Make sure you check out the other tutorial subjects available. I’d love to help you learn to get the realism in your drawings you’ve been wanting. Visit: www.jdhillberrytutorials.com/tutorials.html
@bubbapinks5175
6 жыл бұрын
I've taken a few art classes through my life and no one has really ever addressed this stuff. A lot of people who call themselves art teachers do not have the attention to detail to teach anything important to a serious artist. I've had to explore the internet to find people who talk about these kinds of topics. Thanks for posting this video.
@GilgameshMorningstar8
5 ай бұрын
My art teacher could not draw, not even Manga
@The72challenger
10 жыл бұрын
For me... I use both Strathmore 500 series cold-press illustration board and Crescent no. 100 medium and heavy weight cold-press illustration board, both acid-free and archival. I use Sanford mechanical pencils which hold the thicker 3mm leads ranging from 2B to 6H. I use a thicker heavier paper towel folded in 1/4 even size squares to keep my palm off the paper surface. This way the paper towel absorbs any moisture and oils from the skin. I also use cotton balls for larger areas and q-tips for smaller areas to achieve soft and even tones while also using a kneadable eraser for highlights. With these tools and techniques I can achieve hyper-realistic pencil drawings.
@fakecubed
4 жыл бұрын
I've never used Strathmore 500. Is it really worth the price difference from the Strathmore 400?
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
lol! I wasn't exactly "playing" with the bird. He seemed real nice until I tried to pick him up. After I grabbed him, he turned his head around and really clamped down on my finger. My wife kept yelling, "Let go! Let go!" I said "Tell him that!" He was the one that wouldn't let go.
@Petra-R
3 жыл бұрын
i know its 8 years ago... but i can imagine you wanna let go and the bird grabbing your finger 😂😂👍
@davetv4705
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these wonderful tips.
@jameswburke
Жыл бұрын
For tonal range studies, prior to watercolour painting, I find toned paper is great. You can highlight using white pastel and do the dark with a 2B or 3B pencil.
@BillMcSwain
7 жыл бұрын
JD, the information you give is monumentally important! Who knows, maybe someone was thinking of giving up drawing, then they came across your channel. They watched, listened, and took notes. They said to themselves, "I bet I'll be as good of an artist as he is, if I follow his instructions.
@stormyg1945
10 жыл бұрын
I think it was good, but you spent 8 minutes telling us about keeping your hands off the paper, instead of talking about the paper. I wish you had shown more papers - such as Bristol, as well as using different pencils to get different values.
@JDHillberry1
10 жыл бұрын
Keeping your hands off the paper is the biggest mistake I see my students make so I think it is extremely important to explain why. I don't particularly like or use Bristol so I don't have much to say about it. There will be other videos soon that will explain how I use different pencils to create different values. I didn't think it belonged in this video about paper.
@TheLondonForever00
5 жыл бұрын
I think the keeping your hands off the paper could have been done in another separate video tbh. I totally agree
@mariasanchez6040
4 жыл бұрын
JD Hillberry yeah, but it just didn’t really correspond with the title-
@Happyhippy70
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you saved 8 min. Of paper talk.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
The safest place for an original drawing is framed under glass. Using any other method will create the possibility of smudging unless a fixative is used. I suggest you experiment with the fixative before you spray it on a finished drawing to make sure it isn't going to alter your values. Also it's best to spray lightly using several coats rather than on heavy one. I don't suggest using a fixative on very light weight paper either.
@louismat319
10 жыл бұрын
I change techniques depending on the paper and medium. Its always helpful to master more than one technique.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I never recommend hairspray. It contains alcohol which will eventually degrade the paper. It will become yellow and brittle. I suggest an archival fixative that is made for charcoal and graphite drawings.
@anitamonaldi2118
8 жыл бұрын
what a CLEVER idea to attach the paper to your hand! thanks fir many helpful tips!
