It’s so nice to see artists as practiced as Sam struggle in the same ways I do sometimes with faces. It helps you to realize that “failure” as Sam calls it, is normal and even good at times to help you grow. It makes my own failures feel less detrimental to my art journey
It’s sort of gives a refreshing feeling of sorts, I dunno if the it’s the vibe he has on his desk or a digital artist (most of the time) doing traditional art.
I spent a the last year practicing art and studying, in 2023 I didn't studied as much and drew more, but as time went on, I made less drawings than before I learned/practice it sucks
12:45 - When I started doing more anatomy practice with muscular men, I found that drawing action stars works very well for that! Actors such as Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren were my main references for muscular male bodies because they are two of my absolute favorite actors. I don't think I would have learned the anatomy as well as I did if I had not drawn guys I really liked.
I started drawing & watercolor painting at age 76 - I draw &/or paint everyday! Love it - feel like my life is better & I “see” better now. Keep at it!
I was just facing an art block and I started drawing today after 7 whole days and was struggling with faces this video inspired me to draw faces no matter however they are and also just because of you I started my first sketchbook. So thanks sam ❤ And I am seeing many comments about how you posted this video on the perfect timing and it is true, in my case too!😊
finally being at an art level where i can see the flaws you point out in your own drawings feels amazing it truly shows that i didnt only get better at drawing physically, but also being able to 'recognize' it better
Something Sam does here (that's not really explained at all, especially to newer artists) is really important to understand if you're a beginner: Sketch like a painter. Don't fill, indixcate. Let me explain: He almost never fills in every single line for every single feature, detail, etc. Rather, he *indicates* these details and leaves gaps in the lines, or variance in the lines, or different levels of thick and thin in said lines. All of this for the face, eyes, nose, shape of the face, the hair, everything. You need gaps and variance, it's important. The shading works the same way, Different levels of dark in the shading, sometimes it's ultra light or ultra dark. It's how you get things to look natural and not "forced". Hope this helps!
This video has just given me so much motivation alone to try more traditional through watching you sketch. 🙏 I’m so happy you’ve shared this with us-I’ve been in an artblock for months now and it’s been so draining, I’ve tried atleast a doodle each week, but what was throwing me off each time was my faces. And I’ve been wondering how will I learn to draw them better, and this video has helped tons already. Thank you so much Sam
This is amazing. Like you mention a lot, I also think artists on social media tend to just show their best pieces, and not all of their mistakes, or even their practice, but seeing your thinking and also some of your mistakes you make will probably be really reassuring first a lot of people :)
I’ve been drawing for a long time and honestly doing only practice and studies for so long that I forgot why I wanted to draw in the first place… Still working on figuring that out, but you inspired me to try and practice with something I love more
Thank you so much for this man. Ive been drawing for years and this past month I have not enjoyed creating art at all, if things don’t look good within the first few lines I get frustrated and quit. This video reminded me to be loose with my art, not getting bogged down on every detail. I’ve now created a piece which I actually like and had fun creating and only in 10 mins too. Sorry that this was lengthy but I can’t express how much this video helped me ❤
As someone who is fascinated by sketching I love this. It would be also nice if you make a video about sketching techniques/linework and some tips of how to generally filter out details from the reference but still to keep the look of the reference.
Art is not all about perfection. It’s about creativity and fun to do! Let your mind be free doesn’t matter it’s ugly. Sometime making mistakes is the key of success like Pablo Picasso, his work is amazing!
I went back drawing traditionally and I got so used to digital it was so off. But it was nice to see that I have made progress and my art looks good. This is motivating!
It's really nice to hear and see someone explaining this kinda process so succinctly. I'm finishing up my program to get a Master's and teaching cert to be an art teacher, and I have taught students gesture drawings and the point of 'don't stress the details' like you did about your earlier skull drawings. Plus I do skull, head and hand drawings as my usual warm-up if I'm feeling in a funk. It's also great to emphasize the point you made about knowing the STRUCTURE underneath to help build a face on top-- I've had so many times earlier on, or if I'm feeling off, where the brow's wonky or the jawline is weird and offputting, but doing some recaps of skull structure usually puts that 'grounded' point back in my head.
