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What I WISH I knew when I started DRAWING
I thought I would make a video on the stuff i personally wish i had known when i first started drawing. Maybe some of you learning to draw can relate to the stuff i talk about here, or maybe not, but regardless i hope you enjoy the video and drawing on screen. thanks for watching!
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[@nathanericdolloso3204]

Summary of this Video (1.)"How much time and effort it takes"-Learning a new skill will require a lot of practice (2.)"Passion of Drawing"-One of the most important things because this will keep you coming back to drawing and put in a lot of practice (3.)"You can only improve when you put you pen into paper"-You can watch as much tutorials as you want, but drawing will be the only thing that can help you really improve. (4.) "Other areas of Drawing" Learn drawing fundamentals. Start firstly the basic aspects of drawing. Things like Proportion, format construction, perspective and anatomy for drawing characters, compositions, But it really depends on your style. (5.)"Books and online resources" Really helpful to understand fundamentals (6.) "Learning to draw is a never ending process" Remember to keep on drawing, Be open to new ideas, Learn as much as you can and most importantly, Have fun doing it

[@ciresolstice]

Well done!

[@hypertension4023]

Not all heroes wear capes-

[@YoYo73]

Thank you so much. Point 4 is really helpful for me.

[@nathanericdolloso3204]

@@YoYo73 no need, I kinda needed it too.

[@MrMna771]

I do not understand English .... It was difficult to translate the video .... I am grateful for this summary I will be able to translate it ...... Thanks from the depth of my heart ... My name is Mona and I am from an Arab country

[@chadf6813]

I dont understand how someone can draw this much detail from their head. That is insane to me.

[@nathantheapeman8261]

he said he used a reference but still very talented

[@richardocampo4371]

Look up Kim Jung gi

[@OphiuchiChannel]

Theres a plan on the background.

[@Idkmanihatethis]

Practice practice practice and when you are finished practice some more

[@floydlooney6837]

Nathan The Ape man he practiced with references when he was younger.

[@ijnfrt]

I'm 27 and just starting to learn how to draw...wish me luck

[@aunimhassan7465]

Me too :)

[@mtrj99]

I'm 26 and relearning how to draw

[@xCr0nus]

I’m 28 and just started

[@EllaPress]

Same!

[@sillygooseenergy]

Good luck to all of you! :)

[@SpiderPudding]

Your attention to detail is impeccable.

[@gyananchan4256]

Yep. Here lies a person whose attention to detail rivals makoto shinkai.

[@ddlcp]

ever so easily impressed

[@gyananchan4256]

U no drawing likey likey?

[@ddlcp]

Oh I likey alright. Very much likey - try this for detail - Rebirth: Artist Manabu Ikeda

[@gyananchan4256]

@@ddlcp oh. I see. Indeed, I was easily impressed earlier

[@kizz06]

The accuracy of the perspective here is insane..

[@asha_4095]

kizz06 YEAH

[@vibing6530]

Because he is skilled

[@ddlcp]

its fundamental

[@PoseidonArts]

Once you know the rules it's just about following them. That's about it. It is a good drawing though I agree.

[@Ricky-qr4zw]

Practise and structure

[@soxyoo]

An idea: maybe showcase some of your old drawings to show how you've developed as an artist? Idk if you've done this before but I'm intrigued to see how far you've come as an artist c:

[@DanBeardshaw]

Megan Hamilton-Mills yeah be a good idea for a separate video!

[@Roam-de-route]

yes do that

[@thepolicedepartmentunited1543]

My old drawings make me want to burn them

[@lochrowley9997]

@@DanBeardshaw deeeeeew it!

[@samkinnear5272]

My old drawings make me laugh because I was trash and now I'm..... StiLL TrAsH

[@Jingo32574]

The art here is making me feel way inferior yet filling me with the urge to draw.

[@Renderduck]

Same feeling for me too

[@anddoomsticeforall8140]

It's beautiful

[@auxchord444]

"The thought of inferiority fills you with Determination"

[@emperor8716]

Aux chord no stop cringe-fest

[@circlehousePRO]

Gacha Emperor "Pokemon freak" banner and name is "gacha emperor" and ur calling anyone cringe? Cringe

[@angryrabidfoxes7380]

Wanting to learn to draw feels like looking at a piano and not knowing how to press a key.

