How to Draw a Praying Mantis

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2015
  • HOW TO DRAW ANIMALS PLAYLIST: • How to Draw Animals
    REALISM CHALLENGE BOOK: amzn.com/0385346298
    SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/markcrilleySUBSCRIBE
    All 6 "Brody's Ghost" books at Amazon: bit.ly/BRODYSGHOSTbooks
    "Mastering Manga" bookS at Amazon: bit.ly/MASTERINGMANGA
    All 4 “Miki Falls” books at Amazon: bit.ly/MIKIFALLSbooks
    Brody 1-Shot Comic at TFAW: bit.ly/BRODYoneshot
    OFFICIAL CRILLEY PLAYLIST: bit.ly/CRILLEYPLAYLIST
    All of my books are available through your local bookstore-- Ask them to special order if they don't have my books on the shelf. Thanks for your support!! ~Mark
    FACEBOOK: / markcrilleyofficial
    TWITTER: / markcrilley
    INSTAGRAM: / markcrilleyreal
    All music created in GarageBand
    Visit my channel for UA-cam’s #1 most-viewed drawing videos!
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 287

  • @regnthegovernor
    @regnthegovernor 8 років тому +30

    I'll be honest, I usually just watch these videos to listen to your voice while I draw, it's very relaxing.....all weirdness aside of course

    • @paulamoors
      @paulamoors 3 роки тому

      RegntheGovernor 1996 yes

  • @HQnovad
    @HQnovad 8 років тому +2

    You're not just my favorite artist because your art skill is absolutely fantastic, but also because you're a funny, kind, and all-around awesome guy! :D

  • @Avenge_HiiPower
    @Avenge_HiiPower 8 років тому +6

    Great video Mark. You always manage to turn, what usually is, a quiet trial and error process into a fun learning experience :)

  • @dariobonk91
    @dariobonk91 8 років тому +1

    Your videos are awesome and really helpful, never stop!

  • @Jester68uk
    @Jester68uk 8 років тому +1

    Thank you.Fantastic Mark truly enjoyed the video and instruction, great fun.

  • @blakehatfield
    @blakehatfield Рік тому +2

    “It is quite laurge I was surprised to realise as I studied photos” if you take that out of context well it is quite bad

  • @BGamingBossness
    @BGamingBossness 8 років тому +1

    Mark thanks so much for all the vids, they really help me improve and feel good about my work, I really wanna start making manga one day so thank you

  • @inneralchemy369
    @inneralchemy369 8 років тому +5

    Thank you Mark Crilley, you and your videos are wonderful and amazing!

    • @markcrilley
      @markcrilley  8 років тому

      +Debra Hotmer Thank you Debra :)

    • @nukeplayz4123
      @nukeplayz4123 7 років тому

      markcrilley u are the best I have drawn every single of your animals

  • @elisabethglaeser9766
    @elisabethglaeser9766 7 років тому +1

    Thanks Mark!

  • @meganflaherty9057
    @meganflaherty9057 8 років тому +2

    omg mark thank you so much for posting more animal videos they are my favorite thank you so much plz keep doing them i love your drawing

  • @bakunicorn
    @bakunicorn 8 років тому +34

    you should do a dragon fly...

  • @jamilynn322
    @jamilynn322 8 років тому

    Hey Mark - great video! This is the first I've drawn along with. The spines on the forelegs help the mantis hold onto its prey - like barbs on arrows and darts keep them from slipping through the animal. Thanks so much for the awesome videos - I love your book, too.

  • @basvanderwerff2725
    @basvanderwerff2725 8 років тому +12

    the praying mantis is more of a surfer dude

  • @serenabrown21
    @serenabrown21 8 років тому

    Omg!! It turned out so great with me and my friends. We can't wait to see the next video

  • @COLORPAPERPRINCESS
    @COLORPAPERPRINCESS 8 років тому +2

    markcrilley love you videos and you channel!!! I subscribed!

  • @GKOALA7
    @GKOALA7 8 років тому

    Excellent drawing! I'm a tarantula fan myself, so that would be so cool to see you draw especially since they're so FLUFFY.

  • @canvastic
    @canvastic 8 років тому +1

    Mine looks "bugged out". Get it? bugged? Anyone...
    I loved this tutorial! Next time, I think drawing a flying Kabutomushi would be very awesome!

  • @kfivos
    @kfivos 4 роки тому +1

    Mark crilley you are awsome i love your drawing

  • @lilzhanger7360
    @lilzhanger7360 5 років тому +2

    What a pro artist!

  • @Gabriel-vl2ft
    @Gabriel-vl2ft 8 років тому

    Always look forward to these, a great way to spend lazy Sunday's. Thanks Mark.
    Also, wanted to say, I started my 'Crilley Collection', receiving in the mail "Akiko on the planet Smoo" and will be reading it to my daughter at bed time. :)

  • @1948treetop
    @1948treetop 8 років тому +2

    Thanks, Mark, you're a genius, I can almost draw now.

