Even though I’ve been drawing for 19 years I never actually sat down and properly learned anatomy. I’m a poor college student and just make art as a hobby and sometimes for commissions so I can’t really afford to pay for lessons, so thank you so so so much for making such an in-depth lesson accessible for everyone!
@@prayersquad3391 correct. It happened to me too. And i decided to learn on my own, from youtube, practice, observation and other materials like books. Good luck artists on your journey!
Instructor: There’s actually a little bump here... Look for it, locate it, understand it. Me: touches shoulder bump, “it’s ok little bump. I’ll try to be understanding.”
@@user-xs9tw7ur3m So do I, these kinds of tutorials are godsends for the art community. This art is better than some formal art lessons while being completely free of charge. It is quite an admirable thing to create such content for the world.
The sketch I’ve done with your guidance looks like an actual person, it makes me tear up to see I’ve drawn something I’m genuinely proud of for the first time. Never have I found a lesson that has helped me understand anatomy better than this one ❤️
This hit the perfect balance between the instructor who's like "I'm just feeling the gesture and the force of the curve, man" and the other one who's like "I feel like your occipital bone collar is a little flat and that eyelash measurement is a tad bit off"
I'm actually sad to see that these videos don't have ads on them, definitely deserves all the adsense they can get! Such an amazing channel, thank you for taking the time to create such helpful and informative content!
I would rather pay than watching stupid ads. Moreover I only watch ads when I really want to, not in middle of a lesson! Ads are fine on entertainment videos though.
I was close to a mental breakdown after seeing how good my drawing came out I’ve struggled so much and I somehow managed this first try thank you and now I’m off to practice
I literally feel guilty because I feel like im in a professional class and I'm not paying for it. But honestly my drawings just became 100 times better because of your video. Thank you soo much. I really hope your channel gets more viewers, its honestly so precious.
I am a design student from Germany (Hochschule Düsseldorf, my school) and i we don't learn that stuff in detail. So thank u. Subscribed, member, and really happy that humans like u exist.
This is the first time I have been able to understand and retain interest in Anatomy. Thank you. I am 78 years old and feel like my education is just starting. Lockdown has been a bit of a blessing for me🙏🏼
@@deekshashivdas7370 Sorry, can't answer that since I haven't read the book, just watched this video. Still, I would expect it will, since learning how to draw the female anatomy must be basic to illustrate female fashion.
This man is the best teacher I've ever seen in my life. In ONE video, I learned more than in any art class or other video. What an amazing way of teaching.
I'm almost 40 and this is literally my very first drawing lesson ever and I feel so Lucky that I struck gold on my first swing. I have always been the type of person who can't draw stick figures. But this instructor was so excellent and precise in his explanation that I actually have confidence that drawing is something I can learn to do now! That is the gift of a great teacher.
@@macdonaldnnadi well 8 is to 92 what 2.8 is to 32... that's why 32 is not almost 40 but almost 35... still no reason to be weird about it and I also don't know how he knows that this guy is 32... but your argument is off... regardless 92 or 32 drawing is one off the best things I have done for my mental health, it really clears my mind and it requires very few things to practice... so great thing that you started !
Best figure drawing instruction I've ever had , even my daughter who has finished a uni degree said her teachers never explained it in as much detail and as clearly as you have ....Thank you so much.
Learning figure drawing and anatomy PROPERLY has always been a dream for me but i could never afford art school or even good books but this channel is amazing, I watched this video last night and today I followed your drawing step by step and I feel like I learned so much and even found many mistakes I’ve been doing for years! Thank u for teaching and I’m looking forward to practice with more of your content 🥰 thank u so much
this video is a true gem, what the fuck. I've spent more time browsing figure drawing tutorials than drawing actual figures and this is the best and most useful stuff I've ever seen
You're definitely not alone! I am left handed as well, and I have read that there are actually more left handed artists than right handed in the world, which could be explained by the fact that people with a creative mindset in general are more often left handed.
I’m just coming across these videos and I want to say thank you, as a broke student trying to study art I appreciate these lessons so much and I have already learned more than I have in the past two years
I started to learn how to draw because of being stuck at home due to covid, and this is way better than what I thought I could find on TH-cam, you can clearly see that he has a lot of years of experience and knows what's best for people like me that are just getting started, I was thinking through the whole video that I will probably have to watch it many times as there's just so much valuable information here, simply amazing!!!
Last time I drew was 30 years ago, and just now bought some tools and in one hour I drew a figure way beyond my skill thanks to this video. Amazing job!
