The reason I draw is definitely to leave something behind... I have a terminal illness and I want to make my time in this world worth it. I am immortalizing myself through my sketchbooks.
I started to draw almost year ago, because I wanted to do something more in my life than playing video games. Now everytime I start play something I got feel that I'm wasting my time. Does anybody have similar feeling? EDIT: After 3 years, I think the reason why I felt like this is bc I felt I have to work enough time to consider myself "done for the day". I based my self-worth as artist (and as human being) on how much I could draw given day. Now I didn't got out of this mindset of time "spent on drawing = my worth", but at least I recognize this so here's that lul
I always tried to finish my drawings as fast as I could when I was a kid. Usually just an hour or so. In my early 20's, though, I got out of drawing, but most recently - I'm 39 now - I've gotten back into it mostly just to see if I could still do it. I started getting back into it by just drawing a couple of simple perspective drawings. Then I decided to go for broke and try my hand at drawing the cover to my favorite comic book, the Death of Superman, and I did it! That was the first drawing that actually took me a few days to complete, but I did it! Now my current project - featuring an American old west theme - has taken me a little over a month. Still quite a ways to go on it, but I'm loving every minute of it!
I only started drawing again recently. I was always considered good but stopped in high school when I couldn't draw as good as the girl I would draw with. No matter how much I tried I couldnt match her style/ability. Its been nice starting again.
what an amazing cityscape and what an amazing insightful reflection about drawing. I'm am a graphic designer and for me drawing is the most powerful tool for think, observe, communicate and learn. I've drawn since i have memory and i can image the world without a pencil in my hand. Is important to encourage the world to keep drawing.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I agree with you that creativity cannot be contained. I also marvel at the many ways humans have of expressing creativity.
This is exactly what I needed today! For a long time I've wanted to draw, and to be good at drawing. I've always been a writer, and I continue to write, and it's wonderful and I'll never stop, but there are so many times I wish I could supplement my stories with visuals, but I haven't had the skill to draw them. This year, I started setting out to really learn to draw, to practice daily, to put in the work even when it was discouraging how far I was from where I wanted to be. And I've been very discouraged lately. But this video really helped me get encouraged again. It's okay if I'm not any good now. I can be like a child, and just draw. One day, I'll be able to draw the things as clearly as they are in my mind. But until then, I can just draw, every day, and remember that just the act of drawing is worthwhile and wonderful. Thank you for making this, and helping me get out of the rut I've been in.
Drawing is just so amazing, it's a beautiful outlet for people and the amount of stress it can release is amazing in alot of people! Thx for this vid, you're a really amazing artist and on top of that you have a way with words. You truly are an entertainer! Keep it up Danny! ❤❤❤
Thx for the video. I am ill and have a hard time to draw and get better at it. But i know that it is worth it to keep going. Every minute of it! The best about drawing for me is. You can share it. Thx for doing it.
This needs to be translated in every language, its truly inspiring, i wish i could feel all of it as much as you do, i want to do better, i want to make progress but i feel so umotivated & im lacking so much patient when it comes to anything i do this past few years, i dont know where im going anymore, why did become like this, this questions are constantly on my mind & are eating me up but i hope i can somehow get myself together through drawing, i remember things where so much easier when i used to draw, i hv no idea why but i just want tht back, tht feeling of possessing so much at the tip of tht pencil, the strength to create & go beyond restriction, thank you so much for this video, i'll do my best from now on 💜
Thanks Dan! I love your work and your vids! Keep fighting the good fight man. Its a very common thing, thinking that you need talent first when all a person needs is love and diligence.
Drawing is such great exercise for the brain. I always find that my mind is sharper in other areas when I have been drawing, plus so much is learned about science/light/mass etc. in the process. Good video 👍
Outside influence is a big topic nowdays! I'm not sure if this has something to do with age but I noticed while getting older that I like to do the simple things I did before, also as a kid. Drawing, is one thing but also playing an instrument, spending time outside and avoiding the internet's social media or the internet itself while beeing on holidays. I think the most important things are being ignored by even younger people or even kids already.
