BIGGEST TIPS for Making Drawings POP!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

QOTD: Do you struggle with making your drawings pop?

[@anna-livia5361]

yes, I do lol!

[@anonivan]

yes oh god

[@vojtamein134]

Yes every time. :( But thanks to your videos I am improving, thank you sooo much :Dd

[@anushreeghosh1841]

Yes. But your videos surely help!

[@zms581]

Yes yes i do

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

I always dislike doing backgrounds because I didn't want to get all detailed about background stuff and now I can see from your video, that is great! It's not supposed to be detailed! You have such a way of teaching and showing examples that is very easy to digest and understand. Thank you so much for all these tips and examples, Kirsty! Also, those flower drawings turned out beautiful, better than a black and white photo, in my opinion.

[@leighfoulkes7297]

You can simply use abstract strokes in the background and will give you similar results.

[@ericwiitala5407]

Back in highschool/college I did a lot of drawing. Especially on those cold winter days. My senior year of college, I had the time and opportunity to take a drawing class. I finished the class and did well, but the teacher took the fun and inspiration out of me to do what brought me a little piece of happiness. I graduated and the bills piled up and the income didn't and I spiraled into despair. 4 years ago I made a huge decision and moved to the Rocky Mountains of CO. In the recent past I've found myself browsing pencils and charcoal again. Yesterday I caught myself in the middle of drawing a rose and thinking about shading again for absolutely no reason!! It made me happy. Then completely randomly, your video pops up! It's been 20 years since I graduated college. Just maybe that inspiration and light is growing again. 🌹

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You've inspired me to start practicing art again. Thank you for being to the point! No pun intended✏

[@saptaparnaghosh975]

Same with me also

[@annsterling_]

Me too ❤️

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

I realize I'm such a perfectionist and get distracted so easily that I never started but a friend posted a self-portrait she sketched yesterday and it made me want to try again. Pencil and paper were my most comfortable mediums.

[@neerjawakodikar428]

here too

[@HILTEEPH]

wtf!? those animals are hand drawn? Its like printed. You have a gifted hand, subscribed

[@Jealod24]

HILTEE not like she does this for a living...

[@user-xs9tw7ur3m]

She have gifted soul ❤️

[@naiomiskelton]

I have subscribed to so many KZbin art channels, and I was referred to your channel from a member of an art group on Facebook. I have all notifications on for your page and I plan on joining your patreon and other offerings. You explain things so thoroughly, and your voice is so pleasant. I have taken so many of your suggestions on buying supplies and products. You are truly taking my self taught art to a whole new level and making me enjoy this craft so much more by going into it much more prepared and knowledgeable. THANK YOU KIRSTY!!! 🥰 Art is a main form of therapy for me anx helps my mental status during a very difficult time for me. God bless you for what you are doing.

[@glennmcdaniel7812]

GREAT video! I suggest people become your patron as they can get much more information on your work. That charcoal dog study I just finished would have never turned out without your information. You are great!

[@jayantpatwardhan273]

Kristy you are excellent! I had problems with hairs. I practised looking at your videos. Now am confident. Thanks a lot.

[@ginasartcorner5686]

I´m only at the beginning of the video, but I just wanted to let you know there is a type of graphite pencil for artists that don´t shine that badly. The Steadler Mars Lumograph. It is really great and even if they start from B you don´t have to sharpen them too often. I can really recommend trying them out :) The video is super informative! Great job!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will have to give them a try 😊💕

[@wickedillusionart]

Kirsty Partridge Art Make sure to buy Mars Lumograph black if you want mat look. The "blue" Mars Lumograph 7/8B pencils no longer have carbon mixed in, unless you got some from the old batch (you can tell by the look), so wouldn't recommend online shopping. Wasted my money recently, got regular 8Bs.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

WickedIllusionArt thanks so much for the tip 🙏🏻

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Good that you wrote that! Totally forgot to write the black behind it, so thank you :) Yeah the regular blue ones are still shiny and really soft. Gladly got the black ones.

