Expressive Charcoal Portrait Drawing Tutorial

A bit more of an in depth look to how I go about this specific style and technique. Here are the materials I use for this drawing:
Generals Compressed Charcoal
Pan Pastel
Kneaded Eraser
Mono Zero Eraser
Blending Stump
Paper Towel

[@SB-rf2ye]

8:25 you can tell how skilled he is, by simply seeing how much he is able to demonstrate. Drawing takes more of an internal feeling to get right. Most don't even know what they are doing. Yet he is able to illustrate how he is thinking, and that is a very powerful skill.

[@archibaltpacers]

"Eventually the more you work on your drawing, the more they'll disappear. Just you don't have to worry too much about being too neat with them."

[@we4r119]

Your charcoal portraits are insanely wonderful. Thankyou for sharing your method of working. 🙏🏼❤️

[@compaypeyo8949]

I think it would be helpful to have a small image of your reference drawing in one of the corners of the video

[@Appalachian_Hippie]

This would be BEYOND helpful w getting started

[@slicedbread4980]

or maybe not cutting ahead randomly and saying “ive pushed the values a little further now” lol

[@Sephlarite]

I do recommend

[@daytonagreg8765]

Otherwise… ? I’m not sure why so many KZbin artists do this. Most everything they say is meaningless. A waste of what I’m sure would have been a useful tutorial. Frustrating.

[@MrTigerBubba]

freeze the video where he shows the reference > screen capture it > arrange the window displaying the youtube video and the screencapture so that they both sit nicely on your monitor. In a nuthsell: God helps those who help themselves.

[@oldoutsider59]

I'm an older senior. I've done some sculpture and some writing but never any painting, drawing, or charcoal. One afternoon, not long ago, I was watching a young woman in the park encouraging something out of a piece of paper with a chunk of charcoal. I watched and watched this cloud of gray, black and white....chaos, chaos, chaos and all of a sudden... a beautiful face.So far....pretty terrible. I wont quit though...even though you and that young lady make it look unobtainablely simple. Wonderful work. I'll keep watching, listening, and trying to learn. thank you.

[@2gooddrifters]

I'm recommending your channel to my art group. You've transformed my drawing skills. Can't thank you enough. Love from England.

[@benspeeds]

Youre doing a great job of converting your thought process into words. It's not an easy thing to do especially while you are drawing/painting at the same time.

[@sussu3213]

You explain very well actually. So inspiring! I’m so in love with your work. And panpastel was just the thing I was looking after all. Im so glad I found this.

[@chun-hohung1773]

I like how you talk about those principles (values + proportion, build those first then refine), instead of simply saying here's step 1 and then step 2. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@GezthisISmyusername]

I absolutely enjoy your channel, your work and how you communicate. Thank you for posting and giving your time!

[@akshayrao2566]

You are just amazing sir! Capturing the essence is what this medium is about! And you totally nail it there.

[@MrTibbs2163]

Thanks for the interesting charcoal tutorial and how you used the pan pastel and soft palet knife. Up until now I've been using charcoal dust and make-up brushes/blenders.

[@brianh8801]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I really like how you emphasize establishing similar values on different parts of the face and detailing the areas where the light hits. Your technique and work is amazing!

[@leslovesart]

You’re a fabulous teacher and of course an amazing artist. I’ve learned so much about working with charcoal from your videos. This is Excellent from start to finish

[@jenniferfreeman2776]

One way to explain about the shadow detail is, You want to have a refined focal point so your drawing or painting reads like the natural human gaze. The viewer can only focus on one area for detail. That is natural observation. So you are trying to mimic the natural way the human eyes see. That is why you create a focal point in your work. The lost information gives them something to mentally engage with. Great job! Love your channel.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Wonderful looking over your shoulder as you provide this generous insight into your creative process. It really is a great privilege to see the image emerge from the paper. Thank you.

[@donnabrooks7783]

Love this video and thank you! I have been trying this and having so much fun with it! Sometimes it is successful and other times not, but I am learning!

