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Thank you :) A bit of theory, a fair bit of observation and above all a lot of training, but I'm still far from the level of a pro... I wish you all the best!

Hey! Clip Studio Paint EX which I'd recommend if you like the world of manga in the broadest sense (artwork, manga, anime) and, what's more, it's under perpetual licence.

@@kenshirobb thanks! I’ll try to check it out.

Thank you :) I'm sure you'll get there with hard work, patience and perseverance. All the best!

@@kenshirobb thank you so much 😊

I spent about 3 hours on this drawing and as for your second question, I must admit that I've always had a certain facility for drawing and only occasionally drew for pleasure. It wasn't until after secondary school that I tried to get into art schools on my own. But in the end I pursued a career as a software engineer for over 20 years. It wasn't until this summer that I started studying again in earnest, with a view to moving into a more artistic sector such as manga or video games. Hence my training videos to see how I'm progressing and to keep track of my mistakes. If anyone interested in manga art and my approach can benefit from these videos, I'm more than happy to do so.

@@kenshirobb yeah that's very Nice 🙂

Hey! Thank you for your messages and your enthusiasm. I'm in the middle of an intensive training period to acquire a professional level, with a very tight deadline as I have to give a presentation by March 2025. So, apart from videos of my training sessions, I can't promise anything in the way of tutorial-type videos. On the other hand, shorter videos such as my ART Notebooks are planned but will not be exhaustive or didactic as their name suggests. Other types of content such as animation and manga are also planned, but will come as I progress. Good luck while you wait for my next videos!

@@kenshirobb okk thanks 🙏🏻

You've got it! with walking and running exercises to get you started, along with the classic essentials.

Hey! Thank for your message. I didn't pay much attention this time but probably about 2 hours for the first sketch and less than 1 hour.

Thank you :) These are sketches that remain in black and white and without any clean-up for coloring.

@@kenshirobb oh thats b&w lol thanks for explaining

Hey! If you are a beginner, the most commonly used method is to break down the human body into simple shapes. It is not necessary at first to try at all costs to reproduce it in the smallest details but rather to identify the general shape and posture. To my knowledge, there is no quick method and then, everything also depends on your own abilities, the time you can devote to it, your regularity in practice and above all, your motivation in the long term which must be foolproof. So, no patience is not an option. Otherwise, being in self-training myself, I am not able to give lessons even if I have acquired a certain level of knowledge over the years and more recently, through daily practice. It is therefore better to turn to other RU-vidrs who deal with this subject much better than me. Good luck!

Hey! Thanks for your message. Can you tell me which aspect or part of the anatomy you're wondering about? I'm not an expert, but if I get a better idea of your needs, I might be able to delve deeper into these subjects in my ART Notebook videos, where I plan to deal with anatomy in particular.

@@kenshirobb the whole anatomy I all time confused Which Method Was best for me I really very Frasted My Head In pain please Help

Everything? That's too vague, and it takes years to master anatomy... mainly through practice. But in the first instance, it's not necessary to study anatomy, but make sure you have a solid grounding in drawing and in particular observation, which is the key to progress. If you develop your sense of observation, then studying anatomy will be more fruitful, otherwise it's like putting the ox before the cart.

@@kenshirobb how to develop Sence Of observation

When you start drawing lessons, you'll be asked to make regular, if not daily, observational sketches. If you can draw well in 2D what you see in 3D, then drawing a human body will seem much simpler. Learning to observe is a constant exercise, even when you've reached a very good level.

Hey! Thank you for your message. Before giving advice, in all humility given my current level, perhaps you could tell me more about your level, your goals and your motivation to put in the appropriate resources? Otherwise, I'm building my own course with each new session. Maybe you'll find an answer to help you create your own program for progress?

Do you use discord.???

@@kenshirobbmmm thanks..I wanna improve my art and skills i like it but I cann't my all motivation lose when i draw my beat it is become a ugly...I cann't use colours after i use it also my drawing become a ugly...I wanna advice...❤️‍🔥😒😭

No discord at the moment, sorry

Take a step back and do some self-criticism (see my answers to other comments that give some clues). For the color, I am still very poorly placed to give you advice because like you, the color distorts the initial drawing but I am working on it very seriously even if it comes after the drawing.

Hey! Let's just say that I started again this summer after a break of almost 30 years where, after high school, I tried my hand at art school competitions as a self-taught student but ended up with a career as a software engineer. This summer, fate took an unexpected turn and gave me another chance to fulfil my high school dream. So here I am, in intensive training mode to make it happen!

