BEST PENCILS FOR GRAPHITE ARTISTS TO TRY

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Mars Lumograph black pencils: geni.us/Marspencils
Generals Charcoal Pencils: geni.us/CharcoalDrawingSet
Arches Hot Pressed Paper: geni.us/Archeshotpressed
Faber Castell 900 Graphite: geni.us/FaberCastell9000
Daler Rowney Sable Filbert brush: geni.us/sablefilbert
Blending Stumps: geni.us/Tortillion
Derwent Superpoint sharpener: geni.us/DerwentSharpener
Tombow Mono Eraser: geni.us/TombowMonoEraser
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[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

QOTD: What are your favourite pencils to use for your graphite drawings?

[@melaniefranco1213]

Kirsty Partridge Art it’s a bit of a grainy feeling with charcoal

[@candys.art_]

Actually I use normal school pencils and mechanical pencils 😂 also I use black colored pencil as there are less shiny

[@ghsshshd9935]

Can you draw a micro pig in flowers that would be amazing it's really fun

[@astaroth......]

faber castell

[@ashnikfield4224]

I love using Derwent!

[@paulameredith4843]

I first picked up drawing about 7 years ago after having a heart and being in a coma for 10 days. Just started drawing with a no. 2 school pencil and a regular eraser. Just felt like drawing one day. Then I watched lots of KZbins and learned so much more. Practice and started watching drawing portraits. Which I love to do. Not there yet but getting better. Love my growth. Oh yeah I’m 72 and still a working nurse

[@vaniavieira6012]

I'm happy for you☺️

[@santospaoloalcantara9601]

God bless

[@doubledenterprise3680]

Who?

[@ranjeetakaur3219]

God bless you. Keep drawing it's very soothing. 👍💐

[@uzumakinaruto2336]

Woow. Good to see the 70s youths are drawing. Yeh I like drawing as well. It is sooo satisfying

[@chrys9256]

The Lumograph Black are some of my favourites, though when I first got them I didn't like that they are harder to blend than graphite and the results where too grainy for my taste, they seem to stick to the top of the paper's tooth. What I do now is block in the base values with graphite powder first and get that as dark as possible. Then when I go over that area with the Lumograph the result is much smoother. The tooth of the paper is already somewhat full with the powder so the Lumograph go over more smoothly and become easier to blend. Also to avoid shine I never use graphite pencils on top, instead if I want to darken something I use a brush or paper stump with a bit of powder from the 8B pencil.

[@notralf653]

Chrysostomos Chrysostomides Man exactly that's what i do it now.. tooo... Its hard to blend with it

[@TheLondonForever00]

I'll give you a little tip. If you are trying to achieve a really smooth finish, start with the 2B first. Lightly block out the area first with the 2B and then go over with the next value you choose. They need to be layered for the ultimate smooth finish. It's the smoothest gradient I've ever been able to achieve and I have been a graphite artist for 20 years. The transition is so smooth it looks computer generated. The blackest is the richest out of any carbon, charcoal or primo elite. These pencils are a game changer. I do a lot of testing with various pencils and I get closer to reproducing this method with anything else. Try what I've said and you'll see what I mean, you'll have a eureka moment, trust me on that!

[@miniguncat6010]

Wow your art is great! Wish I could draw that realistic

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you and keep at it, you will get there! :)

[@miniguncat6010]

Omg thanks!

[@movz8006]

For me to achieve a realistic drawing just believe on your self keep practice and say to yourself that i can do it

[@Kevin2104100]

You can draw like that or even more realistic but believe in yourself,practice more !

[@artsbys.k3718]

Nice

[@reaganthomas4315]

This would be a good replacement for my Ebony pencil. It’s jet black and it’s smooth, but it’s waaaaaaay too shiny. Thank you for telling everyone about these.

[@prakruthimuthappam2305]

These charcoal pencils are great . I love your realistic paintings thanks for the ideas 🤗☺

[@katywuste9054]

Absolutely love your portrait drawings, literally can’t get enough of them. Another great video, thanks Kirsty

[@larsjensen6731]

Another EPIC piece Kirsty! You truely are gifted! Keep on rocking that amazing art 🤘.

