How to Draw Your Characters from ANY Angle

Today we're making a maquette together. It's fun.

[@jumbowlshrimp4823]

I bet his flavor is skittles and pizza

[@animatrix1490]

"This isn't professional, but...You don't need professional tools to learn something" Stephen McCranie, 2015

[@Panda28542]

Space boy fans unite!

[@pixi1823]

Bookat 28 SPACE BOYYYYYY

[@mikanryoga5999]

Yes!!!

[@elizabethcatpix]

Oh my god, I love you. I've been reading Spaceboy for a while now and hearing you talk just explains Amy's personality PERFECTLY. Also, this is a fantastic idea. I don't know why I've never thought of doing this before.

[@oddyssey_6143]

omygosh this dude is literally my spirit animal "ooo skittles" that is me. 😅😂😂

[@punchboi8]

I love how personalized your videos are. I mean, pizza and skittles in a sculpting video. Stephen, you are my legitimate idol.

[@supremeleaderkyloren5250]

I absolutely love Space Boy. It was recommended to me by a friend and I recently started reading it and I'm addicted. I just love that you just, out of the blue, were like, "OOH Skittles". I feel like that'd be me if I had a KZbin channel for drawing. XD Very helpful video. I might try this!

[@Emanymph]

I just got the space boy poster ( the one with amy and oliver on the docks. ) You're such an inspiration, and this helped alot.

[@caspiankessler2047]

my favourite part. "you guys do understand if this blows up in your oven it's not my fault right? just wanted to point that out"

[@EnejiChris]

Thank you so much as to be so kind as to share this with us!! It's really helpful, thank you!! *Skittles!! Mm!* Also! The maquette came out wonderfully! So detailed! ^-^ "How's your week this week?" I'm well, just building up my portfolio. And you shouldn't feel bad about anything. ^-^ You're a great person!

[@StephenMcCranie]

Thank you! Ha ha. I'm doing a lot better this week. :D

[@EnejiChris]

Stephen McCranie You're so welcome, hun! :D And that's so great to hear! You deserve to be happy! (^¬^)/

[@bennyvermeulen7255]

You should make some more vids with great tips.

[@musicaldrawer2349]

OH YEAH!!! JUST WATCHED YOUR WEBTOON! I FEEL SO HAPPY/LIGHT!! STAYING UP HAS SO MUCH PERKS!!!! THANK YOU FOR.... BASICALLY LIVING!!! “I’m glad your real...” (Or something like that also reference to you WEBTOON!!)

[@okikio2670]

I WANT TOO SEE MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS

[@ThunderDraws]

so skittles are a really important tool for artists... there also is 3D sculpting, with that you'd have you Ctrl+Z back ... ^^

[@NoreIIo]

You mentioning this video in this comic actually leads me to your channel! This is so helpful :)

[@anonumosGirl]

lol when you changed the wire just for Amy's hair xd

[@themagicpencilcase]

9:25 what do you *mean* you don't know what's going to happen to your characters? I'M EMOTIONALLY INVESTED, MAN!! Also I know this was made a while ago but I just found Space Boy and I think you're so amazing and creative so keep up the good work, Star Commander!!

[@everestneverlynn84]

Hahahaha lol. As an author with a lot of writing experience, I can 1000% confirm that I don't always know what is going to happen to my characters when I start writing. The story takes form and shape over time, but it's hard to say: this is what's going to happen and this is how my characters will react, because a large part of how your story will take shape is based on your experiences and your mental/emotional state. Because of that, your storyline is subject to change. You might start off wanting to include a scene but then find that it's forced and it doesn't feel right so you decide to go with another scene, etc. It's nothing to be alarmed over. Most authors will claim that they just start out creating and watch it go from there. (Besides, at this point the plot line is probably locked in and has a consistent plan. So there really isn't anything to worry about. 😉)

[@boop1347]

HELLO?!?! SPACD BOY FANS?!?! WERE YOU AT?! ANYONE WAITING FOR A NEW SERIES OF SPACE BOY?!?! I am....

