Character Design Tips I wish I knew before (so many tips)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024

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  • @ranxi2034
    @ranxi2034 5 лет назад +2433

    Me: *tries to draws a skeleton wearing a jacket*
    Also me: goddammit I drew sans again

  • @jemskio9446
    @jemskio9446 5 лет назад +1082

    8:18
    *draws ear*
    *realizes it already has ears*
    *erases the ear*

  • @leavankampen9791
    @leavankampen9791 5 лет назад +1593

    I'm actually excited to start drawing again now

    • @dumryy4331
      @dumryy4331 5 лет назад +3

      Ikr

    • @swordivi7288
      @swordivi7288 5 лет назад +3

      Same!!

    • @abkshadownightmarefoxy675
      @abkshadownightmarefoxy675 5 лет назад +5

      Ikr but im starting my own little universe of characters in one universe instead of like my other characters that are from different worlds but in the same place and in the universe (the new one) its one world one place tones of characters

    • @eezytunes7180
      @eezytunes7180 5 лет назад

      Go for it!

    • @igravestonei
      @igravestonei 4 года назад

      Same

  • @i.j.morrow4925
    @i.j.morrow4925 5 лет назад +1975

    xabio arts, a hero for the modern age.

  • @foggynoon
    @foggynoon 5 лет назад +703

    “So if you want to be tracer, go ahead and be tracer”

    • @tatteryt
      @tatteryt 5 лет назад +15

      What about Widowmaker :p

    • @julienstepetin6453
      @julienstepetin6453 5 лет назад

      TatterCat then I’ll be makree >:) (idk how to spell it lol)

    • @tatteryt
      @tatteryt 5 лет назад

      @@julienstepetin6453 I think it's macree? idk lol

    • @feangelodiaz3350
      @feangelodiaz3350 4 года назад +1

      Quests. Mcree

    • @plusxz821
      @plusxz821 3 года назад

      What about genshi?

  • @stupidsanbii
    @stupidsanbii 5 лет назад +1388

    it’s not a xabio drawing video, if he doesn’t break a pencil or use a broken pencil

  • @owencarter6440
    @owencarter6440 5 лет назад +335

    i love how you are an actual artist, but you are stupidly hilarious.

  • @random.4761
    @random.4761 5 лет назад +586

    "One punch man, he an egg"
    LMAOOOOO 🤣🤣

  • @nekoz4984
    @nekoz4984 5 лет назад +3350

    "There's some Gay stuff. NICE LET'S FOLLOW"
    that sounds like me

    • @v0idspamz636
      @v0idspamz636 5 лет назад +73

      Yep. Not afraid to say my two mains are gay for eachother lmao
      edit: lmao my main is Mel now she is lesbian tho 😳

    • @echo1533
      @echo1533 5 лет назад +60

      Every time I see gay pictures that are cute and stuff I legit save it into my downloads 😂

    • @THANKYOUFORTHEVENOM
      @THANKYOUFORTHEVENOM 5 лет назад +6

      Lol same

    • @null2010
      @null2010 5 лет назад +5

      Same

    • @danli8969
      @danli8969 5 лет назад +2

      Lol I 666 like

  • @Gumbert5430
    @Gumbert5430 5 лет назад +281

    Not all hero's wear capes
    this inspired me a lot

    • @The_Great_Penguini
      @The_Great_Penguini 4 года назад

      Minisupes some wear cloaks

    • @vay5540
      @vay5540 4 года назад +3

      Some even wear *hats*

    • @narokim9354
      @narokim9354 4 года назад

      Yes, because in reality our own heroes are the people we call Mom and Dad

  • @woodyscorner8536
    @woodyscorner8536 5 лет назад +147

    Me: I wonder what he's gonna list off.
    Him: *Lists off everything i have trouble with*
    Me:
    Me: Perfect-

  • @naniidoodles
    @naniidoodles 5 лет назад +164

    You can see him slowly lose his sanity and I love it

  • @angryquacks3876
    @angryquacks3876 5 лет назад +725

    14:41 Lmao the search history 😂😂😂

  • @Lana-md4zp
    @Lana-md4zp 5 лет назад +220

    *“O look here’s some gay stuff nice lets follow”*
    Literally me

    • @kaexewires7531
      @kaexewires7531 4 года назад +4

      my two main OCs are... kinda gay?

