Drawing Materials Part 1, Art Supplies, Graphite Pencils, Mechanical pencils.

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A drawing material and art supplies video showing you the graphite pencils, clutch pencils and mechanical pencils I use.
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All links bellow are affiliate links, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you buy any items via these links.
Art Materials Amazon USA;
BUBM pencil case, amzn.to/2vLC6j1
Pentel Graphgear 1000 mech pencil set, amzn.to/2wa93Xp
Pentel Graphgear 1000 mech pencil 0.5, amzn.to/2fT1oWL
Pentel Graphgear 500 mech pencil set,amzn.to/2vLGX3z
Pentel Graphgear 500 mech pencil 0.5amzn.to/2fTGsij
Pentel P200 set, amzn.to/2uQhDdS
Pentel Orenz 0.2 amzn.to/2ieQtHV
Derwent battery eraser, amzn.to/2vLX418
Derwent eraser pen, amzn.to/2wasBdW
Derwent soft eraser pack, amzn.to/2vLHVNf
Derwent graphic pencils, amzn.to/2vQNN6e
Tombow mono eraser 2.3, amzn.to/2fT1Jcf
Tombow mono rectangle eraser, amzn.to/2wika0T
Koh i noor 5.6mm lead holder, amzn.to/2vM3XPZ
Staedtler 900 pencil holder, amzn.to/2waRcPU
Staedtler lumograph black, amzn.to/2walq5R
Staedtler lumograph regular, amzn.to/2fSzKJs
Victorinox Swiss army knife, (mini champ)amzn.to/2wis8XS
M+R pencil sharpener, amzn.to/2wZ0OLm
Amazon UK;
BUBM pencil case , amzn.to/2wYEQbb
Pentel Graphgear 1000, set, amzn.to/2v9VgLJ
Pentel Graphgear 1000 0.5. amzn.to/2wYFLIF
Pentel Graphgear 500, 0.5, amzn.to/2wiCSoZ
Pentel P200, set, amzn.to/2vQSI7v
Pentel Orenz, 0.2 amzn.to/2fTqQeS
Kon i noor 5.6mm lead holder, amzn.to/2xcogDX
Koh i noor pencil eraser, amzn.to/2vQMXXl
Koh i noor woodless pencils, amzn.to/2xcKG8q
Koi i noor sudoku pencils:) amzn.to/2wi7p6t
Staedtler 900 pencil holder, amzn.to/2vQLKz4
Staedtler lumograph black, amzn.to/2fSt8L2
Staedtler lumograph regular, amzn.to/2xcn4AA
Derwent battery eraser, amzn.to/2v9Vkv4
Derwent eraser pen, amzn.to/2wZ3Pve
Derwent soft eraser pack, amzn.to/2wi9xuV
Derwent pencil holders, amzn.to/2wioKMD
Derwent graphic pencils, amzn.to/2wi59vS
Victorinox Swiss army knife (mini champ) amzn.to/2wZ6iFI
M+R pencil shsarpener, amzn.to/2uZB3Jt
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Jacksons art supplies, www.jacksonsart.com/?acc=eda8...

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@junefellows37 4 года назад

Today I discovered your site and can't wait to get drawing. Your style of teaching suits me fine, well paced and clear. There are an awful lot of videos to watch and lots of practicing in store. I also now have a list of must haves so it is a good job my birthday is coming up!

@juditharowland3461 6 лет назад

Thanks, Jon. This was a very helpful video. I didn't know about the sharpener in a clutch pencil nor had I seen how the wide Core Koh-I-nor pencil was to be used.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

Thanks Judith, I'm pleased it was helpful to you:)

@LeetaNocha 3 года назад

I'm so glad I found you ! I've learned so much, and I'm inspired !

@pamgibbons2043 6 лет назад

Having just started with graphite pencils I have watched oodles of tutorials . Your videos are so relaxing have inspired me to enjoy the hobby without pressurizing myself. I love them.many thanks I want the pencils.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment and the kind words Pamela, just to let you know the prize draw finished in 2015.

@waynesund854 Год назад

Great video. I started sketching a few years ago but proceeded on to other interests but now you have inspired me to take it up again. By the way I love those water pencils. I've never seen them before and I'd love to give them a go with my landscapes. Again thanks heaps for the inspiration.

