How to draw the human figure from imagination | Master the Mannequin
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION
How to draw to draw and sketch people or the human body from imagination.
This video tutorial teaches you a simple model with simple proportions that can be used to draw or sketch the human body or people from your imagination.
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45 minutes?? You deserve all the success that comes your way!
for me is 2times longer, I'm watching&following teacher in half slow speed : ) THANK YOU for your time professor Alph , you helps me to understand a lot ! : -) U r Great!
it's the quality that matters not the length of a video
faust ༄ u r very smart, well done
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@@princessfaust Can't be a quality if there isn't enough time to explain anything. There are many
Without a doubt the most usefull tutorial fot learning to draw figures from imagination!
Sorry to break your nut but this is not the most uselfull
But it's a bit helpful I guess?
@@luxurious0346 Which tutorial would you call the most useful?
@@IuriSigma this isn't very professional tbh, reading the books by the masters is more helpful imo
@@ipotatosenpai7002 Which book would you recommend for example? I don't read much, but maybe I could glance at something useful in that case.
@@IuriSigma hello I know you are asking someone else but on amazon you can find the graphic works of leonardo and michelangelo for cheap. You can see their marks and how they build the figures. Glenn vilppu is one of the most competent artists out there, also bridgman is insightful. If you want you can buy michael hampton book, his instructor was Glenn
absolutely amazing teaching
+Rick Sanchez I have nothing to add... totally amazing!!
geez rick
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Excellent video. So impressed with what I learned with this fist video I subscribed. Thank you so much for posting this for us.
My passion for drawing is like a flip-flop, i sometimes becomes so immerse in listening and watching videos, but before the advent of internet in the Phillipines, i rely mostly from drawing and painting books, it started in 1975 during my high schools years, when i came across with my fellow classmates and schoolmates who were already good at it, they inspired me then . Unfortunately i was not focus on any skill, that's why my mind wandered from one trade to another. Times just flew very fast from age 14, im now 61 years old with no progress whatsoever being a jack of all trades but master of none. My desire suddenly was revived a few weeks ago and started looking for the old materials and tools that we already had, to start all over again, actually my daughter has enrolled in a short art course and has done a number of drawings and paintings to get ahead over me by a a lot of stride. Just recently ive ordered some art materials to kick off my long lost desire in this art. Ive actually watched you a few years back before the pandemic and even copied your manequin approch, I forgot your name, then just search again here , voila i rediscovered you once again and thank you for refreshing me. Good luck to your channel.
I’m a pre nursing student. It’s amazing how what I’ve learned in anatomy goes hand in hand with improving my drawing. You’re such an amazing teacher, my drawings have improved tremendously in just a matter of minutes watching your tutorials. Thank you for helping me get back into tapping into my creativity, I’m so thankful I found your channel!
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Man, I freaking love his tutorials. he explains so thoroughly.
I always have ideas in my head that I cannot draw how I want them to be cuz I'm not good enough
(who can relate?)
So I am now doing all kinds of drawing practices and he's definitely one of my most favourite teachers.
I can relate, I have such good ideas just to be smashed by my inability to draw well
@@homiespaghetti1522 yeah I feel you. just a little practice each day, not stressing it, taking it day by day, just enjoying the progress and we'll definitely get there. We only have to avoid being overwhelmed so the goal is only a bit every day regardless of the outcome
@@Thandidladla thank you for the encouragement. My drawing skills have increased dramatically since first seeing this video and I hope the best for you
@@homiespaghetti1522 ay man makes me happy to read that you've been progressing so much! I wish you all the best on your journey as well, I'll see you at the peak of the mountain
FACTS!
He's actually my favorite, hands-down. He's very thorough, yet teaches in a very relative and simplified way. He's a great artist and instructor!
Best of wishes on your pursuits, Thandi.
I'm 27 and have struggled to draw human figure since grade school. This's the stuff that teachers never taught me to do and I never really understood why drawing humans is so hard for me. Feeling inspired to finally stick to learning poses and anatomy now! I'm also starting school of fine arts next month so hopefully I'm able to put this stuff into good use there :) Thank you! ❤
I hope you're doing good, is it wroth going to a art school
I bought a wooden mannequin but I find it kinda limited when it comes to dynamic poses.