I am your biggest fan Dan! You are amazing but so underrated! You need millions of subs!!! I leaven something from you in every video! You inspired me to try and draw a city scene in Hong Kong for the first time and its turning out awesome so far ❤️ Thanks for putting your talent out there ❤️
SCUFFED BJORN either go to an art school or just use tutorials on youtube, there are an incredible amount of it nowadays, i dont know if dan makes them cuz im new here but you could observe him, it helps seing how others works & get things done, or the simplest thing grab a paper & a pencil & copy everything you see, you'll need a lot of hours of work & patience but it'll totally be worth it 💕
Also I just finished watching your video!! AMAZING MESSAGE YOU DELIVERED DAN! I have been stuck in a rut after falling into depression, it felt like i could not pick up a pencil. After getting much beter now, I realized that it has becoming hard for me to draw again since i took months of hiatus. I need to remind myself again of the joy drawing and art in general brings me. Thank you for the video, it honestly makes me happy and feel like i should bring out that inner artist in me out again. 💖💖
Dan, your videos keep getting better and better the more I watch them! You are an AMAZING artist who is very humble and a great teacher. I don't know how old you are, but from watching your videos I guess only in your late teens or early twenties, and to have the ability you have at your age is a credit to your hard work and dedication! Have you ever considered becoming a tattoo artist? I reckon if you did, you would become a very wealthy and sort after young man, considering that one of the top tattoo artists in the world is charging $1,000 per hour!! If you went into a tattoo studio with your portfolio, I reckon they would probably snatch your arm off, or may feel you would be a threat to their business! Lol.😆 Please keep making you drawing videos, they are FANTASTIC and very inspiring 👍. Many thanks, Neil.
how to differentiate why is important to draw with writing? I learned both and love both... but there is a distinct difference of why to do one over the other on a professional level, what do you believe it is? thanks for a great channel
Hi, I love the way you explain yourself, I love how you interpret what drawing is for you. I really appreciate this video. I have shared this video with a few persons, and it started a very productive discussion within the group. I appreciate you, your talent and the things you have been doing. Keep up the good work, and stay true to your opinion on things. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
I might be late to this but art has help me with my harmful episodes. If it wasn’t for art. I wouldn’t be alive. I am still pretty much harmful to myself but drawing has helped me a lot.
Heh, that sounds too familiar. Because I wasn’t an amazing artist by age 12 on my own, I was encouraged to do other stuff. Wish I would have taken some art lessons or something!
I gave up drawing about 6 months ago, now I occasionally have thoughts to start again but I don't enjoy it. I feel hatred and disgust whenever I see drawings and paintings in the media. Maybe one day I'll figure out how to change that
The reason I draw is definitely to leave something behind... I have a terminal illness and I want to make my time in this world worth it. I am immortalizing myself through my sketchbooks.
Keep it up man!
AWESOME keep it up bro
If your still alive, respect man, keep it up.
@@aoveratedjoke3583 still alive and still drawing :)
@@angrybird32495 Good to know man, fight the good fight with that illness, keep up the good work 👍
Drawing gives purpose to my life. Its helped me overcome problems in life and i hope to help others do the same.
J.Sheetz Artwork same 👌
I hear ya! 💗
I wish my parents would understand this
My reason for drawing is to making things from my head real
Such a good video :)
Oof. Hard oof. It really sucks when the people you are closest to dont care or support you. Stick with it, it's a great hobby.
Im lucky my mom supports me she didnt at first u just have to show them u really care
I started to draw almost year ago, because I wanted to do something more in my life than playing video games.
Now everytime I start play something I got feel that I'm wasting my time.
Does anybody have similar feeling?