[@bonitaroberts1217]

I would reccomend your demos to students as well as artist friends. Your drawings are poetic, atmospheric and simply beautiful. I'm wondering if you maintain those qualities in your paintings.

[@georgstrodt9203]

Das ist das beste Video, mit dem besten Resultat was ich je zum Thema Holzkohle gesehen habe!!! Phänomenal !!! Du bist ein wahrer Künstler !! ❤❤

[@DerickWells]

great watching your work manifest on the page. Ordering Panpastels today to try those out. So neat!

[@s2cardinal]

This looks exactly like my drawing professor Mr. Jim Pearson. Amazing man! And this is a fantastic drawing!

[@TOURLADAIOS]

He is Psarantonis. Famous greek folk singer.

[@deigo2629]

Definitely not bad at explaining... the best thing you do throughout your entire videos is continuously talk .. you are constantly giving inside tips and tricks in your explanation of theory and perspective

[@mrart6985]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I am always loving your charcoal drawing and currently I am improving my drawing skills because of your tutorial, thanks a lot 💕

[@ekfishing1223]

Wonderful expression... many thanks for the authentic joy of creating...

[@69narsus68]

That is fantastic, beautiful drawing. Thank you for the tutorial

[@sizzles48]

This is a really helpful tutorial. Thank you, I love the way you work.

[@sazdrawz1269]

Absolutely love your videos! 🙌

[@johnmurphy3215]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, that’s a cool portrait I’d be happy to hang on the wall 👍

[@Eliel7230]

Excellent tutorial ! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@sherryreynard1559]

Love watching your technique.

[@weelynn1862]

wow so talented! Fantastic drawing and I learned a lot from your teaching, thanks :)

[@fpatrocinio]

Great tutorial! Going to grap my Pan Pastel and give it a go.

[@davewagnerart]

Radical. Excellent demo!

[@kaygoski]

Super helpful like taking a large paintbrush to blur the image and also making a chisel shape with the eraser. Thank you !

[@beenasibi5971]

Wow!!!!!!! Excellent explanation!!!!!!! God bless you

[@brentthierry1769]

Hello Mr charcoal, you are the best one to transmit the good way to progress ...do thanks you so much for that 🙏👣🐾👣🐾...and it s Aldo famous to pratcice english... So would you like to try Mona Lisa...? 😮😊...nice day between France Pyrénées 😉

[@StefanMarjoram]

Really great demo. I’ve been dabbling a bit myself recently (though I’ll do anything to avoid working with messy stuff like charcoal). Have ordered some pan pastel and a soft palette knife to experiment with - it looks like a fun tool to use. Keep up the good work!

[@riccardopioggia4632]

U r the best! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@ariadivanchi4891]

Thanks for your lovely work, detailed and simple explanation, in total contrast to listening to the so many anoying noises you've also shared with us! Please put a glass of water nearby to clear your throat, or edit the noises after finishing the video. Thanks again for your kind and generoud tutoial. All the best.

[@lynettewilleston1812]

I'd love to see more of your tutorials.. so well explained 😅

[@tissananayakkara3319]

Your work is brilliant! God bless

[@tobykits]

You just simply incredible.

[@ms_zaku.1415]

😊For​ me​ you​ are "The​ best​ of​ The​ best". 🤟Love​ all​ of​ clips🤟Respect​ to​ you.👍👍👍😊

[@tenissonrocha8683]

Such awesome class. Thank you man 👏🇧🇷

[@greekveteran2715]

That's the portait of Psarantonis! He is the brother of famous Nikos Xilouris, both Cretan musicians.He comes from Crete Island of Greece. I live there too. If you didn't try to make the portait of Psarantonis, then the similaritiy is more than a simple coincidence!

[@sleepingartist9572]

Who ever invented the kneaded eraser is a genius

[@hudsontafelski9808]

Could you make a video about your reference points that you use, like how you used the eye to find where to put the mouth?

[@fasil.364]

He is try to show the structure not to show in detail the eye or the mouth likeness. I like this kind rough drawing because it’s artistic!

