Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Are you a beginner looking to improve your drawing skills and create more accurate, realistic artwork? In this easy-to-follow video, we introduce the essential technique of drawing with shape—a fundamental skill that helps artists break down complex subjects into simple forms. You'll learn how to use basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles to map out your drawings with greater accuracy. This method helps you understand proportion, spacing, and structure, making it much easier to get your drawings right from the start. We’ll guide you through step-by-step exercises that show how to use shapes to measure and position features correctly. Whether you're drawing a still life, a landscape, or a face, these shape-based techniques will give you a solid foundation. You’ll also pick up tips on observation skills, how to simplify what you see, and how to build confidence in your line work. Designed especially for beginners, this tutorial is ideal if you want to draw more confidently and accurately. No complicated tools or previous experience needed—just a pencil, paper, and a willingness to learn. Watch now to unlock the power of shapes and take your drawing to the next level.
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I'd like to thank the following patrons whose support in the making of this video is much appreciated: Dee Ann Havely, Deirdre Feely, Denise Berg, Ivan Gilbert Rappaport, Mary Stewart, Nicolae Opris, S. Ryckman, Tatiana Lostorto, Tina Valentine, Visnja Zeljeznjak, Linda Frazier, Marnie Coutts, Stein Harald Os, Emily Liss, William Scott Griffiths, Dinny Hinds, Patrick Lefebvre, Philip Levene, Alena Sidorkina, Jeff Smith, Ashok Kanagasundram, Olivia McGoldrick, Rahman Yii, Sarah Hirsch, Kevin Coburn, Stacy Schweigler, Jennifer Ranghelli, Deborah Smith, Emily, Carol Tenson, Min A, Colin Parrish, Larry Specht, David Cornwell, Kerri Southern, Yvonne Tsang, Lena Allen, Hüma, Michelle Kunkel, Barbara Perl, Steve Pike, LN, Mary K. Kroner, Kate Emery, Don Kyle, David Smernoff, Kathy Anderson, Shirley Trill, Floki, Hristiana Bobeva, David Tate, Henrik, Howard Schwartz, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Scott Baker, Mikaela Mendoza- Cardenal, Susan Valliant and Wendy Humphrey
Are you a beginner looking to improve your drawing skills and create more accurate, realistic artwork? In this easy-to-follow video, we introduce the essential technique of drawing with shape—a fundamental skill that helps artists break down complex subjects into simple forms. You'll learn how to use basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles to map out your drawings with greater accuracy. This method helps you understand proportion, spacing, and structure, making it much easier to get your drawings right from the start. We’ll guide you through step-by-step exercises that show how to use shapes to measure and position features correctly. Whether you're drawing a still life, a landscape, or a face, these shape-based techniques will give you a solid foundation. You’ll also pick up tips on observation skills, how to simplify what you see, and how to build confidence in your line work. Designed especially for beginners, this tutorial is ideal if you want to draw more confidently and accurately. No complicated tools or previous experience needed—just a pencil, paper, and a willingness to learn. Watch now to unlock the power of shapes and take your drawing to the next level.
Please Subscribe: youtube.com/c/paulpriestleyart?sub_confirmation=1
Interested in DRAWING? Check out my drawing channel: @PaulPriestleyart
For videos about the lives of artists visit @ArtHistorySchool
You can follow our Facebook Page at: facebook.com/PaulPriestleyArtVideos
Please support this channel on Patreon, patreon.com/paulpriestleyart many thanks!
PATREON:
I'd like to thank the following patrons whose support in the making of this video is much appreciated: Dee Ann Havely, Deirdre Feely, Denise Berg, Ivan Gilbert Rappaport, Mary Stewart, Nicolae Opris, S. Ryckman, Tatiana Lostorto, Tina Valentine, Visnja Zeljeznjak, Linda Frazier, Marnie Coutts, Stein Harald Os, Emily Liss, William Scott Griffiths, Dinny Hinds, Patrick Lefebvre, Philip Levene, Alena Sidorkina, Jeff Smith, Ashok Kanagasundram, Olivia McGoldrick, Rahman Yii, Sarah Hirsch, Kevin Coburn, Stacy Schweigler, Jennifer Ranghelli, Deborah Smith, Emily, Carol Tenson, Min A, Colin Parrish, Larry Specht, David Cornwell, Kerri Southern, Yvonne Tsang, Lena Allen, Hüma, Michelle Kunkel, Barbara Perl, Steve Pike, LN, Mary K. Kroner, Kate Emery, Don Kyle, David Smernoff, Kathy Anderson, Shirley Trill, Floki, Hristiana Bobeva, David Tate, Henrik, Howard Schwartz, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Scott Baker, Mikaela Mendoza- Cardenal, Susan Valliant and Wendy Humphrey
