The Scientific Way to Improve your Art FAST! - How to Practice and Remember Efficiently

[@yansculpts]

Watch my daily live streams here (sculpting and doing art stuff): www.twitch.tv/yansculpts

[@Usbest23A]

Okay

[@ArthurMorgan8822]

Hey, what digital paint app do you use . For windows.

[@RandomCheeseFiend]

Yeah uhh I’m bob but even worse

[@Gnarpygnarp]

You said no multi tasking bro-

[@leepic1103]

Hey, I do have a question, you mentioned that you shouldn't multi-task or distract yourself whilst doing art, does listening to music count? Thanks!

[@troxanne4875]

This is lowkey actually a tutorial about how to learn in general anything, not just art.

[@nilanavesa]

Yeah, it's very effective

[@marcusdillem9678]

Correct

[@Adeltraut]

Yep. Clickbait.

[@lythist1849]

Not clickbait, this will help with drawing. Although there is more helpful advice out there

[@nilanavesa]

@@lythist1849 he's joking

[@FF7Cayn]

I like Bob. He is probably going through a rough time, deep in student debts from art school, left by his girlfriend and trying his best to come by to make some change for rent and food. His mind is probably occupied all the time not to become homeless by losing his burger flipping job. You can do it Bob, I root for ye.

[@timtam4873]

Tbh i think Dave's really mean for not telling his friend the right way to study...

[@renookami4651]

@@timtam4873 Or maybe they never truely discussed practice in a way that makes them realise how different their methods are? That happens sometimes, to just focus on the "critique" end-result part assuming the other uses a similar way to train their skills.

[@elektra81516]

Literally me

[@FF7Cayn]

@@elektra81516 You can do it Louis, I root for ye!

[@TheBlueSuperDude]

Holly shit, I'm this exact Bob..... T-T

[@iumitakeda8243]

1- Deconstruction 2- recall 3 - self critique 4- Quality sleep 5- spaced repetition

[@MarsellaFyngold]

THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!! We need more tl;dw heroes like you lol

[@manga-1173]

Thanks for saving my time. 😂

[@opjopj5800]

Take out sleep and I’m gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

[@marymargaretmontague9920]

I was the 420th like. lmao

[@ncshuriken]

Thanks, I didn't want to watch a whole vid, but what are points 1, 2 & 5? Can someone elaborate a bit? Deconstruction? Is that analysing things to see how better to draw them, or is it looking at other artists pics to figure out how they do something? If so, I do that already. Recall? I take it this is just trying to remember your mistakes, to avoid them in future, or is it? Spaced Repetition? Is this just a regimental routinw mindset thing like "Gonna draw everyday at 5:45 PM sharp for 3-4 hours" or "Gonna draw only in 1 hour sessions with 20 min breaks, all day" (like weight training regimes). If so I do something kinda similar, I just draw everyday for hours & hours but never set a time, or duration.

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

1. Deconstruction. Don't just copy what you draw, it will only go into your short term memory and get overwritten later. Analyze it. Break it down into simple shapes, bones, muscles, and etc. Understanding what you're studying is half the process towards effeciancey. 2. Recall. Without using any sort of referance, including your previous sketchs, draw it again from memory. This will force you to think about what you are drawing. Repetition also a key factor in improving knowledge. 3. Criticism and Self-Critique. Review what you have made and see where you need work. Maybe have someone else review what you made as well. Rinse and repeat steps 1-3. 4. Breaks and Quality Sleep. Sleep is insanely important towards having a healthy mind... so keep that in mind! Also, the average adult tends to have a shoter attention span of roughly 30 to 20 mins. If your studying for two hours, break it up with 2 to 5 min breaks inbetween sessions. Your brain is like any other muscle. It needs periodic rest. So don't cram up all your free time with one thing. 5. Eliminate distractions and Multi-tasking I've always had a bad habit of doing this. Turn off distractions. No youtube. No instagram, and no Warhammer 40k audiobooks playing in the background. Maybe some non-intrusive music or white noise/rain in the background is fine. YOU ARE STUDYING. You don't see people playing Ultrakill while trying to watch John Wick in the background, do ya? Unless they are deliberately showing off. 6. Final notes: All of this doesn't just apply to drawing effectly, but towards learning overall. I already knew some of this type off a free coursera course... but I didn't really apply it very well. :I

[@psychoblagger]

now that you’ve mentioned the most hyperactive attention span destroying video game that happens to be imo the best fps ever made I AM NOT gonna be studying well ☠️

[@Specialkym]

Helped a lot

[@lilac-r2o]

You are a life saver thankss

[@leaf_eater72837]

THANK YOUUU, the way OP described it was confusing to me, this helps a lot!!!

[@DxrkChazm]

My problem is I don't know how to out my ideas on paper. It's so frustrating and when I try I end up making some whack off drawing. I see my friend who's only been drawing from 2 weeks make a EXCELLENT goku, without reference, while I've been drawing since 3 and I'm still dogwater. I need some help on what to to here!

[@hansolo8965]

Doesn't apply only to art, this is useful in basically anything that requires effort mentally, studies, work, and other skills

[@afoxcatartvideos4877]

Its kinda hard to use this method when it have " art" in it

[@denkikaminari1268]

I use the Dave method to study, but for whatever reason I don't use it in art. I'm using the Dave method for sure now

[@smilingsunflowers9110]

Yes

[@owlsomeclipse]

@Rice Tea he meant “drawing”

[@acidspittingllama1865]

How would I use it in screenwriting?

