Learn To Draw #01 - Sketching Basics + Materials

[@SchaeferArt]

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[@agoodler]

Hi! I'm 17 and I'm from Brazil, I was thinking about to learn to draw, now I'm here. I'll try to spend 30 minutes drawing and learning everyday, and I'll watch your videos, thanks. I'm gonna come back here after 6 months and say my experience.

[@gomiko8979]

I really love the old youtube. When people put out tutorials such as this and they all expect nothing in return but the satisfaction of having to share their knowledge with us.

[@bluegigs]

yes

[@sketchflix6425]

Yeah man. True. 😊.... It kind of breaks my heart....

[@hyr_l]

Sameeee

[@jamesmedalla7043]

What happened to them now?

[@sonnyb6536]

Seriously...I hate these KZbin kids, pranks, reactions, etc. KZbin should rebrand to knowledge only content!

[@biggSHNDO]

“It doesn’t HAVE to be PERFECT” “Get rid of the perfectionist mentality, get into training mode.” “Play around, have fun. Don’t stress, do your best.”(Schaefer, How to Draw, video #1) THE best advice. I appreciate you, brother.

[@esmegrey2499]

Yes, THE best advice. Brandon Schaefer is THE teacher I’ve been looking for since I finally decided to try and learn to do something I never thought I could do. This IS going to be fun & I AM going to learn to draw! Yay!!

[@minyiecake]

Shawn Daniels ~ to me, not amazing advice. for some people, like me, we can’t get rid or our perfectionist mentality. we can’t just not get mad and stressed.

[@Spinatfanatiker]

Why do i have to think about Bob Ross? :D

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

I agree. I’ve been learning how to sketch in China by a Chinese woman who is an absolute perfectionist. It’s making me crazy! I don’t think I’m gonna waste anymore money with her.

[@faramund9865]

Ye as a kid when i used to draw I would always sketch like this and then i'd get upset with myself because it looked messy. Then i gave up. So hear I am again realizing this is how you're supposed to be doing it xd

[@vinodparam]

“Get rid of the perfectionist mentality” - best piece of advice

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear :)

[@istayedonanairplaneforever7514]

@@SchaeferArt you're the best👍

[@isyraqfirdaus5322]

@@SchaeferArt the fact that he still heart comments and EVEN replies after 7 years is just amazing. mad respect

[@SchaeferArt]

@@isyraqfirdaus5322 Much appreciated :)

[@febipepsi_mac5397]

Ikr

[@susybradshaw4488]

I’m 75 years old and have always wanted to learn how to draw. Thank you so much for the clear instructions and teaching the basics.

[@kangaroosoup.]

Please give me some of your old people wisdom~

[@lilflip272]

Good luck on your journey!

[@manjushamurari5639]

May god bless you

[@ares_the_god]

your name is Susy Bradshaw how do people believe you are 75

[@rhyss5618]

wow!

[@mookpannita8264]

I wish my art teacher was this informative, calm, and encouraging.

[@SchaeferArt]

Sorry to hear that

[@kalt.a.1818]

Mine was, learnt alot about perspective but someway, I still find this video more informative. Maybe because it's at the pace I want it.

[@gabrielegenota1480]

"What is this kindergarten level shit." straight up cried in the restroom for about half an hour after that lmao

[@AjayKumar-ie9np]

@@gabrielegenota1480 oh god i can just see the embarrassment u must have felt, i feel sorry for u

[@SniperDog5]

Gabriele Genota I hope you're ok now. Don't mind these idiots that try to discourage you, they clearly don't realize people have feelings. Best thing to do is to avoid them.

[@ibousrih5519]

"get rid of the perfectionism mentality" this line is gonna save my life. thanks!

[@kathleenwalron1838]

It is a great line! I'm trying to apply to my whole life, not just drawing!

[@Truther2001]

Agreed. Most underrated comment here. I am going to make that quote the next thing I draw. With some funky background. Been wanting to draw an enchanted forest for a while now...

[@moze_-]

It's taken me 3 days to even get pencil to paper... This is gonna be rough.

[@fionanash7073]

aKG one step at a time.....it’s ALL progress, so keep on moving forward!

[@xiachen1388]

Gavin

[@alivingrobloxian3151]

Ep. 1:3 Million views. Ep. 2:1 Million views. _People really give up quick._

[@snowsneh9427]

It keeps going down oof

[@bangoverii]

Or maybe episode 1 was enough to give 2 million people the confidence and inspiration to go out into the world and draw whatever they want.

[@Spectacurl]

I give up just reading your comment...

[@mooabdzar3972]

Lololol

[@D_U_N_E]

I can see the joke, however, it is likely people see the tutorial and decide this isn't the series for them.

[@RamsFan93]

The whole perfectionist mentality is what was holding me back for sure. Once I got it into my head that nothing is perfect, and that my sketches and drawings evolve over the course of creating them, I found I became a lot more able to create things from my mind onto the paper. Thanks for the guide, I owe you a beer!

[@SchaeferArt]

Much appreciated! Glad to hear that :) I've realized over the years that one of the biggest problems for learning to draw isn't technical ability, it's mindset haha. Have fun with it my friend. I don't drink but I'll drink something different :)

[@matthelliwell]

Finally a tutorial that doesn't already assume I can draw.

[@stepa9595]

exactly

[@nathanhady7277]

Exactly

[@MehdiGlz]

Been eyeing some "drawing books for beginners". They start right by telling you to start with just basic shapes, some light and bam! Third lesson is "add details", where you're supposed to go from some squares and circles to a wet Tiger with detailed fur, like wtf

[@cedrictb8571]

Ikr!

