How to Draw ANYTHING Using Simple Shapes

[@RapidFireArt]

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[@SuperDetective13]

As someone with no artistic talent and trying to learn how to draw at age 56, I have found this video extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@lvcas9313]

How are you going? I am 30

[@shellebelle4842]

🙌 I'm 57 and aspire to try this too 😀

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I'm a 59 year old sketch artist and never tried this before. It looks like fun 😄

[@restfulhappy]

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[@user-qu6rd1uv7z]

She’s does a great job explaining each step in the process which gives a beginner confidence that they too can do it. Respect.

[@malahamavet]

wooow! most tutorials tell you to just deconstruct stuff into simple shapes but not how, but you with those two methods made me want to try it out! I'd definitely like to see more related videos. watching how you analyse it and whith the animations it makes much much easier for me to understand it. after you take off the guidelines I can still see the shapes, which is awesome. much better than trying to figure this out by myself with a photo that to men is full of complex and random stuff. there are even things that I wouldn't think by myself and watching this made me aware of them. so cool! I'm adding this to my drawing playlist

[@RapidFireArt]

That's great feedback! Thank you! I'll definitely keep these points in mind when I make the next video 🙂

[@RapiidZK1]

An incredibly useful tutorial that’ll definitely help with my sketches! A more in depth one like you said would also be greatly appreciated! Plus that one month of skillshare will definitely come in handy

[@justajobro1266]

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Squares have 4 edges

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[@trueblue97]

This might be the most beginner friendly art tutorial I have ever seen. I gotta try this method soon hopefully!

[@radar9643]

Ye

[@trueblue97]

@SummerShowers-lv2kv Ya I think I agree. Very simple and beginner friendly video! 👍

[@expandapantsii341]

This is the most useful tip on how to start drawing in general, thank you for this, really is a good tip on how to draw.

[@isaiahburrus]

I remember when Stan lee himself said it in an art tutorial. My mind was blown

[@rajaryansingh7433]

I have done this what to do next? I mean how to sketch them?

[@ChrisPBacon1434]

@@rajaryansingh7433 hey I hope you finished your drawing after 8 months. Really what you can do is squint and draw the rough shapes you see, then just squint less and less, adding more detail each time. After the basic shapes it takes practice. That's why you see painters squinting at their reference, it helps you find the basic outline of shapes you're looking at. Eventually, you can lightly erase and leave some pencil behind so you can do some outlining with either paint or an ink medium like a pen or marker. Really you just lightly sketch basic shapes and you sort of slowly build upon the shapes with more complex shapes. Eventually you will be good enough to draw without reference and with less sketching, but stick with sketching. I've been sketching for years (though im not that great) and I can tell you my biggest regret is refusing to finish my drawings. I have drawn hundreds of cool things, but I never outline or color them because I was too scared to ruin it. The reality is that you need to practice sketching for a while and then try your final piece with gray scale shading. Atleast shade, but you don't have to color, that's a whole other thing. Once you are confident in your shading and mixing abilities, I'd say practice with colors and see what you can create. There are so many art mediums and it's a very accepting community, please follow some artists on social media and spend some time scrolling tiktok or Instagram for tips. Anyways, I hope after 8 months you can still finish that drawing :)

[@kyberkreeper]

This is something I needed to watch for a loooooong time, cuz I easily overcomplicate things and get lost in details. I love how your video focuses on using BASIC shapes to block in or carve your sketch. Beautifully done!! Thanks so much for this!!

[@bayusabi]

I like when the tutor give me the simplest way to draw. This is all i need. Thank you.

[@graphitegallery9130]

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[@ChrisPBacon1434]

Well idk what your skills are but definitely practice colors. I've been sketching for years and I have created like 3 finished pieces, and they're not that great because all I ever did for practice was sketching. It's important to practice mixing colors, getting clean linework, and blending your shadows.

