Can You Draw with NO REFERENCE? | Art Challenge

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  • @earthlover8914
    @earthlover8914 Рік тому +2756

    You should do a video where you redraw all of these with a reference to show the difference between the two and how important using a reference can be :D

  • @carolinalibby
    @carolinalibby Рік тому +911

    “There’s nothing in my brain”
    “I don’t know how I passed that class honestly”
    “I don’t go outside, it’s a miracle I know what a bug looks like”
    Sam embodying all of us and I’m here for it

  • @ThatBlueMew
    @ThatBlueMew Рік тому +414

    The intros just don’t stop improving. Sam scolding the skull of his enemy is something I never needed to see, but at the same time it’s the best thing I have ever seen.
    Ps. Super excited for the art book to come out

  • @deltadoodles
    @deltadoodles Рік тому +212

    The skull of Sam's enemy will never get old. And honestly, I'm very impressed that you were able to draw all that from memory. I did it as well, and half of my sketches look like something that came from a kindergarten class. Great work as always, Sam!

  • @whiteout711
    @whiteout711 Рік тому +378

    I can draw from memory,but references just give it that CHEFS KISS

  • @leftalone3410
    @leftalone3410 Рік тому +470

    “You can get away with being weird if you’re cute” -Sam

  • @Astrophoba
    @Astrophoba Рік тому +49

    As someone with aphantasia drawing from memory is actually really hard for me but, things like this give me hope that even though I cant imagine I might still be able to draw great things without reference!!!

  • @creativeminds287
    @creativeminds287 Рік тому +217

    Bro has become what he advised against for years 💀

  • @Creativity_360
    @Creativity_360 Рік тому +58

    That tortoise is probably the best thing sam has ever drawn

  • @kungfuMaya17
    @kungfuMaya17 Рік тому +71

    Your voice is so calming, and your videos are entertaining❤

  • @KateDrawsx
    @KateDrawsx Рік тому +29

    I cannot stress the value of references, i could never do this, you’re so talented Sam 😭

  • @stix1224
    @stix1224 Рік тому +38

    god, you are such an inspiration to me. the way you use humor in your videos makes me even more motivated to continue to draw. thank you for being you sam

  • @Swissness
    @Swissness Рік тому +4

    TURTLE IS MY FAVOURITE SKETCH AND DROP THE BIRB ALREADY ITS PERFECT

  • @LilyPillow
    @LilyPillow Рік тому +21

    Today I discovered that I need to work on my mental library. How on earth does sam remember what EVERYTHING looks like?!

    • @a.personofficial
      @a.personofficial Рік тому +4

      Because he draws everything. He always creates a scenery instead of empty portraits. Actually i clicked on the video to see him suck but he really nows everything 🥲

  • @sharks4life13
    @sharks4life13 Рік тому +101

    Your videos are always amazing ❤!!!!

  • @Elayourfella
    @Elayourfella Рік тому +697

    Sam, this is very contradictory. Running a MARATHON from your responsibilities? 🤨

  • @froggyrox42
    @froggyrox42 Рік тому +4

    As a new art teacher who has mostly made art with messy physical mediums, it's really great to watch your videos. I'm slowly teaching myself to draw/paint digitally. It has it's own learning curve. Your videos recenter me. You are my muse for digital art. ❤ ty!!

  • @AxoAnimations
    @AxoAnimations Рік тому +19

    I can’t thank Sam enough for the improvement he’s brought to my art!✨✨✨

  • @imnotsophia.imlegobatman
    @imnotsophia.imlegobatman Рік тому +8

    I love that Sam is always starting his videos with a clip of our drawings taking years off of his life :)

  • @TheRealTacosaurus
    @TheRealTacosaurus Рік тому +2

    “A new world? What are you talking about?” Sam, we are talking abou- A WHOLE NEW WORLDDDDDDDDD, A NEW FANTASTIC POINT OF VIEWWWWW….

  • @miiyeah-_-
    @miiyeah-_- Рік тому +29

    I always free-draw without a reference but I think they are better when you wanna get the exact structure right. Also SUPER FUNNY AND AMAZING AS ALWAYS

    • @coffeelizard7476
      @coffeelizard7476 Рік тому +3

      Yep I always just start drawing from nothing but when I just can't get a piece right I'll look for a reference, But i squrrell watch funny animal clips until i remember what i was doing then don't find what I want and start a new piece altogether🎉

    • @itsnoemiz
      @itsnoemiz Рік тому +1

      Me too! Although sometimes I need to take a step or two back cause...lol 😂

  • @naomishumway4221
    @naomishumway4221 Рік тому +4

    So I don't know if you'll see this, but I want to thank you for all your great art tips and advice on your channel. My art has improved so much because of your videos, especially the ones where you critique other art pieces. I'm now teaching my very first art class on character design & digital painting at our local Center for the Arts and it's all thanks to you and your channel!! So thank you so much for indirectly helping me to progress from an art baby to an art teacher, especially since now I get to help art babies become art gods, too! Really appreciate your content & advice, and I hope you know that your helping so many art babies become art gods like you!!

