How I Improved My Art

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  • Here are five exercises that I’ve found very useful in improving my skills and getting me inspired and motivated to work on my art. I hope some of these will help you too!
    Art book artists in order of appearance:
    Zao Dao
    Tove Jansson
    Helene Schjerfbeck
    Yoshitaka Amano
    I made this video to celebrate Lightbox Expo Online 2021! I also just now released two of my artbooks as digital downloads, which you can get if you’d like to support me on my art journey: app.gumroad.com/heikala
    I also have a patreon: / heikala
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    You can find and support me at:
    heikala.com/
    / heikala
    / heikala_art
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    Music composed by Ryan Camus
    www.ryancamus.com
    twitter: @ryancamus
    instagram: @rycamus
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    English subtitles (cc) by Heikala Team
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  • @Kattvalk
    @Kattvalk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    The tip about sketching with pen only really inspired me, thanks for sharing!

  • @Juniper.Lily.
    @Juniper.Lily. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    This helped me slow down & enjoy the process of making art again after feeling paralyzed for so long. I feel free. Thank you so much for sharing, it means more than you know 💜

    • @Heikala
      @Heikala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad this video was able to help you out 😭💕 I have those feelings too from time to time!

  • @HerArtnThoughts
    @HerArtnThoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    It's impressive how you come up with such great sketches within those random shapes. I guess that's what years of experience entails.

  • @happyshell2506
    @happyshell2506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I like the idea of not afraid to making mistake, learn and move on to the next sketch
    Thank you for sharing this~

  • @saraiclay6197
    @saraiclay6197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I do erase ALOT when drawing.
    So...I guess I'll try drawing with a pen then. :
    May everyone be encouraged and never give up!!

  • @Ana36377
    @Ana36377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m a person who’s scared to make mistakes, but I think I will definitely try sketching with a pen, maybe a coloured one. I’m this sort of person who erases things way too often so giving me the option where I cannot ‘undo’ would be great. Recently, I’ve been sketching with coloured pencils instead of my normal arsenal of HB, 2B and 2H pencils. Since my coloured pencils made it difficult for me to erase, it was really refreshing and I found out I enjoyed it. Not to mention it made my sketchbook very colourful!

  • @icytrusart5051
    @icytrusart5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i love doing the blobs sketch! i did it when i'm on artblock. the tip is don't expect that you will get great artworks, just don't think anything just draw the 1st thing u thought or see :) really fun to do! ❣ thank you for sharing heikala 🐱❤

  • @panae213
    @panae213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    このエクササイズやってみたけど、本当に本当に本当に本当に難しい!!!!!!!こんなにイメージが湧くの、なぜ・・・・・????
    自分でわけわからない形の色を塗ってしまって、後悔してばかり。色塗る前の最初から描きたいものをイメージしないと、成功できない。Heikalaさんマジ凄い。。

  • @lyrakae
    @lyrakae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can i say. I used to be soooo scared of just drawing with a pen and not being able to go back.
    I got a fountain pen a lil while ago and i'v been doodling a lot with it and it has helped me so much with not really my skill but more so my confidance!
    I'v been able to doodle and make some really cool studies of, mainly, very fluffy rabbits but i hope to draw some more things with it!

  • @anonymousmusicloverr
    @anonymousmusicloverr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love your drawings so much. I've been feeling quite uninspired lately, but watching this reminded me that at the end of the day, drawing is about having fun and setting your creativity free. Thank you for these amazing tips.

