How to Shade a Drawing

[@ProkoTV]

Get access to the full figure drawing demo and the extended lessons at proko.com/figure

[@sushantkumarbunty5827]

How to make different textures

[@sushantkumarbunty5827]

Like soft, hard, lustorous etc

[@forevermore2892]

@@sushantkumarbunty5827 practice

[@danielpoot7275]

Proko Why doesn't the center as bright as the highlight?

[@banaseancristian4424]

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[@giantevilrobot777777]

Premium course? What kind of sourcery do you teach in that? This has been one of the most helpful drawing videos I've seen.

[@Urza26]

+giantevilrobot777777 You're taught how to bring your drawings to life. Literally. I'm learning how to draw diamonds.

[@lunanovaesports798]

you must be filthy rich now

[@mudpuddles]

FR

[@draxiss1577]

I appreciate your spelling of 'sourcery.'

[@LandonFina]

Take this W, good sir! 😂😂😭🤝 #sourcery

[@AllanGildea]

I learnt more from you in these few minutes than I did in a year at art school. No kidding. Thank you so much.

[@SquidkidMega]

I think the problem is ALOT of art teachers don't even have the skills themselves, and can't teach this stuff, it's like the blind leading the blind

[@08diegobc]

***** right I haven't met a teacher who had close to the skills i have or had. But i learned that you can always learn or see a different point of view.

[@gashy5526]

I asked my teacher how to draw waves in the sea realistically using light and shadow. She took a soft pastel and just drew a couple of "wwww" shapes and called it a day. It's been 7 years and i'm still bitter I wasted my time studying art at school.

[@soreachsina5102]

What kind of art school u going to fam

[@waltersach6679]

Your art school must be really dumb.

[@andresiniguez3752]

Being completely self-taught, this video really helped me step up my game.

[@AlphaGamer-qg1cs]

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[@karthik8244]

Same here

[@matthewbadger8685]

Aye

[@hi.241]

Hi

[@sh3nalcxsta259]

Mine too

[@dianaocando8676]

Basically just put your sight on 140p quality

[@abdelrahmanbraidy3503]

close enough 😂😂👌👌

[@RonBaker456]

...and then blend.

[@davyddocarmocabral2989]

I just have to take the glasses off

[@funmania1495]

Yea, you can get the planes and shades right

[@funmania1495]

@@davyddocarmocabral2989 lol

[@benjaminravatsassolberg7609]

1. Core shadow 2. Reflected light 3. Halftones 4. Center light 5. Highlight 6. Cast shadow 7. AO/Occlusion shadow Also, be mindful of local values and light intensity

[@bjolguin]

I'm an art major, and I learned more about how to handle shading in these few minutes than I ever did in 2 semesters worth of school.

[@Fang-Montessori]

Bryan Holguin me too

[@ascentiononemichael9194]

spent 4 years in art school and have learned more from Proko than in school.

[@buttered__toast_2899]

AscentionOne Michael almost like schools a waste of money or something. Unless you’re going for STEM

[@我爱猪肉]

imagine studying for art degree 😂😂😂

[@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid]

That may be a sign you need to go to a different school.

[@jcepri]

How can anyone dislike this video? It's outstanding! The best animations around, incredibly informative, unbelievable examples, and even humor! This guy needs his own TV show.

[@dannyfz]

the detailed explanation is behind a paywall. im not hating but its possible some people were annoyed by that

[@OmarAhmed-cm3mv]

+Jeff C You left me nothing to say !

[@elmono8894]

If he makes his own tv show he should let his beard grow and wear an Afro look as Bob Ross hahaha

[@seetysavage1289]

no hands on,dosent explain where I should find the shadow,alot of talking not enough demonstration all he do is talk about it not enough showing us how to find shadows or shade

[@nightmaregamer7ds_Grandcross]

Jeff C easy answer jealous

[@koolbeenz8474]

As a beginner I’ve really struggled with a lot of the fundamentals, shading being actually one of the hardest to get used to, this video has been a serious help thank you so much!!

[@luismaaah]

Damn, this is the most important drawing teaching that I had in the last few months. It's amazing how 12 minutes has change all my last year drawings... Thank you Proko!

[@antonionmartinez6954]

Remember to step back from your drawing once in a while to see how its coming along, AND close your eyes 1/4 way and you will SEE more of the contrast of light and shadow.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

This is also good to do to preserve your eyesight. When we get stuck in tunnel vision we tense up the muscles in the eyes and this causes eye strain. Over time this weakens our eyesight.

[@aahhhhhhhhhhhhh]

also look at it upside down.

