Charcoal Portrait Drawing Tutorial

Step by step on how I go about creating a realistic stylized drawing using my go to materials. The tutorial is very basic and covers all materials and techniques used.
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Thanks for watching!

[@gustercc]

My boy sees the world in a much different way than most people. The impressionistic way using negative space is next level.

[@godfreycelada4602]

I really appreciate this kind of art than hyperrealism.

[@is_this_the_real_life_or]

:)

[@avishekghoshworldofimagina7884]

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[@jpsgaming1079]

me too

[@jamesalcuirez1540]

same

[@ArtandKitchen_]

yes real artist , real skills

[@sketchydread]

The struggle I’m having is training my eye to see proportions and values as effortlessly as you do. I still use the grid method as a way to get my proportions right but I hate being dependent on that

[@megancartwright1351]

I find that looking away frequently from my drawing helps a lot (I have a tendency of leaning way too close and so I get really focused). I was also taught to not look at the paper while you're drawing on it--the key is to fix your eyes on your reference or model, and glance briefly at the paper every so often. It takes a couple tries but it really helped with my proportioning after a bit of practice! Also, another tip that someone gave me is to work with smudges, not lines, because the lines (e.g. pencil lines) automatically make your eye focus on it and you can lose concentrating on the face as a whole.

[@Minecraft5690]

Learning to trust my instincts and forcing myself through a piece helped me a lot personally

[@bunktwr]

I think knowing skull anatomy would help a lot. Once you get used to it, you will see the skull bones through your model/reference image, and this will help you in the overall proportions. Give it a try.

[@somegirl558]

Next stop is perspective and that is probably the hardest to do..

[@annaboop]

@@megancartwright1351 This really helps. Thank you!

[@alyctus]

What you said at the end is really important. I remember I used to work in an art gallery with some old and famous paintings that I'd spend a lot of time looking at. When I'd look at the details from very close, they looked odd e.g. pearls were simply grey dots with a crude white dot in the middle. But looking at them from far away, my mind made me see the white dots as shine.

[@-gloriphs-9506]

Has anyone observed the fact that this video is precisely 10 minutes long?

[@mauricemcilwaine8470]

I have just started drawing and sketching at 59 years old into my 2nd month and love it but may i say of all the videos and techniques this is my favourite by far. I love it

[@kalynxmikazuki]

I've been aiming for hyper realism for years now, but lately I've been attracted to these type of artworks and they honestly seemed more enjoyable, quicker and eye catchy. I tried it 😂 but from someone who's used on keeping details controlled, it's so hard for me to draw the way he did. It's just really weird and amazing at the same time😂

[@user-ex3py1ki8n]

I relate to every word you said, too! 😄🤗

[@nsquezada27]

They feel in a way more natural to the eye. And they allow you more room to feel and imagine. They beg you to understand them just a bit more in their abstraction

[@donnabrooks7783]

I did try this style of portraiture and found it to be so amazingly fun! Have to work on perfecting it, but with your help, I can continue to learn! Thank you so much!

[@DerickWells]

Beautifu! I have never heard of pan pastels but have got to try them. What an awesome way to block in large areas of value.

[@kevinwatson234]

So great. Amazing to see how at just about any point you could have stopped and it would have been a great piece of art

[@SDW90808]

Best tutorial ever! I’ve only dabbled in charcoal but now I’m inspired to continue on. ❤

[@jayelle1258]

Thank you so much for making this video, I’m just now starting to work seriously with charcoal and this really helped. Also, even for non artists, this is just beautiful.

[@suzannetol]

This was a amazing video. I've been wanting to work with this coal for a long time. I been trying to get back into drawing after years of not picking up a pencil. So watched your video while picking up some tinted charcoal pencils I still had and followed along. I could hardly believe what I was creating on paper. I could hardly belief what was slowing appearing on the paper before me. I didn't think I had the skills to pull something like this off. Specially not after only drawing in a manga style for 9+ years. I'm so happy I found your video. It has given me the confidence that I can do more than I thought I could.

[@ralphaugustus9596]

Wow. I've been trying to learn this Art style from photos and short clips. I love it. Please make more tutorials like these. Please. 🙏❤️

[@ArtistAnkitJasmatiya]

great artwork...

