This is one thing I struggle with for months, I have all these ideas, but I just put off when I start drawing, especially when I mess up a pose or just can't seem to draw that day. It's a never ending cycle.
just when you have an idea you like, write it down, make a messy thumbnail, so you don't forget what it looked in your head. Then go and search for refences. For every single object in your picture, for pose, gesture, face expression, clothes, texture, color scheme. It is the best way, when you don't have much of experience or you are drawing something you can't imagine in details yourself, because you don't have that visual library yet. And in fact no one has it for all the things in the world) Then when you do your drawing think what is the hardest for you, like foot for example. so just write it down, and find time to practice it. Hope it will help!)
Perfect timing, Fran :) I'm doing a 365-days drawing challenge, and I'm getting close to day 300, and I've been pretty much drawing plants every other day for the past month or so haha. I'm sooo going to try and draw some of your ideas, thank you so much!
That list is a good idea! Here's mine: - Men - Women (I've got both, because I'm not good at drawing in general, so I need practice on both :P Right now I can't really draw characters from the top of my head. I need to follow tutorials or look at an existing character) - Body types - Different ages (Again. Not good at drawing, so I don't know how to draw any ages) - Scenery from different genres (both real life and fantasy) - Etnicities - Hands - Feet - Hair (different hairstyles, like braids, short, whatever) - Colour (I never really colour my work. And when I do it looks really basic) - Saved images - Plants & random objects Those 30 things are really cool too! And I've also come up with an idea for when I have NO motivation; organise art supplies, write, make a better work space, etc
Fran, I have to say this: I love you. I am in my second year of college and I don't have the time to get an ~executive~ kind of job, and also because I don't feel like I belong in this kind of enviroment. So, at the beggining of 2016 I found you and Ed and you've been supporting me since then, even though you guys are all the way in Hastings and I am here in Brazil. Thanks to you I gave illustration a try and it's been working out quite alright for me! The illustration comissions became my main income, and its not much, actually, but I can pay my own college expenses, still living at grandma's house, tho. I just can't thank you enough: for existing, for being you, for creating art. At every notification of a new video you post I can't stop the huge smile that appears on my face. So thank you thank you thank you. You and Ed are a giant inspiration for me. I wish you both (and the cats) all the happiness in the world. Best wishes, Layssa
I wouldn't have thought when I started this video but some of these ideas can also be cool... when you don't know what to write about, with some rearrangements of course. Your channel is amazing, thank you so much
When I hear you talking about problems (big or small), about how life can sucks sometimes, I feel like: oh my god, I'm not alone in this crazy human world - and somehow that feels like a hug. Thank you Fran and a lot of love from Brazil!
Just found your video over suggested videos and I'm so happy that i did! You explain almost the same struggles I experience as an illustrator. I always draw women and mostly couldn't come up with ideas to draw. Thank you for making this video. It felt really comforting to see an other artist facing same creative problems!
This video come in a perfect moment because i was just looking the blank page of my sketchbook without an idea of what to do. Thank you so much for always being an inspiration Fran!!!! you're amazing
These are SOO awesome! "You inside a taco, plus favourite ingredients" lol! So great!! Now I REALLY want to do this! Thanks for the awesome challenge Ideas.
Perfect timing! I was trying to draw but didn't know what to do so I put away all of my supplies and got on UA-cam looking for inspiration then I got your notification! I can't wait to try this! I have been looking for a really cool and different 30 day challenge. Thank you 🤗
Hi Fran! Very interesting and really challenging ideas to work with! They definitely will boost up creativity to many people who might've been struggling with no knowing what to draw eventually (including myself!). Thanks so much for the tips! Blessings!!