  • @NatsPrm
    @NatsPrm Рік тому +30

    This was so fun to watch!

  • @Embrass_Christ
    @Embrass_Christ Рік тому +3

    I love how he does this with no references, and they all come out beautiful my favorite part is the second page I love the dog with the glasses. 😊😊😊

  • @Chockitkat
    @Chockitkat Рік тому +1

    I like to draw from my memory because references get boring sometimes but seeing artists who regularly use references suddenly draw from their imagination is amazing
    Honestly i love Sam's art style drawn without a reference. The art style is so pretty and have a traditional feel to it!

  • @maxinecoker3040
    @maxinecoker3040 Рік тому +21

    Sam is so talented
    Doing this challenge would be like asking me to read the dictionary without my glasses😭

  • @Celeborn93
    @Celeborn93 Рік тому +1

    12:10 FINALLY a sketch made by Sam that i could've drawn!

  • @WrenWinton
    @WrenWinton Рік тому +1

    This one cracked me up so hard. SO many amazing quotes. Take almost anything he says out of context an' put it on a shirt. Iconic. Hilarious. I love it.

  • @chae0n
    @chae0n Рік тому +74

    I literally love his videos

  • @kr_ystal08
    @kr_ystal08 Рік тому +5

    So many drawings from sam, I loved it and what can I even say for the Intro of the video. His shocking face gets me everytime and Puts a smile on my face🥰

  • @nut9642
    @nut9642 Рік тому +2

    being a "one of those weirdos who cant see things in their head" ive tried this before and it litteraly impossable

  • @naivet
    @naivet Рік тому +1

    13:10 SamDoesEverythingAtThisPoint
    16:45 Fluffy birb best birb

  • @Jonanation
    @Jonanation Рік тому +2

    So I learned that I gotta draw more birds and animals in general, that the multitude of hats I thought I knew are actually just different types of caps, and that Sam has incredible shape language.

  • @SushiLovesSushi
    @SushiLovesSushi Рік тому

    I have not a single cell that remembers what a dog looks like as soon as I start drawing, LIKE I KNOW HOW IT LOOKS BUT WHEN I START DRAWING ITS LIKE FADING AWAY AND THE SHADING AND EVERYTHING IS JUST GONE-

  • @haalshansen5887
    @haalshansen5887 Рік тому +9

    Wow! So great! wish i could draw like that, but it takes practice and I’m on my way there 😊

  • @ASHERArtz792
    @ASHERArtz792 Рік тому +6

    The intros are the best for Sam😂

  • @GraceMccourt
    @GraceMccourt Рік тому +1

    We need i❤Sam merch now! 😆

  • @lekk3452
    @lekk3452 Рік тому +2

    so, I did all of these with you and Im surprised with the result. Im more used to drawing humans and I barely draw objects, to my surprise, beside the beach people that I do think I drew pretty well, the animal, bird, snail and turtle look very good too. Aside from animals, I drew the beer bottle and the witch better than I thought I would. All the rest are pretty much what I expected. This challenge turned out more fun than I thought.

    • @Macobartcreation
      @Macobartcreation Рік тому

      The only thing that I couldn't get well was the animals (I never wanted to learn this) they end up looking like... a really bad meal 😢😢

  • @BXBERRYZ
    @BXBERRYZ Рік тому +5

    "usually there's not much in my brain... Yk" I feel you

  • @Ros.Master
    @Ros.Master Рік тому +1

    I love how generally entertaining but also informational these are

  • @dumbirb0s
    @dumbirb0s Рік тому

    Omg Sam, You are A LEGENDDD, LET'S GOOOO!💥💥💥

  • @binhhuynh621
    @binhhuynh621 Рік тому +2

    Best timing, I also fix my homeworks too, let's draw when listen Sam's video :3

  • @clumsy9944
    @clumsy9944 Рік тому +2

    Sam made me love bears!! From today on I will draw them in class everyday

  • @foxesofautumn
    @foxesofautumn Рік тому

    I do this challenge a lot because it's a good way to see how you've improved and it can also just be more fun than sticking to a reference every time. A good way to decompress! (Also the tortoise is my favourite. It looks like he knows something and he's seen too much)

  • @vikasistic
    @vikasistic Рік тому

    Sam that makes you the best is you will and can relate to everyone else and you still encourage us to be ourselves

  • @hessi_943
    @hessi_943 Рік тому +3

    dont we all love when sam posts :)

  • @clumsy9944
    @clumsy9944 Рік тому +2

    Another "can youu"! Sam sure can!

