6 Habits for Good Line Quality

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • As artists, line quality plays a crucial role in our drawings. Developing good habits early on ensures that our artwork leaves a strong impression. In this lesson, we discuss 6 habits to help you achieve good line quality. You’ll learn how to avoid the common mistakes, find a comfortable speed, follow-through, ghost in your lines, rotate the paper, and use simple strokes. Remember to practice these habits while sketching, and check out the full Drawing Basics course at proko.com/drawing for more in-depth lessons, projects, and demonstrations.
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:56 - Avoid the Common Mistakes
    02:20 - Find the Comfortable Speed
    03:36 - Follow Through
    04:38 - Ghosting
    06:46 - Rotate the Paper
    08:16 - Use Simple Strokes
    09:25 - Outro
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 359

  • @ProkoTV
    @ProkoTV  Рік тому +143

    If these 6 habits helped you out, imagine how much more you’ll improve if you get the premium course ;) proko.com/drawing

    • @amd.8627
      @amd.8627 Рік тому +6

      Too poor😔😭😢

    • @olavpettersen9465
      @olavpettersen9465 Рік тому +6

      Can't afford it, unfortunately.

    • @bhaskar4709
      @bhaskar4709 Рік тому

      Wanted to join this course but it is too expensive for me

    • @MrBilydon
      @MrBilydon Рік тому +2

      Will have to save money for it (yes I live in latin America and will take me several months for it)

    • @davidlewis4013
      @davidlewis4013 Рік тому

      Have u had a public conversation yet with Steven Zapata following ur podcast and his thesis on Ai which u later added a disclaimer about within ur podcast?

  • @grayblur2590
    @grayblur2590 Рік тому +640

    I feel this guy is very kind, patient, cool, and considerate to those who are beginners in drawing. You're my favorite art channel in YT

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 7 місяців тому +109

    00:00 🎨 Artists use lines for various purposes, from early-stage placeholders to guiding the eye in final drawings.
    00:26 🚫 Poor line quality can negatively impact a drawing and form bad habits if not addressed early on.
    01:07 📝 Differentiate between brain-dumping lines and lines for presentable drawings to develop attractive line quality.
    02:18 🖋️ Practice drawing with tapered strokes at a comfortable speed, aiming for fluidity, relaxation, and confidence.
    03:42 ⚾ Follow through with your hand after each stroke to improve accuracy and impart energy to the line.
    04:53 🌬️ Ghosting lines-practice the motion without making a mark-to achieve clean, confident strokes.
    06:58 🔄 Identify natural and awkward angles for drawing lines; rotate the paper or adjust your posture accordingly.
    08:23 📏 Utilize simple strokes like C curves, S-curves, and straights for constructing complex lines, enhancing accuracy and fluidity.

  • @aforart7316
    @aforart7316 Рік тому +48

    "Dont move your hand faster than your brain can think"

    • @normalmaksym8738
      @normalmaksym8738 9 днів тому +2

      So not move at all?

    • @ipromiseimtrying
      @ipromiseimtrying 8 днів тому

      ​@@normalmaksym8738 0.0001 nanoseconds per day

    • @saint037
      @saint037 7 днів тому +3

      bold of you to assume my brain can think

    • @Domi-oz8fr
      @Domi-oz8fr День тому

      I might not have a brain but I have an idea🤤☝️

  • @JH-pe3ro
    @JH-pe3ro Рік тому +325

    Missing: warm up with blind contours. When you draw without looking at the paper you have to draw by feel, which makes you pay a lot of attention to how you position yourself and the tool. This is what every piece of advice to "feel the line" actually means - literally feeling the pressure and friction of the mark.

    • @lixd3054
      @lixd3054 11 місяців тому +4

      Thank you. You're awesome!👾

    • @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid
      @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid 6 місяців тому +9

      Blind contour is great for people who can't draw and need to be up some confidence

  • @VincentVaIentine
    @VincentVaIentine Рік тому +56

    I appreciate not slapping music in the back when you started explaining, I have a hard time focusing and I might listen to the music instead or have a difficulty concentrating on what you're saying, and your voice volume and just everything is perfect for me to listen and learn. Much appreciated.