@catherineraper Год назад

Hi! I love using graphite, so I’m using Staedtler, Derwent, Faber-Castell and Blackwing. I’ve also heard good things about Prismacolor, Cretacolor, Caran ‘d’ache and the Mitsubishi pencils to.

@danlacy3812 Год назад

Love your work and you have inspired me back into the art world with Graf drawing as a beginner you have sharpened my skills in no time I could only imagine if I was on your patron subscription I would be even further advanced. I love those pencils and have been looking into the Derwent brand. I'm currently enjoying your Staedtler Lumograph black and Mars Lumograph series. I have tried Faber and Castell 9000s as well I see the difference between you were explaining. Anyways thanks and I'm honored to have found you.

@ecksdog 4 года назад

I’m most impressed by how well you drew a tree in 3 seconds.

@amandasharpe6572 2 года назад

Thank you for another informative video. You have inspired me to challenge myself and draw landscape and architectural drawings which I may never have tried if not for your gentle and encouraging tutorials. (I want the pencils) Sorry smoothie77, I didn't realise this post was several years old! I still love the pencils. I hope you've made a video using those tinted pencils. Cheers

@scottmolnar5845 5 лет назад

I enjoyed the section on mechanical pencils, as I currently do not use with my drawing routine. I plan on trying in the future. I like the pencils.

@cosimonuzzo 3 года назад

Thanks my friend, I love your tutorials and the style of the drawings. You teach me a lot. Greetings from Italy 🙏❤️

@carolann963 6 лет назад

Only today started watching your videos. Starting with the 'seascape' tutorial and then onto this one reviewing all the different pencil types, which I found fascinating and very comprehensive. I am so intrigued and can't wait to start learning more from you. I would very much like the Derwent Graphitint pencils. Thank you.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

Thanks Carol, I appreciate you kind words. Unfortunately the prize draw finished 11, 8, 2015, (this is an old video) i'm sure i will more prize giveaways in the future :)

@charlotterose5777 7 лет назад

I love the pencils!

@alexanderbarber767 7 лет назад

thank you very much for the tip on using Staedtler 6B and 8B pencils for a no-reflective finish. There are going to make all the difference to my work. Looking forward to purchasing some for my next project. regard AGM Barber.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

You're welcome Alexander, I must mention that the new Steadtler lumograph may of changed the 6B and 8B to regular graphite, they bought out a new range of pencils called "Mars Lumograph black" these are now the carbon mix pencils that Staedtler make, I have a review of them on my channel if you're interested.

@fantombutt1478 5 лет назад

Your videos have been instrumental for me. I truly thank you for your walkthrough videos. (I want the pencils)

@lauritasantos7738 4 года назад

Just a little tip, when you go to show any tiny detail of any material in front of the camera, put the palm of your hand behind the object you might want to show, and the camera will automatically adjust the focus 😄

@sketchshinaver2137 4 года назад

I’d love to see you use these pencils. I do want these pencils.

@james-dt4ei 5 лет назад

I want the pencils lol love the videos been watching them all day every day

@hollybriggs1701e 8 лет назад

love your videos. thanks for reviewing the graphitints. I need me some of those

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+Holly Briggs Thanks again Holly, I hope you enjoy the links I sent.

@bradsapach5381 2 года назад

Very informative video!! Thanks

@jimdonnelly1022 10 месяцев назад

excellent advice for someone learning. Do you have any information on the use of Koh-I-Noor polycolor cool grey to warm grey pencils

@bonethugs5 2 года назад

Love your videos. I am new to drawing but I am learning so much. Thank you so much (I want the pencils)

@pamgibbons2043 6 лет назад

Just thought I would give it a try!!

@katnip6289 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. It's very informative and I learned alot.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

You're welcome. thanks for talking the time to view and comment.

@music-sc7eg 6 лет назад

"I want the pencils" Interesting on the F grade. I have a few Fabers and they class F as fine and it does have a thinner core so I guess it maybe keeps the point for longer. Why do you favour the Derwents? Quite new to this but liking a lot

@billritchie6255 2 года назад

Great video and very informative have you tried Pepy Aero Graphite Pencils or Staedtler Norica #2 HB Woodcased Pencils i have seen these advertised but haven't ordered to try yet.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 2 года назад

Thanks Bill, I haven't tried Pepy Aero Graphite Pencils, but I have tried the Staedtler Norica #1, 2B Pencils, silver woodcase, white eraser, I was given 2 a while ago, they are very dark and smooth, quite soft leads, really nice pencils, I imagine the HB version will be dark and smooth too, certainly worth trying.

