My Secret to Drawing Semi Realism!

let's learn how to draw a semi-realistic face or portrait! these are quick tips on how to draw with a semi-realistic art style step by step!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Step One: References
00:32 Step Two: Sketching the Face
02:38 Coloring
03:52 Brushes
05:41: Beautify
06:53 Recap
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[@akosimrswabe7051]

"never draw ugly ppl" project: a self portrait

[@dunno2970]

That reminds me when I had to post my face and the drawing of my face to a slideshow in google classroom because of covid. People were required to comment on 1 or 2 drawings. I got a comment that said something like “It looks exactly like you!” Idk if that was a comment or insult lol my drawing was ugly but so am I. Lmao

[@xiaomi198]

You aint ugly, and do to listen to her. shes a good artist but idont agree on what she just said but yeah personal preferences. However a good artist draw whatever motivates them. Don't be a slave to "pretty , Hot sexy...etc" just to get followers. GOODLUCK

[@boochan6577]

@@xiaomi198 I love your comment! Everything I wanted to say you said it for me. Thank you🥺💚 All the best to you too!

[@xiaomi198]

@@boochan6577 awww you so sweet ❤️❤️ ihope you have a blessed life

[@TheImaginativeSachin]

Evryone is boutiful -a wise man

[@sweethime2775]

Can you do a tutorial on how you use the brushes and which ones you use so we could practice? :0 and maybe include how to use different colors for different skin tones?

[@4EACHTEA]

yes like, please 😂😭 i wanna know how to layer and what brushes i need to make my coloring look like that because i literally suck

[@vvgoesinsane]

This is definitely my biggest problem

[@meemoo7]

AHH i need a video like that

[@noaeyal]

I always struggle with blending colors.. I'm using Photoshop and I don't think smudge tool is the best way for a smooth blend

[@sashi8081]

YES PLEASEEE

[@lauscardi7007]

Alternative title: A huge simp indirectly flirts with their drawing while painting it

[@Chaitra_2009]

Accurate.

[@Inyourwalls564]

Like me for real

[@Atti3110]

😂

[@rainingcatsandjune]

fun fact! the reason people in those old edwardian photos don’t seem to have any collar bones or any blemishes on their faces is because they pay people to get rid of them by painting over it! those extremely tiny waists? while they do have corsets underneath, they are still photoshopped! just got reminded of this when you gave the example about beautifying the painting :D

[@cherryblossomsme4799]

Kooleen's most important rule DON'T NEVER EVER DRAW UGLY PEOPLE for a better art😂

[@ithamarlowe2629]

In school they say draw the ugly ones so you can learn to pay attention to details.

[@cherryblossomsme4799]

@@ithamarlowe2629 really??

[@justajobro1266]

Aha so that’s why no one draws me!

[@ithamarlowe2629]

@@cherryblossomsme4799 yes, thats reality. Every pimple, every wrinkle, and blemish and scar, yup.

[@Rayxy666]

No more self portraits 😔

[@risa867]

Only draw Hot People: Draws NCT's Doyoung: This girl got taste, I see 🌝✨

[@winwinsbae]

exaclty

[@ninanurhasanah4060]

Exactly 🤣

[@evanoraj824]

YESSS IKR

[@speedycube3239]

I've seen you before...

[@thepotentialcandy]

she forgot about johnny :’( but YES GOOD TASTE

[@lindart9296]

"never draw ugly people" That hurts lol.

[@neko_chan4640]

hurts a lot yeah

[@BoredCycle]

I like her channel but not gonna lie that one joke was rude :(

[@ej-arsonator]

can't draw myself I suppose 🤩 /j

[@Euphoria7777]

It was just a joke

[@chipipipopimipa6078]

@@BoredCycle its not a joke its a fact

[@Lili-ge9fb]

Have to disagree about drawing ugly people though, genuinely good drawing skills will shine no matter who you draw.

[@Uguiyomi]

i agree, i think she meant never use bad pictures as references... Beauty is still relative tho, each person has their opinion

[@Iera_Thaumaturgy]

I agree, she even exaggerated her picture, why can’t you do this with ‘ugly’ people? I’m sorry, then I rather not draw in this art style and just continue with normal portraits on paper and paint on canvases because it just sounds very rude.

[@ennead]

Well, I think she meant your SEMI-REALISM skills will shine MORE if you draw hot ppl. If your focus is the "subject" though and not the "art style" then it's much better to draw ugly ppl using realism. Since you had to show the intricate details to justify calling them ugly. And since semi-realism doesn't really require that MUCH of details, so it's not that effective to draw ugly people using semi-realism. At the end of the day tho, it's still your choice to draw whoever and whatever you want in any style.

