DRAW THIS, NOT THAT [The Most Underrated Art Skill...COMPOSITION]

[@rubysparx]

Unrelated to composition; Planchette without her hat is actually hella cute

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

Ikr

[@Zia-ep3co]

Isn't she always though.

[@catoticneutral]

counter point: Planchette is always hella cute

[@herrscherofsweets9583]

Everything she draws is cute

[@nightlighty9684]

SHES SO ADORBALE AAA

[@Onemanshowoff]

GOD DAMN I love you. So weird that art communities online don't take this seriously You can make unimpressive looking designs but a great composition can save the image

[@mayasimunek]

Onemanshowoff you can save an unimpressive design with great composition, to put it into better words

[@dalmationgamer1234]

@BentheCookie It sounds clearer though.

[@Onemanshowoff]

@@dalmationgamer1234 Yo he did make it grammatically correct

[@actualtrash1479]

Exactly you can also do great amazing details and designs but if the composition isn't right the whole image is gonna feel off

[@sunburst3476]

@@Onemanshowoff actually, both are grammatically correct. One is just worded differently than the other.

[@syd_1876]

this was uploaded when i. was struggling to draw you’ve summoned me

[@wimyits]

Nice profile pic

[@syd_1876]

0 _ im sick of people saying that im changing it

[@michie8928]

Syd Dino aww poor u

[@reap3514]

Syd Dino oh boo Hoo lol

[@syd_1876]

Jazza For ok well now i’m good i changed it to a more iconic character

[@जेडन]

When I first found you and saw your titles, I literally thought you were gonna be those "ALRIGHT, NO BULLSHIT, THIS IS WHAT'S WRONG AND THIS IS HOW YOU FIX IT" kind of youtubers, but you're literally so sweet.

[@somebodyoncetoldme6360]

Got any suggestions for those type of youtubers? I like people who are blunt about stuff.

[@Estatic-Anarchy]

@@somebodyoncetoldme6360 Xabio arts is good. Brian proctor too. Although, they're more straightforward than anything.

[@जेडन]

@@somebodyoncetoldme6360 Sorry for the late reply, but I only know two. Emily Artful and Xabio Arts.

[@julirodas9761]

@@somebodyoncetoldme6360 Ethan Becker

[@wooyeah1738]

Julieta Rodas Oof, Ethan is the embodiment of those kinda of KZbinrs

[@LaoliFin]

I LOVE this series! It's helped me so much with my drawings!

[@iyami9083]

yesss♡♡♡♡

[@secretlyamonkey]

Ayyy it’s you again pfff

[@solitudings]

yes!!

[@maxs1680]

Ikr it’s so informative!

[@mootsukisasmr]

me too!

[@adish1401]

My mom: You should practise perspective and composition more! Folder named "HELLMYBRAINISMELTING": Am I joke to you?!

[@drretcon7315]

Hi I'm anxiety and art hate LOL LETS THROW AWAY A GUD DRAWING

[@the_hermit_joxter]

@@drretcon7315 hi am anxiety you see this character you have been working on for hours and are really proud of let's throw it away

[@Billy_villans]

@@drretcon7315 HI I'M ANXIETY, LOOK, YOU PUT TONS OF EFFORT IN TO THIS LET'S RIP IT UP!

[@sofiak670]

Hi I'm aNXIETY u see that art u worked really hard on but aren't satisfied with??! Let's get SUPER DEMOTIVATED and AVOID dRAWING becAUSE of that ONE. BAD. PIECE OF ART. uwu Okay bye for now~~ ;3 have fun not drawing

[@aszrieldreemurr5907]

@@sofiak670 true

[@lilkeyla5769]

I haven't drawn in awhile oml this makes me wanna draw

[@user-rg7pc4ix3w]

D r a w

[@beembamb]

_d r a w_

[@anonimouse5533]

d r A W

[@lilkeyla5769]

@@user-rg7pc4ix3w ?