  • @Avinique
    @Avinique Рік тому +1

    Kinda off topic, but that shark-cat plushie in the background is soo cute, like I bought it as a gift for my sister lol

  • @Alwaysbenice23
    @Alwaysbenice23 Рік тому +36

    Sam always freaks out when he sees us through fourth wall . He's terrified of our beauty 😌🤌

  • @Michelle_does_art
    @Michelle_does_art Рік тому

    Why am I seeing zero views but im here with THE SAM DOES ART ARMY love u sam

  • @Chickensoop-789
    @Chickensoop-789 Рік тому +1

    I will say it once….. and I WILL say it again! Sammy my boi! That is some delicious hair!!

  • @joyitapatra8907
    @joyitapatra8907 Рік тому +1

    i enjoy all ur videos, very entertaining. love ur humor and its always fun to learn from u.

  • @JET3DITSS
    @JET3DITSS Рік тому +30

    THA ART FATHER 😩🙏🏾

  • @kaysiaskylar226
    @kaysiaskylar226 Рік тому

    I didn't know the importance of reference until now, I would honestly just get up and start drawing and if it doesn't look how I want it I give up, thanks u Sam for this important lesson today.😊

  • @Lilyluvs90s
    @Lilyluvs90s Рік тому +1

    Wow, it's amazing how you can draw all of those things without looking at a reference.. I could never!!

    • @orangecat3857
      @orangecat3857 Рік тому +1

      I’m sure you could :D As Sam would say: “Practice, practice, practice!”
      U’ve got this! ((: U just have to keep going - and remember to take some breaks too as to not get an art block or sth (:

    • @Lilyluvs90s
      @Lilyluvs90s Рік тому

      @@orangecat3857 Omg you are totally right! Tysm!!

  • @nastaeyah
    @nastaeyah Рік тому

    YES!!!
    Sam, how do you like the idea of making a video about like mistakes on art journey, or on the opposite - best pieces of advice and videos like that?
    Imo that would also be really cool

  • @emmavarney7476
    @emmavarney7476 Рік тому +1

    It was really fun to follow along. The ones that worked best for me were the animal in glasses, the people on the beach, and the coffee mug

  • @3up3rn0va
    @3up3rn0va Рік тому +1

    You drew a Kawai Shrek 😂 Great videos as always I enjoy your art tutorials so much!

  • @Melian_sunshine
    @Melian_sunshine Рік тому

    Thanks sam on making this videos, thanks to you i was thinking on making my own channel when im older, i love the birb squishy toy too!

  • @darhtvader66
    @darhtvader66 Рік тому

    Sam at the start: lots of intellectual Sam style blurb that I love
    Also Sam: *takes cap off skull*
    Me: *stares excitedly with cute aggression at the SHARK KITTEN PLUSHY ON HIS SHELF IVE SEEN ON PINTEREST AND ALWAYS WANTED*

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Рік тому +1

    bloomin brilliant ❤❤❤

  • @nawrasrabayah8466
    @nawrasrabayah8466 Рік тому +1

    Perfect as usual❤️

  • @whoami.iamumgod236
    @whoami.iamumgod236 Рік тому

    You are also one of the art god .Who can draw sketchs so fast and beautiful like u?

  • @unlovabl
    @unlovabl Рік тому

    Aww i love mr turtleee. this was fun to watch

  • @ReptarsaurusRex
    @ReptarsaurusRex Рік тому

    I'm a person who can barely picture things in my head and to answer your question at 0:54 , I go day by day 🙂

  • @roger9877
    @roger9877 Рік тому

    i'm part of your french audience and the snail did excite me ngl

  • @PeyloBeauty
    @PeyloBeauty Рік тому

    I love the tortoise 😩 so cute

  • @rachel2873
    @rachel2873 Рік тому

    I love when he puts stuff at the end

  • @almost_harmless
    @almost_harmless Рік тому

    "Always pick enemies that are much smaller than you"
    - Soon Zuk
    Bad jokes aside, I have most of my life drawn without reference, and only lately started to look at them. Usually I am able to store images in my head, but references do help speed up the process and makes sure I dont add in faulty perspective. I still draw without references, but less than before. Also, it depends on how realistic it's supposed to be. Enjoyed the video.

