One BIG Secret to Urban Sketching | Drawing (8 min)

[@peterfels5779]

Gestalt: is a Word from the German Languege and means the outher Form or Shape of everything. The verb "gestalten" means to design something. This can be a new Food, maybe Spaghettie with a Marshmellow-Dip (LOL) or a Coffecup. Gestalten means to be Creativ. If you draw of build saomething. I Hope it was helpfull for you. Greatings from the Freezer Germany, last Night we have -1F = -18°C. Stay safe.

[@WheeTeck]

Wow wow!! That is fantastic! I learn so much more about the word now!! So interesting!! In future when I talk about that, I will add that information in... thanks to you!! Germany sounds like VERY cold indeed!! Do stay safe... 🙏😊

[@peterfels5779]

@@WheeTeck Dear Mr. Whee Teck Ong. I`m always glad if i can help a Friend. Your Tutorials are like little Show of Art. I wait every Weekend of News from your Channel. Have a good and WARM Week. By the way there was 4 Inch Snow in one Day. Normaly we have 4`` in one Yaer.

[@WheeTeck]

Oh wow 4 inch snow!! I was in Poland once and it was 20 inch!! I was frozen haha with 15 minus degree C. Tropical creature like me won’t survive!! Haha you take care my friend!! I will try my best to make better video😊🙏🙏

[@peterfels5779]

@@WheeTeck The Town my Wife came from they can have 30 inch or more. The Name of this is "Schneeloch". But here we are a very dry Country and 4 Inch Snow and the Traffic stopps at all. Please Google for "Streusandbüchse". You find a TOOL for Painter and the NICKNAM of my Home. HAHA. And now sleep well its 2.15

[@WheeTeck]

Ah will check it out! Good night!!

[@jenniferfreeman2776]

great description of large shapes, but most artists can’t line draw much less moving. They need to know how to simplify the larger shapes and how they connect inside the outer line drawing.

[@WheeTeck]

I think that’s the lesson, find the outline so that one think of BIG shape. Most artists I know here in Singapore are quite proficient with their drawings, beginners not so much. Even if beginners practice outlining things they see… without the inner details, they would have learned a lot about drawing! Again, thanks for dropping by and taking the time for your note, really appreciate it! Thank you 🙏

[@MrArtjem]

I love Gestalt a new way of seeing and starting.

[@WheeTeck]

Good good!! Thanks for checking in

[@sponce500]

Thank you for your time it is valuable that you explained "big secrets"..the best for your self

[@WheeTeck]

You are welcome! I enjoy making these videos… 🙏😊

[@azuwaharis]

as a non-artist, I love the way you explain. sehr gut.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks!! Much appreciated... 🙏🙏😊

[@antoniusardiyanto8331]

Owsome.. Thank you so very much. Very inspiring me.

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@soulalbeniz]

This is one of my main problems as I go deep into the details, thank you very much

[@WheeTeck]

Good good 🙏🙏😊😊

[@EduArchs]

gd one....thanks for sharing

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for dropping by…. 🙏😊

[@pattyb6003]

Don't smash sketches. Sketch smashes. Done.

[@WheeTeck]

Hahaha 😝🙏🙏👌

[@pattyb6003]

@@WheeTeck 🙃 haha. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@WheeTeck]

Always welcome!!

[@TheGrumpyAngelPR]

Excellent! Thank you so very much. This is really helpful. I didn't know where to even start with Urban Sketching. Your videos are so good and clear. I'm very grateful to you! Hope you stay safe!

[@WheeTeck]

Aww! Thanks for such kind words!! Thanks also for tuning in!! 😊😊🙏

[@jwdyss]

This is going to be very helpful to me i think. I'm always struggling on where and how to start. This really simplifies it for me. Thank you very much!

[@WheeTeck]

I am so glad it’s helpful to you!! “Simplification is the Ultimate Sophistication - Leornardo da Vinci”, it’s been a life long journey trying to simplify everything... especially my art practice, why? Because I have no time, haha! So that’s why I have to learn any and all available tricks / techniques for me to practice art while still spending lots of time for work!! Stay safe!!

