Never draw a bad portrait again - ASK study

I hope you learned something from this video!
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I tried to study composition again, this time with a focus on portraits with the help of the masterful ASK. I will probably do more ASK studies in the future!
As always, I'm happy to hear your feedback or any suggestions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Initial Breakdown
1:57 Pose
4:05 Gesture & Expression
5:09 Placement & Focal Point
6:20 Case Study
7:11 Application
8:42 Outro

[@jt_manic]

When you're looking at the focal point consider not just the rule of thirds, but the flow of the shapes. Ask is extremely skilled at using shapes of her composition to accentuate and draw you into the focal points. Usually you can see this with the hand/forearm placement, but also with cloths, hair, or background elements. You can trace lines from these elements and they all guide you straight to the focal point (eyes most of the time). Really quite wonderful to study!

[@sariyaart]

Now that you mention it, it makes a lot of sense! I will pin your comment so others can benefit if you don't mind.

[@35Subject]

thanks to her, i stop try to draw perfect lineart, instead focus more on rendering

[@January_Della]

Legittt not only did my rendering improved but artworks that used to take up to 8 hours now only take up to 5 hoursss😭😭😭🙏🙏

[@35Subject]

@@January_Della agree, painting over it wayyyyy easier than ctrl Z

[@bangchittybang]

I just dont do lineart hehe

[@35Subject]

@@bangchittybang yeah i just gave up haha, but i still need a clean sketch

[@bangchittybang]

@@35Subject oh yeah definitely, i make sure my sketch is perfect so i know where to render 👍🏽👍🏽 its just that my rendering has progressed so far it actually looks bad w lineart. However, unlike the other person, my fully fleshed out illustrations still take a month

[@bluespark777]

I see, the idea of the silhouette itself being beautiful is so interesting, definitely gonna try to implement that into my speedpaints

[@aureliaavalon]

Reminds me of genshin impact characters. Their silhouettes are incredibly distinct despite having a character roster of more than 30+ characters

[@devfault20]

I found myself a little bit unsatisfied with my work. I keep staring at it as if it feels lack of something. This video helps me a lot !!

[@dailydoodle42]

8:07 If you want more advice, the arm has a 90 degree angle, which kinda stiffens the pose and the compositional flow

[@sariyaart]

Damn I definitely see it now that you mention it. Thank you for the advice!

[@xDiaborosx]

I LOVE this, there's not enough videos on composition and it's something I've really been feeling a lack of in my skill set. You have a real gift for breaking these images down and finding why they work, how the shapes and the elements come together. It got me fired up to try these ideas myself instead of sticking to boring, tired straight-on angles. Also, super smooth transition into the skillshare ad, more folks should do it this way instead of the usual jarring break in tone and presentation.

[@sariyaart]

I'm really happy to hear that. I find composition to be super underrated especially among beginner artists, and while there are other important aspects, there's a lack of content presenting composition to this audience so I was hoping to reach them with this video, which I think worked pretty well. Thank you for commenting

[@cinnamonbear3854]

This was a really useful video; composition isn’t something I usually see as the focus of art videos so it was great to learn some things about it here.

[@dametsuu]

Thank you for this study! I've always wanted to improve my composition as well, so this video helps me a lot.

[@potatotatotatotatoes]

That’s the style I want! Not even at the level where I should worry about all this yet, working on boxes atm 😂 so will save your vids for later

[@StarryxBu77erfly]

Lmao us bro 🤝

[@potatotatotatotatoes]

@@StarryxBu77erfly we got this 🙌

[@lkm630y79]

7:39 imo the drawing could be improved by making a slightly more turned angle to the left, so that the arms diagonal distance was more noticiable i couldnt really find the triangle as easily, so changing the angle would achieve that w/o changing the pose / mood; but a slight pose change could also do great

[@sariyaart]

Yeah I agree in hindsight I would have changed the pose a little because this one feels a little awkward, and your suggestion is definitely one way to do it. Thank you for commenting

