🤷‍♂️ PRACTICE LESS, IMPROVE FASTER (at drawing)

[@YTartschool]

CLASS IS IN SESSION, PAY ATTENTION! Playing with different styles for the characters, those were fun bruh. Check the last community post to vote on your fav :D

[@nathalie468]

OK BOSS 👍

[@NAiKstt]

OUI xD

[@wavyron0192]

I've been drawing for 10 years and haven't improved much until I found your channel. I also payed my fee.

[@e_motion823]

Yooo! how the discord server coming up?

[@adorn9987]

Thank you marc for all the videos I've struggled alot with the mental game of art now im studying and am in school im heading the right way and its because of you

[@DanielaRodriguez-wk6ii]

Thanks Marc! Will be leaving my notes here so I can find them later. 1. Copy what you see (whether real life or photo reference, just do your best representing it) 2. Study what you copied (study the fundamentals, learn more about what you just drew. anatomy? perspective? color theory? look into it, educate yourself, find the answers to the questions you likely had while copying) 3. Draw from imagination Instead of seeing and copying, you can observe better and take in more information and you have studied relevant theory, so you can construct drawings with solid structure instead of just copying. Repeat. When drawing anything for which you have more experience: News steps: 1. Construct what you observe (observing is more than seeing. there's an analysis to the process now since you know more about the theory. you can understand what you see better) 2. Study the fundamentals of what you observed (instead of copied) 3. Practice from imagination Repeat until Art God. Ez. State of mind (how good you are at focusing): MOTIVATION 1. Urgency: Well-researched fundamental of learning. Makes everything you learn stick a lot better. - Learn with the intent to teach. - Publicly announce you're working on a project - A bet - Setting a clear goal for yourself on schedule 2. Study DELIBERATELY - Study w/o distractions - You can have music on for creation process, but when STUDYING ART, no phone, no music, avoid all distractions - Study with structure (you need a curriculum to follow from simpler to more complex notions) 3. Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) - 80% outcomes caused by 20% of causes - 20% of theory allows you to create 80% of what you can imagine - So focus of learning and practicing what will give you the most results ART FUNDAMENTALS: - Construction - Perspective - Gesture - Anatomy - Design - Color and light theory - Composition - Storytelling Don't get lost of details that have very little impact on end result. Focus on few skills that will allow you to do the MOST. It's not always obvious what 20% of study will give you your 80%, but it's such an important thing to try to find out if you want to get better faster and working less. Often looks like ignoring extreme cases like complicated poses or perspectives in favor of subjects you are most likely to draw frequently, like neutral poses, simple perspectives, character construction and getting good at that first before moving onto more complicated things.

[@Chessbox09]

Great job thanks for the recap👍

[@Bananaman74799]

I am leaving this comment here so I can find your notes later

[@capejohn1039]

Blessing up with the notes, going to need these later

[@kazeroli7738]

Nice!

[@swisdom9117]

You take rlly good notes! I'D just like to add on what Marc said about copying. While copying, I suggest you write down all. Your questions as they pop in your head (eg. How do they get the glossy green eye look or how do they show so much depth in his drawing?) and at the end of your study, try to act like you are teaching the concept to someone else (feyman technique). I haven't tried this myself but I will, and I bet it'll work.

[@Dalse3]

Unfortunatly the urgency one does not apply to me because I frequently freeze if I have this kind of demand, but the rest is great! Specially the observing techniques.

[@KeeperOfKale222]

For me it is a sort of private time, and relaxation or meditation that grounds me. Part of what pushes me as well is the impact it has on others. So there is a ‘surprise’ element of revealing my art as part of the fun. So sometimes I like to be quiet about what I’m doing.

[@arashikashi1117]

Yeah same, but have you tried smaller urgencies? seems to work for me. With monumental tasks I just go to play videogames. But I will easily spend hours if I want to "make a cool picture to show a friend".

