Problem Solving Drawing Hyperrealistic Textures

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In this video, I look back at how I problem solved drawing the elephant skin in one of my favourite drawings 'August'. It was really interesting to reflect on the drawing processes I used so I hope you find this deep dive useful. Let me know if you enjoy this type of content and what artwork you’d like me to breakdown next.
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[@JOMSWORLD1]

"Only those who have patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily." James J. Corbett..... good vibes @Jono Dry...

[@aqil_arts9130]

i love your comment

[@Micca_]

It’s so cool, how you completely dive into your art and explaining what, why and how you do it. Thank you for giving us the possibility to join you through this process ❤

[@JonoDry]

its only a pleasure :D thanks for watching!

[@paul_domici]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us Jono! It's so amazing to watch your drawing just become 3D like that!!!

[@aslkeskin5452]

Thank you for your helpful descriptions! It makes me want to keep on improving on my drawings☺. Sometimes I get stuck in trying to think about solutions in how I should draw something specific.

[@antoniotruong5647]

Makes me want to go and tackle a huge art project. Very motivational. Great vid.

[@EL-em3mn]

Just simply, WOW!!!

[@gast4215]

It is soo beautiful! I enjoy it so much to watch you drawing - it's really relaxing. I love elephants so I enjoyed this one even more. For me, it's better than going to the cinema :) Thank you so much for sharing your work! There is so much to learn from your videos.

[@JaqenHghar.]

I've just recently started drawing portraits and more realistic things as opposed what used to draw, which was mostly anime lol. I've been learning to use lots of different tools I didn't even know existed before and I've gotten pretty good but I often feel like I'm doing something wrong, like I'm using the wrong tool in the wrong way, and this video really helped boost my confidence. Thank you friend :) you're an amazing artist and thanks to you I'll become better as well

[@LukeGottliebArt]

You didn't ask your mom about the hair, did you?

[@WardofSquid]

0:30 "Its gotta lot of simplicity to it." Um, excuse me? That intricate masterpiece is simple???😅 lol

[@52sarahsubhana7]

This channel is literally a sanctum of tranquility for me 🥹

[@palattila1]

I literally agree this! The master himself! 👌

[@alexandergimenez9616]

That's right!! 🖤🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@macdietz]

Your blending is inspirational, seriously. Thanks for the detailed video

[@LukeGottliebArt]

You aren't ZHC, plis remember

[@SanArtStudio11]

Your work is so amazing and perfectly done, thanks for sharing your wonderful work. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

[@JonoDry]

Thank you! You too!

[@kadisettyvani1731]

Guys already making hyperealistic artworks while me focusing on picking up a pencil

[@juanmanuelgarcia4605]

my question is where do people buy those paper sizes from?

[@iko6043]

ყველაზე საუკეთესო ხარ.. ჩემი აზრით ეს არის ყველაზე პროფესიონალური და ნამდვილი მხატვრობა... ბრავო. 🥇

[@qusaik6269]

You make it look so easy!

[@rickaguilar1833]

How do you get the proportions right? Do you use a projector or use a grid system?

[@puchopro1103]

I love this slower more detailed explanation of your drawing

[@JonoDry]

Thanks! I'm going to try make more like it :)

[@puchopro1103]

@@JonoDry thank you so much!

[@camaslindbeck1985]

Oh my, this is super helpful. I live that you are not only breaking down the process, but the tools used also. That gives me something to experiment with. Thanks again!

[@sderb2562]

Nice vid Jono 👍 You mention about how you are constantly thinking when drawing...as it does take alot of concentration, do you ever have a tired mind but really want to draw? I work a day job and draw in my studio with what spare time i have but after work its hard to focus my thought sometimes (tired mind)...just wondered if or how you would deal with that? All the best buddy 👍

[@railtonmatthew]

I loved this video Jono. There are a lot of tips I can take from this to help improve my drawings. Your work is always inspirational, so thanks for sharing.

[@angelruizrisueno2729]

Jono, éste es uno de los mejores vídeos que has hecho en KZbin. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Siana316]

Шедевры !!! Научи меня этим тонкастям

[@BradPitbull]

Good job my nigga 👏 💪 👌 💯 🙌 👍 👏 💪 👌 💯 👏 💪 👌 💯 🙌 👍 👏 💪 👌 💯

[@KAALA432]

You are amazing bro 👏

[@lindamclean8809]

Can you tell us what your favourite paper is and why please? Also do you use a fixative or sealer. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Supritidan3251]

Actually this video should get 2 crore viewers because of it's information which is too important to draw ✏️👌👌 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@ricardoninohe]

Jono, my favourite...