[@floofsnoof]

Just leaving this here for myself. Stop doing these things: - Get rid of all distractions - Don’t multi task - Stop going long periods with out breaks. (Spilt your work sessions into 25 min increments with 2 min breaks in between) Things to do: - Deconstruct your drawings and reference material. - Recall the information by attempting to draw from memory. - Self critique your art and find what you would change. - Get some quality sleep. - Repeat studies periodically throughout the year to ingrain it into long term memory. - Don’t give up! Skills take time to build (I added that last one)

[@chonaturallo5281]

Can I use this too?

[@floofsnoof]

@@chonaturallo5281 of course, if it helps then by all means!

[@lauraszn6780]

So basically give up my sisters and brothers cause they are a big flaw

[@chimpobox]

@@lauraszn6780 how big is your family tho?

[@manghudart1329]

Thank you for this notes!

[@chewwima]

My short term memory: The important tips from this video My long term memory: I am Bob

[@lucielc7658]

i literally just laughed at this for 2 minutes straight._.

[@wwitheredpetals]

same

[@marvelousanimal]

so true

[@misakiusui3493]

dang,, if this ain’t me

[@mlgproplayer2915]

I guess you are not a Dave...

[@cherrymarshmallow]

How I learned to draw, was using references. When I first started, I would go through Pinterest, and copy drawings that look cool. I would not directly trace it, instead, use foundations, and simplify it into simple rectangles and circles. Then I would put details in. I would do this when I was bored, but made sure to do this at least once a day This could be copying down pokemon, fun animals, people in fun poses, hands, etc etc. Then whenever I started getting good-ish at that, I would study a little bit of character design, shape theory, colour theory etc. Since I got all that practice, learning foundations, and learning why a artist did this etc etc. This method did leave me kind of tied to references, as any time I didn't use them, it would look completely wrong. So I sacrificed a bit of originality. But on things I practiced a lot, (general human anatomy such a hands, proportions, faces, cats, and some pokemon) I can do without references.

[@komo8097]

"we remember things we learned a few years back" *the mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell* *a² + b² = c²*

[@mymo_on4722]

ab to the power of 4? no???

[@komo8097]

@@mymo_on4722 search up the Pythagorean theorem 3² + 4² = 5² 9 + 16 = 25 25 = 25

[@komo8097]

@@mymo_on4722 and also, that's not how exponents work. ab to the power of 4 only applies if it's multiplication, not addition

[@dakuroni]

f(x)=mx+b y=a(x-h)+k 😳

[@anty.]

i still sorta remember how to do long division even though i havent relearned it since like 4th grade. also i never had a teacher explicitly say the mitochondria thing. the internet taught me that which is kind of ironic

[@twopintsofmilk]

Deconstruction Recall Self critique Quality sleep Spaced repetition + Don't multi-task. Focus entirely on your study and take short breaks when you notice your attention drifting

[@yasmineh.1333]

Aight sounds like I'm gonna get a lot of short breaks lmao

[@devanshuramola4639]

Can I listen lofi music while practicing?

[@haydenwalker2647]

Me: *only hyperfocuses when I have music/a video in the background* For some people it's better to have a secondary task, this advice isn't universal. (Then again advice rarely is.)

[@yasmineh.1333]

@@devanshuramola4639 If it helps you, go ahead!! I think what they mean by multitask is not to be connected on Discord at the same time or stuff among those line.

[@devanshuramola4639]

@@yasmineh.1333 Thanks!

[@anthonygierbolini7935]

Parent: what do you want to be when you grow up Me: i want to be like Dave

[@noname420]

Same here-

[@iammrsbrrrr]

S A M E

[@yoshinotakigawa4146]

@【R H Y S モンスター】 Me: Mom, It is like a leaf that fell on water. A leaf that danced with the waves made by a rock thrown by a boy named Bob as he is ordered to do so by Dave which is my friend. *Dave waves and called me through window* Dave: Bob, let's play! Mom: WHO'S BoB?

[@Cadillakings]

Me too

[@MINDARSONIST]

ok ok random but when i was little my mom asked me what do i wanna be when im older (i was like 5 when she asked) and i said i wanna be french idk why i find it so funny to look back at that lmao i never had an actual idea what i wanted to be

[@lillowh6126]

Drawing from a reference and then drawing it again from memory is such a simple yet smart way to improve drawing.

[@Spicy-Raven]

"NO MULTITASKING!" Me: guilty scrolling out of the comments I was reading while the video was playing

[@garfield5316]

shit exposed

[@futarokun2062]

XD, U GUEST IT

[@juliabernett9454]

Lol me to

[@wolfheart8604]

Taffi MH When I find it difficult to focus on one thing too long and get distracted easily.

[@danielapearlpascua5055]

Guilty watching this while also watching season 7 of GOT lol

[@spyrootur2013]

“Don’t multitask” **reading comments and listening to video**

[@jessie8683]

I’m doing art, watching the video, and replying to this comment

[@spyrootur2013]

Daffodil Chickadee That means you were reading comments too! Lmao

[@yungmun4155]

I’m cooking reading and replying to the comments while watching beat that boomer

[@fikamonster2564]

crap

[@howdidyoufindme7653]

im doing that right now 😂

[@rion6206]

"don't multitask/get rid of all distractions" me: *listening to the video while scrolling the comments, thinking about what I'll do next and imagining something cool to draw that I'll never actually draw, also realizing how lazy i am*

[@gopalthapa6023]

U got me...

[@muffatoons]

Oof

[@junokalita_]

That is everyone's story

[@starryskys1110]

Bro, I knew it wasn't just me

[@skysims3749]

This is so me.💀😭

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

I'm a decent artist, I think. Easy to wow my family... but at the same time, however, I'm starting to realize how much better I could've been if I had put it into proper practice. I might as well start now. Thanks for the video.

