How to Draw Better Lines - It's Important

[@Duracelde]

Well, i'm a professional artist myself. I can say this is one of the very rare examples of true helpful basic secrets i've never seen taught before. Many good Artist do those lines more or less, but in most cases unintentionally. Very thanks for sharing this!

[@nikunjmajithia5002]

Hey man is this video good for begginers as I struggle with making straight lines with light strokes

[@zeyuwu1242]

How should I believe you're a professional artist? Is this a joke? Ooo, I'm a professional artist too? Do you believe me? Of course not!

[@aliyahblidner]

zeyu wu stfu

[@_oplegends_599]

@@zeyuwu1242 he has a big point

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

@@zeyuwu1242 wtf? Does it matter? They're only sharing their opinions, not even self promoting. What would they gain by lying about being proffesional? That's not even the point of the comment. People like you, really.

[@adamakii]

A lot of people tend to ignore simple techniques like these, when all the harder stuff is based off of them, i appreciate the fact that you remind people of the basics!

[@satviksingh1200]

Can you share some other simple techniques?

[@wiredelectrosphere]

Came here to learn how to do better lines, also learned how to draw muscles.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=). It's all the same=)

[@Blueteam-to2mz]

Simple way to draw them: Just draw the arms as a bunch of circles xD.

[@yaibadf6267]

@@Blueteam-to2mz or draw stick figures

[@itsdalion6612]

same here

[@sumyungguy8322]

@@ArtofWeiHo does the angle of the pencle matter

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Thank you so much. As an old guy in his 70's, I am just starting to learn drawing. Your videos are most helpful, and I really appreciate the fact that you do not have any irritating music in the background. Many thanks again and I wish you much luck and continuous success.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=), thanks.

[@marktruong7937]

I was starting to lose motivation, until you showed me a picture of Arnold. Thanks, I have the will to continue.

[@luigimini2124]

Get to da choppa!!!

[@learningeverything2844]

@@luigimini2124 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 u killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@n.m.dimmick194]

This is one of those hugely important basic things I never really thought about until now. This is super helpful. Thank you!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

thanks for watching

[@umuahjokuamadi-obi7452]

That arm you drew in 2 mins is better than anything I could draw in 2 hours!!!

[@artfuldrawing]

skills like these create a foundation that each artists can build upon

[@MadOwlMurphy]

Thank you a 1000 times for your videos! I am working through the beginners tutorials and it's so amazing how everything comes together when you take your time... I found that watching it 3 times in a row is a really good exercise for me... 1. Watch, sketch, make notes 2. Sketch again more detailed and listen 3. Listen while creating a mindmap in my (first!) sketchbook (with the help of my notes) :D Thank you for your passion!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

that's awesome, thank you. I'm so glad it helps

[@MsDeliciously]

Thank you ! I love the idea of the aeroplane landing and taking off- it will stay with me ♥

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Anna Kotze Great. I'm glad I made it memorable=)

[@Muskimus]

I’m very late to comment on this video, but dang, you’re so inspiring. I never thought I was going to be able to draw again, but your tutorials are simple, easy to follow, and they just make drawing a lot more fun and easy. Good job mate!

[@WeiHChong]

Excellent explaning, both by example and by verbal explanation. Now I have to practice...

[@elijahprysock9778]

Wow and woah even your shading lines look amazing.

[@friendsfreak]

Just finished this video, and my lines have never looked so beautiful. Just looking at the exercises I did, I can legitimately see myself doing art I'm proud of one day. Thanks a lot!

[@ercm2393]

Glad I found your channel! I am super interested in finding out how to draw better lines...because in my opinion that is separates a good artist from a great artist .

[@ChloeRoseArt]

Such a huge art inspiration! You are amazing and this video was so helpful 👍

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Chloe Rose Thank you Chloe, and what a lovely name!

[@ChloeRoseArt]

No problem! Aww thank you so much :)

[@linearchitect]

Chloe Rose Art 😆

[@ethanreed2672]

Wonderful!

[@Ein333]

:O chloe!!! I'm a big fan!

[@obieldenook1142]

I drew my lines like that naturally but hearing your explanation helped me polish my lines up a bit and do better. Thanks so much.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Glad it helped!

[@yasirshah5485]

Respected sir I was very poor in drawing but after watching ur video I am improving my drawing skill

[@amexjam55]

Very helpful tips. My lines already show improvement. Thank you.

[@ketanvispute2344]

It's truly freehand sketching...! Thank you

[@henseltbrumbleburg3752]

My biggest take away from this is 'To give your lines purpose' this seems simple, but was a massive realization with me. I hope to make a more conscious effort. Thanks for the advice!

