This is How I Learned to Draw ANYTHING!

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[@slewp]

what would rather draw with for the rest of your life, colored pencils or charcoal?

[@finnk8530]

charcoal I think. Coloured pencils are great, but charcoal is much more closely linked to painting and I think is more diverse. You could water it down to give it an inky like effect, you can get really deep tones using charcoal powder, you could even get some muted browns depending on the type of charcoal you used. I think it's much more sculptural too, which is fun : ) loved the video too!

[@kellywilson2147]

I love charcoal and graphite, but I would choose colored pencil for my drawing medium. Color is life!

[@ku7342]

Colored pencil, no question. Wait...maybe charcoal.... nah, colored pencil, all day erry day! 😉 I love charcoal, but couldn't live without color forever.

[@Pelagaia]

Colored pencils.

[@arsnel366]

Charcoal! It’s so satisfying to get that DARK line and it’s a lot cheaper

[@plutoscastle8127]

You need to “trust the process” “The master has failed more then the beginner has tried”

[@kellymartin8090]

I love this! Thank you!

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi pluto castle... lets connected, I Love drawing..

[@addictrogue516]

Wow, what a quote !

[@pumpkinpepsi]

The best art advice I ever got was from my A Level art teacher and it may seem obvious but you'd be surprised how many people (myself included) don't (didn't) do this. DRAW WHAT YOU SEE, NOT WHAT YOU THINK IS THERE. I do mostly portraits and when I was a teenager I used to wonder why i couldn't get the pieces to actually look like the person I was drawing. Turns out there was a very simple solution - draw what you actually SEE there, not (for example) "oh I know what eyes look like, let's put the eyes on". I look very close at my reference picture and instead of seeing an eye I see lines and shadows and light. This advice has helped me infinitely. I'm 34 now and draw realistic pencil portraits.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

I agree! Although I'd say you can get even more value by studying things from life, as a photograph is 2D, and does not present us with 3 dimensions with all its goodies such as warped perspective and weird shapes.

[@nonenone2669]

put videos up

[@DesignedXDAHF]

That works until you have to draw from your own imagination 😢

[@Pelagaia]

Love the commentary about getting over that ‘artist block’ and completing the project anyway even though your not loving it in the moment. I struggle with this. It’s so important to just continue. Needed to hear that today. Thx Slew

[@slewp]

Just keep trudging!

[@Pelagaia]

@@slewp you got it!

[@fortnag]

It took me 30 years to get to a point where I could actually finish projects. For some of us; completing the process is more important than the result

[@andrewm.6538]

Whoever is reading this, I hope you have a great day! Here is some artist inspiration for you 🎨 ✨ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXnMXoKPnppqZtU

[@ape623]

This feels like i sign cause i was just painting and i thought it looked better at the beginning so i stopped, laid down and opened youtube. First thing i see is this video and your comment. Gonna go finish that mf now! Thanks, i needed that

[@spacemanjimmy8974]

I’m 52 , I just started painting for the first time last year and I love it , it was Slew and Ten Hundred who inspired me to do so, thanks !

[@attainascend]

proud of u

[@nam0007]

Proud of you man

[@frederikraeker]

Good job!

[@eugenecrawley4897]

Whoever is reading this, I hope you have a great day! Here is some artist inspiration for you 🎨 ✨ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXnMXoKPnppqZtU

[@egoranonymous3223]

Thank you for the inspiration! I turn 55 this month and hope to begin soon. I'm just a little overwhelmed with life stuff right now.

[@MrsShirotora]

How to get better at drawing in one hour: draw for an hour. There. You're one hour better at drawing. If the drawing is terrible you learned what not to do.

[@kidleader9178]

Damn, i need this! Thanks man

[@monicaant.1422]

This! I was learning my body anatomy drawing yesterday and it would come out the way I didn't like then I saw a reference and figure it out😁 references are the best and try not to copy every detail.

[@newkidsongs6580]

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[@toya_senpai2470]

where can i buy your course?

[@Myusername499]

:)

[@kczleon735]

I actually never saw the shitty looking phase of an art piece as a barrier. I somehow started these big drawings/paintings without a lot of experience. And the first few hours in it always looked terrible, but in the end it turned out great, so i just trusted my guts and assumed that the shitty looking phase was part of the process.

[@kellywilson2147]

Wise words here! Remember when you were a kid and someone was always telling you "practice makes perfect?" Awful words to hear because in childhood one minute is eternity, so practicing anything for thirty minutes was grueling. I think deep down we knew that practice was the answer and getting to "perfect" would take time. Hearing those words again stings just as bad now as it did back then! Love the green and blue self portraits, you've captured your essence quite well! Awesome content as always!

[@ku7342]

Nicely said! Stay well.

[@lizzyrank5405]

For me it was like I had more time to do it and since it was slowly over time it didnt feel like practice. I will say this its disheartening to loose what you got when you stop doing it for a year.

