Stop Drawing Lumpy-Snake Like Branches!

Do you want to draw branches that look real? Stop hiding them behind leaves with these two techniques that are easy to understand and do. Let them be a strong element in every drawing. Hear them explained and then watch a demo and then use the reference photo provided on the channel Community Page and draw it yourself. Everything you need for a successful learning experience.
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[@eyemakeuplooks]

1. Broken lines for outline. 2. Curved hatches to show shape. 3. Light and shadow via hatching!! Brilliant tips. Thank you

[@stephentraversart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@shirleyandrews1152]

I’ve been drawing all my life. I’m 82 & I’m still learning. THANK YOU❤️

[@WendigoRin]

Changed my morning alarm to get here early, 100% worth it.

[@stephentraversart]

Wow. You’re more dedicated than I am! Thanks Wendi. 😀

[@WendigoRin]

@stephentraversart Thanks, I didn't really expect you to see the comment to be honest!
(By the way my name is Rin, a wendigo is a cryptid)

[@verdedoodleduck]

Thank you! It's so rewarding to have you go over all (my!) problem areas in drawing. I take several things away from every lesson. Not to mention it is really nice just watching you draw. :)

[@stephentraversart]

So good to hear. All the best with your trees 😀

[@brostelio]

I can barely draw a Mr. Smiley, because that is normally the extent of my interest in drawing, but this video had me hooked! Brilliant

[@stephentraversart]

How great. All the best with trees. 😀😀😀😀

[@clapostrophy]

I arrived here with a strong curiousity about “Lumpy Snake” and people’s apparent urge to draw him like branches.

[@wolfiewoo3371]

I love this comment.

[@stephentraversart]

Never get too close to a lumpy snake. Might still be hungry!😀

[@clapostrophy]

@@wolfiewoo3371 That’s too kind - be assured that comment loves you back!

[@clapostrophy]

@@stephentraversart Keep the distance, withhold the branch comparisons, don’t stare at the lumps (in other words: draw always from memory!) and your chance of survival ranks in the higher double digits.

[@aroset]

But did you leave with answers?

[@colleenoleary9554]

Great example. I've recently photographed a number of red river gums with these tortured limbs. Your video has inspired me to have a go drawing them.

[@stephentraversart]

That’s fantastic Colleen. Have fun with it. 😀

[@scenepunk09]

I rly like your style, it reminds me of the illustrations Ive seen in classic books like wizard of oz and alice in wonderland.

[@stephentraversart]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing it with me 😀

[@C4D00]

Congratulations!!!!

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Ricardo 😀

[@santone1849]

Really good Video nicely done drawing

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Santone 😀

[@eugenetswong]

Great, Stephen! Thanks!

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure Eugene 😀

[@delphinewood7519]

Very helpful!

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure Delphine 😀

[@surfbirdie5759]

Had another go at this and did better then my previous attempt so there is hope for me!🧐 I appreciate you and this channel very much!

[@stephentraversart]

So great to hear Birdie. Keep pushing on 👏👏

[@tabea258]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@danmcgov123]

Thanks for another great video!
Question, I notice you don't turn the paper when you draw, you just move your hand/wrist. When you draw and are not filming, do you turn the paper to make it more convenient? In other words, are you keeping the paper straight just to make a video that is easier to watch?

[@stephentraversart]

Yes. It’s because of the videoing. I used to turn it. 😩

[@lbuxani]

Fantastic. It's such a pleasure watching you draw. Thanks for the wonderful tips and ideas.🙏 btw, I've been hooked to your channel and try to watch all your videos. And, I subscribed to your channel from the very first video I stumbled upon.

[@stephentraversart]

Thank you. That’s kind of you to say. I’m so glad to have been of help. 😀

[@simonesouza3476]

Fico encantada 😍 com cada vídeo seu postado! Assisto, repito várias vezes, um dia eu aprendo 😊

[@stephentraversart]

I am sure you are learning already. But better to draw every day than only watch. All the best with your drawing 😀

[@iansaxby9264]

Eucalypts are particularly tricky to draw because of their tendency to grow very twisty branches. I used to have a sketchbook full of awful drawings of gum trees, that I made on a family road trip when I was a teenager :-D

[@joanneyoung1081]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@stephentraversart]

No problem 😀

[@SpectrumOfChange]

This title = so accurate 😂

[@stephentraversart]

True😀

[@OkieSketcher1949]

I love drawing trees. Many people say I do an excellent sketch of it. For the most part I follow your way of drawing them. My biggest issue is drawing the branches that come directly at me. I never seem to get them correct, or at least to my satisfaction. Suggestions on overcoming this issue? -OkieSketcher1949