Can You Draw with NO REFERENCE? | Art Challenge

[@earthlover8914]

You should do a video where you redraw all of these with a reference to show the difference between the two and how important using a reference can be :D

[@samdoesarts]

This is a great idea

[@tashiajones3970]

We now know what's coming next😈

[@mobarakjama5570]

I second that.

[@earthlover8914]

Thank you!@@samdoesarts

[@juliekunath79]

I fourth that

[@carolinalibby]

“There’s nothing in my brain” “I don’t know how I passed that class honestly” “I don’t go outside, it’s a miracle I know what a bug looks like” Sam embodying all of us and I’m here for it

[@flame.6375]

Random bts fan*

[@ish7798]

Honestly, same

[@Dazdinho_Hax]

not me I go outside regularly

[@ThatBlueMew]

The intros just don’t stop improving. Sam scolding the skull of his enemy is something I never needed to see, but at the same time it’s the best thing I have ever seen. Ps. Super excited for the art book to come out

[@leftalone3410]

“You can get away with being weird if you’re cute” -Sam

[@kaydeialexander5513]

I literally saw this comment as he said it 😂😂

[@a.personofficial]

My only way i get though life

[@whiteout711]

I can draw from memory,but references just give it that CHEFS KISS

[@tashiajones3970]

FAX

[@juliekunath79]

REAL

[@IFuckedMyMother]

Based classic Tate w

[@politedonut2637]

Fax

[@biazacha]

I can draw from memory, but I can’t guarantee the result will be suitable for human eyes.

[@deltadoodles]

The skull of Sam's enemy will never get old. And honestly, I'm very impressed that you were able to draw all that from memory. I did it as well, and half of my sketches look like something that came from a kindergarten class. Great work as always, Sam!

[@deleted_handle]

It's because they're already dead.

[@creativeminds287]

Bro has become what he advised against for years 💀

[@samdoesarts]

😞😞😞

[@deltadoodles]

He's become his worst enemy

[@juliekunath79]

@@deltadoodlesreal

[@domino-dude]

@@deltadoodles we'll be seeing Sam's own skull on his desk soon

[@deltadoodles]

@@domino-dude 😔

[@Astrophoba]

As someone with aphantasia drawing from memory is actually really hard for me but, things like this give me hope that even though I cant imagine I might still be able to draw great things without reference!!!

[@Elayourfella]

Sam, this is very contradictory. Running a MARATHON from your responsibilities? 🤨

[@flame.6375]

The skull was definitely circumsi-

[@deltadoodles]

Running an ultra-triathlon

[@wayababaya]

LOL

[@monkomess8950]

Running a gigathon

[@pastelcoco7536]

Your so good at art u inspire me so much

[@Creativity_360]

That tortoise is probably the best thing sam has ever drawn

[@kungfuMaya17]

Your voice is so calming, and your videos are entertaining❤

[@stix1224]

god, you are such an inspiration to me. the way you use humor in your videos makes me even more motivated to continue to draw. thank you for being you sam

[@KateDrawsx]

I cannot stress the value of references, i could never do this, you’re so talented Sam 😭

[@Swissness]

TURTLE IS MY FAVOURITE SKETCH AND DROP THE BIRB ALREADY ITS PERFECT

[@sharks4life13]

Your videos are always amazing ❤!!!!

[@LilyPillow]

Today I discovered that I need to work on my mental library. How on earth does sam remember what EVERYTHING looks like?!

[@a.personofficial]

Because he draws everything. He always creates a scenery instead of empty portraits. Actually i clicked on the video to see him suck but he really nows everything 🥲

[@froggyrox42]

As a new art teacher who has mostly made art with messy physical mediums, it's really great to watch your videos. I'm slowly teaching myself to draw/paint digitally. It has it's own learning curve. Your videos recenter me. You are my muse for digital art. ❤ ty!!