  • @ChloeStrande
    @ChloeStrande Рік тому +2

    Love your vids Sam ❤

  • @littlepinkmacaron1908
    @littlepinkmacaron1908 Рік тому

    the outros just keep getting better every time🤣🤣

  • @Radioactive_Art
    @Radioactive_Art Рік тому +1

    Sam, when we do use references, is there a specific area/website that’s good to get references from? Also, can you do a Q&A soon? I feel like that’d be fun. Thx for the video as always, we all love them!❤☺️

  • @IMKONGMAONG
    @IMKONGMAONG Рік тому +1

    loved the video 👍

  • @ObsidianArrowYT
    @ObsidianArrowYT Рік тому +1

    Hey Sam, just wanted to say you inspire me to become the best artist I can be! I also love this challenge! Could you do more of this?

  • @creativeminds287
    @creativeminds287 Рік тому +1

    Honestly love this man he never runs out of ideas keeps us entertained and still is an amazing visual artist he deserves an award 🫡🫡

  • @kazuu9788
    @kazuu9788 Рік тому

    Your videos are literally the highlight of my day (the bird looks so cute and squishy!!).

  • @miothefroghater9650
    @miothefroghater9650 Рік тому

    That bear is AMAZING I love him 🥺

  • @ebonyevers473
    @ebonyevers473 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh I love the birbbbbb ❤❤❤

  • @gregz0u
    @gregz0u Рік тому

    French here. Can confirm I got very excited during the snail part.

  • @sophiafidler9220
    @sophiafidler9220 Рік тому

    All three pages are amazing Sam ♥️♥️👌🏻👌🏻 God I love them ♥️♥️♥️

  • @thEonLyfiREanGeL
    @thEonLyfiREanGeL Рік тому

    I really love the "send help" looks into the camera.^^

  • @ItzApplePie
    @ItzApplePie Рік тому +2

    As you can tell, Sam is very strong. He well-
    Took apart the skull of his enemy, how wonderful 🤭

  • @takavaya6380
    @takavaya6380 Рік тому

    Sam ❤ The smile was with me throughout the entire video☺

  • @Drakechildmuncher
    @Drakechildmuncher Рік тому +1

    Sam can you please make like a video on how to draw a head and hair (not faces) because I feel like most art UA-camrs focus on teaching people to draw detailed and not the main parts you need to draw a person. Thanks ❤

  • @pampamtamtam4001
    @pampamtamtam4001 Рік тому +1

    I loved this video! I would love more videos like this.

  • @Camdoon
    @Camdoon Рік тому

    Sam never has the same background 2 videos in a row

  • @miyuki1078
    @miyuki1078 Рік тому

    IM FINALLY EARLY! I love you Sam youre my inspiration:]

  • @Patri_P_P
    @Patri_P_P Рік тому

    I decided to follow along and I was quite surprised (except for Shrek, same disaster), I rarely draw animals so I was quite surprised to be able to get at least the basic shapes down for most, great idea for a warm up! And your results are awesome, Sam, would love to see them with references to compare!

  • @fenrisulv
    @fenrisulv Рік тому

    I could watch you do this for hours :3

  • @vaerye9147
    @vaerye9147 Рік тому +1

    Have an amazing day sam :)

  • @ashswan2661
    @ashswan2661 Рік тому

    Hello Sam, I am French, and I’m sorry to tell that I, in fact, didn’t get excited by the snail.
    But I did get excited by ur skills

  • @ametistarr
    @ametistarr Рік тому

    woooow a new video! Have a nice time, guys!

  • @ilsrzz135
    @ilsrzz135 Рік тому +1

    this is honestly so impressive but im used to it by this point bc its sam we’re talking about here

  • @bobbiemeri7245
    @bobbiemeri7245 Рік тому

    This qas a super fun warmup exercise to do with you!! Thank you for the opportunity!

  • @dimas7204
    @dimas7204 Рік тому +1

    I want that mug ❤

  • @MansiKeshri2309
    @MansiKeshri2309 Рік тому

    Really loved this video💜

  • @hannahkennelly6961
    @hannahkennelly6961 Рік тому +1

    Your videos and art are great! Thanks for the get rid of the perfectionism advice! Your videos and my friend Melissa have inspired me to draw again.

  • @MikoDangelo
    @MikoDangelo Рік тому +1

    Me when Sam’s sketches are better than my finals:

  • @Someone_who_sings
    @Someone_who_sings Рік тому

    when you said its a miracle that you know what a beetle looks like a memory popped up in my mind of my dog chewing on something and it was a beetle TvT omg i was scared lol love your vids theyre inspiring me to do more stuff :D

  • @ElegantHope
    @ElegantHope Рік тому

    I saw a tutorial ages ago that breaks the ear into a curved "y" shape + a bump inside of a fishing hook shape. Watching sam try to figure out the ears had me just internally yelling that tip like I was watching a kid's educational tv program lol.