[@vntomorrow]

Thanks, your tutorial is easy to practice

[@WheeTeck]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@gtberg]

Your rough sketches look amazing! My "Gestalt" would look like a hot mess. Haha!

[@WheeTeck]

Haha thanks 🙏 I must say that putting in over 3000 hours of drawing (rough estimate) helps! Even though I’m a late starter, I’ve been drawing a lot! All the best with yours!!

[@atan5091]

Wow. Thanks a lot. Now that I’ve got that tip, it’s time to do lots of practices.

[@WheeTeck]

Yes yes!! Sketch more!! 🙏😊

[@debbyleiper8367]

Probably the best advice I’ve received as a beginner. Thank you!

[@WheeTeck]

Oh wow! High praise! Thank you 🙏😀😀

[@bahaven1896]

THANK YOU for that - I'm hoping THAT will help me in my sketching journey!!! It makes sense but I don't recall ANYONE ever mentioning it. Much appreciated!!!

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊 I am sure it will as it did mine! I stole it from smarter people then I haha. Just passing it on… 😊

[@jwalzer]

Just discovered this channel - thankfully - a while back and just catching up on all the videos and this is fantastic!

[@WheeTeck]

Glad you found it! Enjoy and let me know if you have any question! 🙏🙏😊

[@Claire-77]

Thank you so much

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@TT-fn1xb]

Brilliant video. I think I've heard this advice before but your presentation and examples make it the best video I've seen so far on this topic. Thank you. 👏👏

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks! I try to retell old stories anew!! Haha... high praise from you! Thanks and appreciate it... 🙏🙏😊

[@mufeedco]

Thank you. I'll start looking differently now.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!

[@markdonovan1540]

Great tips and insights, I'll have to do this in my next sketch painting. Subscribed!

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You..

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!!

[@markbumford8076]

Fantastic tutorial which is very informative and helpful. Keep safe and have a blessed weekend 🙏

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you brother! Wishing you another blessed weekend!

[@nwportlandpete]

Wonderful explanation. Very inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!! Again thanks for tuning in and dropping me an appreciative note, very much appreciated!!

[@debcox7839]

WOW! YOU NAILED IT! Thank you so much! I cant wait to try it! I've been thinking about doing some sketching but it seemed so daunting. You make it seem approachable! Fun!

[@WheeTeck]

Glad you found it useful!! 🙏🙏😊

[@mamuyan2144]

thank you sir ! Great explaination ! Can't wait to try it :)

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@allieeverett9017]

I cannot thank you enough for this sir!

[@WheeTeck]

Oh you are welcome!! Hopefully you will check out my other videos as well....

[@farmerfox3332]

First I would like to say thank you for introducing me to a new word lol. Second I will put this into practice when I try for the umpteenth time to draw the puppy in our neighbourhood who never sits still. Thank you once again sir.

[@WheeTeck]

LOL🤣 You are most welcome!! I love them puppies!! Good luck with it!! 👍🙌

[@cherylwhetung3170]

I am in shock! Really loved this. Anxious to try it!

[@WheeTeck]

@@cherylwhetung3170 please do! Let me know how it goes.....

[@newbie3135]

Thanks for sharing :) this is really helpful :)

[@WheeTeck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@merollahh123]

Nice video, i like ur sketch , video editor, really give me theraphy and enjoy this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 keep It up

[@valescaromero4975]

I'm going to start looking at everything differently from now on. Thank you for this secret, Whee!

[@WheeTeck]

You are welcome! I learn it from somebody, just passing it on... 🙏😊

[@saarbrook]

Beautiful

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@cookingdownsouthwithcarol8909]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@amexjam55]

Huh! I'd never heard such a method as "gestalt". I guess I'll give it a try.

[@WheeTeck]

It’s actually an ancient idea, nothing new from me… haha. I am only passing on what I learnt from people smarter than I 🙏🙏😊😊

[@ahsyaing]

Count me as one of your fans,I like your style of sketchings...bravo

[@WheeTeck]

Hey, thanks so much for tuning in to my channel!! Appreciate your kinds words too! Stay safe and have a great day...

