How to Draw the Human Figure - Mannequin Basics

[@blakemecklenburg8940]

I just thought I'd let you know that You're instructions on how to do hands clicked with me somehow. I've been having so much trouble drawing hands for so long and after watching your video ive been able to draw what I feel are many very successful hand gestures. Thank You!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Cool. Just think robots=).

[@rutylevy5914]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Beautiful and very helpful!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks.

[@bugsandbrushes]

Although I already use this technique, seeing you draw with such an incredible fluidity always helps me and leaves me wanting to do more excercise drawings for fun. So as always: Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and skill with us, it's very much appreciated! Have a fantastic day and rock on ^^

[@McRonson]

Kudos to Weiworks - I'm sure I've seen a picture of him posing with his collection of dozens of h/c Marvel Masterworks volumes behind him! These are GREAT tutorials, folks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks il.

[@mansimalhotra6226]

this video is soo helpful n pls could u make some more video on how convert manequin drawing into realistic sketch

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Mansi Malhotra Okay, thanks for the suggestion.

[@jimmhughey1006]

Very useful way of building a figure and maintaining perspective

[@gentleman055]

you make it very easy to understand, well done!!.

[@BeautifulGirlzClan]

I legit love this video, this actually shows a variety of poses

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks=)

[@douglaslima7997]

As I learned, to start drawing human figure It has to begin for the gesture to give motion, so your drawings wouldn't be stiff, anyway this method works like an form exercise at least

[@meechieboy4902]

I love drawing this way, easy to do a pose ever since I found this method...thank you good sir

[@angelicousangelicus3053]

this video needs more likes!!! it realy worth much!!!

[@angelicousangelicus3053]

few months ago i purchased a dvd from an teacher(Proko) and after i watched and i drawed what he sayd i was able only to draw from a model ; it has not helped me , so i wasted money ... ___ ___ ___ But after i watched you i can draw from my imagination very well... so thanks for this tutorial ... it is more good than all the proko's dvd lessons... you are my best teacher :))) ...thanks again!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

angelicous angelicus Thanks angelicous, I'm glad my videos are of help. I'll have more coming soon. Thanks.

[@angelicousangelicus3053]

Art of Wei i am happy to hear that ...:))) thanks again for this one(this video)!.

[@JonSteART]

Good way of getting the right shape for the figure, very useful video thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

JonSteART Thanks for watching JonSteART

[@discofinger7084]

honestly ive watched so many videos on this same kind of technique but for some reason this is the one that really clicked with me??? like i actually get it now. Thanks buddy

[@SnakeEater871]

Awesome video Wei. I love your work and tutorials. Your tutorial on how to draw the head was my favorite and most helpful. It introduced me to Loomis' technique and I even bought the book. Both video and book work great together to simplify the method and I'm happy to say I am getting the hang of it. Thanks again.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

SnakeEater871 Thanks SnakeEater. Yeah, Loomis' techniques are the best out there in my opinion. I'm glad you got the book too.

[@Cloud-be6xj]

Models back in that era were absolutely stunning, gorgeous and sexy... it's a shame now in these modern times how you need to be under 100 lbs to model. Another great tutorial, these are all helping me a lot with my drawings. Thank you, Wei.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Oh absolutely. I couldn't agree more. Models were real, now it's all skin and bones with ugly poses.

[@oresmaa6656]

the. most helpful video i have ever seen

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks laila

[@mistasinistah5200]

thanks wei!! I never thought of drawing the human figure that way!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks mista. It's a pretty normal process for figure drawing. The mannequin style varies for most. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible.

[@movietube6744]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 I cant wait to try!😃😃

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Movie Tube Cool.

[@michellependergrass8479]

your the best instructor i have watched

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Michelle

[@joshuamason1958]

me too

[@kaitotrimbleiii3998]

"Just need to draw like melons"

[@heizentharani]

very clear and cool,thanks man

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Heizen

[@sandradavis-gordon4148]

Wow...Excellent technique and advice on drawing the complex human form in a simplified manner.

[@yordi55]

Thank you

[@PEGuyMadison]

Wei you have not published any videos lately but I just wanted to thank you for your time here.

