How to Draw Foreshortening

[@PorValis]

Thank you James for making such informative content like this. Your animation classes are a steal as well with how low you price them! I don't wanna sound too much like a bot advertisement account, but I love the way you teach and break things down. I highly urge anyone who is considering getting one or two of James' classes/recordings to buy them. I'm currently learning through his animation basics 2023 videos and this combined with the Animator's survival kit have taught me a lot in regard to animation. Please support content creator's like James so we can continue to learn from them!

[@jimmyskillzart]

That was such a simple yet highly effective explanation of foreshortening. Videos like this are so important, because young artists often focus on all the cool details and lighting of their favorite artists, but it’s these basic key fundamentals, that anyone can learn fairly easy with practice, that make up 90 percent of how effective their art will actually be, independent of style. If you can build a house, than painting and putting furniture in it will be the easy part. Thanks MDJ!

[@ADI-xx8zr]

😂

[@Jaszczurizm]

This mf didnt even say thank u

[@pianoatthirty]

This was not only genuinely informative, but really inspiring. You introduced the study of perspective in a way that seems really fun, creative and playful rather than the usual academic and dry stuff. Thank you.

[@GavinBekks]

I wish this guy had more reach because for me he is the most informative not just animator but also artist on KZbin, and sadly KZbin rewards quantity over quality which is really unfortunate

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Studying MDJ’s guidance on advanced perspective then diving into Scott Robertson’s teachings improved everything I do ten fold. The, “here’s how you copy reference then change it enough to call it yours” channels are overwhelmingly popular. Sad so many people are spending years learning nothing…

[@machidraws1]

BRO JUST CALLED OUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY LMAO

[@SW-zb6bf]

Not really, my immediate thought was the same. But I realized it's just a preference. And the people that make those videos get requested by fans to have their art "roasted". So it's all good...unless they didn't consent

[@machidraws1]

@@SW-zb6bf i mean yeah but i think planning a video like this takes more effort, rather then just roasting art, which is what i think james was calling those videos, kind of lazy

[@pablobarrios7681]

Thank you for keeping up with sharing your knowledge for so long James, you don’t know how integral your videos were are and would be along my whole career in the art world, sincerely, thank you for inspiring and dispelling my doubts man!

[@endless-less8247]

hola mi amor 🥰

[@pablobarrios7681]

@@endless-less8247después mi reeeey

[@TheSurrealist.]

The most 👏 straight to the point 👏 and mature👏 art help tutorial content creator on KZbin. God so many of them are gimmicky and try too hard to be funny. This guy is who everyone should be watching.

[@AnnoRG]

glad that james is "indirectly" calling out some artists that are literally just doing content for the sake of content (which is fine but mid) instead making it educational and rich in quality like james and many other great but definitely smaller creators

[@westendwarlord]

With that attitude I can tell youre not an artist

[@_sn0wbl00d]

it's awesome how much the angle and scale can change how things look in drawing. i used to think the only way to make form was by adding shadows

[@sougatamukherjee5987]

We need more art content like this in KZbin

[@vaughan2632]

Glad someone is mentioning how awful certain art youtubers are especially for learning.

[@pablobarrios7681]

4 real, so much good advice is mixed in with awful kid brained snappy crap that is hard to really internalize or really comprehend what they are trying to teach

[@pianoatthirty]

I mean most of them are just KZbin clowns - they make their living on reactionary bullsh*t. Can't be mad at them for just wanting to make a living. If someone is genuinely serious about art you watch things like Proko, New Master's Academy, etc.

[@3ngan498]

Those are like drama queen 👁️👄👁️ I'm literally can't filter out what they said despite their art is great

[@skjalddis1302]

Watched one of the guys from the beginning screenshots twice, his skills are actually impressive given how hard it must be to see what he’s painting with his head stuck so deep up his own ass

[@markdinsdale4869]

Mohammed agbadi used to do some great drawing content but now it's literally all commenting on KZbin or social media drama. Obviously he's making money from it but it seems a shame that he doesn't post useful or interesting art content anymore, just this pointless dross.

[@hg4979]

Thank you for this video! Since its so straight to the point and really easy to understand its great for people of all kinds of skill levels, be it a beginner or someone who just wants to refresh their knowledge. Truly appreciated!

[@HavenHopeArt]

Wow, wow, thank you so much, Modern Day James. You're probably one of the best art instructors on the internet that really is clear and concise while delivering amazing examples on what to do after aquring that knowledge. Thank you, much appreciation!

[@jessanpalomer2647]

Wake up babe a new moderndayjames video is up

[@rjanimations]

Finally a modern day james video! Been a minute!

[@StarPlatinum7912]

WHERE WAS THIS THIS WHEN I NEEDED IT MOST, THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE!!