[@PinkisaBlackmag]

whos here after reading space boy! i am :0 😍

[@ivanad8175]

Story time!~ My friend just today told me about your comic. Spent practically all day reading Space Boy! So good!!! You have a talent for somehow bringing feelings into your comic. It's really awesome. This video is also very helpful! I'll try and get my hands on some clay and do this myself. Also hope you're feeling better! We all have those off days haha. Keep up to amazing work! :D

[@ElSings]

“Necks are… useful. Useful if you have a head,” -Stephen mc cranie, 6 years ago Also I’m a superfan of space boy and I LOVE your style and everything you do for they story:) it’s my favorite comfort book and I really wanna send in some fan art sometime

[@dasawahg1956]

I just discovered and am LOVING Space Boy, so I was excited to see you have a KZbin Channel! But then I was sad that it hasn't been updated in a few years. Still subbed, hope you make more someday :)

[@MichiZero2298]

Skittles!! I love all the tutorials! :) And you're really amusing too xD I've also been following Space Boy for a while now ~ >w< Veeery wonderful story

[@octobercoffee2714]

same ^_^

[@bookcontents]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I tried it for my own characters and it was not only super fun, but strangely helpful. Also, your series is amazing!

[@shellysolomonart]

Thank you so much for this!!! I read about it in James Gurney's book too, but was having a hard time figuring out how to do it myself XD. Btw I just found your comic today (the space boy one) and I LOVE it!!! I hope you're able to print it soon! The story is really compelling and touching!

[@watermelonmadi992]

"OOH SKITTLES" ahhh this is too great 😂😂

[@Lexithepoptart]

This is super informative and well-explained. I'd never heard of maquettes before or thought of making one, but I'm going to now! I have leftover clay and a character who I struggle to keep consistent from different angles. Thanks!

[@Meow-ks3dj]

Omg this is so cool 😮 I can’t believe I never thought of this 😂 #SpaceBoyFan 🤪I’m so making this

[@pixi1823]

i finally caght up in space boy!! I NEED MORE XD KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@carlahansen2745]

That's pretty neat. I think I might give it a try with some of my extra clay. Thanks for another video!

[@KitKat-nw5fb]

I know you probably won’t see this but it’s 10:00 pm and I’ve been looking through webtoon all night and can’t find the Email(if you use one) for fan art- it’s not a necessity but I’d love to send this to you some how! Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face! :)

[@KitKat-nw5fb]

Happy new year by the way! Hope you had a merry Christmas!

[@KitKat-nw5fb]

Never mind! I found the email!

[@skylerdumas8331]

you are such and interesting and fun artist. You really inspire me and love learning from you. I hope to make my own comic soon.

[@octobercoffee2714]

omg same

[@Meow-ks3dj]

🤣he inspired me and my cousin also in making our own comic

[@punchboi8]

"Yes, it's rough." X'D I would buy that.

[@shantimochi]

Oh my goshhh you're even funny on video. Really helpful video dude

[@pixi1823]

you should make a video of how to draw charaters from spaceboy i would look forward to that

[@WaterStar2398]

I'M SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR WEBTOON SPACE BOY!!!! and I love it thank you for making it☺😁😁😁

[@-edileox-7043]

// secretly comes here just to see Amy as a sculpture //

[@m1kuu3901]

Yay! You sculpted Amy from Space boy!!

[@Melimeverinde]

Do more video! :(

[@kerzid]

Oh.. So this is how you always have consistency...

[@fairoadiary]

Upload more videos my dude your work inspires me.

[@TravoltaMoonFan7]

Should your nickname be "Skittles" than? lol

[@mesaprime1299]

Thanks Mark Zuckerberg

[@stryphlsababan2350]

*"OOH SKITTLES"* *"I LOVE SKITTLES"*

[@wompychomper27irl]

My dude when will you uplad?

