Drawing LifeLearn how to draw the male torso in a loose, gestural style while still maintaining accuracy and proportion. In this video I share a quick 20 minute sketch of the male torso.
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00:00 Introduction 03:25 Look for the Overall Shapes 04:37 Compare Parts 05:04 Tilt of Shoulders and Pelvis 05:40 Look for Where the Ribcage ends 06:08 Find the Centre Line
Drawing the Torso in a Dynamic, Expressive Gesture StyleDrawing Life2024-08-09 | Learn how to draw the male torso in a loose, gestural style while still maintaining accuracy and proportion. In this video I share a quick 20 minute sketch of the male torso.
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00:00 Introduction 03:25 Look for the Overall Shapes 04:37 Compare Parts 05:04 Tilt of Shoulders and Pelvis 05:40 Look for Where the Ribcage ends 06:08 Find the Centre LineDynamic, Expressive Figure DrawingDrawing Life2024-10-09 | ...Mapping the Figure : A Drawing ExerciseDrawing Life2024-10-06 | This video explains one way to improve your drawing facility - through drawing. Using a searching line, and combining focused observation and mark-making will dramatically improve your skills and put you completely in touch with the PROCESS of drawing. This technique helped me to improve, and I hope it helps you as well. SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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WATCH NEXT: Three Exercises for Figure Drawing youtu.be/aDCHm4imwvU?si=SiHAUvU3HDM9R5QeThree POWERFUL Exercises to Improve Your Figure DrawingDrawing Life2024-09-30 | These three exercises will develop your natural way of drawing by focusing on: how you observe, and how you draw. These simple exercises will dramatically improve your Figure Drawings! SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00:00 Introduction 01:29 Continuous Line Drawing 05:20 Mass Drawing 08:06 Contour Line Drawing 11:15 Want Help with Your Drawings?Gesture DrawingDrawing Life2024-09-24 | ...Anatomy Moves! Why Beginners Need to Learn Gesture DrawingDrawing Life2024-09-22 | Gesture Drawing is an important drawing skill for beginner figure drawing students to learn. In this video I explain exactly why, and how it can help you in your figure drawing practice to make strong, powerful drawings. SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Body is Built to Move 02:41 Follow the Movement or Impulse of the Pose 04:21 Drawing the 3D Aspect 05:25 What is the Point of Gesture Drawing? 08:00 Last 2 Points 09:00 The Gesture Drawing TestGesture Drawing Process (Female Figure)Drawing Life2024-09-17 | ...Breaking Down the Gesture Drawing Process, Step by StepDrawing Life2024-09-15 | In this video I share my process for making a Gesture Drawing in 5 mins. This is a great way to practice gesture, and at the same time get a more "finished" drawing". SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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WATCH NEXT: The Complete Drawing Skillset youtu.be/HRptB9fTSgk?si=ZRrTZVudIMDzwiwAGesture Drawing HandsDrawing Life2024-09-10 | ...Gesture Studies: The Dynamic, Expressive Way to Draw HandsDrawing Life2024-09-08 | In this video I share a technique for loose quick studies of hands using gesture drawing and contour drawing. This is a great exercise for exploring the anatomy of the hand in a free flowing and gestural drawing. SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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WATCH NEXT: The Complete Drawing Skillset youtu.be/HRptB9fTSgk?si=ZRrTZVudIMDzwiwAPower of LineDrawing Life2024-09-03 | ...Best Materials for Figure DrawingDrawing Life2024-09-01 | What are the best materials to use for everyday figure drawing? In this video I share my top picks for the best paper, charcoal and pencils. These are the drawing tools that I use every single day in my studio! SUBSTACK: Join my weekly Newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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WATCH NEXT: The Complete Drawing Skillset youtu.be/HRptB9fTSgk?si=ZRrTZVudIMDzwiwAA Complete Figure Drawing SkillsetDrawing Life2024-08-27 | There are 3 components of a complete drawing skillset - observation (how you look at things, like an artist); expression (how you use your lines and marks) and structure (how to understand the forms in your subject). Thank you for watching! :)Gesture Studies: Dynamic, Expressive Approach to Drawing the TorsoDrawing Life2024-08-26 | An exercise in how to use your line as an investigative tool in your drawing. This is a way to explore your understanding of anatomy through a loose and gestural line, by allowing your lifework to move across your drawing, instead of forcing your line into specific pre-determined shapes.
