Learn To Draw #01 - Sketching Basics + Materials

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Learn all of the materials involved in sketching and drawing and also some basic shading techniques and sketching concepts.
In this video, I start off going through all of the materials you're going to need for learning to sketch and draw. Once you have a better understanding of those, you can start drawing simple shapes and lines and practicing sketching with an HB, B, or 2B pencil. These are good pencils for sketching lightly but also allow you to go a little darker when needed for shading. I plan to cover perspective, values, edges, shading techniques, proportions, landscapes and many other topics of sketching and drawing for beginners and intermediate artists.
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[@vinodparam]

“Get rid of the perfectionist mentality” - best piece of advice

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear :)

[@istayedonanairplaneforever7514]

@@SchaeferArt you're the best👍

[@isyraqfirdaus5322]

@@SchaeferArt the fact that he still heart comments and EVEN replies after 7 years is just amazing. mad respect

[@SchaeferArt]

@@isyraqfirdaus5322 Much appreciated :)

[@febipepsi_mac5397]

Ikr

[@matthelliwell]

Finally a tutorial that doesn't already assume I can draw.

[@stepa9595]

exactly

[@nathanhady7277]

Exactly

[@MehdiGlz]

Been eyeing some "drawing books for beginners". They start right by telling you to start with just basic shapes, some light and bam! Third lesson is "add details", where you're supposed to go from some squares and circles to a wet Tiger with detailed fur, like wtf

[@cedrictb8571]

Ikr!

[@g0th1c9]

Matt Helliwell omg

[@kikadenaud]

2024 anyone???

[@jadagamer3062]

Yup

[@__safa]

Hi

[@kelismcdonald8235]

👋🏾

[@heyhey6542]

👍

[@adejuwoniyanuoluwa8604]

I'm here 26/03/2024😂

[@susybradshaw4488]

I’m 75 years old and have always wanted to learn how to draw. Thank you so much for the clear instructions and teaching the basics.

[@kangaroosoup.]

Please give me some of your old people wisdom~

[@lilflip272]

Good luck on your journey!

[@manjushamurari5639]

May god bless you

[@ares_the_god]

your name is Susy Bradshaw how do people believe you are 75

[@rhyss5618]

wow!

[@gomiko8979]

I really love the old youtube. When people put out tutorials such as this and they all expect nothing in return but the satisfaction of having to share their knowledge with us.

[@bluegigs]

yes

[@sketchflix6425]

Yeah man. True. 😊.... It kind of breaks my heart....

[@hyr_l]

Sameeee

[@jamesmedalla7043]

What happened to them now?

[@sonnyb6536]

Seriously...I hate these KZbin kids, pranks, reactions, etc. KZbin should rebrand to knowledge only content!

[@alivingrobloxian3151]

Ep. 1:3 Million views. Ep. 2:1 Million views. _People really give up quick._

[@snowsneh9427]

It keeps going down oof

[@bangoverii]

Or maybe episode 1 was enough to give 2 million people the confidence and inspiration to go out into the world and draw whatever they want.

[@dsolis7532]

I give up just reading your comment...

[@mooabdzar3972]

Lololol

[@D_U_N_E]

I can see the joke, however, it is likely people see the tutorial and decide this isn't the series for them.

[@sublimechimp]

"Get rid of the perfectionist mentality and get into the training mode." I need to hear this like 10 x a day.

[@yianniskrompas]

100 x for me!

[@RamsFan93]

The whole perfectionist mentality is what was holding me back for sure. Once I got it into my head that nothing is perfect, and that my sketches and drawings evolve over the course of creating them, I found I became a lot more able to create things from my mind onto the paper. Thanks for the guide, I owe you a beer!

[@SchaeferArt]

Much appreciated! Glad to hear that :) I've realized over the years that one of the biggest problems for learning to draw isn't technical ability, it's mindset haha. Have fun with it my friend. I don't drink but I'll drink something different :)

[@red_pandey]

Ep 1: 8.7 million Ep 2: 2.4 million Ep 3: 1.5 million EP 4: 900 thousand People really be giving up quick Edit: updated the stats to be more recent Edit: Thanks for the likes guys 4.5k🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@jakebonavia7722]

Or maybe they're learning fast

[@marelyargomaniz1746]

Oop

[@kirosasher]

Jake Bonavia cap

[@rajafranklinakurathi3952]

@@jakebonavia7722 positive response

[@TrangTran-mq3dz]

u know what, it just becomes more and more complex and overreached LOL

[@hannah7351]

Anyone else get a random burst of inspiration at almost 3:00am and felt like learning how to draw?

[@smoothcriminal28]

HannahWoolery 4:30 am for me.

[@dolf4508]

HannahWoolery 12:47 a.m. For me :)

[@danielkaiselgruber1750]

HannahWoolery 7:24 pm :P

[@revanmain2940]

10:30pm

[@shakiraalvarez687]

HannahWoolery wtf thats so accurate yess 😂

[@cak400]

Absolutely brilliant. That one piece of advice ‘don’t commit’ has transformed my thinking. I’m 55 and have always thought I couldn’t draw because my art teacher at school said so. I just drew a circle with shading and shadow and it’s made me so happy! Will definitely be drawing everything in my house and looking forward to the next in the series.

