TIPS & ADVICE to IMPROVE your FREE-HAND DRAWING

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • TIPS & ADVICE to IMPROVE your FREE-HAND DRAWING
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    In this video I discuss some things that i think might be helpful for anyone who likes to draw free-hand (no preliminary measurements or other aids). I hope you can take away something useful from this video but if not, i hope you enjoyed the drawing!
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  • @andrewcollier998
    @andrewcollier998 6 років тому +178

    I draw free-hand a lot and I have trouble with the proportions so this really helped thanks!

  • @nomoremrniceguy368
    @nomoremrniceguy368 5 років тому +118

    All of my drawing is free - hand. It is harder to gain accuracy in likeness I think but you are not reliant on grids or tools except your eyes and pencil or charcoal. I make relative measurements like eye width to distance from chin to nose etc. I'm getting better and getting better likeness. It is difficult though. Cheers.

    • @alexpectaculiar
      @alexpectaculiar 3 роки тому

      Do you use a physical reference like pictures?

  • @ProcreateDigitalArt
    @ProcreateDigitalArt 6 років тому +167

    For a guy who draws in his attic, your art is amazing.

    • @DanBeardshaw
      @DanBeardshaw  6 років тому +13

      jamesgwi thanks James

    • @tez3349
      @tez3349 6 років тому +6

      Attic Art!!

    • @giddue
      @giddue 5 років тому +1

      I'd say that it would be amazing even if he was living in a castle

    • @kanchansona5944
      @kanchansona5944 5 років тому +1

      😍 Awesome

  • @TheCaptain008
    @TheCaptain008 4 роки тому +26

    Free-hand drawing is the only way I know how to draw. It's actually harder for me to approach something with structure. Definitely a cool demonstration and solid likeness.

    • @SakiTavi
      @SakiTavi 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @mohamedaslam7809
      @mohamedaslam7809 2 роки тому

      Hey bro
      I just started to drawing portraits, have any tips or exercise for free hand drawing?

  • @wizny70
    @wizny70 4 роки тому +5

    Ive been drawing freehand since forever this vid really helped me to improve my art massively

  • @dimplerajputarts178
    @dimplerajputarts178 6 років тому +19

    Watching u draw.. is magical 💖

  • @benjaminharmon6541
    @benjaminharmon6541 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you for this video! I've always drawn with grids and tools and it made me hate drawing after a while, so I've started drawing freehand, and it's so much more interesting this way. I tried starting from the eye, and ran into trouble with relative positions and proportions each time. Next time I will try starting from the nose or the ear to get more useful information about how large everything else in the drawing should be. Very helpful tip!

  • @esme8694
    @esme8694 6 років тому +4

    Your tips were all very clear, concise and helpful! I draw freehand too and it's taken many many years to perfect my technique. Looking forward to more of your videos. 👍

  • @markc.6832
    @markc.6832 2 роки тому +1

    I'm dyslexic, and I've drawn this way all my life, and it's so cool to see someone else doing this.
    I thought I was the only one. Never had art courses, and I've always loved to draw reality.

  • @princess20-sideddie95
    @princess20-sideddie95 6 років тому

    Just left a comment on another video about how I share your "unusual" style of drawing. It said how, since it is so rare, I always saw people doing it differently, so I thought I was doing it "wrong" until I found your videos today. Then I watch this one where you go into more detail about this unique style and give tips on how to make this style work better for you...which is so immensely helpful! You have no idea! Thanks again.

  • @snowalex5675
    @snowalex5675 6 років тому +5

    I’m trying the way your drawing and it works great! I love it! Because I’ve been having trouble doing real photos

  • @parashmonikashyap
    @parashmonikashyap 6 років тому +5

    You are my favourite artist UA-camr. As always helpful.

  • @MOJO-IV
    @MOJO-IV 3 роки тому +2

    although i have been drawing for a while now i have forgot some of the basic and most important lessons so i had to go back and watch this video, there is no shame in forgetting don't let your ego stop you from re watching some of the basic lessons

  • @senimzitro7281
    @senimzitro7281 3 роки тому +1

    I couldn't draw with Gridlines. I tried so hard but it has not been successful for me. Freehand drawing is where I am really comfortable at, but my proportions are off. Glad to have encountered your channel🙂

  • @alocin110
    @alocin110 2 роки тому

    Great teaching Dan. I cannot believe as it looks so simple but the scaling and creating shades and tone is really amazing in your sketching. Great video tutorial. Thank you. I liked your video.