[@artsy_fartsy]

Me too! I'm going to do it

[@bubbylover12]

Same here I want to get better

[@kmmara41]

Same! Starting now, I wanna be more like Dave

[@tsdobbi]

Yeah, I'm that guy. Everyone I know that ISN'T an artist thinks I'm an amazing artist, but I know better, lol. It's frustrating having people have that opinion of you, then also know if you have your work critiqued by an actual good artist would be like "man that is ass".

[@9tnb]

How is it going with art?

[@timtam4873]

Them: Whats your hobby? Me: The lie i tell: i draw all day The truth i hide: i watch youtube videos on how to draw all day

[@leevan9847]

i feel attacked..

[@haliamyx]

I feel so called out right now- how dare you?

[@kartikeyakrishna3611]

I feel this is a personal attack

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

Do you watch videos saying how to draw all day or watch videos all day that say how to draw ?!

[@martenmaarten]

@@omniscientomnipresent5500 watching videos all day, its the one that makes the most sense

[@kaizze8777]

Spent a night doing 20 heads in progressive angles learning how the head turns in various perspectives. Just doing ONE session of that improved my head drawings compared to 5 years formal art

[@BaNana-dc2tk]

Ah I also do intense session likes this and I have found that it's actually more effective than having few small focused sessions. Nice to know that I'm not alone

[@tetsukoruko9610]

Wait so do you mean like you drew 20 heads or just focused on one cause I’m doing couple of reference heads but idk if I should do a lot or just focus on one ??

[@walwal6449]

Do you or anyone have any advice on starting this ? I struggle with drawing head a lot...

[@quantum_nekomancer]

@@walwal6449 First try drawing them just from front or side profile, until they start to seem decent. Do the same reference pic multiple times, first of wich can be straight up tracing. Alvays try to check, what mistakes you did last time, and pay attention to those things next time. Include neck and shoulders (tho with less focus and detail) since they are directly linked to head. Next you can check some "head from different angles" tutorials and kind of just do the same thing again with those. One good idea is to do these intense sessions focusing on spesific bodypart, and then fill the rest of drawing by doing other parts from memory or imagination. Like when you finish a hand study, try if you can add the head, using techniques you used in head study yesterday. It might not look pretty, but is really good for the long term memory.

[@tetsukoruko9610]

@@walwal6449 ik I’m confused on how too start but I’m trying my best

[@cokeandcheese.6617]

*"don't multitask."* me: _watching/listening to this video while drawing on my laptop, while eating, while not getting quality sleep, while thinking about the characters i'm currently drawing, while stretching my back every five seconds bc of how egonormically hazardous my posture is, while typing this comment wth._

[@theunordinaryfananime9390]

coke and cheese. Me.

[@kiyoshi5430]

@@Biddieslover YES

[@moonkafu2157]

@@Biddieslover *US*

[@theratinmypfp8912]

Me

[@333angel33]

@@moonkafu2157 ALL

[@neetvillage]

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ADHD LIKE I DO: what can be considered "multitasking" for some can simply be our way of regulating our level of stimulus in order to focus on a specific task. for example, I always have an easier time drawing when I am listening to music or listening to audiobooks. I am able to cope with the difficult task of keeping my mind on the art. I find this helps my memory retention as well, so much so that I can often look at a sketch or drawing I've done and the song or video I was watching at the time pops back into my head! Every brain is different. Good sleep, taking breaks, and deconstruction are all wonderful methods for my ADHD brain, but my "multitasking" is my way of regulating my stimulus levels to properly focus. Your way may be different. Try to determine when you're most focused and why that could be, and find what helps for you!

[@thejotunhelqueen]

Thank you so much! This definitely helped a lot because often to even be able to sit down and do art I have to tell my brain it can also do something else for it to even let me pick up the pencil.

[@FL0R4_AFT0N]

so just like multitask while doing anything???

[@randomnormalperson]

@@FL0R4_AFT0N so you obviously don't know how adhd works

[@P-Wavve]

"Don't check your phone." All of us : *Task failed successfully*

[@Hani_In_Here]

I'm getting distracted pretty easily 👁👄👁

[@Echeinve]

Me who draw on phone 👁👄👁

[@SuperLegend1962]

@@Echeinve bruh lmao

[@kornlover66]

I didn't fail.

[@DungeonJoltik]

Honestly the only reason I checked it was to find references pictures... but that clearly failed sents I’m here...

[@brqe]

“There are two different people, bob and” Ross

[@Tutterzoid]

Bob :D

[@pastelpastella]

Bob Ross

[@majlo4690]

Bob Ross was Dave

[@kyuiis]

@@pastelpastella Rob Boss

[@tynama7674]

Maristery bob ross yee

[@angelikabilska7622]

“We are all Bob, Except Dave, he isn’t Bob.” Me- this logic enlightened me.

[@dop9338]

QUALITY SLEEP? alright Ill watch this video tomorrow good night guys

[@sunny4u24]

night night pookie

[@noahwelter7508]

@@sunny4u24 dont let the bed bugs bite my love

[@datamal]

THEY’RE LYING LET THE BED BUGS BITE THEY HOLD ALL THE INFO YOU NEED

[@MoolsDogTwoOfficial]

My brain: 4 hours; Take it or leave it.

[@RealestKraken56]

"You're bob, I'm bob, she's bob, except for dave. dave isn't bob"

[@MocaHere]

#DaveIsntBob

[@cloudyskies1431]

#DaveIsntBob

[@Angel.Stay.Moa.Engene]

#DaveIsntBob

[@mvp_kitties5386]

#DaveIsntBob

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

#DaveIsntBob

[@yansculpts]

I'm Bob, you're Bob, shes Bob, we're all Bob... the things I say

[@applejuice69.]

