If I started drawing in 2025, this is what I would do.

[@ThivagarNatesh]

This video stands out because it includes references to other channels with diverse content types, rather than focusing solely on selling courses in the description. Great approach!

[@betulerdem7695]

I actually had no plan to start drawing but I watched the whole video and now I wanna start. Thank you sir.

[@Javicandraw]

That's fantastic!!! what matters is that you have fun. 1 drawing, no matter how bad, is better than no drawings. give it a try and if you have any questions let me know!

[@Ricniam]

I used to draw pretty well as a teenager and did the copy method, where I copied but changed something to add a little "me" into it. Then I stopped for years, and now, I'm trying to just enjoy drawing again, graphite, shading, nothing more. I planned a lot of drawing for 2025 and accidentally running into this video just made me want to stick to it. Thanks!

[@Javicandraw]

Awesome! I’m happy to give you a little push!

[@OmriDaxia]

If copying other art is training wheels, I feel like the bicycle itself is using reference and inspiration from other artists. Trying to do art without any influence from other artists or the world around you is like riding a bicycle without having a bike.

[@Javicandraw]

Exactly!!! You explained it better than I did in the video 🤣🤣

[@williamthomas1248]

Haha that's hilarious and accurate

[@reblex3697]

And people call references as cheating🗿...

[@chalmer31]

​@@reblex3697 isn't that just the silliest idea?! Like learning to write without reading other people's books. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😉

[@jonathanr7603]

we should not just copy what we see, but study and analyze it

[@gummybear4533]

my 5 yearold son can copy anything he looks at really well. when i asked him how, he said he just looks at the lines and colours and not at the picture as awhole. his art is awesome.

[@TheMaskedMonarch-zn4vc]

You shall start posting it on YT!

[@Javicandraw]

Your kid has the right idea. Its very easy as an adult to try to draw things we understand from a cerebral perespective instead of just “drawing what we see”

[@aaalaminn]

ur so lucky ❤ don't let his talent die's

[@J3mdA]

Thanks a lot for this. I started a habit this past week of doodling with my kids before bed and we’re loving it. We’re following the how to draw course of one person you mentioned, he’s really great, but they’re bored. So I think I’ll check out the funsies channel (and yours!) before I lose the momentum with them… all the best!

[@chantiastewart5632]

This is such an important video! I feel seen and heard. Thank you so so much! I've been struggling with my creativity as an adult for decades and this video has given me hope and made it so simple and exciting again! For the first time in a long time I feel like my creative life is not unattainable. Thank you for the exercises. You make art so easy and approachable. You explain art so well! This is a blessing. Thank you so so much! Yay funsies!

[@Javicandraw]

You made my day!!! I myself have to remind myself to find joy in drawing. The pressure to improve and prove myself can be greater, and I fight against that every day. Funny enough, when I let go and just enjoy myself, better art comes out as a result!

[@VictoriaGMota]

bro i swear i got scared when i heard the audio come out in my native language and not english 😂 I thought somebody used AI to copy your content, i didn’t know youtube created this option! insane but awesome 😂

[@Javicandraw]

lol thanks victoria, KZbin has an automatic AI translation feature now. It’s super robotic but a lot of people seem to like it!

[@marmadulescarlet]

What a fantastic video. You're kind and positive and though I do draw already, I feel lighter at the idea of just being happy that I drew at all - it's been a long time since I connected with that basic and important joy. Thank you!

[@Javicandraw]

I put that in the video because I need to remind myself to just have fun when drawing. Funny how it's easier to put pressure on ourselves than just having fun doing what we like.

[@LilMeYT]

Thank u for this video, Javi!! I've been unable to draw for a while now because I was putting too much preassure on myself, maybe it's time to go back to the start and enjoy creating art again

[@Javicandraw]

That's what artists don't tell you. We all started drawing badly, and even now we al have bad days where nothing we try works out. Just know that this is part of the process and that even a bad drawing leads to a better one.

[@sharonwinters1054]

The idea of framing each sketch is FANTASTIC!!! I will force me to take my sketch one step further ... and will be a fun way to finish. Also a HUGE thanks for breaking down the three types of artists with sources to pursue.

