How to Improve Your Art Without Drawing

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  • @rynsart
    @rynsart Рік тому +422

    Observation is very important. Observe how shadows work when light hits an object, Observe the colour of the shadow, etc.

    • @2shadowgamer2
      @2shadowgamer2 Рік тому +5

      Yes!

    • @1fobas
      @1fobas Рік тому +7

      You took the idea out of my head. I was also going to say to observe nature as well and understanding the shapes and forms of the object which you observe.

    • @rynsart
      @rynsart Рік тому +2

      @@1fobas Observe everything. It's the best way to learn without actually drawing.

    • @user-sb5cg4dz5h
      @user-sb5cg4dz5h Рік тому +5

      you have to apply your obersvations too

    • @1fobas
      @1fobas Рік тому +2

      @@user-sb5cg4dz5h Yes! Absolutely!

  • @Zeurro
    @Zeurro Рік тому +121

    Wise words! I'm tired of people who say "just draw more, only practice will make you better"

    • @jordynhardy2202
      @jordynhardy2202 7 місяців тому +3

      yeah and i know that's not true. i've been drawing constantly since i was a child, i'm 21 now and still draw like i did in middle school/early high school. having a shaky hand certainly doesn't help lol.

    • @aeea3306
      @aeea3306 6 місяців тому

      Only talented people are the ones who say that

    • @EYESEEYOURN
      @EYESEEYOURN 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@jordynhardy2202it is very true tho, i was 8 when i started to draw seriously and i did really practise more and i really improved alot! Im now 14 and i think my art is better than before.
      It is really on how much time you put an effort on something.
      Some people might only been practising for 1 year but is better than you because they spend their whole time drawing like every hour and everyday.

  • @rozmarinideas5340
    @rozmarinideas5340 Рік тому +466

    I keep being told by my school that I'm not a good enough artist. It's gotten to the point that I don't want to draw anything anymore. I don't know what I'm supposed to do.
    Edit: I want to thank everyone for their kind words (except the Hitler joke guys). I am continuing to pursue art, and I will be applying for apprenticeships for next year. I'm not giving up, no matter what my school thought of me!

    • @Nilie99
      @Nilie99 Рік тому +88

      Don’t believe them.

    • @bluefox5331
      @bluefox5331 Рік тому +134

      everyone was a 'bad' artist at some point. it's a continuous slow road somewhat upward, not a huge jump
      F them and remember to include time for drawing what makes you passionate, even if it's not the best technique. You can't have motivation to improve without something you want to improve FOR. For those artworks you're passionate about creating

    • @reubenvanderspuy5525
      @reubenvanderspuy5525 Рік тому +34

      A good way to learn is to copy drawing things. Take photos of things and draw them. Its fun. And its a great way to learn in my opinion. Plus, It doesn't matter what others say about your art. As long as YOUR happy with it.

    • @Takrezz
      @Takrezz Рік тому +33

      In order to make 1 good drawing, you have to make 1000 bad drawings....just do what you love man

    • @reubenvanderspuy5525
      @reubenvanderspuy5525 Рік тому +13

      @@Takrezz bro. That kinda sounds demotivating if you say it out loud💀

  • @RunTheDistance3
    @RunTheDistance3 Рік тому +93

    This is true. I went through unmedicated depression for years. It killed my drive to draw along with other factors. I got on medication and my perspective changed drastically. I had the desire to draw again and I was able to find drawing techniques. It improved my drawing immensely to a level I never thought would happen. Mental health affects everything! However, it is important to keep practicing!

    • @iviivi6179
      @iviivi6179 Рік тому +4

      This happens to me sometimes !! i don’t like to paint when I’m depressed because when I make mistakes I take it way more personal. Just try not to be so hard on yourself if you ever want to paint/ draw turning a depressive episode

    • @RunTheDistance3
      @RunTheDistance3 Рік тому +2

      ​@@iviivi6179 thank for the feedback.

