While I'm not new, and in fact I've been drawing for a while, but I'm self taught, I've recently started to get more serious about drawing. Consequently, I've had to basically unlearn a lot of what I've taught myself, so I've basically had to go back to the basics and I like this video because it doesn't just tell you what not to do, but actually teaches drawing, and the basics of it, and then some, which is what I actually need to start rebuilding and to improve.
Thank you for that lesson Julia. It might have just given me some hope and energy to try my hand. I remember a very painful incident when I was 10 years old. Our teacher had given us a sheet of paper and told us to draw anything we liked. I really got into it and covered the paper with (probably very badly) drawn ships, planes and other things. I really concentrated and worked hard. After I finished I took my picture to the teacher and, to this day remember exactly what she said, 'Well, that was a waste of a sheet of paper wasn't it?'. I was heart broken! I had poured my heart and soul into that drawing and felt so proud of what I'd done. Clearly she wasn't. She probably didn't realise how devastating her statement had been but I remember swearing never to try and draw again - I really did make that oath! Now, aged 72, I have decide to break that oath and would like to try and learn. SO, I will grab some paper and try and follow your suggestions. Thanks again!
That sounds heartbreaking and I can imagine how awful it must’ve been and why you stopped drawing afterwards. I had an art teacher who used to take a pen and correct directly on our paper, he wanted our drawings to look exactly like his and destroyed our own linework in the process. Some people just shouldn’t teach. I’m glad you want to give drawing another try. Try to approach it as a learning opportunity and a way to discover something about the world around you. All the best and happy sketching!
I'm 66 and draw with my morning coffee. Then I fill it in with watercolor if I have time. Making a drawing makes me feel like I've started the day off right. Success is good for starting the day. I didn't say it was any good lol. Just a drawing, any drawing.
I had a similar experience (or two) at school. I was damaged by certain comments and actions. Teachers from our era could be so cruel. They were at liberty to hit us. They didn't realise the lifelong effect they could have on children.
@@jol4342 Too true Jo. Even though I ended up hating school, I did eventually become a teacher, not of art, and I hope I never left any pupil of mine with the types of memories that some of the saddistic (and they were) 'educators' of our day did! There were some great teachers but, my God, there were also some really nasty, cruel ones as well!
Thank you, thank you for breaking this down! I also appreciate you keeping the subject (flower) in our (the viewer's) field of vision so we could see what you were seeing (and sketch along with you if we so chose)!
This is so good for so many folks out there who don't understand why it is so important to learn to draw before you should call yourself an artist or go straight to painting before drawing.
Very clear and informative lesson for both beginners and those who want a "reminder.'' Do you prefer mechanical pencils or regular pencils, or both, Keeping a good point can be a distraction.
This is exactly what I needed. I know the point of these videos is that it takes time and it's not some sort of "instantly get better" quick fix, but after following the video and not much more than 30 minutes of practice my drawings look so much better. This is not to say i'm magically an artist, they are still basic but compared to what I was drawing before anyone could notice the clear difference. The segments about basic shapes and then refining them was clearly explained, and something I'd never understood about "under-drawings" before. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for this video. I've recently decided to pickup the pencils once again as a beginner and it's been really helpful learning some of the basics through this channel.
Hi Julia, Am 72 yrs young and liked very much your introduction. I shall get started and see how I go. You are very kind and I like your instructional techniques. Geck 😀
I haven't even gotten into 4 minutes of the video and I've already subscribed and hit the like button. Such a great video so far 😊. This is going to improve me as an aspiring artist. Thank you for your gems of experience and for teaching me. Much appreciated. Now back to the lesson.
Great tips and helpful information! Seeing things “differently” and as basic shapes really helped me a lot…it stopped me from feeling overwhelmed with all the details of the thing I was drawing…thanks so much for the video 😊
This video is amazing ! Are you a teacher ? You've explained it so well, well structured video and straight to the point... Very helpful, really ! Thank you so much !
