How to sketch & draw people Part 1 | How to use a mannequin

[@jonoozzo737]

This is by far the biggest improvement I have made in a matter of minutes. my sketches transformed from non proportionate masses of mess to decent sketches of the human body in minutes. This will improve my architecture sketches. You make it so much fun. I have been practicing everyday since I found your videos. amazing teacher. Have you a book released as I think you make drawing so enjoyable and joy is very important.

[@alphonsodunn]

jono ozzo Thanks much...book is on the way...in its final stages

[@AndresArosemena]

any news on the book?

[@jewjewbees24]

Andres Arosemena you may or may not have seen it by now but it's released

[@jamesrossi8442]

jono ozzo- Same with me, practically instantaneous! Amazing

[@BotLetMeDie]

Anyone can tell me how to purchase his book if any ebook version is available i am ready to buy now

[@DiamondsArt]

Its so crazy how studying and learning techniques helps your art like I literally went from "I dont get this at all" to "This makes perfect sense"

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) That sounds like PROGRESS

[@peaches5712]

Walia Art ditto!

[@spiderhack4289]

Same here

[@theonecallednick]

@@alphonsodunn lmao. I read this as, "This sounds like POGGERS". XD

[@MrBarts74]

I am 34 years old , i always wanted to draw i quit school young, get into jobs, and hide this drawing "thing" in my head.. i really think i was not good for it, that i dont have the skill. but not long ago i realized it calm me down to draw, so i decided i will learn not for become an artist.. i am realist..its not gonna happen. but learn for me for the pleasure that its give me. so now everyday i practice a least 1hour a day, and its because of video like yours i am able to learn, and learn the good way.. so thank you for your video, its help me a lot. sorry for my english..

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome. Glad youre back in track

[@abdur-rahmanabdullah5420]

You possibly have 30 maybe even 40 years to perfect your craft you can do it

[@juice3287]

@@abdur-rahmanabdullah5420 uhh no like 66 if they live to 100

[@decense8299]

you still drawing 4 years later?

[@fianoanthonio]

I am 34 now. I am not an artist, but a lecture/researcher. I found the same reason as yours, drawing to calm myself. Thanks GOD, I found this channel and also other drawing/sketching channels. Drawing something randomly on my ipad pro while listening to Lo-fi music on youtube after work is so.... so relaxing

[@claygirl6133]

This actually teaches me how to draw dimensional, it's not as hard as I made it in my head you've broken it down. This is really awesome!!

[@ElizabethAStrootman]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST INSTRUCTION IVE EVER HEARD FOR SUCH A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN FORM. CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH ALPHONSO.

[@JPover70]

A genuinely useable "how to..." - thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

John Pover thanks :-)

[@yaschan99]

You have definitely big talent for teaching. From your mannequin technique I finally got inspiration to get into 2D drawing. Super good education.

[@alphonsodunn]

glad I coud help : )

[@nirmalkantipaul1822]

Jaakko Saari Raat

[@nirmalkantipaul1822]

Jaakko Saari for gh FJ gi

[@IkramDrawingZone]

Good drawing and easy explain

[@creatrixZBD]

It makes a noticeable difference when the educator is also educated in how to educate 💜 The doing of art and the teaching of how to do art are two very separate skillsets.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

This is exactly what I've been looking for all these years!! Just bought your book since I love your teaching style!

[@hehejjwhwh7582]

Youre literally the only person that i find super helpful on youtube. Im rewatching all your old videos again and just the way you teach makes complete sense? Like it clicks for me. Honest to god im so SO glad i found your channel. I love you so much.

[@alphonsodunn]

🙏🙏🙏

[@damnbrothatshot1315]

ive been watching alot of ur vids lately and ive learned alot thnx alot bro :>

[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome : )

[@damnbrothatshot1315]

***** btw bro can u make a tutorial on how to draw body detail/face detail quickly? i know how to make gestures but i dont know how to detail them

[@peaches5712]

Sash Potato I agree!