[@g0th1c9]

Matt Helliwell omg

[@hannah7351]

Anyone else get a random burst of inspiration at almost 3:00am and felt like learning how to draw?

[@smoothcriminal28]

HannahWoolery 4:30 am for me.

[@dolf4508]

HannahWoolery 12:47 a.m. For me :)

[@danielkaiselgruber1750]

HannahWoolery 7:24 pm :P

[@revanmain2940]

10:30pm

[@shakiraalvarez687]

HannahWoolery wtf thats so accurate yess 😂

[@red_pandey]

Ep 1: 8.7 million Ep 2: 2.4 million Ep 3: 1.5 million EP 4: 900 thousand People really be giving up quick Edit: updated the stats to be more recent Edit: Thanks for the likes guys 4.5k🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@jakebonavia7722]

Or maybe they're learning fast

[@marelyargomaniz1746]

Oop

[@kirosasher]

Jake Bonavia cap

[@raja.franklin.04]

@@jakebonavia7722 positive response

[@TrangTran-mq3dz]

u know what, it just becomes more and more complex and overreached LOL

[@thisguy6385]

This was posted 10 years ago and people like myself are just now finding it precisely when we needed it.

[@draw-seth]

me too

[@ramomehmedovic351]

I am trying to learn how to draw, and this is by far the most useful.

[@Genahsyde1]

Me too

[@alliecastanon2015]

I love how this doesnt already assume I know everything about drawing and that I know how to draw. Its taking it step by step and explaining what kind of pencils or materials you need what different things mean and that its taking it slow. This is a really good tutorial and im using this for summer as I learn to draw :D

[@SchaeferArt]

Thank you, glad to hear :)

[@IDespratelyNeedCoffee]

@@SchaeferArt Just subbed. Wish I subbed sooner.

[@james_whitford]

@@SchaeferArt Good work on this series. ✌

[@SchaeferArt]

@@james_whitford Thank you

[@christinesaviez8834]

Exactly. My art teacher didn't even go over the types of pencils :(

[@reinofederaldemaltiva3923]

My teachers never told me how to draw, specially the arts teacher, she always assumed that I know how to draw. Here I am struggling to make a fucking comic from 0 in 48 hours. I learn everything from myself using the internet. The school didn't teach me anything. Thank you very much for this video, for people like you, education is increasing day by day, you encourage self-learning, and that's great🧡🧡

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear!

[@SchaeferArt]

@Makayla Penalver what?

[@kannansubramaniyam1676]

Hi ..iam drawings teacher kannan.. pls. Wait for my drawing class (8438123125) KZbin.

[@olivercordingley776]

@Makayla Penalver literally no one in real life cares about swear words like don’t spam it’s annoying as hell

[@olivercordingley776]

@Makayla Penalver what the fuck are you on about learn what spam is

[@veenah1]

"Get rid of the perfectionist mentality." - Those words hit home.. thanks for the vid!

[@LamixFace]

Yeah same here. It really takes the pressure off and makes it more fun, for me anyway.

[@berryblueish13]

Vina Siker same I'm a perfectionist to a key point like everything has to be perfect (well not that seriously but yeah)

[@boggart2da.]

I answer that mentality is "I will get there"

[@bassage13]

90sProject's channelV2 When you get good enough to draw like that, you can be a perfectionist. A beginner will never be anywhere near perfect. You can't think like that when you're still learning.

[@Araraura1]

i get why he's saying that, but this is bothers me so much

[@cak400]

Absolutely brilliant. That one piece of advice ‘don’t commit’ has transformed my thinking. I’m 55 and have always thought I couldn’t draw because my art teacher at school said so. I just drew a circle with shading and shadow and it’s made me so happy! Will definitely be drawing everything in my house and looking forward to the next in the series.

[@SchaeferArt]

Awesome :) Glad to hear it! Have fun with it.

[@Nethageraba41]

I just commented about this. I just sketched something with that thought in mind, and I was blown away at how good it looks.

[@sayno2lolzisback]

I'm 28 years old and inflicted with memories from teachers telling me I am rubbish at art. With your video, I just drew an egg! I sent it to my partner and he is delighted haha Thank you!

[@SchaeferArt]

Silence those voices :) They don't know anything. Keep on doing what you love. Never give up. Peace.

[@Ravenex2]

Practice drawing from life. :)

[@lollypoprainbow2535]

Me here in April at 8:33 pm reading the comments and feeling my heart melt 🥺You guys are so supportive

[@Farout_Pooja]

Check out my easiest way to sketch any picture💜😇

[@DrLumpyDMus]

I seriously doubt that any teacher ever said "You are rubbish at art". YOU told yourself that. They were telling you how to improve. Every single human in history started out as "Rubbish at art". Some wanted to learn. Others didn't.

[@ysl6389]

A 20 year old trying to learn art skills as I've always been interested in it, let's hope i don't give up. EDIT: thank u to everyone cheering me on! my progress was slow due to college and i had to stop for a while but here i am again! 2021 let's all not give up and learn together :D

[@Fjr1360]

I'm 22 and I started during the lockdown. Get motivated and just draw something, anything will do.

[@dillpickels5039]

Don’t give up you can and will do it

[@kshemapatideva4502]

Same thing. Keep going, it's pretty easy

[@Adnanirz]

Keep going!

[@elwenacoleendr]

I'm almost 22 and I'm back to square one. Let's keep going!

[@comedycat132]

It’s crazy that you’re actually still looking at comments years after this video was made. I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I want you to know that I watched this entire series and I’m very grateful. You gave me the inspiration and the structure to learn how to draw. Thank you.

[@SchaeferArt]

Really glad to hear that :) I know the series isn't perfect or exactly complete but just as you said, it's just a starting point to get you go where you want from here. Have fun!