[@SchaeferArt]

Awesome :) Glad to hear it! Have fun with it.

[@Nethageraba41]

I just commented about this. I just sketched something with that thought in mind, and I was blown away at how good it looks.

[@user-bz9sj8mh5d]

I never even thought about not committing to the basic outline at the beginning. Just this one little thing has given me a lot more confidence in being able to improve my drawing ability. Thank you!

[@nathanisjesuschrist1175]

It literally CHANGED my entire understanding of drawing. I always committed to my lines and it always came out looking cartoonish. This tutorial is a god sent

[@biggSHNDO]

“It doesn’t HAVE to be PERFECT” “Get rid of the perfectionist mentality, get into training mode.” “Play around, have fun. Don’t stress, do your best.”(Schaefer, How to Draw, video #1) THE best advice. I appreciate you, brother.

[@esmegrey2499]

Yes, THE best advice. Brandon Schaefer is THE teacher I’ve been looking for since I finally decided to try and learn to do something I never thought I could do. This IS going to be fun & I AM going to learn to draw! Yay!!

[@minyiecake]

Shawn Daniels ~ to me, not amazing advice. for some people, like me, we can’t get rid or our perfectionist mentality. we can’t just not get mad and stressed.

[@lorenzschulten8572]

Why do i have to think about Bob Ross? :D

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

I agree. I’ve been learning how to sketch in China by a Chinese woman who is an absolute perfectionist. It’s making me crazy! I don’t think I’m gonna waste anymore money with her.

[@faramund9865]

Ye as a kid when i used to draw I would always sketch like this and then i'd get upset with myself because it looked messy. Then i gave up. So hear I am again realizing this is how you're supposed to be doing it xd

[@ibousrih5519]

"get rid of the perfectionism mentality" this line is gonna save my life. thanks!

[@kathleenwalron1838]

It is a great line! I'm trying to apply to my whole life, not just drawing!

[@Truther2001]

Agreed. Most underrated comment here. I am going to make that quote the next thing I draw. With some funky background. Been wanting to draw an enchanted forest for a while now...

[@moze_-]

It's taken me 3 days to even get pencil to paper... This is gonna be rough.

[@fionanash7073]

aKG one step at a time.....it’s ALL progress, so keep on moving forward!

[@xiachen1388]

Gavin

[@alexanderjane2298]

After several years of leaving my passion for drawing, here I am, an 18-year-old who's trying to restore his passion. It's so hard for me to go back to drawing after I have been rejected when I was in 6th grade. I was so easily discouraged. Yes, I still know how to draw but there's a feeling inside me that I was left behind. I want to start over again and learn the basics, yet it really is hard to start something. Planning to finish this whole series, watching your other vids about color and stuffs and hoping I could bring back my passion for drawing :) Btw, this tutorial vids are cool. Very beginner friendly

[@christineewing3492]

Just draw for yourself, no one else. And enjoy it.

[@suhi6504]

I am 18 years old too! I stopped drawing since I was in seventh grade but I want to start again now.

[@user-ci6ko8hi4x]

I’m 24 years old and this is the first time to me start to learn sketching and drawing ✍️ I appreciate you efforts to help us to learn 😍❤️ Thanks a lot ❤️

[@muhammadeisa1459]

I'm 21 and same

[@mookpannita8264]

I wish my art teacher was this informative, calm, and encouraging.

[@SchaeferArt]

Sorry to hear that

[@kalt.a.1818]

Mine was, learnt alot about perspective but someway, I still find this video more informative. Maybe because it's at the pace I want it.

[@gabrielegenota1480]

"What is this kindergarten level shit." straight up cried in the restroom for about half an hour after that lmao

[@AjayKumar-ie9np]

@@gabrielegenota1480 oh god i can just see the embarrassment u must have felt, i feel sorry for u

[@SniperDog5]

Gabriele Genota I hope you're ok now. Don't mind these idiots that try to discourage you, they clearly don't realize people have feelings. Best thing to do is to avoid them.

[@jeremiahcaluban7625]

Him: talks about the materials reccommended for sketching Me with a mechanical pencil, number 2 pencil, graphite refills, an eraser and a school notebook: im ready

[@SchaeferArt]

Go for it! Have fun :)

[@raideondeeznutz1396]

Me with a pencil , sharpener and a random worn out eraser I just found :- lEts gEt iT

[@marckx1254]

@@raideondeeznutz1396 this is so me right now. LOL

[@Thegr8bashire]

Me with nothing

[@user-je4tw9zq4e]

Me who can't wait to be the next Picasso on my iPad

[@TheBrianDotson]

I’m getting back into drawing after YEARS and I just needed a fundamental restart. This course is still as useful as ever. Thank you for keeping this up

[@AA_69.]

I’ve been sketching for years but I wanted to learn in more detail and I can see the improvement right away. Thank you a lot man.

[@veenah1]

"Get rid of the perfectionist mentality." - Those words hit home.. thanks for the vid!

[@LamixFace]

Yeah same here. It really takes the pressure off and makes it more fun, for me anyway.

[@berryblueish13]

Vina Siker same I'm a perfectionist to a key point like everything has to be perfect (well not that seriously but yeah)

[@boggart2da.]

