I'm unironically glad you're here to guide me through drawing lines and shapes. Wading into the art community felt like walking into a gym with buff people lifting their max reps akin to master artworks while you took time out of your day to show me a basic push-up.
The Mona Lisa isn't famous because it's a good painting. It's famous because of the history behind it. It's actually a pretty shitty painting. Keep practicing.
Thanks for sharing!!! My two boys(5 & 13) and myself decided we wanted to learn "how to draw", so we ran out and bought a cheap sketchbook at michael's and started our drawing class tonight. We were all super excited that we could actually draw a straight line. lol.. Great instruction and easy enough for my 5 year old to successfully draw a cube that is is extremely proud of! We will keep watching!
I been really lost and I haven’t really tried to start drawing even though I really want to draw all these kind of cool characters, animals and other fun things. But my mind have been full of thoughts like: “I can’t draw.” “Where do I even begin?” This video showed my the first step, first drawing lesson that I have been looking for. Really thanks for making this video.
Same, i wanted to start drawing because i have a lot of character design and stuff in my mind, but i don't know how to draw and don't know where to start.
@@feliciaa8888exercise the right side of your brain. That's where you associate colors, rythym, visuals etc. This gets blovked up by thinking in words numbers calculating stuff being accurate precise etc. Get the idea?
I drew constantly, everyday, from the age of 5-16 and then stopped cold. I'm OLD now and decided to pick it up again last week. THIS is the lesson I've been looking for.
"Now these may seem kinda basic and silly, you may be thinking, 'Hey, I wanna get on to drawing wizards, and robots, or my fursona.'" You know me too well...
I subbed at 3:20 in after you explained your elbow was anchored. We cant see your technique and the fact you explained thats what you were doing off camera just shows your are excellent at explaining as well as demonstrating technique. All signs of an exceptional teacher. Cheers now lets continue with the vid ;)
Lol. They might be easier for you! I've always had trouble with them. Just remember, to do them correctly they need to be symmetrical. Any old smushy oval won't do.
@@BrandonDayton So you're saying ellipses should be symmetrical, but when it comes to perspective drawing; like seeing an oval at a close-up angle, when and where do ellipses apply?
Drawing the circles has helped me in drawing pitchers and glasses for some paintings. I didn't realize that the circle can have some many things you can use in watercolor painting. I am just starting to get into watercolor painting so this exercise has helped me. Dana
Man, I never thought to start a cube by just drawing three lines to the vanishing point. I always started with two flat squares (planes) and one or the other would always be off. That little tip is going to make things a lot easier for practicing.
"They seem basic and simple" Fun fact. I know how to draw. It's just absolute trash. So I'm gonna relearn how to draw entirely. That's right. I'm trashing most of everything I know and starting over. *Teach me*
That's actually not a bad plan, as Yoda said "in order to learn, you must first UNLEARN what you have learned" (I know, not the ACTUAL quote, but it's been a while since I've seen the movie)
Same here. I kind of skipped out on learning the basics and went straight into anatomy, figure drawing, etc. while I couldn't even draw a cylinder or a cube in perspective. I've realized I need to take a step back and seriously evaluate how I'm going to approach art from where I currently stand. I have so much "advanced" information packed up in my head but what I really want is to stack cubes on paper like it's the easiest thing... which it should be.
I’ve been drawing for 5 yrs self taught but I’ve realised I need to master some of my technical skills to advance and this video helped me so much thank you
I've searched YT for shading and drawing tutorials and while they maybe just as talented as you, you have the capability of breaking it down to easy to understand steps. Brandon, you're natural teacher. Believe me, this was my 18 video on drawing basics/ shading.Thanks mate for posting this and heres hoping you will do a series on the basics👍
That 3 set line direction tip for cubes made it so much easier to understand. I understood before, but that was the best and simplest way of learning it.
This really is the one true video on how to draw basics! Thank you Dungeon Master! I'm 31, and I'm just starting to learn how to draw because I find it enjoyable lately..I can copy and draw quite ok..but i need to get better..and learn from basic..this video is it.
