BECOMING A GI: Using forms to draw life

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2025

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  • @realjames1
    @realjames1 4 роки тому +273

    Step 1: Draw boxes
    Alright easy enough
    Step 2: Draw a car
    ...

    • @popowasser7862
      @popowasser7862 4 роки тому +19

      Step 3: ???
      Step 4: Profit

    • @shualel
      @shualel 4 роки тому +10

      trying to understand parts of a car and its fundamentals and use, will make it easier to draw. this video is more on perspective and how to do this drawings in perspective. essentially its training yourself to draw things in the right perspective but the actual car needs time, like your drawing anatomy of a person. Kim jung Gi's knowledge is vast, thats why the saying "draw the things around you" or anything at all is so overlooked but is a great tip cause in the long run you will end up learning about new things and how they work and could easily draw them, starting off with reference or real life drawing is not bad, but dont turn it to muscle memory. muscle memory is not what i recommend when drawing, its good but dont depend on it.

    • @danksalt5935
      @danksalt5935 4 роки тому +5

      Step 1: Create your character
      Alright easy
      Step 2: Defeat the boss to actually start the game
      *Do what?!*

    • @lolitaescol1374
      @lolitaescol1374 3 роки тому +1

      @@popowasser7862 a man of culture ehh

    • @shyonaraa
      @shyonaraa 3 роки тому

      you forgot the most important part..
      a l l i g a t o r

  • @lesssugarcandy6011
    @lesssugarcandy6011 7 років тому +818

    so thats why kim jung gi so good at drawing. he watched this tutoriaal

    • @JreyTroit
      @JreyTroit 6 років тому +35

      Yes. But only before he created this numerous times in his head and projected it into the cosmic energy field and this guy got a hold of it. 😣

    • @ipotatosenpai7002
      @ipotatosenpai7002 5 років тому +3

      F

    • @1LERS1
      @1LERS1 5 років тому

      Don't really think so.

    • @digi_edits
      @digi_edits 5 років тому +5

      @@1LERS1 r/woooosh

    • @ch1muproductions6
      @ch1muproductions6 4 роки тому +1

      Nope

  • @nerkato
    @nerkato 7 років тому +1531

    i thought it's supposed to be 100x sketch, 100x pages of drawing, and 10x painting until you become bald.

  • @bryantium6010
    @bryantium6010 6 років тому +299

    "These forms are a bit arbitrary "
    Proceeds to methodically draw a god damn car out of the forms

  • @adrianpaul1985
    @adrianpaul1985 3 роки тому +42

    every moderndayjames video:
    "first you draw a circle"
    "okay now imma draw a body"

  • @Edyorke
    @Edyorke 7 років тому +477

    The most valuable skill this artist displays is the ability to think critically about what it is he is observing. Learn that ability and some fundamental drawing techniques and you can teach yourself to draw anything.

    • @cestarianinhabitant5898
      @cestarianinhabitant5898 7 років тому +16

      What does that even mean?

    • @i_am_a_real_cat1443
      @i_am_a_real_cat1443 7 років тому +58

      Bush did 911

    • @Swanthered
      @Swanthered 7 років тому +80

      It means he can look at something, break it down into general volumes, apply an understanding of perspective to those volumes, and extrapolate the rest of the information required to change those basic forms into something tangible.
      As in, take some cylinders and cubes, and turn it into an alligator by understanding volumes.
      The "fundamentals", things like perspective, lighting, line, etc.

    • @cestarianinhabitant5898
      @cestarianinhabitant5898 7 років тому +8

      That's a hella good description, a description of the skill of simplifying objects that is, I still have no idea what he means by "thinking critically about what he is observing". The definition of critical thinking is: "the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment." there's nothing objective about what you just described, it is entirely subjective.

    • @Swanthered
      @Swanthered 7 років тому +52

      Well, That's exactly what he's indicating when he says "the ability to think critically about what he's observing.". He's not looking at an alligator and going "ok, scale, eye, tooth, done, great." He's analyzing an object by asking things like - how is it positioned in relation to the artist/viewer/ground, which of its forms are visible, how high is the foot in relation to the bottom of the jaw, etc. Then, evaluating how to approach it by creating the basic volumes, doing draw through and skeletal sketches to understand where those forms are in 3D space and in relation to each other. The judgement part might not tie in unless you want to consider drawing the details and information over those base volumes in judgement, but the rest is very much analysis and evaluation. So it might not fit the literal definition of the term, but I'd simply posit that people don't use that term so literally.
      As for the subjectivity concept, I don't agree. The rules of many elements he's applying are objective. Perspective is a system that you can apply universally, lighting works like light does and those principals apply universally, unless the artist is drawing something in a black hole I suppose. An artist might be able to apply any subjective rule set they want to any content they create, and the art itself might be subjective in whatever manner you care to spin it, but there are rules, and to create things that adhere to what humans perceive as the observable universe accurately they need to be applied.