[@ALvatar3]

best drawing video on youtube

[@alphonsodunn]

Alfred Pisco :-)

[@sirbedivere5670]

Yeah. After spending like 25 minutes, I can sketch very well. Unlike those Google tutorials.

[@chammikaiser7740]

Hi there Alphonso. You really are most generous with your advice. Thank you so much. I learned something new watching this that changed my thinking a lot and that was the 'LINE OF ACTION' . My sketches of people really looked so much better.

[@alphonsodunn]

Chammi Kaiser Glad I could help some :-)

[@TheWrestlingful]

This has helped so much, and it is really fun just drawing the figures! Thank you so much! I always wanted to draw, and used this storyboard for this short I wrote over the course of the Pandemic as my justification to make me do it, but this has made me realize what I was missing and how much I really need to learn. I really appreciate you broke it down to sheer basics and broke it down to what shapes are needed to get a basic idea/start to the drawing/sketch, and I deeply appreciate it since most of the other tutorials where knee-deep (like having to already know the basics like it's nothing) into the drawings/sketch making it really confusing for starters like me. Starting by just drawing the basics is awesome and I love it, and I feel like my use of pen/pencil has improved as well now that I've been just sketching with the basic shapes. Thanks to this tutorial it made me stop my storyboarding, and focus on just getting basic shapes, and basic structures done right first so whenever I feel good enough to draw I can make the storyboard just right, and not rush it. I also love the practice with a pen because it makes me accept my mistakes, and it makes me see what I need to improve on! Again, thank you so much for making drawing at least a little easier to understand for those who don't understand drawing but have a genuine interest in the drawing! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@dantel.9699]

That's extremely useful. i was following the pose sketching with you. It will help me a lot. Thank you Alphonso Dunn. :)

[@kamiisama523]

guy u r the real man who explain even better than paid teacher

[@lebensraum]

Just wanted to say thanks for the helpful tutorial. As a beginner, drawing people is a little intimidating and your breakdown of it has taken the mystery out of it, thanks again!

[@jamesrossi8442]

I’m a 65 year old just starting drawing class. After weeks of searching for a gesture site I finally found this one. I immediately started practicing with intention and not just scribbling. I tried a lot of other sites and for some reason nothing clicked. Alfonso, you are a talent and a born teacher. Now I’m well on my way to doing “thousands and thousands” of sketches WITH INTENSION. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Stay well.

[@alphonsodunn]

You are very very welcome

[@jamesrossi8442]

Alphonso Dunn-I just ordered your book. 🙏

[@elainemagliacane]

Fabulous… I have one of those little men, and never knew what to do with it… thanks for this.

[@janamarion9208]

I am loving your lessons. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos and for all the time you spent explaining and demonstrating.

[@ChildishG]

My gosh thank you! This has taken me steps closer to my dream college❤️

[@alphonsodunn]

Jane Kirkland Glad I can help, and good luck making it in :-)

[@sarahg9628]

I come back to this when it's been a while between illustrating, by far the BEST tutorial/lesson I've ever come across and I've gone to many art classes. Thank you!

[@writeruthterry]

I'm hooked!!! I've learned so much in the last couple of days viewing your vids! My drawings definitely have improved already!!!

[@guiwu]

OMG this series video of speed gesture drawing help me figure out the long-bothering mystics of getting gestures and dimension right! Now I learned being quick is way important than being accurate because I am training my subconcsious rather than my concsiousness, my right brain rather than left brain! Thank you sooooo much!!

[@alphonsodunn]

guiwu yup..thats it

[@anonymousgamerfreefiregami2230]

They are all great.And thanks Mr. Dunn

[@joelquaidoo5961]

God bless you, like I have watched almost all the videos on KZbin concerning drawing human figure but no one is ever took time to give a basic understanding about this , you are amazing

[@SnakeEater871]

I have a fairly deep understanding of the human anatomy. I'm familiar with the bone structure as well as the superficial muscles that the artist should know. However, I find it difficult to draw characters in different poses as well as foreshortening. This video helped a lot. Would you recommend practicing just drawing the mannequin to help get different poses down? Thanks. I love your tutorials. They are really helpful.