[@Marykk1448]

I gotta tell you, I’m a huge fan of your channel. Your videos are looking so much more Cinematic and you do an amazing job teaching what your so amazing at. I’ve already learned so much from you. Not just that, I support you on patron and from all the pages I’ve supported over the last couple of years, none of them come close to how thorough as yours. Your content is so diverse and you cover so many different subjects and the fact that you supply a reference photo and a sketch to go along, it’s worth every penny supporting you. Keep doing what your doing. Your amazing. Oh and you look so beautiful in your videos!

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Wow! That drawing turned out FANTASTIC! I liked that I did not know what the finished drawing would look like and discovered that as you went along. Your finished drawings blow me away! I think they are good, really good, and then you just keep going and it's crazy amazing! I was looking at those blobs on his hair and wondering if you had blinds behind you that were casting sunlight through those little holes onto the drawing and then I realized that it was not that. You did that on purpose. Just amazing! This video is so informative about the shine vs non shine. Thank you so much. Your organization of the information and presentation of each piece of information are so incredibly helpful and then to get to see your art work in progress, too, just sends it all to outerspace!

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

Great review and the drawing is amazing. I don't think I've ever seen falling snow in a drawing before 🙂❄️

[@derickchatfield]

I bought a set of these pencils about twelve months ago, and never used them, after watching your brilliant video, I will go and dig them out, and see what I can do with them. Keep up the good work, you inspire me and I'm sure lot's of other people also. 😀

[@shaymaorabi7902]

Oh my God !! this is an amazing drawing 💕 Well done

[@pawandeepsingh1921]

thank you kirsty for uploading this helpful video. we just love your art❤

[@MichaelVanecekAuthor]

Have been using almost exclusively the regular Lumograph pencils for over 20 years with no real complaints except for that bit of shine. Very happy to see their black version for the darker shades. Definitely will get me some to experiment with.

[@loverboydaydreams]

I’m finally on time! Another helpful video. I’m going shopping today and might keep an eye out for these. 👀👀

[@hickyhaddock7638]

Wow! I just had to comment and say the portrait looks AMAZING! 🤩

[@laurakenney100]

That's spectacular. It looks just like a photo. Well done. Those pencils sound interesting.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you!

[@cindyfoster8332]

Love your work. So much talent and a real joy to be able to watch you!!! Thanks

[@jwle84]

Hi Kirsty, I don’t know if anyone else has suggested it but I’d advise trying the regular lumograph pencils with the black ones. They are the blue painted ones. When I’m trying to block in black areas I use the blue 8b and blend it in to get most of the black down. Then go over it with the black 8b. The blue ones blend easier but are still very black and matte. They seem to fill in the tooth better. Just something to try. I only use the lumograph and lumograph black pencils now and have the full set for my portraits. I love the value range I can get from them.

[@saydvoncripps]

Had the same problem..plus getting a real black! I use Tom Bow pencils because im a messy drawer, and they dont smudge as much. Ii have now ordered these. I will try them. Thanks for the advice.

[@saydvoncripps]

Got them! Spot on! Everything you said is true.

[@virenf9824]

that is a amazing piece of art work i'm not the only one that is super happy that i found you, ever classmate of mine ask me to make a drawing , thanks you so much for these amazing videos

[@madihahmohamud5571]

Hey I know your video is posted last year but Im so glad I found your videos. Ive been drawing abt 4 years now and I decide to enhance my techniques cuz I dont go to class etc. I just learn by myself. I just purchase this pencils and Im loving it! Never knew this pencil going to be my new favourite. TYSM

[@donnawalter3061]

Fantastic realistic drawing of John snow Kirsty, you are a very very talented lady, you are so kind for sharing your knowledge with us all, you are beautiful inside and out, and you constantly make me PROUD, keep up the great work that you do 😍😘😚

[@naiarafinotti6437]

I have one of these, and I'm trying to do some blur backgrounds and shadows with, but really have this grainy look. So, I'm using a sandpaper to make some powder and apply to the paper with a tissue or a brush. And after, I complement the dark areas. Works for me. Helps to make it more smoother.

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Wow! This was fast :D didn´t think you would try them out this soon! The drawing looks super cool! Great job.

[@gossenxdxd6292]

Kirsty partridge thank you for this channel...that helped me reach what I needed to be satisfied... in just 1 month... i can really draw realistically...with a big part of your help...thank you❤

[@ebonyknight3948]

Always forget how good you are with pencil. Brilliantly informative, and yes, Im going to give them a try.

