Graphite Drawing Lesson with Terry Jackson I Colour In Your Life

[@jeaner2966]

This video was probably the best, most informative one that I have seen and I have seen a lot!!! Graeme, thank you for introducing Terry Jackson to us. She is an incredible talent and I so love her work. The close up shots of her work are so impressive as you can see every stroke of the pencils. You both are so very inspiring. I could just watch your videos non-stop! Again, Terry, I love your work. Thank you for sharing it with us. I have real soft spot for baby elephants too, so it was a real treat watching you work on this drawing. Keep up the fantastic work. By far my favorite yet!!!

[@terryjackson8773]

Thank you so much ( I know that it's terribly late but I'mn humbled by your comment)

[@lindahamilton2847]

oh my gosh, that is a gift to see Terry @ "work". Years ago, I visited the Adalaide Museum...spectacular. But most of Australia is spectacular.

[@lindahamilton2847]

Watching Terry's video makes me "weepy"...not sad, rather in awe. Thank you.

[@debpp322]

Fantastic vid Terry. And I can brag I have a Terry Jackson original portrait. Lots of love.

[@RusticatedArt]

I use to watch your series when I lived in NZ Terry's beautiful graphite drawings were part of the reason I became an artist!

[@SuzanneLegault]

Wow. I have learned so much from thid short video. Thank you for sharing your experience sk generously Terry

[@santiagorodriguez2836]

Awesome lady. Oh man incredible you rock!!

[@AzRavnGrl]

OMG!! I can't believe anyone could see her work and discuss it casually! Absolutely incredible! I would never have believed these were not wildlife photographs. My mouth is hanging open...All the wildlife artists I thought were amazing before can't hold a candle to Terry's work! Truly, truly unbelievable...And, just DOING such beautiful work is a gift to the world, whether she donates to charities or not (of course, that's very nice, too). Wow.

[@terryjackson8773]

Thanks you so much :)

[@sholley7]

Thanks Always inspired by your wonderful work and great choice in subjects. Well done Teri. Thank you Graeme for presenting so well👌👌👌

[@hermionejarvis648]

Fabulous episode! I've learned a lot about graphite and pencils from Terry, and now I'll be able to do more and hopefully get better with my journey into drawing! Thank-you so much for a wonderful experience watching Terry, her art is amazing!

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

+Hermione Jarvis Thanks Hermione, glad you are enjoying the shows, many more to come, Graeme

[@caronboler4048]

Stunning work. Wonderful paintings. I thank you Graeme for sharing this video of Terry with us.

[@sheliacruz3502]

Amazing artist and so very inspiring. Thank you Graeme this show is a true treasure.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Thanks Shelia, Graeme

[@gregmitchell9167]

Fantastic talent, and you can tell it comes from the heart. Beautiful stuff !

[@Miserableplace]

Such a beautiful good natured video. There is something relaxing and therapeutic about watching this.

[@thesultanmerchant]

your detailing is amazing and very precise.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Thank you so much for your videos. Great to watch. Big thanks to Terry for the tips! :-)

[@dianeevans8215]

awesome artwork! beautiful!

[@thesultanmerchant]

Animal hair and skin detailing is superb and very natural.

[@salilweling]

thank you vert=y much for such a beautiful video of working Artist on her work , showing tools and technic. Great experiance.

[@jenchristensen66]

Thank you, very inspiring!

[@md.zahedparvez6545]

amazing pieces of art

[@silvanocece1365]

Excellent Graeme - thanks for sharing ✏️👌

[@eddiedemeira2645]

Phenomenal interview :) This video is now on my favorite list.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

+Edenilson De Meira Thank you, Graeme

[@narcovice]

beautiful thumb nail love the work on the drawing

[@markstevenson3047]

A Wonderfully Talented Lady !

[@sandramartin8999]

Love your work Terry!

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Sandra Martin Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@patriciabarbosa3656]

I wish I had a grandmother like you to teach me your art of draw.

[@stefannikolic44]

Amazing talented lady!!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Beautiful artwork... great talent. Two essential tools in my drawing kit... Blu-Tack and an electric eraser... I rarely use any other type of erasers.. I also the electric eraser to create highlights on my airbrushed artwork....it will lift acrylics quite nicely from artwork on board or canvas. Additionally, I sometimes use a scalpel point to scratch in fine hairs on my airbrush work. Over the past month or so, I have been experimenting with a Paasche Air Eraser - (an airbrush designed to use sand blaster), to do texturing and erasing.... Firstly, I used silica grit (normally used in this eraser), but found it to be too aggressive and messy. I then switched to using Bicarbonate of Soda as the erasing grit and it worked a treat. ... cheap as well! I did find that a mask and eye protection should worn when using the air eraser.. I use an airbrush (on air only) to clear the soda residue off the art surface and, if needed, I use a mini vacuum to pick up the dust in the work area, when I'm finished the erasing.. For example, using this erasing technique, I can rework the details of a painting of a pristine farm tractor to a weather beaten relic in minutes.....The technique is also great for rendering clouds or fog in a painting. Cheers

[@thesultanmerchant]

you are GOD gifted. Your every animal detailing bring back animal to real life.