[@mercymelai]

It looks so good doing it with shapes, but it can also take time to get used to drawing the shapes into something you want

[@RapidFireArt]

It takes some practice but eventually it'll come to you automatically ☺️ very handy

[@mercymelai]

@@RapidFireArt Yeah I know it'll take time, so I'll keep practicing till I get it

[@extraordinarytenno6716]

@@RapidFireArt how long did it take u to learn this

[@ChrisPBacon1434]

@@extraordinarytenno6716 it's not a quick process, but if you want to be able to sketch basic things, I'd say after a few weeks of practice you could manage a decent sketch with some line work, and if you practice hard enough you could get some decent shading in. It definitely takes time though and proportions are difficult so don't give up because you mess up. The only person that makes no mistakes is the person that has never done anything.

[@tsangduu1330]

Thank you very much! I used to free hand everything which when I make a slight mistake is very hard to make right😥

[@ghhdgjjfjjggj]

This video was actually mind blowing for me. I've seen so many of these "beginner books" for drawing and they always started off with these oval-like shapes, but I had no idea what they were for! It was so simple all this time! I had no idea you can take literally anything and break it down into simple shapes like that. Thank you so much for explaining these.

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[@johnraymondramirez5355]

I just wanna say THANK YOU! for all of your informative tutorials, from shading, loomis method, shading, drawing the body part one by one, realistic drawing, drawing the whole face, male and female facial feature, this one many more!. It really helps my drawing journey. Thank you

[@SimramBloomRovers]

I am just glad that you are getting frequent with your videos. I remember those times when there were hardly a few. And even then I used to watch them again and again

[@catakuri6678]

This really motivated me to learn drawing!

[@jordantherubio]

Been journaling so now I want to start drawing in my journal and these simple tips are just what a need for simple drawings I’m looking for and man yeah. My biggest problems is looking for shapes obecause I can’t see them yet but I’ll try on random shapes in my home or photos from my camera. Also the form of big shapes are better for me since it lets my have good ratio on body as creating multiple shapes right away doesn’t work for me yet. Thank you so much simple and straight to the point. Ty!!!

[@lord_of_loch_ness4468]

i clicked on a random tutorial prepared for a disappointment and ended up watching the single most helpful oiece of media ot there. great job and i love you

[@ZidaneDaMan10]

As a complete beginner that has been looking for videos on understanding shapes, this was the most beginner friendly one. Thank you so much!

[@lilivargas9500]

OMG you helped me so much with this, now I can draw better. Other videos didn't do this they just jumped right in.

[@Theextracomfy]

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[@carnagekid105]

I remember this channel, This is where I first picked up art and since then I have progressed. Thank you so much😁

[@itsmeroky]

What a brilliant teacher! Sure makes things look easy.

[@michaelflores9258]

Thank you. You're getting me started drawing again.. You make ti so simple.. By following your instructions... I'm very thankful that you can help Yelp me and and my son and my daughter... We enjoy watching your KZbin videos...

[@R-A-F]

I saw my first Robin of the year in my garden yesterday, been trying to photograph one for years . They're to sensitive to the noise I make 🥴🤣. Great video 👍

[@RapidFireArt]

Aw I hope you have better luck this year! Last year I photographed an eagle in my backyard by luck. Pictures were blurry, but I was so stoked haha

[@R-A-F]

@@RapidFireArt that would be AWSOME 😊. I have a security camera pointed at a bird bath and bird feeder in a bush this year but I want to catch him with my dslr 😊

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Nice story but don’t use emojis that make it look like you’re high

[@R-A-F]

@@justajobro1266 🤫 wasn't talking to you 😜

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@@R-A-F nah was just telling you

[@jbway86]

Very good tutorial. Ive learned this from mere reason when i was a child, no one taught me. I also apply this to figure drawing. Start with basic shapes, then light details, full details then shade. This also applies to shading light and shadows. No matter how good the drawing/painting the end result will be, i love the beginning process of construction lines and shapes and perspective more.

