I must say, you are probably the only TH-camr to have: Talked about why anatomy is important. Shown how to draw it. EXPLAINED it. Talked about CONCEPTS. SIMPLIFIED and described. I thank you so much, because what I have learned here I can very, very easily apply to drawings from my imagination, from life, I have good knowledge of all main muscles, what they are and what they do, but you just ... Yeah, all said above. You charged nothing, and did it purely out of good intention. You sir are a true artist - Thank you and best wishes!!!!!
There are many components to learning human anatomy. One plan I found that succeeds in merging these is the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the most useful info that I have ever seen. Check out this great resource.
Kieran McMahon I completely agree with you. I've been looking for a video like this for a long time, no one really explained how anything worked while drawing the body part.
So many "How to Draw" videos never teach you technique or give you anything to master skill, they just say "you'll get it eventually." However, you are teaching technique and I thank you so much for that this really TEACHES you about the body.
***** i just found my sensei * *instant subscribe** such beautiful work you did there, i was moved and empowered me to continue on this road of drawing. i seriously been searching for months on videos like this..even made requests to people on other channels tutorials..sadly none of them explained squat all, all they said keep practicing. THEN today i dont what came over me i just searched again after giving for months and if found you sir. GODLY TUTORIAL, definitely best one i have seen. your methods of teaching are magnificent..are a teacher in school by any chance? either way its hard to come by a great tutor like you. i will drill this into my head till it becomes my second nature, those 14 people disliked this tut knows nothing + ungrateful THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. GOD BLESS
youre very welcome. Thanks so much. I spent along time tryingto understand and simplify anatomy for myself and until I developed this concept. I now just try to teach it in the way I wish I were taught. Glad it helped :-)
That is easily a slippery slop to a state where the recipient gets a false understanding. I many times have to reeducate patients amout medicine or medical assistance because the nurses and doctors have simplified it to the point of opening up to inferences and subjective interpretation.
RT HJ that also happens even when you give a lot of details. It stills leaves the topic up for subjective interpretation. We are subjective beings , for the most part.
@@rthj6446 The quote should be rather interpretated as: "If you cannot explain it using only the most necessary items, then you do not know it well enough." As I can definetly agree that instead of only using the most necessary parts, people often explain things by not using anything and just comparing it to something else that is kind of simmilar.
@eris if you’re still wondering, yes. I’m literally taking notes on this video like I’m back in school, and I‘m finding it very helpful to draw alongside him on this one hahah
I've attended to several drawing schools, and anatomy has never been explained to me so clearly and purposefully (hoping that word exist) Keep up the great work, man
If you is interested in human anatomy the greatest results that I have had was with the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (i found it on google) without a doubt the most incredible info that I have ever tried.
This is the best I've seen in 6 years of failing in learning how to draw, and I can't believe it's free... This is literally the best I've seen in TH-cam. There's no thank you big enough, the day I know how to draw , I wanna be like you and share completely free my knowledge about drawing, you're and inspiration, a guide and a light of hope, thank you.
Took notes, shared the video, now proceeding to watch hours and hours of your tutorials. Honestly, I just love the way you explain everything, I want to get better at art but its kind of hard for me since I'm a more technical learner, this really just helps. So thanks!
+Pyxus Gaming Some advice to hone your art skills is to draw from imagination and start with gesture drawings without looking at a reference, it will help you loosen you up.
@Joy Kennedy please don't draw from imagination when practicing gesture drawing. Always use a reference. If you do end up doing so, your drawings will end up looking wonky and out of proportion.
at first i watched this and i was like .. no way! theres no way i can learn from this, i cant even draw the legs / arms yet on my own let alone muscles too, its too complicated!!! but then i was like... whatever!... and i followed along and drew out what you drew (honestly - it looked pretty bad, especially my arms lol!) and i highlighted the muscles like you did, and now that i've come back to this video again i've realized i'm glad i followed along even though at the beginning i thought there was no way i was ready for muscles yet, but it actually helped a lot so thanks :D whenever i do tutorials, and ive done A LOT. i forget what i've learned and move on to the next thing - but it feels like you've actually taught me someting useful and i didnt waste my time, so thanks :) i dont leave comments much but just felt like sharing:-)
This is the best anatomy tutorial I have found on the internet. I have been looking at anatomy tutorials for quite some time now and none of them have helped me as much as this one. I recommend this to anyone who is new to anatomy because this is very easy to understand. You just earned a subscriber.
Best anatomy intro I have ever seen. I wish normal anatomy books would teach me these fundamentals instead of taking me through an encyclopedia of crap i don't understand.
