I DON'T use the Loomis method for drawing the head
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2024
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Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Different Head Drawing Methods
0:46 - The Problem I had with Stylisation
1:51 - The Realisation
2:37 - Frank's Ad Read
3:47 - Big Shapes
4:11 - Leading Lines
4:33 - Triangles and Whistle
5:29 - Features and 3D Thinking
6:05 - Style Reference
6:32 - Be careful with blindly copying
7:12 - Kim Jung Gi "Invisible Lines"
7:37 - Asking 'Why' and Centrelines
8:12 - There's no 'Right Way' to do anything
Getting caught up in the “there is only one way to do things” kind of thinking, really held me back in my artistic development. As soon as I realised that I could pick and choose the key things I learned from each head drawing technique, the freedom gates opened and it was game on!
Below are some further study references I recommend for you to build your own, custom artistic tool belt 👇👇👇!
Loomis method Videos 🎥:
* Proko: • Quickly Draw Heads wit...
* Proko: • How to Draw the Head f...
* Tim Mcburnie: • The Truth about the "...
* Mark Brunet: • 👱 Learn to Draw the He...
Loomis method books 📚:
* Drawing the head and hands (Andrew Loomis) : amzn.to/3Fr1i1E
* Figure Drawing for All it's Worth (Andrew Loomis): amzn.to/3Jizw8z
Reilly Method Videos 🎥: Proko: • The Abstraction - Reil...
Reilly Method Books 📚:
* Mastering Drawing the Human Figure: From Life, Memory, and Imagination: amzn.to/3Ltf2N5
Steve Huston’s Method Video 🎥:
* How to Draw the Head (3 HOURS!): • 👧 How to Draw the Head...
Steve Huston’s Method Book 📚:
* Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count: amzn.to/3yFUppq
Michael Hampton’s Method Video 🎥:
* Head Drawing Video: • Head Drawing: From Con...
Michael Hampton’s Method Video 📚:
* Figure Drawing: Design and Invention: ****amzn.to/3yD2NG8
Kim Jung Gi Video: • Interview & Demonstrat...
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This is a misunderstanding of Loomis. Loomis himself showed that there was multiple shapes of the skull like it's fitted into a specific shape. You can make the "Circle" more square, more triangle, literally anything. Obviously it's not near as stylized as yours but... still.
you might've forgot to pin this but I'd suggest doing so.
edit: and the video ends a little abruptly. but its a really awesome video, just wanna give a lil feedback cause i really wanna see more :D
Completely ripped from Loomis's "Fun with a pencil". Don't use Loomis my ass.
Ben, do the tutorial videos have subtitles in Portuguese?
That's one high quality video! Great job, Ben!
Hi Sinix, you're a legend sir! I got a whole notebook full of your lessons!
Highly agreed, informative and educational.
Holy shit! Hi there Sinix
Agreed, I had the same mentality as Ben did until watching this video
If sinix himself commented on this then this most be a gem of a video.
No one would ever guess that this is your first RUclips video! Super informative and entertaining all the way through! The edit was incredible as well! Great job.
WHAT ???
whaaaaat
I also thought there was plenty of them, imagine my surprise. We really need this guy to upload more.
WHAT
Yeah! really surprised me
I think there's some place in the books where Loomis himself said his method isn't something to be strictly adhered to, but is just a general guide as a starting point. And his goal in developing and using the method was to just get proportions more consistent for what he considered an idealized appearance. (In "Fun with a Pencil" he does more caricature stuff than the kind of thing he's more traditionally associated with. And it gets into geometric forms as part of shape language just like this video. If you can't find it at a library, there are ways of using the internet.)
Somebody should develop a method of just asking the internet and give it a goofy sounding name so everyone can remember it... like scroogling or something... ;o)
Yeah, I recently read the book, even he skips some parts and some faces don't follow every rule. Weirdly enough, there are some rules that still follow the general proportions, some anime faces have the same proportions of a baby Loomis face.