  • @justmedidi
    @justmedidi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i enjoy the drawing only with pen idea so much! i did a one month challenge with it and learned a lot from the experience so especially now i try to sketch in pen and marker more often. i lack confidence in my lines and in my skills so i like to use this method as much as i can. i used to get really stressed over it but now i actually enjoy it a lot! it allows me to "fail faster" and stick to the flow of the drawing. not everything turns out great but i'm learning and enjoying the process. i'll have to try out the other methods you shared especially the different mediums as i enjoy a variety of them but get a bit scared to try >< thank you so much! :)

  • @453679
    @453679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your sketchblobs are my favourite to watch !!
    I love to guess what are you gonna draw and it's always a surprise.
    these are that inspires me the most.
    I found you first at facebook but hearing your voice here on youtube is lovely, thanks for the tips 🥰🥰🥰

  • @caseyfulton8559
    @caseyfulton8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Always excited to see your work

  • @arashi.nakamura
    @arashi.nakamura 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wonderful art book collection! I would be so so grateful if you did an art book collection tour, or even dropped the names of the ones from the video. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, thank you 🙏

  • @hannahl4108
    @hannahl4108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These are all so wonderful and inspiring! Love the pen tip, I’ll give that a try soon! Amazing work as always 💖💖💖👏👏👏

  • @kaspyn9183
    @kaspyn9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so calming to watch, thankyou!

  • @tinglyart3877
    @tinglyart3877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so soothing and inspiring at the same time. Love how the poses turned out to be :)

  • @itspanhy
    @itspanhy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your drawing style. The tips are great! Thank you so much for sharing with us! It definitely helps me in my drawing practice.

  • @ecpeongray
    @ecpeongray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find these tips really useful and made me reflect the way i draw, thanks for making this type of videos. :)

  • @starremix
    @starremix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These are really good tips. I remember seeing you do the first method years ago, maybe when i was on Patreon and attempted those digitally. It was pretty great for a while and i should get back to it. I was too embarrassed to share them though . Thanks for such a well thought out and detailed video. I miss drawing with crayons

  • @marisolcasas8721
    @marisolcasas8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video ❤i love it ❤✨

  • @First_love_late_spring
    @First_love_late_spring 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always got annoyed at making mistakes in pencil drawing but never just drew with pen as I thought sketching first was more professional
    Now knowing drawing with pen only will improve my drawing is rlly helpful ;]

  • @blushingcat2767
    @blushingcat2767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was created beautifully.✨
    Thanks so much for sharing these tips.
    😊👍🏻

  • @jeidyyazminjuarezaguilar2064
    @jeidyyazminjuarezaguilar2064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always your art is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing those tips!!!! I love your art, it makes me feel so relaxed!!!!

  • @lapalettedelamerlette
    @lapalettedelamerlette 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for those very good advices !

  • @ananananabop
    @ananananabop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad I found your channel! Just watching you work makes me want to draw too!

  • @shadypixel4478
    @shadypixel4478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These exercises are really helpful! I'm gonna start by freehanding my sketches

  • @fuckingshy8494
    @fuckingshy8494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so inspiring 😊 I'll definitely do these when i have more paper 💕

  • @faunaria7127
    @faunaria7127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the reason i want to improve my art is because i feel like i'm working on myself too. even though it's more of a hobby, it's almost like i'm painting my personality in the mirror. these tips sound amazing, thank you

  • @camillebelloche9752
    @camillebelloche9752 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this very useful video. This was very well explained and presented. I will definitely try to do those exercises to progress !

  • @Carolyn750
    @Carolyn750 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video, thank you for these tips and exercises. Love your style. XxxX

  • @imaginante101
    @imaginante101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first exercise seems full of fun!! I will definitily do it

  • @andreah7765
    @andreah7765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those exercises look fun. Thanks for sharing. 😍

  • @haruhi7745
    @haruhi7745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome Back. Ah love the colors texture look so beautiful🎨🎨🍀🍀❤💝

  • @AyshaArts
    @AyshaArts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these tips , definitely use them whenever Im in creative funk. Your videos also reminds me to enjoy the process of art and not get soo overwhelmed by it all. Thank you ~

  • @atstationofgreywitch
    @atstationofgreywitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for sharing, Youre great inspiration for me

  • @lltinkerbell
    @lltinkerbell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am loving the exercise with the shapes. It's helping a lot to understand about how watercolor works, since I just started with It. Tysm tysm for sharing this ❤️ I love your work, and it's all is so inspiring for me ❤️

  • @skarpetky4649
    @skarpetky4649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful work!! im in kind of a rut so these tips are very helpful

  • @lciav
    @lciav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your art always inspires me.

