How To Draw Mountains, Bob Ross Style

[@driverkevin]

Morning fella. Just watched the vid', brilliant. Can I ask you ? As a beginner, where can i purchase, a blending stick and also the erasers that you use, I just a cumbersome square rubber, its a pain. Having watched the late n great Bob many times, it was really good to see you do the graphite bit and trees, awesome, the only thing missing was a brush banging against the easel to get rid of excess paint. lol. Cheers again.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the comment, I use to watch Bob Ross for hours, I loved watching his demos, can I ask...are you in the UK or USA, because I can provide you with links where you can get the blending stumps and erasers.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi again, I have just added links to all the products I use in the description, for both UK and USA.

[@driverkevin]

smoothie, uk, manchester, the red half of course. lol.

[@driverkevin]

where will i find the links ? cheers fella.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

All the links are in the description under the video, click on "show more" and you will see them all there.

[@theeggdover1243]

I love the calm soothing voice, It's like I'm watching Bob Ross!

[@eddiejohn2060]

Just done this , Very very pleased with the results . Didnt the clouds as I would have liked but this is another step along the way of learning to draw. Thank you for the tutorial , loved it.

[@kevinrussell3729]

This has been my favorite drawing yet! Thank you so much! Helped me get better!

[@shilus5333]

Absolutely amazing 👏🏽👏🏽

[@vharrald]

Beautiful sketch, you could say it was drawn real smoooooth.

[@betsymckimm4915]

Thank you for making these videos! Can't wait to start playing. Cheers

[@ejej1964]

Incredible art!! Wow!!!

[@chrismillersongs]

Please keep the videos coming,, I learn more from you than I have from anyone else, and of course, you are my favorite, thank you sooo much

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks for the kind words Chris, more videos are on the way soon:)

[@monakinnel9271]

Oh my gosh…so helpful!!! Most of my work is people or pet portraits. I have tried landscape drawings but have really struggled with them. Your work is absolutely phenomenal! I am very inspired to take on this new challenge….how fun!!! Your gentle voice so reminds me of Bob Ross. I watched him every weekend back in the day and was just in awe of his artistic abilities. Even though I work with all mediums, graphite is my favorite as it is easy to use and allows me to sketch pretty much anywhere without an elaborate setup or extensive supplies…my sketch book and a pencil case with a few chosen basic tools is all I need to create!

[@grahamparr4710]

Those little clouds look very happy.

[@mourneswanderer1767]

Looks extremely professional to me. I am nowhere near that proficient and hope to progress. Thanks indeed for your inspiration.

[@leetau8429]

I have tried this 3 times, I have never ever drawn anything in my life. First try turned out ok till I over blended and smeared graphite powder all over lol, lesson learnt. I tried again on A4 paper and just yuk, so I went back to A5 and though my mountains are very steep compared to yours I am very pleased with the results. I did slow the video speed down if that helps other beginners reading this. Thanks Jon, for your no rush\stress tutorials

[@stephengray6996]

Brilliant, enjoyed that.. I will work on this and maybe add a few bits and bobs.. cheers

[@rickolmsted1156]

Beautiful drawing. I'm a beginner and this helps me wanting more to draw. Thanks for this video :)

[@xeang]

Amazing smoothie77 i like youre drawings very much go on like this thumbs thumbs thumbs 👍👍👍👍👍

[@oberesmilieu4135]

Thank you for making this tutorial. I watched bob ross many times, but dont know how to make this mountains with graphite. But now i know it. Thx :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're very welcome, I'm pleased the video helped you, thanks for taking the time to view and comment.

[@keithacenas205]

“Excellent love your pencil drawing ! Another bob Ross.

[@andristefanus]

"beat the devil out of it"

[@Maintenance63]

For an amateur I am pleased with my efforts. Thank you for the video.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome Richard, its good to hear you had a go at this one, thanks for the comment, Happy drawing!

[@jamie3484]

Thank you for this :)) I’ve finished mine just now and I love it already

[@philstauffer8073]

Your instructional videos are wonderful. Please keep them coming.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Phil Stauffer Thanks Phil, more videos coming up!

[@Aydeet2]

Love this....and Bob Ross....Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome, thanks for viewing, glad you liked it.

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Thanks for the beginner series - at least I hope it's a series. I do teach elementary age children and I thinks they'd be delighted to try this simple drawing technique.

[@rutbrea8796]

Your work is so delicate, I love it!! I wish my work was like that. I am 69 years old and have been painting since I was very young, but it is more like a hobby than a professional work. I had to work very hard to raise my daughter and lost a few years of my passion, now I am kind of starting all over again and trying to do my best. But you are great! Thanks for your tutorial, I really appreciate it.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks again for your kind words, its very much appreciated, we are never too old to learn, art is a wonderful hobby to do in our later years.

