How to Draw Faces Using Your Pencil as a Measuring Tool

[@afeld3]

This video is so good, thank you for walking us through the process, its incredibly helpful to see you go through the steps.

[@bradwynn]

Thank you for checking it out Anatoliy!

[@user-cl4tq6hb4e]

Damn, youre my favorite. Everytime i draw i try to understand and apply what you do. And its really helping me grow as well. 🌻

[@bradwynn]

That’s awesome! Glad It helped. Thanks for taking time to watch the video!

[@user-cl4tq6hb4e]

Your videos are actually very soothing. I really like watching them.

[@irisdillner5067]

Appreciate the complete detail on the shapes and the measuring. Atleast your not rushing through it all.

[@carinawaring737]

This was so helpful! You showed what to look for when measuring with pencil from the artists view, we saw what you saw. The cameras view made it possible for us to ”borrow your eyes” for a while, and that was a gift for sure! Thanks for a great tutorial! 🌟

[@sabramorin9945]

It’s looking good, so glad they were able to catch the “c” I’m a survivor as well thyroid in my case. I’m picking up portraiture again after a long break and enjoying watching and learning from other artists. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@tomeetomee4913]

Temperament, noticed how beautifully the pencil is sharpened, so I went back 6 years to find the lesson. So true, a beautifully sharpened pencil is a result of being present and relaxed. Love that you can put into words more then just the mechanics of sharpening. Thanks. Tom

[@BoxFunk]

I just came from that video!!

[@pamkarnes5171]

I bought the Conte 1710 and the lead breaks off at early stage of sharpening. To expensive , disappointed.

[@robertvklickovich8450]

The way you were diong it with your camera was just terrific ! Keep doing it ! THANK YOU FOR SCHARING YOUR INSTRUCTION WITH US AND YOU EXPLAIN WHAT YOUR DOING EXTREAMLY WELL!

[@PhrankieCreativeCorner]

Thank you for posting your process and talking through how you decide where you are placing your structure lines. Every time I watch your videos I pick up one more thing that I can add to my process. My portraits are already starting to look so much better and closer to the reference likeness because of your measurement tips.

[@bradwynn]

Yes! Love it! I’m glad it helps. Thanks for watching Frankie!

[@montanaphoto]

I've got to begin drawing one of these every day. They're wonderful how they turn out when you practice. I hope the nerves heal in time.

[@bradwynn]

Drawing one a day is a great way to learn portrait drawing! I’m healing up well. Thank you! Got stitches out today 😀

[@AngelOrtega-ze1sg]

I have seen countless videos about drawing and its methods, but this one has opened my eyes a lot. I am not a professional and I see that I still have a lot to learn. Taking the measurements with the pencil and showing it on camera was a great touch, I loved it. By the way, I'm new to your channel, and I hope to continue learning with your videos. Infinite thanks.

[@marciegreene6930]

I've just gotten into your channel and I really appreciate these videos. I just started getting into drawing again after 9 years. Your attitude towards drawing subjects is so interesting. I love how you compliment the features of this woman through the perspective of an artist. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to what you share in the future.

[@bradwynn]

That’s awesome Marcie! I’m happy you are drawing again! Thanks for checking out the video and let me know if you have any questions on the process. I’m always trying to learn better ways to explain things and I get great direction from the comments here on the videos. Happy drawing!!

[@Pizzarules]

You know that feeling when your up late and scrolling aimlessly through the dumpster-fire that is KZbin’s home page and you feel like you’re on some makeshift raft just sailing nowhere in an endless sea of emptiness and you’re sad and listening to Depeche Mode and thinking “Alan wilder what ever happened to that guy?” And you then realize that’s worthy of googling but right before you exit KZbin for its more suffocating parent company’s search engine - you notice that a band you recently got into has just released a new single and it’s just popped up in your KZbin feed? And you’re like, “oh, rad! I’ll add this to my watch later and check it out tomorrow!” And you’re super revived and the world feels maybe slightly less scary than it had moments before? Thats the same feeling I get when you post new videos. Thanks so much!

[@bradwynn]

That’s the sweetest comment of all time! Thank you for that. Made my morning 😀 I’ve listened to a lot of Depeche Mode back in the day. The Cure too. Lol

[@soi4489]

Loves these block-ins. Please continue.

