How To Draw Landscapes, Rocks, Mountains, Trees, Graphite Tips and Techniques, Grid Method

How to draw landscapes with graphite pencils, rocks, mountains, using the grid method, some tips and techniques for drawing trees too.
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[@tranquilenvironments]

I am a supporter of Smoothie on Patreon and I just wanted to say that HIS VIDEOS ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Wow, thank you Lisa! what a lovely comment thank you so much, I greatly appreciate your support!

[@sharonegan7511]

Your pencil work is outstanding, but what's more impressive is how you've mastered the art of patience. I really enjoyed watching your process. Thanks!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Kind of you to say Sharon, thank you, I find patience is easy when you enjoy what you're doing :)

[@katiejarvis4349]

Very helpful and I was looking at landscape drawing myself

[@carriecardwell608]

This is truly amazing! I have been trying to learn to draw for about 2 and 1/2 years now... And it has been a struggle. A big problem of mine is not drawing things in the correct size and to see how you did this grid method...I do believe it is going to be very helpful to me I think. I don't know why I've never seen or thought of the idea before!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Glad I could help!

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you

[@donnac2949]

I've never tried the grid method, but I can see how helpful it is with such a complex, detailed picture. Really admire your style, realistic, but artsy (?), artful (?) at the same time. Just exquisite! Thanks for all the instructional videos, all so helpful.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Donna, I like the grid method for more complex drawings, its so helpful to break the picture down in small sections, I really appreciate your kind words, thanks again:)

[@rinkumoninath903]

I wonder why your channel is so underrated..You provide knowledge with unique content..that too feels like a teacher is teaching to his student❤️❤️

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks for saying that, much appreciated

[@jerzyk1293]

This drawing is just GREAT. YOU ARE GREAT Smoothie. I really mean it. All those subtle shading on mountains, rocks and trees. Perfect. I am happy to have a chance to learn from you just because you want to share. And...you are honest to say that it took you 15 hours to complete the picture. So many claim they do it in 1 hour ...what is the point? You are my GURU and if you decide to write a book on pencil drawing, I promise to be the first to stand in a line to buy it. Thanks for this video :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Well thank you, You are great too Jerzy!!! and your comment just made my day, I'm trying to stay humble and not let it get to my head lol, seriously though... thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to me, If I write a book you will be the first to know:) its something I have been considering for a while, thanks again Jerzy, much appreciated:)

[@jerzyk1293]

If you have been considering a book ...go for it Smoothie! You are great teacher. Your explanations are consistent with what you do. You have your own style and method worked out with a lot of experience. And you have a lot of material almost ready! And hurry up ...I'm over 50 so ...can't wait forever right? Greetings! :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hahaha, I'm 50 this year, so you're absolutely right I should get a move on!!! I think you just inspired me to stop procrastinating and put this idea into motion.....I'm going to look into how to do this today, I'm thinking an Ebook would be best, there should be a lot of info on the web about how to do that, You will be the first to know when its finished :)

[@jerzyk1293]

:)

[@laurettapurifoy8231]

I am standing in line right behind Jerzy K! Me next! LOL! Stop procrastinating Smoothie! Not like you have a lot going on right now with all us tip greedy readers out here! LOL!

[@enikokadar1969]

Amit te rajzolsz, sokkal szebb, mint az eredeti kép. Tanulok tőled sokat - textura, ceruzák használata és türelem.Tudnám nézni egész nap, és évben:)) Te vagy nagyon tehetséges. Köszönöm! (hungarian)

[@aprilmilbrandt716]

Your amazing!! Make it look so easy....thank you for posting these...they are so helpful and fun to watch!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

And you're amazing too!! Its a pleasure to make these demos for you, I'm glad you find them helpful and fun, thank you for such an encouraging comment:)

[@robertjohn2213]

Fantastic.

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

Very good, thanks.

[@Bryo25]

Another beautiful piece of artwork. Well done Smoothie and thank you.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Brian, much appreciated, I'm pleased you like this one,

[@edwill62]

Wow Smoothie, you made that look to easy......the Inspiration you give so many is awesome ...Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us . Ed.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks E Will, its a real pleasure to share with all of you, I appreciate your kind words:)

[@bobrutan4735]

Excellent!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Rob!

