this is the easiest way to draw from imagination (step by step)

[@palbalint-procreate]

Thanks Young Adam Driver, you are my new favorite art content creator!

[@brokendraw]

hahahah thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@leif1075]

​@@brokendrawwhat's wrong with your first drawing? Looks very good to me and bearly as good as the second one? Thanks for sharing and hope to hear from you.

[@AaliyahSzepieniec-o9e]

He does look like Adam Driver!

[@3to9]

This guy explains this stuff way better than any other artists ive seen on here

[@brokendraw]

real one.

[@Apaisant]

This is actually one of the BEST, most concise, and helpful drawing basics videos I have ever watched. Lots of people stress "the basics," but you made me actually WANT to draw the basics. Thank you 🙏

[@brokendraw]

thank you so much! That was my hope. I was held back for so long because I didn't understand this. Im glad you found this valuable.

[@MelissaOspina-p9b]

I loved the analogy of language and shapes to create phrases as drawings, lovely use of words for your explanation, thanks!

[@brokendraw]

thank you for letting me know! Im glad you enjoyed this!

[@miyaxi2910]

please never stop making these type of videos, they are so informative and helpful, I cant really afford art school or teacher so this is amazing, thank you!

[@brokendraw]

Will do!

[@catholicphoenix7969]

Ever since your video about using the pen I've noticed rapid improvement in my artwork and I've been having a whole lot more fun drawing. The fast progress of the pen is addictive.

[@brokendraw]

Love to hear that! It’s a lot of fun once you get over the perfectionism

[@catholicphoenix7969]

@@brokendraw True. Perfectionism saps the life out of you and the pen removes that temptation.

[@leif1075]

​@@brokendrawHow donyou not get bored and frustrated with the hard exercises and what makes the cube exercise hard? Thanks very much for sharing.

[@RamenFrog]

I recently got back into drawing and I've gotta say I wish my art instructors were as concise as you are describing the shapes as letters in a word. I used to just use a bunch of references and get hung up over its main form that I failed to take it apart into simple shapes. I've shared this video with other friends of mine learning to draw so I thank you for this and hopefully in a year I'll be smashing that paper into oblivion.

[@brokendraw]

I'm glad you're finding it helpful! That's so nice to hear because I made this since I felt like I never got this information when I was looking for it.

[@Holwaggy19]

Keep it coming, kid. You are doing a great job of making complex concepts clear and easy to digest. You must have an educator in your family? Well done!

[@tarapatil908]

Watching this as a psych student is satisfying because I’m nodding along like yup that’s how our brain works!!

[@brokendraw]

hahaha! Scientifically approved.

[@jinochoi]

lolll same.

[@solencesaint]

DUDE!! THANK YOU!! Every other drawing video always says the same thing over and over again and I can never advance onto more complicated stuff with art. These videos are so good I have been in the same place with my art and havnet rlly improved over the years until I came across your channel. I'm so excited to finally be able to draw my oc's and fanart. This is so helpfullll!!!

[@-blake-]

Hi, brokendraw! This is possibly the best drawing instructional video ever created. Explaining this difficult concept on the fly is incredible. Due to the relatively live nature, there was one extremely important point that was accidentally misspoken. @2:22 in regards to, "The basic forms are what ALPHABETS are to language." Instead this makes more sense stating, "The basic forms are what LETTERS are to language." Each form is a single letter. Each form is not equal to an entire 26 letter alphabet. When placing forms (letters) together you create objects (words). When placing alphabets together this would be crazy since that would be like combining English plus Finnish plus Japanese etc. and be too confusing. Combining single LETTERS of the same alphabet makes more sense. This was a considerable undertaking, thank you for this masterpiece.

[@brokendraw]

Aw Thank you so much. Im so glad you found it helpful. I am finding out I tend to make a lot of grammatical (grammatic?!) errors as I speak hahah. Just learned alphabets refers to entire sets of letters... oh well.. Im not the academic type I guess... Im so glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you for the comment!