[@lilkeyla5769]

y'all on sum

[@esamarie8986]

I had an art teacher who would say" know the rules first, then you can break them" on composition

[@miraclewavess]

Here before Lavendertowne hits 1mil gang

[@atenaxd3392]

Saamee

[@tiffanie4306]

Yea

[@6aminthepm314]

Ayy

[@posey.cat.drawsyt9969]

Heyyyyyy

[@CATRAVEZ]

Heck yeah my dudes

[@xxantisocialbearxx8873]

The fact that the comments say “2 hours ago” instead of “2 months/years ago” I feel accomplished.

[@idontknow8734]

Lmao, im so happy the comments r saying 1yr ago

[@evelynsanmiguel1183]

Ooh! I loved this video! It’s great hearing important advice like this! I appreciate it! Great video, Lavender!

[@evelynsanmiguel1183]

Well! It’s lavendertowne! I always know that her videos are going to be great! It’s not hard to know that! 🤗🤗🤗

[@evelynsanmiguel1183]

Done! Just finished the vid! It was really useful!

[@Eli-mt7ne]

"fantastic mr. fox" *childhood flashes before my eyes*

[@hotmessarts6809]

Dude, I felt the same way

[@mooonblooom]

2:56 wait wait WAIT I DIDNT KNOW ANYONE ELSE KNEW ABOUT THAT MOVIE I USED TO LOVE IT AS A KID

[@vv6ut]

I love that movie toooo

[@heart4brainzz]

lily europe i love wes anderson movies lmao

[@orangeemilk]

FANTASTIC MR. FOX IS MY GO TO MOVIE WHEN I HAVE NOTHING TO WATCH SNDNDKDSKFKS ITS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE

[@elena-sb6sj]

isn’t fantastic mr fox sorta well known? like not super popular but most people have seen it

[@posey.cat.drawsyt9969]

I knew about it but I hated it so much when i was younger 🤧 (Still do 😅)

[@lieutenantlemons2260]

I feel like you should've also talked about golden ratio and rule of thirds

[@cheesestealingfox3381]

Lieutenant Lemons maybe you can explain? I have never heard of the golden ratio or the rule of thirds. And I would like to know about it.

[@lieutenantlemons2260]

Golden ratio and a rule of thirds are tools used to help composition. I'm not sure how to properly describe it,so you're better off googling it yourself

[@cheesestealingfox3381]

Lieutenant Lemons thanks for clarifying! I will look into it!thanks a lot!

[@AryaBeltaine]

@@cheesestealingfox3381 the rule of thirds is one of the most important parts of composition - most artists use it unintentionally. you basically split your canvas/paper into three, vertically and/or horizontally, and that shows where it would be best to put your elements. it's hard to explain without visuals (so ur better off googling it whoops) but imagine a painting of an ocean and pink and purple sunset - the piece would look best if the ocean was in the bottom third, the pink was in the middle, and the purple was in the top as it would be the most balanced. if you wanted to add a focal point (the point where the viewers eyes go to first and is most noticeable) it would look best in the centre of ur piece. hope this helped!

[@winglessfairy564]

Is the rule of thirds thing the thing where you imagine a tic tac toe graph on a picture?

[@laughsingay]

Here before lavendertowne hits one Million! You're so close, really exited for you!

[@lazyplanets]

She has it now heh

[@laughsingay]

Lazyplanets ye!

[@FrdnLckhrtVlogandchill]

At the end of each school week I get a Lavendertowne video It’s the only thing keeping me going Edit:you gonna do a 1 MILLION subscriber special

[@maxs1680]

I rlly hope she does a special!

