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    How to draw to draw and sketch people or the human body from imagination.
    This video tutorial teaches you a simple model with simple proportions that can be used to draw or sketch the human body or people from your imagination.
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  • @OggE124
    @OggE124 8 лет назад +471

    Without a doubt the most usefull tutorial fot learning to draw figures from imagination!

    • @luxurious0346
      @luxurious0346 5 лет назад +3

      Sorry to break your nut but this is not the most uselfull
      But it's a bit helpful I guess?

    • @IuriSigma
      @IuriSigma 5 лет назад +6

      @@luxurious0346 Which tutorial would you call the most useful?

    • @ipotatosenpai7002
      @ipotatosenpai7002 4 года назад +2

      @@IuriSigma this isn't very professional tbh, reading the books by the masters is more helpful imo

    • @IuriSigma
      @IuriSigma 4 года назад +1

      @@ipotatosenpai7002 Which book would you recommend for example? I don't read much, but maybe I could glance at something useful in that case.

    • @damianogiolitti3416
      @damianogiolitti3416 4 года назад +4

      @@IuriSigma hello I know you are asking someone else but on amazon you can find the graphic works of leonardo and michelangelo for cheap. You can see their marks and how they build the figures. Glenn vilppu is one of the most competent artists out there, also bridgman is insightful. If you want you can buy michael hampton book, his instructor was Glenn

  • @Thandidladla
    @Thandidladla 4 года назад +356

    Man, I freaking love his tutorials. he explains so thoroughly.
    I always have ideas in my head that I cannot draw how I want them to be cuz I'm not good enough
    (who can relate?)
    So I am now doing all kinds of drawing practices and he's definitely one of my most favourite teachers.

    • @homiespaghetti1522
      @homiespaghetti1522 4 года назад +13

      I can relate, I have such good ideas just to be smashed by my inability to draw well

    • @Thandidladla
      @Thandidladla 4 года назад +17

      @@homiespaghetti1522 yeah I feel you. just a little practice each day, not stressing it, taking it day by day, just enjoying the progress and we'll definitely get there. We only have to avoid being overwhelmed so the goal is only a bit every day regardless of the outcome

    • @homiespaghetti1522
      @homiespaghetti1522 3 года назад +5

      @@Thandidladla thank you for the encouragement. My drawing skills have increased dramatically since first seeing this video and I hope the best for you

    • @Thandidladla
      @Thandidladla 3 года назад +4

      @@homiespaghetti1522 ay man makes me happy to read that you've been progressing so much! I wish you all the best on your journey as well, I'll see you at the peak of the mountain

    • @SK-nn9pw
      @SK-nn9pw 2 года назад +1

      FACTS!
      He's actually my favorite, hands-down. He's very thorough, yet teaches in a very relative and simplified way. He's a great artist and instructor!
      Best of wishes on your pursuits, Thandi.

  • @1STAPPEARANCEHULKED
    @1STAPPEARANCEHULKED 8 лет назад +742

    45 minutes?? You deserve all the success that comes your way!

    • @brambi171
      @brambi171 5 лет назад +3

      for me is 2times longer, I'm watching&following teacher in half slow speed : ) THANK YOU for your time professor Alph , you helps me to understand a lot ! : -) U r Great!

    • @princessfaust
      @princessfaust 4 года назад +2

      it's the quality that matters not the length of a video

    • @Greg12839
      @Greg12839 4 года назад

      faust ༄ u r very smart, well done

    • @WestArtOfficial
      @WestArtOfficial 4 года назад

      would you tell me what u think about my drawing (hope yu will subscribe too)? ruclips.net/video/1MlMQvlIQ-A/видео.html

    • @SoftBreadSoft
      @SoftBreadSoft 3 года назад +4

      @@princessfaust Can't be a quality if there isn't enough time to explain anything. There are many

  • @SAmes-tz4mn
    @SAmes-tz4mn 3 года назад +54

    I’m a pre nursing student. It’s amazing how what I’ve learned in anatomy goes hand in hand with improving my drawing. You’re such an amazing teacher, my drawings have improved tremendously in just a matter of minutes watching your tutorials. Thank you for helping me get back into tapping into my creativity, I’m so thankful I found your channel!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @valsteve2000
    @valsteve2000 Год назад +3