  • @aspektx
    @aspektx 7 років тому +173

    I don't believe I can replicate what you've done. But for the first time ever I *understand* why it's done this way and how one could proceed from blocks to shapes to details.
    Thank you.
    (Subbed)

    • @R4ngeR4pidz
      @R4ngeR4pidz 5 років тому +29

      He wasnt born with this ability, he learned it. He wasnt created with this hidden ability inside of him any less than you are. He practiced and practiced and practiced, believing in yourself is less important than believing you can be better.

  • @jensenraylight8011
    @jensenraylight8011 7 років тому +72

    "dont worry, there always a gi inside all of us"

  • @cestarianinhabitant5898
    @cestarianinhabitant5898 7 років тому +37

    Wow, I was literally just looking around for how to apply perspective to complex forms yesterday (not even on youtube) and then this showed up on my youtube homepage's recommended list, this is exactly, EXACTLY what I was looking for :O

    • @merlinsmuse7102
      @merlinsmuse7102 7 років тому +2

      Cestarian Inhabitant I have been doing this too past few weeks...maybe when you get really into an idea you tap into the collective mind following that stream...wooo!

    • @tyriatheninja1122
      @tyriatheninja1122 6 років тому +3

      erm . you do know that google collects data right ?

    • @sabbathjackal
      @sabbathjackal 5 років тому +1

      All hail the algorithm!

  • @itshel2677
    @itshel2677 Рік тому +1

    God I whish I had found this sooner! The part with the alligator was a real eye opener.
    Moderndayjames? More like moderndaymessiah

  • @404binarynotfound
    @404binarynotfound 2 роки тому +6

    rip master kim, rewatching this in his honour

  • @kram1art
    @kram1art 6 років тому +2

    Your line control is impeccable. Thanks for the content you provide here on UA-cam. Just started watching today and it’s extremely motivating

  • @Itsunaiz
    @Itsunaiz 6 років тому +23

    “Oh my gii”
    “Dont u mean god?”
    “Same thing”

  • @K4Ø-p3x
    @K4Ø-p3x 2 роки тому +9

    WE will miss the GI

  • @christinaedwards7072
    @christinaedwards7072 3 роки тому +1

    I am only now realizing that for the last 4 years I thought you were proko. I subbed because I was surprised I wasn't already. I'm glad, you're a great artist, but you currently have absolutely no identity in my brain and I'll actively have to change that. Like I have to rewatch everything, I can't separate anything now wow.

  • @dascodraws6040
    @dascodraws6040 7 років тому +109

    i want to icrease my GI level!

    • @moderndayjames
      @moderndayjames  7 років тому +23

      spelling is not my forte XD

    • @jaear6032
      @jaear6032 4 роки тому +4

      The next level is all about spelling

  • @TonhaoMastersBR
    @TonhaoMastersBR 3 роки тому +1

    Dude!! The intro was so creative!! I laughed so much!!! lol
    One of your best tutorials!! Thanks!!

  • @silly688
    @silly688 5 років тому +43

    Gi doesn't draw sketches, he draws directly the finished drawing... like a printer

    • @samanthaperry4543
      @samanthaperry4543 5 років тому +29

      In one of his lectures he explains that he used to many under sketches in pencil but as he got better, he stopped needing to. He recommended that you do if you need them

  • @Cederlof_Ink
    @Cederlof_Ink Рік тому

    Dude this was hands down the video I needed. Watching your process with each shape and the ultimate goal of it is exactly what I was missing. You got yourself a sub man! Love it ❤️

  • @rendermangl
    @rendermangl 7 років тому +1

    Those working lines underneath start to vanish, since our brains naturally give priority to the more Bold and ..... I swear I thought you were gonna say Beautiful. And then the bold and beautiful theme song would start playing with the cover image slowly zooming in. :D
    I love your video.
    I can't believe I didn't come across your videos earlier.
    Thank you

  • @matelo1433
    @matelo1433 3 роки тому +1

    Bruh that intro is one of a kind love it!