[@ericromano8078]

I can't believe I never noticed the difference between the center light and highlight. 36 years old and every time I draw something, I've only took the center light into consideration. Thanks for pointing out what I should have noticed 30 years ago!

[@zachasterisk]

Damn nigga we supposed to know from we 6?

[@thereisnospoon277]

So, you've been drawing regularly since age 6? Good for you.

[@digitalsketchguy]

I always remember a great drawing master saying 'feel the forms with your hands of your mind' which i think is good advice.

[@MrDeanDog91]

Thank you

[@thespah1021]

I dont know if it's just me but I think is so complicated to think about it that way, rather than a simplified shape, I mean, an object with too much detail can be hard to be think of with the hands, rather than simplifiying it. You get the feeling, but not the entire 3-Dimensional view of it

[@TheMultipower47]

10/10 advice. I tried to draw a woman but all I got was arrested for sexual assault

[@blackeesh463]

digitalsketchguy the vaguest advice ever,how is it in any way helpful?

[@truemamrdi4all]

ran dom: no help to a guy lacking in talent department

[@nyancatnyangirl]

My heart is broke lol. He said cheap... Maybe cheap for someone!! Not me... So sad, love your work!! I was seriously considering looking into this "premium package". Maybe one day I can afford it! Keep up your wonderful talents!! BTW your prices are actually extremely reasonable for any GOOD art education I've found online, especially whole courses. Love it!! Just can't afford it myself haha. Love your work.

[@incanvs]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! You don't know how long i've been looking for a lesson on actual shading theory. There are so many videos that teach you different techniques or how to shade based on color theory, but there's not a single one that teaches you how to do the actual thing. Personally, i've always had trouble placing shadows accurately, but your example of the polygons made it so much easier for me to understand it. So, thanks again! Keep up the good work!

[@juliaroesler6946]

This video is a little....shady

[@gregg6077]

Julia Roesler no... just no

[@loqzzx5923]

Julia Roesler Korny joke

[@virginia2670]

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[@i_tell_u_hwathill8089]

gregthegreat yes just yes

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Julia Roesler 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@_madbunny]

I'm so happy that I found this KZbin channel

[@danbutterworth1219]

Although I am not a beginning artist, I have found that working through your videos makes for improvement in my pieces. I appreciate your references to math, and being a math professor I have often found it difficult for students to understand that math is such an integral part of art. Thanks and keep the videos coming. Dr. B

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

Not only are you highly proficient in your art but an accomplished teacher as well . Excellent tutorial

[@MrBloodlust3996]

My whole art degree and $40k in debt in just 12 minutes

[@cole4832]

oof...

[@misterNicarus]

same here. but I only finished the art fundamentals with honors, then went off to live a terrible experience in animation for around 3/4 of a year, I had trouble with 3 point perspective and my instructor wouldn't help any even though that's what they are there for so I bombed that class.

[@chloro8306]

My art school didn't even teach me this much.

[@lt3880]

this stuff is covered in just about any drawing textbook so im wondering if they didnt cover this what exactly did they teach you

[@chloro8306]

@@lt3880 nothing. My teachers told me "here's a poem, it's your prompt, go make a beautiful piece of art" once every two weeks until I graduated.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I have been drawing for YEARS but it is great to watch you videos, there is always a little something I had forgotten & I now go back & try to bring back into my work...Thank you so much.....Beginners should value your teaching....

[@julie6635]

Omg this helped so much I have been looking for forever for a video that will help with my shading and this video was 10/10 amazing! It really helped me understand where to put the shading and where to keep it light thank you so much!

[@SocialMedia-jq3vb]

Every time i come back and get something new from it, I'm almost done learning values, I'm starting to get the hang of it Thank SO MUCH!!

[@mangasprai]

Proko you are the best.

[@chitototoy176]

Im so happy i accidentally bumped into your videos. I can only imagine all the random aspiring artists watching your channel and learning. You are a blessing to the world boss!

[@linganqueiroz]

As suas aulas não são apenas ótimas, também são impressionantes. Obrigado "Your classes are not only great, they are also impressive. Thanks"

[@macheifach]

Talking about values... This video has so much of it :) One of your best yet. A little addition. The way you paint a highlight, adds a lot to the definition of the texture or material of the object. Paint a highlight with sharp, very clean edges and it will look like a glossy, plastic surface, add some irregular edges to the highlight, and it will look like some sand or stone texture etc.

[@captaincabri]

You made my day. I was always looking for a clear explanation of the shading and the terms for it. Thanks a lot. I'll take a premium account soon, as a thanks (well, you deserve it after all).