Super helpful for a beginner. Much appreciated! However, while the actual sketching skills detailed in this video are a great place for me to start, probably the most helpful line in this entire video was "And if you're not already drawing right now, close TH-cam down. STOP IT! Okay? Pick up a pencil. What are we waiting for?" Off to draw I go! Thanks again for a great video.
This was a refresher! I was struggling on sketching recently and now I can allow myself to draw more freely and not stiffly. Sam should fr start doing live streams
I feel like I sift through so many art videos on TH-cam trying to find someone who explains art in a way that in understand and YOU SIR have done just that. I love this video!!! Everything makes so much sense and I am definitely going to keep your tips and tricks in mind. Thanks dude!!
His content is so entertaining and helpful at the same time. You learn a lot and the way he is delivering it - so much sass and humor - makes it even better. I would listen to an audiobook spoken by him.
I got sick today, so this was lovely to wake up to!!! Thanks for posting, Sam. I'm a traditional sketch artist, so I really really enjoy content like this!!!
this video was complete fire. Your pacing is great, you're funny, and you gave a lot of helpful, actionable advice. I have been drawing for the past 9 months, and made a ton of progress, but portraits are like the last big hurdle to deal with, and your advice on putting in the reps is great. I'll be starting tomorrow morning. Thanks so much Sam!
I actually consider drawing skulls great for drawing faces because it helps you cure your boredom, art block, and especially your knowledge in anatomy. I love Sam's art style it's realistic and sketchy at the same time!!!❤
I'm a portrait artist but still enjoy sketching like Sam did here. This guy is fun, knowledgeable, and realistic about how to practice drawing. I seldom subscribe on a first view, but I did tonight! Can't wait for more!
bro this vid is so well spoken. Damn it's actually better than any other vid anyone gonna ever watch....if a beginner saw this vid they would be so much better at drawing rather than watching random Loomis method vids....bro explained the thing correctly and simply ! well done !
I was going thru it cause it felt as if I forgot how to draw entirely and I stumbled upon this video. and man, you're awesome. Thank you for being real!!
This was so inspiring, I immediately picked up my sketchbook! Btw love that you do traditional art once in a while, because I'm personally not the best at digital art because of the way the pencil flows on the screen, thank you
Tutorials -face circle and shield lines -draw eyes’ lines at the same time be consistent -find that one fav celeb (singer actor etc) and draw them. Have fun with it!
This is great, amazing work! These are continuous line drawings btw, a contour drawing is when you usually only draw the outline (the contour) of an object but more importantly this done while not looking down at the page. You “scan / trace” the contour with your eyes and blindly move your hand at the same time, drawing the same part you’re looking at, without looking at your page. It’s really cool to do, you’ll surprise yourself!
Hey man, I doubt this comment will every find you, but, I had been stuck for some time and after this video it just clicked, it looks so so much better, like from a 12 year old drew this to a proper drawing that I couldn’t even understand how other people make, but today it just clicked and everything makes all of a sudden so much more sense. Thank you thank you
i love this! i like to draw loosely and hate spending too much time on a single drawing. seeing you draw so many faces in different styles in less time really hypes me up to draw right now!✨
Please make a video on guide to learning anatomy like what you should learn first please 🙏🏻(eyes ,nose,hands,lips,body) cause there is so much to learn and I don’t know where to start 😭
These little sketches are so cool!! You really simplified them but they look incredible. It really shows that you don’t have to draw every single detail to have an amazing drawing
I don't know what videos gain the most views or likes, but all I know is that I LOVE these videos!!!! They are so inspiring and it is so amazing that you show all of your work so everyone understands the normal process. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!
This was so so so helpful. I love that you focused on giving your followers specific strategies that they can apply to their own studies and drawings to create an individualized plan for themselves. In hearing how you were able to assess your drawings and make a plan for improvement helps me a lot because I often just blindly start over and "hope" the next one looks better. So I like the amount of time you gave to the importance of intention. Thank you for posting this amazing video.