[@katalinelo8011]

I prefer the phrase as "practice makes progress". Less pressure, more visible results in shorter time. The 10th circle is visible rounder than the 1st, even if not perfect yet.

[@paul_domici]

I usually start a drawing then walk away and come back to it the next day or week with fresh eyes and it's really helpful!!!

[@MrSupertom09]

My top art tip ✋

[@stephencastillo]

Hi I just made a v ideo where i tried a new medium pls consider ch ecking it out and givingg me some tips thanks

[@paul_domici]

@@stephencastillo No thanks

[@stephencastillo]

@@paul_domici no worries

[@Erdbeertod]

Exactly! And it helps to see past mistakes and fix them.

[@BobbyBoucher41]

As a kid I drew so much all the way up to like 15-16 then I got to a point where I just felt like challenged so much and always gave up cause I didn’t like what i was drawing but what’s crazy i never lost the love for it i was just always so self conscious that I’d never get better so i stopped all together. As of recent tho I really just decided to get back into it again and not give up when I’m going thru those emotional rollercoasters you talk about. So thank you for the motivation man. You earned a subscriber. Definitely not gonna give it up this time.

[@moustaphandome3179]

I love how you said that it's essential to finish a piece, even if you go through 10 000 emotions while doing it. Reminds me of that saying from Jake Parker (creator of Inktober) : "Finish, not perfect". I try to follow that rule as much as I can too. :-)

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi mouss otakool lets connected, I love drawing,

[@Apdool33]

완전 공감해요. 끝내기까지 너무 힘들지만 그 상취감은 이루 말할수 없죠

[@lethalhollis]

I love childlike art, I love “bad” art, I love seeing others take on things because imperfections are so cute

[@steph2966]

Love this.I had to stop drawing about 10 yrs ago and since then I've always felt intimidated to get back into it but lately been feeling inspired just came across your page and honestly can't wait to get back to it!

[@drawntothefire]

2:55 I love how you emphasised "on to a piece of paper" perfectly in sync with the snare drum fill in the background music!

[@joymwendwa6959]

i paused the video and got into the comments to see if anyone else noticed, and you did

[@angeliet.4756]

I like it here I'm staying. Thanks for inspiring me you came RIGHT ON TIME. I'm currently working on this huge piece and I was 2 seconds away from burning the whole thing up.

[@jeshal]

thats EXACTLY where i have been lately, and finding him today, helped me greatly!

[@silverblue73]

Drawing better is simple: iterations, over and over again, you literally create the keys to further success

[@VioletArt]

I loved this video, there is no excuse to not draw a quick sketch everyday! You inspired me to be more constant, thank you 💖

[@Muhammad-Jacobs699]

First thing to note is learning to Draw takes Time! A lot of time to become great. I'm 2 years in and I still feel like I've a lot to learn still. I've invested hours every single day and I've seen tremendous improvements so far.

[@eclipssezz]

My tip: If you want to throw some drawing out rather think of ways to fix it and find the crucial mistake before throwing it out if it would be better to restart, just restart. This has helped me a lot and sometimes ignoring the thing I thought I did wrong, just continuing and most works turned out great.

[@TheArtbdw]

Awesome wisdom, thanks. The halfway mark frustration, the persistence to see it through every time, the practice and work ethics. And the quick demonstration of the process. Good stuff

[@punkfiendofficial]

Its Artist block what you were describing around the 6 minute mark. I had it for a while to the point I wasn't drawing I had ideas I just never put it down in the sketch book

[@keniaalvarez5623]

How to get out of this art block?

[@punkfiendofficial]

@@keniaalvarez5623 you can watch videos to help or listen to music

[@ronjasvane]

Wow. Thank you so much for putting the reference photo in frame! This makes it so much easier for me to understand what you’re doing 🙏🏻✨❤️

[@theartisthands]

Each time i see you art i'm always amaze at the things you draw and paint.

[@SC4RArt]

This is sooo amazing! Beautiful artwork, I Absolutely love it!!! 💖💖💖

[@idrilancalimon]

Ah the ugly stage and emotional drain, so glad you mentioned that, I think there are many out there that give up way too soon because of the emotional drain, the investment you have to put in. Awesome video Slew 😊

[@sydnemass2468]

Dude I've been following for a while and your production value has always been awesome, but you're reaching new heights that blow my freaking MIND! So so so satisfying to watch

[@neontoastanimations]

Such a great video. Thanks for putting it together!

[@primorock8141]

Going through with your work and giving it your all even if you don't think it looks good is some wonderful advice that I'm gonna try to implement into my life.

[@brocharles6403]

The 4 you did of yourself in color pencil is banging!! Im gonna try that with my familys photos.

