How I Draw Simplified People in Sketches

[@onyana]

It's great to see you are getting more popular. Thank you for making so many useful videos. I really appreciate the frequency of your videos, as well as the variety of interesting topics you explore.

[@teohyc]

+onyana Thanks! :-D

[@heatherbanks9086]

Because your personality is so pleasant ,it makes it a pleasure to listen to your demos

[@teohyc]

+Heather Banks Thanks 😊

[@justabunneh6490]

Yeah, I notice the popular on deviantart girls tend to be very snarky and negative... Except for some super cool people. I'm learning a lot watching him.

[@apjewell]

This is the first video of your's that I've watched, it's VERY helpful! I really appreciate the amount of education that you pack in.

[@teohyc]

+Andy Jewell Thanks 😁

[@sylvia4425]

This was incredibly helpful to me! Your explanation on 'perspective' gets 5 Gold stars!!!! The heads all lining up with the 'eye level line' is what really made things click for me! You're not only a talented artist...but a gifted teacher. Sincerely, thank you! :)

[@teohyc]

+Sylvia Catalano Thanks. I'm glad the video is helpful. Heheh

[@valeriachilders]

I like your videos even before i watch them. You are brilliant. Thank you for your videos.

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Very helpful. Now I need to practice some more. Thanks. This is why I keep looking for your classes and sketch books.

[@Ithinktheref0reIam12]

I’ve only just started getting into urban sketching and this was such a helpful video! Will definitely be checking out your other videos. Many thanks from Saudi Arabia!

[@oldgiapetto]

Thank you for this lesson!! it is SCARY putting little people in paintings. Immediatly I think "portrait", and then decide to leave them out. But, the addition of even a suggestion of people adds great life to the work. I"ll try hard to add people from now on, based on your teachings here.

[@teohyc]

+oldgiapetto Check out this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi8pq1-ncqmabM

[@tkucey8689]

this was very helpful. so fun so get back to basics Id forgotten about over the years. the simple proportion and eye level reminders will come in so handy. cant wait to try it out!

[@kimcogo]

Why we never learned this in school as kids, I don't know; but, THANK YOU, for posting this lesson! It all makes sense to me now.

[@corikay]

This was a really great video Teoh! I struggle with this, and it was very informative! I will definitely be watching this video again and again!

[@teohyc]

+corikay Thanks!

[@_yojanaregmi]

Your drawing technique is so unique ajd vibrant. Love it!

[@KathrynCecelia]

I am just beginning to do figure drawing. I took my first class about two weeks ago. However I am very slow and can never seem to get far on my sketch. I usually do buildings and places, and took the class so I could add people. I didn't know about eye level. So that was VERY helpful. I also have never drawn people so simply. I think you're spot on with keeping them simple so the rest of the drawing is the focus. Thank you for posting.

[@teohyc]

+KaCe Whitacre Thanks 🤗

[@jjaffee]

Very nice video and a very nice tone. I'm so pleased to sit and listen and I also really enjoyed viewing your art. Cheers : D

[@teohyc]

Thanks ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

[@JimSaling]

One of the better (maybe the best, for me anyway) instruction for drawing people in sketches. I find it really helpful to see you do tje drawing.

[@ndurrett808]

thank you so very much teoh for this beautiful tutorial on perspective and sketching people. You are a very good art teacher and I am so very thankful.

[@teohyc]

Thanks ~(˘▾˘~)

[@annehenderson9207]

Where were you all this time, Teoh Yi Chie? I have been struggling for so long to do good sketches and you have helped me so much watching your videos this afternoon. So glad I have found your great channel. Many thanks! Anne

[@teohyc]

+Anne Henderson Thanks. Check out the playlist for all the tutorials I've created so far.

[@barbaramccroskey1293]

Your videos are so helpful and encouraging- thank you for all the work that goes into their production!

[@Mrpr0071]

Such a great yet simple way of teaching a concept that is sometimes so abstract. This video alone made me subscribe to your channel. Now, I won't miss every new one!

[@teohyc]

You can check out my other tutorials at kzbin.info/aero/PLucoL_7WoAgDD3iul6Me6RIruU_UyhKDO

[@sedamcclurg9699]

This is soooooo very helpful for someone struggling with perspective thank you!

[@mijalibarbagallo4124]

Bro, you rock

[@annelogged]

This is a really helpful video, thanks Teoh! Your discussion on the eye level made it click for me.

[@teohyc]

+Anne Greene Thanks!