EDIT: After 3 years, I think the reason why I felt like this is bc I felt I have to work enough time to consider myself "done for the day". I based my self-worth as artist (and as human being) on how much I could draw given day. Now I didn't got out of this mindset of time "spent on drawing = my worth", but at least I recognize this so here's that lul
I have a similar feeling but u don't have to forget that u wanted to draw because u play video games .Games also created by artists.
Im with you on that one
When I play games I feel like I'm wasting time which I should be drawing. But when I'm drawing I get easily distracted by games.
If ur interested in video games, u can learn how to create art for video games! :)
Same here
"Through drawing something, you learn something."
So true and beautifully said.
I always tried to finish my drawings as fast as I could when I was a kid. Usually just an hour or so. In my early 20's, though, I got out of drawing, but most recently - I'm 39 now - I've gotten back into it mostly just to see if I could still do it. I started getting back into it by just drawing a couple of simple perspective drawings. Then I decided to go for broke and try my hand at drawing the cover to my favorite comic book, the Death of Superman, and I did it! That was the first drawing that actually took me a few days to complete, but I did it! Now my current project - featuring an American old west theme - has taken me a little over a month. Still quite a ways to go on it, but I'm loving every minute of it!
@@unusual6523 pretty good now, if I do say so myself
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@@unusual6523 btw, sorry for the late reply
I have been an art teacher for 32 years. My hat is off to you sir! Excellent video! Im showing it to all my beginning students tomorrow!
I only started drawing again recently. I was always considered good but stopped in high school when I couldn't draw as good as the girl I would draw with. No matter how much I tried I couldnt match her style/ability. Its been nice starting again.
what an amazing cityscape and what an amazing insightful reflection about drawing. I'm am a graphic designer and for me drawing is the most powerful tool for think, observe, communicate and learn. I've drawn since i have memory and i can image the world without a pencil in my hand. Is important to encourage the world to keep drawing.
this was such a good video. i really like the message and your drawing was killer as always
Your drawing boggles the mind it's so intricate and full of details, fantastic.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I agree with you that creativity cannot be contained. I also marvel at the many ways humans have of expressing creativity.
This is exactly what I needed today! For a long time I've wanted to draw, and to be good at drawing. I've always been a writer, and I continue to write, and it's wonderful and I'll never stop, but there are so many times I wish I could supplement my stories with visuals, but I haven't had the skill to draw them. This year, I started setting out to really learn to draw, to practice daily, to put in the work even when it was discouraging how far I was from where I wanted to be. And I've been very discouraged lately. But this video really helped me get encouraged again. It's okay if I'm not any good now. I can be like a child, and just draw. One day, I'll be able to draw the things as clearly as they are in my mind. But until then, I can just draw, every day, and remember that just the act of drawing is worthwhile and wonderful.
Thank you for making this, and helping me get out of the rut I've been in.
You are one of my favorite drawer on you tube ❤❤
Drawing is just so amazing, it's a beautiful outlet for people and the amount of stress it can release is amazing in alot of people! Thx for this vid, you're a really amazing artist and on top of that you have a way with words. You truly are an entertainer! Keep it up Danny! ❤❤❤
issrabi it is, thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Thx for the video. I am ill and have a hard time to draw and get better at it. But i know that it is worth it to keep going. Every minute of it!
The best about drawing for me is. You can share it. Thx for doing it.
Well said Dan Beardshaw!!! It is important that we always broaden our horizons and get creative in whatever way that is. great work man!
Drawing is my passion!!!! I just love to draw. I always express my ideas. Like a new character and whatnot. Drawing is life!!!
This needs to be translated in every language, its truly inspiring, i wish i could feel all of it as much as you do, i want to do better, i want to make progress but i feel so umotivated & im lacking so much patient when it comes to anything i do this past few years, i dont know where im going anymore, why did become like this, this questions are constantly on my mind & are eating me up but i hope i can somehow get myself together through drawing, i remember things where so much easier when i used to draw, i hv no idea why but i just want tht back, tht feeling of possessing so much at the tip of tht pencil, the strength to create & go beyond restriction, thank you so much for this video, i'll do my best from now on 💜
I used to draw a lot and then just stopped because anxiety and stuff, I miss it everyday but I will start doing it again.