[@thefoxsocks0207]

LavenderTowne: ya it’s super easy just plan ahead, like overlay rough colors on top of the drawing Traditional artists:

[@meli_lemon_real]

thumbnails and rough copies are very useful

[@thogwedgie]

I like how if you take most of LavenderTowne's "DRAW THIS, NOT THAT" thumbnails out of context, really the only caption you can give them is, "lol get good noob"

[@tpwds7900]

This is a really helpful video because usually when I draw it just ends up like a hot mess when I try to add colour or other things to my picture and it doesn’t all fit together and gets crowded so this is really helpful lol also SHES SO CLOSE TO ONE MILLION LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN GUYS

[@Artist-128]

Can you please do a draw this, not that on a) Hands, dreaded hands or b) eyes?

[@chatterbox1078]

I need help with hands and getting eyes to be even. Drawing eyes symmetrically is super hard, even with guidelines

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

Have u noticed how she draws hands? They look like adventure time, while if that's what you want to learn, most people really don't... I'd recommend Jim lee (on a channel called VZA) for drawing hands

[@RadiantSharaShaymin]

*Especially* hands.

[@ZArtifiziert]

I don't think she is really the person to teach you drawing hands.... Look at her artstyle! Best thin is to just study photos/life and try to break it up into simpler shapes

[@ZArtifiziert]

Look up sinix, he has a good tutorial on theanatomy of hands

[@makk5585]

Make Emotions into drawings. Example: say you are doing sad, look up sad colors and the first 3 colors, you use them to make a sad drawing

[@makk5585]

And maybe make it a series

[@makk5585]

Someone add on to what I am meaning

[@cryptidliam8452]

I love this series so much!! Most tutorials are so vague just like ‘do this’ and doesn’t really explain why, which is why yours is so helpful, you give an example with a few mistakes and then tell us ow to fix it and why it makes it look better! I’m so glad I’ve found this channel as my art has majorly improved since!

[@justsomedoodles9350]

Ideas: Pokemon as cute girls or boys and IT by the book ( Chapter 1 or 2) Edit : Congrats on 1 mil, you deserve this and more.

[@xxxxxxfire_wolfxxxxxx6451]

This is so good for me because I am a young artist wanting to learn more about the littlest things about art this is great good job I would say ❤️❤️❤️😊😊

[@jizzlover420]

@XxXxXxFire_WolfxX xXxX was it a great or good job?? you put both. choose one!

[@qewdascz1839]

nørmal? never heard øf it it’s not a great job or a good job, it’s a great good job

[@canyouhearmyfear2027]

@@jizzlover420 they were saying that this is great (comma) good job

[@nasserfirelordarts6574]

Mark Crilley has an amazing composition video

[@jizzlover420]

@literally all replies it was a joke mate, chill out. i didn't mean to offend anyone.

[@honeydew4692]

Yo literally don’t understand how y’all got here so quick I-

[@honeydew4692]

@@SkullGoer Mood-

[@zesty6781]

Haven’t you heard? All subscribers of Lavendertowne can _teleport_

[@honeydew4692]

@ZeZi The magic that is gifted to the artist community is unstoppable

[@zesty6781]

Tashara Mccullough Ah yes, a fellow believer 🙏

[@honeydew4692]

@ZeZi You know it ✌️

[@niniu4854]

Why are people saying that helped me so much and great video when it was posted 13 seconds ago

[@evelynsanmiguel1183]

•Pearlescent Dragon• lol even at the beginning! It was great! Also, just finished it! Amazing!

[@niniu4854]

Evelyn San Miguel oh okie

[@blueline8963]

I can't wait until the following of Unfamiliar, I'm in love with the story, universe and characters

[@Cassarilla]

These are wonderful tips. I've been trying to figure out more about composition lately. Also, I love the cover!

[@AmyLeeBasshunter]

Thank you for your knowledge, art mother. You always help me want to continue drawing and keeping up on improving.