[@davecoper689]

Try draw a box - uncomfortable youtube channel. To anyone feeling their learning process is not structured and measurable enough.

[@ciresolstice]

I wish Software Development came to me as drawing did. I think either can be learned with time invested but I think for some it comes easier or they are more adept.

[@spinne1312]

Me: wants to get re-inspired to draw. This guy: "i wouldn't even have started.

[@DanBeardshaw]

😂😂😂 you came to the right place my friend

[@infernalbunny]

Something else I’d recommend to beginner artists: DRAW FROM LIFE. References are nice when you want to draw something specific, but to truly challenge yourself and improve your drawing skills, drawing from life is the way to go for beginners. Photos have a flattening effect that is actually detrimental to developing your skills as it’s already translated 3-D into 2-D when that should be your job as the artist. Draw from observation consistently and you’ll see your art improve tremendously.

[@andym28]

Thanks I am a beginner and will follow your advice.

[@nicolemclean6711]

I like it, but I only draw from references, I can't draw from like memory cuz I don't know where to start. I'm in 9th grade, and I have art this year, I have always liked to draw, I'm ok but I only draw like cartoonish things, like I don't draw realistic things like people, I attempted it once and it turned out ok but I need more practice and skill to learn about the shading, but even that I got from a reference

[@5argan]

@@nicolemclean6711 I think she didn't mean to draw from memory, but instead draw from the real real life. Like go out, look at a tree and draw that. Or go out, to the mall, and draw one of the storefronts you can see. Or I guess in art class look out of the window and draw what's there.

[@nicolemclean6711]

@@5argan yeah I suppose, but I can't draw like that, I have to look at some reference for like an outline. Idk, just hard to draw from things that are realistic

[@5argan]

@@nicolemclean6711 That's why you practice it. You are trying to learn to see outlines and values in real life objects by practicing a lot to help you better understand how they work. That will eventually help you a lot with any type of drawing.

[@kaimemes]

That detail tho

[@WillieLourens-q3q]

I'm 64 and enjoying every minute. Dan you are an excellent teacher!!! Keep going, I will be lost without you.

[@JSheetzArtwork]

Its based on perspective. Dont see it as tedious time consuming work. See it as a passion,the love of your life and what gives you hope and reason for living. Thats when it becomes something so much more than just many hours of work. For example watching movies you enjoy for many hours wouldnt seem like work because you enjoy it. Thats not say making art isnt hard work (its very hard,im an artist myself). But, just change your perspective and look at it differently. Ive changed how i view it and its changed my life. The outcomes of the battles in life are determined by the war in our mind. - J.Sheetz

[@dragonicbladex7574]

I mean it's hard to convince myself of that since it's really tiring and I usually see no results every practice session, if it wasn't that way I'd see it as fun, it's so frustrating sometimes.

[@aldorivas1314]

@@dragonicbladex7574 If you want to give up go ahead, no ones forcing you too. Maybe it just isn't your passion

[@mau3020]

@@dragonicbladex7574 then you need a goal for every practise session. Like getting perspective right every time, or shading, but focus on achieving and correcting different things. Eventually you'll get it right.

[@dragonicbladex7574]

@@mau3020 i do set myself a goal im not dumb xd

[@sulleh7127]

as good advice as it is, please dont quote yourself, yikes...

[@hammockmonk]

This is the first time that I’ve watched a video where you do your own artwork while you speak as opposed to a tutorial on drawing the head or facial features or something like that. It’s mesmerizing and I love your art style!

[@eranirvana4]

the problem with this video is that i think nobody is listening to you, they are just watching what you are doing 🤔🤔🤔

[@rowedaescueta1400]

Era Nirvana lol

[@fluteafro9981]

I've been spotted

[@casgomez1336]

Nah. It's called doing both.

[@yourpersonalspammer]

I caught myself doing just that. Finished the video without hearing any of the words. Okay, after the first few lines I skipped to the end to see the finished picture but still..

[@johnwatersjr.8978]

The ‘problem’ is not with the video, it’s with the viewer. Viewers should be able to do both.

[@thercf16guy35]

thats a really neat piece you did, kinda backed the whole "learn perspective thing," but i was dying to go over it with a fine-liner just to see how ink would change it lol. I'm very impressed with the variety of shades of graphite, it gave it an impressive look. good job!