@Agui007 8 лет назад

Thank you so much Smoothie77 for your informative video and the fact that Staedtler leave no shine at all! I shall be purchasing a pack of those as I have only a 2B Staedtler pencil at the moment. I also agree that Derwent are the best and they sharpen nicely without the ends breaking off unlike others. Many thanks!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+Agui007 You're very welcome Agui007, I'm glad the video was helpful to you, I have recently bought a set of Wollf's carbon pencils, they are jet black with no shine (like Staedtler) they are excellent quality, might be worth your while checking them out? I really like them :)

@Agui007 8 лет назад

smoothie77 Thank you very much, I shall check them out and buy them myself at some point. I wanted to say how truly talented you are seriously! You have a great eye for tones and detail. I believe in this enslaved world we live in a is great potential of some kind in everyone, waiting to be unlocked😊.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+Agui007 So true, everybody has great potential that they need to discover :) thanks for the great comment:)

@predragdjokic3761 2 года назад

Smoothie one question about Koh i Noor set.I haven't tried out 1500 pencils what is your opinion about graphite and how well do they sharpen and does lead break often is it good???

@uniquemad 9 лет назад

Very interesting video Smoothie, especially for beginners, it for sure helps them choose the right pencils and graphite. It was so nice to see the Koh-I-Noor pencils, I haven't seen one for ages:) Thank you very much Smoothie :) .......I want the pencils :)

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

***** You're welcome Madi, I like the Koh-I-Noor pencils, especially the clutch pencils, I personally think they are the finest clutch pencils on the market :)

@fireblade211 6 лет назад

Thanks for the explanation. It was very informative.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for the comment:)

@deborahbarrett9609 2 года назад

I would like to try these Graphitint 12 pencils! I want the pencils!

@katherinegeorgiou8811 5 лет назад

A bit too late for the pencils. Love your work. Keep sharing. Thank you.

@jayjayfreeman 2 года назад

This is the first video of yours I watched. Nice laid back delivery, very nice! Has anyone ever told you that your voice is very similar to David Bowie's?

@josiajohnny 2 года назад

The 7b and darker pencils ( 8b , 9b,10b ,11b ) from steadlar used to contain a portion of carbon along with the graphite . But they later changed that and made them pure graphite pencils too . They then rebranded the carbon and graphite mix pencils as the Mars lumograph black pencils Please reply if anyone has a steadlar (ee) pencil , and would love to know where you bought them

@SkellyofSkellington 2 года назад

**14B will remember that**

@cward8877 8 лет назад

Ugh thank you so much for this video!!!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+KingNight You're very welcome, I hope it was helpful to you.

@bostonblackie9503 4 года назад

Thank you!

@markdonovan1540 4 года назад

Great review, just what I need to help me decide what to go for. I'm a beginner in this, so it's like going down a rabbit hole. I have a couple of coloured pencil sets (WH Smith and another). I have quite a few mechanical pencils- but nothing as big as 5.6mm - I've been "humming and erring" about whether to go for Koh E Noor or the more expensive and heavy Kaweco. Any thoughts on that conundrum? I have a small selection of different hardness pencils. I have been playing around with Watercolours for about 6 months, inspired by another RU-vidr (Mr. Shibasaki). I might try a bit of acrylic painting next. Prior to that, about 3 years ago I got into using micro pens for Zentangle, which I found very therapeutic when going through chemotherapy in 2017. Admittedly, the zeal for Zentangle sketching was fueled by a cocktail of chemicals which I had to take for 6 months. However, I have all these pencils that I really should use them. I previously used them for technical sketches: pipework, electrical, air conditioning type system drawings; which I used to draw in-situ before converting to a Visio drawing (a basic CAD type software). However, I'm not in the field of work anymore, I have more time on my hands to experiment with different art/drawing/painting. I mainly do this as a new hobby and to try and express myself artistically, rather than technically. I find it compliments my interest and practice of Tai Chi. I'd love to be able to illustrate Tai Chi postures or group of players in a park, but when I attempt to draw human figures or say hands, legs, faces etc. it all goes a bit Pete Tong. What do you suggest that I could do to start developing the basic skills to give me a foundation to work from? I love your videos, but they seem way beyond me at the moment, although I'm willing to have a go and learn what I can. PS. I'd love any basic set of charcoal pencils that are going (I'm only 4 years late to the party......)