[@denisceballos9745]

Not bad for a day’s work! Wise words about seeing things through and not quitting on them.

[@tjduprey]

Love watching your process and development. Also love the Tischler wall lol... Try using a caliper for accuracy. I don't use mine often, but it helps when you feel like something just isn't right. It's useful for portraits of people or objects that are more symmetrical.

[@emilymaybe5405]

love hearing about the learning curve/“failures” of other artists. extremely validating

[@MambusBambus]

your studio looks soo cozy ! great vibes & great art 🧡

[@TheGlassySea]

Excellent advice about finishing what you start! I needed to hear that today!

[@christofthedead]

You just made me realise, I've never actually been bad at drawing people, all my mistakes were due to them having "incorrect human anatomy". Thanks so much

[@maliceandroid]

5:51 Trust the process. I watched you turn that portrait right around where I would have given up. I shouldn't give up so easily. Thank you.

[@StevenKephart]

Oh my gosh! I thought it was just me and my inexperience causing the emotional rollercoaster in every piece. It is so helpful to hear it happens to every artist. Thank you so much for this video!

[@mamemckee2190]

Subscribed and Pinned in Vermont. Thanks for this straightforward conversation on what it takes to get good, what it means to push through to finish and ways to change it up with warm up sketching. I'll be using your video in middle school community art this week. Thanks for being such a good example!

[@salsa6402]

Love the Studio setting. Artworks and many ways shown to draw portraits and abstracts. thanks.

[@coolslimm5105]

Yo your art dope af. I would say you’re an inspiration but I haven’t drawn anything in weeks, though I’m sure you’re a true inspiration to others. But what u have done is reaffirmed the importance of fundamentals and I thank u 4 that cause I find myself trying to jump stages; thinking my talent stands over the actual work that needs to be put in.

[@daniloaizart1100]

Again, you're beyond amazing Slew 🌌

[@coralgallagher3376]

Fantastic ! I just loved this,well done!!

[@melissaandersonn]

The FACT he is free-styling, stunnned me. I’m amazed at his ability to do so, because I on the other, rather than suck, i have a difficult time creating the exact shape of the person i am trying to free-style; I end of creating a sicker version of a random face that I might… i subscribed before hitting around 15 minutes into your video that, wow you’re good, i’m going to follow your work🎉

[@rhemasartspace]

I can relate on the rollercoaster ride of emotions during a painting/drawing process. Like, "Why the heck am I doing this?" 😆 But that part really helps us to grow as an artist. We have to learn how to overcome doubt, fear, procastination or whatever that keeps us from improving. Honestly, I haven't tried drawing with a colored pencil; I usually use a classic black lead pencil. Shifting to colored ones sounds like an interesting idea. 😄

[@doninis1354]

I learned for me and my "getting better" just to do a lot of lines like no pecticular shape and one of the lines will comfort the ey...I do alot of sketches just do doodle and scribble multiple lines for what I want to draw...it turned out I found my way to draw and design figures. I am far from beeing good...but I like the outcam more and more.

[@deborahrech7429]

Your work is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@GayanthiPereraArt]

Totally enjoyed watching your video, listening to your thought process was great, I like hearing what people are thinking when they are creating, looking forward to seeing many many more :-)

[@CaitlinFaulks]

Slew boy! Just wanted to jump on here to say how fun is has been to watch you grow not only as an artist but a business owner! “Slew” has grown so much and I also love your new setup/studio!!

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi caitlin faulks... lets connected,

[@lttlknn]

“Let’s get down to business…” Me and Slew simultaneously: “…to defeat the Huns” Instant subscriber right there 👌🏽

[@fz9968]

Did they send me daughters ?

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

I'm drooling over your art studio!

[@scampolidassenza]

Thanks a lot for this video, especially the part about the emotional rollercoaster, so true!

[@fereshmahta6113]

wow! you make drawing enjoyable! like your attitude.

[@johnthomas3677]

Man, your videos and just getting better and better, and your commentary is on point! Keep it up ✌🏻🖖🏻

[@juanmacias5922]

Such a gorgeous video, really makes me think I should try to bang out 30 min coding challenges, and pad my portfolio. Thanks for the inspo.

[@emilyroseayres84]

Watching this was an enjoyable experience. Inspiring and fun. I would love to be able to do hyper-realistic portraits like these. You're a very talented young man. Blessings.

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi private account... lets connected

[@rmdebora]

I love how you draw yourself in not cute or goodlooking poses:)its my second video and i am obsessed by you.

[@JeSuSpEAkKiNGnow0rN01WiLL]

Paint heaven! You got it man!

[@Armitox]

I like to save these kind of videos. It's what we need to hear from time to time. Thanks Slew.

[@Kevinschart]

i love seeing artists finding ways to profit with their talent. my brother is an animator, but as a kid he was concerned how he would make money with art. he was able to land a great job with sony and never looked back. salute to you!