[@Willimiina]

I recently started to use this method and damn it has helped a lot, especially in traditional art. It's a good way to draw a character or object in a place you want it to be without accidentally making it for ex. too far away from the middle or you won't accidentally make it too big or too small

[@cybergalacticnova]

It's the foremost first thing to do in formal art too! Drawing shapes plus drawing your own hand from observation is fundamental. To improve on the method, try speed drawing. A minute, 30 seconds, 10 seconds, or 5 minutes, draw the general shape first. The longer the time, the more details you can add. Great for training your eye and proportion.

[@sb060]

I’ve been wanting to get back into drawing lately but couldn’t find any decent tutorials. I shall give this one a go- thank you so much.

[@Atomic-toons00]

Why this tutorial is beautiful and easy to learn

[@restfulhappy]

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[@davidholt2335]

This is the first of your videos that I have seen. Found it to be very straight forward and helpful. Thanks

[@aesthetemanju3212]

Great video, really helpful as I've been trying to draw loosely and I struggle with proportions.

[@Shin-ox9ql]

have been struggling about shapes for a while but after seeing this i think i can understand what other tutorials point out

[@bsdrawing4689]

can see my drawings

[@ch...jo....]

I just want to say that I am a beginner and I learned a lot from the this tutorial and thank you for that 😁😁😍

[@mikekeens9326]

I am 40, and finally understand how to use shape drawing techniques now. I never understood it before. Great video.

[@Sameer-zb3vt]

You are back i missed you i love the way you teach ❤️

[@patriciajrs46]

I think it's quite important to consider the vacant space in proportion to your subject. That is a brilliant idea. Most wouldn't think of analyzing what isn't part of the picture. Negative space, as you call it. Thanks. This does make me want to try to draw.

[@vijayshersiya4762]

Thanks!

[@mfatih9901]

No way! Was it that easy?! 😱 Thanks a lot!

[@ymck1294]

"She's 6 heads tall" Me: that feels weird, but I'll allow it

[@renealbrechtsen9743]

Especially when you've been getting used to the 8 heads tall technique :P

[@ymck1294]

@@renealbrechtsen9743 I'm sorry I don't get the reference, but okay😅

[@waffleisaloser1569]

@@ymck1294 Usually in anatomy drawing Tutorials you're told that people are proportionately 8 heads tall. They say the "6 heads tall" thing is especially weird since the 8 head thing is probably what they were more used to.

[@FeliX-TobiYahs-C]

@@waffleisaloser1569 I always found 8 heads weird since only people taller than 6'4 fit that kind of measurements, while everyone is 6.5 to 7 heads in proportion

[@cherilynsarts8845]

I don't use the head technique cause it makes me confused quite a lot but everyone has their own way of drawing so it's fine.

[@reignnyjoseph7355]

I needed this video. Yesterday, I was completely overwhelmed with starting to draw when I learned in college about breaking down shapes, though I get nervously excited when wanting to draw something to get my art to grow. As everything comes with a process, I stand by to at least try when it’s part of learning through. Subscribed!💯

[@Cral3896]

this is math without numbers

[@Anzar009]

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[@Mysty21]

I agree with you

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

What a fantastic topic for a video! Learning to draw using simple shapes is such a foundational skill in art. It's amazing how complex and beautiful drawings can start from basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles. This approach really breaks down the intimidating parts of drawing into manageable steps, making art accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. Plus, it's always fun to see how these simple shapes transform into intricate designs. Keep up the creative journey! 🎨✨

[@azullado4568]

Amei! Muito obrigada 🥰 seu conteúdo é ótimo

[@rbloch66]

I think this is the video I needed 35 years ago. The method you've shown takes the mystery out of drawing, for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@CamiCat135]

Incredible! Thank you so much! I could draw a bird It took for a hour. Telling the truth it doesn't look very nice but I'm very proud of myself as before the video I couldn't draw at all.

