My Experience with Drawabox

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 INTRO
0:16 WHY I STARTED DRAWABOX
01:14 WHAT IS DRAWABOX
06:19 LESSON 1
08:58 GETTING FEEDBACK
11:34 STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE
12:25 OUTRO

[@meandidraws9521]

Hey guys! For those who were wondering why there are no more videos, well, there is a new video! This one is about Set Design Concept Art assignment that I did on Artwod, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apnVnKqAmM2qb8ksi=8-hLvMSIiaI3JAAh

[@Uncomfortable]

It's always spooky when a video talks to you directly, by name... :D But it was a fantastic video! Great job on giving such a thorough breakdown of the course, its goals, its considerations - all in 14 minutes!

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you senpai. Means so much that you liked the video. As I've said, you deserve a box shaped medal!👍

[@stephendelacruzone]

Uncomfortable👑you're a Legend too! ✨👍

[@dashutkacroft]

In fact, these are simple steps in any art school. When I started go to drawing courses, the teacher strongly recommended to "fill your hand" every day - to draw lines and circles. She asked at home hang a large drawing paper on the wall and draw lines with a pencil as often as possible. Because drawing lines by hand, they seem "alive". No ruler, no eraser. Only hardcore and daily practice 😁 At the end of the course, when it was necessary to make a selection of our drawings (in order to enter the university), we all saw our progress. We started with crooked, uneven and shaking lines - and ended up with beautiful academic drawings of plaster heads (Apollo, Aphrodite, David, etc.) Over the years, I lost the skill, but found myself in sketching 😀No rules. You just draw how you like and what you like. I wish you good luck in achieving your goals. We are waiting for you at sketch meetings in uskvilnius again 😉

[@meandidraws9521]

I think you need to first learn rules to be able to unlearn them later and let yourself go:) And yeah I will try to join the sketch meetings, thanks for the invite! :D

[@brodriguez11000]

r/ArtistLounge had some interesting opinions on DAB.

[@makvala7656]

I would also mention how great the 50% rule is. I've seen so many tutorials and they always say things like "don't even think about drawing a face if you haven't learned planes of the head" for example, whereas drawabox actively encourages you to do draw whatever the hell you want outside the course

[@meandidraws9521]

Oh yeah, that is so true. I hate when some people say that you are not ready to draw this or that. You can actually improve way way faster if you try drawing challenging stuff that is above your skill level.

[@dpelpal]

Is the 50% rule supposed to be something you're really putting effort into, and trying to use the principles that you're currently learning in the Draw a Box curriculum? Or is it just doodling, etc? I'm totally confused

[@makvala7656]

@@dpelpal i think the point of the 50/50 rule is for you to just have fun and to remind you why you're even doing the courses in the first place, it's cause you like drawing (hopefully). So yeah, sketch, doodle, do whatever makes you happy. I think if you stay consistent with drawabox, plus if you study other things like reference images or anatomy etc. Your drawing skill will get better, and soon enough, when you sit down to draw for the other 50% rule, you'll start implementing all the things you've learned without even realizing so dw too much about it, just enjoy the process

[@jiafeistan7657]

It's an amazing site for beginners like me! I've noticed a huge improvement in, not only the way I draw, but also the way I perceive drawing in and of itself. Uncomfortable is a truly inspiring dude!

[@meandidraws9521]

Yes! I feel the same way!

[@WhiteuELYA]

thank you for your video and good job on your progress in the course!

[@Neolith_]

This is surprisingly great editing/video production quality. I myself am looking forwards to learning something I have been fearing for much of my life. That being art, of course.

[@Katre_]

I'm so glad to finally hear your story about this challenge, I was following your progress for a while (as you might have noticed:D). Very smooth and informative video as well. Keep going (both with the lessons AND the KZbin stuff) - it's just so satisfying to see your drawings getting better every day. Gives me hope, because I have the same struggles you did. Gl hf!

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot that this gives you motivation. I see your drawings on instagram as well, keep going!👍👍

[@zhennusik]

Wow, Meandi! I'm also an aspiring artist and I love playing and singing music! Thanks for your video! I accidentally bumped into a youtube video with this guy praising the Drawabox course. And after I've seen your video, I'm even more sure that that course is exactly what I need. So, thanks again!!!