[@redlentelsoupmix4963]

Your videos just go by so quickly, like I always feel like I've only watched 3 min but in reality it has already been 12 min, idk you just make them so interesting and captivating

[@naranciaghirga1809]

Lavender is like my art teacher :) I’m a big fan

[@spaghettibolognese5838]

AHHHHHHHHH HALEYYYYY!!!!!!!! YOU REACHED 1 MIL GIRLLLL YASSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MoonlitDragon]

Is it just me that wants to run to grab my sketchbook when you watch LavenderTowne drawing?!? You are so good! And I really want to use each of these tips now!

[@corruptedteka]

It's not just you ! I get the same feeling-

[@astageofdazzlinglightz]

nowpe ur not alone

[@heartsforluci4]

*Congrats on 1M LavenderTowne~!*

[@bestpufferfish]

I really love how you show knowing 'art rules' is beneficial because you can then break them in order to convey certain feelings etc

[@kitconway5061]

Can you do another creepydrawsta next? I really enjoy them! Pretty please with a cherry on top?

[@kitconway5061]

@@charlesphillips814 *looks at username* says you??

[@dodge7743]

@@charlesphillips814 *cough* your user name

[@posey.cat.drawsyt9969]

Yah yeet *cough cough*

[@funurlforfuntimes]

@@charlesphillips814 I wouldn't talk

[@yellowjellow5744]

HAPPY 1 MIL LAVENDERTOWNE!!!!!!!!! edit: I watched u cross one mil! You completely deserve it!!

[@ok-yj6rv]

ok after waiting for pewdiepie to hit 100 million i wait for lavendertowne to fit a million than 100 million to lavendertowne

[@elianagriego3040]

The way Lavender Towne said “and that, makes me crazy” when talking about the tree next to Planchette was SO CUTE

[@elora5610]

I have a suggestion! Deadly/dangerous things drawn as cute yandere girls UwU ALSO congrats on 1 million subs! 🎉🎉🎉

[@SonaDrawzStuffYT]

oh my GOD, I love you and your videos so much Ive been watching you for such a long time now-- You're legit my fav channel of all time and I get so damn happy when you upload, you inspire me to make my own videos and keep on growing as an artist! I'm so PROUD of how far you have come, can't wait till you hit 1 mil!! You deserve it!!!!

[@silversalmon1541]

She went to art school, she knows what she’s talking about.

[@ahi5212]

Could you turn Trivia Crack characters into cute girls and guys? Also Love this video! Can’t wait for more Unfamiliar! :D

[@lan1135]

Sorry if Trivia Crack is really popular or something and I'm just stupid but... What is it? I have never heard of Trivia Crack. Is it a fandom? Show? Movie?

[@ahi5212]

Cinna Bunneh It’s an app where you answer questions search it up on the App Store :)

[@thegriffinsnest2124]

I know it's weird to give criticism about on a video about composition. But the right side of the cover could use another three further in the background to help center the whole shabang

[@OwlaboveCitylights]

yeah I don't actually like the composition of the page, and the water bubble thing doesn't really look like a floating water bubble to me convincingly

[@caylyfishbein2469]

I really liked it, art is subjective though so everyone likes different things 🤷‍♂️

[@flowerschocolatebar9755]

I just realized that a fanart of Planchette, V4Flower (with the character design from "Appetite of a People Pleaser") and Willow from the Owl House would look so awesome... Maybe I should do that (if fanart is allowed, of course).

[@jitesonfilm]

Omg ur so gr8 at explaining and I love ur voice

[@apollo6346]

Dink fam 💖

[@maxs1680]

Congrats on 1M!!!! You’re really super talented and you help my art so much with these kinds of videos! ❤️

[@goobyglob4099]

I don’t like drawing backgrounds but I gotta do it eventually

[@corruptedteka]

God so much same ;v;

[@I_love_dr_stone]

Incase you don't know, she has a video on that topic.

[@leafuulatex8910]

AAAAAA I LOVE YOUR ART ADVICEEE I once dreamed about that you opened an art school and my parents let me there

[@caraaaa01]

CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!

[@ElectricNite]

Honestly I love that you make videos like this that help out artists, it helps us out and with videos like yours, we learn the rules before were able to break them to improve our art.