I like how you suggested to keep the elbow locked. It feels grounded and I can draw lines and circles with more confidence. Thanks for this tip Brandon👍🏼
tbh here your exercise may looks silly to a beginner artist! but after years in my journey as self taught trying different and advanced complex stuff with no direction! im here to told that`s what i return to do "keep it simple dont push your skills in negative way''
Thanks, man, oddly enough I used to draw really well all things considering when I was a kid. I did not know any of the rules. Now I can do digital work, but even my sketches are lacking, which makes the design thinking phase harder. Watching you do this help me realize that what I lack most now is fundamentals.
This video helped me a lot drawing Is a process but if you put your mind to what you wanna learn you will get good at it. I just have to practice and make it fun thanks for the tips.
I'm 2 years late but- when I clicked this video (going on a fundamental video watching rampage), I was not expecting to hear **fursona**- this video is going to be good. ( Also, I've seen that year old comment, hope you've cleaned your dungeon.
At art in primary school this is all it should be the basics of construction, if they still like drawing by high school there in good shape, I've filled a few sketch books practicing it helps in getting your arm and shoulder involved not just the wrist. Good Advice
i just want to say thank you so much for your great video . i had feeling like i won`t be good at drawing but after i saw your video i became more comfortable and more confidentso i just want say thank you million
dude, I was literally doing this exact same exercise yesterday. I started with 2 dots a little bit separated like you and then I started to space them further apart, after some lines I tried to make a triangle too. It's kinda scary tbh lmao. and the fun fact is. I don't even freacking draw.
I'm doing the Drawabox lessons and so that's how you do a longer lines😂😂. I'm doing it fast but as I draw fast, it curves and misses the dots that I've plotted.
Basic shapes are very important and useful when you start. U see an object - deconstruct it, simplify each element to basic shape, then construct it again.
I'm gonna do a video addressing more broadly how you approach drawing as a beginner. The other thing I would recommend doing is lots of observational drawing, especially stuff like portraiture and still lives and really focus on being accurate. That'll hone your skills for almost anything else you choose to do as an artist.
I've thought about doing this, but I honestly think there are people better suited to learn from. My one tip would be to stop thinking about it as "shading" and start thinking about it as "lighting". Remember, everything part of an object that is visible is lit by a light source. If you can figure out how it is being lit, you can figure out how to render it correctly. I would really recommend reading anything by Sam Nielson on the subject (aka his blog). If you can take one of his schoolism classes, that would be best.
Can I request a tutorial on something? If so... Perspective. That's always what gets me. I have so much trouble with it, I actually trash a lot of potentially good drawing cuz of it. Please and thank you.
I'm unironically glad you're here to guide me through drawing lines and shapes. Wading into the art community felt like walking into a gym with buff people lifting their max reps akin to master artworks while you took time out of your day to show me a basic push-up.
This is so accurate! I feel less overwhelmed tbh this video makes it feel doable haha
As someone who recently joined the art and lifting/workout community I felt this in my soul
Bingo! Basically my problem. Hopefully everyone can succeed!
I tried this for 1hr and now I can draw the monalisa...thank you
That's all?
zwitterionic Draw some balls and shadows
😂
zwitterionic very funny
The Mona Lisa isn't famous because it's a good painting. It's famous because of the history behind it. It's actually a pretty shitty painting. Keep practicing.
Thanks for sharing!!! My two boys(5 & 13) and myself decided we wanted to learn "how to draw", so we ran out and bought a cheap sketchbook at michael's and started our drawing class tonight. We were all super excited that we could actually draw a straight line. lol.. Great instruction and easy enough for my 5 year old to successfully draw a cube that is is extremely proud of! We will keep watching!
What an awesome project to take on together. 13 is a great age to really jump into learning to draw, but I'm super impressed by your 5 year old!
does your 8 year old still draw? just curious
I been really lost and I haven’t really tried to start drawing even though I really want to draw all these kind of cool characters, animals and other fun things. But my mind have been full of thoughts like:
“I can’t draw.”
“Where do I even begin?”
This video showed my the first step, first drawing lesson that I have been looking for. Really thanks for making this video.
I don't know if you have started yet but I would recommend drawabox lessons to everyone who reads this
Same, i wanted to start drawing because i have a lot of character design and stuff in my mind, but i don't know how to draw and don't know where to start.