Except Dave my dude except Dave 🤧😔

[@spaghetti3d770]

I'm Goofy Goober! You're Goofy Goober! We're all Goofy Goober!!!!!!!!!! )))))))))))))

[@shulk-oldaccount7295]

Except Dave, he's Dave. Now that Dave over there, he isn't Dave, he's Bob...

[@no-one5310]

I am in between Bob and Dave and you drew a turd in second place. Are you insulting me?

[@amrishpatel3501]

I'm a Bob as well, which explains why my progression is so slow. I wish I knew all this info, you've explained in this video years ago.

[@realquirky]

Are you a Bob or a Dave? *No, this is Patrick*

[@illusionkun7551]

Is this the krusty crabs?

[@TheNamesTerra]

No, this is Patrick!

[@samanthadinkel1223]

Is this the krusty krab?

[@d0llst3ak]

no, this is patrick

[@edgy_circles]

Never in my life, have I seen this much spiritual synchronization.

[@annabellemoore4214]

1.) Get rid of all distraction 2.) Stop multitasking 3.) Don’t practice without breaks 1.) Deconstructs into simple shapes, muscles 2.) Recreated with memory 3.) Critique what I did wrong 4.) Get plenty of sleep

[@YT-rz6bi]

5) Repeat over the year

[@nathanvidourek721]

🫶

[@hatsuharulovefan1]

“Multitaskers get easily distracted” Me: *watching but gets distracted trying to see how many times you blink* makes sense

[@squishmaus2041]

thanks now I can't tear my eyes away from the blinking

[@hatsuharulovefan1]

SquishKitty Welcome to how I watch movies, shows, Yt videos, and video games

[@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin]

Sociopaths and psychopaths blink way less than the rest of people, so now I watch for that stuff 🤔 I did notice he does blink that much..

[@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157]

Me checking comments while watching this... Oops

[@squishmaus2041]

Spider.Monkey.Ninja.Assassin does that mean he’s a sociopath?

[@Palolo_mlt]

I thought he would say: “There are two artists: Bob and Ross” LOL

[@oreocake1]

Hahaha😂

[@leave1804]

Lmao I choked😂😂

[@dudegamingproductions5459]

He hearted this after 9 monrhs

[@leave1804]

@@dudegamingproductions5459 what? The comment is only one month ago?? Where did ya get the other 8?

[@dudegamingproductions5459]

@@leave1804 he made this 10 months ago so

[@srijamitra4806]

"5- minute break every 25 minutes of work" Me in real life : A 25-minute break after every 5 minutes of work.

[@yansculpts]

🤣

[@dms2331]

Me when I have homework lmao. I do one question and im like, wow I deserve a break

[@maurice8116]

Literally 😂😂😂

[@howdidyoufindme7653]

@@dms2331 SAMEE

[@mayuridreemurr3411]

Me, an intellectual : 25 day break after 1 minute of work

[@hildamarmolejo1568]

I also draw while laying on my stomach. I’m a little bit of both. I decided to repeat what I learned every day over and over again but when I feel I have a decent improvement I move one step forward but continue to do the previous steps first everyday. Thank you!

[@jilliancabrera9928]

“Are you a Bob or are you a Dave?” Me: IM THE LVL 20 POOP RIGHT THERE!!!

[@cryptidteeth9785]

Jillian Cabrera me too

[@mochixgacha5755]

Me too

[@nereo3734]

I’m Dave XD

[@makky223]

bruh I'm a lvl 2 turd here

[@giacomosantoiemma8599]

Im Dave dude

[@TheJustinside]

This is exactly what i've been studying lately. Learning how to learn. I've been learning anatomy by copying from reference and then immediately trying to draw from memory after. Doing that over and over is the real key. Not mindlessly copying. This was a great video and I appreciate the confirmation that it is the right thing to do. Now I just need to work on not getting distracted. I usually watch youtube videos while I draw.

[@LeenaCruz]

What are your sources to Learn yo Learn? I'm interested

[@TheJustinside]

@@LeenaCruz Look up Jim Kwik. he's an expert on memory and learning. Also watching lectures. look up Marty Lobdell Study less study smart. There's lots of stuff out there on the topic of learning to learn.

[@stephaniedorr3283]

Ur a Dave 😱👌

[@jmv1969]

@@TheJustinside Sometimes I hate KZbin because it can be distracting and other times I love KZbin because of the knowledge sharing. This is the latter. Thanks for sharing

[@TheJustinside]

@@stephaniedorr3283 lol i'm aspiring to be Dave for sure.

[@inerciasart]

"We're all Bob. Ecxecpt Dave, he's not Bob" You totally got my attention since that moment XD

[@song7529]

short term memory: important scientific data long term memory: mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

[@milo-3176]

Omg do you watch Doctor Mike?

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

@@milo-3176 I do. XD that "Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" is such a meme too

[@imweird2308]

CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS

[@Sabina-iv1qi]

@@imweird2308 Paramedic: chest compressions are useless Doctor Mike: I'm about to get very unhappy and you're about to get very unhealthy

[@ZennMagic]

Peee Whoop!

[@arpankanungo8688]

3 Things to stop doing: -Getting rid of distractions and overloading of information. -Stop Multi-tasking -Take breaks (use Pomodoro, personal recommendation ;) 5 Things to do: -Deconstruct -Recall -Self Critique -Quality Sleep -Spaced repetition I just loved how you simplified the topic and all the illustrations in between were simply beautiful. Thank you

[@bxtchyboip868]

Thx man!😭✨

[@connieefurulee]

I do most of what he described now with my art assignments. But I also committed to myself to improve from where I was previously. Due to circumstances, I didn’t pick up a pencil or brush for a year and thought I had forgotten all I had learned from before I stopped. But to my amazement the first painting when I started my art again was very good. Better than where I had previously left off. Apparently There is something to the long term storage memory thing, because once I committed to myself to improve in my art, my focus, 3rd eye, and concentration became clearer and the memory muscle kicked in. My mind was open and receptive to learning. It’s amazing how the brain works. *(The 3rd eye is almost like a meditative state some have described as being in the zone) Bottom line is, it doesn’t matter how you learn, the commitment starts with you, your inner self, your consciousness to achieve what you seek.