Thank You Sam, this video helped me be more intentional and mindful about my practice, noticing the areas where I can improve and taking practical steps like practicing contour drawings to loosen up my lines.
I just started to do sketches everyday cause I feel my art hasn't been improving, I think this video helped me to humble myself, my expectations are high and my sketches are not turning out how I'd imagine. I need to look at it in the long term, just keep at it everyday for at least 10 minutes and I'll see improvement. (hopefully lol)
I loved this video! Not only watching you draw, but also hearing your thoughts about every page and character, what you did to try to improve, and so on. Very heplful! Would love to see more of this style of video!
Uma coisa que abriu meus olhos foi que mesmo um artista com tantos anos de prática e estudos ainda tem alguns problemas com os fundamentos e sempre continua os praticando para se tornar cada vez melhor. Você é uma das minhas inspirações na arte, seu conteúdo com certeza está ajudando muita gente 👏
Thank you so much for this, I have been struggling with how to faces and heads right for a while now and I was like what am I doing wrong?!?! I wasn't drawing a cranium. Thanks for that could you maybe if you haven't yet done something on general body shape such as feet, legs, or arms? No one really does much of that from what I've seen (which admittedly isn't much) but I have also been struggling with that. Funnily enough I am actually decent at hands I just need to figure out how to draw the rest of the body, so if you could point me in the right direction for that I would really appreciate it. Thanks for reading my little rant if you see this thanks again for all the tips
This came right on time cause I've been struggling with drawing faces with reference for a minute now and its been stressing me out 😖Thank you so much Sam! Its always a delight to learn from you and thanks for saving me from this headache
My thing is that I can’t draw a face without having to make it as accurate as possible. I want to be able to capture it in a more stylized way, but if I stray from exactly how it looks suddenly it looks wonky no matter what
9:48 and this, critiquing myself as I go, I always just trying to rush through art, so I really liked what you said here as well. I feel like I'm always running out of time to be able to sit down and draw that's where my growth as an artist is stunted lately.
Two things that Ive discovered for myself when faces were off, even when I used construction guides such as the Loomis method: 1) Try drawing them smaller overall. It's easier to keep the proportions in view and control the lines. 2) The table you're working on may be too high, try a lower one or even an easel (esp if you want to do larger drawings).
Ahhhh I’m the 101st comment! Btw you are literally my favourite artist ever! You inspire me so much whenever I watch one of your videos, I instantly want to get up and draw😄❤
I thank you for your advice on the face and your my top number 1 favorite youtuber for art, and you helped me on so many art projects, so thank you, my friend 🧡
okay, im gonna say this completely honest here, its bullshit to tell someone to draw a face symmetrically, no face is symmetrical, its okay to have an uneven drawing of a face sometimes, like yes your eyes normally are gonna be exact to eachother and the ears too, but no one is perfect and thats why you shouldn't use a symmetry tool.
Can u make a video where u show a drawing from every year you have been drawing? You can like tell how u improwed every year or re draw a drawing when u were like 15. Like If u want Sam to see this 👇
Man ur just awesome! I love your humor as well as the calmness of your voice aligned with all this knowledge! Always a joy to watch with great new insights. Thanks for what you do!
This is an amazing change of pace. Seing sam's mistakes and thought process is 100 times better than any Tik Tok art tips
exactly!!!!!!!!!!
Yes!!!
indeed :3
CRINGE TIKTOK
If you're on TikTok to learn art, you're the problem!
When birbs have more game than Sam 🗿
Bro the fact that this aint blown up yet is crazy
@@stormyay yeah because it was Uploaded just now?
@@stormyay nah u tweaking this blew up right away
Hahahahaha 😂 ❤
Birb teach me your ways
It’s so nice to see artists as practiced as Sam struggle in the same ways I do sometimes with faces. It helps you to realize that “failure” as Sam calls it, is normal and even good at times to help you grow. It makes my own failures feel less detrimental to my art journey
if you don't let yourself fail then you'll never succeed
agreed !