***** Sorry that must of sounded kind of rude. I was wondering if you have any advice on building on anatomical knowledge without having to know every single muscle. Your video really helped me get a general understanding about how muscles work and i was wondering on how i can build on that, thanks
lol true. Its just that unfortunately you have people who are just making a quick buck an all they do is create diagrams with a long list of anatomical terms to memorize. Thats not teaching, especially artists
I agree, i guess it's more about finding the right book for what you're looking for. "The hard way" seems like best option for now lol. Thank you both for your help! :D
Hi, I'm 71 years old and I'm starting to draw. I bought your book, a sketching pad, a kit with pencils, charcoal, erasers, sharpeners and I also bought a manequin and a kit of ink pens. I can't wait to start. I was a classical musician for over 30 years so I know what discipline is as far as practice is concerned. I like your logical explanations. Thank you.
As others have said, you explain concepts that we can apply our own way, that's true understanding, not memorizing. That line if balance is brilliant and as soon as you draw the body/arm I could see the structural similarity and as you describe the front/back muscle functions of stretching and straightening I moved my arm and could feel what you were on about. I actually understand it. Kind of fits with Newton's 3rd law actually. Great stuff mate, cheers!
When you "have a grip" you have a basic understanding and I have an "appreciation" of both the concept of the muscles and you - you are amazing! Thank you!!!♥
day 6 in a row i visit this video to refresh my memory. Recently started drawing bodies and holy shit i've improved SO much just by taking my time watching this. great work. very simple explanation, clearly you know what people new to the subject want to hear. hat off you to you good sir
I know you hear this all the time, but thank youuuuuuuu for uploading all of the videos. They've helped me where many other TH-cam channels "How To Draw ______" books and websites couldn't. :)
This is really well done. I like that you explain it in overarching concepts rather than just listing muscles without giving any insight into their function and how they move. Thanks.
I really wanna learn anathomy I've been drawing "wrong" for almost 2 years now i never found the right way for me to learn how to understand The human body. I am so glad i found this video really, i see so many mistakes that i've done. You are great thank you so much for the help
I love how you really get excited when you explain about this! Thank you so much! Great tutorial,very detailed, watched more than once - helped me out a lot!
I just wanna take a minute to say how amazing you are as not only an artist but a teacher as well. You single-handedly leveled my ability in a SINGLE video. I've been taking classes for about a week or two and I was struggling with where to start learning anatomy in a way that I could apply the principles that I've already learned. As soon as I watched this video, I re-watched it while I was at my drawing tablet and was immediately able to draw a human figure far better than I had been able to prior to that. Thank you so much for the work you are doing in the art community. I'll be purchasing your books very shortly, and look forward to looking through the rest of your videos while I complete school.
Sabamonster YT , I have spent months researching into human anatomy and discovered a fantastic website at Anatomy Blueprint Pro (check it out on google)
Best Videos I've seen on the human anatomy yet, I really hope you teach a drawing class because you really helped me understand this so much and made it easy.
I appreciate this video so much! A long time ago when I was in middle school my mom entered me into an art program at an art school that was supposed to teach you anatomy, but the only thing he did was show us the 8-head rule and aside from that, told us nothing else. We were supposed to figure everything else out on our own. The classes were 3 hours long but most of it was done in silence. He didn't even give us specific work to draw, just said, "Use your own references." I thought maybe I just didn't have any talent and it's been several years then - I'm 22 now. I have a friend who's RIDICULOUSLY good at drawing and I've wanted to learn how to for so long but didn't even know where to start! I've tried using nude stock photos, tried copying the art style of other artists, etc. but I was NEVER happy with how it turned out because I honestly didn't understand how things operated. Said friend told me to nail the basics first, but I didn't really understand what he meant. All I got from it was to learn proportions and learn how the body parts are shaped before you bend them - he said my main issue was that I was always trying to draw things in motion when I didn't even know how to draw them at their most basic forms. So, I came here and I think I get a little bit of what he was saying now. I can say that this helped me understand how things operate more so than I did before.
I started drawing a few months ago and have put off learning anatomy and drawing people because it just seems so daunting. I never knew where to begin because most “tutorials” already expect you do have a grasp on it. This is the one that I’ve been able to follow with, understand, and practice without feeling lost. Thank you so much!
