How to Draw a Dragon Fly in 3D - My tips to draw better

[@15Sivle]

Well your advice applies not only to drawing but to pretty much everything! On another note, one of the ways i find to draw something well is to research a lot. I scour the net for all kinds of tutorials and even time-lapse videos of different artists and their approach to drawing. After that I practice it for as much time as needed for me to be able to do it from my mind :) See you next tuesday!

[@GenesiWaves]

So true! I played guitar for 10 years before I started drawing and was able to apply a lot of the principles I learned from practicing guitar to drawing.

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you for your comment and specially for your good tips!!

[@MidoriMushrooms]

Genesis Waves Huh. I've been drawing for years and I'm currently trying to learn how to use music programs on my computer. (I have a music ear and absolutely no musical knowledge at all. :V) I find that the philosophies and discoveries I made with art apply pretty well to that too. The human body and mind and how it learns from experience is neat.

[@Belespri8]

ive never heard someone being so true..so genuine...u r an inspiration to millions of followers like me..

[@pdpond1]

There is so much talent out there in art land. I have a very long way to go, even if I never become a fine artist, I'm enjoying it immensely.

[@ehhhhhhh1000]

I love your art but mostly I love your personality, see you dont just put a art peice out there you take the time on every single video to read and comment back on multiple comments and questions you take the time to try helping those who seek your help, its like having a doctor who truely cares about your wellness. just a beautiful soul, I would love it if you drew a ghostly soul presence in the northern lights or something to represent your dedication to helping people.

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you very much for your comment Michael, I appreciate it. And thanks for the suggestion!

[@LordGeneralOblivion]

You are an AMAZING artist. I'm really glad you so generously give out your tips for others to learn and become as good as you.

[@Leanne5978]

I really enjoy your tutorials. I only started drawing about 8 years ago, and I am in my late 40s. I have learned a lot from your tips, and try to draw each weekly tutorial. Thank you.

[@rdred8693]

Practice for hours a day. That is how I am improving. Plus great teachers on youtube like yourself!

[@ShytPhyre]

Practice and patience are key. I do not have any natural abilities, what I do have is the need to succeed. I enjoy the quiet process of getting the rough sketch done. I love watching my sketch come to life in steps.

[@tamukayu]

Really encouraging tips I love it so much! I rarely draw well and many times when I think to draw a beautiful picture and I fail. But you inspired me a lot and I draw many of the things you draw. You really opened my eyes for drawing well

[@carsonkobasa6155]

My tips are, don't get frustrated, your lines tend to get thicker because you push harder, write softly and in strokes (small strokes when necessary, and don't hesitate to make soft lines, use erasers, and guidelines. Thanks for another amazing video Leonardo! ~ Carson

[@meganlutts6704]

Leonardo, I would just like to say that I have been SO interested in art since I was five and everyone has told me how good I am. I always find ways to learn, but at many times I feel as if I cannot do it. But, as I have been watching your videos, I have realized that with more practice learning the right techniques, I can do it. So thank you for inspiring me. You really are an absolutely amazing artist and I love learning from your videos. I have drawn your green apple drawing and it looks great, so thank you SO MUCH! Please keep making these wonderful tutorials!

[@pjharro]

"Another Tuesday of tutorial" I love that phrase, always makes me smile :)

[@HanieBCreations]

I photographed the most amazing blue dragonfly I had ever seen the other day. It was the most beautiful I had ever seen in real life! Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I am a big fan of dragonflies. I've been practicing the drawing of them, and I really enjoy & have "thumbed up" all your beautiful blue insect drawing tutorials. Thank you!

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you Janie and congratulations for your picture!

[@HanieBCreations]

Fine Art-Tips Thank you!

[@bettyduffie3714]

I think your tips and advice are spot on. thank You for being straight forward.

[@TackounetChannel]

My tip? Observation. As soon as I can draw "what I want" (I mean, the lines and the tones), make a pretty draft is not as simple as it seems to be. A tiny detail could make a drawing a lot better, so I try to see what are the best curves, tones, colors [...] which fit the more on each situation. As I don't draw fantasy/abstract things, my best tools are my eyes and memory. Combined with a good mood, imagination, distraction and some "love drawing", we can produce unbelievable illustrations. And of course, as you said, we will not stop to learn new techniques, concepts...

