Shape Hacks - How to Draw Interesting Shapes

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • Learn more about shape design in the full Drawing Basics course! You’ll get full access to more lessons, assignments, demonstrations, and critique videos - proko.com/drawing
    Breathe life back into your basic shapes with these concepts!
    I'll show you how to make shapes interesting and dynamic using concepts like gesture, variety, contrast, complexity, symmetry, tension, and balance. We'll explore simple yet powerful techniques to make boring forms more dynamic. See how shifting peaks, tilting axes, and asymmetric details can help you stop drawing those boring shapes.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 109

  • @ProkoTV
    @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +20

    If you enjoyed this lesson, check out my previous lesson where I show 7 Ways Simple Shapes Can Improve Your Drawings - ua-cam.com/video/Uigc8ofhDuo/v-deo.htmlsi=UonbVWCh7hWoHRVh

  • @e_i_e_i_bro
    @e_i_e_i_bro 4 місяці тому +22

    Man. The more you learn about art, the more you learn there is so much to learn about art.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  4 місяці тому +6

      Absolutely! That's learning anything. You don't know what you don't know. Ya know? lol

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 5 днів тому

      ​​@ProkoTV quesrio. Aren't the curves at 6:30 parallel since they face th e same direction..so why did you call them opposite?..Aren't they the same since they both curve to the right so wouldn't they only be opposite if the right curve curved to the left insteadof to the right...see what I mean? Just want to clarify not nitpicking

  • @mikocappuccino
    @mikocappuccino 9 місяців тому +290

    When I saw Eleeza's art in thumbnail, I click with speed

  • @supreme-oats
    @supreme-oats 9 місяців тому +175

    A note about Eliza's art, she adds a lot of lines inside the drawing that don't necessarily show structure or shading, but are rather purely abstract to add to the shape appeal. In the portrait of the baby for example there is a rectangle on the kid's cheek and a small circle next to it or a line going around the mouth.
    I don't know if they are intentional (I assume so, it's in most of her art), but it's just an interesting use of shapes.

    • @sael5084
      @sael5084 9 місяців тому +5

      I could never do that ...

    • @just_your_localguard9612
      @just_your_localguard9612 8 місяців тому +5

      @@sael5084 you could, just gonna take a long time,.

  • @itsnotakuma
    @itsnotakuma 6 місяців тому +8

    5:26 this is so key, thank you! Having self-awareness how easy this is to do. It's the perfect time to stand up against entropy's fight for lowest energy states, and push for more energy.
    I saw this before bed last night, and had to come back to this part, just to thank you! All I could think about when I got up.

  • @levmyshkin8366
    @levmyshkin8366 9 місяців тому +13

    Proko drawing the universal line of beauty: 1:55 4:57 17:17
    A natural calligrapher!

  • @robertocastillo7320
    @robertocastillo7320 8 місяців тому +13

    Every time I watch any of your videos I’ just get amazed at how good of a teacher you are, thanks for sharing the wisdom!!

  • @wackywanderlust1545
    @wackywanderlust1545 9 місяців тому +13

    That girl's face is a very complex structure, with complexities added by the lips, pressure by her hand and natural curve around the eyes..I love that drawing, reminding me of some of the old master drawings..what I love is the loose gestural drawing with proportion that makes it so beautiful..Personally, i don't like perfection, perfection looks quite robotic..Your lesson for beginners is fantastic..

  • @omanipadmehum39
    @omanipadmehum39 4 місяці тому +3

    OMG, thank you, Proko! The inspiration you provided has been incredibly helpful. Every time, it makes me feel like I can perceive the world even more sensitively.

  • @cickovic91
    @cickovic91 9 місяців тому +23

    Proko says it's easy :D, I find shape langue an even more complex subject in art than color. Although it may seem simple to master, actually executing it is undeniably more difficult.

  • @notakdaplayer3034
    @notakdaplayer3034 Місяць тому

    You always explain it simple. Its so good

  • @AishaKyes
    @AishaKyes 9 місяців тому +3

    you're such a great teacher 💗

  • @alberto_pessoa_professor
    @alberto_pessoa_professor 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for the class!