[@axolotls_are_cute7799]

Me:* tries to have time to practice* School: *I'm gonna stop you right there.*

[@andrewgarfield9898]

SavageCelest underrated comment

[@ncshuriken]

Kinda true, but school is only 6 hours lol, you've still got another 6 hours until sleepy weepy time right? Or just do what I used to do at school age: treat every, single class, as an art class; cover ALL your workbooks in "high effort doodles" on every damn page. Now you're getting upto 6 hours of practice every day! Keep that up and obviously you're gonna be drawing sick quality by the time you leave school, unless thats next week or something :P

[@boozeey]

i agree yea school is only 7 hours, but i have so much homework and studying, and by then i’m ridicules tired i won’t want to draw

[@Rotbeam99]

yeah cause a student hasn't got an hour of free time to spare a day. Do you think you're going to have more spare time if you work full time? Even while working a 40 - 50 hour work week there is still time in the day to draw. Going to school isnt going to stop you, laziness is.

[@gjones9282]

Rotbeam you forget about our tons of homework and sleep deprivation

[@stuartgreenhalgh1]

Great drawing. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. You're still young enough to develop your skills further. I was nearly 50 when I changed my career! As I say to my kids " Where you are at this moment is where you're meant to be!"

[@hackerculture7391]

This vid is just a ten-minute flex haha.

[@ahmadrdadi1497]

thank you so much Dan for this video . I take up drawing since 5 month or more . I think I was so lucky to have my Best Friend had recommended me a drawing coarse to start with my first sketch book . I cant wait to see your video on recommending books for drawing .

[@faminisim3616]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only artist that wants to go back in time to shake their younger self and tell them to learn as much as they could. I was so stubborn when I started out. I only wanted to learn manga and nothing else. Now I'm starting to see more and more of my weaknesses and it's a bit discouraging. P.s. Please do a "How to draw Hands" video. PLEASE.

[@CaptainWumbo]

Faminisim Andrew Loomis has some books on hands and figure drawing that are in public domain. You should be able to do a quick google. You know, just to tide you over while you wait for a video.

[@faminisim3616]

I'll be sure to check him out. Thank you. ^^

[@santiinx737]

Same here! I drew just because I loved doing it, people would give advice but I’d usually didn’t pay attention bc “I already knew how to draw”

[@faminisim3616]

@@santiinx737 Yeah, I was the same. Don't ya wish you could go back and shake your younger self? Lol

[@damianogiolitti3416]

You want a really good advice ? Go on Google and search hands or look at your own hands and draw. You wan to learn other stuff like faces or the body? Draw real faces and real bodies and use references. Combine that with fundamentals and you are good to go. Sorry if my english is shit but its my third language

[@SkeeterMcBeater]

Been free handing squares & cylinders in perspective for a few months. Just getting into anatomy. Only wish I had more time to practice. As it is I only get 3-4 hours a week.

[@zac770]

“I’m just drawing in my sketchbook here”

[@ValiousTV]

Awesome details.

[@Z_D697]

It's so frustrating that you don't show the whole page once it's finished.

[@bigbee9878]

Your detailed drawing is wonderful. I've tried mechanical pencils, and I don't care for them as much as wood pencils because I'm more into value and tone. Value is a big area of drawing that I think is important to understand before moving on to color.

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

I 100 % agree with your statement about fundementals. I'm still not able to draw 1:1 realistic human head, but I actually drawing the scull like 2000 times, whenever I got bored, made my sketches look much better and even my comic drawing style has spawned from thousands of realistic and manga sketches I've been doing so far. I personally think, that you should do the lineart with an alcohol based pen or just a regular old ink pen. It will make your drawings pop out so much (coming from my personal experience).

[@ninaa8218]

I really like you, you love teaching and do it well and are excellent in what you do and above all you love and encourage learning. Go ahead and I wish you sucess. Some kids who are disadvantaged maybe lost family or deprived will benefit lots from your skills if you like to volunteer you will open another world to them which will take them away from the brutal realities they live in and you never know some or one of them may be a talent you helped out. Well done you are light

[@DanBeardshaw]

Thanks for the kind words, means a lot

[@Z5Z5Z5]

Idk if what you drew was considered 'sketching' 😂 that's full on finished art skipping all steps

[@retrodude7503]

I appreciate you man, just the other day you helped me get a better understanding of the skull. Never change man!

