Charcoal Types & Differences | A Guide for Beginners

[@Aidan6909]

Penguinz0??!?!?

[@sidestep2minecraft]

Fr

[@JohnPedini]

Actually, charcoals vary with the wood they are made from, especially in tone. Stick charcoal is uncompressed (it is in the woods natural state other than being carbonised) so these are not considered compressed. The term compressed it reserved for charcoal which is compressed from a powder together with binders. I think your use of the word 'compressed' when referring to vine or willow is confusing...

[@MesserCreations]

Thank you for the information

[@umestudies5337]

When it comes to white charcoal, what types can be used? And what about blackboard chalk, can that be used with brushes for light layers?

[@nicolevalenzuela7418]

I’m so glad I came across your channel especially now that I’m getting more serious about my art. Lol the describing of the 3 layered method reminded me of James Franco in Pineapple Express 😂

[@MesserCreations]

Hahaha that’s awesome! I’m glad that you found the channel. Hope it helps 😃🙌🏻

[@bludolfin53]

Thank you....I'm a newbie, just for making greeting cards. You give great info!! Your intro is a bit long but the rest super!!😊

[@MesserCreations]

You’re welcome 😊

[@debschannel251]

Just wondering what kind of paper you are using. loved the video, it was very informative.

[@MesserCreations]

Hey Debs! I actually have an Amazon affiliate link in the description of the video that is to the exact paper I used in the video. 😊 hope that helps you!

[@zgmfx13a]

thanks for this man! this definitely answered my questions about the 3 charcoal pencils I have which I don't know how to properly use them hehe

[@MesserCreations]

Glad I could help!

[@connernelson8124]

A moist penguin named Charlie.

[@Coexist2024]

Best beginner charcoal video on KZbin. 🙏🏼

[@MesserCreations]

Wow, thank you! Glad it was helpful :)

[@emulemolotov]

nice 3 mins intro jeez

[@GingahSnapsArt]

So if I understand your layering correctly - you generally apply the soft charcoal, then the medium charcoal, then the hard charcoal?

[@MesserCreations]

Yes :)

[@GingahSnapsArt]

@@MesserCreations thank you!!

[@perperouk7955]

Thank you! You addressed many of the questions I had.

[@MesserCreations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@atalodabere6462]

I need a charcoal pencil but it is not available in Ethiopia please

[@lavilevi2694]

mkay😂

[@conniestern-hm1dk]

Shoot, I'm glad I saw your video. I've been wanting to start a project in black & white. I thought using pencils would work fine. Now I'm not so sure. I think I'm gonna have to go out and buy a few of these charcoal drawing tools.

[@MesserCreations]

I'm glad you found this video too. I have some affiliate links to ALL the tools I use. I hope that they help you. TRADITIONAL TOOLS Mix media paper - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/MixedMediaPaper Charcoal Pencils - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/charcoalpencils Brush sets: ◘ General - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/brushs ◘ Detail Brushes - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/detailbrushes colored pencils - ◘ 24 count: links.messer-creations.com/amzn/24coloredcount ◘ 36 count: links.messer-creations.com/amzn/36countcolored ◘ 72 count: links.messer-creations.com/amzn/72countcolored Artist handbook - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/ArtandFear Art Glove - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/artglove Sport wristband - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/wristband Graphite Pencil set - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/CharcoalandGraphite Sandpaper stick & Smudger set - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/smudgersandsandpaper Mono Zero Eraser set -links.messer-creations.com/amzn/monoeraser Electric Eraser - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/electriceraser Kneaded Eraser - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/kneadederaser Click Eraser - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/clickeraser Razor set - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/sharpeningrazors Compass set - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/compass Sketchbook - links.messer-creations.com/amzn/MixedMediaPaper

[@ArijsRudzitis]

Where one can purchase your recommended charcoal pencils (hard, medium.,soft), make?

[@MesserCreations]

Here is an affiliate link to the pencils that I use links.messer-creations.com/amzn/charcoalpencils

[@DevilavanyaKucharlapati]

I like your profile / dp , Thank youuu for this beautiful video 🥰🥰

[@MesserCreations]

My pleasure 😊

[@Vaiganila0913]

Bro this video helped me alot Thank you for such an amazing video ❤😊

[@MesserCreations]

You are so welcome 🙏🏻 glad it helped you!