    • @DariceDavisjprocks94
      @DariceDavisjprocks94 Рік тому +2

      I use my art activities to express, entertain, and heal myself. I accept all technical critique and criticisms and suggestions/guidance. Beyond all that, which is part of my learning to be an artist, others preferences related to my srt are not my business. I accept that beyond my art being a vehicle for spiritual connection with others and the universe, I cannot and won't please everyone. When I am happy with my efforts it's because I've expressed all the physical and intellectual abilities I have at my grasp when I worked on that exercise. I can always do better the next time I attempt the exercises because I make myself as much of a sponge as possible for observing, being teachable, and taking in any suggestions others give.
      Every effort I make is one step closer to a break-through in my blossoming artistic skill set.
      My mentors and teachers might cringe at my description that I am a flower seeking to grow in artistic technical proficiency, but that's what my journey is all about. That perspective keeps me focused, connected, enthusiastic and able to thoroughly enjoy all the parts in the mosaic of skill development that goes into becoming a proficient artist. Whatever gets the job done, eh! Lol

    • @RunTheDistance3
      @RunTheDistance3 10 місяців тому

      ​@@DariceDavisjprocks94that is a lot of good insight and advice. Thank you for sharing..I love how art can be healing journey. I have done a similar thing where I share my art with others who value me....for others who would just use me I don't give them the time of day.

  • @ArtisticPragya
    @ArtisticPragya Рік тому +160

    In my opinion, having to realise your mistakes in art and also correcting it practical is the best way because just by memorising is not gonna be that helpful until u try it for yourself!

    • @aeea3306
      @aeea3306 6 місяців тому

      Well its also not that good if you dont know what youre doing, so i guess both of them go hand in hand?

  • @monicaelisabet3208
    @monicaelisabet3208 Рік тому +85

    This guys is trully understand the fact how lifestyle and mental health sometime really effected the drawing process. 😊

  • @PapermasteroneYT
    @PapermasteroneYT Рік тому +25

    I think the person was referring to Marc Brunet's videos about improving your art without practicing at all, which basically just requires observation with a need and high sense of purpose therefore you get the most out of what you're observing

  • @heckald
    @heckald Рік тому +17

    I improve honestly by watching videos on UA-cam. I don't draw that often but get significantly better when I watch techniques on UA-cam.

  • @DanBlabbers
    @DanBlabbers Рік тому +6

    I became a hairstylist and the hand eye coordination, visualizing depth by fading, coloring hair etc etc and after not drawing for several years i noticed I improved a lot. But he’s right about your mental state when drawing is really important

  • @PersonPlaceThing1
    @PersonPlaceThing1 Рік тому +5

    Studying other people's approach to art can absolutely make a difference. Not like drawing would, but it can inform future drawing sessions

  • @annascity2222
    @annascity2222 Рік тому +6

    I really, REALLY improved without drawing that much,i always felt like i need to draw a lot more and more and never satisfied with myself and that made me get use to intellectual and observation more , those two conbined with my practices of course and I eventually get satisfied with myself.

  • @tinytornadomg
    @tinytornadomg Рік тому +2

    I always said, look at the world around you and take mental notes. You don't gotta draw to practice. Even by studying the way light hits and shadows work on an object is practice in my eyes.

    • @tinytornadomg
      @tinytornadomg Рік тому +1

      I won't draw for a bit but after doing this, I seem 20x better even though I haven't been keeping up on my art, I'll come back good as new

  • @sf4603
    @sf4603 Рік тому +3

    if I don't have the energy to practice sometimes i just study references/other peoples work. that way at least im making new observations and best casw scenario i find inspiration for when i do have energy to practice!

  • @PeartD
    @PeartD Рік тому +2

    Preach ! there’s tons of artist even anime illustrators that suffer from health issues due to sleep deprivation an etc , especially when trying to reach deadlines but I realized that and saved my self that issue but thanks for the advice .

  • @ivanpergasi2
    @ivanpergasi2 Рік тому +15

    So simple and so effective. Thanks for sharing !

  • @Asura1733
    @Asura1733 Рік тому +3

    No lies, I spent five months without drawing a single line, but I just kept seeing references and watching videos, observing. I was exhausted of drawing drawing drawing. BRO WHEN I PUT THE PENCIL ON THE SHEET AGAIN I MADE ART.
    I improved from that day on, but that was a "wow" moment for me, because I realized I actually could improve without drawing.

