Trying The 100 Heads Challenge BROKE ME

[@intergalacticpeachpatrol]

this is exactly the kind of video I was looking for when it came to the 100 heads challenge. someone who wasn't already a professional-level character artist. someone who I could watch actually grow and improve as the challenge went on. visible, tangible improvement. this is such a huge inspiration for me, and as much as I KNOW I'm going to absolutely suffer from doing this, I think I'm at least...somewhat ready to begin the challenge for myself. haha. thank you for sharing! your process, seeing you hate it and push through, was so important for us to see. thank you so much.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I know, right?? I was watching some other 100 heads videos to see how other creators made theirs and it was SUPER intimidating to see them nailing the heads right out of the gate, so I figured I'd lean into my inexperience here and show what it'd really be like for a complete beginner to go through this challenge. So glad I was able to inspire you and give you a a realistic idea of what to expect, it's always great to hear when the intended message of a video comes through

[@maddymercury]

When you were talking about being a "real artist" it reminded me of when peter draws did a video about self portraits and he said something like "not everything valuable lies in the realm of realism" and that really made me look at my art differently. Although when other people's art don't look exactly like reference I don't hold them to the same "ideas" I do to my own art.

[@maybekatie]

I also struggle with this as an illustrator who much prefers playful stylizations over realism; I often have this feeling (even though it's never been said directly to me) that others must think that i'm not actually a good artist because my work is so far from realism. comments and conversations like this really help remind me that I shouldn't undermine the value of my unique skills!

[@anblueboot5364]

@@maybekatie let's be honest being able to styalise is an amazing Skill in itself!!! As a Baby Artist, I admire everything. Styalizing is just extremly difficult, I bought a few children picture books today cause I realy liked how they were drawn and hope to learn from them! (While continueing to Draw from Life)

[@makingtings2802]

“Looked like the reference photo mugged you in a parking lot and you were describing it to me” 🤣🤣🤣 I laughed so much. We’ll done on peering through the challenge. 🥳🥳

[@9sheri9]

I love that you uploaded the reality of your drawing challenge rather than a carefully curated & manipulated version. It's a respectful approach to your audience's ability to process the content for themselves rather than force feeding a particular narrative. It's a really pure way of putting yourself out there. I also love how introspective you are; this is very relatable. You seem like an awesome human, Kelsey ✌️💕

[@stratovolcano7813]

I'm proud that you managed to finish this video! This whole thing turned out beautiful. I liked how thoughtful and introspective you were... as much as it sounds like a stressful experience, it makes me wanna try it out myself.

[@Challenge-tf6kw]

I am so YES on it!

[@LouiseStigell]

The 100 heads struggle is REAL. I love drawing portraits nowadays, but I did this challenge a few years ago when I was still just starting to develop as an artist and remember too well how exhausting it was. But I saw a lot of improvement over those days and was really proud when I finished it. There really is something to be said for intense bursts of practice like this. Even though it's always soooo uncomfortable to step out of your comfort zone as an artist and experience really sucking at something. 😂 Great video and high five for getting through the challenge! 🎉

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Thank you so much Louise! I figured it’d be a good burst of practice to sort of warm up my drawing skills and get over the initial hurdle of starting. Now onto more deliberate practice of anatomy and perspective!

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

That's a great comment, Louise. I'm now in the same boat as you were back then. Reading your comment has inspired me to keep with it.

[@freyahartas6022]

A massive hats off to you for doing this challenge and for sharing the journey! I sometimes fill sketchbook pages with faces but have always felt too out of my comfort zone to share them. Another fun way I sometimes practice when the Pinterest references feel a bit too 'pinteresty' is trying to sketch the characters from tv programmes. Capturing someone whilst they're moving is really hard but can also add an element of their personality which is sometimes lacking from static photos.

[@jyotiogennavar9134]

honestly, this is the most inspiring 100 heads challenge video I have seen, where the goal is to improve 1 head a time. Every other video I have seen has such perfection that it intimidates me too even begin cuz I know it will never be that good. Your video was amazing and hearing your thoughts was motivating!!!