[@grunclesteve4045]

I haven't been the best at drawing from imagination but I can replicate an image by looking at it so I feel like if I practiced realism and understood how to do it I think I could be good at it

[@katherinehartman4770]

You must be my uncle!

[@aramartroom]

This was so good,you're so talented😍

[@Creationisyours]

I really love this, thank you!!

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

I love the traditional, I believe it is the most difficult, I love sketches too. I will subscribe, for someone so young, you are amazing.

[@MM-um4pi]

Your channel deserves so much more attention and views

[@foreverdjango5869]

Love this content!!!

[@misantropique1488]

Thank you so much - I love to learn from you 🖤

[@prism9884]

Lmao thank you for pointing out this artist block. I literally do go through that process of wanting to give up at a certain point on every portrait I do. And just went through this yesterday after stacking up 15-20 hours on a recent project. Never realized artists with your talent go through that too. I appreciate the helpful content👌🏼

[@BeammeupSpotty]

thanks!!!! yes, you were talking about drawing but I took much of what you said as life lessons!! Thanks.

[@leonstevens1382]

Marvelous video, as always!

[@brianchard8039]

I didn’t realise that artists find it difficult to finish, that is so helpful. I used to throw out my unfinished paintings until a teacher made me finish one , I was amazed it was one of the best I ever did. I still find it hard but am not so quick to destroy them.

[@ranradd]

Ton of great advice. Thanks!

[@eddie-edd2664]

Dude you’re sick thanks the motivational talk I’ll take that with me in my art journey 🤟🏼

[@fehu8921]

Havent been on your channel for a while, but boy how much you've GROWN!! very cool!

[@veronicamacdonald3599]

I've found that my photorealistic drawings come out so much better if I start with the physical structure of the face/body - just the basic structure in 3d. It's easier to get highlights & shadows right if the curve of the cheek is already established (as an example). Then again, you're an amazing artist & don't need my advice! I'm not being sarcastic, I mean that!

[@thevsis-]

great comment! Anatomy and basic shaping sure helps and is essential. I don't even draw regularly but i used to. Hoping videos will get me back to it haha

[@purestrangewonderful8955]

Love this studio

[@ku7342]

Thanks SLEW!!

[@Aritul]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@paris1461]

your studio is gorgeous and you are inspiring. well done young sir.

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi paris... lets connected, I Love drawing,,,

[@darrylpiano]

Always look forward to your videos Slew. You’re one of a few artists who inspired this middle-aged artist to recently document my own art process. Big thank-you 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tbm7187]

Love your studio!

[@barbietilllz4767]

love this video! thanks ❤

[@CherylVargas]

Your studio is SO DOPE! I just wanna BE there! Art is in the air.

[@naturalmesmo]

holy shit the aesthetics on this channel dude. just found out this channel and i'm already in love

[@lilysdimension]

New fav artist

[@fingerfeller]

excellent lesson for me, thank you sir

[@sebastienmorin1858]

I like that you (and a lot of content creators on YT that I found recently) are addressing the "ugly phase" as Scott Sava calls it for example. I think a lot of young artists or beginners, as you say, stop in that ugly phase, instead of pushing a little bit further and starting to see the other side of their art. And though I love timelapse, and I get their purpose, I think it creates a misconstrued idea that good art it fast to do. When in reality, not only it takes months/years to get good at drawing one type of thing let alone anything, but drawing one these things is also going to take some time if you want get the result you have in mind.

[@paperroutedetailing3628]

Thank you so much for this

[@depthofcreativity2860]

I really liked it! Especially the idea with different emotional facial expressions. I need to try something like this.

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi depth of creativity... lets connected,

[@AngelOr10092000]

Love your vibe, keep on the good work

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi dawn light,, lets connected,

[@jjtsmom]

Who the heck paid for your studio? I literally draw in a closet. you. are. blessed.

[@MrSqueamishJam]

I think he paid for his own studio...

[@annihull6373]

Excellent art examples. Blessings.

[@mqtt9294]

I love your studio.

[@mckamy4711]

so surprised I have not found your channel until now but very glad I have

[@powermom74]

You are an amazing artist

[@edwinrivera4735]

I love that studio

[@troyball826]

Love it bro ❤

[@northeastbrowning228]

SLEW is getting me through a real tough time right now in life. I appreciate you broski

[@FictionCautious]

Rinse and repeat. It's a grind until you gather enough for your hand and your mind. Then, only the hand does it and the mind relaxes. Have no fear, the zone is here.

[@jacekiwis5678]

I actually have that artist block or something rn. It's frustrating when you can't draw something you want or the outcome is not what you expect. It happened to me, and still happening, when I'm switching medium from graphite arts to charcoal and from realistic drawing to more expressive drawing.

[@fiorella3054]

I'm so glad I watched this video