[@samratart69]

You are amazing 🔥

[@Lee-vg8yk]

Just amazing one of a kind

[@TATTOUhmong]

Thank you so much i have learned so much from just always watching your videos. But i know that theres more to learn and im alway up for more. Thank you so so much

[@carlorossi1261]

You are very generous to reveal your tecniques. Thank you

[@MrBigspendn]

The patience and dedication and time and commitment and focus and resilience and imagination is mind boggling. Did I miss anything?

[@SoulDelSol]

I remember showing my parents your squarespace website a few years ago and we were blown away going through your portfolio

[@daniellemoore857]

Beautiful. Raw. Honest and a glimpse behind the curtain ofcthe finished piece. ❤❤ from Alaska--D

[@samuel253]

I recently got into drawing and I realized its less of a talent and more of a skill and that you have to figure out more of the textures you try to replicate. I am currently figuring out hair right now and overlapping it with fur so its cool seeing what different kinds you are using in your drawings

[@rachaelnugent]

Great to see this process, thank you for sharing (also the blonde is fab)

[@normanklein3155]

What grade of pencil are you using? You keep referring to a 90 or 9B pencil. I'm not familiar with 90 and 9B is just crazy dark (I rarely even use a 4B).

[@instant_dweeb1396]

Llllooooovvveeee your art! Are you by any chance South African? Also where do you get your art supplies from?

[@justinwhouarehappyhealthyb8]

Jono i have a question...... I FIND WHEN I AM DRAWING ON A FLAT SURFACE AS YOU DO I SOMEHOW LOSE PRESPECTIVE SO WHEN I HOLD THE DRAWING UP WHAT LOOKED GOOD LAYING FLAT NOW LOOKS SCEWED WHEN UPRIGHT FACING ME How do i fix this problem even when i use grids the same happens what can i do ... you are my favorite pencil artist world wide my 2nd is Emanuele Dascanio sometimes its difficult to chose you are both equally great artists and i mean that from the bottom of my heart i am 61 yrs old i pray i can draw just 1 drawing before i pass that rivals the quality you and/or Emanuel create chances are slim and i am no artist but a man must have a dream thank u my friend

[@JonoDry]

Im sure you will! regarding the perspective though, its a tough one, I have always felt quite safe with the grid to help me not lose perspective when working flat, how frequently do you lift it up to check? and how loose is your grid?

[@justinwhouarehappyhealthyb8]

@@JonoDry first allow me to thank you for your getting back to me on this i am sure you are very busy i feel privileged sincerely.. to answer your questions : i have to be honest i normally try a 2 to 3 inch square grid pattern over the entire page and try to fit things in on a very light sketch to begin with and i don't have a set time to lift the paper but since i have this difficulty i tend to lift the paper often i even had an eye exam done to make sure i wasn't seeing things wrong and i have been practicing parallels lines and cube drawing to make sure i do not have a skewed sense within myself and therefore manifesting the skew on paper all seems fine and i ask others how my grid looks and my drawing of cubes and parallels and no complaints from anyone so, all looks good i cant help but think its me somehow in my skill set or lack thereof ... Thank you so much for your great work your talent is breathtaking sincerely D

[@pencil_unleashed]

If I may please ask this "have any of your artwork ever been ruined by accident after putting loads of hrs into it"? It happed to me once but that wasn't scaling any where close to size of pieces you do.

[@farukhhasan11]

masterpiece! bro which mechanical pencil do you use?

[@MehdiKerbai.]

Why do you pour water on the paper in some of your drawings !

[@localcitizen1923]

Excellent drawing. I like the tip on building from medium shade. I normally pull from dark shadows so I'm going to switch and try building up more medium tones. I want to try an elephant holding a limp Zulu warrior in its tusks.

[@JonoDry]

Id love to see the finished drawing! that sounds like a cool idea. GL!

[@howie3750]

People who comment before even watching the video *cough cough*

[@vampy5071]

How is it possible to be so precise while drawing upside down and not able to to see a full straight view of the art

[@kadisettyvani1731]

Great!!