There are many components to studying human anatomy. One place I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (google it if you're interested) definately the most incredible info that I have ever seen. Check out this amazing resource.
never heard of you just 20 seconds in and i've subscribed baby a lil advice though i think you should get yourself a HD camera throw in some edit in the videos with some cool transitions like proko and take this to the next level again this was really helpful, i signed up for an anatomy course and honestly i found this way more informative, thanks alot
dude for real, thanks, i have ben drawing anatomy for a few months and i still didnt know how they relate, or how they work all together but watching youre videos helped me alot :D thanks alot man :)
you are awesome, i have been trying to learn about anatomy for my drawings skills, and your videos finally help me to understand how the body works, thank you so much.
There are several factors in studying anatomy. One plan I found which successfully combines these is the Sebs Study Crammer (check it out on googIe) definately the best course i've heard of. Check out this unbelievable site.
I just came here to learn how to draw, and this is the first video I've seen to explain it to me in depth and quickly as well. Many thanks to the poster.
It was honestly so hard for some reason to find this kind of info. You're the best, man. I really hope I can figure out how to wrap my mind around all of this!!
I think Alphonsos vids are so great cause he gets to the point and whoever doesnt have 30 minutes to dedicate to art will probably never learn it anywhere else either!!! I DIDNT CHANGE MY NAME FOR NOTHING THIS DUDE IS A LIFE CHANGER!!! THX ALPHONSO FOR ANOTHER ENLIGHTENING VID. YOU DA MAN :)
Just started to draw, and keep looking for ways to learn and improve. No matter how much I dig, I keep coming back to Alphoso. Clear, direct, passionate. Thank you very much!!!
Holy damn This was godlike, you did something I really appreciate in teaching You taught the basic concept nearly everything uses, and showed how it is applied. You didn't try to leave out details that are too in-depth but kept in everything that is needed and nothing more. Making me actually interested in learning anatomy full on, although I don't have time for that currently I am wanting to learn 5 completely different fields in their entirety.
DUUUUUUUDE!!! yet again blew my mind. in college when I got serious about drawing, I didnt have a basic anatomy lesson like this. I bought many books that didnt even prime me like this tutorial. I wish I had this back in 2001. DAMN!!! you're tight man!! thanks again!!
Wow... This is a very well-done introduction. I appreciate that you explain the concepts, instead of just hammering us with technical details. Subscribed.
I'm finally, after a few years of animal drawings, getting into drawing humans. This is helping me tons! You're teaching me more than art class ever did, I thank you so much for this. You are a true gift to this world.
Alphonso, you are truly a magnificent teacher! I've been following a lot of your videos to brush up on technique. Your drawings are beautiful and your comments are extremely insightful. Thank you so much for sharing your passion x
Great job!!!!!!!!! So far the most simple, direct and clear way to start understand anatomy. Many many thanks!!!!!! Very much looking forward for more lessons from you!!!
Most anatomical videos for artists (for me personally) are too technical and confusing, whilst others are not explained properly at all, yours sir, is brilliantly explained. I've never quite seen a tutorial video like this before. Hands down, you're amazing. Now, back to digesting those tidbits I've learnt from your video....
You have no idea how good you are at teaching, you definitely explain things better than my own teacher. I appreciate your tutorials. I’ve learned more in this video then 3 years of being schooled in art.
I am finally learning, I feel like I can do anything now. I know you guys might think I am crazy eh, but I had a hard time learning in the past and now I feel like I have found a breakthrough.
I've noticed something in all your videos and just wanted to ask. Why do you sharpen your pencil like that? Oh, and another great video! I find myself clicking the "like" button most times before I even watch your stuff. Man I'd love to hang out with you all day and just get drawing tips. That's not strange at all right? I mean asking a stranger from TH-cam to hang out right?? Ha! Just kidding as long as one of has a windowless van I'm sure it will be fine;-) (just a little humor)
One of my art instructors did the same thing, now I do it as well. For us it was because it just allowed us to get a better angle and to be able to use more of the surface area of the graphite
***** it reminded me of jaob sartorius lol great info though. I learned a lot of the overall concept of the flow of the human body. That bending line is really interesting since its basically everywhere
This entire video is the best explanation of how the body actually works I have ever seen. I never got a clear explanation like this in any art class ever let alone any science class. Very good job at making this easy for anyone to understand movement in the body.
After watching Trent Kaniuga's video, "Why many artists stop growing.", I came to realize that I should go back to the fundamentals of art. I was really planning to do futuristic sci-fi art but I am not really that good so I took Trent's advice. A lot of tutorials online were paid (and I'm not angry about it) so my broke-ass stumbled upon your vid. Honestly, you provide great content and I have learned so much from it.
