WHY I ONLY DRAW PORTRAITS WITH 3 PENCILS

In this video, I’ll be showing how I draw a full realistic portrait with 3 pencils. Most beginners think the more pencils the better when in reality drawing with 3 pencils can get them what they want. Learn the tips needed to create a realistic portrait with little supplies.
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MATERIALS I USE
Graphite Pencil set - amzn.to/3eMSZAg
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[@oyinkansolataiwo4431]

"Spaghetti eraser" and the laughing lion... lol 😂😂 this is an enlightening video tho.👍

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks Taiwo 🤜

[@Danvinci_art_]

What type of paper do you use in drawing??

[@samiier3324]

@@JasonLegendaryArt as an italian i confirm we use that all the time

[@magnolia8626]

🤣🤣

[@marvelouschukwunomso5149]

The techniques you use in your videos, when I carefully and gradually apply them, the drawing comes up real like magic🥰 One thing you said always stick to my head while drawing, "REALISM DON'T COME IN A RUSH, IT TAKES TIME AND PROCESS" This statement has been helping me calm my nerves whenever I want to rush a drawing 😂

[@KomNouKH]

Exactly

[@dezirayharris1079]

My little sister is only five and she started clapping when she saw the final product because she thought it looked so good

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Awwwn, that's very heartwarming. 🥰🥰🥰. Tell her I said thanks, lol 😂

[@dezirayharris1079]

@@JasonLegendaryArt she said “you’re welcome but thank you for showing my sissy how to draw “🥺😭🤣 I love your videos they are very inspiring. Keep doing what your doing

[@saibimebarek2249]

I really want thank you for your professional work I returned back to drawing because of you man Your drawing ... Your video montage ... Your voice tone everything is in its right place. I thank God that a soul like yours exist on this planet

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Wow,, thanks a lot man. Really means a lot.

[@KomNouKH]

Great ❤❤

[@pavelkish7142]

Doesn anyone can give me a good advice on what type of paper I need for charcoal drawing and drawing tools? When I draw with white charcoal on dark hair... I see no white color from white charcoal or from eraser.. WHY??? also I cannot create different shades. I seen artists make different shades big and small with just one or 2 hand moves.. while my one shade staying in one place and not moves, i just waste too much charcoal for no reason.

[@MichaelBoateng-un9bb]

​@@JasonLegendaryArtplease can i get your number

[@jeriahshield2955]

Ohhh 😫 this are the Pencils have; Charcoal, 8B,9B,12B, Lily(3H,4B,5B) There's no 2b or 4B graphite, Please which two can I use from there, in absence of 2B and 4B graphite 🙏🙏

[@jeriahshield2955]

Ohhh 😫 this are the Pencils have; Charcoal, 8B,9B,12B, Lily(3H,4B,5B) There's no 2b or 4B graphite, Please which two can I use from there, in absence of 2B and 4B graphite 🙏🙏

[@skylarfreemason8779]

one thing that gets me glued to your channels is how you put so much information in just one video, YOU ARE THE BEST🤯🤯

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks bro, thanks so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ankamaniabigail3618]

This is enlighten Jason what kind of paper do you use? Cos I seem to struggle with using charcoal pencil on the paper I make use of..

[@tanakabadzarigere4138]

How can you draw with only an HB pencil Just one pencil

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

It's possible but results won't be as realistic. If you only want to get one pencil, I'll say the 4B graphite

[@jamesadebiyi4556]

Thanks to Jason legendary art, my art has really gotten to some levels I can boast of... However, I'm always afraid to attempt to draw a reference that is light-skinned in complexion.. Those ones I tried to, I always go too dark and at the end, it doesn't always look like the reference. Also, if I try to use the pencils lightly, it's either the drawings lacks depth or it doesn't just look good.. Please is there any help or tutorial on that..? God bless you for us! @ Jason! 🙏

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

It's a matter of control, knowing when to stop shading and when to go darker. You also need to know the exact areas that require a darker shading. I don't have a tutorial that addresses the exact problem you mention.

[@KomNouKH]

Great ❤

[@PaintingwithAvipsa]

I am back here after a long time and the first thing on my mind was the - WHOLESOME EDITING ! I mean I'm genuinely shocked and mind-blown 👁️👄👁️ But one thing that still the same is your information conveying videos ❤️ You still make informative tutorials

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Glad to see you again. 🤜🤜🤜. I try to practice with every video and by watching others. Thank you so much, always love to hear from you

[@lovelyartwork822]

Your tutorial is amazing 👏👏❤️ but I have the"spaghetti eraser"

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Really, been scarce here, could you send me some 😂😂😂

[@sakalamvlogs9140]

What you use to highlight nose , lips and hair?

