Blocking-In Proportions

Just a quick Sunday morning chat on some things to consider when blocking-in the proportions of an object.

[@Astro1derboy]

Not only for the excellent instruction...but it NEVER gets old just watching you draw. Love it!!

[@moose8337]

He did it again, he uploaded the K N O W L E D G E

[@davidjohnhamm]

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[@MasalaMan]

H E R E I N M Y G A R A G E

[@johnoswald9143]

Thank you Scott, watching you put theory into practice will never gets old. Your technique and thought process has completely transformed my sketches and understanding of communicating shape, Thank you.

[@greggory7655]

This helped put a lot, making proportions is my weakest point so this was really helpful, please do continue doing these great tutorials!

[@mattyjohnsson257]

Love that Scott also shows us that drawing skills and writing has no connection. A relief!

[@bob-wo3ir]

It's called Golden Section Gauge 7:54

[@NATA5II]

If you're looking for a tool similar to his just google proportional divider or golden ratio divider.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Yeah, there are a bunch available in the beauty supply industry. Mostly used to measure eyebrows it appears.

[@ihateme2039]

I am struggling to draw circles. I can't tell if I am drawing from shoulder bit elbow.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Depending on the size you will use different parts of your arm. Shoulder-large, wrist/fingers-small. Circles are wicked difficult by the way. There was only one student in all of my classes at Art Center that could draw them perfectly by hand and it wasn't me. Takes lots of practice, stick with it.

[@ihateme2039]

@@scottrobertsondesign thanks.

[@CUJOtheMASTER]

“Lets just have some triangles” You’re the bob ross of futuristic designs! 👏🙌

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Nice! Thanks.

[@SC4RArt]

Amazing artwork! Thank you for sharing!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@TofuRabbit]

Hey Scott, as an illustrator myself I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this kind of content literally for free. Having a legend like yourself explain their method and demonstrate it live is SO incredibly valuable, I really can't stress enough how useful this is. Thank you for all you do, much love.

[@undersky596]

Thank you so much Scott! Really appreciating these recent uploads and working through the back log too.

[@saii221]

12:00 (just a timestamp for me)

[@MrEHD-fj1bz]

seeing the process that goes into thinking is very helpful

[@namirreza8950]

Yay

[@Musashi246]

How to design: P Posttraumatic S Stress D Disorder Always works.

[@occosaijelsem]

XD

[@guangyuanliu1048]

emmm... I really cannot make connection between your handwriting and drawing.

[@samankucher5117]

P S D ... interesting . I've noticed you like to draw robots and mech that look like animals and sea creatures and you avoid making them look humanoid is there a reason for that or it's just because the human form is limiting and it can't be pushed for this sort of artwork ?

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Probably the last part, I find the range of shapes inspired by animals to be more interesting. Also I usually like to add a rider/pilot to the mech for scale and this looks a bit odd to me on a humanoid mech unless you go really large with it ala Gundam style.

[@samankucher5117]

@@scottrobertsondesign I see . Thank you for reply .

[@jamestohill6019]

This is great, thanks Scott! I was wondering if you could talk about flow/ gesture in your design process? I see gesture a lot in Syd Meads work but can't find a lot of info regarding his thinking on it. Any thoughts would be great.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Thanks, that's a good future topic. Noted.

[@sakerberg4512]

:D

[@joelmartinez2391]

Hi Scott. Which way do you think its better to learn perspective as begginer? Studying simple objects perspective through measurement methods or trying to get as accurate as posible intuitively. By the way, your videos are informative and amazing.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

It's probably not an either or situation. When learning anything new I feel it's important to try as many "ways" of learning as well. We are all wired a little differently and what works for some may not work for others. Work from observation, try the technical constructions etc. each technique with inform the other and your knowledge will be much broader as a result.

[@icositetracoronciclosincro5448]

I almost always avoided perspective and that limited me too much. I recently found your book and it has changed my whole vision of space. English is not my native language but I do my best to understand your classes. thanks Scott from Mexico

[@scottrobertsondesign]

The Spanish language versions of both How to Draw and How to Render just came out published by Anaya Multimedia in Madrid. Twitter.com/Anaya_Multimed

[@icositetracoronciclosincro5448]

@@scottrobertsondesign thanks! I'll ask about those books. Best wishes and I will be watching your videos.

[@drawitout]

How did I not know you were uploading weekly? I can’t wait to watch ALL the videos. You are the crème de la crème of drawing instructors! 😍

[@johnoswald9143]

Scott is more than just a drawing instructor, he has worked on design for some serious companies. He's akin to having Syd Mead talk you through his thought process. I'd love to see a movie made with Scott's design's (art) used as the concept art.

[@drawitout]

@@johnoswald9143 Yes. I know his background. He is a drawing instructor. He is not *just* a drawing instructor, but he is a drawing instructor. When I tell my dad he’s the best dad ever, nobody corrects me to say that he’s not just a dad but also an amazing carpenter, amateur astronomer, forager, and dog-walker. They understand I’m just appreciating this one, very important aspect of him.

[@johnoswald9143]

@@drawitout I know he’s a drawing instructor, I seen his drawing DVD’s. I was merely imparting knowledge, it wasn’t a correction, it was a confirmation. To have a professional at Scott’s level share his knowledge for free is rather special and generous. Am glad you like your Dad so much, mine was the best too.

[@drawitout]

@@johnoswald9143 Yep. Go dads! I have two of Scott’s amazing books, so I think my access started there.

[@antonioblanco3086]

Would you like to make a video talking about lighting? thanks! nice content Sr.!

[@Agonis100]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@PopcornSticker]

I’m glad you are still making videos!

[@Maryluart90]

Amazing 😍

[@funkykoval2099]

Happy Easter Sir! All best to all family

[@MrPepas-x7b]

Gracias,te admiro demasiado.

[@aarna_arts_123]

Real master! God bless

[@Mustang-bl2vz]

Fantastic Video.

[@belialdc834]

Excellent!

[@LucianoBove]

Excellent video Scott Happy Easter to you.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Thanks, same to you. Stay safe!

[@jameslabs1]

What is the name of the measuring tool you used? Thanks

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Golden Section Dividers or Golden Ratio Dividers on Amazon should bring them up.

[@mavho139]

:) is it Pental TRJ50?

[@scottrobertsondesign]

I think so.

[@squash2097]

your vids are always so clear. what camera do you use?

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Nikon D series.

[@squash2097]

@@scottrobertsondesign Thanks 🙏