[@jupphainkas3070]

Man, this is truly amazing!!!!!😍 In just half an hour you have teached me things no one could in years!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! Keep up your great videos! And dont stress yourself whith grammatical stuff. You're speaking well. And as long as your content is as amazing as that, no one will care about grammar😊. Once again, thx for this amazing teaching!

[@devilichus]

For the folks who wonder what advanced artists study, We are now drawing tesseracts in perspective... Just kiddin' we are still doing the boxes time to time. (tesseract could be fun too though lol) Amazing guide by the way simplification and especially mannequins are key to replicate reality and 3D forms.

[@brokendraw]

hahaha those dang tesseracts am I right?? What a hassle.

[@oceanicgraperichievale9078]

Wow I feel like I learned a lot even though this video was about basic shapes, you made me realize how important basic shapes are. I used to not really want to practice drawing basic shapes because it didn’t seem important, but you showed me that these fundamentals are really the only way to get to an advanced level quickly and effectively. Thank you God bless you❤

[@brokendraw]

Ah! That's amazing to hear! It was what I skipped for so long and I know It held me back for so long! God bless you!

[@Leikjarinn]

Taking his class ( two times now ) has been the best thing i have done! and his livestreams are amazing ( kind of a free lesson and wisdom in many ways )

[@ianimegod3650]

i was having a really tuff time learning how to get my hands to draw stuff and the pear thing literally just sent me, it helped me so much lool

[@brokendraw]

HECK YEAH! THE PEAR COMES IN CLUTCH!!!

[@yesnobabu]

Your demonstration of drawing shapes from basic forms and bending and creating complex forms .....Has given me hope of becoming best in drawing figures ......This video is educating for a basic line drawer to become or transform into full fledged illustrator in 3d .......Giving confidence .....Thank you so.much ......I want to buy the book too

[@brokendraw]

HECK YEA! If I can do it so can you!

[@devilichus]

If your drawings feel flat try to add more face and planes to it also play with the pose if it is a character don't be afraid to break what you draw go for extreme abstractions the silhouette changing first and secondary shapes. Especially secondary details are key when you are are designing concepts and such. If something looks boring aggressively try 1- Big Medium Small 2 - Curve it I mean make it dynamic if it is a pose exaggerate if flat looking. 3 - Apply Asymmetry for example make the hip left turn the head right use counter 45 degree relationships this helps you to balance the stance of a character also. 4- Use solid references will boost your creativity much and will make you draw beyond your level a bit more. 5- If too confused, simplify and erase the confused tertiary details because none of them matters if your first and secondary shapes are not feeling dynamic or fun to look at. I was a guy who drew gritty realistic while studying masters but I was still on my "student phase" because I would always trip and fall while trying the same realism from imagination. And then after I have learned abstraction and simplifying my "art from imagination style" it made me create my own art style I have used the artists I love studied their abstraction tactics. Now I am developing even further on my new style soon to share with people. It is like comic art style not too simplified not too gritty realistic semi realistic line art with vibrant colors.

[@brokendraw]

facts to all of this.

[@SofiaVilela-t2d]

Your vídeos are REALLY inspiring me to continue on drawing journey!! I'm trully thankful

[@brokendraw]

Heck yeah! Glad to hear it! Keep going!

[@astronaut6905]

thanks a lot! it really helps me improve faster!!!

[@brokendraw]

Heck yeah! Keep it up!

[@arawak92]

Excellente pédagogie ! Merci

[@brokendraw]

I’m glad you enjoyed! Thank you.

[@maxgrattonPie]

This explaination was very good. crazy that its free

[@brokendraw]

You know I gotchu! It wasn't free though. It cost a like...

[@bernard_tells_it]

Excellent instruction, I knew that shapes were essential to understanding, but you broke it down so it could be applied to memory and imagination.

[@lapassion24]

I believe this but never thought of it !! That just shows when someone really loves something they will find a way!! ; ) thanx for sharing !!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you for watching! Im glad you found this valuable enough to let me know!

