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Hey! I tackled dressed characters. Drawing them correctly requires a more adapted methodology than the one I used until now to draw naked or scantily clad characters. So as you can see, I start by building the naked bodies with a thick gray pencil (30px). Then, still with the same pencil, I draw the clothes. Finally, I tackle the details with a black pencil with a thinner lead (10px) without worrying about the cleanliness of my line. What matters to me is to respect the structure of the model, its proportions and to pay attention to the character of my line which must not be lazy or monotonous by trying to chain the curves and angles with a natural and organic rhythm.

I do use pininterest for drawing but when I try to draw a body it always becomes so bad that I get demotivated. Also drawing hands is so hard too.

Hey! Thank you for your messages. Whether it's digital or on paper, it's important to start by making schematic constructions. For example, for a character, you need to break it down into simple geometric shapes that will serve as a guide. It's also at this stage that you need to pay attention to the proportions between the shapes. On paper, we traditionally use a hard H-type pencil to build. We then switch to HB, for example, to produce a more detailed sketch. That's what you can see in this video, where I've tried to rationalise a method for dealing with complex scenes and producing coherent drawings. Before you start drawing, put down your pencil and look carefully at your model. Try to imagine the steps in your mind. If everything is almost clear, then you can start drawing. Over time, everything will go more quickly and you'll even be able to do without certain constructions.

Getting the body right can take years. So you need to be patient and go at your own pace, drawing regularly. Drawing hands correctly is a good indicator of your level of mastery of character drawing. So don't worry too much about it. The human body is very complex, so to do things properly you need to study its anatomy seriously. But that's obviously not enough. Understanding anatomy is a plus, but observing real models is essential. Anatomy is best studied in parallel as you go along, or when you really want to delve into a particular area of the human body. The study of the human body can be broken down into several parts that need to be tackled in turn, avoiding staying in your comfort zone. The first few times are generally difficult and can produce mediocre results, depending on your own abilities. But you shouldn't be too quick to throw out any sketches you fail to produce. On the contrary, you shouldn't be afraid to study them carefully and try to be self-critical. For example, what's wrong with my drawing? What can I do to correct it? How do other people do it? If you can explain your mistakes, then you've already taken a big step forward.

Generally speaking, the most important quality for a designer is to develop his sense of observation. To observe is to describe what we see so as to be able to reproduce it with an attractive style, if not faithful. It may be necessary to do some schematization work to understand the complexity of the model or scene. Then, depending on the subject studied, it may be very useful to acquire theoretical knowledge such as anatomy, perspective, color theory, rules of composition, etc. in order to validate his observations and move on to the next step, that of being able to draw consistently without a model. Finally, since no one is supposed to know everything, it is also necessary to take the time to document oneself or even study the work of others, in order to question oneself beneficially. In any case, one should not get discouraged and taking breaks to step back, take stock and clearly define the next priority actions is sometimes or even often necessary. Good luck!

Hey! In the beginning I used artworks, but now I mainly use photos gleaned from the Internet. This forces me to do a lot of analysis and artistic interpretation. 2 advantages: firstly, you get to practise on a reliable reference that's not simplified or biased. Secondly, to practise creating original works by thinking about a productive and effective methodology. I also use AI-generated images, but the approach remains broadly the same, especially as these images still have a number of flaws, particularly in the hands or because of the overabundance of detail, which leads to absurdities. Otherwise, as I'm trying to assimilate the manga style, the artworks serve mainly as a stylistic reference. And I use Pinterest quite a lot to build up a library of images, as well as Pixiv. When I draw poses from a model, I also try to be creative so that I don't copy stupidly, but above all so that I don't get bored. In all cases, memory is also called upon, either because the image is incomplete, or because I change elements of the reference image. I've included exercises to exercise my imagination further, such as character design and artworks.

@@aelyciad Thank you for providing such a great explanation. I’m learning myself so it’s helpful to understand another artist process as well. I have received so much insight from you! I hope you keep making videos I enjoy watching the speed paints ^-^

The pleasure is all mine! I will continue to produce this type of videos even after reaching a certain level because we never stop learning and progressing. Good luck to you too!

Salut ! Merci pour ton message et ravi que mes vidéos te donnent envie de dessiner. Sache que je suis autodidacte et que je suis actuellement en autoformation intensive. Autrement dit, mon style n'est pas encore stabilisé et je m'intéresse sans a priori aux différents styles "manga" du moment. Merci pour ton follow sur Twitter mais je suis surtout présent et actif sur TH-cam. Alors n'hésite pas à poser tes questions directement ici. Cela profitera aux autres abonnés beaucoup plus nombreux ici présentement que sur les autres réseaux sociaux.

@@aelyciad Je voulais parler de mon parcours et le comparer au tiens pour avoir quelques idées/conseils mais je vais pas déranger ici avec mes histoires ^^' Merci quand même pour ta réponse ! Je continuerais à suivre ton avancée 👍

@@sayko4754 Salut ! OK, je t'ai envoyé un MP + un follow sur Twitter. Sinon, je streame aussi l'après-midi cette semaine notamment. N'hésite pas à passer discuter en live (no mic par contre). Et encore, merci pour ton soutien et bon courage à toi aussi !

Hey! Thanks for your message! At the moment, for the sketch, I'm using G-Pen 8px, modulating if necessary in an 8000x8000 format at 144dpi. For the lineart, I'm staying with G-Pen but switching to 350dpi and adapting the brush size if I'm working on an artwork, but that's only temporary. I'm going to start colour sketching again today to improve my colouring techniques and revise my workflow, tools and settings accordingly. For references, I use photos, artworks, AI-generated images, videos on Pixiv, Pinterest (see my links to my other accounts if you're interested), TH-cam mainly, as well as art books (drawing and painting manuals, artbooks, photobooks...) imported directly from Japan. I don't yet have the level to work from memory but I'm always reinterpreting to assimilate. My daily routine at the moment, until I make clear progress in drawing and painting, is 5 hours of drawing in the morning from 7.30am and at least 5 hours of digital painting in the afternoon. In the evenings, I delve into technical subjects, analyse the work of professionals and adapt my routine and programme to continue to make steady progress. I'm delighted that my videos are helping you to progress. All the best!

@@aelyciad Thank you for your extensive reply! Are there any books you would recommend to other illustrators for improving and practice? Also do you have a discord?

You're welcome. That's a good question. As far as books are concerned, I'll make shorts of the books I find relevant. I have a discord but don't use it because it's not a priority (it would take time to administer and moderate it) and it's not appropriate at the moment. Possibly one day when I become a professional and a large community builds up around my work.

Hey! Thanks for your encouraging message. I couldn't agree more with everything you say. Right now, I'm struggling to get through some tough stages with a pretty strong time constraint. In fact, I have to reach a sufficiently professional level to be able to start working on my portfolio as early as next December, with an intermediate presentation in March 2025. There's still so much to master, and time is running out. I've revised my priorities to focus almost exclusively on drawing and painting. These are the fundamentals that are essential if I'm to tackle the next stage with confidence. Good luck to you too and thanks again for your support!

Thank you and indeed, thanks to the TH-cam algorithm for its help and support :)

Hi, thanks for your message. Your request is pertinent, but I'm really sorry, it's too early to respond favorably and correctly. There are several reasons for this: I'm still in training, the subject is much more complex than it seems and lastly, as my English is not fluent, making this kind of video would take up far too much of my time and would not be optimal. In the meantime, you can see through my sketches like this one, how I go about drawing heads. If you're really interested in the manga style, check out the many free cheatsheets on Pixiv or Pinterest. You don't need to speak Japanese to understand. Some are even in English. Anyway, I'll keep your suggestion in mind and maybe make one or more ART Notebook videos on the subject when I'm much more comfortable.

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Hey! Thanks for your message. Some people will take longer, but with perseverance you can achieve a result you're happy with, because the most important thing is to enjoy yourself. At the moment, I consider myself to be a long way from the professionals and I'd like to reach that level as soon as possible, but you have to be patient and keep working relentlessly, even if it sometimes feels like you're treading water.

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Hey, thank you for your message. I'm still training to become a professional, but drawing manga is definitely one of my artistic projects.

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Hi, I'm sorry if you've come across a video that “shocked” you with nude drawing, which is mainly artistic drawing from a drawing manual and not erotic (no pornographic poses in particular). What's more, these videos are clearly not recommended for children in the options. And it's not all nude if you look at the other ART videos. If these videos don't suit you, please activate the “do not recommend this channel” option. Have a nice day! ;)

@@aelyciad it's ok no need to sorry,but there's a big problem, The children below the age of 10 and under have their parents phone ,and if they are just scrolling through yt they might come across this,idk what to do about that but that's something yt has to fix

In principle, parents should not let their children play with their own phones, or they should seriously and carefully limit access to certain sites or content. If it's just for watching videos, a tablet would be more appropriate and, in general, parental protection options or software are available to control access and limit time. Perhaps you should find out what options are available, as there are plenty of videos on TH-cam that border on pornography without ever crossing the red line. This is the trend, or even the openly encouraged trend, that is taking shape on all social networks.