Very thorough demonstration, beautifully articulated, a solid, no-nonsense outline without being overwhelming. Looking forward to watching more. Thank you for setting a standard so often missing on youtube.
I first saw this video around 6 months ago when I started drawing. 6 months later, after scowering the internet for tips and trick for anatomy, NOBODY does it like Richard. Thanks you a million times over. This is the best lesson on anatomy on youtube or skillshare.
I've been stuck in a horrid art plateau where I'm dissatisfied with absolutely everything I make and coming back to fundamentals I was never really taught, like this, is a game changer--thank you so much for such a comprehensive fundamental study like this! This will absolutely help me with future anatomy studies to try and level up my skill in that department. I was only ever really taught how to *copy* anatomy and not how to actually *study* it and break it down like this, this is super helpful. Especially for that darn pelvic region, I'd argue I have more trouble with the shapes there than I do with hands! And this from someone who's great at the "How Many Hands Can I Hide" game!
This is EXACTLY what brought me to this video! I usually work very abstractly, which is a big switch from my younger years and my very detailed drawings. I've done figure drawing before but it has been about 15 years. This video alone helped me bring back some of those mechanical skills into my art. A huge thanks!
21 year old here that's been drawing ever since I could hold a crayon. I've really been struggling with my art over the past few years. Disliking almost every thing I've made and wanting to improve my skills but not knowing how. This video was super helpful! Thank you so much!
Not gonna lie, I was struggling with anatomy for the past 6 months when I started drawing again after 5-6 years. I have never learned anatomy In my entire life, and when I touched my pencil after so many years, I actually realize I forgot to draw! Not that I can't draw, I can't draw figures proportionally and when I was in school, I never noticed this crucial thing at all. 🙁 This video really helped a lot compared to others. Thank you for putting it here.
This is the first time I've heard anyone explain anatomy and figure drawing in a way that makes sense to me and in a way that I feel confident in implementing. Thanks for the excellent video!!
I hardly ever comment but I've got to say that your way of explaining clicked with me. Despite having studied drawing and working in a related field, I was still looking for someone whose way of thinking and teaching were relatable to me, I found it ! So thank you very much :)
I was walking today and found your channel and listened with a few glances at the drawing. Below I wrote "great" because I was walking and I it is difficult to type and walk. Now at home, I rewatched and took notes. "Great" isn't enough to thank you for this wonderful tutorial. You made my day. Weather is breaking here and I found you... double happiness. You have made so many people happy during Covid. I hope a million blessings come your way in return for giving us this tutorial. Sometimes as a beginner, people give us WAY too many body parts and names and we just give up. I can digest this. I might have to replay a few times, but it is just what I needed. Hundreds of viewers like me don't even know how to thank you for making a difficult subject understandable. I wish I could articulate my profound gratitude.
I am still in shock that this whole video is free and in real time! I can't thank you enough. I love the way you explained the whole thing in such a simple, informative way, it helped an incredible amount, thank you so so much 🙏❤️
Omg can’t believe I just found these by pure accident. Been looking for 4 months for a tutorial or lesson about drawing figures and I found and saw a lot. This is the first one I understand from beginning till the moment I am now with watching. For now I watch the entire episode and when the children are in bed I will get my sketch book. Can’t wait to start. Thank you so so much.
Honestly, As a medical student learning anatomy. I learned things I didn’t even know the names for before (some I did know). I never really thought of using my knowledge of anatomy in this way (I kind of have) but not this much. Super helpful!
I have only found your channel. I am 60 years old and have an interest in drawing since childhood. I have avoided figures and faces because when I attempted them they were terrible. Your explanation was very clear, and given me more confidence to try figure drawings.
Every anatomy tutorial I've watched has never been this in-depth, this was the first time someone talked about muscles and curves not just boxes. This was awesome!
I would legitimately buy a guidebook written by you on this sort of topics, your explanations are very easy to understand yet explain really crucial things. Thank you so much for this video.
The detail with which you choose to describe the reasons for your choices, and the over-emphasis of the gesture throughout the figure's anatomy...really, this entire video has been so helpful. Thank you, thank you.
I just got into drawing after constant scribbles and basically never ever practicing and this has already helped me a buttload. Thank you very much sir!