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[@WinterinBerlin]

i like how you say "lower the polycount even further" and next up you show an image with rounded forms :D

[@DIY_with_Dee]

This is the 1 video that can make us understand everything 😍

[@shuzennn]

This channel is so fun and i actually learned a lot 😂

[@DanteMishima]

Been on KZbin the whole day and you're the first person who's explained in a way that makes sense. Thank you so much

[@WeasleyTwiins]

I love you. You are saving my life. Or well, stimulating my creative development, but I like to be melodramatic from time to time.

[@fauve_son]

This is the most straight-forward, clear, and thorough explanation on shading. Thanks for putting it together, Proko. Cheers!

[@ILOVETACO444]

I want this dude As an art teacher

[@ProkoTV]

If you're watching these videos, he is your art teacher!

[@ILOVETACO444]

@@ProkoTV ok I will watch for videos :D

[@IT-jason-TI]

I've taught myself to draw when I was 4 (I'm 15) and I mastered strokes, the distance of something, etc. but I still needed a bit help on shadowing and this helped alot

[@shelbyb425]

Everyone is complementing this video, but my head just exploded and I'm so confused

[@meridoberman6740]

hope this comment brings you back to the video

[@taylorj6177]

Yeah.... to be fair, this isn't one of his better videos, imo.

[@thescudman]

We're the same people.

[@michawojciak1837]

So was I... Then I tried some perspective, more figure drawing, more more figure drawing, switched my head building metod from loomis do eggs, did some more figure drawing, tried to understand shading facial surface.. Not features! Theese I can draw neatly without learning, they just pop into paper from my head. Eyes, lips, noses, you name it, I just draw them without thinking without understanding and with photography quality. Anyways, when I was trying to understand face shading I came back hundred time here and bam... Suddenly all makes sense but it is still so compressed compendium I need some time here... 1 part of knowledge = minimum 50 parts of practice...

[@shelbyb425]

@Feyza thanks, I'll have to do that

[@nohaelwakil7755]

unbelievably precious material...easy to understand ..super organized ....I'm graduated from fine art faculty never understood this concepts with this ease!!!!

[@ricekiidd2653]

Most people, when helping with shading, say "Draw a sun, and do the thing with the light!" and I get really confused because I DO NOT SIT AND STARE AT THE WAY SHADOWS LOOKON PEOPLE WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THEM

[@ricekiidd2653]

This video is really helpful, though :3

[@ricekiidd2653]

Hey, everyone likes a good session of people-watching every once and awhile

[@alejandra-kv1fe]

yeah, everyone told me that, and I was always like BUT HOW

[@emperoreye2716]

draw the shadow opposite of the light

[@fluffyrat4440]

That method helps you remember where the light source is specifically coming from. If it's coming from the top right, do a little sun up there and picture the light hitting down on your figure. When you do your shadows, look at the spot where youre planning to shade and ask yourself, "is the light from my light source hitting this area, or is something impeding it from shining directly here?" A learning artist should always look at references. If you need help for shading, look for images on google and study those. The same with anatomy. Look at shapes. Break down figures and simplify them. It's a long and tedious process, but studying really does pay off. An artist draws with their eyes, not their brain.

[@frankj.2426]

You're a very clear communicator. Great simple explanations.

[@nthnhansen]

This is great, definitely can't blame you for not wanting to release everything for free; everything you post here is so informative so I'm sure the paid content is worth it.

[@IKP1000]

I'm starting out and have watched dozens, perhaps hundreds of KZbin videos on painting and sketching, but I have learned more from watching just 2 of yours than all the rest put together. Thank you! Now to watch all your other videos...

[@mauriciosalgueiro5216]

Very good class, Proko! Besides drawing tremendously well your are a good teacher too.

[@DoctorZisIN]

You're one of the few artists on KZbin I would pay to learn from. I won't do it, but I totally would.

[@tahleasinparker3660]

I have never learnt more in 12 minutes ever! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@circusmonkey28]

Proko! I love the way you teach! You got me through some of my hard art classes and have given me the confidence to explore and try more. Do you know anyone who teaches the way you do but for 3D stuff?

[@DeA2875]

🤣🤣😥the booing at the end🤣🤣 you are a great teacher! You deserve to make money from more detailed premium videos!

[@RespectFalseIcons]

art school is really really expensive

[@poofkaboom]

yah I'm starting save money.

[@OtakuUnboxed]

Make sure you do your research though, cause a lot of schools are teaching more modern art than traditional styles. I went through this and decided to change my major because I felt the assignments were to restrictive. Good luck to you though! :)

[@poofkaboom]

drmfreak2 I live by watts atelier.