I have created a new mannequin out of pipe cleaners that I can put into *any* pose, regardless of complexity.
Mannequins are a great source for reference and information.
Yes they are! Thats a smart idea
@Nadia Syeda Here's one tutorial th-cam.com/video/S5CPPZk3PGI/w-d-xo.html
Good idea with pipe cleaners. Thanks.
@Nadia Syeda Here's one example: th-cam.com/video/llsjQSW4rko/w-d-xo.html
My pipecleaner people can be seen here: www.deviantart.com/misterprickly/art/Pipe-cleaner-people01-783700845
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you earlier.
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What a teacher!!!
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Wow this was so liberating to do. Ive copied techniques from other videos, but this one I thinked worked for me the best. Thank you!
Glad it helped! :-)
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I have learned more drawing skills from this man, than from anyone else in my entire lifetime. Thank you so much for this !
This literally helped me more than my 3 years of art classes in school. You're great at teaching others, based on the comment section, and it's amazing. Thank you!
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I have a masters degree in studio art and have never had any interest in drawing from the imagination - only from life - but I am very glad I watched this. Actually I have watched it repeatedly. I believe it is helping me to draw better from life because it helps me better see the forms in life and remember them from the moment I look up at them to the moment I look down at my paper. Also, knowing what I am looking for and what to expect helps me better see where the particular model is like and differs from my memorized shapes, and helps me to more efficiently get on paper what I am looking at. Thanks, Mr. Dunn!
Another thing about foreshortening that's important to think of is the point of reference.
if you're viewing a foreshortened object from a distant POV, all parts will appear to be proportionately sound. However, the closer you get to said object, the larger the outermost part will appear, relative to the rest.
So if you put your hand on your face, it'll appear larger, in comparison to whatever's behind it. When you extend your hand further away from your face, it appears to shrink.
It seems intuitive once you acknowledge it, but believe me, it is something a lot of beginners fail to understand.
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I can not give enough gratitude for what you placed into this video!! Your first book just arrived, the workbook will come Monday. I’m especially grateful for you releasing your book digitally!! I live in a 1 room cabin without much room for books. Digital really helps. These videos are timeless in their instructions and understanding. Thank you!!
These are truly amazing TH-cam videos. Thank you so much for making them available to the public.
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Young artist here. My art teacher has us drawing from life and imagination, Im struggling pretty bad. I’m a beginner and this helped me a lot. I do pretty good at copying images and references but I suck at drawing from imagination. Thank you and keep up the good work!
This is hands down the best drawing video on TH-cam. I've learned so much! Thank you so much
: ) Thanks. Glad it helped
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Hey Alphonso just wanted to give you a very very big thank you. I started drawing 1 year ago today, and it was your videos that were the foundation of my learning, and continue to be an inspiration as my learning continues. Also your book should arrive tomorrow, the least support I can give back to you. Thanks man please keep them coming. How about a nice hand and foreshortening vid??
+Steve N thanks so much for supporting my book. That should be in the works soon, dont worry
+Alphonso Dunn Hey Alphanso. You're awesome at drawing.. why didn't you get into concept art or fine art or something? Just curious
are the drawings on your youtube channel banner yours ?
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I watch (and read the book) your lessons again and again, and always find something new. Just like digging deeper into the skill. Thank you, Mr.Dunn, for great teaching and motivation!!!
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I’m just at 11 mins of the whole video but already learning a lot. Definitely one of the best tutorial! Thank you so much.
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The circle and basic shapes you draw look better than anything i have ever drawn in my life *cries in struggle artist*
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Thank you for all the time you put into this and for all the fantastic examples! You make a terrific art teacher because you inspire and make people think we could actually do this! Looking forward to watching your other videos! As a 48 year old woman who was not inspired in my high school art class, I continue to long to illustrate children's Christian books one day, should God let me live long enough! I just bought a bunch of drawing how to books on ebay last night but now see that you have books for sale. I'll keep that in mind come my next paycheck! Keep up the great work! God bless!
