Piece of advice for my digital art peeps who struggle w/ sketching: make a BIG canvas, no, like, an *insanely* big canvas, i'm talkin' 15,000x10,000, set the resolution to 350, and start sketching, it doesn't matter what you sketch, just keep sketching 'till you make something you'd like to make into a fully fledged piece, it's helped me out a lot recently, so i hope this'll also be of some use to you! Edit: DON'T DISCARD THE CANVAS, no seriously, it's like actually having a sketchbook page that you've yet to fill, it definitely adds more to the digital experience.
@user-cu1hn7qo7e uh... Google Drive? They have 12 GB of free storage for every Gmail account, I set a folder to sync up with the cloud as soon as a new PSD or CSP or PNG file are put into it; it allows me to access the files across my phone, tablet, PC, and heck: my smart fridge! You already have an accessible drive seeing as you must have a Gmail account to comment on RUclips. (and just between you and me: you can make another account and get an additional 12 GB for free!....not that I've ever done that. Yeah, totally haven't done that. P.S.: if you're not comfortable putting your files on the cloud: you can just buy a flash drive that's 32GB for...what, 20$? And besides: you want a free and exciting option? Archive them on social media! I literally lost almost all of my old files from 4 years ago when my computer decided it had enough, but you know what? Literally 99% of my work has been uploaded to Instagram, Deviantart, and Twitter. So in actuality: I didn't lose much in the way of my old works.
How do you ONLY have three videos in your catalog?! This was ACTUALLY actionable tips and techniques! Thanks for the content and inspiration. Please post more tips,guides,tutorials and sketch stuff! 🙏🏾
The moment she said something about always keep your sketchbook near your hand is when i realized ive been doing that advice passively, since as a person with adhd most things that fascinates us just creates a cluster of different ideas about how thinks would look like on a different perspective. One thing id suggest with new artists is that when you dont feel like drawing anything, dont force yourself on drawing otherwise u will have shitty art and its not always that we get ideas on what to draw. We normally just get it out of nowhere so having a notepad and a pen anywhere you go would be a great addition to your journey on becoming a pro :DDDD
Shading in blocks - yeah I never really understood shading until I started drawing anime characters. In lots of anime the style of shading is mostly flat and done in blocks, and learning how to replicate this really got me into the correct mindset to understand shading! Never really thought much about it, but it all made sense once I heard your tip #4! Lovely, solid advice all round in this video! 🤩
ive never seen in my life a more direct video, and i mean it in a good way. No bs intro or useless talking, and i love your natural way of delevering your tips, thanks for the cool video
0:09 TO THINK IN SHAPES. 1:14 FLOW AND RYTHM 2:12 ONE IN DOUBT SILHOUTTE 3:07 SHADE IN BLOCKS 4:01 STAYING CONSISTENT Edit:- I've never in my life gotten so many likes on a mere youtube comment! Btw tnks😁
Nice tips! I’m surprised you recommended silhouette drawing since it’s pretty difficult to be accurate with but with practice it can lead to some really awesome work, I know Eliza Ivanova uses that method 😤
One thing that helped me sooo much is to stop trying to make your sketchbook look perfect or aesthethic when you're still just trying to improve... I have a sketchbook I use for just trashy little scribbles for ideas or like gesture practices, really just studies that overall would look stupid if they were in a cute sketchbook and you just eventually stop caring about it and it helps you flow a lot better too.
Overall pretty solid advice. Individual section comments: > Think in shapes Thumbnailing is the logical extension of this. You're not going to get the perfect shapes first time, but thumbnailing lets you think quickly about different ways to caricature the shapes you see, and quickly produce a set of references for what kind of shapes you might end up using in the full work. Honestly I think it's misguided to look at a reference and expect you will make great choices with the first drawing of it. Lots of people seem to try to do it first try, you won't stand out or make any particularly interesting work like that. > When in doubt silhouette A simple improvement on that is to leave blank parts where you would otherwise draw a straight line. Anywhere you could just .. not draw the line, and your eye will more or less fill it in because the end parts point at each other. Then you can come back and add details as needed without having to fight the initial, simplified outline so much. Until I arrived at this I felt that my drawings would always be more messy and vague than I wanted. > Be as defined as possible with shading Strongly agree. Even if the surface is overall low contrast, and ends up with significant blending, it's hard to go wrong by thinking like you're actually making paper cutouts that are sitting on top of or behind other paper cutouts. And the indecisiveness that comes out of weak shading can be SO time consuming to no good end.