[@SandyCampbellHemet]

Your mountain sketch is so pretty! I loved watching the whole page come alive!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Sandy, that's very kind of you:)

[@mikenel9793]

Like this video,esp.,the Cloud blending,made look So natural,,,,,,thanks

[@jeremydennis6988]

Your very good 👍 thank you for teaching me so much....

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

My pleasure 😊

[@anexful2288]

old but gold

[@estellelebon7026]

Hi there just wanted to say thank you!! You have helped me so much this tutorial is the best ive seen. Thanks again

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome estelle, I'm glad the video helped you, thank you for taking the time to view and comment, much appreciated.

[@fatimababar3693]

Waooooow

[@Shinobi117]

you are incredible sir. greetings from florida

[@Dannysgamess]

I was watching Bob Ross the other day, his first episode of mountains and trees and you're just like him, making everything look so easy haha. I can't draw to save my life but i'll give this ago, i'd love to be bale to draw or paint.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Give it a go Danny, its a very easy method, I'm sure you will do ok.

[@rutbrea8796]

After finishing your paintings, do you use a sealer of some kind? Otherwise it would get spoiled if touch by any one, no?

[@steveburrow8766]

Really enjoyed this one. It's the first time I've tried using graphite powder and I love the effect. Thanks again for putting these videos up.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Steve glad you like the graphite powder, it produces lovely results.

[@Labroidas]

Thank you very much! As a beginner, this was extremely helpful and fun to make

[@kutaydurak5025]

I just discovered your channel. I am very pleased.

[@gjassawalla]

love your work..

[@playinragz]

It's fantastic for beginners! You made it possible for anyone to draw mountains. I know I did well when my family says " you didn't draw that, omg I didn't know you were a artist" lol ohh I'm not but this video made me one for a time. Thanks!

[@playinragz]

P.s. It would help a lot if you listed your materials. That way I know what I needed to complete at the beginning. Thanks

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+playinragz That's a great comment thanks, I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+playinragz Sure, I will start to do that in future videos, thanks for the suggestion.

[@organicearth3992]

so glad i watched this because i had a go & i was really surprised how well it turned out. plus you have a relaxing voice which helps a lot.. really enjoyable video.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated, its nice to hear you had a go and it turned out well. Happy drawing!

[@lornehutton7229]

i liked it so well i watched it twice thx for the video

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're very welcome Lorne, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@stevenng1967]

THAT A VERY SKILLFUL ART I EVER SEEN

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

thank you!

[@robsmith9190]

I liked this one Smoothie, Thank you.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome Rob, I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.

[@soroushmoghadam]

thanx for shearing ue art and skill with us and one thing i really like in ur video is no music . thanx

[@eduga1111]

Hey, Smoothie: Thank You for this fantastic demo on mountains. I bugged you enough for this and you delivered with consideration for us beginners. I really appreciate what you do for everyone; you keep me inspired and I will not give up :-).

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Teresa K. Thanks Teresa, you didn't bug me at all, its a pleasure to make these videos for you all, thanks for the kind words :)

[@sdburnettartfan9027]

Smoothie. I love your impeccable demo on black and white drawing of mountains which reminds me of a black and white realistic drawing and photograph of mountains from the 1800s and early 1900s. My first time watching this. I'm definitely subscribing to your channel!!👍

[@amykleine1806]

Thanks. I love your tutorial

[@cebmb]

And by the way...this was indeed á la Bob Ross...Bravo!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Carlos, 🎨😊

[@chrismillersongs]

omg, I would love to sit down with you and aquire your skills and talents.... just a wish...I am laid up after back surgery and the charcoal drawings are the best. I have taken your advice on pencils,,erasers,etc.. and I love this....are ya coming across the pond anytime?

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Chris, I hope you have a fast recovery from your back surgery, drawing will be a great distraction and therapy for you right now, I haven't got any trips panned, but visiting the states is something I would like to do one day:) take care.

[@angelicag2042]

Smoothie, your skill level always amazes me with every piece you do! Even though this is light years beyond any of my meagre artistic capabilities (and powers of observation!) I still love learning about different art forms and medium. I'm off now to looking in on your latest demo! Thank you for sharing!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Angelica G Thanks Angelica, I'm sure you're being modest, I bet you could do this one with ease, I always remember a British artist called Alwyn Crawshaw saying "have a go, its easer than it looks".

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+smoothie77 If you do ever get stuck or struggle with any of my demos, or you're uncertain about what I'm doing, please feel free to send me a pm to ask any questions, I'm always glad to help.