[@alphonsodunn]

SnakeEater871 Thanks. yes I think is one of the best ways to tackle difficult poses. Drawing the mannequin quickly eliminates the problem of proportion and foreshortening

[@Persephone9ish]

Hi - You can't imagine how helpful this video is to me! Having big trouble drawing people moving and in various everyday postures, I bought a couple of mannequins but couldn't figure out how to make use of them. Just watching this video once has already made a big difference. Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

mission accomplished :-)

[@IAMSOUND99]

Alphonso thank you, i keep coming back here when i haven't drawn in a while, you know to get back to the fundamentals.

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@mahfoudbenhadj-djilali5525]

That's what I am looking for. Thank for your tutoriol and there is no better than what you've done. Thanks

[@vistawilliam820]

Honestly am a slow learner but what I like about you is that you teach the most important basics and that helps alottt.. Thanks ✊ bro

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂🙏

[@usernamemykel]

"I'm not trying to be perfect" - maybe not, but you're light-years ahead of me with that introductory simple stuff!!!!!

[@posiesutton2009]

I learn so much from your tutorials! Today I received your wonderful book. Can’t wait to work my way through it! Thank you!❤️

[@williamramos3350]

Your method of teaching makes it super easy to understand. This has so much value. Will be apply this when creating more of my pieces. Thank you.

[@cruuuzzz]

This helped me immensely. I'm attempting to learn how to draw figures and realism in general and I was very confused and overwhelmed at all the information from other sources. This really broke it down and allowed me to get a grasp on the basic form of a figure. Thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

Cruz Ali glad it know it did...working with the figure can be tricky

[@aenyx44]

I've started to watch your videos recently and I gotta say it, YOU ARE THE BEST. I hadn't noticed any improvements in my art, no matter the videos I watched, the books I read, nothing seemed to help but you. YOU MAN, thanks a lot. (Sorry if there are some mistakes but english isn't my first language xd)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much! That means alot

[@Ahabite]

You're English is great.

[@Ahabite]

:)

[@Lambina777]

THIS SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN ART SCHOOLS EVERYWHERE!!!!! ...I sure needed this years ago...

[@alphonsodunn]

+Lambina777 :-) Thanks so much! Glad you find it useful :-)

[@Dragon_Screamer]

Please keep going! You're the first artist I fully understand!

[@alphonsodunn]

Jorge Hawkins :-) thanks. You can count on it

[@radheysharma9227]

Alphonso, you made it easier to draw which really make sense. the technique helps keep the track on the proportions and dimensional to the point. loved it..thanks

[@testsubject1508]

Thank you so much Alphonso, I finally found that barrier that made anatomy so frustrating, now time to work on breaking that barrier!

[@edfederenko2596]

You are the best teacher! Thanks for breaking this down.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much and youre very welcome

[@BrainToMush]

Alphonso. Your skill is exceptional, and so is your ability to convey your techniques. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks so much...thats really nice of you to say...:-)

[@TheIncredibleEgg]

i like your instructions a lot. they're helpful. thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad they help...thanks for the support and sharing the video

[@cb-vp5gp]

A+! just speechless. what a good job. thank you for the lesson.

[@wowdevon1893]

Alphonsodunn, your tutorials are taught amazingly, very easy to follow. even your anatomy. my biggest thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

+WOWDEVON youre very welcome

[@shyHowl]

God bless you!! this is so helpful, I'm kind of a noob when it comes to drawing/ posing figures. I know its stupid, but I'm afraid to draw sometimes. I understand that it is my own fear keeping from learning, and your video is a real blessing to me. ;)

[@alphonsodunn]

glad it can help :-)

[@thejessiemarieart]

Thank you for your guidance on sketching the figure using this technique!