[@eva.panagiotaki]

so cool and inspiring video, i really liked that you share the whole progress with us, Also im so happy for you for 10k, congratulation, you deserve so much!!!

[@bretdoesart]

Huge congrats on completing this challenge Kelsey. I can only imagine how exhausting it would be 😅 Love that you are vulnerable about how much of a strain it was but that you pushed through. Keep creating! You’re killing it!

[@Challenge-tf6kw]

yezee! CONGRATS, vulnerable, exhausting, on the verge of embarrassment --- can I do it, say it, show it like she does?

[@idamison]

I love how as the pages go on, the faces start to look more and more varied from one another! Great job, thank you for your vulnerability❤️

[@chiekohoki]

58, 78, and 97 are my favorites! You absolutely made a noticeable improvement and that's awesome. I love your vulnerability and love everything about this video!

[@tiffanyduranortiz426]

Thank you for this video. I have recently found your channel a few months ago and I love your art work. I have been inspired by your videos and transparency in your videos to create my own art channel and to start documenting my journey back to art. I haven't created art since 2018 but finally got back on the wagon after watching your videos. I am 23 years old and have always wanted to make art and KZbin my full time career but never thought I could. To make my long comment shorter, I really appreciate you putting yourself out there and showing this challenge even though you didn't feel like your art was perfect or that good. I have been putting off this challenge bc I know I wont be good and I'm scared to document it but you have inspired me to do just that. You have to start somewhere. It takes time to develop the skills other people have acquired

[@goldensolntse]

Idk how I haven’t noticed that I don’t follow you bc I watch a lot of your videos, you’re an amazing person Kelsey. You inspire me truly, when I’m in doubt I look for your videos. You give me hope please never stop making art or doing your videos bc you are truly amazing:) I hope you have a great day

[@morningriverstudio]

Excellent message :) This challenge looks absolutely bonkers. Kudos on completing it!

[@aravaerskine2609]

oh god - I started this challenge in June 2020. And I got so detailed and "distracted" by the individual faces. I just couldn't finish the challenge and I still have the dedicated sketchbook on my desk. From time to time I draw a head and play around with my watercolors. I really want to have all the heads at some point. Maybe I'll grab it right now and so some faces in ballpoint pen ;D Congrats on finishing! I was able to catch a bit of your lifestreams - good stuff. You are really motivating!

[@lindyscolors]

Hah, I love your sub par sketch artist jokes - I know that feeling when it comes to drawing heads! That 'waxing and waning' of accuracy is so true. Thanks for sharing your journey with us - go you!! We are all on a journey of improvement... and somehow getting the left eye to match the right...

[@KelseyRodriguez]

hehehe glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrrms13]

this is easily one of the most inspiring art videos i've watched recently! congrats on completing the challenge and on pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone! as someone who could never draw people (i admit i quickly labeled myself as someone who only draws animals and landscapes) but wants to develop that skill, this video is exactly what i needed to watch. keep up the good work! i found your chanel by chance and im so glad i clicked on it!

[@Agent.Michael_Scarn]

Well done! Really inspirational. I’m about to start this challenge myself, I’ve returned to art recently and have learned to start letting go of perfectionism which is why I stoped for years before and have enjoyed int more than ever. Thanks for sharing!

[@billiana.art_youtube]

Please do try it ❤ it totally changed my art, I also working still on it as a video

[@juliafederkiel]

Thank your for your video and your take on this challenge. I also did this challenge this month and it was really exhausting. In total, I needed 3 more days because I still have a full-time job and I had the same experience.... sometimes I hit the reference well and sometimes I put completely different faces on paper. But it was a great experience and I would say who doesn't have the time per day start with one portrait, with five, whatever fits into your day. I really learned a lot from it, just by drawing every day.

[@GreenMartha]

I hear you on the tight-rope walker exercise of both showing competence and expertise and not hiding failures. It is HARD. You managed beautifully ! Now I'm tempted to try my hand at it as well....

[@creatureoftheworldstudios4803]

Great job. I’ve started and stopped this challenge at least once a year for like three years now and now I’m starting again and I’m on head 11 and it’s already been a week. Thanks for sharing

[@Nerasell]

I've done this challenge too and that so real that it's not pleasant to do. But, at the end. The sensation of accomplicement !