  • @StackACat
    @StackACat 7 років тому +9

    I've tried to learn angles and perspectives many times without much result, and sure I've heard of perspective lines and such, but this is the first time that I've seen it explained this way (breaking down an organic form into blocks as well as the reference lines in the free form practice). I think something finally clicked; thank you very much!

  • @-_-3315
    @-_-3315 6 років тому +32

    Just gonna leave this here, Kim Jung-gi is Korean, so his last name is actually Kim, so Gi is just half of his first name. If he were in the west, he'd be called Jung-gi Kim

    • @kamelbenslama1791
      @kamelbenslama1791 3 роки тому +4

      This tutorial is actually about how to become an American soldier.

  • @cesarandrade1987
    @cesarandrade1987 7 років тому +27

    To be Gi I just need to be Scott Robertson!
    FUCK.

    • @erzajumeidi
      @erzajumeidi 7 років тому +1

      César Andrade my reaction indeed

  • @fynixflee8137
    @fynixflee8137 5 років тому +3

    0:25 This is like the 15th time I've watched this and I just fucking realized he's holding a pen 😂 lol .

  • @hanskrill5625
    @hanskrill5625 7 років тому

    I love the way you explain and show everything you do! I have not yet come across a video of yours that didn't blow mind. Keep going!

  • @carmelpaints313
    @carmelpaints313 5 років тому +2

    After watching this again straight after watching Proko's second interview with Kim Jung Gi, I have finally understood what it means to be understand a cube in perspective and it literally feels like someone flicked a switch in my brain. THANK YOU!

  • @Winterbasse
    @Winterbasse 6 років тому +13

    I think one part to focus on as well is drawing the lines that you don't see. Not just drawing the guidelines for the the parts of a cube that you see but also drawing the lines that would be obscured. Drawing all the lines or "frame" really helps in building an understanding for 3D perspective, especially when you start out.

    • @toututu2993
      @toututu2993 5 років тому

      wrong guide has so many usefulness than you think.

  • @takudhewa5779
    @takudhewa5779 6 років тому +1

    Definitely going to recommend you to my friends cause I love your art and teachings SO MUCHHHHH.

  • @improvementTime10.3.17
    @improvementTime10.3.17 10 місяців тому

    5:40 its not about knowing anything anymore, just gotta put in practice.
    3 stesp to really nail each study
    - boxes> rounded boxes each shape is more similar to subject > finally the actually subject w details and minor forms
    8:28 to push one step further, start adj persp diff from ref photo

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 6 років тому

    What’s awesome is there are guys like you providing enough instruction online that art school is basically unnecessary.

  • @Angels-3xist
    @Angels-3xist 5 років тому

    This guy (Gi) Is so Sosososososososo soooo good. Honestly he makes me jealous. This is nice inspiration to show people they can actually do what they're looking at and how to try. I feel like what artists don't start with in explanation is what method, technique or school of thought they are applying. I'm not sure if some videos intentionally obscure theory and labels in order to keep you from getting the information elsewhere, but that does seem like a thing. Never sure that making knowledge more cryptic or inaccessible is that good of an overall thing.

  • @nunezinkgaming
    @nunezinkgaming 7 років тому +40

    Keep making vids man you're going to be big

  • @jeremygordonstudio
    @jeremygordonstudio 2 роки тому +1

    this is great man, thanks for the inspiration. This is the kind of video that makes me want to draw from imagination more

  • @zahidbailey5049
    @zahidbailey5049 6 років тому

    dude your chanel is exacly what ive been wanting. straight dope!!!!!

  • @jamesbyrne8687
    @jamesbyrne8687 7 років тому

    You're my new favourite person. Amazing video, THANKS SO MUCH! Much clarity, such wow!

  • @cheetoschrist5685
    @cheetoschrist5685 6 років тому +5

    really good stuff man.
    You're doing God's work spreading the word of the trad ink KJG Style

  • @samuellouis4940
    @samuellouis4940 5 років тому

    Awesome! This inspires me to draw both organic and unorganic stuffs with construstion. Your video no only teach how to do, it also inspires! Nice one, dude.

  • @michaell.9053
    @michaell.9053 6 років тому +1

    Excellent work explaining the how and *why*!

  • @stvjrmllo
    @stvjrmllo 7 років тому +4

    Good Job man. Thank you for breaking it down. This helps a lot!

