5 tips for better drawings

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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    These are some of the tips that have helped me to improve my drawings. Always remember, there is not ONE way to draw. These tips are just suggestions to help you refine your work. But there are many ways to get to the same results. And even I don't always follow these same rules every time. That said, I hope they help!
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  • @morgann3519
    @morgann3519 8 лет назад +2896

    I feel like I'm good at drawing then I go on the Internet for 2 minutes

    • @YesiAnya
      @YesiAnya 8 лет назад +104

      So true.. *Cries in corner.
      *

    • @marina-lg4pg
      @marina-lg4pg 8 лет назад +8

      +Morgan Nederlof SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @whiterunguard4287
      @whiterunguard4287 8 лет назад +32

      Same here,
      But practice makes perfect
      So just keep trying

    • @TheDinis553
      @TheDinis553 8 лет назад +4

      Yeah ;_;

    • @kylenecobb7322
      @kylenecobb7322 8 лет назад +2

      +Morgan Nederlof Me too

  • @izzymills2246
    @izzymills2246 8 лет назад +436

    This is the first video I've watched of his and his humor kills me 😂

  • @jaykatara8860
    @jaykatara8860 8 лет назад +304

    This is the first video of his I've seen. Towards the begining, I thought he was a pretty serious guy. About halfway through I realized how wrong I was. 😂

  • @pubjubz
    @pubjubz 8 лет назад +1600

    Thanks for not just screaming PRACTICE five times

    • @ThePasty
      @ThePasty 8 лет назад +69

      Yeah, some actual advice.

    • @xTwilightWolvesx
      @xTwilightWolvesx 8 лет назад +128

      Exactly, how do you practise and improve if you don't know *how* or *what* to improve?

    • @breeze5459
      @breeze5459 8 лет назад +53

      +xTwilightWolvesx TRUE. sometimes i tell myself " just grab that fucking sketchbook and doodle youre way you lazy ass" its just that deep deep deep inside there is fear that we always avoid and thats failure...

    • @ThePasty
      @ThePasty 8 лет назад +8

      Rinka Shime I feel yeah, and it is really hard to fight against that feeling, but in the end, all you have to do is start. That is also hard, but a lot more fun.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 8 лет назад +72

      Yeah. I mean, the advise is solid, but it misses the DELIBERATE part that makes practice so effective. Any idiot can just try to draw things over and over and see gradual improvement. It's the part where you figure out what your problems are, how to do better, and then iterate on yourself that rewards you with rapid development.

  • @michaelweese3548
    @michaelweese3548 8 лет назад +288

    I should probably be studying for my physics exams tomorrow or sleeping but art is life sooo

    • @marieantoinette6512
      @marieantoinette6512 8 лет назад +2

      Omg ikr saaaaaame 😂

    • @comix_9774
      @comix_9774 8 лет назад +1

      ladaladada same same

    • @angelikabatwoman
      @angelikabatwoman 8 лет назад

      omg same!

    • @twood12301
      @twood12301 8 лет назад +7

      homework just turn into doodling pages for me. I swear some of my best work is on assignments

    • @JencetheGeekTV
      @JencetheGeekTV 8 лет назад +1

      +Tommy Tootsters Same! I have to ask some of my teachers for the pages back because I really like the doodles I have on them!

  • @Jay-ji5cx
    @Jay-ji5cx 9 лет назад +350

    Those juicy line variations though.

  • @TawnyFritz
    @TawnyFritz 9 лет назад +66

    I was taking a sip of tea when I got to the parallel lines part -_- LOL

    • @TawnyFritz
      @TawnyFritz 9 лет назад +34

      Tawny Fritz AND THEN CROTCH HATCHING OMG

  • @billalexander2288
    @billalexander2288 8 лет назад +42

    For digital artists I have a very good additional tip. In photoshop or whatever you
    use, flip the drawing vertically and check to see if it looks strange
    that way. If it does, manipulate it in that view, then flip it over again back to what it was. Then you can go back and forth until you're happy with it.

    • @oaktharas
      @oaktharas 8 лет назад +9

      On paper, with a mirror

    • @lizliza222
      @lizliza222 8 лет назад +3

      Thats a great tip, thank you

  • @cryptidcrafts
    @cryptidcrafts 8 лет назад +35

    "i'm learning to talk" I said "me too" and then I thought I was ok, but my body was like no you must laugh for 6 hours now.

  • @gitgudnub443
    @gitgudnub443 8 лет назад +40

    "sometimes i just fill up whole pages of crotch hatching"
    that made my day

  • @DeziXD
    @DeziXD 9 лет назад +115

    I love how every time you messed up you made a joke, you even made some puns (I love puns)
    So I love your drawing style and how informative the video was.
    Also do you like my drawing (my profile picture) I drew it and would like some feedback if you can.

    • @glowfangs
      @glowfangs 9 лет назад +12

      I think it looks pretty nice, just sort of like it was done is Paint. Definitely try a different program and try making shoulders a bit wider

    • @DeziXD
      @DeziXD 9 лет назад +1

      Superdorkishere Thanks for the feedback!