[@angelawilliams9059]

I luv to draw and im really good at it but alot of tips are so helpful. Ive never done anything other than pencil art. Ive always wanted to do charcoal. Seeing your drawings with charcoal im totally gnna try it now. Thanks

[@farkhonda.29]

Wonderful!! Looking forward for your next video! ❤️

[@NickRowlandsMusic]

Flawless work as always Kirsty!

[@emmari0601]

SO gorgeous, - love my different types of pencils and def some of my faves here! :D

[@thunderbunny4346]

I thought "yeh 😄 a new video from kirsty" and then I realized you're drawing Jon Snow 😍😍 Amazing!

[@creativequeen8371]

Wow! I'm new to sketching, as off yesterday. Your work and information provided is amazing and helpful. Thank you.

[@bane-980]

Ordered these today. Looking forward to trying them out. Fantastic portrait btw.

[@kblissart5794]

My favourite graphite pencils are the Caran D'ache graphwood pencils, their not as shiny as a lot of others and they go crazy dark. . I love how the drawing turned out, it looks so realistic! Really liked the video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the steadler mars lumograph pencils.

[@artbyhasan3099]

very well done kristy..grear guidness and work

[@benderama7988]

I can't believe I actually recognized who you were drawing while you were finishing the first eye. I'm a huge nerd. Thanks for the review, these pencils have been on my amazon list for a while.

[@katherinesullivan-simonds7019]

My favorite pencils!!! Glad you found them

[@misstricksmix]

Amazing drawing tips !!! Thank you gor sharing !!!

[@movz8006]

I'm still using faber castel graphite pencil for my portrait drawing and for the colored drawing I use prismacolor I love them both

[@Gutsu_]

Kirsty you're so amazing. Love your work.

[@xxxnatashaplayzxxx5104]

you’re such a good artist❤️ btw i love you’re videos❤️

[@pravinmj7970]

The video ends with another amazing art.Lovely!

[@sumansarkar8136]

Your teaching methods are very effective

[@hlk01]

Thanks for the review. I ordered a set from amazon using your link. It was also cheaper than going direct so thank you again. 👍

[@tarotnoisette228]

Great video, thank you! I've been holding off buying pencils because I was so confused about which would be best for what I want to do. I think you've just made my mind up. Thanks ever so much!

[@ambarishaoxn1614]

Your videos are amazing! Keep creating such videos , it's so helpful ! And also could you do a video on General's Charcoal pencils? Thank you.

[@michaellopez9673]

Thank you for this video. Very inspiring!

[@ashnikfield4224]

IM A HUGE GRAPHITE ARTIST THANK YOU SO MUCH! My favorite pencils to use are Derwent! I love graphite drawings and it’s basically all I do :)

[@shahoodbaig7695]

I just realized I have two of the 6b pencils of the Mars lumograph. Wow 😍

[@whateversart7939]

thank you for another helpful video :)!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

No problem :)

[@bonjourbonsoir2206]

My god how talented u are!!!!!

[@ayazedd]

wow this is so informative! thank you, it seems you always make the right content with the medium i'm using at the moment :)

[@bseely772]

Amazing Kirsty!

[@tarungurraiya8748]

Thanks for giving such information

[@mlyon1476]

Ooh, another Amazon purchase to be made! You're killing me with your talent! I'm taking a life drawing class and faces are so very difficult. 😭 This is fantastic!

[@ninaanns7226]

Wow, such talent 💕

[@AlexYorim]

Nice! This would be on my wishlist.

[@mjpete27]

Simply wonderful review! your so knowledgeable and talented! thank you for such a precise implementation of these pencils, just the best! I am thinking I will stay with my regular color pencils, well them and my watercolor pencils which I love! No plan to buy the Lumograph pencils.

[@jsmith3478]

Bought these the other day. So far, so good.