What I learned as an artist is that, at the start we follow the rule, then we learn to break them to found our own style. Sadly new artists tend to break the rule early and end up making lots of mistake that could be easly avoided.
(Then there is "IA artist" that didn't even started and they already break the rules and end up not even knowing to draw a stick men by themself haha)
Remember that one friend who started drawing at 5 all by himself? That one friend who drew like a pro at 15? Have you ever catched to him? If you have no intention of becoming pro you can just do stuff by yourself out of passion and one day you will wake up good. All those methods and rules... Do not guarantee you anything. If you are overwhelmed by them just drop them and do your thing for a while. If you think about it some of the best "players" in any field of life are those who skip the rules.
@@delanmorstik7619check out Seth Godin book, "the practice" im barely into listening to it and he's got a profound way of observing this phenomenon as being institutionally brainwashed on outcomes-based ideologies and the dynamics behind behaviors like these and how they lead to original innovation thats inherently genuine. It a whole lot more than that but it explains some of the things you observe that seem to happen in a vacuum free of influence but deeper into explaining it as less a savant type of thing. Worth checking out you actually just reminded me to follow up on it lol
@@delanmorstik7619 To a point. Say you are a beginner artist. Using Loomis as an example, say you want to draw and NEVER want to use the Loomis method to draw heads.
Even if you never want to use the Loomis method, that DOES NOT mean studying the Loomis method won't teach you anything that will help you improve your art whether you use the Loomis method or not.
UNDERSTANDING form is ultimately the key that unlocks the pandoras box to drawing. Loomis doesn't just give you a blue print to draw a head. He helps you understand shape, form. The why of his method (which is what this video is getting at). Understanding why Loomis does what he does, is why studying the Loomis method will help you whether you use it or not.
Huston has a 3 hour instructional video of drawing the head on youtube. It's not 3 hours of "make a sail boat shape". It's 3 hours of him explaining and demonstrating why and how it relates to the form and shape of the head. You don't have to use it, to get anything out of the instruction and studying/practicing it for yourself.
0:46 WOW Ben, it's like you reached into my brain and pulled out my thoughts. Creating stylized art with structural methods is the exact issue I've been struggling with for years.
Same here! Thank you, Ben!
It's good to see the different methods as guides rather than something to strictly adhere to. Overtime you'll develop a process that is uniquely yours. Thanks for the super informative video!
This is what I want, direct teaching and no cozy trendy effects just for the "vibe". This excites me to draw. Thank you mate
My pleasure A113!
You basically did what a beginner artists does when finding their art style never have I thought doing that with structure of anatomy before I CAN’T BELIEVE IT never came to mind for me thank you for sharing this
Loomis makes it very clear in his book that the ''loomis method'' is supposed to help the student to think about the head as a 3d structure, while also teaching the basics of construction in drawing.
I find it annoying when I come across these RUclips videos going about the ''loomis method'', as if his book was only that, when in fact, only the first couple pages are about this basic construction. He talks about the importance of thinking about planes and gives us a basic planed head (simpler than the asaro, btw). His book covers anatomy, tone, expressions, rhythm, shape design and common mistakes beginners make.
Loomis deserves A LOT more credit :)
When I first started drawing faces I drew them intuitively, without much guidelines, and I developed a sense for what kinds of proportions I liked in my drawings.
Recently I've been trying to brush up on my fundamentals by watching videos about the loomis method, etc. and I could really relate to the idea of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole-- the loomis method helped me to visualize heads from different angles, but it was difficult to apply it to my own style.
Thank you so much for all the useful tips! definitely going to check out some of the artists and methods you listed!❤
Thank you sy! Have fun exploring the other artists and methods 😊🙏
The thing most beginners (including me) forget is that even though you may get advice from others but its not guaranteed to work because your hand movement may not adapt to it. I like to just trust my hand flow, remember anatomy studies and loosely use references. I still like to remember methods for certain things and I try to study anatomy daily but you have to remember, your art is just how you imagine and execute your thoughts on paper.