[@Rain-nm1ee]

@@arashikashi1117 yeah agreed, as the guy above you stated, there’s a small sense of urgency to surprise friends of how much you’ve improved etc and that small sense of urgency can help a fair bit

[@w花b]

@@knoxxi8984 true, it's really helpful

[@Rain-nm1ee]

@@knoxxi8984 yeah, I wish I had friends to challenge like that, but most of them rarely draw

[@hatdogngnanaymo2893]

i love how marc is still super humble even tho he’s such a pro

[@anubisgodess2353]

I'm starting to get back into the fundamentals of my drawings it's a little annoying but I know I have to so watching this will hopefully help me to just be a little faster.

[@yygamma3905]

Same

[@aleksanterii2730]

Same. I wouldn't say my art is bad but its not nearly as good as it would be if I knew the fundamentals better, so I'm also trying to catch up on those finally

[@saltyfry4328]

Yea fundamentals can be hella boring, but it will all be worth it once we can have fun with the skill :)

[@yygamma3905]

@@aleksanterii2730 exactly

[@swisdom9117]

@@saltyfry4328 damn I find the fundamentals Hella fun, esp anatomy. I love studying muscles and bones. I'm rlly happy I enjoy this because I can really apply my knowledge and see improvement

[@lovelieteddie893]

yesterday i was extremely frustrated with my work on my new tablet (learning digital) but once i took a break and listened to some of your videos i calmed down and am going to take a fresh look at that piece today :))

[@pvxyzloptye]

Good luck 👍

[@xvliandelux]

did you stop

[@kaizze8777]

When it comes to anatomy I force myself to "construct" the boxes first then place the landmarks, then connect them all. This way I can draw pretty much accurate to the subject especially I. Life drawing sessions. What I really try to avoid is to just "draw" I always end up with a deformed alien 👽

[@jessflower.photos]

I've been in an art slump for a while now because I felt intimidated by all the things I needed to practice, but this video has really helped me understand what I need to do in order to improve! Thank you so much, I feel inspired again!

[@eliasdemeyer4602]

Ah yes, we all have that sometimes that a little version of yourself sits on your shoulder and tries to tell everything you want to say before you. Beautiful intro again😂😂

[@lorddoge2268]

I havent been practicing much because im tight on schedule but I bet master marc will help me evolve again thanks master marc 😎🔥

[@lorddoge2268]

i draw traditional but master marc's wisdom works on paper as well so dont be discouraged if you are drawing on paper i too am very broke lmao 😎

[@undeadblizzard]

@@lorddoge2268 You can get Samsung for 300 bones. You can get refurbished versions. Think of buying a cheap guitar and playing until you can get something better.

[@BVK.]

@@undeadblizzard basically: Learn at low end & progressively upgrade when afforadable. Got it!

[@undeadblizzard]

@@BVK. Yup.

[@Estudos-ec9jp]

Thanks! The best of all is that I can learn English while drawing lol.

[@hiimhunter7649]

For me I've found when I structure things out I tend to do better in terms of staying focused I've also made a goal this year to try and complete one piece of fan art each month so I actually draw rather than just practice 24/7 and not draw. Even tho it's just February right now, I've felt from January to February I've already improved a fair amount. It's honestly one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences I've had with art

[@FeministCatwoman]

I have a full time job and very very little time to practice like I want. Often I am exhausted and simply don't have the time to do it every single day for hours. These videos are absolutely invaluable to me! Thank you!

[@GQ-fr9ud]

This is really helpful actually. I've recently realized that while I can draw hands very well from observation, when I get to drawing my characters, I can't seem to imagine anything well... Even though I've watched your construction videos! This video showed me that I forgot to practice just drawing hands from imagination rather than references! Thanks Marc, I'll try this out in my studies! ...Though the whole "No listening to music" while studying thing might be a rule I cannot follow. 😔

[@swisdom9117]

Same, I can draw hands from imagination SOMETIMES. Eh maybe I need more practice as usual

[@AndyCandyZeroSugar]

Your videos always arrive precisely when they need to, almost as if you were a wizard. Thank you so much Marc for your continuous hard work to provide precious content to everyone, those of us who cannot yet afford your class. I love your videos, always a highlight when I get the notification that you uploaded and I'm not even mad that you broke my screen!

