How to Draw with Charcoal Pencils - Landscape Sketching

Learn how to draw with charcoal pencils. More at thevirtualinstructor.com/draw-... including still images of this tutorial and how to sharpen charcoal pencils.
In this lesson, we create a landscape sketch using charcoal pencils. A four step approach is taken to accomplish this.

[@leemae5198]

you sound like Sheldon from the Big Band Theory & i find that very comforting

[@kh884488]

The running commentary is very helpful!

[@ciobanestera2817]

wow! this is so complex and beautiful... I never tried drawing nature before, but I will take my chances. I like that you said we are creating an illusion when we draw. It's simply wonderful! I will keep that in mind. thanks

[@TrueCarpenter]

Awesome drawing. I love that I picked up drawing and painting and that none of my family or friends part take in it and that I can inspire them. I think it's losing interest especially in the education system (in Canada anyway), it's focussing on digital art which is good too. But it's nothing like starting from a sheet of paper and ended up with something like this.

[@carloscatam4519]

Simplesmente fantástico. Amo obras assim. Lindo demais. Parabéns. Minhas sinceras considerações 👏👏👏.

[@athenasword1]

I did develop the habit of drawing the detail right from the start about 57years ago, now I can't draw any other way such as this it just goes chaotic I like this way but as I say great detail from start such as potraits of famous people thank for the tips paper towels etc was getting worried about that one

[@cranberrycanvas]

i love how one of the steps is just "powdered charcoal"

[@Kharusy]

Hgj

[@Draw_together]

The drawing technique is just amazing!

[@vansonly5]

Thank you so much. I have lots of trees in my sketches and this was fabulous learning

[@quinnlaya331]

i asked myself after watching this... "am i inspired or should i give up"

[@ericlingren4792]

@Justin S So draw...

[@shortclipz6377]

@@ericlingren4792 lol

[@anahata2009]

Don't give up.

[@BuntstiftKunst]

That was really interesting! Thank you very much for the introduction!

[@janine_wwfroggles3219]

Love the idea of a powdered charcoal. Our teacher usually likes us to start with a willow ground, but this idea with the powder is a nice variation in process, as it can focus more on where we want different ranges in the values. Thanks for the vid :D

[@janine_wwfroggles3219]

Also love the eraser in a pencil...brilliant....I might need to go shopping online now...lol

[@sosolawson6587]

Literally doing my first landscape drawing

[@shaundevoy9307]

okay this makes life easier, in regards to drawing a landscape and trees

[@athenasword1]

What more can you say? Brilliant!!

[@Gramie112]

Can you do "How to draw architecture"? I have to draw St' Pauls Cathedral in London and I have no idea where to start. I love your tutorials by the way. Very helpful and they make me want to draw for fun again. Greets from Poland :)

[@assasin101011]

easy to watch and very hard to do!

[@winstonchurchhill3264]

Good stuff bud. Very lovely 😊 !! Greetings from Portsmouth England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ficheye00]

Many helpful hints in one drawing lesson. Thank you so much. I especially like the attention to creating an impression not based on detail, but making sure that the differences in tree species were also suggested. Very good.

[@cindylong2782]

This is a beautiful drawing. Charcoal is the main media I use. I love it. The music in this was very nice. Do you know what/who it is? Thanks for an awesome video.

[@triptisabu3692]

Which brand of graphite and charcoal pencils do you use?

[@bhattacharjeepk]

Really beautiful drawing

[@ApproximatelyCee]

Well done. Good lesson.

[@catlisa4627]

very nice demo!

[@suyash7918]

beautiful!

[@Mamaosa63]

Loved it!

[@dhiemhiecraftdiy]

very skilled artist

[@DanOManno]

Not bad. Enjoyed very much!

[@linuxgirl_]

Really nice.

[@adampeters550]

someday I'll do this.

[@himadrirajpal932]

How awesome...such a boon u r ...4 us....i wish i were ur student😭😭😭

[@azzuparis]

What a great drawing

[@cindylong2782]

Beautiful drawing! What music is this?

[@chantanaolsson6833]

Thank you for teaching

[@athenasword1]

Question How to draw the light from street lights 19th century?

[@vivaldirules]

Pretty nice. But I'm bothered some by the trees on the left that don't quite look right. I think there need to be some darker midtones or else the darkest portions need to be lightened. Squinting a little, I see an array of very dark lines amidst a neutral midtone mass with light highlights.

[@meccamw]

Is there a photo reference that you are using for this portrait?

[@doggthelegend2165]

HOW CAN YOU GET THAT TEXTURE OF THE LEAVES? IT DOESN'T LOOK THE SAME IN MY DRAWING

[@elijahhooks7]

Amazing!!!

[@anjotadena3464]

Impressive!

[@thirteen3637]

What is the that eraser in a pencil called?

[@stogies3]

so beautiful

[@TrippyNipples69]

Is this Tommy Wiseau?

[@yes-ol3kk]

It's look easy when you draw it

[@aman4peace]

what are you using with your charcoal pencil. cause its looks like a part of a paper clip

[@Sunny-sw2ts]

FANTASTIC.

[@paulwatkins3480]

Sunn Drawing afield

[@saibaldas9478]

Can you please say the name of the white pencil you started using at 9:37

[@Draw_together]

What kind of pencils do you use?

[@Draw_together]

I always wanted to draw landscapes but never succeeded.

[@mamungnao]

What kind of that eraser stick again please ?

[@joycurry31]

Wow fantastic

[@_yoriichi_44]

Love from India sir

[@sharmilakapur49]

I tried and it worked

[@shibakhan1500]

amazing

[@sergiobaltazar2109]

What kind of pencil eraser do you use??

