Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I attempt to explain why I think considering shapes is a vital component to creating good compositions.
Kienan Lafferty ( youtube.com/KienanLafferty ) and Sinix ( youtube.com/sinixdesign ) also have videos talking about shapes that are definitely worth checking out.
You can support me on Patreon at: patreon.com/Sycra
Tools I Use:
-Uniball Signo Gel Ink Pens, in various colours for daily drawings:
amazon.ca/gp/product/B003FXWGWE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B003FXWGWE&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=a00858cf4d7518af1febf3812ec5ae03
-Adobe Photoshop CS6 for digital painting
-Coolorus extension in Photoshop to get the Painter-like color wheel. You can download it here: bit.ly/2bGIQFD
-Clip Studio Paint for drawing comics: amazon.ca/gp/product/B01F70HGA4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B01F70HGA4&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=bdf81118406e64c2dda867c250324224
-Wacom Cintiq 22HD: amazon.ca/gp/product/B008HB5K5O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B008HB5K5O&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=8cd6eb4458b6c42dcce0884c455f7203
-Open Broadcaster Software to record my videos: obsproject.com
-Audacity to record my audio: audacityteam.org
-Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 to render my videos.
-Smudgeguard glove to keep my hand from directly touching the Cintiq: amazon.ca/gp/product/B0752BYHZL/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B0752BYHZL&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=84870e91b2ec06a3ad14e50defa7947a
For FREE art resources, like photoshop brushes, reference images, art books etc... check out the Resources section at sycra.net
The forum at sycra.net/forum is a growing community of artists all working to improve and help each other, it's free to join, so if you want to receive comments or critiques on your work, or maybe offer some advice, head on over!
Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/Sycra
For full length feature tutorials on how to paint, how to draw, and more, visit PencilKings at sycrayasin--pencilkings.thrivecart.com/pencilkings-monthly-membership
In this video, I attempt to explain why I think considering shapes is a vital component to creating good compositions.
Kienan Lafferty ( youtube.com/KienanLafferty ) and Sinix ( youtube.com/sinixdesign ) also have videos talking about shapes that are definitely worth checking out.
You can support me on Patreon at: patreon.com/Sycra
Tools I Use:
-Uniball Signo Gel Ink Pens, in various colours for daily drawings:
amazon.ca/gp/product/B003FXWGWE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B003FXWGWE&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=a00858cf4d7518af1febf3812ec5ae03
-Adobe Photoshop CS6 for digital painting
-Coolorus extension in Photoshop to get the Painter-like color wheel. You can download it here: bit.ly/2bGIQFD
-Clip Studio Paint for drawing comics: amazon.ca/gp/product/B01F70HGA4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B01F70HGA4&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=bdf81118406e64c2dda867c250324224
-Wacom Cintiq 22HD: amazon.ca/gp/product/B008HB5K5O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B008HB5K5O&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=8cd6eb4458b6c42dcce0884c455f7203
-Open Broadcaster Software to record my videos: obsproject.com
-Audacity to record my audio: audacityteam.org
-Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 to render my videos.
-Smudgeguard glove to keep my hand from directly touching the Cintiq: amazon.ca/gp/product/B0752BYHZL/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=B0752BYHZL&linkCode=as2&tag=sycra04-20&linkId=84870e91b2ec06a3ad14e50defa7947a
For FREE art resources, like photoshop brushes, reference images, art books etc... check out the Resources section at sycra.net
The forum at sycra.net/forum is a growing community of artists all working to improve and help each other, it's free to join, so if you want to receive comments or critiques on your work, or maybe offer some advice, head on over!
Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/Sycra
For full length feature tutorials on how to paint, how to draw, and more, visit PencilKings at sycrayasin--pencilkings.thrivecart.com/pencilkings-monthly-membership