  • @javiersands1184
    @javiersands1184 2 роки тому

    Changing life since the video start. AMAZING CONTENT!👍

  • @lilcrazyart8306
    @lilcrazyart8306 4 роки тому

    Number one do we ain't weak man we're strong together we fantastic artists people like you who help us we can be as great as that guy

  • @natrullan1
    @natrullan1 2 роки тому +3

    RIP to the legend!😔✊🏽

  • @leandromoreno1254
    @leandromoreno1254 7 років тому

    one og the best and most enjoyable tutorials i´ve seen. GREAT!!!

  • @rodrigoellerdebarrosfreire5597
    @rodrigoellerdebarrosfreire5597 7 років тому +2

    You're great man! Keep doing your videos! Thanks for the tips

  • @dexie135
    @dexie135 3 роки тому

    Love your tutorial you really taught from simple form to form instead just jump to detail draw

  • @nickarchy846
    @nickarchy846 6 років тому

    This is the best drawing video I've ever watched

  • @gealdyrtheta6938
    @gealdyrtheta6938 7 років тому +1

    LOVE UR VIDEOS SO MUCH JAMES!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!

  • @marcusroth4272
    @marcusroth4272 3 роки тому +6

    This is what i was looking for: rotating form in perspective. No one has ever done this on youtube. Well done! Could you do it 180 degrees up and down?

  • @flat_foot9017
    @flat_foot9017 5 років тому

    XD the thunder was a nice touch

  • @Socrates...
    @Socrates... 7 років тому +1

    brilliant lesson, just what I was looking for. Thanks

  • @RKateb
    @RKateb 3 роки тому +1

    Him: *starts rotating a cube with no effort*
    Me: *confused screaming*

    • @moderndayjames
      @moderndayjames  3 роки тому

      It takes a really long time to get comfortable with it! You can practice with some 3D softwares as well to make it easier

  • @supreemcourt9181
    @supreemcourt9181 4 роки тому

    a lot of us practice art the wrong way kuz when asked, most artist would say to get better u have to practice a lot. its important to kno HOW TO PRACTICE.. and 3D form is a good start

  • @ccayco
    @ccayco 7 років тому +6

    Solid video.

  • @gabrielamante1328
    @gabrielamante1328 5 років тому

    Much thankful mate, your effort is really helpful

  • @andresisthename
    @andresisthename 7 років тому

    Excellent work mate!

  • @joelawrinz1904
    @joelawrinz1904 5 років тому +1

    It is not easy to draw like GI, but u are the 1st that i saw.

  • @WilloJohneme
    @WilloJohneme 7 років тому +47

    I demand more olden day james

    • @moderndayjames
      @moderndayjames  7 років тому +12

      then more olden day james you shall receive. Or maybe you should just be in one of my videos like the good ol' days

    • @WilloJohneme
      @WilloJohneme 7 років тому

      moderndayjames in af

  • @alex630710
    @alex630710 6 років тому +1

    cars are always the hardest thing to draw. Excellent exercise

  • @akitoakito
    @akitoakito 7 років тому

    Great tutorial! Keep up the great work 😀

  • @andrespalma.6364
    @andrespalma.6364 5 років тому

    It's funny to know that just for drawing boxes you can draw whatever you want, what interesant way to understand the world.

  • @juanestey
    @juanestey 7 років тому +1

    Hahahahha so cool. Love your intro! I'm on day 1600 and something of sketchbook pages...only 1 day missed...bu' I think I need to be drawing boxes.

  • @duyhoang6034
    @duyhoang6034 7 років тому +1

    Wow, very instructive. Thank you so much for sharing with us. :)

  • @esraa_najih
    @esraa_najih 4 роки тому +1

    I want to be like you, man you are amazing am thankful for finding you really 💜💜

  • @finlaybg
    @finlaybg 7 років тому +3

    Awesome! Would love to see more on breaking down the forms of vehicle's like part 2. Quick predicteable question: may I ask what pen are you using? The ink flow looks great.

  • @truefanforum3273
    @truefanforum3273 6 років тому +1

    I highly enjoy the phrase "knight of the pen".

  • @sketchingwithscot
    @sketchingwithscot 7 років тому +1

    Funny and super informative, great job.

  • @alexzioek9680
    @alexzioek9680 7 років тому

    Very nice video! Well done drawing.

  • @prankedmama
    @prankedmama 7 років тому

    wtf? amazing, almost a secret to every gesture type architech thing at GI workshop

  • @nadirzdf
    @nadirzdf 7 років тому

    Great work and demo!

  • @Rizky-vc1py
    @Rizky-vc1py 6 років тому +2

    Damn man, i wish i found your channel earlier. This is so USEFUL!