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WATCH NEXT: The Complete Drawing Skillset youtu.be/HRptB9fTSgk?si=ZRrTZVudIMDzwiwADrawing the Torso (Figure Drawing)Drawing Life2024-08-21 | ...The Complete Figure Drawing SkillsetDrawing Life2024-08-17 | A complete Figure Drawing skillset combines observation, expression and structure. In this video I explain each part of this skillset and show you how you can apply them to your work.
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00:00 Introduction 01:48 The Three Components of Figure Drawing 02:48 Observation 06:11 Expression 07:46 Structure and AnatomyTips for Learning Figure Drawing OnlineDrawing Life2024-03-16 | The first 500 people to use my link will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare (including access to all of my classes!) : https://skl.sh/drawinglife03241
Learning Figure Drawing by yourself, online, can be very challenging. In this video I share tips about how to sustain your drawing practice, as well as sharing info about my classes and a few other resources that I think would be very useful for you.
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00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to Develop Confident Lines 02:23 Best Medium for Confident Lines 03:33 The Figure as a Cohesive Whole 05:06 How to Be Selective in Your Drawing 06:14 Bonus Tip: Life Drawing MattersDrawing a Simple Pose: Life Drawing SessionsDrawing Life2024-01-31 | ...Is Gesture Drawing Just A Style ?Drawing Life2023-12-03 | You can't separate your style from your gesture!! The way you naturally draw will always come through in a gesture drawing. So, how can you tell the difference between a gesture drawing and an artists' particular style? In this video I'll explain how the way you make a gesture drawing IS your style!
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00:00 Introduction 01:50 Do You Have a Style? 02:45 Focus on the Gesture not the Realism 03:59 Techniques Help You Find Your Style 05:07 Match The Gesture in the Pose to The Gesture in Your Marks
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Thank you for watching β€οΈGesture Drawing Questions Answered (plus Giveaway)Drawing Life2023-09-10 | For more writings on Figure Drawing, I'd love if you join me on Substack: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00. Intro 01:10 Drawing Giveaway! 02:27 Gesture Drawings looking like Comic Figures? 04:45 Do You Use Scribble Lines? 06:29 Do You Draw with Your Other Hand? 08:59 Outro
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Thank you for watching β€οΈPortrait Sketch with InkDrawing Life2023-09-05 | A quick sketch using pen and ink. Loose, expressive line work, following the lines of the face, and light ink wash for dimension. Not going for accuracy, just for a loose drawing. #inkdrawing #dippen #portraitdrawing #gesturedrawingDynamic Figure Drawing with Pen and InkDrawing Life2023-08-27 | Drawing the figure with a dip pen: In this video I share a process of a quick drawing using a dip pen and a light wash. I'll share my tips and techniques and some advice for improving the line quality in your drawings. If you like this video, you might like to follow my weekly newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00:00 Introduction 01:30 Material 02:18 Start with a Gesture - as always! 03:39 Experiment with Different Drawing Tools 05:48 Unpredictabliity of the Pen 06:26 How to Draw Free Flowing Lines 08:07 Adding a Wash 09:02 What I learnt 10:35 Outro (plus announcement!)