[@jujamuzic7520]

I am usually a silent observer but when I saw you struggle with the heads i remembered myself 2 years ago. I started the 100 headchallange a few years ago to improve my portrait skills and in the beginning it really sucked .really...but as time went one an di did this challenge now.. i guess 4 times...over these years...I realized...that when i lay down my first sketchbook and the actal one..i see improvements...konfuzius once said "it doesn't matter how slow you walk..as long you do't stop moving." dear kelsey ..you gelped me to get my life in line with notion and all these beautiful things , while being more than 10000 miles away (greetings from germany btw! (: ) now I'd like to give you one little advice here : time isn't wasted..its invested. Keep woking on yopur skill.but take your time..if you do it one day a week...and just 1 head.so be it! Nobody is stopping time there...just find your own pace

[@jayf4851]

You honestly have raw skills. Just keep practicing on proportions! You will get there!

[@paulsmith6090]

I think you're brilliant! A real inspiration and courageous enough to put yourself "out there" - anyone coming up in this industry, hobbyist or otherwise can only be encouraged by your shared experiences. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - keep doing you! 🔥😎💪🌞

[@sweetkorn.]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I could relate with this video. Some of the 100 heads challenge videos inspired me a lot but they were kinda daunting at the same time. It's been 2 years since I've been wanting to take up this challenge but i haven't yet. Hope I can take it up by the end of 2022.

[@ohheydevin1992]

Wow great job! There’s huge improvement from the first few heads compared to the last!

[@WillowRoseArlen]

I love this so much...sad the challenge was such a struggle, but great job pushing through! Someday I'll try the 100 heads challenge, I think it'd be really rewarding in the end even if it is a slog. And I second you 100%, you gotta be willing to fail or do something poorly, otherwise you can't improve. I feel so inspired to create now!

[@Challenge-tf6kw]

It broke me too, and scared me, do it SCARED, I am an absolute beginner, thank you so much for sharing your experience from the heart. But I'm up for the next big CHALLENGE.

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

You make a lot of great points. I’m learning to let go and make mistakes so I can grow as an artist.

[@fredkeebler7820]

The Oxford dictionary says "Artist - person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby." So, Kelsey you are an artist no matter what anyone says!

[@DrawingsFromAnna]

Wow! What. A. Challenge. I honestly don't think I could bring myself to do this - big congrats to you for getting through it all and keeping up with it!! I'd say my favourite head was probably #58. Love seeing the progress you've made through this video 😃

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I also really love head #58! Most past 50 are pretty solid IMO. Next I'll have to do some more serious anatomy studies to really see dramatic improvement :)

[@DrawingsFromAnna]

@@KelseyRodriguez Yes a challenge on hands would be an obvious one to try - that would be really difficult but I imagine you'd see a big change over the challenge!

[@ScottHebertArt]

Nice work on preserving through a tough challenge dude!!!!

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Thanks Scott!!

[@CheyenneWyntarArt]

I LOVE that you documented this struggle. I haven’t ever made it through the challenge because it’s HARD. I really feel you on the wax and wane of accuracy. I’m doing the 50 feet challenge right now and feel like this is the follow up that makes the most sense but 😬 I’m scared lol

[@fredkeebler7820]

When it comes to failure I prefer the NLP presupposition - "Failure doesn’t exist - Only feedback exists." Failure is just a label if a person chooses to use it or they can learn from the experience and grow.

[@Lilstarnerd]

You did AMAZING kelsey!!!! The commitment is insane!!!!!!!!! Seeing your improvement was so, so cool!!!

[@KelseyRodriguez]

ahhh thank you friend!!

