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Real Time Portrait Sketch with Discussion of Technique

Jeff Haines

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A real-time portrait sketch in soft charcoal by Jeff Haines including a discussion of technique. If you have any questions, just leave them in the comments and I'd be happy to answer them. I hope you enjoy the video. If you do, please consider leaving a comment or a like before you go, it goes a long way to help the channel get seen. Thanks for watching!

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Materials:
Soft Vine Charcoal, kneaded eraser, brush & stump on 80lb smooth drawing paper.

20 Comments

@Prisartis 1 year ago

Dude drew the eye with 2 strokes, jesus christ

@Ratedb-828 1 year ago

He draws like he's carving the figure out of clay. It's awesome

@absolutezero300 4 years ago (edited)

Great seeing the process! Love how you got the ear to come out in the shadow

@mariay4011 2 years ago

As a beginner it's extremely useful to see the drawing process of professional artists like you. I tend to get too focused on the details, so it's fascinating to observe how you construct the face. There's so much to learn from this video. Many thanks.

@JordanMillsTracks 1 year ago

8:04 its amazing how much it does adding the volume of the eye in the socket!

@lilaccilla 2 years ago (edited)

i always wonder what they looked like in their 20 s . Im 69 and would love to be 29 😂

@bozoclown2098 4 years ago

So many ways to create even within a dominant way.

@SDW90808 4 years ago (edited)

Wow! I kept waiting for how you were going to do the ear. Love how you handled it.

@OughtveNotve 2 years ago

You have such a masterful way of describing things

@777xino 9 months ago

Future master portraitists out there, watch this video and observe the simplicity and effectiveness of how this maestro tackles this portrait. The rendition of the eye and ear was especially insightful. I love his loose, fluid, and energetic style ❤

@Siyumsintayehu 9 months ago

You are the best for the starter

@kevinstinchcombe452 4 years ago (edited)

Hi Jeff, only discovered you very recently and this one in particular is so helpful. I often find the hardest part is to actually make the initial marks with any confidence, but your calm demeanour and clear explainations are a huge help!
Many thanks

@SBorden-v5i 3 months ago

Amazing and therapeutic to watch

@rashmitamhankar853 1 month ago

Inspiring for beginners , each step explained well with practical. Thank you so much

@hq1082 1 year ago

This was exactly what I needed, thank you.

@sarahblazemusic 3 months ago

I was doubting my capacities as an artist until I did this ! I feel so good it came out amazing even though I used compressed charcoal sticks and pencil !