This Drawing Advice Changed My Art FOREVER

[@amirabdinabi7846]

Daaaamn dude, your channel is a hidden gem for self-taught artists!

[@_cloudy_5329]

Omg yes

[@dinglebord]

Yessss

[@wildernessisland2573]

And school-taught artists who barely practiced for the past decade but now are trying to remember how to do all this

[@amirabdinabi7846]

@@wildernessisland2573 I was studying at art school. It was booooring as heeeeellll and I still can't recall a thing

[@iristeamjesteriris2345]

I find it philosophically beautiful. I will put your knowledge into practice right now. In fact, I am grateful to you for being able to change my vision to drawing with just a video, I also really like the calm and unhurried tone in your videos. Once again, I am grateful to you for this advice.

[@AnimeCharlie]

Absolutely! Im glad that you have found them useful!

[@onalongenoughtimelinewewillwin]

100% agree, the concept is so succintly yet so comprehensively explained in this video. Makes me want to draw more, learn more and explore more. Inspirational ❤️

[@eixenI]

I’ve been doing art my entire life, and I’ve never thought about this way of thinking. Of course I was well aware of putting these ideas together to create a piece, but the way you use music as a better way of understanding how to create art is absolutely incredible. Dude you’re amazing.

[@ribeard]

I needed this so bad. Music and drawing are my two biggest passions and this video is one of the best art videos I've ever seen. Thank you

[@DarkShadliy]

My father is a musician he is the one who got me into art and music, he told me that art and music is an melody that goes great together, as art is like a musical tune in the work of a painting breaking it down into a single note of each part in it's base. So finally seeing the music theory play apart in art makes me really happy, i been needing to improve my anatomy just haven't gotten around to it.

[@JesLT]

I am new to your channel and I have been drawing since I was 10, I’m almost 35. I have taught myself a lot, I have taken many, many classes and am a decent artist in my personal opinion, however, there is still a lot of learning in my future. I have never had anyone teach the way you do in your videos. They are informative and interesting and make soooo much sense. I am grateful to everyone that has taught me and I have learned a lot but I wish I had someone like you teaching me when I was growing up because the way you explain things and show things creates these connections in my brain that as someone whose been drawing for almost 25 years I NEVER put together myself and it was only after you pointed them out that the lightbulb turned on. Thank you for inspiring artists new and old. You’re incredible.

[@AnimeCharlie]

Thank you so much for this comment. You have left me speechless ..... so all I will say is that I am glad that my random ideas have found you, and that you have found use in them. Truly, thank you.

[@mattsproductions7525]

I cannot express how much I appreicate that you made this. Not only gives me this a completely new perspective of drawing shapes, gesture and anatomy but hearing the similarities of your past problems of art with mine right now is very relieving to me and makes it much easier for me to understand it than any other art advice videos. Thanks a lot.

[@Logpet09]

As a musician learning to draw, I deeply appreciate this perspective. Gave me chills when it all came together. Well done!

[@shadowtrooper4435]

I. Am. So. Glad. I. Found. This. Channel. Your advice is genuinely great and I've seen a lot of improvement in my own artwork because of this. Thank you!

[@rebelpilot1977]

Where have you been all my life?? Not only great advice for any artist, but delivered in such a beautiful, cool and pleasant way. Thanks for what you're doing!

[@adacskipper]

Been studying art for years, but I've never heard such an eloquent way of describing it. Thank you for teaching me a clear way of arranging the building blocks of a drawing

[@seeyouontheflipside3]

THIS IS GOLDEN!! As a 10 year old artist, this helped me with my drawings SO MUCH I’m so ecstatic I found your channel!

[@athos9293]

Artist for 10 years? Or an actual 10 years old?

[@seeyouontheflipside3]

@@athos9293 uhhhhhhhhhhh I’m forbidden to tell you my age

[@ezziba8240]

@@athos9293 I wish I could write this well at ten, haha. This is either a grammatical genius or it isn't a ten-year-old.