[@benbejin7430]

Hello. I was curious about why you outline with graphite. Can you just use a charcoal pencil?

[@MesserCreations]

Hi, I outline with graphite because the graphite tends to be of a higher quality so my outline is lighter on paper. That way if I need to make any adjustments I can easily erase. Once I have my basic shape solidified I then go in with my charcoal pencils. Its just my personal preference, you can totally draw your outline with charcoal instead of graphite.

[@ILoveBurntToast]

I was wanting to draw my characters hair a nice dark black, yet I found colored pencils to not be satisfactory, I was thinking of charcoal pencils, but I don't know which one to go with. Do you have any suggestions?

[@MesserCreations]

I've used this brand of charcoal pencils for years and they have always been amazing. Here is the link: links.messer-creations.com/amazon/ZE82s

[@ILoveBurntToast]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@bludolfin53]

Great drawings!!! Lovely😊

[@MesserCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yetto1277]

So does the hard charcoal one is like for thick shadows? and the soft is for details? its so complicated😅

[@MesserCreations]

No, hard charcoal is used for detail work. Medium charcoal is for building your low values, soft charcoal is for your base layers. I know it seems complex at first but after you have drawn with this method a few times it starts to become easier :)

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Thank u so mutch for this review if charcole pencils. I am buying a pencil roll and i buy white charcole pencils too🖐🏾👍🏾😁

[@MesserCreations]

My pleasure 😊hope it is helpful for you

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Yes it sure is 😁🖐🏾👍🏾🫡😊

[@marie-claudebeaulieu6309]

Wander if you ever used liquid charcoal? Thank you

[@MesserCreations]

Hmm 🤔 I have never even heard of that. I’m gonna try and draw with it and see what it’s all about. Thanks for the heads up on this one. Cheers!

[@joaneklein4280]

Excellent, and to the point, excuse the pun!

[@MesserCreations]

Absolutely :)

[@rashinisakunthala2087]

Thank you for this vedio 👍😀

[@MesserCreations]

You are so welcome!

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Great video, thank you 🙏

[@MesserCreations]

You are so welcome Alicia 😊

[@hephzibahsharond6083]

So cool I liked it

[@MesserCreations]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

[@dhrubarupsarkar8718]

What a beautiful art man!😀

[@MesserCreations]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed this one 😊

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Can i use a Electric sharpner for charcole pencils?

[@MesserCreations]

You can if you want to, I usually hand sharpen my charcoal pencils.

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Thank you i,ll try it and if that doesnt work i,ll try by hand😁🖐🏾👍🏾

[@MesserCreations]

Sounds like a plan 😊🙌🏻

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

@@MesserCreations yes it sure does. Thanks again for you,re video,s 😁👍🏾🖐🏾😊

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

@messer Creations i drew a sketch today in graphite pencil but i wanna do it in charcole cause i think that the drawing comes out better in charcole than in graphite pencil. Thank you again for you,re charcole video,s😊🖐🏾👍🏾😁

[@DebraLyons-y6b]

I have been following your tutorials for about a year.I have been commissioned to draw a basset hound and want to do it with both graphite and charcoal....I know how to place them on their own lines....any tips?

[@MesserCreations]

Thanks for following the channel. You say you don’t know how to place them on their own lines or you do know how??

[@DebraLyons-y6b]

@@MesserCreations i do know how to place them on their own lines. my questions is how do i blend the lines when im using both graphite and charcoal

[@MesserCreations]

Check out this video, it is the most comprehensive answer I can give you when mixing the two mediums. I hope it helps you :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5_Opayifp1sZqc

[@redvelvet9215]

Woah you’re cute

[@Capro10]

i have a question. why use a charcoal pencil when you can use a 6B pencil?

[@MesserCreations]

You can if you want to. Art is all about subjective experience and preference. If you feel that would work better for you then do it :)

[@Xymi12]

Graphite shine is annoying

[@DhongNamz]

What is the last tool that color white?

[@kevinnguyen552]

@@DhongNamzit's for adding highlights on toned paper (paper that isn't white)

[@SLY610]

@@Xymi12good point

[@michealrivera2228]

Thanks

[@MesserCreations]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏻