The Importance of Construction in Drawing

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  • @limelightmoon
    @limelightmoon 9 років тому +206

    I actually believe Sycra puts more effort into drawing badly than compared to when he's drawing normally. Kind of like Spongebob when he was trying to draw a circle.

    • @pecazp
      @pecazp 9 років тому +2

      Limelightmoon 5:05 :D

    • @limelightmoon
      @limelightmoon 9 років тому +3

      pecazp I'm pretty sure eventually he'll just start drawing with his feet haha

    • @amanofnoreputation2164
      @amanofnoreputation2164 9 років тому +22

      Limelightmoon Gohan: "Sorry, Krillin. I just can't seem to get my powerlevel as low as yours."

    • @sejalb725
      @sejalb725 9 років тому +1

      +Locutus Borg hahahahaha

    • @jorionedwards
      @jorionedwards 8 років тому +1

      +Locutus Borg My thoughts exactly.

  • @sweetlivs3105
    @sweetlivs3105 9 років тому +33

    This helped a ton! I've always known what construction is but I guess I've never really applied it to my art. It also helped with perspective a bit.

  • @sapphic_sophie
    @sapphic_sophie 9 років тому +16

    Also, I liked the tutorial on changing the opacity at 6:34. Always hard to remember when using this software!

  • @Nas96__
    @Nas96__ 9 років тому +11

    I've been drawing without construction lines for as long as I can remember, but this video has made me realize it's an awesome technique. Great video!

  • @wayfarerpg
    @wayfarerpg 9 років тому +62

    Even for advanced users a good reminder. :)

  • @kairinaminemix
    @kairinaminemix 9 років тому +82

    You can always count on Sycra for great advice and techniques! :)

    • @myriad9518
      @myriad9518 9 років тому +1

      Nice Namine profile pic

    • @kairinaminemix
      @kairinaminemix 9 років тому

      AirRiderXD Official haha thanks! Glad to see a fellow. Kingdom Hearts can :)

    • @jackwheeler5181
      @jackwheeler5181 9 років тому

      kairinaminemix I'm a can too. I can't wait for the third... it seems it will never come :/

    • @kairinaminemix
      @kairinaminemix 9 років тому

      Jack Wheeler oh dude meant to say community. Haha. Just noticed now. Sorry!

    • @jackwheeler5181
      @jackwheeler5181 9 років тому

      lol. I make grammar mistakes all the time!

  • @starphrax
    @starphrax 9 років тому +26

    Holy wow I literally just discovered this way of practicing for myself yesterday (at 2am, all hail the nighttime art spurts)
    Feels very encouraging to see this in a video, means I'm heading in the right direction.

  • @Xavi1437
    @Xavi1437 9 років тому +11

    Thanks for the tips! I've been training my "3D viewing" as of late and it's really fun to "see" the entire object. X-Rays for the win!

  • @chatboss000
    @chatboss000 9 років тому +2

    Turns out I've been doing this wrong, such as just partially drawing construction lines on faces, not thinking about the back or how a construction wraps around. This was quite helpful!

  • @ArtIsAPassion24
    @ArtIsAPassion24 9 років тому +1

    I use to draw all the time without construction as you call it. Once I learned about construction part of a drawing, I thought it was unnecessary. Wasn't until years later I realized it was actually helpful, it made it easier for me to draw eyes symmetrical. Its nice to be able to draw both eyes instead of always covering one up. :3

  • @syruprenee620
    @syruprenee620 9 років тому +1

    I dont usually comment on your videos often but I just want to say that your series have been so helpful I have had to self teach myself many things because art classes/teachers explanations of things tend to go right over my head and i get to embarrassed to ask for more thorough explanations and your way of showing while explaining has helped me sooooo much with understanding even the most simple beginner tools that I could never grasp and I've recently begun to see myself grow and start to produce things I'm extremely proud of! so thank you for sharing your knowledge !

    • @WindImHaar
      @WindImHaar 9 років тому

      +syrup renee Do your teachers actually teach you something in art? My art teacher is just like, heres a painting of last year, try do something similar. And we don't even have it full year, just one semester D;

  • @eunitarobinson-el4057
    @eunitarobinson-el4057 9 років тому +5

    Thank you for doing this tutorial with traditional medium!!!

  • @horaciosalazargomez9488
    @horaciosalazargomez9488 9 років тому

    Hi Sycra!
    Personally I think this is one of your best tutorial vids, 'cause it's simple, clear and straight to the point regarding structure build. I use to firstly draw geometric shapes before I do the overall outline (or at least when I try to draw something more complex and professional), but sometimes I still struggle in how to solve some perspective issues...
    So I'll remember this lesson when I face the same problem again.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a good one!

  • @mboone137
    @mboone137 9 років тому

    The precision and confidence in your line placement is admirable. I'm trying to reach that level someday.

  • @numgun
    @numgun 9 років тому

    Thank you! I've been doing pixel art for years and only recently I'm starting to stumble upon this concept and it has made a huge difference on my quality and how I work, reducing frustration and getting better looking results.

  • @blueb6815
    @blueb6815 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I want to try this out
    Dang the ellipses and center line helps out a lot.

  • @HanBanan828
    @HanBanan828 9 років тому

    although i feel like most people already know how to do this, its a super important reminder for basic character construction and formation. thanks dude :)

  • @amanofnoreputation2164
    @amanofnoreputation2164 9 років тому +80

    I tried this. The result was an eggplant with human facial features

  • @lookkklefffft2848
    @lookkklefffft2848 9 років тому

    This is part of our 12 Principles in animation. Solid drawing. Good Practice is drawing toys.

  • @Watafak4000
    @Watafak4000 9 років тому +3

    Awesome stuff sycra! Do more speedpaints and digital painting tutorials, and also more comic book style drawings would be really nice. Keep up the good work!

  • @diamonddex8655
    @diamonddex8655 7 років тому +1

    thanks that helped a lot i was having problems with my constructions but after watching this it helped a lot

  • @Kuroi_chō
    @Kuroi_chō 9 років тому +67

    Shoutout to all the pear

    • @cnj96
      @cnj96 9 років тому

      ÇīRūS Rīm SPONGEBOB !!

    • @pepinyostep3592
      @pepinyostep3592 9 років тому

      I ear pear

    • @onetimeracas5972
      @onetimeracas5972 8 років тому

      Dank Memes Hahaha Rick Ross said that

    • @lukazuha
      @lukazuha 3 роки тому

      theres a teacher at my school that literally has a shape of a pear- like his whole body is just 🍐

  • @jingaijigokumoto6119
    @jingaijigokumoto6119 9 років тому +273

    what program is that ?

    • @ThePvpDerp
      @ThePvpDerp 9 років тому +40

      Jingai Jigokumoto LOL pencil and paper

    • @Edo.
      @Edo. 9 років тому +152

      Jingai Jigokumoto Real Life CS8

    • @AnnaGlin
      @AnnaGlin 9 років тому +36

      EdoTheKid yeah it's pretty great mine has 3D and tons of awesome simulations! like water n stuff

    • @ThunderDraws
      @ThunderDraws 9 років тому +58

      fingalificated I hate that it doesn't support undo tho...
      I once used the water tool by accident while inking T.T

    • @AnnaGlin
      @AnnaGlin 9 років тому +15

      Thunder Draws yeah and story mode kinda sucks most of the time ^^ like, character development is soo slow!

  • @ambivia
    @ambivia 9 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for making a video geared towards beginners. I'll definitely try incorporate this into my drawing from now on. Please make more foundation videos when you can! ^^

  • @BlackGoliath987
    @BlackGoliath987 9 років тому

    Sycra ever the greatest teacher .. And should do children's books too not just anime cause the sketch with construction lines looks like a cool funny face that you'd see in a children's book

  • @kouhki1151
    @kouhki1151 9 років тому

    Woohoo new video! Thank you Sycra!!

  • @sapphic_sophie
    @sapphic_sophie 9 років тому

    I always use a pencil when watching your videos, so it was pretty awesome to see you doing that this time too :)

  • @thenameisblu
    @thenameisblu 9 років тому

    I really like this format perhaps you can create more videos like this.

  • @Pois0n_1vy_
    @Pois0n_1vy_ 9 років тому

    Hiii Sycra ! first off i just way say i love u lol and secondly it was so nice to see you draw in traditional pencil and paper! I loved watching your videos , they're always so informative and helpful;l ! Keep up all the great work.
    PS . Random comment , you have nice hands xD lol ok im done being weird lol

  • @OmniKoneko
    @OmniKoneko 5 років тому

    Best video I've seen on drawing, thanks

  • @nyxvia
    @nyxvia 9 років тому +1

    HOLY MOLY, this is so helpful!

  • @JustNatax3
    @JustNatax3 9 років тому

    Love your videos Sycra!

  • @EnzoDraws
    @EnzoDraws 9 років тому +6

    Thanks based Sycra.

  • @angelsarchive
    @angelsarchive 9 років тому +1

    The drawing on the bottom right is awesome xD

  • @EternalBooda
    @EternalBooda 9 років тому

    When I read about stuff like this in grade school, I didn't get it. I knew guys who could just BAM draw things freehand and it'd look perfect. I thought if I had to use "training wheels" to draw correctly, it meant I was a bad artist. Fortunately, I've grown out of that.

  • @ireallylovetiara
    @ireallylovetiara 9 років тому

    Thank you for this video, it may seem simple to some of you but I think it was really helpful :)

  • @tinktwiceman
    @tinktwiceman 9 років тому +4

    Sycra Love foundation videos like this. Please make more :)

  • @kayleebrace5917
    @kayleebrace5917 9 років тому

    Ooh, this is really helpful! Thanks!

  • @godoybebop
    @godoybebop 9 років тому

    Nice video Sycra! Please make speedsketches talking with the people or livestreams again. Thanks you! Bye

  • @scottybrown5772
    @scottybrown5772 3 роки тому

    You'll always be my favorite

  • @AndrewT34pot
    @AndrewT34pot 5 років тому +1

    Sycra: The Importance of Construction in Drawing
    Sinix Design: Hold my pencil

    • @playlistculture4890
      @playlistculture4890 5 років тому

      I straight up just got this video recommended after watching Sinix’s antI-construction video. It’s like my parents are fighting and I don’t know which side to pick 😭

    • @AndrewT34pot
      @AndrewT34pot 5 років тому

      @@playlistculture4890 This video is meant for newer artists and is very helpful. Sinix's Video is for artists that already have experience and shows that construction in drawing shouldn't be used if you don't actually need it.

  • @Fetteremo
    @Fetteremo 9 років тому +2

    i allready knew that but this video is still helping alot!
    When i draw a head and i want to look at the character from above to make her look cute i just couldnt get it right. Is there a way how to draw it easyer? [above and down]

    • @IcicleTFL
      @IcicleTFL 9 років тому

      Fetteremo He's done a video before on drawing heads in perspective and characters in perspective, and someone like Sinix does it all the time so you might learn something from watching his videos but there's no easy way to draw a character in perspective. Mainly because it implies that you know how to draw the form in any perspective; so with that said I'd recommend studying references in perspective.

  • @snafubeats
    @snafubeats 9 років тому +1

    What type of pencil are you using Sycra Johnston?

  • @Boronesss
    @Boronesss 9 років тому +1

    really like your vids!

  • @myrcandraw
    @myrcandraw 9 років тому +1

    whats up with these running photos? 5:13

  • @StevenSugianto
    @StevenSugianto 9 років тому

    Thanks man! I really needed this! :-D

  • @xoXDarkCuackXox
    @xoXDarkCuackXox 9 років тому

    sycra im having big truble finding the depth construction lines (like you did in the pear) of the body in other postions that isnt facing you

  • @bunnysathome
    @bunnysathome 9 років тому

    i have a guestion.. when i wnna draw ellipses or straight lines that go this way "---" i want to move my head and body to the sidee because it easier to make the thing but then itsnot straight so i dont know what i should do. pls help :)

  • @aaronhunter5464
    @aaronhunter5464 7 років тому

    so what would be the next step after you finish constructing? erase all the leftover lines?

  • @samzheng5803
    @samzheng5803 9 років тому

    do more manual drawing! id like to see you draw without digital because im more used to pencil and pen.

  • @linzertube
    @linzertube 9 років тому

    Good to remember! Thankie!

  • @browdy222
    @browdy222 9 років тому

    Really helpful thanks!!

  • @nukeage9856
    @nukeage9856 8 років тому

    Funny how you try to give examples of bad drawings and they are still awesome hahaha you've passed the point of no return

  • @DoodleRealm
    @DoodleRealm 9 років тому

    Sounds is sooo gud!

  • @francoislesaint
    @francoislesaint 9 років тому +5

    thanks ! i will never eat my pears as before, now ^^

  • @Chaosedge
    @Chaosedge 9 років тому

    Great lesson! thanks =)

  • @prettyNaturalloveR
    @prettyNaturalloveR 9 років тому

    thx for vid these are great technics that I can show my sisters who are interested in drawing. you explain it so I don't have to XD

  • @SuperLMGamer
    @SuperLMGamer 9 років тому +17

    I can't draw a pear so fast :v

  • @tthoppin8896
    @tthoppin8896 9 років тому

    Can you talk about anatomy please.