    My passion for drawing is like a flip-flop, i sometimes becomes so immerse in listening and watching videos, but before the advent of internet in the Phillipines, i rely mostly from drawing and painting books, it started in 1975 during my high schools years, when i came across with my fellow classmates and schoolmates who were already good at it, they inspired me then . Unfortunately i was not focus on any skill, that's why my mind wandered from one trade to another. Times just flew very fast from age 14, im now 61 years old with no progress whatsoever being a jack of all trades but master of none. My desire suddenly was revived a few weeks ago and started looking for the old materials and tools that we already had, to start all over again, actually my daughter has enrolled in a short art course and has done a number of drawings and paintings to get ahead over me by a a lot of stride. Just recently ive ordered some art materials to kick off my long lost desire in this art. Ive actually watched you a few years back before the pandemic and even copied your manequin approch, I forgot your name, then just search again here , voila i rediscovered you once again and thank you for refreshing me. Good luck to your channel.

  • @belzer158
    @belzer158 4 года назад +10

    I'm 27 and have struggled to draw human figure since grade school. This's the stuff that teachers never taught me to do and I never really understood why drawing humans is so hard for me. Feeling inspired to finally stick to learning poses and anatomy now! I'm also starting school of fine arts next month so hopefully I'm able to put this stuff into good use there :) Thank you! ❤

    • @comradecat1922
      @comradecat1922 3 года назад +1

      I hope you're doing good, is it wroth going to a art school

  • @SlenderMaam
    @SlenderMaam 8 лет назад +384

    absolutely amazing teaching

    • @ArtePro_Oficial
      @ArtePro_Oficial 8 лет назад +15

      +Rick Sanchez I have nothing to add... totally amazing!!

    • @house6052
      @house6052 7 лет назад +2

      geez rick

    • @WestArtOfficial
      @WestArtOfficial 4 года назад

      would you tell me what u think about my drawing (hope yu will subscribe too)? ruclips.net/video/1MlMQvlIQ-A/видео.html

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

    • @Brembelia
      @Brembelia Месяц назад

      Excellent video. So impressed with what I learned with this fist video I subscribed. Thank you so much for posting this for us.

  • @Williljam
    @Williljam 7 лет назад +32

    This literally helped me more than my 3 years of art classes in school. You're great at teaching others, based on the comment section, and it's amazing. Thank you!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @misterprickly
    @misterprickly 8 лет назад +129

    I bought a wooden mannequin but I find it kinda limited when it comes to dynamic poses.
    I have created a new mannequin out of pipe cleaners that I can put into *any* pose, regardless of complexity.
    Mannequins are a great source for reference and information.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад +29

      Yes they are! Thats a smart idea

    • @achannelhandle
      @achannelhandle 4 года назад +10

      @Nadia Syeda Here's one tutorial ruclips.net/video/S5CPPZk3PGI/видео.html

    • @marlenesteffensen308
      @marlenesteffensen308 4 года назад +3

      Good idea with pipe cleaners. Thanks.

    • @misterprickly
      @misterprickly 4 года назад +5

      ​@Nadia Syeda Here's one example: ruclips.net/video/llsjQSW4rko/видео.html
      My pipecleaner people can be seen here: www.deviantart.com/misterprickly/art/Pipe-cleaner-people01-783700845
      I'm sorry I didn't get back to you earlier.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @mrgroovestring
    @mrgroovestring 2 года назад +8

    I have learned more drawing skills from this man, than from anyone else in my entire lifetime. Thank you so much for this !

  • @guyguino5770
    @guyguino5770 8 лет назад +125

    Wow this was so liberating to do. Ive copied techniques from other videos, but this one I thinked worked for me the best. Thank you!

  • @song4night
    @song4night 8 лет назад +129

    What a teacher!!!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @thephilosopher5799
    @thephilosopher5799 2 года назад +3

    Young artist here. My art teacher has us drawing from life and imagination, Im struggling pretty bad. I’m a beginner and this helped me a lot. I do pretty good at copying images and references but I suck at drawing from imagination. Thank you and keep up the good work!

  • @waynewillis9167
    @waynewillis9167 5 лет назад +3

    I have a masters degree in studio art and have never had any interest in drawing from the imagination - only from life - but I am very glad I watched this. Actually I have watched it repeatedly. I believe it is helping me to draw better from life because it helps me better see the forms in life and remember them from the moment I look up at them to the moment I look down at my paper. Also, knowing what I am looking for and what to expect helps me better see where the particular model is like and differs from my memorized shapes, and helps me to more efficiently get on paper what I am looking at. Thanks, Mr. Dunn!