[@BernieGolgo13]

You're an awesome teacher, Alphonso!!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much

[@brandonwalker7451]

I made a huge improvement in my art. Thanks, Alphonso!

[@andreas5535]

Just found your channel my friend. So glad I did. Learned a lot from this tutorial. You're a great teacher.

[@yangchen7982]

This gave me such a great understanding compared to all of the other videos I watched. Thank you so much!!

[@TheFerruccio]

The absolute biggest issue I have is being loose with form. I focus so much on trying to get the proportions right that I end up with stiff, flat figures which don't even have the right proportions anyway! I'll be watching more of your videos while practicing being looser so I can better identify the mistakes I make. Your style is just so excellent. I even got some micron pens for Christmas.

[@alphonsodunn]

+TheFerruccio Thanks much!

[@thewoodman6039]

I only today discovered you. You are a great teacher!

[@fenston]

Hi Alphonso, just a little word to say that your videos contains so much usefull informations, you are a true source of inspiration. I improved myself so much thanks to your advices. Thank you.

[@eugeniarocha25]

Brilliant video!! This inspired me so much, I need to get drawing! It's great, your videos are fantastic and they make me feel calmed, like everything will go alright when I press my pen on the paper.

[@GG-zh9hd]

Alphonso Dunn GOAT at teaching how to draw

[@HarryLiamReeves]

Watching you draw all those figures at the end was really relaxing... I almost fell asleep because it was so peaceful 😂

[@thecoolrandomperson]

Words cannot express how much this video helped me improve, you’re a god send

[@vidyawitch]

U r the best drawing Teacher!!! Thank u for all these amazing videos! All the best!!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Green Wood :-) thanks, thats so nice of you. Glad you find them useful

[@TheLoveweaver]

You are great at explaining the concept of drawing! I am so glad I found your videos!

[@Ck7bcu]

One of the styles of drawing that interest me the most is texture an gesture of the drawing. To me, your style of drawing a good relevant start for beginning drawers. Keep up the good work!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Clinton Kouagueng Thanks, glad it helps :-)

[@shinobida5400]

Many artist just show off...they weren't teaching as you are now...thanks Mr. Dunn. You helped me so much with your tutorial.

[@alphonsodunn]

Its good to know it helped

[@alleyh1000]

Thank you so much for the video. Years later and it’s still helping me greatly!! You’re visual examples make it so easy to understand too. Once again thank you!!!

[@christierella]

Gesture, this is the most comprehensive drawing guide for practicing gesture. Thanks for the info! 🎨👍

[@alphonsodunn]

christierella no worries :-)

[@davidbevilacqua2061]

You rock ! Really. It's like it unlocked something in me when I'm drawing bodies. Seems more easy. Thank you and bravo.

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad it helped :-)

[@fierluciano7980]

Mr. In drawing you are Raphael but in teaching you are Da Vinci! Pure genius!

[@alphonsodunn]

Fier Luciano lol thanks much. glad you found it useful

[@amandareicha5065]

I love your site! It has to be my favorite! You do so well with teaching!

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks so much :-)

[@austinkoontz5466]

Super awesome. It's compellingly convenient. Cool. Thanks. It's very inspiring.

[@joinvishnu1980]

This is really helpful. Cannot be more simple than this. Thank you

[@snakeysstyle783]

I see comments with people saying this changed their whole art on drawing people, but I learned this from Micheal Hamptons book and I almost forgot what drawing people and arms were like without using this technique because it’s just so fundamental and I use it on all my drawings. Tons of pros use it by the way like Kim jung gi, Proko, and Jim Lee which just shows how useful it is! So if you haven’t learned this than make sure to put down gesture lines then the shapes so it doesn’t look podgy and stiff!

[@gianlucamacaro2502]

Finally an how to....made GREAT amazing job

[@trustobey1016]

You make this looks so easy, thanks for the vids.