[@ashiapuckett4640]

I highkey feel like I could live in his drawing 😌👌🏽

[@DanBeardshaw]

The cost of living is high there...👀😂

[@nimble6019]

You have been such a big inspiration for me. Just thought I’d let you know that, thank you so much!😊

[@KillerTacos54]

Great video! Man I love your drawings so much. Your style is very unique. Also I definitely agree, I don't really like drawing realistically. There just isn't any uniqueness imo. If you're going to draw exactly the same as the reference, I'd rather just look at the reference lol

[@nupurpatkare3103]

Thnx so much I am preparing for an entrance exam and just saw this at the right time ❤

[@bhoqeem1975]

WTF, his drawing, it's...........amazing!

[@stevenskadal]

The amount of detail is insane!

[@AnastasiaTennant]

I learned absolutely nothing other than you've been drawing for a long time

[@clarekuehn4372]

Me either except to look at fundamentals, and encouragement.

[@jgilly3362]

Then you people are clearly uneducated and have a shit brain and can understand basic things and what he is talking about is actually making sense to me soooo

[@imprint5238]

@@jgilly3362 /r/iamverysmart/

[@sutil5078]

hahahaha so funny anastasia ... hahahaha thanks for the laugh

[@jgilly3362]

@@imprint5238 not onabout you was I did you comment previous no you didn't keep outta shit which doesn't concern you mate

[@curiousgeorge7515]

You're talking and like my jaw is dropping more and more as this incredibly intricate city appears before my eyes and you did it all in one sitting. How much real time was that? It was timed perfectly like, this is my life story in 10 minutes and this is a whole city in 10 minutes. Amazing video.

[@omgdomo212]

4:10 休日 is holiday

[@CreativeTeamGMA7]

same i really love black and white , i love doing a lot of details as well, youre amazing dude...

[@armada2390]

Im 36 and i like drawing, i like music, i like physics, i like chemistry, i like languages, i like history, i like everything and i can choose one. Im going crazy :.(...

[@user-xh6ju3pg8c]

You don't need to...do whatever you like-drawung studying or anything why limit to someothing

[@nonotaku5612]

I love that you're starting right at the start of the video and aren't talking about unnecessary stuff

[@tsdobbi]

Im at the point where anything in my comfort zone looks great...anything outside of it, shit. My main problem is perspective. I can draw damn near anything well that doesn't involve too much perspective, but like a superhero facing forward with one knee up, I just cant get it to look right to save my life. So what I am currently doing is just forcing myself to repeatedly draw something im bad at, trying different approaches, until I can consistently get it right. I drew a lot as a kid through highschool and even started college as an art major, like you, I focused on my comfort zone, but I think I really missed out not finishing art school from a learning perspective in art (not from an income perspective, lol). The thing I hated myself for is I felt I abandoned my life long dream...and kind of quit art as a means to not think about it, had I remained dedicated to doing art in my spare time, I can only imagine how good I would be now. I finally dedicated myself (at 37) to draw every day, even if it is a quick 5 minute sketch. Its just frustrating to have non-artists think you are great and feel like a fraud, because you know you are like the highschool JV team compared to a professional team when it comes to serious artists.

[@huemanatie4392]

Get yourself one of those artist's mannequins (the wooden figures with all their joints) and just hold it with the point of view that you wish to express in your drawing, bringing it closer to your eye for a more exaggerated perspective . You will see how the forms overlap. They are very useful.

[@OlyBliss]

I use references all the time but if the angles or light is between characters I am drawing together that can mess things up a bit. H C Brown has a great intro on colour theory. It’s something I was vaguely aware of but she broke it down for me with great humour as well. Then KZbin recommend a load of stuff for me (including your channel 😄). You’re making me think I should go practice some perspective now 😑 amazing video🙌

[@alexvaness8499]

Is anyone else looking at how to start drawing for beginer videos instead of drawing 😂

[@conquerneptune1171]

Yes, this is me right now lol

[@kangaroo9816]

started drawing yet? :D

[@aris1869]

Here’s a pro tip (from a non-pro) take a drawing or picture of yours, and try and break it down; what shapes are it made up of? Is the head shape a circle? A square? A square with a triangle on top? What is the chest shaped like? Screenshot some reference images that are really basic to help you understand what shapes go where

[@kathleensmith644]

This is brilliant. Superb.