This is so inspiring!! I'm pretty much housebound due to M.E and Fibromyalgia, and I've been desperate to make life more interesting. Over the last month or so, I've started to draw, and now have quite a few 'tools', including a desktop easel, quality pencils, paper and much more. It's really tough due to pain and fatigue, and a host of other symptoms, but I'm determined to do this, as I'm so close to throwing the towel in. I live alone with my three cats, who are so essential, they're on my medical notes, but still, I really need this, to make life worth living, no matter the obstacles I have to constantly battle through, and the days where I can do nothing else but sleep. Richard is an amazing, inspiring artist, who may just assist me in improving the quality of my life, even if it's just by a little, it may be enough to help me continue with my battle against the beast of M.E and Fibromyalgia. It's gonna be a painstakingly long process, but I so need this. From what I've seen, I feel I'm incredibly likely to sign up and become a member. Over the last few weeks, I've seen a few tutorials, and Richard's are the most inspiring. The greatest journey begins with the first step. Thank-you so much Richard for your inspiration. I so hope this has made sense, I didn't sleep last night.
Thank you for taking the time to share your skills. The well paced explanations on each line being created are appreciated. This video is a great example of gaining knowledge vs replicating process. Cheers!
I have been drawing since the age of four draw free style do a lot of figurative art work he very good one of the best next to my art teacher who was Welsh he would say draw what you see keep at it and then it will come naturally to you
I keep coming back to this episode again and again and each time, so much fruitful information. I draw along as best I can (I am a total beginner!) but slowly the pieces of the puzzle are forming an image. I can’t thank you enough for your generosity and your talent, as an artist and, to my good fortune, as an Educator.
This video took me from being horrified of figure drawing to the point of just avoiding it and doing landscapes to actually drawing a figure and enjoying it! I can’t thank you enough 😊 I’m excited to keep practicing
I am a retired Prof of Plastic Surgery. Drawing and painting is my hobby. Today I have learnt a methodical way of figure drawing. Thank you so much. Look forward to learning more from you. Thanks a lot. Dr Falguni Ray
I followed along with you, and HOLY COW, you've changed my LIFE!!! I've draw, as a hobby for decades, but all the tips and tricks never really came together in my head until you outlined it so clearly and succinctly. I proceeded to sketch three more beautiful figures from photos just using these tips, and I'm just amazed at how well it all translates. I never thought I'd say this, but I can consistently draw realistic figures!! THANK YOU!!!!
This is basically all I was trying to find for the past month, I don't know if anyone else actually explained it this good, it's simply amazing and i know you helped a lot of people who were struggling with anatomy and couldn't afford actual art classes
Your tutorial is amazing because it not just applies to drawing realism but the ‘rules’ of anatomy are clearly shown and can be applied to stylised work too
i am a new student of art, learning on my own. i know that it’s very basic, but this one video expanded my understanding of the figure exponentially. i am so excited to practice now that i have a much better understanding of of the anatomy. thank you! you are still helping us in 2024!
one thing i’m not quite sureof is how to determine thesize of the head if we start with the torso. is there a general starting point for determining that?
ive always felt like such a bad artist for not being able to draw proper anatomy, or figures by just looking at a picture. i feel like so many artists say that they just get it, they dont have to think of how the hand works to draw it. things like that always got me down when they were said to me. this really helped me actually learn how the body parts interact with eachother
Great tutorial!! I really appreciate the little camera facing you, as it makes it easier for me to follow along with your words when I can actively see you speak
Your instructions are technical yet very simple to understand for a newbie like me, I literally drew something, that I think wouldn't be possible with your explanation.
I was a fine art student. And those college people never taught these basics... Thanx for these lessons.🌸 And can't afford lessons outside.. I mean you are doing god's job.
Absolutely incredible lesson, I have to say that I have never learned so much about human proportions and anatomy than in this video, not even reading and studying from books and taking art classes. I can’t express how thankful I am, you’re seriously the best 🙏🏻
Your channel is one of the few channels that doesnt have the teacher screaming at you, playing ridiculous music and generally is annoying and of course I immediately find someone else such as yourself. Very educational, relaxing and since I took numerous anatomy and physiology courses this video is so helpful. Thank you and looking forward to watching and learning from more of your videos.
I majored in costume design and my drawings were always lacking movement. I had no idea how little I knew about anatomy and how badly that was affecting my designs. I wish I had this video in college! The drawing I just did following along with this video after not having drawn in years is better than anything I have ever done. Thank you!! I can't wait to watch the rest of the series
I’ve known for a long time that multi-discipline learning is important, because everything is connected is some way or another, but hadn’t ever thought of costume design with anatomy. (I did theater makeup in college and other extracurriculars. I had an epiphany one day that what I’d learned about bone structure in martial arts explained a lot in both my figure drawing and stage makeup classes about highlights and shadows. [The very thin point in the zygomatic arch is what creates that deeper shadow under the cheekbone, and is also the spot you would want to break if you were being attacked because it’s the weakest 🤷🏽] ) Costume design and anatomy makes 100% sense, that’s brilliant :) Thanks for your comment!
