I think step 3 is so so important. The more I practice the more I realize that shapes are everything! I feel like as long as I understand the shape of the subject, I can draw anything.
You are very talented and I'm stunned at how well you captured his likeness with such a beautiful rendering style. On aside, the official term for that reference line is called a 'datum'.
Thank you very much!! I'm having problems with this, so this is why I asked for it and why I think this is very useful for everyone. Learning to see and a lot of practice is the key imho. Thank you once again.
This looks fantastic! I’m curious what drew you to the block-in method of starting vs something like a loomis method? I’m hoping to spend the coming year on portraits and was wondering whether I should try using some “method” or go in just with measurements.
thanks! well I think a 2d approach like visual block in is a good one if you want to practice doing measurement and if working from a photo. I find I’m generally more accurate using this method so it is my default a little bit but I absolutely don’t stick to it rigidly. I like 3d methods like structural drawings too - I find these better when working from imagination and sometimes with live models. my advice would be to try a bunch of methods and see what works - it differs day to day and person to person so having a few different methods you can lean on depending on how you’re feeling is no bad thing
I love your style! How do you choose the direction and weight of your lines/crosshatching to keep the sketch clean and prevent it from looking overworked?
Thankyou! I don't think about it too much to be honest! I think it's moved beyond something I think about consciously to subconcious/muscle memory for the most part. In terms of how to get there - it's mostly practice stacking up. Doing master copies of artists who have great control of hatching is a great practice as I think it shortcuts the process a little - but mostly it just comes after time. Dave Malen (contemporary artist), and sketches by historical artists like Sargent, Durer and Da Vinci are all good for master studies.
Hi Katie, I watch and learn a great deal from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience. I wondered if you’ve ever drawn or would draw as a demo a handsome middle eastern man with Arab features around 35-40 years old. I am trying to create something here but am having trouble capturing the particular Arab features on the page. I keep getting a Mediterranean looking man. Can you help with that?
It’s the best tutorial I’ve watched, hands down. Thank you for posting this…
I'll watch this before going to bed your videos are therapeutic
I think step 3 is so so important. The more I practice the more I realize that shapes are everything! I feel like as long as I understand the shape of the subject, I can draw anything.
100%! And if the foundation is solid the rest just flows :)
You’re a wonderful teacher, thank you!
Thank you! I still think that capturing an accurate likeness in a drawing that looks lively is akin to magic - it's enthralling to watch.
You are very talented and I'm stunned at how well you captured his likeness with such a beautiful rendering style. On aside, the official term for that reference line is called a 'datum'.
thankyou!
Thank you very much!! I'm having problems with this, so this is why I asked for it and why I think this is very useful for everyone. Learning to see and a lot of practice is the key imho. Thank you once again.
You're very welcome! thanks for sharing the suggestion😄
U r my kind ! I really like free hand sketching and u are master in it so thank you for your effort to teach us 🍬 and I really appreciate it 👍🏾
Great walkthrough video Katie!
I absolutely love this channel, absolutely beautiful work ma dude
Woah, nice steps girl :)
This looks fantastic! I’m curious what drew you to the block-in method of starting vs something like a loomis method? I’m hoping to spend the coming year on portraits and was wondering whether I should try using some “method” or go in just with measurements.
thanks! well I think a 2d approach like visual block in is a good one if you want to practice doing measurement and if working from a photo. I find I’m generally more accurate using this method so it is my default a little bit but I absolutely don’t stick to it rigidly. I like 3d methods like structural drawings too - I find these better when working from imagination and sometimes with live models. my advice would be to try a bunch of methods and see what works - it differs day to day and person to person so having a few different methods you can lean on depending on how you’re feeling is no bad thing
Very helpful! Thank you! 👏👏👏
you’re welcome! 😄
I love your style! How do you choose the direction and weight of your lines/crosshatching to keep the sketch clean and prevent it from looking overworked?
Thankyou! I don't think about it too much to be honest! I think it's moved beyond something I think about consciously to subconcious/muscle memory for the most part. In terms of how to get there - it's mostly practice stacking up. Doing master copies of artists who have great control of hatching is a great practice as I think it shortcuts the process a little - but mostly it just comes after time. Dave Malen (contemporary artist), and sketches by historical artists like Sargent, Durer and Da Vinci are all good for master studies.
Thanks a lot for this! ☺️
Muito obrigado, dicas maravilhosas
Gracias, me sirvió de mucho.
I wish I could draw something as beautiful as this, I am still a beginner and my skills are very basic
😮😮 you have a TH-cam channel!
😃👋
Thanyouu so much plz make more video like this❤❤❤
Hi Katie, I watch and learn a great deal from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience. I wondered if you’ve ever drawn or would draw as a demo a handsome middle eastern man with Arab features around 35-40 years old. I am trying to create something here but am having trouble capturing the particular Arab features on the page. I keep getting a Mediterranean looking man. Can you help with that?
all I can suggest is find a good reference and work from that
Wow
Holaaa buenos días como está me llamo Anthony quiero saber si usted sabe dibujar retratos de artes marciales kungfu
Lovely! I want to try this. What program do you use on the ipad? And pen?
I use procreate and it’s an Apple Pencil. alternatively you can print a picture off and draw on it if it helps!
Taminooo