Can you move your pens out of the way please? I know it sounds really weird but it stresses me out and I wanna move me for you lol. It's ok If u can't but thanks! Love the vids btw
Probably one of the best explanations of muscles of the human body (and I’m sure other animals as well) that I have had in over 60 years of art lessons. The explanations are simple and that makes the lesson stick with one’s memory. Thank you. Great job.
I must say, you are probably the only TH-camr to have:
Talked about why anatomy is important.
Shown how to draw it.
EXPLAINED it.
Talked about CONCEPTS.
SIMPLIFIED and described.
I thank you so much, because what I have learned here I can very, very easily apply to drawings from my imagination, from life, I have good knowledge of all main muscles, what they are and what they do, but you just ... Yeah, all said above. You charged nothing, and did it purely out of good intention.
You sir are a true artist - Thank you and best wishes!!!!!
Kieran McMahon Thanks so much. That means alot
Kieran McMahon : couldnt agree more!!
There are many components to learning human anatomy. One plan I found that succeeds in merging these is the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the most useful info that I have ever seen. Check out this great resource.
Kieran McMahon I completely agree with you. I've been looking for a video like this for a long time, no one really explained how anything worked while drawing the body part.
I have spent months researching into human anatomy and found an awesome resource at Anatomy Blueprint Pro (google it if you are interested)
So many "How to Draw" videos never teach you technique or give you anything to master skill, they just say "you'll get it eventually." However, you are teaching technique and I thank you so much for that this really TEACHES you about the body.
Jacob Barocio glad you find it useful :-)
***** i just found my sensei * *instant subscribe**
such beautiful work you did there, i was moved and empowered me to continue on this road of drawing.
i seriously been searching for months on videos like this..even made requests to people on other channels tutorials..sadly none of them explained squat all, all they said keep practicing.
THEN today i dont what came over me i just searched again after giving for months and if found you sir.
GODLY TUTORIAL, definitely best one i have seen. your methods of teaching are magnificent..are a teacher in school by any chance? either way its hard to come by a great tutor like you. i will drill this into my head till it becomes my second nature, those 14 people disliked this tut knows nothing + ungrateful
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. GOD BLESS
youre very welcome. Thanks so much. I spent along time tryingto understand and simplify anatomy for myself and until I developed this concept.
I now just try to teach it in the way I wish I were taught. Glad it helped :-)
***** ya! This is what I call learning after years of watching "How to" tutorials out there.
Thank you so much!
very welcome
"If you can't explain it simply, then you don't know it well enough." ~ Albert Einstein. Thanks heaps.
Gareth Bruno Agreed. And no worries
That is easily a slippery slop to a state where the recipient gets a false understanding. I many times have to reeducate patients amout medicine or medical assistance because the nurses and doctors have simplified it to the point of opening up to inferences and subjective interpretation.
@@rthj6446 oh poor soul
RT HJ that also happens even when you give a lot of details. It stills leaves the topic up for subjective interpretation. We are subjective beings , for the most part.
@@rthj6446
The quote should be rather interpretated as:
"If you cannot explain it using only the most necessary items, then you do not know it well enough."
As I can definetly agree that instead of only using the most necessary parts, people often explain things by not using anything and just comparing it to something else that is kind of simmilar.
You have just explained the physiology of anatomy better in 20 minutes than my pre-med professors did in one year. Thank you Mr Dunn.
Emily Smith :-) thanks much! Glad it was useful
it has been 6 years and this is still one of the best anatomy drawing tutorials out there
🙏🙏🙏
Should I draw this in my sketch book :0
@eris if you’re still wondering, yes. I’m literally taking notes on this video like I’m back in school, and I‘m finding it very helpful to draw alongside him on this one hahah
Seriously one of the best anatomy tutorials on youtube.. Are you a teacher?
I think i saw him say he teaches HS chemistry and art at a community college.
"the line of balance"
balanced as all things should be
🙏🙏🙏
I was so frustrated with anatomy before. Then I watched your video. I feel like the Buddha after his enlightenment!! Thanks!
Great video buddy!
Vexx thank you
Holy
What a legend
I've attended to several drawing schools, and anatomy has never been explained to me so clearly and purposefully (hoping that word exist)
Keep up the great work, man
WandaThePanda I think it does lol But thanks
thats a hell of a good tutorial first one that actually explains something.
+Gustavo Fenilli thanks much :-)
Totally agree.
Best anatomy intro I've found on the net.
thanks much :-)
So clear, so to the point, I love you. Thank you so much.
: ) very welcome
If you is interested in human anatomy the greatest results that I have had was with the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (i found it on google) without a doubt the most incredible info that I have ever tried.