I feel like I've struck gold with this, the way he's explaining anatomy just makes everything click so well together. I imagine I'll find myself coming back to this many times in the future as I strive to apply what I've learned here today.
This is the best tutorial I've ever seen in my life I'm so serious. I just drew an original character's body thanks to this and it turned out amazing thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this excellent class! 6 years of art school and finally a clear explanation that I can use over and over again to help with my progress. Marianne Belgium
This is one of the best videos regarding figure drawing! I have seen all of this in other places (books, Proko, other youtubers), but nowhere was it addressed from start to finish so compactly and straightforward! Thank you, I know for sure that I'll go back to this video every few months just to refresh my knowledge
This is fantastic stuff. You are right. I am revisiting figure drawing/anatomy after about an year and this is an entertaining and informative watch. Great job.
Stumbled upon this randomly, and you're one of the few artists I've seen who go into enough detail for us to understand, but not too much as to confuse us. You explain the anatomy amazingly, and you just give of this professional certainty that I highly appreciate. Consider me subscribed 👍
Thank you Richard!! I'm preparing for art university entry exam and you literally saved my life. I've got astigmatism so proportions are nearly impossible for me to grasp correctly. So thank you, very very much! I'm sure i can get it correctly with lots of practice and your help.
Even though I’ve been drawing for 19 years I never actually sat down and properly learned anatomy. I’m a poor college student and just make art as a hobby and sometimes for commissions so I can’t really afford to pay for lessons, so thank you so so so much for making such an in-depth lesson accessible for everyone!
Not everyone who CAN draw CAN teach. I've paid for lessons and not learned as much as I did in this video.
@@prayersquad3391 correct.
It happened to me too.
And i decided to learn on my own, from youtube, practice, observation and other materials like books.
Good luck artists on your journey!
Great
Buy a anatomy book. Then Buy a MEDICAL anatomy book and draw.
Will reading "Constructive Anatomy" book by George B. Bridgman help me in female fashion illustrations practice?
Instructor: There’s actually a little bump here... Look for it, locate it, understand it.
Me: touches shoulder bump, “it’s ok little bump. I’ll try to be understanding.”
Bump: happiness noises**
@@dreamydailine You should get that checked out
Stop scabbing at it you’ll only inflame it more.
Ok 👌🏽 cc🤩😀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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It's hard to just think that this is for FREE !
I admire great people who inspire others and help them develop there craft thank God we have this type of good people.
@@user-xs9tw7ur3m So do I, these kinds of tutorials are godsends for the art community. This art is better than some formal art lessons while being completely free of charge. It is quite an admirable thing to create such content for the world.
Honestly
Right
Funny seeing the same comment after clicking to another video
This is honestly much better than a lot of paid courses. You're a great teacher!
Thanks!
@@RichardSmithemanArtgood
The sketch I’ve done with your guidance looks like an actual person, it makes me tear up to see I’ve drawn something I’m genuinely proud of for the first time. Never have I found a lesson that has helped me understand anatomy better than this one ❤️
Damn..
I know I'm just a random stranger, but I'm proud of you. You can learn whatever you set your mind to.
mine looks ...
Not gonna lie I got scared when my drawing looked too good on the first try. This man is a wizard
you're a wizard **goes to see his username** Richard
SAAMEEEEE
Same, tbh alone i could never draw without looking at what he did
Same dude... I am here... Admiring what I have drawn!!
Same here, I can't believe that I did this... I'm in love with my drawing
This hit the perfect balance between the instructor who's like "I'm just feeling the gesture and the force of the curve, man" and the other one who's like "I feel like your occipital bone collar is a little flat and that eyelash measurement is a tad bit off"
I'm actually sad to see that these videos don't have ads on them, definitely deserves all the adsense they can get! Such an amazing channel, thank you for taking the time to create such helpful and informative content!
It does have ads, though?
@@ayan4697 I'm sure they meant throughout the video
@@ABIXWEEZY Unneeded and quite obnoxious. It dilutes the video's purpose, breaking up the uniformity and smoothness of the lesson.
I think TH-cam is putting ads even in videos that aren't monetized
I would rather pay than watching stupid ads. Moreover I only watch ads when I really want to, not in middle of a lesson! Ads are fine on entertainment videos though.
Literally understood more here than in my 4 years of art school.