[@OtakuUnboxed]

poofkaboom looks awesome! Wish I had something like that near me lol

[@repeekyraidcero]

1:15 Thats the singlemost great shading tip I've ever seen ! Primary > Secondary > Tertiary

[@Poohzhunny]

Oof, my brain hurts. This, I’ll need to watch several times 🤯

[@sabitamahela]

Same

[@patiencewallace8453]

Thank you, this was by far the best shading video yet; and I’ve watched plenty. I not only understood but I can actually apply it

[@jaimepagan7660]

thats the only thing up to date I still can't understand light and shade where the shadows go where the lights hits , it is very hard !!!!

[@andresiniguez3752]

It's hard because you are forced to think 3D on a very 2D piece of paper.

[@ireneiusi1209]

I just love you! You are an amazing teacher and funny! I wish only one of the teachers that I had during my artistic high school was as clear, precise and enjoyable as you are. You are refreshing all I forgotten. I'll start linking my drawings soon. THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!

[@theyankeesamurai23]

Hi proko is there can be a chance that you can cover clothed figure drawing?

[@k1000a92]

Thank you so much for this thorough breakdown of the components used in shading! This is the clearest explanation I've ever seen, center light finally makes a little bit of sense now. Again, thank you, you're doing really good work here.

[@seitine3663]

I always tend to focus on the darks of an area when I look at a picture for some reason over the light areas. For some reason I never really realized it he mentioned it.

[@oddoneout1835]

I think this is my biggest obstacle besides proper proportions.

[@jegasivideos421]

Proko is underated

[@boohoo334]

jegasi videos not really he is quite popular

[@jegasivideos421]

@@boohoo334 I meant his most of his video's don't get a lot of views

[@v.ndeadd]

9:48 I think an important point to make for that point is why the range shortens with the brown egg, which happens because of how colors interact with and absorb or reflect light. White reflects more light than color.

[@sofroniquedawdad9794]

you look kinda like moriarty from Sherlock

[@zhiyansal6776]

haha i feel the same way.

[@caralu5771]

I think the people saying it's difficult aren't really just much used to a whole topic being broken down into small subtopics. I used to get all jumbled and think about the big part itself. But really, Prokos video is really understandable. When I watched this the first time, I was confused as hell too. But now after I've studied anatomy, I learned that everything has smaller parts, and this is just one of those. This was entertaining proko, thank you for making this for us!

[@teatotal8822]

0:38 for some reason i thought that was gonna be something else...

[@arna3711]

holy water

[@mlisaoverdrive]

Highly, highly recommend the premium course.

[@R-st9ik]

who's here in 2024 after 10 yearss!!

[@zakaribeckford2014]

I am

[@caycaysworld-136]

More than 11 people but they don't wanna comment so I will

[@ameniapempleton6672]

I didn't get to go to art school, got accepted but couldn't afford it. I did manage to get a degree in graphic design but still felt like something was missing. Maybe just the experience of it, probably more so the chance to develop my skills and really become an Artist. This tutorial was OUTSTANDING! I am totally re doing my portfolio and this is exactly what I needed to really create a strong professional look to my work. It's going to be tough and take a lot of practice but I believe with your help, I can do it. Thank you!

[@Lydomina]

Hey Stan, I was watching a video by Ron Lemen, and he was saying how most of the time form shadows on a body are convex(they bend toward the light source) because the body is mostly convex. So I asked him why people shade spheres in a concave fashion then(because sphere are the most convex form I can think of), and he said "muscles aren't spheres, muscles are flanks." With that in mind, is it really efficient to map out shadow patterns the same way you would simple geometry, or would it be better just to think about what it is you're actually shading, instead of concepting it into extremely simplified forms?

[@ProkoTV]

What do you mean people shade sphere in a concave fashion? Who does that? You can simplify things, but once the simplified version loses the character of the original, you've simplified too much. When I'm mapping in the core shadows I'm considering both, the simple form and the actual form. I then make a decision how I want to design it. Every artist could make a slightly different decision.. That's perfectly fine.

[@reese8050]

Wow, genuinely made me understand shading specifically, thank u Proko!

[@yahiaaaaaa222]

What should I do if I can't shade as well as you did in the vedio? should I go to the 6th vedio??

[@ProkoTV]

+MASTER GAMER-Minecraft you should practice :)

[@samsonraj6500]

+Proko hahahahahaha xD

[@dancekinghoseok4608]

+Proko 😂

[@codyarnold5478]

My nigga you just got roasted YEAAAAAAAAAAA!