[@basilreal]

“There are five effective methods to learn how to draw better: •Deconstruction •Recall •Self Critique •Quality Sleep-“ Me: *“I’ve already failed”*

[@korinook3558]

That’s me right there (;^; )

[@thescrunkIy]

Same bc all my motivation decides to come iN tHe miDdLe oF tHe niGhT qwp c R i

[@marienguessan8520]

How long does it take to practice? Maybe reducing that time can help you

[@marienguessan8520]

To deconstruct very easily, I time myself on at most 1 minute. It's not that hard, it helps you focus on the basic characteristics than considering all the details

[@marienguessan8520]

@@thescrunkIy don't wait to be inspired

[@iprocrastinating8411]

When he said “Quality Sleep” was when I knew I was f*cked

[@suprstaarzz]

Lol same

[@lesternsiahasante3411]

Sleep? What's sleep?

[@wishb0ne]

Same. Especially that I mostly only art when I should be sleeping 😑

[@idaly.leon14]

Same

[@mlgproplayer2915]

Same... It's 2:09 in the morning and I randomly ended up in this video.

[@Cinnaloaff]

"Get rid of useless information" School: Oh I don't think so!

[@Vixer24]

My brain: end task School.exe

[@gabriele2906]

Lol

[@freebeerishere]

what tf are u learning at school...

[@Fruitypuncho]

eden idk but im excited to use the pathagoren theorem for this world

[@tragiclolz4587]

20XXPunch that is super fukin easy

[@7selene7]

Yes, I will go back to this video every time I'm having a hard time with drawing and will treasure it because this was the most helpful and understandable art video about improving your art and I love it truly

[@7selene7]

It wasn't the shortest video to keep my attention span but it got my attention and interest indeed only because it gave me helpful informative advice and make me happy when it is showing cute art of Bob and Dave

[@pepitocovid-91]

Me 2!!!

[@twocanplay7976]

I was Bob all the way up until Summer 2019, when I learned about the Loomis head method. I got way better at drawing heads without references. Then in fall of 2019 is when I truly learned how to break down The body into shapes. All of a sudden my drawings became a lot more fluid, had a lot more life to them, and just overall looked better. This video is spot on, thanks for sharing your tips!

[@twocanplay7976]

@Mr. A What really worked for me was printing out pictures of men and women and finding the shapes in the figures. What I mean by that is trace over the picture, but don't trace the lines. Determine the different shape in each part of the body, and draw that over the picture. Check out the video "How to find your art style" by DrawingWiffWaffles. She breaks it down really well and it has been a huge help! Good luck and happy drawing!

[@Bromvolod]

"Stop multitasking" Me: breathes oxygen while watching this video

[@somename371]

Best comment so far

[@Bromvolod]

@@somename371 thx :)

[@broskibrunches]

Ha lel

[@sanny8716]

Don't forget that you're watching AND listening to the video at the same time

[@saddy2911]

wow very nicely said

[@Hagonzo1]

NOTES: 1. Get rid of all distractions while learning art related stuff. No social media, on phone. 2. No multitasking. Research shows multitasking will decrease focus and attention span. 3. Stop practicing for long sessions without taking breaks.

[@owohub9378]

@wise gramps what

[@bomboloniezs]

@moved to nineret i have two nokias

[@infj_intovert_nerd]

@Jelly ???

[@Sundropxbm]

Acc owner speaking Sadly for some of us this can't work like for me I have add and don't have a really good attention span so- yeah

[@dollhousecrybaby73]

​@Voya hey probably meant the "no multitasking"

[@beepgoesthesleepsheep3348]

I'm a graffiti artist, and have reached a point where the only way for me to step up my game, is learning other forms of art. This helps greatly.

[@madixoxo246d6]

Him: "Get quality sleep" Me: *looks at clock* Also me: *laughs in 3 AM*

[@jazzierylpablo9329]

MadiXOXO246 :D me: starting to google how to sleep early

[@mob756]

bruh it's 6:02 am I haven't slept yet hElp-

[@Oddy_for]

Aaaaand my time is 2:09 am Thanks for reminding me

[@Kata_Rin]

The Warm Poptart mannn I totally get that

[@alexandraaikonika]

Cries in 6 am. I got work tomorr-...today.

[@steventrickey4227]

When he says about having a break every 20 minutes for 5 minutes that sounds similar to something I've heard of before called "The Pomodoro Technique" .every 25 minutes you have a break for 5 mins, then on the forth go round you have a 20 minute break, it does work , it improves your attention ,keeps your brain fresh but kinda keeps you in the flow . Great stuff!

[@timothy4077]

it doesn't work for me cause I know once I take a break, I won't go back to drawing

[@1mphulse]

@@timothy4077 same 😞

[@Soniccairo]

"You are not a dave" Me, dave: bu- *"You are a bob"*

[@saltycrackers4460]

Soniccairo 😂😂

[@person6201]

Lapis is not lapis she is *b o b*

[@batsy2488]

Soniccairo u sound a bit egotistical, try and notice the flaws in ur work and how to improve

[@wooyeah1738]

Kyla Sharma I think he meant his name is Dave.