[@DavidWilson-me6bs]

Great tutorial. I have always thought that I could improve my graphite drawings by using higher 'B' grade pencils but never gone higher than 2B. Now watching this video, I can achieve a higher level by using the tips seen here. I have only used my 6 and 7B for image transferring! I liked the tips on Blurring the background to bring the main subject forward. Thank you for sharing.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

I’m glad you like the tips. The higher you go in grade the more shine the pencil will have and that is why I opt for charcoal instead. Carbon pencils are great for no shine as well. I hope you enjoy working with some of the darker pencils 😊

[@SALTXVI]

Your videos always help me so much, I don't watch all the time but when I do watch your videos they're so helpful and I've already improved using watercolor paint. Thank you so much for making these videos!!!!!!

[@kylaebersole2752]

I am currently in the middle of a lioness painting and while it's drying I decided to watch one of your videos, and this one popped up. I was at 5:45 and had to do a double take! I was like, "she already painted it!" I guess great minds think alike! Also, amazing art and keep making videos! :)

[@thatsnotvegan2272]

Thank you! I recently did a graphite drawing only with an HB pencil and now I understand why it didn't look good! I also bought the derwent professional graphite set and I cant wait to actually start using them!

[@fishgod8908]

Dude, i can liturly sleep on your voice... it's too soothing.

[@sasetsasha8832]

You are right about the values and darks! I actually love when people do not always blend. I am an artist and I know professionals that are masters who not always blend in their gorgeous sketches. I think blending and not blending are both cool techniques.

[@patricksmith9049]

Thank you for your time and your knowledge......wow ....you are excellent at what you do.....you have taught me a lot and what you say works....thankyou

[@cre8veheart]

Once I get sketch down I’m golden with many mediums ... I need to trace from enlarged pics taken by me on iPhone ... then cut em up n play.... you can draw anything ... so amazing watching you go girl

[@AnaboliKitchen]

Those flowers will come alive, I swear. Your channel is gold.

[@xtralionusone4644]

Awesome video and in-depth explanation. Not only is this great for beginners, even us novice artists need refreshers like this to fix our own bad habits and mistakes. Thank you Kirsty 💐

[@venetiancat]

Hi Kirsty, just bought your online course-your free KZbin videos have been amazingly helpful and are clear and beautifully done-I have been drawing and painting most of my life, but just learning to work in colored pencils. Just wanted to say thanks, and looking forward to doing your course!

[@denisebattle5008]

Learning watercolor painting taught me a lot about using contrasting backgrounds. Good backgrounds can make or break a painting.

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

Your teaching me alot. I'm new and have never went to art school. I love drawing . I'm finding what I'm good at, but I want to draw so much more. Thanks so much

[@johnartgallery347]

This flower painting is quite beautiful.

[@catherinescola6375]

I love the way you explain things, wonderful thank you.

[@theone614]

I once bought a book on drawing with pencil it came with pencils a small red kum sharpener and hot pressed paper and man did I love that stuff thank you for mentioning arches gonna buy it without a second thought.

[@gustavoyanez7818]

Fantastic art Kirsty congratulations

[@eddiebear34]

You're drawings are outstanding

[@Zapa-pd6sw]

I adore you Kri !!!

[@kmycorner749]

Wow dear you are a great person

[@saptaparnaghosh975]

Learning so many things. Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable time and experience with all of us. Thank you so much.

[@christelsmit9223]

Thank you for always sharing your experience with us and helping us understand what we are doing wrong

[@brittlebonez666]

For me, your videos are the most helpful things on KZbin XX😍

[@rashmiu1836]

Thank you soo much for sharing all the tricks and tips... U have magic in ur hand!!! Ur videos has been really good teaching tool to help me improve my amateur skills of art...