[@saurondp]

I never even thought about not committing to the basic outline at the beginning. Just this one little thing has given me a lot more confidence in being able to improve my drawing ability. Thank you!

[@nathanisjesuschrist1175]

It literally CHANGED my entire understanding of drawing. I always committed to my lines and it always came out looking cartoonish. This tutorial is a god sent

[@SafeeLone]

5 minutes in and I'm already much more comfortable drawing. "Don't comit" is the best piece of beginner advice I've heard yet!

[@byunniq9060]

He still showing the pencils at 5min 😫

[@lukabulia7115]

@@byunniq9060 well it is very important as a beginner to know what pencils to use which are more darker which are used for shadows i use different pencils for shadows because i feel like it looks better

[@joannahannahaya6113]

Same

[@MariaPerez-qs7kc]

@@YoshWearsPrada same!

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

I'm in my fifties and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone explain how to sketch. Thanks to that explanation, for the first time since I was a small child, I'm enjoying the process of drawing.

[@SchaeferArt]

Really glad to hear that :) have fun!

[@elenasterling3159]

Me too! This is fun and relaxing

[@jeremiahcaluban7625]

Him: talks about the materials reccommended for sketching Me with a mechanical pencil, number 2 pencil, graphite refills, an eraser and a school notebook: im ready

[@SchaeferArt]

Go for it! Have fun :)

[@raideondeeznutz1396]

Me with a pencil , sharpener and a random worn out eraser I just found :- lEts gEt iT

[@marckx1254]

@@raideondeeznutz1396 this is so me right now. LOL

[@Thegr8bashire]

Me with nothing

[@user-je4tw9zq4e]

Me who can't wait to be the next Picasso on my iPad

[@لولي-ط6ت9ر]

I’m 24 years old and this is the first time to me start to learn sketching and drawing ✍️ I appreciate you efforts to help us to learn 😍❤️ Thanks a lot ❤️

[@muhammadeisa1459]

I'm 21 and same

[@DmitryDoesDigitalPainting]

Good for you!

[@ryzikx]

literally same

[@greateagle2076]

2 years ago I searched on youtube, "how to sketch" Im now extremely good at sketching. And now draw portraits. Thank you.

[@SchaeferArt]

Awesome to hear :)

[@rae.1020]

Hi, i want to learn how to draw portraits! What other videos did you watch?

[@selsabilr7718]

Did you draw everyday? And did you only learned from youtube? I kinda have a little talent in drawing but no one encourage me, but I keep saying to myself that I will improve.

[@stars7450]

Sałsa ßil dont listen to other people. as long as you believe in yourself you will do great! i believe in you :)

[@selsabilr7718]

@@stars7450 thanks for the support

[@gamerschoice3277]

It’s amazing that this video is still helping people after 7 years

[@Dr_Salt]

Thanks for placing the ad at the end. I let it run just because you did that.

[@SchaeferArt]

Much appreciated! 😊

[@mochi7717]

I let it run to :)

[@anirudhsharma9802]

❤️

[@makinze1593]

Am I the only one that just realized that they can place adds

[@aminaahmetovic2673]

@@makinze1593 nope😂

[@TheBrianDotson]

I’m getting back into drawing after YEARS and I just needed a fundamental restart. This course is still as useful as ever. Thank you for keeping this up

[@lenon3579ify]

Now THAT is what I call a tutorial and a lesson for beginners. Thank you very much!

[@SchaeferArt]

+Lênon Kramer No problem :)

[@youngqueencourage6967]

Lênon Kramer Yes Thankyoi others make it to complicated but he thought about us with NO experience

[@queen_savage880]

is that a good thing or a bad thing

[@hazelnatalie8326]

watching for the first time and I am loving it I will continue till the end awesome vedio and I will get rid of the perfectionist mentality

[@Kittyclaw-yu7cz]

Lênon Kramer I really wanted to like that but it's at 160 I love when a number ends with zero sorry I tried 😂

[@LadyMagiccc]

YES! Finally a channel that 1) Does things I can co-create next to the video, 2) I can imagine listening to (&learning from) a long period of time because the voice is comforting and 3) actually tells me that drawing is supposed to be fun

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear! :) I do my best. Hope the sketching and drawing goes well! Any questions, just let me know.

[@lewisburton1852]

Only in our era does one go on the internet and learn how to draw. we live in marvelous times.

[@bellardz8217]

Lewis Burton and only in our era do we find great art teachers online

[@bellardz8217]

Lewis Burton we do indeed live in marvelous times

[@debbieheath7838]

Lewis Burton Yes, indeed we do! It's pretty fascinating. Take Care, Amanda

[@visco9328]

this has nothing to do with drawing or anything but your profile pick is my wallpaper

[@theshadinglord8166]

Me

[@alexanderjane2298]

After several years of leaving my passion for drawing, here I am, an 18-year-old who's trying to restore his passion. It's so hard for me to go back to drawing after I have been rejected when I was in 6th grade. I was so easily discouraged. Yes, I still know how to draw but there's a feeling inside me that I was left behind. I want to start over again and learn the basics, yet it really is hard to start something. Planning to finish this whole series, watching your other vids about color and stuffs and hoping I could bring back my passion for drawing :) Btw, this tutorial vids are cool. Very beginner friendly

[@christineewing3492]

Just draw for yourself, no one else. And enjoy it.

[@suhi6504]

I am 18 years old too! I stopped drawing since I was in seventh grade but I want to start again now.

[@abdulmuizzlawal]

2 years later. How are you guys doing?

[@p1nkflam1ng0]

I'm literally here because I have nothing else to do with my life and I've decided that I want to know how to draw before I die :)

[@SchaeferArt]

Perfect!