Wow I needed this video. Even without knowing, I needed it so badly. Thanks a million. I’ll go find my pencils now.
dans drawing is so cool he draws so much miniature things & details with so much ease, great artist✌️
luv ur vids dan❤️
Thanks Dan! I love your work and your vids! Keep fighting the good fight man. Its a very common thing, thinking that you need talent first when all a person needs is love and diligence.
Drawing is such great exercise for the brain. I always find that my mind is sharper in other areas when I have been drawing, plus so much is learned about science/light/mass etc. in the process. Good video 👍
Wow. Marvelous with all the finest detail.
Thank you. I needed to hear this message right now. And your work is remarkable.
Your persecutive was spot on. Anyone who disliked this has no depth and I hope you ignore them!
Great video as always Dan! I always learn something new from you :D
Nice video, breathtaking final
You're awesome man! This video motivated me to keep practicing. I'm so happy that I found you!
Really important, and highly relatable, drawing has made me feel better in my times of need
Great video! Thank you!
Great video Dan!
I really enjoy your videos specially this one becuase I was almost forgetting why I do drawing, this one helped me a lot.
Everything you said here are so true..... You're amazingly unique
One of your best videos 🤘
Again, a phenomenal work of art. Amazed!
Outside influence is a big topic nowdays! I'm not sure if this has something to do with age but I noticed while getting older that I like to do the simple things I did before, also as a kid. Drawing, is one thing but also playing an instrument, spending time outside and avoiding the internet's social media or the internet itself while beeing on holidays. I think the most important things are being ignored by even younger people or even kids already.
I almost stoped from drawing,and im pretty good,i know that now,belive in yourself,thanks Dan.
This video came right when I needed it to. Thank you.
Your art is amazing! It looks better then reality really!
Yummy Cookie wtf
Loreo Tito
Idk
Seems like this man is good with his words as an art form just as he is with the visual form of his art.
I am your biggest fan Dan! You are amazing but so underrated! You need millions of subs!!! I leaven something from you in every video! You inspired me to try and draw a city scene in Hong Kong for the first time and its turning out awesome so far ❤️ Thanks for putting your talent out there ❤️
As a kid i couldn't draw well but here at 17 to 19 i been using tutorial now and getting bit by bit better
Great channel great art thank you for sharing 🍀✍🏼❤️
I want to use Drawing To express My feelings, But I really Don’t know how to draw, All I Know is A stick man, any Tips Would Help a lot.
SCUFFED BJORN either go to an art school or just use tutorials on youtube, there are an incredible amount of it nowadays, i dont know if dan makes them cuz im new here but you could observe him, it helps seing how others works & get things done, or the simplest thing grab a paper & a pencil & copy everything you see, you'll need a lot of hours of work & patience but it'll totally be worth it 💕
Inspirational video....thank you..
Beautiful, thank u!
Thanks for motivation ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks a lot
Just subbed and I am in LOVE with your videos and art. They are so amazing and inspirational.
Thanks, glad you like the content!
thank you for encouraging me to keep drawing!
Great video Dan! I am inspired
You are awesome! Yiu inspire me to go back to drawing! 👍 I really like your unique style also.
You gave me insight today thank you
Yay you uploaded!! It always calms me down to watch you draw. Thank you for your videos!!
Question: do you normally do inktober?
Also I just finished watching your video!! AMAZING MESSAGE YOU DELIVERED DAN! I have been stuck in a rut after falling into depression, it felt like i could not pick up a pencil. After getting much beter now, I realized that it has becoming hard for me to draw again since i took months of hiatus. I need to remind myself again of the joy drawing and art in general brings me. Thank you for the video, it honestly makes me happy and feel like i should bring out that inner artist in me out again. 💖💖
Ili Payne keep on going with the drawing and take care of yourself, I haven’t done inktober I don’t normally use pen, I can do penciltober
Thank you for such an encouraging video! 💕😊☀️
Dan, your videos keep getting better and better the more I watch them! You are an AMAZING artist who is very humble and a great teacher. I don't know how old you are, but from watching your videos I guess only in your late teens or early twenties, and to have the ability you have at your age is a credit to your hard work and dedication!
