Drawing Tutorial: How to Use The Enveloping Method
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this simple figure drawing lesson, I show you how to use the enveloping method to judge proportions more accurately. The lesson uses white charcoal on a dark ground but you can apply this to any drawing medium.
** Materials List **
Pencil: I use a white charcoal pencil by Faber Castell but and brand will do and you can follow the first half of the lesson (enveloping method) with a regular graphite pencil.
Paper: Any dark drawing paper but again you can follow the enveloping technique with a plain piece of sketching paper.
Other: An eraser and a blade/sand paper for sharpening your charcoal pencil.
** Reference Material **
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Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Did you enjoy this? Are you going to have a go?
I like how this method trains the eyes to see objects as a proportionate "whole," and not get lost in details which will emerge later drawing. Thank you for sharing.
What a faff about..
Thank you, you explain very well and to the point. This will really help my drawing, I will give it a try soon.
Only just stumbled on this video. What a breath of fresh air, you have a great tutorial voice and your editing is very professional, and no anoying adverts during the video. Lovely, and I've learned a lot!
As a graphic designer who got turned off from drawing after too many hours at it. This has inspired me to pick up my tools again after a 25 year absence, thank you.
Thank you! Incredibly helpful all the way round. I will definitely use the envelope method. I also appreciate you walking your viewers through the lightest lights and darkest darks method as well.
I absolutely love Phil Davies tutorials. He explains everything so well. I will definitely use the envelope method again.
First time I have ever done this type of excersise and I really enjoyed it. Very easy to follow excellent teacher and instruction. Thank you 🙂
I've done numerous drawing and life drawing courses and never come across this envelope method before. No more grids and proportional dividers! Many thanks.
Thank you so much!! This really helped me get away from "Symbol drawing" and showed me how to not get overwhelmed looking at something you don't know how to draw yet.
This has been a great tutorial. I always have trouble with measuring. You have helped me so much. Thank you.🥰
I learned a lot from this video, and will give it a try! The envelope method is a great way to get things started, and I like it a lot more than using a grid method. Working white on black is also a nice exercise and so different than working black on white. Thank you for taking the time to share your process with all of us!
God bless you man, you have no idea how much I needed this. People often skip on good explanations for processes in their videos and leave you hanging.
Incredible. Simply incredible.
Awesome indeed! Wow! Thank you for sharing. Never saw such an approach.
Phil, I learnt so much more from your videos than any other books combined. I did all the lessons . I wish I had paid more attention to drawing when I was member of ArtTutor . Thanks a bunch. Keep inspiring us.
This is the best video on the envelope method I have ever seen. The way you do the first three lines to set the general size of the drawing and the proportion of the first line to the second line, is what most demo on this method miss. This was great. Thank you.
You’re an excellent teacher thanks for sharing
This technique is so interesting and compelling. I think seeing and reproducing value is much more complex than it seems initially and this is quite an exercise in distinguishing subtle and dramatic differences in lights and darks. For me, seeing the subtleties is much more difficult in color ant this white on black technique is like doing push-ups in preparation. Very interested in the enveloping method. It kind of helps blank out the brain's intense desire to skip shapes and "make a person," which inevitably results in getting things out of proportion! This method objectivizes the drawing and calms the brain down! You are a clear and calm teacher like your dad!
Subscribed!! Beginner drawer here. Never imagined it would be possible for me to draw something like this, but when you started drawing angles, it all clicked for me! Thank you!
The way you've broken down the reference points and the shapes has clarified some key concepts that I was struggling with. This method will help me a lot -- thank you!
I plan to draw this exercise, never have done, so it should be fun. thanks for sharing.
Incredible lesson,thank you. I am struggling with drawing so this helped me so much. Glad I found you and joined the group.
Thank you so much. You just taught me one of the most important lessons I've learned in my art journey. I see it clearly now.
This tutorial was an eye-opener for me. I’ve never heard of the enveloping technique and I’m impressed. I’ve never had trouble drawing, I enjoy it and love doing portraits especially, but what frustrates me no end is the proportions! I get them wrong sometimes.