[@ajoq892]

same lmao

[@jeggg1]

Well I'm not really good at anything so better learn something to make a purpose

[@legna.r5696]

@@jeggg1 I'm sure that there's something you do that everyone else thinks you're amazing at you just dont know it yet

[@samarpan9382]

Tuturuuuu

[@cultescapee8740]

Whenever I asked other artists how do I get better at drawing, one of the worst pieces of advice I've been given was "Just draw/just practice" Well, I've been "just drawing" for about ten years and I'm still at an amateur level. What I meant was HOW do you practice? What techniques do you incorporate? What are the steps? To me, it's just a condescending way of saying "Figure it out on your own."

[@SchaeferArt]

Read drawing books, go to the library if possible. No need to even buy books. Read them, draw everything in them. Draw your surroundings. Learn to render form and light through shading - put the techniques in said books to use. Start from simple objects and build to complex. If you did anything else for 10 years, do you think you'd improve? It seems you should start evaluating what you're doing and try different things to solve the problem. Find ways to solve the problem. The internet is an amazing resource for books, videos, articles and all kinds of things on drawing. I'm sure you can use this to your advantage. I hope it goes well and you find what you're looking for. To be honest, this is my method, I did all of these things I mentioned above including drawing from life and my surroundings.

[@cultescapee8740]

@@SchaeferArt I appreciate your advice. And I'll do my best

[@SubNorm4L]

There is not a clear way at all. That's why they say "just practice". You need to find what you suck at first. It may be perspective, values or rendering. Read about the topic that's the most hard for you and just practice that, NOTHING ELSE. Then when you're decent at that fundamental, switch it up for another. The fundamentals of drawing are like a wheel, you keep rotating them and going back to them.

[@MercyAlwyz23]

SchaeferArt what is the best approach to help a 6 year old who loves to draw?! The school has an after school art program but it’s really pricey so I’m looking into other ways I can nurture this ability!

[@tito1rocks]

@@MercyAlwyz23 The local library is amazing for that. Some libraries even let you sign up for free. And maybe draw along with your child too, they will love that.

[@aiat8920]

its almost midnight. I have paper, 1 pencil and an eraser. I'm ready to Bob Ross something

[@shamy353]

its 10pm here and im gonna start..i gotta find a pencil lol

[@JessicaSmith-wi3dc]

Haha

[@hg077]

Have you drawn anything yet? :)

[@JxCKz7]

Iraia Tapine 😂🎃 same

[@luckydoughge]

Mysterion bruh

[@alexandralekki2779]

I just wanna tell you how happy I am I found your videos. I used to draw portraits of people in my late teens and I was really talented but then life happened and I stopped. I’m now 33 and have been wishing I still could do what I used to. I was looking for videos exactly like this that would break it down for me and make me not obsess over everything all at once and give up. I am so excited to start sketching everything again. Been working on breaks at work. Thank you!!!

[@SchaeferArt]

Hope it goes well, have fun with it :)

[@coffee_been]

as a person who is still a teen and is not financially independent and wants to learn the art to be financially independent... I really needed this. Thank you :)

[@SchaeferArt]

Good luck and have fun!

[@coffee_been]

@@SchaeferArt awww thank you soo much!!!!!!

[@cursedvideos4005]

What kind of art are you selling?

[@princess7jasmine]

I advice against making art your primary income. Only consider it as a side racket.

[@sahithi8698]

@@princess7jasmine art, animation and graphic designing are booming in demand.

[@thenawabgaming]

Hey man. Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I just completed this lesson and drew some spheres like you did. I have always been bad at art but this video gave me some confidence to start. Took me 30 minutes to even get the courage to start drawing but I did it! Massive respect for you 💟

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad I could help!

[@ace_syo]

@@Eatwithbadlands36 same bro

[@Mindmosaic-d9t]

Hey, are you still drawing ? did you improve a lot ?

[@quantumtimeloop5818]

@@Mindmosaic-d9t actually though

[@xbedazzledx456]

i love how this guy is liking comments 6 years later 😂

[@SchaeferArt]

I still reply too :)

[@xbedazzledx456]

@@SchaeferArt this video was really helpful btw :)

[@applecrush3336]

@@SchaeferArt thank u so much im 11 and i love the way you explain your voice is so calming i almost went to sleep >:D

[@skiftw]

@@HutinaFilip english episode

[@alexroode4104]

It shows he really is a dedicated content creator. You deserve my respect!

[@JelloFacedDragon]

THIS is exactly what I’ve been looking for. No other videos EVER really take you through the basics and I have been trying so hard to find someone who can teach me in person, but have had no luck whatsoever finding anyone. I’m trying to get into animation school, but they require a portfolio for the admission process 🥺. Thank you so much 💕💕 this will help me more than you can imagine.

[@sublimechimp]

"Get rid of the perfectionist mentality and get into the training mode." I need to hear this like 10 x a day.

[@yianniskrompas]

100 x for me!

[@esmeraldanothingelse8418]

The fact this dude is still replying 7yrs later

[@SchaeferArt]

I try to :)

[@Rexus0705]

@@SchaeferArt Holy Guacamoly

[@kev_the_artist1881]

Fr

[@williamdawhaleshorts8053]

@@kev_the_artist1881 I can fly

[@fel9ne]

hi

[@BigMa7]

The laid back, inspirational, and most peaceful art teacher we've all needed😊

[@imaginingmore]

Thank you Brandon! I've thought about learning to sketch for about 50 years (yes, really) and always thought it's too hard, can't be bothered, can't even draw a stick figure etc. But yesterday I decided (out of the blue) that I'd actually try. I want to be able to sketch concepts to illustrate ideas and metaphors. I watched your first video and was amazed that I could sketch a pretty nice sphere! I just wanted to let you know that you have a wonderful style. Inspirational. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@ajayyss]

I never understood what the point of sketching was, I thought It just looked messy so I always fully committed. I really wanted to draw but because of my hard commits it always looked trashy so I never could make an habit. Now at 21 years old you just explained _why_ people sketch. Not to make random lines but *'to find the right line within the lines'* and the with vs without sketch, for the first time I tried the damn thing and I've just drawn a perfect circle for the first time in my life and it feels amazing.. I feel so ashamed. You have my thanks dude!