[@lune7220]

Anyone noticed that he drew her other arm behind her back but still drew the hand. What a legend.

[@misci26]

I can't believe how fast time goes by when you enjoy things. This video was very informative and probably one of the best art tutorials I've seen in a while, and the way you describe things is so clear and good for keeping viewers loyal to your channel :)

[@Craven.maple9931]

im 23. i havent drawn since i was 8 and just bought my self a wacom tablet. it is beyond kind and awesome of you to just hand out those practic files for free. much love, ill be watching more of your content for guidance.

[@cloroi71826]

I'm 21 and bought my tablet around the same time as you, I hope your journey goes great and you get to the skill that you love! How has it been for you so far? For me I have mostly been doing photo reference drawings but recently have been doing art of games I enjoy. I am just now trying to get back into studying with gesture drawing

[@awakenedpersona6488]

I have more respect for you as an artist than any other artist/teacher I've met, because you gave me the one thing no one else would/could. When asked 'how do I get better and what should I do to improve' you provided an actual answer instead of just saying practice for the millionth pointless time! You gave answers on 'what' to study and better yet 'how' to go about studying and practicing. Thank you sir for actually giving a 'real' answer, been following your stuff and improving bit by bit but I'm noticing improvement and that's changed everything for me! Also there's no puffed up arrogance about technique or other fluff/junk no one cares about when they just want to learn how to improve at drawing to have fun.

[@TeeKool13]

1. Contruct what I observed -> study from what I observed -> practice from imagination. 2. Practice diliberately and with Urgency 3. practice 80% of what is important.

[@smcpiden3443]

Good timing! I was drawing less and less these days!

[@roger2599]

been planning on getting the ArtSchool course on cubebrush, just needed to sort things out to make myself tons of time for me to focus on ArtSchool, I've never been this dedicated to want to improve faster in art, thanks to you Mark and your Explosive-Bald-Head that I got this kind of inspiration, much love

[@drago1428]

Damn "explosive bald head" 💀 idk if this is an inside joke on the channel or just an original roast

[@roger2599]

@@drago1428 its just a sarcastic joke XD

[@drago1428]

@@roger2599 lmao bro

[@smiddy5263]

I want to get better at drawing, to be able to draw characters. I currently have the time to practise but my mind just isn't there. Been feeling this way for a while and it's really annoying lol. Thanks for all your videos!

[@aspiringanimator2991]

Ok you are now officially my best art teacher on KZbin. I love how you have videos for everyone. My schedule this year is so… booked and don’t really have much time to practice. I will try to follow your advice

[@Uniacoty]

After drawing from a reference, I been identifying what mistakes I made, keeping those in mind I redraw the reference and it comes out much better the 2nd time usually

[@lisanashidqin7025]

Im so glad that i found this!! Very helpful! I've been struggling with how to study better. I tend to just do the same thing over and over again and didnt see any differences

[@HerefreesauceD]

I can testify for this my dudes.. Back when I was still early in digital art, I had this idea in my head that "More practice = improvements" but as I grew with digital art I realized that isn't completely true by doing excessive amount of hours on practicing you will be more prone to exhaustion and burn outs rather than improve and get better and now i practice less but with references to build up my visual library and started to notice huge improvements and that help me a lot and hope for you too my dude💗😗👌...most of this I learned from meeting different artists and from marc's videos.

[@blueheart561]

I like when he says " HI IM MARC" ( I'm a Brasilian guy, I love your chanel bro)

[@zeroprochent]

этот совет очень помог, спасибо! Еще мне нравятся художники Kim Jung Ji и Araki Hirohiko, мне нравится рисовать в интуитивной перспективе персонажей с использованием кубов сфер и цилиндров без референсов, еще раз спасибо!!

[@Zombie-TV]

Thank you for teaching me!

[@Gtothej5]

I can’t draw from imagination but it’s much easier to draw from reference. I thought it was my bad memory. But now I feel inspired to work on this. Thank you!