@@feliciaa8888exercise the right side of your brain. That's where you associate colors, rythym, visuals etc.
This gets blovked up by thinking in words numbers calculating stuff being accurate precise etc.
Get the idea?
@@bryanjaramillo2789 I think so?
@@bryanjaramillo2789 I know this Is late and I’ll probably google it anyway but how do u do that?
I drew constantly, everyday, from the age of 5-16 and then stopped cold. I'm OLD now and decided to pick it up again last week. THIS is the lesson I've been looking for.
"Now these may seem kinda basic and silly, you may be thinking, 'Hey, I wanna get on to drawing wizards, and robots, or my fursona.'"
You know me too well...
How about a robot-wizard-fursona?
Oh, shit
He´s onto us! D:
*escapes through window*
TheSaltyBeard Genius.
Oof
Furrys make me depressed
I watched this video and immediately I was able to draw a conclusion.
I’m sorry, but I had to comment on this - this is too good.
a well drawn conclusion
Spend the entire day drawing cubes and i cant stop I'm getting really paranoid man its so addictive
still drawing cubes?
Still drawing cubes?
Mah man you still drawing cubes?
hey buddy still drawing cubes?
You still drawing cubes?
This instruction l had been looking since I started drawing for the last 65 years ago(I am 70)...so glad that I found you.Thank you very much!!!!!!!
thank you for giving good tips for peoples who cant draw at all, nice place to start
I've been drawing for a year and I'm still doing basics
@@johnthomasgreenleejohnthom1811 well this is hopeless
I subbed at 3:20 in after you explained your elbow was anchored. We cant see your technique and the fact you explained thats what you were doing off camera just shows your are excellent at explaining as well as demonstrating technique. All signs of an exceptional teacher. Cheers now lets continue with the vid ;)
Fursona, this guy is straight woke.
Haha
Brandon: Ellipses are challenging for me to draw... these like squished circles
Brandon: * Draws 'ellipse' *
Me: a damn *OVAL* !?
Lol. They might be easier for you! I've always had trouble with them. Just remember, to do them correctly they need to be symmetrical. Any old smushy oval won't do.
@@BrandonDayton So you're saying ellipses should be symmetrical, but when it comes to perspective drawing; like seeing an oval at a close-up angle, when and where do ellipses apply?
@@chrysecreative5575 ellipse is a circle in perspective, if an ellipse is in perspective it's not an ellipse anymore
@@chrysecreative5575 your pfp looks like the symbol of a game called "Teardown"
@@BananaDope Now that you've mentioned it, it does look a bit similar. Designed it years back.
Drawing the circles has helped me in drawing pitchers and glasses for some paintings. I didn't realize that the circle can have some many things you can use in watercolor painting. I am just starting to get into watercolor painting so this exercise has helped me. Dana
Very cool. glad it could be of use.
Man, I never thought to start a cube by just drawing three lines to the vanishing point. I always started with two flat squares (planes) and one or the other would always be off. That little tip is going to make things a lot easier for practicing.
Anyway you want to start is cool. That would actually be a great exercise to try different starting points for building a shape. Glad it helped!
Tidy your dungeon mate
FIRST tidy the dungeon in your OWN eye, before you remove the...go the moat...from the...dungeon
I'm just gonna go tidy my dungeon.
😂
Mines worse
Dun. Geon.
Dun dun dun -- geon!
But seriously some pvc pipe or scrap wood with clean pattern free sheets hung from them.
"They seem basic and simple"
Fun fact. I know how to draw. It's just absolute trash. So I'm gonna relearn how to draw entirely. That's right. I'm trashing most of everything I know and starting over. *Teach me*
That's actually not a bad plan, as Yoda said "in order to learn, you must first UNLEARN what you have learned" (I know, not the ACTUAL quote, but it's been a while since I've seen the movie)
That's a good attitude
Same thing for me, I been drawing since I was 5, and I regret not learning the basic at all. I can draw sure, but it looks off.
Same here. I kind of skipped out on learning the basics and went straight into anatomy, figure drawing, etc. while I couldn't even draw a cylinder or a cube in perspective. I've realized I need to take a step back and seriously evaluate how I'm going to approach art from where I currently stand. I have so much "advanced" information packed up in my head but what I really want is to stack cubes on paper like it's the easiest thing... which it should be.