[@David7500]

I remember learning this technique in my local community college art class. And remember how difficult it was for some students.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

It could be difficult. The next person you see just try to envision the mannequin in them=). It helps to see the simplified shapes of everything.

[@bey6883]

Thank you very much, sir, you saved one designer's life☻

[@browntroy101]

Thanks for the video Wei!! You the Man!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=). Thanks for sharing the video, Troy. That helps a lot to get the word out.

[@АланШоров-п5в]

WeiWorks Thanks!!!

[@browntroy101]

Of course glad to spread your talent Wei, and thanks for sharing

[@AmpMagic]

i have fun watching your tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

oravadee viwattanapa Great, glad you had a good time=).

[@cantosgregorianos1]

Que facil lo presentas hermano tu trabajo es genial y muy bueno amigo, sigue ayudándonos y mil gracias.

[@silence7047]

This video was Wei(pun indeed) more helpful than I thought. :p

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Silence Great, I'm glad it turned out better than you've thought=).

+ Art of Wei Quem é a modelo???

[@Mariobowserful]

+Júlio Santos (Drawing) É você

Mariobowserful kkkkkkk

[@BoHorror]

the asian accent is what makes me watch these videos

[@allanrocha4647]

very nice tutorial! thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks for watching allan.

[@yazzenyares5936]

u need to have millions of subs bro

[@annethacker4406]

i love both of your channels

[@keesvanderwilk1109]

nice example of how to learn..

[@yoimratussa7944]

Art is my life

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Cool.

[@dcruzth]

I like your instructional videos. More please. Subscribed

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks dcruzth. Definitely more coming.

[@jesstan892]

Great video! Can't wait to use this!

[@RacoonEvil]

Thank you so much for the video!!!

[@suzieirby2137]

I think this has helped me quite a bit!!! Thank you !

[@maggierae9918]

Thank you for such a helpful and informative video !

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Maggie

[@nikola5955]

18:43 - The mannequin looks like he's about to roast somebody

[@misssincere5762]

Nikola lol

[@therangan3]

''the tummy area'' XD Nice tutorial dude!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Sly.

[@robertmartino7548]

Your tutorial really helped me. Thanks

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Robert Martino Great. Thanks Robert.

[@TheSunshinefee]

Very grateful. Could you make a video on sketching moving people. I would like to go outside and draw people and life what's happening around.

[@robertwelsh2558]

I did a session like that at the Baltic Arts Centre in Gateshead, England, UK, in 2016. The model was a transgender male ballerina. I haven't done much drawing so this was a wakeup call.

[@MsFast2010]

Great Tutorial man you the master !!! Respect

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Umar Rauf Thanks Umar. Very kind of you to say.

[@misssincere5762]

I am going to try this method

[@movingcow]

Thanks mate. This helped me massively.

[@artkills1]

Great tutorial man! Waiting for more stuff :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks artkills1!

[@espenangvoll6440]

That was great!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

espen angvoll Thanks espen. I got your message on facebook.

[@wileretdoll]

This is really, really useful. Thanks a lot !!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Chanyeolica Thanks.

[@wileretdoll]

Art of Wei It's bit tricky at the beginning (specially the torso), but I'll try and try!

[@Phemelo]

Wei, which programme do you use, and what device are you using?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Phemelo Molefe I'm using Photoshop and the Cintiq 22HD.

[@Phemelo]

Thank you. :)

[@KuboConty]

so helpfull :) i will try this every day .. THX :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Cool. Good luck.

[@Copperfish]

Thank u for the video! It is really helpful!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

David Wu Great. Thanks David.

[@sabel9093]

Merci beaucoup !

[@praleen_]

Nice!il like this method with cylinders! :D

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Pauline Hache Thanks. Cylinders, or boxes works well too.

[@PankajSinghArt]

Very informative thank you so much for sharing this!

[@adiamuhammad9255]

I just stumbled across your videos last week, and they've been a huge help as I start my first year at an art academy. If you don't mind me asking, what program are you drawing in?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Adia Muhammad That's great Adia, hope you have a great learning experience there. The program I'm using is just Photoshop. Good luck, -Wei

[@Terf1988]

"So let's stop looking at these fine hot women..." Smooth. ;) Thanks for the video Wei. :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Terf1988 Thanks for watching these hot women=)

[@ProfHighKick]

Can you do the mannequin basics in gesture drawing as well?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

analyticalw Gesture is a little different as it's just to get the pose and action. I wouldn't do the mannequin for that.

