How to draw anything | learn sketching for beginners in 7 steps

In this video I give you a simple guide on how you can learn to draw anything.
You don’t need any special skills or talent for drawing and sketching when you start, it just takes a bit of practice and the desire to learn.
My approach to learning how to draw is that even if you have no idea how to do this, you can get really decent after a while if you learn the basic concepts techniques and if you practice regularly.
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[@ChurroTheTurtle]

While I'm not new, and in fact I've been drawing for a while, but I'm self taught, I've recently started to get more serious about drawing. Consequently, I've had to basically unlearn a lot of what I've taught myself, so I've basically had to go back to the basics and I like this video because it doesn't just tell you what not to do, but actually teaches drawing, and the basics of it, and then some, which is what I actually need to start rebuilding and to improve.

[@wackywoowar9249]

This is exactly what I needed. I know the point of these videos is that it takes time and it's not some sort of "instantly get better" quick fix, but after following the video and not much more than 30 minutes of practice my drawings look so much better. This is not to say i'm magically an artist, they are still basic but compared to what I was drawing before anyone could notice the clear difference. The segments about basic shapes and then refining them was clearly explained, and something I'd never understood about "under-drawings" before. Thank you so much for this video!

[@oeb3847]

I will start sketching a whole page of just one thing---I think that's a great way of really being able to memorize it.

[@NatureSketchbook]

That sounds great, have fun!

[@neil6477]

Thank you for that lesson Julia. It might have just given me some hope and energy to try my hand. I remember a very painful incident when I was 10 years old. Our teacher had given us a sheet of paper and told us to draw anything we liked. I really got into it and covered the paper with (probably very badly) drawn ships, planes and other things. I really concentrated and worked hard. After I finished I took my picture to the teacher and, to this day remember exactly what she said, 'Well, that was a waste of a sheet of paper wasn't it?'. I was heart broken! I had poured my heart and soul into that drawing and felt so proud of what I'd done. Clearly she wasn't. She probably didn't realise how devastating her statement had been but I remember swearing never to try and draw again - I really did make that oath! Now, aged 72, I have decide to break that oath and would like to try and learn. SO, I will grab some paper and try and follow your suggestions. Thanks again!

[@NatureSketchbook]

That sounds heartbreaking and I can imagine how awful it must’ve been and why you stopped drawing afterwards. I had an art teacher who used to take a pen and correct directly on our paper, he wanted our drawings to look exactly like his and destroyed our own linework in the process. Some people just shouldn’t teach. I’m glad you want to give drawing another try. Try to approach it as a learning opportunity and a way to discover something about the world around you. All the best and happy sketching!

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I'm 66 and draw with my morning coffee. Then I fill it in with watercolor if I have time. Making a drawing makes me feel like I've started the day off right. Success is good for starting the day. I didn't say it was any good lol. Just a drawing, any drawing.

[@pictosantones3483]

me too

[@jol4342]

I had a similar experience (or two) at school. I was damaged by certain comments and actions. Teachers from our era could be so cruel. They were at liberty to hit us. They didn't realise the lifelong effect they could have on children.

[@neil6477]

@@jol4342 Too true Jo. Even though I ended up hating school, I did eventually become a teacher, not of art, and I hope I never left any pupil of mine with the types of memories that some of the saddistic (and they were) 'educators' of our day did! There were some great teachers but, my God, there were also some really nasty, cruel ones as well!

[@JElias-qu2vy]

Thank you, thank you for breaking this down! I also appreciate you keeping the subject (flower) in our (the viewer's) field of vision so we could see what you were seeing (and sketch along with you if we so chose)!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you!

[@leif1075]

​@NatureSketchbook Thanks do you have a similar introductory tutorial for painting or even sculpting? Thanks for sharing

[@cizimevi_art]

This was a very nice post. Painting is like therapy. I think everyone should try it

[@remmissapple5411]

I will be using this to create reference drawings for my crochet patterns❤

[@trudy10024]

Terrific. Clear explanations and examples. Thanks so much.

[@margretmartin7572]

Thanks Julia, great drawing tips! ❤

[@emilyadams6194]

Very clear and informative lesson for both beginners and those who want a "reminder.'' Do you prefer mechanical pencils or regular pencils, or both, Keeping a good point can be a distraction.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thanks! I usually prefer mechanical pencils because they’re so maintenance-free, although you can get wonderful lines from regular ones.

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so easy to follow and very well explained 😊

[@lolal.l.9404]

Yes, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I admire your art

[@NatureSketchbook]

Many many thanks!

[@carmenardon84]

Thank you very much!! I will use these techniques for sure!!👏👏👏

[@markwolfe503]

Best drawing video I've seen. My dad used to say when writing just start to write then we can clean it up later.

[@dearbrave4183]

This is definitely helpful for a beginner. Thank you ❤

[@NatureSketchbook]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@ronnihatcher295]

❤ best break down I have come across. No pressure.😊👍

[@EditsbyRad]

Thank you Julia !

[@recreepy]

Your ability to paint and create artwork is impressive.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you so much!

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you, awesome techniques.

[@mylovelyclementinemylovely904]

Thank you so much. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow and understand.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@creativityfunentertainment7416]

Very nicely explained

[@melkilgore]

That was excellent! Thank you!

[@user-gk8jl5hr6b]

thank you very much for your art!

[@LadyJP6969]

Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Subscribed!!!