You make me feel better, cause now i know that an amazing artist like you, have artist blocks, and... its normal, and we have a lot of things for being inspired and start doing art♡ You inspire, and thank you for that, for be there and give us tips and tricks, and ideas and a lot of things for be better at drawing, I LOVE YOU FRAN💕 THANK YOU FOR ALL Un abrazo desde Guatemala♡
I usually hate drawing challenges because they always seem awfully boring. BUT THESE WERE THE BEST IDEAS EVER. Thanks Fran. It's very likely that I'll actually do em.
Thanks fran! I will doing this challenge during quarantine! Also, i cannot express my gratitude to you n ur channel. You inspired my to have my own youtube channel! Yes! I finally have one for my studio vlogs!
Comenzaré con el reto!! Me encantaron las 30 ideas!! Necesitaba un desafío como este! Gracias por tus consejos y por compartirlos con todos nosotros!! Mucha inspiración para ti y Ed!!!
OMG!!!!!!! I´am super excited about this challenge, my heart started beating fast when the music began and you started the 30 things list, love you!!!!!!!
oh Fran! This is perfect! 2 days ago I made a special calendar for "one drawing a day" self challenge to force myself to draw more. I was inspired by you, cos recently I'm hooked on your channel like it's made of chocolate! I'm all in for your 30 ideas! Have a lovely weekend!
oh god, Fran, you're brilliant! thanks for all the pieces of advice, that's genius. I can't understand all the words and tips cause English is a foreign language for me, but watching your videos is improving english and drawing at the same time! thank you so much for what you do!🌸
Watching the video with spanish subtitles, although I'm brazilian and don't understand a thing, but doing it to show my appreciation for Kevin's work! GREAT job Kevin! Now do the portuguese!
Cooool ❤ Now I want to do the all ideas ! Your video is so usefull ! This morning I wasn't in an appropriate place to watch your new video and it was sooo frustrating ! Now I can finally live in peace 😊 Thanks Fran !
I love you soooo much, thank you for continuing to inspire other artists around the globe! You really never fail to make me laugh! 😂 Have a nice weekend, Fran!
I just quit my job to become an illustrator (hoppefully :D) and your videos are very inspiring! Thank you so much! And this challenge is perfect! Let's do it! I wish all the best to you and the people/animals/monsters you love.
Mi "método" es dibujar los favoritos del mes, mis momentos más memorables. Dado que el estudio me quita mucho tiempo y ganas de vivir, ilustrar los favoritos del mes me ayuda a desperjarme y respirar. Ay. Te amo, Fran, me inspiras tanto. ♥
I feel like you're youtube's artmum sometimes. Thank you, these ideas are going to help so much with me trying to gigure out how to draw. You're so awesome xx
Fran, I really love your idea list and I would love to see you do a future book project drawing all those ideas, it would be amazing in your lovely drawing style! :D
Great ideas, Fran (and Ed). I just purchased a fresh sketch book this afternoon. And am feeling extra inspired after watching your video. PS. I love your hair colour at the moment. x
Hi Fran!! I don't know if you're gonna read this but you're so amazing! You're my favorite illustrator ever! I'm 20 years old now and I study illustration in Brussels. I really hope to get a job like you have! I've worked so hard this schoolyear to achieve my results and I've drawn everyday for HOURS! Now I have summer vacation and this time I don't wanna see any pencil around me haha. But you motivate me to draw again this summer break :) not that I didn't want to draw anymore but my motivation was just low after this year of hard work. Thank you for your AMAZING videos and drawings!!!
Fran I'm So glad you did this video! I was so demotivated to draw, but this helped a lot. I think a drawing challenge would be great, Thanks from Jamaica :D
I love it, Gracias Fran! me pasa mucho eso... salgo de trabajar con toda la adrenalina para hacer varias ilustraciones y aaaa llego a casa y es como un cansancio TREMENDO las ideas se van y bueno... me sirve mucho tener una lista de ideas! Gracias Fran! (otra vez)
Siempre que veo un video tuyo Fran me relajo mucho y siento que puedo mejorar dibujando cada ves más además de que cuando estoy triste o estrésado tus videos me sacan una sonrisa gracias por estos videos
I'll do it! 💪❤️ all the 30 things! #frannerdchallenge #30thingstodraw
Carlotta Scalabrini can these be the official hashtags 😂 how else are we all going to find each other's finished drawings !