What you've hit on here is something most young would-be artists usually miss completely; that their favorite art is just a stylistic choice.
I've lost count of the number of youngsters that have had a fit at their art instructors giving them hell for drawing anime/manga characters. They just don't understand that the teacher is trying to show them how to draw anatomy correctly, and to get the basics down, before they go on to modify or stylise a character. They just want to jump right in and reproduce what they've seen without understanding exactly what has been altered and why.
The fact is, if you want to draw a realistic human head, as you would when drawing someone's portrait, then there is a particular method for doing that.
BUT... if you're working on an animated series, and need to exaggerate facial expressions so that they come across well on a small TV screen, then you've gotta make some adjustments from the normal range of real human feature.
And since the people who teach art at the place you'll go to get an art degree are supposed to be turning out good general artists... they don't teach that stuff, nor want students picking up "bad habits" that only make the instructor's job harder.
( Sorry, but real girls don't have pointy chins, eyes the size of saucers, and mouths you couldn't force a greased grape through. 🤣 )
I totally agree: For many years I thought that the Loomis method is important for drawing. But I struggled with it, because every head looked the same and not even good. For me it was always a frustrating method that kept me to bounderies and blocked creativity.
Loving the jazzy vibes, and varied visuals. This suits you so much! I'm so impressed by how quickly you've picked up the Youtubing thing. You've become one of my favorite teachers and artists. As always, see you where it all started, the live streams!
Same 😊
The most valuable educational content on a platform on RUclips not when people teach you how to do a thing, but when people share how all of the other teaching content out there has failed them. There’s nothing more relatable and helpful than somebody saying “I also had trouble with X Y or Z. Here’s how I overcame this, and maybe it will help you too.”
Brilliant video! Instant subscribe and I went to binge the rest of your content-only to realize this is your first proper video. My goodness this is good quality.
I love everything about this. Awesome information, snappy editing, but you're super chilled out and easy to listen to. Can't wait for more Ben!
Love this creative shorter form video. Great format/animation and even better advice. Keep it up and thanks!
The edits are amazingly clear and the information is taught in such a simple and easy to understand way keep up the good work man
I believe that drawing the head is more about comprehending the structure of the skull than adhering to any specific technique. The methods of Loomis and Huston are beneficial because they aid in visualizing the head more effectively. Ultimately, it all comes down to having a deep understanding of the three-dimensional forms.
What an insane way to start a channel. Amazing tips, great tempo and good editing. Definitely looking forward to see what else you'll show us in the future!
I was expecting to binge your videos just to find out this was your "first". Good job, this was one of the best art videos in a long time.
You just help me realize why I had always quit drawing so frequently: I was so stuck trying to draw a certain type of way that when I ran into problems that couldn't be solved with that method it just made me give up.
Just like in life your drawing toolkit has to have a variety of different tools or you're stick using a hammer for everything!
Love this so much!! I can see why it took a while to come out. Definitely high quality and jam packed with very useful info and even new artists im going to go check out right now! Keep it up bro 💪🏽
Great work on your first video Ben!
This video was super helpful and informative, while you kept it fun, visually appealing and interesting. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see more of what you make
This video was absolutly amazing, can't waith for your next post!
the way you draw is so expressive, i love it
Really good and incredible video, your explanations are very great! I can already feel myself getting better just by learning more about the whole thought process, especially the "invisible lines" aspect
This was beyond helpful. It’s like you knew exactly what I’ve been struggling with and explained how to get out of it. Thanks a lot
I've always noticed when a RUclips channel starts with quality it's likely to be great! Subbed!
this was a wonderful video and something id like to add is i really struggle focusing on videos like this usually but the way you edited it kept my full attention and i think thats super impressive
This one video completely unlocked stylized portraits for me, thank you so much for your take on this, incredibly helpful
Really enjoyed this and how you presented the info on various head drawin techniques and the alternatives. Beautiful😊
The strong and clear visual communication via animated overlays/strokes/3D model interpolations & turnarounds makes this one of the easiest to digest tutorials on a complicated topic. Keep up the excellent work!
great breakdown! glad I came across this! looking forward to diving into more of your thoughts ^^
Been following you on twitter for a while, gotta say your stuff definitely pops out and grabs my attention everytime, nice to see you on youtube, and this is one informative video, like the editing of it as well, reminds me of your twitter art breakdowns, where you show the process and explain everything in detail.
