How to loosen up your art! Tips for staying loose with drawing ✏️

Hello! Today I'm sharing my tips for staying loose with your art and showcasing some ideas as I draw some ducks! There are quite a few ways and I don't share every single one, but I hope there's some helpful tips for you and that you enjoy watching 😊 Katie x
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[@melissaamyx2196]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this! The "detail" rabbit hole is my evil nemesis!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Same

[@KatieMoody]

Oh my pleasure! Hope these tips help! 😃

[@AmyArtmix]

love the tips coming out in text bubbles! i often take notes when watching art videos, and having the point summarized like that is really helpful ❤

[@KatieMoody]

Oh that's really great to know! Thank you for the feedback, I'll keep this in mind for future videos too! 🤗

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

This is a fantastic video. Love your ducks and your tips. I wish there was a list in the description area. Many thanks!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@miiaproductions]

Great video as always 😄🩷 So many good tips in this video, I really struggle with drawing more loosely. But I’m definitely going to try your tips from this video, you make it look so easy. But I know it takes practice, it cool to see how fast you can draw. You don’t really need to do many details to see what you’re drawing, I think that’s one of the things I need to think about when trying to draw loose 😊

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much 🥰 I really hope you give it a try! I have had years of practice drawing to timers so I think that definitely helps but as you say, it's surprising how little details a piece needs! If I wasn't drawing to timers I'd end up adding more and more detail which is lovely sometimes, but this way is a great learning experience for what works without 🥰

[@sheilacym]

Have just been watching Diane Antone on KZbin this evening (May 21st ) and was so delighted when she spoke about you for quite a bit ! Wonderfully complimentary of your unique style of videos to encourage viewers to visit your great channel ! Seems like she is a fan ! Such a great compliment to you for her to recommend you …. if I may say so 🤩💕🤗 The video was shown on May 21st.

[@KatieMoody]

Aaah thank you so much Sheila, I watched Diane's video this morning and am so grateful for her kind words about my art 🥰 Such a wonderful thing to share my channel and shout me out 😄 Thank you for your support and letting me know! 🧡

[@sheilacym]

@@KatieMoody 🤩🤗💕🥳🥳

[@DebraInFlorida]

I'm enjoying this video. Diane Antone recommended you to us :) ... looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for coming over and joining me from Diane's video! The art community is so wonderful! 🥰

[@creativewah]

Great video!💚🦆💚

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@RKDivaDP]

Great tips😊

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you! 😊

[@guylainemorinstudio7869]

Very useful. Thank you.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@hannahford2401]

You've nailed it with the looseness... simple lines, colours and retaining character...love it. You make it look so effortless but I guess that it's practice practice practice. I'm going to give it a go 🤞🤞🤞 thanks 👍

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much, Hannah! Definitely practice and it does get easier with time! Good luck with yours and have fun! 😃

[@user-fw5pl7br1v]

I love how you can capture the essence in just a few lines! Definitely good tips here.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad it was helpful!

[@artmix700]

Your ducks are lovely🦆💛 I do sometimes struggle to stay loose and end up obsessing over tiny details but I think I’m getting better after following some of your videos over on Patreon. I have started using timers more often to practice and it really does help, along with just getting some colour down without sketching outlines first. Thank you for always sharing such helpful tips Katie💛

[@KatieMoody]

Aaah thank you! 🧡 So glad that the Patreon videos are helping and that you're finding your way with the timers! It definitely takes some adjusting to but hopefully you're enjoying the process 🥰 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support 💜

[@lauraflint6533]

It's so impressive how much you manage to achieve in 1min! My materials would fly all over the room I think! I definitely need to practice. Thanks for all of the tips!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you, Laura! My materials definitely do go everywhere and my desk is such a mess by the end of it 😆

[@karenetaylor5758]

Wow!

[@KatieMoody]

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[@sarahroberts7309]

This was such a helpful video! So many practical tips to try out- thanks so much Katie ❤

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure Sarah, thank you for watching! 🥰

[@annelouise4639]

Fantastic tips! All of your ducks are so charming. 🦆😊

[@KatieMoody]

Aah thank you, so glad you like them 🥰

[@moppeliini6614]

Hi. Diane Antone In her channel say a lot of good about your channel. So I came to see you. She is right. I like your channel.😊

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for coming over and saying hello! I'm so appreciative of Diane's words, she's so kind! 🥰

[@Annecad]

❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you ☺️

[@ciciliat9868]

Love this video! Thanks for the tips! 🥰🥰

[@KatieMoody]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@KaliHuntArt]

Thanks!

[@debbiepacko6832]

Thank you so much Katie! I really enjoyed the lesson and learned a lot from your tips!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for watching, Debbie! 🥰

[@debbiepacko6832]

@@KatieMoody you're so welcome Katie! I enjoy your videos so much!!!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Thanks for generously sharing your techniques !

[@KatieMoody]

Oh my pleasure, Julie! Thank you for watching 🥰

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Those ducks are absolutely adorable.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much 🦆🥰

[@GalletaCreates]

These are really good advice! I need to try to do quick sketches with a set time to help me simplify when I need to, because I am one of those who looooves working on the details for hours and sometimes it's too much hahaha Loved the video!😍

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, so glad it was helpful! Haha I totally understand! I think it's good to be able to do both, so hopefully the timers will help! 🥰

[@valeriecarter5475]

Your channel was recommended by Diane Antone Studio. I have been watercolor painting with various pencils for the past a year and a half. It is so nice to see your loose style on this video. Ducks are my favorite fowls to watch at the parks and ponds here in the U.S. Thank you for this challenge it was so fun to see you at work and play!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for coming over after Diane's very kind recommendation! So glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching! I love ducks too, they just have such wonderful and playful personalities 😄

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

Thank you for that. Good choice of materials to demonstrate your journey.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊💛

[@akaMonkeyBusiness]

The third duck at 3:34 is exquisite - it seems the first two were warm ups.