I'll use the #frannerdchallenge thanks for this video fran! 💚💚💚
I'll use the #frannerdchallenge
Carlotta Scalabrini yes! Let's do it
let's do this
okay now i need 'what to do when you know what to draw but cant draw it'
Same. I think of it one way in my head but my hands just go asdfghj ;(
Exactly. :D I have the perfect idea, but I don't have any drive to draw it, and when I do, it ends up really badly. :D
This is one thing I struggle with for months, I have all these ideas, but I just put off when I start drawing, especially when I mess up a pose or just can't seem to draw that day. It's a never ending cycle.
Oh yes! Especially poses!
just when you have an idea you like, write it down, make a messy thumbnail, so you don't forget what it looked in your head. Then go and search for refences. For every single object in your picture, for pose, gesture, face expression, clothes, texture, color scheme. It is the best way, when you don't have much of experience or you are drawing something you can't imagine in details yourself, because you don't have that visual library yet. And in fact no one has it for all the things in the world) Then when you do your drawing think what is the hardest for you, like foot for example. so just write it down, and find time to practice it. Hope it will help!)
Perfect timing, Fran :) I'm doing a 365-days drawing challenge, and I'm getting close to day 300, and I've been pretty much drawing plants every other day for the past month or so haha. I'm sooo going to try and draw some of your ideas, thank you so much!
OMG MARGARITAAAA! GOOOD LUUUCK! YOU CAN TOTALLY DO THIS!!!!
I did the same a drawing a day project .i am thinking of doing the same again .
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Go for it!
But I don't think I'll be doing it again any time soon even though it has been beneficial in many different ways. The burnout is real!
wow impressive! where can I find your draws? I'd like to see how u improving.
Etekez I'm margaritawinkler on Instagram, that's where I post all of my stuff :)
That list is a good idea! Here's mine:
- Men
- Women (I've got both, because I'm not good at drawing in general, so I need practice on both :P Right now I can't really draw characters from the top of my head. I need to follow tutorials or look at an existing character)
- Body types
- Different ages (Again. Not good at drawing, so I don't know how to draw any ages)
- Scenery from different genres (both real life and fantasy)
- Etnicities
- Hands
- Feet
- Hair (different hairstyles, like braids, short, whatever)
- Colour (I never really colour my work. And when I do it looks really basic)
- Saved images
- Plants & random objects
Those 30 things are really cool too!
And I've also come up with an idea for when I have NO motivation; organise art supplies, write, make a better work space, etc
Ricky THANK YOU SO MUCH 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Fran, I have to say this: I love you. I am in my second year of college and I don't have the time to get an ~executive~ kind of job, and also because I don't feel like I belong in this kind of enviroment. So, at the beggining of 2016 I found you and Ed and you've been supporting me since then, even though you guys are all the way in Hastings and I am here in Brazil. Thanks to you I gave illustration a try and it's been working out quite alright for me! The illustration comissions became my main income, and its not much, actually, but I can pay my own college expenses, still living at grandma's house, tho.
I just can't thank you enough: for existing, for being you, for creating art. At every notification of a new video you post I can't stop the huge smile that appears on my face. So thank you thank you thank you.
You and Ed are a giant inspiration for me.
I wish you both (and the cats) all the happiness in the world.
Best wishes,
Layssa
Love her hair 😍😍😍
I wouldn't have thought when I started this video but some of these ideas can also be cool... when you don't know what to write about, with some rearrangements of course. Your channel is amazing, thank you so much
I just love listening to you talk while I draw. I kind of find it comforting.
