MEDCAST 17 - Drawing Chun Li

[@sinixdesign]

Great life in these sketches!

[@AhmedAldoori]

SINIX!! Thanks man, I'm a fan of your work!!

[@n0v3mb3r7]

sinix what are you doing here?

[@KeshArt]

Im in. Im have personally started a 8 week body recomp before i came through this. Guess ill share some of my insights.

[@Handle...This.]

This is why I love art. Seeing different variations of the same subject. You can have 10 different artists drawing Chung li and they will all look different, but that's what makes it cool. It's like different bands doing covers, not the same as the original song, but you don't want it to be! Awesome stuff 😎👍

[@iamdaboya5728]

Can't express how much I look up to you Ahmed. Your content is original and pure quality, keep it up!

[@rebelmvnchkin]

Nice sketches, Ahmed! Happy to hear you're enjoying the contest and such! Clicckk.

[@LeJalapenos]

My favorite thing about this video is that you put the ad at the end of the video. I watch every ad on your videos just because that's such a great thing to do whilst still making it possible to support you without paying

[@AhmedAldoori]

What do _you_ want to see in the sketchbook that you're going to win?

[@vietanh5257]

+Ahmed Aldoori figure, fantasy, creature and awesome portrait... damn I love all of them argggg

[@valentinarivera4511]

FANTASY

[@jimmyyin8572]

Monster Hunter!

[@haonhike3385]

Something from Studio Ghibli

[@harty5485]

+Ahmed Aldoori maybe if you tried drawing something like a robot?, maybe a transformer?

[@pixelofdoom]

I like seeing the sketches you're putting into the winning piece. It just makes me want it more!

[@lefvaidarts2694]

Every time you talk about your work, with the having a gym at work on this video, or the christmas dinner one (everything looked so nice :_D), really makes me want to get a job like that. I think that motivates me more than actual motivation speeches. Enough writting, back to doing the art thing!

[@kishi_666]

I love how loose and figurative everything is ^_^ It's almost like you're on a stream of consciousness drawin' mode. I love the community feel you created out of this challenge. There are no trolls, and everyone is so supportive of each other even though we are all aiming to become healthy and win your sketchbook haha :D Can't wait to see everyones transformation at the end of this mission! Thanks Ahmed! .. P.s. there was no "clicckk" at the end :C

[@AhmedAldoori]

+LaquishaC Yes there was :)

[@kishi_666]

+Ahmed Aldoori Ah, I must be losing my hearing! I had to rewind it a few times to catch it :p That was a fast "click" haha

[@chaloruiz5334]

One day I'll be able to draw characters this well with no construction lines. One day......😂

[@JavaDebo]

Oh! Your website is finally up! I'm been looking forward to see it :) Looks great. Wished you had a more stuff on your gallery tho. I want to see EVERYTHING you've made XD

[@Lux_YYZ]

YAY NEW VIDEO! Amazing work as always Ahmed! Love all of it!

[@robertovidal1887]

I was going to have a bowl of cereal, but your video made me think twice. I joined the SketchFit challenge and I'm sticking to it.

[@Pinko_Band]

Also, it seems that a lot of artists that I know of (and just hear talking about in general) have a hard time with depression and how that can affect creativity and motivation--myself included. It may sound too easy, but unless you've seen or felt the results of how a change of diet and implementing even mild to moderate exercise can be such a revelation in combating depression. Those things stimulate the brain and releases all sorts of endorphins that bring the brain back to homeostasis. I guess the most difficult thing for most people is getting started in the first place, but once you dig up some discipline and stick to a regular routine you'll find that you will start to have more and more energy. Not just physical energy but mental/creative as well. This should not be underestimated!!! And I praise Aha-med for inspiring folks to get going!!!

[@skullsan6185]

I love your style! Who was your inspiration?

[@wetojo]

Hey Ahmed. I've been listening for a while but just checked out your website for the first time. I didn't know that you did the Tangled Depths loading screen. That is one of my favorites. Great piece.

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Weston T. Jones Thanks! It was a fun one, got a lot of input from Daniel while working on it.

[@wetojo]

+Ahmed Aldoori Daniel Dociu is the bomb. Thanks for the quality content.

[@mandalora5325]

This challenge has also inspired me to draw in my sketchbook more, thank you!

[@S4G3RN4JED]

mr. ahmed Can you make blueprint image with front and side please ^^!

[@Troygdesign]

Good, I have never seen a you -tuber doing an interactive contest like this, I like this alot dude. Your more than some youtuber to me,

[@ManOfTrades]

Such a huge fan! I love watching your videos, I am wondering if you have any resources you can suggest for me to improve in my art practice. Thanks man keep up the good work!

[@matter85]

Looking cool so far, wish I could do this, but can't afford the gym right now, and I live in the city currently. Can't wait to see more. Good luck guys.