  • @trooperscientists2000
    @trooperscientists2000 Рік тому +2

    I agree, tho Id say that just by analyzing other artists or paying attention to things you want to draw can make you improve. It's just the first step. After that you probably still need to put it on part/ practice it to keep it in your system.

  • @6VJ9
    @6VJ9 Рік тому +1

    I saw a drastic change in my drawing when i binged watch anime and noticed the art and way of drawing by pausing and observing

  • @tamic7583
    @tamic7583 Рік тому +1

    I improve without practicing by observing how things actually look like and how artists did this or that. While I did improve without drawing much, it was very slow throughout the years.

  • @generated.name.by.human.
    @generated.name.by.human. 10 місяців тому

    I have talked about this with my old artist friend. We have both spent months without drawing a single thing and yet came back drawing better
    I think that once you've reach a certain level, observing can make your drawings better than drawing itself

  • @acephalice
    @acephalice Рік тому

    You described my situation to a tee. Im struggling with mental health issues and thats leading to constant exhaustion and a lack of motivation. Ive been told by my peers, teachers and family that Im still an incredible artist, and I couldve been so much better at this point if I worked on myself for the past year. I wasted my potential.

  • @heyrandommm
    @heyrandommm Рік тому +1

    In my opinion, if you wanna improve your art without drawing in a dyer situation, just watch many art videos that can uplift and inspire and motivate you to draw. The world has much art around us than you think, so observe it!

  • @Meskarune
    @Meskarune 5 місяців тому +1

    3 things that improved my art that weren't drawing: 1. look at other artwork in museums and pay attention to the brush strokes and color choices and compositions. 2. Take photos. Look at those photos and pay attention to the perceived color vs. the actual color. Pay attention to how light and shadow works in the real world. 3. Watch other artists paint and draw and read books about painting and drawing.

  • @musical_clementine993
    @musical_clementine993 Рік тому

    Whenever I’m not drawing, I’m looking. I’ll break down shapes, analyze facial structure, and observe light and shadow whenever I’m out. It’s pretty interesting, and you end up noticing a lot of things that you normally wouldn’t pay attention to.

  • @katarzynabalicka1669
    @katarzynabalicka1669 9 місяців тому

    So true and takes off so much pressure from me at this point. Thank you for saying that out loud ❤ .

  • @artfuldrawing
    @artfuldrawing Рік тому

    I like to do quick sketches of my daily to do list. That helps me build my mental visualization skills

  • @kcn9691
    @kcn9691 Рік тому +1

    I don't know if this will work, but I'll give you a tip. In order to improve your drawing skills, you might have to watch a lot of timelapse art videos, and when I say 'a lot,' I mean a lot

  • @NatsukeShift
    @NatsukeShift Рік тому +1

    I find that if I have no motivation to draw, I watch videos of artists who I like just drawing. No music, no fancy cuts, just them drawing, maybe talking about what they're doing.
    It compels me to draw after a while. It at least makes me, well, make an effort.

  • @yeyezen
    @yeyezen Рік тому

    i realized watching a lot of tutorials and draw with me videos, even if I couldn't draw at the moment, helped me draw better? and looking and art but really PAYING ATTENTION to it also made a better artist lmao hope it makes sense

  • @fwuuton
    @fwuuton Рік тому

    I once spent two months just staring at the sketches of my favorite artist. I was not able to draw or doodle at all because I had to focus on uni. I feel like I learned some things just by looking and when I was ready to draw again, I was more confident to take on difficult forms and perspectives, and parts of my art were significantly better than before I started observing.

  • @felix-xd4mx
    @felix-xd4mx Рік тому +1

    i think there's a lot of things. when my hand was injured, reading up and learning things like composition, color theory, even things like design or photography can help. watching how other people make their art helps you improve as well, as it is observation. you can learn art history or go to museums to appreciate the masters before you and get inspirations etc. you can even observe from movies, how they shot things, the colors they use etc. there are different aspects to improve art than just practicing drawing

  • @GuhitLufet
    @GuhitLufet 11 місяців тому +1

    bago ako natuto mgdrawing Sir Proko 1 dangkal n bondpaper pinagpraktisan ko sa anime inking drawing at nung college nko realistic naman ,at anatomy muscle nman basic shape sa' yo at kay Sir David Finch...