[@Injennieable]

Your video came right on time. I just started "drawing everyday" two days ago. Somehow I already felt a slight anxiety about what to draw next. Your tips are incredibly encouraging.

[@Javicandraw]

Don’t focus on getting better. Remember your mission right now is to enjoy it and build a habit. Thats why drawing things that you find interesting is key!

[@KasWins]

Your attitude is amazing, I really like how positive you are. Not only are there good lessons to start learning but also recommendations on where to go to pursue the style you want. I have wanted to get good at drawing for a long time, now I am finally getting started. Thank you for this!

[@jaZ-z3i]

Answers were so direct, that I was fully engaged throughout the video, incredible job!

[@unworthyServant08]

I used to draw from Dragon Ball/Z as a teenager. Then I did TMNT a whole lot! But then I stopped in my late teens... Now, about 20 years later, I have a desire to get back into drawing as a hobby. This video is a Godsend! Thank you for explaining things in such simple terms!

[@Javicandraw]

That’s great news! It matters a lot that you try to learn by drawing things that interest you. If you still feel like thats TMNT then keep at it! I still only draw xmen when warming up

[@msnoteyirmi3331]

I’m 42 not and this is also my Store

[@lauryndraws]

Hi Javi! I'm a 47 years old and I've always drawn. In the last years I've dropped the pencils and brushes because of farsightedness. But since I have identified my problem and put on glasses I've started to draw again, and found that I need to improve and excercise, soooo...that's why I have opened a youtube channel to force myself to draw everyday and share something. I'm at the beginning of the journey and found your channel. I will definitely eat every single video of yours! thanks for sharing, you have a new fan!

[@RgSkyhawk]

The mention about practicing scales is... Really eye opening. I have so much trouble just getting myself to draw because of this idea that I have to constantly practice. Sure the fundamentals practice is important but... Yeah it's not fun. So I just don't do it.. Thank you for this amazing video

[@EternalChime]

I used to learn drawing by self-teaching in April 30.Since that day, I have found many books and videos about how to learn drawing. According to these methods, I have drawn many straight lines and believe it can help to improve my drawing skill. And just as you said, I failed. Although I have learn drawing more than half year, my skill increase nearly zero. After watching your video, I stick the belief that drawing skill could only increase when you copy image with your insight and imagination. Thanks for your enlightenment.

[@ketlintais6489]

thank you for this video. I tried to follow some tutorials online but I always end up with the same problem: they are boring. I can't keep drawing circles and cylinders forever, it simply takes the fun out of drawing. so thank you so much for this new perspective on how to start!

[@Javicandraw]

At the beginning, having fun is more important than “being good”. First learn to love drawing for the sake of drawing, and then challenge yourself

[@Ally_07]

thank you, i used to draw a lot as a kid but stopped when i entered high school, i've been recently trying to pick up drawing again and i had no idea where to start, this video helped!

[@tktucker5364]

This is the energy we are taking into 2025. Thank you for this video!

[@rvrgrrl]

This was a lovely video. You are so kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable!

[@BigForehead4000]

Awesome video. I gave a good start to drawing after this!

[@6en1am1n]

Beautifully done! Thank you so much!

[@Sinnexc]

This is the most simple and accurate depiction of drawing tutorials for beginners ❤ thank you so much!!!

[@melmel70992]

Amazing video! Excellent exercises and I loved how you recommended other channels, and showed us possible paths for our drawing habit to take! Thank you, sir! keep it up!

[@rashafaraj8825]

You encouraged me to get back to drawing, colours, shapes and to enjoy living that feeling again. Thanks for sharing

[@KijayUD]

This is great! Thank you. I cannot wait any longer to get home and start!

[@ordinaryimages]

Good Monday Javi! Today I framed and filled my sketches for the hand discipline [because you said so ; ]

[@Javicandraw]

hahahah thank you so much! If you want to do some other line exercises you can try drawing hair as well, sometimes when shading hair you have to do a lot of lines and that's a pretty relaxing line exercise as well.

[@AeternaUmbraMundus]

Everything about this is perfect!

