Thank you for this video! I've always had trouble with where to start drawing, and your illustrations of how to breakdown a scene into shapes is the clearest and most practical advice I've seen yet! I think this video is teaching at its best. Thank you for all your videos. All best wishes.
I don't see how on earth you can sketch people that way - they don't remain still! The shapes change the whole time. In any event, as you note, accuracy is important with this method, and it's the one thing that has kept on eluding me, for decades now, no matter how much I practice. I simply cant "see" the shapes and get them spectacularly wrong. That is, I cannot see whether my shape is even vaguely right until the drawing has progressed beyond the point where I can fix it. Still, it IS more fun doing it this way than fussing too much about the outcome - you have inspired me to go give it another go. :-)
If they are moving, it’s hard to combine 2 people together. In such cases, I’d combine all their body parts as one shape first. And that can be done very quickly- like 5 seconds or so. Then some basic essential shapes within. Takes practice to get quicker. Oh, and you might want to try it on people who are just sitting around. They move less. And as for shapes, think of the subject you are drawing as a flat shape of a country on a map. See if that helps:) glad you are giving it another go😄
i got really good at this to the point i ignored all the other more analytical constructive skills for drawing because they were less fun and hey, i could draw anything i want with the contour method!Now I low key regret it as I have to learn anatomy perspective etc from scratch if i want to draw anything that's not in front of me But still loads of fun!and drawing like this did give me the confidence I was missing to begin with.
Thanks! Yes it’s a good way to start drawing and gain confidence. And keeping on learning like you did is also ideal. Good point. It’s not about doing one and rejecting other methods. Rather enjoy learning everything. I’m still learning both ways and they do compliment each other. Yes contouring is more fun. And technical approach can be more of a challenge, take a bit longer to master, but can be fun too:)
Nice! Thanks! I've been trying to explain it to students for a few years, trying to make it clearer and clearer. This is as clear as I've gotten so far:)
@@Drewscape-art It's really clear! I've given it a few tries and while I still need to work a lot in the accuracy of the porportions, I'm surprised at how fun and quick it is. Working from big to small shapes gave me a nice framework, as I'd get really confused on how to actually start drawing if I wasn't doing any structural sketches.
@julianapegas2043 Glad you tried it out! The accuracy of the proportions will get better over time. To start with, draw smaller and slower. Remember to keep your eyes on the scene, like 99% of the time, as your pen moves:)
So coincidental that you do this. It was what I meant on my comment on your other video when I said doing just a few strokes of the pen can become something wonderful. Thanks for putting it 'down on paper' to explain it well.
That's an interesting concept. I'm trying to learn how to draw faster and to be less of a perfectionist (aka focus less on tiny details nobody else even sees anyway). I think practicing this could be a fun method, even if doesn't become my standard way of sketching. Thank you for sharing! =)
Cool! Always keep learning- that’s what I tell myself.:) Yes this technique results in a looser style so it’s quite suited for quick urban sketching. But when i need to do tighter illustrations for work, I use this technique for the rough pencil sketch stage and then tighten it up using my knowledge of structure and 3D forms. Knowing a few ways of drawing is helpful:)
So I tried this and it didn’t really work out. In the beginning of the video you showed how you used to painstakingly draw things out. Maybe you have to go through that before you are able to convey your vision with fewer details? I’ve noticed that while your drawings look somewhat simple they really are not. Hope this makes sense. I’m new at drawing and it takes me much longer to get how I want things onto the paper.
@surfbirdie5759 Thanks for trying it out. I'd have to see exactly how you did it. But I'd check that 1. you are combining objects in my mind to form big 2-D shapes. 2. Your eyes are fixed on the scene/shapes as you draw (only glancing at your paper every now and then for split seconds). 3. Don't think of the objects as what they are. Think of them as only flat 2-D shapes. Oh yes, draw small too to begin with. Hope that helps! All the best:)
Glad you found it helpful. I was using a Pencil Sign pen www.pentel.com/products/sign-pen It's not my regular pen but I wanted something dark and simple for the video. It doesn't have waterproof ink in it. But for simple doodles, it's easy to use:)
@@Drewscape-art- you're super talented and the content is high quality and really helpful for a noob sketcher. and always love supporting a fellow singaporean!