Honestly been struggling with this for a long time. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.
It´s a cool fact that you´re as good as drawing as explaining. I really needed this video. Just thanks, Ben.
Thank you for those tips ! The leading line on the edge blew my mind, I never really thought of it but it makes sense now
Your drawing technique and learning style are just wonderful! It combines paying attention to structure, but the main thing still remains a gesture. This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!
This was brilliant! Thoughtful, useful, personable and real.
THIS IS THE KIND OF ILLUSTRATION IVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE. Yes! Yours is kind of like a Tex Avery/Chuck Jones style, updated and brought into the 3d style. I love it. Please upload more.
this is honestly the most helpful video on drawing I've ever seen!
Ben this was a fantastic video, I specially liked how you created some 3d shapes to make the explanations clearer. I won a fan today!
Oh my! I've been subscribed to your Instagram for a while and yesterday in my RUclips homepage your video appeared! I recognize your style from a mile away I loveeee it! Thank you for gracing us with your tutorials for free. ❤❤
I’ve been struggling with portraits for months now. Following this video helped me tremendously with anatomy issues and help me find a personal style. Thanks so much.
what a smooth video to watch well done ben that is a banger, really good notes I took from this, I can't wait to see more videos of other topics like this 👌👌
your video is so helpful and concise, if you ever do a video on drawing the same characters from different angles and how to keep them consistent it'd be super helpful ! :)
This video is completely relatable. I've tried using the Riley method for every approach in my studies and has held me back eversince. This is a complete game changer. Thanks, Ben.
The 3D models and visual demonstrations are INSANELY helpful! And I really appreciate you breaking down your thought processes and explaining the synthesis that contributes to growth. You're 'lifting the curtain' on the mind of an artist, so to speak.
Now this is what we call a great drawing video! Thank you very much ben!!
Thank you Ben! Helping me with reinforcing the idea that I'm literally building my own tools, world, characters, etc from the ground up but there is a required understanding of subjects to allow you manipulate the idea at hand more fluidly. Awesome vid, your communication of the topic was on point!
Amazing video. Informative, to the point. So many art videos just vaguely dabble in ideas for drawing rather than affording actual advice. I actually learned something!!! Awesome work.
i am reallyyyy glad u got to do tutorials i hope u do more of them
This completely opened up a new way of thinking for me! Thanks!
very helpful video! i enjoy your informative, down to earth approach.
Video is incredibly well edited and scripted! Please continue making more videos. Really easy to follow and informative. 🎉
Such an amazing video, not only that but the tutorials that you publish on twitter are also bangers
Right on spot. I also have had problem with the approach towards these methods. Great video❤
The editing and the way conveying information it's so,good thanks fpr the great lesson ben❤
the subject of the video itself was very useful but the editing also makes it both very approachable and enjoyable to watch, great video
man thank you, this really inspired me! I was kinda struggling with stylization. I'll expand my mental library with your vids and tips hihi
Oh yeah, finally a video :)
I still need to continue watching but it is a great addition to your course
Always amazing and extensive content. Keep it up broseph.
We want more of these! So good, thank you for sharing! 😊
Blew my mind, instant subscribe! Thank you for sharing this and having this general mindset about it - perfect!
Honestly man, ive been at the end of my rope with art lately, feeling like none of the methods are working for me, giving me the same head every time give or take, and hearing this is so affirming for me. Thanks man, these kinds of vids help so much.
YOU’RE LITERALLY A HERO! I am so glad that this came on my recommended
It's a very helpful video Ben I really appreciate it because I can fully relate to it and one more thing I like your editing style just quick cuts but not blunt cuts really appreciate that thanks for the video.