  • @heatheredwards7158
    @heatheredwards7158 Рік тому +97

    Short, scratchy lines? That’s me. I was just thinking, “I think I should break this habit.” And lo and behold- Proko is here to help! Thank you!

    • @zondwhomlovesjesus8444
      @zondwhomlovesjesus8444 Рік тому +8

      God bless you, Yeshua loves you!

    • @eddamonsta
      @eddamonsta Рік тому +9

      Yes, try to break that habit ASAP lol
      I've been breaking it for about couple months now
      And I love sketching even more now
      Clean lines !
      Practice and more practice

    • @sword6813
      @sword6813 Рік тому +3

      Short scratchy lines are also called chicken lines which amuses me but it also ruined chicken for the rest of my life

  • @ZZealot
    @ZZealot 7 місяців тому +23

    This channel is priceless, been drawing for 25 years and my crappy drawings are turning at least 50% better since i started to follow Proko, it's like infomercial product type results but real 😅😊

  • @_babido
    @_babido Рік тому +78

    Easy S tier art education channel, truly phenomenal that we get to have this quality of information for free! Thank you Proko!

  • @sword6813
    @sword6813 Рік тому +546

    Yay Proko is fun

  • @CPTkeyes317
    @CPTkeyes317 Рік тому +105

    Having just started a 28 day Figuary with croquis cafe after too long not daily drawing, i found myself so frustrated with my ability to convey what i can see; my ability has degraded! Time to get back at it. This community is wonderful because it is full of all levels of artists , and full of encouragement.
    "Keep your hand moving" just keep at it y'all! Every line drawn is one step closer to our goals :)

    • @LadanArt_Studio
      @LadanArt_Studio Рік тому +5

      Every line drawn is one step closer to our goals :)
      What a beautiful sentence💚👍

  • @isaacsamuel7517
    @isaacsamuel7517 Рік тому +8

    I watched your video on improving straight lines in art. And then i actually tried it. And then my art has improved.

  • @sunshine1004
    @sunshine1004 Рік тому +9

    i like how you voice, draw, and even ACT the lessons/messages in your videos! it's very engaging and fun to watch :D

  • @charachangoo
    @charachangoo 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for providing high quality art education video~~
    1. 잔선 너무 많이 긋지 마라 (Avoid the Commone Mistakes)
    2.. 편안한/적절한 속도를 찾아라 (Find that Comfortable Speed)
    3. 필압을 응용해라(힘조절을 통해 연한선과 진한 선을 자유롭게 사용할 것)(Follow Through)
    4. 곡선을 그릴 때 필요한 부분 이외에도 공중에 이어서 무빙을 줘라(투명선을 그려라)or실선으로 형태를 잡고 굵은 선으로 그려라(Ghosting)
    5.캔버스를 돌려서 편안한 자세로 예쁜 선을 그려라(Rotate the Paper)
    6.C컬/S컬/직선 3가지 간단한 형태의 짧은 선으로 대상을 그려라(여러 짧은 선을 이어서 큰 형태를 잡아가라)(Use simple Stroke)

  • @Jay-vr1mz
    @Jay-vr1mz Рік тому +7

    Just finished a piece and as happy as I am with it I also see so many mistakes with it, this video is exactly what I needed!💪

  • @ilikechorizopizza0
    @ilikechorizopizza0 11 місяців тому +7

    The hardest technique from this video for me right now is ghosting. I’ll add it to my daily exercises list from now on! Thank you Proko!!

  • @Thenamesveronica
    @Thenamesveronica Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much for your videos. They’ve helped me so much throughout the years.

  • @garrettviewegh677
    @garrettviewegh677 Рік тому +10

    I’d say I’m more of an intermediate level of artist. Took art classes for a few years, and have been drawing and painting for four years now. Just recently getting into digital art with my first digital tablet: a Huion. Love these videos though, great refresher. No matter what skill level, if one hasn’t drawn for awhile, usually it comes back with repetition and muscle memory. But I’ve found it always helps to go back and retouch on the basics and fundamentals. Great content.

  • @weeaboonugs1815
    @weeaboonugs1815 3 місяці тому

    this video just changed my life. using arm drawing revealed to me something I never understood I was doing wrong. my handwriting literally improves by using my arm for writing over my wrist. THANK YOU SO MUCH. MY DRAWING HAS IMPROVED DRASTICALLY WITHIN HOURS. ACTUALLY A MAGIC TRICK

  • @coreyholt8522
    @coreyholt8522 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for always being an amazing teacher!

