A pastel portrait Tutorial from the 'Place du Tertre' in Paris

[GwynethSleuth]

I could watch this video for hours! Beautiful people, beautiful drawings---everyone has a face interesting enough to draw!

[clowndr]

Good varation in technique and approach

[mcalli756]

Love the idea of capturing different portraitists....well done. More to come?

[yvadmil]

@mcalli756 Thank you for your comment.Yes many more..but the next video puts the spotlight on one of montmartre's most respected painters:"Jaquin"

[pagnes61]

beautiful artwork!

I find the music disturbing, it makes a bit difficult to understand the interesting narration

[VENUEATHENS]

It would be veryyy interesting to see the models reactions after they see the portrait of themselves, these are all very beautiful portraits! What are the pencils called that were used?

[lksj]

I don't know why, but I loved the shy and melancholic smile from the third girl at 04:02

[mkm051607]

wow! they are all stunning! I'd love to have my portrait drawn by someone of your skill! AND, I'd love to be able to draw that well! Thanks for this upload! It was great!

[yvadmil]

@mkm051607 Thank you! 

[tibel2000]

I really like the technique and skill by Davy. For those familiar with "The artist complete guide to drawing the head" by William Maughan will recognise the chiaroscuro technique that Davy is the complete master of. I will be the first in line when Davy publish a book on his chiaroscuro technique. Bravo!

[heirihunziker]

@yvadmil: is the drawing at 3:40 finished? if it is and the shadows won't be smudged later on, then that is my favorite out of all i've seen so far. do you have more footage from that artist? in terms of pure draftsmanship this one seems to be one if not the most advanced. the drawing looks sound at all stages, no fumbling, no mannerisms...in such an approach someone's raw draftsman skill or lack thereof becomes the most apparent. and in this case i see NO lack!

[yvadmil]

@heirihunziker Thanks,that one is mine.Finishes at 3;55.Maybe too much use of the cream pencil.

[heirihunziker]

@yvadmil congratulations then, i thought you just filmed your fellow artist so this is a pleasant surprise. it's difficult to tell even at 1080 HD but i personally like the portrait you just did more than the sample you had on the easel at 3:51. of course this is not a comment about your draftsmanship but a preference of a face where time has carved its story into as opposed to a simply pretty face. it's probably a difficult choice exactly what to put up in order to attract the most sitters.

[yvadmil]

@heirihunziker Unfortunately kitschy display portraits do attract clients.I could use a self-portrait, but that would

definately scare off the clients!

[eldonscott9]

Inspiring... I got a little emotional watching the video. Thank you for sharing it, it's changed my day.

[8888ACE8888]

if the narrator was a god id pray to him .he simply brought this video and great artists works to life. perfect

[MaRCiaLjRViLLeDa]

on day i'll draw like that

[improboble95]

i love the way it starts "in your face" lol

[archangelmike07]

what paper are you using (brand and grain). Thanks for the video.

[yvadmil]

@archangelmike07 I (Davy)am using canson(cachou colour,smooth side).Gaguik and Samuel both use a creamy Ingres paper,with its distinctive linear grain.Toan,Ajar and Farchad usually work on the smoother side of grey canson paper.Canson has a grainier side whith more 'tooth'which is handy for colour work with pastel sticks.

[Philosofy3]

These artists are superb. The sensitivity in observation and interpretation are stunning. And indeed though the old "masters" are years of practice away, seeing things like this does instill motivation and aspiration at least in me as an art student. Contemporary art is so much about expressing yourself that this beauty of simply seeing and interpreting is almost lost. This is what we need more of, no effects, no filters, no after fixes, just raw medium on paper and a sensitive eye.

[Cutt1994]

i love the one by davy :) , though they are all excellent

[shysterlicious]

I had to watch this video again, & again, & again, Davy:0) It's really one of my favorite ones in ALL of YouTube. When I saw you paint the portrait of that lady I'm even more motivated to continue with my own artistic goals!

Tom

[yvadmil]

@shysterlicious Rock on,Tom!!:)

[bentleysportraits]

i am a portrait artist too your work is fantastic!

[miguelpa6]

exellent video, and exellent portraits, specially the first one, i hope i can go to montmartre soon

[norkdj]

amazing video . who plays

 the song of your video

[yvadmil]

@norkdj The music is from MAGIX sound archive(soundpool7)

[norkdj]

@yvadmil THANKS!!!

[shysterlicious]

This video is absolutely magnificent. I also found the reflective/ pensive component of the background music very appropriate for the presentation.

[lnsordo91]

I am in shock.. Truly magnificent. Commentary was very informative BRAVO BRAVO!!

[thiagobastoscf]

Pior que estart num lugar publico e fazer um desnho com todos te olhando te avalinado mas isso não fortale-se não sei como seria estar num lugar publico assim e ter esse velocidade ainda sou um amadora adimirando os verdadeirao artistas =*(

[thinkingofyou2008]

the first portrait was simply amazing,,so powerful ..

thank you,,=D

[jimer4444]

Fantastic Davy, Thank you for taking the time to make these wonderful videos. This really captures the essence of 'Place du Terter'. Brilliant video and editing.

[wazzbin]

Excellent movie. Live everything and superb music. Very original.

[taraskydancer]

j'ai qu'une chose à dire c'est super!!

[twizzinav]

Thank you for such an informative video.I am studying portraiture and your videos are a great help.Please keep them coming

[taraskydancer]

super, need maby a woman artist too

lovely drawings

[yvadmil]

There are some talented ladies featured in my 'How to draw and paint portraits:techniques from 'la place du terte'...and,weather permitting,there will be more videos of all the artists before xmas.

[taraskydancer]

super, but needs a

women artists too

[ArtwithBirds]

Very lovely video my friend!

Oh my lord, am I right or you are truly the second artist in this video, if yes, I must say that you are simply AMAZING!

I have completed a painting. I might create a video with it, should I?

Tia

[yvadmil]

Hi Tia,my reply is yes to the 1st question (thank you)...and yes to the 2nd question..Go for it!

[ArtwithBirds]

You are very welcomed :D

And for the video, movie maker won't let me add songs... I do not know how to fix this problem... Do you have an idea?

[yvadmil]

I have never used movie maker.Try the youtube aid forum or ask Santa to put Adobe premiier elements or magix or Pinnacle studio into your stocking.I use

corelstudio prox2 which has 2 audio tracks.good luck.

[ArtwithBirds]

Alright then ;)

I will try to fix it up and if not, it might take a while until I will be able to post a video :(