Drawing Supplies I Use in My Videos

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Many of you have been asking me about the tools I use in my videos. In this video I go over all my supplies AND show you how to sharpen a charcoal pencil.
Conte 1710 B or 2B
Smooth Newsprint
Clipboard, or wood/foam board with clips
Kneaded Eraser
Sandpaper
Razor Blade
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@trouts4 10 лет назад

the part where u break the pencil and the words of wisdom is my new mantra

@wolandmargarita 8 лет назад

From one teacher to another, you do an excellent job presenting this material and breaking it down. These videos are well done, Stan. Thanks.

@sgt.keyboardwarrior2580 5 лет назад

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@ZachAsterisk 2 года назад

Hey frederick, you are appreciated and a person im fond of. Have a good day, goodbye.

@ZenoDovahkiin 8 лет назад

After waisting half a complete pencil and getting my hands to burn, I conclude that a pocket knife is not a good replacement for the razor.

@sofitariq326 4 года назад

Ah I still wondered why mine kept breaking! It's bcs of the blade

@harishpatil5055 3 года назад

Thanks bro. That helped i too wasted half of my 9b pencil.

@steezyconnor3472 3 года назад

Lol same

@BASIL_LEAV 2 года назад

Bruh I was just doing that now-

@heinz5495 5 лет назад

I lost it when you started meditating. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@sondersays3320 10 лет назад

"Don't forget to wipe" ~ Sam Prokopenko 2013

@NoblesseOblige-17 10 лет назад

Stan* :P

@captainstark5496 5 лет назад

*2012

@donttrustnoone3921 5 лет назад

Stan!

@thunderfox_8217 4 года назад

Looool

@Jiboby 4 года назад

Stan*

@nastyalebedeva4909 8 лет назад

Previously I hated doing cross-hatching with graphite pencils because drawing was too slow. But a charcoal or pastel pencils with Proko's method of sharpening makes work faster and easier. :)

@intergalacticdial4967 6 лет назад

Thanks Proko, the movements of my hand got incredibly smoother and more spontaneous after sharpening the charcoal the way you do. Drawing like that is so easier and satisfying!

@easilydistracted5192 Год назад

Being a freelance artist and having non art friends ask me questions constantly has turned me into a proko spammer lmao. Thank you again after all those years. Still the best free resource.

@DermotFinn 9 лет назад

Thanks for the lesson and the laughs. I teach art to kids but your knowledge is something else.

@woollythewombat995 5 лет назад

@2:47 The struggle is real. I must have destroyed 20+ pencils whilst trying to learn this method. I was being too forceful to begin with, which I blame on years of just quickly jamming a pencil in a sharpener. If you're struggling like I did; it helps to think about it as more of a craft. Kind of like carving out a wooden kitchen utensil perhaps. Reframe it in your mind, be patient and delicately take off small shavings of wood at a time, without bearing down too hard with the blade. Craft it to a nice point. I realised there's quite an art to refining your artistic tools!

@Owen1818 11 лет назад

The way you break things down is fantastic, it reminds me of when I was a kid and used to have to come up with these associations myself, I wish my art teachers had these little tips and hints when I was in school. Keep up the great work!

@lindawalker3924 9 лет назад

In addition to your videos being informational, I find the humor enlightening :-) Nice job on the videos!

@DefectiveZombie 10 лет назад

Hey Proko, I'm curious, have you done a video showing techniques on how you use your charcoals? Like the correct grip and whatnot? I'm trying to grasp your methods by watching you draw but with it sped up it's a little harder to catch.

@mariodamelio9836 7 лет назад

Proko is the best. I love him. 😍

@mikesanchez7286 7 лет назад

So I'm sure nobody cares, but I'm writing this for the maker of these videos. When I was younger I used to draw. A LOT. But as time went on, I started to get higher standards for my crappy drawings and I just didn't have time. I watched a few of your videos, your humor and detailed explanation of concepts has really helped rekindle a flame, thank you.