[@bradwynn]

thanks for watching! I will keep it going!

[@Antonioprophoto]

Dude! I love the set up! I always wondered how you did it and damn this sheds so much light!! Thank you man! I hope you keep using the set up!

[@bradwynn]

Thanks man! I’ll try using it again in up coming videos.

[@davidbriggs5778]

Thank you, thank you - these videos have made a real difference in my understanding of the facial structure. I am now doin much better work.

[@jwebb2100]

Bradwynn, Thank you for showing me so much over this past year. After a 40 year break from drawing, I am back to my favorite pastime. I would love to have my new efforts critiqued by someone who understands that i am drawing to leave a part of me behind for my kids and grandkids. My newest subject is my 9-month-old grandson, Enzo.

[@Kira-kg4kl]

This is the end video of yours that I've watched and I'm loving the way you show your technique ^_^ and how much of a relaxed atmosphere your voice creates Love your work, it's fantastic to see the process!

[@bradwynn]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I was wondering if I needed to up my energy level in videos. I start to but fall into this kind of trance or something when I’m drawing

[@Kira-kg4kl]

@@bradwynn no I think it just perfect, very chilled and relaxed but still keeps your attention, some times when there is to much energy involved you get distracted

[@pedroden6561]

Your daily drawing makes us want to draw daily...thx for keeping us motivated.....

[@bradwynn]

Thanks Pedro! You guys here in the comments keep me motivated to try and explain these concepts which means I’m studying more and more. It has been a great learning experience!

[@vazap8662]

This video is definitely working! Treasure of information. Also very glad to hear you’re overcoming an otherwise scary medical situation! Best wishes for a full and quick recovery.

[@artgeometrix6346]

Great technique. This is a great drawing.

[@bradwynn]

Thank you! I enjoy this technique very much. Glad I got to learn it at Watts Atelier

[@brianm3160]

You helped my drawings go (on scale of 1-10) from 5 to 9!! Don't stop doing these they're very helpful Edit:And I hope your KZbin goes very well that you make videos fulltime 😅 Get well soon

[@JamesWilliams-ey5kn]

Really enjoyed hope you get to draw full time because you put your heart in it great tutorial may God bless and keep you.

[@savanttoner9457]

this camera angle is really good I hope you may continue this way. your drawings are wonderful !

[@bradwynn]

Thank you! Hope it helped explain things

[@chemlad9495]

Thanks so much for this video! Been stuck in a bit of a rut after getting back into doing some drawing, and after practising some of the stuff you teach in this, the quality of my faces have improved 100 fold! Keep it up man you are awesome :D

[@iresolvers]

Great Job Very informative Video, you are the only one who actually shows on camera how to measure the face

[@florencekolecyck-yap4429]

I love how you show in this example turning the methods of the circles used for the head and then the egg shaped for going down to the chin into the actual drawing after you put all the planes on the face I can understand this and I think I can draw from this I will try that later right now I am just enjoying watching your wonderful talent. This is a perfect example Of how to transform the rules for drawing a portrait from a photograph to making it look realistic like the photograph. Mine are always all off and funny looking. I keep trying to troll my children and grandchildren and they keep telling me to stop except for my granddaughter says my drawings are beautiful she’s 10. My passion is to be able to draw a beautiful portrait of each one of my children and my grandchildren to hang on my walls and to hopefully give them to hang on their walls. Your video is extremely inspiring for this and I thank you for that.❤😊🥰🙂🙃🙂😊😉

[@alocin110]

Thank you for another very educational tutorial on understanding the face features. This was really one of the best video on KZbin. I thank you for dedicating your time to teach others. I love the way you explain and draw at the same time. Your studio set up is amazing and high tech. Thank you again Bradwynn for sharing your knowledge and experience. It was great interest in watching this. Keep up the good work.

[@dianerixom4036]

You make it look so easy. I’m struggling a bit but your videos are my inspiration and go to tutorials. Thank you so much

[@bluesky6427]

Thank you very much for taking time and been through all those troubles to share this tutorial. I actually have lost a bit of motivation in many of the things due to the repeated life circles due to this pandemic- drawing is one of the thing. However, it helps to motivate myself a bit and actually wanted to pick up my pencil again. Thank you.