[@archalys0]

​@@ezziba8240ten year olds can write well lol I had a decent grammar when I was ten

[@ezziba8240]

​@@archalys0 I don't mean to assume, I'm serious. If this kid is ten, they're well-written. Not for the grammar, as I reread it, but the vocabulary. "This is golden" and "I'm ecstatic" aren't common phrases, so for Gen A to say them seems uncanny.

[@Violn95]

Bro, you had my curiosity at the start, but when you mentioned music theory you had my ATTENTION I love music theory, so when you kept saying "dont leave" I was like "I'm not going anywhere"

[@IWillNeverReadYourReply]

Subscribed in like thirty seconds. Art advice in the smoothest voice I've ever heard? What an awesome channel!

[@TheTommyFrench]

Sir, I have been watching art-related videos every day for 2 months trying to figure out where to start developing my skills and practice. This is the first time anyone has explained how all these pieces are related. This is the most important of the hundred or so videos I have watched in this topic. Well done, the explanation was on point, and the editing brought it all together. Thank you.

[@devilichus]

As a musician and a digital visual artist for a living, I can say that your analogy of music is bullseye accurate.

[@dragonwolf3072]

Being someone who loves music and is learning to draw, this IMMENSLY helps. Thank you.

[@NekoEijiKikumaru]

This is, hands down, one of the MOST useful art videos I've ever watched. I've been drawing for as long as I could remember, and seriously drawing for 25 years and it literally took this video to bring so much into perspective. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@kemonlop]

I always have thought that I should learn those basics separately and it made me so overwhelmed and I ended up getting bored and not doing any of it. Thank you so much for this video! It just clicked on me that I should totally treat it like how music is being made.

[@GenoBurch]

You just helped me upgrade my music and drawing theories. Thank you! So glad I found your channel. Your presentation style is top notch, furreal, thank you.

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

I’m 69, and this truly is an amazing learning approach! Art is music and music is language!

[@drago7147]

As a musician, that analogy was golden. I always felt a connection between the two artistic worlds but had trouble linking them together.thanks for that!

[@haunted7937]

Not only is this advice golden, it’s also beautiful to watch and listen to.

[@goodkiid543]

Nah I love the way you did this and broke it down. I’ve been drawing for years and studied art in school and this break down was *chefs kiss*

[@latchflex838]

This is completely different than any other thing I've seen. You've got a knack for making a *feel* to your work, and not just in your art, but your words.

[@SnagTheRabbit]

Struggling self taught artist here. Been drawing for years and never felt any real improvement. This is a really interesting new outlook, and I can't wait to start practicing with this in mind. You have very good taste in music, btw 👍

[@mageside]

Nice, I thought I was the only one who looked for music to help shape my drawings too! I often think about the mood of a song and then the mood of my drawings and let the audio magic help my mind's eye see what I'm looking for in my drawings!!

[@dragonluvver975]

Man I love the jazz metaphor for this, knowing what to add at what time is really important. Feels like I've been adding the right instruments at the wrong times, and getting myself overwhelmed. This really cleared things up, feels like I can finally play y'know?

[@DanielAndreat]

The most incredible demonstration of how to become an ARTIST that I have ever seen!

[@jankhambrams]

This video improved SO MUCH of my understanding of how it all gets pieced together. And not just in an informative way, but a very encouraging and even *fun* one that's got me excited to face the challenges of learning to draw figures so much better. It also improved my understanding of how music is pieced together and THAT is a great bonus. :D

[@Blanzinn]

I've been trying to teach myself to draw for years, between school, work, friends, and life in general I never really progressed but your advice really spoke to me and I felt that just keeping what you said in mind really helped me progress!

[@johnjay370]

As a musicly minded person who used to play many different instruments and as person who worked on independent video projects. I love this video.

[@elizabethsampson1894]

Im in the... first baby steps of this layering-formula process, and have been for maybe a year or two now, and I didn't realize that's what it was. The pieces were there but I didn't know they went to the same puzzle. I think this will help me get a more solid grasp on what these elements are for me and how to start making them work with each other. Thank you!