[@DanielWillardson]

great stuff man. Just wanted to say to your self intro, you're teaching more people than just those looking to get into college. I'm a 30 year old professional who's been in animation for a couple years now and I'm still learning stuff from this video. Keep it up!

[@brokendraw]

Hey thank you, that means a lot! How are you liking the industry?

[@DanielWillardson]

@@brokendraw Oh man I could talk for hours about all the things going on right now, good and bad. Suffice it to say its a great industry with lots of wonderful peers who make it a really fun career. But like any job it comes with its headaches. Schedules, deadlines, somewhat insane expectations, stuff being outsourced more, there's a lot. Right now the industry (like many) is in a post-covid squeeze. Hopefully it'll turn around soon though! Keeping doing what you're doing, working hard and making great art and you'll find a spot for yourself.

[@hugoakakzy5755]

Such an underrated channel.

[@brokendraw]

TELL EM!

[@LeoAlphon]

Dude... I can't even begin to tell you how useful and amazing your videos have been. You've got me drawing every day, because it just feels so approachable now. If I don't know what to draw, I feel comfortable just practising the basic forms. Good to see another left handed artist! If you ever make a community Discord, I'd be very interested in joining.

[@brokendraw]

that is SO awesome to hear. You don't know how much that means to me. I worried about needlessly making this video too long, and Im so glad to hear you found it valuable. Drawing can be so fun when there's no pressure to make something nice. Ive been thinking about a community, and I'll be sure to let it be known when that comes around. Thanks again.

[@bahamutshop2126]

Peter Han is just amazing

[@brokendraw]

For reallll. Inspirational.

[@Xen-n2z]

Thank you so much for this, it was very educational and helpful. I learned a lot from this and it helped improve my art a lot.❤

[@muneshsobha8045]

I love the way you explain everything. Let’s get you to 10K+ because you deserve it and lots of people will benefit from these videos.

[@brokendraw]

REAL ONE! Yes! Welcome to the channel. ✊

[@rahulmore7681]

This might be one of the best art video.

[@kamilomar168]

What a banger. This is a GEM!!

[@UjjwalPrakash-c3w]

Remember how in Peter Han's sketch book tour on Proko, he told that he wasn't finding a tense atmosphere in arm wrestling? Then he drew the whole sketch in different perspective. It was just cool😅.

[@brokendraw]

YES! Loved that video.

[@danasanson4773]

brokendraws newest quote, "ultimately, people arent objects, but when you are drawing them you can think of them as objects." hehehe idk why I thought this was so funnyy

[@brokendraw]

hahahaha I was like... hm... do I keep that line... ultimately I decided to.

[@fatimastar1611]

I've been sick since this uploaded and have been waiting anxiously to feel better so i can get a chance to sit down and watch this video in full and draw along, and right now, 13:30 mins in I have to comment. Your videos are always the best start to my drawing sessions, I get an influx of knowledge that makes me motivated to continue on practicing. I tend to get discouraged a lot, especially when feeling unsure of what to practice and where to start. Your videos keep me directed on a path that has me seeing improvement and learning faster, as well as that knowledge compounding to whatever specialty. (for me it is painting) . These are the real fundamentals to imaginative creation. This is just a well rounded, fantastic channel overall. I love your content (and you.) I can't wait for more !!!

[@brokendraw]

That's so awesome to hear! Im glad you found this useful and I love you too.

[@stevethomas9320]

This is a great video. Awesome break down of the basics. Its something I've skipped over throughout my drawing life. I'm looking forward to seeing how learning the basics improves my art.

[@brokendraw]

Yes! That's so great to hear! I hope this helps you improve!

[@thetrueholybob434]

Only 2 minutes in to the video and already I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking your time to provide fhis knowledge. I looked in to the book itself and its $550😢 so thank again so much for sharing😊

[@brokendraw]

Bro the shipping costs are crazy! Glad to be of help!