    • @shadownessunlimited7994
      @shadownessunlimited7994 9 лет назад

      +Dezi_XD one eye is slightly higher than the other, try using guidelines at first

  • @weeaboo_weirdo
    @weeaboo_weirdo 9 лет назад +232

    I try really hard, but most of the times my drawings are just so shitastic that I don't want to continue

    • @EjectSpeed
      @EjectSpeed 9 лет назад

      You lol

    • @iTacolot
      @iTacolot 9 лет назад +21

      Keep on trying and don't give up. Have faith in your art and trust me, you'll probably become one of the best artist ever.
      Believe in ya ]]

    • @MrSirFluffy
      @MrSirFluffy 9 лет назад +30

      Dude, I use to think people were just born talented and if you naturally didn't know how to draw your screwed. My brother drew so much better than me when we were younger so I felt like I was just meant not to draw. After a couple of tutorials I started drawing soooooo much better. You get better with practice, trust me.

    • @biddyboo8
      @biddyboo8 9 лет назад +1

      You improve by drawing. It's a tough truth, but it's what you need to do in order to improve.

    • @banama1758
      @banama1758 9 лет назад +3

      is someone forcing you to draw ?

  • @4O4Hime
    @4O4Hime 8 лет назад +266

    _I wonder if loss of language is an artist thing-_
    _Almost every artist I know just CAN'T talk-_
    _I can't talk either..._

    • @user-ut7kx2jw3j
      @user-ut7kx2jw3j 8 лет назад +1

      yup me too xdd

    • @kaninekodiak
      @kaninekodiak 8 лет назад

      +Ҡαgoмε “typo queen” Tatsuмเ same...

    • @Geeky.rainbow.vampire
      @Geeky.rainbow.vampire 8 лет назад

      me

    • @bud856
      @bud856 8 лет назад +17

      Cuz we talk through drawings yo *takes joint*

    • @4O4Hime
      @4O4Hime 8 лет назад +3

      Yasin Nouri
      _That's deep._

  • @hellodolly7301
    @hellodolly7301 8 лет назад +459

    first: searches up how to draw like a pro
    second: sees video
    third: watches video
    fourth: likes the video
    fifth: rewatch video
    sixth: comment this comment
    seventh: drawing time!
    eighth: watch video again
    nineth: calls for parents
    tenth: asks to buy the exact pen in video
    Those are the exact things you should do!!

    • @Xyx6yxx
      @Xyx6yxx 8 лет назад +5

      +Alice Cooper circle of life bro

    • @amayotato
      @amayotato 8 лет назад +32

      Eleventh: Dad goes to dollar store and buys you cheap pen
      Twelfth: 😑

    • @crona2994
      @crona2994 8 лет назад +6

      +Verionne lol happens too me all the time. once I told my mom if she could bye me a two pen set of professional marker (brand) and she came back with a grey marker from the dollar tree. it was my birthday present -__-

    • @melanie1526
      @melanie1526 8 лет назад +9

      11th: parents make you buy pen yourself, so you get a 1$ pen XD

    • @spoicydeemer985
      @spoicydeemer985 8 лет назад +2

      lol I already have sharpie pen hehehehhe

  • @Sketchisnotreal
    @Sketchisnotreal 8 лет назад +8

    For digital artists, if you hold R on your keyboard you can rotate your canvas like magic. Super helpful.

  • @kokocrunchish
    @kokocrunchish 9 лет назад +158

    now i need a brush pen

  • @pheadrus1999
    @pheadrus1999 10 лет назад +9

    you make it look so easy! I've been casually doodling for several years (sketches of my teacher in math class, clock towers across the street from my favorite coffee shop etc.) but you make me want to start getting serious. I need to work up my skill a little bit more, and your videos definitely help with it! thanks!

  • @wiillwill7676
    @wiillwill7676 10 лет назад +42

    hmm, I have like 14 sketch books filled with bad sketches....well they are about to become bad inked drawings XD

  • @purplepanda7920
    @purplepanda7920 7 лет назад +10

    "Paralllelllelllell ......lines parallel lines......... im learning how to talk" this made my day

  • @seekerjay1240
    @seekerjay1240 8 лет назад +157

    Those jokes were really... SKETCHY :D
    Thank you, thank you!

  • @NuxyGloom
    @NuxyGloom 9 лет назад +55

    You don't need to improve on your tutorial videos at all! You made this a really fun watch. Don't change!
    Your personality really comes across and it's lovely. :)
    Oh, and thanks for the tips! :D

    • @loryen3215
      @loryen3215 9 лет назад

      couldn't agree more

    • @edgarthepug9787
      @edgarthepug9787 9 лет назад

      ***** if a persons hair was made to be messy, would you still make your lines smooth a long? Because I have a character with long spiky hair. (And it's a boy don't judge me)

    • @chrissydiaz4065
      @chrissydiaz4065 9 лет назад

      Elizabeth Rempel
      ya i do spiky or curls im more of a anime drawer, i first did cartoon, then realistic, then really realistic, then cartoon, then anime, then comic book kinda style, then anime

    • @edgarthepug9787
      @edgarthepug9787 9 лет назад

      Chrissy Diaz that doesn't help

    • @chrissydiaz4065
      @chrissydiaz4065 9 лет назад +1

      huh> what? i forgot what i commented on XD

  • @dancer14280
    @dancer14280 10 лет назад +35

    "Parlelel..palelelel...I'm LEARNING TO TALK!" - the moment I subbed XD

    • @Bayliie_
      @Bayliie_ 10 лет назад +8

      Me too! ♥ I was cracking up. xD

    • @GarrickMarchena
      @GarrickMarchena 10 лет назад

      omg!....awesome! whahahahaha

  • @MargoZeroSpark
    @MargoZeroSpark 9 лет назад +8

    I've gone to art school and made all forms of art my life for over 13 years, though I do think this video is a helpful tool to help new artists find their way in the world and maybe even help them find their style, a lot of "most of" what I heard was a preference based assessment. again I actually do love this video, you are to the point and explain yourself better then some people I have seen. lol I actually only clicked on this because of the thumb nail "I think she's cute so very well done" ^.^