  • @MrMADman171
    @MrMADman171 8 лет назад +27

    Another thing about foreshortening that's important to think of is the point of reference.
    if you're viewing a foreshortened object from a distant POV, all parts will appear to be proportionately sound. However, the closer you get to said object, the larger the outermost part will appear, relative to the rest.
    So if you put your hand on your face, it'll appear larger, in comparison to whatever's behind it. When you extend your hand further away from your face, it appears to shrink.
    It seems intuitive once you acknowledge it, but believe me, it is something a lot of beginners fail to understand.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @perriegarcia
    @perriegarcia 7 лет назад +29

    This is hands down the best drawing video on RUclips. I've learned so much! Thank you so much

  • @whitetrashtrucker5785
    @whitetrashtrucker5785 8 лет назад +91

    Hey Alphonso just wanted to give you a very very big thank you. I started drawing 1 year ago today, and it was your videos that were the foundation of my learning, and continue to be an inspiration as my learning continues. Also your book should arrive tomorrow, the least support I can give back to you. Thanks man please keep them coming. How about a nice hand and foreshortening vid??

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад +20

      +Steve N thanks so much for supporting my book. That should be in the works soon, dont worry

    • @jaypond4368
      @jaypond4368 8 лет назад +3

      +Alphonso Dunn Hey Alphanso. You're awesome at drawing.. why didn't you get into concept art or fine art or something? Just curious

    • @stewartaintshit7620
      @stewartaintshit7620 7 лет назад +2

      are the drawings on your youtube channel banner yours ?

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @francesdeleon8389
    @francesdeleon8389 3 года назад +32

    I’m just at 11 mins of the whole video but already learning a lot. Definitely one of the best tutorial! Thank you so much.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @peaks2prairiesadventures888
    @peaks2prairiesadventures888 4 месяца назад

    I can not give enough gratitude for what you placed into this video!! Your first book just arrived, the workbook will come Monday. I’m especially grateful for you releasing your book digitally!! I live in a 1 room cabin without much room for books. Digital really helps. These videos are timeless in their instructions and understanding. Thank you!!

  • @everettwhite9874
    @everettwhite9874 4 года назад +2

    A mannequin was included with a graphite pencil set I bought. I used to use it to keep me company while drawing. After watching this video, I realized the thing can actually talk. Practicing these tips, “Bishop” is no longer a block of wood, a mannequin, he’s my new best friend thanks to the information in this video.
    I really appreciate you sharing your drawing tips in all your videos my friend.
    ❤️

  • @orthotecheducation5827
    @orthotecheducation5827 8 лет назад +38

    These are truly amazing RUclips videos. Thank you so much for making them available to the public.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @misssincere5762
    @misssincere5762 5 лет назад +23

    The circle and basic shapes you draw look better than anything i have ever drawn in my life *cries in struggle artist*

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @tuttyusbuttyus
    @tuttyusbuttyus 6 лет назад

    You are an AMAZING teacher. Got an MFA recently and none of my instructors were anywhere near as clear and informative. You'd be a perfect professor if you aren't one already.

  • @ellenm9745
    @ellenm9745 8 лет назад

    It's a good thing I'm retired. I'm mesmerized by your tutorials and working my way through the list. I truly understand the value of creating my own figures. Freedom versus copying. Thanks so much.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад

      +Ellen M THanks so much! And you're very welcome

  • @10XSeiga
    @10XSeiga Год назад +3

    You are such a gifted teacher. I'm forever grateful for your gifts and that you out time and effort into sharing g those gifts with us. Bless you man. 🙏

  • @frydfish4934
    @frydfish4934 3 года назад +3

    This guy's a great teacher. I've been really struggling with this stuff despite my attempts to learn. I'm really thankful this is free!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @ceironfaux8149
    @ceironfaux8149 7 лет назад +2

    I don't normally have the attention span for a 40 minute tutorial but I'm glad I watched yours! Fantastic!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  7 лет назад

      Glad you were able to stick through it : )

  • @charlespeterson4438
    @charlespeterson4438 8 лет назад +26

    Absolutely amazing. You have given us a cornucopia of advice and guidance. You are a master teacher of drawing. I will watch your videos over and over to improve my drawing technique, and I'm going to buy your book. You are so generous to share your expertise in so many tutorials and it's great that you've ordered them so well to make it easier for us to access what we want. Many many thanks.