[@alphonsodunn]

+trustobey1016 very welcome

[@khunngunn]

This's really fun. Now I understand I'll need to disassemble an actual object to simple 3D shapes and put them together to create a complete sketched form. Thank you so so so much!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Nittshkeul Aramwit Very welcome :-)

[@markward9350]

I really like what is shown here. I am fascinated by structures and processes and the way you put figures together really appeals to me. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Cheers.

[@Pikastation28]

You are the best for making this video. This tutorial helps me a lot to get better at anatomy and it gives me a clear understanding of it.

[@SteveMartinezArt]

Just found this, watched it, will watch it again. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@alphonsodunn]

Steve Martinez no worries :-)

[@Vanzie1988]

Alphonso, I love your videos. Thank you man!

[@alphonsodunn]

thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

nope. the mannequin is more useful than you think

[@cheriewi7874]

Oh you are such a blessing. Thank you so much.. you are helping me to do things I've always thought was impossible for me...Thank you so much again.. I am learning a lot with your tutorials...sending lots of love and gratitude

[@jakecervetto7]

best drawing tutorials i've ever come across!! thank you!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much

[@maggierae9918]

Thank you so much for this instructive video! You are so patient and you don't move so fast that I can't follow you. In fact, I am able to draw along with you! I love it and your instruction is good for beginning artists and veteran artists. Artists are always learning and perfecting their skills. Thank you again!

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome. Glad I could help 😊

[@thewoodman6039]

Thank you so much, I'm late in the game, but I got your book in the mail today! So excited

[@jijijinie]

You explain in a way that is easy to understand I'm excited to learn this Thank you very much

[@sanikashah12]

this was amazing. i was struggling for drawing human postures with accurate proportion. then i discovered your video and it has been such a great help. thanks a billion. i am now actually able to draw any posture. you are amazing, your work is amazing. keep the good work going. thanks again :-)

[@alphonsodunn]

sanika shah :-) Thanks. Am glad it helped. I hope you keep making lots and lots of progress :-)

[@talentlessartist7929]

you are the best,my art has gotten so much better thanks to you!

[@alphonsodunn]

thats what I love to hear! progress!!

[@funkazoid2511]

That is fantastic… i realise now how i could now draw from imagination without reference … you are a great teacher and know the right tips. to improve … Thank you so much!

[@johnny9956]

This is what I'm searching for....... You solved my 90% problem. I appreciate you man 👍👊

[@mogostudio]

This is again really helpful. Your talent at drawing and teaching is just amazing!

[@2833124]

Excellent Alphonso. Great work my friend.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks much :-)

[@pommeoregan]

you need to know this is the best channel for drawing tutorial's we thank you for your efforts

[@alphonsodunn]

lol thanks so much...I appreciate that

[@patriciadias2392]

Amazon tutorial! Thanks so much from Brazil!

[@yagattackkakadu4528]

Best tutorial i seen, and i saw a lot. Thanks so much.

[@gachagameplayer2143]

When you draw it feels like magic is filling up the lines to create a little man

[@fabtext]

You are the best teacher. Thank you for this!

[@xabana_]

Your voice makes me sleepy.. it’s soo soothing

[@DaveGbk]

Thank you very much, very clear and consistent guide!

[@alphonsodunn]

:-)

[@heykarissa]

thank you so much for your tutorials... I learn so much in minutes!

[@gordoncaldwell5597]

You are fantastic. Thank you so much. I feel more confident because you have emphasized the fun in creating. I will be watching all your videos.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much!

[@jomjom75]

Your videos are gold! Continue what you're doing

[@alphonsodunn]

Andre Dman :-) thanks much

[@lollypic]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing your techniques and your thought processes especially, so helpful!

[@Marc00141]

Thanks for the videos man, I can definitely see my artwork improving from applying the methods you teach.

[@Iggeman]

Great stuff, man. Easy to follow and not going too fast, either. You should teach, if you're not already!

[@alphonsodunn]

lol thanks...i do