[@meandidraws9521]

Ahh thank you so much! Glad you liked it and its cool that we have common interests! I don't see a lot of musicians and visual artists.

[@igordinizrocha1669]

Awesome video.

[@sashamedentsiy8204]

A surprisingly useful video on describing DrawAbox. Thank you very much for sharing. It motivates me to start drawing right away.

[@meandidraws9521]

Glad to hear that! It's really cool to see that some people are motivated to start drawabox after this video.

[@jluiscc25]

thanks, i needed this, i'm just starting the course and was always that thought of "is this going to be like the others" but thanks for the feedback and well i'll continue with it.

[@meandidraws9521]

Glad u liked the video and good luck!

[@hammockmonk]

Great review, well done!

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you!

[@stav382]

brilliant review! thank you

[@meandidraws9521]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oshu2817]

You're very underrated and should have way more subscribers considering the quality of your work also great editing btw loved the video

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you! I actually just started my channel so I'm actually blown away on how many subscribers i already got.:)

[@Kaiskii]

This was a great video, hope you blow up! You deserve it :)

[@xabfps3037]

Thanks nan Hope ur Channel jeeps grinding

[@meandidraws9521]

thnx!

[@ayushmishra-mg9dz]

thnakyou so much i was hesitating to take this course becoz i want to learn digital art but after watching your video i will definitely take this draw abbox course and i'll do it with traditonal tools thanks thankyou so much seriously after watchig your video its easy to understand also

[@flejj5148]

Thanks for sharing! I feel motivated to revisit drawbox again, last time i didn't stick with it very long.

[@meandidraws9521]

Appreciate it! It’s so cool to hear that this video motivates people to start drawabox

[@runanrunamaralda4855]

Great video! Thanks a lot!

[@meandidraws9521]

glad you liked it!

[@bimaetorquem7027]

thank you this seems like a good course to learn perspective~!

[@meandidraws9521]

It is! Glad you like the video.

[@stephendelacruzone]

Meandi👑you're a Legend for this! ✨👍

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank u!

[@LGJM83]

Great video. I too recently found the drawabox guys through KZbin and I think I'm going to start going through their program myself. You got a sub from me I can't wait to see what you create 🙂

[@meandidraws9521]

Hey! Thank you! Glad you subbed and new videos are on the way!

[@Riqell]

great video I was wondering If I should get into Drawabox but now Im sure ill start it ! so thank you !! I hope you will make a part 2 when you finish the full course C:

[@meandidraws9521]

Glad you like the video! Yes, I am planning to make a part 2 once I finish this, just not sure what format it will be yet.

[@aliagamirguseinov3078]

Hope to see more of Mr. Kebab in the future videos👌

[@meandidraws9521]

I'll get even more fat if he shows up more often. 😣

[@Creativepenciling]

Great video, and congratulations on reaching lesson 4 🎉

[@meandidraws9521]

thank you! I'm already at lesson 7 now, it took me around 2 months to edit and publish this video since recording :D

[@julianas.3352]

I haven’t used drawbox in ages but one thing that I still definitely used thanks to them was drawing straight line with shoulders xD. I think I might get back into it after seeing this video lol.Spiked this little motivation inside of me 😂

[@meandidraws9521]

Yeah Drawabox definitely helps you get into the habit to draw with your shoulder. And I'm glad that this video motivated you to jump back in:)

[@asimian8500]

Drawing with your shoulder isn't the only way. It depends on the circumstances and how much precision you need. For instance, you're not going to do detail work with shoulder strokes. As for the ghosting method. It's great to learn accuracy, but with practice you don't need to ghost. You need to be able to draw with your wrist, elbow, and shoulders. For tighter figure drawings, I use shoulder for the gesture and work my way down to the wrist for the final detail.

[@flavoredtears3898]

Okay okay you convinced me to try it again

[@meandidraws9521]

hell yeah

[@lilialalia4836]

I am startung the course and DAMN i read a lot. I even took notes xD

[@art2design514]

Your intro was the best I had to write about that funny but cool Intro, one of a kind hehe. :)

[@meandidraws9521]

hahaha thanks!

