4 Ways to Add DEPTH to Your Drawings (with examples)

[@meggiemoo931]

I feel like having you as a professor would be both a blessing and a curse: a blessing because you’re a great teacher and a curse because your soothing voice would lull me to sleep every lecture

[@Hjylps]

Extremely soothing voice.

[@TooShabby_]

Infinitely soothing

[@riteasrain]

megan rebeschi 😄 true that

[@nathanielbutler8140]

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[@nathanielbutler8140]

Please watch

[@Nature-Guardian]

Peters voice feels like the hugs I never received as a child.

[@spitgorge2021]

Evan Livermore do you need/want a hug?

[@RestingBitchface7]

Evan Livermore 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@pmbluemoon]

*HUGS*

[@SouthernArtist77]

Evan Livermore Awww, that’s sad. Hugs.

[@znatizeljac]

Isnt that true?!?!? His voice is just calming and feels secure. Hugs hugs hugs ;)

[@gamesux420]

"Who knows how noodles work, not even science knows."

[@runneypo]

Gamesux math kinda does, look up knot theory :)

[@yourboysoy1676]

@runneypo bUt tHaT’s JuSt a ThEoRy

[@gamesux420]

@@yourboysoy1676 bruh i love gay theory

[@yourboysoy1676]

@Gamesux We’re both gay for the gay theory.

[@gamesux420]

@@yourboysoy1676 ;)

[@johnmagus6341]

I need some depth in my life...

[@znatizeljac]

Draw it :)

[@Alextremo-13]

Darksideeeers

[@henryhardfoot]

Mood

[@henryforster8101]

No you need Peter

[@asqueechameech3993]

u need noodle

[@CaptainWumbo]

This was actually very helpful. Each of the tips is a nice way to just start drawing without knowing where you're going but still ending up somewhere cool.

[@-Kailinn-]

It's like Einstein once said after staring at an equation for 31 days straight, "It's all sticks and noodles and sometimes they overlap". Great guy that Einstein, I've heard he was pretty smart and it's clear Peter has studied him closely. I actually really like hearing your method and the reasons you do things because it's handy to think about art differently to yourself sometimes.

[@iliveinarichgirlsdream]

He was a jewish

[@cyrusthevirus888]

Kailinn92 Einstein has the same birthday as me

[@healingpoison8241]

"I've heart he was pretty smart" Oh wow lol I like that sentence

[@ginm1552]

love this quote

[@guillermo907]

@@iliveinarichgirlsdream so?

[@PrototypeGamingV2]

I've come to the conclusion that all of Peter's drawings are made of spaghetti. Some uncooked, some cooked.

[@dark_gamer6678]

I love all the “let’s hop right into it” he does

[@peter_draws]

It’s like the opposite of my pen review videos where it takes me 10 minutes to unbox the pen before i start drawing haha

[@capitalize7775]

“Oh I didn’t see you there, welcome”

[@xn4pl]

Please, if you haven't already, make a video on texturing and emulating 3d shapes. Especially on your "cloud-smoke" things.

[@greenbatgordan659]

Yeah!

[@Rehmoss]

Yes please :)

[@smore1g]

He already has a video that goes over how he does smoke, it is old though and could use some updating.

[@Udontkno7]

!!

[@hayzmation5354]

I love how he explains the art to his madness and makes it so reasonable :)

[@somberghost5160]

sticks n noodles may break my bones but ramen never hurts me

[@possumgutz_]

oh how quickly i would marry this man

[@meggiemoo931]

DOUBIESNAX same

[@possumgutz_]

@@meggiemoo931 let's do it, you can have him on weekends and i'll do the cooking and cleaning during the week 👌

[@meggiemoo931]

DOUBIESNAX sza style, I like it 😎

[@screamingmimi90]

🤣

[@xmautsenx]

I'm a straight guy but i would marry him

[@bullwinklemoose4969]

Another good idea for a video like this is to draw for us the basic shapes you put in most of your drawings.

[@CoenBijpost]

Isn’t that every video?

