DO'S & DON'TS: How To Draw Realistic Hair using Coloured Pencil | Step By Step Drawing Tutorial

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Hello everyone! Today I am drawing hair using coloured pencil! This is the first of a series of coloured pencil Do's & Don'ts videos :D So make sure you subscribe so you don't miss them! If you find this video helpful I would really appreciate it if you could share the video, thank you

[@wendys4for4deal15]

Kirsty Partridge Art This video is just what I needed, THANK YOU! ^-^

[@sameertomar5099]

Kirsty Partridge Art I enjoyed this

[@rachelbaker44]

Kirsty Partridge Art love your videos and your art, they are so helpful and informative. Can you please do a tutorial on how to do wrinkles and older skin in coloured pencil? Thanks x x

[@loveisintheair8762]

Hi Kirsty, what do you think of Marco Raffine color pencil? Is it possible to get a beautiful and realistic drawing by using it? And you're so talented I love your tutorials 💜

[@myleaf3726]

Kirsty Partridge Art perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nokia6630videos]

The fact that she's trying to make it bad in the first drawing but ends up looking better than all my drawings combined makes me wanna get drunk and cry in a corner.

[@calistagrant9043]

Now that was FUNNY.

[@Jossy936]

No need to worry she’s talking about the ones who aren’t beginners anymore when you’re a beginner this is how it should look like

[@hawraar2995]

A T90 u killed me bro😂

[@katie5936_]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 On a serious note, you can always improve. Remember technique is very important. It won't help much to draw frequently, if you do the same thing every time. I know this comment is a year old... Anyway, I wish you well!!

[@27MiaBella]

Lol same 😂

[@edianaventrice31]

I really do appreciate your dedication. Not to throw shade to other KZbin artist but I feel that most of them just make absurd videos just to have views & of course $. Example : I've seen someone who drew inside out and I understand that people are not going to draw good especially if they are beginners BUT she didn't even explain like what colors she use, how to blend, why she picked the colors , etc. the drawing was tiny . She just didn't put dedication and the video was very short. You explain EVERYTHING so well. You teach us how to blend, how to shade the colors, to layer first, etc. ❤️✨

[@danielsolomon9742]

Her DONT'S are better than my DO'S.

[@salemthorup9536]

It's kind of crazy how realistic you draw things. No wonder you're so successful on Patreon. You deserve it. You're also an easy to love person. Delightful and sweet and INCREDIBLY talented!!!!!

[@wrona_serowa]

*when you've already started a portrait on textured paper*

[@lisam8909]

felt that HAHAHHA

[@MultiRainday]

Just blend them and always use a sharp pencil.

[@MANGAMATAYMOOOOO]

How did u know 😢😢😢😢😢

[@emmettolson3499]

Just don’t lay it on thick. I used to do this on textured paper and ended up with bits of paper flaking away 😭

[@AneshArt]

😢

[@kaixokaleabilbao2770]

It broke my hearth to see you using the beautiful Caran D’ache Luminance pencils for the don’t drawing.

[@snowball_from_earth]

That is so helpful! Can we get skin dos and don'ts next?

[@writtenrain]

holy shit the x-acto knife thing is BRILLIANT and looks so good o-o

[@br4intumor]

Yet again! The don't side still looks good! Also great video!

[@vivianeb90]

It would really help if you also showed us your reference photo. I liked it when you did that.

[@gaganbaswal2227]

Amazing as usual. Thanks a ton Guru ji!

[@MakeItPossible2011]

I wonder if you could do a tutorial on curly hair, especially the type of hair that people of color have, really fuzzy and curly.

[@psifigeek]

Let me begin by thanking you for these videos and I recommend them to any aspiring artists. Now, I am doing a mixed media drawing of some friends of mine. I did the structure, and used watercolor bricks to lay down my base layer, and a few mid tones. So i am using color pencils for my detail work and was trying to determine about the hair. Lots of browns and oranges all in her hair, which I the referne is pulled up, so using this video to learn to proceed. But the watercolor paper I used does have a texture and thus far, had to do a lot of blending to fill in the texture. ( I picked this paper based on weight).