[@dimasever_twitch]

cool editing and delivery, loved it, come back to doing videos, you're doing a great job

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you! glad you like it, music is my main thing, this is more of a side thing. I will make youtube videos on this channel here and there, but it probably won't be consistent, so if you don't wanna miss it, hit that notification bell:)

[@boink8653]

Please do a separate video of each lesson

[@meandidraws9521]

I have thought of that previously, but I probably won't be able to do a video for each lesson, because it's been a long time since I finished the course and shooting, editing, scripting so many videos would be insanely time consuming. BUT, I am planning to do a follow up video about drawabox, where I will try to discuss each lesson briefly.

[@glebsullivan4405]

Drawabox is a great course, I tried it once and was very satisfied with it, but got struggled with texture lesson and put it aside for a while. Well, maybe it's time to face your demons again. Thanks for the video though!

[@meandidraws9521]

Yeah it is a struggle sometimes, but good things come from hardship

[@doodleplayer4014]

I feel like this course is going to be hell itself for me. As a perfectionist, I want everything to be perfect, but I think it will be good for me to learn to be a little less careful about my art.

[@Lokysthe06]

крутое видео мужик

[@KwadratoweMinecraft]

I really like your content, can you do more of these videos? I am sure if you continue you will suceed :)) You are funny and entertaining man!

[@meandidraws9521]

Thank you! I am a way better rapper/songwriter then draftsman, so I am pursuing that career, but I will still keep drawing because this is really fun. I may drop a video here and there as well.

[@rai1578]

I had no idea that it was meant to be taken over the course of potentially years or that you could get actual feedback. I've been meaning to take it for a while since a lot of the artists who inspire me have done it, but this video definitely makes me more sure that I want to do it soon.

[@meandidraws9521]

Oh yeah, this course takes time and it's best that you don't rush it and pace it out. This way you will actually learn way faster compared to trying to speedrun this (it's a paradox, but that's how our brains work). I'm planning to do another video about science of learning later maybe. Glad you liked the video.

[@DrawgonBloom]

🌸🐲🌸 This was really nice. Well done! I'm currently on a self imposed three year journey to try and improve my art skills as best I can. I was going to start drawabox after a year of doing Marc Brunet's free 1 YEAR PLAN TO LEARN TO DRAW 🚀 (study schedule + exercises) video. But I may start drawabox sooner perhaps. Idk. I'll watch their videos again tho, and see if I think I should change up gears. And do drawabox first, then follow Marc's plan. Or maybe both if I have the free time for it, but I doubt I would be able to. However, I do aim to do both eventually in time. 🌸🐉🌸Thank you for taking the time to make this video sharing your thoughts and experience, with all of us 🌸🐲🌸

[@meandidraws9521]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Oh yeah I've seen that video of Marc Brunet, I think it's a great idea. Maybe doing both would be a bit too much timewise, but it's doable. I still recommend drawabox, because you can get feedback there. In any case good luck!

[@DrawgonBloom]

@@meandidraws9521 Thank you! I greatly appreciate it! And just like in your video, you make good points.

[@valiantshadowproductions]

I’m going to check it out! (Man, that kebab looked so good.)

[@meandidraws9521]

Thanks! Yeah the kebab looks good, since I finished lesson 7 I’m gonna order another kebab

[@txin999]

Subscribed! Love your humor :) Definitely laughed at that kebab joke :)))

[@meandidraws9521]

Thnx! Just uploaded a new reel if u wanna check it out

[@GedStan]

on Artiom voice: CHA - sAulius , maladec! 👏👏👏

[@MEANDITV]

xdddd thanks my broski

[@BigDomski]

Shit man, I feel like giving drawabox another go. I quit after getting onto textures (lesson 2). I could make some pretty damn clean lines by the end, but I didn't get the 250 box challenge. I did it, but the objective flew over my head. I didn't feel comfortable rotating a box after getting to lesson 2.

[@meandidraws9521]

Oh yeah 250 boxes was a grind to me as well, but it paid off. Definitely give it another go, did you go with official critique the first time?