[@simondetrez2221]

Thank's a lot for this good advices !

[@savageswagg]

What a wonderful video! Great ideas and encouragement. And a special thanks for recommending other channels. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos!

[@eMoser11]

I have been watching tons of videos tutorials and all that stuff but you, you! Have teached everything I saw in a simple way on less minutes videos ! Do you know what that means?! You’re a real master, the master is that one that can explain any though topic in a easy way that everybody can understand and learn , thank you very much! New follower here!

[@eMoser11]

Sorry for my bad English 🥺

[@DebbieK0324]

I loved this video! I’m inspired to draw!

[@marcoantoniomartinezcano3115]

Gracias por inspirarme. Gran video :))

[@MechaboiYT]

Dragon ball and cult of the lamb inspired me to start drawing(cotl is currently what ive been drawing as its more simple and db is kinda above my current skill level, i learned that the hard way😅) but this video really inspired me to improve more thanks for the awesome video dude have a great day

[@mugdhasavkar8787]

Thank you for such a friendly approach to drawing. I love your tip about putting a frame around each drawing and practising line work within. Thank you!❤

[@Javicandraw]

Thank you! Happy drawing!!!

[@norahsindoorfarm]

thank you!! for the new year i want to draw or sketch everyday of the year.

[@WaGames]

Thank you, I think this was what I needed to start drawing

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Mil gracias, Javi, por su lección. 🎉

[@Javicandraw]

Me alegro de que te haya servido! 😊

[@Pandext0n]

Thank you so so much for your video !! The kindness, the wholesome positivity, it really put some warmth in my heart as someone who draws on and off for a few years, and want to take the whole path again, thanks to you I know have a simple but manageable plan !

[@Javicandraw]

Thank you so much!!! Remember that your path is yours and no one elses, so take it easy, one drawing at a time, and enjoy!

[@wordsonwash2393]

Very insightful ❤

[@davidgold649]

Thank you so much, you are the best.

[@NancyMarieYao]

Pour une fois que je comprends toute la vidéo! J'avais pas m'en plaindre. Merci bcp des conseils !

[@MathewSan_]

Thanks! Great video 👍

[@clintthorpe9052]

You're a great person. Thank you, Javi.

[@Javicandraw]

Thanks Clint, but I’m actually the worst kind of person: a KZbinr 🤣

[@clintthorpe9052]

@Javicandraw haha! Nah man you're producing content that's helping people. Hell I've been drawing for 2 years now and I still found this helpful. Thanks again, man.

[@mr.vietnam1575]

Thanks for making this video! I recently got back into drawing again after many years and this video helped me figured out what to do. I appreciate the help!

[@Javicandraw]

That’s fantastic! If you have any questions let me know!

[@karan_kataria0713]

Such an incredibly informative and helpful video. Amazing and def subscribing. Grateful for this video. Please keep posting

[@Javicandraw]

I will!!! Cheers!!!

[@tremorlives]

That was so good man, felt like a video from a million subs channel. Keep it up!

[@Javicandraw]

That's very high praise! thank you so much!

[@AriseSakura]

This is such an amazing video!!!❤ So grateful❤

[@Javicandraw]

Im glad you liked it!!!

[@babydoll-ku7gi]

Those are some great advices Thank you for the video

[@Xenohaste]

I actually started relearning how to draw 2 weeks ago. The thing that drives me crazy is my line confidence. I'm going to stick with it I wonder what my art will look like in a year.

[@hiddenrhythmsmusiccircles]

Just keep doing it! Don’t think to much about how each drawing looks. As Danny Gregory says, you are improving with each drawing, whether you realize it or not. Get as many “pencil miles” as you can and you’ll get that line confidence in no time!

[@Xenohaste]

@@hiddenrhythmsmusiccircles thanks, i'm going to start learning digital soon. I'm going to try and put some massive hours in to drawing in 2025. i need to see how far i can go!

[@Javicandraw]

Drawing uses a lot of arm and wrist muscles, and just like with any exercise we need a good warmup and to build some muscle memory. The combination of those two will improve your line confidence a lot. In other words: practice!

[@Carolyn750]

This is great!! Beautiful video. Thank you.