I answer that mentality is "I will get there"

[@bassage13]

90sProject's channelV2 When you get good enough to draw like that, you can be a perfectionist. A beginner will never be anywhere near perfect. You can't think like that when you're still learning.

[@Araraura1]

i get why he's saying that, but this is bothers me so much

[@esmeraldanothingelse8418]

The fact this dude is still replying 7yrs later

[@SchaeferArt]

I try to :)

[@Rexus0705]

@@SchaeferArt Holy Guacamoly

[@kev_the_artist1881]

Fr

[@williamdawhaleshorts8053]

@@kev_the_artist1881 I can fly

[@fel9ne]

hi

[@imaginingmore]

Thank you Brandon! I've thought about learning to sketch for about 50 years (yes, really) and always thought it's too hard, can't be bothered, can't even draw a stick figure etc. But yesterday I decided (out of the blue) that I'd actually try. I want to be able to sketch concepts to illustrate ideas and metaphors. I watched your first video and was amazed that I could sketch a pretty nice sphere! I just wanted to let you know that you have a wonderful style. Inspirational. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@JelloFacedDragon]

THIS is exactly what I’ve been looking for. No other videos EVER really take you through the basics and I have been trying so hard to find someone who can teach me in person, but have had no luck whatsoever finding anyone. I’m trying to get into animation school, but they require a portfolio for the admission process 🥺. Thank you so much 💕💕 this will help me more than you can imagine.

[@aiat8920]

its almost midnight. I have paper, 1 pencil and an eraser. I'm ready to Bob Ross something

[@shamy353]

its 10pm here and im gonna start..i gotta find a pencil lol

[@JessicaSmith-wi3dc]

Haha

[@hg077]

Have you drawn anything yet? :)

[@jacksoneblen6479]

Iraia Tapine 😂🎃 same

[@luckydoughge]

Mysterion bruh

[@ysl6389]

A 20 year old trying to learn art skills as I've always been interested in it, let's hope i don't give up. EDIT: thank u to everyone cheering me on! my progress was slow due to college and i had to stop for a while but here i am again! 2021 let's all not give up and learn together :D

[@Fjr1360]

I'm 22 and I started during the lockdown. Get motivated and just draw something, anything will do.

[@dillpickels5039]

Don’t give up you can and will do it

[@kshemapatideva4502]

Same thing. Keep going, it's pretty easy

[@Nnja3dr]

Keep going!

[@elwenacoleendr]

I'm almost 22 and I'm back to square one. Let's keep going!

[@dorenandsara]

Thank you for bringing this lesson down to the utmost beginner level. I am 64 years old and am starting to learn to draw. Most videos I have watched regarding "beginners" is so far past my knowledge and confidence level that I almost stopped before I even began because it was far too intimidating for novice me. Today, I will begin with my new found confidence to draw a circle with shading. Fantastic!

[@alexandralekki2779]

I just wanna tell you how happy I am I found your videos. I used to draw portraits of people in my late teens and I was really talented but then life happened and I stopped. I’m now 33 and have been wishing I still could do what I used to. I was looking for videos exactly like this that would break it down for me and make me not obsess over everything all at once and give up. I am so excited to start sketching everything again. Been working on breaks at work. Thank you!!!

[@SchaeferArt]

Hope it goes well, have fun with it :)

[@p1nkflam1ng0]

I'm literally here because I have nothing else to do with my life and I've decided that I want to know how to draw before I die :)

[@SchaeferArt]

Perfect!

[@ajoq892]

same lmao

[@jegks111]

Well I'm not really good at anything so better learn something to make a purpose

[@legna.r5696]

@@jegks111 I'm sure that there's something you do that everyone else thinks you're amazing at you just dont know it yet

[@samarpan9382]

Tuturuuuu

[@greateagle2076]

2 years ago I searched on youtube, "how to sketch" Im now extremely good at sketching. And now draw portraits. Thank you.

[@SchaeferArt]

Awesome to hear :)

[@rae.1020]

Hi, i want to learn how to draw portraits! What other videos did you watch?

[@selsabilr7718]

Did you draw everyday? And did you only learned from youtube? I kinda have a little talent in drawing but no one encourage me, but I keep saying to myself that I will improve.

[@stars7450]

Sałsa ßil dont listen to other people. as long as you believe in yourself you will do great! i believe in you :)

[@selsabilr7718]

@@stars7450 thanks for the support

[@spnatter]

this was actually very helpful! i was hesitant to watch this and follow it because in the past i already knew this stuff and took a class on it but when i watched your video it reminded me that sometimes all you need to do is start from the basics to improve and this was so helpful. i was able to know better about this and even wrote a few notes to think back on when i progress

[@zacharydunaway2779]

When the video overlapped I thought I was hearing and seeing double for a second. My heart is pounding. 😂

[@SchaeferArt]

Haha yeah sorry abotu that, editing mistake :)

[@reinofederaldemaltiva3923]

My teachers never told me how to draw, specially the arts teacher, she always assumed that I know how to draw. Here I am struggling to make a fucking comic from 0 in 48 hours. I learn everything from myself using the internet. The school didn't teach me anything. Thank you very much for this video, for people like you, education is increasing day by day, you encourage self-learning, and that's great🧡🧡

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear!