[@Redviberx00]

Can't wait to watch it+ big love from Egypt ❤️😄

[@AmbiCahira]

So inspiring! I'm awaiting a new sketchbook to arrive and was thinking how to start the sketchbook and set the tone right because I have found that if the early pieces are too good I feel pressure to not suck in it and if it starts haphazardly without aim or "real art" I lose motivation to use it so I had the brilliant idea to do the 100 heads challenge! 1. I never draw people, 2. I want to be able to draw people, 3. The challenge takes away the find something to draw aspect of it. 4. I need to practice drawing from reference. 5 and the biggest of them all; it would set the tone of "in this sketchbook we are learning"! I will first off modify the challenge to swap pictures I don't feel inspired to draw and even if it makes it easier I will need the inspiration boost. Secondly I will not have the 10 day pressure because I want to fall in love with drawing heads not traumatize myself unecessarily. The goal is to make it to 100 in any time frame. I'm super excited! I'm also curious how do you feel about drawing heads now a few months later?

[@latinkaerak7156]

Where's no.44? Did you skip it by accident?

[@pluet_2003]

if you begin to hate it, detest it, and become burned out by it, you're not going to get anywhere. burnout will slow your progress. it's ok to not enjoy every study, but it's way more harmful to your progress as an artist if you burnout and hate drawing than if you draw a little less. of course, do challenges like these if you WANT, you WILL improve, but try doing them at your own pace and don't get too caught up in them! love the video

[@Raven-wr7qv]

I feel your pain through all of this. I experience this almost every time that I open up my sketchbook. I think that it is really important to show this side of art though. Too often we are seeing “perfect art” speedpaints, and drawings. Thank you for sharing all of this journey with us. This is something our community really needs more of.

[@fuzzydragons]

you are an artist, people that say otherwise of prob just jealous or just your everyday internet troll congrats on getting all those heads done!!

[@zukoneeds.therapy.nothonor6044]

"huh, this looks like a great way to improve. I'll have to try it sometime" -the person who got tired just watching this💀

[@KelseyRodriguez]

If you do a refresh on anatomy and study planes of the face while you're at it and space it out, I bet it'd be great, just don't do it on a serious time crunch like me lol

[@shemer00]

I would have been in the same boat as you. Is there any advice for people who want to do this challenge? Thank you for pushing yourself and take a break if you need it girl. You're very inspirational. You can definitely tell your progress in it

[@KelseyRodriguez]

My first piece of advice would definitely be to take it slow! Use the pomodoro method of 25 minute work periods, 10 minute breaks if it helps your energy levels. I’d still set five minute timers and try to fit five heads on a page to keep everything at a reasonable size.

[@artinspired.]

Your words Really motivated me ,love your videos , and this challenge ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashstafford7521]

#50 looks so good!! your improvement is so clear throughout

[@maybekatie]

I love that you committed yourself to this and pushed through and did it; weirdly I feel so inspired to do it too even though you were so miserable during the process, what does that say about me?? 😂

[@metamoneko147]

Love the feelings your sharing so openly with us ♡

[@scarabocchia]

You are an artist... Bravo for your honesty!

[@cokacim_]

i didnt actually do that challange but i tried to draw heads as much as i can and in 10 days i almost draw 100 heads. it didnt challanged me that much because i draw much of my drawings on line of action web site (5 minute ones) so they were fast and easy actually but i think it kinda helped me to get better at drawing. and it was kinda fun at first 4-5 days but it gets really hard and boring after that. but seeing that youre processing your drawing it makes you keep going

[@noparkingtuesday4283]

I’ve attempted this challenge a few times. I never felt the need to finish it, though. I always ran into a point of diminishing returns in regards to improvement, and I burn out suuuper easily, So I’d just stop it, and work on other stuff. But it’s been really effective Just being a little more relaxed with setting the goals.

[@Mr19adam72]

HELLO KELSEY, good work! You know you can put them all together in a book and publish it. Or not. Anyway I love it!

[@life.in.archive]

I like this and the insights you have shared. Makes me want to try 100 heads challenge

[@snoozyink3895]

Thanks a lot. So inspiring and you are so right. Much Respect !

[@CianneDoodles]

A chronic perfectionist? Still sounds like me and still trying to break away from that. New to your channel and inhaling all your videos. Thank you for what you do.

[@Viggar86]

You are an inspiration! Love your videos!

[@ShelleyHannaArt]

Holy smokes - I could barely do the 30 faces in 30 days challenge. I'm so glad I missed the 100 heads challenge 😁 Good job! Thanks for sharing.