Thank you for watching β€οΈFigure Drawing with Brush PensDrawing Life2023-07-28 | ...Expressive Figure Drawing in Ink (Brush Pen Technique)Drawing Life2023-07-24 | Drawing the figure with ink and a brush pen can be challenging. In this video I share two tips to be able to make quick gesture sketches in ink of the figure. If you like this video, follow my newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00:00 Intro 01:25 Inspiration and Materials 02:41 Blocking the Figure with a Wash 03:49 Switching to Brush Pen 05:23 Working with a Contour Line 07:39 Outro
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FIGURE DRAWING MATERIALS: - Fixative amzn.to/3LncgZk - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjAFigure Drawing in Your Sketchbook (3 Tips)Drawing Life2023-06-25 | Drawing the figure in your sketchbook can be challenging. Here are 3 tips to boost your practice and to draw quick gesture studies.If you like this video, you might like to follow my weekly newsletter for figurative artists: βοΈ drawinglife.substack.com
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00:00 Intro 01:56 Donβt be Focused on Accuracy 03:16 Build Up a Consistent Practice 04:00 Technique: Use a Continuous Line 05:15 What to Focus on For Anatomy 07:43 Bonus Tip :) 09:59 Outro
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FIGURE DRAWING MATERIALS: - Fixative amzn.to/3LncgZk - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjAExpressive Figure Drawing (Life Drawing)Drawing Life2023-06-15 | An expressive drawing of the figure, from a recent life drawing session. Charcoal drawing using gesture marks Thanks for watching! :)
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β€οΈExpressive Charcoal Portrait DrawingDrawing Life2023-05-27 | An expressive drawing, using scribble lines to draw the features of the face Thanks for watching! :)
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β€οΈAdvice for Life DrawingDrawing Life2023-05-13 | Hi everyone π This video is from a recent LIFE DRAWING session. I'm so excited to be back at regular life drawing classes and wanted to share this process with you. If you are attending life drawing, and finding the long poses difficult, then watch this video for advice on how to focus in on one area of the figure and draw a simple study, rather than trying to draw the entire figure for a long pose. I find it really useful, and hopefully you might also! Thank you so much for watching and for your support on this channel! It means so much β€οΈ Let me know in the comments your thoughts on life drawing, would love to hear from you.
00:00 Introduction 01:43 Importance of Drawing from Life 02:48 Life Drawing is hard. Draw Anyway 05:14 Use Your Time Differently 06:07 Itβs Ok to Experiment with Mark Making 07:00 Enjoy the Process
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FIGURE DRAWING MATERIALS: - Fixative amzn.to/3LncgZk - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjACombining Gesture and ContourDrawing Life2023-04-27 | π₯ Buy my course (lifetime access) on Udemy: Figure Drawing Course: tinyurl.com/bdy4ecbc Gesture Drawing Course: tinyurl.com/yhtht83aShould You Spray Your Drawings?Drawing Life2023-04-22 | Join my Substack: drawinglife.substack.com Fixing your drawing means spraying it with FIXATIVE! It's essential to spray your drawings in order to protect them - especially if you've made a drawing with charcoal. However, there are a few things to consider when spraying your charcoal drawings, and in this video I'll go through exactly what to be aware of. I'll also share the process of how i spray my drawings.
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Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Fixative amzn.to/3LncgZk - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjAWildlife Drawing in Charcoal (X-Large)Drawing Life2023-04-13 | ...Drawing WILD LifeDrawing Life2023-03-26 | Drawing wild life in Zimbabwe. This video is a bit different from my usual figure drawing uploads, but I wanted to share this with you, and I hope you enjoy it and get some inspiration to draw from life more! .... no matter what the subject! :) I'd also love to share an opportunity where you can directly support vital conservation work in this fragile ecosystem. Please check the link here to see how you can get involved and make a massive difference to saving wildlife, preserving our wild spaces and directly helping to support the communities who live in this area of Zimbabwe. β¬οΈ β¬οΈ friendsofhwange.com
I'll be back with more figure drawing videos as of next week! Thank you so much for watching β€οΈ
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00:00 Introduction 02:46 Using the Drawing Process 04:36 Observation and Mark Making 05:31 Why I am Passionate about Teaching this Approach 06:10 You can Draw ANYTHING 07:06 This Approach is for EVERYONE 09:34 Finishing the Drawing1 Minute Figure Drawing (how to draw the figure in 1 min?)Drawing Life2023-02-22 | π₯ Buy my course (lifetime access) on Udemy: Figure Drawing Course: tinyurl.com/bdy4ecbc Gesture Drawing Course: tinyurl.com/yhtht83aHow to Draw the Figure in ONE MINUTEDrawing Life2023-02-16 | Join me for this Gesture Drawing challenge! Follow the link below, draw 5 one minute poses and then tag me if you post your work on Instagram.