[@FineArtTips]

I agree with you!

[@CamBH1]

Exactly what I was going to say!!!!!!👌👌👌

[@danpost4755]

I agree wholeheartedly with your tips and views. I have learned quite a lot from your channel and look forward to even more. Thank you for what you do.

[@harrythehamster72]

I think that your artist tips, will help others get inspired to really become an artist and pursue their dreams, like you said " Obviously, I wasn't born drawing this way; but since long time ago I took it very seriously, I have been practicing, practicing and practicing. Everyday as many hours as possible" this may act like a motto for them to achieve their dream. For example they will think, that if you can become such an amazing artist, then they could become one as well, but with such good practicing everyday.

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you, and I hope so! :)

[@lisagodsgirl1610]

Wonderful advise! I quit drawing when I was younger because I was frustrated. I repented later because I knew it was a gift from God that I am artistic. I am now drawing and painting much better and learning from youtube videos and dvds! :) Practice practice practice! :) Thank you for sharing your skills! :)

[@heatherlikey]

You're advice for success applies to anything that we want to achieve in life. Thank you, for all of your advice and efforts!!! Here's to all of our success, as we enjoy the journey!!!

[@sethrussell2644]

Thank you so much Leonardo you have helped me so much become a better artist in so many ways I watch your videos and it inspires me to do more pieces.

[@GenesiWaves]

My "secret" is being patient and not rushing. I remember when I finished the first drawing I was really proud of. I spent about 10 hours on it (18x24). When I was finished I had this amazing feeling of looking at it and not even believing that I had drawn it. Patience is key.

[@FineArtTips]

I agree with you and yes, that feeling is fabulous!

[@ramukaka2807]

The color pencils art is really very nice....i am impressed. I am an 2D artist but from your tutorials i have learnt how to do 3D art as well....thank a lot.

[@loricooper2074]

Your tips are great life tips. We should apply those tips to all that we endeavor. Beautiful work!

[@DaCookiiMonsta20]

Awesome video! :D I agree with the tips you gave out, because I tell people it takes a lot of practice to achieve the skills you want to reach. A friend told me that I don't need to go to art school just because I'm good at drawing. That's not necessarily the case. I want to attend to art school to learn MORE about art. Art schools doesn't teach you how to draw or paint well, they just teach you the basic and advanced techniques as well as art history. As you've mentioned, getting better drawing is something you'd have to do on your own even if you look at videos, books, or websites. You learn by doing. :)

[@FineArtTips]

You are totally right! :)

[@antoniopotter9807]

very good advice...practicing is one of the best formulas for getting better at art

[@maria64elena]

You have been my inspiration in drawing. I followed your advice to practice and even copy the drawings that you have on your uploaded videos to know the progress in my work. It has improved greatly so thank you so much

[@kidink0djillwill]

i just draw, it never really starts out good, but when the picture comes in together. its a beautiful thing to see, kinda of like your drawing, at first i would think what the hell is like, then bam, it comes together.

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you and I agree!!

[@kolawolf9902]

I think your tips will definitely help and inspire others who are trying to pursue their goal in art! One of my tips is to definitely practice whenever, wherever! Wherever I go, I make sure to bring a pencil and a sketch book! I commonly travel to Europe, and I love to sketch the gorgeous churches there! Another tip would be to use references when needed! If you are confused on a drawing, or something looks off, I definitely take a peek at another artist's work, or perhaps better, a photo reference (if possible!). The last tip I would give is, that if you truly want to be an artist, ask others for tips, study anatomy, and just learn! Soon you will have your own style and you will be an artist that you've always wanted to be! But honestly, it takes years and years to pursue this goal/dream! And I know you know it! I love your videos, you inspire me, and thank you! I can't wait to see future videos from you!

[@FineArtTips]

Very good, I agree with you!

[@yolysab3899]

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tus tipos, yo he aprendido mucho de los tutorial es y mis maestros, pero mee doy cuenta que en arte siempre hay algo nuevo que aprender y por eso me encanta. La mente es infinita y tiene mucho espacio para llenarla, así que seguiré aprendiendo para siempre. Gracias Leonardo Pérez Nieto. Seguiré aprendiendo de sus tutoriales

[@Beej1987]

I love these videos, you can tell he's really passionate about art.