This is the best I've seen in 6 years of failing in learning how to draw, and I can't believe it's free... This is literally the best I've seen in TH-cam. There's no thank you big enough, the day I know how to draw , I wanna be like you and share completely free my knowledge about drawing, you're and inspiration, a guide and a light of hope, thank you.
Thanks so much
Took notes, shared the video, now proceeding to watch hours and hours of your tutorials. Honestly, I just love the way you explain everything, I want to get better at art but its kind of hard for me since I'm a more technical learner, this really just helps. So thanks!
+Pyxus Gaming Some advice to hone your art skills is to draw from imagination and start with gesture drawings without looking at a reference, it will help you loosen you up.
@Joy Kennedy please don't draw from imagination when practicing gesture drawing. Always use a reference.
If you do end up doing so, your drawings will end up looking wonky and out of proportion.
at first i watched this and i was like .. no way! theres no way i can learn from this, i cant even draw the legs / arms yet on my own let alone muscles too, its too complicated!!! but then i was like... whatever!... and i followed along and drew out what you drew (honestly - it looked pretty bad, especially my arms lol!) and i highlighted the muscles like you did, and now that i've come back to this video again i've realized i'm glad i followed along even though at the beginning i thought there was no way i was ready for muscles yet, but it actually helped a lot so thanks :D whenever i do tutorials, and ive done A LOT. i forget what i've learned and move on to the next thing - but it feels like you've actually taught me someting useful and i didnt waste my time, so thanks :) i dont leave comments much but just felt like sharing:-)
Hayden Brown :-) that made my day. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue making more progress
Thank you for sharing your experience I will try
This is like the holy grial of anatomy drawing, blessings to you my gentlemen
🙂🙏
This is the best anatomy tutorial I have found on the internet. I have been looking at anatomy tutorials for quite some time now and none of them have helped me as much as this one. I recommend this to anyone who is new to anatomy because this is very easy to understand. You just earned a subscriber.
InheritorOf TheWillOfFire :-) Thanks so much
***** No need to thank me. I thank you for making such great tutorials. Keep up your great videos! :)
Best anatomy intro I have ever seen. I wish normal anatomy books would teach me these fundamentals instead of taking me through an encyclopedia of crap i don't understand.
lol gotta sift through it eh..thanks
***** Sorry that must of sounded kind of rude. I was wondering if you have any advice on building on anatomical knowledge without having to know every single muscle. Your video really helped me get a general understanding about how muscles work and i was wondering on how i can build on that, thanks
TheHelixInfinity sometimes you have to do it the hard way, be glad that you have good anatomy books in your lang. good luck
lol true. Its just that unfortunately you have people who are just making a quick buck an all they do is create diagrams with a long list of anatomical terms to memorize. Thats not teaching, especially artists
I agree, i guess it's more about finding the right book for what you're looking for. "The hard way" seems like best option for now lol. Thank you both for your help! :D
Best anatomy lesson ever! Thanks.
+Glenna Harlow Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful
Hi, I'm 71 years old and I'm starting to draw. I bought your book, a sketching pad, a kit with pencils, charcoal, erasers, sharpeners and I also bought a manequin and a kit of ink pens. I can't wait to start. I was a classical musician for over 30 years so I know what discipline is as far as practice is concerned. I like your logical explanations. Thank you.
Thanks so much! I like your love your learning. Youre an inspiration
As others have said, you explain concepts that we can apply our own way, that's true understanding, not memorizing. That line if balance is brilliant and as soon as you draw the body/arm I could see the structural similarity and as you describe the front/back muscle functions of stretching and straightening I moved my arm and could feel what you were on about. I actually understand it. Kind of fits with Newton's 3rd law actually.
Great stuff mate, cheers!
I have been drawing for a couple of years now, and this is the best tutorial I have seen on anatomy. Thank you for teaching me.
you are one of the most knowledgeable person ive seen explain drawing anatomy.. Thank you for making this video :)
Elizabeth Budenberg no worries :-)
maxine beck because anything that forces a "are you sure you want to leave this page" message is somethingto trust. Lol.