All of your ideas are so funny and cute! Definitely going to come back to this video when ~the struggle ~ resurfaces ✨
You're awesome Franny! You're such an inspiration and you're so kind and helpful. Thank you for everything you do on your channel.
thank YOU
When I hear you talking about problems (big or small), about how life can sucks sometimes, I feel like: oh my god, I'm not alone in this crazy human world - and somehow that feels like a hug. Thank you Fran and a lot of love from Brazil!
Voy a hacer ese reto, TE JURO QUE LO VOY A HACER, ya estaba imaginando cada ilustración en mi mente... AAAH, ¡Que ganas de empezar!
LUCAAAA sii por favor, me encantaría verlo en IG 🗣❤
lorena cstl Holaaaa :DD LO VERÁS ✨✨✨✨
Luca Addams when?
Luca :o
Just found your video over suggested videos and I'm so happy that i did! You explain almost the same struggles I experience as an illustrator. I always draw women and mostly couldn't come up with ideas to draw. Thank you for making this video. It felt really comforting to see an other artist facing same creative problems!
The prompts are so funny and interesting Fran. Thank you!
This video come in a perfect moment because i was just looking the blank page of my sketchbook without an idea of what to do. Thank you so much for always being an inspiration Fran!!!! you're amazing
Those ideas are so original!
Nothing like the typical challenges, I'm definitely doing this!
These are SOO awesome! "You inside a taco, plus favourite ingredients" lol! So great!! Now I REALLY want to do this! Thanks for the awesome challenge Ideas.
Perfect timing! I was trying to draw but didn't know what to do so I put away all of my supplies and got on UA-cam looking for inspiration then I got your notification! I can't wait to try this! I have been looking for a really cool and different 30 day challenge. Thank you 🤗
Fran, I laughed out loud with the ideas. This video is timeless. Thank you for shining on us like this!
Here is my list:
Everything
I've been screenshotting the whole video for ideas, not knowing I could just click in her bio and see everything to draw.. goddamnit 😂😂😂
this is the best 30 ideas challenge I've EVER SEEN .
Thank you for this videos Fran! I've been in a slump for SO LONG but these prompts are brilliant, can't wait to do them, you're a star!
Hi Fran!
Very interesting and really challenging ideas to work with! They definitely will boost up creativity to many people who might've been struggling with no knowing what to draw eventually (including myself!).
Thanks so much for the tips!
Blessings!!
These ideas are way better than 99% of drawing challenges I have found
Oh Fran. Me he divertido un montón escuchando todas tus ideas. Por supuesto que tendré como propósito hacerlas ¡Gracias por esto! Eres la mejor.
You are just a pure beauty!
I love the part of this video which shows your date in a plant cafe. So cozy and inspirational! Thank you!
You make me feel better, cause now i know that an amazing artist like you, have artist blocks, and... its normal, and we have a lot of things for being inspired and start doing art♡
You inspire, and thank you for that, for be there and give us tips and tricks, and ideas and a lot of things for be better at drawing, I LOVE YOU FRAN💕 THANK YOU FOR ALL
Un abrazo desde Guatemala♡
I've been saving this video for when I needed it, which is now, and honestly BLESS. Thank you so much, this was immensely helpful.
I love all the ideas, they're super creative and really a fun challenge to draw. Props for coming up with such great ideas.
I usually hate drawing challenges because they always seem awfully boring. BUT THESE WERE THE BEST IDEAS EVER. Thanks Fran. It's very likely that I'll actually do em.
Thanks fran! I will doing this challenge during quarantine! Also, i cannot express my gratitude to you n ur channel. You inspired my to have my own youtube channel! Yes! I finally have one for my studio vlogs!
Comenzaré con el reto!! Me encantaron las 30 ideas!! Necesitaba un desafío como este! Gracias por tus consejos y por compartirlos con todos nosotros!! Mucha inspiración para ti y Ed!!!
OMG!!!!!!! I´am super excited about this challenge, my heart started beating fast when the music began and you started the 30 things list, love you!!!!!!!