  • @lorenzoepp8399
    @lorenzoepp8399 8 лет назад +29

    What tips do you have for making wrinkles/folds in fabric

  • @conixx91
    @conixx91 8 лет назад +143

    I turn my chair or my sitting position, not the page XD

    • @xFionna
      @xFionna 8 лет назад +4

      I do both lol

    • @mewgirlgt5103
      @mewgirlgt5103 8 лет назад +1

      wow...Lol hahaha Funny why not the page huh?:/ your pretty wierd now...

    • @hnghngsksksksksksk5582
      @hnghngsksksksksksk5582 6 лет назад

      CassavaCass thank god I’m not the only one!

  • @vilecorrupt
    @vilecorrupt 10 лет назад +25

    You're videos are so much fun just to watch, that one sketch would've took me an hour.

    • @mankomamada2545
      @mankomamada2545 10 лет назад

      +ViridStar yeah, I just got confused, they put the contraction and I meant to put the possession, "your".

    • @vilecorrupt
      @vilecorrupt 10 лет назад +1

      no

    • @WatchItsPersonal
      @WatchItsPersonal 10 лет назад

      francois beavertree. No, virid is right. You wrote You're, which means you are. If that really was your meaning then you need to re-learn grammar my brother.

  • @lathann
    @lathann 10 лет назад +22

    This is the first video of yours I have ever watched and it is probably the most helpful video I have ever watched on youtube, thank you so so much!!

    • @israelswalkway
      @israelswalkway 10 лет назад +2

      Same here
      But I already have been doing some of these tips.
      But now I feel more convedent after watching this cause I've been doing it the hole time
      #newsub

  • @erravi
    @erravi 10 лет назад +60

    Well, I'm subscribing.
    By watching Will and Jazza's videos, I shall learn all the things! :D

    • @erravi
      @erravi 10 лет назад +2

      Sure :D
      /)

    • @cantplayguitar1
      @cantplayguitar1 10 лет назад +11

      Add "Sycra" to your list. He teaches really good, Will and Jazza also are great of course

    • @erravi
      @erravi 10 лет назад

      cantplayguitar Win. I also watch Sycra xD

    • @vekkulious
      @vekkulious 10 лет назад +13

      ALPHONSO DUNN is great too

    • @Noelzilla1
      @Noelzilla1 10 лет назад

      HEY I AM JELIOUS! I NEED FRIENDS! WAAHH xd.

  • @angyeet4195
    @angyeet4195 8 лет назад +88

    I try to sketch lightly, but after my sketch half way I have gone hard

    • @Al-sy6if
      @Al-sy6if 8 лет назад +2

      +LPSAngelina Me Too.

    • @joselymleon8092
      @joselymleon8092 8 лет назад

      i relate ;-;

    • @bkdgbasura
      @bkdgbasura 8 лет назад +7

      +LPSAngelina lmao that's what he said

    • @BLIGHTROT666
      @BLIGHTROT666 8 лет назад +2

      +LPSAngelina I sketch lightly at first for guidelines and stuff, but then I find myself IMMEDIATELY GOING INTO HARD LINES. It is a curse, yet is a curse I must live.
      Until I stop, that is.

    • @ncshuriken
      @ncshuriken 8 лет назад +1

      +LPSAngelina You just gotta drill it into yourself not to go hard until you're ready to commit. Start off with your light relaxed, long sketch strokes until you've got the whole figure done, plus details (just keep asking yourself every 5 mins, "I'm I getting hard lol?"), then go over your sketch lines with hard, dark lines (do this "polishing" stage slowly & carefully). Next, rub out the sketchy layer under the hard lines by rubbing extremely lightly (this is a good tip, works every time for me) and now you'll only see the hard, final stage lines, no mess. Also, when doing your final hard lines, start every stroke as light as possible then gradually press harder. Do the opposite when you take the pencil off. This way, your lines will usually perfectly blend in with eachother (no visible breaks).
      Another good tip is to hold the pencil closer to the back. This way your sketch lines can be longer, more relaxed and LOADS easier to get smooth curves. Its also harder to accidentally sketch too hard if you hold it this way. Hope it helps!

  • @melanie1526
    @melanie1526 8 лет назад +247

    I always draw faces pretty decently... Then I get to the nose 😁👃👀

    • @kitty-rj5tk
      @kitty-rj5tk 8 лет назад +1

      xD

    • @natpat4094
      @natpat4094 8 лет назад +17

      Just draw a line 😂😂😂 Or don't draw one at all lmao

    • @capacitf2723
      @capacitf2723 8 лет назад

      Ikr

    • @narrator_alpha
      @narrator_alpha 8 лет назад +8

      do like I do. don't draw a nose XD

    • @sphynx8310
      @sphynx8310 8 лет назад +7

      eck I can never get eyes to match

  • @Jade-mi2ft
    @Jade-mi2ft 9 лет назад +195

    4:13 Turn captions on xD

  • @elyxr4785
    @elyxr4785 10 лет назад +8

    Great tips, though in my personal experience often it's best just to grab a pencil with a harder lead grade to avoid smudging. Even with great technique when using a pencil grade thats HB or higher that crap tends to get EVERYWHERE. You can also get really nice clean thin lines with harder leads. Of coarse for a beginner maybe it would be best to just start off with a regular pencil. Then once the skill level goes up they can get into harder grades for fine detail.