[@tks256]

When the don’t side is better that any hair you’ve ever drawn before

[@monicabonatesfeijo]

You are definitely really good at it. Something comes to my mind now...there should be sets available with 6/8/ 10/12 colors to specific skin tons, haris and fur..just an idea....cheers!

[@YasmineArt]

As always, your videos are really helpful and you actually inspired me and gave me the courage to do my first tutorial that people asked me to do, thank you

[@caweeva]

Yasmine Art just checked out your channel and I love your art :)

[@eliannebosse8040]

I'm a begginer at realism with color pencil and your video helps me a lot, you explain everything so well. Thank you!!

[@SysterYster]

Now I'm very confused. XD Some artists say I need to use textured paper to be able to add more layers, and you tell me I need to use smooth paper. Personally I've always liked smoother paper better, because it get's more smooth (obviously). But also, smooth paper has less tooth and you can add fewer layers. But it doesn't get a grainy look. Arrgh! I guess it's up to the artist and the style of drawing maybe? :)

[@tddybear]

Syster Yster I have the same issue, augh. Have you ended up figuring anything out about it, personally? I still don't know which to go with >_

[@SysterYster]

Teddy Bear in Russian {Mishka} I really don't know. So far, the best I've found is fairly thick paper, such as you can both draw and paint on, but that's still smooth. But copy paper smooth and/or thin is really bad. Apart from that... I don't know. XD

[@tddybear]

Syster Yster Alright, good to know. Thank you!

[@jraqn]

textured paper is good for wet media, charcoal, and pastels, while smoother paper is best for pencil drawing and marker. however, you still want some tooth on the paper pencils so the pigment has something to grab onto and you can add layers. for marker (things like copics) you want it as smooth as possible.

[@AmyMichelleWiley]

I’m confused about this too. I guess you need medium tooth, more than marker paper but less than watercolor.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Awesome tutorial as always Kirsty and the result was phenomenal, you are an outstanding artist.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Oh I forgot to say how much I love the Strathmore Bristol Plate 500 Series it is absolutely amazing. I think it is the cotton in the paper that allows you to get loads of layers even though the surface is really smooth, I think the cotton absorbs the pigment allowing for the layers. I could be wrong but that's what it feels like to me when I use that paper. I just love Strathmore, their range of papers for artists is outstanding. Any way thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial and sorry for rambling on lol.

[@pinkspirit6986]

Thank you for mentioning the paper! I never know if I should use textured or smooth

[@robbotello8177]

Pink Spirit if your gonna do many layers paper with a bit of texture is much better and then burnish for a smooth look. :)

[@amyd2424]

Out of sheer curiosity, do you have ANY idea how amazing of an artist you really are? I’m always completely blown away by your art!!!

[@DreadPirateRoberts29]

BLESS YOUR HEART KIRSTY!!! I love your tutorials, these are so helpful!!!

[@Ashutosh_Dahia]

Nice detail to the highlights ,amazing work

[@sparklecharmer]

Even the "don't" drawing looks good...

[@JDvorak2009]

Kirstie I love how you do your hair! Simply stunning!

[@alexivic673]

This was super helpful. Could you also maybe do a tutorial on platinum hair? You are literally the best artist I’ve ever seen.

[@KittyAndZuri]

Omg had to pause and comment about the colour selector tool... GENIUS!!!!!!!

[@donnawalter3061]

great tutorial once again Kirsty, fantastic explanation, keep up the GREAT work you do 😚

[@anonymousgirl1276]

Best explanations on realistic hair . 👌👌👌

[@cherish._.4036]

Congratulations on 1million . Can you give a tutorial one how to draw realistic 4a,b, or c hair with colored pencils please.

[@chandlerbing1020]

Thanks mam for a great tutorial. You are very talented.

[@Ja9Jang]

This si helpful. Thank you so much 😊 I can do now how to draw hair like that especially a knife technique. 😊❤

[@ysvry]

I think your the worlds best hair and fur drawer. bravo.