[@evelinaauditore]

Great tutorial, but what i love the most about it are the little comments such as "You don't have to do it exactly like that" "No need to rush" and "No need to be perfect". Litterally the opposite of what most of my art teachers used to say. It had to be their way, with those colours, with those supplies, not with such harsh lines, yadda yadda. It made the only thing i enjoy nightmare and a chore. As a person with anxiety and authority issues this was soo soothing and relaxing to watch, love it so soo much

[@emmydatema2759]

When i draw while listening to your videos i always draw something im really proud of. Thank you.

[@Starlightbooper]

How do you manage in such short time-spans, my drawings usually take an hour or more🤔

[@oddikofficial1173]

You've gotten very confident in your voice and personality in the past few years. Love you man keep up the videos and art.

[@Radu408]

I love that as he learns new things in school Peter tries to share with us. I don't see him becoming a tutorial channel but sharing what you know and what you do with someone, especially knowing they like and might want to replicate your art, is just very nice of him

[@EloquenteMente]

this was really helpful, please, peter, explain more about these things, i got everything you were trying to say, the way you think is very interesting, i enjoy your art very much, i'm a fan from brazil, bye.

[@italooliveira6123]

Brazilzao é nós! Haha

[@flapdrol134]

Yes!!!

[@criscaires6713]

Br no mundo rsrs, q tinta ele usa, alguém sabe? India Ink Talens?

[@IdoN0TneedTherapy]

I've been feeling bad about trying to decipher what you do. You coming out and explaining it makes it all right. Thanks.

[@pboobooz]

Can you do a tutorial on adding depth to one's life 😁

[@RedGallardo]

Same, noodles! =D

[@Sam-ye6sg]

I’ll never draw sticks the same again, seriously this was pretty mind blowing thanks for the great vid

[@BlakeT87]

I absolutely love the way you explain art. It’s so simple but so accurate. I would concur that nearly every piece of art ever made contains sticks, noodles, almost parallels, and the deep dark.

[@yaboihenry1946]

Yes, this is a much needed video.

[@SouthernArtist77]

I do paint pouring and I’m trying to learn to take it much further by adding highlights and depth after the painting is finished. This is very helpful Peter. I’ve sold a lot of paintings finally. I’m retired now and finally I have time to do what I’ve always dreamt about doing. I really enjoy your videos and your calming voice relaxes me. It helps me to take in what you’re saying without all the unnecessary background noise. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, thank you. I can’t believe I just discovered your videos a few weeks ago, also I bought a fountain pen and I haven’t used one since I was in high school a long time ago. Thanks for that too, I’m really enjoying it.

[@jamgormit7589]

You’re looking healthy Peter

[@need_more_kittens]

I know, right?! I haven't been watching him for several months and I literally thought he started uploading old videos. He looks 10 years younger, it's incredible! I remember him mentioning going to the gym, maybe that's why. Even his eyes, there's so much more life... I'm so happy to witness this wonder 🥰

[@Selrisitai]

Weird, I was thinking the opposite.

[@user72778]

he looks HOT

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

Almost too healthy....

[@brugjam4044]

Okay Dublin bus man 🚍 👍

[@sammyjayconway]

My favorite thing about Peter are his draw wings.

[@jialechen5831]

Same, I also love his draw wings

[@Josh-qk5eg]

“Almost Parllels”

[@peter_draws]

It’s tough to write on camera for some reason 😁

[@slim6ix6]

@@peter_draws They aren't quite "parallels", that's why the "a" is missing. Deep!

[@ProfessionalSwag69]

A happy accident :)

[@ProfessionalSwag69]

So possibly a sneaky intent, then 😏

[@Josh-qk5eg]

Peter Draws its okay I think anything you write just becomes a language in its own... so you didn’t just misspell “parallel”, you just coined the word “Parlell”

[@filipr8386]

I wish i could hear the sound of Peter drawings. I think it would be terrifying

[@wonderwend1]

I imagine there would be slurping noises

[@yourboysoy1676]

Filip I imagine a lot of steam puffing and mechanical noises, mixed with voices, and crisp wind sounds.