    • @user-cy1hq5sg9p
      @user-cy1hq5sg9p 4 года назад

      Kaexe Wirus mine too lol

    • @floamwoam4304
      @floamwoam4304 4 года назад +1

      LAMS
      BOYF RIENDS
      TREE BOIS
      AAAAAAAA TOO MANY GAY MUSICAL SHIPS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @danmanm9205
      @danmanm9205 4 года назад

      @@floamwoam4304 HELLO FELLOW HAMILTRASH
      also, I love BMC and DEH

  • @frogperhapsyes6152
    @frogperhapsyes6152 5 лет назад +253

    You lied to me, I can’t draw Mike Wazowski wITHOUT KNOWING WHETHER HES WINKING OR BLINKING

    • @bruhhelp7396
      @bruhhelp7396 4 года назад +7

      If you want to do a wink you would do a < shape for the eye and a sideways ( for blinking.

    • @orange757
      @orange757 4 года назад +2

      Another thing to keep me up at night

    • @floamwoam4304
      @floamwoam4304 4 года назад +5

      Dorian Wytte
      BROOOOOOOOO HE BE BLIWINK
      ITS BLINKING AND WINKING AT THE SAME TIMR

  • @kyraclark4494
    @kyraclark4494 5 лет назад +278

    THE SAVIOR HAS RETURNED ONCE AGAIN TO GIFT US WITH MAGNIFICENT DRAWING ADVICE

  • @officialmaxrebo
    @officialmaxrebo 5 лет назад +117

    9:51 “Here’s some gay stuff. Nice. Let’s follow.”

  • @izzysavage4634
    @izzysavage4634 5 лет назад +129

    4:33 That exact picture of Shrek's head on Mike Wazoski's body is my home screen. Great minds think alike

    • @ooga3501
      @ooga3501 5 лет назад +3

      Izzy 46 omfg SAME

  • @addichan264
    @addichan264 5 лет назад +80

    A character who is edgy you draw with more angular lines/ sharp angles
    Like Saskue?

    • @Edgee_yy
      @Edgee_yy 3 года назад

      You fool, all my characters are sharp as hell

  • @N3oD3stiny
    @N3oD3stiny 5 лет назад +195

    Other Dudes Tutorials: Uuuh i bette draw next timee...
    Your Tutorials: I draw right now

  • @lailanityler2380
    @lailanityler2380 5 лет назад +135

    You are such a beautiful human being, thank you so much Xabio.

  • @tansyrose2334
    @tansyrose2334 5 лет назад +44

    Well I guess I’m crying, Andrew is so nice that it hurts my heart

  • @Lucky-xo2de
    @Lucky-xo2de 4 года назад +19

    with fitting a mold i disagree.
    a huge thing in character design is shape.
    if the only important thing about it is the details and color, you also wouldnt be able to tell them apart in their silhouette then it isnt a good character design.
    using big defining shapes in the character design makes it a good and recognizable character design
    you can tell mickey mouse apart from just their silhouette because of his big ears and shoes. you can tell all the pokemon apart from their silhouettes (whoooos that pokemon?)
    also the whole shape language thing with circles making a nice bubbly characters squares makes a stable reliable character etc
    still an incredibly good and helpfull video! thank you, i will definitley use this tips in the future :)
    you def earned a sub from me-

  • @LuckySketches
    @LuckySketches 5 лет назад +49

    Someone: So what kind of stuff do you draw?
    That one IG guy in the video: Gay Homestuck MCU Loki.

  • @Ashley44888
    @Ashley44888 5 лет назад +40

    I just want to say I'm so glad I found your channel about a year ago. I have learned a lot from you even though I thought myself to be decent at art and knowledgeable about everything I needed to know already you changed my perspective on many things. I have both learned from and been greatly entertained by you and am so glad I stuck around. Thank you for making this channel and all you have done for us. I look forward to all you bring us in the future!

  • @emmanueldoninelli3056
    @emmanueldoninelli3056 5 лет назад +23

    You soothed me cause I always have anxiety and am a perfectionist about my drawings.