  • @danart941
    @danart941 Рік тому

    I watch alot of speed paints on youtube and i dont draw alot but i see my improvements even tho i dont draw often but even so u still need to train your muscle memory on how to do things so i recommend to draw and use what you've learnt and put it to practice to develop your skills

  • @lizardamiibo
    @lizardamiibo Рік тому

    practice is important but burnout is very real

  • @neatwheat
    @neatwheat Рік тому

    That's actually a smart answer. I like it 😊

  • @ollielee493
    @ollielee493 9 місяців тому

    There was a point where i didnt draw for 4 months. But my art was so much better when i did pick up a pencil. Mostly because during my down time i was watching art tutorials and looking up tips etc. It was so weird to me because i thought i had to draw nonstop to improve

  • @KuroHebi
    @KuroHebi Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips, Aaron Paul!

  • @death__ray
    @death__ray Рік тому

    This month I drew close to nothing... because of severe demotivation, I am taking a break. I stopped sleeping daily at 3am+ and I've been exercising, cutting down on carbs and sugars. I feel like I'm slowly getting back to drawing and actually enjoying it

  • @stephenstrader1577
    @stephenstrader1577 Рік тому +2

    I think working on perception is a huge part of art, almost more than physically touching the paper or canvas.

  • @artfuldrawing
    @artfuldrawing Рік тому

    I like to listen to music while I draw, it helps my creative flow

  • @nondumbgd
    @nondumbgd Рік тому

    Thanks you for helpful tips on how to improve! Your vids are so helpful and good.

  • @subhamoymallick6104
    @subhamoymallick6104 Рік тому

    That! Right there, was an excellent advice... Thank you

  • @floatingpasta8099
    @floatingpasta8099 Рік тому +1

    Just watch and surround yourself with art making processes

  • @iokhufu
    @iokhufu 11 місяців тому

    glad i got to hear this tonight proko

  • @rohinisonawane295
    @rohinisonawane295 Рік тому

    That's Exactly what I needed.....
    Thank you I very soon start my UA-cam channel......
    Thank sir 😊

  • @anthonypayne1556
    @anthonypayne1556 Рік тому +2

    Or watch other artist's work on different platforms, its also a form of studying, helped me a lot.

  • @xalovaid3693
    @xalovaid3693 11 місяців тому

    Yeah, sometimes I took a break like a week or more. When I back to draw I feel improvement

  • @niblet8308
    @niblet8308 Рік тому +1

    Nowadays I never have the time to sit down and draw so the only interaction I have with art is the art tips and stuff I scroll through on social media

  • @elatednowandtonight
    @elatednowandtonight Рік тому

    I also feel like sometimes it's okay just to practice brushwork and painting. Sometimes I overdue it with sketching/drawing and need days off where I'm just color blocking with a paintbrush and mixing colors

  • @MaskmanaDestar
    @MaskmanaDestar Рік тому

    Thank you for your motivations, sir💚💙💛

  • @Dotexclamationmark
    @Dotexclamationmark Рік тому

    Yeah, it makes a big difference when you're body is "up to date" as I were. I just got finished with a 6 month project for college while also dealing with computer problems and my quality of was sub par.
    Then I took a few weeks break both because I needed but also my computer broke so both a forced rest and a needed one. Got back to drawing and the quality was night n day.
    Meaning, sleep more

  • @jhuh24
    @jhuh24 Рік тому

    Leaning the mechanics of things and understanding them will help you draw them, bc know how it suppose to work.

  • @chrisyates5265
    @chrisyates5265 Рік тому

    Also, just like how watching profession sport can help improve your own game, reading anatomies and technical guides can help improve your art without necessarily drawing.