[@drenn.]

i always think of rumbling

[@jackrabbitsalad932]

Filip Ferreira Rodrigues I think there would be a mix of otherworldly terror but also beautiful soothing alien noises, as though in the midst of the confusion and chaos there is an unexpected source of beauty and unity

[@emilnelson1890]

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[@thedagit]

I'm 40 and I only just started drawing in the last 2 months and all thanks to your videos. So yes, please make more with your tips and tricks. Or even just videos where you talk about what you're thinking while drawing. That's actually what inspired me to try drawing. You were explaining that you just make lines and see what happens and how it doesn't matter if they're good lines. Fix them if you need to or just add more that you do like. Some how those things had never occurred to me.

[@SouthernArtist77]

thedagit I’m 61. We are never too old to learn and young people can teach us so much, wouldn’t you agree?

[@thedagit]

@@SouthernArtist77 100% agree!

[@emmyhage8477]

Went to the MC Escher museum in the Hague (the Netherlands) yesterday. He plays around with perspectives. Using bird's-eye view for example, where you look down on something creates depth as well. The man is a genius and looking at his art can give you a lot of pointers. I'm not a drawer myself but an art enthousiast and learned a great deal about techniques by just looking and try to figure out how artists work. Loved this video Peter because the process of making art is equally exciting if not more than the art work itself. (But that is just my humble opinion)

[@chadhilk]

Peter, I found your missing "A" - here it is. Great video as always!

[@geckonia]

Depth and direction two things I love in your work.

[@davidsalazar863]

"You can fly your noodle through those gaps"

[@meggiemoo931]

David Salazar he can fly his noodle through my gaps

[@triis8643]

@@meggiemoo931 calm down. This is a family friendly channel. xD

[@blissfu_lee8522]

He wants us to bang Yukari Yakumo

[@KodaBunn]

@@meggiemoo931 underrated reply

[@jasonlau3635]

i love the sound that fountain pens make on paper! especially at high speed!

[@HeidHorch]

I really appreciate the way you broke it down into small bites and then showed working examples. This was super helpful, thank you.

[@itsxola]

you're my favourite person on this whole website. Thanks for existing

[@isih9128]

He could be an awesome art professor

[@dinklebamp.]

I love his vocabulary and voice

[@nebulonicc]

Ah yes, 'vine looking things.' truly a scholar.

[@destiny8967]

Thanks peter! I normally draw people and realism or even some more cartoony people. But you got me into abstract drawing! I started 6 years ago when i first watched you and i stopped doing it for a few years now i am watching you again and im doing some more abstract. Im so glad because ive had a really big art block with the art i normally do and this is so relaxing and nice. You dont have to worry about anatomy and things!

[@bbrachman]

More of these please. They are more helpful than you can ever know. The process of only making some lines with breaks for later connections would almost warrant a video on its own. Thank you Peter. Very much.

[@jenniferlang1393]

Just keep smiling and talking......I think you could convince me that the moon was made from chewing gum with that voice of yours!! I love the way that you can explain things without getting in a flap about it. You're so calm.....and it kind of rubs off on me, which is great from my anxiety's point of view. Thank you for another great video. I'm learning all the time!!❤❤❤

[@screamingmimi90]

God! You are so wonderful!!! I’m grateful that you are so generous with your talent. My doodles are evolving rapidly and I am enjoying them immensely.❤️

[@harryathornton4463]

I will always love how Peter just, without any build up, will just showcase artistic masterpieces and then carefully go through and deconstruct his thought process in making them

[@agradoville]

This is awesome. Thank you for simplifying the mind-blowingly insanely soothing detail that you put into your drawwwwwwings.

[@HarrietThugman]

Peter is awesome man! He has been making videos forever now, and he is still churning out new content! And is still hitting big numbers! Good on you!

