How to draw a snowman so real he might MELT!

[@irishgirl2419]

Oh he’s wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@michellegamble6732]

Love this snowman.

[@helenf7947]

Wow!! This guy really looks as though he is real!! Thanks so much. Love it!! :)

[@cheri6905]

Sandy - what a wonderful snowman - LOVE him!! I am a knitter, & so impressed by your shading on the hat & scarf to show the ribbing....looks fabulous!! I actually have a few old Berol & Eagle pencils - from long ago, & I treasure them!

[@SandyAllnock1]

I’m glad the texture passes a knitters test! 👍🏻🥰

[@phionella7]

You often mention that white is never really white, and this picture really emphasized that point. Before you added the color to the scarf and hat the snowman seemed just too dark, but afterwards it just looked white. This is a beautiful picture, so fantastic. I always enjoy watching you create art

[@SandyAllnock1]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Love, love it, Sandy!!!! E-bay has several vintage Prismacolor colored pencils for sale

[@bobwendt6722]

Excellent job! Enjoyed process. Thanks!

[@andrewgranick8689]

You are unbelivably talented, Sandy. He's just so adorable.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thanks!

[@annkinney2043]

Amazing, the detail is incredible. I love the texture of the snow.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@catherinevernet5103]

This snowman is incredible. 😵‍💫 Love it!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@craftyShirleyG]

Wow, awesome snowman. You are so talented and I love watching your process.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@jacquiepeters8583]

WOW WOW so amazing!

[@cynthiasavage8211]

Absolutely gorgeous, I love snowman. ❤️

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@iartistdotme]

His smiling eyes warm my heart - fantastic texture!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@sis4901]

Wow! Love it … the texture on the scarf warms my heart. 🤗

[@MoTurner96]

WOW! The texture on the scarf and hat is INCREDIBLE!! ❤

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@nancyprobst6311]

That really is incredible. I love the snowman. The detail of his snow is very realistic. The hat and scarf are beyond great. Just WOW!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@katzarm]

This snowman artwork is absolutely beautiful! The backlight of the sun, those wonderful trees and that totally beautiful snowman. You can just feel the cold snow by looking at this snowman artwork. When you did the snowman and snow, at first I thought it's so dark; but then once you were done with your layering, the snow and snowman became white. Lots of details you created in the hat and scarf. Love the shading and highlights on both of those items. In total - while looking at this beautiful artwork - you can feel the coldness of the snow, actually see the soft sunlight around him, and feel the texture of the hat & scarf. Wonderful piece of art you have created. You are one very talented artist and a wonderful teacher.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thanks so much!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@billhannah3605]

So cool! He is sooo wonderful, especially the snow.

[@susanwymer6912]

The heat and air here is awful! I feel so much cooler😜 This is absolutely stunning!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@lauravance8261]

I love snowmen but not having to shovel it!! He’s so very cute.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@phammyenn]

Wow this is so stunning! He looks so realistic! You are amazing!!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@elizabetheddy1073]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love this snowman! He does look real, so real that you do think he could melt! Your art always blows my mind Sandy! It is so very inspirational, it must be such a great feeling to bring all of this to so many people! You really need to name this adorable little guy! He’s too cute to not have a name! Thank you again, I absolutely love him! Liz 😀💙⛄️💙⛄️💙⛄️💙⛄️💙⛄️💙⛄️💙⛄️💙

[@SandyAllnock1]

What would you suggest for his name? 🥰

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial]

This is extremely and highly appreciated painting my friend 😊👏😊😊 I really like it my friend. The background is very nice and the snowman ⛄️ is look realistic my friend. You are fabulous artist my friend 😊😊👏🤩

[@conniespaperparadise3848]

Oh Sandy. You are SUCH an amazing gift to lovers of art! I’m positive I will never progress to your level - EVER - but when I use the things I learn from your videos on projects, my friends think I am an artist 😂😂😂 Of course, I send them to you after giving you all the credit! Thank you generous, amazing, selfless, artist lady!❤️🥰❤️

[@SandyAllnock1]

Maybe they say that because you ARE an artist! 🥰

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@donnajarrett3241]

I love your snowman! Totally fantastic fabulous and beautiful 😍

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@patticallihan8515]

Sandy. I adore your snowman. I love snowmen for Christmas/winter cards. Thank you for sharing. Your drawings are always beautiful.💖☃️☃️☃️

[@annesmith1718]

Totally awesome! Your work is just stunning and I enjoy watching so very much.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@ivonep8166]

He definitely melt my heart, absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing 💖🇬🇧

[@kathymarshall9770]

Unbelievable! Sandy you are such a great artist.

[@conniewoldstad9942]

Sandy, I always love watching you draw and color. The texture and detail in this snowman is amazing

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@fuzzydragons]

the textures on this are wonderful! 😀

[@annekeschep8148]

You are so talented! I can watch you work for hours… This snowman is absolutely stunning, I understand the hat and scarf was the highlight while working and it shows. I will practice the other snowmen from earlier this week, even though those are way out of my league… Thank you for sharing your talent 👍

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@orlahastings4563]

Two stunning videos this week Sandy. You have that rare mix of exquisite draftsmanship and being able to create such wonderful characters that bounce off the page. A rainbow of snow people… just genius ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@lechatbotte.]

This is so beautiful I love it. I know the snowman is the focal point but I love the layering going on with the trees, background and light. I might have some of those old pencils the names evoke memories now I need to go look lol. I live your pencil drawers too.