[@samwallaceart288]

The 2nd half this is the best explanation I've heard, and it works.

[@elizabethp.3914]

Stumbled upon this video and your channel! So helpful. Did an anatomy study tonight and already I see major improvement just from what you shared. It clicked 👌🏼 thanks, dude! Also your voice is so soothing

[@RMKBuriedAlive]

I love everything about this video. I'm just starting my drawing journey but I went to school for music production and have been a musician since I was a kid, so the second I heard you say music theory I knew I found exactly what I needed to hear. 💙

[@williambryant5242]

As an older beginning & inspiring artist...this video was incredibly helpful. Beautifully worded, my friend. Had to sub. Man, it still got me thinking

[@Demmonic_Summons]

Everytime I see one of your videos it helps me see and connect parts of my art together that I didn't know or understand before. Thank you.

[@mysryuza]

As someone who drew as far back as 1st grade, I’m happy that the algorithm showed this. When you brought up music theory, I knew you’re a real one!

[@bella_daze3092]

Holy… I didn’t… I just stumbled upon your channel. I’m a self taught artist that learns from what I’ve seen and I’m not really afraid to use references from photos online or even using myself as a reference. But hearing this perspective in art really- it’s hard to describe, but- it makes sense. I’m definitely gonna follow your videos now.❤

[@okayderp]

If I watched this video for a second time I think I’d cry because of how beautiful this entire this is; the concept, the art, the music, the execution. This is so well done, I’m genuinely amazed

[@rhejul]

Holy hell, man. That explanation was an art piece in itself! Absolute gold!

[@sleepieste]

this video takes my breath away every single time

[@cubixoro9547]

This is some of the best art advice I’ve ever heard, and your way of presenting it was so easy to understand as well. Thanks man!

[@johnjones928]

Every work of art we appreciate is a combination of dozens of smaller learned experiences brought together cohesively.

[@calebauty]

This video is such an experience, really fantastic analogy with the music, but the way you edited it together is top tier, on top of all that some fundamentally brilliant advice, 10/10 can’t wait to see more videos from you, keep up the amazing artwork!👊

[@sabertoothanimations2912]

So i been doing art for a really long time now, well like 10 years seriously but practically all my life off and on. I had to self teach myself cause i really didn't have internet nor could i afford classes, out of all the stuff i had to learn on my own, i must say this was the most beautiful way of describing it. Keep up your awesome work and keep sharing your journey through art, I'm sure your videos are blessing many who are struggling with learning or inspiration to continue

[@adrielpurba6284]

i thought this is going to be another click bait video, but you sir, have taught me how to look at art in a way i've never thought of before

[@mikemakesathing]

The amount of production quality in your video is insane!

[@maximeenes3105]

I’m 2 minutes into the video but im already so hooked up. You spoke my mind.

[@Seagull_House]

i never really grasped references- i'd always struggle to draw a scene in front of me, because i'd inevitably get stuck on some small detail and get discouraged- this is really helpful

[@billywilder7368]

To found my self really in you as an intermediate! I was bourra go deeper into drawing every single muscles to Karen it until I came up to find this video like damn!! Yo this is a life changing advice thank sir, I will look forward into practicing with your videos now 🎨🖌

[@GiftofWize]

I agree with his formula concept of drawing 100% Also, shape, gesture, and anatomy as music theory is an interesting way to view it. I can see how that works. 👍🏼

[@rollad2]

As a musician, this makes so much sense. For years I've tried to draw and every time I sit down to do a sketch I felt like I don't know where to begin. To think of a drawing as a composition in musical terms is going to help me greatly. I've been using Procreate... I know how to put together a song... I just need to learn the Procreate instruments!

[@AnimeCharlie]

Procreate is scary in its minimalism... If I could offer some advice when it comes to procreate. I would say take your time. Overtime you'll learn the sneaky little shortcut tricks it hides. But once you figure it out it's one of the best drawing apps out there!