[@trinabaker3186]

This is the very first time I have been able to see shapes in things I want to draw! Thank you !!!

[@bunnylands916]

Thanks so much for this video! I have difficulty seeing the shapes on my own, so it's a huge help to have you point them out - and to demonstrate how a key shape can be used as a measuring device.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

Came here looking for a refresher on a principle I already knew, left with an even more useful reinterpretation of it. Bravo!

[@404_ErrorNotFound21]

Hey Darlene!! This is an amazing tutorial and after watching this I'm pretty clear about drawing now....thank you!! I just had a question...at 7:23 the way you added the details and shading, particularly.....how do you do that? I'm a very confused about where to shade (darker or lighter) in a particular drawing to make it look more detailed....can u please help me with that ?? Please do reply to my comment

[@omer7895]

I can answer that question for you. Generally always shaded are wrinkles and areas where lines merge together. The rest of the shading is done by trying to understand the direction of the light source. Now, imagine you are a camera positioned where the light source is. Everything you don’t see will be shaded (shadows). If you’re a beginner in shading, there also a trick you can use. Break the drawing into simple volumes (cylinders, spheres, cubes etc). Light interacts with them in a simple way, and if you understand that, you can find the major regions of shadows

[@404_ErrorNotFound21]

@@omer7895 Thank you so much for the information! Appreciate it! ☺

[@omer7895]

@@404_ErrorNotFound21 Np. I love giving sketchy advice!

[@reychkid9351]

Hey there, you can also watch another of Darlene's videos. She has one where she teaches you about light and shading. Very helpful vid. I forgot the title but I'm sure you can look it up here on KZbin. Hope that helps!

[@404_ErrorNotFound21]

@@reychkid9351 thanks!

[@carterriemer4609]

There is a reason why you have 1.39 million subscribers. You are an awesome teacher. Keep it up!! 😁 👊

[@borgirman4640]

Very useful for beginners! It makes you build a solid foundation in shape recognition to be able to understand how structure works. This helped me a lot, thank you so much! ❤️

[@NotTheWheel]

I've heard of this technique before very handy for people who can't see the picture in their head as well.

[@jasond.b-w]

I’m a person who can’t think images or ‘see’ things if I’m not currently looking at them (sorry if I’m not describing it right-I really don’t understand what visualizing is) and honestly, this hasn’t been helping at all. I can’t understand how to make shapes out of the photos like she is. I just don’t see them. I see the outlines of the lion or the letters on the can but I never would have guessed triangles or trapezoids are in there, and even seeing her do it I can’t figure out how. It almost feels like a prank. I was actually wondering if being unable to see things that aren’t in front of me is the _reason_ why I’m too dumb for this, like maybe you guys are actually seeing something I can’t because you have other ways to do it. I don’t know!

[@Markooz-GamesNostalgia]

Muito boas essas dicas! Com certeza irá facilitar para quem está começando, ou até mesmo ajudar a aprimorar.

[@ranjancse26]

Wow, this is amazing. Thanks a ton of sharing this skills of drawing with basic shapes. Highly appreciate your work.

[@nadeemthebest219]

I am not much of a beginner but this is perfect for beginners it's so relaxing with no music 😌 and its really understandable too :D

[@ricespice.aep0]

This is the best tutorial I’ve ever learned and made it way easier to interpret and take in

[@jflo7674]

You explain everything really well and very detailed. I want to learn how to draw and this makes it not as scary. 😊

[@sue6002]

Awesome! Super helpful. Love the idea of using magazines. Your teaching style was easy to understand . Thanks so much.

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Fianlly,i can draw e v e r y t h i n g

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Good for you 👍

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"You can draw everything?"

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Everything...

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[@hytrader3241]

Broooo thats awesome!!! Really, you inspired me to come back to drawing. Remember guys, "what you practice, grows stronger". It may took time. All gotta do is keep practicing.