Your videos are just the best! And this list! It gives me so much joy just to think about what everyone is going to draw 👌🏻
THE BEST drawing prompts ever! 🤣😂🤣👌👍
Me alegra q estén subtitulados tus vídeos!!!
Gracias por tus grandes consejos voy a practicar y practicar hasta mejorar!!
So fun! I am not sure how these will turn out but sure seems like it will be fun trying....Love you Fran
Your drawing ideas all sound very fun and creative! Thanks for the video!
Oh yes! I was looking for a drawing challenge for September and this looks soo fun! Thank you! ♡♡
I have to say Fran, your videos always light up my day!
oh Fran! This is perfect! 2 days ago I made a special calendar for "one drawing a day" self challenge to force myself to draw more. I was inspired by you, cos recently I'm hooked on your channel like it's made of chocolate!
I'm all in for your 30 ideas! Have a lovely weekend!
Such awesome and fun drawing ideas. Thanks Fran. You always inspire me.
This is an incredible challenge. Class starts back up soon but I'm still gonna do it. Thank you, Fran!! ❤️
You are full of inspiration, Thank you so much for all lovely ideas.
I feel like your suggestions gave me a wonderful head massage :)
IM SO DOING THAT CHALLENGE AH THEYRE SO CREATIVE AND HILARIOUUS
oh god, Fran, you're brilliant! thanks for all the pieces of advice, that's genius.
I can't understand all the words and tips cause English is a foreign language for me, but watching your videos is improving english and drawing at the same time! thank you so much for what you do!🌸
I love all the ideas, it s an amazing way to get out my comfort zone ! Y hacer que mi imaginación vuele !!
I will do it! Thank you Fran !!
LOVE THIS VIDEO! Will definitely draw these! You're the best Fran! ❤️
Watching the video with spanish subtitles, although I'm brazilian and don't understand a thing, but doing it to show my appreciation for Kevin's work! GREAT job Kevin! Now do the portuguese!
Your thirty ideas are the best (and your little plants the cutest) ! Thanks a lot!
this actually will help me pass my creativity block! thank youuu💕
You are such an inspiration! Your channel is Addictive!! Love you a new sub 🌻✨
Cooool ❤ Now I want to do the all ideas ! Your video is so usefull ! This morning I wasn't in an appropriate place to watch your new video and it was sooo frustrating ! Now I can finally live in peace 😊 Thanks Fran !
This is so much more useful than other videos like this. Thank you for all your conaideration and inspiration
That is the best ever 30 drawing ideas list ever. Gunna try them all!!!
love the thumbnail for this video! colours and composition are so satisfying!
wth!!!! what a great list!!! i normally hate drawing lists because most of them are boring but this one is awesome
WOW WOW WOW!!!! So inspiring!!! Thank you so much for all your tips! Keep doing this, we need you! :D
Yay! Just in time for me! Thank you dear Frannerd!
Practical effecient and clearly helpful fran, thank you so much
I love you soooo much, thank you for continuing to inspire other artists around the globe! You really never fail to make me laugh! 😂 Have a nice weekend, Fran!
Gracias! Suena super divertido para warm up! Espero hacerlo XD
These ideas 💡 are genius Fran! Thank you very much ❤️
This is the best list I have found on UA-cam
I can't wait to do this challenge, the ideas are so inspiring!!!!
This was such a handy video Fran! I'm trying to get into illustration a bit and always feel like this. Much love 😊 xx
i love how wild and creative all the prompts are! will defiantly use some! :)
I just quit my job to become an illustrator (hoppefully :D) and your videos are very inspiring! Thank you so much! And this challenge is perfect! Let's do it!
I wish all the best to you and the people/animals/monsters you love.
Mi "método" es dibujar los favoritos del mes, mis momentos más memorables. Dado que el estudio me quita mucho tiempo y ganas de vivir, ilustrar los favoritos del mes me ayuda a desperjarme y respirar. Ay.