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear!

[@sanya8342]

My sister always ask me this and now i have answer😁😁

[@NiceSMG]

Bruh saaaaaame

[@geniusofjoy]

I've always used different forms of art as an expression of myself my whole life. A couple years ago, after several medical problems, I had a stroke. I was only 48. I've been terrified to begin again for fear of what I might not remember. This online tutorial was amazingly effective at getting me back to holding my tools. Also, assuming I know nothing, I don't have to feel stupid if I can't remember something I learned in freshman art. Thank you for a place to begin again.

[@sheindyone]

Love that you're SLOWLY going through the basic supplies. Love that you're ENUNCIATING words. Love that you're explaining and showing what SKETCHING means and what it doesn't mean. Love how you're giving suggestions i.e. DRAW EVERYTHING. Love that you're EXPLAINING and SHOWING light and shadow. Love how calm and encouraging you are.

[@PaintingandExercise]

Thank you for bringing this lesson down to the utmost beginner level. I am 64 years old and am starting to learn to draw. Most videos I have watched regarding "beginners" is so far past my knowledge and confidence level that I almost stopped before I even began because it was far too intimidating for novice me. Today, I will begin with my new found confidence to draw a circle with shading. Fantastic!

[@kentetsurou1608]

a freaking art class for free😭😭❤️❤️

[@SchaeferArt]

Freedom!

[@eliris4211]

Thank you 😭💖

[@gracegrace2011]

Lessons I got from this video. Thank you 💖 Materials ✨sketchbook ✨pencils ✨ erasers: gum,kneaded, regular eraser ✨pencil sharpener ✨blending stumps ✨sandpaper Pencils differences: ✨B : black | the higher the number the softer the lead ✨H : hard | the higher the number the harder the lead ✨ HB : in the middle Lessons: ✨do not commit to a single line, try to generalize your ideas first even tho it doesn't look good, you can outline it after and erase the unnecessary lines ✨"It's not gonna be perfect the first time you draw something" ✨"Take your time to sketch" ✨" Get rid of that perfectionist mentality and get into training mode" ✨Shade lightly To make it 3d ✨define where the light is coming from ✨Is it shining behind it hitting the back of it? or is it more towards you? ✨ Near: light ; Away: dark ; reverse from light source: shadow

[@snorlaxbs8208]

Thanks

[@jillbeaver931]

Thank you

[@hermione1478]

Many thanks ❤️

[@SamyarBorder]

Awesome

[@DenGirl12]

Thank you for putting that together! I appreciate it!

[@blessingaldridge2038]

Me at 2am: *damn I really want to draw*

[@SchaeferArt]

😎

[@JuanGonzalez-zi6pl]

In the car: i need a pencil and paper

[@remitherattie]

Loki.

[@liamn.3347]

It’s 4AM for me and I decided that I am great at drawing then I tried and failed so Now I’m here.

[@lana_4445]

I relate..

[@CousinRoman90]

After 31 years, I finally decided to really get into drawing. This is the best advice I ever heard: don't commit to the lines, sketch it out first. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to not give up!!

[@fuehrermicael]

in 10 mins i learned more drawing than i did in my whole school

[@howlingwolf1026]

+Rengar The Pridestalker (elaustriaco1 TFU Knifecat) true

[@ruzzy8883]

+Rengar The Pridestalker (elaustriaco1 TFU Knifecat) This is one of the most truest comments i have seen.

[@lonewolf3764]

+Tommo Same :D

[@chiboFPS]

Elaustriaco1 The truth hurts

[@valenci4668]

FOR REAL I DONT LEARN ANYTHING IN ART THEY JUST MAKE US DO THINGS

[@ich4532]

that circle is better than all of my drawings

[@dzfootball1638]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZDbpqmdd9iMidE

[@fluffybunny8673]

I wanna drop a like but it's at 69....

[@ChristanSieg]

@@fluffybunny8673 same

[@ananarea7561]

Ha * but your right

[@fluffybunny8673]

*you're. Sorry i just had to.

[@personxyz8309]

Him: **sketches a simple circle** Meanwhile me: _"Wowww, it's the drawing of the gods"_

[@pancytryna9378]

Yep that's me

[@natanielnapthali9567]

I felt the same way 😂😂 like really tho seemed like sumn out of lord of the rings..great tutorial

[@GINSHOTGUN]

Yep lmao

[@shozafar3167]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmikZXWQar6pnZY yo im trying to start youtube. Its art related

[@divinesoul123]

I'm already so excited to learn sketching! And I'm from India being a 21 years old girl who has had tympanoplasty just 7 days ago and Today it's 28 july 2024...as I have to give my ear some rest so I had to give up the idea of watching movies and so I thought to start learning sketching as I'm a reader and I've always assumed how an artist would feel by sketching... I'm doing this for myself so that if in future when I'm 30 and any age and I get to see the beautiful person or moment or scenario then how would it feel to draw...wow! God bless me and those who have the urge to learn sketching ❤

[@HamzaHafeez7292]