  • @prakashchand7675
    @prakashchand7675 9 місяців тому +6

    Your videos are always so helpful and fascinating!

  • @squashoo5506
    @squashoo5506 Рік тому +67

    Thank you for providing high quality art education to the world! :3

  • @pandemoniumeris
    @pandemoniumeris Рік тому +2

    This is the type of tips I've been looking for! All tutorials I have seen to help improve line quality just says to practice, but not exactly how to practice.

  • @apresmidi153
    @apresmidi153 Рік тому +14

    Great video! Actually made me feel better about the way I draw...Gotta say I'm glad you mentioned Kopinski and the others as they are big influences and I sometimes feel like a lot of drawings I see these days are almost too clean to be believable.

  • @antonioblanco3086
    @antonioblanco3086 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much Proko! Very helpful!

  • @theundead1600
    @theundead1600 7 місяців тому +1

    Rotate your paper is very important. I learned this from my grade school art teach 40 years ago.
    My 10 year old self being a lefty had issues with getting good lines.
    He was super helpful. This one thing has always been a big help. And now with apps like procreate rotation is easy.

  • @lumisis1943
    @lumisis1943 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Seriously these are the best advises i have heard on 20 years.

  • @spookyspells8361
    @spookyspells8361 Рік тому +1

    AMAZING! very comprehensive and easy to follow

  • @hannomazzurana9809
    @hannomazzurana9809 26 днів тому

    Thank you! Great advice.

  • @LeeRoyAshworth
    @LeeRoyAshworth Рік тому +2

    Nice video thank you, some of these I have noticed started happening by its self but seeing this could have decreased the time it took to learn. I am new to your channel and space and really enjoy the content, thank you again.

  • @user-uo2lh3fj1i
    @user-uo2lh3fj1i 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for some of your lessons free it really helps

  • @L0locube
    @L0locube 4 місяці тому +4

    every new artist should see this

  • @falcongreens2570
    @falcongreens2570 Рік тому +7

    You are an amazing teacher.

  • @artmila6458
    @artmila6458 8 місяців тому

    This is amazing ! Thank you so much ! I can't believe it, it's such a simple tip but how much my art has changed, right after the video I tried it and I'm shocked, I draw much better !!!!.

  • @Hotchpotchsoup
    @Hotchpotchsoup Рік тому +13

    Been drawing all my life, but those are good things to practise and keep in mind. It's also important to try new material or techniques. Learn by the "rules" but when you create your own art don't box yourself in with those rules, they're more like tools.
    I dunno why I'm writing all this.... 🤔 most people probably know all this.
    Cool vid tho! 👍

  • @thedwighty
    @thedwighty 6 місяців тому

    Great explanations, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @spectral_laughter
    @spectral_laughter Рік тому +3

    Timing could not have possibly been better, I'm taking drawabox and the lines were absolutely whooping my ass. Thank you Stan!

  • @jayaram322
    @jayaram322 Рік тому +1

    Great! Thank you !Proko 😍🎨

  • @truebornjester8703
    @truebornjester8703 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Proko. your content is amazing

  • @nazuna8826
    @nazuna8826 4 місяці тому

    ive been drawing and do commissions for like 4yrs and i think i really need this channel lol

  • @daltonthedemon
    @daltonthedemon 10 місяців тому +1

    Always a delight learning new information that you've been wanting to get at at some point in time. But you know how life is.😅

  • @NasirKnox1213
    @NasirKnox1213 Рік тому

    the best art channel i watch. it’s amazing one of three

  • @speedbagboxer7451
    @speedbagboxer7451 Рік тому +34

    “Searching lines” would be ok for a gesture drawing. To capture movement or to give the art a certain energy. Also it would only really be useful in the beginning stages of the drawing. But ultimately those lines will need to get cleaned up so I see why you used that as an example of what not to do generally speaking.

    • @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid
      @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid 6 місяців тому +1

      A lot of artists don't clean them up and they are part of the finished drawing. They are the best part.

    • @speedbagboxer7451
      @speedbagboxer7451 6 місяців тому +1

      @@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid Art is subjective and so it’s a stylistic choice. A matter of personal preference… But generally speaking those lines get cleaned up for finished work.