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Grouping shapes is a great idea to fool the brain, I've never thought of that!
Yes actually, that’s a good way to put it. “Fooling the brain”!😄 I should use that.
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@@Drewscape-art Indeed! :) As I mainly draw from imagination, I can't really use this method but I'll keep that in mind the next time I'll be drawing from life!
what a fantastic way to experience drawing and life man
I'm in my 70's and I just started sketching again! I absolutely love your videos!!
Yeah sketching is one of those things we can enjoy at any age:)
Very, very cool! I want to draw more but am always overwhelmed with where to start and all the details. I will try this! Thanks for sharing.
Whoa, this is probably the most helpful drawing advice I’ve ever heard
Really! Haha cool. Thanks!
@@Drewscape-art I tried it out today and I loved the result!
@@melissamartinart nice!
Wow. Fantastic break down. I love the simple visuals you created to give a clear idea of what shapes you were talking about. Thank you
Thank you! I hope it helps your drawings:)
Thank you! So helpful!
Thank you for this video! I've always had trouble with where to start drawing, and your illustrations of how to breakdown a scene into shapes is the clearest and most practical advice I've seen yet! I think this video is teaching at its best. Thank you for all your videos. All best wishes.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you:)
I learned this in the book „Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain“. It’s a super cool book and it makes drawing easy and fun
Nice. Yep that’s how I got started with contour drawing too. It does make drawing more fun:)
I don't see how on earth you can sketch people that way - they don't remain still! The shapes change the whole time.
In any event, as you note, accuracy is important with this method, and it's the one thing that has kept on eluding me, for decades now, no matter how much I practice. I simply cant "see" the shapes and get them spectacularly wrong. That is, I cannot see whether my shape is even vaguely right until the drawing has progressed beyond the point where I can fix it.
Still, it IS more fun doing it this way than fussing too much about the outcome - you have inspired me to go give it another go. :-)
If they are moving, it’s hard to combine 2 people together. In such cases, I’d combine all their body parts as one shape first. And that can be done very quickly- like 5 seconds or so. Then some basic essential shapes within. Takes practice to get quicker. Oh, and you might want to try it on people who are just sitting around. They move less. And as for shapes, think of the subject you are drawing as a flat shape of a country on a map. See if that helps:) glad you are giving it another go😄
super helpful Thanks for sharing ！
Very interesting, thanks!
Very helpful thanks! 🙏
this is the way i like to draw too! i feel like things turn out so much better!
Yeah it’s quick and relaxed looking:)
Nice technique
Try it and let me know how it goes.
like your vidio . easy to follow.
I’ve started drawing again and I’ve found your channel! Thank you so much for your wisdom! It will help me greatly! 🌸
Happy to hear that. You’re welcome!:)
AHHHMAZING
Thank you very much; this is a brilliant tutorial! It’s very helpful!
I’m glad to hear it. Thanks you:)
Very good ideas. 👍
Thank you! 😊
THIS VIDEO IS EPIC! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS LESSON, SIR! ❤
Welcome!👍
i got really good at this to the point i ignored all the other more analytical constructive skills for drawing because they were less fun and hey, i could draw anything i want with the contour method!Now I low key regret it as I have to learn anatomy perspective etc from scratch if i want to draw anything that's not in front of me
But still loads of fun!and drawing like this did give me the confidence I was missing to begin with.