[@donnawalter3061]

Great video Kirsty, I love the flowers and the lioness, you are a super artist Kirsty and I appreciate all the hard work that you do and all the valuable tips you share 😍😚

[@bridgetmenham5103]

I like it when you say "pop" ..I've been drawing from a faded picture A 50 year old picture .I think I caught the feeling but it has driven me abit crazy and I've changed it alot .I flatten the cheeks and now Ive made then pop again.The two people have now passed away and Um bringing them alive in the drawing .been a bit emotional .my next will be from a picture that's clear ..thank God .Ive found your vids on utube very helpful and sometimes not watching but listening while Im drawing it's been a comfort .. Thank you xx

[@MrLaTEchno]

.....Love the Flamingo , Awesome PoP Art-work!. ;-) Thank you for this share & tips Kirsty. Gr. from The Netherlands Libbe

[@debbiebuttars5598]

You are an amazingly talented artist. I love your videos. But, you are also such a great teacher! You have the best way of combining words and images to illustrate exactly what you mean. I always learn so much. :-)

[@hmax1591]

very informative. thank you. you have a lot of talent. I like the way you say "petal"

[@rubyartstudio8462]

Your work is impressive and you are a true artist! I am learning many tips and tricks of drawing in your channel and I have made a channel to share the progess with others ! Thank you!!

[@carlosnavaro6827]

Cool!

[@gabrielasantos3183]

I really admire u so much !thank u for your teaching ,i am an art student and I am learning quite a lot with you!

[@lisengel2498]

Thank you for all the good tips on materials

[@leonardifeanyiarinze253]

Beautiful and perfectly together put.

[@sunseeker4775]

You have inspired me to get back to drawing. Thank you. I'll check out your tutorials.

[@nimzadi]

Your videos inspire me so much to be a better artist and keep working at it when I'm struggling through artists block. Thank you so much for the great advice and tips you share! 😀

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

That’s amazing to hear that my videos inspire you that much! 💕

[@lilianaruthabinal4627]

I LIKE YOUR WORK. THANK FOR SHOWING THE WAY TO DO IT

[@varaprasad2433]

This video is helpful for me and everyone I'm working on it..Thank you kristy for explaining in detail.😊

[@monikaramgopal7307]

So helpful....I really love your drawings....thank you for sharing these tips ...I'm going to try them right away

[@moneybagsrivera3009]

Really ,,,,all jokes aside ur AMAZING person the way u spread the love of knowledge

[@sanaraheem5000]

So many tips in one video . Thanks

[@dipaksuryavanshi110]

Thank you for your tutorial it makes easy for practice

[@bee-runyu]

Kirsty thank u so very much for your tips. I love art and am self taught and trying to improve. You help me so so much ❤️

[@artforyou7653]

Love your art

[@LindaThao]

Once again, such a helpful video! 💖😍

[@stevenwaddington6451]

hi kirsty love the drawing of the eagle

[@miisepaisamaela]

I Love all ur video and tutorials. I love drawing in highschool my art teacher move country and we ended up with a PE teacher taking over art to fill in.. And my love for art just went to hell and I quit bcoz we had I no brainer clueless teacher. But now I'm getting back into it and slowly teaching myself by watching ur tutorial videos. Love love love ur work inspirational ♥♥♥

[@disgrace2012]

OMG! your art works are amazing... love it! Thank you so much for sharing Kirsty.

[@vojtamein134]

Yes!!! I have been looking forward to this video. Very helpfull!!

[@stormcorrosion176]

Thank you Kirsty. You are both beautiful and charming.

[@joylsq2865]

*HAHAHA OMG JUST WHEN I WAS SEARCHING/FINDING ART THINGS OF FLOWERS, TYSM!! U RLLY HELPED ME ALOT*

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

No problem 😊

[@rachelrowarth154]

Your artwork is absolutely stunning, you are truly gifted. 💖

[@danisaktiawan244]

Great Art course as always Kirsty 😘👍

[@bryanmartin9420]

You’re video s keep getting better

[@shilpathakker675]

Very nice ,excellent skills

[@gallerialartistsoulartid2746]

Wonderful work...!

[@artandcraftclubclub7175]

Thanks a lot u desire more than million subs because u have explained each and everything in the art and your art helped me a lot in basics thanks

[@zooksartist]

Fantastic video, very helpful. Thank you

[@danielarteni9809]

Hello Kirsty...love you so much girl...love you like a small sister..you are the best 🤗🤗

[@BodyNailsBeauty]

Thank you I'm still at baby stage lol. But this video is why I subscribe you're a good teacher. Thank you 😊 this makes a lot of difference.