  • @laurinch7183
    @laurinch7183 Рік тому

    so cute, thank you for the advise

  • @justowenya2005
    @justowenya2005 Рік тому

    Thanks, I'm going to try to exercise ahh, my life may not be the best but i can do little things to improve

  • @_Kamura_
    @_Kamura_ 10 місяців тому +1

    I thought it was studying your subject and shadows and other fundamentals but that aswell!

  • @Sapperbounded
    @Sapperbounded 6 місяців тому

    Note: this applies to basically every skill.
    Take care of yourself y'all.

  • @narielanwamane
    @narielanwamane Рік тому

    Honestly, because of life and workload, I barely have any energy or motivation to draw anymore, so it happens once in a blue moon. It makes me super sad because I love drawing, but I can't currently start working less, that's not how a full time job works :']

  • @arthurvanz2884
    @arthurvanz2884 Рік тому

    Honestly, I have progressed often without drawing on a regular basis .
    Sometimes, I just advance without having done anything .
    I think I just get better at seeing my mental image of what I want to draw, and then I can draw it better .

  • @mikefearon3577
    @mikefearon3577 Рік тому

    I just broke my drawing wrist, so this was reassuring to hear.

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  Рік тому

      Oh, dang! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

  • @rickraydubs
    @rickraydubs Місяць тому +1

    Neuroscience suggests learning to enjoy the grind teaches your brain to release dopamine and to 'enjoy the process,' basically turn boredom into joy. But yes, rest and eat right lol

  • @nipin790
    @nipin790 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot man ❤

  • @mjlpbn
    @mjlpbn Рік тому

    I needed this. Thank you hahahaha

  • @lisabarnes924
    @lisabarnes924 Рік тому +1

    Me: how do I improve at art? What am I missing!?
    "Improve your lifestyle!"
    Me: *looks at lifestyle* dammit!

  • @matoiryuko1748
    @matoiryuko1748 Рік тому

    Nailed it.

  • @autumnschmitt2200
    @autumnschmitt2200 Рік тому

    I love this

  • @timothysatyr6674
    @timothysatyr6674 Рік тому

    One major aspect of art is observation.
    Living life and gathering observations could help improve the art

  • @frontallappen4981
    @frontallappen4981 Рік тому +1

    In my experience visualization techniques can actually help you improve without actually drawing. You still need to draw though :D

  • @facucam1970
    @facucam1970 Рік тому

    Proko must be one of the Best YT channels ever

  • @stevedaguy9639
    @stevedaguy9639 Рік тому

    Man’s offered so much wisdom over the years lmfao

  • @mikecolangelo9849
    @mikecolangelo9849 Рік тому +1

    Observation is the answer

  • @angelynnecontreras6833
    @angelynnecontreras6833 Рік тому

    ✌️👌❤️👏 y lo dice alguien que sabe! Nadamás de ver sus trabajo lo dice todo! Saludos!!

  • @LIGHTNINGMCQUEEN2398
    @LIGHTNINGMCQUEEN2398 9 місяців тому

    I cried watching this bc of my poor decisions😢

  • @Lisaalderte82
    @Lisaalderte82 11 місяців тому

    So yeah you don’t have to draw to become a better artist you have to research and draw but you don’t always have to draw to become a better artist:)
    Hope that helps anyone who doesn’t understand:)

  • @muthala1
    @muthala1 6 місяців тому

    Bro really said go touch grass in 100 languages😂

  • @iknowmesenpai150
    @iknowmesenpai150 Рік тому

    I barely draw even 1 sketch in a year
    And when started drawing againt im surprised my drawing looks better than year ago😱

  • @Gued3s
    @Gued3s 6 днів тому

    If you imagine yourself practicing something, there can be a significant improvement, as if you were actually practicing for real. research showed that

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl Рік тому

    One thing I should do more that I don't, is to work on my drawings when I can't draw. How? _OBSERVE._ My ability to construct a drawing is pretty poor, because I don't really see the world as shapes in perspective. I find it hard to bring my observations of reality into my drawings. I see a blank paper as a white sheet, not a 3D space I can put objects into.
    This is what I am going to try to work on more. Seeing the world as if I were going to recreate it on the page.