@metoowahl 7 лет назад

I like those pencils.

@geertjanjanssen5983 3 года назад

Wonderful very useful

@spaceyoyo6721 7 лет назад

Yes, your voice is very nice ^^ . So all your videos are pleasant to see and to hear !! ^^

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Thank you Evariste, that's kind of you to say:)

@spiritsjoy 3 года назад

You wanted to gloss over this point (dumb pencil humor), but I always wondered why HB pencils were #2 pencils, it makes sense when you said that F means 1. Thanks.

@Debbie-ee2oj 5 лет назад

this video came just in time as I ask you a question recently bout what pencils to buy..fate a. yes I would love the pencils

@bja2400 7 лет назад

I am learning so much from your videos. I just wish I had known about you sooner, missed out on the contest and all the information you shared (are sharing).

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Thanks bj, its nice to hear you're learning from my videos. it makes me feel like its all worthwhile. happy drawing!

@ricoviselli 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing "I want the pencils"

@LinekeLijn 8 лет назад

I have bought the Staedtler pencils today and the 8 and 7B are awesome! I always hate the shine that the graphite brings, especially for the recording of my drawings. Also il like the "darkness" these pencils brings. Thank you for this tip Smoothie, I soon hope to make a great drawing with my new assit :)

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

Hi Lineke, glad you like the Staedtler pencils, the 7 and 8B are really more like carbon pencils, they are great for getting darkest darks much more than regular graphite but they don't smudge quite as much, I hope you make a video with you using them, that would be great to see :)

@LinekeLijn 8 лет назад

Thanks Jon and I hope I will too. I have noticed that the pencils are more rough and not as nice smooth as the graphite's but I sure like the dark color! Thanks again for this great tip ;)

@practicalorigami1571 7 лет назад

Staedtler Lumograph has a range called "black" which is a series if "B" pencils with a matt effect (no shine, just jet black) which you might like to check out. I found it in the Staedtler "boutique" while in Germany recently.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the comment, I just did a review of the Lumograph black a few days ago, if you're interested here's the link, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hyyQvAN2fmQ.html

@practicalorigami1571 7 лет назад

smoothie77 Haha...great!

@deetee-uk 2 года назад

How do you sharpen the Kon i noor 5.6mm leads?

@eduga1111 8 лет назад

Thank You for this. Much needed for beginners. I've watched so many videos on sketching and/or drawing with pencils but no one explains what to use and why. So, I appreciate your taking out time for such an informative video on materials :-). Are you going to do another prize drawing for pencils for 2016?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+Teresa K. Thanks Teresa, glad the video was helpful to you, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment, I haven't got a prize draw planned for 2016 yet, but I'm sure I will do another at some point :)

@joseantonioplaza8596 4 года назад

I also use mech pencils for sketching and shading, avoiding the classical point-breaker sharpeners. Nice to see the problem are my skills and not my gear, hahaha 😂. By the way, I like that derwent pencils, if I am still in time to say.

@sylviaburman4914 7 лет назад

Nice pencils, I have a question, why didn't you show the red tin of pencils featured there.

@sillyme1673 3 года назад

Love love the pencils (want the pencil)

@bearbearjay 5 лет назад

I would love the pencils

@zainalu 8 лет назад

Hi! Can you suggest a good sharpener for both derwent graphics and steadtlerlumographs please?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+zainalu Hi, I like the Kum long point sharpener, here's a link to a video I made showing how to use them, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--AWtrmC0Gxw.html

@aman4peace 7 лет назад

I have studio mechanical pencils I bought in a dollar store come with the graphite refills in Quebec back ago

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Thanks, good to know.

@TheCS1x 9 лет назад

Excellent informative video. The effect you get with that koh-i-noor mech is brilliant. Those graphitint look very interesting indeed, the subtle colours are screaming landscape! in fact i am going to have to say it lol - I want the pencils!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

david thornber Thanks David , glad you liked it, the Koh-I-Noor mechanical and clutch pencils are brilliant, I highly recommend them, I have used them for years without any problems, the graphite is top quality too,If you win the Graphitints, I know you will like them, I think they will suit your drawing style, good luck!