    • @midevilmonkeyterd
      @midevilmonkeyterd 10 лет назад

      use all of your pencils with different density for a better gradeant.

  • @TheSwordCollector89
    @TheSwordCollector89 10 лет назад +34

    "paralalalal...llll. lululul..." Yep, that got me. Subscribed.

  • @brook8592
    @brook8592 8 лет назад +46

    When you're working on more confident line work, would you suggest using a notebook instead? or one of the 99cent Wal-Mart sketchbooks? gotta love 1:00am art video and research sprees.

    • @dtemperkitty4473
      @dtemperkitty4473 8 лет назад +6

      Same

    • @thatperson5691
      @thatperson5691 8 лет назад

      Lol, same. But I need to remember not to have the volume at full blast xD

    • @haneenz1032
      @haneenz1032 7 лет назад

      Awkward Brooklyn it's literally nearly 1am here lol dunno why I feel so inspired at this time

    • @mullbagg
      @mullbagg 6 лет назад

      Its 8:40 am im still going........need moree......

  • @ericbolton9512
    @ericbolton9512 8 лет назад +4

    My dude! I have been drawing for 28 years. Never made famous for it, but, let me tell you. This video is great. I need a brush pen. My favorite pen company is Sharpie. Thin ones for fine work, and thick ones to fill in. Favorite color medium is colored pencil (Prisma Colors).

    • @ericbolton9512
      @ericbolton9512 8 лет назад

      So versatile, and can use light water on a brush to create a water color look. #prismacolors4life

  • @mksabourinable
    @mksabourinable 10 лет назад +6

    whoa you look a lot like my Character design teacher (based on your drawings of yourself) like same facial hair, he's a bit overweight too, wears a beret all the time, dark hair etc. When I first saw it for I sec I thought'd stumbled on his RUclips page.
    The biggest tip you gave me that I've never heard before is the drawing towards myself, I always draw away, and I find my lines are uncontrolled. I'm going to try it, and see if there's an improvement! Thanks!

  • @najeeamurray323
    @najeeamurray323 9 лет назад +17

    Thank you! I especially loved the encouragement at the end. Sometimes I forget to have fun, but this entire video made me smile so I'm stressing less over it now:)

  • @fillername7974
    @fillername7974 9 лет назад +6

    As someone who mostly draws animals with fur, making the jagged lines can be a curse and a blessing.

  • @kayleneorr3576
    @kayleneorr3576 8 лет назад +10

    please dont take it more seriously next time this was one of the most entertaining how-to videos i've ever watched

    • @EnglishMrGrace1
      @EnglishMrGrace1 6 лет назад

      Hi could you have a look at one of my first videos and give me a critique, i promise its entertaining.

  • @RCardone82
    @RCardone82 4 года назад +1

    Brother, you have been my go-to artist on the net for years. I heart you. And, thanks for all the lessons!

  • @ProxCyde
    @ProxCyde 10 лет назад +24

    Dude, you're hilarious. Either that, or I need to get some sleep. Maybe both.. I'm glad you mess up a bit, makes it interesting... And funny. ;)

  • @miggidy85
    @miggidy85 8 лет назад +54

    have 13 years of tattooing experience, so plenty of libework experience, i lost my right eye three years ago so im having to relearn the line work confidence. any tips?

    • @fm-gm6hv
      @fm-gm6hv 8 лет назад +43

      Michael Choate jesus christ man...i have no tips but damn. stay strong and don't let that bring you down from staying as confident as you can be :) its inspiration and motivational to hear that you want to continue and that you're searching for tips. i hope you get some, man. cheers.

    • @jeremys215
      @jeremys215 5 лет назад

      I know I'm like 2 years late but I read this and I thought you were joking so I started laughing but then there wasn't a punchline...
      so you better at line work confidence yet?

    • @PeskyKuriboh
      @PeskyKuriboh 5 лет назад

      Jeremy S what the hell dude

    • @pikafanfan9405
      @pikafanfan9405 5 лет назад

      Woah that's really inspirational i hope that you found what you were looking for Michael cheers to you and your dreams man! :Dd

  • @UcanDraw
    @UcanDraw 10 лет назад +4

    This is great, Will! Inspires me to keep drawing and learning. I always need to retouch on things and this helps

  • @florencehoward9423
    @florencehoward9423 6 лет назад

    I love that you are transparent when explaining techniques. that is when you can laugh at yourself.

  • @cvt2784
    @cvt2784 8 лет назад

    I love it when seasoned artists go back to the basics to get in the mindset of that hesitant beginner. Thanks for posting!

  • @cozad1203
    @cozad1203 9 лет назад +20

    4:11 turn on captions. PS thank you for the tips

  • @ChickenSkit
    @ChickenSkit 9 лет назад +71

    IM LEARNING TO TALK!!! hahahahahhaa

  • @brandinricardo9810
    @brandinricardo9810 8 лет назад +199

    Well fuck my unsteady hands I couldn't make a strait line to save my life

    • @bookroach6742
      @bookroach6742 8 лет назад +2

      I know, right?