[@elunelle1174]

Kyla Sharma his name is Dave dumbass, he never meant he was the metaphorical “Dave,” just that his actual name is Dave.

[@rainbowfox1934]

This helps me understand both art and memorizing piano music. Incredibly helpful!

[@stariidusk8046]

Bob: _always looks at Pinterest references and draws_ Me: MY TWIN

[@bunnyblossoms6904]

Omg same

[@gary7331]

Same lol

[@LSR-zd1xl]

XD

[@mia1867]

XD omg

[@artsie.phr0gg884]

Me too

[@williamrocket7877]

You'll always be my Dave.

[@squeakyKris]

I now look up to you

[@Torkai]

Aww

[@name-jh6lf]

"Don't check your phone" But I do digital art on my phone :'0

[@wizela]

Oh no

[@AlexRobles-tl4jd]

Then find a way so notifications don't pop up while you learn.

[@jiyakuches220]

I guess he means try not to use useless stuff in your phone. You can focus on drawing digital art. ^^

[@justachildofGod]

Do not Disturb: *_I see, my time has come..._*

[@doreen-298]

I think you can turn off all the notifications by settings, maby you can try that, it may help you to be less distracted :D

[@rodolfofloresgrimaldo4769]

thank you for the advice, ill try to get ride of social media while practicing little by little, get at least 7 hrs of sleep and take breaks from practice more often.

[@yansculpts]

welcome and best of luck!

[@saigeethaitv]

He : I'm Bob, She's Bob, you're Bob, All of us are BOB Bob Ross: *AM I A JOKE TO YOU?*

[@zainabalsalman9877]

shes bob? bob is a male name

[@chandraschannel6166]

SAI Geethai tv it’s a joke 🤦‍♀️

[@artwithjoy0920]

😂😅🤣

[@swok6554]

zainab alsalman you’re probably a DAVE. Bob gang

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

@@swok6554 you're a Dave because of that statement

[@chanjacky7723]

Maybe that's why Bob Ross didn't draw faces.

[@Rosemary-ld5qz]

😂

[@swapnanilnag3713]

Oh man !!! You made me laughed

[@bacon.noodles1974]

lmaoo

[@Mika42069]

Chan Jacky This comment needs more likes

[@user-ef5nd3ho3n]

lol

[@belimbingpanas8724]

Me: Oh hey I wanna improve my art faster! My brain: Let's scroll down the comment section

[@kizzmotz6198]

Me right now hahhha

[@mrs.galaxykitty3570]

Oof

[@deadaccount3809]

Same

[@emMAGIK]

Exactly me . That is always my situation, always thinking lol I also paused in the middle of this comment lol !!!😊........😐..

[@rheaistireds2453]

Shit you found me

[@ethanthomas342]

im more in between dave and bob. really helpful video, i have been studying human anatomy alot more and just felt like i was only improving with the way the body fuctions and how to make my art make more sense in terms of body language. thanks to this video i now i have a better idea on how to improve my art, thank you

[@krytsverts2761]

I’m tryna focus in the video but the comments keep distracting me

[@vitamind8282]

Same tho

[@vitamind8282]

I remember I am bob

[@DrizzingSakuras]

60th like

[@axellmao197]

Same owo

[@grewvytesha2305]

😂😂

[@mars-ec9nk]

"so let me ask you, are you a bob or a dave?" Me: *iM a NeGaTIvE boB*

[@lilavacadouwu5306]

That's me

[@Williamatics]

So an obo?

[@mkargarart]

Thanks a million dear Yan ... I like your way of video making and your good advices to mental changing ...

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

#WeAreBob

[@marshmallow5127]

#ExceptMe LOL

[@MASTERSPARK_]

sure... bob.

[@warker6186]

not me,

[@rendellvalles6749]

@@warker6186 are you a Vagene?

[@Pumpkin0_0]

The purpose is to become Dave, so you're advertising what people shouldn't want to be and celebrating it. No wonder you're a Bob. lol

[@alestoryboards]

Here are my thoughts: 1. Make a To do List every day 2. Draw 1 thing at the time 3. Sleep and meditate 4. Keep a journal to write random Ideas 5. Be a Dave lol

[@franciscoperazza1240]

Ale Saenz Art like 100 haha and I know nobody asked

[@WaterDefysGravity]

Finally a quality comment

[@franciscoperazza1240]

@@WaterDefysGravity thanks

[@WaterDefysGravity]

Diego Leoni Uhh, I meant the one that originally posted the comment. Not you sorry:/

[@gg9612]

No be bob

[@galaxy_chan9961]

Me: *Draws every single day and every single hour trying hard to improve my drawings* That one perfect kid in class who rarely draws: *Draws 100000x better than me*

[@gensischosen251]

ღGalaxy_Chanღ omg 😂 I can relate he barely draws but every time he draws it’s so so good

[@shinlyjia8078]

ღGalaxy_Chanღ OMG yasss! My best friend is like perfect at everything! She always wins!

[@maoq1]

Ahahahahahaha im the kid who rarely draws but somehow got my drawing skills better without me drawing anything for idk like, a whole 8 months??? Dont know, never counted

[@GE-0530RN]

i have a best friend who improves at a speed of 283620420011669992727277247107710013.

[@faazanazheefa138]

@@jinn2722 same here! I stopped drawing for a few weeks or maybe months, then when I started drawing again, my drawing will be a lot better than last time, so I'm improving by hiatus drawing lolol

[@Y6ln]

This is the second time I watch the video the first time was one year ago , actually I still at bob's level because I didn't practice daily but now I think the same way as deved, The video helped me alot !

[@yansculpts]

Learning like Dave is a constant effort, rarely is someone always Dave if that makes sense! Good luck 👊

[@Unclaimed_Username]

"She's Bob" Man her parents must have hated her...

