how to draw expressions!

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Additional Resources and Drawing Tutorials! :
Think Pieces: • The Disrespect Against...
• [Tutorial] Drawing Exp...
• Drawing Genuine Facial...
• (iPad) Draw With Me ✿ ...
Artists/Creators Mentioned:
Tom Fox Draws / tomfoxdraws
Knight Zhang (Arucelli) / arucelli
@MohammedAgbadi
@Thumin
@LikelihoodArt
Star Bite on Instagram / star_bite
Socials:
✿Website: shannonnichols.artstation.com/
✿Instagram: / sketches.of.shay
✿Business Inquiries: [e-mail]
Equipment
✿Camera: iPhone 13 Pro and OBSBOT Tiny 2 Webcam
✿Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Equipment
✿Camera: iPhone 13 Pro and Canon EOS Rebel 15
✿Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Music:
Talk3- Ro Ramdin (@roramdin )
Soul and Mind- E Jammy Jams
Future Simple- Ro Ramdin
Talk2- Ro Ramdin
Background Funky- Ro Ramdin
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:18 How to Draw Heads
4:02 How to Study Expressions
5:30 Study other Artists!
7:02 Drawing OC Expressions
9:42 Body Language
10:40 Consistency with Character Likeness
11:48 Diversify your studies

[@sketchesofshay]

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[@RuzgarAras-kj3vu]

Man I needed this, all the faces I draw look like 🗿

[@sketchesofshay]

hope my video has helped you!

[@RuzgarAras-kj3vu]

It did! ❤

[@nineblackgoats]

Hello, fellow 🗿-syndrome patient.

[@HerrscherOfKosma]

SAME

[@zoejohnson6397]

I can't wait for the Blueberry Bill video!! 🫐

[@nauseousdog]

especially loved your explanation about the angles/posture of Saul and Bill’s faces in those sheets! that narrative relevance makes me feel so immersed in their story. epic points made all throughout this video! ⭐️🍓🫐

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you love!

[@user-rd9cv7nw8p]

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[@sketchesofshay]

HIIII

[@louzo5175]

I SAW DAVE STRIDER AND I REACTED PHYSICLY i am very hyped for that vid

[@speckledblender5495]

I agree with using references, but also I think even just making the face yourself while drawing the expression can really help...at least for me. I love the difference in Saul's and Bill's personalities (like a sweet Strawberry and a tart blueberry). Expressions are super fun and I love the way you use yourself as a reference for expression. Another thing that I think helps with expressions in how high or low eyebrows go and how open or closed the eyes are. My style heavily relies on the shape language of the eyes and eyebrows. This was a very helpful video I didn't even think to use a reference for expressions. Hope you have a fabulous week Shay.❤

[@SUTAZZZ]

CAME HERE TO IMPROVE AND IM LITERALLY FOLDING OVER YOUR OC'S???? MAMA MIA SAVE ME A RIDE COWBOY

[@sketchesofshay]

heheheh I'm actually posting a character design video this week! in the meantime you can check out my last one hehe kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Wsd2xua8egfcU

[@SUTAZZZ]

@@sketchesofshay YIPPERZ TY

[@MikaHyx]

🎶✨Save a horse, ride a cowboy✨🎶 🤩

[@Tomcat_Centauri]

I'm so glad you made this video !! I absolutely loved your character sheet of Saul, drawing interesting expressions while keeping a consistant face is something i struggle so much with 😄

[@sketchesofshay]

it's definitely difficult! practice makes progress

[@bells3r]

You are the professional artist I turn to for help. Thank you 🥺

[@rkivelion]

I love drawing while watching your videos!

[@basmahwhoaaa]

I LOVE THR WAY YOU PAINT

[@The_Wise_Sage_]

This video is really helpful!! I swear, every time I watch one of your videos, I just get more and more inspired to make tons of art!! I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about my art journey than when I started following you!!😄

[@sketchesofshay]

kdjfgkdjfhg that is so awesome! that makes me so happy to continue to post

[@mr.icemush]

Everytime I want motivation to draw I just put your videos on and I all of a sudden come to life. I LOVE YOUR ART SO MUCH SHAY!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@sketchesofshay]

aw thank you so much!! so happy that my videos inspire you to draw

[@nicolenaderart]

I love how well you explain everything! especially when you talk about drawing your own characters you made and their expressions! definitely gonna be coming back to this video for when I draw my own characters eventually 💞💞💞

[@sketchesofshay]

YAY so happy it helped you nicole!