[@diegomuntowyler4844]

Man, this is one of the best art videos that I ever saw

[@TheEricBooth]

This was like watching a Ren video about drawing. Love it.

[@Spraysrapyueu]

Thats why art exists, because using our creativity, we can create our own beauty

[@alfredocassano3194]

great idea. I'd suggest that if the gesture is the melody and anatomy is the bass, the volumes are the harmony and the final outline is the arrangement. Regardless, you make a very very interesting analogy.

[@ourochroma]

I have learned that tempo is an important part of a dynamic drawing. Funny that tempo is all about music theory, but it also has to do with the relaxation of the movement of the pencil with the hand, dance as if you’re confident, the movement is better felt with more relaxed tempo

[@urbanran737]

i was not expecting this kind of advice... wow, im impressed by this video

[@ryanmartin6429]

I'm happy I popped in here, thank you for sharing this idea! I'd like to riff off of you for a second here: While it's important to have your fundamentals and your style choices to make your art, there are some other things about music that you can apply to help improve yourself. Iteration: Writing a song doesn't happen in one go, it takes many passes! Don't be afraid to erase parts of what you've drawn or even the whole thing, and draw it over. Also recognize when you don't like how something looks. If you're aware that you don't like something about it, you have the power to move that line or fix that shadow and adjust your art to your taste. Distance: It's easy to lose yourself in the process of writing music or creating art. But it's absolutely crucial that you pay attention to yourself and give yourself breaks. This'll allow you to step away from it and return some time later with fresh eyes on the piece. Improvisation: After the fundamentals of a track are laid down, allow yourself the space to let yourself flow and add layers on top of those fundamental chunks. A good guitar solo over a track doesn't happen by looking at the theory and constructing it "logically"; it happens when you allow yourself to play! After your base is laid down, let your hands go crazy, find new ways to add style into your line work, into your paint strokes, just have fun and let it be. Sharing: All of the greatest music artists had people they trust that they'd share their craft with, like fellow musicians, friends, and family. Share your art with someone! It's rewarding to share, and even more rewarding if you share and they manage to point out some areas to work on if you're asking them for a critique. Finally, realize there's always going to be something to fix or add. Forget about thinking of "when it's done" and just recognize when you feel you should move on, and do that proudly. You'll go on to create more and better things as you go and you'll have so much to show for.

[@horizonblack]

I'm self taught, and am a pro portrait artist now. I still learn more about drawing every day.

[@itzkarlathemoonflawer9743]

Thank you dude I always feel angry because i never know how to beging, i get confused and i never know how to add like the shapes and gesture But now i know this, i can practice Thank you for this I hope you channel grow up and God Bless you and protect you and the persons you loved from any evil

[@AnimeCharlie]

Thank you my friend!

[@leannamation]

WOW!! I was so impressed with the music analogy!! Youre channel is great, and so are you at explaining things!!

[@jaredwilliams1031]

It's funny because my progress on guitar and in music, generally, is what inspired me to go back to drawing and give it another try.

[@someuser4166]

2:10 that meme hits hard. Also I appreciate the deep voice and jazz music.

[@MonoVeil]

Thank you for making these videos, they have been helping me a lot.

[@constantyni4248]

as an musician and artist, i have had compared art to music so many times. And seeing someone saying and praying that same thought, got me in love with this video.

[@TheBaralinChannel]

You put into words what I discovered about a year ago. At the time I was looking to break out towards professional art. But I found my figures looked stiff. So I started looking for "the way" to do it. I used Mike Mattesi's FORCE method. But then it all looked like jello people. Then I learned the contemporary envelope method, where you "cut out" the form like unwrapping an envelope. But then it looked too stiff again. Then I went back to basic construction. Thought maybe that's what's lacking. Nah, same problem. And finally, after trying different methods that were meant to be "the one", I came to the conclusion I really just need to use all of them to actually get a complete and satisfying figure drawing. Start off by finding the location of the figure on the canvas with the envelope, draw out the gesture lines to get the energy in there, then construct ontop of it, whilst exaggerating where you need to to add more dynamism and that's where style itself comes from. And you can do all of this in any order. Hell, you don't even need to follow my structure or anyone's structure for that matter. What's important is that you don't pigeonhole yourself into thinking one technique is better than the rest. They all come together to make a whole. And if there's anything anyone takes away from this comment, it's: Don't think of gesture and construction as individual things that are incompatible. You need both. You can add any manner of set dressing on them. But those two are integral towards making a figure that both makes sense and looks alive! Great video, subbed!