Te amo, Fran, me inspiras tanto. ♥
I feel like you're youtube's artmum sometimes. Thank you, these ideas are going to help so much with me trying to gigure out how to draw. You're so awesome xx
Es el reto de dibujo más original que he visto. Gracias, Fran :)
Fran, I really love your idea list and I would love to see you do a future book project drawing all those ideas, it would be amazing in your lovely drawing style! :D
Ooh cool i like this
Great ideas, Fran (and Ed). I just purchased a fresh sketch book this afternoon. And am feeling extra inspired after watching your video. PS. I love your hair colour at the moment. x
Fran! Creo que tenemos la misma lista de debilidades, me encantó el reto de ideas y lo voy a hacer más adelante seguro!! Mil gracias por tus consejos!
Muchas gracias Fran! He cogido varias ideas para mantener la creatividad a raya ;) y ya me estoy preparando un calendario! Sigue siendo igual de buena
Ame todo en la lista!! Creo que es el primer drawing challenge que me emociona tanto, asi que gracias fraaaan 💕
Hi Fran!! I don't know if you're gonna read this but you're so amazing! You're my favorite illustrator ever! I'm 20 years old now and I study illustration in Brussels. I really hope to get a job like you have! I've worked so hard this schoolyear to achieve my results and I've drawn everyday for HOURS! Now I have summer vacation and this time I don't wanna see any pencil around me haha. But you motivate me to draw again this summer break :) not that I didn't want to draw anymore but my motivation was just low after this year of hard work. Thank you for your AMAZING videos and drawings!!!
This honestly helped me come up with new things to try in drawing thankyou❣️❣️❣️❣️
I just got my VERY FIRST Moleskine for watecolor as a present, and I just listed this as the first page. So here I go!! Love you Fran
Really appreciate these drawing ideas, they sound fun!
I love you Fran, your timing is so perfect
Desperté con un video de Fran
Y se siente genial
I love these ideas, I am doing a part time course and working now but I will be doing this as a 30 day challenge after I finish the course I am on.
Fran I'm So glad you did this video! I was so demotivated to draw, but this helped a lot. I think a drawing challenge would be great, Thanks from Jamaica :D
MY GOD THAT'S AN AWESOME "THINGS TO DRAW" LIST!
Thanks Fran, you're da best. 😉
Such unique ideas! Thank you, Fran.
Me encanta! Acabo de descubrir tu canal en Domestika y está genial! gracias por el contenido, sigue así!
NUNCA ES TARDE PARA HACERLO! Comenzaré hoy❤🎨
Thank you so much Fran! I've just watched this video today in this COVID era and you gave me a lot of ideas! Your fan here from Philippines! ❤️
OH MY GOD FRAN! These ideas are marvelous 😄✨❤️
I love it, Gracias Fran! me pasa mucho eso... salgo de trabajar con toda la adrenalina para hacer varias ilustraciones y aaaa llego a casa y es como un cansancio TREMENDO las ideas se van y bueno... me sirve mucho tener una lista de ideas! Gracias Fran! (otra vez)
Thank you Fran! I got my markers, my sketchbook and no ideas...So I'll give it a try!
Estoy tan feliz de que la melodía de Fran volvió yeiiii.
You read my mind I was literally thinking yesterday 'I'd love fran to do a video on what to draw' and here the video is with amazing ideas!!!
Ahh this is such a good video Fran! Loved the challenge ideas 👀
Siempre que veo un video tuyo Fran me relajo mucho y siento que puedo mejorar dibujando cada ves más además de que cuando estoy triste o estrésado tus videos me sacan una sonrisa gracias por estos videos
I'm so excited for this challenge!! You've inspired me so much, Fran 💕 fab video, big thumbs up from me 😊
MY GOD THOSE IDEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!! I'm going to try and do them, thank you Fran (and Ed) for those ideas and for the support
Thank you! What great ideas. Love your videos and the vibe you put out there. :)