Why I Only Draw With Charcoal | Portrait Drawing

[@ZtooG]

I’ve just randomly came across this channel like 30 minutes ago… how underrated is this!? You’re so talented! God bless you

[@MadCharcoal]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@piltene1]

Of course he is talented, otherwise he wouldn't be an artist, What kind of lame compliment is that?

[@kenkenichi7461]

You are mad with charcoal my friend!

[@tonyduarte1609]

​@@piltene1dont be an egg and be so rude and disrespectful about someone else's comment. Keep yours yourself if its going to be rude. Its not very nice and youre probably a nice person and stopped thinking. We are all talented in our own respective ways.

[@ogster35]

Awesome, which kind of paper do you use?

[@amandavanheerden7980]

All my life I felt a presence (the muse) whispering to me that I need to start doing visual art. I ignored it for most of my life. Recently I tried acrylic, but realised that I'll need to learn to draw first. A dot and and a few marks on a page - the modern age idea of art - is NOT art. What you're doing is art. I see you're using both charcoal and pastels in your drawings - a beautiful combination. Since I live in a small desert town, my man gave me his beautiful set of graphite pencils, but I wanted charcoal right from the start. I found a pack of 3 charcoal pencils in a tiny craft shop and started immediately doing a free online course. I drew every day. I started 2 weeks ago and I'm already doing basic landscapes! Before I would not even venture to draw a little stick man. That all happened this month! I am a young 70 year old and found a brandnew passion. I'm in love with charcoal and passionate about nature. Nature will always be the master artist imo, but with charcoal it gave us one of its most dramatic mediums to express out love for the beauty it gives us. I'm subscribing because of how you explained your journey, your connection to the medium and your amazing artistry. My journey has just started, but out of all the videos I watched, this one struck a chord that rang true for me. Thank you.

[@JonesJr_art]

I came to love charcoal and pastel the same way as you did. I was a pencil guy too. I took a figure drawing class in my 20's and was encouraged to make things with willow quickly. It opened up more gestural art and made me a student of shape, light and shadow. Now in my 50's, I want to try it all, all the mediums. I will always call charcoal and pastel my "home base" Thank you for doing what you do. You make me feel like a student again and have me longing for my charcoal and pastel. I hope you keeping doing what moves you most!

[@johnewings-x9y]

I have seen so many of these hit or miss charcoal drawings on u tube and have yet to see one that inspires.the image you were attempting to capture looked so much more deserving of a bit more attention.but great fun.❤

[@carterc7442]

There are few artists who's work I feel connected to like yours. I appreciate you and your art so much. Praying for you brother!

[@MadCharcoal]

I appreciate that

[@TheSleepySketchArtist]

Wow love watching your process!

[@pdatnc]

It's amazing that such chaotic mark-making produces such beautiful art. So full of energy and life! ❤❤❤

[@drarlenerose6550]

Watching this awakened something inside me.Thank you

[@1gbuzzin]

Josh you’re a legend man

[@secularpilgrim1372]

For me, your skill is unfathomable. It`s like a super power. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

[@MadCharcoal]

Wow, thank you

[@nigelgrayart]

I've really enjoyed watching a few of your tutorial videos tonight. Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to trying to put what you've taught me into practice tomorrow morning. God bless you.

[@TheArtbdw]

Watching you create this powerful portrait, looks like a masterpiece in only 14 minutes…. And remembering all the times that I say “I wish I had more time to draw or make artwork “ thank you for sharing this

[@matttheazn]

watching the process of the art give me a great appreciation for it.

[@Cosmoe]

I too just came across this! I have drawn with charcoal before....but not like this! I can't wait to try your technique! You are very inspiring...keep going.

[@MadCharcoal]

Have fun!

[@Giancarlo_DellErnia]

I really like your holistic approach to drawing that encourages greater expressive freedom and leads to more dynamic and emotionally engaging results. I find that this artistic technique has a strong analogy with our vision process, in which the eyes quickly move between different points of the subject in order to perceive the whole before the details. The brain tends to recognize shapes and patterns in exactly the same way you work with masses instead of lines. Fascinating!