[@anveshasaroha5774]

Am a big fan of your ma'am and I discovered your channel last year it was soo helpful for me and I drew a sketch of eye from the hyper realistic eye tutorial and I just want to show you cause I think its quite good thank you for that but I don't know your email..... bad luck for me. Anyone who is reading this comment and know her email please tell me.....please I request. Thank you again for helping me my art journey.......my parents are proud of me.

[@RapidFireArt]

Hey, my email is rapidfireart (at) outlook (dot) com. Would love to see your artwork :) I'm kinda slow with email though. Wish we could attach photos within the YT comment section. Would be so awesome!

[@RapidFireArt]

Hey, my email is rapidfireart (at) outlook (dot) com. Would love to see your artwork :) I'm kinda slow with email though. Wish we could attach photos within the YT comment section. Would be so awesome!

[@anveshasaroha5774]

Omg I can't believe it..... Thanx a lot

[@ilariochiera8361]

A great teacher makes a great student. And you are a great teacher, opening the ceative mind. Thank you.

[@decalco1373]

Darlene, you're an excellent artist and teacher as well.

[@aqsaansari]

It's really difficult to think and teach something, that you know very well, from a beginners perspective. You are the best. 😍😍

[@conanthecribber]

This is a great video. I have to teach art to some primary school children soon and I will be definitely using this approach. Thanks a million for this video.

[@RapidFireArt]

It's a really fun approach to drawing!

[@iaint9576]

At the current moment i have some knowledge of the human body but i wanted to a gesture drawing but i can seem to put on paper struggling and it really discouraging me. Seeing this video helps a lot. Thank you for sharing this information ☺️

[@capedbaldie5889]

this is it, the one tutorial i needed, others are a little applied but thios one is the on e i needed all along

[@yonteng.789]

Wow!! Incredible method. I really love it and thanks.

[@impressivesmirk]

This is literally the best art tutorial I've ever seen

[@impressivesmirk]

Ever

[@satorugamer6471]

Great tips and now I gonna practice. Thanks for your video.

[@Tryhardmonke]

thank you so much. i’ve been looking everywhere for a video that explains things properly and luckily i found this wonderful video🎉

[@JoshOBryan]

very good! I'm going to try this out next time. I'm going to combine this with my current technique to hopefully speed up my drawings.

[@paulw4259]

Thank you. You are such a good teacher. Do you have a book on sale somewhere ?

[@johndepark9127]

This tutorial is really awesome. i want to draw pictures but i don't know how to draw. but this video helps me a lot and now i can draw. Thank you so much, madam. Great tutorial videos.

[@claresalter4630]

Thanks for this useful tutorial, I'm just getting started and an in-depth tutorial would be great and much appreciated!

[@shujjaahmed8360]

This is the most useful guide I could find on youtube, Thank you!

[@Its_Justme_03]

THX for giving me a glimpse into improving my Drawing abilities. Keep it UP

[@rosasadler1084]

Thanks for helping me learn to look at shapes and understand a different way to draw.

[@raytutorial673]

WOW...! Awesome tutorial... 😱 I love this lady 👍💙

[@shareofmoney]

Amazing tutorial and you made it simple. I appreciate that. I am definitely going to implement the strategy you shared in my future drawings. Thank you.

[@batbratsdesigns]