@tillygirl56 9 лет назад

I want the pencils, and more drawing videos.... wear those pencils down smoothie!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

tillygirl56 Hahaha, I'm wearing them down as fast as I can! you're in the prize draw tilly, all the best :)

@gidtok 9 лет назад

Thank you for this, was very helpful. I didn't know they were making 9b pencils! Those graphitint seem very interesting.. great for sketches I want the pencils if its not too late (:

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

gidtok Thanks for the comment, its not too late you're in the prize draw!

@devduttsharma2342 6 лет назад

which one do u recommend out of these 4 ? Awesome video ..loved it voice ☺☺

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

I use all 4, they are all very similar, I would recommend any of them, although I do slightly prefer the Derwent graphic.

@zeyuwu1242 4 года назад

Another advice: Try Lyra art pencil set.

@vani519 3 года назад

Did you find out about the Staedtler triplus micro? They do NOT bend and come in 0.5,0.7 and 1.3mm leads! They are awesome!!! The wobbling tips are annoying me as well! The rotring Tikky do not retract the metal tip and I keep on buying these (just because...they last you a lifetime, but...you know...) PLUS the leads are darker than any other that I ever tried. (Have to be the tikky ones!!! Rotring has other pencils that DO wobble and other Leads that are NOT as dark an smoothe!) I keep re-watching your videos 🤣...still...has been like this for years now 🤣.

@rarubae 8 лет назад

I'm thinking of buying the steadtler one ,, but could you please tell me the top six pencil sizes that I should buy to draw anything (but I'm focusing on realistic drawing) ? And thank you

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+hyojin park Personally I would choose 2H. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B.

@rarubae 8 лет назад

smoothie77 oh okay ,, thank you !!

@janmay6455 5 лет назад

Love your tutorials... might be too late! (I want your pencils)

@valanth3713 5 лет назад

Have you tried the tinted charcoal pencils by derwent?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 5 лет назад

Yes, not a big fan of charcoal, but i like the derwent tinted charcoal, very muted colours.

@mariakellner2221 9 лет назад

I want pencil!your work is so beautiful.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

Maria Kellner Thanks Maria, your in the prize draw, good luck!

@doubleg6559 7 лет назад

Hi smoothie77, I like the video so much that based on this alone I bought the staedler pencils but I guess they must have changed the specifications as the 7B & 8B are now normal graphite :( So I guess I'll try and get the newer black label pencils.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Hi Gary, you're quite right, since making this video, Staedtler have change the specifications of the 7-8B pencils, they are now regular graphite and the new Staedtler Lumograph black are now the carbon mix pencils, I did a review of the new Staedtler black pencils (don't know if you saw it?) they are really good, I think it was a smart move by Staedtler.

@doubleg6559 7 лет назад

Yeah I saw part of that video today but those pencils were not available at the store, so I'll order them on line tonight.

@aaronpeattie1183 7 лет назад

i find machanical pencils really good for shading

@zeyuwu1242 4 года назад

Bad spelling.

@mpking-ey7ys 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I think the Staedtler 8B doesn't have graphite or has reduced graphite. It may be using some black pigment (often made by burning something...) and clay, ie. like the black colour pencils. I just checked with my Staedtler 8B and Derwent Coloursoft black, the cores look similar on the pencil and on paper, and also feel similar as I draw. So if you are a purist you may not want to use Staedtler 8B in your graphite pencil drawing. BTW, I am still looking for pencils I like. Derwent is a bit soft, the lines are not crisp, and difficult to get a sharp point. Koh-I-Noor is alright but quite scratchy and so interfere with the flow of the hand as I draw. I can't get Faber Castell in the shops where I live...

@rahulnaidu3762 7 лет назад

Hello.. Im a beginner actually..! Can u tell me the difference between graphite pencil nd charcoal.. Usually both r dark ryt.. Which 1 would u recommend me to use.. 🙄!!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Graphite is lighter than charcoal, charcoal is black and smudges easy, I would suggest you try both to see which you like best.