    • @ncshuriken
      @ncshuriken 8 лет назад +3

      +Brandin Ricardo Hold the pencil further towards the back, it'll help with unsteady hands (I had the same problem) and make longer, smoother curves loads easier to get right. When you wanna do smaller details, hold the pencil normally again. Its like changing gear!

    • @Paulklampeeps
      @Paulklampeeps 8 лет назад +1

      try to use your elbow and shoulder

    • @ncshuriken
      @ncshuriken 8 лет назад +1

      Jen R. Using a sharp ass 2B pencil I hope!

    • @rosjan5911
      @rosjan5911 8 лет назад +2

      ncshuriken​ Oh Yea, hope there's a mod for that

  • @Dietpepsiahh
    @Dietpepsiahh 5 лет назад

    It takes years and years to become more confident in your lines!? Well, I’m grateful for your honesty and it helps me not feel so bad about where I am right now, which for someone who hasn’t been doing this for more than a few months, probably isn’t anywhere yet.

  • @pastelhellspawn6564
    @pastelhellspawn6564 8 лет назад +1

    I honestly find it very fun to do line variation with a fine liner pen. It makes me focus more and it looks nice in my opinion when done right

  • @LiveBreadSlice
    @LiveBreadSlice 10 лет назад +28

    I'm learning to talk!

  • @geepeekrazy8778
    @geepeekrazy8778 10 лет назад +8

    'im learning to talk" lol great channel!! new sub

  • @Shashu_the_little_Voidling
    @Shashu_the_little_Voidling 10 лет назад +28

    I think I need a brushpen.

    • @StevenVentimiglia
      @StevenVentimiglia 9 лет назад

      Pentel Brush Pens are awesome and are fairly inexpensive. You can even keep the same pen forever since the brush is incredible and they sell ink cartridges for it. It's the closest I've found to an affordable brush pen that works just like a real hair-based brush as opposed to flexible felt tips.

    • @bigboyrot6097
      @bigboyrot6097 9 лет назад

      I need one too

  • @ZiddersRooFurry
    @ZiddersRooFurry 8 лет назад

    I think the best lesson you taught here was one you hadn't intended on teaching-your ability to laugh at yourself and not let the mistakes you made keep you from appreciating your effort. You were a little self conscious but you carried through and ended up drawing something that wasn't that bad at all. Plus you had fun and helped teach a bunch of lessons.
    That's how you art. You always strive to be the best you can but you also realize that sometimes good enough is perfectly OK. That and it's OK to not take yourself too seriously. Thanks for the vid. I'm definitely subscribing.

  • @snakeking5484
    @snakeking5484 6 лет назад

    I love this man. His laugh is like a warm hug.

  • @rossinidelfin2815
    @rossinidelfin2815 7 лет назад +3

    Sometimes I use multiple lines to see which line would fit into the drawing. Like multiple strokes

  • @VXDRG
    @VXDRG 10 лет назад +5

    DUDe THIS IS EXACTLY WHERE IM AT I WAS wondering if it was worth ruining a bunch of sketch books thank you so much I am going to practice even more best video ftw

  • @tiffanydillon4368
    @tiffanydillon4368 8 лет назад +24

    I love thi- wait CROTCH HATCHING?! Omg I'm dying 😂😂😂

    • @achenarspire924
      @achenarspire924 8 лет назад +3

      "CROSS HATCHING" --- It's a type of drawing/shading going back and forth and up and down-- like a hashtag symbol-- only more refined, hope that helps.

    • @tiffanydillon4368
      @tiffanydillon4368 7 лет назад +2

      Achenar Spire I know :3 but thanks anyway. I just like to laugh at mistakes and then help people correct them. Not being mean 😂

    • @tiffanydillon4368
      @tiffanydillon4368 7 лет назад

      Ronald McDonald you obviously didn't

    • @chrisikswkrmptokc3918
      @chrisikswkrmptokc3918 7 лет назад

      Tiffany Dillon ...

    • @crazy_kitty7
      @crazy_kitty7 7 лет назад

      IKR I DIED

  • @chromaticelegy1087
    @chromaticelegy1087 8 лет назад

    I remember people always asking me why I sketched so lightly and why I turned the page. It's good to know that I was actually doing what other artists do.

  • @audrinamoon7032
    @audrinamoon7032 8 лет назад +2

    Pretty drawing. I'm bitterly jealous of your skills atm.

  • @masiathaider2255
    @masiathaider2255 8 лет назад +81

    i can copy someone arts very well but i cnt draw with my mind i czn but i doesn't come out perfact..any tips?

    • @resyal4916
      @resyal4916 8 лет назад +7

      Try to find your own style. You can have a similar art styles as some people online, just don't exactly copy it.

    • @masiathaider2255
      @masiathaider2255 8 лет назад

      Flufflepuff12346 how can i find my own style?

    • @resyal4916
      @resyal4916 8 лет назад +3

      What I did was pick a realistic or a cartoon art style. Which one do you want to do?

    • @masiathaider2255
      @masiathaider2255 8 лет назад +1

      Flufflepuff12346 anime style

    • @nimlaasgher4315
      @nimlaasgher4315 8 лет назад +26

      OMG same! I hate it, cause I could draw pretty fine if I have something in front of me but can't actaully draw from my mind .

  • @angelatsang118
    @angelatsang118 8 лет назад +3

    This was great and very helpful! I'm amazed how you can talk and draw at the same time, every time I talk while drawing I either mess up the drawing or jumble up my words XD

    • @Your_Ad_Here
      @Your_Ad_Here 8 лет назад

      im sure the commentary is recorded afterwards.