[@babiart.f]

I'm a new subscriber and this is my first time Watching your video and it helps me a lot Thank you.🥰

[@dotscreations2463]

Thank you this was really helpful😊

[@hannahruby719]

I just love your art i have aways whated to draw like that

[@jayannartsandmusic]

I love arts and I want to practice Color pencil techniques thank you! Great video 💕

[@milkandhoney88]

Girl both of the drawings were so good way better than any drawings I’ve done 😂🤩

[@renderingrini]

Thank you so much for this 💖

[@unknown_3551]

Thank you so much for this video 💕 it helps a lot 😁

[@nabilaanandaputrim.2130]

Addicted to your videos recntly!! 😄😄 Can you please do a tutorial how to draw face from the side?

Thank you for your tutorial! It is useful for me ! Greetings from Spain 🤗🍻

[@brady300]

Amazing. It is so nice to see your channel grow and grow!!

[@antresia.9723]

Thank you this is helpful.i will work really hard with colored pencils.first I do is draw light sketch with a sharp HB,hb pencil on printer paper is it good to use printer paper.😓😮

[@hyperhamster2851]

I hope to reach your level one day 😊

[@screamanix1765]

HyperHamster never never give up and you will achieve that

[@cyanidedonut787]

Great video! Can you do a tutorial on clouds?

[@r-m5044]

Wow amazing 😢❤️

[@nikkieyeque]

great video. thank you!! is there any chance of a video on how to draw wet hair? specially wet black hair?

[@artdiao5476]

Thank you for idea drawing hair portrait your the best.

[@HuskyHollywood]

09:50 You talk about using different brand of pencil colors to get the same results as this one. My question is...... Can you get this kinda result by using very Doms colour pencils?

[@setzky]

wow thumbs up to you ive learned a lot specially using a xacto knife.

[@raylightning9228]

Your pictures are beautiful

[@Gemnoble]

i love the dos you did a great job!

[@lichaelvillanueva1378]

the eye droper tool. on paint app. now i know. thanks to you!

[@vaishportrays2963]

Nailed it! 😍😍😍

[@sanjaywadhwani2115]

EXCELLENT. Enjyoyed it. As a suggestion, if you have the pencil color typed on top, so can understand the colors being used better.

[@peacefullyepiphany5253]

excellent!👍🕊

[@vapsman88]

Thanks, Kirsty! I've looked at other Blonde Hair Tutorials but they mostly use an Ash Blonde like you did. Maybe show how you would do a Platinum Blonde. Thanks.

[@janetodell9441]

Have you used the new Derwent Procolour coloured pencils? They seem to be good for blending but I wondered about your experience. You talk about being self-taught. I was wondering about how much time you have devoted over the years to reach your level of expertise?

[@anarchypizza8840]

Janet O'Dell I believe a lot of time should be devoted to art especially if you want to get to this level.

[@fmdw8]

could you make a video about the do's and don'ts of using pastels?

[@mistergreengenez]

Your don't side is better than mine! You keep pointing out all of the mistakes in it. Meanwhile I'm just like :O this is amazing. :D

[@natchuu4956]

Thank you for this helpful tutorial

[@rockys201]

Great points, and one thing I agree with in particular is never use yellow if you're drawing blonde hair. If you combine it with black for the other hair strands it looks horrible and totally unnatural. You should use a range of browns from light to dark depending on the reference photo

[@KywokiYakasaki]

I only have those ordinary school colored pencils, will that knife work with those kind of pencils?

[@nicole._.sunshine]

KywokiYakasaki I'm pretty sure they work on any coloured pencils. I use watercolor pencils because they can act as a 2 in 1 and the knife works of them.

[@joaquinsuarez5849]

@@nicole._.sunshine not everything. try it on oil based color pencils.

[@conbro0985]

This video helped a lot. Thanks👍👍

[@dextergoffney9300]

Great educational video. I think your one of the greatest artists on u tube and I find it a bit ironic that you only have about over 97,000 subscribers, with your art talent and teaching skills I would have expected that your subscribers would be at 900,000. Other than that keep up the grate work that you do because your on your way to becoming a master artists of the 21st century. "😉

[@makialamuhammad9020]

Can you do one on how to color the face?