  • @eeeeehhhhhh631
    @eeeeehhhhhh631 4 года назад +5

    I’m glad this video showed up in my feed when it did

  • @bananamii
    @bananamii 5 лет назад +9

    andrew you're so pretty omg,, you've,, matured. somewhat,,
    but wow. i love how you genuinely care about helping us get better and care about your fanbase and interact with us and just,, wow,, it just makes me smile that you do this for us.

  • @rumaisakhan5583
    @rumaisakhan5583 5 лет назад +55

    Okay after watching a few *ehm* all of em *ehm* of your tutorials , I decided to subscribe cuz if anyone can help my art it's you

  • @foreverdraws9703
    @foreverdraws9703 5 лет назад +172

    16 people learned nothing and hate you, that's very unfortunate i'm sorry about that

  • @TarnishedArt
    @TarnishedArt 5 лет назад +312

    Xabio, your incredibly attractive but super weird at the same time

  • @ventybreath5383
    @ventybreath5383 5 лет назад +8

    “Mr has crabs” I lost it

  • @lucaspires4858
    @lucaspires4858 5 лет назад +11

    This is the drawing tutorial that everyone that’s starting out has been looking for. Thank you, Xabio Arts ❤️

  • @coleorcoal
    @coleorcoal 4 года назад +6

    My gosh, I can't believe he wants us to surpass him, this man is selfless and all-giving.

  • @dredracula7457
    @dredracula7457 5 лет назад +40

    "there's some gay stuff, nice lets follow"
    I-

  • @matheuschieppe6875
    @matheuschieppe6875 4 года назад +3

    "Iwant you to be better than me"... Man, this is the first video I saw from your channel and i already love it

  • @TheRealArtDoctor
    @TheRealArtDoctor 5 лет назад +3

    Every single story time animator should watch this video since every problem you taught how to fix they have! Multiplied by a million!

  • @denises.8330
    @denises.8330 5 лет назад +1

    Keeping bad drawings is amazing, cause months or years later you can look at them and see just how much you have improved by then. I just wish i kept more drawings from when i was really young, only have like 4-5 left and all except for one were copied or even completely traced, apparently i threw away everything original i have made :c

  • @moistymosas2900
    @moistymosas2900 5 лет назад +72

    Yes I'm a princess
    But I miss the days of being a queen

  • @arunahosein
    @arunahosein 5 лет назад +1

    I was in the middle of drawing new characters and I was pretty frustrated but I ended up finding this video and I got the encouragement I needed. Thank you 😭❤

  • @emmanieemma8996
    @emmanieemma8996 5 лет назад +6

    Bro your videos are so weirdly inspiring! Thanks for the work you put into them. I'm also glad to see that you look a lot healthier. Take care of yourself man!💛

  • @nxtalia8747
    @nxtalia8747 5 лет назад +2

    Xabio deserves more than this

    • @nxtalia8747
      @nxtalia8747 5 лет назад +2

      He’s too good for this world

  • @firstnamelastname4325
    @firstnamelastname4325 5 лет назад +4

    If anyone's wondering; the artist at 9:30 is @rainingrivers she's super good and I'd recommend checking her out!

  • @essentiallyleon
    @essentiallyleon 4 года назад +1

    I love this dudes energy so much. It's relatable on an unhealthy level.

  • @sonidophore9100
    @sonidophore9100 5 лет назад +32

    Motherly love
    Siblingly love
    Comradery
    Romantic love
    Can I get a term for the love I feel for you and this channel?

    • @katakesh8566
      @katakesh8566 5 лет назад +3

      Substantially Substandard how about Xabio love

    • @sonidophore9100
      @sonidophore9100 5 лет назад +1

      We must make this term known to the rest of the fandom. I lay this burden fully on thine shoulders.

    • @leowo4557
      @leowo4557 5 лет назад +3

      ince-

    • @nicomoist5336
      @nicomoist5336 5 лет назад +3

      @@leowo4557 KEVIN NO!