[@raisuu6293]

i think finding that groove in proportions and shapes in anatomy is also really important especially for the face because just one tiny mistake can make the face look really offputting in a portrait

[@galaxytheminer8069]

i think your video helped me with my recent problem with portraits,since i draw only portraits i got stuck and couldn t like improve or see what i was doing wrong and your video helped me realize what i was doing wrong

[@Stxxly]

I Love you. Edit : Everytime I found artist, young, teenager or adult their style was unique from their Poses, Creativity, Painting, sketch. Unfortunately they all have one thing in common. Whenever Anyone ask them the smallest detail they will often ignore it, for example when Someone would simply ask them their how do they make their poses, sketch, Painting Well... Good, they will often ignore it. Although I understand their privacy but to ignore a simple Question of 'which brush do you use?' its Kinda rude. There were a lot of young artist That tries to use internet for good such as Trying to learn, Picking their style, improving their Thinking. But yet again, they are still kids. Theres a massive chance That Parents Did not approve it and there's Nothing that They could do about it. So their creativy often goes to waste, but thanks to The art community who often Give away of how they made their Art, like how they made their poses, Sketch, coloring, shading and heck even style. This way, young artist could Learn and developt their own minds to art and unique style. Thanks to you young artist could choose which style or art they would like to have or learn, from potrait style, Painting style and much more. With these they will eventually subconciously developt their own style and deeper Skill developtment. It really helps to shapes their Minds to arts and with you Learning with them (even if youre profesional) makes them excited, Cause they think theyre not the one whos Leaning. Exploring and Finding out The style together, to them it excite them to work with other artist even if theyre still begginer. And Thats Why I love you for sharing and studying Style, it really helps shapes young artist eyes and minds

[@noreniya]

woah full on confession going on here

[@sariyaart]

hahahaha actually what the hell 😳😭

[@Stxxly]

@@sariyaart do I need to Write the whole essay?

[@sariyaart]

​@@Stxxlyif you did I would definitely read it

[@Stxxly]

@@sariyaart 😦 bet

[@kelptuneblu]

thanks for sharing your study! i’ve been struggling with feeling like my portrait composition, so this is really helpful and i’ll probably do my own study as well 🙏🙏

[@fujnightray4196]

this is a very helpful video! ive been feeling like my art was missing something lately and i believe this is it. i cant wait to apply this next time i get to draw :))

[@fuji.21]

Your art is so good! You deserve so much more, rooting for u!🥹💕

[@julietteokay]

Wow, thank you for this video! It was very informative and interesting because you explained everything in simple terms and straightforward. Keep it up! I will definitely watch more of your videos and subscribe ❤

[@bonk6561]

smoothest ad transition

[@donphildraws1357]

Your breakdown is pretty cool, thanks for this.

[@bluemorpho3221]

yay new video from sariya

[@rinlyn420]

This is very helpful since i only do potrait traditional art.. I'll use this for the future use, since i might start to try digital art soon.. Thanks :)

[@IOSALive]

Sariya, You're so talented! I had to hit the like button!

[@death__ray]

Thank you... I feel so stuck with my art lately 😢

[@ririinies]

This video was very interesting and informative, thank you!

[@ManjigumiVirus]

the photography advice is useful. thanks

[@Remasyrere]

Fun & satisfying video, info is very valuable and taught me a lot!💖🌺

[@lkm630y79]

commenting for support :) im surprised you have so little comments when your content is so well made you made me love composition

[@tyto7269]

her meltryllis piece is my favorite

[@akitoakito8790]

Thank you ❤

[@arxparifu2067]

Aahh yes, Arknights Surtr's artist

[@usernamed0189]

Who? Skade?

[@arxparifu2067]

@@usernamed0189 Ask

[@shrippie-4214]

Composition and line art are probably the most important

[@lowquality_zaza.]

he's back yall

[@saj2412]

thank u fr

[@IOSALive]

Sariya, I really enjoyed this video, so I hit the like button!

[@helmifaiz4504]

Man youtube just notified me this even tho I already subscribed to you Anyway, nice video!