[@lottie_here]

What her how to fake beeing a good artist video

[@blueberrypawsome]

Y’all it’s a joke

[@husnahasanah1925]

This is really cool, i'm always curious on how people approach semi- realism and i found your ways very simple & understandable! Not to mention that you drew Doyoung from NCT ahhhhhh you're very skilled & talented & I gain a lot of useful tips here thanksss

[@isavivith]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@amni1620]

Your humor entertains me 😂 I once had a phase where I drew Kpop artist but gave up cause my art couldnt capture their beauty that I saw through my eyes. Seeing this video motivates me again. Thanks 👍 and keep it up.

[@psymike]

I knew I had seen this guy somewhere and yes ofc it's Doyoung from NCT! Great tutorial btw!

[@aridyun]

props to you for using doyoung as a reference 😍

[@naorei2164]

SO ITS CALLED SEMI REALISM?? OMG I LOVE THIS KIND OF ARTSTYLE SO MUCH ILL PRACTICE WITH THIS

[@abdielposada3414]

This video really inspired me, and made me put all the practice I’ve had done to use. I’ve never done the whole Pinterest thing, but you worded this video in a way that wasn’t to drawn out or aggressive. Something about the way you say things ur just really relatable. DONT CHANGE

[@adrianpascuaofficial]

Wow kooleen you really are so good at explaining things at art, that's why everytime you post like, on how to draw a semi realistic anime is so much better, you always aim for the easiest way for people to understand, and its a good thing that I've subscribed to you because you always help us at out problem's at anime things, thank u kooleen for making us a tutorial like this♡

[@seung7047]

"never draw ugly people" me: *only draws kpop idols* ✔ edit: Y'all should calm down😭 if u don't find kpop idols beautiful then okay, but not all people have the same views as you. And the fact that you're watching a video where they also drew a kpop idol when you say they're ugly is 🤡

[@TheSpellKaster]

they said to never draw ugly people tho

[@sumsum9440]

Yeah and that's why no one will draw you

[@kaye3650]

@@TheSpellKaster guess no one's drawing u ://

[@Angel_angel28]

@@TheSpellKaster yes That's why they are drawing kpop idols🌝

[@ladysnacks3781]

@@TheSpellKaster lmao you have no fear

[@phrogggperson]

I've been struggling with art block past 4 years now and im in art & animation course in college. I've left drawing due to various reasons but i still do get urges to draw these simi realistic drawing but i couldn't do. Thankfully i found your channel and this video, i got soooooo motivated and inspired to start drawing again thank you so much 🥰

[@evelyn-qc2ng]

You are a literal godsend, thee way u get straight to the point, the honesty is on another lvl

[@ladylynx9891]

I literally love to draw ugly people and make them look beautiful for how unique they are

[@chiyo7255]

i absolutely love koleen and her channel, she’s helped me so much, lowkey thinking about getting clip studio now

[@nikolaknez3235]

Thank you so much! You inspired me to try, and somehow i did really realistic and good painting, i have no idea how, but i never did such a good painting that I liked so much. It's all because of you! I liked video and subscribed. Without you i would never try. Thanks you so much! ❤️

[@stephanieladra1945]

Ahhh finally some good and understandable tutorial about realistic arts i definitely need this😌

[@iyangii]

"i just draw him because he's HOT" Oh gosh that's doyoung. 😭✨

[@richclears2766]

make a discord for drawing, you have taught me a lot and convinced me to get a drawing tablet :)

[@sharath6823]

They have a discord but …it’s dead

[@SSS-rs2ts]

Me: wow I'm gonna be so good after this! **sweats after 2 hours** **looks at drawing** My drawing: a stick man with detailed duck lips

[@fliwskies5155]

You should do a semi realism shading tutorial omg i fell in love with your art style 💞💞💞💞

[@toukendanshiwarrior2846]

Can you make a video on how to draw bangs when your character's head turns to 3/4 and profile angles (or any angles)? It's hard how to imagine your character's head at certain angles after doing the front view. You'll have yourself trying to figure out how every little piece of hair in a certain direction you happily draw - works. 😣😫😢 How do you draw hair behind layers of hair? The more you turn the head from front angle to 3/4, does the line art for the hair (ones with wild angles) become more vertical or horizontal?

[@mayak2463]

YES PLEASEREE

[@user-mc2mm3wx2r]

Simple way to draw 3/4 felquillo First take your pencil, put some layers of paper pretending to be locks, turn it little by little (imagining that this is the girl's hair) and well that can give you a more or less precise idea (It can be done mentally in a simple way: V) (I learned this trick while I was playing to make an XD doll)

[@elisha8852]

Thank you again!!! I've also recently transitioned from Medibang to CSP. Still struggling to find a brush that I am comfortable with colouring 🤣 thank you for the great content as always Kooleen! Appreciate it!