[@Inquisitive06]

I love how "Work smart not hard" works on literally anything

[@spupergames7771]

Your right. I should study the specific parts of art that I want to use to create things. I should dedicate time to specifically faces instead of practicing only basic shapes even if I can't draw those shapes very well yet. I would also love to hear any suggestions anyone has for someone completely new

[@サンチアホラメいる]

Can you teach us some warm ups for hands for stability?

[@Rutillith]

"This is probably a big part of why you're improving faster" Well, he has a point; thanks to marc and another artist I follow, I have improve a lot thanks to now what are the "fundamentals" and how to attack them

[@swisdom9117]

Who is this other artist?

[@Lucidahh]

Yeah, who is the other Artist?

[@Rutillith]

Is a guy from Spain; I don't know if you understand spanish, but you can find him by "Gartzia art" here in youtube

[@lifelyricsnofansub]

@@Rutillith gracias yo hablo español nativo, i'm gonna check it

[@somerube8855]

Can you please make a general schedule to follow with this 2 hour a day practice????

[@2791978t]

Its an amazing skill that you can pass through so many useful informations in a simple,structured and understandable way in a you tube 12 mins video.Probably best teaching videos in you tube.Happy to found this channel many years ago .

[@knoxxi8984]

Words I live by "The tiniest dream you try to make happen is worth more then the biggest dream you never attempt" and it's artest like Marc making that tiny dream that much bigger.👍

[@katzmeyer]

idc how long it takes, as long as we have Marc as our teacher - we’re in good hands 😌

[@danny_decheeto8300]

Ye

[@alphanumeric6582]

Ye

[@danny_decheeto8300]

We just gotta stick with it

[@alphanumeric6582]

@@danny_decheeto8300 Ye

[@swisdom9117]

Yeah, he's a real one. BTW does he have a discord? I feel like being a part of a good community would rlly help me

[@lovelieteddie893]

I'm going to art school soon with you helping me realize my passion for art, thank you

[@renebagang9913]

I really hope there will be a discord server in which can share our arts and stuffs that we learned from you. You really boosted my art like a lot. Thank you so much.

[@theaceofspace6110]

We need this veeeeery much

[@akechiswag]

i third this!!

[@itsmike9032]

I havent really got the time to practice art nowdays , but marc helped me find a way to improve. Im grateful my guy

[@tylerkrone8684]

Damn I really want to draw like Murata. Someday I will thanks to the "perfect practice" And hardwork.

[@meatball9452]

I clicked on this video so quickly, love it when you post!!

[@verygood2236]

This apply in everything, awareness is the fundamental piece before starting to work on something because it is what provides us with good ideas and vision

[@gureguru4694]

damn man, i am in a trance watching your sketches. i learned things just from that.

[@vivianaordonez6540]

Hi Marc!! To wake up and find out the next class is out has to be the best way to start my day! :) Just wanted to take the opportunity to let you know that ever since I have started watching your channel and practicing the teachings of Art School, I have seen definite improvement. Thank you so much! Really interesting class this time. I’m going to re-watch…

[@YTartschool]

☺️

[@SnoozeMagoo]

I clicked fully expecting to dismiss this as bad advice. Then I watched. This is spot on great advice! I realized I do much of this in my own practice, and picked up a couple tips to try out! Well done

[@RegnARTS1210]

Im so glad that my self taught art learning process are coincidentally followed every method in this video. Glad through those I do improve little faster than the people in my age or faster than others who learn arts for same time.These are valueable and useful to guide those method.great video. Hope I could improve more and faster

[@júlia-p3z]

Mark, I must say this.... I started watching you and really absorbing everything you say and this year I decided to break the mental barrier that I created with drawing. Thank you for sharing your experience for free here on youtube. Maybe someday I can buy your payed stuff and give you some support other than subbing and liking the video. Much love ❤

[@yamato4067]

When im drawing characters for example,heres what i like to do: -make 1-3 iconic traits of the character (for example:female,knight armor,giant sword) -from the traits/iconic things,create the rest of the character,like body type or personality -close your eyes,focus,and allow your mind to "print" the image on your eyelids -recreate what you saw -draw the same character in different poses/perspectives -add detalils and colors -done

[@teawizardry]

A perfect start to Saturday!