  • @HaJassar
    @HaJassar 9 місяців тому +1

    I miss these videos :) keep them coming man

  • @Tisseme100511
    @Tisseme100511 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, your explanations et video writing are so smooth that the content is a delight ✨✨

  • @SarahAndBoston
    @SarahAndBoston 9 місяців тому +1

    Great lesson, thanks Stan!

  • @axehasflowered
    @axehasflowered 8 місяців тому

    this video is so inspiring!!

  • @Life_of_TUSH
    @Life_of_TUSH 4 місяці тому

    This really helped. Thank you!

  • @lv4tmnt90
    @lv4tmnt90 5 місяців тому

    I've been struggling to pick up on drawing figures from memory the way I did a few years ago. I realize now that I used to draw fairies wearing stripped spandex like clothes. The stipes were helping me with form. I also realize interesting lines, like the curve of a neck, inspired me to draw a figure.

  • @varundate4081
    @varundate4081 8 місяців тому

    everytime i look at one of these amazing video's of yours and wish over and over again that i could afford one of your courses

  • @rainagamingmagex2195
    @rainagamingmagex2195 6 місяців тому

    Thank you this is a very good video. It really makes me think outside of the box and inspire me.❤

  • @soupbonep
    @soupbonep 6 місяців тому

    That moon night cover is beautiful. It is what I'm trying to do. Now I know how and am looking forward to giving it a try! but all of his tips are valuable,

  • @edensa.m3294
    @edensa.m3294 8 місяців тому +1

    I even learn and practice english from u, cause u talk very clear and its good brodie ❤

  • @tracyheaslip8754
    @tracyheaslip8754 9 місяців тому +10

    Many moons ago I went to OCA in Ontario Canada. When I was taught to draw because it was not my Forte. I had a life drawing teacher by the name of John Newman. It's interesting because he taught us not to look at our paper whatsoever and just look at the model. There was never any of this discussion about shapes and and Symmetry and so on and so forth. And what that accomplished was but you actually draw what you see not what your brain thinks you're seeing. When you start this way it looks like a plate of spaghetti by the time you're finished drawing if you never look at your paper but eventually get the hang of it and it is incredible to do life drawing this way opposed to buy cylinders and circles and I get your drift. But it takes away from looking at your model and looking at your paper, and drawing what you think you see opposed to what you see.

    • @thesolarchive
      @thesolarchive 9 місяців тому +5

      It's similar to learning to play by ear vs learning to play by reading music sheets and learning the notes. There's many ways to go about learning, these drawing aids are meant to help people visualize in their heads. Giving a definition to something that exists naturally. Beginners can look at their fingers/frets when first starting out and eventually can move to being able to play without looking at the music sheet either. But it's not for everybody, that's the wonderful thing about art. There are all kinds of ways you can approach it and find enlightenment from it.

    • @arkadeepsharma
      @arkadeepsharma 8 місяців тому

      What proko is teaching in this video doesn't belong in a life drawing class anyway.

  • @garimabisoi2890
    @garimabisoi2890 9 місяців тому +1

    You’re so wonderful! Thank you for the video.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +2

      YOU'RE wonderful!

  • @joakasgu-kum.3910
    @joakasgu-kum.3910 9 місяців тому

    Gracias amigo. Thanks buddy!

  • @alexandregregoire3523
    @alexandregregoire3523 9 місяців тому

    I was looking at the chanel and I see a new video, that’s make me happy

  • @yerduf
    @yerduf 9 місяців тому

    Awesome!!!!😊👌

  • @joema_art
    @joema_art 9 місяців тому +4

    I aint even watch the vid yet but ik its gonna be a banger

  • @robertobelas6919
    @robertobelas6919 8 місяців тому +1

    A arte do desenho é desafiadora e todo amparo potencializa. Estruturar ou capturar o que se vê

  • @kaylanlemon2823
    @kaylanlemon2823 8 місяців тому

    thank you I learned a lot thank u

  • @fkhan2006
    @fkhan2006 9 місяців тому +1

    who needs art school when you have this youtube channel?!