When you "have a grip" you have a basic understanding and I have an "appreciation" of both the concept of the muscles and you - you are amazing! Thank you!!!♥
Glad I could help! Love the pun lol
day 6 in a row i visit this video to refresh my memory. Recently started drawing bodies and holy shit i've improved SO much just by taking my time watching this. great work. very simple explanation, clearly you know what people new to the subject want to hear. hat off you to you good sir
I know you hear this all the time, but thank youuuuuuuu for uploading all of the videos. They've helped me where many other TH-cam channels "How To Draw ______" books and websites couldn't. :)
Christen Kangas thanks alot. I appreciate knowing that :-)
This is really well done. I like that you explain it in overarching concepts rather than just listing muscles without giving any insight into their function and how they move. Thanks.
no worries :-)
*This is the first time that a video is worth it to watch in 20mins*
I really wanna learn anathomy
I've been drawing "wrong" for almost 2 years now i never found the right way for me to learn how to understand The human body. I am so glad i found this video really, i see so many mistakes that i've done. You are great thank you so much for the help
Learn to spell
It’s about time I found an excellent teacher, THANKYOU
I love how you really get excited when you explain about this!
Thank you so much! Great tutorial,very detailed, watched more than once - helped me out a lot!
cant help it lol...thanks, glad it helped :-)
this is amazing, i am blown away with how easily you explained all this in 20 minutes, thank you so much
You are a legit a lifesaver, I’ve been looking for an anatomy video just like this for ages!! Thank you so much 🥺❤️
🙂🙏
I just wanna take a minute to say how amazing you are as not only an artist but a teacher as well. You single-handedly leveled my ability in a SINGLE video. I've been taking classes for about a week or two and I was struggling with where to start learning anatomy in a way that I could apply the principles that I've already learned. As soon as I watched this video, I re-watched it while I was at my drawing tablet and was immediately able to draw a human figure far better than I had been able to prior to that. Thank you so much for the work you are doing in the art community. I'll be purchasing your books very shortly, and look forward to looking through the rest of your videos while I complete school.
Sabamonster YT
, I have spent months researching into human anatomy and discovered a fantastic website at Anatomy Blueprint Pro (check it out on google)
Best Videos I've seen on the human anatomy yet, I really hope you teach a drawing class because you really helped me understand this so much and made it easy.
thanks much...glad it helped
i did all that action and realized how it's work! amazing!
I appreciate this video so much! A long time ago when I was in middle school my mom entered me into an art program at an art school that was supposed to teach you anatomy, but the only thing he did was show us the 8-head rule and aside from that, told us nothing else. We were supposed to figure everything else out on our own. The classes were 3 hours long but most of it was done in silence. He didn't even give us specific work to draw, just said, "Use your own references."
I thought maybe I just didn't have any talent and it's been several years then - I'm 22 now. I have a friend who's RIDICULOUSLY good at drawing and I've wanted to learn how to for so long but didn't even know where to start! I've tried using nude stock photos, tried copying the art style of other artists, etc. but I was NEVER happy with how it turned out because I honestly didn't understand how things operated.
Said friend told me to nail the basics first, but I didn't really understand what he meant. All I got from it was to learn proportions and learn how the body parts are shaped before you bend them - he said my main issue was that I was always trying to draw things in motion when I didn't even know how to draw them at their most basic forms. So, I came here and I think I get a little bit of what he was saying now. I can say that this helped me understand how things operate more so than I did before.
YO my art improved so much because of this video! Thank you so much!!!
You are easily one of the smartest and most insightful artists I have found on TH-cam. I've learned so much from you in such a short period of time
Sebastian Charles glad I can help. thanks
I started drawing a few months ago and have put off learning anatomy and drawing people because it just seems so daunting. I never knew where to begin because most “tutorials” already expect you do have a grasp on it. This is the one that I’ve been able to follow with, understand, and practice without feeling lost. Thank you so much!
a beautiful tutorial from a beautiful soul.
CrimzunSole :-) thanks so much
thanks a million for this tutorial, i've been drawing anatomy and figures with an average knowledge but believe me this was my savior, thanks!
got deep and more detailed than what i expected.....Likin it!
this is amazing! I learned more from your video than my professor's 1 hour class.
Glad I could help : )
I wish I would have found this earlier, I've always struggled with anatomy, but this helped me immediately. Thank you.
Glad I could help
I love you. I. LOVE. You. Finally, FINALLY a tutorial that actually helps me understand how the body works and how it moves. Thank you so much!
: )
wow thanks man, this will help alot in drawing pictures. I be looking forwards in seeing more what you have.
+Roberts K Thanks
+Roberts K I've been studying human anatomy and discovered a great resource at Anatomy Blueprint Pro (check it out on google)
11:42 I don't know why, but seeing the point of the pencil just launch off was hilarious to me
There are many components to studying human anatomy. One place I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Anatomy Blueprint Pro (google it if you're interested) definately the most incredible info that I have ever seen. Check out this amazing resource.