  • @jplewarne4616
    @jplewarne4616 5 років тому

    What mantises don’t have are pupils, which animals like mammals use to focus light on the retina and form an image in the brain.
    When you look at the insect’s eyes, the dark spot you see moving is actually just more of those light receptors that, because of the angle, are absorbing all the wavelengths of light-which is why they look black. Meanwhile, the light receptors all around the dark spot are reflecting certain wavelengths, which is why the rest of the eye appears green, white, brown, or purple

  • @ClaireBearZ
    @ClaireBearZ 3 місяці тому

    The hand/claw is the tibia, the middle part is the femur, and the part that connects to the legs is the coxa

  • @ProGamer-zb9hf
    @ProGamer-zb9hf 4 роки тому

    Your drawings are amazing

  • @katieskraftykorner2842
    @katieskraftykorner2842 7 років тому

    Like yourself, I really like the Praying Mantis. I love to watch them. thanks again, Katie

  • @Dragonleagion224
    @Dragonleagion224 8 років тому +2

    Wow, so I just happened to look at mark crilley's subscriber count cause I hadn't looked in a long time, and it was over 2 million!! I watch his how to draw videos but I got busy with school recently and haven't had much time to watch UA-cam. I remember when Mark only had 2,000 subscribers! Now he's got 2 million. That's crazy, but I can't be surprised either because mark makes great videos!

  • @AurkyPlayz
    @AurkyPlayz 8 років тому +4

    I just ordered mastering manga Miki falls and Brody's ghost it's coming tomorrow YYAYAYAYAY

  • @scottwooster6398
    @scottwooster6398 5 років тому +1

    Great job. I really enjoyed this video.

  • @VerySadBatman
    @VerySadBatman 8 років тому

    Mr Crilley You're Awesoooommmme!!! I'm inspired to go back Drawing*** it's been long!

  • @louisalderton7680
    @louisalderton7680 8 років тому

    They camouflage themselves to look like leaves and are still until a bug walks on by and boom nom nom nom he just got his lunch

  • @AndrewMaksymBrainNectar
    @AndrewMaksymBrainNectar 8 років тому +2

    11:37
    Yes they help the creature hold on to smaller wiggling bugs so it can eat.

  • @DB_Tesla17
    @DB_Tesla17 4 роки тому +3

    Mark: I don't care what these scientists say, these are biceps!
    Me: Preach dude!!

  • @louisazerbo6054
    @louisazerbo6054 8 років тому +1

    I used to love praying mantis and I would keep them and study them and I still think they're really cool, so when I saw this video I got really excited. It's going on my art wall.

  • @MatthisPlays
    @MatthisPlays 8 років тому +3

    Hey Markcrilley, i watch you now nearly a year and you are awesome! ^^ You teached me how to draw and for that i wanted to say, thank you :) (Sorry for the bad english. I'm from germany)

  • @neenerr2296
    @neenerr2296 8 років тому +1

    how I'm so amaze ur so brilliant I don't how you can think up novels lik urs u r good at drawing as well

  • @soul_twice_as_nice
    @soul_twice_as_nice 4 роки тому

    that was sooooo much fun. You are so funny and a great instructor. I definately think the mantis and dragonfly need to fight

  • @naenoart
    @naenoart 8 років тому +2

    Hey Mark, amazing video as always!

  • @SageWolfStudio
    @SageWolfStudio 8 років тому

    I believe the feelers on the butt are female parts to help lay eggs, female crickets have long feeler like protrusions to help plant eggs.

  • @MadeByMel
    @MadeByMel 8 років тому +4

    Great video Mark! Your tutorials are so helpful and have helped me improve my drawings! Would you mind making a video on how to draw a dog but the Bichon Frise/ Poodle mix? Please this would be so great

  • @segatore1295
    @segatore1295 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for doing this insects and bugs are the coolest animals in the world

  • @TheCraftyMantis
    @TheCraftyMantis 8 років тому +2

    Awwww yeah! The perfect vídeo for me, thanks Mark! ;3

  • @ellag6545
    @ellag6545 8 років тому +6

    Winston..

  • @LeonWillow
    @LeonWillow 8 років тому +9

    I think it would be cool if you did more insects such as the Dragonfly!

  • @bazzaboyrfc1
    @bazzaboyrfc1 8 років тому

    love watching your videos mark. just took up drawing after many years of giving it up (mid life crisis i think). love all the pointers you give. ☺

    • @markcrilley
      @markcrilley  8 років тому

      +Barry Mcguigan Thank you Barry, glad I can help!

  • @Uranya7x
    @Uranya7x 8 років тому

    Your imaginative mind renders the reality over your eyes! Wow!