[@lenilay]

thank u Graeme

[@ajbarnes5713]

brilliant very inspiring I've learned a lot from this x

[@AndyDolphinArtist]

Beautiful work - and loving the Walter Foster book in the background :)

[@narcovice]

amasing details

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

,okay thank you very much for getting back to me. By the way I have been watching your videos for close to a year now and love every single one of them. Harry makes me want to get rid of all my fancy art equipment and start doing graphite drawings again I really think that's what I was my happiest as an artist. Everything was so much less complicated it was simple....... I think I did my best work then. Either way I have learned from each and every artist that you have featured and sincerely appreciate you doing so.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Thats great Eric, we love doing this, takes me away from my own art career but it gives so much to the folks as well. Hope all is well, Graeme

[@MohammedHassan-kg6dq]

The lady is unbelievably amazing.

[@khunthate]

fantastic, thanks for insiration [for the tools and stuff]

[@TheSgyro]

I kinda started my art journey a year ago as well.. Not yet an award winning artist like terry😁.. But im definitely happy with the compliments from family and friends 😄

[@catafinity]

Wonderful!

[@BL1TZEN]

Beautiful pencil work!

[@jabberjab]

Great stuff

[@Realistic.Pencil.Drawing]

Amazing work!

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Anup Rai Hi Anup, yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going very everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@Realistic.Pencil.Drawing]

Graeme Stevenson (Colour in Your Life) Thank you and noted :)

[@christinehowell]

I've really enjoyed this video. Terry is an amazing artist... so talented. I've watched the video a number of times now and find I learn something new each time. Terry has inspired me to pursue my drawing more seriously. Like her, I discovered I could draw relatively recently and the more I do the more my skills develop. So far I've only ever drawn from my own photos or from photos that have been provided to me by the people I'm doing the free drawing for, as I don't want to breach copyright. Can anyone help with where I can get information on how to go about licensing the use of a photo?

[@MarvinMendieta]

Thanks, this is inspiring!!

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Marvin Mendieta Thanks Marvin

[@terryjackson8773]

+Marvin Mendieta Thanks so much Marvin!

[@davidmartinez-ip3me]

You are a master! Have you ever put a book together to teach your technique?

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

david martinez Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@donnab6464]

I loved your video...please respond to what type pencils you use. I heard 4B, HB and 2B...and I think you said Steadler? Quick Through? Thank you...

[@terryjackson8773]

I'm so sorry I haven't responded until now... I use HB, 2B and 4B Staedtler clutch pencils and my favourite, Derwent Onxy Dark.

[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

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[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

Mike Rodriguez ME REFERÍA A LA DIBUJANTE PINTORA, MAS NO AL PRESENTADOR....ACASO NO LO VEZ QUE ES MUJER??

[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

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[@dougg1075]

So much wonderful art in the world. Would be nice if there was a fine art superstore so people can have easy access to art. Good art not Target or TJ Max stuff. She’s an amazing artist.

[@Stuartgerwyn]

What a brilliant artist she is. The detail is unbelievable! I live in the UK and am disabled so there's no way I can get pictures of elephants. Did she take the reference photos herself or is there somewhere I can get them? - as I'm very interested in trying this kind of art myself. Many thanks for your videos.

[@terryjackson8773]

I did not take the pictures. Not many here in Australia but by asking photographers on Flickr, I have found some wonderful and generous photographers who are willing to let me use their images.

[@hannahblount8583]

Hi Terry, Fantastic drawings! I am also trying to be a pencil artist and you have inspired me to eventually reach your level. Do you always draw from black and white photos or do you use colour photos as well?

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Hannah Blount Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@pillowzzzbox3466]

wow. u say the prices of your pieces like its nothin. lol! cool. is that a stump ur jus using to blend? how did u get it rounded like that?

[@davidmartinez-ip3me]

Terry Jackson is soooo talented! Has she ever given lessons?

[@terryjackson8773]

I do give lessons around Australia. Currently I'm sailing around the country and often give art tuition when we stop somewhere. Keep an eye on my FB page :) I am also thinking of doing a video. Cheers.... Terry www.drawnwild.com facebook.com/DrawnWild

[@edwardhunia6315]

Hi Graeme Stevenson Terry mentioned searching for images, and mentioned Flicker. What is that process? does she use sites that allow images to be copied? I've always wondered about that. I've seen numerous images that I'd like to use as the bases for an artwork, but I worry about copyright issues.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Hi Edward,yes there are many sites that you can get royalty free images or you can always reverse the images you get to avoid copy right infringement . You will need to change the image by at least 30% so turning it around does work, Graeme

[@terryjackson8773]

hi Edward. I usually ask the photographer for permission even if it's on a creative commons licence. They are attributed as the original photo grapher on my website.

[@patriciabarbosa3656]

where do you get that fotos? I love so much big cats and elephants. It is so beautiful your work. What advice do you give a bigginer?