[@JC-mn8kb]

Your enthusiasm and fascination with the revelations you're sharing are infectious. Much appreciated and shout out Sheridan College!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! Ill keep it up!

[@135Damain]

Thank you. This is so insightful. WOW!!!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! Im glad it was so helpful!!

[@coyoteblue4027]

I did really like it.

[@pdscott2071]

Right, right, right!, I got it.

[@samparkour3908]

I would honestly love to see a tutorial on how to simply references to put the things your have shown us in this video! Amazing stuff man

[@landriashack2634]

You are a very good teacher

[@brokendraw]

Thank you! 😃

[@waddlesp7102]

This was a well done video, you show great knowledge and understanding of forms and how they are used to interpret objects. This helped me with get out of just copying references without really understanding the spheres and rectangles that make up the subject. Hope you continue on your growth as a youtuber, as you show great potential for teaching others about the rules of drawing.

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! I’m glad this helped you and I’ll keep making educational content!

[@Lichenspore]

Thank you good sir, i hate all that geometric shaping stuff but you are convincing me of its worth as i contine to watch your channel. Gonna go grind out more shapes again

[@brokendraw]

LOVE TO HEAR IT! ✊ let’s go!

[@amrithas182]

Thank you for teaching this for free❤ very kind of you

[@brokendraw]

Of course, glad it could help! 😊

[@JB-tq6nh]

I genuinely love your channel. Been one of your earliest subscribers, and I love the information you put out. Keep up the good work and God bless you good sir!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! That's so great to hear. Here's to many more videos! God bless you too.

[@ayaabdelhamid8386]

Great video! I’m one of those people who can draw from reference but never from imagination and even with the reference I tend to jump right into the details. This helps a lot, thank you!

[@brokendraw]

Awesome to hear! Thank you for letting me know this helped you.

[@ARBMemes]

25:07 is this figure useful in learning basic?

[@brokendraw]

Yes! Great for learning to draw the human body from different angles!

[@justmonika8995]

3 days ago?? this is truly a sign for me

[@brokendraw]

WELCOME!

[@tomweaver1670]

Just started learning to draw 3 weeks ago and your videos have been so helpful. Thanks so much!

[@brokendraw]

That's so good to hear. Thank you.

[@kimbookjoo3797]

Please continue these lessons 🙏

[@brokendraw]

Will do!

[@ForMusic-o6r]

King dropped new video!

[@brokendraw]

REAL ONE.

[@jesteringray]

I will use this

[@brokendraw]

heck yea.

[@92ndmeenyweeny]

I loved it! Thank you for teaching us.

[@brokendraw]

so glad you enjoyed it!

[@darianvela]

Rooting for 10k! Peter Han is so cool, my mom and I are studying his techniques. Long way to go but art is worth it!

[@brokendraw]

He’s so COOOL! Would love to talk to him at a con one day. That’s awesome that you’re drawing with your mom! Good luck!

[@darianvela]

@brokendraw same!!! thank you, and thanks for sharing all you've learned!

[@defendrr_ru]

God almighty, seeing your sketchbook is like seeing magic. Can't help but think "oh boy, this really is unachievable". I know I'm not supposed to, but damn... Real powerful stuff

[@brokendraw]

shoot thank you so much! But I promise you- you can do it. Probably faster than me too, if you got this video haha. I failed to get into art school for years despite wanting to attend since childhood. Im not particularly artistically inclined, ive just spent a lot of time doing it. All the best! Im glad you found this video helpful!

[@lixxil2_]

The last time I checked your channel was 3 months ago, and now I can really see all the effort you’ve put into your content. By the way, your explanations are super clear, easy to understand, and well-organized. Quick question: are you planning to create a tutorial course? If not, can you share some free or affordable resources that helped you learn to draw? I’ve been away from drawing for 3 years, and honestly, my skills are below zero now-I’ve forgotten all the basics and everything. (:: Anyway, your artwork is amazing, keep going! Your explanations are so enjoyable, don’t stop!