[@valideno9592]

I've been drawing a lot recently. Is it weird that I can smell the paper and graphite from your video?

[@misterminutes4504]

Came for the tips, Stayed for the gorgeous artwork

[@stephaniealbanelli3056]

Question, where do you get the patience to do such a detailed piece?? I finished a stippling landscape in 2 weeks... TWO!

[@willsimpsart]

Yeah but stippling is way more time consuming then something he is doing. Two weeks is good for a landscape imo

[@theotherway1639]

The "Scribble Guru" book on amazon is fun. I recommend it.

[@kiriyamarei7358]

Woah this is amazing reminds me of Ghost in the shell backgrounds

[@dangergranger1]

Well put, it's a bitter pill to swallow, but going back and learning/re-learning the fundamentals is revolutionary

[@DanBeardshaw]

Yeah, it takes constant maintenance

[@ienvy_nohidea8928]

I really want to draw like that I love u art styles

[@coreym.1289]

I’ve always been drawing since I was in elementary school. But after high school I had fell off with drawing and now at 27 years old I’m getting back into drawing and inspired to learn how to do cartoon animations 😃

[@43Rhein10]

Oh yes, I really can relate to all of this! At first I was real happy when I discovered a that I actually COULD draw - without touching a pencil in over 40years (I'm 51). But after a while that same frustration crept in! I'd expected progressing steadily. But my expectations paralised me totally. At some point I realized that the end product should not matter to me ! I should simply draw as much as I can. THAT, and ONLY that, brings me further. Unsuccessful drawings bear the most learning potential. Repeating a drawing several times (in less time) is hard to do, but very helpful. BUT I hardly get to watch you anymore, which us a shame. But I had to choose between you drawing, or me drawing =o)

[@BurlySauce]

last year during school i would draw whenever i has free time example if i finished my assignment before everyone else. well my teacher wouldn’t let me and looking back i wasn’t that bad for a fifth grader i’ve gotten a little better but it really discouraged me but now that we are off and i need something to do i’m trying to get myself to do it again. Wish me luck!

[@0000song0000]

You are honestly not saying anything "new" BUT that (japanese?) Urban landscape is dope!!!!😮

[@jasonballinger3549]

Unreal … amazing and intimidating, lol. I appreciate you !

[@sinnbadd278]

Did you take an architectural class in college? This was GREAT!

[@DanBeardshaw]

I study architecture at uni

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

Wow! Amazing artist!

[@sammynnamdi4803]

I love that bitcoin reflection

[@sylviem.1299]

Awesome drawing. So much fun to watch you make it. Although at the end I was craving for you to ink it!

[@uhhhhyourmom]

I never used to really appreciate Japanese architecture and cities, but I find them to be really special now. Nice city-scape!

[@laxmidhirwan7459]

I love your drawings

[@SeynaD]

Finally someone that is obsessed with pencil drawings like me .I go nowhere without my shading pencils.

[@PeterSodhi]

Awesome video thank you for sharing these great insights

[@DanBeardshaw]

Thanks:)

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

What I wish I knew when I started drawing? Everything! In all honesty I didn't have the best education and I actually learnt techniques outside of school and college, heck, I learn't more from you than any of my teachers.

[@vulcalightdoku8962]

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[@midnightxii4996]

That's one dense district! I'd be that little guy in the chair if I lived there, too. Excellent video, bruv, as always.

[@slowtwn1237]

How do you colour in with pencils that look... good?

[@lgniisfire869]

@Vean Studio I use a 0.9 mm mechanical pencil and it gives enough resolution to make lines and when it dulls, i can make shadows.

[@Hungryforpresence]

TheVirtualInstructor.com has an excellent course on drawing with pencils, as well as a “25 days to better drawing” course that I highly recommend for beginners and people looking for well rounded instruction in art fundamentals. And his instruction is absolutely fantastic! Very affordable and I highly recommend!