A mannequin was included with a graphite pencil set I bought. I used to use it to keep me company while drawing. After watching this video, I realized the thing can actually talk. Practicing these tips, “Bishop” is no longer a block of wood, a mannequin, he’s my new best friend thanks to the information in this video.
I really appreciate you sharing your drawing tips in all your videos my friend.
❤️
Absolutely amazing. You have given us a cornucopia of advice and guidance. You are a master teacher of drawing. I will watch your videos over and over to improve my drawing technique, and I'm going to buy your book. You are so generous to share your expertise in so many tutorials and it's great that you've ordered them so well to make it easier for us to access what we want. Many many thanks.
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You are such a gifted teacher. I'm forever grateful for your gifts and that you out time and effort into sharing g those gifts with us. Bless you man. 🙏
You are an AMAZING teacher. Got an MFA recently and none of my instructors were anywhere near as clear and informative. You'd be a perfect professor if you aren't one already.
: ) thanks so much
This is a video every struggling artist must watch !
I ve been struggling on Human figures and gesture for 45 days now, i ve watched countless tutorials, bought books ( which i dont regret) and still catch the grisp of how to practice without reference.
The problem was that no one teaches (or no one i ve watched or read about ) basic methods that you can use to map out the things you learn from anatomy and gesture.
So i went on and tried every step you showed, and FINALLY everything involving the human figure made sense AND it s simple enough to fill sketchbooks with it... Thank you so much, you ve broken my biggest creative blockade yet and i ll definetly check out your book !
Good shit mate.... good shit.
Glad I could help! 🙂
On a holiday now, as soon as im back home, im buying your book. Cheers mate.
This guy's a great teacher. I've been really struggling with this stuff despite my attempts to learn. I'm really thankful this is free!
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I don't normally have the attention span for a 40 minute tutorial but I'm glad I watched yours! Fantastic!
Glad you were able to stick through it : )
How generous you are Alphonso to take so much time to share your hard earned knowledge and talent with us. Thank you.
+marilyn mango my pleasure : )
I just purchased your book from Amazon. I've been watching your channel for years. Love your instruction. Thank you for posting these videos. It really helps to inspire me to draw more.
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Great informative tutorial, Thanks.
Very welcome:-)
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I can't explain how helpful this has been, certainly the best teacher on the internet
It's a good thing I'm retired. I'm mesmerized by your tutorials and working my way through the list. I truly understand the value of creating my own figures. Freedom versus copying. Thanks so much.
+Ellen M THanks so much! And you're very welcome
Amazing teachings! I will thank you and gift me with your book.
thanks for the support : )
me too. i found in amazon
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I just started teaching myself how to draw, and just following along improved how confident my lines looked. An hour a day people, it makes a difference.
The proportion breakdown was a tremendous help to me. I would draw mannequins before and would just wing it until it looked right. Now I'm able to get every mannequin to be consistent.
Really appreciate the info!
Hey man, thanks for this series. It was starting to drive me a little nuts that I had made such progress with the loomis and Reilly Method; but was still struggling to see the simple mannequin. I see now I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. Honestly if I could do it over again; I would probably study this series, your portrait series, and loomis first; and put off the other figure drawing methods that seemed to muddy my progress a tad. But we all learn differently, and I believe that being able to recognize and admit the things you still don’t understand becomes more important but also more difficult as we advance through skills. But that is just my humble opinion.
Thanks again for what you do,
Charles L
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this really was great. i’ve been stuck in block in my drawings due to lacking the foundation and this helped a ton. thank you.
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Hey Alphonso,
Thanks for all your tutorials, been using them every day for the last couple of weeks. They are great.
All the best.
You teach like knife cutting through butter! Absolutely love it! Hats off!
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos but I just wanted to say, I just received your book! Thank you for all your hard work.
what's his book about?
