How to Draw Anything Using Basic Shapes

[@The_DMV]

Out of the many art tutorials I followed over the years, I truly and deeply appreciate how simple yet effective you did this and for the many beginners I am sure they would as well. Thank you and I hope you do more videos.

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you so much! I do plan on creating more videos soon.

[@Y3hn]

The fact that I can understand it better than most tutorials is amazing. I am very grateful for this tutorial. It helps me so much.

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hey! Thanks so much for saying that. That means a lot. I’m really glad it helped you. I hope to start doing more videos in the near future.

[@laurabell5691]

I am learning how to get better at drawing and this really helped. I can’t believe that you only have like 200 subs, keep up the good work!!

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you! I’m so glad this helped you. I plan on uploading more videos soon!

[@laurabell5691]

@@paintwithcaleb I can’t wait to watch them.

[@Vladyyy]

1.57K subs 8 months later

[@carterriemer4609]

@@Vladyyy 2,000+ subs 11 months later

[@radar9643]

This didn't help as much

[@star3396]

i have been drawing for 6 hours now, with breaks of course, but I seem to not just get it. Your video saved me so much, not only is your voice so soothing but your choice of words are very encouraging and reassuring us beginners. I also like to mention how amazing it is that you actually showed a live footage of you sketching and refining the lines, which made me understood how to draw it better. Thank you, definitely gave this video a like 👍

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you for commenting and for saying those nice things! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and that it helped you. Hopefully I’ll create and upload more videos soon! Keep up the great work! Take care!

[@Tac-0]

When i was young and had "picture/drawing" classes in school, my teacher gave us box with magazines and told us to take page from this magazine and draw one of the persons, he also told us to draw the picture upside down ,because its easier for the "left and right side of the brain to work together this way" , he said the reason its tough to draw something is because the both sides of the brains arent connected yet while drawing, once they are- it becomes easier to see details and get it down on paper. Very interesting way of thinking and he was a VERY good teacher!

[@paintwithcaleb]

That’s great! I flip my art upside down at some point nearly every time I draw. It’s SO valuable!! A great way to see things with fresh eyes and to draw more accurately. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@danja7691]

Thank you for showing that drawing is a skill that can be learned and that one need not be born with artistic "talent" in order to draw and create art. 🙂 Thanks to your teaching, *I'm* now drawing and creating art. ☺️

[@OTTERSandKNIVES]

THIS IS THE VIDEO THAT IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!! I just found out recently this year that I am missing the basic shape knowledge! Ive been learning since and HOLY COW realizing this has TRUELY opened up my art. Please note that I was one of those kids who only did "Observation drawing" going RIGHT for the detail every time!

[@paintwithcaleb]

Wow! Thank you for saying that! I am so stoked that this video has helped you! Training your eye to see things as shapes is so valuable! I’m so glad you’ve had that breakthrough and I’m sure it’s beginning to show in your art. Keep up the great work! I hope to publish more videos soon so be on the lookout! Thanks for your comment.

[@Iam_inevitabIe]

This is a worthy KZbin video, really showcases the usefulness of this platform, thank you bro. Dropped a like

[@mr.bianco4396]

Subscribed! You're one of the best drawing guide on UTube! Please keep it up. Greetings from Uzbekistan!

[@davescrams]

This is an excellent tutorial on how to analyze reference images to create drawings in a simple and effective way. Thank you so much! I immediately subscribed, and I hope more viewers find their way to your channel.

[@anthonymiranda8662]

I think this is the best drawing tutorial EVER

[@wileycom]

I just subbed! Your simple (elegant) straight forward approach is so refreshing (not to mention comprehendable!) You’re a godsend!

[@sinbad8562]

This is one of the best tips that improved my drawing thank you so much!

[@paintwithcaleb]

Wow! I'm so glad to know that. I appreciate you watching and commenting! So sorry for the VERY late response!

[@notmatcha]

Oh my gosh I can’t believe this where was this video 6 years ago oh my this Helped me alottttttttt thank you for making this video it helped me a lot.

[@nojena37]

Why this video came to my recommendation after I have my art folio and exam done...🙄 This looks so helpful. Now, I think I can draw anything!😆 Thanks for sharing your thoughts to others.😁 I will look forward to try this technique.😉

[@tsaipod]

What a weird world we live in when even 12 people dislike this video. This is a great tutorial

[@creativequeen8371]

OMG! THIS has just helped seal the whole concept that: "Drawing is basically made up of shapes..." You couldn't have shown a better introductory example ad that pawn. I cannot wait to try this. I started an art class, supposedly fir beginners - but it wasn't. I will stick with tutorials such as this, and just practice, practice practice. Thank you. You are an awesome drawer - but more importantly, for me, a brilliant teacher (the two do not always go together, sadly...).