  • @sinofcringe
    @sinofcringe 3 года назад +8

    this really was great. i’ve been stuck in block in my drawings due to lacking the foundation and this helped a ton. thank you.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @ChartingCharlie
    @ChartingCharlie 5 лет назад +7

    Hey man, thanks for this series. It was starting to drive me a little nuts that I had made such progress with the loomis and Reilly Method; but was still struggling to see the simple mannequin. I see now I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. Honestly if I could do it over again; I would probably study this series, your portrait series, and loomis first; and put off the other figure drawing methods that seemed to muddy my progress a tad. But we all learn differently, and I believe that being able to recognize and admit the things you still don’t understand becomes more important but also more difficult as we advance through skills. But that is just my humble opinion.
    Thanks again for what you do,
    Charles L

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @shrix2009
    @shrix2009 5 лет назад

    This is a video every struggling artist must watch !
    I ve been struggling on Human figures and gesture for 45 days now, i ve watched countless tutorials, bought books ( which i dont regret) and still catch the grisp of how to practice without reference.
    The problem was that no one teaches (or no one i ve watched or read about ) basic methods that you can use to map out the things you learn from anatomy and gesture.
    So i went on and tried every step you showed, and FINALLY everything involving the human figure made sense AND it s simple enough to fill sketchbooks with it... Thank you so much, you ve broken my biggest creative blockade yet and i ll definetly check out your book !
    Good shit mate.... good shit.

  • @foxzillax5745
    @foxzillax5745 2 года назад

    I just started teaching myself how to draw, and just following along improved how confident my lines looked. An hour a day people, it makes a difference.

  • @keithb0000
    @keithb0000 8 лет назад +8

    I rarely comment on RUclips videos but I just wanted to say, I just received your book! Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 8 лет назад +16

    Amazing teachings! I will thank you and gift me with your book.

  • @moiseschavez7454
    @moiseschavez7454 7 лет назад

    imho, this is the most comprehensive, extensive and sensible guide about the mannequin on youtube, and even in the whole internet, a great companion and practice, whatever the method used. thank you so much for being such a good teacher

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much. I appreciate that. Glad you found it useful

  • @apocalypticmoose8080
    @apocalypticmoose8080 2 года назад +1

    5 years ago, man... You are really the best, you could teach me how to use my mannequins that have been gathering dust for the past 10 years. You sir are the best and deserve everything good that you have so far and quite more.

  • @maldo1969
    @maldo1969 8 лет назад +6

    I just purchased your book from Amazon. I've been watching your channel for years. Love your instruction. Thank you for posting these videos. It really helps to inspire me to draw more.

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @astormilanese9545
    @astormilanese9545 3 года назад +1

    I can't explain how helpful this has been, certainly the best teacher on the internet

  • @deltafour1212
    @deltafour1212 4 года назад

    Please, don't ever take this video down. This just opened a whole new world for me!

  • @rijanh1018
    @rijanh1018 7 лет назад +5

    On a holiday now, as soon as im back home, im buying your book. Cheers mate.

  • @DardansArt
    @DardansArt 4 года назад +3

    I have been trying to learn draw poses for months, and I just found the best video to learn from 👌🔥

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @zedascouve2
    @zedascouve2 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant masterclass for those who are beginners on drawing and painting. Appreciate your dedication and time for this video! Only the best instructors can do it with paper and pencil. Love this kind of explanation.

  • @kevinl20082008
    @kevinl20082008 Год назад +1

    THANK YOU! Sensei So much, I finally found a tutorial that has made it really well to understand the importance of fundamental/basic figure drawing with a cylinder.

  • @Lucycolomar
    @Lucycolomar 4 года назад +3

    omg this tutorial helped me out! I can finally draw normal but also dynamic fighting poses, i can't thank you enough!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @Synapticsnap
    @Synapticsnap 8 лет назад +42

    Great informative tutorial, Thanks.

  • @georgemohr7532
    @georgemohr7532 Год назад +1

    You will unlikely see this comment since this video was released six years ago, This was so very helpful. So happy that I found this video.

  • @MrDirtyproducts
    @MrDirtyproducts 6 лет назад

    This is the best technique/tutorial I have found for helping my poses look more fluid and together. Poses are instantly better. Thank you very much.

  • @xoXDarkCuackXox
    @xoXDarkCuackXox 8 лет назад +12

    Love how everyone teaches this different
    Btw your style is amazing so organic!