[@carstenssketchingchannel2666]

Great video. 👍 Nice technique. Need to try that out. Also I would love it to see more digital art videos from you. Especially for digital Watercolor. 🥰 I live digital art so much. 🤗

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks! Thank you for tuning in! Will try, although it is not my primary medium... I must say the Procreate App on iPad is just fantastic!! Stay safe!!

[@lindacadeau554]

Thank you very much I love all your tips and advice.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Glad you find them useful! 🙏🙏

[@postcard9889]

It works! Thanks :>

[@WheeTeck]

Nice! Glad to be of service!! 🙏🙏😊

[@mochammadabdulraufkristant4291]

Helpful

[@WheeTeck]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🙏

[@mochammadabdulraufkristant4291]

Thanks A lot Happy happy happy i’m

[@cookingdownsouthwithcarol8909]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@WheeTeck]

Hey welcome!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@RobertsWidagdo]

thank you for your great tips Sir.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome!! Thanks for tuning in...🙏🙏

[@RemoteHogg10]

This was very helpful! Thank you….

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for tuning in….

[@heatherarnold92]

Thank you for this, excellent video, new to your channel and loving your style😍

[@WheeTeck]

Ah thanks for tuning in!! Glad to have you in our community!!🙏🙏😊

[@dorisdavidson7849]

Thanks for sharing, great tip!

[@WheeTeck]

Most welcome! Thanks for tuning in... 🙏👍😀

[@sallyjohnson1566]

great hint!

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏🙏😊

[@thecitationguy3090]

What do you think about the old advice to "start the drawing with simple shapes first"? I find I sometimes have a challenge getting the outline right in the first place...

[@WheeTeck]

Yes yes! It is valid. Design first. I have a video with somewhat that idea “Secrets to Leaving White | Sketching Technique (6 min)” kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3jRZp-NbsmLo68

[@thecitationguy3090]

@@WheeTeck thanks!

[@zidan9857]

Great video, really helps me to improve my sketching skill

[@WheeTeck]

Hello!! Glad to be of help!! 🙏🙏😊

[@richardblanc4494]

Excellent suggestion sir

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you for tuning in! Glad you found me....

[@jenniferfreeman2776]

You can’t do the details of a bike and city without memorization ability. You would have to photo the scene and finish from a picture. That is too much false hope to beginners.

[@WheeTeck]

I think the lesson is to focus on the larger shape, I mentioned in the video, that if your subject moved away, at least you have the big shape to fall back on… I have seen many beginners where they draw from tiny details, once their subject moved away, they have nothing to fall back on… I am not sure, I can give anyone hope! But I sure hope beginners will just start drawing… practice practice practice! All will be well, hope is not really needed! :) Thanks for feedback… much appreciated! 🙏

[@Argyll9846]

There are no secrets - it's all about practice, practice, practice.

[@WheeTeck]

Indeed! There’s copy writing and there’s reality! Oh and to be precise it ought to be DELIBERATE PRACTICE. Bruce Lee "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times."

[@chouaibsam4381]

Man you have a very nice pen stroke, I'm trying to reproduce it without much success , could you make a video on how you do it?

[@WheeTeck]

Oh interesting question! I will see what I can do to help... have to think about this one though haha! Thanks for the question....

[@PM-rl6vb]

Hello Mr. Ong, I have just discovered your blog/You Tube videos - Getting the Gestalt was the first. I am so intereseted in your teaching but am confused as to where to start. Do you have a list of the best order to approach tips and techniques for the very beginner? II am working on Alphonso Dunn's books and Keys to Drawings - it is good to change from one teacher to another during the week to add variety and hone focus. I wonder if you can suggest a 'path'. Thank you so much

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks so much for tuning in! I am still working on a “guide”. It is draft but best I have at the moment. You will find it the description but here it is for convenience - www.dropbox.com/s/lb5wd5l5339q8u9/Whee%20Teck%20KZbin%20Guide%20v1.pdf?dl=0 all the best and enjoy the learning journey!! 😊

[@PM-rl6vb]

@@WheeTeck this is just about perfect! Thank you.

[@WheeTeck]

@@PM-rl6vb Good good!!😊🙏

[@abhishekp.b.3372]

Narration is so hard to follow

[@WheeTeck]

Ah sorry to hear that! Hope to do better… 🙏🙏😊