[@godzillaraiden4203]

This is such a good video. I've tried this technique before but i couldn't like get it right until i stumble this video. Thank you so much, I really need this to pursue my dreams of drawing art

[@skrani8261]

Wow these techniques are awesome thanku so much i am gonna use it further it is very helpful i really appreciate your hardwork u r doing great job

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hello! Thank you for your saying that! I’m so glad this is helpful for you. I’m really hoping I’ll have the ability to record and share more videos soon. Take care and keep drawing!

[@psychokinese]

To be honest trying to imit you was hard but I can finally understand how to decompose a image. Thank you ;)

[@paintwithcaleb]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@tobyjin2506]

My drawings have improved soo much only because of this

[@ashtonphoenyx]

Could you make a longer tutorial or even a course based on this? I and many others found this very helpful and id definitely be willing to pay to learn more.

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thanks for your feedback! I would love to do a course, mini series, or longer videos based on this concept. I’ll definitely work on that. Thanks!

[@luckyzzyt9139]

Omg this video helps my life and makes life soo much easier you just got me out of art block

[@420patriot9]

You describe everything you do so well and break it down so its easy to understand and for that reason you have earned yourself a new subscriber! 😁👍🏻

[@samfloweeer]

thank you so much for this!! this is sooo helpful for someone who just started to learn sketching haha!

[@JassimAlsamarai-r4l]

Thanks a lot, I love drawing so very much, and thanks for your advices and your time ❤

[@_garvol_1019]

Thank you so much this is the most effective video that I have watch Yet!

[@gdavid9219]

Man i was just thinking about using just shapes to draw in my mind and i just write it on search bar you explained it very well 💪🥰😄 i will train to do that

[@ailastyles7296]

Great vid!! I was here at 400 subs (just gonna leave that here cause I know you’re gonna blew up 👀)

[@funnyme4371]

i started drawing 2 days ago i knew how to do this but i thought i could only use circles and ovals ty so much this helped my goal is to make a nft one day

[@mirandaspruyt6117]

Excellent video! Your example make sense and I'm eager to apply the basic shapes to my drawings. I have little to no skill so am hoping with time and practice I'll improve.

[@prasertlutchanon7244]

Thank you so much, this is one of my most favorite video.

[@MsJayjay1717]

Very nice , impressive I just joined you, see you too All the best

[@jjbaer904]

super helpful deserves more love

[@navinarts8487]

Interesting to watch your video.love it

[@selmanuyank5004]

Thank you so much , greetings from Türkiye👍

[@chromalusion15]

Best in the world man! Keep it up.

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you so much! I hope to create more videos soon!

[@BRNOOB_]

This video is really helpful. You definitely deserve more than 3k subs

[@zadaknight6335]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, you've really made drawing much easier for me😊

[@discordischaos]

I just made a bunny and cat using this video, probably the best 2 drawings I’ve ever made

[@paintwithcaleb]

Oh my gosh! How awesome is that! So cool. I'm proud of you! Keep drawing! Good structure is very important for a good drawing, but that structure doesn't have to be hard or take a million years! Basic shapes are magical!

[@ransizhui7838]

Thank you so much for the explanation, this helps me so much. Looking forward to the next tutorial!

[@mayssj2856]

This is so Helpful thank you so much😫💖💖💖

[@atharihd297]

The dragon was a Very interesting picture you drew by negative space

[@ryanhowell4492]

Beautiful Video

[@nix2939]

Thanks for this!

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hi. You're so welcome! I hope it helps!

[@easytechra3901]

Good work keep it up and stay connected with us thank you 💗🙂

[@fadliggwp]

i love simplify drawing, please drawing environment with this method🙏

[@ilyii601]

Can you do shape for the face portrait please 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@garthalmunemuralias9101]

Can we see one on people next and what shapes to use for them

[@joshinsoorajk]

You are a good teacher

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you so much!

[@ffpro4206]

That's great man.

[@STEVE5O-m2r]

Brilliant in it simplistically. thanks

[@Rajnigandha1318]

After you do this how do you finish it like go line work and color basically this is a sketch so how to make it into a art piece plz try to do a tutorial on that with these same objects and animals. Btw very good tutorial

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thanks for the question and the feedback. I would love to teach the next steps to finishing a drawing in future videos. I plan on publishing more videos soon! Thanks!

[@TimothyJahnArt]

Really nice video. Keep up the good work.

[@harikoppineedi3411]

Such a great video

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hey! Thanks a ton. I’m glad you like it.

[@aryan_vvv]

This video is just LIT ...........Damn it really helped me a lot ❤️🔥

[@christiancolewan]

this deserves a million views!! where the viewers at??

[@nojena37]

Coming soon

[@Anton_Micheal]

Thank you for this video it helped me so much

[@Noobgaming-vh6sw]

Thank you this really work

[@paintwithcaleb]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you!

[@aquila105]

Great easy to execute description.Keep up the good work. I am interested in what program/tablet you use for drawing❤. Thank you

[@FizzySofa]

Yay

[@WWIIKittyhawk]

Fantastic bro thanks so much

[@cathykaden]

Thanks for this awesome video.