[@Import_success]

8:01 this done took me out 😂😂😂 hilarious

[@ryuichi4212]

I'm literally worried rn cuz my skills aren't great and i choose animation as my course in college...whenever I see my friends create their artworks I always feel down and I feel like I'm being left out... as watching this video I realize that I have a long way to go to become an art god i hope one day my dream to be an animator or illustrator will come true...

[@aspiringanimator2991]

Lol seems like I found my twin. I also want to be an animator or illustrator in the future. I am still a beginner and hope to be an art god

[@RGAhmad11]

usually practice, and improving is both ideal.

[@lavaburritos3767]

I started actually trying art a week ago. Ur videos have helped!

[@itsme-sd7ds]

Right on time for class

[@Englishwithmissnour22]

Thanks a lot Marc for this video! I was starting to feel hopeless about improving my art due to university stuff but after watching this video I became full of positivity and felt really happy that such life saving strategies exist! Thank u again my art teacher! 🥺🙏🙏

[@luckyadrian100]

You know what marc... Every second of each word that you say is really important to my art career

[@plaggsock]

ooh perfect this is already how i learn how to draw!! im still watching anyway i like the way u teach

[@wlad_95454]

WHEN THE PRESURE IS ON, I PERFORM!

[@yuri_nori]

It's been a year and a day since I subscribed to your channel and I have truly improved so much and I'm really happy with my lvl and now I value the observation skill the most I always have lack of attention but now I'll say I'm good at it thanks to your tutorials and your vids! P. S I payed the class fee

[@davidek5518]

Thanks a lot, Marc. Your teaching it's priceless. Well, it has a price, and I'm very excited for getting your art program in the future, for now, you just earn a new member of your channel, hoping I can thank you enough for this skill and determination you're giving me!

[@UlfricStromcloak]

Marc, I would love to see you make some contents for 3D artists. You have experience as a 3D artist. So as an industry veteran your inputs would be really helpful for many 3D concept artists like us.

[@DARK_KNIGHT_777]

*i like your drawing style so much* :3

[@Jbaquero98]

uwu

[@cloudforeststudio3699]

Your drawing is so nice I forgot to listen to you. Now I have to watch the video again 😁👍

[@no_face_cada9515]

As a small beginner artist This is just an amazing way to improve.I struggle with ADHD and this is actually really helpful! Even tho focusing, observing and studying the subject im observing is really hard for me,yet i try my best and i can see how can i improve using this! Tysm :>

[@jecazrahadian2066]

actually i repeat video like this to clear and focusing my mindset more when im practice my drawing,, listening to music gave me wild imagination,, while video like this make my brain calm,,. it's been 2 & half years i start drawing,, the first youtub art teacer i follow is you,, great content,, unluckily i cannot afford your art class, (not yet), 😅

[@Middusk9540]

Looks like you have a new subscriber!!

[@hotpenguin607]

this is really a lesson on how to learn anything with practical application to art

[@hecheng4909]

I needed this video. I’m so glad I’ve found it. I’ve been writing stories since middle school but this one I wanted to make into a webtoon or something of the sort, but my drawing is subpar.

[@Skyeleafe]

This video may be old but the information you given was so useful

[@Lpass3]

watch the video in 2x playback speed to learn the lesson faster which teaches u how to improve faster, therefore making u improve *even faster*

[@lou_thg]

Although I have been walking practically since I was a child I think it started two years ago when I began to take this more seriously since before I used to just copy what I saw and not so much learn, thanks to this video and several I met I feel that finally I am finding a good course for what I want to do, thank you very much Marc

[@ImAnDumb]

Tbh I really needed this rn Thank you so much!!