[@jeriahshield2955]

Wwwooowww your doing great Jason legendary Art 👍👍👍❤️🥰🥰 keep it up Bro 🤝

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thank you my bro 🤜🤜

[@adityanarayansahoo3698]

Well, got inspired by you and maybe that's the reason nobody likes my drawing,,joking it's may be because I am bad at it ... Well can you tell me is it possible to just use only charcoal pencils in a drawing coz I don't ike using Graphite.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Hmm! I reckon it's possible.

[@jeriahshield2955]

Though the materials are cheap but can it work on a cheap paper, Please I suggest you make a tutorial of drawing with cheap papers (like cardboard sheet) just a suggestion 🤷🤷🤷 🙏🙏

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Ok. Thanks

[@sondiid]

i love this! this channel has been a safe spot when it comes to learning about drawing / shading. i’m attempting to draw Kobe Bryant so this realistic shading with only 3 pencils is going to help.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

You can do it!

[@JD-wm4uv]

Better if you can get amazing results with just a few pencils. Not everyone can get special pencils shades

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Eggzakly

[@jeriahshield2955]

Wwwooowww I have been waiting patiently for this video, It's finally out, A big thank you to Jason legendary Art, I am glad to be among the Jason's Art family 🥰💞💖

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

jeriah the man. Thanks for sticking with us . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@olaleyefunmilola4683]

Thanks boss... I will like you to also make a video on how to motivate oneself as a beginner artist

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Noted Miss 👍👍

[@sketchology_]

I learnt many things from u sir. By the way u are a legend for me Can I get reply

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks your bro, I appreciate you 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️

[@sketchology_]

@@JasonLegendaryArt hm....sir but why to appreciate me u are a legend u are a person who need appreciation

[@teesquare6207]

Very beautiful video. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thanks my brother.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thank you very much 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ibrabaggari]

Bro Are brushes important in drawing skin? Can it be replaced?

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

When using charcoal powder, I'll say it can't be replaced. Can't think of anything else to replace brushes

[@zacutv20]

Where do you get your music the video 😁😁 It's great and I need one

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Epidemic Sound, it does require a subscription tho.

[@abebammydheley5704]

Story of my life🤣🤣🤣 I love your vibe brosss!!!!!

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks my bro 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️

[@jjstuartonwriting8150]

Your production values are incredible. I'm thoroughly entertained from start to finish, and I'm learning at the same time. I just want to thank you for your channel.

[@KomNouKH]

Exactly

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

You are welcome

[@DilikArt]

Very realistic draw! Excellent! Wow!👍👏

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks

[@KomNouKH]

Of cause

[@JustFun-iz9rf]

Great I will throw away all my other pencils 😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

😂😂, Yeah you do that

[@assiakwilliams9955]

Dope video bro, I can relate 🤣🤣 Quick question, what kinda brush do you use, painting brushes or makeup brushes??

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Makeup brushes, I need to explain that in the videos lol. You'll find links in the video description

[@assiakwilliams9955]

@@JasonLegendaryArt 🤦 I went and got paint brushes and I kept getting pretty uneven shading 😂......keep up the good work 👊

[@thanhnguyenhouc1106]

Charcoal pencil is very good material but it also very expensive for me. But your edditing video make me laugh so much😂😂😂😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Lol, thanks for the feedback bro. Do what you can with graphite and graphite powder till charcoal pencils are accessible for you

[@thanhnguyenhouc1106]

​@@JasonLegendaryArtThank you for answered me, but please don't call me "bro", I'm younger than you and in fact I need to call you uncle.