  • @swimminginthestars_
    @swimminginthestars_ 5 лет назад +2

    I was so excited for this, I wouldn’t stop talking about this video for a week! My friends hate me now... But holy heck this is so worth it! Seeing how excited you were in the bringing made me smile! You tackled all my problems and explained then so well, I feel like a total idiot now! Thank you! Also it looks like Alfonso left.
    May he live on in our memory
    R.I.P Alfonso

  • @WildArtistsl
    @WildArtistsl 5 лет назад +43

    He is the Joker of the art community except he is cooler and more insane than Joker

  • @samsan9619
    @samsan9619 4 года назад

    It’s cute to watch how excited and smiley he gets over drawing and art in general

  • @sweetibuns
    @sweetibuns 5 лет назад +10

    Can you do a vid on the differnt ways to sell art, like adopts and commissions? love the tips btw uwu

  • @Lost-zh3zb
    @Lost-zh3zb 5 лет назад +1

    Honestly, i couldnt thank you enough for this video. Ive been struggling with making character designs for years and this will help me so much for future designs

  • @thider6047
    @thider6047 5 лет назад +12

    Ooh New Video from Sashi Xabio! Good job

  • @nope6021
    @nope6021 5 лет назад +2

    Idk if you're just oily or you went ham with some hilight but boy you are GLOWING

  • @izzysavage4634
    @izzysavage4634 5 лет назад +25

    9:50 My life in 7 words
    "Here's some gay stuff"
    *"nIcE lEt'S fOlLoW"*

  • @purplerush_
    @purplerush_ 4 года назад

    Super proud that I learned how to draw from you, XabioArts! I binge watched all your vids, a couple of months ago and now, I can draw portraits! When I got my first paycheck ever, the firdt thing I bought is a little sketchpad and a couple of pencils.

  • @ghostentzen4196
    @ghostentzen4196 5 лет назад +5

    oh my god youre finally uploading again maybe this is my motivation.

  • @wizendstar8050
    @wizendstar8050 5 лет назад +2

    You always come out with a video that just helps every time im starting to question myself. Wholesome artists is family

  • @makaylahall2664
    @makaylahall2664 5 лет назад +13

    Nobody:
    Me at 4:19: 👀Emma senpai is that you?

  • @shaemat8425
    @shaemat8425 5 лет назад +2

    the level of grace in this video is honestly remarkable

  • @giuliamonda4961
    @giuliamonda4961 5 лет назад +45

    Hey, I found the octopus!!!😆

    • @mini_cc
      @mini_cc 5 лет назад +5

      took me so long to finally find an octopus comment

  • @taegra
    @taegra 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this enlightening and entertaining video!
    One thing that has helped me a TON with consistency (and consequently, my drawing speed as well) is to immediately draw the same exact character in a very slightly different pose, then I'll back off from it for around an hour, and when I come back I'll be able to see what I did wrong.
    Also, always reference the most accurate drawing if you're doing multiple poses, don't keep referencing the latest and latest or you'll notice a gradual change. I noticed this in a 50 expressions meme, I was 5 expressions in and my scale started to get smaller and smaller, so I started over and only referenced the very first panel each time instead of the one I did last.

  • @AnimatedZorox
    @AnimatedZorox 5 лет назад +6

    Wat do I do if I like ya but I didnt learn anything from this video :O

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад +2

      Dislike the video bby and teach me something pls, I'm still learning too

    • @AnimatedZorox
      @AnimatedZorox 5 лет назад +2

      @@XabioArts Too bad cause I like ya and I did learn something XD

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад +1

      @@AnimatedZorox aw. Maybe next time then 😎

  • @supersaiyana8835
    @supersaiyana8835 4 года назад

    Yo dude, I just gotta say that I appreciate all this. When you were talking about how you made this so that it’d be easier for us others, that really hit me in the feels and I can’t lie, it sorta feels like I’m cheating and stealing that effort away from you. You’re a good person bro. Thank you so much, I wish you all the good fortune in the world!

