I can relate to this genre of sketching. I had no idea what I was doing, but began drawing this way many years ago. It’s so freeing, and when refined a bit, as you know, pretty darn accurate.
This was very interesting. I love drawing people. Its my favourite part of urban sketching. I'll often sit in foodcourts and just people watch. They are often so focused on their food they don't notice me. Rather than drawing faces I focus on the hair first. And try to capture the ear. With these 2 things I can capture the position of the head fairly well. Sometimes if they are wearing glasses I'll pop that in too. Or an interesting beard (which one could argue is also hair). I tend to leave the hands for last. As when they are eating they move their hands the most. I don't focus on anatomy. I focus on the movement in the fabric of clothes. Where is it draped? Where does it bunch up? I find this gives my sketches a feeling of movement. I don't know if you will see this comment. 8 days in. Somehow I missed the video when it posted. Also my sketching has gotten a lot faster since I've followed your process. I'm able to capture a lot more detail than before.
That was fun - I'll have to try that website Toby. As a thought, perhaps you could do another video (a bit like the one you did showing who inspires you) detailing any website or apps you use for sketching/painting (if there are any). Thanks Martin
Hi Martin - I like this idea! But I don't really use many apps sadly so it would be an empty video. I did have a think, but everything I use is actually basically social media and youtube or video editing orientated, and a bit functional and dry 😂📹
What brilliant tips Toby. Loved that website I’m gonna get straight on it. And your train ref 🤣🤣Thank you cos I’m sitting most times wondering what I’m gonna draw next to practice and improve my drawing skills 🥰have a wonderful blessed day. 😊
Don’t like drawing people but, followed this video & sketched with you 1-4 & was delighted at my scribble figures. Thank you for showing me a way to overcome my fright of this type of drawing. Thanks. Which paper do you recommend for loose ink? Thanks
Just beginning to think about drawing figures in my urban sketches. This was timely and not overwhelming. I enjoy continuous line drawings so I’ll give your tips a go
Thank you! I can't wait to give it a try! It's a quick fun way to improve my sketching skills. I've tried sketching from the telly, but there's never enough time, so this is an excellent alternative 👍
I've been drawing from RUclips videos. Where people are showing a particular craft. Or discussing something that means they are facing the camera a lot. Older videos seem to be better. As editing becomes more fancy the longer people are on RUclips.
Hello, Toby. Thank you for this tutorial. I've been needing something like this to get me to practice sketching more. I've done quick gesture drawings before with a pencil but never using a fountain pen. I feel it makes me be more loose in drawing. Cheers.
Interesting video & perspective, though all that hand waving is a bit much. I understand how artists SEE things, but I also know that as an artist - to much visual stimulation can be exhausting (and to much chatter) to deal with, before you actually get into the project. It's a good thing I can stop the video and come back to this later 🙂
The site I was using is... reference.sketchdaily.net/
cool feature 👍
I can relate to this genre of sketching. I had no idea what I was doing, but began drawing this way many years ago. It’s so freeing, and when refined a bit, as you know, pretty darn accurate.
Freeing is the word 😊
This was very interesting.
I love drawing people. Its my favourite part of urban sketching. I'll often sit in foodcourts and just people watch. They are often so focused on their food they don't notice me.
Rather than drawing faces I focus on the hair first. And try to capture the ear. With these 2 things I can capture the position of the head fairly well. Sometimes if they are wearing glasses I'll pop that in too. Or an interesting beard (which one could argue is also hair).
I tend to leave the hands for last. As when they are eating they move their hands the most.
I don't focus on anatomy. I focus on the movement in the fabric of clothes. Where is it draped? Where does it bunch up? I find this gives my sketches a feeling of movement.
I don't know if you will see this comment. 8 days in. Somehow I missed the video when it posted.
Also my sketching has gotten a lot faster since I've followed your process. I'm able to capture a lot more detail than before.
Awesome to hear! Got your comments 😁 lovely to read your thoughts, thank you !!
I would love to see more videos like this. This style is so much fun.
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
That was fun - I'll have to try that website Toby. As a thought, perhaps you could do another video (a bit like the one you did showing who inspires you) detailing any website or apps you use for sketching/painting (if there are any). Thanks Martin
Hi Martin - I like this idea! But I don't really use many apps sadly so it would be an empty video. I did have a think, but everything I use is actually basically social media and youtube or video editing orientated, and a bit functional and dry 😂📹
That's what I always wanted to draw, to be free from too much details! I loved your tips! thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What brilliant tips Toby. Loved that website I’m gonna get straight on it. And your train ref 🤣🤣Thank you cos I’m sitting most times wondering what I’m gonna draw next to practice and improve my drawing skills 🥰have a wonderful blessed day. 😊
Haha thanks!
Don’t like drawing people but, followed this video & sketched with you 1-4 & was delighted at my scribble figures. Thank you for showing me a way to overcome my fright of this type of drawing. Thanks. Which paper do you recommend for loose ink? Thanks
I love use Watercolour papers - check my supplies link to see specifics
Just worked through your first and second People sketching exercises - thoroughly enjoyable
Fantastic!
Another terrific video, Toby. You always make it seem achievable. Thanks!
Awesome thanks
I found this approach to be quite an eye opener. It's a drill for skill building, and decision making. I can feel the force. Thank you obe wan!
Haha 😅
Thank you for sharing! I‘m really learning a lot from you!🎨
Just beginning to think about drawing figures in my urban sketches. This was timely and not overwhelming. I enjoy continuous line drawings so I’ll give your tips a go
Awesome, enjoy
Thank you! I can't wait to give it a try! It's a quick fun way to improve my sketching skills. I've tried sketching from the telly, but there's never enough time, so this is an excellent alternative 👍
Brill to hear
I've been drawing from RUclips videos. Where people are showing a particular craft. Or discussing something that means they are facing the camera a lot.
Older videos seem to be better. As editing becomes more fancy the longer people are on RUclips.
I looooved this. Thank you, Toby.
Pleasure 😊
Very intresting it's like mini drills . Perfect for me to try out. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Hello, Toby. Thank you for this tutorial. I've been needing something like this to get me to practice sketching more. I've done quick gesture drawings before with a pencil but never using a fountain pen. I feel it makes me be more loose in drawing. Cheers.
Great to hear!!
Thank you and All the best.
Thanks
Thank you Toby, a great tutorial 😊
Thanks 😊
Loved the tutorial!!
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Excellent, inspirational … ta very much!
No worries
Loved this 😊
Awesome
Very encouraging 😉
Hopefully!!
what kind of ink do you use in your fountain pen to make it suitable for mixing with watercolors? thanks in advance for your reply! :)
You can find all my supplies linked here - www.sketchloose.co.uk/supplies
@@TobySketchLoose thank you! 🤗
Not sure I caught the SKETCH AP, please advise, on the links below?
reference.sketchdaily.net/
What’s the name of the sketch app
Procreate
What was the app you used to get the pictures please
reference.sketchdaily.net/
Interesting video & perspective, though all that hand waving is a bit much. I understand how artists SEE things, but I also know that as an artist - to much visual stimulation can be exhausting (and to much chatter) to deal with, before you actually get into the project.
It's a good thing I can stop the video and come back to this later 🙂
Ahh yes, my hands do get rather over excited sometimes 😂
@@TobySketchLoose it's okay, just a little helpful feedback from a fellow Artist ❤️
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Second! 🤪🤪
@@PaulaBean Yay 🥈 😄
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