  • @mandiimoo642
    @mandiimoo642 8 років тому

    Love it! There are so many animals I would like to learn to draw. I'd love to see you draw a white-tailed deer or a reindeer.

  • @sabrinabethers8370
    @sabrinabethers8370 8 років тому +1

    Prayingmantises are one of the few bugs that I still like to pick up from time to time. Thank you for the video; you always help me to get excited about continuing to pick up my pencil and not just simply give up :)

    • @markcrilley
      @markcrilley  8 років тому +1

      +Sabrina Bethers Thank you Sabrina ^^

  • @beattie882
    @beattie882 8 років тому

    hey, I love your stuff. have followed along to all of your animal videos.
    you should really try a stag.

  • @AccioFreaks
    @AccioFreaks 8 років тому +3

    Hey, Mark. I just wanted to tell you that I've been non-stop watching your videos for about a week or two and I wanted to thank you for sharing all your knowledge with so many people. I just recently decided that I wanted to start drawing anime/manga stuff. Sure, there are lots of ways to do that, but drawing in general has it's own difficulties. I can't even draw a head or an eye correctly. So I need some advice on where to start, I'm completely clueless at the moment. Should I start with primitives and stick to them for a while? Everybody has their own ideas, but I just wanted to ask my favorite artist. If you ever read this, know that you've really inspired me and you're awesome! Thanks for your time. :)

  • @notvideo1ksubscribers543
    @notvideo1ksubscribers543 7 років тому

    mark crilley can you do more animal drawing tht will be very appreciated

  • @SmallButMighty007
    @SmallButMighty007 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! I might think about drinking coffee next time I watch one of your videos...

  • @scottjackson8742
    @scottjackson8742 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @editdave
    @editdave 8 років тому

    My favorite insect! Great video. Thanks. Say, could you draw a Dung Beetle next?

  • @bartosszwark9695
    @bartosszwark9695 3 роки тому

    if a giant praying mantis attacked the city, super mark will save the day!

  • @huseynalizade8435
    @huseynalizade8435 7 років тому

    thanks

  • @incognito2182
    @incognito2182 7 років тому

    I was watching this on my phone and I drew it upside down! 😂 Thankfully I didn't make a difference, but I thought that was funny. Love you Mark! Great Drawing.

  • @samheinrich5461
    @samheinrich5461 8 років тому +1

    Hey thats awesome, can you sometime try drawing an elephant or bear! those are really cool animals that you might consider adding to your playlist! +markcrilley

  • @anyaseymour9401
    @anyaseymour9401 7 років тому +1

    Mark kids also watch your videos and follow along to your drawings, i do

  • @badroantiworld20xx60
    @badroantiworld20xx60 8 років тому

    nice, thnx mark sensai!!!

  • @wushiville
    @wushiville 2 роки тому

    Praying mantis arms are for hunting and grabbing their food, Im pretty sure the spikes are to lock it in, without the arm things it wouldnt survive.

  • @bansiwnl5558
    @bansiwnl5558 8 років тому

    +markcrilley you have motivated and taught me so much about drawing so thank you :-)

  • @MonikaJuliaS
    @MonikaJuliaS 8 років тому +1

    You should draw a dragonfly. I'd love to see that. :)

  • @seanpat5237
    @seanpat5237 8 років тому

    Hey Mark, can you do a video on how you decide your dimensions.

  • @angryjellyfish4274
    @angryjellyfish4274 8 років тому

    this is so cool! Btw could u do a drawing of a mechanical bull or dragon like all steampunk? That would be awesome!

  • @lukedavis6092
    @lukedavis6092 7 років тому

    U should do more animals like this

  • @CHANNEL7595
    @CHANNEL7595 8 років тому +3

    i exploded with laughter at the brooklen Praying Mantis XD

  • @morgancoppel
    @morgancoppel 8 років тому

    Brooklyn dragonfly and praying mantis. Mark, you have made me laugh, once again.

  • @calebmoore201
    @calebmoore201 8 років тому +2

    Hey I really love your chibi drawings and I'm starting to draw my own OC chibis. I was wondering if you could make more of the chibi videos. A few ideas are kaneki, goku, archer from fate/ stay night. Please keep making videos because they are awesome.

  • @cristiancarballo5838
    @cristiancarballo5838 8 років тому

    looks nice

  • @spidyy798
    @spidyy798 4 роки тому

    Lovely I like your drawings

  • @NotEnuff
    @NotEnuff 8 років тому

    I think Mark Crilley should make a video on how he uses the black Prismacolor without messing up. I tend to mess it up a lot. Wether it be the pencil chips and leaves a mark I cant erase or I make a line way too thick.

  • @Gantorin
    @Gantorin 8 років тому

    the mantis had a compound eye like a house fly. They do not have pupils or eyes like a chameleon. The past that looks like a pupil is actually an optical illusion giving the appearance of one. I learn that from Nova on PBS.