[@cabs2]

Bro the way you explained was phenomenal. I literally had trouble understanding when to start drawing, but thanks to you and your wonderful channel I learned a lot and is continuingto learn more.

[@technomancer5025]

I've been drawing for 40 years, I feel like you just gave me a cheat code , Thanks! 😊

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

Your video is as musical as your art. Beauty throughout.

[@nicbeerens6377]

The advice, the voice, the art All perfect 🙏

[@Artboyor]

I really love this way of describing the process of drawing. Great video

[@TheWishDragon]

Steve Houston is amazing. I never finished his course but it was so helpful for me. I would join again if it wasn't so crazy expensive. 😅 Thank you for sharing the wisdom you distilled from his course!

[@cultfollower814]

As someone who is a growing musician, I clicked on this video and was happy to walk away with genuine advice on how to succeed in my own craft

[@weebler]

Wow, killer video. I’ve been thinking about picking up a pencil again, this is helping me to pick it up. Thanks!

[@JamDrawer]

Incredible. Your videos are a blessing to an unsure overthinking easily-flustered beginner artist like myself. Keep doing your thing ✌️

[@dezzyly]

Woah, I’d never really thought stuff out like this. This is seriously good analogy and way of thinking and explained clearly. Thank you for sharing!

[@victinitron2000]

i agree with everyone else that this is great advice, but can i just take a second to share my appreciation for how slow-paced this video is? it feels like most videos today try to be as attention-grabbing as possible, but this just has so much breathing room and it's honestly really refreshing

[@VenusAD]

Great advice aside, this was just beautifully written and narrated, and the music you chose fit perfectly. Awesome job!

[@AnimeCharlie]

Aww thank you! 🙏🏾 😊

[@ruBenes94]

As a singer-songwriter who started drawing last year, it's quite funny to hear someone express my thoughts exactly when it came to learning to draw (I'm not nearly as good as you though, but it's getting better) :D Great video friend!

[@GroundUnderMedia]

Holy what what visual and auditory breakdown-GOLDMINE 🤯🤯🤯

[@Benr2]

I have found your channel like one month ago and for me, your videos are one of the biggest help to learn drawing! Keep it up!

[@sorapikayue4271]

This made a lot of sense, and your drawing is amazing!

[@TextorMouse]

thanks man, your vids helped me to get over blocks, thank you a lot

[@zargaden]

Wow, thank you. Could not have related more to the overwhelming feeling of developing technique and understanding fundamentals.

[@darrellgillis468]

This advice makes too much sense🤯 I wish thought about art like this when I First started.😭

[@TheOnlyThingImBadAt]

The fastest growing art channel I’ve come across and for good reason

[@rolynart]

For me, the first two points can be arranged based on preference. Gesture/Melody can go before having Construction/Bass instead. I feel it's easier to construct around a more fluid gesture frame, rather than putting gesture in an already stiff constructed frame. Many have learned to do both at once though.