  • @moeaung31
    @moeaung31 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. Very helpful tutorial for beginner.

  • @Tightrope_Wlkr
    @Tightrope_Wlkr Рік тому +2

    Hey! Been a long time follower and was super jazzed to see you in a Vox video recently!! That’s all. Also, thanks for everything you do and have done. You’re truly a treasure 😊

  • @ministerofjoy
    @ministerofjoy Рік тому

    Thank you so much Proko

  • @povertymidas
    @povertymidas 6 місяців тому

    Appreciate the explanations!

  • @bearthaketjijere379
    @bearthaketjijere379 Рік тому

    thanks proko i might need these lessons

  • @90Legend
    @90Legend 2 місяці тому +1

    I've came back to this video to say THANK YOU. your "find the speed for the brain" shit that you said really changed everything for me I was counting the days since I've started and it took me 6 days to be 100% sure that the problem was with the lines. I thought I'm just bad or there is something wrong with the pencil or sketchbook 😅 But that wasn't the case

  • @mlodygryros
    @mlodygryros 3 місяці тому

    You're goated for this man, thanks a bunch!

  • @user-ji9od1of7l
    @user-ji9od1of7l 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you very much proko, funny how i was just scrolling through the videos and i found your video ...i really loved how you give out the detailed information .....i will try out your tips sir, and look for more videos made by you, and once again thank you Proko ❤😅

  • @Aldeonmoriak
    @Aldeonmoriak 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow, I had some drawings of Karl Kopinski some years back but I didn't know the artist of them. Now I know. Thank you

  • @doug9418
    @doug9418 Рік тому

    A very intuitive lesson, ty

  • @anasbakhit4303
    @anasbakhit4303 Рік тому +5

    actually my big brother have told me about these tricks since I was 12 or something and I'm still using them to this day 😊
    although I never used to draw shapes to get that 3D prospectives until like 2018, I used to just went straight drawing whatever I wanted lol!
    but it did improve my prospectives of making a 3D views.

  • @ranzomega
    @ranzomega Рік тому +6

    Just yesterday I started to break in a new display tablet-- and I am indeed making lots of short and scratchy lines as I'm trying to get used to it. Great timing for this video and awesome tips. Thank you!

  • @Predaaator
    @Predaaator Рік тому

    Thank you Proko.

  • @Rohit_K777
    @Rohit_K777 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this informative video 🥰

  • @aldanasjuan
    @aldanasjuan 10 місяців тому +1

    Brooo, this improved my drawing like instantly. I appreciate it and I will consider paying for the whole course now haha thanks!

  • @CS-jk1mt
    @CS-jk1mt 6 місяців тому +1

    This is the most useful tutorial about line quality I've found so far!

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @artfuldrawing
    @artfuldrawing Рік тому +3

    Analyzing and learning from other artists help broaden your artistic perspective

  • @sketchinsquad
    @sketchinsquad 11 місяців тому +1

    Good tips every artist should know thank you 🙏

  • @Fallsfeel
    @Fallsfeel Рік тому +2

    Very nice presentation!✨

  • @renrenTube
    @renrenTube Рік тому

    Thank you proko..it's helpfull..

  • @aforart7316
    @aforart7316 Рік тому

    An Excellent video, thankyou!

  • @Forge330
    @Forge330 6 місяців тому

    Very helpful! You earned my sub!

  • @m.i.n.t.3728
    @m.i.n.t.3728 Рік тому

    Nice tips! Thanks!

  • @squatchie1376
    @squatchie1376 Рік тому +1

    This really helped me out 😊

  • @rajeshpillai2227
    @rajeshpillai2227 Рік тому +2

    Very good tips 👍🏻👏🏻

  • @arrowheaded
    @arrowheaded Рік тому +1

    Very well represented video, thanks :)

  • @joestahl9102
    @joestahl9102 11 місяців тому

    Great tutorial ty ill look at all your videos

  • @MezGaming-zp5ei
    @MezGaming-zp5ei 4 місяці тому

    Thank you brother!!