[@KetchupCanvas]

I've been doing lots of figure studies from the Line Of Action website and avoiding the expressions studies because I am very bad at noses and eyes and such. But I really should give it a go, since my figures are starting to look better since I started! 😊 I'm so proud of myself for trying new things

[@user-rw5zs8zb1y]

i literally think about your videos all of the time and smile like an idiot i can't believe i've fallen in love with a youtube channel lol

[@sketchesofshay]

[@DeadVal]

I really can't begin to explain how much discovering your channel has helped me, especially this video. I struggled so bad with head angles but the break down you showed has mad it so much easier for me to sketch stress free. Keep up the amazing work, I'm excited for when the video where you go more into detail of your original story comes out :>

[@potatotel6475]

Tysm for going through how to draw heads too it was so helpful 😭😭!!

[@krisrulzzok]

this genuinly helped me improve a lot! thank you so much! ALSO YOUR OCS ARE SO COOL!

[@bxwieknxfe]

I missed the premiere BUT NEVER FEAR! I am still watching at work :)

[@synivy4576]

OMG ur the first artist I’ve seen on yt that actually say every face looks like a totally different person when drawing different expressions…it’s nice to hear, I’m not crazy lol…

[@uwuna]

just recently found your channel and have just fallen in love with your content! i always use your videos to listen to whenever im working. im def burning out from being in art school for animation (two more years to go ...) but your vids are very refreshing.

[@junoshuno]

i just found your channel last week but i love it! love listening to your videos while im working on homework and my own art projects! always leaves me feeling inspired keep up the good work

[@saintmalevdraws]

This video was super helpful, thank you!!

[@starwikii]

thank you so much for this video and for the additional resources!

[@martyquinn_6784]

Really enjoyed this video❤ Short but full of information and inspiration. Can't wait to put into practise the tips that you gave😆

[@TheDemonKia]

I loved watching this and seeing who you personally studied from for your facial features and everything. I was also wandering if you ever livestream anywhere or if you were possibly going to look into getting a Patreon?? I would love to support you and watch any live stream you would put on~

[@bacon_ART.]

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[@sketchesofshay]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@the_gaming_witch]

Awesome and helpful video! :D

[@xxLJEGTxx]

I really needed this, ever since I found your channel I’ve loved your style and content!! ❤ please if you have the time in the future say what brushes you use?

[@sketchesofshay]

i mainly use the default pencil brushes in Clip Studio Paint and Procreate

[@tabbystabs]

This video really just made me get my dusty drawing tablet out and draw after some time :")) The way you draw expressions feels really lively and the character's personality truly shines through! Guess it's time to get to practising facial expressions, too. Thank you for all you do :D

[@sketchesofshay]

I'm so glad you found this helpful and that it inspired you to draw, happy doodling !!

[@n7n514]

Can u do some videos on ur face drawing art style ur way of drawing face is really cool like it’s between the cartoon and the realistic I’ll be happy if u so one !

[@davidm5790]

Yay! New Shay!

[@fren6277]

im saur excited for Bills video !!

[@delaineyjohnson4262]

That was very informative! :) I really liked the video!

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy it was helpful!

[@ChantelleArts]

oooh I'll have to check tomfoxdraws out, thanks for the recommendation! I really want to work on giving my characters more interesting expressions ❤❤

[@mokilatte]

I love hearing you talk about your ocs can’t wait for bills video next week ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ

[@sketchesofshay]

hehe just finished editing it!! can't wait to share him with you guys

[@cupcakelloll]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, I also love how you draw.

[@sketchesofshay]

yay! thank makes me so happy!!

[@DisSpongeCanRap]

THANK YOU 😮

[@sunkel326]

this video was helpful, I have problems showing my feelings through face or body irl so mostly, my art is neutral, but this helped me, thank you hay ^^ I just got curious about how you learned anatomy / to render your drawings as you do.... you're like my top inspiration at the moment, and I love the way you draw, so this would be really interesting

[@applefritters1387]

Will you ever do a rendering tutorial? Love your stuff!

[@sketchesofshay]

Currently working on a digital painting tutorial! It should be coming out the first week of April 💖

[@caitlyn6984]

May I ask what brush do you tend to use? :0

[@SideBurns]

Great advice, Nothing wrong with the last message but I’d be careful because the internet is infamous in many cases of taking things too far… If one isn’t careful enough when telling people how to critique other’s work, it might give some people carte blanche to harass a complete stranger who is just doing something they like. to be CLEAR, you are very nice Art ytuber, and you do not model any type of toxic behavior on your audience. the important thing is that both parties can respect one another’s input and develop better, socially conscious ideas for their own work in future.

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for the feedback!