  • @13Mirror
    @13Mirror 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a great teacher! Some of these exercises I have tried before and they have always helped me break out of my box. Great video and examples, it gives me energy to draw more in 2022! 👏😄💛

  • @emmasheppard2639
    @emmasheppard2639 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing! You're a great artist xxx

  • @scoiataeli
    @scoiataeli 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍 so many great tips! thank you ❤️

  • @mohammadrizky3821
    @mohammadrizky3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for this!

  • @teguhpamuji4344
    @teguhpamuji4344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    watching this makes me relax.. calm.. i love this process..

  • @vulinhchi6881
    @vulinhchi6881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this video and your advices are really helpfull and inspired me.

  • @varosan
    @varosan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful!!!

  • @momonatu4998
    @momonatu4998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching you. It's so relaxing...

  • @theartist2235
    @theartist2235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love pen sketching! i’m so glad you brought it up. also, how are you so good at it? i love your art style and line confidence! 💜💜💜

  • @cloud__
    @cloud__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this!

  • @Isapolvorita
    @Isapolvorita 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very useful! Thank you

  • @justalittleguy733
    @justalittleguy733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this!!

  • @avalonperez3806
    @avalonperez3806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you! this really helped! I've been struggling with art block and I'm feeling very freed rn :)

  • @geldotsia2122
    @geldotsia2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I should try this...thank you❤️

  • @clownfern
    @clownfern 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever since I, inspired by you, started to sketch primarily with ballpoint pens about three years ago, I've seen such massive improvement in my art! Thank you Heikala

  • @marinaiovineblunauta8101
    @marinaiovineblunauta8101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Heikala, your advice are really toughful, and their progression from freehand to more complex, is deeply natural and organic. Thank you for showing your way, it is really helpful.

  • @veronicasalinas
    @veronicasalinas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muchas gracias por tan bello y útil vídeo ☺️✨✨

  • @adrig9007
    @adrig9007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genial!, I´ll use this tips, thanks so much 🤗

  • @arachnidsLor
    @arachnidsLor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    had no idea you had a youtube channel!! thank you for sharing your work :) one time a friend of mine apparently tabled next to you at a con and she said you were friendly, but that she didnt know you. when she told me about it i was like WHAAAT !! ... sorry if thats a cheesy story but i just remembered it. i love your art a lot, it radiates a peaceful energy!

  • @zere_2680
    @zere_2680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it

  • @luisav.411
    @luisav.411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful!

  • @Cioccochofi
    @Cioccochofi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice and relaxing video!

  • @sailorfan86
    @sailorfan86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspiring.

  • @feuille.illustrations
    @feuille.illustrations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this beautiful video ! (I watched it while my watercolor was drying 🙃)

  • @lefthandstory1280
    @lefthandstory1280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and great sharing friend😃❤️.

  • @peneg4752
    @peneg4752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait

  • @adamdueck7670
    @adamdueck7670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow these were really helpful! i really like the watercolor blob idea!!. it would be nice if you could add an art material list so we can see what products you used for each part. Thank you! this really inspired me. :)

  • @jasonphan90
    @jasonphan90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back!

  • @najmeh8m660
    @najmeh8m660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed the video and learned good tips. I hope you make some videos again.🙂

  • @bacontasteslikedogz1046
    @bacontasteslikedogz1046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fully agree with sketching with a pen it helped improve my art a lot, I even prefer it. Now even if I draw with a pencil I never erase and with digital, I avoid control Z. Using an eraser feels unnatural to me now

  • @helesse5997
    @helesse5997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so talentueuse !

