I have doodled 6 whilst listening to you I have now done 60 in 4 days And i can see an improvement as i am doing this automatically not drawing Thank you again for your time and excellent advice I am teally enjoying this
At age 61, I'm starting to learn how to draw and paint. I did maybe 18 drawing exercises since I was 19 & never doodled, not even as a kid. But I will now. It's probably the best way to get over my ADHD perfectionist procrastination and get into the grove, get that hand-eye coordination going.
I think there is a fine line between practicing/doodling without restrictions and practicing with some layer of being accurate, at least in my simple mind. If I want to get better at drawing a human movement it helps me to look at many many various positions and try and draw them, then when I am doodling I have a bit of a guide in my mind how a certain movement should look, or angles or whatever. I like the fact that you are teaching to be uninhibited with a pencil or pen or whatever. It certainly has helped me and I find that when I doodle before any project it makes it better. Just as I practice a guitar, loosens you up when you as they say in guitar world, noodling. Thanks for putting a lot of fun and relaxation in something that should be just that.
Thank you for doing these videos, I find them really helpful. A friend of mine bought me a sketch book some time ago and I've been doing (or not doing) exactly what you said in the video about doodling and, and that is that I've been saving it until I had something particular to draw. Starting tomorrow, I'm going use it for doodling. I'm learning a great deal from you,. Thank you. Sue (Spain)
Been trying to get back into it for some time. You just broke down the last barrier with profound simplicity. Off to get my sketchbook & PEN! Thank you!
Hmmm.... Very good explanation of doodling. "Practicing for the sake of practicing." My daughter said my doodle drawings are better than my actual drawings. The actual drawings are stiff, the doodles are loose and more playful and hence creative.
My doodles consists of lines and spheres. I keep at it until I feel that the sphere looks like a ball you can pick up. My boss laughs when he sees spheres all over my calendar. He knows where I've been because he will sees doodles. I keep them small and it's just an automatic thing. I have a few paintings of spheres and now he wants me to paint a sphere just for his office. Thank you for the video. I always appreciate your lessons.
good vid as usual bro, as some feedback you need a video about the importance of the drawing in painting; that is if you do not already have one. Cheers.
I live in Indiana and life gets in the way... I would love to be a part of the class... the inspirational quality that you have does magic to my work!!
Wow. So many complaints from your students, but you handle it so patiently. I go to OCAD, and while my profs are great, my observational prof would have emotionally crucified me where I stood, in front of the class, and I would have deserved it. Similar to your class, we were told to use a pen, but it had to be a pen that would allow for some sensitivity, and it was in a very small book that could fit into our pockets, in order to be sure we had absolutely no excuse for not taking it with us. As well, we were told specifically, that it had to blind-contour. I will admit I hated going back to blind-contour so much; yet, by doing so, my focus and line sensitivity to the edge were increased, my line was cleaned up, and, through quantity, a habit was instilled in me to draw everyday. That being said, I feel that although quantity is important, it is the quality of the attention to the subject, to it's edge, and, eventually, to it's value changes, that is the most important. We were advised to look out at the subject at least 95% of the time, and only to look at our paper to be sure our pen was in the right place on the page about 5% of the time. Eventually this can be done both quickly, and accurately with regard to proportion, but at first we had to focus on developing that connection to our hand by taking it slow. Learning to observe and commit to the line laid down all in one action was the goal, and it worked.
Anthony Pace Yea you would think that they where just happy that they had me as a teacher. LOL I welcome observations and that is why they ask so many questions
When I was a child I'd catch hell from my mom because her writing pads were always full of doodles or imprints on the clean page. Haha sorry mom. Still at it 50 + years later. No scrap paper is safe!😂
Stefan, what constitutes a doodle as opposed to a drawing? Also what's wrong with doodling something from a photo, as opposed to something in real life? I'm trying to practice drawing animals in particular.
+blk stone Learning form life is how we see and how the brain works with your hand A camera has know brain and cant have a opinion about what is is pointed at.
I have doodled 6 whilst listening to you
I have now done 60 in 4 days
And i can see an improvement as i am doing this automatically not drawing
Thank you again for your time and excellent advice
I am teally enjoying this
I'm inspired
What an amazing tutor!
Thank you for these videos!
Stefan, ;You have so many true words to share. Thank you for all you do and all the help you give others.
This guy has awesome charisma.
ElegeantFencer Thanks
At age 61, I'm starting to learn how to draw and paint. I did maybe 18 drawing exercises since I was 19 & never doodled, not even as a kid. But I will now.
It's probably the best way to get over my ADHD perfectionist procrastination and get into the grove, get that hand-eye coordination going.