[@pjtodd6756]

He's beautiful!!!

[@anniefaint6373]

This is gorgeous, he looked fluffy, great artwork,,thank you ,,,xxxx ⛄️☃️

[@mrsdiaz86]

Wow!! Stunning! 💖❄️☃️❄️💖

[@tanyaandoniadis8842]

Love how it came to life ⛄️

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@sherrywoods4630]

The scarf is just marvelous. I want to try! You are right - I learned many tips, even if my version won’t be nearly as epic as yours. Nix the hot press wc paper, sketch with light blue instead of graphite, how to do the contours on the scarf…. Thanks for sharing, Sandy!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@pamlong5914]

Amazing work! The textures………………

[@betsybirge7934]

EBay haș lots of vintage Berol for varying prices. Love the snowman!

[@ellenna4426]

Two words….love it!!!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@chantelleparker1470]

So realistic! Amazing! ❤

[@lavendereyesgal1125]

You did a beautiful job. Love it and thank you for sharing with us

[@bombina71]

Wow! What a talent!

[@catalinalaires4481]

Enjoyed watching. Would love to see you use pan pastel in place of grating pencils and then finishing up with pencils as done here.

[@SandyAllnock1]

I’d have to go buy some, but with the tight budget, it’s not happening. Sorry.

[@Paramsingh14]

Literally loved this what a creativity love from india

[@SandyAllnock1]

Aw thanks!

[@melvinnieves1964]

Awesome,awesome!

[@bobwendt6722]

this is wonderful

[@brendadevall7471]

This is amazing! You are so talented!!!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@averymorgan1369]

Wow this is amazing!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Absolutely outstanding creation 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. I plan to give this project a go. I have not done colored pencil since 2009. I love realistic colored pencil, that is what I have done in the past. Looking forward to trying this. I love your videos and your enthusiasm.

[@SandyAllnock1]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@KellyJelly9976]

so goooood

[@reneekennedy38]

That is awesome

[@kathleenlsaavedra9828]

so amazing!!! I'm in awe!

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@janecrisci2658]

Fantastic!!!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Just signed up for your winter class👍

[@sunflower4879]

Amazing

[@coolpostal1]

Wow!!!

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

So fun

[@stephdk9272]

amazing!!!

[@janeekitchen7727]

Soooo enjoyable....thank you!!

[@123craftygal]

Well, he might last longer in my Art Room now that I have the Mini AC unit in and running. And running!! Some triple digits here in Arizona but a comfy 86° now in my room. Yes, better than 103°! Are you grating your regular WC pencils for the background? Also, your shading is so amazing, the texture looks very, very real. I struggle with rocks and landscapes in general getting the real 3-D look. Is there a class for that? I work primarily in WC paint but own a set of Derwent WC pencils I haven’t used much. This makes me want to start grating!! Wonderful work, Sandy.

[@SandyAllnock1]

It’s all regular colored pencil not wc pencil 🥰 There’s Jumpstart classes in both mediums 👍🏻

[@123craftygal]

@@SandyAllnock1 ah, I totally missed that distinction; I’ll look into the Jumpstart class😉🥰

[@mwGoosman]

Sandy, if you did this drawing over, what kind of paper would you try next? Interesting that you didn’t like the Arches hot press, but you are so much more experienced, thank you as I enjoyed this very much!

[@SandyAllnock1]

I don’t know as yet…I have some printmaking papers I my try.

[@mwGoosman]

PS I love the way you use the tea strainer to grate the pencils into powder for soft background effects. I so love that strategy. PPS- what about Bristol vellum?

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bristol is a little too smooth.

[@teresamazotti1315]

I love the snowman, it turned out awesome!! I have the entire Berol set of Prismacolor from the very first set I ever bought. Some are very used! Lol!

[@SandyAllnock1]

You’re clearly not doing enough art 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@teresamazotti1315]

@@SandyAllnock1 I do a lot of multi media. I don't use the Berol very much, so with the Berol I am on my 3rd set of Prismacolor

[@SandyAllnock1]

@@teresamazotti1315 ah gotcha! I know some folks hoard 🥰🥰🥰

[@teresamazotti1315]

@@SandyAllnock1 I wouldn't say I am hoarding anything. I am keeping the Berols because they are not made anymore and I got another set because I mostly used the other set. I bought the 2nd set of non Berol open stock.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@cherij9008]

Sandy this is beautiful!!! If not hot press, what do you prefer for colored pencil??

[@SandyAllnock1]

Stonehenge….though I’m still looking for something that’s just as soft but slightly smoother. Just not as smooth as hot press. It’s a fine line, and I’m picky🤣

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@Yellowturtlebeach]

😍

[@carolinependleton8445]

Lovely pencil drawing...what is the best thing to blend with,I use blender pencils and not always happy with the results.

[@SandyAllnock1]

On the hat and scarf and a few choice places I used a blending solution. Usually I use Gamsol but this time I was trying out a different brand-I still think Gamsol is the better recommendation.

[@carolinependleton8445]

Thankyou I will get some and give it a try.

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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[@carinapoyser5833]

Hi Sandy, love all your work. The snowman is adorable. Can I ask why you chose to use pencil for the background? Instead of choosing pastels or distress ink.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Because I wanted the soft color to match the trees I would be adding. 🥰

[@carinapoyser5833]

@@SandyAllnock1 Thank you for your explanation 😊

[@FranklinClarke0147]

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