28 Y.O here. And I am here because I told my friend "I really wish I knew art a bit. I feel like expressing myself in the moment when I am down" and in return I got "You can always start. We have KZbin." Me: "I know that, I just can't get started." Me to Me: "Why did we not do this already ?" Thank you so much Brandon. I feel so liberated and emotional for drawing a circle without commitment. Love you man. Stay blessed

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

G’day fellow 28y.o doomer that can’t draw

[@jessiestudio4718]

I’m only 12 years old, and I really want to become an artist/animator when I grow up! Thanks for the help! :D

[@izzzarayasmin2875]

Im 12

[@emanueler6434]

JessieStudio me too :P

[@emanueler6434]

JessieStudio I'm spired by the first videos of jaiden animations and the odd1sout

[@mislav1120]

JessieStudio i want to become an animator too

[@bbymango1141]

Im only 6 and I do very well art and cartoons im not bragging Im just saying and I want to work to animate

[@darcimasters8748]

This is the only quality channel that I found about drawing that 1) actually teaches you how to draw, 2) goes step by step instead of rushing and 3) is a good drawer. And I thank you for that. This is an outstanding video about learning to draw and I can't wait to start :)

[@SketchItOut-m4t]

Wow, love how you captured the details in this sketch! Definitely learned a few new techniques today. Keep up the awesome work!

[@EnterpriseKnight]

I put this video in a private playlist years ago when I had plenty of time but never learned and took the time to learn. Now I really want to learn and I've got no time (but I'll find it). Be this a tip for everyone, if you wanna do something do it don't waste time.

[@SchaeferArt]

Such a great reminder, no doubt. Thank you for this, I actually needed to hear this - believe it or not.

[@TehKirby04]

“Find the shape in the lines” 🤯 This makes so much sense to me as a researcher. Thank you for this insight.

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VintageCharms]

Thank you for this! My daughter has been sketching for quite some time using computer paper and school pencils. Now that I'm able to spend the money on better materials, I now know what I need to build a decent starter kit.

[@chxrrygumdrop7736]

Yah

[@natalieviner5231]

Good on you for seeing that need. :) wish my parents took more interest in what i did

[@leatherfox6243]

I used to draw so much in my younger years I’m still relatively young but my love for art has been reignited and I’m starting again and I’m using your videos as a refresher. Thank you for this video.

[@alvinscott1331]

I have watched several step-by-step drawing videos, signed up for a couple Udemy courses; but your video is the first one that is truly providing step-by-step instructions and setting expectation. Thank you!

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear that :) I just recently created a course myself. You can check it out here if you're interested: www.schaeferfineart.com/intuitive-drawing-course

[@alvinscott1331]

@@SchaeferArt I will definitely take a look at it. Thanks.

[@Arealduck]

Hi

[@ghalla2831]

Finally someone who explains “why” their doing this or that. I hate artists who don’t explain why their doing this or that. I like to know why is this like that or whatever. Idk if he’ll see this but THANK YOU MY DUDE YOURE AMAZING🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SchaeferArt]

Much appreciated! Glad it is helpful and yes I see you hehe :)

[@guest17110]

GG Yes You are right👍🏾.This shows his passion and dedication towards his work And yes of course ! there are a very few people who really want to share their knowledge to the viewers and don't make videos just to get views or likes....or earn money.. I really love this channel ..❤❤ Lots of LOVE from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ionawall3959]

Nishita Namdeo N(

[@craftylistic5446]

Subscribe my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHalnneZmNCXl9U

[@saloejka]

*Videomaker says: don't stress and just have fun* *You start stressing and realising what disapointment you are* :)

[@emanchalevi]

Saloejka not to mention the non understandable : make sure you ... and then it's all out of understanding.

[@saloejka]

♥

[@tacoman9603]

me in a nutshell

[@letsdothisshiat1162]

"what a disappointment"

[@losmaldonado9655]

I’m the definition of how to fuck up a perfect oppprt called life.

[@pawematyka2817]

saw two first videos of the course and I must say you're explaining all the stuff so good. Step by step. I want to draw and practice even more. Thank you

[@SchaeferArt]

Great to hear!

[@FFlores_]

I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I want to thank you... Literally you saying to draw small lines and not commit is the reason I haven't given up... I didn't know to draw small lines, I would always commit and it would turn out super bad and get frustrated... It's my 3rd day drawing and in my opinion it looks incredible... I look at what I made and I'm in disbelief. I appreciate your videos 🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤

[@SchaeferArt]

Really glad to hear :) Hope the drawing goes well, have fun with it!

[@steviekiss3609]

show us a pic of your work

[@FFlores_]

stevie kiss DM me on Instagram, @stillxf3rn4ndo

[@SoloVoid]

This video was very *sketchy*

[@SchaeferArt]

Haha nice!

[@gabopalacios2028]

Ba da bum Tss! XD

[@scibrew2922]

Too bad it doesn’t have *sharp* comedy Kill me

[@OccasionallySmart]

Lmao

[@MissLonely]

😂😂😂

[@redstarseller]

I had a sketching course in high school and loved it. 25 years later and I’ve never sketched since. Today that changes. Thank you ❤️

[@SchaeferArt]

Happy to hear that!

[@spnatter]

this was actually very helpful! i was hesitant to watch this and follow it because in the past i already knew this stuff and took a class on it but when i watched your video it reminded me that sometimes all you need to do is start from the basics to improve and this was so helpful. i was able to know better about this and even wrote a few notes to think back on when i progress

[@azaliahgenettegunida6676]

him: this is an 2h pen and stuff. **me with a pencil that has a heart sticker around it**

[@izzybrown8511]

same dw

[@hanhphucle5243]

amazing=>kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKOokoCGaLNnecU

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

That b an hb pencil

[@r.jguerra5526]

Mine has dry silicone

[@vika3926]

same i draw with like pencils from events or like the dentist HAHAHAHA

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

My notes: 1. Don't be committed... draw multiple lines and darken the most appropriate shape. 2. Its not gonna be perfect when you draw it the first time... so do not commit. 3.Find the light source and how many light sources , where is light coming from... that will help you make the sketch 3D.... making shadows. 4.make the arrow from light source. 5.Get rid of the perfectionist mentality and get into training mode.