[@ecksdog]

Great ! Honestly one of the most informative sketch videos I've seen in a long time. Thanks.

[@teohyc]

+ecksdog Thanks :-)

[@patchzev754]

thank you so much for these videos, they are not only very helpful, but extremely inspiring. Your artwork is amazing!

[@teohyc]

+Patch Zev Thanks 😁

[@dawncfoster7698]

Great lesson and pitch in voice is perfect. Thank you

[@annelindell7864]

Thank you. A great tutorial. Would love you to show how you simplify people sitting, running etc

[@SharonNolfi]

Very helpful video, Teoh. Thanks for all you do!

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@davelester1985]

great eye level explanation

[@preetzart9766]

Amazing artwork

[@lordwander]

thank you for this video. im glad i decided to click and watch this. i've always struggle with horizon line and with this video i've learned a lot about where my horizon line should be.

[@teohyc]

+nemu. nemu Here's another video on placing human figures kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi8pq1-ncqmabM

[@federicabuosi9647]

Thank you Theo for your wonderful videos, full of tips and great lessons! So useful, it's a great support and help in learning drawing and sketching. Thank you !!!!

[@teohyc]

Thanks :-)

[@jimcordle993]

Good demo for practice. Simple and direct! Thank you.

[@nknana3]

Wow!! Awesome tips!! Now I know what's wrong with my people...proportions!! I am going to practice this, and then try to put them into my paintings. Thank you so much for sharing this! Love your videos!!

[@teohyc]

+nknana3 Thanks 😁 Glad that it's helpful

[@coraliekendall4675]

Extremely helpful video, many thanks for this. Certainly will watch some more.

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😀

[@reysonidero]

great video. also great examples all your sketches and inking looks very cool.

[@teohyc]

+Kristhian Sanchez Thanks :-D

[@malxcomm]

than you very much for this! Explanations were crystal clear and detailed, i gained a lot from this video.

[@teohyc]

THanks. \ (•◡•) /

[@MoMaryR]

Glad I found this video. Many thanks

[@kathyn3978]

I'm enjoying your videos and have just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your technique, Teoh!

[@teohyc]

+Kathy Neinas Thanks 😀

[@marqosmarqos1201]

I really love your style of drawing.

[@kevinbcampbell1225]

Excellent presentation

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@Elevatorbakery]

I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@teohyc]

+Sean Bray Thanks :-)

[@louarmour5107]

Excellent video. I've learnt a great deal. Thank you.

[@mwalimuUtube]

This was a very helpful video! Thank you so much for making it less intimidating to draw people!

[@ricardoxm]

You are awesome!! Really nice videos! Congratulations and thank you!

[@annhoung9800]

A very useful tutorial! Thx a lot!

[@lilycornelio]

omg your videos are always so insightful! Thank you!

[@teohyc]

Thank you (ᵔᴥᵔ)

[@smithfnpsmith9904]

Thank you, this helps to encourage journaling

[@MyLittlePinkCottage]

Hello, I'm really enjoying your videos. You're so talented and very informative. I may be going to my first urban sketchers meet up this week, here in Seattle and I was wondering if you could do a video on what supplies you take with you to sketch and paint and perhaps what bag you use to carry them. I've gone sketching before on my own and usually just bring my book, watercolor palette and pencil case but curious as to what you bring when you go out?

[@teohyc]

You can just bring whatever that is comfortable for you to carry. In addition to drawing materials, I like to bring a portable stool so that I can sit anywhere, and a hat in case it is too sunny. I've created a video of my sketching kit that you can watch at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLccoGYebirlZI

[@MyLittlePinkCottage]

+Teoh Yi Chie Thank you!

[@caroletraynor8763]

Really informative advice on people and perspective.

[@Dagmar194913]

Thanks for a really good video..really helpful for a mere beginner.😊🇨🇦😊

[@JoAnneMOwens]

Your videos are amazing, thank you!

[@teohyc]

+Jo Anne Owens Thanks 😊

[@helenfarina925]

Very useful information! Thank you

[@teohyc]

+Helen Farina Thanks 😁

[@litofratello]

Muchas gracias!me gustan tus videos muy bien explicado,saludos!,

[@ChristineTHuynh]

dude, you are AWESOME!!! I learned a lot through your tutorials and reviews. Thank you so much!!! :)

[@teohyc]

+Christine T Huynh Thank you 😁

[@quinacridonerose3309]

Your mall scene at 12:02...it looks like you drew it while sitting down, so your eye level would've been at belly level to those standing, so vanishing point would not necessarily be at their eye level, but at their belly level.