  • @owenhunter9916
    @owenhunter9916 2 місяці тому

    This is so helpful, thank you Proko

  • @aquaintsound
    @aquaintsound 8 місяців тому +1

    Because i paint miniatures, I haven't been using my whole arm to draw lines! This helped set off some lightbulbs in my brain, thank you!

  • @Night-sorour
    @Night-sorour 6 місяців тому +1

    I never watched your long form videos, so I never knew how useful they are, wow
    This is only the first video I've seen, and I feel like my brain just got injected with so much informations and knowledge, and I'm so inspired and full of uhh, this word that I forgot
    I guess it was passion but I'm not sure what passion even mean so
    ANYWAYS just thought that this video was GREAT and I'll definitely be taking advice for it in my practice and always give credit to who I'm learning from💕

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  6 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad you're giving the longer videos a watch and that you found something for you in there!

  • @MesayAbe
    @MesayAbe 11 місяців тому +1

    Proko is awesome!!!,Proko Please make us more UA-cam free basics videos,it's helpful for us who can't join the full online courses,🙏 🙏🙏

  • @candaceflynn
    @candaceflynn 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much ❤❤❤

  • @Dead_MON5TER
    @Dead_MON5TER 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this vid I learned something.

  • @Malay-kw1qs
    @Malay-kw1qs 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your advice thank you❤

  • @leadingauctions8440
    @leadingauctions8440 Місяць тому

    Thank you.

  • @lucianonevesvfx
    @lucianonevesvfx Рік тому

    Love your video tutorials !!! The best!!!!

  • @destinydraws8276
    @destinydraws8276 Рік тому +5

    I’m trying it out and it feels so much better :) yeah chicken scratches aren’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea unless that’s the intention.
    How do you prevent your hand from hurting after a while? And how do you train your arm to move along with where your hand and pencil wants to go when sketching though? And is it different when you’re using pen?

  • @promiseoduola6479
    @promiseoduola6479 Рік тому

    Amazing class

  • @AmitKapatiaArt
    @AmitKapatiaArt 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @xXlizamaXx
    @xXlizamaXx Рік тому +10

    0:27 it goes without saying that this works on every aspect of yourself you can make an habit of, not just art, it's a good thing to keep in mind on your daily life :)

  • @lillym5116
    @lillym5116 Рік тому

    Thanks for advice

  • @sangramchavan4816
    @sangramchavan4816 10 місяців тому

    Thankyou so much ❤

  • @yamapishy9792
    @yamapishy9792 Рік тому +2

    Great vid stan! I hope you do a video about doing good LINEART for comics/manga, like more tips on hand motion/exercises like in this vid

    • @ProkoTV
      @ProkoTV  Рік тому

      Let me see what I can do about a comics course! Check back in later.

  • @tristanmoran1291
    @tristanmoran1291 Рік тому

    really helpful tips thank you
    also i love your voice!

  • @user-sg2vq1bg4e
    @user-sg2vq1bg4e 5 місяців тому

    Inspired ❤❤❤

  • @roshnifernandes6811
    @roshnifernandes6811 Рік тому +2

    Oh man..i sure am the anxious artist..gonna try these to get better ❤

  • @CultureU-pendrawing_Studio
    @CultureU-pendrawing_Studio Рік тому

    Good to see. I need to develop good habits and help me draw.😆😆

  • @47shahzaib
    @47shahzaib Рік тому

    thankyou so much!

  • @rezajamshidi8685
    @rezajamshidi8685 Рік тому

    Simply you are the best

  • @hoangmanh1557
    @hoangmanh1557 7 місяців тому

    thank you very much

  • @966Ranger
    @966Ranger Рік тому +1

    Would be sick to see some tips for digital pen in similar faschion, cool vid regardless!

  • @DanoeArt
    @DanoeArt Рік тому

    great tutorials 👍

  • @Begidell44
    @Begidell44 11 місяців тому +2

    Oh my gosh thank you this is all I needed, I am good at drawing I just need better line quality

  • @KaisDinoAdventures
    @KaisDinoAdventures Рік тому

    another good video! Good day my friend and happy Sunday ☀️🌞and Easter to you! big hugs and support your channel!Thanks for sharing !!! Have a greatweekend too ❤️❤️❤️ Big Like

  • @shivamSinghskeches
    @shivamSinghskeches 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @v4mp16are
    @v4mp16are Рік тому

    thank you!