[@shreekanthhegde2856]

Wow...Beauty....I Like your Technique!

[@luannedimaggio7025]

Love your work

[@ineedmorenaruto]

thanks for uploading these i just started charcoal and need all the help i can get lol

[@odedonn3912]

Great vid - thank you! It would be awesome if you can share how you drew the beard. Did you use the kneaded eraser for the “white hair”?

[@queuerious]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@fsmartchannel5227]

This is awesome!

[@gavinstrother919]

Hi love the video! I am getting into charcoal portraits and was wondering what easel you are using. I would really like to know!

[@georgiosrigas8094]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing

[@user-ug1om4jd5w]

Keep going man good job...

[@soplakhk]

your videos are so helpful

[@Dibujandoalapiz82]

Great advices!

[@mj31382]

Man, I respect your mad skills, oh I mean mad charcoal

[@divinenonbinary]

That’s actually a pretty good explanation

[@lannit4004]

you are the best!

[@vincentdelacruz775]

You inspired me man

[@Eoin-Boreara]

Awesome thanks man 🙏🏻

[@karenfox9982]

Learning loads about value..🤜🤛

[@eslammohamedaziz3007]

Amazing thank you for teaching me ❤

[@isabella8819]

Great tutorial! I’d like to suggest if you can show the reference on camera while you’re drawing... I don’t know how to explain but this helps to understand what you’re doing not just watch the process

[@coolshah1662]

Lovely. Subscribed. I like your voice. It's nice!

[@michaelearnest]

Awesome work

[@D00MSDAYMACHINE]

I loved it.

[@harsha_fine_arts]

great great. thanks for sharing this video tutorial.

[@sutheerths180]

Super portrait😍😍😍

[@somegirl558]

Wow, amazing.

[@saipranavnarasimhadevara1453]

It was like next level

[@ricardoleyton4913]

Very good..gran trabajo..maravilloso..tienes mas videos??

[@LisaRavenSpirit]

Your creations are beautiful! Question Do you spray them to keep them set?

[@essveekaye]

2023.. your my favourite.

[@santosharjun16]

He is really nice guy by true heart..

[@selvarajant]

Amazing

[@lawalsaidart5127]

I like your flair. How do you fix and prepare a piece before shipping ?

[@efche3927]

Κοπελια!! Ο Ψαραντωνης!

[@carlosngo3338]

Good stuff

[@crippiekaraoke6335]

I bought black panpastel about 6 months ago. Finally got around to trying it yesterday & was an epic fail! Lol! Gonna keep trying...

[@allanpennington]

Does the black Pan Pastel lift as well as willow charcoal?

[@lei9149]

you are absolutely cracked

[@vamsikrishna6083]

Can we use charcoal powder instead of pan pastel?

[@paddymeboy]

I like the pic. A lot of the pics you see on online tutorials are so bland. As the man said, I think you have at least a trace of talent!

[@zehesht.official]

👍👍

[@grfktsrm]

👍👍👍

[@user-rl4dz2ur4w]

man this is psarantonis for creta greece a very famous musician

[@shahad5333]

Does it matters for what type of paper do we use?

[@jorgedanielmejiaenamorado3944]

What kind of paper do u use?

[@arhjj123]

What kind of knife are you using for shading

[@raedalrassam2257]

👍 👍 🌷

[@jeramieivy6032]

what's your favorite paper for charcoal?

[@melissab2112]

Is it black pan pastel ?

[@platiniathens8066]

The model must be PSARANTONIS, a Lyre musician and singer from Crete of Greece. The heavymetal of Crete!

[@lorenzaromeroruiz9060]

Hello master Cual es papel adecuado ?? Saludos desde mexico !!

[@vamsikrishna6083]

Kindly draw beautiful and joyful faces too.

[@ArtistAnupamBiswas]

please send me the name of this knife i need this charcoal to work please send us the name of this spetula or give us the amazon link thank you

[@sonianikol5053]

I hope you know whose portrait you've made here..! He is Psarantonis a great musician from the island of Crete in Greece! Search for his music in youtube...