[@rachaelayers5591]

Yesterday I come across your videos for the first time and they are so helpful! Thank you for some great content. I understand the "methods" in a way I wasn't able to before

[@pamkarnes5171]

I love your videos, you have taught me so much . Your voice is mesmerizing, and your teaching is so easy to follow. Thank you, your awesome.

[@jetteroheller6395]

Thank you so much for excellent videos. You are so talented. Please stay healthy

[@bradwynn]

Thank you I’m doing well! Thanks for watching Jerald!

[@nihonzaru3]

Thank you so much for doing this! I love drawing with you. This is a very good exercise for me. Your camera angle is perfect and very helpful.

[@samsiasulaimee8546]

Love your videos. It helps me understand the Reilly method easier. Thank you.

[@orlane219]

Thank you for sharing and explaining. Very good demo. Very Helpful. It would be interesting to see the finished drawing.

[@subbuvalliappan5993]

It helps me to understand a lot. Thanks for making it, keep posting theses type of videos.

[@nicolemichelleart]

Thank you so much for this video, it was super helpful! I will also be praying for a quick full recovery for you. Thank you again, keep up the great work.

[@nitestrykerx01]

I know this video is over two years old but it’s very helpful especially showing all the rhythm lines

[@pedrolopezsiso272]

I do not understand why people put a dislike on your video, they are crazy.... Hello from Spain

[@patriceledec7828]

hi sir...you cant even believe how much important this is to my eyes...you are giving alot to those who really want to learn and this special tutorial gives alot of info...congrats...i do very nice drawings for my freinds...and nice portraits tht is...i do use a ruler to be as exact as possible but, i do not work exactly like your way...i still do pencil drawings on the table...some i wish you couls see are fantastick and improud on them....all because of your tutorials...many tricks comes from your clips...thk u from all of your fans...plezz keep on posting

[@margaretbailey1445]

Thank you so much. Your videos are really helpful.

[@bradwynn]

thanks Margaret for watching!

[@siulhisaleehernandezsantos6672]

Gracias

[@fazalrehman2245]

Thank you. I love your method of explaining.

[@melindapollock5529]

This was great, very helpful and enjoy the way you explain your process. Its helping me alot and motivating me to keep improving

[@cabalboable]

Muchas gracias, una de las mejores lecciones que he visto!.

[@KisskissMore]

You is a good teacher.

[@runig549]

Thanks for your lessons. I wish you good luck.

[@phongngo5780]

thank you bradwynn

[@kirijgoodspeed3720]

Another fantastic tutorial, thankyou! From a new fan in New Zealand 🙏🏻🙂

[@mohamedeldadmony3657]

thanx so much for this helpful video thanx from egypt

[@bradwynn]

Thank you for watching! I gotta go to Egypt soon! I never traveled there before.

[@mohamedeldadmony3657]

Oh ya you gonna impressed i am sure giza and red sea and sewa most beautiful places ever .thanx again ♥️

[@samanthavickery3265]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@hafizdrawing]

Terbaik tutorial Drawing

[@bradwynn]

thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@georgerabbitearl]

Thanks for the video. The first video I found where measuring in combination with loomis is explained so well. I need some time to choose loomis for head drawing, but I think it it is a good method :-) And thanks that we can see that erasing is a normal process. Take out fear to make correct lines the first time :-)

[@feixiangart5393]

The wonderful teaching~~thank you~~

[@gadegaby]

Thank you!!! This was really helpful! Hope you're well!!!

[@beckyquick4025]

Wow! this mature woman is beautiful. How old is she just curious, my friend is 87 with long silver hair and looks like she is in her sixties. No one believes her age when we tell them, she models at an local art shop here in my town. Who ever this lady is she is awesome!! I hope I can look as good as I am growing older. Great technique and drawing.

[@bradwynn]

Thanks Becky! Idk how old she is. I pulled the pic off of Pinterest.

[@SanTenChan]

*Beautiful tutorial dearest friend!* 🙌

[@bradwynn]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@sedabh6117]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@martahofmann2577]

So good! Thank you!

[@paul-oram]

great video, very informative - just what I was looking for.