[@brokendraw]

Ahh thank you so much! That's amazing feedback to hear. I actually have a course and mentorship available, and the 8 week course is quite affordable at 350 USD. It's available right now and covers everything you need to know about the basics to draw from imagination in 2 months. But on this channel I am continuing to make high value, educational information easy and free! As for free resources: The etherington brothers have a "how to think when you draw" series of over 600 concepts absolutely free online. It's a godsend of an encyclopedia for artists. Along with that, Ive enjoyed Peter Hans Livestreams as well as BAM animations YT channel that covers everything needed to learn animation related skills. Hope this helps! Thanks again.

[@kriswinart]

I'm so grateful to God that I found your channel 🙏🙌

[@brokendraw]

thank you! Im so glad you did.

[@miischaexe]

followed along with my pen and loved what i created, thank you for the content!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@Letnja]

you hit 10k right now! congrats!

[@brokendraw]

YES!!!

[@apollosenju]

Bro thank you 🤝🏾😁

[@brokendraw]

nah thank you.

[@letscompose8560]

Dog vase, good ish man!!!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you!

[@Manec-p7l]

Thank you so much for this video. I used to get overwhelmed with all the details in my references and just tried to draw what I saw without considering the basic forms. You explained this so well I finally have a better understanding on how to break down my subjects.

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much for the comment. Im so happy to know it helped you, and i'm glad you feel more confident approaching reference now!

[@arknark]

Excellent breakdown, and nice choice in pen (using one right now)

[@brokendraw]

love to hear it! and thank you.

[@pauline9608]

Thank you for that amazing video. Just subscribed !

[@brokendraw]

sweet! Thank you.

[@jjop810]

Thanks for the video this is great!

[@brokendraw]

thank you! and you're welcome.

[@Letnja]

thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@sketchingwithcolor9480]

Another banger of a video. I teach an informal visual story telling class to high school aged kids. Its all about drawing from imagination and telling stories with images. I will definitely be having them do the grids for each of the five forms.

[@brokendraw]

That's awesome! Glad I could be of help, and it’s cool that you’re teaching high school students! I wish I knew this back then.

[@SebokArt]

Im glad I’ve found your channel

[@brokendraw]

me too :)

[@SebokArt]

@ how old are you?

[@Temomemo-yt]

this video was really helpful please make a video on character designs.

[@brokendraw]

thank you! I will keep that in mind.

[@Otis_.]

Thank you for this, I finally have exercises to practice from!

[@brokendraw]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimranson4775]

Great content!❤ TY

[@brokendraw]

Awesome to hear! 🙌

[@Aryan-sp1ru]

masterclass my friend

[@brokendraw]

Thank you ☺️

[@IDK-he8rw]

Honestly great video! You are really good at teaching and you kinda opened my mind to the fact that i have been skipping to step 4 a little while I need to practice the other steps.

[@brokendraw]

Thank you for saying that! Im glad I helped you see that, cause I didn't notice I was doing that for years hahaha

[@NothingHereForYou]

im jealous of your hair

[@brokendraw]

hahahah don't be its changing soon

[@BoySawWorks]

I started learning perspective from Scott Robertson and I just couldn't get into it. He's a magnificent artist but It's just too technical and... Kinda robotic to me. The way you explain it is much more artistic and natural for the way I draw. Please keep it up, great video, cheers!

[@brokendraw]

Will do! Im glad you found it so helpful ! Thank you so much.

[@williamseward7429]

Thank you so much for your vids they’ve all been incredibly helpful

[@brokendraw]

That’s so nice to hear and thank you for watching! I really appreciate the support.

[@milosh5050]

really liked it👍🏻 subbed😉

[@brokendraw]

Thank you! 🙌

[@DBContentYT]

Dude your videos are amazing. Please keep making tutorials. Your potential is so great. You deserve more fans. I'm actually starting to improve a bit when just using pen for a while. Thank you. You're my favorite artist 🙏⭐️

[@brokendraw]

That's amazing to hear! You're awesome, and I will keep it up!