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
You can tape it down with drafting tape so it doesn't move. Just make sure you put tape anywhere you are going to draw because it can alter the texture of the paper.
@j.a.6087
8 жыл бұрын
4 years later and it still hurts me by just looking at your band-aid :( Thank you very much for these videos. Learned a lot :o)
@katferments
10 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video. I recently bought a new sketching pad and it said "drawing paper" but its texture was too rough for my drawing style. I didn't even think of trying the backside until now. So thank you for that thought! :)
@carmelbrownqueen
12 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have dreamed of drawing professionally. I been drawing since I was very young. My high school art teacher told my that I would never make a living at it because I wouldn't draw the way he told me. He said was only one way it suppose 2 be done, not free handed. So I stopped trying 2 go further & just draw 4 a hobby/stress relief. Now I was thinking about going 2 art school to enhance my talent but I was thinking I would be discouraged again. I like to find out more about your classes.
@TheMysticAngel
4 жыл бұрын
Dont listen to your teacher go for it
@Sketchbookseries
6 жыл бұрын
I had the problem of the finger print mark and I was unable to find why this is happening. Thank you for solving my problem..
@quinto
Жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. I never thought about the oils from my hands but as I get closer to moving over to better quality paper, I now know to be careful.
@sunriseboy4837
Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful tute, JD. Thank you. A light cotton glove is effective on the left hand.
@royrepie61
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips 🙏 I never thought a tip on finger can ruin drawing... you are the best teacher and so kind/nice 🙂 I saw a few of your video tips, nice information. God bless you... Subcribed.
@JDHillberry1
4 жыл бұрын
I Roy. Thanks for subscribing!
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. One of the reasons I didn't review any other papers is that I have done nearly all of my artwork for the past 24 years on the ones recommended and I only draw on white.
@SteppingStonevlogs
4 жыл бұрын
the part of the video which relates to the video's title begins at 8:15 . There is a handy tip about shading and not touching the paper, before that.
@lilypoppy1962
4 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you. You saved me 8 minutes of my life.
@lilypoppy1962
4 жыл бұрын
Not being sarcastic
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I use workable fixatives and they can help to prevent smudging. Make sure it is a non-yellowing, archival fixative. However, the safest place for a drawing is framed under glass.
@raymondtrinidad1153
Жыл бұрын
If you put it under a glass you wont need to put a fixative first? Newbie here. Thanks
@JDHillberry1
Жыл бұрын
@@raymondtrinidad1153 As long as there isn't a lot of loose charcoal or graphite sitting on the surface of the paper, framing without using fixative is fine.
@Hoifei
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the first tip about the oil on our hand. I never notice that. Thank you.
@mikedonovan8811
7 жыл бұрын
The fingerprint could be an airship or a flying saucer coming through the clouds on a rainy day.
@joeallen2286
6 жыл бұрын
Michael Donovan bob Ross says there are no mistakes. Only happy trees.
@franciscogomez3245
3 жыл бұрын
On a baby's face tho lol
@WildLombax
3 жыл бұрын
@@franciscogomez3245 how about a birth mark :)
@elsagrace3893
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, so good to see the fingerprint example! Hope that having the knowledge prevents me some problems.
@KevBounce
3 жыл бұрын
This has helped me IMMENSELY! I feel like I just took one art class and the teacher instructed me on how to fix every issue I’ve ever had. Thank you so much!
@JDHillberry1
10 жыл бұрын
The only way to know is to give it a try. If you feel the front has too much tooth. But remember, the smoother the paper is, the harder it is to get it to hold the medium. That means it can be more difficult to get darker values on smoother paper.