In this video I also give you 3 really important tips or things to keep in mind for gesture drawing, and for short poses in general. These tips are: Draw the Gesture, not the details of the figure Follow the obvious anatomical landmarks Vary your marks for emphasis
Let me know in the comments what you think of doing ultra short gesture drawings, and let me know if you did this challenge!
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00:00 Introduction 01:01 Link in the Description 01:32 Draw the Gesture, not the Figure 03:03 Follow the Obvious Anatomical Landmarks 04:04 Use Dynamic Marks 05:12 5 Drawings in 5 Minutes 10:42 Thanks for Watching! :)
#gesturedrawing #drawinglifeDrawing is SeeingDrawing Life2023-02-03 | ...Figure Drawing - How to Trust What You SeeDrawing Life2023-01-24 | You can dramatically improve your figure drawing by focusing on observation. In this video I explain how observation helps you to make expressive gesture drawing, and helps to improve figure drawing. It's a critical aspect for beginners who are learning to draw the figure to realize it's not all about academic structure and anatomy. How you see the world (and the model) is unique to you, and if you can match your pencil marks to the way you see, then your drawing will be amazing! :) I hope you enjoy the video, let me know in the comments if you have any thoughts about this. Link to the pose: youtu.be/UbLVbaGrzBY
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Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper
00:00 Welcome to my Studio :) 01:08 Power of Observation in Figure Drawing 03:10 Let Your Eyes Lead Your Pencil 04:35 Observation is Key to Gesture Drawing 05:55 Improve your observation with Blind Drawin 07:12 Make a Truthful Drawing
#gesturedrawing #drawinglife #figuredrawing4 Tips for Expressive Figure DrawingDrawing Life2023-01-21 | 4 simple tips for making dynamic and expressive figure drawing. Let me know if this is helpful! Thanks for watching :) #gesturedrawing #drawinglifeHow to do EXPRESSIVE Figure DrawingDrawing Life2023-01-16 | Learn how to draw expressive figures. If you want to improve your figure drawing or gesture drawing, knowing how to make a dynamic and expressive drawing is a great way to draw the figure. In this video I share four tips that will help you improve your work, and break through drawing blocks, while also helping you to make powerful and dynamic drawings. Join my Substack: drawinglife.substack.com
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Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The exact Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA
00:00 Introduction 02:01 Use Expressive Materials 03:05 Balance Detail and Abstraction 04:15 Stick to a Time Limit 06:13 donβt Compare Your Drawing to a Photo
#gesturedrawing #drawinglifeThe Beautiful Scribble (a Gesture Drawing Technique)Drawing Life2023-01-08 | Join my Substack: drawinglife.substack.com The easiest way to improve your GESTURE DRAWING is to change up your mark making. The way you draw is linked to the way you see, and if you want to be more dynamic and expressive, then drawing differently will go a long way to helping you make powerful gesture drawings. In this video I show you a GESTURE DRAWING TECHNIQUE that will help you to improve your figure drawing. This one technique is called scribble drawing. It's a fun and easy way to draw the figure, even for beginners or for anyone who wants to experiment with a gesture style.
Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The exact Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA
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00:00 Introduction 01:26 Use a Searching Line 02:43 The Beautiful Scribble 03:35 Mark Making is a Way of Seeing 05:41 Mark Making is Your Drawing Language
#gesturedrawing #figuredrawing #drawinglifeDigital Figure Drawing - warm up drawing #shortsDrawing Life2023-01-02 | Quick sketch to start the week off, using Procreate on the iPad. let me know if you use digital drawing in your figure drawing practice?? Have an awesome week πβ€οΈ
#gesturedrawing #digitaldrawing #drawinglifeDrawing 1 Minute Poses (Gesture Drawing)Drawing Life2022-12-31 | How to draw 4 figures in 1 drawing using gesture drawing technique. If you would like to learn expressive and dynamic ways of drawing the figure , this video shows you how I make a gesture drawing composition by layering my drawings on one page, in a few minutes. Follow along with me using the description below. It's January 2023, so..... Happy New Year π₯³ !! Sending you my best wishes for 2023, and hoping you have a wonderful year. In this last upload for the year, Im sharing a simple, short drawing - 4 quick gesture drawings in one. Be sure to follow this channel for videos about a dynamic and expressive approach to figure drawing. Drop me a comment if you are new here, and if you are already a friend of the channel, let me know how your year went! How did you feel your drawing progressed overall? I'd love to hear from you. For now, So long 2022 .... it's been real (...) Welcome in 2023... lets see what you got πͺ
Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The exact Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA
#gesturedrawing #drawinglifeTips for Expressive Figure Drawing (Top 5!)Drawing Life2022-12-17 | This is how to develop an expressive style for figure drawing. In this video I share my top 5 tips for making expressive and powerful drawings. This includes drawing gesture (of course) and using gesture to develop your expression, but I also share tips about what mediums to use, mark making, what scale to work on and how to control contrast and line weight. These tips will help you to improve your figure drawing overall as well as your quick gesture studies. Let me know in the comments if you find this useful, or if you have a specific strategy for expressive drawing, while also trying to maintain accuracy.
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Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The exact Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA
Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome β€οΈ - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The exact Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA - Conte a Paris Pencils: amzn.to/3KoJk38 - Conte a Paris Sanguine (the pencil I use in this video): amzn.to/3Il6KE0
Thank you so much for watching! :)Landscape Sketching in IrelandDrawing Life2022-10-21 | UPDATE: Just published the full-length class for this drawing over on Skillshare. Use this link to watch it, and learn the techniques for approaching the drawing, starting the composition and grappling with the most important element in any landscape study: texture!
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Trying my hand at some plein air drawing! Took my sketchbook and pencil up Knocknarae to visit Queen Maeve's Grave, and did a bit of sketching. Hope you enjoy the video! Back to regular figure drawing dispatches next week!! Let me know if you are keen on outdoor sketching!? I find it really difficultπ
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FIGURE DRAWING MATERIALS Here is a list of my preferred drawing materials. These are affiliate links, so if you pick up any of these items via my links it means you'll be supporting this channel, and that you are awesome - Newsprint Paper amzn.to/3xGExT9 - The Compressed Charcoal that I use: amzn.to/41l8BRV - Alternative Charcoal (I don't use but also popular): amzn.to/3xKFkCA - Willow Charcoal amzn.to/3SB2OUp - The ROLLS ROYCE of Charcoals (Nitram): amzn.to/3krteei - Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3Es5Y6I For drawing a longer, more finished piece I use good quality paper such as: - Fabriano Paper amzn.to/3Kus9Nz - Hahnemuhle Paper amzn.to/3SjyPjA
#gesturedrawing #drawinglife #landscapesketchingDigital Portrait Sketch (#shorts)Drawing Life2022-10-20 | Drawing a loose expressive portrait in Photoshop. Letting the face emerge from the brush work :) Thanks for watching! #figuredrawing #gesturedrawing #drawinglife