Sam's intros are getting more and more interesting every video
No theyre not
I have a collection of Sam’s beautiful intro faces💀
@@startingmap2387 no need to be rude dude
Yes, the birb rizz is growing
@@Caclasesbb Tbh I only made that comment to get a reaction. I don’t actually disagree lol
merry christmas thanks for being a nice person either way
I always love seeing Sam work traditionally 😊
I agree, its nice to see different styles from him
Same!!! I'm a traditional sketch artist, so though the digital art videos are fun, I can't engage with them as much as with this sort of content. :D
I love to see him work traditionally, too. 😊
It’s sort of gives a refreshing feeling of sorts, I dunno if the it’s the vibe he has on his desk or a digital artist (most of the time) doing traditional art.
finally i can now draw excellent faces on my stickfigures
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This came at a perfect time. I JUST got back into learning how to draw faces/heads again
Have fun and dont overdo!
yahhhh again
You've drawn more sketches than I've drawn all year lollll art hasn't been as fun for me lately but this has me wanting to practice !
Same 💀💀💀💀
Well those were mostly 10min exercises. Imagine what you could Do in an hour if you wouldnt block yourself 😶🌫️ imagine 🤌
real
I spent a the last year practicing art and studying, in 2023 I didn't studied as much and drew more, but as time went on, I made less drawings than before I learned/practice it sucks
AYAKA PFP
''Every single masterpiece that you see is built up on a mountain of poo.''
Literally the best quote/advice ever.
I came to comment this
12:45 - When I started doing more anatomy practice with muscular men, I found that drawing action stars works very well for that! Actors such as Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren were my main references for muscular male bodies because they are two of my absolute favorite actors. I don't think I would have learned the anatomy as well as I did if I had not drawn guys I really liked.
I started drawing & watercolor painting at age 76 - I draw &/or paint everyday! Love it - feel like my life is better & I “see” better now. Keep at it!
I love that for you!
I was just facing an art block and I started drawing today after 7 whole days and was struggling with faces this video inspired me to draw faces no matter however they are and also just because of you I started my first sketchbook. So thanks sam ❤
And I am seeing many comments about how you posted this video on the perfect timing and it is true, in my case too!😊
finally being at an art level where i can see the flaws you point out in your own drawings feels amazing
it truly shows that i didnt only get better at drawing physically, but also being able to 'recognize' it better
A single tear dropped from my eye 0:16
Something Sam does here (that's not really explained at all, especially to newer artists) is really important to understand if you're a beginner:
Sketch like a painter. Don't fill, indixcate.
Let me explain: He almost never fills in every single line for every single feature, detail, etc. Rather, he *indicates* these details and leaves gaps in the lines, or variance in the lines, or different levels of thick and thin in said lines. All of this for the face, eyes, nose, shape of the face, the hair, everything. You need gaps and variance, it's important. The shading works the same way, Different levels of dark in the shading, sometimes it's ultra light or ultra dark. It's how you get things to look natural and not "forced".
Hope this helps!
That warm-up definitely makes beginners feel like babies.
This video has just given me so much motivation alone to try more traditional through watching you sketch. 🙏
I’m so happy you’ve shared this with us-I’ve been in an artblock for months now and it’s been so draining, I’ve tried atleast a doodle each week, but what was throwing me off each time was my faces. And I’ve been wondering how will I learn to draw them better, and this video has helped tons already.
Thank you so much Sam
This is amazing. Like you mention a lot, I also think artists on social media tend to just show their best pieces, and not all of their mistakes, or even their practice, but seeing your thinking and also some of your mistakes you make will probably be really reassuring first a lot of people :)
I’ve been drawing for a long time and honestly doing only practice and studies for so long that I forgot why I wanted to draw in the first place… Still working on figuring that out, but you inspired me to try and practice with something I love more
Thank you so much for this man. Ive been drawing for years and this past month I have not enjoyed creating art at all, if things don’t look good within the first few lines I get frustrated and quit. This video reminded me to be loose with my art, not getting bogged down on every detail. I’ve now created a piece which I actually like and had fun creating and only in 10 mins too. Sorry that this was lengthy but I can’t express how much this video helped me ❤
As someone who is fascinated by sketching I love this. It would be also nice if you make a video about sketching techniques/linework and some tips of how to generally filter out details from the reference but still to keep the look of the reference.