[@troybeatzz1479]

I love this channel, I’ve learned many things because the explanation is very clear and organized step by step, I’m a beginner artist, I’ll thank this dude in the future, hope you have more lot tutorials to show! ❤from Philippines

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

I sure do. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@KomNouKH]

Exactly ❤❤

[@Dan_Artworld]

Wow this is nice 👍......a very good encouragement 👏 Lol 😂 spaghetti eraser

[@CYBERFILMS974]

Big fan bro🔥❤

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks bro

[@enriquemejia6226]

Model face woman beautiful bro. Popular. Scecth drawing face

[@anniemoonchild4967]

AmaZing! 🌜

[@oreo598]

very nice drawing, my drawings getting better 🙃

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Jonjs99]

Completely wrong by any euro academic standarts

[@ebenezernwaiwu6624]

Jason u are really inspiring me through this journey, Love u man🌹 but I wan buy dah spaghetti eraser, where I fit get am😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Art shops should have it, while you're there ask for Egusi Eraser also very good 😊 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ebenezernwaiwu6624]

@@JasonLegendaryArt 😂😂😂thank u so much bro, I will do just that😂

[@leodanslayer]

I am really proud of u and the channel for coming this far still underrated though. U deserve so much more sub's, BTW the first part of the vid y do I feel so called out😂😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣, it's because it's what we've all done including me. Lol. Thank you though for sticking with me, I really appreciate you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@4thaloveofGod]

I love watching your vidoes you make the hardest things simple and easy to do no matter the persons art skills. I watched so many videos over the years but yours in my opinion are some the best!!!!

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Wow, that really means a lot. Thanks for the feedback, going to bed with a huge smile that's for sure, lol 😂😂

[@Moonkiy-t6r]

Thank you for your tutorial my drawing really improve love you from mizoram 🙂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Always love to here from my Indian bros. Thanks Khuma

[@enriquemejia6226]

Charcoal powder or shaped cutting pincil, tecknik my face

[@almeafua3765]

Beautiful work braddah! I have a question about drawing hair? I found out it’s a little easier when the picture is clearly that you can see the flow of the hair. Now when you come across more of a an older picture say from the 50’s, that’s when I have my problems seeing the flow of the hair. I would like to show you an example of the picture, and maybe you can help me with that issue.

[@annied1997]

😂😂my favourite art teacher With top notch humor

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣 🤜🤜🤜

[@Edok3777]

Hello sir. New here. I am enjoying your videos. I have a request if i may. Can you please slow down the movement of your camera for the reveal?? You move to fast and we don’t get enough time to enjoy the reveal. So if possible i would ask if you can accommodate this request going forth. Thank you. Hope am not the only one.

[@ruchi8178]

Please make a video on perfect paper for drawing without any sponsorship by any

[@MugishaPaulElvis]

so good

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks

[@Pencilpoise]

Hi Jason you are such a good teacher but please with the charcoal pencils, mine is not graded is only hard, medium, and soft

[@bradrx05]

Bro! You are amazing! I can barely draw a stick figure lol

[@jennickeshia]

Please legendary how do you do the background grid lines and measure the drawing on it?

[@richmike7118]

We have seen you draw and shade lot of times already now I challenge you to draw and paint

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🙈🙈 *runs away* 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@mumeenonaolapo4404]

To be sincere I really learn a lot here Thanks for the lessons boss Waiting for the only graphite to draw I’m really interested in that

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Okay cool, good to know

[@sophieice483]

Spaghetti eraser got me tho🤣🤣.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davidoni6913]

Sir I just bought a charcoal pencil and I have been using the pencil to blend as you have been doing but it does not give me the realistic effect

[@jeriahshield2955]

Och, am confused on the eyes, I don't know if you added the 2b and 4b there,

[@rosalieclasper]

I'm back again.. Refresh refresh Thanks

[@rlbproduction792]

Oh I only use 1 without even sharpening it all throughout.

[@ahjinarts9358]

“Three pencils to rule them all” Lol like the Lord of the Rings thing u did there

[@anafiemmanuel5140]

This is great, but do have a special sketchbook you use.

[@norsenbino438]

You inspired me and my drawing has evolved so much thanks to your amazing techniques. Thank you😘

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Appreciated bro 🤜🤜🤜

[@KomNouKH]

Great ❤

[@adityanarayansahoo3698]

Do you use hard charcoal...

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

I think I used Medium in this video

[@UgoDraws]

Bro you are a legend

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Ugo himself, 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️. Respect 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@The_waiting_room]

Hiii, what kind of paper do you use or recommend?

[@SiddheshPrabhugaonkar]

Beautiful. Who is she?