[@sausanTulaimat]

Wowwww We need more lessons and obvious sketches like that ❤😮

[@Joshuavancruz]

So simple and I never even thought about it. Thank you so much for this.

[@FireboltJB]

Learned tapering because of this. Thank you! It just takes a couple of weeks.

[@johnhensley6808]

Much appreciation for this illuminating guidance..it all starts right here..

[@lintina4908]

Love the drawing in the background in the beginning

[@tammyt3434]

I recognize that shading. Makes it look like the muscles are trying to burst through the skin. Thanks for explaining this in detail. It's a technique a lot of tutorials just glaze over with 'draw what you see' comments.

[@ishaibrahim-2423]

Dose anyone else find this satisfying or is it just me ? :o

[@sya995]

I know this is 4 years ago but it works thank u so much art of wei!!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

That little shading lesson was very impressive

[@lamarpray5324]

Dude the speed you draw stuff is insane . Arnold’s arm looked like a arm before you made it one!

[@TheSunshinefee]

I never learned something basic as this. I know it will improve my drawings. Thank you. Do you have a video on how to draw the knee? I find it challenging

[@Butterinyourear]

One of the most helpful videos on lines that I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Butterinyourear =). Thanks.

[@Tindre]

thank you very much

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Tindre Cool. Good luck.

[@achannel9217]

This is really calming to watch lol

[@__-bt5ry]

the Real thing is here, U r the best teacher wish u all the best ur Channel is underrated , thx a lot

[@trantranhua89]

hello... I want to learn how to draw so all i do that is follow all your step right... i hope you make more video for the one who just start to learn how to draw... thank you

[@pidgethepigeon2706]

i know this was posted ages ago, but i wanted to say thank you anyways! i have pretty shakey hands so i've always struggled with my lines being wobbly and uneven, but this has helped- thanks!

[@matthewcaldwell1385]

So grateful to have found your channel. Very inspiring! I really appreciate how teach the basics to beginners.

[@personofpracticetoartengli5662]

This is easy to understand and practical. Thank you!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@personofpracticetoartengli5662]

@@ArtofWeiHo I didn't think I could draw muscle. Thanks to you!

[@RubbrDukki]

The airplane landing trick helps so much. My lines are going straighter instead of shaking like they did before!

[@guywald1]

Hey man, great stuff. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tutorials and great artwork. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Guy Waldman Thanks Guy. Your support will keep me going.

[@risetigergaming7177]

why do the normal lines you draw look better than anything I could draw lol

[@Codruxismdmxjsojfdndsk]

ikr! xD

[@xxawesomeaidxx8387]

Our sad reality :(

[@doom5895]

RiseTigerGaming same >:(

[@d3vo194]

No, this vid is awesome, it's all about confidence and just doing what he says, like the landing of an airplane...u will get results soon after practising.

[@uglyspadez8357]

RiseTigerGaming same

[@ExplodingTrujillo]

I try to strike a nice balance between not going too slow to where my lines wobble or not going so fast to where I lose control of my line.

[@loth6088]

glad you took the time to make this video.. this is like SUPER IMPORTANT.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+LOTH SANTACRUZ Yup, so basic but so important.

[@Kityileung]

I have been watching different drawing channels but nobody has ever taught there's techniques.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+jieyi liang Actually, I think other artist glaze over this because it's so natural to them, maybe they assume that it's basic knowledge and that everyone does it already.

[@synRdave]

As a future Animator, I give you thanks. I have autism, and usually it's harder to draw. This might help. Maybe I won't need Art School if I start practicing earlier. Again, thank you!

[@saintbrush4398]

Simple yet effective! Thank you so much!

[@umesphere]

I'm just new beginner so, i start from this ...!

[@therealqueenleilani2155]

Thank you very so much for helping me for my drawing!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@25857470]

thanks man and you drew that muscular hand so quick and it was accurate!!

[@GanKForce]

Hand? It's an arm man.

[@25857470]

Bob and Weave oh yes meant arm , sorry.

[@nikhilsukumar23]

D-rrgamer u need confidence to replicate in art.

[@pawssum]

I think there's a big difference here between chicken scratch and this technique. This is quite deliberate; chicken scratch is a lot more aimless and sloppy. I think trying to draw as much of a continuous line as one can is best practice, but sometimes there are just lines that are too long or cumbersome to do continually, without being super-human, using a ruler, etc. This is a great technique when applied judiciously.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Well said

[@gabesuarez3474]

Am so suprized!! that’s so awesome! and thank you for making a exercise that I can practice and improve in :)

[@schrader6073]

*the hero we didn't want but needed*

[@Bibidi_bua]

Omg ty u so much bc of you my drawing as improved for years i was wondering why my lines were so off now ik thank you

[@OneRadicalDreamer]

So. Many. Years. It was this simple lol. Thank you so much for this!