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much! I had a little longer on that one than the first ones which were just a minute, so that helped 😆

[@lindachilcott9080]

Thank you so much Katie. This is a GREAT video ❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, Linda! 🥰

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Fabulous! This may sound strange but you do very good beaks! I find them incredibly difficult and I own ducks!😂❤

[@KatieMoody]

Oh thank you Cindy, what a compliment! I'm so glad you like them, and I love that you own ducks too! What kind do you have? 😊🦆

[@ChantelleArts]

so many fantastic tips, so good ☺☺

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much Chantelle 🥰

[@sharongoren2175]

Enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for sharing Katie!

[@KatieMoody]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Sharon 🥰

[@inekevandehoef]

Thank you. ❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 🥰

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Fantastic tips…. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure, Jeanette! Thanks for watching!

[@Ann-ey1tw]

Great video! Thanks for all the tips. I’m new, this is the first one of yours I’ve seen.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Ann-ey1tw]

@@KatieMoody Diane Antone sent me

[@akaMonkeyBusiness]

So cool thank you very much.

[@laetitiaphan8008]

That was such a cool video, Katie, thank you for all those gorgeous tips 😍

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for watching, so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@pedro4lola640]

Another great one is to stand up

[@KatieMoody]

Oooh yes, that's a great tip! 🙌🏻

[@alexmarcon5262]

I love this loose style

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Very helpful tips on loosening up! I am autistic & struggling with getting loosy goosey with my presentation. Pun intended. 😊

[@KatieMoody]

Haha I love the pun! Thanks so much for watching, I hope this helps and you have fun getting more loosey goosey!

[@sashaobayashi3190]

Thank you

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@So_salty]

Love this and so needed it! 11:40 please!? ❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed! I'm using a Montana acrylic marker at that time stamp but it's a colour I mixed myself by adding in some of their blue refill ink into their standard pink marker! 😊💜

[@ina_lina]

@@KatieMoody Beautiful color! It really glows. 💙💗💜

[@sheilacym]

Really great video, Katie…as always ! Your suggestions and encouragement are very helpful indeed …thank you 🤩💕 Loved it. I have been considering the Pith Oroblanco sketch pad for quite a while……do you enjoy using it ?

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much, Sheila 🥰 I have a video on my channel where I review the Oroblanco which you might find helpful! I love the smoothness of the paper though I was a bit disappointed with how it handles very wet media! It works much better with either thicker paint or dry mediums. I test a lot of paint and supplies in the video if you'd like to see more 😊

[@sheilacym]

@@KatieMoody Thank you, Katie, for that very helpful reply. Will definitely take a look at your review video . 🤗🤗

[@Lunangel]

Amazing tips as always, Katie! Much appreciated! ❤ Can't wait to put these into practice! My anxiety is terrible at times and it won't allow me to make as loose of sketches and drawings as I'd like 🙈 I'm hoping to achieve this level of looseness one day! It's quite lovely! And the ducks are soo cute! ❤ P.s. what's the green marker you used for the first duck? And what are some color markers of posca, ecoline and faber castell would you recommend for just basic animal and foliage drawings? Or someone starting out? Sorry for all the questions. Im trying to build up my art collection but cant afford to buy the big sets just yet 😅🙈

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure, thank you so much! I understand, I do think practice and doing it lots does help and I hope your anxiety eases with it! 💛 I used a Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolour Marker for the first duck, in Earth Green! I loooove the Beige posca, I use that one the most so that's a must-have for me! In terms of Tombows and Ecolines, I share my top five colours for those in my Ultimate Art Supplies video so I'll link that below! I don't have many of the Faber Castell Albrecht Durer ones but so far my favourites for nature drawings are the Earth Green and the Warm Grey III. Hope that helps 😊 Here's the link to the art supplies video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/naXbmWZ8mLmWmpI

[@Lunangel]

@@KatieMoody @KatieMoody Thanks so much, Katie! I really hope my anxiety eases up as times goes on. It's pretty bad. 🙈 And I appreciate your answer so much. 🙏 It's super helpful! ♥️ I will check out your ultimate art supplies video! Thank you again! 🥰🤗

[@TristenMacDonald]

Thanks for this, Katie!! I have a question. I really want to be loose but I don’t feel super confident in my foundational art skills. I can draw a little but have a hard time with proportions, etc. do you feel like it’s important to work more on that first before trying to loosen up?

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure, Tristen! That's a great question! For me I'd have to say probably not, especially because with my style and the art style I like, I prefer the wonkiness! I'm fine with proportions not being too precise as I think it can add extra charm and character. I think with things like portraits and figure drawing it can be helpful to know the basics and foundational skills with drawing them, but with most other subjects I think it doesn't matter so much! 🤗

[@jayne3944]

LOVE your work!!!!! Can you tell me what are the super wide paint markers you are using?? THANKS!!

[@KatieMoody]

Oh thank you so much 🥰 And of course! They are the 15mm Montana acrylic markers - I mixed my own colours with their acrylic refills!

[@oficinacaracolinho]

Excellent tips Katie 😊❤️ I only start being friend of the timer by the end of last year 😂

[@jayne3944]

@@KatieMoody THANK YOU SOO MUCH, Katie!!!!

[@Ermwhatthesigma55]

Do you know where that book stand is from?!

[@KatieMoody]

I bought it from Amazon! Here's the exact one I have 😊 (aff link) amzn.to/3URvmKx

[@KaliHuntArt]

Good video working on becoming looser

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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[@lets.redesign.it.]

zero ducks were given that day

[@KatieMoody]

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