  • @katywuste9054
    @katywuste9054 6 років тому +1

    This is amazing as usual. I struggle with ears and lips. I would love to draw like you, your style is so unique

  • @oscar6443
    @oscar6443 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant, brilliant. Thank You dan

  • @pinkpussy5551
    @pinkpussy5551 6 років тому +3

    I'm taking Life Drawing this semester and free hand sure helps a lot while doing proportions

  • @xTripleBlackx
    @xTripleBlackx 3 роки тому +1

    im having problems with my come back drawing atm and I havent drawn in so long...and it don't feel right an this video actually helped me so thank you very much sir idk I never thought of starting with the nose or starting somewhere else

  • @nimble6019
    @nimble6019 6 років тому +7

    I love your art style. Your so brilliant! 😉

  • @jenniferhall4880
    @jenniferhall4880 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being a freehand artist. Too many trace anymore and call it art. Kudos for doing the harder but more artistic way!

  • @ggforgdrawz5904
    @ggforgdrawz5904 6 років тому

    U drawing makes it looks sooooo easy.Great work

  • @reigaraizet9808
    @reigaraizet9808 6 років тому

    Your vids r always great , and u draw so well^^ gj and thanks for the advice👌

  • @pfccafe6437
    @pfccafe6437 6 років тому

    Always a joy.

  • @elysiaramos7660
    @elysiaramos7660 6 років тому

    Thanks for the amazing advices!

  • @ladyinblack3398
    @ladyinblack3398 4 роки тому

    I think I am going to try this. I think it might be actually easier to find the correct placements for all the facial feature in the face as in this example the ear can be used as the fleeing point or the point of origin, and then you would automatically have the correct size for the nose etc.

  • @otodidact6134
    @otodidact6134 6 років тому +10

    Better Call Saul, excellent tutorial, thank you.

  • @anandinamdar4054
    @anandinamdar4054 6 років тому

    wow...great tutorial Dan!!!...it is really inspiring😃😊

  • @AJs_H
    @AJs_H 5 років тому +4

    What kind of sorcery is this?!
    Dude you're awesome!!!
    😱👍👏👏

  • @keif9447
    @keif9447 4 роки тому

    Hey man! I found your channel very good so i've subscribed it. Keep up the good works!!

  • @adityashet2042
    @adityashet2042 6 років тому

    Fine details in such a small drawing really great, I like such drawing

  • @jaz9053
    @jaz9053 4 роки тому

    Idk why just from looking at his face I wanted to smile! Great tips thank you! :)

  • @joeninjamaster9143
    @joeninjamaster9143 6 років тому

    That's absolutely amazing

  • @artemisbsyt105
    @artemisbsyt105 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful drawing love it.

  • @arjunad8766
    @arjunad8766 4 роки тому

    This is just what I am looking for. Thanks....

  • @benedictessel1430
    @benedictessel1430 4 роки тому

    wow.... your art is so amazing... i'm really learning much here

  • @leilalee8284
    @leilalee8284 3 роки тому

    This has helped me so much.

  • @taylormatthews7488
    @taylormatthews7488 6 років тому

    This is helpful.....I'm going too apply this to my drawings thanks for this amazing video dan!

    • @DanBeardshaw
      @DanBeardshaw  6 років тому

      tay sarain Thanks, glad you liked it:)

  • @jehriko7525
    @jehriko7525 4 роки тому

    you are extremely inspiring, great drawing too! defo. subscribing

  • @ahadart231
    @ahadart231 4 роки тому

    Thank so much helpful

  • @kairriduardo9716
    @kairriduardo9716 2 роки тому +1

    I've been drawing free hand since last year and I don't know what's happening to me sometimes. It's just I suddenly forgot how to do a free hand or something like that. There are times like that. Since I'm still studying and overwhelmed by school works and other stuffs drawing was my escape. I draw every night and I'm pretty sure I'm getting good at it but there really times where I don't know what happened to my free hand skills lol. I hope I'm not the only who feel this way. I'm self study artist and I'm gonna watch a tutorial now to pick up some tips.

  • @Valentina-ws4jy
    @Valentina-ws4jy 3 роки тому

    You are a very good artist!
    Keep up the good work👍👍👍👍👍

  • @adildraws
    @adildraws 6 років тому

    Helpful tips and information.

  • @janten6554
    @janten6554 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!

  • @murthyvadlamani8345
    @murthyvadlamani8345 3 роки тому

    You got magic in your hand. Really excellent drawing. I als hold pencil like this.