[@anthonymorford8804]

This drawing is EXTREMELY complex. I think your abilities are FAR greater than you think they are. You are exactly right. You are always learning. If you like biology now, you are going to love anatomy, chemistry, and physics. Learning to draw is math, but it is the side of math that many people don't think of as math - geometry. The other side of math is numbers. Language is also just like math - dates, locations, quantities, equivalents, etc.. I started as a figure artist, kind of like you, and now I'm studying all this stuff. It's pretty great.

[@DanBeardshaw]

Thanks man, just trying to continuously improve! hope your learning is going well

[@jadelaidlaw9382]

Me, someone who’s been drawing for almost three years: I mean, idk man, maybe he has some forbidden knowledge that I don’t know about...

[@216kingDavid1]

The basics are so important, I wish I would have taken them more seriously then. Young artist topically don’t want to learn the “hard stuff “ although nothing in art is easy

[@sauce773]

My main problem is drawing from my head. For the life of me I cant draw something in my head I have to look at a picture.

[@emmanserv960]

It's much better to have originality than just copying but that is also a great way.

[@ernestoonetwothree3155]

Yep when I was younger I didn’t draw as much and as finalised as I do now, it’s crazy how much I draw now compared to maybe elementary, I’m 16 I’m just painting/ drawing more and more

[@CaptainWumbo]

I think there is a right time to explore fundamentals and that time might be different for everyone. Whenever I see these Wish I Could Tell Myself videos, I get the feeling the speaker doesn't fully appreciate the necessity of the order of the steps they took and their journey. You find out about these things generally when you're ready. You get motivated when the circumstances are right. You can't really force yourself.

[@BlackStarXx11xX]

For whoever is starting, struggling or striving in art I recommend checking drawabox course. If you're interested in a structured approach to art and drawing its for you. If you're just starting it's also for you. If you're an already advanced self-taught artist, it's also for you! It refines what you already know. It fills the gaps of weakness we all have. This course is a legit drawing course and I advice everyone here to check it out. It made me rediscover my passion for art and drawing after years of a relapse I thought I would never recover from. Goodluck everyone and have fun no matter what your skills are at! Strive to be there and don't get discouraged because you can't do it now. Cheers

[@kennedy473]

Name of the music plz , 9:10 .

[@seanmathers7914]

Dude you have such a great approach. Keep it up, keep pushing yourself. Also to me it looks like your perspective drawings are getting better and better. Cheers!

[@DanBeardshaw]

Sean Mathers thanks Sean

[@dhebiecaballes6013]

i just started to draw yesterday and I'm already losing hope🤧

[@rolypoly5642]

Hope you're still drawing after a year later

[@dhebiecaballes6013]

@@rolypoly5642 i still do, but not much as i did when i first started... whenever i tried i just kept failing to the point that i lost my passion to art.

[@matzleeach]

Dude that was a great drawing

[@normawingo5116]

You are just amazing. Im going to start practicing every day.

[@beidouswife5393]

Sheesh the details

[@ulsd]

if you want to take professional drawing seriously you will need to study the fundamentals. i would recommend schoolism [dot] com, they have great courses from big artists in the industry like Craig Mullins and Bobby Chiu. you should also try to copy other artists work but not for the sake of copying it, but solely for the purpose of understanding their drawing process. if you understand other artists work you can incorporate those elements into your artwork. +Dan Beardshaw if you take feedback, the most important thing you should study more is values. don't get me wrong, your understanding of detail is great but with a stronger understanding of values your work will truly shine. i hope this helps someone - never stop learning!

[@SilentVinyl]

Fascinating

[@Mr.Gui.monteiro]

a lot of talk but not too much useful information to be honest, apart from the nice drawing

[@jernejcebasek8369]

And Tbh, it Looks like a random Arrangements of shapes combined into generic japanise city with no story. You Show us here your nice hand dexterity combined with 101 perspective drawing. Dont let your Ego and the need to Tell the world now Hard you Worked for this, dictate if you have anything useful to say to people that pursue the same path. Example : Proko and Moderndayjames Both produce very very informative videos along with complex drawings without the 85% of the video explaining their life story when nobody asked.

[@davecoper689]

@@jernejcebasek8369 You are right. It didn't help me become a better artist. Mumbo jumbo but we can relate. Kind of an ego boost for people who are stucked. But it ain't gonna help if they don't get proper learning.