[@AxoAnimations]

I can’t thank Sam enough for the improvement he’s brought to my art!✨✨✨

[@imnotsophia.imlegobatman]

I love that Sam is always starting his videos with a clip of our drawings taking years off of his life :)

[@miiyeah-_-]

I always free-draw without a reference but I think they are better when you wanna get the exact structure right. Also SUPER FUNNY AND AMAZING AS ALWAYS

[@coffeelizard7476]

Yep I always just start drawing from nothing but when I just can't get a piece right I'll look for a reference, But i squrrell watch funny animal clips until i remember what i was doing then don't find what I want and start a new piece altogether🎉

[@itsnoemiz]

Me too! Although sometimes I need to take a step or two back cause...lol 😂

[@chae0n]

I literally love his videos

[@monkomess8950]

I figuratively love his videos

[@juliekunath79]

I understand the love of his videos

[@naomishumway4221]

So I don't know if you'll see this, but I want to thank you for all your great art tips and advice on your channel. My art has improved so much because of your videos, especially the ones where you critique other art pieces. I'm now teaching my very first art class on character design & digital painting at our local Center for the Arts and it's all thanks to you and your channel!! So thank you so much for indirectly helping me to progress from an art baby to an art teacher, especially since now I get to help art babies become art gods, too! Really appreciate your content & advice, and I hope you know that your helping so many art babies become art gods like you!!

[@NatsPrm]

This was so fun to watch!

[@Embrass_Christ]

I love how he does this with no references, and they all come out beautiful my favorite part is the second page I love the dog with the glasses. 😊😊😊

[@Celeborn93]

12:10 FINALLY a sketch made by Sam that i could've drawn!

[@maxinecoker3040]

Sam is so talented Doing this challenge would be like asking me to read the dictionary without my glasses😭

[@TheRealTacosaurus]

“A new world? What are you talking about?” Sam, we are talking abou- A WHOLE NEW WORLDDDDDDDDD, A NEW FANTASTIC POINT OF VIEWWWWW….

[@Chockitkat]

I like to draw from my memory because references get boring sometimes but seeing artists who regularly use references suddenly draw from their imagination is amazing Honestly i love Sam's art style drawn without a reference. The art style is so pretty and have a traditional feel to it!

[@kr_ystal08]

So many drawings from sam, I loved it and what can I even say for the Intro of the video. His shocking face gets me everytime and Puts a smile on my face🥰

[@JET3DITSS]

THA ART FATHER 😩🙏🏾

[@NefynAds-bn3uv]

YASSSSSSS

[@BXBERRYZ]

"usually there's not much in my brain... Yk" I feel you

[@WrenWinton]

This one cracked me up so hard. SO many amazing quotes. Take almost anything he says out of context an' put it on a shirt. Iconic. Hilarious. I love it.

[@hessi_943]

dont we all love when sam posts :)

[@Ros.Master]

I love how generally entertaining but also informational these are

[@naivet]

13:10 SamDoesEverythingAtThisPoint 16:45 Fluffy birb best birb

[@Alwaysbenice23]

Sam always freaks out when he sees us through fourth wall . He's terrified of our beauty 😌🤌

[@lekk3452]

so, I did all of these with you and Im surprised with the result. Im more used to drawing humans and I barely draw objects, to my surprise, beside the beach people that I do think I drew pretty well, the animal, bird, snail and turtle look very good too. Aside from animals, I drew the beer bottle and the witch better than I thought I would. All the rest are pretty much what I expected. This challenge turned out more fun than I thought.

[@Macobartcreation]

The only thing that I couldn't get well was the animals (I never wanted to learn this) they end up looking like... a really bad meal 😢😢

[@haalshansen5887]

Wow! So great! wish i could draw like that, but it takes practice and I’m on my way there 😊

[@vikasistic]

Sam that makes you the best is you will and can relate to everyone else and you still encourage us to be ourselves

[@nut9642]

being a "one of those weirdos who cant see things in their head" ive tried this before and it litteraly impossable

[@ASHERArtz792]

The intros are the best for Sam😂

[@binhhuynh621]

Best timing, I also fix my homeworks too, let's draw when listen Sam's video :3

[@Jonanation]

So I learned that I gotta draw more birds and animals in general, that the multitude of hats I thought I knew are actually just different types of caps, and that Sam has incredible shape language.