I have watched 12 or 13 art instructors so far, and I find you to be the most compelling and motivational.
we need a birb webtoon showing their love and how they are having issues in their love life bcuz of sam
like forbidden love lmaoo
Art is not all about perfection. It’s about creativity and fun to do! Let your mind be free doesn’t matter it’s ugly. Sometime making mistakes is the key of success like Pablo Picasso, his work is amazing!
I went back drawing traditionally and I got so used to digital it was so off. But it was nice to see that I have made progress and my art looks good. This is motivating!
Haven't drawn in 8 months cus I was feeling insecure about my faces but thanks to Sam I drew and I think they came out pretty good❤❤
It's really nice to hear and see someone explaining this kinda process so succinctly. I'm finishing up my program to get a Master's and teaching cert to be an art teacher, and I have taught students gesture drawings and the point of 'don't stress the details' like you did about your earlier skull drawings. Plus I do skull, head and hand drawings as my usual warm-up if I'm feeling in a funk. It's also great to emphasize the point you made about knowing the STRUCTURE underneath to help build a face on top-- I've had so many times earlier on, or if I'm feeling off, where the brow's wonky or the jawline is weird and offputting, but doing some recaps of skull structure usually puts that 'grounded' point back in my head.
Sam we need coloring and anatomy videos too please, YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I LISTEN TO😭
Super helpful for a beginner. Much appreciated! However, while the actual sketching skills detailed in this video are a great place for me to start, probably the most helpful line in this entire video was "And if you're not already drawing right now, close TH-cam down. STOP IT! Okay? Pick up a pencil. What are we waiting for?" Off to draw I go! Thanks again for a great video.
This was a refresher! I was struggling on sketching recently and now I can allow myself to draw more freely and not stiffly. Sam should fr start doing live streams
Would totally watch a chill live stream like that whilst drawing myself
I feel like I sift through so many art videos on TH-cam trying to find someone who explains art in a way that in understand and YOU SIR have done just that. I love this video!!! Everything makes so much sense and I am definitely going to keep your tips and tricks in mind. Thanks dude!!
His content is so entertaining and helpful at the same time. You learn a lot and the way he is delivering it - so much sass and humor - makes it even better. I would listen to an audiobook spoken by him.
I got sick today, so this was lovely to wake up to!!! Thanks for posting, Sam. I'm a traditional sketch artist, so I really really enjoy content like this!!!
this video was complete fire. Your pacing is great, you're funny, and you gave a lot of helpful, actionable advice. I have been drawing for the past 9 months, and made a ton of progress, but portraits are like the last big hurdle to deal with, and your advice on putting in the reps is great. I'll be starting tomorrow morning. Thanks so much Sam!
I actually consider drawing skulls great for drawing faces because it helps you cure your boredom, art block, and especially your knowledge in anatomy. I love Sam's art style it's realistic and sketchy at the same time!!!❤
I'm a portrait artist but still enjoy sketching like Sam did here. This guy is fun, knowledgeable, and realistic about how to practice drawing. I seldom subscribe on a first view, but I did tonight! Can't wait for more!
Would love to see a livestream someday of you just sketching in your sketchbook while talking to chat!
bro this vid is so well spoken. Damn it's actually better than any other vid anyone gonna ever watch....if a beginner saw this vid they would be so much better at drawing rather than watching random Loomis method vids....bro explained the thing correctly and simply ! well done !
He had the audacity to say beginner friendly😂😂
Exactly!!😂
I was going thru it cause it felt as if I forgot how to draw entirely and I stumbled upon this video. and man, you're awesome. Thank you for being real!!
This was so inspiring, I immediately picked up my sketchbook! Btw love that you do traditional art once in a while, because I'm personally not the best at digital art because of the way the pencil flows on the screen, thank you
same lol
-skulls
-loose face sketches
-contour drawings
-stylized sketches
-stylized sketches (Disney style)
-more sketches (focus on shapes overall)
Tutorials
-face circle and shield lines
-draw eyes’ lines at the same time be consistent
-find that one fav celeb (singer actor etc) and draw them. Have fun with it!