I think there is a fine line between practicing/doodling without restrictions and practicing with some layer of being accurate, at least in my simple mind. If I want to get better at drawing a human movement it helps me to look at many many various positions and try and draw them, then when I am doodling I have a bit of a guide in my mind how a certain movement should look, or angles or whatever. I like the fact that you are teaching to be uninhibited with a pencil or pen or whatever. It certainly has helped me and I find that when I doodle before any project it makes it better. Just as I practice a guitar, loosens you up when you as they say in guitar world, noodling. Thanks for putting a lot of fun and relaxation in something that should be just that.
Thank you for doing these videos, I find them really helpful. A friend of mine bought me a sketch book some time ago and I've been doing (or not doing) exactly what you said in the video about doodling and, and that is that I've been saving it until I had something particular to draw. Starting tomorrow, I'm going use it for doodling. I'm learning a great deal from you,. Thank you.
Sue (Spain)
This is great advice , and you are a wonderful tutor
Thank you
+Annemarie Bourke Thanks
Been trying to get back into it for some time. You just broke down the last barrier with profound simplicity. Off to get my sketchbook & PEN! Thank you!
+artbeau GO for it !!!!
Hmmm.... Very good explanation of doodling. "Practicing for the sake of practicing."
My daughter said my doodle drawings are better than my actual drawings. The actual drawings are stiff, the doodles are loose and more playful and hence creative.
+Katherine Calacday Your Daughter is one smart girl, Remember she is the eye of the public....
Off to practice! Keep posting these Stefan, they REALLY help. Great PBS show too
+Joe Bigelow Keep on watching
Stefan I am getting a new book for 2023!! Happy new year!!
you are a huge inspiration too me.
Braxton Hawkins yeah I can relate 😀
My doodles consists of lines and spheres. I keep at it until I feel that the sphere looks like a ball you can pick up. My boss laughs when he sees spheres all over my calendar. He knows where I've been because he will sees doodles. I keep them small and it's just an automatic thing. I have a few paintings of spheres and now he wants me to paint a sphere just for his office. Thank you for the video. I always appreciate your lessons.
+Maribel Jusino-Iturralde Your welcome
practice, that what i need!!!!
and dont look back... yes!
+Milana Kuchalskyte Yes Yes!
Great video. I teach as well and will definitely encourage my students to doodle.
Thank you for an inspiring lesson.
You are so welcome
good vid as usual bro, as some feedback you need a video about the importance of the drawing in painting; that is if you do not already have one. Cheers.
I love his dwarf vest and shirt.
I live in Indiana and life gets in the way... I would love to be a part of the class... the inspirational quality that you have does magic to my work!!
I teach many students in around the world so someday I could coach you over the phone if you wish
Would be absolutely delighted.... let me know how we can work that out !!
You are a great teacher, I learned a lot, thank you very much :)
+Marlena Sørensen Thanks
I doodled while watching this.
Wow. So many complaints from your students, but you handle it so patiently. I go to OCAD, and while my profs are great, my observational prof would have emotionally crucified me where I stood, in front of the class, and I would have deserved it.
Similar to your class, we were told to use a pen, but it had to be a pen that would allow for some sensitivity, and it was in a very small book that could fit into our pockets, in order to be sure we had absolutely no excuse for not taking it with us. As well, we were told specifically, that it had to blind-contour.
I will admit I hated going back to blind-contour so much; yet, by doing so, my focus and line sensitivity to the edge were increased, my line was cleaned up, and, through quantity, a habit was instilled in me to draw everyday.
That being said, I feel that although quantity is important, it is the quality of the attention to the subject, to it's edge, and, eventually, to it's value changes, that is the most important. We were advised to look out at the subject at least 95% of the time, and only to look at our paper to be sure our pen was in the right place on the page about 5% of the time. Eventually this can be done both quickly, and accurately with regard to proportion, but at first we had to focus on developing that connection to our hand by taking it slow. Learning to observe and commit to the line laid down all in one action was the goal, and it worked.
Anthony Pace Yea you would think that they where just happy that they had me as a teacher. LOL
I welcome observations and that is why they ask so many questions
Super
what about doodling movie scenes? will it be worth or should I go real 3d images?
As a musician how should someone study? I have a few musical things. Marsha
Hi Have just discovered your lessons great stuff well presented....one question..where do you get your shirts?
Maurice
+Maurice Glanville Custom made, Thanks for noticing
When I was a child I'd catch hell from my mom because her writing pads were always full of doodles or imprints on the clean page. Haha sorry mom.
Still at it 50 + years later. No scrap paper is safe!😂
+Cynthia Snider Right on! you go girl!
Stefan, what constitutes a doodle as opposed to a drawing? Also what's wrong with doodling something from a photo, as opposed to something in real life? I'm trying to practice drawing animals in particular.
+blk stone Learning form life is how we see and how the brain works with your hand
A camera has know brain and cant have a opinion about what is is pointed at.
Thank you! May I have your email? Stefan have a great year ahead!! Marsha
The teacher reminds me of hellboy
Really ....... HOW?
Stefan Baumann lol
What is this a Renaissance art class? LOL