[@artscales5268]

I know you I love you I watch your videos and don't worry I am a boy

[@janakramverma9748]

Hello sir

[@aju3696]

U r also great brother

[@virajroastss4723]

Hello sir✌️

[@MorriganSlayde]

Mexican priiiide

[@robertjv]

yyou're an amazing inspiration, I've been noticing that my artwork seems to not lok very good enough and you stating we should focuse on building the foundation of a drawing is just inspirational, thank you. I think this was fate for me to hear this from you

[@adelegiles5795]

You did an amazing job at explaining yoir process. Thank you! Great job

[@shellymartin1241]

Learned ALOT ...you made the LIGHT appear effortlessly

[@cameronmckay3504]

love this image, nicely done. I never thought to use pan pastel before. I really wanna try this now. I love how you get the loose directional shades with it. feels detailed, but it isnt. Exactly why I love charcoal so much.

[@karenfox9982]

Wow..love how it suddenly pops out of the page!! Love

[@robertcigarski8860]

I work very similar. Just some terms for you and your viewers. There’s cast shadows and shadow shapes. Cast shadows, for example, are let’s say one’s brow casting shadow over one’s eye from your light source. Shadow shapes, for example, are a cheek bone. Like you mention, squinting is key and plotting in the beginning stages. Which I call architectural or structural lines. Personally, I love seeing them left behind as a slice of drawings evolution.

[@lisacarpenter503]

Really fascinating to watch you produce a drawing, thanks!

[@paulaortega736]

Eres muy talentoso, y he aprendido demasiado de usted, muchas gracias por tan increíbles vídeos !!!!

[@jerryaubill163]

Incredible..just beautiful. Black and white!!

[@gauge370]

Found you on Tictok. Absolutely love your artwork. Incredible talent.

[@brianh8801]

This has been the best recommended instructional video/series I've received since I've got back into art. You teach well and your technique is amazing. I like that you're teaching how and what to see in your references along with explanations as to why.

[@alyjiyu]

I've never explored charcoal drawing before, but I'm excitedly getting the hang of it.

[@iammarkzuckerberg]

you are literally so talented. this art style and material inspires me so much

[@aaparky7039]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.

[@juliascraftroom266]

Your drawing looks so impressive and beautiful! 👍43 Wishing you all the best!

[@shelby9255]

I really appreciate your teaching style. 🙏

[@LAVINART]

Love it! I love the way you are using the knife. I am going to give that a go.

[@morganlouis3731]

This was super helpful, thank you!!

[@excequelcruzlorenzo762]

Your word of wisdom, so simple yet so important

[@joanfilbert9699]

Thank you for such an excellent lesson. Very informative on supplies and technique..Love your style!.

[@fernandosiage5819]

It's a great piece of work. Thanks for sharing

[@jennycart5789]

Just LOVE this 💖💖💖

[@vijaysakhuja6442]

Wow!!!! Amazing. Great art work.

[@RonBoice]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to describe everything. Very good work

[@StefanMalic]

You are one talented man! Had you stopped halfway through, it still would have been amazing!

[@Gravehopper187]

Man in real time less than 10 minutes you made this beautiful drawing. Wow!

[@DireDepiction]

Sick dude. I'm definitely getting back into charcoal. It's such a great release of stress.

[@maryjanethompsonthefirst]

Omg I am so glad I found this. I am learning and your art is the most fascinating.

[@eaglelight108]

Fantastic! More please!

[@nachiketjangam4343]

Amazing and so free flowing

[@summer_wine875]

You're such a kind teacher! Thank you for this! Im off to buy my first materials. 😊

[@jonugrohoart]

So wonderful & clear explanation from You. And I do agree of unify at the end. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@SynchroDiaries]

Excellent tutorial! You are a superb teacher & and an incredible artist.

[@genesisomegadynamics]

I love this channel!💙 I'm so glad I found it!👍

[@HMaxTube11]

Immense talent and technique. Absolute prodigy. 👏👏👏👏👏 Josh Hernandez 🌟

[@HayVolstar]

That was almost therapeutic to watch. Excellent work

[@Luis_D_Ruiz]

Muy buen trabajo. Está claro que tienes un gran maestría con los medios que usas. Me encanta la elección de imagen que has elegido, y te felicito por la expresividad que has conseguido. Ánimo con tu canal, ofreces muy buen contenido. Ya estoy suscrito.