[@BigDomski]

@@meandidraws9521 no no, I posted my homework on the official website and discord.

[@meandidraws9521]

@@BigDomski In that case I really really recommend to go with official critiques if you decide to give another go. You will receive feedback and will be able to correct your mistakes along the way.

[@huntermitchell6335]

If you want extra help I can give you my discord, for now I can say, when people say “make sure your lines converge to a vanishing point” it made me confused too. What they mean is after making your Y and plotting the dots to make the outside of the box, when you find the point they would meet in the middle, bring the dot a little closer to the center of the Y, for a more perspective/warp look vs isometric. That way it looks better AND the sides converge to a point.

[@huntermitchell6335]

The inner lines I don’t fully get yet, I assume you try to find where the middle of the dots you place after the initial Y would meet.

[@MaakaSakuranbo]

I don't understand this "but it's final on ink!" point. Just like.. don't undo? Then it's still final. Unless you're concerned about people not having the commitment to not undo. Sure, digital tools are to "make things faster", but what's the actual difference if I draw on paper vs. tablet if I don't use fancy things like stabilization, undo, layers, or the like? That said my main issue with the "use fine liners" is that it just delays the step of getting used to the tablet. I'd rather get that out of the way earlier rather than later. And that's definitely a factor too. If I draw on tablet I still need to get used to it, liners on paper is more intuitive right off the bat and when I compare the two my liner lines are every so slightly better, and I overshoot less with those. But again, I need to learn that on tablet eventually anyway, so might as well get it out of the way. I get it could kill someone's motivation though, especially if they end up feeling like "I should buy a more expensive tablet" The one point that makes sense to me is that you can't submit it for feedback. I get they don't want to deal with digital for homework. Like, to properly rate the work you'd have to know the tools used, which would involve asking each student about it and knowing all the software and and and. And then the student might go "ah yeah, that's actually just my tablet being bad"

[@helistia01]

I am interested in animation and m 20.. but I don’t have any drawing exp so I suck at art … I’ll start this course today it self and I’ll give 6hours of my time daily cause m jobless 😅….I hope I get into Sep 2023 intake in some of the nice colleges in Canada 😢..I hope this info is the one that changes my life .. thanks bud and don’t stop making content 🎉

[@meandidraws9521]

I wish you the best of luck on your journey and remember - keep going no matter what, even if you think that drawing 250 boxes is pointless! Glad u like the video.

[@rhettmiller4025]

How did it go for you did you Improve ?

[@TheAmazinRaven]

My first attempt at Draw a Box had my shoulders soooo sore the next day 🤣

[@meandidraws9521]

Oh yeah gotta take it easy at first, I can remember the neck pain when doing drawing for hours. Then started drawing on a tilted surface, way better.

[@KingTubeAR]

8:20 So true lol!

[@i_make_videogames]

Let's goooooo

[@meandidraws9521]

LETS GOOOO

[@LucasMcCain97]

How long after you submitted the homework did they get back to you?

[@meandidraws9521]

a few days usually, not long:)

[@Y2-111]

Can I use normal pen ??? since I can't buy fine liners

[@meandidraws9521]

Sure!

[@hoseinbebany]

Even at the age of 55 u r drawing my man keep it up

[@meandidraws9521]

🥲🥲🥲

[@levelup2014]

Why did you stop uploading this is my first video I’ve watched of your and thought you had 50k+ subs based on the quality

[@meandidraws9521]

Hey, I realised that I have to focus on my music more. (Im also a musician) But I will upload here on this channel from time to time, some sketchbook tour videos are on the way so if u want hit that notification bell:)

[@dcarsondavis]

That's a burrito 🌯

[@meandidraws9521]

False. A kebab.

[@KhyrisEidan]

Nope couldn't do that.

[@learnartwithme3766]

What did you do for you 50%?

[@meandidraws9521]

I usually just drew my normal illustrations, not completely complying with 50% rule, but yeah. You can check out my art on my instagram: @meandidraws , what about you?

[@learnartwithme3766]

@@meandidraws9521 I haven't started yet.