@@kenshirobb i knew it from they way you draw its not like someone beginner , you have well knowledge of anatomy , can i ask you what is your training like how many hours in day do you draw and what to do to keep distract you from making art

Be careful, I don't draw raw bodies with bare muscles. Currently, I draw a lot of clothed characters so it's inappropriate to talk about anatomy. I know anatomy in a way that's useful, but to tell you the names of all the muscles, I'm almost as ignorant as you. Regarding the number of hours, I try to draw as much as possible, currently, it's about 6 to 12 hours a day if I can. And finally, it's not necessary to draw like a Stakhanovist or like Kim Jung Gi who did 12 hours a day for years. You have to know how to take breaks, relax to last the duration and be efficient. Don't forget to sleep your quota of hours, eat healthy and balanced and do sports. And also, have fun. The proof is that I publish gaming videos on this channel from time to time. Because in the end, drawing is not an end in itself for me but a means to realize my other professional projects like drawing a manga or developing a video game. In short, it's up to you to test and find the rhythm that suits you according to your constraints and your motivation.

@@kenshirobb in my case i knew the muscles and bones names , i draw the skeleton and put muscles on top its like more studies and take long tong time but it will make drawing more easy once master it , i do draw 2/3 hours everyday since 2 years now and there is still too much to learn so i thought to do like 6/5 hours drawing because there is still too much to learn

@@showdark5441 It's a good way of learning and applying anatomy. Where can we see your drawings to see the fruits of your labour? in any case, good luck and keep up the good work!

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Hey! mainly AI-generated photos and images. But sometimes I'm inspired by artworks or poses from drawing manuals to come up with ideas that stand out from the ‘ordinary’.

Hey! Thanks for your message. Normally I do, but for these colour sketch sessions I experiment with new methods and try to get away from the standard workflow to see things from a different angle. It's important to form your own opinion, even if it's not the best way to go about things. In any case, thank you for your pertinent comments.

The video is normally accelerated between 10X for the sketches and 20X for the painting because it's less interesting for the general public. But this time it was a streaming session and I spent a lot of time chatting. What you can see on the video with the time-outs even accelerated.

Another way to go faster is to CTRL + left-click on the layer. This automatically selects its contents and avoids having to make a reverse selection.

Thank you! I limit each drawing to 1 hour maximum. When it's complex, like the last one with the 3 characters, I go straight to the point. For this session, each sketch is finished in 30 minutes on average. I take the rest of the time to consolidate, make it easier to read or go into a little more detail.

​@@kenshirobbthanks ! I've been struggling for a while to do a proper drawing without spending hours on it, and in the end I get a pretty mediocre result...

You're welcome. I've changed a few things in my recent sketching sessions. As you can see from this video, I'm no longer trying to draw a clean line, but rather a line that's as accurate as possible, focusing on drawing a clear, coherent structure with harmonious proportions. Having a beautiful and stylish drawing is secondary, even if it remains an important criterion that I try to validate with each drawing. In short, you shouldn't hesitate to let go and take advantage of sketching sessions to make mistakes and experiment with new techniques or methodologies. Stepping out of your comfort zone on a regular basis also helps you to progress. Don't give up, you'll make progress. Keep up the good work!

The struggle is normal until you reach a certain proficiency. My suggestion is to study simplified body proportions (not necessarily "real" anatomy, just an approximation), and really be sure how everything should be constructed. Going from rough sketch in a few steps is important, as is shown in the video here. I recommend watching LinesSensei lessons on YT, then adapting the fundamentals to your preferred style.

Thank you! Draws regularly, ideally on a daily basis. Sharpening your sense of observation is essential to progress. It can be a long road, so take heart and be patient, you'll get there. Good luck to you!

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Hey! I tackled dressed characters. Drawing them correctly requires a more adapted methodology than the one I used until now to draw naked or scantily clad characters. So as you can see, I start by building the naked bodies with a thick gray pencil (30px). Then, still with the same pencil, I draw the clothes. Finally, I tackle the details with a black pencil with a thinner lead (10px) without worrying about the cleanliness of my line. What matters to me is to respect the structure of the model, its proportions and to pay attention to the character of my line which must not be lazy or monotonous by trying to chain the curves and angles with a natural and organic rhythm.

I do use pininterest for drawing but when I try to draw a body it always becomes so bad that I get demotivated. Also drawing hands is so hard too.

Hey! Thank you for your messages. Whether it's digital or on paper, it's important to start by making schematic constructions. For example, for a character, you need to break it down into simple geometric shapes that will serve as a guide. It's also at this stage that you need to pay attention to the proportions between the shapes. On paper, we traditionally use a hard H-type pencil to build. We then switch to HB, for example, to produce a more detailed sketch. That's what you can see in this video, where I've tried to rationalise a method for dealing with complex scenes and producing coherent drawings. Before you start drawing, put down your pencil and look carefully at your model. Try to imagine the steps in your mind. If everything is almost clear, then you can start drawing. Over time, everything will go more quickly and you'll even be able to do without certain constructions.