That’s why we have pencil sharpeners. Just goes to show even your teacher has his pencil leads break.
@@josetorrealba1887 I keep seeing this comment with the same exact words everywhere. Are you a bot?
@@Devay99 yeah lol. all bots say “do a Google search”.
thank you so much man , this is so helpful
i've been searching for so long to find videos like these
Hasan A Glad I could help
Purchased your book will be here in 2 days, yay!!!
after watching this I realized that teaching is the ULTIMATE art form when done at this level. This was beautiful to watch
never heard of you just 20 seconds in and i've subscribed baby
a lil advice though i think you should get yourself a HD camera throw in some edit in the
videos with some cool transitions like proko and take this to the next level
again this was really helpful, i signed up for an anatomy course and honestly i found this way more informative, thanks alot
Thanks much. Points noted :-)
dude for real, thanks, i have ben drawing anatomy for a few months and i still didnt know how they relate, or how they work all together but watching youre videos helped me alot :D thanks alot man :)
For this being 5 years old, it’s a pretty solid way of explaining it. Thank you!
Old school is always timeless and always good. That's why it's called old school :-)
you are awesome, i have been trying to learn about anatomy for my drawings skills, and your videos finally help me to understand how the body works, thank you so much.
Man, you're amazing, I want you to be my drawing teacher
Tanmay Naik thanks much :-)
You are the best !!! I bought 3 books and watched 1000 other tutorials without understanding a thing, but your video really help me a lot. Thank you.
Mariyan Dimitrovski :-) thanks so much...glad it helped
Working in a little hermetic philosophy in there, "as above so below" I like it :)
I learn something new every time I watch one of his vids. Good stuff!
Glad to hear that. Thank you
10/10 Supee helpful!
My drawings are starting to looks more human like than alien. Hehehehh!
Yayyyyy
There are several factors in studying anatomy. One plan I found which successfully combines these is the Sebs Study Crammer (check it out on googIe) definately the best course i've heard of. Check out this unbelievable site.
I just came here to learn how to draw, and this is the first video I've seen to explain it to me in depth and quickly as well. Many thanks to the poster.
Daaaaaaamn!! So great! Thanks a lot mate you really nailed it
PathovSeth :-) thanks
This tutorial is actually palatable and free God bless 😭
It was honestly so hard for some reason to find this kind of info. You're the best, man. I really hope I can figure out how to wrap my mind around all of this!!
I think Alphonsos vids are so great cause he gets to the point and whoever doesnt have 30 minutes to dedicate to art will probably never learn it anywhere else either!!! I DIDNT CHANGE MY NAME FOR NOTHING THIS DUDE IS A LIFE CHANGER!!! THX ALPHONSO FOR ANOTHER ENLIGHTENING VID. YOU DA MAN :)
thanks so much my friend..that supports means alot :-)
I love the common sense description, Alphonso!
Just started to draw, and keep looking for ways to learn and improve. No matter how much I dig, I keep coming back to Alphoso. Clear, direct, passionate. Thank you very much!!!
Thanks much. Glad you find them helpful
Holy damn
This was godlike, you did something I really appreciate in teaching
You taught the basic concept nearly everything uses, and showed how it is applied.
You didn't try to leave out details that are too in-depth but kept in everything that is needed and nothing more.
Making me actually interested in learning anatomy full on, although I don't have time for that currently I am wanting to learn 5 completely different fields in their entirety.
Omg. I wish I know this before I learn anatomy. It really makes me understand better. Thank you.
You are amazing sir, such clarity and zero wasted time in this entire video. This is close to perfection, and exceptional for such a long video.
DUUUUUUUDE!!! yet again blew my mind. in college when I got serious about drawing, I didnt have a basic anatomy lesson like this. I bought many books that didnt even prime me like this tutorial. I wish I had this back in 2001. DAMN!!! you're tight man!! thanks again!!
+lonnie carter carter Thanks much! Glad it helped:-)
Did anyone else here come to learn how to draw?
Yup!
: )
I mean the title does say...."How to draw". first three words, but yes, yes I did.
KrazyKrissy no I came here to learn how to cook potatoes
I came to learn how to make my own air conditioning system.
I Love how you say "the interesting thing is" a lot, this really helped thanks^^
+Issa Bjork lol
Man, you're a hell of a professor
Thank you for providing this content
Wow... This is a very well-done introduction. I appreciate that you explain the concepts, instead of just hammering us with technical details.
Subscribed.