[@SchaeferArt]

@Makayla Penalver what?

[@kannansubramaniyam1676]

Hi ..iam drawings teacher kannan.. pls. Wait for my drawing class (8438123125) KZbin.

[@olivercordingley776]

@Makayla Penalver literally no one in real life cares about swear words like don’t spam it’s annoying as hell

[@olivercordingley776]

@Makayla Penalver what the fuck are you on about learn what spam is

[@xbedazzledx456]

i love how this guy is liking comments 6 years later 😂

[@SchaeferArt]

I still reply too :)

[@xbedazzledx456]

@@SchaeferArt this video was really helpful btw :)

[@applecrush3336]

@@SchaeferArt thank u so much im 11 and i love the way you explain your voice is so calming i almost went to sleep >:D

[@cluebtw]

@@HutinaFilip english episode

[@alexroode4104]

It shows he really is a dedicated content creator. You deserve my respect!

[@NorthBeastArt]

I wanted to give a quick thank you on this, as I’ve never gotten formal art lessons. Already, I can see how this will help me. So thank you for posting these!

[@Zach014G]

A few years ago I bought a wacom tablet then realized I had no experience with drawing.I put my tablet up after messing with it for only a week(regretting my perchuse). I started getting bored lately and came across your video it encouraged me to buy the art supplies you recommneded on your caption bellow the video they coming tomorrow. This will be my first journey into actual hand drawn art. Can't wait and plan to follow along your videos. People like you who put time into your day to teach new people freely is a blessing we have the internet.

[@SchaeferArt]

Sounds awesome. Check out some newer vids on my channel and have fun :) Good luck with everything. Thanks for watching

[@justinclydecartuciano4868]

Him throwing random strokes over.. Me: this is a masterpiece.

[@gamezeva]

I had the exact same thought

[@testedalexthegreat1759]

Those strokes weren't random

[@JulioCesar-xr5vv]

Lol

[@sayno2lolzisback]

I'm 28 years old and inflicted with memories from teachers telling me I am rubbish at art. With your video, I just drew an egg! I sent it to my partner and he is delighted haha Thank you!

[@SchaeferArt]

Silence those voices :) They don't know anything. Keep on doing what you love. Never give up. Peace.

[@Ravenex2]

Practice drawing from life. :)

[@lollypoprainbow2535]

Me here in April at 8:33 pm reading the comments and feeling my heart melt 🥺You guys are so supportive

[@Farout_Pooja]

Check out my easiest way to sketch any picture💜😇

[@CraigLumpyLemke]

I seriously doubt that any teacher ever said "You are rubbish at art". YOU told yourself that. They were telling you how to improve. Every single human in history started out as "Rubbish at art". Some wanted to learn. Others didn't.

[@baekerii]

i’ve been drawing for 5 years but i decided to come back to the basics for a refresher. i feel as i got deeper into art i happened to forget what i learned in the very beginning. some things stuck better than others. it never hurts to come back and relearn some more:)

[@ErickajanePatricio-kb6mj]

I started watching your tutorial last 2years ago and now it helps me for my course. I'm not good at drawing before but now I can say it improves my drawing and make myself confident with my work. thank you for this kind of videos ❤️

[@alliecastanon2015]

I love how this doesnt already assume I know everything about drawing and that I know how to draw. Its taking it step by step and explaining what kind of pencils or materials you need what different things mean and that its taking it slow. This is a really good tutorial and im using this for summer as I learn to draw :D

[@SchaeferArt]

Thank you, glad to hear :)

[@IDespratelyNeedCoffee]

@@SchaeferArt Just subbed. Wish I subbed sooner.

[@james_whitford]

@@SchaeferArt Good work on this series. ✌

[@SchaeferArt]

@@james_whitford Thank you

[@christinesaviez8834]

Exactly. My art teacher didn't even go over the types of pencils :(

[@cultescapee8740]

Whenever I asked other artists how do I get better at drawing, one of the worst pieces of advice I've been given was "Just draw/just practice" Well, I've been "just drawing" for about ten years and I'm still at an amateur level. What I meant was HOW do you practice? What techniques do you incorporate? What are the steps? To me, it's just a condescending way of saying "Figure it out on your own."

[@SchaeferArt]

Read drawing books, go to the library if possible. No need to even buy books. Read them, draw everything in them. Draw your surroundings. Learn to render form and light through shading - put the techniques in said books to use. Start from simple objects and build to complex. If you did anything else for 10 years, do you think you'd improve? It seems you should start evaluating what you're doing and try different things to solve the problem. Find ways to solve the problem. The internet is an amazing resource for books, videos, articles and all kinds of things on drawing. I'm sure you can use this to your advantage. I hope it goes well and you find what you're looking for. To be honest, this is my method, I did all of these things I mentioned above including drawing from life and my surroundings.

[@cultescapee8740]

@@SchaeferArt I appreciate your advice. And I'll do my best

[@SubNorm4L]

There is not a clear way at all. That's why they say "just practice". You need to find what you suck at first. It may be perspective, values or rendering. Read about the topic that's the most hard for you and just practice that, NOTHING ELSE. Then when you're decent at that fundamental, switch it up for another. The fundamentals of drawing are like a wheel, you keep rotating them and going back to them.

