Learn how well graphite powder works in combination with graphite pencils in this cockatiel drawing tutorial! I’m sharing tips and techniques that you can apply to drawing realistic feathers in your own artwork!

Get the free reference photo at http://patreon.com/lachri 

Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links)
Faber-Castell 9000 http://amzn.to/2qFpF2I
Derwent Graphic http://amzn.to/2qFmMPF
Blending stumps http://amzn.to/2qFfVW4
Chamois http://amzn.to/2qz2Qi7
Pentel Ain 3b Hi-Polymer lead I’m using 4b but that is no longer made, 3b will be the next best thing http://amzn.to/2qz32xE
Generals Graphite Powder http://amzn.to/2pIwfYX
Sofft Tools Blender pointed bar http://amzn.to/2pInvSJ
Sofft Knife and Covers, 4 Assorted Knives and 8 Covers http://amzn.to/2qqEMwN
Tombo Mono Eraser http://amzn.to/2qGt416
Kneaded Eraser http://amzn.to/2pJo1jl
Glassine (this is the paper I keep under my hand) http://amzn.to/2psNADk
Fabriano Artistico Extra White Hot Pressed watercolor paper
Value Finder http://amzn.to/2rs5Ehs

* This is not a sponsored video, but the graphite pencils by Derwent were given to me several months ago.
The one hour long version of this tutorial is available for supporters on Patreon to watch now!!  If you’re unfamiliar with Patreon, you get access to my 1-2 hour long tutorials every single week for as little as $4/month!