[@Javicandraw]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it!

[@anthemyra]

Thank you for this video 💜

[@Javicandraw]

You are welcome!

[@loriwilde3977]

I love the tip of doing the line drawing as the background!

[@Javicandraw]

Drawing exercises can get super boring, I had to find a way to make it fun!

[@ruvik2508]

I really really like that you are not someone who just tells you "You have to practice intensely and have NO FUN!!!" I know: A bit exaggerated. But it often feels like that. How the hell am I going to draw something, if I don't know how? By trying out! But why should I keep trying, if it is no fun to me? Well simply put: It is fun! But I am not a person that has fun to overcome a hardship. I have fun to follow something my mind enjoys to engage in. When hardship comes in this process, I have come my way to even get there. And then, and only then, I find myself feeling a will, that wants to push a little bit further through, because I have a feeling, that I am close, or at least closer, to achieve what I couldn't imagine doing at the start of the process of... everything I guess! Spotting mistakes one made to do it better in the future is absolutely right to improve, but if I play a competetional online game I don't want to study Pro-Leagues and tactics, but just play around and see what goes, until I am accustomed to that. Thank you very much for supporting people like me, who feel discouraged by others telling me to "just do things until it get's better", even if I feel miserable along the way, but instead feel encouraged through showing that even the little things one does count along the way and help you get strong, when you are at the lowest level you will probably ever achieve when trying something out, namely: The starting point 🫶🏻

[@ThomtheArtist-js9kp]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@rohaninabout]

I love the casual and supportive nature of your video! Thanks, subbed and will check out your other stuff :) Do you have any series around pathways for getting started, or is it just down to learning the fundamentals for now?

[@Ch-revolutionary62]

I’m a copy artist I can’t draw from imagination (aphantasia) but I can copy an image or another work line for line with no grid or pencil or tracing straight in pen. Not seen many people do this as you say copying is taboo. Love this video good step by step process idea.

[@satrim_naays]

I have aphantasia too! And I'm pretty good at copying as well. I kinda hate it tho because I really do want to be creative and start making original art work. Can I see your art anywhere?

[@Ch-revolutionary62]

@@satrim_naaysI don’t have art on the internet unfortunately but for a reason, I’m not competing or comparing, my art is all just for me. You can be creative copying say you want to draw a caravan I google or Pinterest all the images of a caravan I like and make a visual collage of images, I then cut and crop all the images to make a single picture of what I want the caravan to look like I then draw that. Takes a bit of practise but I enjoy doing it.

[@BeeZeeCrochet]

I like taking my own photographs and then copying them, that way it’s all my work

[@Javicandraw]

You can still draw a lot!!! Every artist uses reference and sometimes we just draw what is in front of us. It doesn’t have to be a toy cup, it can be love model sessions or landscape painting. You’ll have something in front of you and you’ll be able to draw amazing things!

[@uhhwhateverdude9463]

I have aphantasia too! I too just draw what I see!

[@MohammedHassan-z8n]

This is the Best Video Ever

[@Garcia_YT]

Espero que suba mas videos asi como este ❤❤

[@magdalenapetrovic4238]

Thank you ❤

[@TrashpandaDraws]

Alternative title. How to Kill Art Block 101. This was very helpful thank you!

[@Javicandraw]

The video I recommend at the end of this one goes a bit deeper into art block, maybe you'll like that one too. Thanks for enjoying my video!

[@Peter-gp4hl]

Amazing video thank you man :)

[@Javicandraw]

You are welcome!

[@kevinjustice1765]

You're a very good teacher. Great inspiration thank you!

[@Javicandraw]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@tonyhedgewolf]

Thank you. Four new subscriptions to start the new year ❤

[@Azoki]

Neo genesis mentioned sub earned !

[@102drawing]

정말 좋은 영상이네요~ 많은 정보 얻어가요~

[@veronicagonzalez2274]

Muy buen video, muchas gracias ❤

[@Crona2a]

Buen video Gracias saludos desde argentina!🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Javicandraw]

Abrazo grande!!!