[@clumsy9944]

Sam made me love bears!! From today on I will draw them in class everyday

[@foxesofautumn]

I do this challenge a lot because it's a good way to see how you've improved and it can also just be more fun than sticking to a reference every time. A good way to decompress! (Also the tortoise is my favourite. It looks like he knows something and he's seen too much)

[@nastaeyah]

YES!!! Sam, how do you like the idea of making a video about like mistakes on art journey, or on the opposite - best pieces of advice and videos like that? Imo that would also be really cool

[@Lilyluvs90s]

Wow, it's amazing how you can draw all of those things without looking at a reference.. I could never!!

[@orangecat3857]

I’m sure you could :D As Sam would say: “Practice, practice, practice!” U’ve got this! ((: U just have to keep going - and remember to take some breaks too as to not get an art block or sth (:

[@Lilyluvs90s]

@@orangecat3857 Omg you are totally right! Tysm!!

[@emmavarney7476]

It was really fun to follow along. The ones that worked best for me were the animal in glasses, the people on the beach, and the coffee mug

[@GraceMccourt]

We need i❤Sam merch now! 😆

[@Radioactive_Art]

Sam, when we do use references, is there a specific area/website that’s good to get references from? Also, can you do a Q&A soon? I feel like that’d be fun. Thx for the video as always, we all love them!❤☺️

[@dumbirb0s]

Omg Sam, You are A LEGENDDD, LET'S GOOOO!💥💥💥

[@joyitapatra8907]

i enjoy all ur videos, very entertaining. love ur humor and its always fun to learn from u.

[@clumsy9944]

Another "can youu"! Sam sure can!

[@dplj4428]

I do a lot of observing or photos first. Then superfast sketching to capture general form or whatever part i'm trying to become familiar with.

[@IMKONGMAONG]

loved the video 👍

[@kaysiaskylar226]

I didn't know the importance of reference until now, I would honestly just get up and start drawing and if it doesn't look how I want it I give up, thanks u Sam for this important lesson today.😊

[@ReptarsaurusRex]

I'm a person who can barely picture things in my head and to answer your question at 0:54 , I go day by day 🙂

[@kazuu9788]

Your videos are literally the highlight of my day (the bird looks so cute and squishy!!).

[@nawrasrabayah8466]

Perfect as usual❤️

[@Drakechildmuncher]

Sam can you please make like a video on how to draw a head and hair (not faces) because I feel like most art KZbinrs focus on teaching people to draw detailed and not the main parts you need to draw a person. Thanks ❤

[@ChloeStrande]

Love your vids Sam ❤

[@whoami.iamumgod236]

You are also one of the art god .Who can draw sketchs so fast and beautiful like u?

[@Jesika159]

Haha it's so funny seign his hatred towards seagulls 😂😂😂

[@rachel2873]

I love when he puts stuff at the end

[@almost_harmless]

"Always pick enemies that are much smaller than you" - Soon Zuk Bad jokes aside, I have most of my life drawn without reference, and only lately started to look at them. Usually I am able to store images in my head, but references do help speed up the process and makes sure I dont add in faulty perspective. I still draw without references, but less than before. Also, it depends on how realistic it's supposed to be. Enjoyed the video.

[@Marzipan2309]

Damnnnn Shrek was serving with that Disney lip bite 💅

[@samdoesarts]

💀

[@snooze891]

I will say it once….. and I WILL say it again! Sammy my boi! That is some delicious hair!!

[@ObsidianArrowYT]

Hey Sam, just wanted to say you inspire me to become the best artist I can be! I also love this challenge! Could you do more of this?