@sarasherman5979
11 жыл бұрын
thank god for this video! I use the tortillian & it never seems to work as good as I want it to. but now I know other ways I can get smoother blends. you've been a big inspiration for me since we learned about you in my drawing class in school last year. you were a major inspiration for my teacher and the class itself, a lot if our assignments were based off of your drawings! you never fail to amaze me! love your work & thank you for these helpfully videos :)
@artgoat
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the technique and fingerprint warnings. I wonder if Bestine could leach out the skin oils from paper? It certainly does from my fingers. Might be worth experimenting. I know some people wear cotton gloves, and I know a pastel artist who wears finger cots (mostly because the pastel pigments are toxic). I've got a bunch of Arches for watercolor. Have to cut them into reasonable sizes and try that for pencil. And yes, Strathmore 400 definitely turns yellow, and not in 100 years-more like 20 (Strathmore 300 is even worse).
@spanixtanspanixtan8757
5 жыл бұрын
Right. Paper is the base of any drawing and painting. Thanks.
@MTGeomancer
7 жыл бұрын
Why not use 400 series Strathmore Sketch paper for practice? It's 100 sheets vs only 24 at the same price, and not that much thinner (60 lb vs 80 lb). You'd easily go through 24 sheets every week or two! Unless you mean practicing finished pieces, but I'd use the real deal for that since as you point out different papers behave differently. Plus 100+ years from now, who knows, your practice piece may be considered a masterpiece ;) Canson has some 100% cotton paper that won't break the bank (about $16 for 20 9x12 sheets).
@404fulmike
11 жыл бұрын
This a perfect video for those wanna learn drawings. It covered everything. Thank you so much Sir for sharing! I will look forward to your next or upcoming tutorial.
@BarbaraDick-r5
7 ай бұрын
Great job of really explaining the reality of handling paper!
@JDHillberry1
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dkcorderoyximenez3382
2 жыл бұрын
A simply excellent lesson...
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
Gloves would keep the oils from getting on your paper, but you would still have to be careful not to put your gloved hand down on an area you have already drawn on. That would smudge the drawing, and collect the graphite on the glove that would start being distributed everywhere you put your hand.
@richarddevine3489
9 жыл бұрын
What do you think of Stonehenge paper or Fabriano Artistico papers for carbon pencil drawings? Is there any difference in paper choice for carbon pencils versus graphite pencils? I use Stonehenge for colored pencil paintings but have used Arches for colored pencil as well.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, The correct spelling is chamois. Watch my blending video to see more of what it is and how it is used.
@metashinryu
12 жыл бұрын
hi, i have learned a lot from your videos, but i was wondering if you could answer me some questions that have arised from watching them: 1)is erasing an integral part of your drawing process? how much can a plastic eraser damage the paper you are using? 2)do you ever use mechanical pencils? what are your thoughts on this subject matter? 3)how big would you recommend to draw if trying to achieve realistic effects? does it really matter if you draw small to save time?
@uhavemooface
11 жыл бұрын
I have a 70 lb paper which is for ink graphite and pretty good paper. I like it. Its awesome in my opinion and this one is acid free to. Its plain notebook paper so its probably not as good as what you use. I am not sure because I only been drawing on and off for ten years now. I know I still need a lot of help but for the drawings that I have been doing they seem to be a lot more realistic when I changed from lined paper to the paper I am using now.
@CFdeedee
8 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful .. I never was able to pick the right paper to draw on, but after watching this I know exactly what to pick .. Thanks
@azonicrider32
Жыл бұрын
Strathmore 500 series bristol plate is my go-to for hyper realism. Incredibly smooth, yet amazing bite. Also great erase-ability, and archival quality weight. my favorite tool other than a high quality pencil is a faber castel eraser cored pencil. Thats a normal pencil with an eraser instead of graphite in its core, and a very handy brush on one end. Amazing for high detail erasing.
@junemcdonald6464
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I decided I would like to go back to drawing, but was not sure which would be the best paper. You helped me to think it through. Good idea about keeping your fingers off the paper, would not have thought about that.
