3 Tips on How to Shade Flowers | How to Draw Flowers Pt2

[@barbaracowley-durst4986]

Oh what an excellent tutorial! I’m 74 and just seriously trying art for the first time. But I could not see! You gave me sight because you explained so well what is happening in shadows! I can’t wait to try it!

[@patriciathomas3855]

Getting ready for foot surgery and will have to be off my foot for 6 weeks. So.... I have been watching you tutorials on pen and ink and love them. The way you describe the shadowing and light sources is very easy to understand. I have started sketching flowers and although my basic beginners drawings are ok the contouring, shadowing and light sources have been difficult. I just purchased your two books and I plan to watch your tutorials and follow your books while recovering from surgery. I am so glad I finally found what I have been looking for... thank you!

[@saraton6144]

First couple of minutes and I am taught something handy. Copying other youtube videos they don't have the talent for explaining simply how they arrive at the finished product. Thank you.

[@ParticularlyRudeOne]

Alphonso Sir, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, you are the best teacher someone can ask for..In India we consider teacher as God and second parents and you deserve myriad of more subscribers.Please never stop doing these videos.

[@alphonsodunn]

I sure wont : )

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Thank you! I found your channel today! How timely! This is precisely what I have been teaching myself! 😊👋🏼

[@allmyinterests5139]

Huge thank you man. I try to learn how to draw for years now and have seen so many videos, even worked through a few books but I never managed to understabd what I am doing. I appreciate it so much how you always break down everything into simple forms and basic value and cross contour principles and then carve out the resulting form from it. A practice I have not come across in this fine step-by-step detail in any other videos or book. Sure they refer to it but they never really show the process they just imply it. For someone like me who is not inheritly talented this is more than helpful. I just bought your books and am having a blast. The first time I have the feeling I am really learning on how to draw things ON MY OWN - understanding the process. Your videos are also perfect examples. Thank you so much again! - I consider you as my drawing master now lol. 😜

[@rosemaryperry2921]

I'm just getting started with ink and colored pencils...love doing flowers, and really appreciate your tutorials! Next, I think I'll do another ink flower and use watercolor. Watching you has been such an inspiration...Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂thanks. Keep going

[@sandraingram1291]

Very helpful!!! Your teaching is so easy to understand. I feel eager to try your techniques. Thank you!

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[@suenorris1331]

Thank you soooo very much Alfonso, for sharing your talent with me. I’m a retired math teacher that has had a yearning to draw and paint for many, many years! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I almost have enough confidence to begin drawing and watercoloring. I bought your book last week...it’s awesome. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us! Sue N.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much. I appreciate you supporting my book too

[@secondschool2637]

damn i was drawing flowers today and was really struggling with the shading, you must’ve heard my cry for help 👌🏻

[@alphonsodunn]

I did lol

[@pgan3495]

Well explained of 3D, cross-contour lines and light & shadow concepts with practical examples. Appreciated much!!

[@rnee1000]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was so helpful. Since flowers and foliage are my number one subjects to draw and paint, I really needed this. Your teaching style is spot on. I had a 30 year career in teaching and I can spot a good teacher. Perfect.

[@angelaa5521]

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Clear, easy to follow every word, teaching style. Bravo.

[@revivantes]

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[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much : )

[@mercyitsme]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks much : )

[@nekoeyes]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I consider you my art teacher, since you have the ability to communicate so well all this information.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much : )

[@ChantalDupuis]

LOVE how you go through the demo using shapes but then tie it up with a demo on the object of the lesson. Solidifies it for me. Thank you!

[@Gilly-yc5ri]

Just discovered your channel - so good! I have just ordered your workbook too ( sorry couldn’t afford both) and excited to get going on the exercises 😊

[@felicianoel4880]

Thank you so much . Looking forward to a book on flowers , leaves and nature

[@luisbrito9600]

I've had your book for about 2 months! Slowly working my way through. Could not be happier. Thank you for making such a wonderful book and posting videos. I love making progress, and have been drawing everyday for about 3 months. I really don't want to burnout. It's a habit I have I guess from pushing too hard sometimes. Any tips/incite? Thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

Pace yourself, work hard but enjoy the process

[@betsywilsonczt3290]

Thanks Alphonso! I especially liked the initial bit about practicing 3 d forms!