[@waveart6058]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@familysamow646]

It'd be very interesting if you became a Manga artist

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

"Excellence lives in the basics" - Iron Wolf

[@EmmaNuel-jx1qd]

Please my only question how do you handle shinny effects

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

Wow... it's so beautiful!

[@Supritidan3251]

I am waiting for this kind of explanation video ❤️ Thank you sir 😌

[@franjames4086]

WOW! I love the way you explain your process and thinking. You make every thing look so easy that it is wonderful to hear how you work through problem areas and persist. That makes it easier for me to keep on going with a project - realizing professionals like you have the same problems - and how to work through them. (I hope I explained this right) Thank you so much!

[@JonoDry]

I dont think the struggle and doubt ever go away but you do become more familiar with the feeling. So glad this Vid could help a bit :)

[@samtesonelby4404]

Did you use grid line?

[@weirdhuman164]

I thing i know now that he loves elephants 😂🥺❤

[@tbateman9902]

WOW! Do you sale or do commission work?

[@bogojudeekshith]

You should have shaded ur hair with 9b 😅😄

[@YTuseraL2694]

Bro what've you done to your hair?!!

[@LukeGottliebArt]

It was so nice before

[@blessmmhone9941]

What is the name of using water paper

[@rubenmanalang540]

This kind of style is common in the philippines you can see that style in the philippines during the year 70' and 80' I was only 25 years when old when I started doing super realistic style in black and white charcoal pencil I device my own tools using cotton bamboo stick and painting brush which I reinvent to get the effect I want my passion for doing super realistic drawing becomes alive again I'm now a senior citizen but strong enough to do super realistic black and white charcoal drawing thanks for showing your super beautiful drawing

[@guytiips3906]

I need to put gold leaf in his work.

[@akm517]

WHEN YOUR "ASMR" VIDEO IS INFORMATIVE. LOVE YOUR DRAWINGS,LOVE FROM INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@drrukmini6832]

Please tell me from where u select reference picture

[@PHOPPY52]

Thanks for this exceptional walk-through of your working process.

[@betybp302]

Love the hair! looks great on you :D

[@kalpanaartwork4230]

Really so beautiful drawing friend.....

[@BlackFierce]

Hellow sir your video very late I can't wait please sir

[@geraldofabianoartes3074]

Magnífica. Parabens pelo trabalho artístico. Grande abraço Brasil

[@anumanuva2431]

Digging the hair bruh ... Spring is here!

[@africankoala3002]

I feel rushed when I get into detail and this made me pull on the handbrake for the flow to gradually grow on me. It's so much easier and time really shines through the details. Thank you so much and would like to share my progress with your mention as I'm sure many would learn to get so much better at their art

[@runestone2011]

This video SPOKE to me.

[@ckgomez87]

I have one question. Have you ever tried to used color pencil in one of your drawings

[@michellee8479]

Do you practice your drawings before hand?

[@bib3kguh4]

Awesome 👍😎 i wish if also could draw like this ☺️

[@bytheway1031]

Beautiful!

[@Hexxaart]

Amazing art

[@goonercestlavie]

Travail artistique de création impressionnant.

[@MakeWithMike]

The 👌 best

[@marcel24242]

What do you use for the rubber? It looks not like a rubber. With a rubber i cannot do so fine lightnings. Sorry for my english. I mean the Tool for the white effects.

[@JonoDry]

I use a tombo mono zero eraser, or a kneadable eraser. if you check back in my videos I go over what tools I use. It could help answer the question better?

[@marcel24242]

@@JonoDry ok, thank you for the answer. I will watch the other videos. Your pictures are great. How long do you learn for the realistic look?

[@PradeepArtist]

amazing👍

[@wilbmoore]

Jono you are a master. Smh

[@nickygracius2821]

Be my teacher please ❤

[@artistrywepons1973]

Jono you made highlights on your hair i like it 💕😍

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Today is my birthday

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Pencils name

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bravo pour vos œuvres

[@padamvara]

Absolutely beautiful

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one of the first lets goo

[@guicarvalho8277]

Amazing

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Unique

[@williamduren215]

Thanks.

[@vibhayshahiarts4371]

Hi sir I am a beginners artist

[@kepherkevinFushiguro]

great video and art 🔥🔥

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Jono dry is too op❤

[@rl4424]

Excellent work❤

[@eliasgotzfried1131]

this is amazing

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I love seeing this ❤👏