+Kaneki Ken art probably
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Thank you, thank you, the best tutorial on this subject.
very welcome
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When I'm listening your tutorial, I'm always learning something new. Thank you
Thank you for sharing the wealth of your knowledge on drawing, Alfonso. Your instructions are easy to follow because you’re thorough and clear with your directions. I have been following you for a long time and replay your videos whenever I’m stuck on some aspect of drawing, and so I’m grateful for your organization of your videos as well. Your workbooks are just as instructive. Thanks again.
Loving the new format your videos have, keep the good work man
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Love your videos. Would love to see how to abstract figure and face easily.
This is the best figure-drawing basics tutorial I've ever seen -- on video, in books, classes, anywhere. Your explanations and examples are so clear, I finally get it! I can tell how much this will help me. Thank you!
imho, this is the most comprehensive, extensive and sensible guide about the mannequin on youtube, and even in the whole internet, a great companion and practice, whatever the method used. thank you so much for being such a good teacher
Thanks so much. I appreciate that. Glad you found it useful
I have been trying to learn draw poses for months, and I just found the best video to learn from 👌🔥
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omg this tutorial helped me out! I can finally draw normal but also dynamic fighting poses, i can't thank you enough!
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Please, don't ever take this video down. This just opened a whole new world for me!
5 years ago, man... You are really the best, you could teach me how to use my mannequins that have been gathering dust for the past 10 years. You sir are the best and deserve everything good that you have so far and quite more.
This was wonderful Alphonso. You explain things so well, now to practice.....
Thanks. Yup, off to practice : )
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This is just the tutorial i was looking for! very informative and an amazing learning experience because I have -0 imagination..smh
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Great tutorial! Very basic steps and doable!!! Thank you, Alphonso!
this might be the best tutorial on youtube to get figure drawing coupled with your anatomy tutorial, observing real life references and a bit of practice i think anyone can get to a pretty realistic result. thanks a lot Alphonso for those free tutorials.
very welcome : )
I ordered your book on pen & ink drawing btw, not much but the least i could do as a 'thanks' for all you freely teached me, also the reviews on it are amazing so i expect to learn even more!
Love how everyone teaches this different
Btw your style is amazing so organic!
+Yeiraw Raw Thank you :-)
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you have magical fingers sir :)
You rule man, I love your direct approach and clear and concise manner. Killer drawing skills brother!
I love it Alphonso ! I want to thank you extremely for this video and all your videos ! There is really no one with such teaching skills like you ! You have an awesome personality and I overall love your teaching. Thank you Alphonso.
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Really informative and well presented. Very helpful. Thanks a lot. Subbed.
Thanks. Glad it helped : )
Agreed. Great vid! Learned a lot! Cheers!
Thank you for this video it's very helpful, we have a mannequin that's been slowly becoming part of our office decor for the past year that we need to start putting to use--the insight and tips you provide make the process of learning the human body much less intimidating! 😊
PS My better half was wondering what the pencil is you're using..I thought it may be a sort of drafting type?
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Thank you! I love your approach. using the cylinder vs the block makes a more polished look than manga.
After 54 years, FINALLY someone who knows what they’re talking about. Your explanation was simple,
yet comprehensive, easy to replicate & remember. complemented by your relaxed manner. I was so happy I hit liked 5 min in
Ok...I think the cylinder/ellipse thing is very usefull!
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now that i already had some knowledge about the anatomy. this vid helped me greatly. thanku good sir!
Very welcome
Wow I didn't knew u had TH-cam channel oh well XD
Hi Alphonso, just discovered this and this is the best way of conveying proportions and figure drawing! Thank you!
Clever teachings. I'm surprised you're revealing so clearly most of the processes I do unconsciously, while I draw.
+Xose F. C. :-)
could you do a video on how to draw hands? :)
I'm with you.
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you're awesome ... sooo helpful thanks so much
Fabulous... ingenious... creative... inspiring...and so on... Thanks Alphonso!
that starting out with a cylinder vs a block blew my mind, I swear you're a genius
You have very nice finger nails.
every person that i see i have to look at one thing to tell if i like them or not. one of them is fingernails. HE BE LOOKIN NICE I COULD TELL. then other one is noses and eyebrows. THERE JUST SO ATTRACTIVE XDXDXD i hope im not the only one
شكراً كثير الك طريقه شرحك كتير حلو وانا مستفيده كتير منك شكراً 😊👍
My drawings improved a lot because of this tutorial. I can't thank you enough!