@titan90000 8 лет назад

Thanks for making these videos smoothie. They are very educational especially for us noobs. Thanks for the info on the Steadler pencils that don't shine. I have a set of them on the way to try out. If you haven't heard of it before check out the General Kimberly 9xxb pencils. As it is supposed to be one of the darkest pencils out there and also has jo shine. I have one as well and will compare it to the Steadlers and see which is the darkest. I also got myself some of the Koh l Noor woodless pencils you showed in this vid and must say I an impressed. I must try some of the Koh l Noor regular graphite pencils down the road. As the thier woodless pencils are very smooth. I currently use the Derwents, which I do like as well. They are the only brand my local art store sells individually. I bought them before I did any research into what were good brands when I started drawing.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+titan90000 Glad you're find these videos helpful, I enjoy making them. funny you should mention the General Kimberly pencils, I have tried to find some here in the UK, I cant find anyone that sells them, I have heard so many good things about these pencils, I'm very interested in trying them.I'm sure you will like the Staedtler pencils and the Koh-I-noor pencils if you get some, I highly recommend both.

@titan90000 8 лет назад

+smoothie77 I live in the US and the Koh-L-Noor graphite pencils are extremely hard to find here. I can get the woodless and the color pencils they make no problem. But for some reason the normal graphite drawing pencils are impossible to find. Even from the big art suppliers here. I will have to get them off of eBay when the time comes

@kinzaahmed3857 7 лет назад

great channel! its a shame I missed out on the graphitints

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Thanks Kinza!

@thomasfarhat4675 5 лет назад

Thanks for the advices (I want the garphitint very bad ) i know im late

@GMoaz 4 года назад

But my staedtler B8 is shiny and same in darkness as other pencils... why?

@elaeria 7 лет назад

Wow, thank you so much for doing this video. I've been looking for a good 'materials review' sort of video so I can see some comparisons of materials for drawing and skethcing. I recently started back into my artwork after decades of not practicing. I was more into paint and sculpture and never used to do much drawing, but am absolutely rabid about it now. I've been working with Staedtler graphite pencils and I can't agree with you more about the quality. I also have noticed your use of the Tombow fine tip eraser and am eager to find one of those locally (I'm in Canada). Thanks again for a wonderful comparison video. It was really helpful and informative. I've learned so much from your videos since discovering them a couple days ago. Very much looking forward to viewing them all. I do have a question about your blending techniques. I was wondering why you choose to use a paper towel for blending and not a chamois? I don't disagree with the choice, but I'm wondering if you find it works better for you (you like the visual result better) than other materials, or if the draw of it is more to do with the paper towel being readily available and convenient? Would love to hear your thoughts on it. Take care!

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Hi Meredith, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, first, I have to say, the Tombow eraser is a "must have" its the finest eraser on the market as far as I'm aware, if you like fine detail the Tombow eraser is definitely the one to get.Regarding blending, I have seen other artists using a chamois, I'm embarrassed to say I have never tried one, the reason being, paper towel is as you said, readily available, also easy to replace when it gets covered in graphite. the artists I have seen using chamois seem to require a smoother finish for portraits, as I'm mainly a landscape artist the paper towel is ideal for creating patchier blended areas for trees, rocks, and under-drawings for woodland scenes etc, I can also get very smooth blends when I need them, also I find the quality and texture of the drawing paper plays a large part in the final look of a blended area too. Now you have mentioned chamois, I'm keen to try one myself, just to see if it would make a big difference, thank again, that was a great question:)

@elaeria 7 лет назад

Oh I don't meant to embarrass you. I think the amazing thing about art is not necessarily in using the brand name tools, but finding the ones that work best for your style and technique. As you say, being a landscape artist you have an appreciation for how a tool creates the right texture for you. :) I was just curious if it was more related to your technique and style (which I greatly admire, by the way) or if it was a convenience thing. My budget isn't very big for my art supplies, so I am a big supporter of using what is at hand. In the end, if it gets the results you want it doesn't matter if it's a brand name product or the stick you found at the side of the road. :D At any rate, thank you so much for your response. I certainly appreciate that you interact with your commenters so readily. Here's my third attempt ever at drawing a tree: instagram.com/p/BJWM5dxD--v/?taken-by=yarnpr0n ! Very much looking forward to applying your instruction to my first attempts at landscapes. All good things! M