  • @zeljkostanisavljevic4665
    @zeljkostanisavljevic4665 7 років тому +2

    Fantastic technic...boxes and pesrpective.. Make more videos about shadows, 3d volume, ambient occlusion?

  • @accumulator4825
    @accumulator4825 6 років тому +1

    Very helpful video, thanks!

  • @jaujud
    @jaujud 5 років тому

    There is a mistake at 3:00. Just pointing out if anyone else was wandering. Line should start from the inner point just like on the other side of the car.

  • @Zoleeka52
    @Zoleeka52 7 років тому

    Amazing stuff man.

  • @rumory
    @rumory 4 роки тому

    nearly 1 year of drawing and learning anatomy only to realize i haven't mastered drawing squares in perspective

  • @Köennig
    @Köennig 6 років тому

    What a nice video, learned a lot. Thanks bro

  • @Chronorust
    @Chronorust 7 років тому

    The opening was golden. Its criminal enough that I don't look at Kim Jung Gi as much...

  • @rbrandon347
    @rbrandon347 7 років тому

    Subscribed! How did I not know about this channel?!

  • @iamrishishah
    @iamrishishah 7 років тому +12

    How you visualize the great objects in the lines? Your lines looks so good it's like you used scale for it, how you do that?

    • @PeppoMusic
      @PeppoMusic 7 років тому +8

      The answer to both questions mostly is, practice. Lots of practice. Practice like the drills from drawabox.com . Practice of drawing objects within imagined cubes and knowing what simple primitive shapes relate to that object, which in turn relate to that imagined cube.
      Practice until you dream boxes. And can see that everything is constructed from simple shapes with just surface detail.

  • @Drotta2003
    @Drotta2003 7 років тому +1

    Thank you. Great video. Hope for more to come :-)

    • @moderndayjames
      @moderndayjames  7 років тому

      There's a new video every thursday! as well as livestreams every weekend fri-sun 1pm EST

  • @TaintedWalrusofficial
    @TaintedWalrusofficial 6 років тому

    now THIS is an art video.

  • @void3793
    @void3793 5 років тому

    this is exactly what i needed.

  • @roozbehiravani6451
    @roozbehiravani6451 7 років тому

    Great tutorials Thank you for making these.

  • @davidokeke7039
    @davidokeke7039 7 років тому

    omg! love it! thanks for sharing

  • @toututu2993
    @toututu2993 5 років тому

    Art is the most powerful human tool; house, car, plane, any other tool all came alive with a simple pencil and paper.

  • @Just_AndyX
    @Just_AndyX 6 років тому +21

    The only guy who came closer to GI, is Karl Kopinski, like gi, he draw using mental guide lines and perspective. But even being so good, i never saw him draw like gi, because like you say on video Gi rule supreme. Lol

    • @moderndayjames
      @moderndayjames  6 років тому +10

      He's the next guy on the "becoming a ___" series :D

    • @martinzachary6632
      @martinzachary6632 4 роки тому +3

      Its been 2 years james where's our "becoming a _____"

    • @messalajunior3442
      @messalajunior3442 4 роки тому +1

      @@moderndayjames james we want to become a karl come on help us

  • @stop619
    @stop619 7 років тому +1

    Insta-subscribed! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @newbieartist5422
    @newbieartist5422 7 років тому

    !!Man you you almost killed me i didnt notice it was a marker i thought it was a sword haha!!

  • @adrianflores4036
    @adrianflores4036 7 років тому

    This was amazing. Thanks so much.

  • @heymikomiks
    @heymikomiks 7 років тому

    Damn, I worship this guy too much

  • @Ty-13
    @Ty-13 7 років тому

    Thank you! You've earned a new subscriber.

  • @SenseiTeachingOfficial
    @SenseiTeachingOfficial 7 років тому +1

    Loved the intro!! lmao

  • @SLBProd
    @SLBProd 7 років тому

    Thank you! great video

  • @dimitarstoykow1572
    @dimitarstoykow1572 6 років тому +1

    Hahahaha! I like the opening. ♥

  • @Princeofsimps841
    @Princeofsimps841 2 роки тому

    Oh yes i love u man i gotta learn this

  • @nestamatician
    @nestamatician 6 років тому

    Is that just a black ballpoint @2:00? I like the way those lines look!

  • @RicardoNask
    @RicardoNask 7 років тому

    Nice video. Thanks!

  • @jaimea.fuentes9389
    @jaimea.fuentes9389 6 років тому +1

    my friend, thanks for sharing!!
    subscribed!!

  • @machichimachiko
    @machichimachiko 7 років тому

    awesome video!