  • @ElizabethMathewiiind
    @ElizabethMathewiiind 8 місяців тому

    Proportions v well taken

  • @camargorose3997
    @camargorose3997 6 місяців тому

    thanks for teach us

  • @stamatisvouzikis7104
    @stamatisvouzikis7104 8 місяців тому

    Thank you than you master for teaching us art babies!!!

  • @artistgobindanandi
    @artistgobindanandi 8 місяців тому +1

    Very nice sir ❤🎉

  • @syedanidafatima8614
    @syedanidafatima8614 8 місяців тому

    wonderful

  • @sydene54
    @sydene54 8 місяців тому

    so great

  • @Njiiegie
    @Njiiegie 2 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @3d_pablo
    @3d_pablo 9 місяців тому

    this video is gold

  • @SketchPLAY1
    @SketchPLAY1 9 місяців тому

    Great stuff! I do wish that old jazzy music was playing in the background, like the old vids

  • @artunblock9433
    @artunblock9433 9 місяців тому +1

    Great educational video, I like these kind of videos more than free speech drawing videos with art guests.

  • @Eizengoldt
    @Eizengoldt 9 місяців тому

    ELLEEZZZAAAAAAAA

  • @solveigfrank
    @solveigfrank 8 місяців тому

    Deadly drinkinggame everytime to take a shot when he says „gesture“ xD but seriously i love ur videos

  • @SD_sculpture_Khmer
    @SD_sculpture_Khmer 8 місяців тому

    Good ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rxz4137
    @rxz4137 8 місяців тому +4

    Hey proko! Great lesson as always! Can i ask you something? What are the benefits of the exercise that you mentioned on the outro of the video??
    I tried the exercise...and i thought"huh...am i just tracing shapes here?So...what are the benefits of tracing shapes?"
    Hope you answer, love the lessons,thank you!!

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  8 місяців тому +9

      That's a mini master study, seeing what those base shapes of the composition are and try to decode why they work so well.
      Like in the Eliza piece, I got to see why it felt like there was movement and where the viewers eye will be drawn to, even without the details.
      You might not be in a spot with drawing yet where you're thinking of these things consciously yet but composition and shape design like this will make a good drawing great.
      Good luck with your drawing!

  • @a.miroshin
    @a.miroshin 8 місяців тому

    Super

  • @fandeandreaarruti
    @fandeandreaarruti 9 місяців тому +3

    The spanish subtitles helped me.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad to hear that!

  • @charitymoritz898
    @charitymoritz898 9 місяців тому +5

    How on earth did you get so good at drawing??

    • @ndaruaji8272
      @ndaruaji8272 9 місяців тому +10

      Keep practicing

    • @bmmania0120
      @bmmania0120 9 місяців тому +7

      Study and practice

    • @MisF1998
      @MisF1998 9 місяців тому

      Besides years of practice but also determination and self-discipline to commit to practice and study at least daily.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +20

      A lot of people here saying practice and such and it's true! I had great teachers who helped break concepts down and reinforced the idea of structured practice. Tackling one thing at a time in drawing and spending time critiquing my own work made a big difference.

    • @charitymoritz898
      @charitymoritz898 9 місяців тому

      @@ProkoTV Cool thanks! I am always amazed by your art!

  • @TribbleArtCreations
    @TribbleArtCreations 9 місяців тому +6

    That drawing of the person sleeping, that's a rough angle to draw a head.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +4

      It is! She really knows what she's doing!

  • @dracoplays5383
    @dracoplays5383 8 місяців тому

    Any Book recommendations? For getting better in Perspective, and Paint

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  8 місяців тому +2

      Here's a full list of art books I recommend
      www.proko.com/books

    • @dracoplays5383
      @dracoplays5383 8 місяців тому

      @@ProkoTV thanks 🙏

  • @frankelo1000
    @frankelo1000 8 місяців тому

    do you know when there will be new discounts on proko?? I have several courses on the list to buy🥺👉👈

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  8 місяців тому +2

      Black Friday!