[@SchaeferArt]

Thanks for sharing these, probably helpful for a lot of people :)

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

@@SchaeferArt Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge. 🙂

[@ThisIsFez]

Ur comment just inspired me...i have a problem with perfectionism

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

@@ThisIsFez Same here, i realized that having a perfection mentalism stops me from getting proper feedback and appreciate my results at the present.

[@TheBriex]

Anyone else starting over from the basics?

[@docu-men6195]

M too.. Starting frm cypher.. After Med school i can draw my thoughts...

[@docu-men6195]

Elnlightening...

[@cutelittlethings6845]

I am just a beginner so yeah summer is pretty boring for as I don't have anything to do so I thought why not learn how to draw.

[@Thasamurai]

Used to draw alot when I was younger. I was really great at it, but then I stopped as I got older. Started focusing on a career, starting a family ect. Lately though, my creativity been coming back and I've been doodling more, especially since my daughter has stumbled upon my old sketch pad. She's been drawing more too. So going back to the basics.

[@Karma-nc8zi]

Me because my spark of creativity just came to me i still improved but i felt like i never went over the basics it just got to me and i realized that weakness (realized i suck) so i want to start over

[@Zach014G]

A few years ago I bought a wacom tablet then realized I had no experience with drawing.I put my tablet up after messing with it for only a week(regretting my perchuse). I started getting bored lately and came across your video it encouraged me to buy the art supplies you recommneded on your caption bellow the video they coming tomorrow. This will be my first journey into actual hand drawn art. Can't wait and plan to follow along your videos. People like you who put time into your day to teach new people freely is a blessing we have the internet.

[@SchaeferArt]

Sounds awesome. Check out some newer vids on my channel and have fun :) Good luck with everything. Thanks for watching

[@sarahgirl0119]

If your drawing doesnt looks good, remember that. "Every line you draw, wasnt a waste. It only makes you better and lets you improve."

[@Sir_Saki]

Well get used to seeing me around your comment sections. I got a long road ahead and lots of questions when I get the materials ready. Thank you for actually explain this. Seems like one of the hardest parts of starting is even knowing where to start or what to even learn.

[@SchaeferArt]

+Sir Saki Right you are.

[@itachi_shakur893]

11 months later, any progress?

[@Sir_Saki]

ItachiShakur_ Made some progress here and there. I've been working on the basics for the longest time, mostly drawing from the shoulder, and getting down basic shapes. Not gonna lie, I've been hoping off and on over the 11 months since I posted this. If I'd done to working every day I'd be MUCH farther along.

[@itachi_shakur893]

Sir Saki tomorrow im gonna go buy a sketchbook and some pencils, should i just work on sketching shapes first?

[@Sir_Saki]

I suggest learning to draw lines and curves and at lest one or two sketches daily. When I practice, I try to do at least 2 hours of practice and I'm proud to say that I've been able to do that pretty well. And if there's anything I can say that I've been able to actually pick up, its having fun drawing for the first time with what I try to sketch. Before I'd just get upset but now I can smile and laugh as I learn. So yeah. Sketches,line practice and maybe pick up some pins as well, And I recommend going to drawabox.com. That's where I've been going for a while now.

[@yarooshshartooh7526]

It's almost 4am am in my quarantine feeling like want to draw so I ended up here and am so happy... it's really something could get you through the world's pandemic

[@SchaeferArt]

Awesome, have fun :)

[@MashuraNadia]

After 15 days it will be 10 years since you uploaded this video and still you are replying our comments!!! Its amazing ❤❤

[@SchaeferArt]

Wow, crazy to think it was that long ago. And people are still watching too, even though the video is terrible in my opinion haha. I do my best, I'll keep commenting as long as people are watching :)

[@Carrarvella]

@@SchaeferArt I picked up the pencil after years thanks to you, whish you the best

[@21BearPapa]

I've wanted to draw a few years back. so I asked some of my close friends to help me.... But then, they gave me advanced stuff. They never went through processes like this. So thanks so much. You've enticed me to draw again. And apply it to both sketching and digital art. Thank you soo much!

[@MrFAD11]

"It doesn't have to be perfect, get rid of the perfectionist mentality"... I have replayed that line more than 20 times.. It still hasn't sunk in. xD

[@pad1944]

Oliver Nordgren people have repeated this comment more than 20 times!!

[@pinspurstudios]

Oliver Nordgren kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOzaIx_jsx8b6c

[@Evelyn-wi8ol]

@@pad1944 You can imagine how powerful it is for that many people to repeat it that many times! You can imagine how many peole '' PERFECTION" has stopped. These words are powerful , These words are transformating lives ! Not just in drawing.

[@domefun3699]

This guy litteraly taught me more about art than my art teacher ever did. Appreciate the vid man, I'll be looking out for more of your content.

[@zacharydunaway2779]

When the video overlapped I thought I was hearing and seeing double for a second. My heart is pounding. 😂

[@SchaeferArt]

Haha yeah sorry abotu that, editing mistake :)

[@justalurkr]

[Sees comments about transition at 7 min mark] Me: pffft it's just a video transition [7 minute mark arrives] Me: whAt EvEn Is rEAlIty

[@alwaysyourzebra]

😂😂😂😂 this made me laugh out loud

[@egage43]

7:00

[@HutinaFilip]

please subscribe to my drawing channel i whant to get 100 subscribes

[@steviekiss3609]

@@HutinaFilip no...never! 🤣 Just jokin...i will 😉🤫

[@sheem.2450]

Wow!!! Thats it?!!! My homework this week is to draw circles and squares! I can do that! Lol Thank you for being so calm and breaking these concepts down. Like how not to "commit" to any shape. As a person who can't draw, we think that you guys just get it right the first time. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@SchaeferArt]

Have fun!