@JDvorak2009 7 лет назад

Excess powder can be used for shading your drawings. Do not throw away your excess charcoal, whatever you do!

@hsingh9877 9 лет назад

Greatest advice I have every was given: "Don't forget to wipe!!" :)

@eliwallace3825 7 лет назад

Stole my joke!

@wanderingwade8877 5 лет назад

The job is not done until the paper work is finished.

@natsu9802 Год назад

My respected teacher Now I can draw from watching your video and it took me 2 year but I really did not got to know lot about anatomy. that is why i am going to learn your all lesson from begining

@WilliamParmley 7 лет назад

Sharpening a pencil with a blade -- a lost art! I remember those sandpaper pads from drafting class. Didn't know they were still used. Neat stuff!

@Thefarbetween 6 лет назад

bro, that's an $11 pencil. I'd loose my shit if i broke it

@fernandocamarillo3710 4 года назад

check on dickblick

@Aagggyy 4 года назад

Fernando Camarillo What are the charcoal pencils called? They refer a lot of them as “sketching pencil” so I don’t know which ones are the charcoal ones.

@fernandocamarillo3710 4 года назад

@@Aagggyy so once you're on the website click on the link that takes to all the categories of art supplies. Afterwards go the sub title that's named "charcoal & graphite" they should be there

@Aagggyy 4 года назад

Fernando Camarillo Wow thanks for the fast response! I’ll check them out.

@fernandocamarillo3710 4 года назад

@@Aagggyy no problem

@njoinvisablegirl 11 лет назад

I have a history of the schmancy art store stuff like a needed eraser(i call mine the blob because it has like 3 in it, haha) and i still have a large collection of various sketch pencils. But after beholding the works of various successful artists, and having used the method for going on a year, I'm pretty sold on the more simple (dare i even say elegant?) method of just using a # 2 and a pink erase.

@khall100 11 лет назад

I love your sense of humor. I find myself not only watching for the instructional content, but also waiting to see what quirky or funny little thing you will do make us chuckle. It's always just enough to keep things light-hearted, but small enough that it doesn't interfere with the main content. So glad you showed the pencil breaking while trying to sharpen it and you shouting out that expletive. I can identify as I just recently tried this method. Right on the money Stan.

@OMGUGMR1 4 года назад

I like how you build up your videos. Some parts fun but still full of usable information.

@ilinaeternity 11 лет назад

You are one of the best (if not the best) art teachers on RU-vid, hands down. BRAVO. YOU ARE FUCKING GREAT.

@soupbonep 2 года назад

🧘To relax, is the best advice. Go gently when sanding. Don't press too hard.☁

@alexisg7568 5 лет назад

This dude knows how to put quality

@kobiianardo 11 лет назад

i had so much fun just running my newly crafted charcoal piece up and down the the paper. it's so smooth and silky! cant wait to graduate and go spend some time at watts.

@themoon7957 11 лет назад

these videos are so helpful and he's actually funny and has a personality its amazing

@algebraizt 10 лет назад

And don't use a double bladed razor

@angelvillamero4007 10 лет назад

lol

@taritangeo4948 6 лет назад

We actuqlly only have double bladed razors here, i wrapped the second half in three layers of tape

@psd993 6 лет назад

or break it in half

@BenjaminWeiler 6 лет назад

Yeah, I have truly never had a razor that would fit that weird single edged kind. Double all the way!

@internetguy8075 5 лет назад

@@taritangeo4948 Thanks for the tip, I used a double blade as well. Living on the edge. I'll wrap one side in tape from now on as well.

@lmmffn Год назад

1:50 i was taught this when i was like 12 at the BASIC school in art class and since then never used a sharper

@subhashinig4457 3 года назад

Loved it. My heart skipped a beat when the charcoal broke. And you reacted how I would have reacted. You are good Proko. Enjoying your videos.

@couchlockstudios 3 года назад

Access X Excess 😜🤘 thank you for this. Beginner coming from language arts / sound engineering, dude! You explain the intricacies of technique and tool finessement in a beautiful way.