  • @datsomeoneuknow790
    @datsomeoneuknow790 8 років тому

    You don't fool me Mark!! You love the praying mantis because of MGS XD

  • @demonshade500025
    @demonshade500025 8 років тому

    Lol, who else actually saw that winging it pun coming before he pointed it out? XP

  • @kaylacola8433
    @kaylacola8433 8 років тому

    Great video as always Mark! Could you consider drawing Light for Death Note or L?

  • @bookshorts4529
    @bookshorts4529 8 років тому

    Mark Crilley, have you ever thought about drawing zombies?

  • @shadekiller2558
    @shadekiller2558 8 років тому

    I was and still am fascinated by bugs in general, I like ants best they are awesome. :3

  • @maltinooo
    @maltinooo 8 років тому

    Thank you so much. Could you draw more/other insects/dinosaurs? You are an amazing artist. Good music too.

    • @markcrilley
      @markcrilley  8 років тому

      +maltinooo Thank you! Did you see this dinosaur video I made? ua-cam.com/video/lAkty8TkrzQ/v-deo.html

    • @maltinooo
      @maltinooo 8 років тому

      +markcrilley Ok super i will try this, thank you. Perhaps you could some/one realistics? When you have enough time of course. I am brash sorry and i think my spelling is bad :)

  • @ParasolMushroomStudios
    @ParasolMushroomStudios 7 років тому

    I wanna hear more about the mantis and the dragonfly...

  • @xassasinx33
    @xassasinx33 8 років тому

    great video...but I just cant get over the phallic nature of the drawing when its just the body and head haha

  • @XMagiX21
    @XMagiX21 8 років тому

    awesome! I would love to see that for a wasp! I love/hate them!

    • @XMagiX21
      @XMagiX21 8 років тому

      +Yuki Lee nah, I freaking disgust wasps (just as you I assume ;) ) but I kinda find them aesthetic in the same way :D idk

    • @XMagiX21
      @XMagiX21 8 років тому

      +XMagiX21 *at the same time

  • @marwanzeini5053
    @marwanzeini5053 7 років тому

    can u do more animal drawing videos? theyre interisting

  • @Hopeishumanofficial
    @Hopeishumanofficial 8 років тому

    I would definitely love to know how to draw her!!! XD

  • @ibrahimahmed753
    @ibrahimahmed753 8 років тому

    mark could you tell us in future videos whether the drawing will go out of the guidelines or not and how far out

  • @slunecnafanpage276
    @slunecnafanpage276 4 роки тому

    Omg😲😁cute!

  • @rhondamagee7459
    @rhondamagee7459 8 років тому

    AMAZING drawing Mark!!! Can you please, give us some ideas on what types of drawing books you have in your private library?? Who is/was your favorite artist(s) and why??

  • @amputeescangardeen5409
    @amputeescangardeen5409 2 роки тому

    the little legs are like gears for rapid movement the the arns grab and crush it's prey

  • @mojohcreations
    @mojohcreations 8 років тому

    i used to draw alot of bumble bees in the 3rd grade...i remember it being both challenging and alot of fun...mosquitoes are another good choice for insects...just a suggestion

  • @edghardjames5945
    @edghardjames5945 8 років тому

    you should draw a saber tooth tiger !! it will be awesome if you did !!!

  • @OhYayIAmTheMan
    @OhYayIAmTheMan 8 років тому

    Mark can you please do a video on how to draw a violin? I can't find a good tutorial on it.

  • @griffa-gamer7355
    @griffa-gamer7355 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much your the best

  • @legendarymudkip2096
    @legendarymudkip2096 8 років тому

    Are you looking at a reference of what you're drawing as you draw, or are you miraculously remembering all of these little details?

  • @BillRalens
    @BillRalens 8 років тому +1

    pretty sure mantises have fairly standard bug eyes. I've always thought they look inquisitive.

  • @svp3761
    @svp3761 8 років тому +1

    could you do a video on hermit crabs(how to draw them)?

  • @smutooo
    @smutooo 8 років тому

    when i try to concentrate to the lesson i end distracted caus of brooklin dragonfly and another stuff so thx for lesson and for mading a day :D

  • @adkana2010
    @adkana2010 8 років тому

    love your drawing. can you do a video about how to draw realistic person.

  • @TheSchokodragon
    @TheSchokodragon 8 років тому

    Now I want you to draw a dragonfly! :D

  • @pumkinmunchkin
    @pumkinmunchkin 8 років тому

    Hey do you make any videos on animation process? Like a series of movements a character makes from one action to another?

  • @dylansearcy3966
    @dylansearcy3966 5 років тому

    What about your classic spider look?

  • @kittiehonohan
    @kittiehonohan 8 років тому +1

    How about a spider tutorial?