[@Michelle_does_art]

Why am I seeing zero views but im here with THE SAM DOES ART ARMY love u sam

[@Avinique]

Kinda off topic, but that shark-cat plushie in the background is soo cute, like I bought it as a gift for my sister lol

[@SushiLovesSushi]

I have not a single cell that remembers what a dog looks like as soon as I start drawing, LIKE I KNOW HOW IT LOOKS BUT WHEN I START DRAWING ITS LIKE FADING AWAY AND THE SHADING AND EVERYTHING IS JUST GONE-

[@ChantelleArts]

bloomin brilliant ❤❤❤

[@vaerye9147]

Have an amazing day sam :)

[@Blank-3957]

My friend suggested this but she didn’t have a channel so she couldn’t comment it Maybe you should do a video when you only draw on one layer or draw with the colours a wheel picked for you

[@littlesttoybox]

Thank you Sam for making my day! I love watching your videos! Thank you! 💕

[@cezarblack13]

“There’s nothing in my brain” “I don’t know how I passed that class honestly” “I don’t go outside, it’s a miracle I know what a bug looks like”

[@hannahkennelly6961]

Your videos and art are great! Thanks for the get rid of the perfectionism advice! Your videos and my friend Melissa have inspired me to draw again.

[@3up3rn0va]

You drew a Kawai Shrek 😂 Great videos as always I enjoy your art tutorials so much!

[@miyuki1078]

IM FINALLY EARLY! I love you Sam youre my inspiration:]

[@creativeminds287]

Honestly love this man he never runs out of ideas keeps us entertained and still is an amazing visual artist he deserves an award 🫡🫡

[@ItzApplePie]

As you can tell, Sam is very strong. He well- Took apart the skull of his enemy, how wonderful 🤭

[@Melian_sunshine]

Thanks sam on making this videos, thanks to you i was thinking on making my own channel when im older, i love the birb squishy toy too!

[@miothefroghater9650]

That bear is AMAZING I love him 🥺

[@unlovabl]

Aww i love mr turtleee. this was fun to watch

[@Potatobaby1]

Sam is such an inspiration

[@knifeswithwings]

as a person who has strict parents who never let me search up reverences and never let me go on any device: this video ment a lot to me.

[@vedkedia]

mate your on a device

[@meet-me-at-blue-diner]

​@@vedkediathey probably meant when they were younger

[@pampamtamtam4001]

I loved this video! I would love more videos like this.

[@ChiaraRavenneSings]

This looks so fun I'm going to try this myself 😁 Thanks, Sam✨️

[@Cobalt...]

Always love your videos Sam. :))) inspiring to say the least.

[@sarahtracey1504]

"oh no. oh no." -sam starting every single video

[@takavaya6380]

Sam ❤ The smile was with me throughout the entire video☺

[@sophiafidler9220]

All three pages are amazing Sam ♥️♥️👌🏻👌🏻 God I love them ♥️♥️♥️

[@MikoDangelo]

Me when Sam’s sketches are better than my finals:

[@MajijejPlays]

I’m sooooo jealous of people that can do this! I am 1 of those “weird people” that have no visual information (aphantasia). And I LOVE to draw, but I need soooo many reference to do it. I can look at my image and see when something looks off, but it’s very hard to fix it without a reference 😢

[@darhtvader66]

Sam at the start: lots of intellectual Sam style blurb that I love Also Sam: *takes cap off skull* Me: *stares excitedly with cute aggression at the SHARK KITTEN PLUSHY ON HIS SHELF IVE SEEN ON PINTEREST AND ALWAYS WANTED*

[@Patri_P_P]

I decided to follow along and I was quite surprised (except for Shrek, same disaster), I rarely draw animals so I was quite surprised to be able to get at least the basic shapes down for most, great idea for a warm up! And your results are awesome, Sam, would love to see them with references to compare!

[@DracobusterFlamingTiger]

10:45 Truer words have never been spoken

[@fenrisulv]

I could watch you do this for hours :3

[@ametistarr]

woooow a new video! Have a nice time, guys!

[@bobbiemeri7245]

This qas a super fun warmup exercise to do with you!! Thank you for the opportunity!