How does drawing work exactly? How to Draw #4:

[@christinebell2294]

I’m 72 years young,I self taught myself to paint with watercolour,I’ve been trying to draw 🙄 you are the first person to explain,how to draw.You explain it so well.Thankyou so much 👩🏻‍🎨

[@Babyjohn8170]

I completely agree

[@trekaboutvintage]

I think this is such an important and inspiring discussion about the brain. In one of the first lessons, maybe the first, you said that we should think about drawing in terms of shapes. Instead of trying to draw an object or scene, draw the shapes that you see. This has let me leave my creative brain in charge and avoid perfectionism. I'm already getting better at drawing what I see! Thank you!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I was a math and computer science major. At one point my brain felt lopsided. So I went to the college bookstore snd intuitively bought a sketchbook. I went to s local duck pond and spent all afternoon sketching a willow tree whose branches were dipping into the water. I felt more balanced afterwards

[@nikibee70]

I'm one of the lucky ones in that drawing came naturally to me. I'm a lefty so right brain dominant, and I notice shapes, light and shadow in everything I see. I just like to listen to art related youtube videos when I paint or draw and your voice is very calming.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Interesting!

[@aerofart]

I completely connected with Danny and what he had to say in this lesson. Best explanation and advice I’ve heard. There is so much wisdom that comes with time and experience; it’s a blessing to find someone who is enthusiastic about sharing some of theirs with you

[@coryogata]

The most in-depth and beautiful explanation of "draw what you see" that I've ever heard

[@carlaephotography7096]

Wow, this was a lesson on many levels of how we relate to our surroundings. I am a lefty, yet also partial ambidextrous. I have always loved having a pencil in my hand. Whether doing math, which I love as I see it as puzzle solving, or in my drawing. And do notice that starting a drawing is the most difficult for me, and then it feels like an escape once I am in to it! You have explained so much to why this happens in this lecture. I have never heard such a beautifully done explanation of the left and right brain, ever…and I am 62, and educated in Civil and architectural engineering, and photography. Thank you! ❤🎉

[@RKHageman]

I love that you mentioned Betty Edwards! I am a great fan of hers.

[@carloscamero6525]

Observation is the most important thing of all. Really, everything that you are able to understand and analyze while observing the complexity of the forms and structures is always drawn with your eyes. Understanding the structure or complexity of a shape will facilitate representation through drawing.👍

[@CamperGirl03]

I am already seeing things differently. I sketched as a young person then work/life got in the way. Your channel popped up and now I’m back to art! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@klg263]

Excellent instruction. Thank you for this series, it is helping me tremendously.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@digitalartistsstudio]

You know some psychology and couple it with art in this video. Very interesting and thank you.

[@yukimasahiko]

I use to think… Art was a talent u had to be born with. And all I could draw was ugly stick figures. No one took interest in the fact I liked art but couldn’t do it. So I gave up entirely… I have the mind set… U fail, then u might as well give up. I came back to art with just coloring even tho I’m colorblind. And people loved my coloring. But it wasn’t enough… I wanted to draw the picture I can color myself. And in my late 30s…. I never gave up, and now I have made some pretty art. But in my head I’m still heavily critical, I just try to press on even with doubts. I’m 40 now and realize, I just learn different. I need to see how to do it from books and videos. And I will pick it right up and memorize the lesson. So I wanna ty and the people who also help people like me. ^^

[@Babyjohn8170]

Love the pictures in the background on your wall. It inspired me to put up some of my pictures.😊👍

[@DewiiAljoe]

Very inspiring information Thanks for Sharing

[@MegaPotters1]

Thank you for this, you have such a lovely tone when you speak and are so concise, it is just to easy to listen to you. I am about to start on the first video in this series and am of advanced years so am really excited to draw along with you.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Wonderful!

[@annelise8014]

You are a fantastic teacher-I never drew anything before, as I thought one was just born with "it" or not - I love it! And find it both fun and meditative-gracias from Mexico!

[@BStarfireMcquinn]

My brain was injured in all 4 parts. So, somethings do not work correctly... like depth perception. My world looks flat, like a photo. On the flip, I can see the fine detail, like how to look at a finished picture of a kit, and never read instructs and put it together perfectly. It's very weird. I can read and understand language and have a very high IQ, but have difficulty expressing that intelligence verbally. I don't think about any of this when I draw, I just draw.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Fascinating! Despite your injury, it seems you have been given a Rare gift.

[@BStarfireMcquinn]

@@SketchBookSkool In many more ways as well.

[@BStarfireMcquinn]

Glad to meet ya. I've been told I'm much the same way. Before the injury I had IQ of 186. Now, I'm lucky if I can access it and get the info out. I see the answers in my mind, just can't communicate them as effectively as I once could. It is frustrating at times.@@NavyAssassinOnBLAST

[@kimshannon6408]

I am really enjoying these lessons! I'm not to bright and low income. You are great at breaking it down, this is like art for dummies. Even though my contours aren't great, you are very encouraging and I can't wait to try the next lesson. Thank you so much!!

[@lisakeplinger2893]

I appreciate your information. Thank you for sharing what you've learned. Thank you for the encouragement to keep up with it.

[@thejc.designer]

I’m going through these videos doing at least 1 a day, and it is very enjoyable! Thank you for all the great explanations too 😊

[@SketchBookSkool]

Glad you like them! Don't forget to practice. I do these exercises over and over (different subjects, different approached to keep it un-boring).

[@thejc.designer]

Yes and procrastination is something I’m **finally** overcoming

[@DewiiAljoe]

Great presentation very well explained

[@kukichik2553]

I rewatch #3 couple more times for dialogue sake and finding it is getting easier to draw objects now. Thank you

[@kristayaskolskie7503]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you!