[@ooszins]

Congrats on 999k! What are you thinking about doing for 1 million? Have a blessed day Lavender, and person viewing this comment!

[@leilaa3980]

Lavender, I honestly love this series! It really helps me improve my art to thank you so much for that!!

[@olgakarp3214]

Daaamn, I missed those "do this not that" videos

[@joslynnmae687]

My friend Abby asked about how I draw cartoon well and I told her to watch your do this, not that series! I get inspired a lot by your art and your tips have helped me a lot, thanks Hailey.

[@arsonist_worm]

I realized Haley says "basically" a LOT but i like it and it's very cute

[@hotsauce165]

Congrats on 1 million subscribers! I'm so proud of you and I love you and your art so much ❤️🎨

[@sam-tm8ng]

LAVENDERTOWNE HIT ONE MILLION! *celebration noises* Was here before one million uwu Your art is amazing!

[@Alice-sh1qy]

When I started learning photography I first learned about composition- especially the rule of thirds. And, it really applies to everything- drawing/painting, film, photography... composition is sooo important

[@minipastel5167]

Congrats on 1 million:)

[@rezamuzaki4651]

Here we are, Goes to 1 million Subs.

[@pleasekillyoursef]

explaining Kandinsky in 11 minutes, i mean, points for trying, and she even sounds like she's not mad

[@ЗояКалайджиева]

As a photographer - commposition is really important in art in general. I am pretty sure it's important how you place the things even in writing.

[@leawantsswag]

Yaaaay ! Another episode of " Do this, not that " ! 😍 I love theses types of video ❤ PS : sorry for my English I'm French and I'm 13 😅🇫🇷

[@luckystarluna6745]

MyTube If you want I could help you with english? here’s my email if you want to talk: [e-mail] :3

[@starshollow7824]

You have hit 1 MILLION! Congratulations! You grow so quickly. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@greyjustgrey2423]

Can you draw different snake species as people.I think they are the most beautiful, fearful and misunderstood creatures,perfect for inspiring art.thank you for reading this and thank you for what you do :)

[@theshellmaker]

I like it when lavender works on her comic and gets to make a video, it just means more content for us with a bit less work for her

[@MarchSomething]

I really love your videos it helps me know what to do what not to do and help me find my own style! Btw love your videos!

[@dominikaduraek8781]

I have just re-watched your first "do this, not that" video and it's sooo good to see how much you've grown! I always look forward to seeing new videos and you never ever disappoint 💕 You are a big inspiration and for that I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my tiny heart 😅💕💕

[@crybirdy-crowes7764]

Aww yis!

[@awkwardorangedrawz5914]

YES, NEW VIDEO!!! IT'S BEEN SO LONG!!!!!

[@baileehill439]

I need to think about this stuff more often, this is super helpful!

[@digitalclownery]

recently ive been thinking about how the style of your content changed a lot, so im really glad you made this video i really miss these types of videos

[@cursedspider5610]

I have been enjoying reading Unfamiliar:)

[@calyptelaironia6034]

30 minutes and you already have a thousand likes. Honestly you inspire me so much.

[@calyptelaironia6034]

Also you seem more bouncy, happy and have more charm in your videos now!! Wow!!

[@princesslps3290]

I subscribed and was the millionth subscriber

[@reoxygene]

This one helps a lot because usually I try to make my characters not to look and the screen and make them look bigger than the background and this episode helps me to not do that mistake/error thanks lavendertowne :D

[@spacepuppy-xt8qr]

Yeeeeees

[@yetanotherqrowbranwenfangi1219]

Lavender: mentions Fantastic mr. fox Me: *HEY I KNOW THAT ONE*

[@mumzyfulz]

HOLY CRAP YOURE 2k AWAY FROM 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN HFHFGFGGFHHHH

[@yoohoo2455]

I started reading Unfamillar and I like it so far. It has a nice color pallete and humor to it that reminds me of Bone. I struggle with char design, backgrounds, and any art that's not just replication, so videos like this on the fundamentals are always appreciated.