Remarkably great advice. Straight to the point and well thought out. I have been trying to get back into drawing (pro oil painter) to level up a bit and have found it hard to deal with myself. I started drawing and not give a sh#t using crayola crayons (I highly recommend as it harks back to early childhood fun) to get back into the spirit. I am technically good, but I don't actually do it anymore. It is like the old saying: Those that don't read, are the same as those who can't.
I think having fun is the most important part. as of recent I've been trying to find myself in my own artistic expression again. trying to rediscover what made me fall in love with the process as a child
@@alisasartdiary That is a worthy quest. I have found that your philosophical intent in the work is the engine and heart of the piece. Technique is nice and all, but it is not what makes the viewer stay.
Have you noticed that you tend to draw mostly in situations where you're most uncomfortable? For example, at school and at work (during your lunch break). When I'm at home, I have to force myself to draw anything. Regardless, thanks for the info!😅
I tend to draw when people are talking (especially teachers in class) because I remember more if I’m not concentrated on their faces. Apparently doodling helps you remember things better because it’s not the linguistic part of your mind. Unlike taking notes where you’re mumbling to yourself and missing what’s being said. It keeps you awake.
This popped up on my recommendations and had to instantly subscribe. Love the vibe of this video and the way you gave the pieces of advice, very different and unique compared to other RUclipsrs and also very helpful!
I have a terrible sketch of that exact very first reference you showed lol Jokes aside this is solid advice. I’ve heard of a lot of it before but you explain things very well, simply, which is a huge boon. I don’t always want advice that gets overly technical for the purpose of jamming as much info as possible in as short amount of time as possible. Looking forward to more videos and art!
I went to 3d to escape the fact that I've always been exceptionally mediocre with 2d, and now I'm going back to it to improve the former...weird how that works. Great video for a quick rundown getting back into the swing of things though, a good balance of genuinely good advice and good humor. I give a solid 10 lemons out of 10.
Good advice. Seeing shapes is something I started today but not sharing too soft is a new one. I really like that pen you used when speaking of jester drawing 💛💚
I'm trying SO hard at drawing every day, but depression and exhaustion get the better of me so often. I have my drawing supplies in my bag, which even goes with me from my room to the living room, but still my mental state often can't get there. I'm worried because I'm trying to follow a 30 day study schedule and I'm not able to do it every day. So the schedule just keeps extending. Love your videos, by the way.
I had an amazing figure drawing teacher in college. For a lot of work, esp. short form/gestures, we had to use different discovered objects the teacher supplied or had us find. From sticks, crumpled up newsprint, crayons, spray bottles. It really made us focus on linework to identify shapes and weight.
You have an "I born toasted" that I really like it, most cannels look for this bombastic presentation and its nice to see something chill :P hope that made any sense
As a lifelong artist, specifically interested in cartooning.. and having some years professional education (all thru reg school, and 3yr college level art, ) speaking with successful artists, this is RIGHT. Also. Don't get discouraged, art is subjective, and personal..and if everything was the same, imo it would not be interesting...develop your own Style. A look. And, regardless, if you enjoy it, if it makes you feel better, DO IT. Art saved my life.
This is really great advice! People have been telling me to keep a sketchbook with me at all times to draw random things. Edit: I'm also surprised there were no sus jokes in this video...
thank u so much for the tips!!! i just wanted to say in the nicest way possible, for the future!!, the expression is 'when in doubt' not 'one in doubt' :)
when alisa said “and then you’ll become a pro >:)” i felt a surge of confidence and encouragement ^^
I felt that too, I was like "holy shit i'll become a pro she said 😮" 😂😂
Gay
Piece of advice for my digital art peeps who struggle w/ sketching: make a BIG canvas, no, like, an *insanely* big canvas, i'm talkin' 15,000x10,000, set the resolution to 350, and start sketching, it doesn't matter what you sketch, just keep sketching 'till you make something you'd like to make into a fully fledged piece, it's helped me out a lot recently, so i hope this'll also be of some use to you!