  • @introspectrum23
    @introspectrum23 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this video it's very helpful, we have a mannequin that's been slowly becoming part of our office decor for the past year that we need to start putting to use--the insight and tips you provide make the process of learning the human body much less intimidating! 😊

    • @introspectrum23
      @introspectrum23 8 лет назад

      PS My better half was wondering what the pencil is you're using..I thought it may be a sort of drafting type?

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/LeqeZfCFeOs/видео.html

  • @v1ct0r12345
    @v1ct0r12345 7 лет назад

    I watch (and read the book) your lessons again and again, and always find something new. Just like digging deeper into the skill. Thank you, Mr.Dunn, for great teaching and motivation!!!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @kencramer2232
    @kencramer2232 3 года назад

    After 54 years, FINALLY someone who knows what they’re talking about. Your explanation was simple,
    yet comprehensive, easy to replicate & remember. complemented by your relaxed manner. I was so happy I hit liked 5 min in

  • @MadSweetpea
    @MadSweetpea 8 лет назад +10

    Thank you, thank you, the best tutorial on this subject.

  • @Kleinbiology
    @Kleinbiology 8 лет назад +14

    This was wonderful Alphonso. You explain things so well, now to practice.....

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад +9

      Thanks. Yup, off to practice : )

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @JH-pe3ro
    @JH-pe3ro 2 года назад

    I've seen hundreds of "how to draw a mannequin" tutorials over a period of twenty years or so. This is the best one because in describing how to hinge the forms to bend limbs - while I've definitely seen this info before, the way it was explained revealed a very basic error I had been making every time I went to draw from imagination: I would extend the limb all the way out to the actual bone length, because that's how the anatomy works. But if you do this with a mannequin, the forms overlap each other and confuse the issue of where things are actually connecting. Thus I could draw accurate straight limbs, but not flexed ones; I would overlap every time and get a strange deformation.

  • @DarkForcesStudio
    @DarkForcesStudio 2 года назад

    Your teachings are so practical and effective. It's like having access to forbidden knowledge. Thank you.

  • @Jus1anoy
    @Jus1anoy 5 лет назад +6

    Ok...I think the cylinder/ellipse thing is very usefull!

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @huskytzu7709
    @huskytzu7709 8 лет назад +8

    now that i already had some knowledge about the anatomy. this vid helped me greatly. thanku good sir!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад +2

      Very welcome

    • @zeedart2382
      @zeedart2382 5 лет назад

      Wow I didn't knew u had RUclips channel oh well XD

  • @IAMSOUND99
    @IAMSOUND99 6 лет назад

    this might be the best tutorial on youtube to get figure drawing coupled with your anatomy tutorial, observing real life references and a bit of practice i think anyone can get to a pretty realistic result. thanks a lot Alphonso for those free tutorials.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 лет назад

      very welcome : )

    • @IAMSOUND99
      @IAMSOUND99 6 лет назад

      I ordered your book on pen & ink drawing btw, not much but the least i could do as a 'thanks' for all you freely teached me, also the reviews on it are amazing so i expect to learn even more!

  • @ginnysullivan7392
    @ginnysullivan7392 5 лет назад

    I've learned more about the figure's proportions for you than in my numerous life drawing classes. I will purchase your book just to support your fine teaching and generosity. Thank you

  • @seniorpz1969
    @seniorpz1969 5 лет назад +5

    This is just the tutorial i was looking for! very informative and an amazing learning experience because I have -0 imagination..smh

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @cookieschwartz749
    @cookieschwartz749 8 лет назад +4

    Love your videos. Would love to see how to abstract figure and face easily.

  • @carmenalma4647
    @carmenalma4647 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing the wealth of your knowledge on drawing, Alfonso. Your instructions are easy to follow because you’re thorough and clear with your directions. I have been following you for a long time and replay your videos whenever I’m stuck on some aspect of drawing, and so I’m grateful for your organization of your videos as well. Your workbooks are just as instructive. Thanks again.

  • @catllionare
    @catllionare 6 лет назад

    Alphonso I can't thank you enough for taking the time and effort to make this video. I'm trying to grow my drawing skill and I found this video SO helpful. The Way you explained and articulated was so easy to follow and to understand. I took a drawing class in college but the teacher was completely the opposite with no desire to be there. I learned very little from that one expensive class. I learned a lot from your video in just under 1 hour. Thank you so much. I wish you all the success in the world!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 лет назад

      Thanks much and youre very welcome : )

  • @rabichaudhry8922
    @rabichaudhry8922 7 лет назад +5

    you have magical fingers sir :)

  • @SoojArt
    @SoojArt 8 лет назад +4

    Loving the new format your videos have, keep the good work man

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @aegallop
    @aegallop 8 лет назад

    How generous you are Alphonso to take so much time to share your hard earned knowledge and talent with us. Thank you.