@rebeccaabraham8652
5 жыл бұрын
Try the plastic film that deli’s use to wrap meat and fish products in - the catering wholesalers sell it in boxes of thousands of sheets and it works very well! Just be prepared to change sheets several times over a long drawing as eventually it does collect a small amount of graphite or charcoal. And most importantly......... you can always see through it to see the underlying drawing!
@raghunaut
11 жыл бұрын
Amazing JD Hillberry! I can't thank you enough for your tips! I love the sticking of paper to the palm! You have been magnanimous in sharing this critical tip! Thanks!
@4karound687
8 жыл бұрын
My teachers in fine art school in Russia taught me do not touch paper at all during the drawing process using an easel instead of a table. I even didn't have to use paper like on your video. But sometimes I draw by charcoal dust on fingers. It gives my drawings some kind of charm. And even so, there are no any finger prints on my drawings. However, I find your video very useful for beginners. Well done :)
@JDHillberry1
8 жыл бұрын
+Maria Bozina I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Finger prints would show up if you were to use the techniques I employ to get extremely light, soft (air brush like) textures using a chamois. With darker values it doesn't seem to show up as much. Still, any oils from your hands can make your drawing surface unpredictable and whether this is a problem depends on your style and your goals for the final look of the piece. The important part of all this is if you like using your fingers to blend and it's creating the look and "charm" you desire, than it is the right thing to do for you.
@psriram2416
4 жыл бұрын
EXELLENT art work
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I've inspired you to get back into drawing. For me, it's like medatation. I think everyone should draw or paint or something. The world would be a much nicer place. : )
@olivernwofor3975
5 жыл бұрын
JD Hillberry What did you use to blend the graphite for shading?
@psriram2416
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent art work sir
@nigeldonaldson1647
2 жыл бұрын
VERY eye opening advice, especially about the value darkness on one paper compared to another, ive often wondered if that made a difererance to both darkness and the revealing of the paper grain & it does it seems. thanks for the advice
@AnaTirolese
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, JD! This is an extremely informative video. I passed it on to several young people that will also find it informative and helpful. I also want to thank you for helping that cockatiel. It is fortunate for him, and his human, that you were there to help. (My husband has had many such bites on his fingers too.)
@sdegroot1
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I was using Strathmore 400 Drawing paper for a long time and kept having problems creating clean and crisp shading. The surface always ended up looking dirty and rough. I'm trying Bristol Vellum and am getting much better results.
@JDHillberry1
8 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you this video was helpful!
@ArtExtreme526
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tutorials, I do a lot of artwork with graphite and I have had a lot of issues with getting the contrast that I want to achieve as well that that graphite glare "shininess". I found your tutorial on that issue was very interesting as well as this one on paper. I find myself to be an above-average artist, but still have a lot to learn and try. After the holiday season I will have to definitely have to pay a visit to your online store. Your stuff is great! Thanks again. -JDSwimm
@beckyholt
9 жыл бұрын
This is excellant advice for all beginners.
@ellock1998
10 жыл бұрын
I have never tried this, but you could also buy one of those gloves that digital artists use. The ones that cover only the thumb to pinkie area, that seems like it would work as well, because it is a cloth like material. Never tried it, but just a thought.
@JDHillberry1
10 жыл бұрын
Depending on what the glove is made of it may smear your drawing much more than a slick piece of paper. I haven't tried on of those, but I have I've tried various kinds of gloves and they all smear too much for my liking. Plus, when my little piece of paper gets some graphite or charcoal on it, I just get a new one.
@gaynorwilliams4033
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea to stick the paper to you hand!
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
Hi Frank, I thought it was important to let everyone know how to handle paper firs. No matter what paper people end up using, it is very important not to let the oils of your hands ruin it. There are certainly varying degrees of whiteness of paper. Personally, I don't like extremely white paper for most of my drawings. It can be difficult to make a gradual transition between the light halftones and the highlights.