[@iibas5408]

Uuu loved this!!! >:D i've always adored how you can make your characters so Expressive!!! ALSO can't wait for Bill's video!!!!! SUPER interested on how he'll be since we dont really know muchhhhh Ab him yet >:] 🙏🙏

[@user-eu3hh5gt2u]

Could you possible give a tutorial on how you draw your body’s, as I LOVE your male drawings and I have no idea on how to draw them 😅

[@sketchesofshay]

I made a video about anatomy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-7m3qYfqishLc

[@TheArtisticWitch]

Wake up folks. Shay has posted. You have no idea how happy your videos make me!! I live in India and if you were here i would call you didi (older sister , term of endearment)

[@sketchesofshay]

heheh so happy you like my videos! (btw not cringe at all! i am honored that you would call me that

[@funnytophatguy]

Idk if it’s just me but when I draw expressions on my characters I sorta make the same expression as I draw the characters. Idk man I’m just weird lolll

[@sketchesofshay]

i do the same thing!! especially when I am drawing angry faces lol

[@rightsock_asock5574]

SO EXCITED FOR BLUEBERRY BILL!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

this week!!

[@Liliganttt]

Expressions are definitely what I’m trying to tackle next,been working a bit on proportions but I’m so ready to draw oc’s I’m jumping ahead of myself😭

[@sketchesofshay]

you got this!!

[@Azirafalala]

I like your style a lot; specially the way you paint, and I was really trying to get better at drawing faces with more similar characteristics with the references and better expressions, so this was perfect for me :). I was wondering, do you have a pinterest account?

[@sketchesofshay]

I don't have a public one, no! I might me looking into sharing my boards more in the future video if you are interested!

[@Azirafalala]

@@sketchesofshay Oh, it will be pretty interesting, thanks for responding, anyway :)

[@itzmetous]

Do you have a pinterest with some of these references saved? I’d love to try my hand at them while I watch/follow along!

[@sketchesofshay]

I unfortunately do not :( I played the "drawing whatever pops up on my pinterest page" game lol

[@TeeMaiaspuu]

hi I have a technical question for anybody that knows the answer! Im making my first bigger art project, a painted animation and I would love to post it on KZbin in the end. however, how do you protect your art from theft? I've never really uploaded much art on the internet, and I wouldn't like to lose the rights to my first baby project. any tips?

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy you found it helpful! i definitely want to return to this topic once I learn more about this area of my art practice

[@pinkinkNZ]

AHHHHHH NEW VIDEOOOO I SO HAPPYYYYYY 1:10 oh wow that's very interesting, i've never seen it be done like that 1:51 agggggggg i love ur art smmmm😭 4:29 ahg taxes XDDDdd 6:13 WHOLE. I KNOW OF THAT ARTIST AGGGGG 6:43 omggggggggggggg he's my faaavvv 😭😭😭😭 7:23 i love straberry saul smmm 7:56 I LOVE WHEN U TALK ABOUT HIM AHH 8:18 AH YESSS (idk to much about him so im excited >:]) 9:20 BAHAHAH YES JUST YES 9:34 OMG OMG I AM FREAING OUT YES I'M SO EXCITEDDDD OMG I NEED TO DO FANART OF THEM SOON 10:07 BAHAHA GOD DAMN YES omg i just had an idea! it would be so cool if u made an "art of shay" or like "art of skecthes of shay " book! that would be so cool, and like it can have skecthes, finished art, and it would be an inspiration for a lot of people (but it's just an idea :])

[@domino-ploy]

ao3 user spotted in the wild (i love this comment)

[@pinkinkNZ]

@@domino-ploy aw ty lol

[@sketchesofshay]

love that idea of an "art of shay" book! definitely going to consider it after making more art this year

[@pinkinkNZ]

@@sketchesofshay np! :D

[@itsmaovinnehere]

thanks for this video. My characters have same expression syndrome :)

[@sketchesofshay]

try pushing yourself a little bit out of your comfort zone and draw new expressions as your default!

[@BubbleMix-96]

4:25 i dont wanna see myself 🫠

[@coffinvampire]

what ipad do u use :D?

[@sketchesofshay]

iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd Generation

[@sofa_fs]

Я хочу начать учить анатомию человека но не знаю с чего начать.. пожалуйста дайте совет с чего начать

[@frogtomandocafe9007]

i was thinking, him look like Pedro Pascal.

[@pinwino5183]

sophie thatcher what are u doing here? lmao

[@pinkinkNZ]

hewo! (again) i just wanted to tell u that i made some fanart for u and posted in on my yt , but it's ok if u don't want to see😅

[@qnefe1977]

i love to listening you i feel like we would be good friends if we be in same school

[@Ihavezeroideas]

Seeing that you have 109k subscribers now is crazy!! Just a year ago I was watching you and you were at 30k 😭🫶🏼

[@sketchesofshay]

kfjghdfj I know right??? absolutely crazy

[@DussyBestroyer69]

Omg yay I can’t wait to see more blueberry bill fchhfcthcft

[@sketchesofshay]

heheh so excited to share him this week!