[@seetysavage1289]

foreal I thought this video would help me shade lol bro I found one doe

[@Silverbirchtree]

I really appreciate your generosity of this video - I have learnt so much - it’s highly complicated - but I will certainly give it a try :)

[@MrSorbias]

This is a good tutorial. Tho your "millions of planes" made me smile. :D

[@josievasquez4081]

i love your videos! you must spend a good amount of time on them. After years of drawing and painting teachers i FINALLY found a teacher that teaches structure the way you do and it has changed my drawings completely!

[@lin.PotatoPC]

Do it ,,Just .....DO ITT... So Proko was the inspiration for Shia LaBeouf

[@lenel2926]

thank you for your teaching, now i am starting to understand better about shading drawings in a whole different way

[@btsbwl7264]

The booing, lmfao.

[@Zapa-pd6sw]

kinda scares me

[@TheJoukai]

Oh, oh! The contrast comparison of something close/faraway from a light source is something I've overlooked! Let alone using it to create a focal point in the drawing. That little bit alone is extreme insightful to me! Thank you!

[@xToYSoldller]

Anyone else thought at 02:55 it was zooming in?

[@tbvjwodn]

no

[@christiansanchez7448]

Thank you so much for this, words cannot describe how helpful these videos are!! Will def be checking out the premium content to support you

[@VoidloniXaarii]

Thank you very much!

[@tweetyv6125]

One of the most helpful and easy to understand of light and shadow. Thank you!

[@Preytorcam]

My goodness you sound like a college professor.

[@Anastasia-lp4yg]

Best art tutorial channel ever!!!!!!!!!

[@jjtattooist]

What pencil are you using?

[@lotus1219]

i want to be able to draw complex body like you did. The details are so satisfying to watch.

[@wierd15]

I’m good at drawing, but when I draw, my drawings look like messy pencil drawings, and not realistic, cartoonish or clean. It seems impossible to learn how to shade

[@Silver01Son]

WeirdHairGrows fo real

[@deadeyedblack2350]

Same, I’m decent at shading but I haven’t gotten to the point where I can make my drawing appear 3D, it appears more 2.5D

[@Animusai009]

Bless you, this is what i have been missing for many years!! Never properly understood the core shadow until now

[@animanoir]

what type of pencil is that, yo?

[@tayete]

I think it is a Conté one. Creates really deep shadows.

[@rizzamaeong]

can't believe this is taught for free. thank you sir.. much appreciated. 🙏✨

[@shawnn33]

This is more confusing than s Sudoku puzzle with 9 starting numbers

[@blondiesque_8237]

Tell me about it..🤣

[@tasfa10]

Your videos are so well thought! It really seems like they're put together while thinking about the viewer's perspective. And they're helpful. And the booo's at the premium course part were funny!

[@3n3my33]

0:00 me when I wake up and realize it's monday

[@juliansanchez9106]

I always go back to this video 😭😭😭

[@blueprintabstractbyr.h.2697]

am i the only one watching this vid after 3 years..lol

[@kingdom6346]

Blueprint Abstract By R.H. nope

[@blueprintabstractbyr.h.2697]

KINGDOM lol

[@altalio5383]

nope

[@ganggab]

nope

[@frantic7775]

nope

[@Stanpai]

From one Stan to another, thank you.

[@IGamingStation]

Beginner: I want to learn how to draw a dog. Proko: We first want to learn the basic shapes, how light works, and the different planes as well as secondary/tertiary forms Beginner:....Dude, I want to learn how to draw a dog, not learn science.

[@ravenvinnie6062]

People that think this way just want shortcuts tbh

[@Thesamurai1999]

Raven Vinnie What, people whom study lights or those whom just want to draw dogs?

[@ravenvinnie6062]

@@Thesamurai1999 people who" just want to know how to draw X" instead of learning fundamentals first

[@Thesamurai1999]

@@ravenvinnie6062 I agree. Art is such a broad thing and most don't see the importance of the Fundementals.

[@kalamitoRUS]

@@Thesamurai1999 It's because of that many people are discouraged!

[@matthewbadger8685]

This is the first time I've ever been tempted to buy an online course, never mind one about art.

[@JECHBOLT]

BUUUU ! , nha thanks for the video.

[@ijuskann]

Most useful piece--think in planes. Wow, such simple advice but really makes you see shadow easier. Thank you!!

[@andrewcole3887]

Between this and your other video, I think it's a ... DRAW. Ha. I guess it de-PENS on which has more likes

[@FrenchCat139]

This is really helpful proko!