[@MegaYosarian]

Hi Smoothie. I've seen several demo's on this technique and yours is by far the most helpful and brilliantly explained. Thank you so much.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say, I'm happy the video helped you:)

[@robsmith9190]

You made the stone work on the bridge look amazing, well done Smoothie..

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Rob, it took some time, but worth it in the end.

[@sketchartphoto8117]

wow! another awesome drawing. thanks again for sharing these helpful videos.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're very welcome, I'm pleased the videos are helping.

[@izakpolman6280]

Wondrous! It looks better than the photo. Your drawing skill is almost impeccable! Thanks for this sharing.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Wow, thanks my friend! that's a big compliment, Its always a pleasure to share, many thanks Izak!

[@izakpolman6280]

You deserve it.

[@ajosape]

Hey, Smoothie I watched all your graphite drawing videos a few times and I have to say that you are the best graphite landscape artist that I came across. My drawings improved a lot since. You definitely should do an E-Book and it would be awesome to be able to buy full-length step by step video tutorials. I'd definitely pay for that. Sell them on Vimeo or Crafty or.... I'd be your first customer. Keep them coming and thanks for taking the time to teach us.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos, I'm currently working on an eBook. I will look into making full length demos, its not something I'd thought about, thanks for the suggestion and the kind words.

[@carloscatam4519]

Amo demais suas obras de arte. Que coisa maravilhosa parabéns professor show 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@oberesmilieu4135]

Every time you Upload a Video, i get better in drawing landscapes :) Today i tried to draw this kind of landscape you drawed in this video and it worked quite well.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

That's great news! I'm really pleased to hear that, thanks for letting me know:)

[@astridgarcia888]

Absolutely outstanding! It is a great pleasure to watch it !!! I do really love this! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome Astrid, thank you for the kind words.

[@MrGareth1973]

Great video and tutorial! Thank you very much for posting this videos :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks, you're welcome.

[@lornehutton7229]

you are absolutely amazing , your drawings look so real .im very excited to watch the rest of your videos , in hopes of learning something to help me with my drawings , god knows I need help . your the best thanks for sharing

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Lorne, I'm pleased to hear you are finding the videos helpful, thanks for the kind words, much appreciated :)

[@glenmiller6404]

great work ! I have never tried using the grid method !

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Glenn, The grid method is not something I use much, but now and again it can be very helpful.

[@frankclarkjr6369]

Thank you, I forgot all about using the grid.

[@AL9862]

Amazing as always, to watch your work grow just memorizes me. you make it look so easy. Thanks for your tuition.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Alison, I appreciate your kind words, the grid method does make drawing easier.

[@AL9862]

I have used this method before and I have to agree with you. Plus patience also helps ha ha. I need to practise this too as I need to slow down and take my time with my work and not feel I have to finish it in one sitting. Thanks again. Keep sharing. I look forward to your next tuition :-)

[@movedon12]

Fantastic shading and artwork love this thank you 😊

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome Carole, I'm pleased you like it :)

[@jamessimpson9525]

You ve done that stone work superbly. that's one of the things I've been struggling with to

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you James, I hope the video helped you to draw stone work, you can artistic licence with it, no need to copy every stone just get the general size and tone and it will look fine.

[@user-go1ml2mm4j]

Marvellous!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks, kind of you to say:)

[@lvbailey1]

Exquisite! You are a constant inspiration. Thank you..

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@margaretbrownhill5919]

Absolutely love it, it's definitely on my list to attempt I shall pray for the patience to go with it ha ha x

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Although it took a long time to complete, I had fun doing it, always best to draw a little bit each day, maybe several hours in the evening over the course of a week, then it wont feel like a lot of work, or maybe you can draw for 15 hours straight (I don't know!) if you can, hey don't let me stop you :D Thanks for the comment Margaret, I wish you all best with this one:)

[@kimedwards5765]

Another awesome video and another gorgeous masterpiece. Love it, thank you!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Kim, I'm pleased you like this one, I appreciate your lovely comment:)

[@luiginacaporello5700]

Super!!!! Thank you

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to view and comment:)

[@rafaarmi5087]

Awesome! A master drawing landscapes. I have received the M+R pencil sharpener. The one who is manual. Very good sharpener. I record a review too. Thanks for your tips. By the way, the Koh-i-noor pencil eraser does a nice job in these kinds of drawings.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Rafa, I will check out your review, The koh-i-noor eraser is the best!

