YOU can create REALISTIC drawings in less time than you think! // DON'T Spend 20+ Hours!

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Simply True... like how I hear people being concerned about learning intricate hyperrealistic skin textures, when they haven't nailed down basic drawing techniques

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Yes, exactly! People seem to (unknowingly) focus on the wrong things 😊

[@melanieopperman6688]

Changing the image to grayscale has helped me to see the correct tone in my pallet and my work. Thank you for that hint. You mentioned it in a previous clip and now my phone has turned into a handy tool full of grayscale images of colour swatches, reference photos and work in progress. This has helped me organise my pencils in their tonal values so a big thank you to you Kirsty Rebecca for that.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@michellelittle9184]

Again, just beautiful work Kirsty! Awesome to have such a talented Aussie artist to learn from! I know the supplies you use are going to be available here, which is very helpful. You also explain everything so clearly. Thank you for all your videos & the hard work involved, it’s much appreciated.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@coviedogs]

I've always thought I was a messy artist... I'd spend too much time for sure on the middle part more loose painting. As I get better I see where I've been doing the wrong things wasting time when I could get better results doing something similar to what you have been showing. You have been so clear in what you say and your method! Just wonderful.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 I hope it was helpful!

[@averschinks]

These are really excellent tips, thank you for sharing!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicolejulien4545]

kirsty, I love all your artwork; it is so perfect; you are a great artist; I am a fan of you and your drawings.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@clearwater7000]

Your painting is incredible, otherworldly precise and detailed. Amazing observation and technique!💓 Thank you!💓

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@juliabroadley8411]

Great advice thankyou ❤

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You are so welcome!

[@kitkat9341]

It looked beautiful without adding colored pencil. Is the pencil for texture?

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

The pastel pencil is just to help define some of the details and textures 😊

[@scentersart]

Thank you for making this video!!! It was such an inspiration to me. Making notes on your advice and putting them into practice.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You are so welcome!

[@anneshaughnessy2754]

I love your channel. Thank for the great tips!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You are so welcome!

[@anneshaughnessy2754]

Tips I've learned too include printing my reference photo in black and white and mounting it beside my work in progress. This way I can easily monitor my values. At the same time, I refer to my colour reference photo on my phone, and I can blow up the image in the spot I'm working on to get all the detail I need.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Yes, definitely having a black and white version of the reference photo can be helpful! 😊

[@dennitay]

Great artwork👍👍

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ThurmanArt]

Kirsty, I totally agree, values are so important for getting a realistic look, I also compare my drawings alongside my reference on my mobile and this helps me judge which areas need to go darker or lighter, have you heard if the fino app or artists eye app, this is a great and easy way to draw out your initial layout, your art is awesome and wish you all the best 😍

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

They definitely are! I have tried the artists eye app but I can't get my brain to work it out haha

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Excellent advice, thanks.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahvernon2605]

I'm really enjoying your videos! Your tips are so helpful and your work is rich and beautiful - I love watching the layers really bring the subject to life. What material are you using as you work to protect the piece against smudging from your hand? Thank you.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I'm resting my hand on glassine (this one is actually the sheets that come in between the paper in Pastelmat pads) but you can also use tracing paper 😊

[@IdontknowwhattonamethisChanel]

Wow your arts good keep going 😘😘love your vids

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@morgangrigsbyart]

Love your videos!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you!

[@ysvry]

thx great tut.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome!

[@lisa4471]

For me ,personally, i don't really care about the overall hours but i would have a really hard time to work on a drawing for weeks. I have not a "time limit", so it doesn't matter for me if my drawing is in 6 hours complete or in 20 hours, but working on a piece for weeks 🤯 so thats why i draw as long as i can for every day

[@AafkeVultink]

Wish Ive seen the trace with soft pastel on printout earlier :P You have no idea how many precious pastelmat I wasted bc i didn't know that would work the bloody same way hahahahahaha well live to learn I got me the canson mi teintes touch for practice lol

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Haha glad I could help! 😊

[@akshatjain2087]

Wow. Really nice video. But lmao it isn't showing the top left video or playlist😂😂u can fix the end part😘

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I'm not sure why that happened but I think it's fixed now!

[@5379jj]

it depends... if you're drawing to post on instagram, it wont be seeing by far. If you draw to put up on a wall, than ok, doesnt matter the details...

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Definitely! It does depend on your goal! Although, if you create larger pieces of work, when you upload them to instagram, they look a lot smaller and more detailed (which is the same as looking at your work from further back) So it depends on the size (and the goal of your work) but I'm just here to say that you don't 'need' super fine details to make something look realistic - unless you want to add them - then it's totally up to you 😊

[@5379jj]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt yeah, it takes a lot more time as you said... Your videos are awesome !

[@oNightDreamS]

I shorten my drawing time by half when switching from graphite and colour pencil to pastels 😂😂😂😂

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Yes, it's much faster! 😊