[@JulyRuliia]

Thank you for another Masterclass! You litteraly taugh me Perspective, cloth, character, anatomy, etc.. Once again, you're the absolute best 🌟

[@Markus-_-]

He's currently making a full course of perspective. Can't wait for it

[@jellybx]

oh! this is such a great shoutout for foreshortening usage! especially by separating it between simply overlap vs close proximity distortion i know there might be a big misconception that the scale "must be bigger" when the object closer to the camera while the thing is this scale change would only visible when the object is "close enough" to the camera otherwise this scale change wont much visible thanks for sharing this information! 😄

[@jinsangthehunter5719]

You are appreciated. Truly

[@sethhat9620]

Great video James! Thanks for keeping things real and delivering content that's truly worthwhile. Cheers!

[@kloolisw820]

Thank you for existing❤️

[@rexdialing8161]

Yow that was uncalled for but really helpful for artists just starting out there!

[@Eizengoldt]

What was uncalled for?

[@randholt11]

I appreciate your teaching style. I'm soaking up so much based on the methodology of your delivery. Thank you so much.

[@lttrickster5643]

Hell yeah! He’s back! I didn’t see the upload date. One of the best to learn from

[@a-carvalho8751]

Thanks for this! I hope your channel reaches new heights very soon 🙌🏼🙏🏻

[@chukukaogude5894]

Art for clout vs art for learning. I want to learn art but not it be a career..yet.... I am subscribed here because you are art for learning. Knowing the difference will definitely grow one's skills as a new or intermediate artist. In 2020 I had to find the difference between the two to make my art skills grow from absolutely nothing to something. I actually got pretty decent after 1 year from nothing and posted a self portrait of my skills. There's a lot of flaws in it but I still stand by that. I haven't posted in a while because I need to build up another skill and find a higher paying job. I found that most art for learning YT channels were traditional artist and some digital artists. (Like yourself) Knowing this, knowing how to learn, and having unlimited time when I moved in with my parents during the pandemic; my art skills get better within a year. Now I am looking to bring my ideas to life. I have the skills to do it but top priority is getting a higher paying job. For now all I can do is watch the right YT videos. This channel is one of the right channel. in the sea of clout chasers.

[@mysteryinkii6160]

This feels like a very great tutorial. During Covid i was able to gain a better understand for foreshortening through perspective studies but i still think i need practice. Especially with cyli like shapes so this is really helpful. 🎉

[@rubisco1452]

Your channel is such a blessing. I liked the video, but the end felt a bit abrupt. I was looking forward to seeing the process. I can learn so much just by watching the process. It would be extremely helpful if you can add more of the rough figuring out part. Thank you

[@moderndayjames]

Sorry about that, the end was a bit abrupt! Tbh viewer retention is usually around two minutes so I try to wrap them up as quickly as possible. I'll make sure to include more of the process next time for the champs that sit through the whole thing!

[@rubisco1452]

@@moderndayjames Thank you man! I appreciate it. I have learnt so much from you.

[@beenbin9812]

god bless short tutorial videos, i got way so much more from this in a short time. thank you!

[@solosisas1764]

Thanks for always answer in your live streams

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Never within 15 seconds have I been compelled to subscribe

[@AlexHuneycutt]

My homie James sticking up for quality education 👌

[@owlytedailer-sg5cq]

Dude I fucking love you I watch your videos whenever I feel like I ain't shit, you're the biggest inspiration for wannabes like me

[@m00ki_i]

thanks for this...been a long time sub. it's crazy how much the art community on here has morphed into click bait. I appreciate all the work you do .

[@Dookie_Blaster]

A lesson on foreshortening? For-sure!!

[@isaaczavala5238]

I dont got an issue with artist roast videos, they're typically in fun spirit, but man I wish youtube had more art instructors like you. Can't blame them tho, just people trying to make a living.

[@Eizengoldt]

I miss the days when Sycra, Sinix, MDJ and Ahmed were all posting regularly. So many frauds these days….

[@eyjayy]

first time ive heard of the concept of two diff kinds of foreshortening (thanks a lot expensive art school!)

[@thepopo592]

0:11 unfathomably based, first video I've ever watched of yours, already love you.

[@kjashdjas]

Straight to the point. Thanks mate ✍🏻

[@mikubrot]

this is a really cool guide for foreshortening even outside of animation

[@kcgraphics8989]

moderndayjamesssss issss backkkkkkk

[@badaboop2035]

thank you so much for this!

[@jimsartblog]

really appreciate you sharing your expertise like this, thank you so much!

[@TheEnigmaProductions]

You are a good man James I always learn something from your videos.

[@reaper_868-kg4gu]

Love you informative vids man keep it up 👍

[@ふかざわ-e1p]

that's a pretty good lecture for me to study, you earned yourself a subscriber! I look forward to seeing your drawing contents.

[@Inkingman-mb8ov]

Thank you so much, James!

[@roninguts0]

Short and informative. Based pure educational content.

[@burninflames]

Im so glad you posted a video! I learned a lot from you back in the days of my learning process! You're one of the best art youtubers!