[@ladennastanley6259]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😮

[@cryliberty11]

Thank you!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Thank you for that lesson🌷

[@ghazalahassan]

Just a big thanks,because you solve my problem.😊

[@bethhopkins4277]

Thank you. Hoi g to try this today!!!

[@Zar2244]

Thankyou for this, very helpful 🙂

[@aboveboard4914]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@sherrigittel4623]

Excellent tutorial and demo ❤❤

[@preethum17]

Happy to have found ur channel Mam. Fabulous and detailed explanation. Thanks for your selfless and encouraging videos.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy my videos. .-)

[@manondesrochers5729]

Thank you that was a great video.

[@BarfussR]

Really helpful for a beginner!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Great tips and helpful information! Seeing things “differently” and as basic shapes really helped me a lot…it stopped me from feeling overwhelmed with all the details of the thing I was drawing…thanks so much for the video 😊

[@riffsandpics]

This is very useful, thanks.

[@shahidKhan-rg6pp]

I like your work for biginers and i like your style and you.

[@NatureSketchbook]

That is so nice of you to say, thank you!

[@rekhathakore9366]

Thank you so much.

[@Mindthink1]

Thank You, your video has already helped me to draw. Thank You, Yep I gladly subscribed.

[@magpie913]

This video is amazing ! Are you a teacher ? You've explained it so well, well structured video and straight to the point... Very helpful, really ! Thank you so much !

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I don't have a formal education in teaching, but I love doing it and have learnt a lot from teaching online art classes over the last few years.

[@kingstonkaung4569]

Thank!

[@Aviarts2410]

I have seen many vidios but this was the best. It helped me alot

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

1:53- infinity taking this as a wonderful sign Thankyou

[@hassanhantouri6559]

Thanks

[@claireleblancfoster8010]

Super Thanks ❤🎉

[@henrique552]

perfeitamente explicado de forma sucinta e agradável. excelente vídeo! parabéns e desejo sucesso para seu canal ps: você é incrivelmente linda 😊

[@aricar325]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much for creating it. Looking forward to playing with pencils soon :)

[@NatureSketchbook]

Have fun!

[@MCrystalMaidenn]

Thanks this is good

[@DEATH_LOSER]

I'm really thankful to you so much... Mam...🇮🇳🙏

[@hocvecoban]

Very useful ❤❤❤

[@MZ-mu6om]

I haven't even gotten into 4 minutes of the video and I've already subscribed and hit the like button. Such a great video so far 😊. This is going to improve me as an aspiring artist. Thank you for your gems of experience and for teaching me. Much appreciated. Now back to the lesson.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you, that is so kind! :)

[@user-wk1hw7mm6f]

✏️I like this video!

[@atheransari8038]

Good video.

[@lisabairdlifecoach]

I am very hopeful that I can improve my drawing. Thank you for this video.

[@NatureSketchbook]

You can do it. :) Enjoy the process!

[@prajaktakirane9965]

Best🎉🎉🎉

[@leahformosa6901]

thanks

[@deborahmeyers551]

Loved liked subscribed 😊

[@ElizabethMathewiiind]

Bty it looks nice

[@zaidhakim4597]

Fine droing

[@carolmccorry3053]

Love this vlog. New sub😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you and welcome! :)

[@XenaArt]

Дякую за урок ❤❤❤👍👍👍🌸🌸🌸

[@fuzzydragons]

yep, most important thing is to draw waht you see, not what you think you see. Then after some practice you can mess with the style 🙂🙃

[@hurryporter4824]

would you please show us how to draw a person doing something? like smithing

[@NatureSketchbook]

The steps are essentially the same, and it helps if you do lots of gesture drawings in the beginning. I don’t draw that many people so it’s not my strength, but there are amazing artists here on KZbin who can teach you to draw the human figure.

[@suniljangam1056]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mackyrally4224]

Does having shaky hands or stealthy hands matter when you draw? I have shaky hands and wonder if this will effect anything.

[@NatureSketchbook]

You can still learn to draw though even with shaky hands. I‘ve had students who accepted a certain „looseness“ in their lines into their style, but it might mean you‘ll have to come to slight compromises with detailed drawings. One student had success by drawing larger than she usually would have.

[@Boitotron]

Hi i really like your video, i try to get the free guide but i can't find it. Just want to know if is no longer aviable. Love how the courses looks by the way.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Sorry the free guide didn’t work immediately. There should be a link below the video that will let you sign up for the guide. Have you tried that?

[@valerieneil2295]

I could not find the free PDF on your website and I believe I completed the requirements. Where is it?

[@NatureSketchbook]

Sorry to hear about the technical trouble. There's a signup here: juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/ and you should be able to just enter your email address and then get the link. Sometimes a different browser, different email or different device works better.

[@omniasabet6118]

Thanks a lot, how to get your free pdf

[@NatureSketchbook]

Go here and enter your email: juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/

[@ArtManCannon]

Gotta Get them Pencil Miles up. 👨‍🎨🎨

[@carmenzaldivar4393]

My probles is exatly triyng to draw everything in the landscape I'm seeing.

[@NatureSketchbook]

With landscapes (and drawing nature generally) you have to learn to see the big picture: value relationships, big masses, shapes, and it's only at the end that you can sprinkle in details in a few places. It takes a while to learn this, because our brain doesn't work in this way.

[@hitendravasa8576]

Thanks for infmn in detailed, keep us infmd.