[@Simplesimple123]

You did put the slog in so you would have still done it anyway . Knowing how it long it takes clearly didn't matter to you . You did it . Great work

[@DanBeardshaw]

Thanks, means a lot

[@Jingo32574]

The art here is making me feel way inferior yet filling me with the urge to draw.

[@Santiago-cy6uo]

I'm sixteen and I aways wanted to be good at drawing. Little bit lost about how to start but I believe that it's possible

[@mobiusloop339]

Hi Dan, thanks again for the sick video! You have a brilliant sense of perspective so I was wondering if you could recommend me some books/other resources that you find useful in this area. Thanks!

[@DanBeardshaw]

Hey, sorry for the super late reply but yeah check out some books like - perspective made easy (Ernest norling) and How To Draw (Scott Robertson)

[@BabyPoshx]

wow that is fierce

[@ashcomics13]

wow youve got some real drawing stamina i wouldve fizzled out by the first building you started with.

[@luisbito8391]

awesome drawing

[@emeraldchylde]

the introduction: pretty accurate Me: :(

[@jaytamayo4694]

Great piece. So impressive. You took it seriously. Another inspiration. When I was in high school 15 years ago I really wanted to take-up fine arts but some people discourages me because they say I would just spend money, look at the unsold paintings... I really do not have enough knowledge or done my research about fine arts course. I am a business course grad. It‘s good but now I regret not taking up fine-arts. I believe whatever could hv learned would hv been useful now. My passion for drawing has again flamed up after sseeing art pieces on an FB page and here on youtube. I soon learned that I am a natural born artist. Now, I want to have a training in digital art. I better do my homework. XD

[@digitalintent]

You honestly didn't miss anything by not being a fine art major. I learned the hard way after getting a BFA at a liberal arts college and then working in an art gallery for another liberal arts college. What they teach in those schools is not what will get you a job, or even make you a better artist. All these programs teach is how to be "creative" and how to go against pretty much everything that made the renaissance up until the end of the 1860's impressive. There is a reason the fine arts are looked down upon and called names like "underwater basket weaving." Realism is frowned upon in many of these courses. The fundamentals are not even known to many teachers. One of the only reasons that Art Nouveau and early modernism created some great art is because many of those artists were still taught the fundamentals like proper perspective, line work, rendering, and construction drawing (proper rendering of forms and planes). Those skills and techniques are hardly taught anymore unless you are fortunate enough to attend a top illustration school, technical design college, or get into a program that caters to game or film career seekers, where these skills are needed. I put creative in quotes above since creativity is honestly something that cannot be taught. This is why there is so much mundane and boring work being shown in galleries across the world. I used to think it was because these people chose to paint, draw, or sculpt horrible art. No. It is because they were not taught anything else. Creativity shines when you are taught the proper techniques. I'm glad to hear that the flame is back in your heart. After 10 years of not doing any art the flame is starting to pick up in me too. Like you, I am a naturally gifted artist. I'm just now, at 38 years of age, appreciating my talents and trying to relearn all that I was not taught. Hang in there. If you are truly naturally gifted, then you are waaaaay ahead of almost everyone else.

[@jaytamayo4694]

@@digitalintent Thank you for your comment. Now I am conzsidering to take a coure in graphic arts but there are thing to take into consideration. Like what uv said its not too late and my the flame in my heart is back. Now I am doing some drawings. Will soon take a job in oder to have also some money to be able to train. I am like a train with derailed wagon. I will bring that derailed one.

[@LunariumU]

Drawing is cool and all, but what is this magic you are using in the backround?

[@PristinelyClean]

I would like to know as well!

[@theodellava]

So nice.. Thanks for the video 😊

[@ashnikfield4224]

Things I wish I knew before I started drawing: PRACTICE, use different grades of pencil, NO BLENDING WITH YOUR FINGER, and be patient! I rushed my drawing quite often before I learned well!

[@nandanamahesh9368]

I personally think using different grades of pencils does'nt really matter lol

[@stephenjimenez6129]

Get some transparent animation cells and experiment with color

[@andiev.d.c7308]

“That concludes this video” ... wait! What?

[@JakeTheMuss10454]

Blade Runner...Very awsome drawaings hard to find a book that can teach you something like this. Only observation and drawing ones ass off..