Same for me. Drew since I was a child but now I realize that I didn’t really know how to do it properly so I’m going back to the basics
I’ve been drawing for 5 yrs self taught but I’ve realised I need to master some of my technical skills to advance and this video helped me so much thank you
Most effective & simple exercise I have ever came across!
It will benefit EVERYTHING you do as an artist to. I need to do a follow up.
I believe this guy because he made the effort to post a video from his fallout shelter
I've searched YT for shading and drawing tutorials and while they maybe just as talented as you, you have the capability of breaking it down to easy to understand steps. Brandon, you're natural teacher. Believe me, this was my 18 video on drawing basics/ shading.Thanks mate for posting this and heres hoping you will do a series on the basics👍
Thanks! I'm glad it all came across well. I need to do a follow up to this one. Such important stuff!
That 3 set line direction tip for cubes made it so much easier to understand. I understood before, but that was the best and simplest way of learning it.
Thank you Brandon. I'm a beginner so I found your instruction very helpful with tips to practice daily, learned new things.
“They should have the same level of squishness to them...”
You’re speaking my language.
"An ellipse is like a little circle" made me smile :), nice vid, thumb up !
As a beginner this is
Great, Great information,
Thank you so much !!!
This really is the one true video on how to draw basics! Thank you Dungeon Master! I'm 31, and I'm just starting to learn how to draw because I find it enjoyable lately..I can copy and draw quite ok..but i need to get better..and learn from basic..this video is it.
"Drawing my fursona" Duuuuude you know who are your audience :3
I like how you suggested to keep the elbow locked. It feels grounded and I can draw lines and circles with more confidence. Thanks for this tip Brandon👍🏼
I could see it helping if people have shaking in the limbs.
Fun fact, my fursona is a hairy cube so this was very helpful.
tbh here your exercise may looks silly to a beginner artist! but after years in my journey as self taught trying different and advanced complex stuff with no direction! im here to told that`s what i return to do "keep it simple dont push your skills in negative way''
Thanks, man, oddly enough I used to draw really well all things considering when I was a kid. I did not know any of the rules. Now I can do digital work, but even my sketches are lacking, which makes the design thinking phase harder. Watching you do this help me realize that what I lack most now is fundamentals.
99% of the time, that is the issue. It's the biggest issue for myself as well.
People want to start figure drawing, manga, character design but don't even know how to draw a cube in perspective. First things first.
Me too I'm Improve my drawing now
This video helped me a lot drawing Is a process but if you put your mind to what you wanna learn you will get good at it. I just have to practice and make it fun thanks for the tips.
I'm 2 years late but- when I clicked this video (going on a fundamental video watching rampage), I was not expecting to hear **fursona**- this video is going to be good.
( Also, I've seen that year old comment, hope you've cleaned your dungeon.
Everyone has to know the basics. Thanks
Thanks for the tips! I just started learning how to do digital art via iPad & I'm using your exercises to practice every day!
Your the best person to help people draw!
thank you
master
NP grasshopper.
At art in primary school this is all it should be the basics of construction, if they still like drawing by high school there in good shape, I've filled a few sketch books practicing it helps in getting your arm and shoulder involved not just the wrist. Good Advice
Thanks
i just want to say thank you so much for your great video . i had feeling like i won`t be good at drawing but after i saw your video i became more comfortable and more confidentso i just want say thank you million
dude, I was literally doing this exact same exercise yesterday. I started with 2 dots a little bit separated like you and then I started to space them further apart, after some lines I tried to make a triangle too. It's kinda scary tbh lmao. and the fun fact is. I don't even freacking draw.
I just watched your video! I drew a (in my opinion) cute little flower vase! Thanks for your advise!!
Oh hey I did this on my first week at CGMA it really does help to draw these
I stole the idea from artists much more accomplished then myself.
And you can also add to the ideas of others by inserting your own personal experience into them :)
@@Sjimmijim very true
This is one of the first videos that any artist should see, thank you
Him: “Lines”
Newb: “nah duh dude, this is a bad video”
Me: *shakes my head* “Shush and watch the video”
This used to be me, know I’m trying to get into it again
This is very easy is show the understanding.
you don’t know how glad i am, that i learned that in math class
3:50 *you've inspired me*
Edit: I never thought you could draw a line like that.