[@gaynorwilliams4033]

Excellent, thank you!

[@flylice6358]

Thank you for letting us know the very basics. Until now, I have been wrong all the time!

[@shinstory9876]

Should I keep my hand/palm rested on the table while I draw?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

you should if you're drawing on a table

[@Marcotonio]

Eh, interesting. Most advice I've read around tell me to avoid "chicken scratching", and to aim at continuous lines, doing them in one confident stroke (also the ghosting technique someone mentioned below). This tapering technique is a new approach to me, I'll definitely give it a try! I have noticed more control in my hands after I started to ghost, but it's not really safe when it comes to complex curves in an almost-finished drawing. Maybe blending both would be a good idea.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Yeah, they all work as long as you have good hand control. So that's the key, practice so that you develop hand control

[@thapthoptheep2076]

Awesome - a video on how to improve your line-work that isn't just someone saying "use your elbow, use your shoulder!" Real tips, much obliged.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aliceoliver99]

Such a clear tutorial & lots for me to work on. Love it!

[@TheCaptainkirk64]

You are a fantastic artist. I wish I had your talent! I like your videos!

[@no-ch8wf]

I came to learn how to draw lines and your lines were way better

[@themechanicaldude3176]

OMG you are awesome bro...simple and best explanation ever. thanks a lot

[@Yaldarim]

Plz tell me what is the firm line in engineering drawing

[@shagnikbhattacherjee]

I'm creating lines in every blank book that I see, I'm creating lines everywhere on the walls and desks, whenever I see there is no line on any surface I draw a line, now I am an expert line artist

[@raerae6422]

One word: subscribed 🤗

[@BurgerB10]

Thanks you helped a lot 🙏

[@davidrios6099]

thank you I was trying to find an easy understanding video that I can learn how to make better lines thank you very much

[@soridaim8214]

Very helpful, thank you so much Wei.

[@z3nev3r]

Thanks for sharing this tip! I like your analogy of the airstrip haha..

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Isaiah Tan For lack of a better analogy=)

[@jaiiskandar4713]

Very helpful. Thanks 👍

[@butterkeks6979]

His line: -------- My Line: ~~~~~~~

[@woozihae]

My line: _------~~--√-

[@marcdhanielmorada8703]

@@woozihae relatable

[@nasagi7388]

Wonderful tips and examples, thank you so much!

[@VinylSkillz]

Good video. I needed this.

[@ohnoourtable9872]

OMG this was Soooooo helpful!

[@southpen4558]

your teaching is great

[@AarnavDasari]

thank you mr Wei

[@angeliicupidalt]

*stares at screen* Takes pencil Takes paper *draws a very bad line* *YAY I LEARND TO DRAW A LINE ;-;*

[@Vendisok]

5:15 this kind of shading is really cool!! Thank you, definitely adding all this to my arsenal.

[@ashertheth]

Great video and tips ! you really help me, thanks :)

[@ryusuii]

Do you use your wrist while doing this exercise or do you use your arm?

[@sarahkalonji2744]

Bro I am learning this so I can tell my nursery students 🙂 sloping line stright line line and lin 😂I loved the content wow

[@lightsong5629]

We came for a tip on line but got shading as a bonus!

[@hebawalid8987]

Thanks so good tutorial .شكراً جزيلاً

[@agrioagrio5508]

Your lines are beautiful

[@cheedis]

What about small lines like the ones on circles? The ones that curve a lot?

[@markangeloflores9180]

Sir how do you sharpen your pencil for sketching. I think the core of the pencil affect the line quality 🙂👍

[@noelkitonga]

Tripod vs overhand grip, what do you recommend?

[@quangnguyentran2594]

Thanks for sharing!

[@3kawaii3queen39]

I like to treat this like an actual class so I pay attention. it's like a class that you could pause and Rewind

[@GoJo-fh5xd]

Amazing ❤

[@duckified.]

oml most satisfying drawing video ever

[@rich3419]

Another great tutorial. Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Rich F Thanks again=)

[@shadeofmind]

nice, thanks! all tips are valued

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+shadeofmind Thank you shadeofmind.

[@cheannbal]

Thank you, Wei!

[@Lostpanda123]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@lanneeh]

Finally I'm learning to draw thank to you!

[@Saba_Mirza_Khan]

Wow now I know how to draw line