  • @wikiesz6184
    @wikiesz6184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius

  • @gincreates
    @gincreates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is super helpful for new artists, totally underestimated the power of crayons as well, it turned out beautifully!

  • @estoton0036
    @estoton0036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I see that yoshitaka amano book nice!

  • @shawiez2981
    @shawiez2981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OwO It's fun to draw with pens, now I'm thinking of finishing that left behind portrait XD and maybe draw onepiece , since it will be my cousin's birthday.(Although I don't know If I'm close with that cousin of mine :p)

  • @fate005
    @fate005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything inspired me so I might do these when my exam is over next week even tho exam is still not here I'm so damn busy 😭
    Btw you just earned a new subcriber 😊💖

  • @gibi3456
    @gibi3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More videos like this one, Heikala!

  • @TheNanalol
    @TheNanalol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not know you had a youtube channel I was always following you on facebook

  • @rommel315
    @rommel315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw you on Facebook and i wonder if you have a TH-cam channel and there it is! And it's what I'm looking for! TUTORIAL OF YOUR ART!

  • @KoriandrOfTheStars
    @KoriandrOfTheStars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to know what pen that is, the details are so FINE. Your hand is trained to the gawdz 😭♥️

    • @eliza2292
      @eliza2292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s a MUJI gel ink ballpoint pen. They are really great and available in various colours, my personal favourite is blue black.

  • @hachiuekumo
    @hachiuekumo ปีที่แล้ว

    you got me to draw for the first time in so long 😭

  • @mariumahmad3355
    @mariumahmad3355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a art books tour pls

  • @junkabella6324
    @junkabella6324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ihana aksentti! :)

  • @sophiedanon7491
    @sophiedanon7491 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Moomins, Amano... that's really good choices IMO

  • @FaresElfoly
    @FaresElfoly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waiting now

  • @denizl.5015
    @denizl.5015 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heikala ❤

  • @therolght3710
    @therolght3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Can you notice if there is some kind of a pattern or a rule that the planet follows pay close attention to for example how the seeds are laid out and in what formation do the leafs grow from the stem."
    -heikala-

  • @KiruTsukuri
    @KiruTsukuri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ihana ja inspiroiva video!
    saanko kysyä mikä tuo Tove Janssonin kirja oli?

  • @anamelanirahman1712
    @anamelanirahman1712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💙💙💙

  • @kof3017
    @kof3017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yoshitaka Amanooo!!!❤️❤️❤️ Where are you from, Heikala?

  • @aulyasisca5181
    @aulyasisca5181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what paint did u use for the pears?

  • @user-bo9hg9bg9n
    @user-bo9hg9bg9n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love you

  • @Hymnkaran
    @Hymnkaran 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it 11:30 pm for the lounch

  • @aiseruchaan
    @aiseruchaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no distinct art style and it breaks my heart. My art will never be recognized as "my own"

  • @neginmf
    @neginmf ปีที่แล้ว

    What`s the name of the watercolor brush you used initially which had transparent glass handle?

  • @ryvn_ryvn_18
    @ryvn_ryvn_18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    goat

  • @vellamo1404
    @vellamo1404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What pen are you using to sketch?

    • @bm8597
      @bm8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s a muji pen

    • @eliza2292
      @eliza2292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MUJI gel ink ballpoint pen

    • @vellamo1404
      @vellamo1404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks ma dudes!

  • @valeriasolanes
    @valeriasolanes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried the first one and it was reaaaally difficult for me :'( ...I still have unfinished blobs :(

  • @edendoodle1267
    @edendoodle1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! What was the first art book that you went through?

  • @necipdemirbuga7024
    @necipdemirbuga7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can anybody tell me which moomin book she showed?
    and also who was the first artist at 13:02?

    • @malacandrax
      @malacandrax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      first artist is Zao Dao!

  • @VanHuynhArt
    @VanHuynhArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that arm thing she is wearing near the beginning of the video? Does that reduce fatigue when drawing?