[@moniquestaples1758]

❤ this so much! Thank you. Keep it up!

[@sendlocation8476]

@CALEB Drawing forms is easy when they are simple and square. But when you want to draw a reference with organic features how do I draw down the forms exact? It is hard to draw the form because it so organic. Need tips plz

[@ourhappylife1827]

What device do you use for digital drawing I just witnessed birth of a nebula.... So happy to be part of your youtube journey from the very begining.

[@goodyeoman4534]

Thank you. Hi, from England.

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hello! Thank you for watching!

[@sawsantulaimat4345]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!

[@6yearsago627]

Seriously, you're amazing teacher for me.. great work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Could you make another tutorial about colour skin or shading... Done subscribe

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thank you so much! I definitely plan on creating more videos, including ones about shading. Videos on skin tones would be great too! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cpcheatsmonster]

this helped me so much!

[@Strawberryfiend]

Very useful tutorial, thank you ☺️

[@paintwithcaleb]

I’m happy you found it helpful!

[@kalel311superman9]

this is great

[@ALiEIIN]

I can’t do it it’s so hard because I’m not seeing every shape

[@Nobmaser]

Can you draw with a guideline but with closed eyes?

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank you....

[@aedenthegreatyt]

I'm the 700th sub!

[@Jaszleemin]

Thank you very much this shall be taught at art school but professors aren't even teaching us properly.

[@kannonfps]

as a retarded perfectionist i have to thank you, i always knew that i was going too fast and with the wrong method (not mentioning the high expectations i had) which caused me to stop drawing for a WHILE now that im back in the game this video is really helpfull, breaking down everything down is so powerfull, and focusing on that instead of insane details when doing reference/study work is so much easier! thank you very much !!

[@SM-be5dh]

Me fr fr fr

[@asjalarohasworld]

Amazing

[@FizzySofa]

Are you going to make more videos soon? 🥺🥺😭

[@ibrahimalbait9772]

Thank you for your lessns 😊l preshyeyt

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hi! You’re so welcome. I hope it was helpful.

[@kodiak3970]

Sounds like the music from Neature

[@mariannebutler9591]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@paintwithcaleb]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@orcatransient]

What a great video, thanks!

[@akshitthakur2829]

i have no experience of drawing for photo this video might help me thanks

[@qeri.q]

new sub😊

[@paintwithcaleb]

Thanks a ton! That really helps! I hope you found this video helpful.

[@elis8319]

what if i wanna draw an animal myself without any refrence?

[@paintwithcaleb]

Great question. The best way to be able to draw ANYTHING from your head is to first draw it many, many times from references. Draw that certain thing from many different angles, positions, and lighting situations over and over, using references. I’m my opinion, the only way to gain the ability to draw something accurately from your head is to first build your mental visual library through observational drawing from references, whether that be from photos or from life. A lot of people want to only draw from their head because they don’t want to be a “slave” to the reference. But truly understanding anatomy, proportions, and your subject’s attributes will actually, truly give you FREEDOM, and the ability to draw that subject from your head in whatever angle and position you want because you’ve drawn it so many times and understand what it’s made up of. I hope this helps.

[@elis8319]

@@paintwithcaleb oh wow! thank you so much, it helps :D

[@elmostaphaallajine6689]

Thanks

[@username-nh4we]

Is there an app to break my screenshot of what I want to draw into shapes?

[@paintwithcaleb]

Not that I know of. However, the important thing is to practice breaking down/simplifying your reference image into basic shapes on your own. That will make you a better artist and soon it will become second nature for you, it will become easier with practice. Best wishes!

[@learningchanneru4856]

can you draw a car wheel

[@digrart71]

👍👍

[@majesea]

Great tutorial- more please… lose the music … distracting…. Want tool are you drawing with? Thank again, you’re a good teacher!

[@gone9820]

they're using photoshop

[@baluray2]

Thank you!

[@Juliano08]

It really helped, but my problem is that you use tools which only works on digital art, and it only works on references. I guess it doesn’t matter if you can mostly only draw references, but when you draw the boxes on the dragon for example: it’s basically just tracing, and tracing is the 1 thing I don’t want to be learning.

[@autist7157]

To be honest, I'd suggest you to start with drawing from a reference first. Once you're familiar with all the shapes and concepts, you can start working on drawing from your imagination.

[@ajayshakti5818]

Software?

[@paintwithcaleb]

Hi! I used Adobe Photoshop with a Wacom Intuos tablet and a laptop computer for this tutorial. I also use programs like Procreate on iPad and Adobe Fresco also on iPad. Thanks for watching!

[@Xx1Garmadon1xX]

Great tutorial God loves you and God bless! and i thought id share some verses if you or anyone is interested!

[@dianasantiago4101]

👍 LIKE

[@xQaizer]

Wow

[@Juliano08]

When you have 0 dislikes, then the vid is gud

[@justadragonnamemarcus1751]

THX