@Howefan339
11 жыл бұрын
i have 5 different sizes for this strathmore paper, i love the tooth and durability. i am also a portrait artist ( Myc Portraits on facebook) and for charcoal nothing is better short of bristle. the medium color is great for highlighting
@Ishkiia
11 жыл бұрын
by the way, I see these videos are rather old but I sure hope you keep doing them. Your videos have touched me in ways I won't explain here but I appreciate what you are doing
@kashifrehan7596
6 жыл бұрын
I use plastic disposible gloves to keep my work clean
@Ishkiia
11 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. I once did a project on the back side of a gesso canvas. It was a challenge but it kept the graphite from getting shiny. In my ignorance I didn't know some of these things you are talking about in that video. It turned out beautifully and it was somewhere around 2 ft x 3 ft and I stopped counting the hours at 144. What was interesting about this particular project is that I found I could manipulate the tooth of the canvas to my advantage. Try it sometime
@MilliePat
7 жыл бұрын
Very good information I just completed introductory drawing class and instructor never explained paper types for graphite
@StuartCindy
12 жыл бұрын
Wow I love the idea of sticking the piece of paper to your hand with duck tape. Very clever. I am a huge fan of your work, I too use Arches for most of my graphite pencil realism drawings. Thankyou for great little tips on your videos.
@didmybest6714
4 жыл бұрын
This video is perfect 👌
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I normally use a piece of printer paper. I know some people that use wax paper and I haven't heard of any problems with the wax rubbing off on the paper. If you have problems with that, try using printer paper.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
Cold press paper is much more rough than hot press and it may be hard to get a realistic skin texture with colored pencil on a rougher texture. For the most part, I like pencil portraits better than colored pencil portraits. But it really depends on how well they are done.
@Purpleyoshi81
12 жыл бұрын
The finger print part was very helpful. It was a big problem for me in the past
@deepanjalis9318
8 жыл бұрын
I'm very much interested in drawing nd sketching Bt I dnt find anything that gives wow factor in my sketches..nd sometimes I feel like giving up too..Bt after watching these videos I think I have better things to do too..thanks fr your teachings...
@TheVerna222
8 жыл бұрын
great ideas! will follow, I hope.
@frenlyneybur7544
6 жыл бұрын
That smudging tip is golden!!
@JDHillberry1
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it!
@janshamer5321
9 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for sharing your wonderful tips for the pencil drawings and the papers to use . Your work is so realistic and so beautiful. The time spent on these drawings shows in your wonderful work. Again thankyou so much and have a wonderful day.
@jericlamb2676
10 жыл бұрын
JD Hillberry u are very generous guy!!u shared ur ideas to everyone..ur great!
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I would be careful of using plastic or acetate sleeves since they can create static electricity and lift the graphite off your drawing on to the sleeve. If I can't frame a drawing right away, I create a folder out of foam core by taping one side of it closed so it will open like a book. Then I place small piece of a kneaded eraser or poster putty between the foam cores to create a space between them so it doesn't close all the way. You can hold your drawing in place with photo corners.
@miriamrivera8241
2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much for this video!!!! You are an awesome teacher🍎
@ArtCrimez
11 жыл бұрын
I've been using Vellum Bristol 300 series...there is a smooth side and a rough side. Do you think the smooth side would be better for graphite? I'm starting to think it has to much tooth on the front
@robertalexander3067
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Thankyou! Fruit is the trick for the stray bird
@JDHillberry1
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. He seemed to like the tortilla chips though. :)
@marangelliramos
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you JD, this information was very, very useful to me!
@floradempsey7235
4 жыл бұрын
So very pleased I found you. You're the best. So informative. Wish I had found you sooner. It's so gratifying to find such a great instructor who, not only informs, but explains. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiring us.
@JDHillberry1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Flora, I think people learn easier when they know WHY to do something a particular way, instead of just being told WHAT to do.
@virginiaholliday6952
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tip about sticking the paper to the hand! That's very helpful.
@JDHillberry1
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that tip helped. BTW, very slick paper (without much texture) works best.