I was close to a mental breakdown after seeing how good my drawing came out I’ve struggled so much and I somehow managed this first try thank you and now I’m off to practice
I literally feel guilty because I feel like im in a professional class and I'm not paying for it. But honestly my drawings just became 100 times better because of your video. Thank you soo much. I really hope your channel gets more viewers, its honestly so precious.
this man deserves payment, we are in receipt of an actual lecture on figure drawing for free. Wow.
very weird find, theres some universities and education organizations finding loop holes to take down videos like these so it's in fact a gem.
@@Woodesies Well, but educators should be paid. :) They are worth their weight in gold.
@@JClaytonBrown Agreed, it's sad that a lot of teachers out there are very much underpaid, while it's such an important job.
very rare to find a person that wont except donations to build their program......
Still cannot believe this is free🙃🙂
This restores my faith in humanity
Yes I agree
I am a design student from Germany (Hochschule Düsseldorf, my school) and i we don't learn that stuff in detail. So thank u. Subscribed, member, and really happy that humans like u exist.
You are not just a good artist , but a very good teacher as well❤❤
Thank you!
This is the first time I have been able to understand and retain interest in Anatomy. Thank you. I am 78 years old and feel like my education is just starting. Lockdown has been a bit of a blessing for me🙏🏼
Çöp pD
Respect you
Bonne chance
respect
WOW! What a perfect combination of the concepts of geometry, anatomy, gesture and shading! Tank you so much Sr.
My very first drawing class and i achieved quite well!
Will reading "Constructive Anatomy" book by George B. Bridgman help me in female fashion illustrations practice?
@@deekshashivdas7370 Sorry, can't answer that since I haven't read the book, just watched this video. Still, I would expect it will, since learning how to draw the female anatomy must be basic to illustrate female fashion.
@@wigo54 okay thanks:)
Thanking you so much for this useful instruction. Cheers Mary Ann from Oz.
I literally have watched more than a 100 videos on anatomy, nothing was even close to this video! Respect and love from India.
hi didi
@@ujjwal3151 lol😂😂😂😂
Wast it helpful?
@@aishwaryasrivastava3418 it wast
@@aishwaryasrivastava3418 it so complex to understand
This man is the best teacher I've ever seen in my life. In ONE video, I learned more than in any art class or other video. What an amazing way of teaching.
This video taught me more about drawing than 2 years of art A level, thank you so much!
I'm almost 40 and this is literally my very first drawing lesson ever and I feel so Lucky that I struck gold on my first swing. I have always been the type of person who can't draw stick figures. But this instructor was so excellent and precise in his explanation that I actually have confidence that drawing is something I can learn to do now! That is the gift of a great teacher.
You lucky alright
Is 32:
“almost 40” 🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@annechopan5089i mean 92 is almost 100 as well. Idk why you are being weird about it.
@@macdonaldnnadi well 8 is to 92 what 2.8 is to 32... that's why 32 is not almost 40 but almost 35... still no reason to be weird about it and I also don't know how he knows that this guy is 32... but your argument is off... regardless 92 or 32 drawing is one off the best things I have done for my mental health, it really clears my mind and it requires very few things to practice... so great thing that you started !
@@adamtz320 what, we aren’t arguing anything he just being weird about it.
I was using most of these tips instinctively, now I understand why.
This channel is a jewel, everything seems consistent and clearly explained.
Best figure drawing instruction I've ever had , even my daughter who has finished a uni degree said her teachers never explained it in as much detail and as clearly as you have ....Thank you so much.
Folks with a "uni degree" commonly have that drawback. It's a systemic issue.
First time I looked at a drawing of mine of a body and thought “this looks human, and not like a robot”. thank you so much ! 🎉
Learning figure drawing and anatomy PROPERLY has always been a dream for me but i could never afford art school or even good books but this channel is amazing, I watched this video last night and today I followed your drawing step by step and I feel like I learned so much and even found many mistakes I’ve been doing for years! Thank u for teaching and I’m looking forward to practice with more of your content 🥰 thank u so much
Libraries have art books
I feel the same about this lesson. resonates
Took the words from my mouth same
@@Asukabf may not be American or have access to a library.
@@Asukabf not everyone can got to the library for many reasons
this video is a true gem, what the fuck. I've spent more time browsing figure drawing tutorials than drawing actual figures and this is the best and most useful stuff I've ever seen
An artist who is left handed. I don't feel so alone anymore, haha.
You're definitely not alone! I am left handed as well, and I have read that there are actually more left handed artists than right handed in the world, which could be explained by the fact that people with a creative mindset in general are more often left handed.
Left handed, living in a right handed world! I'm here! 👍
Lol most great artists are left handed, I’m right handed, and I can see great art in my head. But my hand betrays me when it touches paper!