@sclogse1 3 года назад

The Papermate 1.0 pen that usually comes in packs of ten or more and sells next to nothing has an astonishing range from vapor pencil to clean black. I always have one in my pocket, and usually doodle on the white areas of my New York Times. It's like some trade secret. The range of densities is crazy. Get the black with no fancy anything. Right now 60 of them on ebay for 10 bucks free shipping.

@MotherKling5674 2 года назад

Thank you for keeping it real. And hilarious.

@BrunoJA 11 лет назад

Interesting. After almost a year of using mainly "on hand" leftover materials (#2s, those awful plasticky erasers, etc.), I have come to the opposite conclusion: the good stuff really is worth it. #2s require so much pressure, my pointer usually ends up battered. For graphite I'm reluctant to use anything harder than 2B-4B now. Of course, it depends on your individual approach and needs...but I find softer media so much nicer when using the side of the pencil. As for kneaded eraser: heavenly!

@njoinvisablegirl 11 лет назад

ps, I love the steps you teach for creating value, and thank you for putting the loomis method to video! I love your art lessons and I can't wait to see whats next!

@ihsanalfajri9617 10 лет назад

Dude, you're the most funniest and greatest drawing teacher i've ever had !! Thanks for your lessons,tips, and for improving my drawing skills! :)))

@WaziHazi 11 лет назад

Thanks so much Stan, I think you easily have the best tutorials on the net. I'll try and recommend them to my art teacher so she can share your vids with her class. Keep up the good work, and i'll try to spread word about you as much as possible!

@darakbudhi 8 лет назад

Your tutorials are so great. It helps me as a beginning artist to improve my skills. Thank you, sir.

@Rocky-gn5xn 7 лет назад

Hello! I'm a sub of Jazza but I'm subbing to you, too. I'm an adult who has found their way back to drawing after spending 20 years raising kids and working my tail off. Thanks for doing this!

@michelenucera8795 6 лет назад

Great channel! Thanks for all your videos, I really improved my figure drawing skills watching them! The charcoal that you suggest is great.

@HardcoreGamerProd 9 лет назад

I took a razor after my mom told me : Be careful ! - i said : I'm not a kid, i've 18 ! 2mn later, my blood is flowing XD You are dangerous Proko !

@maxoster5866 7 лет назад

I've*

@samika2143 7 лет назад

HardcoreGamerProd *I'm

@awaisahmed335 6 лет назад

HardcoreGamerProd lol

@anonicantthinkofaname7440 6 лет назад

HardcoreGamerProd its funny because your profile picture is killua

@Inconvenient_NPC 5 лет назад

You're a kid at 18.... hell, you're a kid at 21

@asadaliraq1863 10 лет назад

I really get angry when I break my pencil

@charisjunianto 10 лет назад

I know that feel, I love my pencil than my pen now :v , always bring 5 pencil and 1 pen now :D

@victoria-xh5hx 9 лет назад

I bring 8 pencils and 0 pens

@yabbolabbo9913 5 лет назад

I bring like 13 pens and pencils

@Dale_Blackburn 4 года назад

In the beginning, i broke my pencil 3 times at once. And then i got so angry i broke the pencil from the middle and fucking burnt it with a lighter. I was nearly crying of anger. I think there is something so evil about breaking the pencil lmaoo

@Edgesworth 11 лет назад

"Don't forget to wipe" Don't tell me how to use my loo, Proko.

@litobeatz639 4 года назад

1year equals 1 like

@GwynethSleuth 11 лет назад

Great demo on how to sharpen the pencil. THANK YOU, Proko! I have Jeffrey Watts' drawing video in which he shows this, but he speaks California-fast so I it was like a blip and I wanted to see the rest of the video. He must be great to study with.

@er.n.venkataramanamurthy2897 10 лет назад

Very Informative, and valuable instructions to learn the Drawing. Thank u very much and your works to educate learners are appreciated. Thank u once again and keep posting your tutorials.