  • @olivierdeme3886
    @olivierdeme3886 3 года назад

    Unbelievable tutorial.
    RUclips at its best.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @jonn7291
    @jonn7291 8 лет назад +12

    Really informative and well presented. Very helpful. Thanks a lot. Subbed.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад +8

      Thanks. Glad it helped : )

    • @khunthate
      @khunthate 7 лет назад +2

      Agreed. Great vid! Learned a lot! Cheers!

  • @leggodt6340
    @leggodt6340 8 лет назад +4

    You have very nice finger nails.

    • @thicc_apple4977
      @thicc_apple4977 8 лет назад

      every person that i see i have to look at one thing to tell if i like them or not. one of them is fingernails. HE BE LOOKIN NICE I COULD TELL. then other one is noses and eyebrows. THERE JUST SO ATTRACTIVE XDXDXD i hope im not the only one

  • @MrSabert032
    @MrSabert032 5 лет назад

    DUDE! I was struggling with my forms until I found your video now it all clicking. Thank god for your existence.

  • @deadzombies4496
    @deadzombies4496 8 лет назад

    The proportion breakdown was a tremendous help to me. I would draw mannequins before and would just wing it until it looked right. Now I'm able to get every mannequin to be consistent.
    Really appreciate the info!

  • @butterfly123417
    @butterfly123417 8 лет назад +36

    could you do a video on how to draw hands? :)

  • @dedestars3603
    @dedestars3603 8 лет назад +4

    شكراً كثير الك طريقه شرحك كتير حلو وانا مستفيده كتير منك شكراً 😊👍

  • @theepheonix1700
    @theepheonix1700 4 года назад

    master artist Alphonso Dunn is like,
    "lets just make a simple little master piece. now lets make a happy little master piece.
    ah, oops, I made a small mistake there but that's OK, it turned into a masterpiece because I looked at it."
    an absolute monster with the pen, huge inspiration and one of if not the best art teacher, you are outstanding Alphonso! thank you for all you do!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. Glad I help

    • @theepheonix1700
      @theepheonix1700 4 года назад

      Alphonso Dunn help is an understatement. You really are incredible with the pen. Someday I’ll get there. Someday...

  • @ste5f
    @ste5f 8 лет назад

    I just bought your book. Outstanding stuff. I'm a painter and sculptor and I started after being inspired by a book, tv show etc. Your book has made me excited about ink drawing. Many thanks.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад

      Thanks so much for supporting it! I hope it will be a vaulable resource :-)

  • @je_ss
    @je_ss 8 лет назад +5

    you're awesome ... sooo helpful thanks so much

  • @dataussiematt
    @dataussiematt 4 года назад +3

    *instead i draw on mannequin*

  • @stephaniecarrow4898
    @stephaniecarrow4898 9 месяцев назад

    This is the best figure-drawing basics tutorial I've ever seen -- on video, in books, classes, anywhere. Your explanations and examples are so clear, I finally get it! I can tell how much this will help me. Thank you!

  • @jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552
    @jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552 6 лет назад

    Thank you for all the time you put into this and for all the fantastic examples! You make a terrific art teacher because you inspire and make people think we could actually do this! Looking forward to watching your other videos! As a 48 year old woman who was not inspired in my high school art class, I continue to long to illustrate children's Christian books one day, should God let me live long enough! I just bought a bunch of drawing how to books on ebay last night but now see that you have books for sale. I'll keep that in mind come my next paycheck! Keep up the great work! God bless!

  • @sreekiranputhanpurayil223
    @sreekiranputhanpurayil223 6 лет назад +1

    You teach like knife cutting through butter! Absolutely love it! Hats off!

  • @mogostudio
    @mogostudio 4 года назад

    My goodness! You interpret everything to simple. Your video is so helpful and precious. Thank you so much!!!