I was diagnosed with autism and savant syndrome in my early 30's. I have a IQ score of 200 and I can draw like a printer. I have difficulty walking and processing speech but I can draw like a professional and sculpt anything. I love sculpting too. It's the details, I love the work it takes to put details into my work. I don't know how I do it I just do it. I also learn by watching. I don't need guidance I just need a good view. ☺️ LoL I really like your work. I love learning how others draw. Sometimes I wish I had to learn because I get bored not having a challenge. Right now I am taking a break from my drawings and I am watching others for awhile. KZbin is awesome for that. I have been able to draw since I was six years old. I started out drawing roses that I watched from the window of my childhood home. We had the couch underneath the living room window and I would set on the ledge of the window and watch the rose's and birds. My mom brought me art supplies for fun and I started drawing the rose's as if it was a photo even over the coloring books pictures. I covered the pages with my own drawings. My mom was very surprised but excited for me. She encouraged me to share my work with people, she also bought me better art supplies so I can do more. My teachers ended up encouraging me to submit my work to the fair and art galleries downtown when I was in first grade. I got rewards from the fair and the art galleries paid me to have my work displayed. When I was in junior highschool one of my art pieces was put in a local museum and was on display for years. I took pictures of my hometown for a art project and I draw the pictures and placed them on a board with information about the places I drew, I put the photos on the side of the board so everyone can see them. It told a historical story of my hometown. I also drew old photos of some of the houses I found pictures of at the library. I also learned more about my family history too because my family has connection's with my hometown. My grandpa and his family helped build the city we live in. I also am related to famous people who are artist and musician's as well scientists. My grandpa was interviewed by a movie director for the production of a movie for the dust bowl. I was part of the interview, I sat in my grandpa's lap for half of the interview. ☺️ He was my favorite person in the world. My journey with art and poetry has been amazing. I'm hoping for a lot more years of art and poetry are ahead of me. 👍☺️

[@manfredobobadilla880]

The magazine idea is a great one! Going to do that now, thank you so much for this breakdown!

[@roseeartworksnl7992]

Good to see more drawing of shapes in nature ie sunflowers, trees ocean mountains waterfalls beach etc

[@queenjasminemeru2686]

This video helped me so much; I wouldn't done my drawing if weren't for this vid

[@SmileyAnimationsYT]

Thank you so much! All the other tutorials just litterly say how they do it, but i want to know differnt ways to see what works for me. Thank you!!

[@samanthab8807]

Really great tutorial. Clear and easily understandable. Thank you.

[@লড়াই-স৮ষ]

Easy presentation with a beautiful voice Each and every-one Loved it!

[@sammyarts2441]

Since the first time in art channel on KZbin, your were my best and you will always be my best, this another idea that will be so useful to me, a'll do some more practice to master them. And thanks for the invite on skillshare am really grateful

[@sumadhuchakrabarty193]

Thank you very much! It was so helpful! 🤍

[@felixdom9693]

why did i not know about this channel before?? it such a losse for me to late knowing this channels. now it help me about better understanding of SHAPE and proportions!! Thank you sir for the good work

[@isaamaandaa]

*oh my god this video is simplifying everything for me. thank youuu so much! also love your commentary and explainations. makes it easier for me to understand.* ✨

[@everettwhite9874]

I usually draw portraits but I’d like to get better at figure drawings. You’ve given me a few ideas that I can use now. Thank 🫵🏽

[@saluja3616]

You are really great. What a art and what a teacher. Literally speachless

[@garyhendrie4001]

Thank you for that. Ive always had problems with sizing and perspective, this will help enormously

[@BuckBlaziken]

The thing that helps out the most for me at least is practicing with headshots with characters I like. I draw the heads using simple shapes, then fill in the details. Once you understand how shapes can be carved into details on the face you can have an easier time doing larger subjects.

[@dianasantiago7164]

Thant you! You such a loving and kind Teacher

[@BenjaminSequira]

I love how u gave us pictures to practice

[@prajwalsrinivas5157]

One of the best sketching tutorials

[@badhonebrahim7707]

wow, this is the only drawing tutorial I completely understood and am quite sure I can apply.

[@amnanisar7696]

Just .... just no words to say I really wanted something like this maaaannnn. Mam I love you so much I'm following you for such a long time...plz upload a video on how to draw guidelines to sketch I person's face or a structure orrrr a furniture and everything plzzzz.....

[@lovei339]

as someone who have trouble identifying shapes to have a better drawing this helps a lot

[@eggwafflessyrup914]

what did use in 0:51 for darking drawing?