[@SnakeEyes4505]

Every time I see Peter's drawings I get both discouraged and motivated

[@prateek6502-y4p]

He is extremely creative

[@iAnon666]

100% same

[@dinklebamp.]

"It doesnt have to be perfect, nothing has to be perfect, right?"

[@cannotfindcreativename7210]

Honestly, i need more of that attitude in my life.

[@dinklebamp.]

@@cannotfindcreativename7210 Hes the reincarnation of Bob Ross

[@JayKughan]

It was helpful. Makes absolute sense. Tanx heaps for taking the time to do this 🙏🏽

[@hichamlaaberi9169]

I have always rooted for American Pie's Paul Finch, and I'm right to do so. He has mastered the arts, and is now helping others become better artists. 🤝💐

[@KairElizabeth]

Just found your channel♥️ I felt creatively blocked and bored with anything I tried to draw.. could not find inspiration anywhere .. until YOU! Thank🥰you! BTW.. you are PHENOMENAL!! MUCH♥️LOVE

[@peter_draws]

Welcome! Glad I could help a little :)

[@nicojar]

Hi Peter! I discovered your videos not so long ago (I recently bought a platinum and a muji fountain pen, and I found your channel). I love your drawings, you seem to be a person who really enjoys what he does and who is quite focused when he draws. I like these little videos where you show tips and tricks like these, because it gives a glimpse over your universe and how you think when you draw, and it's quite unique.

[@bushcraftpiper]

Very useful. Apart from portraits I like to draw old buildings and when I watched your video it made me think about how I wanted a building landscape to stand out. thanks for showing your video!!!

[@gvmbl1n318]

it would be cool to see more of your tutorials, especially about your crispy bumps, or something like that (smokes, cool mushrooms around spheres etc.)

[@linden5165]

Another good technique is a repeating shape or pattern that is a larger scale in the foreground and smaller the further into the background. The brain reads it as depth.

[@jabinstateresa]

Gonna save this vid for later reference. It's actually what I needed to add sensible layering and shading to my drawings, as I didn't really grasp HOW to shade. Thank you

[@Saiege]

Thanks for that hatch work reminder!! Totally forgot about that. Am going to use a lot of hatch work in my next piece thank you!!

[@jcortese3300]

3:16 -- If the Scooby Gang got assimilated by the Borg. This guy's stuff is really neat. Glad I discovered this channel.

[@MohamedElkammar]

This probably my first comment on any KZbin video ever. Peter, you made start drawing, and this little insight on what goes in your mind and the little techniques you use helps a lot. Please keep them coming.

[@Heroqualle9]

Art became so much better and making it a lot more enjoyable. Thank you Peter!

[@soulsiv4292]

I watched hundred of artists on youtube and i personly think your drawing is the best

[@possumgutz_]

crude or sloppy may it be, it was very well presented and understandable and i'm sure everyone would look forward to more of these sorts of videos :)

[@TheMiroManYT]

I literally watch you just to fall asleep such soothing voice is perfect for sleep

[@TheRoundHound]

“just let me call ‘em sticks” You can call ‘em whatever you want. Just love your work. Extremely talented!

[@nomadiavan6560]

Wow, I learned something that is difficult to articulate. I am going to play this video over and over to ingrain it in my head. I'm 58 years old and learned something new. I'm not such an old dog after all. Thanks Peter.

[@ArtistWizardry]

I do especially like the Almost Parllels technique. The world just got a little better with this technique pointed out.

[@deblosey811]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am an amateur, so this is helpful as I learn to draw. You are gifted and good at explaining your techniques.

[@camdenlunceford6890]

Wow really helped a beginner like me! Thank you so so much

[@Sallysaurus]

As an artist I find this stuff super interesting to see u explain what ur doing, plz give us more stuff like this

[@runneypo]

very good tutorial peter, one technique you maybe missed is convergence to vanishing points which gives a greater depth when the object being drawn is intended to appear large scale

[@ChickenxBoneless]

I never really liked shading or using perspective/depth in my art growing up and whew boy I am paying for it now. Thank you for the video, it's really helpful!