@@odette9872 you are not alone this this☺️
same
What a wonderful channel! The gods of TH-cam algorithm have bestowed their blessings upon me today. Incredible content!
I've learned a lot, thank you for making this!
I’m just coming across these videos and I want to say thank you, as a broke student trying to study art I appreciate these lessons so much and I have already learned more than I have in the past two years
I started to learn how to draw because of being stuck at home due to covid, and this is way better than what I thought I could find on TH-cam, you can clearly see that he has a lot of years of experience and knows what's best for people like me that are just getting started, I was thinking through the whole video that I will probably have to watch it many times as there's just so much valuable information here, simply amazing!!!
Last time I drew was 30 years ago, and just now bought some tools and in one hour I drew a figure way beyond my skill thanks to this video. Amazing job!
Very thorough demonstration, beautifully articulated, a solid, no-nonsense outline without being overwhelming. Looking forward to watching more. Thank you for setting a standard so often missing on youtube.
I looked at so many anatomy tutorials but it just didn't click until I watched this one. Thanks so much!
I first saw this video around 6 months ago when I started drawing. 6 months later, after scowering the internet for tips and trick for anatomy, NOBODY does it like Richard. Thanks you a million times over. This is the best lesson on anatomy on youtube or skillshare.
I found a gem of a youtube channel. Thank you for the knowledge, Sir. Have a nice day and take care.
I've been stuck in a horrid art plateau where I'm dissatisfied with absolutely everything I make and coming back to fundamentals I was never really taught, like this, is a game changer--thank you so much for such a comprehensive fundamental study like this! This will absolutely help me with future anatomy studies to try and level up my skill in that department.
I was only ever really taught how to *copy* anatomy and not how to actually *study* it and break it down like this, this is super helpful. Especially for that darn pelvic region, I'd argue I have more trouble with the shapes there than I do with hands! And this from someone who's great at the "How Many Hands Can I Hide" game!
This is EXACTLY what brought me to this video! I usually work very abstractly, which is a big switch from my younger years and my very detailed drawings. I've done figure drawing before but it has been about 15 years. This video alone helped me bring back some of those mechanical skills into my art. A huge thanks!
This is by far the most useful art tutorial I've ever watched.
Richard, you are a magnificent teacher. The explanations you give are clear, precise, and easy to understand.
Thank you!
21 year old here that's been drawing ever since I could hold a crayon. I've really been struggling with my art over the past few years. Disliking almost every thing I've made and wanting to improve my skills but not knowing how. This video was super helpful! Thank you so much!
Not gonna lie, I was struggling with anatomy for the past 6 months when I started drawing again after 5-6 years. I have never learned anatomy In my entire life, and when I touched my pencil after so many years, I actually realize I forgot to draw!
Not that I can't draw, I can't draw figures proportionally and when I was in school, I never noticed this crucial thing at all. 🙁
This video really helped a lot compared to others. Thank you for putting it here.
Speechless not only for the quality of the lesson but also for the altruism of this man. A real teacher! Congratulations! I wish you the best!
I've watched this three times now, and everytime my drawing seems to get better and better.
This is the first time I've heard anyone explain anatomy and figure drawing in a way that makes sense to me and in a way that I feel confident in implementing. Thanks for the excellent video!!
I hardly ever comment but I've got to say that your way of explaining clicked with me. Despite having studied drawing and working in a related field, I was still looking for someone whose way of thinking and teaching were relatable to me, I found it !
So thank you very much :)
I was walking today and found your channel and listened with a few glances at the drawing. Below I wrote "great" because I was walking and I it is difficult to type and walk. Now at home, I rewatched and took notes. "Great" isn't enough to thank you for this wonderful tutorial. You made my day. Weather is breaking here and I found you... double happiness. You have made so many people happy during Covid. I hope a million blessings come your way in return for giving us this tutorial. Sometimes as a beginner, people give us WAY too many body parts and names and we just give up. I can digest this. I might have to replay a few times, but it is just what I needed. Hundreds of viewers like me don't even know how to thank you for making a difficult subject understandable. I wish I could articulate my profound gratitude.
I am still in shock that this whole video is free and in real time! I can't thank you enough. I love the way you explained the whole thing in such a simple, informative way, it helped an incredible amount, thank you so so much 🙏❤️
Omg can’t believe I just found these by pure accident. Been looking for 4 months for a tutorial or lesson about drawing figures and I found and saw a lot. This is the first one I understand from beginning till the moment I am now with watching. For now I watch the entire episode and when the children are in bed I will get my sketch book. Can’t wait to start. Thank you so so much.