Thank you very much!
finally i can draw my robot wizard fursona thank you
I don't even have the space on my desk to anchor my elbow
You will always have a floor to work on.
秋木休NeGeX that’s deep
@@cnash5647 floor gang xD
@@cnash5647 way ahead of your time xD
@@AnthonyScottGames lol it's just my desk too messy
Thank you
I'm doing the Drawabox lessons and so that's how you do a longer lines😂😂. I'm doing it fast but as I draw fast, it curves and misses the dots that I've plotted.
thank you
This is amazing! It's helped me a ton, thanks you very much!
Thank you so much for your kind help!
"Drawing your fursona" OwO how dwid youw knwow
*Loads shotgun*
@@ege8240 i see you enjoy role play too OwO
From your accent
Thank you for the great tips.
You are so welcome!
I can draw wonky lines and imperfect ellipsis. Been drawing for years now.
Basic shapes are very important and useful when you start. U see an object - deconstruct it, simplify each element to basic shape, then construct it again.
Instructions unclear, accidentally summoned a demon
may i say
it got fun when you started drawing cubes
The ellipses is also called an oval.
Great video thank you.
Whats the next thing I should learn to draw? Great video btw
I'm gonna do a video addressing more broadly how you approach drawing as a beginner. The other thing I would recommend doing is lots of observational drawing, especially stuff like portraiture and still lives and really focus on being accurate. That'll hone your skills for almost anything else you choose to do as an artist.
Brandon Dayton good work brandon
This is exactly what I needed, greatly appreciated!
Thank for hlep us now my drawing start very super good now
For whatever reason, I find this video way more enjoyable than those Drawabox videos (they annoy me and I’m not sure why...)
See the background
Now understand how artists live
This is what i looking for! Thanks for making this video 😭
Your channel is awesome. Thank you for creating it! I already learned so much and I haven't even seen all your videos yet. :)
Thank you really much bro
I couldn't stop looking at the door behind him
Not going to lie i was clue less about how to draw untill i saw this video
I had been working for years in the industry before I found out about this stuff.
Okay thanks!! I'll try that!
Thank you for this video! I appreciate you mentioning Scott Robertson, I’ll have to look up the other guy.
You look like aged scout from tf2 but with an art nerd personality, loving it
I felt attached when you said fursona
Very good! All one needs now is plenty of practice.
Thank you.
Excellent video! This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much, Brandon. I look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for this lesson!
Well thanks
Nice! I draw in between the lines
So you mean that Drawing because of boredom during my classes, back in the day, was not a waste of time ? Now I'm grateful that I was bored a lot ^^
bruh all I draw when I was little was wobbly line monsters
😍😍😍😍😍😍 That green circular ruler
This is not silly. I really need this❤️
If you watched this and found it useful, consider doing Drawabox. It's a really helpful free fundamentals course.
thanks mate!!
Training to draw straight lines...
Shift in PhotoShop: - Am I joke to you?
Great demo
Awesome video thanks! Could you do a tutoriel on shading? The only things I can shade well are the basic shapes.
I've thought about doing this, but I honestly think there are people better suited to learn from. My one tip would be to stop thinking about it as "shading" and start thinking about it as "lighting". Remember, everything part of an object that is visible is lit by a light source. If you can figure out how it is being lit, you can figure out how to render it correctly. I would really recommend reading anything by Sam Nielson on the subject (aka his blog). If you can take one of his schoolism classes, that would be best.
Can I request a tutorial on something? If so... Perspective. That's always what gets me. I have so much trouble with it, I actually trash a lot of potentially good drawing cuz of it. Please and thank you.
Been meaning to do that for awhile. Maybe I'll finally get off my butt.
Brandon Dayton
Oh my gosh thank you! I'll look forward to it if you do manage to get off your butt XDD
Oddly one of the most is CAD and technical illustration. A house can be two-point perspective. Gridded paper might help some.
Very very beautiful exercises....
I like your bunker! nice video!
Thank u
great exercise thank you!
No problem.
i love his vibe
thanks! this helps me a lot