[@jodie4838]

does the knife-technique also work with polychromos? i think they are oilbased instead of waxbased. great video and the final hair looks just amazing :)

[@johnshannon5687]

Really appreciate the help!!!

[@judyptak7118]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks.

[@amassa45]

I live your tutorials! They are very very useful

[@jodielemoine4249]

I have just one question do you have to pay to be able to watch the Longer Tutorials on your patron?

[@mmtenyakov]

Is there a video or could you make a video of continuing to draw the rest of the face?

[@snookerwither9955]

Wow, I never realised you could use a craft knife for lighter hairs. I'll definitely attempt it in my drawings

[@rohitsolanki3201]

Thank you ❤❤

[@jillinefigaro1619]

Great tips thanks so much 👍

[@scrappysinger]

Super helpful. Thank you!!

[@pagalmasala]

How would you do hair if you happen to do it on really grainy paper? PLEASE!!! The smoother paper is really expensive as heck! Thanks.

[@itstayaki]

Considering you're starting a coloured pencil tutorials theme I'd love to see one on maybe fur, or another video suggestion would be different paper since I struggle with so many choices, If you've done this before I'd love to be directed to it! 😊

[@jessierosegirl6399]

The dont example is the best looking bad picture i have ever seen

[@jiodude8485]

Excellent !!!!!which colour shades did you use?

[@fantasyworld352]

Thanku so much 😊 your work really so good !

[@حلافرح-ت7ح]

Wooooow beautiful and amazing

[@josh0147]

Nahhhh , am not havin it, that one on the right is a picture

[@blssms1964]

Josh Foulkes then how did she make it 😑

[@joaquinsuarez5849]

@@blssms1964 do you even know what sarcasm is?

[@mirkosrndovic]

It's not a picture but a real hair

[@josh0147]

Mirko Srndovic 2 years later I can draw like that now👀

[@mirkosrndovic]

@@josh0147 Congrats! I've just started...two years doesn't sound like too much time to invest.

[@christosmanatakis4607]

Can you use the technique with the craft knife for faber castell polychromos pencils? Also, thanks for this tutorial it was really helpful and detailed.

[@pilucapiluca9735]

thank you very much!!! Really useful!!!

[@advancedgmer]

The don't is good too

[@207huzaifaabrar2]

I don't have Caran D' Ache Lumiance . Does it come out the same if I use any other coloured pencil ?

[@lia1b652]

does the crafty knife also works on polycromos?

[@Pegatronus12]

What’s a good brand of color pencils that can be layered but are inexpensive ? I’m currently using cra z art pencils for practice.

[@glowstonestarzaj4922]

PinkCrushScooter Prismacolor pencils are PRIME!

[@myrkflinn4331]

When I looked at the right picture at first, I thought it was a joke, it being a picture but holy damn, it's too real!

[@michaelwhite8031]

It would be interesting to see you do a self portrait

[@alysonhershkowitz2604]

What brand color pencils do you use?

[@mirkosrndovic]

I just love your videos and tutorials, you focus on important and useful informations and present them clearly. I bought few tutorials from your website and am very satisfied and happy, my drawing skills finally see some progress. Thank you Kirsty. In this video you've mentioned that there is a difference between how to draw with Caran d'Ache Luminance and Faber Castell Polychromos. Can you tell more about that difference in technique?

[@CraftyBruni]

wowww.....a good news...you have got a new subscriber......amazing video...its sooo understandable......pls reply meee......just got addicted to your channel

[@daji1991]

this is very helpful video though I don't understand how can you make the lines so smooth and blended,whilst mine look sharp and unbalanced

[@oryo2212]

Maybe try pressing lighter idk

[@xccaae]

Your voice is like pure gold...

[@rambo7135]

I only have prismacolour and not even sure I have all those colours 😞

[@Dropsomenuggies]

Use the colors you have, you don’t have to make the drawing colors exactly the same

[@aylin7409]

What did she do to her pencil? What is that thing in her hand?