    • @frankelo1000
      @frankelo1000 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ProkoTV thanks!!🙏

  • @matejm447
    @matejm447 5 місяців тому

    Are these elements that create tension. Are they purposely placed in the sketch with understanding that they will create these focal points or is it more intuitive thought. I understand with practice it probably becomes more intuitive but my question is more about thought processes pls spare me as i have no idea about composition nor anything else lol

  • @6_super_sonic_970
    @6_super_sonic_970 6 місяців тому

  • @lionbryce10101
    @lionbryce10101 9 місяців тому +1

    Does a perfect cube have gesture?

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +1

      As shown in this video, a cube drawn totally accurate to a real reference wouldn't feel like it has gesture. But we can give it the suggestion of movement or speed if it's falling or being moved by some force. See this section in the video:
      ua-cam.com/video/ID8r0OhiYe0/v-deo.htmlsi=2sHSwg6He5Gg57GW&t=174

  • @raulcual9510
    @raulcual9510 9 місяців тому

    What do really artist see when drawing

  • @sugu4065
    @sugu4065 9 місяців тому +6

    tnx now i can draw my girlfriends husband from dinamic shapes

    • @ediesedgwick4462
      @ediesedgwick4462 9 місяців тому +1

      Your girlfriend's husband?

    • @sugu4065
      @sugu4065 9 місяців тому

      @@ediesedgwick4462 oh ya

    • @quietestkitten
      @quietestkitten 9 місяців тому

      @@ediesedgwick4462polyamory in the wild, I suppose.

    • @eliasiv
      @eliasiv 7 місяців тому

      Holy shit I died

  • @zhyku
    @zhyku 9 місяців тому +4

    0:14 what kinda shapes?

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  9 місяців тому +1

      DYANAMIC! You're the first person to mention this lol

    • @zhyku
      @zhyku 9 місяців тому +1

      hahahah get it together@@ProkoTV

  • @robertobelas6919
    @robertobelas6919 8 місяців тому

    😊

  • @aprowse2525
    @aprowse2525 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much you are fricken a...ma....ZING!!!!!

  • @Galkatokk
    @Galkatokk 9 місяців тому

    This child is inanimate.

  • @quantumentalcompany4257
    @quantumentalcompany4257 3 місяці тому

    is it just me but isn't that nose a bit off to lthe left? relative to the direction of the lips. might be wrong but. it feels tiny bit off. is it ?

  • @pipes19888
    @pipes19888 8 місяців тому

    hey Proko, can you interview Yutaka Nakamura?

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  8 місяців тому +1

      I'd like to! Those guys over at Bones are pretty busy but I'd never rule anything out.

  • @emelozcetinvaroczi3937
    @emelozcetinvaroczi3937 7 місяців тому

    proko? I am a child and I do not know if i can draw? But I am coming up to black and white…

  • @frenchfries2148
    @frenchfries2148 8 місяців тому

    So we’re just playing a game of “what it?”
    “What if I make this a curved line” “what if I make this angle smaller”
    What if I make this line shorter”

  • @artadvance7234
    @artadvance7234 9 місяців тому

    tower of pizzzzzzza

  • @Ad_Astra2023
    @Ad_Astra2023 8 місяців тому

    That interesting shape of a girl from low angle is the most unflattering selfie shot.😂

  • @Himanshibisht1236
    @Himanshibisht1236 8 місяців тому

    Man body making

  • @aspenisthebest
    @aspenisthebest 9 місяців тому

    why on earth does the lyndecker one look like he drew jake paul or maybe it was the other brother? I wonder who it was actually supposed to be

  • @ritz_artbeats8547
    @ritz_artbeats8547 9 місяців тому

  • @royaebrahim2449
    @royaebrahim2449 9 місяців тому