[@teohyc]

Oh yeah, I forgot I was sitting down. LOL. ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

[@flossey100]

Thank you for such helpful information ....I appreciate your time and effort.

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@PiyaliD]

Very helpful video. GOD bless you

[@michellebaron2643]

Super great video!!!

[@teohyc]

Thank you 😁

[@Mattypantaloons]

This was very helpful. I may have missed the sideview of walking figures, was it in this video?

[@寅-m2t]

Thanks your painting and contents, very helpful. What kind of paper is your journal book? Watercolour or normal scratch? 300gpm?

[@nathanfeldman4591]

thank u for this video. it is seriously informative. great teacher 😀

[@RBrubaker113]

Thank you for a great video. Really helpful.

[@teohyc]

+Robert Brubaker Thanks :-)

[@us5634]

Thank you for a very informative video.

[@teohyc]

+Cynthia Sexton Thank you :-D

[@Daisy_Cow85]

thank you for sharing these tutorials. they are very helpful and informative:)

[@teohyc]

Thanks \ (•◡•) /

[@buttercupnli]

Can you tell us how to indicate that a person is female? Or how to show them in a few simple poses or gestures? Thank you so much! Your videos are among the best I've seen.

[@teohyc]

+Buttercup Maybe I'll create a video for that in the future. Just some quick tips, female figures (from the front) usually have hips that are wider than the side of the shoulders blades.

[@Picasso_Picante92]

Hey Teoh. Really helpful tutorial. One dumb question: Can you show me how to draw little people that look like women? Most of the examples you made look like guys wearing t-shirts and pants. how would I draw say a lady wearing pants or a dress? Thanks!

[@tumblyhomecarolinep7121]

So very helpful, thank you

[@susannegalligan8600]

Thank you for making this instruction.

[@haicautrang5304]

Thanks for the video, very informative

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@lolalim4932]

Thank you! This is very helpful!

[@muralistl]

thank you for the video really like your work..... I am trying to learn to paint people and this has been a big help.

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@lalitamoon9212]

addressed a lot of my questions. Thx!!

[@PiyaliD]

You are the best

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

So helpful... Thanks Teoh

[@teohyc]

Thanks ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

[@g9in]

잘 보고 있어요. 고맙습니다.

[@migueltome1148]

Thank you for this nice lesson

[@teohyc]

+Miguel Tomé Thanks :-D

[@kuvira44]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, now I need to go and practice :D

[@ermajaramillo7815]

Thank you, I learned a lot.

[@toonybrain]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@kathysterndahl3134]

But if you were sitting down while drawing your “mistake” sketches, I think that would account for the different eye levels you are pointing out. Is that right? I am often sitting when I draw scenes like these.

[@viet4life714]

love your videos. thumbs up for your enthusiasm and talent. sub

[@teohyc]

+viet4life714 Thanks! :-D

[@forjazznjava]

Fantastic thank you

[@orisarijose]

Theo, I love your videos, they are GREAT, very detail, your information is very helpful, and your art is amazing, I look forward to watch all your videos and all the ones to come in the future. what pen did you used to draw in this video? and what pen do you recommend for a beginner sketcher like me. I want a good quality one but not too expensive. thanks a lot

[@teohyc]

+Angela Daly The pen in the video is a Sailor pen with Zoom nib. I used that because the lines are thick and will show up better in video. There's a video review for the pen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fafKSFnq-enbc For beginners, I recommend getting a Lamy Safari fountain pen (and ink converter sold separately). If you have more budget, try the Duke 209 with bent nib. For ink, I would recommend Noodler's Black, Platinum Carbon or Sailor Kiwa Guro. Reviews are all below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX3UnmuKrbKdoMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHvHdYGsjsZrlck kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabZgXiFe8mIY7s

[@madhatterscrafts1233]

Thank you

[@SimonBarnsley]

Great video as usual Teoh. I'm really impressed by your pictures and how you make the most difficult of subjects appear easy to capture. This video has reminded me that detail is not always necessary. Can you tell what pen and ink you are using in this video please?

[@teohyc]

+Simon Barnsley It is a Sailor fountaim with Zoom nib with Noodlers Bulletproof black ink. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fafKSFnq-enbc

[@SimonBarnsley]

Teoh Yi Chie Thanks for the info.

