Draw bodies better with construction

Streamed on / pikat Here's another round of art critiques! In this one, I talk about how you can use construction to better feel the 3D form of the human body, as well as trying to improve and refine a character design to make it feel more successful. I hope it's helpful!
Edited by ‪@SkysagiOP‬
Featured artists:
/ theothezero
/ burkicle
0:00 Intro
0:17 Critique 1 (theoristgamer)
4:34 Critique 2 (burkicle)
BGM by Pascal Michael Stiefel
A Hat in Time B-Side - Nyakuza Manholes
A Hat in Time B-Side - Green Clean Station
A Hat in Time - The Windmill Peak
A Hat in Time - Subcon Forest Time Rift
A Hat in Time B-Side - Fast Food

[@cwill-san4003]

Some of the best advice ive heard from other pro artists is to train your eye to see the shapes that make up drawings as opposed to overthinking about anatomy/muscle groups.

[@mrhalfsaid1389]

Yes, if I could tell anyone trying to learn to do two things; make the mannequine shape things and to break things down into circle, square and triangle as well as accept that you will be ass at drawing for a while before you can be good, you need to practice it like you would football

[@asshat8892]

What if I see the bones as shapes?

[@MALICEM12]

This, most academic tutorials like proko, actually overcomplicate things. My mentor said to keep it simple and try to learn to use intuition.

[@rogueobscura]

@@MALICEM12 Proko has several videos on construction, the complicated stuff is for people already using that.

[@MALICEM12]

@@rogueobscura eh I may or may have not seen them can't remember. But honestly for most artists you'll just never need to know every bone or muscle in the body, it's trivial

[@taitheweirdguy]

This actually is pretty helpful! I've always wondered why some of my drawings looked flat even when drawing center lines and stuff lol

[@Quinqyincy]

Same

[@soepyinnyar6956]

yup, that is what im doing lol

[@fool8003]

Now THIS is what helpful advice from the art community looks like. I have seen many people "helping" but most of them didn't explain and completely just changed the art. This is a nice change

[@mikomiko.]

so sad this series isn't called pikat critiqats

[@ViolentRetribution]

I, on the other hand, am quite glad the series is not called this.

[@sunnyseeksmari]

I, on the other hand, am quite glad the series is not called this.

[@kurtedracedizon5198]

I, on the other hand, am quite glad the series is not called this.

[@Strudlll]

You made the dreads remind me of hands and itd be really cool if they could control them like hands

[@Vyloka]

Literally made a character with dread hands. Its not a bad idea at all

[@TheDeathby2]

I really like these types of videos. Hearing artists talk about their design philosophy really helps me learn more and motivates me.

[@ungamer6241]

Casually learning about art without drawing

[@RetroGhost16]

Art Block's a bish and it's cold as hell in the morning so I don't do my usual sketches as soon as I wake up. Also like what the hell, why is it so cold, it's summer now. Like I'm not entirely complaining because it's better than the heat but where the heck did this cold come from?

[@DynamoWaddleDee]

Since i like drawing stylized squids (thanks to Nintendo), i'd add something important for the last character and are the suction cups. I think i don't really notice the character it's an squid if it's not because the hat and suction cups are important. They're fron the back and not from the front compared to octopus.

[@burkicle]

hi! im the artist of that squid and I didn't want to make it be a squid but i wanted to make it have the silhouette of a squid so i purposefully didn't add any suction cups.

[@brunpoon875]

@@burkicle that makes sense, and your squid girl is really adorable! ^^

[@Megdad13]

I clicked on this video in like 1 second

[@n0tjosh]

I clicked on the video in 13 minutes 😔

[@AnimatingBeats]

I figured out it existed an hour after it was here

[@lefesh4501]

I've been here since 300 b.c years ago

[@Sultandraws]

Same😂

[@celemin3234]

Someone's been listening to A Hat in Time's ost.

[@XxXsoapXxX]

im absorbing all of your tutorials in my brain, i love your videos

[@Slurpaphine]

These critiques and redesigns are incredible! Props to you for also teaching us so much in such a digestible way! Definitely going to take notes.