  • @jasminstanley1532
    @jasminstanley1532 8 лет назад +14

    i love the drawing btw

  • @printer1105
    @printer1105 7 лет назад

    im glad your little eye mistake happened it gave me comfidence knowing that a very good artist can fudge it up a bit. Thanks for posting

  • @kendallmcdonald573
    @kendallmcdonald573 8 лет назад

    I need a brush pen, fancy colored pencil crap whatever, confidence, and lots of other things. SO EXCITED!! 😊😃

  • @damiyuhh8208
    @damiyuhh8208 8 лет назад +36

    10:43 "The first 5 or 6 sketchbooks" boi i dont have one

    • @misty2902
      @misty2902 7 лет назад +9

      I have like
      12 or more
      and they're all drawn in

    • @sheep3888
      @sheep3888 7 лет назад +13

      DaMainMann Underscore sketchbook? oh you mean my journal for "notes" during class

    • @suzannagignac8873
      @suzannagignac8873 7 лет назад +2

      |-/

    • @tomerart9544
      @tomerart9544 7 лет назад

      DaMainMann Underscore i have 5

    • @Hi-hi5vk
      @Hi-hi5vk 7 лет назад

      I have 3, and one of them is covered in scribbles because my sister was mad at me. 😒

  • @nicolewillemse6212
    @nicolewillemse6212 9 лет назад +14

    i have a question. Why do most artists use a blue pencil for sketching and not just a grey pencil?

    • @JolieKincannon
      @JolieKincannon 9 лет назад +30

      most of the time, when artists use blue pencils, it means they want to scan the drawing. The blue is the initial sketch, and they go over with smoother lines and not so rough with a regular pencil. once they do that, when they scan the drawing, blue doesn't show up when scanning. Hope this helped.

    • @Helvetica09
      @Helvetica09 9 лет назад

      I also found using yellow or red helps when using lighttables to transfer your drawing :) it is easier to make out the right lines

    • @Northflowo
      @Northflowo 9 лет назад

      For me blue just feels natural and more easy than any other color

    • @tori_canoli_7075
      @tori_canoli_7075 9 лет назад +12

      It makes the final drawing/sketch pop out more. Which is why lined paper has blue lines instead of gray. The contrast makes the final work pop and makes it look nicer

    • @angyeet4195
      @angyeet4195 8 лет назад

      And why they draw it in red and then out black over it

  • @TeresaMArsenault
    @TeresaMArsenault 8 лет назад +3

    Excellent tips. Thank you so much.

  • @anniibunni
    @anniibunni 8 лет назад

    Thank you for that page turning comment. Because when I went to artschool they used to tell us to NEVER turn the page and I was like: "But why?" And their biggest argument was: "Because we do it like that." It left me confused for SO long because I couldn't figure out what was so bad about turning the damn page and getting nice, strong strokes. So thanks for confirming my thoughts!

  • @HisSunshine060505
    @HisSunshine060505 8 лет назад +1

    you and your art makes me soooo happy. Thank you for your tips. your laugh is pure magic

  • @kenziesmith1397
    @kenziesmith1397 9 лет назад +4

    This really helps a lot, thanks! Nice drawings btw! :)

  • @crazyBloodmonkey
    @crazyBloodmonkey 8 лет назад +42

    lol kind of hate how he keeps saying years of practice because i'm trying to minor in art because i like it but i'm not good so i got like 2 or 3 months to get good so uuuhhhh not sure if i can do it ,might be too late apparently

    • @WillTerrell
      @WillTerrell  8 лет назад +25

      Nah.. Its never too late. It does take a long time to get good at anything, though. That's why its important to try to enjoy the learning process and not beat yourself up when it doesn't happen as quickly as you want.

    • @tishansmom8519
      @tishansmom8519 8 лет назад +2

      do practice constantly without a big break. you will see the change by yourself.🐱

    • @SwitchfootRocksUrBut
      @SwitchfootRocksUrBut 7 лет назад

      This comment was 2 months ago & you said you had 2-3 months before you tried to minor in art... I'm curious how are you doing? Did you make it? Or you needed more practice?

    • @crazyBloodmonkey
      @crazyBloodmonkey 7 лет назад

      JezzeBoy
      sadly i didn't practice enough so i couldn't really take the risk of trying to minor in it but i'm not really discourage i can still get good at it and maybe i might still find success. i mean i got a drawing tablet can't let that good to waste lol

    • @SwitchfootRocksUrBut
      @SwitchfootRocksUrBut 7 лет назад +1

      crazyBloodmonkey
      Oh that's ok. 2-3 months is a very short time anyways. Keep practicing and I believe success will find you one day! I was also gonna minor in it early this year, but realized I needed more practice. So I'm just gonna be patient and keep doing what I love. Our time will come when we're ready.
      And yes, you can't waste a drawing tablet lol. Best of luck to you in your future.