@xenophanesiamnot 11 лет назад

Yes, you can sharpen graphite pencils this way too. How far back you can remove the wood depends on the thickness and strength of the lead. Try it out!

@asheer5854 5 лет назад

It took me half of my charcoal pencil, until I got it perfectly sharped with a long point. Unfortunately the blade I was using was a cheap, paper thin blade that it so flexible that it kept folding under stress when applied force, which gave me a few memorable cuts, lol. I finally knew why the lead kept breaking, apparently this is as skill and no way an easy task as the lead is so delicate that even the slightest amount of pressure applied to it while sharpening it might break the lead completely. The sand paper is a great Idea! I am finally proud of myself that I was able to get it that perfect, Ah the great feeling of doing something after so much of frustration and deep cuts. Thanks for such a great video.

@njoinvisablegirl 11 лет назад

Each artist is entitled to their own taste. As for your "on hand" supplies, I don't know what to tell you. Mine shade beautifully with minimal pressure. I will break down and go as soft as 4B if i need a nice dark shadow but that is about it.(Like for a high contrast piece) I do want to note I use "Dixon" and "Rubber Erase" brands. That and I don't really start that dark on my sketches so I guess I don't need to use that much pressure? ~shrugs~ different strokes for different folks.

@khall100 11 лет назад

@Noah Gault yes I use an exacto which I learned from sycra in a similar video presentation of his drawing tools.

@Upscent 11 лет назад

this is actually a very useful tip :))) thanks :) It's not that I haven't thought about some relatively close options, but I thought the charcoal would stick to the film and if I decided to remove the drawing and put another one inside, the residual charcoal would just make one big mess on the new drawing. I'm probably over dramatizing at the moment, I have big problems getting some really high quality drawing tools.

@Alumx 11 лет назад

Awesome video :D You're not the only artist making tutorials in youtube but Im sure that the way you make your videos, time you spend planning them and editing them is what makes them so great. You do high quality educational content for free and I'd like to thank you for doing that :) Another reason why your videos are awesome is because of background music xD, reminds me a lot of minutephysics videos keep being awesome Proko! looking forward for your tutorials

@mitsubachi2 11 лет назад

Hey Stan, I've really been enjoying all your videos and I have learned quite a lot. One subject that I really struggle with is figure quick sketching (ie any figure drawing less than 10 minutes) and I would really be interested in seeing a video or two addressing this topic. Thanks!

@ksawera3633 8 лет назад

yes i just broke one ,,, Uhh Relax :) your videos are so helpful proko and you are such an awsome artist

@mortyb.5821 6 лет назад

hi! i just found your videos while bingeing art videos and i really like them!

@mswimming3017 4 года назад

6th time lucky!! Finally! Still got to sand it down now...

@stripez934 8 лет назад

This was really helpful. And satisfying I don't really know why.

@gabrielsylvestre3708 2 года назад

You don't spray your charcoal paintings to freeze them in place? There's something called Krylon: Workable Fixatif that can be used. Though the fumes out there are flammable and dangerous. Might be something out there way better, though I haven't checked or looked because I rarely use charcoal.

@nukeage9856 10 лет назад

Excellent channel! Very clear, concise and funny. I'm a fan.

@victorsavu7724 11 лет назад

I use a paper cutter and it works well for me. Just make sure it is one of the small ones (for paper) not a large one (for cardboard).

@user-gq5oj5zf4w 4 года назад

Молодец парень. Спасибо за информацию и учебу. Желаю удачи и процветания.

@kitnavarro624 10 лет назад

I have the same clipboard. Its great but the clamps leave indents when there down. Still a good clipboard.

@chemoman1 11 лет назад

You need to simplify, thats is the basis of it all. Also it depends on what type of figure drawing it is, if it is gestures, you ahve to focus on the motion and rythm of the pose, if it is a more traditional but rather short figure study you have to isolate the rythm too but mroe prominently the mass and proportions of the model, wich you can accomplish various ways with a combination of line and tone.