  • @Kalosy619
    @Kalosy619 9 років тому

    Hey, Sycra! So far I've enjoyed all of your content and I'm very grateful for the great lessons you're giving. But I'm quite concerned about your forums. As I try to log in it says "You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts". I doubt it because I'm trying it for the first time and constantly trying to join but it prevents me.
    Is it some kind of issue you're having right now?

  • @RamblingGreek
    @RamblingGreek 9 років тому

    Sycra , please make a 3 Hour Live Stream with Bob. Please , I will pay you...

  • @AverusMuto
    @AverusMuto 9 років тому

    What if I have been drawing for three to four years and now just getting to learning the fundamentals all over again. Because I can't stick to them for three years.

  • @shawnmyers616
    @shawnmyers616 9 років тому

    I've always been an understructor drawer.. but some people are really good without doing it.. some cartoonists. I watched the famous "artgerm" draw without understructor he is amazing but probably the years of experience he has he probably doesn't have to its probably all in his mind.

  • @dinkelberg6847
    @dinkelberg6847 9 років тому

    Wow, thanks a lot! :D

  • @jessecutts4868
    @jessecutts4868 9 років тому

    What pencil are you using?

  • @KennyTheKiwi
    @KennyTheKiwi 9 років тому

    Tanx that was realy useful c:

  • @alfred0231
    @alfred0231 9 років тому

    5:14 Whats up with that statue.

  • @mohammedaasri2774
    @mohammedaasri2774 4 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @EwokOverlord
    @EwokOverlord 9 років тому

    awesome.

  • @pondererofpointlessdreams5029
    @pondererofpointlessdreams5029 8 років тому

    Did I just watch someone make the perfect pear in about 1 minute?

  • @MultiEVri
    @MultiEVri 9 років тому

    Thank you:)

  • @dripwithdai9637
    @dripwithdai9637 7 років тому

    How to do other shapes ?

  • @roman11777
    @roman11777 9 років тому

    This is really hard for me because I have ambylopia, which means I literally can't see anything in 3D. It's just all flat for me, so when I see people draw circles to signify a shape, I just see two lines. No matter how hard I try I can't see a 3D shape.
    It really fucking sucks and I'm worried that I'll never be able to draw because of it.

  • @DrawingSources-wm9zu
    @DrawingSources-wm9zu 5 місяців тому

    bro I typed "construction drawing" in youtube and this video doesn't appear, why?

  • @the6thdeadlyvenom194
    @the6thdeadlyvenom194 9 років тому

    is it bad if i can't draw without having my hand on the paper? I feel like it is not a good habit.

  • @diathorn7434
    @diathorn7434 9 років тому

    Heyyyyyy Sycra

  • @GabeWilliams
    @GabeWilliams 9 років тому

    "hey guys, sai cray awesome here"

  • @GERDHEHE
    @GERDHEHE 9 років тому

    Hey Sycra Yasin,
    Another great video, hope all is well.
    love,
    Gerard Kaladhnikoff.

  • @katiechessell3954
    @katiechessell3954 9 років тому +1

    Anyone else see the statue fly across the screen?

    • @yaraal6336
      @yaraal6336 9 років тому +4

      The Dragon Prince there is always something flying in his videos

  • @jchrg2336
    @jchrg2336 4 роки тому

    The new super-hero name in a comics series episodes should be named ''tolie kop''

  • @raphaelsilvas2025
    @raphaelsilvas2025 9 років тому +2

    so kim jung gi and sinix have been drawing wrong this whole time

  • @unoriginaldoodler7749
    @unoriginaldoodler7749 8 років тому +1

    5:14 what the heck

  • @alivingcactus
    @alivingcactus 7 років тому

    haha your first drawing looks a lot like my own :( :( !!

  • @petergriffin6582
    @petergriffin6582 9 років тому +1

    I can draw a ball.

  • @Stalemoldymeme
    @Stalemoldymeme 9 років тому

    *HOO-DINI*

    • @thestank999
      @thestank999 9 років тому

      Funny... (Holds gun to head)

  • @vali2423
    @vali2423 9 років тому

    Hey, how can I make a living from drawing?

  • @KonstantinosVasilakos
    @KonstantinosVasilakos 3 роки тому

  • @mibber121
    @mibber121 8 років тому +3

    Even is fucking Pear construction is better than my best work 😂😂😂

  • @xanuage254
    @xanuage254 9 років тому +1

    your voice sounds exactly like freddie highmore's minus the accent tbh

  • @rzeetje
    @rzeetje 7 років тому

    What kind of pen or pencil do you use?

  • @jodymartin2527
    @jodymartin2527 2 роки тому

    Thanks