[@ChocciMilkk]

this is incredible! also your voice is sooo soothing to hear

[@DarkGloComics]

I'm 48, went to school for graphic design, worked as a comic book illustrator for indies in 90s, some animation work (storyboards) even being mentored by the likes of Peter Chung. 2 years ago I learned I have had ADHD (combined subtypes AKA the worst kind) all my life, why I sucked at times, failed at times, and have discovered a LOT about how I, "art". One thing to mention here is that a huge portion of the art community is neurodivergent. A word on that learning format: We don't possess working memory, or daily functional memory which partially explains why we forget things so quickly. (Getting progressively worse as we get older. Especially those who are untreated.) Memorization is really the only way and practicing in the traditional sense doesn't always work. Along with memorizing, we need to apply it. If just sketching as practicing doesn't help much then creating and completing projects can. (Doing both will be beneficial too.) There is a scientific approach that will really show our particular mechanism in action: The Testing Effect or Jason Brubaker's Cognitive Drawing. Observe the reference for a few seconds, cover it, draw it, check it, draw it while looking at the reference, cover it, draw again, rinse and repeat. (Basically) We must also keep our pride in check and accept the fact that almost all of us will not be able to draw in a way that doesn't feel like "cheating" to our brains that have been brought up in the neurotypical way. (WHY CAN'T I JUST DO IT "RIGHT" LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE!?!) Maybe you can't use pencil and paper, only digital. Maybe your style has to be even more unorthodox...I discovered that ADHD people may also have to use "backwards thinking" or "backwards design". Ever wonder why you feel the need to ask so many questions, and cling to an instructor to the point that you have this wild thought: If they would show me their work or some blueprint--I could understand! That's it!! You are feeling the need to see it done and MEMORIZE the process...you need the answer first and then work BACKWARDS! Why do you think we can understand music so well??? We are hearing FINISHED pieces first, then we are learning the notes, chords, scales, time signatures, counting bars and beats etc. (Can you tell I know music too? Lol.) So with art we can fall into that DANGEROUS WORLD of the career STUDENT! Always watching videos, looking for books, taking classes, because we don't understand the way we learn. Most of us fall there--I mean, we are basically the bread and butter for ArtTubers and Udemy. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Back in the day, there were so many print ads and tv commercials (70s-90s) for trades and you could receive "on the job (hands on) training." A lot of us can excell in these trades (electrician, construction, plumbing et. al because we can learn the way they teach it!) So, my method: Personally, I draw digital. At this age, with all the ADHD induced medical issues because you forget appointments and procrastinate...! I have Carpal Tunnel and severe neuropathy. My meds have worn off so typing this is like wearing lava gloves so you better be thankful! When I draw, comics mainly, US styles (¯\_(ツ)_/¯), I will go with a sort of shapes, and gesture method that won't look done to any of you and then I start to ink. What that looks like, is using the selection tool a lot and making the shadow shapes and and some of the contour line shapes. I keep the energy, while trusting my experience, and utilizing the digital tools for corrections. Always use reference, neurodivergent, or not...and I ask for criticism! Body doubling may also be a necessary motivational and progress tool--more often than not. We usually run in packs without realizing it LOL so making a group to work together will help tremendously. Also, make a list of other current projects/development task or interests, no more than 4 or 5 and switch when you feel that distractive pull. cycle and come back. Uh, did I miss anything? Probably. Hope this helps. AMA.

[@gracedreamy2925]

THANKS A LOT. Cuz, I have been learning art the other way round. Lines - anatomy - gesture.... (DAMN, I dont even go back to shapes) . No one guides on these things properly. When I started doing art like every day for 2 hrs (Beginner self-teaching artist-to-be), I figured out the shapes thing on my own, AFTER 2 months of copying and tracing....... THANKS A LOT

[@novato3406]

I love some much how you present things…!! Glad to discover u today chief

[@ramanbhat8550]

Salute to you sir ….you are the first artist who i will say….that his drawings are far better than the references he use

[@Drain541]

such a good video thank you, I started my art journey only this year since my brother is a really good artist, wanted to have a hobby that I could share with him. now I wanna improve along side him !

[@Elric54]

I learned more from this video than I did from four years of art school.

[@halfpast1288]

as someone who makes music trying to learn art, this really made it all click. also subbed.

[@trustedking8798]

what an amazing challenge. thank you for sharing your wisdom and process!!!!

[@JonathanLongsworth-f7w]

Charlie thank you for making this content. KEEP PUSHING BROTHER !!!!