5 things I've done to greatly improve my portrait drawings

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[@IceCenders]

It's a gorgeous remake! I feel the exact same way about portraits as you, how starting with shadows make a portrait look so much more vivid, so much less stiff, even if sometimes it isn't as accurate, and also the process is a lot more fun! Though TBH I haven't gotten the full hang of it yet, I keep focusing on too many details too early on...

[@quietlife7186]

It is wonderful to see you back Louise! I only recently found your channel and have been enjoying your content so much! Please consider doing more videos on thriving as an HSP and how you feel that the trait is an asset to your 🎨 art. Thank you for all of your hard work! It is deeply appreciated. 🥰

[@crystaltanart]

I dont even do portraits but ive been enjoying your videos so much, i watched this whole thing! Learnt so much and inspired to try portraits.

[@MrJvieira72]

Goes to show how much becoming aware of different tools can improve your work. It has to feel great to see the work you put in pay off. Really beautiful work.

[@mariastigell7776]

WOW! Så imponerad, och av att du vågar filma processen.:)

[@vergelmartinfelasol4135]

We love you!! 🖤

[@scottmantooth8785]

*very informative and helpful thank you*

[@reginatruman5767]

Early! Oh and ty for the fox tutorial! i drew it :)))

[@laura987123]

Turned out beautiful, thank you for sharing I feel so inspired now

[@moriahmylod]

Progress!! That is encouraging. Could you share where you got the sponge pallet knife from or whatever that utensil is called to use the pan pastel ? 🖤🙏

[@LouiseStigell]

I'm based in Sweden, so I don't know if the webshop I use is relevant to you. Just search for "Pan Pastel" or "Sofft palette knife" in your stores and you should find it. 😊

[@moriahmylod]

@@LouiseStigell Thank you kindly for the info!

[@scentersart]

Love this video! Dracula is one of my favorite movies. What is the name of the blue tool you were using to apply the majority of the charcoal? I'm transitioning from graphite into charcoal and would be interested in using such a tool.

[@fuzzydragons]

eyes are def important for portraits of anything, mess them up and something will always look odd