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@animutung]

i love watching you shade with ink i know the basic principle but its hard to control value with ink,beautiful drawing

[@alphonsodunn]

You can do it

[@Kira14ish]

I must say it... This is the best channel for learn how to draw. Thank you so much Sir Dun! Now you have my respect! ☆

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much

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Excellent tutorial Mr. Dunn! Wondering if you have plans ( or could you make plans) to create a botanical book, which would include all these excellent bits and bobs of quality information you so kindly offer on youtube. you are a wealth of information and a great teacher. I will be 70 years old very shortly and youve given me a spark to soak up your information and draw! thankyou..

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[@alphonsodunn]

Its coming summer!!

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Just ordered your book! I've been looking for an ink drawing guide book for like forever. Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

Yayyy hope you use the heck out of it

[@Globalsoul2011]

You so so knowledgeable and the explanation is superb! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@keithaguilar9790]

You are making things easier for people like me who have to make a sudden transition to online instruction. I am directing my students to your various instructional videos. I have started to make mine....but I siply cannot find enough time to produce this quality of video and teach. Thank You

[@dearbrave4183]

Just discovered this channel this week. And I'm glad I did✨❤️. Thank you for your tutorials. Your step by step process and patience in teaching makes it so easy to understand.❤️ I'm almost at the end of the flowers playlist. It was an amazing ride! As a beginner this journey took my knowledge to another level 😊

[@gerrid9092]

Very helpful video thank you! I like your suggestion to keep practicing all of those shapes and shading. I know that I need to practice my drawing, but sometimes my mind goes blank when I sit down to draw. Enjoying your book and looking forward to the workbook! I’m sure it will be deserving of a great review on Amazon as well. It will be nice to have the workbook to practice along with your book. Glad to see you back online!

[@alphonsodunn]

I hope so : )

[@dochayesnm]

Looking forward to the workbook!

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

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Just bought your book-did not see the workbook on Amazon. Like many of us, I bought the book in appreciation of all the free high quality content you provide on YT. Naturally I’m pretty excited about being able to study your techniques in depth as well. Thank you.

[@stanlymanly8356]

Watching you draw those shapes at the start shows just how much control you have of your pencil.

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) always using the basics as basis

[@keimahane]

Oh, that music starting at @6:50 got me in the mood, FF music is always a great choice :)

[@angelamathis-rhodes3778]

Very helpful, I am doing mosaic art and this video is great!

[@angelmckinney8683]

Mr. Alphonso, I find your advice and techniques extremely helpful and your videos have helped me progress in my artwork so much. Now I look for simple forms in EVERYTHING...LOL! I was hoping I could request a tutorial on sketching Acanthus Leaves and Filagree designs. I really struggle with finding the proper shading techniques (especially in a silhouette format). I feel I probably lose sight of the less is more aspect but I would love to see your approach to drawing such designs. If not, I totally understand and still thank you for all of the amazing video tutorials.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much! Its heartwarming to read feedback like this. I will definitely add your requests to the list and try to find a way to incorporate them in a video about decorative motifs or something similar. But try seeing them as 3D with thickness and the lines as grooves or ridges. This hints at where shadow lines will go

[@angelmckinney8683]

Thank you so much, that would be amazing and I truly appreciate that. Also, thank you for the added advice to consider and practice with. I also wanted to look into purchasing your book everyone was talking about in the comments but didn't see a title name. I would definitely love to study a more in-depth version of your teachings for sure. Thank you again so much for your time. -Angel

[@nyonyoaye9050]

Hi Alphonso, I love the way you teach about light and shade forms. It helps me a lot for my study of drawing. Btw, I order your workbook and very excited to get it soon. thank you so much.

[@jeanneduncan1472]

You are amazing! Thank you for the tips! I will keep practicing!

[@Cascadia2011]

Wow, what a great tutorial. I'm a super newbie (and a new subscriber to your channel) and my flowers are all flat! I learned a lot​ from this video, thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad it helped : )

[@mileyo8267]

Beautiful work as always! I started really “drawing” because your videos. I am an aspiring book author who also wants to illustrate. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@alphonsodunn]

Youre very welcome! Just keep going 💪

[@heathergray2561]

This was very helpful and informative. I'm just starting really getting into sketching and this was explained very well. Thanks!

[@franktrevorpagsuguiron973]

im a trash 14 year old and thank you for sharing your knowledge in art with us. I like how you approach and teach them :D!!! You need more attention,subs, and viewerss!

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) thanks much

[@joycepollitt7825]

You are a good teacher. ❤

[@nanwool]

Great video. Love your soft spoken voice and easy going manner.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Alphonso thank you so much. I’ve really learnt a lot from you....stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@mr_bukhary]

This is really helping. Thank you so much.

[@gregpeek352]

Alphonso what do you think of caricature? Learning how to see or look at things differently and just exaggerate all the parts that sticks out the most in your eyes.

