Aaron's Art tips 12 - The Secret to Creating Clear Expressions

[@LocomotionGonzales]

When you scaled the face, and it matched PERFECTLY the other, my jaw dropped. You re amazing. Thanks for the videos!

[@mycollegeshirt]

yeah i was like no way how the hell

[@takemetoyonk]

consistent draftmanship is rather important in all structure

[@SimBoter]

here too but he's drawing the same eyes and chins for decades. He has truly mastered that and thus the stretched jawline actually looks totally different

[@MultiHeheboy]

where i live there isn't much animation school. These videos are really helping me very much thank you

[@kevinzhang3313]

thats the exact reason why he does this

[@sheehandemetillo]

thank you sir for sharing your gift to the world. I agree with you that art education is obscenely expensive and I am most of us cant afford it. But we love art , it is in my blood. With the first five free art tuts I have seen . I have learned so much already . And I was able to buy my first ever wacom intuos pro small. Its not much but it will do for now. thank you again for sharing.

[@AaronBlaiseArt]

Sheehan Demetillo GREAT!! Keep at it and work hard.

[@ismann9148]

Technology and great people like Mr. Blaise has made it possible for all!

[@glyndewis]

Superb! Love the way you 'live' what you're drawing mate!

[@glyndewis]

***** No...thank you :)

[@Keji839]

believe it or nott, i did a large percentage of my early digital work on an ipad! this was for the most part of last year. i saw your channel when i got a surface pro (wacom enabled). your level of skill is profound. these are tutorials i can genuinely watch once or twice and have the knowledge stick for life.

[@philosophyfrog2653]

It's such a treat watching you draw. You spoil us with your talents.

[@adreabrooks11]

This video was delightfully informative, but my real enjoyment came from watching Aaron mugging as he drew the expressions. XD I'm glad to see I'm not the only one out there, making faces at my drawing as I work.

[@martindemadrid]

Aaron, you are just the best! Best animator, best teacher, and best PERSON! Thank you!. ASAP I will be subscribing for EVERYTHING you have. I have been looking for a long time for a site where a professional animator taught traditional (tradigital) animation, but everything out there was either done by amatuers or was about CGI animation. This site is pure gold.

[@beestonpalani07]

i've seen hundreds of videos about drawing and painting, but you approach it so naturally i automatically absorb it. Thank you, from your humble student. .

[@AlexCorbett]

These tips keep getting better!!

[@operasinger89]

This is a perfect example of what I needed. I struggle with character expressions this is such an easy tutorial to follow. ❤❤

[@sinanartslan]

These lessons are priceless!!! I still come and look at them again to make my works better

[@toad1864]

This video has been really helpful for me. Especially when you were explaining about the jaw anatomy.

[@misclilly]

This could not have come at a better time! I'm trying so hard to fix the whole "blank face" or simple smile expression then I had realized that I was trying to do both the anatomy and build the expression at the same time! Thank you so much, Mr. Blaise!

[@aliciasam5239]

It came 8 years ago and it came right in our recommended pages

[@PENFOLD1962]

Absolutely brilliant. I can't thank you enough, I've learned so many thing's and 'trying' to include them in my Photoshop & Pyrography. You're a TOP TOP BLOKE, the best 👍😉👌 Take care my friend. Oh I nearly forgot... Am I alone when I say that... I find myself pulling faces when I'm trying to get a certain expression! No mirror's or anything lol. You make learning so much fun, I'm 56 but still like a child when it comes to drawing, painting, burning (pyrography).

[@cafra2]

I know this video is from 3 years ago, but I wanted to thank you for the work that you upload in YT

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

Expanding how I express my character's emotions and points 9f view is exactly what I needed. And this awesome walk through is so helpful and simple. Thank you so much and stay safe!🎯✏😀😯☹😠😁

[@deebonash1495]

This guy just flip-o-rama on photoshop. *mind blown* aaron. You're too good

[@mangoship]

I love how you always talk about the anatomy.

[@karenness5588]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@LudoSucks]

Absolutely awesome! So glad I found you through Gotta Draw Fast, this was a hugeee help to me!

[@quahntasy]

I love how simple he starts. It's like nothing, nothing, yup very simple can do, holy moly how did you do that. Its just magic how he started with a simple circle thingy and made up a whole beautiful face.

[@Kimi_A23]

This was so good! I can't wait for full animation courses!! Thank you so much Aaron!