[@shybie2798]

Man i hope to catch one of these streams i would love a critque on my own works

[@idldmit]

I mean now it looks structured and more like anime style illustration, and original is more like Popeye era cartoon style shot where everything was kinda wobbly. I like both in different ways. Original has its vibe and charm.

[@thibautguerquin3425]

I was wondering when your next video would come aaaand... BAM ! You got me ! Awesome as always, thanks for being so awesome !

[@bryanverdugo5245]

More of this kind of video please, this is so good.

[@ArgoNut-wi4xh]

These vids have helped sm with my art journey

[@aussie_mozzie]

I'm going to try and keep this in mind once I finally decide to draw my OCs.

[@ragnarokcinder470]

I really want more of this kind of videos!

[@deinhien7296]

i left twitter once elon bought it out but i remember following you, pleasantly surprised to find you here on yt!

[@PapikinsAB]

So I've been clicking around on Pikat's youtube videos for the past couple days, and surprisingly, it felt like I was listening to myself lol. I'm an older artist who loves the lineart process and gets demotivated when it comes time to do the coloring, plus the face struggle is real. Think I'll give her a sub.

[@Fortunefalls]

thanks for the vid

[@oofman6554]

When you need it you get it Tysm pikat

[@rahyrammartinez835]

Hey folks out there, how do you overcome the frustration of trying to learn how to draw? Sorry for the lack of knowledge to express myself better. The point is, I tried so hard that I got a little traumatized by it. Every time I try to draw, I get extremely frustrated and end up having a crisis. How do you deal with this kind of situation?

[@innocuousbrimstone]

I feel this way when starting a new hobby that is completely out of my usual. If I didn't already start as a kid, it's so hard to get started in new things now that I'm an adult. One thing to remember is, everyone is different and will learn differently! I think consistency is key, no matter how little or how much you draw in a day, if you can just doodle here and there as much as you're willing everyday, then your body and mind will adapt to it. And once you start getting used to it, you can start drawing a little longer and draw more complex things. Copying art is also a good start as long as you just draw it in private (or if you wanna share, give credit to the original). Copying can help you get an idea how other artists draw, and once you feel more comfortable, you can dive into more technical things like anatomy and etc. Try to not think about perfectionism. This is often a major mental block for many creatives where they want to make it "perfect" but perfect is relative and ever changing. Draw what makes you happy for that moment, and move on to the next piece. Create an environment you're comfortable in and try to make that your 'drawing room'. Have music, some snacks or whatever makes you feel good and start drawing. Sometimes you gotta trick your brain with some happy hormones while you're drawing. Other then that, just don't be so hard on yourself, get a sketchbook or something where you can see keep a log of your progress, and just keep at it no matter how small the steps are.

[@nielle_]

I feel this, and I'm sure a lot of other starting artists too because we know around what point our standards are at with regards to art and we know what looks appealing, but we can't reach our standard as fast as we would like. I think breaking things down when studying could help. Say you want to be good at drawing anime style figures, so you start trying to draw one and pushing yourself to immediately be good at the whole thing, which would lead to that frustration because you don't know yet what makes those other anime illustrations look good. I think it would help break down a reference of the kind of art you like your own art to look like. Get something from your favorite artist, see how they draw faces, what parts are exaggerated, what parts are simplified, how they do colors, what are the main colors and what compliments those colors, how they do lighting, how they do composition, etc. But study these one at a time and at your own pace. Set smaller goals, instead of this vague "I want to be good at art". Ask, "How will I be good at art?" Make your goals tiny and expect to be bad at it. We're all learning. Even our favorite artists have bad days but they've put in a lot more hours of practice and work and that's what makes them better. Most art we see online are their good outputs after months maybe even years of "bad" practices, so be more patient with yourself. Everybody who tries art gets frustrated but keeping at it despite the frustrations is what will get you to improve. Stop looking at your final product that you know is not up to par yet with your standards. Study HOW you'll get there instead of forcing it. And enjoy the process of learning.

[@hikariniji6668]

To add to others advice, it's also important to take break from learning art and draw the stuff you like from time to time. That way, art won't just be a bad memory for ya... Or smth like that.