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

I do love this video, Kelsey. Thanks for making it. I've watched it a couple of times now. What's funny is that I was thinking "this looks easy, how can it have been so difficult for her?!" Then, three heads in I was like "is it time for my nap yet?!" 😂😁

[@itsanniecrafts]

Thank you so much for the words of motivation! I am 12 now and I do not like drawing humans And then i thought im not a artist because of that reason! But now I know that im an artist thank you so much

[@ansika_art]

This video is most motivating than other 100 head videos

[@charmaineg.9527]

Your words are so spot on! THANK YOU! you're awesome.

[@Deedeedoodad]

The creator of this challenge (Ahmed Aldoori) made a 50 heads challenge for people who can’t do 100 😭😭😭😭 I attempted this one a few years ago so I understand your pain (horrible results and I definitely got lazy by the end) if you wanna commit to improving on heads you could maybe try out a portrait class (Chris hong has a SUPER helpful one on skill share) I think it would be more helpful for you and your schedule and it’s good to learn from people who mastered it :)

[@SwanCreates]

I stopped at 50 something heads and the sketchbook I did them in continues to mock me to this day 😂😂😭

[@davenewton4862]

Studying the Reilly Rhythms is very helpful in learning to draw faces (especially from the imagination).

[@jordanweston9670]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO. CAPS LOCK IS ON BUT IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER. THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS. YOU'RE VERY INSPIRING AND COMFORTING. ALSO IDK WHY BUT I KIND OF GET LIKE LIZZIE MAGUIRE VIBES FROM YOU IN A GOOD WAY. YOU INSPIRED ME TO PICK UP A PEN ONCE AGAIN :)

[@thewatsoncrafts1809]

i literally tried and gave up because I almost burnt myself out and I was unhappy with how it was coming out. I started comparing myself to like other creators who I felt did so much better than me but I'm gonna start and finish it one day!!

[@ahmedaliktk]

I Love to see and i really appreciate that to shear your sorry for 100 heads challenge coz today i wanna start my 100 heads i feel your Video will help me to achieve my 100 head challenge

[@billiana.art_youtube]

Please do try it ❤ it totally changed my art, I also working still on it as a video

[@acacaczawoodle]

You need to study the skull and then the muscles at different angles. Otherwise you’re just gonna be copying forms without fully understanding what you’re seeing even if you have the right proportions.

[@teal2111]

Maybe one day I would challenge myself with drawings heads, but not push myself that I burn out! I think... with this kinds of challenges they feel more like you also have to look at your process and how faster would it be to finish a head if you tweak your process a bit... to make it faster on your end and can finish the 100 heads or however many heads it is by the given time limit.

[@beefcakees]

Wow. It would be cool to see you progress even further after another 100... lol. You should. Challenge yourself! :P

[@clairebeane3455]

Well fuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I “know” I need to do this challenge!!! Am I now terrified to do so? Absoflippinglutely!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Am I going to do it? Oh probably, but I am sure it will be with much kicking and screaming all along the way, with none too few tears I am sure.

[@billiana.art_youtube]

Please do try it ❤ it totally changed my art, I also working still on it as a video

[@JudeandherPencil]

Well done!!💛You're awesome!

[@JCarrera_ll]

Beautiful message 🖤

[@amberspicks547]

I was literally typing out a comment about Van Gogh when you mentioned him… that is the best example I can think of to discredit the “must sell” statement… Some people just want to make people feel bad.

[@warriorforchristscarlet3623]

That's awesome, I know the struggle haha. Keep it up

[@sndraws23]

Well props to ya for commuting to it holy heck I would ho nuts

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I 100% did absolutely go nuts lol

[@sndraws23]

@@KelseyRodriguez ahahah well least it's over ahah

[@FutileGrief]

