For some reason my penmanship and lines aren't that good with traditional pencils because they keep going dull... I guess traditional may have to be getting used to...
@chibigrunt Darrel actually does suggest keeping your pencil really sharp. This is why he always has his pencil sharpener near by and chooses a specific pencil sharpener -- the X-Acto Powerhouse which will get the pencils very sharp. If you haven't signed up for the free 3-hour lesson, feel free to do so by following the link in the video description. Thanks -Michelle
@5PencilMethod When writing (I write more than I draw, but I do want to improve my drawing), I guess I got tired of traditional pencils getting shorter and shorter :P. Oh, and I have :). It was just coincidence that this video was by the same person ^^;.
Maybe it's just me but it seems like I don't have as much control with a mechanical pencil--strokes don't turn out as accurate as I would prefer. A pencil feels like an extension of the hand--a mech pencil feels like handling lead as an extension of a pencil. Less direct feeling.
I have to use mech pencils bc I have a lot of nerve damage in my arms and hands and need consistant weight and length when moving between pencils. I use 2mm for large areas and .5 for small areas like eyes and fine hair. for cheap 2mm holders hobby lobby has some 2mm color pencil sets for $2 a pencil.
Hi Darrel, would you please tell us what the brand of the red mechanical pencil with the stronger (lead that can be sharpened) is and where we may purchase them?
is you chisel mechanical pencils that are about 2mm, then you get a good variety of a point and blending side. I just create a chisel on my sandpaper and it has the lines I need without having to learn or get the edges to my liking every time I would have to normally just use a sharpener. Therefore I can keep drawing at my pace without having to worry about the tip being just too dull or too pointy since i have both sides :) .5mm is too thin to effectively chisel
I draw a lot with the papermate sharpwriters b/c that is all that I have or can afford other than a couple charcoal pencils that I have....The advantage of the paper mate sharpwriters is that the leads really don't break b/c they have a slight spring to them that prevents them from breaking. I have previously used the bics and had a lot of trouble with leads breaking.
i have 0.9,0.3 ,and 2.2 lead the 2.2 u need a sharpener which gives a very find point.i like u use lead pencils better than reg wooden but ill give them a shot
I bought your first set of DVDs and watched them over and over, to keep your instructions fresh on my mind and of course doing the practice excercises. Here is the question, when are more DVDs coming out?
For some reason my penmanship and lines aren't that good with traditional pencils because they keep going dull... I guess traditional may have to be getting used to...
chibigrunt 4 months ago
@chibigrunt Darrel actually does suggest keeping your pencil really sharp. This is why he always has his pencil sharpener near by and chooses a specific pencil sharpener -- the X-Acto Powerhouse which will get the pencils very sharp. If you haven't signed up for the free 3-hour lesson, feel free to do so by following the link in the video description. Thanks -Michelle
5PencilMethod 4 months ago
@5PencilMethod When writing (I write more than I draw, but I do want to improve my drawing), I guess I got tired of traditional pencils getting shorter and shorter :P. Oh, and I have :). It was just coincidence that this video was by the same person ^^;.
chibigrunt 4 months ago
i only use lead pencils for school
sniper659 4 months ago
Maybe it's just me but it seems like I don't have as much control with a mechanical pencil--strokes don't turn out as accurate as I would prefer. A pencil feels like an extension of the hand--a mech pencil feels like handling lead as an extension of a pencil. Less direct feeling.
Danthemanlyman7 7 months ago
i only use the mechanical ones you use at school and i drew some amazing portraits with it
kombokilla0330 7 months ago
crap i only use the type you had thats orange
ashurathesadxhacker 10 months ago
I have to use mech pencils bc I have a lot of nerve damage in my arms and hands and need consistant weight and length when moving between pencils. I use 2mm for large areas and .5 for small areas like eyes and fine hair. for cheap 2mm holders hobby lobby has some 2mm color pencil sets for $2 a pencil.
redfury82 11 months ago
Hi Darrel, would you please tell us what the brand of the red mechanical pencil with the stronger (lead that can be sharpened) is and where we may purchase them?
lsanders333 11 months ago
@lsanders333 i think that he is using the KOH-I-NOOR Technigraph 5611
TheHustler222 11 months ago
I love my Papermate Clickster 0.7mm pencils. they are awesome.
Dell0304 1 year ago
@Dell0304 i didnt know paper mate made clicksters my clickster is Sanford
TommyTrain99 1 year ago
@TommyTrain99 Papermate is a division of sanford.
Dell0304 1 year ago
@Dell0304 oh... cool
TommyTrain99 1 year ago
YES! I GOT 24 PAPER-MATES THAT ARE 0.7!!!!!!
TommyTrain99 1 year ago
mine with lead are 0.5 mm my ones with 0.7 mm ran out
TommyTrain99 1 year ago
where can i buy that red pencil ?
INKINDUSTRIES 1 year ago
is you chisel mechanical pencils that are about 2mm, then you get a good variety of a point and blending side. I just create a chisel on my sandpaper and it has the lines I need without having to learn or get the edges to my liking every time I would have to normally just use a sharpener. Therefore I can keep drawing at my pace without having to worry about the tip being just too dull or too pointy since i have both sides :) .5mm is too thin to effectively chisel
famousltd 1 year ago
0.7 mm FTW
MrCookiemanbleach 1 year ago
@MrCookiemanbleach yes i know its the best kind of lead
MrDswizkid98 1 year ago
I draw a lot with the papermate sharpwriters b/c that is all that I have or can afford other than a couple charcoal pencils that I have....The advantage of the paper mate sharpwriters is that the leads really don't break b/c they have a slight spring to them that prevents them from breaking. I have previously used the bics and had a lot of trouble with leads breaking.
melonie42O 1 year ago
i have 0.9,0.3 ,and 2.2 lead the 2.2 u need a sharpener which gives a very find point.i like u use lead pencils better than reg wooden but ill give them a shot
soocermaster9 2 years ago
why did you sharpen the lead?
devestator100 2 years ago
the machanical pencils i buy are mostley 0.7 mm
TREVTRAV1 2 years ago
Your using bics thats why it breaks :P
Try a pentel Kerry and Forte with out the rubber grip.
thatgracefulledge 2 years ago
I won a state fair with a mechanical pencil
btw: our work is awesome
aquaprin 2 years ago
I bought your first set of DVDs and watched them over and over, to keep your instructions fresh on my mind and of course doing the practice excercises. Here is the question, when are more DVDs coming out?
opjroman 2 years ago
Thanks for uploading ! ^_^
MissyKDM 2 years ago