Unbelievable tutorial.
TH-cam at its best.
Thank you for sharing.
*instead i draw on mannequin*
Brilliant masterclass for those who are beginners on drawing and painting. Appreciate your dedication and time for this video! Only the best instructors can do it with paper and pencil. Love this kind of explanation.
This is the best technique/tutorial I have found for helping my poses look more fluid and together. Poses are instantly better. Thank you very much.
Glad it helped
Wow what an amazing teacher. Love love looove how you explain everything. You make it sound so simple and doable.
THANK YOU! Sensei So much, I finally found a tutorial that has made it really well to understand the importance of fundamental/basic figure drawing with a cylinder.
Love it! My first tutorial on bodies.... And already THE BEST! Thank you!!!!
Just found your channel and would like to say that you are a wonderful teacher! Detailed but not boring, simplification of broad topics and complicated concepts...well done very surprised to find this on TH-cam thank you!
Thanks much
best anatomy demo ever. Thanxs for simplifying!!
Ive been searching for the best tutorial that suits me and i found your channel. Youre the best so far! Thankyou so much!
Holy crap Alphonso I've been a fan for years now and it's amazing how far you've come! You're such a great teacher and thank you so much for providing us with all of this great content.
No worries! : )
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I've seen hundreds of "how to draw a mannequin" tutorials over a period of twenty years or so. This is the best one because in describing how to hinge the forms to bend limbs - while I've definitely seen this info before, the way it was explained revealed a very basic error I had been making every time I went to draw from imagination: I would extend the limb all the way out to the actual bone length, because that's how the anatomy works. But if you do this with a mannequin, the forms overlap each other and confuse the issue of where things are actually connecting. Thus I could draw accurate straight limbs, but not flexed ones; I would overlap every time and get a strange deformation.
Alphonso I can't thank you enough for taking the time and effort to make this video. I'm trying to grow my drawing skill and I found this video SO helpful. The Way you explained and articulated was so easy to follow and to understand. I took a drawing class in college but the teacher was completely the opposite with no desire to be there. I learned very little from that one expensive class. I learned a lot from your video in just under 1 hour. Thank you so much. I wish you all the success in the world!
Thanks much and youre very welcome : )
Even today I still come back to ur channel. I found u years and years ago and subbed and remembered your name. When I get done wit the books I have I'm going to check out one of yours. I remembered u because I like the way u teach. U know how to break it down in digestible bites which I really appreciate. Hope all is well man have a great rest of your day
Your teachings are so practical and effective. It's like having access to forbidden knowledge. Thank you.
I am going to watch this over and over again. This is the best video and I have watched hundreds of others in the past week. Thank you Alfonso!
Congratulations from graduating from NYAA. Understanding you sculpted and are a great painter/drawer, I would love to see you sculpt. I bet you would work well with found objects. I also am fascinated with capturing emotions in people, imaginary or real. And I sense you have a lot of experiences with individuals often unnoticed by others, which I wish I could see your memories of... CONCEPT, CONTEXT, CONTENT. You are a great teacher!! I hope you find time to still pursue your art.
I can't tell you how helpful this was! I was intimidated by figure drawing, but not any more .This tutorial showed me an easy way to get the proportions right, that works for more or less all kinds of poses. Just what I needed! Thanks so much!
Glad I could help. The mannequin was a big help for me as well
You are the BEST instructor! Thank you so much.
Very practical and informative look forward to ordering your books. Wishing you every success. Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher.
I've been wickedly intimidated about tackling this next phase of learning drawing. I found this and LOVE the way you have distilled this down in a way that feels very approachable. Thank you so much!
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Your videos are extremely helpful. The way you explain the importance of each step makes it so easy to follow, thus making learning fun! Thanks man.