[@Pinko_Band]

+matter85 You don't need a gym mate! Use stuff around the house, get creative! Gaaaahhhhhh!!!

[@matter85]

No house, just a tiny dorm room in the city lol.

[@Pinko_Band]

matter85 Oh geez, same difference!!! There are plenty of exercises you can do in a dorm room. Me and my friends did all the time. The point is you can do them anywhere and not need a gym. Don't use that as an excuse! That's an easy trap to fall into and get stuck in. Get motivated brahhhh!!!! Dewwwwiittttt!!!!

[@matter85]

Lmao, anything you can recommend, because when I mean small its like 8 feet by 6 feet.

[@Pinko_Band]

matter85 Ok so, for example, I think Aha-med mentioned the push/pull stuff which is a really good place to start if you are wanting to do more than just cardio (which a bike is good for if you have one for getting around campus--if not, run!). If u can get ur hands on some dumbbells, then u don't need a lot of room to use them. If not, then use your books! Pushups, pullups, curls, shoulder presses, etc. Look up all the different exercises that you can do with little or no equipment. Like I said, u may just have to get a little creative, but waiting until you have "all the right equipment" to get started is just giving in to procrastination and you'll never get going. No excuses, if you really want to do it, then you will.

[@CoguLeagueofLegendsEditor]

you draw bodies really great! perhaps your next tips talk about them more c:

[@aimeefritz9186]

Awesome video, nice figures! This is question out there for any artists: I've been wanting to get better at figure drawing for so long but I don't know how to approach it properly. I find myself getting stuck, like i learn proportion like the cubes and then.... What's next? Detailed anatomy of the arms?? Anatomy of the trunk??? How do you artists approach learning anatomy. Do you go one section by one section detailed per day and then repeat the cycle over again? Or practice the figure in general like study all the parts, legs, arms, and everything in one go everyday? Any advice would be super cool.

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Aimee Fritz Pick your favorite characters, draw them a lot from reference. You can have an anatomy reference sheet if you want, so that when you're drawing Chun Li's leg, you can say, oh! This is a gastrocnemius! And quadriceps! Also figure drawing, drawing people from real life is great. I drew lots of Spiderman.

[@aimeefritz9186]

+Ahmed Aldoori awesome, great advice! Thanks! :D oh yeah I've heard in some of your videos about spiderman too, I'll give it a shot. Keep doing the awesome work that you're doing!

[@z-dinestudio4165]

+Aimee Fritz I like to alternate between references and technique. So I might spend a while practicing a new drawing technique from imagination (like boxes or coils) and then do some sketches from reference poses, magazines or real life. Sometimes just sitting in a park or on the subway and sketching people as they go by is great practice, because it forces you to work on visual memory and understand complex forms from very brief glimpses.

[@arcct5504]

ya know what I've just realised? :D that sketchfit things is actually an pretty awesome idee! I don't thing I'll join in like officially with the video and so on but I'll defiantly start exercising!

[@e.l.1501]

Awesome! Now I want to add weekly drawing exercises to my weekly physical exercises so as to hone my artistic AND dance skills. :-)

[@julians_jam]

Awesome sketches as always! Sorry to hear you got trouble with your knees, take it slow man you'll be able to do gradually more and more! :)

[@hagendaz2170]

can u please make a vid showing how to draw facial features in different poses

[@prettyNaturalloveR]

it's also my problem when I try to get fit my knee begins to act up but I'm not gonna let it stop me this time! push through its the only way👍

[@AhmedAldoori]

+prettyNaturalloveR yesssss!

[@ashluvsfoofighters]

Yay for snapchat! Also if you're having muscle problems magnesium tablets seem to help me, I get really bad calf muscle cramps if I walk too fast straight away (and with skating) They seemed to help me. Bananas are good for muscle cramps too 👍🏻 I also have shitty knees 😣

[@StaynHungry]

+Ashleigh Fletcher Yeah I just started taking magnesium myself and it seems to help :D 10/10 must try

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Ashleigh Fletcher Cool thanks! Ordering some on Amazon right now.

[@ashluvsfoofighters]

+Ahmed Aldoori you're welcome, it is pricey but it works. I also should get some more, leg cramps suck!

[@hsingh9877]

+Ashleigh Fletcher Get a fish oil or flax seed oil supplement. It helps with inflammation. You know for knees and such.

[@LeeYangDraw]

+Ashleigh Fletcher I eat a fresh potato! They help too! :9

[@OwliSketches]

good choice, and well done!!

[@ahr3352]

I love the idea and how you are inspiring everyone to better themselves! Kind of a shame though like for me I know I could do this but I don't really need it to and I would love to have/see the whole sketchbook :( Couldn't you maybe scan it and sell it as an online sketch book in gumroad? I think thats a pretty good idea and would be nice for the ones that tried and didn't win!