[@MercyAlwyz23]

SchaeferArt what is the best approach to help a 6 year old who loves to draw?! The school has an after school art program but it’s really pricey so I’m looking into other ways I can nurture this ability!

[@tito1rocks]

@@MercyAlwyz23 The local library is amazing for that. Some libraries even let you sign up for free. And maybe draw along with your child too, they will love that.

[@thatpr0crastinator]

I gave up drawing a while ago... but then this came up and now I'm motivated to at least try. I love how its so simple - even though its 15 mins, it's all so basic and easy to understand and focuses on one thing, thank you so so much for this 💖

[@jacobknox2380]

I have wanted to learn to draw for a long time. I always held myself back. Recently, I have been pouring through books at the library and had no idea where to even start. Your tutorial makes something daunting into something that actually feels possible. Thank you

[@fuehrermicael]

in 10 mins i learned more drawing than i did in my whole school

[@howlingwolf1026]

+Rengar The Pridestalker (elaustriaco1 TFU Knifecat) true

[@ruzzy8883]

+Rengar The Pridestalker (elaustriaco1 TFU Knifecat) This is one of the most truest comments i have seen.

[@lonewolf3764]

+Tommo Same :D

[@chiboFPS]

Elaustriaco1 The truth hurts

[@valenci4668]

FOR REAL I DONT LEARN ANYTHING IN ART THEY JUST MAKE US DO THINGS

[@lenon3579ify]

Now THAT is what I call a tutorial and a lesson for beginners. Thank you very much!

[@SchaeferArt]

+Lênon Kramer No problem :)

[@youngqueencourage6967]

Lênon Kramer Yes Thankyoi others make it to complicated but he thought about us with NO experience

[@queen_savage880]

is that a good thing or a bad thing

[@hazelnatalie8326]

watching for the first time and I am loving it I will continue till the end awesome vedio and I will get rid of the perfectionist mentality

[@Kittyclaw-yu7cz]

Lênon Kramer I really wanted to like that but it's at 160 I love when a number ends with zero sorry I tried 😂

[@adeyinkaakinnukawe3048]

Beautiful! Recently decided to pick up drawing and didn’t know where to begin. This was such a great first lesson. I’m stoked!

[@peter7129]

Thank you! This is Monday for me now and this message is timely for me. I've been desiring to he able to draw so this will be my very first lesson. Got myself the basic materials. Your next lesson will be after this week. So excited!

[@lewisburton1852]

Only in our era does one go on the internet and learn how to draw. we live in marvelous times.

[@bellardz8217]

Lewis Burton and only in our era do we find great art teachers online

[@bellardz8217]

Lewis Burton we do indeed live in marvelous times

[@debbieheath7838]

Lewis Burton Yes, indeed we do! It's pretty fascinating. Take Care, Amanda

[@visco9328]

this has nothing to do with drawing or anything but your profile pick is my wallpaper

[@theshadinglord8166]

Me

[@Dr_Salt]

Thanks for placing the ad at the end. I let it run just because you did that.

[@SchaeferArt]

Much appreciated! 😊

[@mochi7717]

I let it run to :)

[@anirudhsharma9802]

❤️

[@makinze1593]

Am I the only one that just realized that they can place adds

[@aminaahmetovic2673]

@@makinze1593 nope😂

[@CousinRoman90]

After 31 years, I finally decided to really get into drawing. This is the best advice I ever heard: don't commit to the lines, sketch it out first. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to not give up!!

[@leatherfox6243]

I used to draw so much in my younger years I’m still relatively young but my love for art has been reignited and I’m starting again and I’m using your videos as a refresher. Thank you for this video.

[@-maymay-6501]

7:06 please don't ever do that "transition" ever again... It sounds like when a character in a movie gets paranoid he hears voices in his head

[@rebeccamclaren97]

I began to question myself

[@kevinlukac]

@@rebeccamclaren97 same

[@Silent-G]

Thought my WiFi was screwed up

[@teyonahawkins3651]

lol, at first I thought my computer had a virus or something xD

[@patchopossum9414]

I thought my youtube app shat itself

[@personxyz8309]

Him: **sketches a simple circle** Meanwhile me: _"Wowww, it's the drawing of the gods"_

[@pancytryna9378]

Yep that's me

[@natanielnapthali9567]

I felt the same way 😂😂 like really tho seemed like sumn out of lord of the rings..great tutorial

[@GINSHOTGUN]

Yep lmao

[@shozafar3167]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmikZXWQar6pnZY yo im trying to start youtube. Its art related

[@sleepingbeauty2505]

I have always been someone who just like drawing and always get appreciated for that but coming to think of it I never learned it from anyone neither I know the basics which is why there is always something missing in my art work, was trying to find someone who can help me correct my mistakes and finally I got someone who actually tell the basics thank you so much

[@TooLittleInfo]

Thanks for this! I've wanted to learn to draw for a long time, I'm someone who loves learning new skills all the time and learning to draw is actually a bucket list item for me. I'm a professional photographer, strangely I can't draw to save my life but I have the eye so I'm convinced I can train myself into it :) There are a lot of concepts in visual arts that I'm already familiar with bc of my line of work so I hope it won't be overwhelming

[@ich4532]

that circle is better than all of my drawings

[@dzfootball1638]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZDbpqmdd9iMidE

[@fluffybunny8673]

I wanna drop a like but it's at 69....