[@kamiloncha.m]

Lapizlazuli

[@j4der4de32]

My female art teacher’s name is Bobbi

[@edgy_circles]

R o b e r t

[@starchildally]

qoq

[@hot_potato6979]

Lapis ?

[@Tekilex]

When he said using references from Pinterest I felt that 😔✊

[@gayralseitweets]

Same

[@alexanderdiaz2340]

I felt attacked

[@juniuws]

Yea..

[@nai2022]

I get smashed....

[@aryanjawade6315]

Same here😕😢

[@martenmaarten]

yan: "no multitasking!" me, listening to this video, chatting with friends and drawing rn: >~>

[@elektra81516]

It's that thing we all do without consciously realising it. It takes a good amount of discipline to overcome. It's really rewarding once you do it though and it feels really good to finally break that bubble

[@PrismCasillica]

I started reading the comment section while the video was playing ;_;

[@aurus7245]

and then there are times where you get so into a work that you forget about everything else, and by the time you look up its 3am

[@martenmaarten]

@@aurus7245 and _then_ you realise that youve been tired, hungry and needing to piss for the last 4 hours 😂

[@aurus7245]

@@martenmaarten pretty much what happens tbh

[@manglefnaf521]

omg this helped me so much!! I knew all this was important before watching this but I just didn't know how to actually use it in practice. This really helped me understand a better process of actually practicing.

[@lydiaz592]

“You probably don’t remember what you had for lunch a few days ago” Me: *hyperventilating* “hOw DiD yOu knoW. sTAlkEr”

[@RCG-dc1td]

Lol

[@rion6206]

i can't even remember the food i ate yesterday-

[@lizzyiss]

@@rion6206 bro idk what i ate 5hrs ago

[@jackkennedyoldsport1450]

Your name and profile 😂😂😂

[@BeanSprouts02]

God I forget all sorts of basic things all the time. Everyone I know always tell me I’m lying because they’re impossible things to forget but I really do forget about them :’(( It’s hard

[@berylliumbe9825]

B O B I'm Bob Your Bob Were Bob Everyone is Bob Bob is everything No one is Dave.... DAMIT DAVE!!!!

[@thisisayoutubeaccount.6264]

Then is Dave even Dave?

[@WiseAndMystical]

AngelOwO Catt this is vewy funny

[@cheese7825]

dinkleberg....

[@wiebelvr8008]

Ambatakum

[@Vyris2D]

"No distractions" Me: Slowly tabs back to my drawing I interrupted to watch this video

[@joseph4756]

Thanks very much for stimulating conscious awareness in our experience! Namaste! Be well always! 🙏🔥🙏

[@adelina-805]

“Stop multitasking” Me drawing while watching videos:

[@sunntimez]

DOnt worry gurl I’m the same 🥲✊🏻

[@falcongamer58]

I have a small youtube window in the corner of my screen listening to someone talk while i draw ;-;

[@slushiethecheetah2276]

Me too

[@InternetXInfamous]

This whole time I thought I was just a bad Dave. Turns out I was just a really good Bob! :D... Dang it.

[@CloudyIsle07]

“Do not multitask”. *scrolls through comment section while watching video*

[@theprocrastinator6813]

i think hes referring to the ones that arent as experienced at drawing yet 😅 , once you get better then multitasking wont affect you as much

[@lg8365]

@Phantom Foxx02 lmao

[@Nepheroo]

Same

[@pearlescen]

R/ madlads

[@goose7617]

just goes to show how actually uninformative the video is tbh

[@an683ok9]

Having a good night sleep?? Well that explains a lot!

[@irispetal]

I’m tryna find that one post saying “I think I’m Dave”

[@SweetTooth1104]

same XD

[@akina4575]

I think I am though

[@tggt9031]

I stopped watching video after he said that he is Bob.

[@keithlightminder3005]

I would but I’m busy making art...lol

[@mobilegameplay7942]

I am bob and Dave because going to school does not help because I Learn there that's why I go and RE IS useless

[@skydrowdev]

Bob's girlfriend: Don't worry about Dave, he's just a friend...

[@yansculpts]

😂😂

[@Melyuntonin]

Lmao

[@genderlol5642]

😲😳😂🤣

[@minasama7521]

The guy she told you not to worry about.

[@PaulHofreiter]

Dave is just his nickname, his real name is Chad

[@bingusenjoyer10]

how dare Dave be so rude and not tell his friend how to do it.

[@mello3762]

#YouAreBob

[@Anobluu]

Ikr 😂!

[@aIyssa.]

#canceldave

[@cringyname6303]

@@aIyssa. Yes

[@vinyl.168]

#Youarebob Lmao

[@ItsVHS]

I've been trying to understand how to improve my art and i've focused my summer on art but this video helped me understand the point so well man i wish i would have seen this sooner

[@jhin6181]

Every Dave who lives on earth: I'm gonna destroy everyone's career

[@SalineT39]

This video teaching you how to learn: *take a break between every 30 min* School: *Hold my manuals*

[@suoopt6698]

So true 😔

[@jazminebrown6543]

Nice try sanes, but we all know you and paps from your AU never went to school

[@deborahguhl8846]

If School Keeps Not Letting Students Have A Break, Their Going To Give Students A Bad Time.

[@SalineT39]

@@jazminebrown6543 that might be true but I still have a lot of school spirit that it's spooky

[@SalineT39]

@@deborahguhl8846 as long as you don't let all those pop quizzes burst ur bubble it'll be fine

[@urmomgae5374]

My lil tip on finding ur art style: Try looking at other art and then drawing it with ur own 'unique flare' or somethin then look at more art and add stuff to it till u can find a mix that u enjoy ♡

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

It would have to be in conjunction with the more analytical stuff, since if you deviate from the reference, you could just fob off any mistakes as your "style."