[@jamessimpson9525]

Excellent work really helpful

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you James, much appreciated!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Outstanding Smoothie mate, you know what? I'd love to see Craftsy get hold of you and offer you a course on there of us. Your teaching method is second to none and I for one would absolutely pay money for your course mate. Another wonderful tutorial my friend and I can't tell you how much I have learned from you over the past year or so. Excellent. I've sat at that bridge many a times with my wife and children eating sandwiches, it's just outside Keswick in the beautiful Lake District, happy memories. Also I absolutely love that Derwent paper and I think their watercolour paper is really nice also, mainly for pencil work and watercolour pencils. Sorry mate, everything I post this comment I've come back and added a wee bit more lol.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Harry, Thank you, that's such a nice comment, It makes my day to know my videos have been helping you, and I hope they continue to do so, we are all in this together, I've learnt a lot from watch your videos too, the art community here on youtube is a wonderful place to gain knowledge, I agree about the Derwent paper, its fast becoming a favorite for me, It seemed appropriate to use Derwent products for this scene as the famous Cumberland graphite that makes Derwent graphte pencils is mined not far from here. Thanks for the nice comment and take care my friend:)

[@stumpyden]

great video for learners and expert a like please keep them coming A1

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Denis, I will keep them coming, more on the way soon:)

[@Agui007]

Wonderful drawing smoothie just wonderful!!😃I feel rather embarrassed mine took two months of work lol! Your drawings are an inspiration for all pencil artists and instagram artists would love them! 👍💙

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Agui, I don't think it matters how long a drawing takes, as long as we enjoy it, that's the important thing :)

[@TheGhostrider1209]

Absolutely amazing, I have learned so much from you and now this grid method I will defiantly have to give a go. Love it it looks amazing I am always blown away by your work.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, I'm pleased to hear you are learning from my videos, that's great news, yes give the grid method a go, it can be very helpful, thanks for the nice comment,

[@TheGhostrider1209]

smoothie77 you are a exceptional artist and I have watched your videos numerous times to learn the techniques. Thank you for posting these so I and others can learn to draw.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome my friend, Happy drawing!

[@alyssamyawe7255]

Hey Smoothie, used your blu tac trick the other day - turned out a treat!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Alyssam, that's good to hear!

[@wadegzrr]

wow great artwork! thumb up!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks very much Kelvin, much appreciated!

[@wadegzrr]

You welcome 😀

[@wendyb7993]

I am in awe so glad I found your site. I’m hooked on your method 😉😃

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Wendy, that's good to hear :)

[@sameertomar5099]

If I could draw like you I could get famous in my whole school

[@BuntstiftKunst]

Beautiful drawing! I love the grid method as well, I used it for a couple of colored pencil landscape drawings and for animal drawings with curly fur (I was really proud, I thought it was my idea to use it for detailed drawings and not just a sketching method haha). The drawings are getting much more detailed, thats why it takes to long. I should try to use a white pencil with my graphie pencils. Never really thought about that... Thanks for sharing!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you! I will be using the grid method a lot more in the future, it encourages me to draw more complicated pictures that I normally would avoid, its a great method! The white looking pencil I'm using is a Koh-I-Noor pencil eraser, not colored pencil, I never tried white pencil with graphite, I would imagine it would mix with the graphite and not look good? but might be worth trying:)

[@BuntstiftKunst]

Ah, I was a bit wondering why the white shows up so well ;) I use the same technique than! But yes, ones an artist told me to use white in combination with graphite to blend the graphite with white to create shadows for colored pencil drawings. Don´t know if that looks good in 100% graphite drawings...

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Maybe a little bit of graphite would work nicely with colored pencils, but I think white pencil on a graphite drawing would only be worth doing on toned paper maybe?