Seriously can't believe people are so rude!! How dare they say anyone is not an artist. That's simply absurd. I wanted to share this with you. I've been an artist for forever, and I still struggle a lot with fundamentals because of the reasons you've stated before. It's simply damn boring. I'm good at some things, like capturing a likeness of animals or landscapes and such, but I struggle a lot with faces. What I've come to learn in my journey, is that learning how to draw is simply learning how to see. Learning how to see basically comes down to learning how to 'measure' with your eye and figuring out how to simplify something into even one single line. We have to do this because our damn brains don't care for being accurate cause that's not what they're designed for. They're designed so that we survive. So by learning how to see we trick our brain in focusing solely on what matters, and that TAKES A SH*TLOAD OF BRAIN POWER. Basically by simplifying everything to it's absolute basics we'll be able to draw anything, even something as complex as a human face. I'm on this journey myself and it's kind of transformed this really boring fundamental stuff into something... dare I say fun? because it isn't simply about being perfect, but it's about 'dancing' with your eye and your pencil around the page, 'feeling' the movement and the shapes, instead of trying to act as a camera. The camera will always will. What we want is to live in that process, and we do that if we pretend we're dancing, whilst keeping proportions and shapes. Honestly it's been more fun and it has put my perfectionism in the backburner because it doesn't become like a photocopy, but our interpretation of how we experience reality. Magically we end up finding the likeness, which is just crazy to me. Anyways I wanted to share this part of my discovery journey with you!! I wished someone would have bee forthcoming with this, as I also went to art school and got out with no real technical knowledge. The first time I saw this drawing super power was when I read 'drawing with the right side of the head' by Betty Edwards and a couple of schoolism classes (Drawing Fundamentals by Thomas Fluharty and Drawing Workout con Iain McCain. I know shoolism is geared towards like animators, but these classes in particular are just freaking gold and super chill and they WANT you to have fun). We really should be learning how to hone this drawing skill as I see it like a super power that allows us to create the liberty to create literally everything and that's my dream!! Hope your art career keeps on growing and expanding and being the amazing life you want. Thank you for your videos, they're really inspiring. And sorry for my english lol

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Your English was legit perfect, if there were any errors I didn't notice them! Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate it. You're right-- our brains have evolved for survival, not for realistically drawing faces, so it does take a lot of brain power for sure! I'm still searching for ways to study the fundamentals and keep it fun, but it can be a challenge.

[@reneesegedinart]

I appreciate your insights 🌸

[@chowhaus]

My fave is #47.

[@InnasArtStuff]

Amazing video! I felt every word…

[@muppetbabybobby]

Hi, long comment sorry, but I love drawing faces so I have some input Only a few minutes in but, If you want to improve your faces, you should focus more on the planes of the face instead of the details. I think you were focusing more on lines and the drawings look very skewed. I think the planes will help your faces feel more grounded. Have you ever looked into the Andrew Loomis books? Or maybe check out Paint Coach, bc his mention of sculpting out faces as he paints is actually really go for drawing. I don’t think these challenges do people any good. Baylee Jae did the 500 page sketchbook challenge, and you can see no improvement or change in the way she approached art (although that may just be her fault). This is just how I feel though. But besides all that, Congratulations on completing the challenge!! It shows your endurance and your passion for what you’re doing that you were able to push through. 💕 I feel stressed out just thinking about it.

[@muppetbabybobby]

I do really like a lot of the stylistic elements that come through in your portraits, like I’m really excited to see where you go if you decide to do more portraits.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I really appreciate the advice Sara and I think you’re 100% right that I should do more deliberate practice and study anatomy to see more substantial improvement. I think one of the primary benefits of this challenge for me has been the mindset shift of feeling like I’m capable & can actually do this, so expect more anatomy & head studies in the future!

[@doodleword]

So nice.

[@steelwhite8470]

damn, I might try 50 hands ngl

[@rjcrowart]

You mentioned having struggles with likeness especially when it comes to celebrities: I think that maybe since you're trying to draw at least semi-realism, it's a lot more difficult for celebrities because pretty much all photos of them are photoshopped or somehow altered; so, of course, it's not going to look real in your sketchbook, the model itself isn't truly "real". Maybe this isn't the issue, Idk, just wanted to say my take

[@neilagangitlog]

These heads remind me of Henri Matisse's portraits. Very expressionistic

[@KelseyRodriguez]

that's a huge compliment! thank you!

