Portrait #39 - Live portrait drawing in charcoal (preview)

[@mcaputto]

I loved seeing how much time you spent on the composition and big shapes.

[@theponderingpilgrim4342]

Thanks Yong, I really enjoy your tutorial lessons thru KZbin. You are a very good teacher of art and techniques.

[@laboratory07]

Mr. Chen thanks for such a good video, when I first show your video I made up my mind to learn sketching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@judihopewell2499]

Yong chen…please show how you did your tripod stand for a rigid easel for life drawing please… just show what you did please…good lesson as always !👍🏻🇨🇦

[@enriquerodrigues9388]

Amazing talent you are truly Blessed tk u

[@maniyk8490]

Very nice explaining Tqu Guruji.

[@flaviusivan]

Oh my God mr. Chen! You remind me of an old college teacher from the preparatory period for college. I discovered you a few months ago and I reannoble to draw in charcoal. I'm following you with love. Greetings from Timisoara, Romania! 🎨✏🖌

[@YongChen]

Flavius, thanks for this note. Best wishes from Boston.

[@yeabserahailu5762]

Its good tanx

[@judihopewell7148]

Another great session thanks

[@YongChen]

:) thanks

[@13Moondancer]

Hi, love your art. Do you have a tutorial on how to sharpen charcoal pencils, please? I just cannot get a long point at all.

[@brennohsilver]

Thank you, Master Chen!

[@YongChen]

:)

[@usmanworks2616]

i love the way he speak and also the drawings

[@YongChen]

Thanks Jamie.

[@n.rukkumani7297]

BEAUTIFUL

[@grzegorzbauza9474]

Great portrait. Thanks

[@albinkx4027]

Oh.. How cool u r,, every details are reflecting clearly..

[@Елена-и1к3н]

Happy New Year! I wish you creative success!

[@YongChen]

:) thank you. Same wish to you.

[@mahfoozshaikh1216]

You are best artist 😘

[@pencilsketchkamlubui7124]

Wow...! wonderful, just love your charcoal sketch learn something from you.. What is the real time taking of this sketch?

[@ispiseco]

Awesome!

[@ispiseco]

I am from Peru

[@YongChen]

:) thanks. Greeting from Boston

[@jesuslovesyou7988]

Awesome..i love it

[@YongChen]

:)

[@prativahembram8149]

amazing👏

[@YongChen]

:) thanks

[@Gladiator4Reign]

I’m such a dork Lol It’s a “live” portrait drawing. I’ve been staring at her face in the top right corner this whole time thinking, “wow. She’s not even blinking!” Smh. Hahaha

[@00Fugitive00]

very beautiful

[@YongChen]

:)

[@catherinecui9858]

Thank you so much for your videos! I find that the charcoal I am using (willow) is too easily erased from the paper (the dark does not stay when I blend with my finger). Could it be because I am willow instead of vine charcoal or could it be the paper itself?

[@YongChen]

That usually be two sides, charcoal and the paper. If you draw willow or wine, don't use a paper that is too smooth.

[@shahzadiayesha3287]

hi i like your work...it's amazing

[@YongChen]

:)

[@KetanSolanki]

Amazingggggg

[@sudippaul4233]

What is used to erased??

[@karthikp7518]

where do i get those earesers

[@sayantansaha3427]

very nice.. which brand kneaded eraser you are using? and one thing is that i am using generals white charcoal pencil but not getting that much white effects .. want to inform i am using 120 GSM paper... what need to be done.. please suggest...

[@YongChen]

Thanks for your comment. You can view the materials I used in most of my videos here: enjoyingart.com/materials.php

[@sayantansaha3427]

+Yong Chen thanks for your revert, i have checked the link, it is showing generals kneded eraser.. is it fine as i am using camel kneded eraser but very week , not gettingextra highlight effect..

[@YongChen]

Check the way you use it. You need to keep stretching it though.

[@Citizen_X.]

sayantan saha If you are using a hard Charcoal pencil to draw then it is difficult to erase and get highlights. Also, you can try using another paper, maybe one with a smoother texture to see if it helps. White charcoal pencil is more effective on colored paper. Usually, you have to use a kneaded eraser to get highlights(white color) and most brands are same when it comes to kneaded erasers. So, the issue is either the softness of the pencil or the paper texture. Strathmore 400 series of drawing paper is good for erasing and getting highlights. You can see here that most of the shading is done using Vine charcoal, which is easier to erase and blend and the hard pencil is used only for final details.

[@xyoungdipsetx]

What kinda charcoal pencil is that in the start that you’re using?

[@YongChen]

Joseph, I have a page listed my materials: enjoyingart.com/materials.php

[@zoolshefetbeats6246]

i love your drawings .. i am awad from sudan

[@YongChen]

:) nice meeting you.

[@sarshu808]

Love from Bangladesh ♥

[@YongChen]

:) thanks.

[@aarondeer5719]

What did He use? ^^

[@YongChen]

Aniss, you can see my materials here: enjoyingart.com/

[@aarondeer5719]

Yong Chen thanks ^^

[@xyoungdipsetx]

I have a hard time with proportions

[@YongChen]

Joseph, I have many lessons on proportions, search keywords "yong chen proportion" you should find them. Have fun.

[@Chuck-gj9sh]

Wow you did it in 11 mins. Took me 2days lol did not look the same at all 😔

[@YongChen]

:)

[@nasertakesh1491]

عالی

[@moulayelalaoui2661]

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[@Paul-tc8di]

I wonder how he draws when he's not tutoring