[@KingFluffs]

6:01 That's true. I try to learn a topic, and then create a tutorial on it (for myself only). This then lets me analyse my weak points on said topic too.

[@bobsmithy3103]

urgency, simplify, focus

[@pileofsaltOG]

After 2 seconds you gave me The Click vibes so I'm subscribing

[@blank26clover]

i am so glad to have seen this and it just puts app my instinct of what i do naturally into words and tidies up my head with "yes you are right to do that"

[@seiko5312]

So that's why I'm improving fast... all the things that you said in the video are what I'm doing for a year now :))

[@paperbag9235]

this is by far the best video on this topic on youtube !! thank you T-T

[@EnterJester]

"you are not beautiful when you cry"

[@Lost_llama]

I demand a marc intro compilation video when you reach 1m... Love your videos as always

[@yeruchii7817]

I unconsciously did that for the past 2 weeks I've been trying to re-learn art (coz u know life sucked and didn't touched a single art-related stuff for the past 10 years) and managed to improve myself more than I ever did for those years I was doing it.

[@k4rma766]

its so satisfying seeing you draw.

[@randomdeadguy7601]

This is great! I find myself forgetting to pace my practice from time to time. One minute I'm drawing hands, next minute I'm trying to draw a city block. The I wonder "why can't I draw hands right?" when I don't take the time to understand the structure. Focus is a big thing. Another Important thing to keep in mind is self talk. The second you say "I can't draw ____" over and over, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. I found that the moment I changed my thought from self-deprecation to self-motivation/self-encouragement, my drawing improved by the day.

[@mizukikatsuart]

Hi again, Marc! :D Thank you! 😄

[@R.............]

Is always good when u do a prmo for your lessons, sadly for me in a poor country the price still hight, but love your videos and the tips you give are awesome!

[@anonymouxx9261]

10:22 yes :o thats true! i was thinking abt it b4 i went to sleep last nite!! tnx to u Mr. Marc, i have learnt so much more and improved from maybe level 2 to like lvl 4 or even more it feels like every vid of urs i watch i get so inspired to art that i end up just lvling up almost every vid of urs tht i watch

[@dashwubby955]

You have quickly become my favorite channel to go to for help I'm happy you are able to give us all of this knowledge for free!

[@randomaccount2685]

You might have are my drawing experience enjoyable and easier since I was trying to learn anatomy when I’m better at references and understanding them more than anatomy!😊

[@artilliant_]

I love these anatomy videos even though you made a lot of them. These helps a lot to learn how you draw your characters :D

[@WingZX1103]

My god...I was honestly needing that because my job is killing me for time right now

[@harkelan]

Bro thank you so so much!

[@WOODENCHAIR64]

Nigel portal stories is back at it again with another video!

[@shampoob0ttle]

Im in an art museum right now, just in time!

[@fenrir-art4742]

i practiced long enough. doing better now. thanks for the info.

[@beaor43]

I can't wait for your discord server!! I'm very excited. I dont have any art friends, so I hope I can make some there!

[@zzdogger]

I've always loved art/drawing/making things, but like so many others my passions were put on the back burner while I put myself in massive debt getting a degree so I can get a 'real' job. Maybe three weeks ago I decided to try drawing a portrait even though I've always been pretty uncomfortable drawing faces, and drew a pretty decent looking portrait of Salvador Dali. Then that night I drew a detective from my wife's favorite show, then my wife's favorite singer (without guidelines), then a generic face based on nothing but a little white bust I 3d printed. Now I've been switching back and forth between hands and trying to draw faces with different emotions/from different angles, from imagination, while listening to you/Proko/others and I'm blown away with the progress I've been making. I kind of feel like I wasted these past ~10 years, imagining where I could be if I put this effort into my art right out of high school. Your videos make me feel like I could actually, eventually, make a living off of my art. I'm now looking for local in-person art classes (I think I would learn better that way); but if I don't find anything I like I might try your art school! Thanks a lot for the help and inspiration!

[@capitainsheep1137]

Oh that why i improve so much , thx man i Can stop to worry about that and Say that im playing for...the work xD