[@masterpig5s]

Premiere and 7 minute crew Good job! Perceived “1st” (there’s already one there) comment and 13th like

[@masterpig5s]

*23rd like

[@KelseyRodriguez]

thank you!!

[@A_Planner_and_a_Dreamer]

These challenges are destructive to the self-taught artist/illustrator. Your anatomy doesn’t improve at all if you don’t know the real anatomy of the face under skin and flesh to begin with, and so does your understanding of form, shapes…etc. The only thing that improves with these viral challenges is your confidence, but your confidence at what? Confidence at producing bad drawings, and confidence in a drawing style you don’t like? I think a more superior approach to improve accuracy and discipline as an artist is going through Charles Bargue’s courses. Many of the famous artists/painters we idolize today have took Bargue training courses. Even Picasso and his famously known whacky cubist paintings have started with Bargue’s course and so did Picasso’s father.

[@africaart]

It is a very old challenge (may be 3 to 5 years)... Pro Tip: Draw smaller heads.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I actually found it easier to draw larger ones, but that is a good tip for a lot of people I think! thanks for watching :)

[@Krispee764]

at least you can draw heads. i can’t :( mine suck

[@crayon_sunset]

Head #35-39 are the best

[@krupali-gallery]

Great sharing ❤️

[@pop_steez8009]

hey i have the same pencil :)

[@KelseyHubley]

Omg I want to do this

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Just don't do it on a time crunch like I did, RIP

[@JTonyArts]

So, isn’t the deadline totally arbitrary? I mean why 10 days and why not just let your own process dictate the time? I mean there is no prize at the end, right? Also, I don’t agree with the “bad at the beginning” idea. If you go back and look at those first drawings I think you’ll see improvement over the 100 heads, but your first heads were not that bad. I think instead of the idea of doing “bad” or “failing” and showing that, consider maybe the joy of just making the marks on the paper. One is product oriented thinking which is always going to be disappointing, while the other is process mode which is all about the joy and is ALWAYS going to give you better product. Also, the myth that Van Gogh only sold one painting is a little misleading. He bartered his paintings all the time. He had no money. He traded them for rent and food and wine pretty consistently. He survived on his paintings. But your comments on “what is an artist” is absolutely dead on. 100% all an artist is is someone who indicates something and calls it Art. Duchamp did that with a urinal and copies of it sit in museums around the world. Go in the forest, break a twig into 5 pieces and lay them in line with one another. If you say that’s art no one can say different and no one can say you are not an artist.

[@billiana.art_youtube]

You can do it in 2 months too, it is important that you practice that is biggest goal ❤

[@julcrm]

Why are you Rodríguez? I'm Rodríguez and I don't speak english this well. Are we family?

[@samben2789]

Is it me or some of the faces look the same or similar 🤔 of I were u I would take breaks and maybe draw something else then forcing urself to draw the same thing 😑 but I gotta say respect 🙌

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Different heads every time! I tried to vary as many variables as possible: ethnicity, age, skin color, etc.

[@Nasauniverse001]

This is a great if not long, video. You really tortured yourself with so many heads. One constructive comment, the mouths seem to be all the same, and the eyes are similar too. Full lips on everyone without a beard. LOL.

[@pamelasaralliartista]