Edit: DON'T DISCARD THE CANVAS, no seriously, it's like actually having a sketchbook page that you've yet to fill, it definitely adds more to the digital experience.
I don't even draw and I love your vids
My phone can't handle that canvas size 😭
@@flyingorange2482why would you draw on your phone? 😭😭
@user-cu1hn7qo7e uh... Google Drive? They have 12 GB of free storage for every Gmail account, I set a folder to sync up with the cloud as soon as a new PSD or CSP or PNG file are put into it; it allows me to access the files across my phone, tablet, PC, and heck: my smart fridge! You already have an accessible drive seeing as you must have a Gmail account to comment on RUclips. (and just between you and me: you can make another account and get an additional 12 GB for free!....not that I've ever done that. Yeah, totally haven't done that.
P.S.: if you're not comfortable putting your files on the cloud: you can just buy a flash drive that's 32GB for...what, 20$?
And besides: you want a free and exciting option? Archive them on social media! I literally lost almost all of my old files from 4 years ago when my computer decided it had enough, but you know what? Literally 99% of my work has been uploaded to Instagram, Deviantart, and Twitter. So in actuality: I didn't lose much in the way of my old works.
How do you ONLY have three videos in your catalog?!
This was ACTUALLY actionable tips and techniques!
Thanks for the content and inspiration.
Please post more tips,guides,tutorials and sketch stuff!
🙏🏾
I mostly post shorts I'm trying to move to long form videos. More to come
@@alisasartdiary hah.. come :)
The moment she said something about always keep your sketchbook near your hand is when i realized ive been doing that advice passively, since as a person with adhd most things that fascinates us just creates a cluster of different ideas about how thinks would look like on a different perspective. One thing id suggest with new artists is that when you dont feel like drawing anything, dont force yourself on drawing otherwise u will have shitty art and its not always that we get ideas on what to draw. We normally just get it out of nowhere so having a notepad and a pen anywhere you go would be a great addition to your journey on becoming a pro :DDDD
After some centuries , alisa finally uploaded a video. This is going to be history
Shading in blocks - yeah I never really understood shading until I started drawing anime characters. In lots of anime the style of shading is mostly flat and done in blocks, and learning how to replicate this really got me into the correct mindset to understand shading! Never really thought much about it, but it all made sense once I heard your tip #4! Lovely, solid advice all round in this video! 🤩
ive never seen in my life a more direct video, and i mean it in a good way. No bs intro or useless talking, and i love your natural way of delevering your tips, thanks for the cool video
0:09 TO THINK IN SHAPES.
1:14 FLOW AND RYTHM
2:12 ONE IN DOUBT SILHOUTTE
3:07 SHADE IN BLOCKS
4:01 STAYING CONSISTENT
Edit:- I've never in my life gotten so many likes on a mere youtube comment! Btw tnks😁
Ty!!
thanks for this
Nice tips! I’m surprised you recommended silhouette drawing since it’s pretty difficult to be accurate with but with practice it can lead to some really awesome work, I know Eliza Ivanova uses that method 😤
One thing that helped me sooo much is to stop trying to make your sketchbook look perfect or aesthethic when you're still just trying to improve... I have a sketchbook I use for just trashy little scribbles for ideas or like gesture practices, really just studies that overall would look stupid if they were in a cute sketchbook and you just eventually stop caring about it and it helps you flow a lot better too.
Overall pretty solid advice. Individual section comments:
> Think in shapes
Thumbnailing is the logical extension of this. You're not going to get the perfect shapes first time, but thumbnailing lets you think quickly about different ways to caricature the shapes you see, and quickly produce a set of references for what kind of shapes you might end up using in the full work.
Honestly I think it's misguided to look at a reference and expect you will make great choices with the first drawing of it. Lots of people seem to try to do it first try, you won't stand out or make any particularly interesting work like that.