[@RocknRoll13ZH]

Hi! I love your videos! What pen are you using? & is the ink waterproof?

[@teohyc]

+RocknRoll13ZH Currently, I'm using Noodlers Bulletproof Black Ink. It's waterproof but quality can vary depending on the paper. Check out this review at www.parkablogs.com/content/review-noodlers-black-bulletproof-ink

[@WYLTEN]

Can you do a how to draw more detailed people like close ups on people?

[@teohyc]

+Xenon Maybe in the future. Thanks for the suggestion 😉

[@WYLTEN]

+Teoh Yi Chie Awesome! Great vid btw :)

[@oldlinkjo]

I love your work. Do you publish your photo references somewhere? I'd be interested for homework:)

[@teohyc]

+José Denoyer Most of the sketches are drawn on location so I don't take photos. You can find lots of photos from Flickr groups.

[@oldlinkjo]

Thank you Theo.

[@qso3566]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! :)

[@gillianbc]

I found that very useful

[@teohyc]

+gillian bc Thanks ☺️

[@eif324]

Hei Teoh. I really enjoy your videos and this video is really great. I know this was posted a looong time ago but I was wondering about the mall drawing at 12:07 iwhere you point out some mistakes in perspective. Could you maybe do a video where you drew this drawing and other with those mistakes again on camera (just as the originals- but this time correcting the mistakes while showing and explaining? I hope you will consider this idea and that you see this comment even though it’s in such an old video:)

[@teohyc]

Maybe you should check out this video first kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi8pq1-ncqmabM

[@aamnashamim7249]

Please can you share how to convert handmade illustration into a digital version using a simple app.....please share the video link if you made a video on this.

[@LOVESWYZE]

Professor Teoh!

[@teohyc]

+Swayzes Studios | 2014 -_- Thanks. Hahahaa

[@TheInternetFan]

@Teoh Yi Chie, sorry to go off-topic but what OS are you running on your computer, in the background at 0:04 ? Do you use any particular software application to add texts and balloons into a watercoloured picture or graphic novel? Are there any such things?

[@teohyc]

+Lucky Oswald I'm using Mac OS. As for software to draw text boxes and balloons, you can use Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator but those are paid versions. There's also Affinity Photo and Designer which are cheaper.

[@bigdee2507]

I'm totally impressed. with how good you are with that pen: what kind of pen is that?

[@teohyc]

+Bigdee It's a Pelikan M200 with Fine nib.

[@brpprp6198]

Love your desktop background. Where is it from?

[@teohyc]

+Kailux That's a Mac OS wallpaper. I'm sure you can find it online.

[@brpprp6198]

wallpapercave.com/w/8SdG2Sk "Mac OS wallpaper" definitely did the job. Thanks a ton !

[@marykunzgoldman]

This is a good hack but it only works when you are drawing frumpy people!

[@quinacridonerose3309]

Thank you for sharing. What kind of ink are you using? India ink in a fountain pen? Doesn't it clog your pen? How do you clean it out? I use a drafting pen with India ink that is not supposed to clog but it still clogs and I have to clean it our once a week...which is a painful procedure.

[@teohyc]

+Bestbrushstroke I use Noodlers Bulletproof ink in my fountain pens. For drafting pens, perhaps you can try Rotring ink. Anyway, those pens do require cleaning occasionally.

[@quinacridonerose3309]

Thank you for that information. BTW I love your Urban Sketching! Thank you for sharing your hard work with us!

[@ashamaree369]

Can you please suggest a landscape watercolor sketch book that I can buy. One that is decent quality but not overly expensive?

[@ashamaree369]

Also some decent sketching pens and pencils that wont run when watercolor is applied.

[@teohyc]

Check out "Mastering Watercolors: A Practical Guide" www.parkablogs.com/content/book-review-mastering-watercolors-practical-guide I've many books reviewed at www.parkablogs.com/tags/watercolour-instructional-books

[@teohyc]

For disposable pens, try Uniball Signo product lines, or Uniball Air. For fountain pens, use Noodlers Bulletproof Black Ink, Sailor KiwaGuro, De Atramentis. As for pencils, if they are not watersoluble pencils, they will be waterproof.

[@ashamaree369]

Teoh Yi Chie thank you so so much! I am a beginner to watercolor, I love your videos, and so does my 4 and 2 year olds!

[@daisy3690]

thank you from sunny Alabama the beautiful for kindly sharing your skills with me. be well. bye now

[@teohyc]

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