[@pagladashu2005]

Thnx for sharing mamuuuuuuuuuuuu.......luv ya..........

[@iammix637]

I discovered your channel yesterday, i'm french and i gonna have my first graphic tablet, an intuos comic or Art medium in a few Days/Weeks... Your videos really help me ! Thank you really much :)

[@TheBoris178]

Wow no in-between very wonderful tips thank you

[@suemcarthur105]

thank you so much for your time Aaron

[@kevinfoster6673]

Watching in awe. I freaking love this channel!

[@foshizzlfizzl]

Simple and beautiful

[@palakmehta365]

May God bless you sir for sharing your passion and art trips with the world....I started drawing since I was 2...I would really like to join Disney someday....it's my dream....may seem a bit far fetched but...I would like to thank you again sir😊

[@vanessaj.9714]

Thank u for these great tips. I draw with my kids as a hobby and this technique will be helpful.

[@LEOCONLEO]

Thank you Aaron!

[@SeanLewisArtistry]

Thank you very much for posting these videos, it's really nice to have insight from an animator who has as much experience and talent as yourself. I especially want to say thank you for the persistence video you made, animation work seems to drag on sometimes and it feels like I'm not getting anywhere, it really helped to strengthen me to continue strong, opening yourself up was a very generous gift. It was also nice to see another person that can see how the lights and darks of life end up becoming something beautiful, and to hear from another artist that our job is to make other people happy, as apposed to saying it's all about self-expression. Thank you!

[@shikilbabu8053]

Thank u .....

[@sammieyork6585]

wow you are an incredible artist

[@gugorocomics338]

Simple, simple, very simple. You are a tremendous master artist. My respects. Thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge. 🙂🙁😠😮😡😃👌

[@grimmcorvid5713]

Really needed this! Thank you!

[@brant-bi8563]

Very simple and effective!

[@malum4.440]

That random comment about the jaw pivoting instead of extending fixed a huge issue I was having thanks man

[@Drawnbybob]

Hey man this helped me lots, I all ways bog myself in details when I try to draw faces, this video put me back onto the right path Cheers for the Video :D

[@natypena48]

defenetly love your channel, thanks!

[@thelastwin]

Wow I learned more in this lesson than I have in years! Thank you for the lesson!

[@rotapp7268]

You're my new hero! Great thoughts on making art education affordable.

[@niccyjoubert3556]

Thank you so much for these tips. I’m currently watching all of them and I’ll then be working trough your courses as well. You’ve developed some of my favorite characters, so who better to learn from.

[@jel1950]

expression variations!! thank you for fantastic tips for facial expression, mentor!!!! I really needed this tips! everytime I try to use myself in the mirror for reference, I end up being concerned by unexpressed facial expression of myself! hope myself to act more "exaggeratively" T.T

[@andrewsharpify]

Great lessons on facial expressions! Thank you for making them. Looking forward to the animation lessons.

[@mollyfraha723]

Your videos are very helpful....thanks a bunch 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@saulnewbury4631]

Excellent, I enjoyed that video a lot! Many thanks.

[@ayannandi1453]

Thanks Aaron , for sharing such valuable tips ... Was working along with your tutorial and it sure does help ... All the best for your movie!

[@robertsalgado6707]

How did I not figure this out earlier!? This is brilliant! Thanks Aaron. :D

[@MegaNavodit]

got everything cleared regarding expression, just now need lots of practice, thank you for this great tip :D

[@MattDragovits]

Great lesson. One of my favorites so far!

[@joltexe24]

hi Aaron, i love your videos, i just started watching your channel. i am an aspiring illustrator , i graduated school with a certificate for digital art and animation. despite that, i feel i have alot to learn. thank you for sharing your talents, i hope to learn alot and apply it to my own artwork

[@italaperiotto1246]

Incredible class. You're an incredible teacher and artist...I'm so glad I came across your website while researching bears! I look forward to your new website and more classes! Thanks so much!

[@lancediestro6732]

Hi aaron, id like to thank you guys for doing this. Please teach us more.

[@playingbylistening2302]

Thank you so much for sharing your work process with us! It is a great inspiration to learn from a Disney artist

[@abramrabinowitz252]

This is incredible. Thank you!

[@barakatosalon]

Awesome Master Aaron, you're the best. Greetings from Durango, Mexico !!!

[@drawer9987]

Amazingly helpful!