[@ChristanSieg]

@@fluffybunny8673 same

[@ananarea7561]

Ha * but your right

[@fluffybunny8673]

*you're. Sorry i just had to.

[@coffee_been]

as a person who is still a teen and is not financially independent and wants to learn the art to be financially independent... I really needed this. Thank you :)

[@SchaeferArt]

Good luck and have fun!

[@coffee_been]

@@SchaeferArt awww thank you soo much!!!!!!

[@cursedvideos4005]

What kind of art are you selling?

[@princess7jasmine]

I advice against making art your primary income. Only consider it as a side racket.

[@sahithi8698]

@@princess7jasmine art, animation and graphic designing are booming in demand.

[@SelfActualized174]

Incredible!! Been wanting to learn since I was a child and always thought you had to basically be a natural at it. It's beautiful to see the science of it, as a programmer I love the componentization of each stroke and how it contributes to the overall picture or vision. Going to start sketching everything in my house lol

[@justinlettenmair2651]

I love how ad-lib and unedited this is. You're a good teacher.

[@blessingaldridge2038]

Me at 2am: *damn I really want to draw*

[@SchaeferArt]

😎

[@JuanGonzalez-zi6pl]

In the car: i need a pencil and paper

[@remitherattie]

Loki.

[@liamn.3347]

It’s 4AM for me and I decided that I am great at drawing then I tried and failed so Now I’m here.

[@lana_4445]

I relate..

[@gamerschoice3277]

It’s amazing that this video is still helping people after 7 years

[@scrwny8267]

Whenever I draw I always do some messy lines and I thought it was a bad practice. But after watching this I realized that I've been doing the right thing and the first step already. Thank for creating content like this!

[@ThisHandleIsNotTaken_Yet]

I love your personality, so down-to-earth and calm. This video seems to authentic and from a person that knows so much like yourself!. Thank you!

[@SafeeLone]

5 minutes in and I'm already much more comfortable drawing. "Don't comit" is the best piece of beginner advice I've heard yet!

[@byunniq9060]

He still showing the pencils at 5min 😫

[@lukabulia7115]

@@byunniq9060 well it is very important as a beginner to know what pencils to use which are more darker which are used for shadows i use different pencils for shadows because i feel like it looks better

[@joannahannahaya6113]

Same

[@MariaPerez-qs7kc]

@@YoshWearsPrada same!

[@ajayyss]

I never understood what the point of sketching was, I thought It just looked messy so I always fully committed. I really wanted to draw but because of my hard commits it always looked trashy so I never could make an habit. Now at 21 years old you just explained _why_ people sketch. Not to make random lines but *'to find the right line within the lines'* and the with vs without sketch, for the first time I tried the damn thing and I've just drawn a perfect circle for the first time in my life and it feels amazing.. I feel so ashamed. You have my thanks dude!

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear!

[@sanya8342]

My sister always ask me this and now i have answer😁😁

[@NiceSMG]

Bruh saaaaaame

[@nicvampire4013]

"Don't be commited" is the best piece of advice I've ever heard. Wnen I wanted to learn to draw a year ago or so, I watched some russian tutorial (I'm from Ukraine), and the first thing they said that needs to be learned is to draw a decent circle. The way they presented it was so that you must commit it. I drew few dozens of circles, could not feel the improvement and gave up on that. Now you say to do the very opposite thing, and I drav a decent circle on my first attempt. The first thing I needed to learn was to scetch stuff, not to make commited lines. This is incredible. Thank you for making this masterpiece.

[@SchaeferArt]

I think there's a place and a time, but you have to be more confident to commit. And to be confident you need a lot of practice and failing and trying etc.. HOpe that makes sense.

[@fibulette0809]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've always wanted to learn how to draw, but I stopped doing it a few years ago. You gave me the courage to pick up a pencil and practice. Yesterday, I ended up drawing a harp (using a decoration I have on my desk as a reference). It turned out really good considering it's my first time and I had a lot of fun. You have a new subscriber!

[@comedycat132]

It’s crazy that you’re actually still looking at comments years after this video was made. I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I want you to know that I watched this entire series and I’m very grateful. You gave me the inspiration and the structure to learn how to draw. Thank you.

[@SchaeferArt]

Really glad to hear that :) I know the series isn't perfect or exactly complete but just as you said, it's just a starting point to get you go where you want from here. Have fun!

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

I'm in my fifties and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone explain how to sketch. Thanks to that explanation, for the first time since I was a small child, I'm enjoying the process of drawing.

[@SchaeferArt]

Really glad to hear that :) have fun!

[@elenasterling3159]

Me too! This is fun and relaxing

[@ThatNewTeacher]

My daughter got some sketch pencils for her birthday and this video just unlocked a whole new world. Thank you for encouraging your viewers to enjoy the process of learning and to get rid of perfection mentality. She needed to hear that.

[@SchaeferArt]

Wonderful!