[@DubStepHippieSister]

i love your videos but this is really out of the "Draw this not that" format that is absolutely incredibly helpful i felt like this was rushed, Just my opinion but i would love to see you redo this type of video, doing the two seperate illustrations examples , this was just more of just a "draw with me while i talk about composition"

[@WhiteXFusion]

I had no idea where to start studying composition, but THIS VIDEO has many good advices to start, i really appreciate it

[@kitkatsoup]

Remember me when you have millions and millions of subscribers!!! I've been here since 2K

[@katiechuart1244]

I just read your entire Unfamiliar comic and it's one of the sweetest things i've ever seen... I'll be making Babs fanart for sure I love her sm :c congrats and I can't wait to read more˜

[@comonhaze8940]

Making a Homestuck reference in 2019? *Gasp*

[@sunbites]

OMG,, where is it in the video?

[@comonhaze8940]

@@sunbites Well, her character is in a dream bubble. That's pretty much alluding to Homestuck in a way I must applaud.

[@sunbites]

Naomi CatYard Oh I see what you mean, thanks!

[@byekisska7968]

wow it's def NOT a hs reference

[@comonhaze8940]

@@byekisska7968 Dude, it's a joke.

[@midnightbat2897]

Congrats lavendertowne you reached 1 million subscribers!!!

[@aforceofart4351]

Do you have any advice on color and shading? Because my sketches look better but I can’t get the colors to look right

[@lieutenant2715]

She has two videos on those topics, just search through the series’s playlist.

[@mochiloki]

I cannot compose for the life of me. Thank you so much for this tutorial, this’ll be so useful for future art!

[@filippiekny3178]

"Don't make everything the same size" Makes everything the same size

[@maiseyoconnor5580]

Hi! :D

[@Artist-128]

Congrats, you’re first!

[@idyllwilde281]

I love watching your videos and your voice is really nice to listen to- it’s so soft and soothing :) the drawing of Planchette was so adorable! Gave me mami tomoe/ madoka vibes in general !!

[@CharveeLegacy]

Holy moly, is it just me or is she speaking insanely fast compared to usual? :O I actually checked if my video was put at a faster pace xD

[@RadiantSharaShaymin]

Nice to see someone that accounts for broken rules actually making the scene better in certain situations. I have to learn how to break the rules... or follow them? I don't know what's wrong with my art, but this is going to help a lot :)

[@nataliavanhien7637]

I had an idea for drawing things as cute boys or girls: Santa Claus Easterbunny Tooth fairy Death and that type of theme If you know what I mean

[@imjustbored152]

"Tooth fairy" *"d e a t h"*

[@LushxxLush]

yay! it's been so long since you posted one of these! your Draw This Not That videos are my favorites omg

[@eddiezballz]

Wow u sound more confident and strong than usually, great improvement!! 💖

[@mr.lookalike8666]

woah! Im so early, congrats on 1mil btw (im from the future)

[@iwillhaveanorder5000]

I used to watch your videos for entertainment. Now, I watch them for entertainment AND to learn.

[@iwillhaveanorder5000]

@Kleki 😕what makes you say that? I spend at least an hour every day drawing. And my username has "draws" in it. 😐

[@BANDIT-tx3kk]

I do a lot of realism and I have issues drawing lips :(

[@calyptelaironia6034]

Look up tutorials and trace and reference as much as you can!

[@eggedface]

I do some realism, and trust me, you arent alone. I hate drawing lips, im really bad at them

[@BANDIT-tx3kk]

I'm fairly good art drawing lips using references but I suck when trying to draw them without reference

[@BANDIT-tx3kk]

@@calyptelaironia6034 I appreciate the advice :D

[@captainoblivious1757]

SAME! It took me so many years to become good at it... ;~;