Instinctively I’ve tried to assess the proportions of one line to another but you’ve gone further and explained in more detail. Thank you very much -I’ll certainly have a go myself using a reference of my own, which will test me further. Your drawing was stunning.
Brilliant demonstration. I like this technique because it gives you accuracy without a mechanical feel to the finished drawing.
Great teacher!!! Thank you. You are very good!!!
Wow! This is so beautiful and incredibly amazing. Very good tutorial too. Everything is explained wonderfully. Thinking to give it a go….
I SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR RUclips CHANNEL- BASED ON THIS VIDEO CONTENT ALONE! THANK YOU, FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
Thank you Phil ! Grateful for your generosity !
I've been drawing for many years, but I still learned a lot from this lesson. It's very true what you said about being able to read tonal values. Even though the photo you were working from was very high contrast for the most part it still had areas where there were mid tones. I really enjoyed the video.
What a great demo, thanks for it
Best tutorial I've seen in a while.
Yes, I really enjoyed this tutorial on basics of drawing. You are not only a good artist, but a wonderful teacher. Many thanks to you for sharing this talent.
Always had a passion for drawing. Absolutely love this method. Unfortunately, I'm already in my 30's and this is the 1st time I've seen this technique. I will definitely be trying this. Loved the video.
I'm 79, BFA in art, and first time I've ever seen this demo! Exciting! Looking forward to trying it soon!
Hell like the other poster I'm 69 amateur artist, but besides, you don't stop learning...
Thank you so much for this great lesson. I never did a portrait because I find it too difficult. But with your lesson I may try to do this one. Thanks again.
Thank you! I enjoyed every moment. I have a LOT of work to do to get good as you. I at least understood what I was seeing here in the values. Thank you.
This is PURE GOLD- thank you so very VERY MUCH! New sub of COURSE
i liked this. The envelop requires a different way of looking and seeing, but I think it would definately be worth the stretch. Many thanks.
That's how I scale up on murals without doing a grid. Great presentation my friend. 👍👍
Yes will try this method. Thank you!
Thanks for this, it's a very useful technique. I often use negative drawing and regularly look for shapes and angles in drawing, but enveloping is a great technique. Simplifying and breaking down an image into an easy to follow and quick process. Beautiful drawing
As a pure beginner this has helped a lot. Thankyou
This really opened my eyes to practicing freehand drawing!
Really enjoyed that, thanks. Definitely going to have a go.
many thanks .Admit to being skeptical at first but tried it along with you with white pastel on dark gray paper and I was pretty happy with the result. Think I'll sign up for Draw Awesome. You're a great teacher.
When I finished watching the video I said to myself "this is awesome". Roll mouse down for subscription and I like it, I saw the name, obviously Draw Awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for your wonderful explanation of the enveloping technique. I began drawing during the shutdown and was self taught with help from you tube. I struggled with getting proper proportions especially when drawing birds, my favorite subject. You’ve taken my art to the next level
I so enjoyed this lesson and cannot wait to try it on my own! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, I really enjoyed this lesson! I am looking forward to attending more of your lessons.
Very good. Great lesson. Much appreciated!”
Great tutorial. Thank you.
This was really helpful! I’ve been using the grid method and that’s helpful too but takes so much time and this seems to work better for me. Thank you for posting! Liked and subscribed!
Excellent drawing lesson! thanks from Argentina!
Nice work and it taught me so much. Thanks.
Hi. Just now discovered your channel. Loving this tutorial…! I’ve drawn from life, an older African American woman, seated across the table from me during some Art class. She was irritating and loud. She wore huge framed glasses, white. I had a medium brown piece of construction paper and managed to capture her without her noticing. I gave it to her once done. She was kinda blown away, and thanked me. My classmates liked the easily recognizable subject of the drawing. I only used 2 color pencils, white & black (?), maybe brown? My drawing didn’t use the enveloping technique. Just freehand.
Thank you, you explain very well. I really appreciate these tutorials.
Thank you for this tutorial. It will be very helpful. And you are a talented artist and a gifted teacher
Enjoyed this and it makes a change drawing in the lights rather than sketching darks. Some years ago I did a life study class, but was never explained how to develop the angles first. You explained them perfectly. Thanks.