[@Mathew19_26]

Brilliant video. As someone who used to draw religiously in my youth, but hasn't drawn in 10 years, your directives on the basics of sketching were much appreciated.

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear that

[@dagelijksedosisinternet3591]

A lot of people are going to end up here after being bored while staying home during this pandemic

[@yassoyasso3695]

Yeah Corona virus 😞

[@TheScoobydoo12311]

Yep I’m here because I’m bored and need to do something during my free time. Drawing also just seems fun.

[@Roxiii..11]

me rn ,and also how to do the splits

[@xane6660]

I am here because my school is gonna be closed down like for 1 and a half months.

[@imaneelyakoubi4819]

Here's one 😂

[@kentetsurou1608]

a freaking art class for free😭😭❤️❤️

[@SchaeferArt]

Freedom!

[@eliris4211]

Thank you 😭💖

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

I've been drawing stuff on my own for many years, never had any kind of "training". So far this stuff is easy and comes naturally to me.

[@ggs109]

Thank you with all my heart. Blessings to you. I wanted to learn sketching but i always found bits and pieces. Gng to a class and attending full time wasnt practically possible. This full course by you is helpful to me as it starts from the very basics, which I need as I do not know anything about sketching except admiring what others have done. 🤗😊 Thank you once again. Will be starting my class with your video today.

[@TheBriex]

Anyone else starting over from the basics?

[@docu-men6195]

M too.. Starting frm cypher.. After Med school i can draw my thoughts...

[@docu-men6195]

Elnlightening...

[@cutelittlethings6845]

I am just a beginner so yeah summer is pretty boring for as I don't have anything to do so I thought why not learn how to draw.

[@Thasamurai]

Used to draw alot when I was younger. I was really great at it, but then I stopped as I got older. Started focusing on a career, starting a family ect. Lately though, my creativity been coming back and I've been doodling more, especially since my daughter has stumbled upon my old sketch pad. She's been drawing more too. So going back to the basics.

[@Karma-nc8zi]

Me because my spark of creativity just came to me i still improved but i felt like i never went over the basics it just got to me and i realized that weakness (realized i suck) so i want to start over

[@gracegrace2011]

Lessons I got from this video. Thank you 💖 Materials ✨sketchbook ✨pencils ✨ erasers: gum,kneaded, regular eraser ✨pencil sharpener ✨blending stumps ✨sandpaper Pencils differences: ✨B : black | the higher the number the softer the lead ✨H : hard | the higher the number the harder the lead ✨ HB : in the middle Lessons: ✨do not commit to a single line, try to generalize your ideas first even tho it doesn't look good, you can outline it after and erase the unnecessary lines ✨"It's not gonna be perfect the first time you draw something" ✨"Take your time to sketch" ✨" Get rid of that perfectionist mentality and get into training mode" ✨Shade lightly To make it 3d ✨define where the light is coming from ✨Is it shining behind it hitting the back of it? or is it more towards you? ✨ Near: light ; Away: dark ; reverse from light source: shadow

[@snorlaxbs8208]

Thanks

[@jillbeaver931]

Thank you

[@hermione1478]

Many thanks ❤️

[@SamyarBorder]

Awesome

[@DenGirl12]

Thank you for putting that together! I appreciate it!

[@purush4086]

Your presence is very calming and kind❤. I have 30 days to get into an architecture college but I don't know anything about drawing and sketching at all. I'm banking on your playlists to help me pass the entrance. I'll update if I passed.

[@shiellamaebaudin7036]

Please, continue to do more videos like this. You really help those who wants to learn and improve their skills! Thank you, sir.

[@azaliahgenettegunida6676]

him: this is an 2h pen and stuff. **me with a pencil that has a heart sticker around it**

[@izzybrown8511]

same dw

[@hanhphucle5243]

amazing=>kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKOokoCGaLNnecU

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

That b an hb pencil

[@r.jguerra5526]

Mine has dry silicone

[@vika3926]

same i draw with like pencils from events or like the dentist HAHAHAHA

[@jessiestudio4718]

I’m only 12 years old, and I really want to become an artist/animator when I grow up! Thanks for the help! :D

[@izzzarayasmin2875]

Im 12

[@emanueler6434]

JessieStudio me too :P

[@emanueler6434]

JessieStudio I'm spired by the first videos of jaiden animations and the odd1sout

[@mislav1120]

JessieStudio i want to become an animator too

[@bbymango1141]

Im only 6 and I do very well art and cartoons im not bragging Im just saying and I want to work to animate

[@thcdenton]

Hey man. Just wanted to say thank you for this series. It helped a lot in getting started. Drawing can be scary if you're in the wrong headspace and this made it easy.

[@NovaNyst]

in about 7 minutes my orb drawing skills improved dramtically. I cannot thank you enough for this

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

My notes: 1. Don't be committed... draw multiple lines and darken the most appropriate shape. 2. Its not gonna be perfect when you draw it the first time... so do not commit. 3.Find the light source and how many light sources , where is light coming from... that will help you make the sketch 3D.... making shadows. 4.make the arrow from light source. 5.Get rid of the perfectionist mentality and get into training mode.