[@KatyWerken]

Thank you for this stunningly beautiful dragonfly, they are my favourite insects! And thank you for the tips, even though I already knew and use them.

[@FineArtTips]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@MeOKMeO]

Great tips which some may say seems obvious. They are really essential cornerstones for success in every field. I am delighted to know that arts is that interesting and that broad-and-deep!!

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you very much!

[@gargiverma1468]

I discovered ur channel only today.loved ur tips on drawing and i totally agree with it...

[@ladybluebusiness8437]

Inspirational it's so beautiful and the things you say are helpful

[@IJodieWhoSailsI]

I enjoy your teaching methods, you make everything sound so easy...I'm still practicing lol

[@christineabernathyjones5089]

Love the accent!!! I agree with your tips on practicing and always learning. ☺️. I'm more of a painter (in training) but I do some illustrations via tutorials so I think it's a great learning tool. Thank you for sharing your art with us. ☺️.

[@NorthernKing1981]

What can I say... Thank You for all Yours tutorials and tips:)

[@FineArtTips]

You are very welcome!

[@d3ltaf1ame45]

Thank you very much for getting me back into drawing again and giving me tips!

[@ehhhhhhh1000]

hey your profile pic where did you find that it looks interesting and I would love to attempt drawing it, thanks :)

[@FineArtTips]

You are very welcome and I'm so glad to know that!

[@avwoodson65]

Thank you for taking the time to explain that i love your work Awesome im going to try the dragon fly.

[@serealll]

Amazing drawings, as usual. Great advise as well. Can be applied to everything in life and the greatest people never stop learning so kudos to you for having that constant drive to learn!

[@ChrisHRyan]

Hello Leonardo! I've been watching your video's for quite some time, just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your art work! Fine Art-Tips

[@justlowe3121]

You are not human, sir. You are amazing ... i love your drawings and your channel ;)

[@melanieneufeld3817]

WOW! So humble! Amazing advice you have, loved it! 😍

[@ellen3666]

I always have trouble with drawing 3D organics. And thanks for the tips Leo! And I try unconventional ways to drawing to make it more unique and to see what works well.

[@dolldodol5256]

Hello. I always love watching your video because you seem like you have fun drawing. I used to think that you were born genius and talented unlike me. Watching this video makes me realize that people learn and practice to get that good, even someone like you, Sir. Thanks for sharing your secret, it encourages me so much to keep practicing.

[@chinmayakumar1380]

thanks for the tips..never stop learning n practicing are the keys..thanks man👍

[@edenperetz5771]

You are amazing !! Continuing to draw and smile ..

[@suddhaanita7135]

Love u, I found u 2 weeks before and been learning a lot from u! I've started to create 2 months back and u give so much inspirations

[@MarieMandolin]

That is correct Practice, Practice, Practice. also you have to know what you are doing and art has all kinds of rules and you have to follow those for they are the real basics of the subjects. They call rules Techniques. You have to work at it and it is a life long learning. You develop the skills and understanding of the subject as you learn like learning to read and write or anything else for that matter. And if you don't get rid of the attitude that you can't draw a line then you won't ever learn because you set up that block in your mind and you don't try to get by it. This artist spent a life time learning his craft that is why he is so good. Have a nice week end you all. Marie

[@morrmossballs]

Amazing tips!!thank you and I have no secret but see your work in someone else's eyes as if you were a random person who came across the art. :)

[@shannarobertson9148]

Very encouraging. Inspirational. Thanks!

[@ggboytens]

Great advice, I'm happy to know that even great artist like your self still are learning. Your video are very helpful. Thank you

[@WhatNow858]

Thank you for sharing you videos. I love how you show everything, including mistakes and how you correct them. I guess for beginners, we are a bit afraid to make mistakes. So, I guess my secret, besides watching artists like yourself, would be to try to be fearless. A mistake is just a lesson learned. :DD

[@hannahlee7952]

I love your drawings! You inspire me to keep trying when I feel like giving up. I hope I can become as good as you someday.

[@milliehawn-sanchez8404]

I enjoy your videos. I am learning a lot! Thank you for sharing, Millie

[@56dragonfly]

The picture looks really great and I Iove how the colours pop. I also really like your tips and I think that it's very helpful! I was wondering how much time it is good to practise for and I was also wondering how to know whether you're using the right techniques or not. Thanks for these videos! They really help and inspire me and I love your art!