[@MsGalbi]

+Stephen McCranie Hi!! I am one of your fans from your AMAZING web comic Space Boy on Webtoons. I would like to ask (I'm dumb so) Volume 1 of Space Boy is coming out in July and I was wondering... HEH, Is it like an animation movie? Or is it just like the trailer on KZbin for Space Boy?? Thanks if you read this... btw I hope Caleb will be ok :'v

[@ximfp8817]

Through which social networks can I follow you? I want to be aware of everything about "Space Boy" **w** po true, you looked great !!! When I get the chance ... maybe I'll do some oliver, I love it! **Q**

[@mcquinnbelnap3108]

You’re so genuine Mr McCranie I’m obsessed with your work. Thank you thank you thank you for your nourishing content

[@Felixkeeg]

This is really interesting. I don't draw myself, but I've been enjoying Space Boy for quite while now. Really appreciate that you take the time to show some artsy people how to improve their skills :)

[@Mbore710]

What can't you learn from James Gurney. That guy is incredible

[@mattstrott753]

This was really great! Never heard of this technique before and your videos are always just as entertaining as they are informative. I was hoping you would have used the Skittles for the eyes though! Wonder if they would have melted....that would have been cool.

[@GrayShadowOfNight]

*^* thank you so much BUT why didn't you mention that you have a YT channel earlier o.o are you on any other social media? *hype* also, thanks for making my thursdays a little bittersweeter every week~ I loved your comic ever since, and check webtoons first thing in the morning while still in bed to read Space boy lol

[@forest1560]

Hey I have a question for you, I'm trying to figure out how to draw my character from the front but the thing is that both of my characters aren't human. They're kind of a mix between a fox and a wolf and I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out how to draw both of them from the front. Have any tips?

[@psocretes8183]

I've been googling "Artists reference, how to draw character heads from any angle" and this video is the only solution I have found on the internet. I thought there would have been some sort of site or app to help but no. Thanks I suppose I'll have to make some heads.

[@suppertea6056]

"how the light casts... or, y'know painting words..."

[@sophiawilliams5494]

I have nothing BUT traditional media. I wish ctrl z existed

[@sydneyofficially365]

#controlz

[@lakshmimayi]

anyone here from seeing his comment on one of the fan art and decided to stop by? i find this ridiculous... it would be nice if all artists and tutorial makers kinda like made small chat when they do the art😂😂😂😂 fan of space boy here!

[@abigailaranda7882]

This really could be super helpful! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@thedustud]

Wow, that is awesome. I'll have to try this for some of my characters. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonyvasquez58]

i im just here to say thank you for making space boy as of now im in chapter 63 and i love space boy

[@musicaldrawer2349]

3years later... Still making webtoons, soo, where’s da vids??? PS I LOVE *SPACE BOY*!!!(that’s what is called right?)

[@StephenMcCranie]

Yep-- Thanks! No time to make the videos because of the comic-- thanks for the comment though ha ha!

[@kikikuso7164]

I love your comic😍😍😍😍😍it's awsome😍😍😍

[@fanofOWSNY]

Why didn't you mention your KZbin on space boy sooner?

[@Imsleepin9]

Why don’t you upload videos anymore 😞

[@samnelson9206]

i wish you would post videos more often! its been 2 years!!

[@safwanosman6329]

make more videos space boy is really good and you coulddo some tutorials

[@danielaharo6788]

amo tu comic, gracias por ser tan creativo saludos desde tejas

[@crazymaple1938]

I have your book series Mal and Chad so awesome

[@lyghtable]

I do not draw but interesting none the less

[@sonniedavies3209]

"oooh skittles!" YES!

[@natcakes8838]

UPDATE MORE PLSSS

[@dumb541]

"painty words" haha,

[@danispaghetti]

Space boy author is so coot!

[@jumbowlshrimp4823]

I love this guy

[@stephenchiurodriguez1976]

space boy!

[@willowrose6644]

Ayyy it’s Amy

[@jasonbernard5468]

Hey Stephen, I was on your Q&A, and, I gotta say, calling onesself a follower of Jesus * but not a Christian * is a bad thing. "Whoever loves me loves the one I send." The apostles were not ashamed of the name Christian. And Christianity has never ceased, unless you disbelieve the scriptures. "On you I found my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it" Stephen, it isn't God that is pushing you away from Christianity. It's the spirit of this world, which is God's enemy. Pray for me I will pray for you.

[@sadturtle5977]

Are you gonna make more videos?