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I don't have a formal education in teaching, but I love doing it and have learnt a lot from teaching online art classes over the last few years.
I clicked in hopes that it would help with wood carving. I am happy to say that I will try this and see what comes about. Thank you for having this channel.
Thank you! I have little experience with carving, but do you typically create a sketch before you start the carving itself? If so, it can definitely help to work on your drawing skills. :)
Im not new to drawing but I can only draw from tutorials which also came bad at last and im not serious about drawing I draw 2-3 times a week BUT when I encountered your video this changed me into a drawing master and I can draw a full body Naruto and Kurama Fighting Sasuke and his susanoo
Hi i really like your video, i try to get the free guide but i can't find it. Just want to know if is no longer aviable. Love how the courses looks by the way.
The steps are essentially the same, and it helps if you do lots of gesture drawings in the beginning. I don’t draw that many people so it’s not my strength, but there are amazing artists here on RUclips who can teach you to draw the human figure.
You can still learn to draw though even with shaky hands. I‘ve had students who accepted a certain „looseness“ in their lines into their style, but it might mean you‘ll have to come to slight compromises with detailed drawings. One student had success by drawing larger than she usually would have.
Sorry to hear about the technical trouble. There's a signup here: juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/ and you should be able to just enter your email address and then get the link. Sometimes a different browser, different email or different device works better.
While I'm not new, and in fact I've been drawing for a while, but I'm self taught, I've recently started to get more serious about drawing. Consequently, I've had to basically unlearn a lot of what I've taught myself, so I've basically had to go back to the basics and I like this video because it doesn't just tell you what not to do, but actually teaches drawing, and the basics of it, and then some, which is what I actually need to start rebuilding and to improve.
Best drawing video I've seen.
My dad used to say when writing just start to write then we can clean it up later.
Thank you for that lesson Julia. It might have just given me some hope and energy to try my hand.
I remember a very painful incident when I was 10 years old. Our teacher had given us a sheet of paper and told us to draw anything we liked. I really got into it and covered the paper with (probably very badly) drawn ships, planes and other things. I really concentrated and worked hard. After I finished I took my picture to the teacher and, to this day remember exactly what she said, 'Well, that was a waste of a sheet of paper wasn't it?'. I was heart broken! I had poured my heart and soul into that drawing and felt so proud of what I'd done. Clearly she wasn't. She probably didn't realise how devastating her statement had been but I remember swearing never to try and draw again - I really did make that oath!
Now, aged 72, I have decide to break that oath and would like to try and learn. SO, I will grab some paper and try and follow your suggestions.
Thanks again!
That sounds heartbreaking and I can imagine how awful it must’ve been and why you stopped drawing afterwards.
I had an art teacher who used to take a pen and correct directly on our paper, he wanted our drawings to look exactly like his and destroyed our own linework in the process. Some people just shouldn’t teach.
I’m glad you want to give drawing another try. Try to approach it as a learning opportunity and a way to discover something about the world around you. All the best and happy sketching!
I'm 66 and draw with my morning coffee. Then I fill it in with watercolor if I have time. Making a drawing makes me feel like I've started the day off right. Success is good for starting the day. I didn't say it was any good lol. Just a drawing, any drawing.
me too
I had a similar experience (or two) at school. I was damaged by certain comments and actions.
Teachers from our era could be so cruel. They were at liberty to hit us.
They didn't realise the lifelong effect they could have on children.
@@jol4342 Too true Jo. Even though I ended up hating school, I did eventually become a teacher, not of art, and I hope I never left any pupil of mine with the types of memories that some of the saddistic (and they were) 'educators' of our day did!
There were some great teachers but, my God, there were also some really nasty, cruel ones as well!
Thank you, thank you for breaking this down! I also appreciate you keeping the subject (flower) in our (the viewer's) field of vision so we could see what you were seeing (and sketch along with you if we so chose)!
