This is How I Learned to Draw ANYTHING!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

Whoever is reading this, I hope you have a great day! Here is some artist inspiration for you 🎨 ✨ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hai0p6WGlrFnsKs

[@toya_senpai2470]

where can i buy your course?

[@Myusername499]

:)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@HM87520]

"It doesn't need to be perfect, it just needs to be done" ~ Kim Namjoon (RM of BTS)

[@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🎉

[@silverblue73]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Zoe-Eves]

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 😊

[@brocharles6403]

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

[@Armitox]

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

[@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 💖

[@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!

[@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

[@neontoastanimations]

Such a great video. Thanks for putting it together!

[@denisceballos9745]

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

[@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!

[@TheGlassySea]

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

[@mckamy4711]

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

[@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

[@FernieMac]

7:25 was just what I needed to hear. Thanks SLEW!

[@mr.bonkers8525]

Nice Tom Green expression.

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

I'm drooling over your art studio!

[@SimplyCj02]

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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@dgmesmotv]

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

[@amandasymon4363]

Good to hear the truth - To become proficient/skilled at drawing/painting you need to practice, practice and practice some more 👊

[@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

[@theartisthands]

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

[@emilymaybe5405]

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

[@V-Mac00]

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!

[@forvainee]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@NikitaGal31]

I'm at that point where I can't draw a proper cube, but I want to draw a photorealistic human...

[@tugboatcaptainCC]

Something I've learned from dance is that training for a longterm big goal is hard work. The best way to stay focused is not to dwell on how long it takes, but instead, to make the process enjoyable and rewarding. Good luck! I hope you succeed (and you will if you stick with it.)

[@johnedelmann6711]

"How I Learned to Draw Anything" *twelve seconds in* "As a teenager, I wanted to draw anything... *but I haven't arrived.* "

[@momo-xh3bm]

Love the way you swing the ten Hun sword and wear the crown! So England vibe

[@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. 😄

[@tbm7187]

Love your studio!

[@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 ?

[@fehu8921]

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

[@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.

[@salsa6402]

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

[@purestrangewonderful8955]

Love this studio

[@mqtt9294]

I love your studio.

[@SC4RArt]

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

[@JeSuSpEAkKiNGnow0rN01WiLL]

Paint heaven! You got it man!

[@BeammeupSpotty]

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

[@rafis7837]

portrait measurement to archieve likeness or lets just say do a complete tutorial on how to draw a portrait please

[@Nesteabibi]

Gotta love that Proko picture ! he's watching us for sure

[@BasementBogey]

..and shaking his head: "No, no, no...!"

[@ChaosOrZen]

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.

[@lilysdimension]

New fav artist

[@edwinrivera4735]

I love that studio

[@MM-um4pi]

Your channel deserves so much more attention and views

[@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...

[@CherylVargas]

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

[@fereshmahta6113]

wow! you make drawing enjoyable! like your attitude.

[@IndagoChild143]

I haven’t heard anyone say “holy mackerel” in sooooo long!! 😂 that was awesome.

[@sephirrothvt]

Hi Slew, we love you and hate you, keep the good work!

[@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👌🏼

[@jayov2009]

0:56 "lets get down to business the defeat the Huns" Mulan soundtrack LOL

[@jacobhill3251]

The Mulan song earned my thumbs up immediately

[@deannareti9893]

Love ur work I'm Dee from Nz cool 😊😇😊🙏

[@Aleczanderm]

Ive heard of that bog down moment is called the valley of suck. Keep going till you get out of the valley of suck.

[@pamelahansen5928]

No secret- just hard work - YEP💝

[@dennism.2976]

Very important message! I think every creative process has a sort of ugly phase in which it is hard to stay motivated. For me it helps to have a secondary project I can switch to for just a few minutes. Find what helps oneself is really important. What is that blue tape you are using? Seems like something that does not tear paper. I am searching for something like that for a while now (and fairly new to most thing painting =)

[@Floki3030]

Good advice I needed to hear even if this video is a year old. I keep procastinating trying to find that tutorial that will make me better lol, when what I need to do is get the pencils out and finish something

[@svrvphimprod]

as a disciplined intermediate artist whos been practicing for a while, I have to disagree with the notion that there are "no secrets" to drawing, I've been doing art since I was 17 and I'm 22 now, but it's only been in the the last two years that my art has blossomed, because that's the time it took me understand the fundamentals. The only advice I have for beginner artists is to learn the fundamentals and never stop learning them, and do lots of studies like you did in this video. I don't think trial and error is the most efficient way to learn. Loved the video otherwise though! You seem very chill so I subbed :3

[@svrvphimprod]

Of course, I have as much to learn as anyone else, but I wouldn't be anywhere close to where I am two if it wasn't for the fundamentals.

[@_retr0bution]

them panthers fire bro thanks for the tut!!

[@jeutdraw3021]

you are so talented, I love drawing,...

[@theresematthews5705]

You are very talented 👍

[@love1234458]

Dude your warm-up painting is like my 2 hours painting. Lol❤❤❤💘💘💘💘🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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 🙏🏻✨❤️

[@annihull6373]

Excellent art examples. Blessings.

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

Hey have you tried those new matte graphite pencils? I forget what company put them out but they run from HB to 16B - something like that. Was thinking about picking up a set this weekend when I’m out.

[@lefthandstory1280]

Beautiful dear❤️👍😊

[@nagulakondachetan3808]

2:26 Major mistake in this... There is space between brow line and hair line check it out

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Keep drawing you will keep better. Daily draw is the key. Daily draw build up your consistent. Also helps to build a habit. Build a passion.

[@MambusBambus]

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

[@fingerfeller]

excellent lesson for me, thank you sir

[@gorilionn]

why do i got "i wanna show off to these peasant how much effort i put in this video with all special effect and what not" vibes everytime i watch art video on youtube?

[@Aritul]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@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!

[@Barbosa_art]

I need to start USING color pencils for my channel. great video.

[@saponart]

so nice drawing

[@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