Best Paper For Realistic Charcoal Drawings - It's Not What You Think!

[@trevors7102]

Thank you so much I was wondering why people kept telling me to use rough paper but once they saw that I began originally with printer paper! And my art is fantastic

[@Poohze01]

"I'd rather make those textures myself"... That is what's been bothering me about choosing paper for charcoal! Thank You for articulating it for me!

[@ElizabethBattle]

I am so glad another artist likes smooth paper for charcoal! I like to create my own textures in a drawing or painting. I always feel like I am fighting the texture on a heavily toothed paper.

[@LIIantonioIIL]

Smooth paper for the win in my book

[@ElizabethBattle]

@@LIIantonioIIL I recently tried charcoal on super smooth paper intended for pen and ink. Loved it.

[@anthonyhughes4642]

I agree: I prefer smooth paper for charcoal too.

[@Izmaylov.Kamila]

Yes! I agree with you 100%! Seeing comments, im glad im not the only person who is weirded out on a texture theory :)

[@kiranwasheres]

Really informative and funny video, I look forward to seeing the channel grow.

[@aronisink1]

Totally agree with you on using smooth paper.. Just a heads up paper is not archival . It will eventually turn yellow and become brittle in time.. If your creating a master piece and want it to last for yourself or a client consider Arches paper or canvas..

[@colombepetite]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am not a big fan of the structured pattern that charcoal and watercolor paper give when I attempt portraits. This has been very helpful.

[@youyouulf]

The Daler Rowney is a 220 g paper. Tried to find out what the gram weight of the Strathmore paper is, but couldn't find it anywhere. Since it is called the 400 series, does that mean that the weight in grams is 400? How do you go about when framing your paper drawings?

[@ConstantlyRead]

This was very helpful .Thank you!! Your drawings are lovely. I am using your link. Subscribed

[@ellgimogi_internationalcouple]

Even though i dont draw a lot this was so interesting and funny the editting hahaha

[@michellegilmore9438]

I use both Strathmore 400 series smooth bristol (hot press) and Strathmore 400 series Vellum (cold press) I also draw on color Tone paper with color pencil

[@grapetonenatches186]

Thank you.

[@EMarieGallery]

Thanks for getting right to the point on this video! Trying to purchase; BTW listening from the US

[@pavelkish7142]

So for charcoal drawing I need glossy smooth paper? I tried to draw shades but my shades not moving, dont have blurry effect and also when I apply white color charcoal on black pupils.. the white color doesn't shows up? What the heck??? I can't make white tiny curly hairs because white charcoal doesn't draws white color... and eraser doesn't creates white color either. So what do I need to do? I have all the tools I need.. paper seems to be the problem.

[@moniquestevens9709]

Thankyou!

[@jewelhodson7715]

Thank you!!

[@cmeblu75]

lol, and I live in the states and have to have my paper shipped from the UK, bcuz they don’t sell what I use here. It’s just Fabriano academia 200gsm drawing paper, but it’s my favorite for my charcoal work. I’ve tried other papers and nothing compares. We all have a style and a paper that best fits it, so it’s sad when we have to pay more to have it shipped than it actually costs. We should do a swap. I buy yours you buy mine and we ship. It’d probably be cheaper than the stores!

[@RyanMinney]

It comes from pastels, where rough paper allows you to get more layers of multiple colors

[@jessxo4363]

Using smooth paper over textured paper has absolutely changed my drawing for the better, so much better

[@Tmpr77]

How? Is smoot paper better for charcoal?

[@akashr8234]

Can you post one of your charcoal portrait drawings without fast forward? Like a normal video.

[@fwaylawn8059]

Hi, I just wanted to ask what did you spray on your joker picture? Was it just water? Or something else? Your drawing is phenomenal.

[@Conda17]

It was probably a fixative if he sprayed it on when he was finished, it acts like a seal to protect the drawing.

[@welshwitch7742]

Your videos are so helpful thanks and your art in beautiful ❤

[@jnarts7955]

is this what casey also use?

[@najaziz08]

Thanks for the info but please do more videos on drawing. Also I liked your method of dabbing with powdered charcoal bag to roughly create farcical features. Where can I get those?

[@blageeugenio3023]

thank you

[@tminusliv]

You are amazing!

[@springsoflifeministries2396]

Great job

[@matthicks52]

Wrong link in description.

[@VictorAjayi]

Thanks superman! what a hero

[@rekhagiribabu7113]

Good

[@tommytitmouse]

Oh Gawd Now I`m really confused Some say Rough some say smooth ??????

[@VictorAjayi]

Try both and see what works best for you:)

[@tommytitmouse]

@@VictorAjayi Yes What I did after listening to you was to go to the Art supplier shop near me and bought the Daler Rowney 220gsm Smooth heavyweight. Luckily for me it was the only paper that was suitable for Charcoal for my needs, so I`ll give it a whirl and let you know how I fare with it . Thanks for your help Victor 👍🏻

[@trevors7102]

Stick to your guns guys if it looks good and everyone's eyes you show then it's good! Think HD

[@M.2018-b3f]

Thank you.