Honestly, As a medical student learning anatomy. I learned things I didn’t even know the names for before (some I did know). I never really thought of using my knowledge of anatomy in this way (I kind of have) but not this much. Super helpful!
I have only found your channel. I am 60 years old and have an interest in drawing since childhood. I have avoided figures and faces because when I attempted them they were terrible. Your explanation was very clear, and given me more confidence to try figure drawings.
I'm only 11 minutes in and I feel like I am learning so much. This lesson is fantastic, thank you.
Every anatomy tutorial I've watched has never been this in-depth, this was the first time someone talked about muscles and curves not just boxes. This was awesome!
I would legitimately buy a guidebook written by you on this sort of topics, your explanations are very easy to understand yet explain really crucial things. Thank you so much for this video.
Incredible. Simply the best. Thank you so much.
YOU TEACH IN PICTURES, FANTASTIC! EASY TO UNDERSTAND! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
The detail with which you choose to describe the reasons for your choices, and the over-emphasis of the gesture throughout the figure's anatomy...really, this entire video has been so helpful. Thank you, thank you.
This video filled in the gaps and answered a lot of the questions I had from watching other tutorials online. Thanks so much!
I just got into drawing after constant scribbles and basically never ever practicing and this has already helped me a buttload. Thank you very much sir!
This is so inspiring!! I'm pretty much housebound due to M.E and Fibromyalgia, and I've been desperate to make life more interesting. Over the last month or so, I've started to draw, and now have quite a few 'tools', including a desktop easel, quality pencils, paper and much more. It's really tough due to pain and fatigue, and a host of other symptoms, but I'm determined to do this, as I'm so close to throwing the towel in. I live alone with my three cats, who are so essential, they're on my medical notes, but still, I really need this, to make life worth living, no matter the obstacles I have to constantly battle through, and the days where I can do nothing else but sleep. Richard is an amazing, inspiring artist, who may just assist me in improving the quality of my life, even if it's just by a little, it may be enough to help me continue with my battle against the beast of M.E and Fibromyalgia. It's gonna be a painstakingly long process, but I so need this. From what I've seen, I feel I'm incredibly likely to sign up and become a member. Over the last few weeks, I've seen a few tutorials, and Richard's are the most inspiring. The greatest journey begins with the first step. Thank-you so much Richard for your inspiration. I so hope this has made sense, I didn't sleep last night.
why is it that me just following along with the video turned into the literal best figure I have ever drawn?! This is the best toutorial
Thank you for taking the time to share your skills. The well paced explanations on each line being created are appreciated. This video is a great example of gaining knowledge vs replicating process. Cheers!
Thank you!
I have been drawing since the age of four draw free style do a lot of figurative art work he very good one of the best next to my art teacher who was Welsh he would say draw what you see keep at it and then it will come naturally to you
I keep coming back to this episode again and again and each time, so much fruitful information. I draw along as best I can (I am a total beginner!) but slowly the pieces of the puzzle are forming an image. I can’t thank you enough for your generosity and your talent, as an artist and, to my good fortune, as an Educator.
This video took me from being horrified of figure drawing to the point of just avoiding it and doing landscapes to actually drawing a figure and enjoying it! I can’t thank you enough 😊 I’m excited to keep practicing
I am a retired Prof of Plastic Surgery. Drawing and painting is my hobby. Today I have learnt a methodical way of figure drawing. Thank you so much. Look forward to learning more from you. Thanks a lot.
Dr Falguni Ray
I come back to this video every month and learn something more. Jesus this is a good video!
I followed along with you, and HOLY COW, you've changed my LIFE!!! I've draw, as a hobby for decades, but all the tips and tricks never really came together in my head until you outlined it so clearly and succinctly. I proceeded to sketch three more beautiful figures from photos just using these tips, and I'm just amazed at how well it all translates. I never thought I'd say this, but I can consistently draw realistic figures!! THANK YOU!!!!
This is basically all I was trying to find for the past month, I don't know if anyone else actually explained it this good, it's simply amazing and i know you helped a lot of people who were struggling with anatomy and couldn't afford actual art classes
Your tutorial is amazing because it not just applies to drawing realism but the ‘rules’ of anatomy are clearly shown and can be applied to stylised work too
That's incredible
i am a new student of art, learning on my own. i know that it’s very basic, but this one video expanded my understanding of the figure exponentially. i am so excited to practice now that i have a much better understanding of of the anatomy. thank you! you are still helping us in 2024!
one thing i’m not quite sureof is how to determine thesize of the head if we start with the torso. is there a general starting point for determining that?