[@raine_zynnn7466]

Please you're the most honest and bold artist in yt😭ily thanskss for the tips ackkkkkkkkk

[@Couturexdoll]

I don't really draw digitally, but Kooleens vids still help me so much with my art & sketching I do.

[@emm3817et]

i love how just with an rough sketch you just continue to color and complete it

[@anatartri]

i have a video idea after this! "how to color semi-realism" bcs I'm struggling with the coloring when it comes to semi-realism

[@HyemiStarlight]

It's the first time that finally someone think like me on draw stuff. I kove draw but I hate to dedicate 10000h to only one thing and then get bored plus never finish it. You got a new fan, sweetie. Btw, I love your style, I hope I can learn some tips from your video :P

[@Kata_Rin]

the beginning of the video literally perfectly described the type of style i want to learn LOL. it's so hard to find a video out there that specifically targets this style rather than say, an anime style hehe

[@tiredmalee1019]

That's Doyoung from NCT! Also super pretty art style and really helpful tutorial

[@ourdeathplace]

Thank you for this tutorial!!!. Btw the drawing of Doyoung is so good

[@c_o_r_i]

NCTZEN GANG

[@calix2015]

I watched all of your vids in 3× AND YES IM EXCITED FOR THIS TIME

[@wolfiepuff4296]

* blushes cutely on how the thumbnail winked towards me*

[@Hxe3ng]

**skipping another class cutely💀**

[@Vivimoamoa]

I am excited 😩💞💞

[@Ignite__2]

Bro, you're litterally saving my saving my life rn💀

[@Zendrone-c2k]

This is so stunning ❤

[@kookoonutchim3538]

I always have a hard time maintaining my art style. I can never draw anime-ish style because it always ends up semi-realistic which is a little tiring to render compared to a completely 2d one. But what i struggle with the most id the proportions when drawing semi-realism, I have yet to grasp my own way of doing it, and as much as I want to simplify my drawing, it's so hard that I end up drawing a semi realistic face with weird proportions....

[@rewguy8373]

I just discovered your channel, and I want to learn how to draw so I’m going to check out your tutorial’s. Your good. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@udee13]

seriously one reason of watcing your video is your voice such a decent and sophisticated ASMR

[@einnor5005]

my favorite art youtuber

[@jadejohnson1787]

Hooooooooly crap I found your channel because I was desperate for anatomy but all of these videos are so helpful! 🤩

[@PlscallMeIrene]

You are the most helpful artist ever 😭😭😭😭

[@marccdvn]

not me coming to improve my art and seeing my husband doyoung 👏🏼😍 the taste

[@mariqx.]

Ngl you got me with your videos!❤

[@lia12345ful]

you save my life!! 💗💗

[@y2rot]

thank you so much for making this. I will practice semi-realism now:)

[@Chockitkat]

Koolean keeps exposing my inner desires but that's why I enjoy the tutorial ^^ And lmao the references with good lighting are coincidentally those that I saved too XD

[@Henbot]

Great videos, you already levelled up my drawing and use rather than ugly, unique looking

[@cloeywalker4811]

kooleen i love your videos!!!

[@aqilah9619]

Your videos always made my days after a month with art block😌😩✋

[@kathzi4r]

Oh my goodness, perfect video!

[@numburger]

Man, I don't even watch these for the tutorials. I just watch bc Kooleen is that entertaining to watch

[@loonathequeers]

nct always at the crime scene 😭😭😭 anyway i recently found your channel through tiktok and i'm obsessed you're so talented

[@strobeeeee.]

You have all i need!! thank uuuuu

[@alex_mc929]

Love this

[@psyque9196]

I just found your channel, I'm going to binge all your videos aha🤠

[@yessiwolf]

omg nct doyoung NCT DOYOUNG HE LOOKS SO GOOOOOOOOD

[@ithamarlowe2629]

Omg now at 22k. She's going to reach 100k subs by the end of the year!!!

[@purplebunny8419]

Kooleen i luv your vid

[@Saoirseeeeeee]

*0.57* I can't help it.....IT'S DOYOUNGGGGGGG I also love your art

[@modnino]

Doyoung

[@fairyysuh]

kim doyoung in kooleen's art style?! WTF MY HEART

[@akshdeepkaur4888]

learned more tips from this channel than all these years of art school

[@cat-ux1jm]

DOYOUNGG

[@moonlight_sunrise_3003]

0:54 EXACTLY, Doyoung is the most beautiful person in this whole wide world.💚

[@HotdogniChristine101]

HI NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE IT'S SO EASY TO LEARN WITH YOUR TUTORIALS I LOVE IT!!