Thank you!
@NatureSketchbook Thanks do you have a similar introductory tutorial for painting or even sculpting? Thanks for sharing
I will start sketching a whole page of just one thing---I think that's a great way of really being able to memorize it.
That sounds great, have fun!
This is so good for so many folks out there who don't understand why it is so important to learn to draw before you should call yourself an artist or go straight to painting before drawing.
Very clear and informative lesson for both beginners and those who want a "reminder.'' Do you prefer mechanical pencils or regular pencils, or both, Keeping a good point can be a distraction.
Thanks! I usually prefer mechanical pencils because they’re so maintenance-free, although you can get wonderful lines from regular ones.
Beautiful easy way to draw anything and enjoy the process. Thanks for your great ideas😊
This was packed with useful information, I appreciate the effort.
Love the expression "pencil miles." Thank you for a really helpful and clear video =)
I will be using this to create reference drawings for my crochet patterns❤
This is exactly what I needed. I know the point of these videos is that it takes time and it's not some sort of "instantly get better" quick fix, but after following the video and not much more than 30 minutes of practice my drawings look so much better. This is not to say i'm magically an artist, they are still basic but compared to what I was drawing before anyone could notice the clear difference. The segments about basic shapes and then refining them was clearly explained, and something I'd never understood about "under-drawings" before. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for this video. I've recently decided to pickup the pencils once again as a beginner and it's been really helpful learning some of the basics through this channel.
Hi Julia,
Am 72 yrs young and liked very much your introduction. I shall get started and see how I go. You are very kind and I like your instructional techniques.
Geck 😀
Yes, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I admire your art
Many many thanks!
Your ability to paint and create artwork is impressive.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow and understand.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
I’m a beginner drawer, I’m stumped & very sceptical about drawing become I don’t seem good at it. Not problems. Never give up🎉🌞🎨
Just continue practicing, you'll get there eventually!
" ... get in your pencil miles." Love this. Thank you!
I haven't even gotten into 4 minutes of the video and I've already subscribed and hit the like button. Such a great video so far 😊. This is going to improve me as an aspiring artist. Thank you for your gems of experience and for teaching me. Much appreciated. Now back to the lesson.
Thank you, that is so kind! :)
Great tips and helpful information! Seeing things “differently” and as basic shapes really helped me a lot…it stopped me from feeling overwhelmed with all the details of the thing I was drawing…thanks so much for the video 😊
❤ best break down I have come across. No pressure.😊👍
Happy to have found ur channel Mam. Fabulous and detailed explanation. Thanks for your selfless and encouraging videos.
Welcome! I hope you enjoy my videos. .-)
Thank you very much!! I will use these techniques for sure!!👏👏👏
Thank you so much it’s really helping me, I’m subscribing
I like your work for biginers and i like your style and you.
That is so nice of you to say, thank you!
Thank you for the instructions. This helps me so much.❤
This video is amazing ! Are you a teacher ? You've explained it so well, well structured video and straight to the point... Very helpful, really ! Thank you so much !
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I don't have a formal education in teaching, but I love doing it and have learnt a lot from teaching online art classes over the last few years.
This was super practical and easy to understand, loved it.
Thank you so much for your presentation. I really needed it!
This is definitely helpful for a beginner. Thank you ❤
I'm happy to hear that!
Great knowledge and wisdom. I appreciated this video. Thank you.
Terrific. Clear explanations and examples. Thanks so much.
Thanks Julia, great drawing tips! ❤
This was a very nice post. Painting is like therapy. I think everyone should try it
Great video. I used the ideas for my art classes. Thank you so much
this is so easy to follow and very well explained 😊
Just a big thanks,because you solve my problem.😊
Fantastic video. I found it really helpful. Thanks!!
thankyou. i feel i have really got so very much understanding, knoledge plus im going to start NOW
I clicked in hopes that it would help with wood carving. I am happy to say that I will try this and see what comes about. Thank you for having this channel.