  • @pershe4231
    @pershe4231 5 лет назад +5

    A good exercise to draw your character the same every time/be recognizable is:
    >Like Andrew said, simple shapes. Make three cycles for head, breast and hips and use it as a base. >Hair are important to be more recognizable, try to leave them simple so you can copy them.
    >once you ve settled on a design draw your character in different outfits, and poses
    >draw them in different art styles, ask someone to draw them like your siblings or cousins or whoever, but not copy, let them see your char for 5 mins and then recreate them from memory. If you still reconize them, it's good.
    Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

  • @speconeo1787
    @speconeo1787 4 года назад +1

    You are the greatest ray of sunshine and one of my fav you tubers even after only watching one video

  • @sock1975
    @sock1975 5 лет назад +40

    14k likes, 3 dislikes
    i am so proud of this community

  • @mrs.duckalot96
    @mrs.duckalot96 5 лет назад

    This is litterally exactly what i needed. These are litterally the exact things i had problems with, and i know how you felt back then. But i got a video to help me now, you didnt. So you learned it by yourself. Respect.

  • @bucketthief5197
    @bucketthief5197 5 лет назад +3

    I've been struggling so hard to make characters thank you so much

  • @Noah-we4oc
    @Noah-we4oc 5 лет назад +1

    Every other art RUclipsr will say that you can make good art without good materials but this guy will show you how

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад

      Boom!!! Yes I love this

  • @itarfer
    @itarfer 5 лет назад +292

    Here's some GAY stuff nice let's follow. Meeeeee

  • @WispyKelp
    @WispyKelp 4 года назад

    Thank you so much dude! I’ve been struggling to draw lately. I used to draw all the time and then I just suddenly stopped. But recently I’ve felt more inspired to draw, so stuff like this really helps 💙

  • @aRandomTalkingMushroom
    @aRandomTalkingMushroom 4 года назад +13

    "don't worry, copying is O-KAY"
    Newbies: *draws and actually post a oc that isn't his/hers online*
    The rest of the artists who don't like their oc's to be copied: *FBI OPEN UP!!*

  • @cheesecakelasagna
    @cheesecakelasagna 4 года назад +1

    The Toddler Ball Method is actually what I needed to hear all these years. For somebody who took graphic design course I never kept a sketchbook, mainly because I'm too scared.
    Afraid of everything, of making uglies, of being not proud to show them to others, of the probability that I'll soon realize I don't have what it takes.
    Makes sense why I dropped out after ~ years. I compared myself to others too much, when I should have been acknowledging that it's not a race against others but a race against my past self.

  • @sunflowrzz
    @sunflowrzz 4 года назад +4

    "Boom. Look. Here's some gay stuff. Yeah, let's follow."
    Best. Quote. Ever.

  • @isabel2336
    @isabel2336 5 лет назад

    This has me feeling so inspired. I've been a little pessimistic about my art recently, and the toddler ball method and looking at the Pinterest things you searched has me hyped to start drawing again

  • @blunighht
    @blunighht 5 лет назад +3

    "the first thing to do is to break your pencil"
    Me, who uses a mechanical pencil: * breaks lead* does that work too?

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад +1

      No, break the pencil 😤

  • @noahsark4321
    @noahsark4321 5 лет назад +2

    this video made me emotional what the heck man!!
    but thanks :)

  • @justpeache.5274
    @justpeache.5274 5 лет назад +15

    Hey, I tried to find stuff about the “toddler ball method” (I think that’s how you spell it, lol) and I couldn’t find anything. I even looked at all of the RUclips channels he named, but I couldn’t find anything. Sorry if I’m dumb or something, but could someone link a video on it or something? Thanks ;,)

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад +18

      Sure, look up "Xabio Arts" and it should be there. Dudes kinda weird

    • @sophiedrawsalot8018
      @sophiedrawsalot8018 4 года назад +1

      Xabio Arts 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @rkolangara
    @rkolangara 4 года назад +1

    THIS IS THE MOST INSPIRING VID I'VE SEEN IN YEARS!!! THANKS DUDE!!