[@jekesan4221]

@@amanofnoreputation2164 Truth

[@inkterp5322]

@ToastyShrimp i mean... they're not wrong tho. for a long time i thought "finding my style" would be like I would just one day stumble across it in a drawing or something. I didn't know you actually had to put in some work.

[@KarolineThePagan]

Thanks for the tip but to be honest every artist should focus on sharpening their own skills at drawing.

[@chickenbunsenyklmsdf337]

But you also gotta follow the rules of anatomy and of not then it still has to make sense

[@chickenwing8983]

THIS IS AWESOME, and these tips can work with more than just artwork, it can apply to studying anything you need

[@Mvjesty23]

“Suffers from a poor attention span” Me: *scrolling through the comments not paying attention* My attention is absolutely terrible

[@edgy_circles]

Well, you payed attention at least a little bit, or else you won't have made this comment.

[@mintmango6984]

you caught me

[@wabbit1214]

I was paying attention and then i stopped and strolled down the comment section

[@spicybeantofu]

He's just boring...

[@jaydun6106]

Read these books: either "the mind illuminated" or "indistractable"

[@skullystars]

“You should get sufficient sleep” Well boys, looks like I am useless

[@lilcuppy6102]

When you said that you reminded me of unspeakable gaming

[@conor1506]

Me: Wow I should really go to sleep! KZbin: *shows me this video* Me: *watches the video* Video: Go to sleep! Me: *angry noises*

[@kakakayce9542]

*cries* I too am useless

[@1caramarie]

I only need three hours of sleep a day, so I have no chance in hell.

[@gabrielpoupou1479]

The best people i know have horrible sleep schedule. Don’t worry about that part too much.

[@NOTDeezy.]

"Stop getting distracted don't mutlitask" Me, with adhd: *chuckles* I'm in danger

[@powderedmilk7493]

THANK YOU

[@lynxi995]

The truth

[@aminmkyt4191]

I bet u have already quitted due to ADHD

[@NOTDeezy.]

@@aminmkyt4191 adhd never stopped me from drawing

[@aminmkyt4191]

@@NOTDeezy. ok I'm impressed now 😅 But how? Whatever I do I get bored in a week

[@beverlylake6452]

Keep up the good work. Really like this approach. Plan to put it into practice. Encouraging!

[@paintinggalaxies5925]

"Quality sleep" **sweats nervously**

[@PayneProductions-n5r]

scrolls through comments and saying in my head “oh haha, so relatable” forgets to pay attention to the video playing

[@ilovecucumbers15]

! Ikr 😭💅

[@floralpattern949]

"ha ha,relatable."

[@hoedown5568]

Relatable 😭 didn't hear anything

[@Nedda-Shaibani-537]

Same tho!

[@akiharu678]

Him: "...Quality sleep" Me currently watching this at 2am: "Well, I can explain."

[@pastadog836]

Im watching this at 3:38am :^

[@idontknow8734]

6 am here

[@Ok-rh8ep]

10 am.. I didnt sleep yet.

[@hellod4036]

I just realized that it was exactly 2am for me.

[@vinkvonk]

2:00 AM and haven’t slept for 2 days 👁💧👄💧👁

[@jlabatmom2404]

I'm Bob learning to be a Dave. Excellent video. Very glad it's somehow made it to my feet - uh feed. (Yep, new to this too.) I appreciate your incorporating science with the art and the simple, complex, simple approach. The concept is simple while putting it into action is complex yet it boils down to Simply: practice, understanding, and practice aka review. Thank you.

[@whatisthis1958]

"Quality sleep" Laughs in school and insomnia

[@outtathepantry]

Mood.

[@linter8634]

*Laughs in 4am*

[@Aurea_Borealis]

*laughs in shiftworker*

[@cartis7773]

*laughs in sleep paralysis demon

[@suprstaarzz]

Lol right

[@mooonl_ight7764]

"don't check your phone" me who's looking into my phone for the reference: 👁️👄👁️ xD xD

[@moaianimations7407]

He meant like instagram messages and shit smh

[@Xxmi_kaxX]

@Damian Kieliszkowski let this kid make a joke Jesus Christ

[@jetrouski76]

@Damian Kieliszkowski Feeniks and 270 other people disagree with this statement.

[@sticks2221]

@@jetrouski76 How do you know? Did you have a dream last night when that happened?

[@totallynormalcat8048]

@@sticks2221 bruhh i can’t with these replies 😂 it was the number of likes

[@avernion]

This video breaks my heart in two ways. 1. I’ve been Bobing it my whole life. 2. The art is so adorable that sad Bob makes my soul weep 😭

[@janetbetz2790]

I found this exceptionally helpful. Truly. Thanks!

[@bæn-f7u]

you lost me at "quality sleep"

[@no-eu9sv]

Plot twist: you fell asleep

[@oaksheart2222]

Sameeeeee- and to not check my phone when me and me friend text everyday? HOW.

[@kchristine8811]

Oaks Heart Maybe tell them that you’re practicing art..?

[@Rats6]

@@kchristine8811 sometimes, talking to your friend everyday means that the friend is as important as the air you breathe. Nothing comes between priorities, kris😤

[@kchristine8811]

Moony Whispers Oh, I see :/ (Btw, my name is not Kris, it’s just cut out also you’re the first one to talk about my name so congrats lol)

[@batzteeth]

“Stop multitasking” *whistles nervously since im watching this video while drawing*

[@mlgproplayer2915]

XD

[@alienqueen3324]

Entrezting Same lmao