[@Virgie_1958]

I love your videos please don't die

[@lightroyalty]

Would you ever think of doing a study from ahriii7 ? I love these type of videos and i believe their style is extremely unique and gorgeous!

[@xlPepperlx]

Thank you for this composition video, it’s very helpful for beginners. I’ve I moved out from the beginners spectrum but it never hurts to always revisit old information. Composition is important because no matter where we are in the beginner to professional level skill, if your composition is good, it can help bring a piece to life in addition to appealing to the eyes like how you expressed it. (And I personally find it fun to look at composition too since it’s the logic part of art) So good job on the video!!! 👍

[@oiyoi6974]

you have a nice voice & this was a very helpful video :)

[@sariyaart]

That's the first time anyone has complimented my voice 😭 But yeah thank you very much for commenting!

[@thatonedrainedplatter5421]

This was helpful. I think I might just have to subscribe.

[@wongvunyu8461]

Here, have a seat 🪑

[@julianaarroyo1122]

❤❤❤

[@Novaurawr]

Nice vid 👍 keep it up

[@fufu1550]

i love your video

[@ricebrush]

What an incredible video! Teach me how to edit ಥ_ಥ

[@sariyaart]

you might not want to know (I lose my sanity every time I get to the editing stage) but if you want actual advice I'd say just see how your favourite KZbinrs edit and why that works, for me my biggest inspiration are tppo and lemoncholy

[@Nijika17]

university thesis assignment?

[@keinaraayano9044]

Is there no one find out how torinoaqua renders hair on her art🙁

[@sariyaart]

Here's the ASK interview I mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jco2isba-Zq6M

[@daintydoodles5866]

This was helpful. :)

[@nebulaxad]

[@potatotomato3022]

Source for 5:32 piece ?

[@sariyaart]

I usually link the sources but I forgot this time, I will update it soon. For now here's the link www.artstation.com/artwork/XnR0G0

[@gaminghub9338]

Im also starting a art channel hope you guys help me 🙏

[@SyoDraws]

Nice art!

[@earli2445]

'Promo sm'

[@jinkigato]

slay

[@FuzzyBaloney]

Slayriya

[@sariyaart]

@FuzzyBaloney hahahaha nah what is that 😭

[@erikiki1313]

hmmmm

[@misasswamp1]

THIRD 😜!!

[@chiro8414]

SECOND

[@chiro8414]

Also Hi dude I haven't seen you in a bit! I hope that you are still doing well 😊✌

[@sariyaart]

@@chiro8414 Ayy yeah im doing well, have been quite busy with school stuff but now I finished school (still have finals but that's easy). Anyway thanks for commenting and watching

[@evilsoumis1trick397]

FIRST

[@sariyaart]

First to die every fight*

[@evilsoumis1trick397]

zzz

[@rac--]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 God bless everyone here. Jesus loves you and died for you on the cross. He did this to wash away the burden of sins, and if you open your heart to Him, He can take away the burden of your sins and give you a peace incomparable to anything in this world. ✝✝🙏

[@flicker6741]

Yeah I think that's the reason asymmetrical poses been used much on these examples of pictures, nice point btw

[@M00N3CL1SPE]

I adore how related to the video this is

[@taeyoungmin9118]

@@flicker6741 :skull: someone needs to code a bot to reply with some random other religious spew to these kinds of spam comments

[@Duck_nope]

Someone give her instagram account or twitter so I can stalk how beautiful her art is.

[@sariyaart]

I always link the artists I study in the description, but here you go twitter.com/askziye

[@pumpkin9840]

@@sariyaartdoes she have an instagram?

[@Duck_nope]

@@sariyaart thank youuuu

[@sariyaart]

No she doesnt, I think IG isn't as popular for artists in the east

[@Itsunyx]

You explain it so clearly and directly, thank you very much for the video 🥹 even though I was learning English I still managed to understand it perfectly

[@ZoyaVT]

thank you for the vid! i never thougt about the triangle composition so i will actually give it a try! 😊🫖