[@ishandraws8884]

I use these!🙌🙌now i'm feeling proud

[@jainulbadal4545]

You are the person that no one could watch away with your drawing

[@kittykatsfc13]

I just got some they are fun & felt like a color pencil a bit but the best part i love drawings lashes with the😊 thanks for the video ❤❤❤

[@brenttaylordotus]

I like using Derwent pencils and controlling the contrast between forms. Can’t go as dark sometimes but you can make things stand out here and there

[@kaushusp6898]

great output..Awesome sketch

[@marianpopa354]

I wanted to try the Faber Castell ones but I've changed my mind. These seem much better ty

[@MaverickTheHusky]

wow super amazing drawing and the charectors and the collers on him are perfect and beatifull ^^

[@1118freeze]

Came here for a pencil review and ended up loving your artwork

[@bottleofarts101]

Wow I am really impressed by your work!

[@melonie42O]

Wow, what an amazing drawing.

[@ArtistChristie]

i used to use the staedtler lumagraph mars pencils . the 7b and 8b didnt have shine, but i recently bought them and i think they changed how they produced them because it pure graphite so i went ahead and purchased these. hopefully i get them soon and i hope they are like the old ones too.

[@MegaHatoon]

Wow.. can we stop and appreciate your art🤗

[@andreamila1312]

Kirsty, your drawings are absolutely amazing! I would like to draw like you ☺️

[@venomishungry7708]

Awesome job on this! I hope one day I could be as great as you!

[@biggersound]

You're an amazing artist.

[@TheLondonForever00]

Kirsty, the reason you see that (shine) is because what effectively done is burnish it. You've no need to keep going over it. Block out the area for the eyes in the 2B black and then do a couple of passes with the 8B. You then won't have this problem. They're isn't a need to go heavy with these and you keep the tooth in great working condition. You can with blu-tack remove the 8B back to the substrate without anything left on the surface. A soft white or a black Factis Eraser works extremely well with the Lumograph black. Hope that helps

[@vwood2]

Thank you for an excellent review. But the real star is the drawing - your talent is astounding! 👏🏼

[@geckonia]

You do beautiful work. 👍🏼

[@CaffeiNeko]

I LOVE those. I bought them a while ago and I absolutely love them. I agree they have a slightly different texture/blending capability tho as I saw in another comment.

[@muhammadtalhaimtiaz8616]

Thanks Kristy you solve my problem. Thanks again

[@maisabelreyes6605]

Really great drawing.. Thank you for sharing... 😊😊

[@nonoylustriajr5698]

Pretty artist with nice voice you're very talented!! Thank you that's very helpful!🤗

[@luisgarza5311]

I love this video, youre draw it's amazing it's a plasure to see youre drawing thank you

[@HandmadeByLinanne]

Your art is amazing!

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

I use graphite powder and a brush for a soft background gradient. The bonus is youre saving all that waste graphite when sharpening. It does shine some but not as much cause theres less compression on the paper. Beautiful drawing btw.

[@kevinmckee1601]

Thanks for this review!! I'm ordering mine tomorrow to replace my Prismacolor ebony. Hate that reflection.

[@meghanworkman6449]

I will definitely try these. I love working with graphite, but I don't like the shininess of the darker graphite pencils. Thanks for this video!

[@DjaRodneyArt]

Really helpful tips...thanks.

[@dianesterling2835]

Awesome portrait of Jon Snow. You have inspired me. Thanx so much!

[@fines_artchive]

Oohhhh myy ggoossss! That was sooo beautiful! How I wish I could draw like that 😍

[@artwhat..]

Thanks, you're very talented..

[@BrendaFOBRocks]

Hi Kristy! this video was amazing, but can I ask a question? Is there any reason why you like using hot press watercolor paper with graphite as opposed to the smooth Bristol paper you use sometimes with your colored pencils? Is the hot press better for layering? I normally use the smooth bristol paper for graphite and now I want to experiment! Love your videos as always!

[@Royal-Venom]

Thumb up for your drawing skills .. awesome !

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

I love Staedtler Lumograph pencils especially 9B which I never knew existed until I saw it. 😊

[@tiqetoqani8599]

Your art is great i love your videos good job kirsty

[@catafest]

Good review. Good drawing.

[@starvingloft6920]

You’re the Best!🎨💫

[@Alina-kb1qf]

This 8B is best pencil ever! Really love it

[@MrSteamDragon]

Brilliant. Stunning. Any chance of some do’s and don’ts on sharpening and insights as to the pros and cons on the various types of sharpeners for graphite pencils? ...cheers Mal, Oz.

[@mukeshdamodaranphotography2315]

Nice drawing... Love it