[@zarliasy668]

I've been drawing with your guide since then and I i know i improved a bit it's a little improvement but it's still good i just wanna thank you for making this videos you're my fav artist ngl ily ❤️

[@interdimensionaltv1081]

The sketch is lot better than the final drawing !

[@maku8674]

i love your voice and how u explain😩😩

[@sarahyambao6454]

When you pointed out that lump on his neck, I was reminded of this video where a doctor saw an interviewee on tv with a lump on the same area and advised her to get that checked as it is an early sign of cancer...

[@KittyPikaChu]

OMG DOYOUNG my ult!! I couldn't tell from the thumbnail hhh

[@Raven5563]

Your videos are so helpful !! Thank you for being so frank, clear, and paradigm-shifting in terms of sheer no-nonsense advice!

[@zksstay4941]

i decided to try semi realism again. And your channel helped a lot with my drawing and confidence 💕 thank u. Can I ask if you have used procreate before? This has been my drawing app lately, may I know what kind of brush you recommend in that app?

[@swimsosk2579]

I don't know why you don't get subscribers but for me you are the best Keep it up👍👍😎😎

[@Ana-qf6dg]

Literally i love your honesty when you first talked and said,”do you wanna draw those hot Korean semi realistic......” Me Hell yeah.

[@slaveboii]

The reference art is of DOYOUNG member of NCT , really gud group 😀❤️🛐

[@venus_clam6584]

I agree with many comments on here when they say that "never draw ugly people" is kind of cruel, I admire your work as an artist but that idea is not the best because just increase the social importance of the stereotypes related to beautyness and ugliness in men and women, that also Intensify the discrimination against minorities that have been racialized for decades. Finally this is not hate, I thought just like you some years ago but when I realized my thinkings were not correct and descolonized my ideas, my draws improved a lot too.

[@fanta1602]

But, there's nothing wrong with being ugly? There's nothing wrong with being below average attractiveness yet you make it seem like being ugly is wrong.

[@_simplejared_1992]

@@fanta1602 true and she could just have been joking or sarcasm she didnt mean to say your ugly or dont draw ugly ppl cause they make you worse but then again its your opinion but ye she said it rude to you guys but i didnt even minded it since if i enjoy someone's lessons or whatever ill still enjoy it :/

[@fanta1602]

Yeah, I agree

[@anaya1524]

exactly mostly because beauty standards now are just any european-looking feature like small noses, etc

[@enyascarve3059]

I’m below average and I just thought the joke was funny and I think she really just means like “clean” reference photos to make it easier

[@courtzchan1197]

You make it so easy I'm going to cry

[@cyntiarachmani4566]

i love ur videos so much not only bcs u draw THE nct doyoung but also ure so funny kkkkkk and can u also make a video of how u use the brushes (along with which brushes u downloaded from the assets hehe) bcs it would help me so much😃 thank u! i love ur art!!♥♥

[@sriagosu1596]

ur secretly my art teacher 😁😃

[@_meeks_973]

MISS GIRL PLS DO A NOSE TUTORIALLLL >< LOVE UR STYLE AND UR EXISTENCE

[@grimnott]

I love how he gradually smiled more

[@6argi]

i love this 😩🛐🛐🛐

[@NFGNarutoFanGirl]

omgg it's Doyoung !! 😳 yup exactly pretty perfect ref

[@imjustthin4698]

I Love Your Humour

[@masterfuthefragrancehehe]

“Is it because I’m a lazy artist? Maybe. But that beside the point” I can relate

[@meesosoup2237]

4:58 Exactly, thanks to your artstyle, my parents now think i’m a genius talented person who invented a sexy artstyle

[@nav.0225]

Thanks for the translation, I speak Spanish and it helped me a lot to see the translation (I'm using a translator for this comment 😅)

[@opalsapphireart]

Thanks for sharing 😊☺️

[@BoredCycle]

I like what I have been taught and learn in this video! It's very useful and helpful!! But I'm not being a crybaby or something but most of people in the comments say that when you said "Don't draw ugly people" make them super extremely sad and I agree with em but thanks for the art tips it's very helpful but maybe don't say ya know that type of jokes Because it's not good and thank you :)

[@Mieayammx]

I agree

[@Toriyakii]

I just wanna tell future artists that we will become successful someday ❤💐

[@pm-ir7zd]

this dude gets me

[@uhm_idk111]

WHY DO YOU MAKE IT SEEM SO EASYYY