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Just a model I found online

[@jeriahshield2955]

Please were can I find the real time, longer version of this video 🙏

[@enriquemejia6226]

Cotton or tissue paper bro , face line pencil,,😊

[@jo-iy1uy]

Can you give link to reference image? Please

[@artbwoydarien3040]

I believe you. Been doing realism for only a year, and I find myself using 3 or 4 pencils all the time.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤜🤜🤜

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi artbwoy darien,,,, lets connected

[@منهمروان-ه4ش]

Just paint with free hand way ..u can't or what ?

[@samueladjei8599]

Which brush are u using

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Makeup brushes

[@jeriahshield2955]

What's the size of this drawing please

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

14 17 I think

[@jeriahshield2955]

@@JasonLegendaryArt 14x17 inches

[@arinzejulius7289]

Which paper do u use sir?

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Strathmore Bristol Smooth

[@JD-wm4uv]

That's alot of B's 🤔

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paulins_art6105]

Waw this is wonderful , u are a eye opener Jason lengend

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks Collins 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jurandstaf4737]

I like your channnel very much, you are sharing with other people a lot of useful information, keep on doing phenomenal job :) Greetings from Poland :)

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Hey glad to hear from you, thank you very much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jeriahshield2955]

When you said "THE REVEAL" and the drawing starts displaying, I will be like ohhhhhhhhh, my desire to draw like this

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

😁😁😁, thanks bro

[@emmanuelehizele2286]

Thank you very much Jason for this beautiful tutorial. Please can there be a tutorial on how to draw jewelry including necklaces, watches, bracelets etc....those are things I've struggled to draw for a while now🧎🏾

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Yes, soon

[@enriquemejia6226]

Light skin or dark skin line pencil

[@houcine339]

🤩👍🏻👍🌹

[@enriquemejia6226]

Bond paper art work or canvas board paper br

[@daniellemoore857]

Breath of fresh air! I too have a gazillion pencils and find myself reaching for only a few. Can you make a video on how you sharpen your charcoal pencils??? I struggle with that!! ❤❤ from Alaska

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Okay pls keep watching my channel

[@traceyhilder6640]

Always fabulous

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

☺️☺️

[@christianatuuna7873]

What paper do normally use

[@robbiegreen769]

Love your work young man but!!!!, you had 4 utensils, 3 pencils and a brush, is it a soft make up brush, a paint brush or something else, sorry to be picky mate, but im an old man and would really like to know, thank you.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

I used makeup brushes. You can get a set of makeup brushes

[@BongmusaAlfred-on3uf]

I just wanted to, which papers are you using I'm looking for great papers for charcoals

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Strathmore Bristol smooth

[@BongmusaAlfred-on3uf]

I just wanted to, which papers are you using I'm looking for great papers for charcoals

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Strathmore Bristol smooth

[@moletsanepencilart]

spaghetti eraser 🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@megaart333]

What is this crazy? 👏👏👏 You are really amazing keep it up my friend I follow you constantly. I think I will learn a lot from you

[@sixtusemeka9606]

You are really the best Words can't explain it You are a really wonderful

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Nah Stahp it .🤣🤣 Lol. I'm humbled 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️

[@enriquemejia6226]

What size paper board art work or

[@eniolaleke7446]

WOW..., Ever since I saw this video👌👌👌👌 , I subscribed immediately and couldn't stop watching ur videos thanks so much, 👍👍you really inspired me.

[@lionelprk4088]

Freshly burnt skin 😂😂😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks a lot

[@lionelprk4088]

@@JasonLegendaryArt bro when will you post ur next video I am waiting

[@_Snake_gaming]

Can I get the reference photo bro ?

[@anilkankonkar8957]

Valueable informative video.Thanks.

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

You are welcome

[@jjscreations4345]

I love your editing so much, I watch your videos over and over again because they're so good XD, I can't wait for another drawing tutorial because I love drawing them everytime

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thank you JJ, means a lot to me. I hope to make videos every week. 😉

[@jeutdraw3021]

JJ's Creations,, lets connected,,,

[@10MinutesofGameplay]

Can i just use hard charcoal instead of 4b charcoal?

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

The Joice is yours

[@joaquinsoto4658]

Hola soy de Venezuela me gustaría aprender sus técnicas de dibujo realista siempre me ah guatado pero eh hecho lo normal quiero mejorar

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks a million you are welcome

[@jeutdraw3021]

amazing... drawing,

[@K-Ibrahim]

So good bro 👏👌

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Thanks a lot

[@lehlophof4074]

I spit my coffee when the lion started cackling 😂

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Haha 😂😂