[@mre3654]

I’m turning 40 this year and always wanted to draw. I’m two days in and it’s going well 😊

[@linxed1345]

Good luck! remember to never give up.

[@lilianajuliette3754]

Good luck! I'm on the younger side (20s) and I'm veryyy bad at drawing, but this video motivated me. Never give up!!!!

[@rewrose2838]

Good luck man! Keep it up, and don't sweat it if you miss a few days here and there

[@FFVison]

That duck whistle thing got me thinking about a neat exercise. Draw some simple objects that are pretty simply shaped. Maybe one object is vaguely triangularly wedge shaped, maybe another is a cylinder, and another would be maybe box shaped or a flat rectangle like a phone. Once you get a few of these, practice drawing them from different angles. Now once you are comfortable drawing them from those angles, put them together on the page in a way that it implies a new more complex object. I was thinking about a few things that can be put together to make something like that duck whistle, but it is made up of several of the simpler objects. I think that this idea was inspired also in part by paintings of portraits but the faces are made up of smaller images of fruits and vegetables. These won't have to be as complicated, but I think it could be pretty useful, especially with understanding that larger complex objects are really just a bunch of smaller simpler objects placed right by each other and maybe modified a little to become something new.

[@crediblesalamander8056]

this is one of the exercises in the draw a box course. pretty much all of the exercises are "scales". at some point you're asked to draw intersecting basic shapes in 3D space. later, you use that knowledge to construct animals, plants and vehicles. i recommend at least watching/reading the first lesson. it has very good explanations for getting better at draftsmanship and line making, which is rarely explored in other courses. i especially like the explanation about drawing from the shoulder, which i hadn't heard about before.

[@Javicandraw]

Your idea is THE IDEA! Most drawing courses do exactly this, which I also really recommend as a next step.

[@user-lz7hg1rq1p]

Hey, Mimi mentioned! I used to draw stylised and switched to funsies. It's much simpler and easier to learn and I rarely get art block, but part of me wishes I could have become better at the stylised version because that was more interesting for me to draw, but it constantly gave me art block because of the complexity of the projects and how time-consuming they could be. I'm still hesitating to choose now even after having switched like 3 years ago haha

[@MILAdrawings]

Very good 👍

[@markangeloflores9180]

Yes "Inspiration" just like what I loved. I am an anime fan and like to draw characters on my genre (sci-fi, mecha, martial arts etc.) that I really appreciate and enjoyed.

[@Javicandraw]

Exactly! Drawing what we love is what keeps us drawing

[@whatthasketch]

that crab building a sand castle drawing is really cool

[@Javicandraw]

Thanks!!!!!

[@JaneNewAuthor]

I've tried to learn to draw before. I've bought books. I've watched videos. I've doodled. (Like doing scales!) Going to try this now.

[@Javicandraw]

The trick is creating a habit. Even if this doesn’t work for you, try to think what is discouraging you from drawing and get it out of the way. Go simpler and easier until you feel happy just drawing. Start a habit, and then challenge yourself.

[@imaginashannon]

I love your illustrations. Great advice here. Copying masters is a great way to learn. How do you manage a channel and also find time to create? I'm trying to get a channel going.

[@Javicandraw]

@@imaginashannon I started working on my videos only 3 hours a day and released them when they were ready. No consistency. But as I made more videos I bacame faster, found a process that I was comfortable with and now I can do weekly videos with more or less 15 hours of work. All of this was possible because I’m a freelancer so I choose how many hours I work.

[@imaginashannon]

@Javicandraw that is so awesome and encouraging! Thank you!

[@dankiff4093]

Brilliant

[@Javicandraw]

Thanks!

[@vamshitarun4399]

6:44 start

[@rhahnabunaid]

When learning to play an instrument, you also start by copying other artists' songs before you're skilled enough to write your own.

[@apekshanaik5449]

Is there any month wise challenge/tutorial vdos?

[@alrakreugzel3664]

❤❤❤

[@AneArtworks]

Nice! 😊👍

[@Javicandraw]

Thank you! 😊

[@jackietan555]

i LOVE this!! Any tips for learning urban sketching?