  • @lizaa9953
    @lizaa9953 Рік тому

    Love youu

  • @dns0095
    @dns0095 Рік тому +1

    Reality hit me so hard it made me question my choice to become an artist because I haven't made any money drawing in the last few years 😔

  • @theartofaltarf2346
    @theartofaltarf2346 Рік тому +2

    I would say, yes.
    For me, studying art books, artist, rereading old comics, studying masters, saving images in my gallery for reference. And more. Achieving an all-around information rain can certainly help translate into your art.
    Improving art is about 95% of putting pencil to paper, speaking ONLY for myself, some of my best art has come from long periods of not drawing...
    I do NOT RECCOMEND taking that long (or any) period off, and any artist would benefit from daily practice, it's just for ME so long as I study the topic and theme I need to draw, it always seem to translate.

  • @pixlee-ob3gs
    @pixlee-ob3gs Рік тому

    And to think i could have scrolled to this video before its 4 in the morning and im mindlessly scrolling on youtube. 💀

  • @simpleclonetrooper2740
    @simpleclonetrooper2740 Рік тому

    This came at just the right time😂

  • @artjourneytothegreatest5307

    A Life Advice!

  • @epox_
    @epox_ 8 місяців тому

    I normally only draw once a month and although my progress is slower than it would be if i would constantly engage into art, I still have a significant increase in skill.
    Relatable?😂

  • @sreenaresharts295
    @sreenaresharts295 11 місяців тому

    Sir I want same books list please...

  • @toomanymonkeys21
    @toomanymonkeys21 Рік тому

    And… go out and have a life! Experience things that inspire you! Find out about art that’s not on the internet! Hell, even if it is, seeing it irl is a completely different experience, I promise. Everything you get into your head goes into the gumbo that makes your art better.

  • @greekveteran2715
    @greekveteran2715 7 місяців тому

    Sleep is a huge factor. Sleep more drink more water and fruits/vegetables= drawing better and more productive!!!!

  • @txlljh2857
    @txlljh2857 Рік тому

    I only draw every once in a month and it just gradually improves over time, I have no idea why, does anybody have the same experience, if so...can you please explain😭😭

  • @username-1xriw
    @username-1xriw Рік тому +1

    Art block :(

  • @Stardrop-bi8fc
    @Stardrop-bi8fc 10 місяців тому +1

    Bro im doing all of those things 🤣

  • @mr.v1442
    @mr.v1442 Рік тому

    Proko: get a good diet
    Me: eats random shit my mom buys

  • @mysketchbook3402
    @mysketchbook3402 Рік тому

    Amen

  • @alejandraingrassia300
    @alejandraingrassia300 Рік тому

    Also psychologist 😊❤

  • @timenoen
    @timenoen Рік тому

    Yes if u know learn 3d you can know how to draw within even know how to use a pencil

  • @rondominick1012
    @rondominick1012 8 місяців тому

    and here I thought why is my recently posted art on gram seems off, is it because ive been drawing less due to work and other chores in life.. or is it im not touching enough stuff that turns the right side of my brain on..
    turns out, Im really tired.. totally tired.. Haven't rested well.. to a point where a 10 hour sleep doesnt feel like resting at all.. it could be my mind..

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  8 місяців тому +1

      You definitely need to get good rest! Behind your art is your brain and if it's not operating at full capacity, your best art will come from happy accidents, not intention.
      Get that rest!

    • @rondominick1012
      @rondominick1012 8 місяців тому

      @@ProkoTV Thank you so much for this response. I needed this push

  • @Justina19200
    @Justina19200 6 місяців тому

    I could not draw my hand😢😢😢

  • @helenrattray3839
    @helenrattray3839 7 місяців тому

    Watching UA-cam videos 😉

  • @krsmanjovanovic8607
    @krsmanjovanovic8607 Рік тому

    Come on! Taking care of my own body is like imposibly dificult for me, I will just stick to sheer force of will

  • @techwithallyoutubers2775
    @techwithallyoutubers2775 Рік тому

    How to draw for 2d animation ?.........
    Iam learning scketch and drawing for animation