[@MadCharcoal]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Lily-888]

I've been following your channel for so long. It's so satisfying and inspiring. This change of pace in your content is so cool!! I’m even thinking of starting my own channel. Your art has inspired a community. Just think about that :)

[@jtsmassivepurpose7549]

Just in love with your process and art!!!

[@albertopalacio6628]

I’m totally agree with your words, when I’m working with charcoal I tend to be precise and perfectionism is inside of me and my intention is to create something more abstract like I do with my photography. This video is essential.

[@Shedshananigans]

Great stuff! I couldn’t imagine being so skilled and talented in something. Love the videos!

[@christianwittmann6108]

great video! and an awesome and perfect ending. dropping the pen, leaving the frame, zooming in a bit, fading out….. mh….. a little masterpiece in our crazy world. thanks for that!!

[@MadCharcoal]

My videographer is super talented!!!

[@beverlykandraceffinger3764]

So excellent...thanks for sharing your process. I tend to use charcoal only to lay in an initial composition for painting, & have drawn with conte for decades because I've always leaned into my work and couldn't break myself of the habit. But you've reintroduced me to the painterly aspects of working with the medium. So I'll give it another try, inspired by your joy. Change is a good thing.

[@renel7303]

Thank you for this overview. You are so gifted. I'll need to get my charcoal out. This time I'm wearing gloves.

[@TheCharcoalNinja]

You’ve really inspired me to attempt to reach your level of skill. I nearly have all the equipment you use now. I’m really trying to not overthink it and be free with the strokes makes the process much more enjoyable. 🔥

[@TheCharcoalNinja]

Ps your constructive criticism would be most appreciated. @madcharcoal

[@SakutoNoSAI]

You are using the spirit to bring life to the material, providing it a soul within the image of man, and bringing order to the chaos of matter. This is exactly what we are called by our creator to do, afterall.

[@bsdpowa]

I enjoyed this entire video! idk what is it about it but all of it as a whole is really calming

[@Stumpybear7640]

Love your art. Charcoal is everything.❤

[@reeree6682]

Your art! YOUR ART and YOUUUUU! Thanks for sharing both, child of God!!!💙❤️💜💖💚

[@cicada3238]

Thank You, Mad, for sharing this with me. Appreciate your thoughts here.

[@SirElCidDELeon]

Iv recently got back into drawing an got some pencils 2 are Charcoal,iv only used once but seeing this makes me want to really try using them,there's something primal seeing you paint using charcoal.

[@MadCharcoal]

Go for it!

[@andrewmvvv]

Respect for this creation G

[@2ndBirth]

I do love how expressive your work is. It's very inspiring. I love the whole look of refinement coming out of chaos. It reminds me of the LORD's world on people like me. All rough around the edges and He is gradually refining us.

[@martinaparicio8085]

Thanks Josh. All the best.

[@FreeSpiritinLightandLove]

What a talent. I love to watch things grow out of (what appears to be) chaos.

[@Esmu3rta]

Underrated and amazing

[@EXTRA300s]

I don't know why, but I realy got emotional seeing the result. I believe my mind can't process the beauty you created with only charcoal.

[@DrawMeditation]

That ending give me goosebumps-inspiring to tha bone this is bro

[@MariaPNW]

I just found your channel & art...so I'll be binge watching for a while. I'm in awe! I'm just a line drawings & basic watercolor artist. Actually I love making abstract layered paper art. I'll try charcoal again, because your art & skills inspire me! The eraser will be my best tool.😅😊. One day I hope to own an original piece of yours. Thank you for sharing and teaching!! 🙏

[@StrictlyStarsky]

I was the opposite generals charcoal was my first art pencil I’ve ever used and I need to go back to my roots

[@БорисРумянцев-у1у]

Thank you for your thoughts and arts.