[@alexasbagel]

I didnt know the box video was your first, the presentation of your videos is very professional! Good job!!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you find it helpful, I really enjoy synthesising thoughts about art!

[@massa_art]

10k 🎉 well done!!

[@brokendraw]

Thank you Fillipo! Just sent an email back about our convo - semester was really slowing me down. All the best from across the pond.

[@skyhavender]

Would love to get my hands on that Cube grid. Would help me alot with practice.

[@brokendraw]

Search Krenz Cushart cube grid on Google!

[@luciomarchese5742]

23:00 somebody please correct if I'm wrong but those are not the minor and mayor axis, as your pov is above the cube the elipse should be tilted the way you later intuitively do with the other side of that same cylinder. Apart from that, great advice, I think your videos are awesome and I'm finding them super useful. Lots of love.

[@brokendraw]

shoot you might be correct? Someone who understands this better please comment - I don't actually know technical perspective very well. Im glad you liked the video though! Welcome to the channel!

[@ngantrinh6189]

Thank you so much. I’m quite frustrated because I can’t rotate the cubes from imagination (yet). Your video is like a nudge that reminds me to keep practicing. One day i’ll master the alphabet of visual communication ❤

[@brokendraw]

YES! That's the spirit. Give it a couple months and something will click! Im excited for your journey, thank you for the comment!

[@mohamedabd-alrahman]

thank you for your help you will be agreat teacher

[@brokendraw]

real one.

[@evillaust5839]

Great video man

[@brokendraw]

Thank you!

[@bl_nk284]

My guy 🔥🔥♥️

[@patrickilse5485]

This channel and its videos are pure gems! Keep up the good quality. I always wanted to read Peter Han's Dynamic Bible but unfortunately it is not available over here in Europe. Thanks to people like you, we get at least a glimpse at it :)

[@brokendraw]

😊 so happy to be of help.

[@SUNNY-xj7xq]

very helpful ❤

[@TomorrowStudios]

This is a fantastic video, thank you for making it 🙏🔥 New subcriber

[@brokendraw]

Glad you like it! 🔥 Welcome!

[@sara-j3p7h]

Thank you for explaining everything so clearly and easily. Keep up the amazing work! 😊

[@brokendraw]

Will do! Thank you for letting me know it was clear!

[@priyajoshi2323]

Excellent instruction! Thank you so much, happy to sub and learn more from the rest of your videos ❤

[@brokendraw]

Glad it was helpful! I'm happy you're subscribing!

[@noahlarson3670]

Buddy I am plugging your work to everyone I know. Phenomenal stuff. Hope you get to 19k real soon, this advice is gold and watching you draw is so much fun.

[@brokendraw]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! All the best! ✊

[@gabril4636]

Banger + got ads hope you’re getting that money dude 👌👌👌

[@brokendraw]

real one. Thank you!

[@YassminOmar-vy3bd]

thank you 🙏🏽for making this vedio

[@Idkzenn]

The fact that I wanted to DM you on Instagram asking for a video like this lol, thanks for making it :)

[@brokendraw]

Hahah, I soul read that. Glad it helped!

[@AbdurRahmanIsmail-m5r]

Hey man thanks for the advice from the previous video, already seeing improvement in my 3D forms

[@brokendraw]

LETS GO! So happy to hear that, congrats man.

[@Justcallme_2D]

This is very helpful thank you

[@brokendraw]

Glad it was helpful!

[@augustcomeon8259]

Can't believe I made it for the first comment lolol!! Definitely obsessed with your previous videos, and I appreciate you show all of these old sketchbooks to prove this method works! I recently just start sketching with ballpoint pen and it really helped a lot to make better decisions and clearer lines. Keep going man!

[@brokendraw]

Thanks so much! Im so glad you enjoy these videos!

[@apexgaming1.042]

Grind up the basic🔥🔥

[@brokendraw]

that's it!