  • @ericasendel3076
    @ericasendel3076 6 років тому

    For someone who young you are amazing.... I cannot get enough of your videos.... maybe it's the accent....

  • @anmolrandpal4297
    @anmolrandpal4297 6 років тому

    Loved it bro

  • @Mr_icey02288
    @Mr_icey02288 6 років тому

    Liked and subscribed. This is helpful. Thank you

  • @Sugar_Vibes_
    @Sugar_Vibes_ 6 років тому

    Your my favourite UA-camr
    And I look up to you 😍😍😍

  • @nenephene421
    @nenephene421 6 років тому

    Wow,👍👍👍👍👍😊
    Awesome work 👌👌👌😃

  • @loganjparker1355
    @loganjparker1355 5 років тому

    You’re amazing you’re like a wizard

  • @bobrutan4735
    @bobrutan4735 6 років тому

    Awsome!!

  • @elliottgoldin1382
    @elliottgoldin1382 6 років тому

    Loving this drawing

  • @kal-el7612
    @kal-el7612 5 років тому

    Thx brother

  • @peter2645
    @peter2645 5 років тому

    Dang, that is awesome

  • @ebenart2
    @ebenart2 6 років тому

    You never let me down

  • @jayrathod2995
    @jayrathod2995 6 років тому

    Awesome buddy

  • @von_sw
    @von_sw 6 років тому

    wow!

  • @junjunbogart2543
    @junjunbogart2543 6 років тому

    Finally another video! I just would like to ask how do you make the marks in the skin? btw Big Fan over here!

  • @nvmnvm23
    @nvmnvm23 6 років тому +2

    awesome videos

  • @etinosa_stickzman
    @etinosa_stickzman 6 років тому

    Great

  • @Chris-zu5xt
    @Chris-zu5xt 6 років тому

    Awesome video ! :D

  • @artist1045
    @artist1045 6 років тому

    Awesome men

  • @Jkvnvcnmmfghvcc
    @Jkvnvcnmmfghvcc Рік тому

    Verry unic drawing,,,,♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @mbby2k
    @mbby2k 5 років тому

    amazing

  • @anannyaanindita5717
    @anannyaanindita5717 6 років тому

    i love your drawings

  • @jagan9498
    @jagan9498 2 роки тому

    You are unique sir 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nicole02pac
    @nicole02pac 6 років тому +15

    You have the best advices! 💙 Thank you!!

  • @tristankruger1504
    @tristankruger1504 6 років тому

    I read this tip somewhere so i'm not sure if it works but its worth the try. I read that if you draw free hand from a reference you can then measure each line you have drawn and then compare it to your reference to see how accurate you were. I think this could really train your eye and let you realise how far off you actually are. Just something i saw hope it helps! :D

  • @mehulgarg01
    @mehulgarg01 3 роки тому

    Ohhh myGawwwwwdddd 🔥🔥

  • @Sugar_Vibes_
    @Sugar_Vibes_ 6 років тому

    I feel like your art is underrated

  • @stephw1363
    @stephw1363 3 роки тому

    Holy crap i just realized thats what i do and apparently it is a "really unusual way to draw"! Actually im trying to find new ways even though this is what i naturally do....because when i make a mistake in proportions that means by the time i find it i can be already many hours of work in and kinda sour about having to start over. I am going to try and see if i can get comfortable with outlining first instead.

  • @christophheinze9528
    @christophheinze9528 6 років тому +1

    Good video

  • @atheliabarnes5855
    @atheliabarnes5855 3 роки тому

    I love drawing free hand

  • @backpropalgo
    @backpropalgo 5 місяців тому

    Awesome vids. I think it just takes a ton of practice for your visual measuring to become more accurate.. not sure how else to describe it. I have an endless stack of horrible drawings and portraitures... always it came down to measuring the distance between 2 things inaccurately. Over time, that got resolved and was able to start drawing realistically without much effort

  • @Mahesh-ov4vq
    @Mahesh-ov4vq 6 років тому

    sir please make some video on use of water colors too

  • @rockymontana1
    @rockymontana1 6 років тому +1

    Hi Dan,I just want to let you know,You are one of my favorite artist and your tips are right on.I really appreciate your work,How cOOl is that?

    • @DanBeardshaw
      @DanBeardshaw  6 років тому

      rockymontana1 I appreciate that! thanks

  • @joshjohnson3347
    @joshjohnson3347 5 років тому

    A good tip is to find a black-and-white version of the reference if you drawing with graphite or charcoal.