[@anushreeghosh1841]

Hey kirsty! I'd really love to see a video on doing flowers with water colours. I had always been pretty good with my nature studies and still lifes but recently my art teacher has been pointing out some major flaws in my composition😔 it would be really helpful if you could make that video! Thanks😘

[@xxfoxywolfxx9447]

Anushree Ghosh your right there

[@narcovice]

beautiful artist

[@analyze9115]

I need someone like you in my life

[@oodlez_uv_doodlez]

Absolutely love your videos! Thank you! 😊

[@chilonxdouchelion490]

If you haven't subscribed after watching this, you are not an artist . After watching the 1000th video I finally got my answer here. Subscribed 😊😊

[@khayyew]

Like your art so much,as you.

[@veenyako]

I'm currently doing portrait commissioms but feel the need to improve in my shading and depth in portraits! Your videos have really helped me!!

[@rosavaldes2599]

I have them they are fabulous

[@matheusmacedo6214]

This video is just perfect. I loved the way you explain and show things. Congratulations! :D

[@gsarts4112]

ur drawings are amazing..... love it... 😍😍😍😍

[@gsarts4112]

My name is Gurdeep Singh 😅

[@trailmix1970]

I am learning so much. Thank you.

[@ArtbyGanga]

Love these tips !.. I only have HB and 2b pencils as of now . I am trying to draw that tulip with my two shades!. . I will get more gradients soon ☺️

[@Gutsu_]

i love your videos Kirsty!

[@mamapata08]

Hi Kirsty, you’re awesome!

[@whateversart7939]

Very Nice. I am currently trying to work on my values in my speed paintings :) Hopefully they be better now.

[@adequatemuliebrity7516]

Wow this is amazing!It helped my grades to be maintained (A) thanks a lot!!! The flowers and all the other artwork are just simply beautiful and amazing!!!

[@maquiebe]

Become a patron of you today!! So excited 😆

[@bonigoy7642]

Thnk u so much for your tutorial, i'm so very thankful bcauz i've found your channel! I've learned so much your tutorial!😊 i'm in philippines, thnk u so much! I love your tutorial! God bless!😊

[@joashmusic7136]

Yes, teacher thanks for the lesson.

[@W0rdn1nja]

Brilliant, thank you! Chamois cloths work great for lighter tones as well ;)

[@CommanderLily]

thanks for the tip!!! helped me a lot!! i had 5 pencils but i didnt even know how to use them because i dont use many gray scales, but with the range of darkness, even the cartoon drawing i was making looks better, and just adding a background with 6B (the darkest i have by now) it looks like is going out from that space, i just had to took a pic with my phone in a darker light because yes indeed as you said is very shining, anyway, THANK YOU! now i will buy the other pencils i haven't and i still need to have the full range of the scale and make my set complete

[@dionesiaortega]

You’re my most favorite art youtuber

[@salkdjfasldkfjsdlk]

Great lesson. In Photography and Video it's called Depth of Field (DOF).

[@ranasafi4858]

I love your tutorial, I'll definitely watch more cause you take time to explain everything. 😍

[@augustinekisku1877]

Nice work

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

I love this video, it’s so helpful it’s like a bunch of info in one video i can come back to!! I could take notes on this 😂💙

[@pacedelacruz4913]

Beautiful! Thank you so much xxxx

[@gopiseth4523]

Thank you so much your every video really helpful to me 👌👌👌🙏

[@fakenamefakesurname5005]

Kirst thank you, i appreciate your effort on doing these tutorials; just thinking about how much time you spend drawing that strand of hair used as an example makes me cry

[@rosemarymetallic9741]

Omg i can't believe i'm here really early! You inspired me so much and i thank you so so sooo much for that!❤️

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

My pleasure Rosemary 😊💕

[@rosemarymetallic9741]

@@KirstyPartridgeArt Thank you so much ily!❤️

[@flex391]

Amazing. You helped me a lot since I started looking at your videos! Keep it up!

[@louarmour5107]

Pacy, fun and very informative. Fantastic. Thank you for making this video.