[@giubett]

Thanks so much Aaron for another great art tips! It is mind blowing that something so simple works so great, I'm definitely going to use that. And also it's great news to know that you are planning to do some animation and drawing courses on your website, can't wait to check those out :)

[@harishvc_2023]

wow this is awesome thanks looking for your tutorials

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

5:20 keep expressions simple even in complex char designs 7:20 first thing you do, push the contrast and then slowly as you render you will dial it back Similar to painting throw strong values or chroma to give yourself relativity so you remember how much you can push this still ad don’t get afraid noodling in a small pool of values or colors 8:05 now start to use your fundamentals of anatomy to make sense of the expression 10:30 same thing even with other expressions

[@haneegasmin5283]

superb! thank you

[@AdrianRoy237]

Wow just wow

[@animaysh]

Great channel. Just watching all of your content now. In your studio time did you ever have the director ask for more subtle facial expressions or were they always happy with big and clear acting? How do you deal with hitting the right level of subtlety?

[@eybietie]

4:50 min is where the video starts

[@Som3D]

Eybietie thanks

[@Joneedance]

THANK YOU, oh my god i was about to click away 2 minutes into him jabbering about his website.

[@mikestock969]

Thankyou for your tutorials on animation techniques. You are awesome with your work. I too enjoy drawing cartoons. Though I've tried animating my character's. I'm more into drawing still cartoon characters. One, or two panel comics or more. Your videos are an inspiration

[@arturertel]

thanks for the tutorial, greetings from germany

[@mauriciolopezangarita3414]

Excelentes enseñanzas gracias

[@FernandoSavioO]

Thanksss Aaron, that's helped me a LOT!!

[@FlamingArrow]

Great Video,easy for me to catch on,Thank You Sir!

[@damgilex]

2020!

[@doubled5159]

This was so awesome! Exactly what I needed to continue growing as an animator!

[@LuciaFigueroaAnimator]

Aaron, I fell in love with you

[@gillesdhoker2719]

You realy helped me, thank you!

[@oinkykviko177]

amazing video! so helpful! thank you!

[@aloisplease]

so fricken helpful! Did in one vid what heaps of expensive lessons couldent do! I always end up overcomplicating my characters expression but this helps a bunch, thanks heaps!!

[@josephvolkel5686]

Really enjoying your videos. Like others have said, I am just a hobbyist - not looking to be a pro, so I can’t justify the high cost of formal classes. I have one question: You seem to always fill your canvas with a neutral grey when you start, why not set your new canvas to fill with a grey background? If you always (or mostly) use grey it would make sense to start with grey and then use a different fill if you wanted to do something else.

[@johnosborne4460]

man you're awesome really. I completely dig your vids

[@igorzhur]

great master!

[@lackadaisicalllama]

Thank you so so much for this!

[@hmm6938]

thanks so much for this i was really struggling with drawing emotions on faces clearly and this really helped :)

[@DustinBlaise]

Awesome!!! :)

[@educationalvideosforprimar1844]

Thanks!

[@Erdnussspass]

This is amazing, thank you!

[@ataikydyrov2425]

thank you!

[@positivity29]

Thanks !!!

[@MalvernMarufu]

This amazing work. If you could have given us the link to those simple facial expressions you were using as reference

[@posingmoreposing6030]

thank you

[@suntanik]

Thank you for the greats classes, Aaron)

[@joseluisislas9912]

Hi... A LITTLE TIP... learn the Ps basic key shortcuts and your workflow will fly... thanks for the amazing videos!

[@darmakiel]

Thank you so much for sharing your precious knowledge, it's incredible that I can watch videos and learn from such a master :)

[@etmnetwork3435]

thank you very help full

[@kenziebaby97]

Thank you so much sir, i learned so much from your videos. Thanks again

[@kyaaminrdj6884]

whoa, what was that tropical music at the beginning? I really loved it and would love to listen to it while drawing!

[@CaCriGuz]

Thank you so much master !!! This is incredibly helpful for me. Always the best for you God bless :D

[@leonaranzazu5080]

spectacular ,thank you very much, nice work , i enjoyed the tutorial , i suscribe at once.

[@iliketurtles6549]

this is irrelevant and I apologize if it’s creepy, but your eyes are very mesmerizing

[@ilovelegos2000]

This was helpful thank u

[@MrBanano72]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@HaKazzaz]

this is gold!! what happaned to Art Story?

[@thursdayscary7677]

Love you :*