Thanks! Yes it’s a good way to start drawing and gain confidence. And keeping on learning like you did is also ideal. Good point. It’s not about doing one and rejecting other methods. Rather enjoy learning everything. I’m still learning both ways and they do compliment each other. Yes contouring is more fun. And technical approach can be more of a challenge, take a bit longer to master, but can be fun too:)
This is the best explanation of contour drawing I've watched so far. Thanks a lot!! ❤
Nice! Thanks! I've been trying to explain it to students for a few years, trying to make it clearer and clearer. This is as clear as I've gotten so far:)
@@Drewscape-art It's really clear! I've given it a few tries and while I still need to work a lot in the accuracy of the porportions, I'm surprised at how fun and quick it is. Working from big to small shapes gave me a nice framework, as I'd get really confused on how to actually start drawing if I wasn't doing any structural sketches.
@julianapegas2043 Glad you tried it out! The accuracy of the proportions will get better over time. To start with, draw smaller and slower. Remember to keep your eyes on the scene, like 99% of the time, as your pen moves:)
@@Drewscape-art thank youuu! I'll keep at it!
Best explanation of how drawing shapes works in real life (kind of chaotic) scenes
Thanks! Hope it works for you:)
This is very helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome!
great breakdown! i always struggle to simplify scenes when im sketching, I'll try this technique next time :)
Yes I believe it’s all about changing the way we see😄
So coincidental that you do this. It was what I meant on my comment on your other video when I said doing just a few strokes of the pen can become something wonderful. Thanks for putting it 'down on paper' to explain it well.
Thanks Valerie:)
thank you for this video! so interesting 😀👍 (btw i love how you part the space into big adjacent squares)
Glad to hear that! Yeah that does make it easier to get the shapes right
TY
That's an interesting concept. I'm trying to learn how to draw faster and to be less of a perfectionist (aka focus less on tiny details nobody else even sees anyway). I think practicing this could be a fun method, even if doesn't become my standard way of sketching. Thank you for sharing! =)
Cool! Always keep learning- that’s what I tell myself.:) Yes this technique results in a looser style so it’s quite suited for quick urban sketching. But when i need to do tighter illustrations for work, I use this technique for the rough pencil sketch stage and then tighten it up using my knowledge of structure and 3D forms. Knowing a few ways of drawing is helpful:)
That was helpful. I will try it and let you know how it goes!
Yes please do:) I’m always wondering if I’m explaining it clearly enough. Thanks!:)
So I tried this and it didn’t really work out. In the beginning of the video you showed how you used to painstakingly draw things out. Maybe you have to go through that before you are able to convey your vision with fewer details? I’ve noticed that while your drawings look somewhat simple they really are not. Hope this makes sense. I’m new at drawing and it takes me much longer to get how I want things onto the paper.
@surfbirdie5759 Thanks for trying it out. I'd have to see exactly how you did it. But I'd check that
1. you are combining objects in my mind to form big 2-D shapes.
2. Your eyes are fixed on the scene/shapes as you draw (only glancing at your paper every now and then for split seconds).
3. Don't think of the objects as what they are. Think of them as only flat 2-D shapes.
Oh yes, draw small too to begin with. Hope that helps! All the best:)
This is so helpful! May I know what marker you’re using?
Glad you found it helpful. I was using a Pencil Sign pen www.pentel.com/products/sign-pen
It's not my regular pen but I wanted something dark and simple for the video. It doesn't have waterproof ink in it. But for simple doodles, it's easy to use:)
@@Drewscape-art- thank you! appreciate you making time to share
thanks for the note. It encourages me:)
@@Drewscape-art- you're super talented and the content is high quality and really helpful for a noob sketcher. and always love supporting a fellow singaporean!
Grouping shapes is a great idea to fool the brain, I've never thought of that!
Yes actually, that’s a good way to put it. “Fooling the brain”!😄 I should use that.
@@Drewscape-art Indeed! :) As I mainly draw from imagination, I can't really use this method but I'll keep that in mind the next time I'll be drawing from life!
@actually I use it to draw from imagination too. If I picture a scene in my mind, it’s the same as seeing it:)
@@Drewscape-art Oh wow. That's quite something! I see! Thanks!