[@angelicag2042]

Thank you, Smoothie. A true teacher at heart! :)

[@tomsilver4557]

The details of the trees in your work make the majestic mountains loom in the distance all the more awe-inspiring. What a beautiful scene. I can feel the coldness of the snow and the deep green-ness of the firs. This reminds me of the feelings I get when reading Sarah Orne Jewett's "The Country of the Pointed Firs." One of the several editions I have and my favorite is the one illustrated by Douglas Alvord. His work is similar to yours. Yet, there is more subtlety, in my opinion, in yours than in his. Thank you again for a path through the woods. I have attempted your woodland scene several times. My renderings give me great joy accompanied by a good laugh. Yet, there are elements within my sketches that show a bit of promise perhaps around the bend. What fun! "Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun" - Pablo Picasso. Though, I must confess, I do not understand the works of his later years, I can appreciate his view of the artist. Please keep transforming "a yellow spot into the sun." Cecelia

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Cecelia, Thank you for the kind words, its nice of you to take the time to send a comment and let me know you are making progress with your drawing, its also good to hear you are enjoying and having fun with the process. I will try my best to transform a yellow spot into the sun, Its a great quote! and I too have to confess I don't understand the works of Picasso, but that quote made a lot of sense.

[@robear888]

Beautiful!

[@bastillionmusic1728]

is it a good idea to watercolour wash over this? or do the graphite pencils behave differently than regular pencils when they are washed over

[@sherriestewart3434]

thanks for the information on the eraser.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome.

[@gailgassen8670]

I must be having trouble with my audio, I can here a whisper of a voice ever so often, but it's not clear at all. I love your drawing! It's just beautiful. Thank you!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Sorry about the volume Gail, I had problems with this one, later videos should be a lot better.

[@Agui007]

Ah cheers for this Smoothie and as we requested :D! You have a lovely soft almost mysterious look about your drawings. Please keep them coming :D

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Agui007 Thanks Agui007, this was just a nice easy simple one, nothing like the outstanding mountain scenes that you draw, I'm so looking forward to seeing the finished drawing your working on right now, I'm still speechless from the sneak preview you showed me :)

[@Agui007]

smoothie77 Truthfully you are most generous. I even see differences from the previous drawings I did. It's just an eye for detail and working in sections. You inspired me though!😊

[@mariomazzoli8824]

Fantastic !!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you.

[@IslamWorldOne]

Aammaazin😍😍😍❤️❤️

[@alithomson6824]

very helpful, thank you!!

[@chantellemckerlie8011]

Best video ever

[@mourneswanderer1767]

Unfortunately, our mountains are all worn down through ice ages and more than a little difficult to know how to deal with fields, farms, fences, livestock etc.......... Definitely my favorite subject though.

[@mayabonik9379]

great technique👌

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Maya!

[@BuntstiftKunst]

Nice one! I really like this technique :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Buntstift Kunst Thanks! glad you like it, its quite an easy technique and looks quite affective especially if you spend more time on it adding a few darker tones and a more elaborate foreground, thanks for the comment :)

[@BuntstiftKunst]

+smoothie77 Yes I do! I tried this technique for a background of a cat drawing and it works great! I only had a problem with my electric eraser, because it was smudging and created some dark spots... I love just to take a tissue and some reasers, and go over my paper really messy :) Its much fun after all the detailed work especcially with colored pencil :)

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Buntstift Kunst Yes I know what you mean, sometimes I have had enough of drawing complicated line drawings and lots of detail, its nice to have a change of pace and relax, smudging graphite around and letting our imagination over-ride our concentration can be both relaxing and inspiring :)

[@flatearthcontinuum1188]

Hi smoothie. Loving your vids and I am learning so much. I appreciate all your time and effort. thanks so much..... just and addendum: Your voice sounds very much like John Virgo who commentates on the Snooker lol just saying :P

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

You're welcome , glad the vids are helping, John Virgo?....oh go on then, I'll take that as a compliment :D

[@animationstudio1136]

Thank it helped out a lot thank you thank you

[@smokebreaktime]

Nice work.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you

[@kiranughrejiya891]

nice sir thank you so much

[@lindalouisme]

Hi Smoothie. I really enjoyed this tutorial and I will be watching more of your videos. I am a new subscriber also and I noticed you use a small eraser that I have never seen. Can you tell me the name of it and where to get one. Much thanks on a great job well done.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

+Linda Carol Hi Linda, thanks for subscribing, the small eraser is called ...Tombow mono zero, I got mine on ebay.

[@lindalouisme]

+smoothie77 Thanks I will look there then for one. I have the ones that are like a pencil made by Faber-Castell they are ok but they are pink eraser and I like the white ones better. Thank you so much for your reply.

[@animationstudio1136]

Good job

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you!

[@noornoor-pi3tk]

🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼

[@mourneswanderer1767]

Definitely not easy though. I shall have a go and hopefully come out smiling, yes!

[@flatearthcontinuum1188]

I wonder, does youtube not realise that adding the option for commenters to add a photo to their comments would be a massive help on this platform...

[@KKelly1]

tense your arm while drawing the mountain, it looks more natural

[@jchrg2336]

Haha

[@lornehutton7229]

i liked it so well i watched it twice thx for the video

[@mariomazzoli8824]

Fantastic !!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you.