  • @Nocto231
    @Nocto231 5 лет назад +9

    We’re starting a new thing instead of Omg it’s Oma for oh my Andrew

  • @epicrandomness3589
    @epicrandomness3589 5 лет назад +2

    My family has been trying to get into my sketchbook. Recently I've done a few mikeymegamega tutorials so I don't want anyone snooping so I've drilled a hole through one of the sides and put a lock through it for safety

  • @MrHMRL
    @MrHMRL 5 лет назад +3

    Wow... this was so chill and informative:)

  • @cedar5579
    @cedar5579 4 года назад

    You're my favorite RUclipsr because your sense of humor is exactly like mine and your advice is actually helpful

  • @biipp
    @biipp 5 лет назад +3

    Where is my
    *Half crayon?*

    • @biipp
      @biipp 5 лет назад

      *inhales* TYSM FOR THE HEART :D

    • @biipp
      @biipp 5 лет назад

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @avaduzstuff
    @avaduzstuff 5 лет назад

    I'm literally about to cry.....Your so sweet and amazing! I love your message and your art, and I think we need more people like you to bring us young artists up instead of dragging us down. Thank You

    • @XabioArts
      @XabioArts  5 лет назад +1

      Heyyy thank you, I agree w that message. We all can love and support and roast each other as a unified whole 💙💙

  • @arnazahmed2372
    @arnazahmed2372 5 лет назад +7

    I found the octopus. I thought it was for the description. :))))

  • @chkingvictim
    @chkingvictim 4 года назад

    art doesn’t seem as daunting when you seem like such a genuinely fun guy

  • @leahkirsteatter5784
    @leahkirsteatter5784 5 лет назад +5

    You guys should go check out Mart Art, the subscriber that sent the silhouettes. Tiny channel, but he’s really funny and really good!

  • @ffletch
    @ffletch 5 лет назад +1

    the end had me in tears, who knew you were so relatable

  • @hazelritchie7480
    @hazelritchie7480 5 лет назад +4

    if you want Xabio to see your art, just tag it on instagram with something he started following in this video XD

  • @hiromis3623
    @hiromis3623 4 года назад

    Man, this is the first video about this topic that i actually understand and helps me, thank you xabio arts ❤

  • @layaoh4166
    @layaoh4166 5 лет назад +8

    *"Here's some gay stuff. Nice. Follow."*

  • @socialott8021
    @socialott8021 4 года назад

    bro! this actually helped me a lot since im a aspiring game designer 😭🤲. the toddler ball method was completely new and i appreciate it. thanku for this video!

  • @normasilva8605
    @normasilva8605 5 лет назад +6

    "There's some gay stuff, nice, let's follow"
    Me every time i see gay stuff in social media...
    Edit: 1st video i see and just love how random he is!

  • @corndogconnoisseur
    @corndogconnoisseur 4 года назад +1

    Me: *clicks on video to develop art skills*
    Also Me: tries not to fall inlove with youtuber while listening

  • @jakezepeda1267
    @jakezepeda1267 5 лет назад +7

    My life is like a sketchbook dedicated to bad drawings.

  • @realjr
    @realjr 4 года назад

    Wow... I just got to say this video gave me a whole new perspective about drawing. At the edge of quit drawing I find this video and I am glad that I did.
    Thank you with the toddler ball technique.

  • @panadewo
    @panadewo 5 лет назад +3

    ㅠ ㅇ ㅠ thank you so much for this! it inspired me a lot!

  • @EMurph42
    @EMurph42 4 года назад

    You are an exceptional artist in many ways! You are extremely watchable. You are excellent at holding attention and actually teaching useful stuff! My new favorite & you deserve so many more likes & subs!!

  • @cheesecakelasagna
    @cheesecakelasagna 4 года назад +3

    One of the proudest moment I've felt on my own art is when I had this big inspiration to create a group of friends, I immediately asigned them their own basic shapes and developed their looks from there.
    My favorite is this short neon-goth girl who has horizontal oblong for head, bright pink spiky (= messy) hair that ends in a lazy pontail, lime green bandana and big round glasses, wearing white shirt under this black popular one piece pant-suit and simple sneakers.
    Anyone who wants to reimagine my OC, feel free to do so. I still have an IG acc but don't have the app now but I'd love to find reasons to go back. (@cheesecakelasagna)

  • @yayawazzheres9274
    @yayawazzheres9274 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video!! I have problems with drawing the same character twice, I’ll try out these tips from now on 😄
    6:46 omg look someone was drawing yoongi’s lil boopable nose