  • @mubarakabdullah8771
    @mubarakabdullah8771 2 года назад

    The most useful 45 minutes i spent on youtube in my life.. big thanks to you sir

  • @oldlady1946
    @oldlady1946 3 года назад

    I was glued to this tutorial. Thanks for sharing. So as long as you know the proportions you don’t even need a manikin lol

  • @penamation4717
    @penamation4717 3 года назад

    I have seen uncountable tutorials for drawing from imagination but i never found what i was looking for until this video .... this really tells the best way to draw from imagination thank you sir .... i appreciate your work .... hope by practice i will also be drawing like you .. thanks once again sir

  • @JmsLatinoHeat
    @JmsLatinoHeat 6 лет назад

    Ive been drawing since i was little and i have gotten good. Im good at drawing things that i see but never really can create things things out of my head because i never picked up any techniques. You sir have simplified what ive been wanting to learn in 20 years in to 45 minutes. Thank you. I will continue to learn from you.

  • @xosefc
    @xosefc 8 лет назад

    Clever teachings. I'm surprised you're revealing so clearly most of the processes I do unconsciously, while I draw.

  • @abduullaelrokh1387
    @abduullaelrokh1387 5 лет назад

    No need to attend my art classes any more ; your there..THANKS a lot for putting a lot of effort this video , my word can never say how happy am I am . Please never stop making videos like this because your the best .

  • @jasneskis
    @jasneskis 7 лет назад

    I'm so glad you have organized all your videos by category, now I won' have to go looking and put them in order to watch, do and learn. Thank you.

  • @darthzeppid
    @darthzeppid 3 года назад

    Even today I still come back to ur channel. I found u years and years ago and subbed and remembered your name. When I get done wit the books I have I'm going to check out one of yours. I remembered u because I like the way u teach. U know how to break it down in digestible bites which I really appreciate. Hope all is well man have a great rest of your day

  • @malakmohamed-qg3en
    @malakmohamed-qg3en 7 лет назад +2

    Honestly, I have watched a lot of videos explaining the same thing with 100% diff. ways, but you are the best teacher who explains in a simple way without making us feel that this is a real complicated thing.
    I do have a background on drawing a mannequin, but what you shared with everyone, showed how knowledgeable you are other than everyone.
    Many thanks to you!!
    You are the best!!😍😘

    • @hoadinhcong3341
      @hoadinhcong3341 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/0oYubp7sDvA/видео.html

  • @lifesence71
    @lifesence71 11 месяцев назад

    I'm kind of stuck in perspective and forms, didn't know where to start anatomy, so this tutorial series is help a lot, thank you a million times🙌🏼

  • @sumedhasengar4687
    @sumedhasengar4687 5 лет назад +2

    I have never in my life seen a better video than this. It's so useful. I struggled with anatomy for idk how many years and this tutorial gave me the best insights. Thank you so so much for making this video and being so patient. Lots of love from India!

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel 4 года назад

    SUPERB, SUPERB, SUPERB - everything about your tutorials.
    And THANK YOU for NOT having in the background, distracting and totally unnecessary music.

  • @jackysu3271
    @jackysu3271 4 года назад

    This is without a doubt the best and the most important tutorial on figure drawing that I've seen in the past years!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! 🙏🙏💜

  • @brijeshmkt
    @brijeshmkt 2 года назад

    He is a real artist who believes in giving. Such a great explain. Thank you soo much for all of your tutorials. Are are great! I am learning a lot from you.

  • @gnewt75
    @gnewt75 8 лет назад +1

    Great tutorial! Very basic steps and doable!!! Thank you, Alphonso!

  • @biswarys
    @biswarys 5 лет назад

    I must have seen a million videos to learn how to draw human figures and poses from imagination. But none made me learn as this video did. You are a GREAT teacher. Thank you for this awesome video!! The technique, the approach.. U made it seem so easy.

  • @Ronno4691
    @Ronno4691 8 лет назад

    One of THE best tutorials anywhere!

  • @anujachoksi8139
    @anujachoksi8139 8 лет назад

    Alphonso...sir..like i have said it everytime after watching each one of ur videos...U are an amazing teacher...thank u for posting this video...u have always somehow known what students need...almost like u being in their shoes...i cant articulate to bring justice to the gratitude i feel when it comes to how much u have helped me in my art learning journey. Thank you.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 лет назад

      +Anuja Choksi Thanks so very much. The feedback is enough to know I'm on the right track. I get inspiration from the what you share knowing I am helping :-)

  • @ZahidKhan-ek8hb
    @ZahidKhan-ek8hb 3 года назад

    Very easiest way to draw human figure once it was considered so hard..Love this tutorial.