[@dongrajo9895]

Great work as always, Josh! Much love from the Philippines.

[@susanmarcoux7005]

I do love to watch you wield your craft. It's very inspiring ❤

[@MadCharcoal]

Thanks!

[@leowoudstra7491]

Mad, it is so beautiful you make. I have try this on my instapage. Learn more. Thanks.

[@billybrown576]

I love your work so much

[@capriceproduction5367]

Enfin de l'Art avec un grand A ! Merci

[@carolynday391]

Wow you’re an amazing artist ! I love your style !! Beautiful work Dude !! 💚✌️💚

[@nicoleperron3315]

Love your work, using charcoal is very visceral and the conection is much stronger than with a paintbrush. You feel your shadows .....

[@MadCharcoal]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Yahoos2f]

Amazing as always , Josh! :)

[@BlueTiger2024]

AMAZING! I’m in awe 🥹

[@Artpalcho]

Thank you learning and being inspired from you ,

[@MadCharcoal]

It's my pleasure

[@SquashBlossom62]

Exceptional beauty.

[@chantmcg2271]

I love your methods and work. It’s inspiring listing to your voice/messages and how connected you are to Source. 💫❤️

[@petekawa6535]

Wonderful, wonderful thank you

[@carolynyoung2797]

Thank you for sharing your unique talent and skills. Very inspiring 😇🌻🌴

[@SPXXKYPLXYA]

I started drawing with charcoal in highschool for art class. I tried to draw it like you would do a pencil drawing and that didn’t work. I can draw faces but not really full body drawings (I can it just takes a few hours) so because of this I almost gave up on art completely. Even anime/manga drawings which I’m good at. When I tried to get back into drawing I hit an art block. it made me hesitant to do art again and also made me rethink what I wanted to be and seeing artist’s drawing that were better than mine made me even more discouraged depressed about art. I came upon one of your charcoal shorts that you did and I asked my art teacher if we(The class)could do more charcoal drawings. He said “No” as he wanted ME and only me to move away from it to focus on other materials…so I stole a pack of charcoal(6-7 sticks), chalk, and practiced at home using your shorts, tutorials and advice. My brother later bought me a charcoal kit for Christmas. I couldn’t find any charcoal or pan pastel in Walmart so my very nice English teacher brought it for me. I owe her one. My art teacher(Whom I learned nothing from as what he was teaching was the basics) let me do what ever after that. We later went deeper into art a little more but that didn’t help at all. NO ONE did art in my school besides me and a few people His lessons and tips didn’t help with ME but YOURS DID. although everyone learns differently. My charcoal drawing started to get WAY better but my family thought I had schizophrenia(But they still thought my artwork was cool) but I don’t think they’re that good. I want to improve more everyday until I can’t. MadCharcoal, you’ve helped me way more than you know when it comes to art. I want to say thank you. Truly. Your talent has made me realize mine.

[@MadCharcoal]

I love this, means a lot to me, keep drawing!

[@Yellowbanana2024]

SPOOKY, keep pursuing art, you are an artist😊

[@rizzart66]

I just love your work. I'm self taught. Mostly graphite, coloring pencils, some wtercolor. This is the kind of work I want to do. I have some materials, just need to let go.

[@MadCharcoal]

You can do it!

[@brittm-m2403]

You totally NAILED what makes charcoal such a powerful and enigmatic medium. Obviously you understand it well. ♡

[@ttb101377]

It's Masterful...thank you for sharing

[@jackmushi5466]

This is great stuff. I am really impressed

[@vickyotie]

What an experience 🖤🖤

[@linpetite777]

Josh, I've been watching your video's and in my life of 72 years and having done lots of drawing and painting, I have to say, you are really an inspiration to me! Love your style! Keep up the good work, thank you🙏👌🏼

[@ClaribelRamirz]

Beautiful art work.

[@MichelDespres]

Great video as usual ! Thanks a lot for the inspiring mindset !! ♥️

[@RobbScottVideos]

Terrific video man.