[@rebeccaf.514]

Sir, you are AWESOME.

[@AbhishekJoshi]

Absolutely outstanding! Would you please make a video on sketching snowcapped mountains? (Mountainous landscapes)

[@oberesmilieu4135]

Great video! But its difficult to get the right texture of the trees, but i think if I practise more I will be able to draw such amazing foliage and trees too :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, it does some practice to get tree foliage looking right, but its not as difficult as it may look.

[@NilRochaArt]

Nice!!!!!!!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Nil, much appreciated!

[@colinreid325]

I have used the grid method in the past but do have concerns with using it. I know you aren't suggesting using it all the time but feel you can become over depended on it, preventing you devoping better eye/hand coordination, it takes your eye off the whole scene and not so much with a landscape but say drawing animals or figures losing the dynamics of the drawing, finally having to rub all the lines out. Don't get me wrong I love your tutorials and watch them repeatedly learning so much and look forward to future ones, but feel my drawing has improved more by not using this method, I even bought some grids printed onto perspex which you could lay over photos. I know even the old masters used this method, perhaps I could still use it on odd occasions like you have here.

[@donaldserpette3792]

Great job as always Smoothie!!! Hope all is well for you in 2017. Would like to see some more graphite powder drawing sometime. Thanks a lot!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Donald, more graphite powder videos are coming soon:)

[@daveh4208]

I really like what you did here. The picture seems odd to me though, where did the river go once it went under the bridge. The road looks lower so I would have thought you'd see the river on the other side as it flows down to the pond...

[@dylangrigas4355]

This drawing makes me question why people call me a good artist; wait until they see something like this!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Sadly I haven't seen any of your work Gustof, but I'm sure your being a little hard on yourself:)

[@maryalgar8779]

This is amazing. You obviously have the patience of a Saint, but it obviously pays off. What happens to this drawing now? Do you add washes of colour? Maybe there's a follow-up video and I just haven't landed on it yet.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Mary, thanks for the kind words, I wont be adding washes of colour to this one as it wasn't drawn on watercolour paper, this picture will stay as a graphite drawing.

[@picking11111]

Another great demonstration little bit hard for me but still like to see them great job ,are you on Facebook

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Mark, I will have some easier demos uploaded soon, Sorry I'm not on facebook.

[@gordonpearcy7330]

When drawing for watercolour painting do you still put in as much detail?

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

No, a lot less detail.

[@jimmyknopflericussi6488]

Hi Jon, have you noticed any significant difference between the Faber-Castell and the Derwent graphite pencils? I just know the Derwent Drawing and the Derwent charcoal pencils. Both are pretty good but they tend to break unfortunately.

[@xeang]

Wow wow wow Beautiful how long or manny hrs did you used for this drawing👍👍👍👍👍

[@farukerfen9838]

Hello 👏 which app do you use for grid? Thank you so much 🤗🙏🙏

[@theearthhasmusic4766]

Smoothie! Hi mate... Thanks for the tip on the Koh-i-noor pencil eraser... Just got mine today and it is soo much better at erasing than the Faber Castell ones... How do you sharpen yours please? I put my Faber Castells in a pencil sharpener and it just came out awful... and the knife just seems to carve it way too much. Love your graphite vids :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

I've sharpened mine in multiple pencil sharpeners, never had a problem, the only thing that does happen sometimes (depending on which sharpen i use) is the rubber tip sharpens to a point that's too long and loses its stiffness, I just trim a small piece of the tip and its good to go.

[@theearthhasmusic4766]

Thank you! Maybe I have to find the technique! Just out of interest - Do you ever use the M+R or other desk top crank sharpeners to sharpen the eraser pencils? Sorry for the many questions :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Yes I use the M+R crank sharpener for eraser pencils, it work great when its adjusted to a blunter setting.

[@theearthhasmusic4766]

Thank you! :) Keep up the great & helpful work :) I love the graphite foliage and trees lessons :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome, I'm glad I can help:) Thanks for the comments, Happy drawing!

[@theboos5852]

My god, your art is so good I thought it was a printed google stock image

[@javiparraga4888]

Mi pena es el idioma😢

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