> When in doubt silhouette
A simple improvement on that is to leave blank parts where you would otherwise draw a straight line. Anywhere you could just .. not draw the line, and your eye will more or less fill it in because the end parts point at each other. Then you can come back and add details as needed without having to fight the initial, simplified outline so much. Until I arrived at this I felt that my drawings would always be more messy and vague than I wanted.
> Be as defined as possible with shading
Strongly agree. Even if the surface is overall low contrast, and ends up with significant blending, it's hard to go wrong by thinking like you're actually making paper cutouts that are sitting on top of or behind other paper cutouts. And the indecisiveness that comes out of weak shading can be SO time consuming to no good end.
Thanks!, Good to listen to you, can't wait to see your, live video or nother video🎨🖌️
OMG thank you so much for the superthanks! My first superthanks ever!
Remarkably great advice. Straight to the point and well thought out. I have been trying to get back into drawing (pro oil painter) to level up a bit and have found it hard to deal with myself. I started drawing and not give a sh#t using crayola crayons (I highly recommend as it harks back to early childhood fun) to get back into the spirit. I am technically good, but I don't actually do it anymore. It is like the old saying: Those that don't read, are the same as those who can't.
I think having fun is the most important part. as of recent I've been trying to find myself in my own artistic expression again. trying to rediscover what made me fall in love with the process as a child
@@alisasartdiary That is a worthy quest. I have found that your philosophical intent in the work is the engine and heart of the piece. Technique is nice and all, but it is not what makes the viewer stay.
Have you noticed that you tend to draw mostly in situations where you're most uncomfortable? For example, at school and at work (during your lunch break). When I'm at home, I have to force myself to draw anything. Regardless, thanks for the info!😅
I draw at school a lot when bored, something to pass the time. I feel like when you have to force yourself to do it nothing comes of it
I tend to draw when people are talking (especially teachers in class) because I remember more if I’m not concentrated on their faces.
Apparently doodling helps you remember things better because it’s not the linguistic part of your mind. Unlike taking notes where you’re mumbling to yourself and missing what’s being said. It keeps you awake.
I'm so happy I found this channel !! I binged all of your shorts lol 💀 ! You're hilarious!✨❤️
Your videos are very entertaining and informative, hope you release videos more frequently
Alisa is my favorite modern artist. hope I get to see her in person at a gallery or exhibition one day.
Staying consistent is excellent advice for music composition too. The more the art faucet is on, the easier it is for art to flow through it 🌊
This popped up on my recommendations and had to instantly subscribe. Love the vibe of this video and the way you gave the pieces of advice, very different and unique compared to other RUclipsrs and also very helpful!
I have a terrible sketch of that exact very first reference you showed lol
Jokes aside this is solid advice. I’ve heard of a lot of it before but you explain things very well, simply, which is a huge boon. I don’t always want advice that gets overly technical for the purpose of jamming as much info as possible in as short amount of time as possible. Looking forward to more videos and art!
this actually helped so much
100/10
What a concise and and digestible video, thank you Alisa
I love your artstyle sm :D ty for the tips 🫶
Yeeees new Alisa Video, just what i needed for my art block
An Actual Helpful Art Video! It's hard for me to find these types of videos here, glad I found your channel. Thank you!
These are all solid practices to improving. Thanks for the video.
I went to 3d to escape the fact that I've always been exceptionally mediocre with 2d, and now I'm going back to it to improve the former...weird how that works.
Great video for a quick rundown getting back into the swing of things though, a good balance of genuinely good advice and good humor. I give a solid 10 lemons out of 10.
I'm glad I kept notifs on, your vids are always the best
These are some genuinely GREAT tips. No fluff, just awesome points. Thank you!
Good advice. Seeing shapes is something I started today but not sharing too soft is a new one. I really like that pen you used when speaking of jester drawing 💛💚
I'm trying SO hard at drawing every day, but depression and exhaustion get the better of me so often. I have my drawing supplies in my bag, which even goes with me from my room to the living room, but still my mental state often can't get there. I'm worried because I'm trying to follow a 30 day study schedule and I'm not able to do it every day. So the schedule just keeps extending.
Love your videos, by the way.