This is great, amazing work! These are continuous line drawings btw, a contour drawing is when you usually only draw the outline (the contour) of an object but more importantly this done while not looking down at the page. You “scan / trace” the contour with your eyes and blindly move your hand at the same time, drawing the same part you’re looking at, without looking at your page. It’s really cool to do, you’ll surprise yourself!
thank you soo much Sam for the tips. My art has improved soo much ever since I started watching your videos.
Hey man, I doubt this comment will every find you, but, I had been stuck for some time and after this video it just clicked, it looks so so much better, like from a 12 year old drew this to a proper drawing that I couldn’t even understand how other people make, but today it just clicked and everything makes all of a sudden so much more sense. Thank you thank you
I was practicing some anatomy of faces and I found the perfect motivation video to remind myself to don’t give up and keep up with fun :D
I tried drawing some faces after watching this video and I think it's the first time I actually feel proud of the result, thank you!
This is just what I needed to solve my art block. Thank you Sam for saving me from the clutched of death. 😂❤❤
Thanks Sam, I am a beginner to art but am making steady progress; you and the other wonderful artists on TH-cam are a lifesaver.
thanks for the tips, Sam! this reminded me to try and enjoy art again instead of forcing myself to draw and feeling like sh-
I just tried drawing the eyes one line at a time (11:48) and it immediately worked.
Thanks for the video, it was seriously helpful!
Seeing sam leave unfinished sketches too makes me feel better
i love this! i like to draw loosely and hate spending too much time on a single drawing. seeing you draw so many faces in different styles in less time really hypes me up to draw right now!✨
Once again you have perfect timing. I absolutely love your content and it has helped me so much
This is the missing gap in drawing lessons on yt. We need MOAR practice content. THANKS!
Please make a video on guide to learning anatomy like what you should learn first please 🙏🏻(eyes ,nose,hands,lips,body) cause there is so much to learn and I don’t know where to start 😭
These little sketches are so cool!! You really simplified them but they look incredible. It really shows that you don’t have to draw every single detail to have an amazing drawing
THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION I NEEDED, SAM!!
I don't know what videos gain the most views or likes, but all I know is that I LOVE these videos!!!! They are so inspiring and it is so amazing that you show all of your work so everyone understands the normal process. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!
Traditional art Sam!!! Let’s go. Keep up the great content. Thank you for never failing to make me laugh.😊
This was so so so helpful. I love that you focused on giving your followers specific strategies that they can apply to their own studies and drawings to create an individualized plan for themselves. In hearing how you were able to assess your drawings and make a plan for improvement helps me a lot because I often just blindly start over and "hope" the next one looks better. So I like the amount of time you gave to the importance of intention. Thank you for posting this amazing video.
i like how sam doesn't just do digital art
Each and every one of these sketches would have taken me hours and now I'm ultra impressed.
Now we need Sam to show us his old poo drawings and draw them again by showing us what when wrong and how to improve them
Thank You Sam, this video helped me be more intentional and mindful about my practice, noticing the areas where I can improve and taking practical steps like practicing contour drawings to loosen up my lines.
Can we just talk about how nice Sams apartment is like- damn 😮
I just started to do sketches everyday cause I feel my art hasn't been improving, I think this video helped me to humble myself, my expectations are high and my sketches are not turning out how I'd imagine. I need to look at it in the long term, just keep at it everyday for at least 10 minutes and I'll see improvement. (hopefully lol)
Just dipped my paintbrush in my tea 😐
Its okay little paint can be digested
Yummy
lol
Artists favourite flavour
😂
This is exactly what the art babies need to hear 👏 Love Sam keeping it real with his art
Sam’s basic shading is better than my advanced shading 😅
I love Sam’s videos because people think that drawing is impossible but he makes it look so easy thats because it is easy IF YOU PRACTICE
Nice video sam, I would appreciate if you'd teach us more about clothing folding and body angles
I loved this video!
Not only watching you draw, but also hearing your thoughts about every page and character, what you did to try to improve, and so on.
Very heplful! Would love to see more of this style of video!