Have you ever considered becoming a tattoo artist? I reckon if you did, you would become a very wealthy and sort after young man, considering that one of the top tattoo artists in the world is charging $1,000 per hour!!
If you went into a tattoo studio with your portfolio, I reckon they would probably snatch your arm off, or may feel you would be a threat to their business! Lol.😆
Please keep making you drawing videos, they are FANTASTIC and very inspiring 👍.
Many thanks, Neil.
Thank u for this Dan. 🙏
Inspiring.
Gonna show this video to some people
amazing video dan great work as always
wow, very beautiful and nicely done
You make one hell of an argument. This was truly a beautiful video!
I’ve always been able to free Hand draw I try and draw a lot more now if I can help it cause I have a lot of visions that need to been put on paper
Man this is a great video i wanna in know how to shade like this
Just amazing!
Yea great vid and wise words...cheers
So true I used to doodle a lot about spaceships, galaxies and other stuff when I was a child but I cant recreate now.
Great art! Love it!!!😍😍😍😍😍 Please make a video on how to develop good architecture skills.
how to differentiate why is important to draw with writing?
I learned both and love both... but there is a distinct difference of why to do one over the other on a professional level, what do you believe it is?
thanks for a great channel
excellent vid! Subscribed👍👍
Thank you friend...
My reason for drawing is, we aren't able to record everything on camera, we cant take photos of memories gone or imaginations. But we can draw them.
Great video - cheers
When u do your reference drawing where do u find the really cool looking pictures like the ones you do like in this video
Any tips on how to actually start off getting the habit of drawing..?
I love your work...💜
Hi, I love the way you explain yourself, I love how you interpret what drawing is for you. I really appreciate this video. I have shared this video with a few persons, and it started a very productive discussion within the group. I appreciate you, your talent and the things you have been doing. Keep up the good work, and stay true to your opinion on things. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
do you use HB lead for your mechanical pencil?
what's the song name at 1:13 ?
This video is so inspiring
except I have aphantasia. I can not imagine colours, sound etc. I can imagine lines and frames though.
Do you know Japanese or do you just like the look of written Japanese and hope that it doesn't mean weird things?
Tales of Horror don’t know it, i just use translations really. I like the theme
thank you
I am however drawing/making blueprints for a house or a car which I can see a way I am you know focused on.
I love drawing
Well said sir. You inspire me to keep growing as an artist.
that lad is awesome
You’re underrated man.
The image you're drawing reminds me of comicbook artist Geof Darrow's work.
The reason I draw is pure competition. I saw someone getting applause on twitter, and I thought that I could do better.
How thin is your pencil . Mine is 0.5 mm so I find it hard to add details to small area.
I might be late to this but art has help me with my harmful episodes. If it wasn’t for art. I wouldn’t be alive. I am still pretty much harmful to myself but drawing has helped me a lot.
Oh man, I went to school with you. It's good to see you doing well for yourself. Goddamn!
Wow really?
i loved this vid thanks
I should be drawing which I am, but like I said I am not that good. I am practicing though.
Heh, that sounds too familiar. Because I wasn’t an amazing artist by age 12 on my own, I was encouraged to do other stuff. Wish I would have taken some art lessons or something!
Done!
Im actually afraid to stop drawing because of school and to be discouraged to improve my skill ...
I love drawing. I like to draw digital, but prefer drawing on paper most.
Draw a hand tutorial plss...
I gave up drawing about 6 months ago, now I occasionally have thoughts to start again but I don't enjoy it. I feel hatred and disgust whenever I see drawings and paintings in the media. Maybe one day I'll figure out how to change that