[@Javicandraw]

Thanks! Urban sketching is not my strong suit, but look for Stephen Travers Art here on youtube, that's all he does and he has some spectacular tips.

[@ycarogoncalves4045]

nice video

[@xXneroX]

Mano justo abrí este canal y me dije toca dejar la pena y hay vamos

[@suzanneboily5224]

Thanks

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I want to multi task and try a little of each style 😂.

[@Javicandraw]

So do I!!! There are cool things from all places

[@luckyjacktattoo793]

Drawing and art is a craft, it can be learned by anyone. Innovation and creation come from artists who have mastered the craft.

[@luckyjacktattoo793]

4:01 X-Men (1991) #44 Penciler: Andy Kubert Same age inspired by the same books, comics taught me how to draw as well, 20 years later I became a professional artist. Sure beats working for a living.

[@raku_kun7]

I'm planning to start drawing this year let's see how it goes. PS: i don't know how to draw anything

[@jailtonbezerra]

Maravilhado que está "dublado" em portuguê, adorei isso 😅

[@skatehiphop_fb]

Very inspiring

[@Javicandraw]

Thank you!

[@douggieruskonov3379]

Overall a nice video to get people drawing, but I disagree with some things: - All types of drawings are based on reality - whether they look like like it or not. If you go into a "stylized" or "funzies" path, then it would mean that you eventually you would be stuck because you don't know what you are exactly doing or you would be just copying somebody's "style". Know the rules before you break them. - The best way to learn drawing is from real life objects or models. And if you don't have access to them, use photos. Unless you know an artist is really really good, copying from artists would also mean that you will copy their "mistakes" and how do you know what is correct or not if you just started drawing? That being said, some two most important skills are almost never mentioned: - Learn to be critical and self-evaluate. It never helps saying "this sucks" or "I will be do better next drawing" without evaluation. Try to find why your drawing works or doesn't work and you can improve from there. If you can't find why, try to find reading/video-material to what you think that might be wrong, whether it be colour values, anatomy, perspective, whatever. This is the most important skill to develop and can make you improve really fast. - Also something I never hear artist/tutorials say, but try to learn to really look at the real world with the knowledge you have (ust) learned. This is so valuable. For example, if you just learned something about shapes, try to look at the world and dissect it into shapes. So not just when you are drawing, but also when you are sitting in the bus, walking around on the streets, etc.

[@gpeixe]

I can't enjoy the video because youtube is AI dubbing you in my language. Please, turn it off. I researched and I can't turn it off as a USER. Only the creator can turn it off.

[@Javicandraw]

@@gpeixe you can go to the video settings and change the language of the video. Its in the little cog that appears on the lower right of the video

[@syfer5812]

Man it's 2025 and you can't even use KZbin properly

[@Javicandraw]

@@syfer5812 it’s a new feature, it’s ok if people don’t know how to use it yet

[@schizophrenic_haze_]

@@Javicandrawskibidi reply❤

[@MaiTai16]

Whyyy does my linework suck so much and how can I make it better 😭😭😭

[@Javicandraw]

@@MaiTai16 try this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGfad5KHocStq7csi=JQUs9UnE6GStDh2l

[@Kīīng-Skull]

There are so many good people and Teachers around me that i am perplexed what to choose, who to watch. Man like an Elephant Feast 🥧 🎂🍰 🍜 for an Ant 🐜 😂😂😂😂 Stylized and Funsies path

[@Javicandraw]

I know, I find new artists on KZbin every day and they are all great!

[@Kīīng-Skull]

@Javicandraw special thanks to you, I realized my path. I want to go with Stylized and funzies as that is aligned with my project for now. I understood I do not have to hurry perspective, anatomy and so other advanced stuff. Drawing things I like will help me in the long run, so I am starting to draw stylized and cartoony art as you told in the video. And I am liking it.

[@Strange-y7w]

OKAY I TAKE THIS CHALLENGE by the end of the new year i will be good at drawing believe it!!

[@lipemirra4529]

Vaya otro en español bravo 👏

[@Javicandraw]

Estoy dejando que la magia del AI se encargue de todo, pero quizas debería hacer un canal en español y ya, pero tendrias que soportar mi acento porteño.