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Papertobi Ed I haven't talked about the scanned version yet - but yes that will be part of it. :)

[@johnlee4111]

Do a 2-page spread that is all weaponry. Sci-Fi/Fantasy armory

[@TheNinngi]

could you post somewhere those drawing you did here, so i can see it better :D thankz :D

[@vinnay]

First thing, i loveeee your style, just love it. Second thing, you seem very comfortable drawing body forms. How do u study the human muscle structures? Like no matter the angle, you drew chun li's thighs look hot lol and third, your knees probably hurts bc its not use to your weight and u suddenly start running. If youre going to hit the gym, maybe start w the aliptical (i think thats how u spell it)

[@hsingh9877]

I recommend a fitness app called Freeletics . It is pretty awesome.

[@Dolph_Art]

How do I get into doing sketches of these characters? I cant draw them from my head and I dont wanna get stuck copying people's drawings all the time...

[@Joseira]

Aw yeah awesome! I hope I'll be posting my entry today >

[@IamKnotsAccount]

Is there any artbook you've got in print? Something I could buy? The odds of a competition is a bit low. I want to see your stuff for the way it looks. I'm not interested in the fact that it's the original. (No offence)

[@FaeRinmori]

Man, I would do almost anything to get my hands on that sketchbook because you are one of my biggest art inspirations, but alas, i have serious body image issues, have done most of my life (the type of person who wears shorts and a cover-up at the beach >..< If I was entering and had a shot at winning, I'd wanna see your original designs. Your ladies are so graceful and pretty, especially your faeries!!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Well here is my promise to you; if you , (gingerboufTV) join this contest, I will draw a personalized drawing and mail it to you at the end whether you win the sketchbook or not. This is a rare offer, choice is yours gingerboufTV!

[@FaeRinmori]

Oh dude, Oh hell, really? I mean really? You are seriously somethimg else!!! You could offer me a mound of gold, and I would still take a sketch by you any day, OK, I have definitely gots me some pondering to do now...aww balls to that. I'm so in!!! I am gonna kick my self conscious ass into gear!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. I am literally the giddiest idiot in Giddyland right now and it's 2:19am here!!! You are seriously awesome though, seriously!!! Have I said seriously enough? Seriously... OK shutting up now...

[@AhmedAldoori]

+gingerboufTV See you soon :) List your top 3 favorite characters.

[@illuminani2244]

I've watched this video probably 13 times now lol 😂

[@uhGhillie]

Hi! I've been following you for a little bit now and like most of your fans im a starting artist in my senior year. Thats besides the point, do you think you could read off or give a list of maybe your favorite or most inspirational artists?

[@AhmedAldoori]

+uhGhillie Hmmm I did mention a list a while back but...I'll name them again and some more; Iain McCaig Craig Mullins Joe Madureira J Scott Campbell Michael Turner Jeff Chamba Cruz Luke Hollis John Singer Sargent (for painting) Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema William Bouguereau Wilhem Busch Claire Wendling Adam Warren There are plenty more but here you go :)

[@cnglove]

what's a good mechanical pencil I can use? anyone

[@curry2386]

I'm so sad that I missed the competition for the sketchbook! X D

[@anthonyelliott2280]

would like to see more creature design?

[@DubstepSon]

Im sorry to be that guy, but would you make the brush used on MEDCAST 9 avaiable to download? I've been trying to mimic it for 2 weeks, and i couldn't, i suck at photoshop lol. I never asked for brushes or anything but that one feels exactly like the pencil i use so.. please? T_T

[@AhmedAldoori]

I'll look into this. I'm pretty sure it's already in the brush pack

[@DubstepSon]

Ahmed Aldoori Alright, thanks. i was told to keep only the 3 basic brushes so i never really got to use any of the other ones, i'll try reseting and looking at it too =)

[@BiggerGames]

can you do like a series in which you draw like the drawing orcs that you did. so just simply talking into the facecam while theres a drawing vid being shown

[@svenskaela1234561]

Can someone please help me? Im in my second year of an animation highschool in Sweden. I would love to work with concept art and recently i have started asking around about what or where i should study to become a concept artist. My teachers are not helping, with them mostly knowing about the anmation and clasical art industry and not so much about the gaming and concept art part. I asked them and they sugested an illustrarion course but I have a feeling that its not the same as studying concept art. So yeah can someone tell me is illustration courses are the same as concept art and are there any special schools for concept art. Thank you!

[@Pinko_Band]

Hey Aha-med! I was curious as to what your day job is? As in whether or not it was in the art field or not (some folks I follow on here do not have art-related day jobs). Wasn't sure if you've talked about it before. Just curious, no biggie.