[@alphonsodunn]

Its fine and fun but must be based on sound drawing as well

[@Hobitiene]

thank you a lot! do you have any tips about lights and shadows from fire? as in how to get more liveliness? thank you if you consider it :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thats an interesting topic

[@tomasiwanyckyj9999]

Thanks for posting!!!! I apply your helpful tips to my leatherwork! If you ever feel like making a video on scrollwork I’d be your number 1 fan hahaha

[@alphonsodunn]

Thats awesome

[@angelmckinney8683]

Mr. Tomas, Me Too, Me Too!. I basically just requested a tutorial on the same thing. I would love to see his approach to it.

[@mins_artnlife]

love love love all your tutorials Alphonso. Will be extra helpful (for me anyways) if I can see the pen size you are using during the tutorials. :) thanks

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks, I should remember to share that information

[@carriehope8152]

Wonderful, simple explanation thank you!

[@elizabethbarnes3969]

Thank you Alphonso for another great lesson!

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) very welcome

[@irishflutegirl9022]

This was REALLY helpful . I did all the examples , this made so much sense... total ah ha moment , thank you !!!!

[@1234jube]

always enjoy your videos, great job. thanks

[@KingKon247]

Great demonstration. Your like the Robert Ross of pen and ink.

[@alphonsodunn]

Haha

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This is so helpful! Thank you so much. Recently bought your book and absolutely love it :) can’t wait for the workbook!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much

[@心安为先]

Really helpful techer. Thank you so so much!

[@rockymontana1]

ThanX Alphonso,I always had problems with shading flowers,and YOU made it E-Z as usual....Ohhh I tried to sharpen my pencil like you do but it just won't happen ha ha ha...You always get a thumbs up from me buddy.Can you do some drawings of roses and maybe a couple other types of flowers???

[@alphonsodunn]

Definitely will. Thanks

[@jaspermartin7444]

Honestly? _mind blown_ :D You are such an amazing teacher!! I am totally guilty of thinking of flowers in 2D, really no idea why -- now that you've drawn my attention to it!

[@alphonsodunn]

Its easy to forget sometimes

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Eres grande ♡ siempre aprendo cosas nuevas Gracias por compartir Saludos desde México 💖

[@alphonsodunn]

Denada

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You explain your subject very well.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@claudiapiedade7952]

Mesmo não entendendo inglês gostei dos exercícios. Vou praticar!

[@GNatalia1000]

Wowwwww you explain all very well!!! Thanks you so much!!!!!

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absolutly love watching and a bonus to learning and practicing.. you are a very kind to share your talent :) hugs babe !

[@alphonsodunn]

heyyyy, Thanks. How are you

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Your so talented! Looking forward to your book!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks muh

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[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome

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[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks, and thanks

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[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@CuteShadows]

you are a good teacher..

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

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Thank you!

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[@alphonsodunn]

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[@alphonsodunn]

🙂

[@chrisyt2383]

Wait how do you sharpen your pencil like that?

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Chris YT I guess a box cutter/Stanley knife or a craft knife🔪🔪🔪🔪

[@dingding6890]

He has a video on that

[@day7372]

Magic

[@alphonsodunn]

I use a utility knife. I made a video before but I guess I'll do a new one

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[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much : )

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[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

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[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome

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Hello from Brazil ^^ I think you are a good Teacher, thanks for explanation and sorry for mistakes, my English is very bad. Congratulations!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much

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Another great video! :-) are there any on how to draw and render grass? I tried and it's harder than I thought... Btw! I am going through your book and it's amazing, so happy!

[@alphonsodunn]

Perhaps I’ll incorporate that in a landscape scene

[@clementepascale159]

Alphonso Dunn that'd be awesome!

[@chrissie4452]

Thank you so much for this video !

[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome

[@hedaaaa707]

Thank u for this tutorial ! 😄

[@alphonsodunn]

youre very welcome : )

[@berritoto10]

Wow amazing

[@moonram2569]

Wow !! Interesting !! Thanks !!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂

[@maedehm715]

Thanks alot

[@adroitsky6691]

My guy I love your vids

[@akichan1184]

Please could you make more flowers videos

[@forrestlee59]

Thanks

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome

[@anthony_leckie]

Excellent!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@adriamcomia3791]

You're the best

[@heatherbez]

Thank you! This is the most helpful tutorial I've seen on shading.

[@hectortrejochavez6107]

Wow you make it easy... But ill try.

[@alphonsodunn]

give it a shot