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

+Ana Patrícia Barbosa You can get a lot of free photos off the web if you look hard enough, or off to the zoo with your camera, Graeme

[@patriciabarbosa3656]

Thanks

[@terryjackson8773]

I go through Flickr (ALWAYS ask for permission, even on creative commons... they really appreciate it) Paint My Photo is another. There are actually many great free resources for artists.

[@thesultanmerchant]

Is there any book or video available of all your drawings showing how you do the detailing and shading apart from you tube.

[@ehab9]

This woman draw verry beutefull😍😍

[@marlenyr7121]

I'd love to know what kind of paper was used to make the elephant drawing?

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Not sure Marleny you would have to contact Terry through her web site, Graeme

[@marlenyr7121]

Ok, thank you for the advice.

[@sonicpaintbrush]

awesome! and very helpful video, I wonder what it is Terry is using to spread the graphite onto the paper? a really thick blending stump? I've also just bought a thin eraser from seeing it in use so thanks!

[@terryjackson8773]

Hi David.... it is a thick blending stump. I never sharpen my stumps but rather I allow several of them, in different sizes, to become loaded with graphite. On a really large area I use tissues and the graphite powder from my own pencil shavings but on smaller areas, stumps are the go. Cheers Terry www.drawnwild.com

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

David Jones Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

Great vid ! Do you use charcoal to get the dark shades?

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Vishvesh Tadsare No I think it is all pencil Vishvesh, you can always go to Terry web site and ask her yourself, Graeme

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

OK thanks I will check her website out :)

[@chiefmorning7791]

wow such beautiful work would you tell me a Awesome school to go to for drawing animals and nature scenes? thanks

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

+Chief Morning Depends on where you are Chief, Graeme

[@dianeevans8215]

+Graeme Stevenson (Colour in Your Life) what is the artists' name , Terry what?

[@terryjackson8773]

I didn't go to any school. I'm self-taught. :)

[@sholley7]

Oops. Apologies with my spelling.

[@hermiropedro]

muito bom

[@khunthate]

What's that pencil-like eraser called? Also using the rubber/pencil with the powder is a great idea, can you get that in the stores?

[@khunthate]

+Peter Gašperan I mean the rubber not the powder

[@terryjackson8773]

I use two pencil type erasers. One is a Tombow Mono. It's quite small and can be honed to a sharp point. The other is a Pacer pencil style.

[@patriciabarbosa3656]

what is that you use to spread the charcoal?

[@Blokheadz]

this is EXACTLY what ive been wanting to do. man u say the amount of what u would get for sell like its nothing. geesh. im trying to get out there to see how i can sell my artwork. i'm selecting an art piece for a contest. .. the website i am submitting to.. i think its bogus u have to pay for a fee to submit.. since its my work. any thoughts on that? and how else can i get it out there?

[@terryjackson8773]

Many competitions and art prizes will charge a fee to enter, so it's fairly normal practice. Do yoiu have a Facebook page? Twitter is also apparently pretty good fro spreading the word, but I haven't used it yet. Cheers.... Terry www.drawnwild.com facebook.com/DrawnWild

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

I would absolutely love to know what kind of paper she uses

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

you can go to her web site and ask her, shes always very open to folks

[@cowpoke98]

She says in the vid, Bristol Smooth (I'm assuming Strathmore, that's what I use as well).

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

+Scott Sechrest yes I thought of that and heard it, but there may be another paper involved seeing how some of her darks look. smooth papers usually don't allow such darks to develop

[@cowpoke98]

The Bristol smooth lets you get pretty dark. Its not "slick" and has a bit of tooth to it. I mix in black colored pencils to get dark blacks myself.

[@terryjackson8773]

I use a printing paper called Luste. Unfortunately, it's no longer available but Bristol smooth, Arches or in fact any high GSM smooth paper works. :)

[@thesultanmerchant]

what brand paper you used to draw animal figures?

[@terryjackson8773]

I'm so sorry I have taken so long to answer. I've been on a boat for the past six years. The paper is unavailable (not made any more) but similar paper is any smooth, high GSM paper. Arches is good, as is Stone Henge.

[@AjayKumar-gd1ek]

Osm mem

[@muzik30mint50]

like it

[@khunthate]

Darker hair suited her more, imo :)

[@terryjackson8773]

Yeah well, age catches us all. I may dye it back one day. I also prefer it dark but geez, what a hassle. :)

[@vittoriadanesi9803]

elencaremateriali per favore

[@Keyeradraws]

On the thumbnail that drawings thumb is extremely small

[@terryjackson8773]

It is small as it's a gorilla thumb. :)

[@terryjackson8773]

If you look at this photo, which is similar to the drawing, you'll see that gorilla's thumbs are tiny compared to the rest of the hand www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=149903&picture=gorilla-hand

[@fionadent7800]

Disappointed there was no guidance about fixing and when to do it!

[@annagasiorowska7396]

Brutto quando una non vuole convincersi dì scelta del altro.

[@pillowzzzbox3466]

wow. u say the prices of your pieces like its nothin. lol! cool. is that a stump ur jus using to blend? how did u get it rounded like that?