Вся художественная школа за 40 минут, захотелось выучить английский. Автор - вы лучший!
This is such an amazing lesson. Improved so much in just 30 minutes.
As a med student my anatomy classes are coming in handy for understanding this easily! So happy to have found this video
This tutorial was the only tutorial that worked for me and your other videos too I watched this from a school laptop and had to say thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to patiently describe the whole process.
I can't thank you enough, this class was incredibly helpful.
ive always felt like such a bad artist for not being able to draw proper anatomy, or figures by just looking at a picture. i feel like so many artists say that they just get it, they dont have to think of how the hand works to draw it. things like that always got me down when they were said to me. this really helped me actually learn how the body parts interact with eachother
Great tutorial!! I really appreciate the little camera facing you, as it makes it easier for me to follow along with your words when I can actively see you speak
Your instructions are technical yet very simple to understand for a newbie like me, I literally drew something, that I think wouldn't be possible with your explanation.
I was a fine art student. And those college people never taught these basics... Thanx for these lessons.🌸 And can't afford lessons outside.. I mean you are doing god's job.
Absolutely incredible lesson, I have to say that I have never learned so much about human proportions and anatomy than in this video, not even reading and studying from books and taking art classes. I can’t express how thankful I am, you’re seriously the best 🙏🏻
Your channel is one of the few channels that doesnt have the teacher screaming at you, playing ridiculous music and generally is annoying and of course I immediately find someone else such as yourself. Very educational, relaxing and since I took numerous anatomy and physiology courses this video is so helpful. Thank you and looking forward to watching and learning from more of your videos.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these lessons for us all. Beyond appreciated!
One of if not the most helpful and engaging tutorial on drawing techniques I've seen. Thank you!
The lines are so beautiful, I wish to be this fluent and confident in drawing lines one day!
I majored in costume design and my drawings were always lacking movement. I had no idea how little I knew about anatomy and how badly that was affecting my designs. I wish I had this video in college! The drawing I just did following along with this video after not having drawn in years is better than anything I have ever done. Thank you!! I can't wait to watch the rest of the series
I’ve known for a long time that multi-discipline learning is important, because everything is connected is some way or another, but hadn’t ever thought of costume design with anatomy. (I did theater makeup in college and other extracurriculars. I had an epiphany one day that what I’d learned about bone structure in martial arts explained a lot in both my figure drawing and stage makeup classes about highlights and shadows. [The very thin point in the zygomatic arch is what creates that deeper shadow under the cheekbone, and is also the spot you would want to break if you were being attacked because it’s the weakest 🤷🏽] )
Costume design and anatomy makes 100% sense, that’s brilliant :) Thanks for your comment!
There were so many amazing tips and tricks in this video- THANKYOUU
I feel like I've struck gold with this, the way he's explaining anatomy just makes everything click so well together. I imagine I'll find myself coming back to this many times in the future as I strive to apply what I've learned here today.
following along with you, i am confounded just how well my drawing turned out. You are a great teacher, comprehensive, Impressive. Thank you!
This is the best tutorial I've ever seen in my life I'm so serious. I just drew an original character's body thanks to this and it turned out amazing thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this excellent class! 6 years of art school and finally a clear explanation that I can use over and over again to help with my progress.
Marianne
Belgium
This only has 439 views? This is amazing. Both your skill and how simple and effective you made the process.
This is one of the best videos regarding figure drawing!
I have seen all of this in other places (books, Proko, other youtubers), but nowhere was it addressed from start to finish so compactly and straightforward!
Thank you, I know for sure that I'll go back to this video every few months just to refresh my knowledge
Really helpful and easy to follow. Thankyou.
You are the best, art teacher
I've been struggling so much with drawing poses cause I didn't know what to look for and how to indicate movement in poses. This has been SO helpful!!
This is fantastic stuff. You are right. I am revisiting figure drawing/anatomy after about an year and this is an entertaining and informative watch. Great job.
Stumbled upon this randomly, and you're one of the few artists I've seen who go into enough detail for us to understand, but not too much as to confuse us. You explain the anatomy amazingly, and you just give of this professional certainty that I highly appreciate. Consider me subscribed 👍
Thank you Richard!! I'm preparing for art university entry exam and you literally saved my life. I've got astigmatism so proportions are nearly impossible for me to grasp correctly. So thank you, very very much! I'm sure i can get it correctly with lots of practice and your help.
I finally found an anatomy video that I can wrap my head around doing it this way just makes sense to me. thank you for the video