[@roquehernandez9613]

Nicely done. But shouldn't you establish the line of action and general proportions of the figure before entering mannaquin mode? Thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hi Roque, I find the line of action more important for gesture drawings or drawings from your imagination. I didn't want to get into that area with this video as the basic mannequin was my main focus. And actually, gesture drawings and creating correct or dynamic pose is very difficult, actually quite advance despite the simplistic lines.

[@altair000]

Explain gorgeous, simple style I learned a lot Thank you very much This first drawing my favorite channels :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks again. I'll have more videos coming soon.

[@altair000]

I am waiting for the new :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks. It takes awhile to get a video going that isn't just mumble-jumbo=)

[@mbtemlett]

thanks Wei :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

mbtemlett You're welcome mbtemlett. Thanks for watching.

[@tinktwiceman]

You should make a video turning the Mannequin into a Comic Book Superhero..

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Another good suggestion=).

[@madmaster3d]

nice video but which is better for drawing gesture mannequin structure? im noob i think structure is more frindly for me

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Structure is easier if you're starting out. But drawing without is a lot more fun=).

[@jonathanrodrigues3505]

May i ask what drawing software you're using?BTW your drawings are awesome!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

It's Photoshop. Thanks.

[@thewomaninblack731]

Well done buddy.. that was perfect :) I loved it, and I really needed that lesson xxx

[@ArtofWeiHo]

The Woman In Black Thanks. It's pretty basic but also very important.

[@thewomaninblack731]

Cannot thank you enough..your style of teaching is perfect for me xxx

[@ArtofWeiHo]

The Woman In Black You're very welcome=0. Please do help me share this with your circle. Thanks, -Wei

[@petecatt]

brilliant

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks Can you do a second part to this video on adding muscles or clothes over the mannequin? I'm getting pretty good at drawing mannequins but I don't know how to take it to the next level. Thanks! Great channel btw, I subscribed.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks Thanks Wei! You're the best. I really enjoy your content.

[@christinapittre3043]

this is great, thanks!

[@Gian00987]

Great video man, really helps!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Alex.

[@Gian00987]

WeiWorks may i ask what type of pencil you're using?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

***** It's a pencil brush in Photoshop.

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks Great video!! Since the neck, arms and legs are "Cylindrical Shapes", what is the Torso? A Cube? And what shape is the waist/underwear? Thanks

[@ArtofWeiHo]

The torso I use kind of a purse shape. But most shapes will work, even just a rectangle. Same thing for the hip, a simple rectangle would work.

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks Thank you! I've been watching your videos since yesterday.. But is it safe to say that the "purse shape" is sort of like warped cube if that makes any sense? Also could you please, please, pretty please make a video on make the Mannequin a complete character.. Sort of like you did at the end when you started drawing Thor

[@ArtofWeiHo]

tinktwiceman Yes, I think that's a good idea. Thanks.

[@timezaza2275]

if i want to draw cartoon should i practise drawing gesture or Human Figure - Mannequin Basics

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Time Zaza If you're doing animation or just want a figure to have a good solid pose, then gesture drawings would be good to start with. Getting in the initial pose is important. If you're drawing from reference, then gesture drawing will not be very beneficial.

[@timezaza2275]

WeiWorks thanks so much

[@jenbakly1]

amazing

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Adnan jenbakly Thanks.

[@justlikeyourfather2918]

What do you think of drawing from photos ? Would you say that it is art or not ?

[@kentnietan5615]

Hi wei, what software r u using for the drawing? And do u use a brush or pencil tool? Thx

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hi kent, for this one I'm using Photoshop. And the brush is a simple pencil brush that I've downloaded. If you want the pencil brush, here is my article where I talk about it. It has a link to the download as well. This pencil brush works really well.www.artofwei.com/2013/10/15/pencil-brush-for-photoshop/

[@kentnietan5615]

Thx wei 👍

[@bradstoonz4703]

Should I learn gestures of mannequins to start figure drawing as a complete beginner?

