Watch Me Draw & Paint a Giant Grizzly Bear!

[@shlimon7667]

Just wanted to watch someone draw or paint a bear. That’s what I searched for, that’s what I came for, that’s what I got. Very pleased. I love bears. Cooler than dinosaurs no cap.

[@johnelkins4958]

I love this! Great job! Chris.

[@deanrodenbeck7102]

Unbelievable technique that creates the allusion that when touching the bear’s fur your hand would disappear. You are so very talented and creative! Keep your videos coming with different choices of animals. This is my first viewing of your videos and I am looking forward to many more. Thank you!

[@Homengineer]

Papa bear, he's beautiful,

[@heathermitchell4992]

Really enjoyed this process. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnfield7270]

Great work Joel. I love your process and can't wait to give it a try. Thanks pal.

[@sampowellmusic]

you make it look so easy!

[@tomhouse5590]

That is awesome! As an artist myself and always looking for new tricks, tips and technics you have shown me stuff I wouldn't of thought of on my own! And I know how very large project can be kinda scary to start!!

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thank you!

[@marydent8831]

Amazing work love all your paintings

[@artbymojo-darlenel.holman3838]

That’s amazing… you’re so talented

[@johnjeffries9294]

I've never tried this process , but I'm going to. Beautiful work brother 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Floatingaxe]

Absolutely fabulous! Your technique is new to me! Lots of work, but as you said---fun!

[@francinebraselton4590]

You are so talented!

[@jwray6150]

Looks great!

[@secondwind75]

Man, he is a big ‘un. Good choice on the 48”x48”. Really let’s you pull out the details in the eyes, muzzle, and fur. But, again, it really pops when you apply your technique- especially the glaze and final highlights. Another fine one, Joel. Troy

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thanks Troy!

[@daisydog8127]

Wow! This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ahiran_art]

Outstanding work......

[@shawnparker80]

You’re not kidding that was a big project! Came out fantastic! I look forward to your videos all the time. Great job Joel!👍🏼

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thanks Shawn!

[@jimdickson9816]

I'm just branching out, from my usual small-scale alcohol marker and color pencil work, to try larger pieces in new mediums.... SO GLAD I came across your videos!! Thanks for inspiring me and showing off the tipr/tricks! :)

[@lindapease620]

Love your work Joel! I love drawing in charcoal. My first drawing was of a Model T Ford that belonged to my art teacher. That was in 4th grade. I quit doing art for years and picked it back up a couple years ago. Recently I rediscovered my love of charcoal. Watching your videos is inspiring to me.

[@JoelPilcherArt]

That is awesome! Thank you!

[@lillianmurphy1440]

Thank you, I enjoy your work, like to watch how you use the different mediums on your art. Amazing

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thank you so much!

[@pintoramigdalia]

Amazing!🔥

[@yogeshkumarvijayarajan2578]

Good work altogether 👌 I am a big fan of you. You are an inspiration for beginners like us. Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thank you!

[@darceyclapp4777]

This is so cool. I'm working on the rockies with charcoal and acrylic. Man...is it messy stuff.

[@donitafichter8298]

Oh my gosh that is unbelievably beautiful. You have such a gift. I’m sure you get asked often….but….any guess on how long the whole piece took you to create?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thank you! Usually they take a few days to a week depending on the size.

[@NatashaMarcanoArt]

Really well done!

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Thanks Natasha!

[@jaimevalenciasandoval825]

Excelente

[@bradbailey4380]

You should have a lot more subs mate. Great work !!

[@ImjaTse6189]

Awesome work. It would be fantastic to see a few longform videos (tutorials) from you. I would gladly pay for those, maybe on a Patreon page (?). Thank you for sharing these shorter videos too.

[@SuperVistaprint]

What is „workable fixable“ ? Beautiful piece you created there

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Krylon workable fixative spray to seal the charcoal to the canvas. Thanks!

[@donnarichardson0801]

I"m trying to learn how to mix paint with charcoal and love your work. What color paint did you use for background and also for your wash?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

For this one I believe it was burnt umber and warm gray. Thanks!