Thank you! I have little experience with carving, but do you typically create a sketch before you start the carving itself? If so, it can definitely help to work on your drawing skills. :)
@NatureSketchbook I do have to get a pattern on the piece, either by tracing using carbon paper or freehand drawing (which I have difficulty with).
Thank You, your video has already helped me to draw. Thank You, Yep I gladly subscribed.
Great tutorial. Thank you so much for creating it. Looking forward to playing with pencils soon :)
Have fun!
Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Subscribed!!!
I'm really thankful to you so much... Mam...🇮🇳🙏
Very nicely explained
Im not new to drawing but I can only draw from tutorials which also came bad at last and im not serious about drawing I draw 2-3 times a week BUT when I encountered your video this changed me into a drawing master and I can draw a full body Naruto and Kurama Fighting Sasuke and his susanoo
Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😮
Thank you, awesome techniques.
Thank you Julia this was a really good video. Very good advice!
1:53- infinity taking this as a wonderful sign Thankyou
That was excellent! Thank you!
Thank you. You made me feel capable to start drawing.
Great video, thanks for the tips!
I am very hopeful that I can improve my drawing. Thank you for this video.
You can do it. :) Enjoy the process!
Really helpful for a beginner!
Excellent tutorial and demo ❤❤
I have seen many vidios but this was the best. It helped me alot
Hi - Thanks for sharing and continued success. I can't wait to try some of your techniques. Love PegEgg
Thanks for all the quality tips!
Thank you Julia !
I love both you and your content 😊🎉🎉
Thank you for that lesson🌷
Putting in the pencil miles. Love that 💪
thank you very much for your art!
Thankyou for this, very helpful 🙂
Thank you that was a great video.
Thank you Julia… so useful.
Great lesson!
perfeitamente explicado de forma sucinta e agradável. excelente vídeo! parabéns e desejo sucesso para seu canal
ps: você é incrivelmente linda 😊
Great video. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤
Novice birder and photographer working on drawing and sketching techniques to get a better feel thank you for your instruction
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
This is very useful, thanks.
Thank you. Hoi g to try this today!!!
You are beautiful….and your presentation is great….
Thank you!
Thank you so much.
Super Thanks ❤🎉
Love this vlog. New sub😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you and welcome! :)
Thanks
Best drawing
Very useful ❤❤❤
✏️I like this video!
Hi i really like your video, i try to get the free guide but i can't find it. Just want to know if is no longer aviable. Love how the courses looks by the way.
Sorry the free guide didn’t work immediately. There should be a link below the video that will let you sign up for the guide. Have you tried that?
would you please show us how to draw a person doing something? like smithing
The steps are essentially the same, and it helps if you do lots of gesture drawings in the beginning. I don’t draw that many people so it’s not my strength, but there are amazing artists here on RUclips who can teach you to draw the human figure.
Good video.
Excellent
Loved liked subscribed 😊
yep, most important thing is to draw waht you see, not what you think you see. Then after some practice you can mess with the style 🙂🙃
Thank you miss
Thanks this is good
Does having shaky hands or stealthy hands matter when you draw? I have shaky hands and wonder if this will effect anything.
You can still learn to draw though even with shaky hands. I‘ve had students who accepted a certain „looseness“ in their lines into their style, but it might mean you‘ll have to come to slight compromises with detailed drawings. One student had success by drawing larger than she usually would have.
I have made amazing drawings with my shaky hands. 🙌
Thank you
Best🎉🎉🎉
Thank!
thanks
I could not find the free PDF on your website and I believe I completed the requirements. Where is it?
Sorry to hear about the technical trouble. There's a signup here: juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/ and you should be able to just enter your email address and then get the link. Sometimes a different browser, different email or different device works better.
Thanks a lot, how to get your free pdf
Go here and enter your email: juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/
Bty it looks nice