[@jaellekhoo7448]

I'm not sure how to phrase this question, but what pencil leads do you use? By that I mean HB, 2B, 4B, etc.?

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Jaelle Khoo I think it's 2B

[@jaellekhoo7448]

+Ahmed Aldoori thank you!

[@JinGitaxias]

What's the song in the end?

[@hayvernlim]

What sketchbook are you using here and what size is it?

[@MarieKyriney]

When you said "the German dude" I felt concerned, but then I remembered that I don't going to do the challenge. I just have a lot to do. School, Switzerland Exchange and Intership. I don't think there is enough time for active sport.

[@leonardocolon5175]

how about a guy or girl in a 3 stage transformation like for example human, half or mid creature and full creature or if you now of japanese tokusatsu something like that

[@a0975245]

you are amazing!!

[@katecolvin7531]

My wrists have suffered Wacom pains so push-ups are out I just plank in stead. I went this whole video planking.

[@katecolvin7531]

I'm also a 13 yr old girl so I feel uncomfortable posting my body online....

[@J_Kwan]

+Zjonrum :0 I have a habit of curling up with one leg under me and the folded to my chest, like the Gargoyle of Extreme Lower Backpain.

[@z-dinestudio4165]

+Bimbo Sheniqua Try doing some wrist stretches twice a day, especially if you spend a lot of time typing, painting or working with your hands. It can save you from developing carpal tunnel, which is really awful. If you do a quick google search there are tons of resources that recommend various wrist stretches.

[@valentinarivera4511]

heeeyyy!!! so i have a problem in 12 and i really want your sketchbook but i dont cosider my body is in a bad condition what shoul i do???

[@valentinarivera4511]

and also i really like the video

[@dwweebovo4414]

I've had you on snap chat all this time and didn't even know you had a KZbin channel what the heck!

[@QBEN25]

YOU ARE THE MAN

[@L1MP812K1T]

hahah your knee talking. Great video!!

[@mordekaiser2639]

Amazing!

[@lysartboutiq6580]

really inspiring loose technique!

[@jme671]

it has nothing to do with the drawing, but what is your favorite food : v

[@MrYeshaav]

Hey, your kickstarter link is a bit broken...

[@StabilAmboss]

there's a gym where you work? where do you work?

[@AhmedAldoori]

I work at ArenaNet

[@malbhet]

What kind of pencil are you using?

[@VioletGlitterworks]

He said it's called Sumogrip, it's made by the company Sakura. 👍🏼

[@malbhet]

+Victoria Woods Thanks for the answer, now I can order a few:D

[@VioletGlitterworks]

+mal bhet No problem! 😁👍🏼

[@Paige-ib9gz]

Plleeeeease draw any character form world of warcraft! like any i love them all :D

[@xoXDarkCuackXox]

i twisted my ankle when i fell down from stairs and the workout went to down as well... i sux

[@sternleiche]

look up the channel of Funk Roberts here on KZbin, he has masses of wonderful whole Body workouts in stock.

[@ro14p8]

Hi Ahmed I just saw your ''how I got into art'' video and you asked about our story's and because you probably wouldn't see it if i posted this comment there i thought i'd put it here. So i just wanted to say that i think people like you give me insperation. I mean the art teachers at my school are nice and all but they dont really ''believe'' in me, its not that im bad at art but just that they dont think its posible to make a carreer out of art other than teaching. You help me see that it is posible and that you can do it if you work really hard. My art story is pretty much the same as yours only im just 16. We have to choose a new school next year and i choose an art school. Whenever i tell people about that there kinda like : ''well its not really a real job is it?''. Thats really frustrating cuse no one thinks its a good disition exept my parents. So i geuss i just want to thank you for being a great insparation

[@BadTacoKitty]

Lol I think I showed up to the contest late

[@yupinaa]

Started eating healthy and I can already see the changes in my poo LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@GERDHEHE]

what did i tell yall about running off the bat? baaaad move m8

[@keonggondang989]

nice

[@itsfunnierinenochian3623]

You mentioned you were considering throwing in other prizes. That's exciting and really cool for us, but please don't stretch yourself too thin. KZbin can be very time consuming and you're still newish. You've been doing a lot of cool things for this community and we all love you lots, but I worry about that. You can only be expected to do so much. I'm not trying to make it harder for lots of people to participate or have a chance to win. I just think you have a lot on your plate and you always seem kinda tired in your videos😰 I tend to over think things, so sorry if it seems like I'm talking out of my ass lol.

[@diathorn7434]

aw yissss chun-li OuO hello

[@crriss25]

draw wii fit trainers

[@Wez_art2]

Is it to late now 😂

[@khiclark31]

Steven Universe

[@kojubeans]

I laughed way too hard at that "fits in" joke...