Bro, I rlly LOVE your mindset...
Tysm for sharing your experience ^^
Excellent video! Loved how you laid this out! Simple and easy to follow.
thanks so much for this video! i wouldve never guessed this is your first video! very good and helpful video, ill be sure to check out your walkthrough!!
Saw the titled and was already excited 😆 can’t wait to watch on my free time
Thanks! For this information this helps me grasp WHY shit fell apart when I was doing my studies I will probably get your course later on this summer but this is what I can do to show my thanks 🙏
Dude this video is amazing and honestly helped me realize that what I'm thinking isn't crazy when it comes to just putting lines on a face cus you see it on a video but why. Thank you so much this was awesome 👍🏼
quite literally this video improved my ability to draw more dynamic faces immediately !! i am very happy i came across this :'D
the most informative and descriptive video ive watched all year-
Been following you on twitter for quite some time, really nice to see u have a yt channel!!
this is what I've been looking for... It's hard to break those structures that we've been tought. This video really opens my mind
The whistle and leading edge lines are a very interesting method. Think I'll incorporate that into my tool shed!
Great video, it's super helpful!
I’ve never found someone who shows their thoughts in 3D and then how they translate it to 2D until you! That’s been my struggle is thinking in 3d but not always knowing the best way to translate that and wow it made so much sense
You're my new favourite person. Great video ❤
Good advice! Changing how you think can help you use the information you already have, in a better way.
the thing about copying guidelines and sketching process from timelapses videos is spot on, I just realised I was automaticaly doing that without even thinking why, expecting it to solve all the anatomy problems if I got it exactly like that one artist does in his process.
Maaan... Thank youy so Much Ben! Appreciate your content and sharing your approach!
This is one thing I've been wondering about. Glad that RUclips knows me well and recommend your video to me. 😂
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😊
Thank youu for the video! I have been doing art as a hobby for 11 years now but I still feel so stiff and stagnant in my drawings. Lately I worked on my own quick real life drawings on went back to basic gesture drawings... I have seen a huuge change in my mindset... I approach things differently now and I wish I would`ve seen that years ago. THhis video is a great addition and inspiration for my going back to the basics year I recently started
You’ve just shown me the answer to a question I didn’t realize I had… I’m a very rigid thinker, so didn’t know how to get what I want with the Loomis method. Thanks!
Yay your first tutorial. This was a great tutorial I had the same experience when it came to drawing in my style drawing in shapes was to
He easiest way for me to draw in my style. I love watching your content you make me stop and think about what I’m doing and take my time can’t wait for the next video.
Good job Ben, this amount of quality in your first video is …. Slightly better then vids done by guys that have been here uploading for 10+ years
awesome video!! i sometimes notice my head drawings end up too stiff. i often see my drawings losing that dynamicity and flow, but this helped a looot!
hugs from Brasil 🇧🇷
Friggin awesome Ben! Killing it great vid, loved the gamble joke with the cards, well played sir!
Appreciate it man, had to shoehorn a poker theme in there somehow🤣 Hope you, Lizzy and the little ones have been doing well!
one of my teachers recommended me your channel not long ago and you've helped me incredibly much, thank you for everything !!!
Oh man, so glad to hear you’ve been getting something out of the content! It’s my absolute pleasure 😊🙏
Haven't even finished the video yet and you've broken down a major roadblock for me in my creative ventures oddly enough you've even helped me with a hurdle in my writing. I've been held back for so long on so many things because I'm trying to force things into a specific style instead of just taking the bits I like and making my own "me" style Thank you
If no one has told you lately, you are AMAZING!
Just found this video, subscribed, & have your course in my cart as we speak.
Thank you from the bottom of my big ol' artsy heart!
hey those really do help, i have been feeling that i have been stuck in my art and I'm excited to try it out.
Awesome Video Learn alot again is nice seeing someone actually explain step by step an answer the why an the reasoning behind things
Love your balance of humour and information.
Just Brilliant content! Super informative. Thank you for sharing! 🌸