[@jcepri]

I'm curious how much you would charge or this particular painting. Very nice.

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Please email me ([e-mail]) for original artwork pricing info. Thanks!

[@407bigboi2004]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@antonioblanco3086]

Man you're amazing!! Thank you so much for this content. I've a question. What is exactly the blue layer on shadows?acrylic with..? And in the end do you use some kind of fixed or barnish? Thanx

[@Terrimazzola]

Joel, I truly love your artist style! Question are you using a paper or a canvas?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Canvas. Thanks!

[@ryanmethric1029]

Awesome work, Do you prep your canvas before the acrylic or charcoal base layer? I've heard of using watercolor ground medium, but it's very expensive to cover a canvas that size.

[@JoelPilcherArt]

No, I buy the canvases stretched and pre primed, but I don't do any additional prep to them. Thanks!

[@Loriag888]

Im real curious...where sre you purchasing your canvases? Are you stretching your own? If so what material?

[@julz8113]

I love it!!! So alive!!!! Tell me why do you use the acetone?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

It helps seal the charcoal and I love the abstract water effect. Thanks!

[@anklebellsartstudio2966]

Can we use fixative instead of acetone ??

[@kevinheads1459]

Hi Joel love your work. I do a lot of pencil drawings but would like to try charcoal can you tell me the products you use most of

[@JoelPilcherArt]

For charcoal I'm currently using Coates charcoal powder and Marie's vine charcoal. Thanks!

[@julielabreche2587]

I m happy because what I love the most is drawing and your art is a beautiful mixte of the two. I m glad to have fond you. May I dare ask you where did you take your pretty photo ? I would like to try because this is the nickname of my teddy husband 😊 but I am desperately looking for à photo and nothing please me as much as your. If you prefer to keep your référence I will understand. Already a big thank you for all tant I learned

[@JoelPilcherArt]

There are many resources for artist reference photos. I either work directly with a photographer to gain permission or purchase rights from a website. If you google wildlife reference photos for artists you should find some good ones. I can't remember exactly where I got this one. Thanks!

[@julielabreche2587]

Thank you for answering me so quickly. I will follow your advices.

[@pastelist1]

Awesome pic!!! Is the paint color ochre? And what ratio to thin it?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

The color is raw umber. Not sure of the exact ratio, but it's very wet. Thanks!

[@troychriscarretas2657]

the color of your brown acrylic wash is burnt umber? burnt Sienna or yellow ochre?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

The base color was raw umber, but I added a few other colors to it. Can't remember what they were. Sorry.

[@brucesankey3409]

l would be scared every time l passed by this huge Kodiak Grizzly on the wall. l would jump back ,and go wow look out !

[@lmicciulli1]

Hello, why the charcoal powder ? Does it not fall off.

[@nwadikemayowa4298]

did you fix the painting before you added colors?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

Yes, I spray it with a workable fixative between each layer of charcoal.

[@lenmey1]

What is the acetone you spay and why

[@mickygala3557]

Does it has to be workable fixitive???? I got brusto fixitive will that work??

[@JoelPilcherArt]

I'm not sure, but my guess is that it would. Best to test it out first.

[@lenmey1]

I’ve never heard of aceton can you explain

[@JoelPilcherArt]

It's just nail polish remover that I buy at Walmart. It creates a texture/effect that I like.

[@robertpoole9136]

What does acetone do?

[@meredithboswell4003]

Have u tried the method using oil paints and charcoal?

[@JoelPilcherArt]

No, I haven't yet.

[@akhmadbasrefan4217]

a wrestler's body but has an amazing talent for painting 😁

[@lmicciulli1]

What it I use pastels will that work?

[@boris3927]

Es un duro en dibujar bien grande increible, como hacen las sombras, y el boceto todo a pulso no necesita copiar todo a pulso maneja bien las proporciones, eso deberia demorarse bastante el cuadro.

[@andrewturner5449]

Cool as fuck.