  • @InkAndPoet
    @InkAndPoet 6 років тому

    This is why I subscribed. But I have never seen you do a drawing in color. Do you think you could try doing a drawing in color?

  • @tn74arts10
    @tn74arts10 5 років тому

    nice bro

  • @notrationlow1533
    @notrationlow1533 5 років тому

    Your a god

  • @empressthechildlike
    @empressthechildlike 4 роки тому

    So what do you usually do as pro now - do you always measure or rather free-hand draw? Thanks for the video; your hand was like a printer :-) and the portrait turned out beautiful!

  • @glurp1
    @glurp1 2 роки тому

    Great advice! On another note, the subject looks a lot older in grayscale. I'm guessing hair color contributes to the difference. If you wanted to change that without adding color, what would you do? Darken the hair? Remove some of the wrinkles?

  • @souyn4967
    @souyn4967 3 роки тому

    im kinda conscious about my drawing, i always use free hand then school days came by and i dont have extra time to draw, today I thought of drawing again but i just feel down whenever i see my drawing it just looked horrible. and that brought me here

  • @paulrivera797
    @paulrivera797 2 роки тому

    Fantaatic

  • @ABCaserati
    @ABCaserati 6 років тому

    Can you do a video of dreads/braids in real time?

  • @BAwesomeDesign
    @BAwesomeDesign 5 років тому

    It's all about relationships and measuring with your eye. Nice work.

  • @toddhall9851
    @toddhall9851 6 років тому

    Nice how many hours a day would it take an ole grand pa in his 50 s to do simple skeetchs' .
    Dan I would like to complement you . Your skill is in my eyes is very professional .

  • @nash_life
    @nash_life 3 роки тому

    This is the video what i was looking for. Every portrait video tutorial had some kind of measurement technique, but I am more or a freehand guy. I would like to know one thing, Is it necessary to measure the subject/object to have the proportions correct ?
    Can anybody answer

  • @tez3349
    @tez3349 6 років тому +2

    No dislikes! Wow! No haters!

  • @mrvirgo2594
    @mrvirgo2594 5 років тому +8

    not related to his drawing (which is amazing) but he reminds me of Heath Ledger

  • @injured_lion
    @injured_lion 6 років тому

    Which one is better drawing a basic sketch and then add the details or drawing from on point like you ?

  • @caryljadeeyy5792
    @caryljadeeyy5792 3 роки тому

    When I first started to learn drawing I am more on freehand one, which is kinda accurate, but when I started the grid method one it is hard for me to go back at freehand tho.

    • @luc1d356
      @luc1d356 3 роки тому

      grid method is good but it's a lot more fun to do your own proportions , usually I enjoy lot more freehand works than grid ones.

  • @lauraannevely
    @lauraannevely 4 роки тому

    Cool Kevin Costner drawing

  • @ClearlyCrackHead
    @ClearlyCrackHead 6 років тому +2

    Bro which Ball pen is best for drawings bic??&

  • @treelore5100
    @treelore5100 5 років тому

    What do you think of using one of those hand gloves made of fabric that covers one or two of the fingers that touch the page? have you tried one? Also I see you Never use your finger to smudge - yes I know that fingers have oil on them. Do you use any other tools for creating really smooth gradients? I am trying to get out of the habit of smudging with my finger it's not easy to do as I have not found anything that gives the same smoky effect.

  • @injured_lion
    @injured_lion 6 років тому

    You're the best 0_0

  • @43Rhein10
    @43Rhein10 6 років тому

    Certainly! YOU Dan, you always deserve a 'like'!
    Q: do you ever use a magnifying glass?
    Well, I have! to see some details on the reference better.
    But then all of a sudden I noticed that I drew these details bigger than the rest! - like a tiny bird with a beak much too large!)
    It's a shame, for the mgnfy-glass is really a great help for my eyes!
    So, how can I keep the same scale when using an m.glass ...?
    Would you have an idea Dan?

    • @DanBeardshaw
      @DanBeardshaw  6 років тому

      Alexandra Wimmer try wearing reading glasses that might help you focus when drawing at a small scale

  • @SlametRiyadi-lt2ej
    @SlametRiyadi-lt2ej 5 років тому

    Is it possible to only use 2b pencil on drawing realistic portrait ?

  • @ArtandKitchen_
    @ArtandKitchen_ 2 роки тому +1

    I draw freehand because that is what drawing is. If you rely in the grid you'll get use to it , and dont know what to do without it. Grids also can make the brain confused as you are focus with the lines not with the energy of the subject. My advice is to focus first on the shapes.. just add the details later... study proportions and always draw from life.