@kristabzz 5 лет назад

I recommend watching this drawing basics playlist from the last to first video :D it's easier to maintain attention that way :)

@curecure7128 9 лет назад

if anyone doesn't want to go through all the trouble, just buy a clutch pencil, they come in 3.15mm if you want a thick lead (which is fantastic) and they come in 2.00 mm leads if you prefer a normal lead thickness.

@haseebahsan7777 6 лет назад

may u make a video about shading the hairs in different ways in detail?so that we can improve .

@cnash5647 5 лет назад

They say materials don't matter if you don't have the basic skills, they're partially right. But it doesn't mean you should make 9B grade shadows with a 9H pencil.

@idrisali386 8 лет назад

Hello Proko....Im from Indonesia...I like see your pencils made in Paris..Its very good..Can you help me...?? I need pecils for drawing...

@ef2b 6 лет назад

Rather than wooden pencils, could you just use leads in a lead holder, let the lead protrude an inch, and then shape it with sand paper or sponge as shown in the video?

@yuanhong9796 4 года назад

It's really an impressive course,love it ! Can I re-post this on my training school's website to let more students get inspired by this video? Just need to double check with u on whether or not I need your consent before any sharing of your amazing video on other website :) looking forward to your reply:)

@megocrynow3941 8 лет назад

I admire your patients Proko! I once broke my mechanical pencil in half because the lead wouldn't push out xD

@Bananapocalypse 4 года назад

I kinda like that newsprint turns yellow.

@nmthaouit1989 2 года назад

Thanks for all humor parts!

@SanaKhan-nv6qg 5 лет назад

Lol I keep rewatching the part where you break the pencil! XD

@capbin146 7 лет назад

Watching you break that pencil I used that naughty word for you. Nice touch and great videos

@Pembalap Год назад

What kind of razor do you use to sharpen the pencil? Is it the regular double side razor blades? What do you use to hold the other sidw of the razor?

@southernprim 7 лет назад

I went to a Hobby Lobby and they only had a Conte&Paris 1355. How does this compare to your go to pencil? I might have to order the pencils you use. There was only the black and white and a pack of different colored pencils.

@pleasantflowers9343 11 лет назад

Amazing and talented !

@amgill1 10 лет назад

we used to sharpens pencils this way normally in indian when we didn't have sharpeners. the good old day.

@studiobloknote 11 лет назад

Your video's are so much fun to watch!

@darymarkova 5 лет назад

My art teacher taught me how to sharpen my sketching pencils and he used a snap-off knife. I can’t seem to do it any other way (except a sharpener lol).

@ryanalfonso875 8 лет назад

I've got a question that's slightly unrelated but could really use some insight. I'm currently applying to uni and am torn between what kind of art course to choose. I'll probably go for design but wanted to know what it's like studying fine arts and what the life of a fine artist is like. I'd imagine that it's incredibly tough. Could you share what it was like for you?

@avismcdaniel1503 4 года назад

Proko, I am an abosolute adult beginner. My stick people are a challenge. I noticed as I am viewing all these videos on 'How to Draw', that everyone says start with circles, squares and triangles. I'm thinking do I need to have a geometry class. Is a geometry class deemed necessary in learning how to draw? Thanks.

@edmsd2223 Год назад

I love proko

@alittax Год назад

Thank you for your videos!

@stanlee4892 8 лет назад

what is the difference betwen charcoal pencil and for example graphite pencils? I have noticed that my graphite pencils dont give a smooth result when shading

@Trisscar44 8 лет назад

2:47 I really hate it when that happens, especially when you've just spent ages trying to file it down to the point you want >:C

@airconditionedstudios1011 Год назад

I use the pentel AM13 it’s better for the environment and the perfect thickness not to break for my heavy hand

@seapossumsforrest8162 6 лет назад

What do you think about those 'lead pencil holder' with the thick leads by cretacolor? You can slide the lead out to expose and sand. just curious. Love the videos! I have learned so much from watching. Thanks!