I hope you will do a anatomy version too, on sketch book. (I really am enjoying your sketch book videos!)
❤❤ Thank you so much 🙏🙏. I struggle with drawing faces so this is really helpful
I’m so glad I found this video. I’m older and struggle with proportions for portraits . This is very helpful. Thank you so much🤗
I like these more then the same face each time, feel like same face syndrome is to common with artists these days! Good job Sam ˆˆ
you're fast sam, I made that comment literally yesterday! I'll watch this one as soon as I'm off mobile data ❤️ thank you for your service o7
The intro is ~everything~
Either traditional or digital, Sam really nails it. Like always.
once Sam beats same face syndrome, it's over for us all
Uma coisa que abriu meus olhos foi que mesmo um artista com tantos anos de prática e estudos ainda tem alguns problemas com os fundamentos e sempre continua os praticando para se tornar cada vez melhor. Você é uma das minhas inspirações na arte, seu conteúdo com certeza está ajudando muita gente 👏
Thank you so much for this, I have been struggling with how to faces and heads right for a while now and I was like what am I doing wrong?!?! I wasn't drawing a cranium. Thanks for that could you maybe if you haven't yet done something on general body shape such as feet, legs, or arms? No one really does much of that from what I've seen (which admittedly isn't much) but I have also been struggling with that. Funnily enough I am actually decent at hands I just need to figure out how to draw the rest of the body, so if you could point me in the right direction for that I would really appreciate it. Thanks for reading my little rant if you see this thanks again for all the tips
This came right on time cause I've been struggling with drawing faces with reference for a minute now and its been stressing me out 😖Thank you so much Sam! Its always a delight to learn from you and thanks for saving me from this headache
My thing is that I can’t draw a face without having to make it as accurate as possible. I want to be able to capture it in a more stylized way, but if I stray from exactly how it looks suddenly it looks wonky no matter what
8:58 what you said around here helped a lot. Turned a 💡 on in my head. Thank you!
9:48 and this, critiquing myself as I go, I always just trying to rush through art, so I really liked what you said here as well. I feel like I'm always running out of time to be able to sit down and draw that's where my growth as an artist is stunted lately.
“this looks like a toddler drew it” that’s how i draw😭🙏
Two things that Ive discovered for myself when faces were off, even when I used construction guides such as the Loomis method:
1) Try drawing them smaller overall. It's easier to keep the proportions in view and control the lines.
2) The table you're working on may be too high, try a lower one or even an easel (esp if you want to do larger drawings).
Never thought I’d see same do traditional art
Ahhhh I’m the 101st comment!
Btw you are literally my favourite artist ever! You inspire me so much whenever I watch one of your videos, I instantly want to get up and draw😄❤
I thank you for your advice on the face and your my top number 1 favorite youtuber for art, and you helped me on so many art projects, so thank you, my friend 🧡
sometimes we forget that even our favorite artists make mistakes. Thank you for showing that side too, Sam!
okay, im gonna say this completely honest here, its bullshit to tell someone to draw a face symmetrically, no face is symmetrical, its okay to have an uneven drawing of a face sometimes, like yes your eyes normally are gonna be exact to eachother and the ears too, but no one is perfect and thats why you shouldn't use a symmetry tool.
This is a really good way to keep the basics always up in the head , practicing for less time but pretty much often
…Sam does traditional art?
I love how i can see the struggle and the train of thought here. As an artist, I was able to empathize with everything 😭
Hi I am a beginner in drawing and I know that I love drawing anime, but where do I start? Please help ❤ and thank you 🙏🏻
Go find some of your fav anime characters and find out the artists behind them and study their work, works 10/10
@@samdoesarts I’ll definitely try it. 🩵
Love your drawing! Thank you for all the tips to improve - I needed this 🙏 I draw &/or watertercolor paint everyday even if I only spend 15min.
Can u make a video where u show a drawing from every year you have been drawing? You can like tell how u improwed every year or re draw a drawing when u were like 15.
Like If u want Sam to see this
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Man ur just awesome! I love your humor as well as the calmness of your voice aligned with all this knowledge! Always a joy to watch with great new insights. Thanks for what you do!