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you Asha, the more you practice, the better. If you can at least put 15 minutes every day, that would be fairly good. In regards to the technique, that comes with practice and knowing the different techniques.

[@jenniferoshea9454]

Your tips were just great and de pic was a masterpiece

[@xXChipsAndGravyXx]

Thanks.. since ive subbed to this channel ive been doing alot more arty things like roses.. thanks for your inspiration of how you draw and your way of doing vids!

[@FineArtTips]

You are very welcome Ollie!

[@xXChipsAndGravyXx]

Fine Art-Tips oh and also how do you get your camera to face down at the right height but still have the freedom needed to draw? (Mabye you could show people how to do it in another video!)

[@cheyannewolfe4040]

I love your work

[@loveyoulikeabutton]

Mad! Looks like photo! Very impressive

[@mysterycheez]

Really nice video. I think dragonflies are so beautiful and have been planning to try drawing one sometime. I agree completely with your advice. I think it's important for people not to let themselves get discouraged, even if they are not yet happy with their art skills. Giving up is the worst thing you can do. When I was a kid, I loved drawing, until I looked around me and noticed that some of the other kids could draw better than I could... at least that was my perception, whether it was true or not, I can't tell you now. The point is, I consciously decided not to draw anymore because I didn't think I was good at it. Now, many years later, I've decided to pick it up again. I just love it and I can see now that I am quite good at it and have a lot of potential. I think my art ability improved a lot in a very short time just from learning some techniques from books and the internet. It just shows that "talent" is far from the only thing that's involved. I think people should think of art ability as a skill that's learned rather than as a gift that some people have and others don't.

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you!

[@existential]

I appreciate your tips. Thank you.

[@babyneko3669]

Love The Dragonfly Drawing its so Beautiful :D My tips for better drawing is don't give up if the drawing didn't turn out the way you wanted it too. And most off all be in a Good Mood! :D

[@babyneko3669]

tsumiki achi kochi So Do I! ^-^

[@terilong3158]

I,think you are wonderful.love the dragonfly

[@BalkanBuilds]

Great video, great drawing, great teacher

[@texnonik]

Amazing drawing

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you!

[@Ph0t0bug]

As usual a great vid. You asked about my secret... well... to be honest my biggest secret is I finally found a way to control my ADHD. After that I listen and watch vids like yours and through drawing the example in the video over and over it becomes second nature and better with each drawing. If you do something at least once a day for 21 days it will become a habbit... This can work 2 ways though... if you do something wrong for the same 21 days it will become a bad habbit. Thus find the way to do it right and to it right for 21 days... It works for me! :)

[@amyfairhall5323]

your tips are really helpfull and motivational. They are simple but emphasise that we can be good too :) I stumbled across your rose tutorial and its really inspired me to go a little out of my comfort zone and try techniques that are completely different and im really enjoying it so thank you :)

[@erikill100]

My "secret" is to have good mood. If i'm angry or frustrated I can't get anything done. And don't be scared to try new things if you think there is possibility that it would make the painting look better.

[@FineArtTips]

Very true, thanks!

[@MidoriMushrooms]

When I'm in a bad mood, I draw vent art, although none of my vent art really looks like it. I try to turn really negative feelings into something beautiful that others will enjoy. I actually find it much harder to draw when I'm in a good mood. I guess, for me, art helps fill some need my body has. I'm trying to motivate myself to be more productive in good moods though. They say painting while listening to music is good for depression, although obviously that isn't true for everyone.

[@erikill100]

Kazekai I think i could't focus on the painting if i listened to music. I like listening to all kinds of art streams and stuff, but i feel music would be too much for me.

[@MidoriMushrooms]

Yeah, I feel that way about reading or writing. Someone I know listens to music when they study but I couldn't do that.

[@thecrispychip2071]

Erik taberman thx that we'll help me 🙂

[@ThunderboltART]

very real advice. First of all draw draw and draw. Super watching with Polish subtitle. My English is poor... but the work went perfectly

[@savo0403]

This is great! I wish I could draw and color like you! Great work man!!

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you!