[@meandidraws9521]

@@learnartwithme3766 gotchu

[@williammclean6594]

I tried it it was so so boring I could even stick with it if something is so boring that I can't finish it I'm never going to stick with it I Quit after like 2 weeks I'm not going to like grind until who knows when you're actually drawing something fun.

[@meandidraws9521]

Damn. 😀 go watch some art tips on tiktok then, what do I know 😀

[@williammclean6594]

@@meandidraws9521 there's lots of ways to learn if a program you're doing is really boring and you can't stick to it you're not going to stick to it and actually draw every day and get better it's the same thing with losing weight if you can't stick to your diet you'll never lose weight. On the Dropbox Reddit it says like only about 1% of the students actually finished draw a box you just got to find what works for you if you can't stick to it

[@meandidraws9521]

@@williammclean6594 I mean if it's not for you then it's not for you, if you find something that will work for you better - that's for the best. :) Did you find anything that would work better?

[@williammclean6594]

@@meandidraws9521 yeah there's a lot of art courses out there that are way better than draw a box like the like the Proko one or a lot of stuff on Gum Road you just have to pay for it but you get what you paid for most people drop out of draw a box around lesson 6 or something I'd rather just pay for something because you can tell if it's going to be good or not just by the reviews. Also trent lessons on gumroad are pretty good for beginners. kzbin.info

[@meandidraws9521]

@@williammclean6594 Cool, if it works for you, do it:) I personally tried Trent's easy art lessons and I definitely prefer Drawabox. It goes waay deeper into fundamentals.

[@InkyTriip]

As a Lithuanian the Lithuanian kebab comment caught me so off guard 😂

[@meandidraws9521]

labadiena

[@roter13]

Hello cutie!

[@ld6433]

I now want a kebab.. 😅 But in all seriousness, I seemed to have some of the same struggles starting out .. So definitely going to give this a shot!

[@meandidraws9521]

Haha yeah I rewatched a video quite a while and then got another kebab. Glad the video helped!

[@nanshire2278]

You never actually went on to explain your experience with DrawABox. What was it?

[@NovusNiveus]

Having moved from the UK to the US, I miss a good kebab... 😔

[@meandidraws9521]

I can feel your pain, brother (or sister)

[@AdomasZalneravicius]

Mldc!

[@meandidraws9521]

dekui dekui!☺️

[@qualitysweat9631]

thats cool bro u cute

[@meandidraws9521]

are u talking about baby yoda

[@qualitysweat9631]

@@meandidraws9521 u

[@bideoman8509]

Do employers look at this type of training when hiring?

[@meandidraws9521]

Don't think so, employers look at your finished work in your portfolio.

[@alee6886]

You get a subscribe for the kebab

[@dororo22]

Literally artist drawing from many many years, talking about beginner guide which learns how to draw a line XD wtf

[@meandidraws9521]

I've been drawing for many years as a hobbyist, lack of fundamental knowledge was always holding me back. Learning how to draw a line can teach you so much even when you got years into your craft.

[@wyattarthur5275]

Main take away from this video don't pay to have your homework critiqued buy a Kebab 😂

[@meandidraws9521]

join the dark side, we have kebabs

[@BusinessWolf1]

Drawabox is like wanting to make games so you start by making a game engine. Too low, too slow.

[@quinu]

"gonna get straight to the point" yaps about irrelevant topic for 15 seconds. ??

[@meandidraws9521]

Yooo super sorry that I wasted 15 seconds of your precious time! 🥲

[@quinu]

@@meandidraws9521i wouldnt care if u didnt say u werent gonna waste time..decent vid tho

[@meandidraws9521]

@@quinu glad u liked it overall 🫡

[@TheJoannaCruz]

For 5$? I've seen the patreon, to get the official feedback it's 27$, I can't pay 27$... I'm from Brazil and that becomes expensive for me... I don't know if drawabox would help me without the feedbacks

[@joserobertobarsani8498]

Aqui pra mim aparece R$27,50 pra 1 crédito de correção. Um pouco mais caro que o plano mensal da Netflix

[@meandidraws9521]

Check out their patreon and find “Casual Student” tier. How much does it cost you?