  • @CheezayBallz
    @CheezayBallz 10 лет назад +13

    parrallelel? crotch hatching? I love it xD

  • @bmwd4000
    @bmwd4000 8 лет назад

    I like the oddity of this drawing.
    While it starts off really good, and then turns lob-sided; you eventually bring it back around to a pretty fluid piece.
    It's cartoony enough to not be taken seriously, but good enough to where it should be acknowledged! :)

  • @hannahwang9392
    @hannahwang9392 7 лет назад +2

    I love when video creators make jokes during the video naturally and laugh at his or her own jokes. It feels like the RUclipsr is actually talking to the viewers

  • @SplitTailedPikachu
    @SplitTailedPikachu 8 лет назад +10

    1 "sketch lightly"
    *nervous laughter

  • @RadiatedZombie
    @RadiatedZombie 9 лет назад +28

    Turn the page, you wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands. Then you turn the page, and then you wash your hands.

  • @LowryYT
    @LowryYT 7 лет назад +14

    My best line movement is outwards to the right, sort of diagonally, is this unusual?

    • @WillTerrell
      @WillTerrell  7 лет назад +30

      Hmmm... you might have a doctor check it out.

    • @LowryYT
      @LowryYT 7 лет назад +3

      lmao ok xD

  • @pandafloof3887
    @pandafloof3887 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I love when artists take their time to help others.

  • @linziebuilds6426
    @linziebuilds6426 8 лет назад

    I used to never outline my art work because I would always mess it up but thanks to this video I'm more confident and can make my art actually look even better than the original sketch :) thank you!

  • @Nahchuva
    @Nahchuva 9 лет назад +23

    you're funny =p thank you for this, it is very helpful! and god damn i suck at inking D: good thing i usually don't use lines on my work, but i shall put these tips to good use!

    • @Nahchuva
      @Nahchuva 9 лет назад +2

      ***** omg dude! I followed your advice and inked two old sketchbooks and i've improved a lot already! and i found that revisiting old drawings gave me some insight and i corrected a lot of mistakes =D and about inking, it feels like my biggest problem was lack of confidence! thank you so much!

    • @Nahchuva
      @Nahchuva 9 лет назад

      ***** =D rawr!

    • @Scragg-
      @Scragg- 9 лет назад +1

      ***** Commissions are open from me :p

    • @JoeDoe2
      @JoeDoe2 9 лет назад

      How does an artist not use lines?

  • @hyperfoxartist9
    @hyperfoxartist9 10 лет назад +4

    my art teacher says she only does her paintings of people upside down. because our brains try to fill in features that we think we know.

  • @PorcelainPlanetarium
    @PorcelainPlanetarium 8 лет назад +7

    I AM LEARNING TO TALK!!! LOL IM DIYING!!!!

  • @Arj217ankar
    @Arj217ankar 7 лет назад

    Finally i found a drawing channel who isn't boring and empty inside you on the other hand are awesome!!!!!
    Dont get serious, stay like this

  • @lindsey21smith
    @lindsey21smith 8 лет назад

    just like how turning a drawing upside down can help you see your mistakes, looking at it in the mirror can help a lot too

  • @BlueBead
    @BlueBead 10 лет назад +23

    Do you (or anyone in the comments) have any tips for drawing faster? I get sucked into details so easily, I lose track of the big picture. Most of my inked, colored, and shaded drawings take 6 to 8 hours to complete, even if they're just a simple portrait. (I just did a $20 portrait commission that ended up being about $3 per hour since I took so dang long.) I have trouble breaking my comfort zone knowing that to reach completion I need to sink several hours into something, so I don't want to risk something looking bad after spending so long on it.
    Also, paralelelebleleble lines.

    • @BlueBead
      @BlueBead 10 лет назад +3

      ***** I guess the big thing is I make almost all my drawings "finalized". I need to work on just sketching or doing sloppier line art and coloring just to get the drawing done and out there. If I obsess over everything like it's going to be my next masterpiece, then I'm not going to take risks.
      Charging more is good too. I was kind of slapping myself after I set the price because I didn't realize how big it was going to be. It was my first ever paid commission though, so I didn't want to make it too pricey in case I bunged everything up somehow.
      Thanks for the reply anyways. c: I'll be looking into more of your drawing videos. They look very good so far!

    • @danielirmscher8525
      @danielirmscher8525 10 лет назад +5

      Hey Blue, if you don't mind; You might want to try drawing some really simple shapes or objects and purposely doing them very sketchy and un-finalized. I know it might seem silly to go back to the early practice stages, but sometimes we can profit from a humbling experience or two. Best wishes!

    • @Celticlight6
      @Celticlight6 10 лет назад +3

      look the videos of Alphonso dunn, he's really helpful

    • @LHudsonARTLIFTS
      @LHudsonARTLIFTS 10 лет назад +1

      Do some excersise when you give yourself 5 minutes to finish a gesture or pose (still life or reference picture) the more you do this the quicker and more confident your strokes will be rather than second guessing yourself all the time! Hope that helps :) by the way I have some drawings on my channel if anybody wants to check them out

    • @cestarianinhabitant5898
      @cestarianinhabitant5898 10 лет назад

      In the beginning you're going to probably have to choose. Precision vs speed. You should always choose precision at this point.
      With time however precision gets easier and as precision gradually gets easier, so does speed.

  • @nineteenseventyfive6709
    @nineteenseventyfive6709 9 лет назад +12

    What are your thoughts on digital art? I wanted to buy a tablet and I just wanted to see what professional/mature artists think about it.

    • @asterickinthestars
      @asterickinthestars 9 лет назад +7

      i got one and they are amazing its just like paper

    • @Krondelo
      @Krondelo 9 лет назад +8

      Ikusaba Mukuro Tablets are amazing, just take getting used to and then you will drawing like paper. Recommend a Wacom.

