Problems with PROPORTIONS? Do this!

[@lovelifedrawing]

The best way to get really good at this if you're serious about figure drawing is our Foundations course. First lesson will go up today (Monday 15th April), then first live session on Zoom is on Wednesday! www.lovelifedrawing.com/figure-foundations/

[@Scybes]

Repition is the key. After 10,000 1 minute sketches, it will become intuitive to find proportion, so don't forget to keep that practice flame alight.

[@Liliphant_]

Me, a traditional artist, decimating an entire rainforest to learn proportion

[@SmithOmondi]

I need more videos you're the best teacher ever seen

[@donlee_ohhh]

Well explained. Great video.

[@alex24mamba]

I was too distracted by the color scheme you have going on in the background with your contrasting short lol. Great colors 👌

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thank you! The room ends up a bluish green from the sun through our blinds, so i try to contrast with a warm coloured top :)

[@michaelreider9809]

This video is so good. You're such a fantastic teacher.

[@sodawannabe9423]

Why am I in love with your art

[@ron.1738]

needed this, it's been a tough battle

[@lovelifedrawing]

you can do it!

[@ginny6365]

Helpful, Helpful, Helpful. You really know the struggles and how to express them in a way that is inclusive, welcoming, and instructive in the overcoming. I applaud you Kenzo!

[@dailydoodle42]

Love your channel, it always feels so calming and warm being here to learn. Feels like home

[@benito9830]

Very Insightful! Thank you❤✨

[@angelpropen9646]

Bravo Maestro. thank you

[@Seekingsophia00]

Grat tip. This will help a lot.

[@emmahamilton1514]

I’m doing fresh eyes challenge. It’s a brain strain! I would like to do figure foundations after that to hopefully embed the knowledge.

[@w00olf]

love your videos

[@tochimclaren]

I subscribed because of the line of action video. I never understood what the line really depicts. Thank you.

[@chendrix-materialdesigner]

I'd love to see you do 30 days of only using ink, especially a flexible nib or a brush pen.

[@Cottagejay]

Thanks for video. Always love your teaching

[@NavajoNinja]

Im working on cankles, love handles, moobs and flat booties with chicken legs. Some crooked teeth in there also.

[@PhilipPrinz]

Again a very good video!

[@theraspazz]

Are these study groups live meetings over zoom, or self-paced videos where you can reach out to instructors for feedback, if needed?

[@lovelifedrawing]

we do both :)

[@Trid3nt861]

Hi Kenzo. I am trying to listen to your video but my eyes are distracted by your salmon color shirt. On a side note Im doing more inking and pencil lines without erasing or whiting out as im trying not to be afraid of my mistakes. Im greatly inspired by Kim Ju g Gi and even Steve Houston/Mike Mattesi/Glenn Villuppu/Glenn Keane and Serpieri Francisco.

[@MASTERCRAFT938]

Hello there.. :D

[@George-on5hi]

4:00 where is this woman from?

[@YouLikeKrabbyPattiesDontYou]

wdym? it's a stock reference image, so she's a stock image/art ref model.

[@hupaogaming9559]

comment for the algo.. thank you im currently learning again how to draw

[@Omarcomics911]

first ❤❤❤❤

[@highchamp1]

Proportions (Rule of Thumb) Hand = Face (Chin to Hairline) Foot = Head (or a little bit longer than a head) Ideal Proportions 8 Heads So many variations and body points. With the body usually foreshortened. A major time waster for beginning artists.

[@borisumanov9308]

Waste of time? Not true. Spending some time dropping a vertical and marking some head lengths as a beginner is important for developing observational skills and drawing poses accurately, and doesn’t take much time. You can do away with this once you’ve had enough practice to develop an intuition for proportions. And the ideal “8 heads” is only in reference to Michelango’s idea of an ideal figure. Many different artists create their own ideal measurements. But as a beginner, having a baseline or some way to accurately measure proportions is crucial for development. As well as starting with simple poses will minimal to no foreshortening. Curious though, if you think this is a waste of time, what do you do for proportions. Would love to see your work.

[@highchamp1]

@@borisumanov9308 Just to clarify. There are so many methods Loomis, Hale, Richer 8, 7.5, etc. head measurements and body points (books full). These are idealized (drawing from the imagination) and not very useful for life drawing. It's very time consuming and unhelpful. Better to start simple as in LoveLifeDrawing. A simple rule of thumb is better (as in LoveLifeDrawing). I wish I had this at the beginning. I reference 2 measurements for hands and feet that may be useful so as to not draw these parts too small. As for myself I am using LoveLifeDrawing proportions. I have been watching this channel for a few years now and it's evolving in a very good direction. From the standard method (gesture drawing) to the Fresh Eyes challenge. I can say there's none better that I have seen. I am just offering my opinions in support for LoveLifeDrawing and it's progressive methods.

[@borisumanov9308]

Dropping a plumb line and dividing it into 8 equal sections literally takes 1 minute. How is it time consuming? And considering that Kenzo states that he used to do figure drawing this way and endorses this strategy, your comment makes 0 sense. Did you watch the video? Eventually as you practice and your skills develop, you grow out of needing to use it, but it is still a useful tool for beginners. “A simple rule of thumb is better.” What are you talking about here??? You seem to think I’m against Kenzo’s teaching process. I’m not, I’m 100% for it and part of the study group as well.

[@highchamp1]

@@borisumanov9308 Proko, Loomis and many others have more complicated methods. Lovelifedrawing has a better simple method. The body in half (crotch) The body in thirds (collar bone, rib cage, crotch) head to collarbone measure Shown in the video is an older method of 7 heads (I don't know why? For the general public I suppose.) Proko gesture and the bean Lovelifedrawing uses squash and stretch lines and has moved away from gesture lines. Areas of the figure Broken down into simple concepts is interesting. (pelvis pants etc.) Pit of neck (my own observation) As a possible starting point to drawings (as it's key to the rib cage, shoulders, arms and head)

[@borisumanov9308]

@@highchamp1 None of what you mentioned is unique to Lovelifedrawing. All of these tools, squash/stretch, pelvis pants, pit of the neck as a crucial landmark etc have been used by artists and teachers since time immemorial. Kenzo is simply brilliant at being able to teach the tools and concepts in a clear manner. He has an excellent process. And yes, he does teach gesture lines, they are placed later on in the process than at the beginning, which is where most teachers introduce gesture. Gesture lines are an intermediate-advanced technique and require observational skills. But back to my main point about using measurement as a tool for beginners: your comment makes it clear that you did not watch the video. Kenzo breaks down proportions and measurements into a 3-phase process. Using head lengths, vertical and horizontal lines is an excellent tool for beginners. Nothing in your comment refutes this point in any meaningful way. Best of luck to you in your journey.