@alenaantalikova3131
Жыл бұрын
lol that barrier sticker got me to laugh, what an idea :-D
@Destinyl0l
11 жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew that! Thank you for education me!
@BirdOfParadise777
12 жыл бұрын
Well... that just blew the "blame it on the paper" excuse, right out the window! :D
@foxkat88
12 жыл бұрын
I love the duck tape to the hand idea!
@davidsilverhawk3732
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this valuable information. I have been looking for this information without so much success! Thank you thank you!!!
@JDHillberry1
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found this video helpful.
@kaivoisin7715
7 ай бұрын
They make gloves for drawing too to keep the oils off, you dont have to tape a piece of paper to your hand lol. When you buy a digital graphics pad they often come with one thats very similar to protect the screen from your oils and fingerprints but they have them specifically for traditional drawing as well.
@JDHillberry1
7 ай бұрын
I know that. Those gloves also smear graphite and charcoal much easier than a slick piece of paper.
@skillionaire
11 жыл бұрын
Hello JD, just a few questions about paper and storage. How do you store your drawings? I never liked using it myself but do you use any kind of fixative/spray?
@maginummm9
11 жыл бұрын
Alright but i have so many glass just doesn't seem to be space friendly... But thanks for the video I have made improvements with my drawings using the charcoal pencils it also saves massive time since I was layering HB
@LJP12330
9 жыл бұрын
your advice is amazing
@erika71classic
8 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hill I love your videos and subscribed to your channel. I would like for you to do a video showing the drawing, shading and blending techniques you use when drawing people of color. Thank you
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
I don't even remember. The paper has what is called a "plate finish". I bought it a long time ago thinking it would be helpful for very smooth textures. I was very dissapointed because it was impossible to create dark values on it. The smoother the paper, the harder it is to make dark values.
@jnetruth
3 жыл бұрын
Im having the best drawings working with a smooth paper in a small sketchbook . im a beginner and when i tried any thing with tooth it was a mess.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
I prefer drafting tape to the clips because of the creases you mentioned. Just don't put tape anywhere you are going to draw because even that will alter the texture a bit.
@JDHillberry1
12 жыл бұрын
I've never used that particular paper, so I can't really answer that question. You will see a difference between the blending materials and techniques I recommend but I don't know if the textures will be the same on that paper
@DJSHADDY2K7
12 жыл бұрын
more on drawing with paper JDHillberry..
@ShellCyan
12 жыл бұрын
I love you man. I have learned so much from a tiny little video and now I'm paranoid about the many times I may have left my fingers on my sketchbook paper haha.
@JDHillberry1
11 жыл бұрын
Graphite is attracted to the NATURAL oils on our hands. Law enforcement used to usu graphite for fingerprint dusting powder. Washing hands hasn't ever kept any criminals from being caught.
@laurengough3974
5 жыл бұрын
What I do when I’m drawing I use the hand I write with to draw and put my other hand I don’t use by my side
@robartdesigns
11 жыл бұрын
this video showed me a lot about paper, and I've seen the drawing you made of the man ripping out of the page before somewhere, excellent stuff. I will try to apply this for my drawings on my art channel. You have been subbed. Take care. ; )
@BushcraftOnFire
12 жыл бұрын
Hey My Brother.. It's so good to see you putting videos up again! Excellent treatise on papers.. Many Blessings!!
@forgottenstarscape
11 жыл бұрын
JD very thankfull for you videos. im just getting back into drawing after almost 20 years of not. i looking to work my wayy up to portraits and will be subscribing to you. again thank you very much
@bryanmartin9420
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, excellent!
@aviaja2008
7 жыл бұрын
Hello JD Hillberry. First let me tell you how much I appreciate your videos and your amazing art, next I want your professional opinion on the new Arches Drawing Paper. I thank you in forehand for your reply.
@JDHillberry1
7 жыл бұрын
aviaja petersen I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Have you?
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