[@JordanHunter333]

Thanks so much, Danny. Loving these videos, your way of breaking things down and sequencing what you're sharing is landing for me in a way nothing has before. The "inner critic" wanting to block this new endeavor is feeling soothed and a little curious. Bravo! Much gratitude for all you share of yourself and knowledge. 🙏

[@MrsBarnabas]

I found this one difficult, Danny. I've never accepted the left / right brain theory. It's just too simplistic for the amazing organ we call our brain. and the small amount I know about brain function from my training. And only recently, and to my happy amazement, I discovered that I was right. The whole process of drawing / creativity involves several different parts of the brain. Well, it has to, surely? For a very basic example: we use our 'school maths' knowledge to see and identify the shapes - round, oval, rectangular, circle, and so on. Discovering I was right about left brain / right brain? This might help: I reference Sarah* on "You're wrong about Creativity." I' think you'd find it very interesting. She picks up on the scientific research at time chapter 5**, and the imagery is amazing, but the examples of common concepts about being creative / not creative through some interviews mean that the earlier chapters are worth the time. * [Renae Clark] .** co-incidentally, 5 mins

[@DewiiAljoe]

Good advice

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@DewiiAljoe Thanks! 😊

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

Hi Danny ! I have been drawing /painting for the past 20 years or so and have attended art classes but you know, I am finding these videos so much fun going back to basics !! I have a different approach to drawing so I have to teach this old dog new tricks whether my left side of the brain likes it or not !😂 sometimes I still get daunted when I see a complex object and usually I walk away but I am going to persist and follow your videos and reteach myself or occassionally take a different route while sketching ! Thank you for your time and Draw With Me which I throughly enjoy even if I am not on the Live ! Have a great week and I send you and sweet JJ and little Twiglet of course 🤗my warmest regards and Christmas Wishes . Lorraine 👋🎨🖋️🔖

[@SketchBookSkool]

Wonderful, Loraine!

[@huntertomlin83]

Thank you so much for this series. It has been a joy. 😊

[@lesleydonnelly2622]

I am really enjoying this how to draw series. Thank you

[@angeliquelipstiklookslab4867]

hola desde MEXICO !! I JUST find your channel i start with the drawing course and i love it !!! i feel very shy because i think my drawings are very ugly but to be honest i start feeling more happy because at least i can draw something

[@SketchBookSkool]

Keep at it. You’ll be surprised how much you improve.

[@jillgottenstrater9058]

Thank you! So interesting! Ready to train my brain! : )

[@danacoleman4007]

Wow! That was awesome! Some pretty heavy stuff, actually. 🤔 I love your approach! It's so relaxed and calming. I feel like you tricked us into a bit of a psychology lesson, though😂. So glad I found this channel!

[@carlaephotography7096]

LOL, I was feeling that way too! In a good way 😂❤

[@DenisColeman-r8r]

You are a great teacher❤

[@Dibdib35]

What you had to say might have taken 15mins but each and everything you said was valuable and essential so thank you 😊

[@SketchBookSkool]

It’s taken me 25 years to learn so thanks for indulging me the minutes it took to share!

[@Dibdib35]

@@SketchBookSkool your dedication to sharing your talent is to be applauded. Ignore all the negativity 😍

[@shreevas6160]

wonderful!

[@daedaluswriting9350]

It's a wonder what you are capable of when you get out of your own head, when you stop overthinking, something i still need to work on 11:12

[@watchmehope6560]

thank you this video was really insightful!

[@suebee_7625]

Well, this was a trip. This video in itself was a demo of left brain/right brain.

[@paardencees]

Thanks for making these video's! I love the book I have from you!

[@leahferrell3110]

Not think about everything you just said?? Unthinkable!

[@ajeshnair4038]

Thank you❤

[@SaBluebird]

I need to use my left hand more to help my right part of my brain work better when I have been drawing

[@MelanieAlexander-n2b]

I like how true this video is but I used to be left handed and few years ago I knew how to draw and now I just feel lost.

[@MelanieAlexander-n2b]

Sometimes I do things better with my left hand than right.

[@katherineroumiah8428]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cbatuk8991]

So how do you get the fifth video?

[@SketchBookSkool]

On its way!

[@artwithalexander5359]

i think i must be a right brain person because i see all those things, including the 5$ bill in the parking lot that nobody noticed even when i pointed it. for me bob is an oval face, triangle nose, a pair of almond eyes slightly enlarged by glasses. the small bump on the left side of the mouth, small shadow under the chin, up swept hair growing away from the face, thought lines on the forehead... i might forget your name is bob but i will remember every detail about your history you have told. weird right?

[@MrsBarnabas]

Not weird at all! 😊

[@aminearbouch4764]

The fifth video is masked

[@SketchBookSkool]

We are releasing them over time. Hang tight!

[@aminearbouch4764]

@@SketchBookSkool thanks a lot

[@RhaniYago]

I wonder whether this is the reason that most of the famous painters were men. As biologists tell us, their right part of the brain which is responsible for spatial "seeing/experiencing" (like parking) is more dominant whereas women are better at language/verbal tasks. Are there any studies about this? Does anyone know?

[@Acrimonious_Snake]

Lots of unnecessary theoretizations and misleading information for those who really want to learn how to draw WELL. I would rather watch your sketchbook tour.

[@lesleyevans6938]

Instead of 15 minutes, you could do only 5 minutes and not talk so much.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments, @Leslevans6938.

[@JordanHunter333]

Wow. And here is me, grateful for every one of those 15 minutes, thinking each holds a building block to the next. And all of Danny's knowledge and desire to share and be of help to people, completely free of charge. Just another way to see it.

[@RKHageman]

Hey! That is completely rude and uncalled for- The rest of us WANT to listen and think about what Danny is teaching us to do, how to do it, and how it works.