    • @zeldaxoxo9
      @zeldaxoxo9 9 лет назад

      Kpoop username? ;) I also suggest Wacom. Look on amazon for cheaper prices

    • @Krondelo
      @Krondelo 9 лет назад +2

      Shoot Tru You just keep drawing with it, and get used to drawing on it while looking at the monitor. Eventually your brain will make the connection but be patient.

    • @corgitea3702
      @corgitea3702 9 лет назад

      I'm sure you will do well, though for me i can't draw on paper. :(

  • @cailinhamilton6154
    @cailinhamilton6154 8 лет назад +8

    4:17 IM LURNING HOU TO TAK

  • @stadjess2
    @stadjess2 8 лет назад

    I watched your video and was thinking like, this is going to be my teacher, quite instantly. So please keep up the good work, because it's a real help to me. Especially with the looseness of the video making.
    So all in all, thanks!

  • @blitzergray
    @blitzergray 8 лет назад

    One of my professors says the thin to thick lines method is called calligraphy. To me, calligraphy lines are very beautiful and can have a great effect on the outcome if used properly.

  • @Lily-xj9uf
    @Lily-xj9uf 9 лет назад +26

    what's the name of the intro music please? I think I'm in love with it

    • @jegerbest89
      @jegerbest89 9 лет назад +11

      Sarude dandstorm

    • @emmagrace9160
      @emmagrace9160 9 лет назад +1

      +jegerbest89 failed at trolling.

    • @jegerbest89
      @jegerbest89 9 лет назад +1

      +Emma Grace i did that on purpose. And you are a bigger idiot for not getting the joke -.- fucking idiot. Get of the fucking internet, hater

    • @emmagrace9160
      @emmagrace9160 9 лет назад +1

      +jegerbest89 lmao not my fault you're joke didn't make sense at all. Also you're not one of those celebrities to be calling me a hater and no I will not get off the internet. At least I don't swear to get my points cleared up.
      Thanks ouo.

    • @emmagrace9160
      @emmagrace9160 9 лет назад

      +Anastasia Love yo it's chill.

  • @jenninexus
    @jenninexus 10 лет назад +19

    crotch etching - lol!

  • @robinsandlerz323
    @robinsandlerz323 7 лет назад +19

    Does anyone have any tips on drawing male hair? I need it for a character im making.

    • @radzilla748
      @radzilla748 7 лет назад +1

      Robin Sandlerz what style?

    • @robinsandlerz323
      @robinsandlerz323 7 лет назад

      Rad Zilla​ Well, it's not really a character it's just based off this youtuber, Razzbowski, But i can never get his hairstyle right..

    • @radzilla748
      @radzilla748 7 лет назад

      Robin Sandlerz 2D or 3D-ish style

    • @robinsandlerz323
      @robinsandlerz323 7 лет назад

      Rad Zilla​ 2D

    • @radzilla748
      @radzilla748 7 лет назад

      Robin Sandlerz wait a sec let me go and check his hair

  • @elysehammond5215
    @elysehammond5215 8 лет назад

    Great tips. I've always worked with charcoal and am fairly new to inking, but I love it! However,I've been frustrated that the crossover has been so much more difficult than expected because I'm used to creating messy lines. This really inspired me to just keep practicing. Thank you!

  • @LaraCazarts
    @LaraCazarts 7 лет назад

    I have always been told that I am a fantastic artist. But after watching this.. I doubt it. This just showed me that I barely know enough. Gotta keep going and growing ;)

  • @PrinceOliverChannelandPage
    @PrinceOliverChannelandPage 10 лет назад +4

    Can you get a water proof zebra pen? I use watercolors and it will blur normal ink :(

  • @linklonk3217
    @linklonk3217 8 лет назад +9

    Why is everyone using all these freaking "special" pens to line and color? like, people are like "Oh, I use (Random expensive lining pen) and (Random expensive coloring tool). And look at my beauuuuuutiful Art!"
    like wtf, I use a sharpie and colored pencils and my art can look just about the same as theirs like what.

    • @linny6549
      @linny6549 8 лет назад +6

      It's just their preference. But a lot of artists will say that it's not the tools that make the artist it's the skill

    • @linklonk3217
      @linklonk3217 8 лет назад +1

      Rinjikato I know that, but people have insulted my work because i didn't use a "special" lining pen or a "special" coloring tool
      im just sitting there like :/

    • @linny6549
      @linny6549 8 лет назад +5

      +Pink fuzzy kittenz71 well clearly they're not proper artists. If they were they'd know that it doesn't matter, I'm sure your work is great

  • @pearlp420
    @pearlp420 7 лет назад +3

    this guy is hilarious, this is the first video I have seen of him

  • @donreuter9793
    @donreuter9793 8 лет назад

    At 3:40 ... When drawing from the shoulder do the opposite. You are supposed to draw away from yourself in a straight line especially in an upwards stroke. Practicing over and over this summer while other students chased drinks and girls has greatly improved my skills.
    I love your channel Will and I enjoy listening to you while I practice. You give some great and inspiring advice. I could give a short syllabus on almost every one of your character demos. I especially enjoyed the "Pink Haired Woman" from the photo your friend had sent you. I believe it was a friend from back home? Your efforts are greatly appreciated and I have grown because of you.

  • @JoshFromTuesday
    @JoshFromTuesday 7 лет назад +2

    THANKS! This video was really helpful and informitive.