Abici thanks..welcome :-)
I'm finally, after a few years of animal drawings, getting into drawing humans. This is helping me tons! You're teaching me more than art class ever did, I thank you so much for this. You are a true gift to this world.
🙏
Alphonso, you are truly a magnificent teacher! I've been following a lot of your videos to brush up on technique. Your drawings are beautiful and your comments are extremely insightful. Thank you so much for sharing your passion x
+Annika Theron very welcome : )
Great job!!!!!!!!! So far the most simple, direct and clear way to start understand anatomy. Many many thanks!!!!!! Very much looking forward for more lessons from you!!!
I actually learned more from this than I did in my pre AP biology AND art classes this year...
:-) glad you found it useful
Thanks This definitely helps in my understanding!
thats my job :-)
Most anatomical videos for artists (for me personally) are too technical and confusing, whilst others are not explained properly at all, yours sir, is brilliantly explained. I've never quite seen a tutorial video like this before. Hands down, you're amazing. Now, back to digesting those tidbits I've learnt from your video....
Thanks much🙏🙏🙏
I like how casually this guy draws hands. So small too. I'n here struggling to just connect the thumb to the wrist.
Dont worry, it comes with practice
Thank you, that is the most helpful tutorial for understanding/drawing muscles I have found on TH-cam. :D
+Ashish Tekam glad I could help :- )
4:48 lol, "the upper leg",I think you mean the arm.
You have no idea how good you are at teaching, you definitely explain things better than my own teacher. I appreciate your tutorials. I’ve learned more in this video then 3 years of being schooled in art.
🙂🙏🙏🙏
This is Amazing!
+Abdul Aziz banna thanks :-)
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I WATCH AN ANATOMY VIDEO THAT REALLY HELPS ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Glad it helped : )
Great tutorial! So informative, clear and interesting.
thanks much :-)
I am finally learning, I feel like I can do anything now. I know you guys might think I am crazy eh, but I had a hard time learning in the past and now I feel like I have found a breakthrough.
I've noticed something in all your videos and just wanted to ask. Why do you sharpen your pencil like that? Oh, and another great video! I find myself clicking the "like" button most times before I even watch your stuff. Man I'd love to hang out with you all day and just get drawing tips.
That's not strange at all right? I mean asking a stranger from TH-cam to hang out right?? Ha! Just kidding as long as one of has a windowless van I'm sure it will be fine;-) (just a little humor)
LOL once you leave that real hate potion lol...No worries at all..I may do a video about why I sharpen my pencils like that next
but therealhatepotion has vitamin A,B,C&D in addition to X,Y&Z, slightly lesser known ones so you cant go wrong with it!
LOL
One of my art instructors did the same thing, now I do it as well. For us it was because it just allowed us to get a better angle and to be able to use more of the surface area of the graphite
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back in college, i wish my prof explained it like you do. i would have loved it. thanks for this video.
13:25 SARTORIUS? OH NO!
10/10 for the video but now i become so sad
dont be lol
***** it reminded me of jaob sartorius lol great info though. I learned a lot of the overall concept of the flow of the human body. That bending line is really interesting since its basically everywhere
I was actually thinking the exact same thing xD
This entire video is the best explanation of how the body actually works I have ever seen. I never got a clear explanation like this in any art class ever let alone any science class. Very good job at making this easy for anyone to understand movement in the body.
If anyone needs help with poses that s may sound strange but I use a Barbie doll as a model to get the right pose with correct posture
Lol thats a cool idea
How I haven't thought about this great idea instead of buying wooden manikan ;-)
:-)
After watching Trent Kaniuga's video, "Why many artists stop growing.", I came to realize that I should go back to the fundamentals of art. I was really planning to do futuristic sci-fi art but I am not really that good so I took Trent's advice. A lot of tutorials online were paid (and I'm not angry about it) so my broke-ass stumbled upon your vid. Honestly, you provide great content and I have learned so much from it.
was anyone else moving the parts of the body as he was explaining
Thank you so much you're my hero! I have been looking for months trying to find a good anatomy tutorial.
thanks much :-)
Can you move your pens out of the way please? I know it sounds really weird but it stresses me out and I wanna move me for you lol. It's ok If u can't but thanks! Love the vids btw
lol will do
Thanks I know I'm a weirdo
not at all...I understand
Also what is the best book for learning anatomy? And drawing figures and stuff like that? Thanks
will post something on that soon
Probably one of the best explanations of muscles of the human body (and I’m sure other animals as well) that I have had in over 60 years of art lessons. The explanations are simple and that makes the lesson stick with one’s memory. Thank you. Great job.