[@himalrana138]

Thank you. It was really helpful

[@dougg1075]

Very cool thanks

[@tapendrashahi2097]

I will give my honest opinion here as I am a regular watcher of your videos and as someone who is extensively learning from you. I think it would be kind of a pain for you to use that second camera which is being used to show the comparison. While it is just a bit more informative, I don't think it added a whole lot of value as you would be constantly bugged by it. As a learner I want you to be at your best without these things bogging you down. Maybe try to find a way that doesn't involve you constantly adjusting that camera? Or if it's not bugging you then this is awesome. I loved it anyways, extremely helpful as always. Ever since I found your YT channel my portrait drawing skills have exploded. Thank you so much for that.

[@bradwynn]

thanks for the notes on this camera angle. I might do it here and there in future. im 50/50 on it. I think its probably too detail of info and over kill. It was an interesting experiment though. Thanks for the comment! Feedback like yours really helps me

[@teanippalainen2613]

Thank you again.I liked it.

[@trevorowen865]

great demo , very helpful

[@bradwynn]

Thanks Trevor!

[@emmanuelperaltapaintings6371]

Awesome tutorial I found here in youtube!❤😊

[@maronius]

This must have been a pain to record, so thank you for taking the effort.

[@traceycrossman1295]

Very well presented, thank you for the tips, I will subscribe right now.

[@marianomontes5572]

Excelente, gracias maestro, saludos

[@bradwynn]

Thank you Mariano!

[@pankajkumartowar3070]

Great teacher 👍

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! That’s awesome technique sir. It’s very helpful. Thanks for sharing sir. ☺️❤️ Hello, I’m #68.9k+ your newest follower from Asia. ☺️ Stay awesome and God bless you sir.🙏🏻

[@bradwynn]

Yes! Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate it #68.9 😂

[@bobbysands5385]

LOVE THESE! Thank you!

[@morsar2009]

Thanks for sharing

[@jiajiapan918]

Thank you

[@makeschfatchimm]

Great work. Thanks a lot for posting Greetings from Italy

[@TROBAIRITZ]

Hi! Demais seus vídeos. Têm feito grande diferença no meu aprendizado :)

[@alphakinfe]

It's adequate. Thanks!

[@iqbalpreetpadam7521]

Thanks sir sharing knowledge

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[@minapasha7500]

Perfect

[@davidsart5525]

Nice set

[@sricharcoalworks]

Bringing face shape, cheek chin part through triangle..i like👍

[@mohsenrezashakeri2944]

Thank you sir, very usefull for us

[@brendadespain43]

This was helpful. Thank you!🙏

[@bradwynn]

Thank you Brenda!

[@Ron-wf1tt]

love it!

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[@vinodrawat6160]

Thanks.

[@SimekArt]

great work as always :)

[@bradwynn]

Thank you! 😀

[@kalpanaartwork4230]

Awesome

[@bradrobinson4249]

thanks for the video

[@cimagarahau4675]

great video!! incredibly helpful~~~

[@nguyentai464]

omg , you're my favorite , thank you so so much , it's really helpful ! from VietNam with love

[@bijoykumar1971]

Love the tiny details about the face thanks a ton...one question... How far do you the reference for measuring

[@Temple_of_Passion]

Literally just sat down to draw a front facing photo and was going to see if you had ever done one and then this just popped up lmao

[@bradwynn]

How funny! love it!

[@Temple_of_Passion]

@@bradwynn how can I show you the drawing?!

[@Temple_of_Passion]

@@bradwynn literally wouldnt have even attempted it with out your help and inspiration. Would love to show you the final product.

[@vijaykatam9315]

धन्यवाद, सर

[@bradwynn]

देखने के लिए धन्यवाद Thank you for watching friend!

[@jirinapavlikova4762]

So great 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shuvoarts.3314]

Very nice

[@bradwynn]

Thank you!

[@heraxe1165]

awesome

[@cookiemonster3147]

i love this

[@briannaroundtree5774]

I guess i’m still confused on if i measure from a picture how to apply it to the paper NEED HELP! Ive been watching your videos past few days would really like to learn a different way of drawing portraits i’m just stuck on making the proportions correct and measurements!

[@man_with_infinite_thoughts94]

We will be very grateful if you put some details too sir... your tutorial really motivates us to learn drawing sir..

[@marciobornholdt6195]

Hi Bradwin really like your way to teach,I’m wondering which kind pencil and paper you use? Best regards MBornholdt