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

:) its ok you didn't really embarrass me :) I agree finding tools that work best, is better than just buying big brand names, I'm on a limited budget too, although a chamois wont break the bank, I am very curious to try one, I might start looking for a stick at the side of the road too :) (why not?) hey, if it works.....Thank you for sending a link to your tree drawing! it looks great! trees are my favourite things to draw, you did a great job, I love the way you left the roots exposed. Thanks again for you kind words Meredith, much appreciated, happy drawing:)

@carlosmillergomez1173 7 лет назад

try winsor and newton extrasmooth

@kitty0229 7 лет назад

A little bit late but i love your video's sinds 5 days. The explaning is grandioos . I would-be like to win the graphit color pensils from Derwent. Thans for making this video's. NogInne

@aman4peace 7 лет назад

I would like to try the pencils

@animationstudio1136 7 лет назад

Can you show us all of you pictures you have drawn

@patkelly275 8 лет назад

Have you done a graphitint demo yet? I have a set but I'm stuck for ideas.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

Hi Pat, yes look through my videos ,it will say mixed media or graphitint in the title , I done several

@patkelly275 8 лет назад

Thanks. I'll check them out

@miakamo 8 лет назад

I dont understand something. So you have the Staedtler "Mars Lumograph" pencils and they dont shine, well I also have them but they do have a shine, really strange, but I also bought "Mars Lumograph black" pencils and these do not have a shine. Can it be that they changed the production?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

It's only the 7B and 8B in the lumograph range that don't shine, all the others do have shine.

@miakamo 8 лет назад

Ah thank you for your answer. I have 4H, 2H and 9B of those so I was surprised to see that the 9B shines, so I should have bought 8B XD

@bonnybreddels7666 7 лет назад

I have the Staedtler Mars lumograph 8b, but mine shine. So strange because I see no shine on your video and another I ones saw.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Can i ask... is your 8B part of a new set? The reason i ask is because since Staedtler bought out the new Lumograph black set, i think they may have changed the old 7-8B pencils back to regular graphite.

@animationstudio1136 7 лет назад

Are you a gradient artist

@victoriagarcia6768 8 лет назад

Your voice is so soothing

@smoothie77drawingpainting 8 лет назад

+victoria garcia Thanks Victoria :)

@johnritter5951 7 лет назад

What are the unique advantages of tinted graphite pencils over just graphite on the one hand and colored pencils on the other?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

I wouldn't say there are any advantages of one or the other, as its subjective to personal choice, I like using both, but lean more toward Graphitint because they are very well suited to landscape drawing, the graphite mixed with colour has a nice muted effect that looks natural, whereas coloured pencils can be very bright and need layering to achieve the same natural look that Graphitint has, but if you use them for drawing flowers, butterflies, fruit still lifes, or anything brightly coloured, I would opt for regular coloured pencils.

@johnritter5951 7 лет назад

Thanks much for your reply !

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

+John Ritter you're welcome John.

@shirleyrose3789 6 лет назад

love your work {i wont the pencils}

@smoothie77drawingpainting 9 лет назад

THE PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED 11/08/15 at 21.10 pm gmt

@bhairavisharma 6 лет назад

Nice

@smoothie77drawingpainting 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@rolfingemundsen2949 5 лет назад

Sorry for I don't see this video before and in time to be one with a chanse to win a box with Derwent Graphitint 12. But I am very interested and could like to tru these pencils. But where can I buy it ? Living in a village south i Norway with no artistic shop nearby. Thank you for very instructive videos on You Tube.

@slynne4905 3 года назад

Ahh I want the pencils. Think I’m years too late though.

@DJM0x3y 7 лет назад

what kind of mechanical pencils are those?

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

Mostly Pentel and koh-i-noor,

@jerzyk1293 7 лет назад

I wanted to buy a set of Derwent pencils H-9B. But in a store a man said "don't buy them, they keep breaking. The quality is not what it used to be". A week later I bought them anyway. When I opened a case two had already been broken. When I finished sharpening 5 of 12 were 1,5 cm shorter than others because they kept beaking. Shame. After all Derwent is the name on this market.

@smoothie77drawingpainting 7 лет назад

sorry to hear that you had problems with the Derwents, I haven't had that happen to me, I have a stash of the older style pencils, maybe that's why,