[@nolly_nd]

"Gonna flip it to draw the face". Wait, so that's a common thing? And here I thought I had to keep doing that secretly lol.

[@royalrahman4681]

Me too!

[@AsterWi]

the abrupt end xd

[@IlovecoffeandArt71]

You can also draw the torso first ,when you get a chance and you could take a figure drawing class your awesome

[@AnoobishManga]

I would love for pikat to review one of my characters, but It'd need almost a complete overhaul lol 😂 When I get better and create a more established character, hopefully it can get reviewed 😁

[@EbonyMonarch]

Love being early! Sadly in the history of Locs they were once referred to as dreadful hair or texture. Resulting in people being stereotyped or refused for work if they had said style. So now a days most people try to avoid calling them dread(ful) and just left the name at "Locs."

[@boo.buggaboo]

yes!! i was just about to let her know that

[@Andras0]

Should also mention, for dummies like myself who just somehow can't make boxes and tubes work, you might benefit from Ethan Becker's "Draw gesture with one shape" video. Personally it was the only one that made sense and worked consistently for me, so it's worth trying out.

[@Sieghiro]

I'm here to admire the vtube pixel model.

[@rockbelmont6539]

3:13 CHRONO TRIGGER MUSIIIIIC, MY EVER FAVORITE GAME!!!!

[@SkysagiOP]

Actually, it's A Hat in Time! The song is "The Windmill Peak" by Pascal Michael Stiefel

[@noiceman_but_yt4725]

how can we send art for critiques?

[@ThatBlueKoi]

MY SAVIOR!!!!

[@AstronScion]

Critique Time

[@abdulazim662]

straight mogging

[@medisleepzzz929]

I would like to know what keeps you motivated in art

[@Bagokey]

Oh look im early to a video for once and im trying to draw bodies and stuff for the first time lol

[@afklegends151]

Any tips or advice for connecting the 3D shapes from blocks into actual body parts traditionally is what’s tricky for me?

[@justaplayer6962]

😃

[@Radswan99]

I only draw like 10 to 20 minutes a day consistently for fun. Sometimes practice then call it a day(mostly two or one full body using this box method). Idk if imdoing this right.

[@Lix0685]

my brain doesnt comprehend how u make the boxes into a body cause ik damn well if I even printed the exact boxes you drew and then tried to use them to draw a body it would somehow not work. Idk what I do wrong lmfao

[@Kotosslop]

👍

[@WrionksNo.1Fan]

being this early feels illegal

[@lasterent]

fr

[@LuNa_097]

It is, the fuzz is on it's way to take you under custody, your court date is June 25th

[@Bagokey]

same bro

[@bryce8437]

how you make your cursor like that?

[@DocHasNoFriends]

SQUID HAT !!!!!

[@batty-bites3185]

is pikat left handed? alksdjf i can also only draw faces from one direction but i'm right handed so i thought it was strange they were drawing from the other side laksdjf

[@book-obsessedweirdo8677]

How do i submit my drawings?

[@Hitori-Yuki]

Hello pikat!

[@thebuffoon3]

This is the only vtuber i'll watch

[@denatyeatsnuggets7274]

here

[@Jessijazttyyyht]

How do I get my art critiqued😭

[@Gunner999-]

Yea.........i think im done with drawing😔im so tired of trying. to just have the same progression day to day i know it takes time but i have put alot of time too much time to just get absolutely no where😵‍💫

[@Hasley-pd8sn]

Hiii

[@ronniecheng5500]

Cucunot

[@jinxedlmao]

when the anatomy:

[@mrhalfsaid1389]

Ok, how do i send my art to give you free content

[@unshoplift]

RAHH early.. hi youtube

[@Ultrikadrawz]

I was the 634th person who liked this video

[@jiyaarts101]

Ooooh i m early

[@Zeyteal]

im early 😈

[@beansforsalewahoo]

8 MINUTES AGO

[@SQuishyIvy]

Omagah.. Im too early- 😳

[@Kami.Blessed]

39 secs ago lol

[@kumasan189]

you dont mind if i just you know subscribe>???

[@Moistgerbil]

only 6 views in 40 seconds she fell off