[@anzaia2164]

Very useful, thank you! Looks like it's time to break put the stylus again, this made me feel inspired.

[@IgorChakal]

Good job with the video, James. You're a good man!

[@IgorChakal]

If that's your real name...

[@whossam7675]

ayoo he said what i was thinking about but with actual words

[@evil2130]

Thanks this ist super huseful for artist or animator stuf

[@battz7252]

Very concised educational video.

[@xn9tj]

Was hoping you'd specifically touch on lens compression and more of the technical

[@Hadri_ART]

Thank you, i appreciate your lessons a lot 🙏

[@so-tz8lp]

i pirated all your courses and they are a gem. when i make my first bucks ill become a patreon sub to you and all the good homies who taught me art. bless u

[@moderndayjames]

let's go! pirate that shit

[@shivamuchiha7]

This is really useful thank you James

[@atulraut4158]

Bro also plays guitar really good

[@GodzillaBread]

Eva 02 in the thumbnail is epic/start

[@kwinrichard]

that intro got me covering my mouth, you hit the nail on the head

[@Eizengoldt]

Did he remove the introduction ? I don’t see what everyone’s talking about

[@kwinrichard]

@@Eizengoldt Oh, seems like he did- likely for good reasons. if you want a quick summary, he was saying how he will post at a rythm that suits him ; doesn't want to please a youtube schedule or art community trends for a quick gain that go against his own values. He wants to focus on being an educator, not an entertainer. (despite the massive shift towards that at the time) simply, he dropped some real bars in the old intro too that caught a lot of us off guard

[@shlokshedge3025]

thanks

[@alumshaman]

We happy? ... Vincent! We happy? Oh, we happy. Thank you for new video at your youtube channel!

[@ludvikskp]

Yeah I can’t stand the artfluencers either. It’s become so exhausting over the years. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s great

[@MDigitalProductions]

He's back!

[@M_Deez]

made me sub!!

[@ShameLink]

THANK YOUUUUUU

[@ToroAsterion]

I see Unit 02, I click

[@MathiasZamecki]

❤️

[@victoriacaedo1626]

oh my gosh so informative thankyou!!

[@DREWSONLEARNING]

Thanks for this. This was quite usefull

[@kikolektrique1737]

YAY NEW VIDEO

[@doodly1152]

Miss you bro

[@maokai09]

Thank you

[@amondives5801]

4:38 me showing my mom the frog i found from our yard love ur vids james xD

[@pablolarreategui9489]

He’s back 😭

[@kakarotleo.3D]

short n informative

[@Art.NoStRa]

wow, thank you so much

[@SluggishGA]

I thought this said how to draw foreshadowing and I was like, oh yeah I would like to know how to do foreshadowing, and then I noticed it said foreshortening and I was like, oh yeah, that's even more useful

[@Scorponox93]

YES YES YOU SAVE MY LIFE

[@Msannamitta]

very helpful thank you

[@vatti9999]

Could you make a video about how to take good reference photos of yourself by yourself I find it hard to find any good material and notes on how to do that effectively

[@moderndayjames]

I could!

[@wyzar202]

Hey, just wanna to ty for the video and alert that the Gumroad link is not working

[@ValhallaForArtists]

4th hehe Yaay! Epic stuff!

[@ratchetandchank8648]

Hey mdj, do you do mentorships?

[@mskiara18]

I was not aware of the name of this perspective drawing, thank you for your helpful tutorials. I definitely hope to practice drawing foreshortening in the future

[@maskedartist1455]

nice tips

[@ivanfauzailord2859]

I who read it Foreshadowing first, then realized it Foreshortening 😂

[@culsud]

liked subbed. great video.

[@tripparian8913]

That headset looks like it would have a sick audio quality, what is the model ?

[@diegoevil1572011]

Let's go, Jeremy! One good video a year is better than 100 pointless ones😘😘😘

[@moderndayjames]

hell yeah, luckily i've got a bunch in the pipeline so it doesn't have to be an annual occasion haha

[@itsiwhatitsi]

Hi Master James 👍

[@therealKrak]

Why not Trinity foreshortening? Missed chance

[@kardrasa]

This is a big video

[@chasewilltin8567]

👏 👏 👏 👏

[@Nation_of_Imagination]

The thumbnail looks like revanent from apex if he was in Evangelion

[@moderndayjames]

there we go, Revanent is the most epic character, I'll have to do some sketches of him

[@almil3505]

Why there is no weird robot intro Sir James

[@moderndayjames]

hard to find filming time while on projects, dry and informative is all the energy ive got haha

[@almil3505]

@@moderndayjames you are way too productive🐐, enjoy some rest

[@monkeyXmonkey]

Gumroad link doesn't work!!

[@thisisanameyoudontlike9226]

BROO WHAT DO YOU USE TO DRAWWWW?? I woun it mayn

[@moderndayjames]

I literally just made a video about how I use clip studio, go watch!