[@JohnMcEntyre17]

Amazing! Thanks for the technical help on this too.

[@mathijsd9130]

Been getting into art lately, your videos inspire and motivate me to start trying myself. Awesome work, thank you

[@deannagrimm5154]

I really enjoy ALL your videos of your renderings you have amazing talent and explain things so well!!! Your tips ROCK!!!

[@ReepaOne]

You make it looks so easy! Amazing

[@tonypereira6239]

MAD SKILLS, AWESOME MAD SKILLS

[@Goldun-nah]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@LP-cg1ec]

You are so talented!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@anthonymorales842]

so glad to find this channel. Even the early part of this drawing are awesome

[@angelicaacunar]

me dejó helada de ver tanta precision en la obra!!! woww!!! felicidades disfruté mucho esa obra

[@geterpleyer]

Wow how inspiring makes me want to rise to this level.

[@joycheers]

This style looks unique than my realism pencil sketches!!! I love it.. Nice art. Thanks

[@janetferraroartstudio4234]

Wonderful demonstration and beautiful result!

[@vincentvarvel7097]

Beautiful demonstration--thanks!

[@vincehuang3344]

Wow mind blowing technique

[@mariolastepaniuk4957]

Fab tutorial, thank you! 🙌👍

[@darlenechaney6989]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@timvandeweerd3706]

Everything makes sense, thanks for your video’s and great explanations. Keep up your work!

[@patriciaquinonez81]

Can’t wait to try this thank you

[@zsannart4926]

There's always something new to learn *.* Great video!

[@bunktwr]

Your explanation was so usefull and detailed. Thank you so much! ❤️🇮🇹

[@drawingwithpri]

Woah! That was mind-blowing! Beautiful work

[@rodneydelacruz1177]

Thank you much for this. It’s exactly where I need to focus right now.

[@calloo7843]

Thanks you so much for the tutorial, I want to start with charcoal and knowing your process is very helpful. I love your style

[@TheDeepti27]

Those are some great tips. Thank you!

[@johnartology6428]

It doesn't need to be 100% accurate, it is perfect just the way it is❤❤

[@adeum9i]

You make this look so easy omg great job 👏🏻

[@Petercobourg]

Great vid! Easy to follow your thinking. Thanks.

[@vibesmom]

Awesome looking forward to watching more.

[@plowboysk8r]

Wow... Thank you. I needed this.

[@matchapichu6784]

I love it!!! So impressive!

[@dusanlabuda950]

bro your art always inspires me, thank you

[@Gillfor]

I like the squinting tip. Really awesome artwork. cheers!

[@nickdelloso8987]

fantastic! I love the use and guidance of light & shade and to see (or feel) basic shapes rather than lines and more lines followed by a few more lines! Many other KZbin drawing videos seem more suited for an architect or cartographer than an artist!

[@marino8034]

Beautiful work and great channel. Very enjoyable.

[@carringtonsalgado5118]

Awesome video, great tips man! This inspires me to try my hand at it! I usually paint but I love this style

[@ralph19721]

Inspirational bro, your work is inspiring me to start this art form which I had not been doing for a pretty long time. Thanks and great work.

[@TheEL894]

Lesson on values. Great work. Thx

[@Abynate]

Super interesting technique! Will play with this + try some stuff out by using only colored pastels

[@rigaforbes10543]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@mattattooo5780]

YOU sir.. are an awesome human... thank you! Keep up the awesome work!

[@alfredomedina5835]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@HappyAnimals3D]

This is stunningly beautiful. Subscribed.

[@alwinvillero9505]

Dude this is amazing

[@chemaruiz_art]

WONDERFULL !! Very Very Hanks by this tutorial 😁👍

[@istvanfoy-roberts868]

Amazing, and you make it look so easy!

[@qandstuff]

Remarkable, great tutorial too!

[@8416mac]

I am so glad that I came across you on tiktok, you are truly amazing at what you do!

[@eliasandrinopoulos8746]

Very nice work, beautiful drawing, and great tutorial too, thank you...!