnjones]

Charcoal over graphite power actually works pretty good, i use the powder to create the under tones and light shading then charcoal pencils for the darker finish work, as long as the graphite is put down to a level you can't see it's infamous "shine" you shouldn't have any problem although you'll have to use a softer grade charcoal than you'd would on clean paper. The trick is to not completely fill the paper's tooth with the graphite powder so the charcoal still has something to bite into, that takes a little time to use to and using the right paper is a must, velum bristol and most Canson papers have the right amount of tooth as does 300 series Strathmore. Mixed media, hot press water color and smooth bristol won't work and heavier (90 plus lb, 130 plus gsm) drawing papers can be a challenge as well.

[louisecollet]

Thank you for this channel! I love how u explain step by step. I’m a newbie when it comes to drawing, I’ve done a few portraits, and I’m so proud of myself. I Absolutely LOVE, drawing and I love learning new techniques, and your tips! ❤ 🙏🙏🙏

[nio]

voila is really the cherry on top, thank you so much on the tutorial on how to mix graphite and charcoal together, i really feel like this was the simplest and easiest tutorial ever.

[aarongamith]

i just started drawing and this was the best tutorial ive ever found. thanks a alot

[patty]

This video was very helpful.. Thank you for the information!

[JamesWilliams-eykn]

Thank you when you just start you got these pencils and font know what goes with what great job beautiful eye

[sesnighthawk]

Really good video ! Loved the examples and clear instructions thank you 🙏

[sunshinedays]

Just discovered your channel! Thank you for your invaluable tips!! ..

[MsSQ]

Oh that's cool, I like using graphite but now I will try to use charcoal with it and experiment!! thanks, much love.

[WatercolourQuickandEasy]

I usually do this opposite to the way you do it. I usually put in the charcoal last.
Nice work. I left you a giant like!
I create art tutorials.

[VaydaMaymeTheo]

Thank you! I had been searching for exactly this content! Instant like, and subscribe w/bell ring!

[ritz]

Hi. This is very helpful for beginners as well. I want to do a blend of the 2 mediums. By the way, I'm interested with the glove you used. Nice to use.

[maddycutie]

This was the best video ever! Thank you!

[haphoerart]

I just bought a graphite set and i wnat to know more UwU
Thank you!!
Btw your voice is calming 👀

[lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Question. Can you grind charcole sticks? And how do you grind them? I love you, re video, s

[GAWells-ljqo]

Really, thank you for this awesome video!

[mikoaj]

this is so helpfull for me as a art beginner

[ghazanfarqureshi]

Excellent tutorial. Very professionally presented and the fluency and clarity of the artist was phenomenal. I will definitely follow the techniques demonstrated today and try to master my art which I understand is an ongoing process to no end.
Thank you.
GQ

[travisakut]

I use 2b for shading and 8b for sketching.