[@mwihongi5925]

Thanks for sharing your videos, they are a great help. Do you have a Facebook page I can follow?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Mark Wihongi Thanks Mark. Yes, my facebook is "Art of Wei"

[@rupalibakshi6891]

Love ittt

[@teamwhocare]

Can beginners do this as well

[@supercat7284]

These are basic shapes that make a bigger figure . Beginner SHOULD do this first, specially if they are drawing from head where its hard to measure and others . These mannequin restrict you from drawing anywhere else(like eyes flying outside the face and others) so your drawing turns out perfect. The better the mannequin the better the overall form

[@kachun1000]

Hi wei I'm just wandering what program are you using in the video thx

[@stockgearify]

Wow it help

[@brianna9791]

where do you find the images you use in the videos? I really love this one!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

I get a lot of images from deviantart.com. They are a great place for professional and amateur pics.

[@brianna9791]

Thank you!

[@TheELDUDERINO76]

is this method better than the stick figure type construction of the figure?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+TheELDUDERINO76 Not necessarily better, it's just one way of doing it. Both are very common.

[@supercat7284]

stick figure imo is needed when you can't place the shapes in proper place either

[@Sockless]

So after we draw the figure do we flesh it out? and stuff?

[@deleteaman]

+WE LOVE WAFFLES okay

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+WE LOVE WAFFLES Yes, this just gives you a basic frame and volume for your figures.

[@kingkreepy684]

can you do this for drawing male/female models or no

[@edwin11373]

king kreepy, of course you can. The method of drawing cylinders, circles, etc., is a simple way to capture/measure proportion, volume, and perspective regardless of the subject(including animals and objects)

[@ryangr1245]

He wei, I was wondering could you do a video on how to draw noses? Thanks =)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hi Ryan, yes, I will have a video on that, and other facial features.

[@ryangr1245]

Okay, thanks man!

[@LittleCthulhuOne]

Stopped training for 2-3 months and now cant draw shit! Back to the basics! At least it will be faster this time.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=).

[@kachun1000]

Lol that happen to me too but I stop for like a year

[@jhonatanvalim2076]

Which software you're using?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Jhonatan Valim It's drawn with Photoshop.

[@pvzcaptain8240]

Show the wei for good anatomy

[@imanevilbunneh]

i tried to do the same it was nice I guess not like urs though haha!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

You'll get there. It's just perspective boxes and cylinders=).

[@imanevilbunneh]

WeiWorks sigh v-v :)

[@robo-kaiser4830]

i bet you get ask that alot. but what program are you using?

[@robo-kaiser4830]

okay. i see now that you already explained it in the comments. but thanks for the good tutourial.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=). Thanks. It's always Photoshop.

[@AWC3117]

Yea, that second photo had ALOT of foreshortening in it! wink wink.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Andrew Point well taken=).

[@Freelancerk1bbles]

I'd back these on patreon.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Not sure how that Patreon site works.

[@mahbubrumy880]

and yeah...CAN U TELL ME THE NAME OF THIS GIRL??

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Can't remember her name right now....hmmm...

[@joeyluvgirls]

damn wei where u been

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Been working. Now I'm reverting back to the starving artist type=).

[@MewCat100]

Really love your vids. If you have a patreon/donations page, let us know.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

MewCat100 Thanks MewCat100. I do have a donation button on youTube, but I'm not on patreon. I should try patreon someday, seems like that site is getting lot of traction.

[@MewCat100]

Art of Wei I'll find that donation button tonight. As I said, your work is worth great. I'm already learning a ton about perspective and drawing. Fantastic stuff.

[@presiqnpanayotov27gg11]

I dont know something ... Why you tottaly loose the gesture of it

[@mkcool18]

What's the lady in the picture's name?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+mkcool18 Anastasia

[@mkcool18]

+Art of Wei I can't find anything

[@PGIFilms]

+mkcool18 Do a search for "Anastasia Arteyeva" you should be able to find the photo set the sample picture belongs to.

[@joeyluvgirls]

damn ei where u been