Oh my gosh this is so helpful, thank you!
This was brilliant. I’d forgotten about enveloping….such a useful technique. And a negative drawing which has always been something I struggle with. I think I might have to go purchase a pastel pencil and some dark toned paper. Loved the detailed exploration of putting in the features with negative drawing.
That’s brilliant, and I think that’s a beautiful sketch!
Enjoyed this during my rest period
thanks, i needed that. very helpful!
I'm glad I tried this with you, learning about the enveloping technique along with my attempt at drawing white on black. I do wish you had spent more time on the shading.
Learend a lot. Very nice presentation. Going to give it a try🤦🏼♀️
Phil...I think I had picked up this envelope method few years back from you...and I'm following that for my every drawing since then.. extremely useful. Thank you🙏🙏
Thanks for this one. It was really enjoyable to watch. I definitely plan to have a go at it as I did some drawing on black paper years ago and found the ‘switch’ really fun but never went back to it. The envelope method is something I also need more practice with so you’ve certainly set the bar high.
Amazing technique for drawing. Equally good the drawing part. Thanks for sharing
I loved having a go at this one, Phil. I didn't have black so used brown but think it worked. Interesting working backwards using the negatives. Thanks for a lovely Sunday afternoon drawing.
What an amazing lesson. I’m awful with angles and ratios and can never get my head around them but you’ve just explained this so well. I’m defo a new subscriber, especially as I think you might be a fellow scouser! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Brilliant!
Thank. Love this approach to skill building.
Enjoyed watching this. Would like to try something similar.
Thank you. It did help very much. You did great. That looks super.
So easy to follow - I have learnt a lot. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation I will certainly give it a try yvonne
Absolutely masterful! What a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.
Thank you for teaching this technique.
Fabulous.!!!!
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Fantastic tutorial! Thank you.
Nice lesson.
This was beautifully done! Thank you for providing the terms (Reference Points)! I'm so happy, you just aliminated several issues I've been struggling with! Example, how to use Reference Points instead of a grid, how to use a ruler, to change how I'm looking at my Reference Photo! I believe this will enhance my ability to draw on a larger scale! I've racked my brain again and again with how to achieve proper perspective! I can transition from any size or scale and with a little help from digital. I would be able to separate, reposition, shade, lighten and turn-up any medium!
Thank you for the presentation!
Enjoyed the tutorial. I'm going to try my very first one.
Thank you for the very detailed explanation I will certainly give it a try Yvonne
Thanks so much. Just came across your lessons. Exactly what I needed. I will now attempt this pastel pencil in my iPad and am excited to follow your lead. I am new to sketching and found tHis most helpful.
I've really enjoyed this thank you.
very helpful thank you
Amazing drawing and lesson, thank you so much.
For all this method is good for proportionate layout, it takes all the fun out of drawing.
Really enjoyed this. Going to have a go on holiday as it’s great not having to take too much kit,! Thanks v much! Just subscribed. I like yours succinct instructive comments without all the waffling you get on many other channels! I’ll definitely return.
Thank you, very useful 🙂
I drew along with you and I love the outcome. I’ve never done anything like this before! I just requested to join your group.
great tutorial, thank you :)
Glad I found you, this lesson helped me quite a bit... I use a pantograph usually, and or light box to start. I have always hated the grid method.. But still would get my proportions off when not using the mechanical means. I do I think use enveloping mind already which was why this was easy for me to grasp... I squint my eyes and draw back to fade out the rest of the drawing to get the darker shapes, and such just see shapes then not details like you were saying. Great lesson! Subbed.
First at all, thanks! Hard to me as this is the first time doing this negative portrait but... BUT seems not hard at all with your easy explanation detailed. Again, thank you
Thanks for this tutorial - I was able to improve my white on black quite considerably. The only issue I had was erasing the construction line - it left quite a mark even though I used pastel pencil and pastel paper and I thought it erased OK before hand.
Such a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you!
Beautiful demo. Thank you!
Yes I’m having a go!! Absolutely!!
Fantastic tutorial very well explained..elaborate and informative. Thanks a lot.