[@peggyhagler9499]

Fabulous!

[@SparklesDwin_art]

As an artist myself, this inspires me a lot 🔥 Good work champ 👏💯

[@ericeakes7733]

Well done,!,

[@eiyhka8779]

Awesome video man..very inspiring ⚡

[@pavelsokov]

Charcoal is an epic medium. I gotta do more of it, but too dedicated to oils

[@FrankMaggard]

I would like for you to explain your racers when you use them. It really really helps very beautiful painting very professionally.

[@hiddenvalleyranch775]

You are so inspiring. Thank you.

[@MadCharcoal]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephaneboulet7336]

the audio is as artful as the video. Thank you!

[@kairandbellinger1973]

OK - WHAT! Thank you to my son for sharing this gem of an artist

[@anaalina7895]

Wowww I would like to have you as a teacher, I would like to be able to paint like you. you are extraordinary❤

[@Osdol]

Nice work, Josh. Your art and the video came out beautifully. Can you tell me more about the music in this video? I like it. Thanks.

[@-yi9mu]

Amazing !

[@MadAbstracted]

Great Vid and quality! 🖤

[@MadCharcoal]

Appreciate it!

[@dlinca]

Love this ❤

[@GreenlifeFin]

Nice words and philosophy, I totally agree on everything. So you made a (master’s) copy of somebody’s drawing? Was it your own work you used as a reference? I wish there were some credits to the original piece. Also for copyright reasons.

[@leam1978]

charcoal is indeed very expressive, direct, and rapid. do you use a filter mask to protect your lungs? i used to work exclusively with charcoal (and with a similar technique with my fingers), but had to mostly stop because it was damaging my lungs.

[@willienorrie7933]

Well done mate 👍

[@gavinreid2741]

At art school i was trained to use only charcoal , exept in sketch books.

[@alidalavezzari4103]

beautiful

[@joemchang]

Great to let the art speak for itself

[@hubbert22]

Inspiring!

[@jacobjusticefrankel]

This is 🔥🔥🔥

[@zombiejosh78]

I've grown so much by watching you

[@MadCharcoal]

That means so much.

[@PaintingandExercise]

I have seen you do a lot of portraits. Do you ever do anything such as a horse running through snow because it evokes movement and energy?

[@Dibujosarielkame]

Hola que bueno dibujo... Una pregunta la esponja de la espátula #4 se puede lavar y utilizar de nuevo

[@nonolaporte3195]

I am an atheist, but I find your idea of Humans inheriting God's creation skills very poetic. Thank you for sharing your spirituality and your incredible skills with other humans.

[@Tehjamie44]

Love your content. Any tips on choosing an easel and board?

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

Hello great work, thanks for sharing 👋

[@tommaley530]

excellent

[@patbarro2159]

You are a brother that uses art to share the message of our master Creator. Your work inspires me. The approach and the style allows for maximum creativity and enjoyment in the process. Thank you for sharing your creation and for giving glory to the Creator.

[@MadCharcoal]

Thanks, and God bless

[@mchlup]

I haven't tried charcoal since high school, many, many, years ago. This is really inspirational. May I ask, what tool are you using to lay the charcoal down with? It looks like an oil paint knife. Also, are the highlights done with white chalk or an eraser? It's interesting that almost all art teachers make their students work with charcoal when doing figure studies but I've seen artists do it with chalk, ink, crayons, pastels, etc.

[@Rametampertje]

Thx 4 the vid, there are millions of people around the world like me, envy ur skills... damnzz if only i could...i would....all day...

[@dbhogerart]

Amazing

[@MadCharcoal]

Thanks

[@susanhoward2906]

AWESOME

[@DLeRoux]

Remember kids, always try new things. You never know where you flourish.

[@MadCharcoal]

Amen

[@DLeRoux]

I'm interested in knowing what your reference is that you are using for this piece?

[@DennisBezzant]

After finishing the drawing, what do you use to stop the inevitable smudging? Do you use a chemical spray?