The SHADING SECRET That Took My Drawings From NOOB To PRO

In this portrait shading tutorial for beginners, I'm going to show you a secret on how to shade realistic face that most artists don’t share. You’ll be able to apply this when you shade skin tone or any other drawings that require realistic shading.
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MATERIALS I USE
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TOOLS I FILM WITH
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Watch more videos to get started with drawing
BEST DRAWING SUPPLIES - • BEST ART SUPPLIES FOR ...
HOW TO DRAW HYPERREALISTIC FACE - • TRYING HYPER REALISM F...
HOW TO DRAW SMOOTH SKIN TONE - • HOW TO DRAW SMOOTH SKI...
DRAW AN ACCURATE OUTLINE OF THE FACE - • HOW TO DRAW OUTLINE OF...
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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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Wow I love your videos. I am a student learning your shading techniques

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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[@renomado8616]

Thank you for this amazing advice!

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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[@EvilMP5]

@Jason Legendary Art thank you so much for making these video's I started my art journey about three years ago and late in age, graphite shading has always eluded me. And watched so many YT video's on how to shade which added more confusion and crappy results. So I went head first into airbrushing because I love to paint with them. But since coming across your videos it has helped me immensely and I am back into the graphite medium with way better results from your video's! Plus your sense of humor makes people retain a lot more knowledge. Thanks for all you do.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

You are welcome, thanks too

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Thank you my bro, I also excited to create new things this year

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

You are so welcome!👍

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That's a good video there! The right gradient of shading (tonal transition) sure makes a difference in an art piece. Just to mention, I also saw the details you have added to this one to make it hyper-realistic. Well done, man! (add a smiling emoji)

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks man, glad you noticed the details. Happy to see you Joshua. 🤜🤜.

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

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Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment 👍👍

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[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Glad you think so!

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Thank you! Will do!

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Happy New Year Jason bro!❤❤🎇🎇🎉🎉 can you make a video on how to draw realistic grey or white hairs 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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I struggle with that also, but well, we can learn together

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Thank you too!

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I am also freelance portrait artist in Philippines.. sometimes using graphite alone and sometimes charcoal depends on the price.. if they asked lower price then I used graphite.. one thing catches my attention on your technique is you using first pencil and then graphite and finished it with charcoal.. will it is a good outcome as I tried it..😊😊😊 keep it up buddy..❤❤❤

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Freelance means I only do drawing when somebody asked me to draw her or him.. but I have my permanent job..

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[@youngthando]

What about us without brushes and charcoal powder can we shade using the ordinary pencil 🥺

[@EtchAndSketch]

Yes you can use just pencils but it is good to have a range from at least B to 6B. Anything above a 6B you should you charcoal powder to reduce graphite shine. Charcoal powder is best used for your very darkest tones.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Well answered, EtchAndSketch. Wish I could take tutorials from you 😉

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Is it possible to achieve a decent level of realism without charcoal powder?

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

It's possible

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What app do you use for grids to make sure you are getting the right proportions?

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There are lots of techniques that artist vlogger won't show you... 80% of the artist vlogger who get exactly the same proportion as to the reference is by way of tracing the reference to the drawing paper .. 😂😂😂😂😂 it is cheating.. but who cares as long they can make a content...

[@kangaroojackblog6586]

In my way I never trace the reference.. I put my reference to the computer and print it.. on the bond paper that printed my reference I only make two lines, vertical and horizontal and then I used devider proportion to get the exact proportion... I only used gridding method if my drawing is double or triple the size of the reference...

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

It's funny, cause there are people who would still call that your method cheating. I would say use whatever means to get the proportions right, whether it's tracing, grid or dots. It's only cheating if you start to lie that you used freehand

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

The app is called Drawing Grid Maker

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How do u shade the face realistic😭🔥

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Watch closely you will get it

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why dont you just use charcoal

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You are very welcome thanks 👍

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What's the right paper for that technique

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Strathmore Bristol smooth

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Hi I'm an up coming artist can you please show me how to create highlights 😢🎉

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[@JesusThePussyCrusher]

Happy new year sir, please help me,I don't have a brush and charcoal powder how can I do brilliant artworks without using them.i always usually use shading pencils and my shades sometimes just end up being a little bit rough,how can I make them smooth

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

No problem bro, check out maas art on IG, he only uses pencil and I'm jealous of his works. Just get a wide range of pencil, light like 2b, medium like 4b and dark like 7 or 8b. And when shading, build up tones and values gradually. Few months ago I made a tutorial on how to shade with only graphite, you should watch it.

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Do you know any cheap good quality papers that I can use in my drawings

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Use Strathmore Bristol smooth