[@rosalinabloos-vonk248]

Prachtig om te maken heb het ook gedaan

[@mirandakeats3948]

Okay so I'm new with charcoal pencil's and I don't know how to sharpen my pencil. I don't think I'm supposed to use a normal sharpener on it (I have the exact same ones like you used in the video) Can you tell me how please?

[@debrahinz]

Hello. Can you tell me what type of pencils is he using in the drawing of the landscape? He didn’t tell us. I’d like to order them for my drawings of the leafs.

[@1831Darwinia]

Sandpaper

[@Tarzan2315]

So inspiriing. Marvellous magic!!!

[@vickeystiles]

Question where can I get that powdered charcoal at please. I am a beginning artist and just starting to gather my supplies.

[@noelvn3]

I got mine at Blick, the big chain art supply store. I bought mine in store but they have it online at www.dickblick.com/products/generals-powdered-charcoal/ . Here's an Amazon link for what I got (my label is different but same brand) www.amazon.com/General-Powdered-Charcoal-6-Oz/dp/B0027A3E2C/

[@NoblesseObligedCP]

jerrysartarama.com and hobbylobby.com are also good site to try besides dickblick.com

[@cassie3285]

I make my powder out of the charcoal blocks c:

[@jun04129]

yes ！I did it

[@ludvigbrandt2903]

Hi, what eraser pen are you using? What is it called and where can I buy it? And is there an equivalent eraser pen for graphite pencils? Thanks!

[@conniezaske7478]

that is an eraser pencil for typists

[@Rafika-lb1os]

2:08. HoLLY JeZZUS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-nz2re2wi1g]

Здравствуйте! Покажите более подробную технику рисования, листвы на деревьях.!

[@tnarts7793]

It is very beautiful😁😁😀

[@cailynt643]

Im trying to draw a huge landscape but i dont know where to start, Do I start in the middle back or front of the paper?

[@quantumgamer8497]

In landscapes start in the background

[@carlpen850]

+Quantum Gamer -- Absolutely correct, it's the easiest for all beginners, but the very first thing I tell my student is establish their "eye" line or their horizon line and then draw the subject matter in relation to it.

[@callouttogod7788]

+Carl Pen Don't forget about 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th perspective..

[@daisy3690]

boy those are excellent tree representations! ty 4 sharing

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Very nice

[@frankiecardona1656]

now do i need that powder cant i just blend the picture a little with my finger or something to get the effect?

[@WmAnnis]

+Frankie Cardona Or just take charcoal to sandpaper or a nail file to create your own powder.

[@carlpen850]

+Frankie Cardona -- Well you could but his technique is much easier & comes off a lot looser, plus your hands stay a bit cleaner. You could also get the same effect by using toned paper & using either white conte crayon or white ink etc. for you highlights.

[@neronutella]

I like to use my finger

[@funkbunkteen3801]

lmao

[@carlpen850]

+Noob Gaming -- Use whatever works.

[@-Paul__]

nice draw-wing

[@athenasword1]

Does charcoal dry or do you have to use spray?

[@kittuschoices1208]

You will have to use spray. Charcoal is dry but it smudges very easily.

[@pitaachips]

athenasword1 Fixative spray :)

[@1831Darwinia]

What do you mean by "clean up"?

[@EliorThartea]

wow

[@Songguy1985]

'We'll just add a bit of charcoal dust' - beep, beep "this vehicle is reversing" 🤪🚛

[@michelledaley55]

Do we have a transcript

[@lonelylife3811]

Please tell me those black pencils, powdered charcoal and the pencil eracing thing is here in the philippines or i'll go berserk!! Im just a child who wants to improve my drawing so please tell those things are available here.. T_T

[@kerstanbarrientos8135]

just go to national book store, they got charcole pencils there

[@sharmilakapur49]

My father in philippines has them. He got them online

[@ninamoretz1482]

yes i did it,udid did ths pictre

[@jenniferarmstrong589]

I really want to get into art but I just don’t have the imagination and creativity that others have

[@sosolawson6587]

Jennifer Armstrong imagination comes with practice, I've been doing portraits and comics all my life and now I'm doing my first landscape

[@athenasword1]

Rainy storm in a grave yard ...please.?

[@setyawan90]

thank u i love it

[@angiasaa]

what's that thread/fiber that hangs off the edge of your pencils? It looks like it would pose a bit of a distraction, but I can't help but think you have it there for some purpose other than to perk up the curiosity of your viewers.. I'm baffled!

[@WhiteStoneAcres]

It's a wrap, it helps take off th paper so the pencil can be sharpened

[@addysart5027]

If it wasnt 2 30 am while watching this, id draw something.. my dog is asleep on my leg though so im not getting up yet

[@winstonchurchhill3264]

Lol 😂 !

[@rajudas4125]

9

[@UNDERdeBLOOD]

Whoa! Did I see Jimi Hendrix in the trees to the right??????????????????????????????????????????????

[@katleneenriquez5193]

The details of the trees

[@modonroy7349]

Sir pencil name plzz

[@kitty-gw6mi]

his accent😱

[@renzo6490]

It would help to see your reference photo! And your background music is both unnecessary and annoying.

[@ficheye00]

Pffft!

[@varminthunter7781]

Your the only one that thinks that. So go away

[@asmaraer3929]

you do it so fast i cant copi

[@gingerale1591]

It's better to use a different reference photo. If you can though, its probably best to go outside and find something to draw from life.

[@sharmilakapur49]

He's right

[@krystaljackson3732]

this isn't as easy as it looks

[@karl3168]

I dislike the edits and the skips, it ruined the video for me.

[@coolmeister7926]

Well this isnt fuckin working

[@charliedalsass1502]

amazing