I had an amazing figure drawing teacher in college. For a lot of work, esp. short form/gestures, we had to use different discovered objects the teacher supplied or had us find. From sticks, crumpled up newsprint, crayons, spray bottles. It really made us focus on linework to identify shapes and weight.
Your channel grew so fast
You have an "I born toasted" that I really like it, most cannels look for this bombastic presentation and its nice to see something chill :P
hope that made any sense
i genuinely love your videos sm dudee
this is some actual good art advice I've ever heard since I've had RUclips
How long have you had RUclips?
@@arknark since I had my first smartphone in 2013.
This really helped me get better with my sketches, thank you so much!
Best turorial ive seen out there
This is incredibly valuable advice.
I now feel a lot more motivated to draw and try all the tips lol, ty sm for sharing ^^
i got back into drawing recently and this video gave me some inspiration thxxxx
Alisa reminds me of my art teachers twin sister, she was always so quiet and made the coolest pen drawings
thank u. After watching this video I had a lil practice session of sketching
Your book and skills are on the roof
Your eye tutorial helped me SO MUCH is drawing those ✨s m e g s y✨ eyes like omg
The video we've all been waiting for... and it was great!
just found my new favorite channel
UR SO PRETTY
Love your sense of humor and way of teaching. Its too good imo.
Incredible advise!!!! Thank you for this!
Te quiero mucho alisa, me estas ayudando un chingo
Great video! I actually liked the nose hair drawing too.
As a lifelong artist, specifically interested in cartooning.. and having some years professional education (all thru reg school, and 3yr college level art, ) speaking with successful artists, this is RIGHT. Also. Don't get discouraged, art is subjective, and personal..and if everything was the same, imo it would not be interesting...develop your own Style. A look. And, regardless, if you enjoy it, if it makes you feel better, DO IT. Art saved my life.
oh man, i needed this one. bless u
Thank you sensei. I shall cherish this knowledge. I won't fail you
Great video, thanks for sharing your secret techniques! You are awesome.
thats some good advice tbh i cant wait to apply this to my art! thank youuuuuuuu 🫶
what the heck
Hi
i like these! you should make more of these!
first advice is very useful
i've been thinking about trying to practice drawing lately. this and pewds's 100 day video might just do it for me.
Fantastic advice, thanks!
This is really great advice! People have been telling me to keep a sketchbook with me at all times to draw random things. Edit: I'm also surprised there were no sus jokes in this video...
These were all great tips, thanks!
girl u are just like the way u draw, gorgeous
u literally sound like a female penguinz0 and i'm here for it, and ur art advice to keep at it doodle-sama
Yeah it’s definitely the shape the people look at, they say my depiction of kratos’ shlong shouldn’t be that triangular but it’s how I like it
SHES SO PRETTYYYYY❤❤❤❤❤
Love your vids they helped me improved so much
The doodle babe returns with a banger video. No feet but still really good
Dang I haven't watched you since your trip to Japan, which I hope was nice! Nice to see you on my for you page again!
It was fun! I’m glad you came back!
Thanks man it is very helpful
Very cool and useful advice!
Love the Shampoo sticker on your sketch book!!!!!!
thank u so much for the tips!!! i just wanted to say in the nicest way possible, for the future!!, the expression is 'when in doubt' not 'one in doubt' :)
Thank you so much!
you're a very good artist and cool
Petition to upload more videos because your videos just make my day. Now tell me how to draw feet.
Look apu...ur so pretty like nanno..and i just can't take my eyes off of ur drawings!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Sometimes i can't tell if you are giving serious advice or not but this was great either way
Really good tips... Thanks
I really like the thumbnail colors
Good advice. Thank you.
Ok, that actually made sense
Great video!!
I actually just wanted to enjoy practicing and studying art again. It just sucks now, i hate this, but still want to draw some crazy shit
lowkey this is genius
THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH!
Those are great tips!
Very good tips!
thanks alisa ! :D
Thank you so much it’s me a lot
Let's gooooooo!!! Fantastic advice!!!!
Lol, your sense of comedy is my jam
You are very pretty 😮
Made my day 🧎♀️✨
omg you are so pretty
I love alsjajs, gracias por existir
You are amazing ✨
this helps alot thanksss
Your face is so beautiful and your voice is so warming