Perché ti sei traumatizzata così? 😅 Non ce n'era bisogno. È normale che hai vissuto in un modo così stressante la sfida dei ritratti, perché il ritratto è tra i soggetti più difficili da realizzare. Se tu non parti prima dai soggetti più semplici, ti risulterà molto più difficile fare i soggetti che sono i più difficili, come il ritratto. Per esempio per prepararsi al ritratto bisogna necessariamente saper prima realizzare la natura morta. Sono i soggetti della natura morta che ti preparano al ritratto, mentre il soggetto paesaggistico non ti prepara al ritratto, ma ti prepara l'astratto. Quindi se tu non hai una base solida sui soggetti inanimati della natura morta, ti risulterà essere veramente complesso e difficile realizzare un ritratto. La natura morta è uno studio che riguarda le forme ben definite e lo studio formale dei soggetti della natura morta ti apre allo studio delle forme del viso. Quindi tu in modo più semplice già studi la complessità del volto, in tutti i suoi aspetti e i suoi elementi che sono tanti. Perché il volto è composto da tante forme diverse. Mentre con il paesaggio questo non accade, perché è spazio e le forme che vengono rappresentate in questo spazio, sono molto indefinite. Se parti dal paesaggio, non puoi arrivare al ritratto, ma se parti dalla natura morta, puoi arrivare alla complessità del volto. Quando io insegno ai miei allievi, insegno necessariamente da soggetti più semplici per ovvi e tanti motivi. In primis perché è più semplice capire la tecnica con un soggetto semplice. Perché la tecnica ha le sue complessità. Quindi per poterla trasmettere, la cosa più efficace da fare e più intelligente per un insegnante, è quella di scegliere dei soggetti più semplici, per non complicare ed ostacolare le fasi dell'apprendimento. In secondo luogo, attraverso i soggetti semplici, gli sto insegnando anche ad avere sicurezza in quello che fanno, che è una cosa fondamentale. Perché senza la sicurezza si entra in confusione. Quindi io li educo ad essere forti, facendogli studiare il soggetto più semplice, per poi a mano a mano e per gradi, fargli studiare invece i soggetti più complicati. Questo gli fa vivere l'esperienza del disegno e della tecnica in un modo molto più sereno gratificante e creativo, tant'è che nemmeno se ne rendono conto che stanno in realtà realizzando dei soggetti sempre più difficili. L'apprendimento, si fa gradualmente in molto naturale. Questo è quello che dovresti fare anche tu. Dovresti arrivare a realizzare soggetti più difficili senza nemmeno rendertene conto. Tutto ciò lo fai partendo da una gradualità della difficoltà. Anche l'insegnamento è un arte, perché ha le sue regole. Partendo dai soggetti semplici fino ad arrivare ai soggetti più complessi, la progressione è questa. Natura morta, paesaggio, ritratto, figura, animali. Inoltre per ogni soggetto si studia prima il disegno, poi il chiaroscuro, dopo la composizione, la prospettiva e per ultimo la teoria dei colori. Tuttavia, ogni soggetto ha in sé dei soggetti più semplici e difficili. Per esempio, è più facile fare una mela piuttosto che un vaso di fiori ma anche è più facile fare un prato con un albero piuttosto che un bosco. È più facile fare il volto di una ragazza piuttosto che quello di un bambino oppure è più facile fare un corpo normale piuttosto che uno muscoloso. È più facile fare un pesce rosso piuttosto che un pappagallo. Se vedi che una cosa non ti riesce non devi insistere. Ti devi fermare e riflettere sul perché non ti riesce. Devi porti questa domanda, quando un soggetto non ti riesce. Perché non mi riesce? Se non ti riesce è perché molto probabilmente non è ancora il momento di affrontarlo, non sei ancora pronta. Quindi devi ascoltarti e rispettarti, cioè dare risposta a questo ascolto, capire che casomai devi soltanto mettere in pausa lo studio di questo soggetto e non affrontarlo adesso, perché ancora non hai gli strumenti per poterlo affrontare. Così eviti di sentirti frustrata e vivere l'esperienza come un fallimento. È ammirevole la tua tenacia, ma tu devi pensare a rendere al meglio quello che fai, non solo a portarlo a termine. Il tuo fine, è quello di tirare fuori il tuo meglio. 👍🏻🙂 Ci riesci sicuramente, se hai metodo🙂 Il potenziale ce l'hai, lo vedo🙂👍🏻 Se tu segui questa metodologia, ti troverai a disegnare di tutto, in un modo strabiliante, senza avere nessun tipo di problema e senza aver nessun tipo di trauma, soprattutto. Io come al solito mi dilungo ma purtroppo quello che c'è bisogno da dire è complesso e quindi devo per forza argomentare e si allunga il commento 😅 Buono studio e cerca di essere più tranquilla e serena nello studio artistico. Spero di esserti stata di aiuto in qualche maniera. Buona giornata. Ciao. Ps a me KZbin traduce tutti i commenti in automatico 🌼

[@hypatia4754]

Wow, that was some major resistance to doing basic drawing work.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

yep, it was! thanks for watching