[@tia-8802]

I would love to see you do more tutorials on drawing. You have a nice teaching style. It's calm and reassuring.

[@gms02]

You are THE eminent art gem of youtube

[@deborahwhatford9831]

Thank you Peter. I always go back to these videos you make. I still use the art block one you did. It's helped me so much.

[@davesartbook]

Great video Peter, you might say it was crude but it was simplified and therefore easier to see and understand. I would love to see you implement all of these techniques onto something spherical

[@baxjgreen9409]

mmm, just knowing there are people out there in the world like Peter makes me feel better when life is hard. Thanks Peter.

[@Bee_v0mit]

He's like teaching depth and texture at the same time. So cool!

[@elbiesdoodles2379]

You're just the best. So talented and so down to earth. I love watching you create your worlds and get a bit tongue tied trying to explain it all.

[@Jiggsaww]

First time watching one of your videos for a while and I didn't realize how much I missed your voice. Mostly been on your Instagram, but your videos have never failed to inspire me to draw, even during the most difficult art block. Love you man, keep up the great work ❤

[@madcoinage]

I like the way you explained that. It's helpful because sometimes when you draw you do those things like its second nature and suddenly I can't figure out how those bubbles got on top of that stick. I like this and, although I can't think of many other topics you could cover, I want to see more Instructor Peter.

[@snobunnie3116]

I love that he says it’s okay so many times .. makes me feel like maybe it is okay

[@plexoruselpuerco7193]

Please make more videos like this!! Do one on inprovising shapes and making formless masses with a bunch of parts like many of your drawings are

[@flemdisch8690]

Love these quick and dirty techniques vids. Very general and applicable to most drawing styles. Great work.

[@BeanBups]

Don't know a thing about drawing, but I like to listen to Peter talk about art and fountain pens and such.

[@primrose7122]

I think you did a great job explaining and showing examples. This was really great of you to take time out of your day to share your craft.

[@lunarxpunk]

You're a great teacher, especially for a beginner like me. It's good to study comic books/graphic novels for this kind of thing. Thanks!

[@snoopu2601]

Thanks Mom this helped out a lot, this is a diffrent type of art work that I do and shading but it gives a good example on what to do with the drawing. 👍🏽

[@mikenel9793]

Thanks,for reminding Me about depth!

[@ItsOnlyMeAgain]

Peter you really should be a teacher. You explain it so well. Please make more video lessons for us. I’ve loved this one xx

[@hazeleyes6644]

I love that you showed examples from finished drawings after explaining the concept. Really shows how these little details add up to create depth. That said I'm still struggling to do the simple version at the moment. Either way, love your videos and the occasional tutorial like this is really cool

[@joeyasaperson]

this and the advice to "shade a lot and experiment" has helped a lot with my doodles. Thank you

[@susanloramorris]

Loved this quick and thoughtful video. Learned a lot. Thanks Peter.

[@ProfessionalSwag69]

You truly are a great teacher. I have a hard time listening to teachers, always has, but for some reason I have no problem eagerly concentrating on what you say :)

[@amp279]

I love surrealism, great tips too, thanks for sharing your art.

[@Dank_Mamba-_-]

your drawings remind me of the drawings from the scary stories to tell in the dark book series

[@Joseph-ey8vv]

Peter you're a great inspiration and I love to watch your videos

[@MatthewSmith-zo9st]

this helped the heck out of me, I've been aching so much for depth in my work, going to watch it on repeat

[@nebulonicc]

I really needed this. I like drawing in a style inspired by yours, because it helps a lot with my anxiety disorders and sensory processing issues. This video is definitely giving me some more ideas of things to add to my doodles :)

[@olpersmak]

Wow this guy is outstanding.... brilliant artwork and rendering techniques.. thank you so much ..

[@jordanclarke7283]

Almost parallel lines... that’s some powerful stuff. I’m going to draw now! More of this please Peter, very very helpful! It almost changes how I look at your work. Will I forever see sticks and noodles now... 🧐