@@Zpic3 sounds like parents problem, not the author's. You CHOSE to click on this video. Get your zoomer ass out of here.

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Thank you very much! To answer your question in a few words, I drew a lot in high school to prepare for art and animation school competitions. Unfortunately, as fate would have it, I became a computer engineer and stopped drawing for over 20 years. Fate knocked on my door again this summer and told me: the dreamer must wake up. Get up, pick up your pencil , your brush and draw relentlessly to realize your childhood dream. So I handed in my resignation and resumed drawing in the first video I posted here, which corresponds to my level over 20 years ago: th-cam.com/video/yMuuWPR6bDY/w-d-xo.html

Thank you! These are the subjects of this plate. This week, I'll be reworking the drawing of some of them and, above all, making progress on the rendering.

Thank you for your message and of course I'm going to continue, because this is just the beginning and there's so much to draw and paint!

Hey! You're welcome. I'm delighted that my videos are as useful to me as they are to anyone wanting to progress in art in general and manga in particular. And I intend to continue publishing similar videos even after I've reached my professional goals ;)

@@aelyciad i really appreciate it man , I'm not that good in art ( only 2-3 months since I first time even draw something on paper in my life ) but seeing the improvement slowly keeps me going so far. I really hope you reach your goal of becoming mangaka or professional artist working in industry one day , anyways thanks again and hope you have a wonderful day!

Thank you so much for your message and your support. Keep on drawing with the desire to progress without forgetting to enjoy yourself, that's just as important! Good day to you too, scribbling pretty drawings.

It's true that being good at drawing helps a lot, but it doesn't mean we don't need to practice a lot and constantly challenge ourselves to make progress. I still make mistakes, but I'm doing everything I can to avoid repeating them. It's not always easy, but you have to persevere!

@@aelyciad yeah experts make mistakes too but thing is its mistake no one would spot from comsumer audience like me lol... if i make mistake its catastropical one which even normal or expert sees. Sometimes its art to itself to well hide mistakes... so its giving me strong headache when i see myself failing constantly do something correctly

@@miraakyt9640 I see. Rather than constantly trying to hide your mistakes, wouldn't it be better to put down the pencil and do some in-depth self-critical work? What is the nature of my error? How do others, such as professionals, remedy them? How can I, at my own level, remedy the situation? What steps do I need to take to achieve this? When a mistake recurs to the point of becoming more than annoying, or even blocking, this is the kind of step I take to keep moving forward.

@aelyciad sometimes i do but i feel like i am just slow learner on that regard because there i mistakes i can see and trying to fix but as a very begginer kind of person i think i am missing lot of mistakes because maybe i don't see them... even when I am showing it to my friends, it's hard to work out when I feel like I overgrowth them in art (I am not trying to put them down ) so I am posting it now online on pixiv and twitter but looks like it's so bad even people who would normaly criticise become silent haha.

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Hello! You are welcome. I've taken up the idea of multiple drawings on the same page, but here the aim is to practice coloring on any type of subject. So, from now on, this is the type of exercise I'm going to use to make progress in coloring.

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Thank you! As the exercise was limited to 2 hours, I wasn't able to finish the coloring. In particular, the addition of specular, backlighting, reflex lights, shading, blending, etc. were all missing. What's more, the drawing was executed as quickly as possible and without clean-up. In short, it would actually be more complicated and time-consuming to achieve a better result. I need to practice more to master all the subtleties of coloring and be faster.

Thank you :) This is only the first part. With each new part, I try to correct mistakes and improve the drawing before continuing with the coloring.

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Thank you! Yes, several images created by the AI found on Pixiv to get the pose I was thinking of.

@@aelyciad ah I see thx! How long have you been drawing?

​@@potatotatotatotatoes You're welcome. I haven't drawn in over 20 years. And yes, I'm not 20 anymore :p but I still plan to make it my profession for the second half of my career, mostly for the passion. So I started drawing again in earnest 2 months ago, with a sketch video to mark the occasion here: th-cam.com/video/yMuuWPR6bDY/w-d-xo.html

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@@Nelo.Print427 Hi! Thank you for your message. I use Clip Studio Paint EX 3.0. Have a nice day too :)

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