[@warriorsrock888]

i don't really have secrets. I guess two of the most obvious ones are to practice, which isn't really a secret. But I've been drawing properly for almost 2 years, and I never expected to become as good as I am now. The other, go on KZbin for techniques and tutorials XD I learned a lot of the stuff I know now from KZbin tutorials, especially from you. (:

[@curliewhitewhite6478]

Love your drawing !

[@alissaeckert8211]

You are the Best artist ever !!! :D I love your drawings !!! Sooooo much !!!! ♡♡♥♥ You have great ideas and because of you im a better artist ! ^-^ Thank you for all the tutorials !!!!

[@ssfarazi]

amazingly beautiful.

[@antilyon]

For some reason I draw things much better after careful observation in real life. What helps even more than observation is feeling/touching what I observe. Somehow the touch sense adds a 3-d aspect to what I've observed Example I've gotten pretty good at drawing heads/skulls and hands just by constantly feeling my own head or hand. Also a big tip... never force a creative moment. If you're not overly inspired or in some sort of creative delerium, then practice simple things like different perspective drawing or try drawing mandalas(sacred geometry). Finally switch media if painting go to pencil... if drawing on toned paper try a switch to white paper.

[@hihosh1]

I think your tips were very good! I think the same, practice, practice, practice. I was surprised that you also look at video tutorials!

[@lenawei4608]

OMG!!!! I love you and your drawings! Your tips were very helpfull. Thank you and never quit drawing, please :D

[@worldsbest3473]

Amazing talent!!

[@marymagh]

Beautifully great art work ❤

[@sannesondergaard]

Thank you so inspiring love the fly

[@aconfusedshoe6240]

This channel is so awesome, dude you are so good at drawing its absolutely amazing!!!

[@drissamraneidrissi2499]

wow!just amazing

[@adityasidharth6808]

thanx for the tip! the bug was awesome!!!! :)

[@barbaraedwards2989]

What type of pencils do you use my white doesn't show up very well

[@piano4life981]

I love your drawings and watch nearly all your videos when they come out. There's just this one thing I'd really like to learn and just don't understand exactly how you and many artists do it. Lighting is sooo hard to understand, could you try explaining how you learnt to get it right? My main troubles come from doing shadows and highlights. I'd love to hear your advise :) - a fan

[@madsmason2]

How do you control your Charcoal pencils? I always have a hard time keeping them from smudging all over my work ):

[@katherinesimonds622]

Blue Dragonflies are my totem animal. Thank you:)

[@jeanfitzsimmons2258]

Thank you! for sharing yer tips..they are the same ones I use as well. and I am as you say Still Learning!.~Muah!~XOXOXOX

[@SoulfullArtist]

Love your accent! Amazing artist :)

[@Farzanahanif2011]

You are just amazing!!!

[@bilalelhassen6473]

Thank you for your secrets and i will realy practise more

[@FineArtTips]

You are very welcome!

[@lindab7383]

You are so sweet and talented!

[@garywant1086]

I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials. I look forward to them every week. THANKYOU. Can you please show a tutorial on how to achieve skin tones by blending pencils. I have the 120set of polychromos and the 24prismacolours. If you do can you please slow up in parts the way you did this one . Many thanks. Renee. From Sydney Australia. :)

[@Electromowls]

ur such a nice person.i lowe to watch ur wedios.

[@ehhhhhhh1000]

what would you recomend be a good thing to try drawing multiple times to build different skills for example. what should I try drawing to improve my shading skills and what should I draw to improve my water blending skills for pictures partially in water or out of water what would be the best practice for being able to know the right shade thats needed to make it look like its under water or if its not

[@FineArtTips]

For those situations it is important to observe very well, from life or from reference photos or videos, to really understand each of those subjects you mention. Then copy the best, but not just a photographic copy but rather, understanding what you are doing and creating.

[@ehhhhhhh1000]

Fine Art-Tips ah yes good idea I will practice thank you ^.^

[@jinxievilqueen9907]

that's amazing!

[@Armorqueen00]

Thank you so much for the secrets:) and u never fail to amaze me, this is so beautiful!:) Can't wait for the next video!:D

[@FineArtTips]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[@Ayiana04]

do you use illustration paper and sell your art on illustraction paper? What paper do you use

[@nicolasd09]

Your color pencils looks very good :o