[@rhazenrizky]

@@SchaeferArt tyty

[@imapabdou2503]

Man, I though i could never learn to draw, i though it was like a talent that you are born with it or not, but of course anyone can learn. Thanks for the series Schaefer Art

[@imapabdou2503]

+Benny Ryan Thanks for the motivation talk man, I appreciate it. :)

[@ncheang3618]

BENACHOUR Abdou I can't see it ? :(

[@dantedelgadillo7090]

BENACHOUR Abdou remember, every single thing in the world, anyone can do at amazing skill levels, anyone can, every single thing is just about learning and just constant training, from drawing, to video game pro, from martial artist, hard training > talent, every thing is just like learning to ride a bike, did you thought you needed talent to ride a bike? At first you'll suck and probably fall, maybe only last 10 seconds before losing balance, but with just same constant practice, you will just improve and improve, same thing goes for everything in the world, even drawing, its only amount of constant training, dont try being perfectionist either, remember ad you learn to ride a bike, at the start you suck and dont do that great, same for art, dont take so long trying to make it really good, let your skills naturally become better with just constant training, and be satisfied with your drawings, just like a muscle, you work it out and then you get tired, but then through time it becomes stronger and you can do more

[@ThatNewTeacher]

My daughter got some sketch pencils for her birthday and this video just unlocked a whole new world. Thank you for encouraging your viewers to enjoy the process of learning and to get rid of perfection mentality. She needed to hear that.

[@SchaeferArt]

Wonderful!

[@ziripond3502]

Wow, I learned more from your video than from all of our art lessons combined! Thanks a lot, you helped me)

[@SchaeferArt]

+zarema _tu Great to hear! Glad it was helpful :)

[@abdulalshibly3930]

+SchaeferArt hey I have proplem I wanna learn how to sketch but this is not my talent my talent is playing piano but my goal is sketching a perfect human face only is it will take a lot or I can't please answer Note: I am 13 years old

[@drb4074]

Don't get caught up in the idea of "talent". Drawing is a skill, just like playing the piano is a skill. You learn by doing it, a lot.

[@nastycherry123]

ME TOO BUT IM SO CONFUSED.

[@llcooljaz1097]

Damn right... Hooked within mins just got a sketching set on strength of it

[@allie3323]

him: *talking about what you need* me: *here with my pencil and sketch book ready to draw knowing I’m going to mess up: 👁👄👁*

[@X-Ternal]

Wait you actually have a pencil? I draw with a pen

[@Slithy]

Messing up is part of the learning process. And it is often fun :D

[@StrikerTheSlacker]

The more you fail my friend the more you learn and the more you become successful

[@williamdawhaleshorts8053]

I draw with drawing tablet but I suck

[@Slithy]

@@williamdawhaleshorts8053 We all suck, it's alright.

[@benmartizz8238]

Going back a year later and I can say that his tutorials are so GOOD it taught me well I'm relearning the basics again cuz I want to improve

[@rileysmooth2250]

@@Гачапипяска00милахируно I'm so curious about the thought process behind this reply, lol. Also cheers to the original commenter, wish you well on your art journey :)

[@rileysmooth2250]

I've been doing art for as long as I could remember but I stopped due to several reasons. Part of it was because I felt stuck- like I was drawing the same things over and over again. I'm here to brush up on my basics and hopefully it'll aid me in exploring other areas of drawing :)

[@akitoe5600]

@@Гачапипяска00милахируно body structure maybe but I'm a beginner so I'm not sure if it's really helpful

[@ismailhussain4699]

its more videos and people like this that we need in the world really enjoy wish this dude the best

[@Asheve27]

“Finding the line within those lines.” I will always remember these words 😌

[@actualFix]

Man, I tried to get into drawing many times, I always gave up early on because even my sketches were just ugly. Thought it wasn't for me, but it always seemed so appealing. Your sketching advice saved me, my dude. Finally, I know what was I doing wrong! Thank you so much! You're a great teacher!

[@m_ferraterjosiahhale6951]

hope i see your finished drawings. Im proud of you on not giving up

[@sarahsheridan5204]

I've been drawing without any lessons for years and I'm finally going back to the basics to clean up my drawings and get them where I want. I kind of hit a point where I just stopped wanting to draw because I can't stand how my work is turning out and having permisson to not commit and let it be messy is nice lol I need to get used to making a lot of messy drawings and mistakes to get the clean finished drawings I want. I wish I had classes years ago.

[@valen0g]

Same!

[@siddharthpandey3204]

This ain't just a sketching video, it's life lesson! "Be in the training mode, get rid of the perfectionism"

[@panosdim5656]

Finally a good tutorial to help me start one of the things I always wanted to get good at, sketching and drawing. I thank you a lot for making it, even though im 7 years late to the party.

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad I could help!

[@damianwyrebiak8143]

7:00 Don't do drugs kids

[@icecream7426]

Hehe 😄😂

[@pineapple3555]

Damian Wyrębiak lmaooo

[@ryuzakiazzouz6964]

I call that skediting

[@nexus8854]

Bruh i felt like i was actaully on a drug lol

[@darlixy]

Omg lol I though I started tripping out.

[@chrysanthemum5692]

Literally just drew the most perfect circle I’ve ever drawn