[@SchaeferArt]

Thanks for sharing these, probably helpful for a lot of people :)

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

@@SchaeferArt Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge. 🙂

[@wint3rxxx]

Ur comment just inspired me...i have a problem with perfectionism

[@bikramkumarpanda3791]

@@wint3rxxx Same here, i realized that having a perfection mentalism stops me from getting proper feedback and appreciate my results at the present.

[@sarahgirl0119]

If your drawing doesnt looks good, remember that. "Every line you draw, wasnt a waste. It only makes you better and lets you improve."

[@knoch9516]

Starting today you're my art teacher I always wanted to get better at drawing and all that stuff

[@boogface6491]

coming to this tutorial 9 years after upoad. thank you, this is something ive always wanted to better myself at and ill be binging your videos

[@geniusofjoy]

I've always used different forms of art as an expression of myself my whole life. A couple years ago, after several medical problems, I had a stroke. I was only 48. I've been terrified to begin again for fear of what I might not remember. This online tutorial was amazingly effective at getting me back to holding my tools. Also, assuming I know nothing, I don't have to feel stupid if I can't remember something I learned in freshman art. Thank you for a place to begin again.

[@MrFAD11]

"It doesn't have to be perfect, get rid of the perfectionist mentality"... I have replayed that line more than 20 times.. It still hasn't sunk in. xD

[@pad1944]

Oliver Nordgren people have repeated this comment more than 20 times!!

[@pinspur2143]

Oliver Nordgren kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOzaIx_jsx8b6c

[@Evelyn-wi8ol]

@@pad1944 You can imagine how powerful it is for that many people to repeat it that many times! You can imagine how many peole '' PERFECTION" has stopped. These words are powerful , These words are transformating lives ! Not just in drawing.

[@ms1t04haileychan]

Finally a good video with advice and a good tutorial! I've been trying to find something like this. Even though it was created 8 years ago, it is still great!

[@ulyssesparado2743]

the last time i DREW was 37 years ago...now in my upcoming senior years...the interest has been ignited....with my youngest son taking up a bachelors in FINE ARTS....it is never too late! .........thank you SchaeferArt!

[@allie3323]

him: *talking about what you need* me: *here with my pencil and sketch book ready to draw knowing I’m going to mess up: 👁👄👁*

[@X-Ternal]

Wait you actually have a pencil? I draw with a pen

[@Slithy]

Messing up is part of the learning process. And it is often fun :D

[@StrikerTheSlacker]

The more you fail my friend the more you learn and the more you become successful

[@williamdawhaleshorts8053]

I draw with drawing tablet but I suck

[@Slithy]

@@williamdawhaleshorts8053 We all suck, it's alright.

[@saloejka]

*Videomaker says: don't stress and just have fun* *You start stressing and realising what disapointment you are* :)

[@lisamanchalevi15]

Saloejka not to mention the non understandable : make sure you ... and then it's all out of understanding.

[@saloejka]

♥

[@tacoman9603]

me in a nutshell

[@letsdothisshiat1162]

"what a disappointment"

[@losmaldonado9655]

I’m the definition of how to fuck up a perfect oppprt called life.

[@tonyc3806]

When you sketched little-by-little instead of pressing down and draw on the line I've used that and it's actually worked very well for my heads sketching it's been so easy thank you very much

[@Jjess.8]

This is great! I’m in an drawing class for school right now and it baffles me that they didn’t even teach the “don’t commit” technique before getting into shadows and shading. Just that one piece of advice could have saved me a lot of time 😅 Thanks!

[@LadyMagiccc]

YES! Finally a channel that 1) Does things I can co-create next to the video, 2) I can imagine listening to (&learning from) a long period of time because the voice is comforting and 3) actually tells me that drawing is supposed to be fun

[@SchaeferArt]

Glad to hear! :) I do my best. Hope the sketching and drawing goes well! Any questions, just let me know.

[@Sir_Saki]

Well get used to seeing me around your comment sections. I got a long road ahead and lots of questions when I get the materials ready. Thank you for actually explain this. Seems like one of the hardest parts of starting is even knowing where to start or what to even learn.

[@SchaeferArt]

+Sir Saki Right you are.

[@itachi_shakur893]

11 months later, any progress?

[@Sir_Saki]

ItachiShakur_ Made some progress here and there. I've been working on the basics for the longest time, mostly drawing from the shoulder, and getting down basic shapes. Not gonna lie, I've been hoping off and on over the 11 months since I posted this. If I'd done to working every day I'd be MUCH farther along.

[@itachi_shakur893]

Sir Saki tomorrow im gonna go buy a sketchbook and some pencils, should i just work on sketching shapes first?

[@Sir_Saki]

I suggest learning to draw lines and curves and at lest one or two sketches daily. When I practice, I try to do at least 2 hours of practice and I'm proud to say that I've been able to do that pretty well. And if there's anything I can say that I've been able to actually pick up, its having fun drawing for the first time with what I try to sketch. Before I'd just get upset but now I can smile and laugh as I learn. So yeah. Sketches,line practice and maybe pick up some pins as well, And I recommend going to drawabox.com. That's where I've been going for a while now.

[@borderlinekitten]

Your voice is really soothing and makes it really easy for me to learn, I’m learning to draw again after giving up for years & you’ve made it so easy to start again, thank you