How to draw and paint portraits: techniques from 'la Place du Tertre'

Full colour pastel,conté,sanguine,estompe and oil techniques for portraiture demonstrated by the professionals of the Artist's square in Montmartre.Watch and learn as the artists execute some brilliant life-like portraits in different styles...

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• portrait tutorial
• how to do
• portrait techniques
• place du tertre
• montmartre

[denisblog]

These portrait artists are incredible!!!! Can you tell me the paper he used for the 3rd drawing. Thanks

[yvadmil]

@denisblog 3rd artist is Martine(.around2.24)She is using sanguine on Ingres paper.If you watch in1080pHD full screen size you can see the very characteristic linear ingres grain.

[shysterlicious]

"It's a very courageous way to draw."

You know, Davy, I never thought one could encounter fear in being artistic, but the little experience that I have has given me a nasty wake-up call. As you imply in the video, you really do need courage to be an artist and to become proficient in your medium. If you allow fear to seep into your psyche, the artist and his work will show it. At 8:43 is a magnificent piece. EXCELLENT video (as always)..

[yvadmil]

@shysterlicious A bit of tension is essential ,it sustains your concentration level,and banishes sloppy mistakes,but too much is unhealthy for both the artist and for the work of art. Drawing a portrait is not rocket science and noone is going to die if we cock it up! If I get too intense I try to

imagine that I've got a scalpel in my hand rather than a crayon and that a slip will kill someone.That usually helps me get some perspective on the reality of the situation.Be bold and enjoy your art

[archangelmike07]

The 1st subject on charcoal ( i think) is good. Do you have a full coverage on that portrait? I want to see it from beginning to end. Please upload it!

[yvadmil]

@archangelmike07 On this particular day I was walking around filming all the artists

so I don't have footage from A to Z of that drawing.The artist is not in Paris at the moment but I promise to film her a.s.p.

[RandomYotubUser]

3th one looks like mila kunis

[APinkofsky]

Do yo have the names of all the Artist

[heirihunziker]

07:16 'comme tu es normal' ...oh my, that made me laugh so hard, right after yvadmil said that's the worst thing for a parent to say to their child when it's posing! :D

[heirihunziker]

i can't thank you enough for putting up all those videos, it's very inspiring AND educational.

[Aldar16]

Ahhh god! I wish I draw soo good. This people are truly masters. Greetings from Poland.

[TheLostMedici]

Excellent videos - thanks so much for posting them, love seeing the artistry and working from life.

[archangelmike07]

Thank"s!!!

[914peru]

on the last portrait is he using a midtone paper is that so that is fantastic

[reibergraphix]

what an inspiration

[Perlie82]

Thank you, I love drawing and I cant stop watching at it :)

[Annaishmint]

this video is fantastic!

really enjoyed it

[pup101]

yeah thats the face of enjoyment for you lmfao!

[thiagobastoscf]

Belos trabalhos! Espero um dia chegar a esse ponto =)

[madlynda]

fantastic drawings, thank you for posting,

lynda.

[arsenetelion]

Vraiment c trop beau,les gars sont trop fort,j'aimerai savoir kel matériel utilise celui qui travail avec le pinceau,c'est quoi de l'huile,et comment il arrive a étaler sans probleme si c'et de l'huile???

[jaap68]

Hello Davy,

You drew the portrets of our daughters. You did that very well. We promised to watch your youtube chanel.I like the movies you make. Hope to see you again when we are in Paris. Greetings Jaap en ESther from Holland

[mnilandcom]

the portrait is very difficult to master, some impressive works here