Getting the body right can take years. So you need to be patient and go at your own pace, drawing regularly. Drawing hands correctly is a good indicator of your level of mastery of character drawing. So don't worry too much about it. The human body is very complex, so to do things properly you need to study its anatomy seriously. But that's obviously not enough. Understanding anatomy is a plus, but observing real models is essential. Anatomy is best studied in parallel as you go along, or when you really want to delve into a particular area of the human body. The study of the human body can be broken down into several parts that need to be tackled in turn, avoiding staying in your comfort zone. The first few times are generally difficult and can produce mediocre results, depending on your own abilities. But you shouldn't be too quick to throw out any sketches you fail to produce. On the contrary, you shouldn't be afraid to study them carefully and try to be self-critical. For example, what's wrong with my drawing? What can I do to correct it? How do other people do it? If you can explain your mistakes, then you've already taken a big step forward.

Generally speaking, the most important quality for a designer is to develop his sense of observation. To observe is to describe what we see so as to be able to reproduce it with an attractive style, if not faithful. It may be necessary to do some schematization work to understand the complexity of the model or scene. Then, depending on the subject studied, it may be very useful to acquire theoretical knowledge such as anatomy, perspective, color theory, rules of composition, etc. in order to validate his observations and move on to the next step, that of being able to draw consistently without a model. Finally, since no one is supposed to know everything, it is also necessary to take the time to document oneself or even study the work of others, in order to question oneself beneficially. In any case, one should not get discouraged and taking breaks to step back, take stock and clearly define the next priority actions is sometimes or even often necessary. Good luck!

@@kenshirobb Thank you! I will try to use your advice on my drawing journey.

Hey! In the beginning I used artworks, but now I mainly use photos gleaned from the Internet. This forces me to do a lot of analysis and artistic interpretation. 2 advantages: firstly, you get to practise on a reliable reference that's not simplified or biased. Secondly, to practise creating original works by thinking about a productive and effective methodology. I also use AI-generated images, but the approach remains broadly the same, especially as these images still have a number of flaws, particularly in the hands or because of the overabundance of detail, which leads to absurdities. Otherwise, as I'm trying to assimilate the manga style, the artworks serve mainly as a stylistic reference. And I use Pinterest quite a lot to build up a library of images, as well as Pixiv. When I draw poses from a model, I also try to be creative so that I don't copy stupidly, but above all so that I don't get bored. In all cases, memory is also called upon, either because the image is incomplete, or because I change elements of the reference image. I've included exercises to exercise my imagination further, such as character design and artworks.

@@kenshirobb Thank you for providing such a great explanation. I’m learning myself so it’s helpful to understand another artist process as well. I have received so much insight from you! I hope you keep making videos I enjoy watching the speed paints ^-^

The pleasure is all mine! I will continue to produce this type of videos even after reaching a certain level because we never stop learning and progressing. Good luck to you too!

Salut ! Merci pour ton message et ravi que mes vidéos te donnent envie de dessiner. Sache que je suis autodidacte et que je suis actuellement en autoformation intensive. Autrement dit, mon style n'est pas encore stabilisé et je m'intéresse sans a priori aux différents styles "manga" du moment. Merci pour ton follow sur Twitter mais je suis surtout présent et actif sur RU-vid. Alors n'hésite pas à poser tes questions directement ici. Cela profitera aux autres abonnés beaucoup plus nombreux ici présentement que sur les autres réseaux sociaux.

@@kenshirobb Je voulais parler de mon parcours et le comparer au tiens pour avoir quelques idées/conseils mais je vais pas déranger ici avec mes histoires ^^' Merci quand même pour ta réponse ! Je continuerais à suivre ton avancée 👍

@@sayko4754 Salut ! OK, je t'ai envoyé un MP + un follow sur Twitter. Sinon, je streame aussi l'après-midi cette semaine notamment. N'hésite pas à passer discuter en live (no mic par contre). Et encore, merci pour ton soutien et bon courage à toi aussi !

Hey! Thanks for your message! At the moment, for the sketch, I'm using G-Pen 8px, modulating if necessary in an 8000x8000 format at 144dpi. For the lineart, I'm staying with G-Pen but switching to 350dpi and adapting the brush size if I'm working on an artwork, but that's only temporary. I'm going to start colour sketching again today to improve my colouring techniques and revise my workflow, tools and settings accordingly. For references, I use photos, artworks, AI-generated images, videos on Pixiv, Pinterest (see my links to my other accounts if you're interested), RU-vid mainly, as well as art books (drawing and painting manuals, artbooks, photobooks...) imported directly from Japan. I don't yet have the level to work from memory but I'm always reinterpreting to assimilate. My daily routine at the moment, until I make clear progress in drawing and painting, is 5 hours of drawing in the morning from 7.30am and at least 5 hours of digital painting in the afternoon. In the evenings, I delve into technical subjects, analyse the work of professionals and adapt my routine and programme to continue to make steady progress. I'm delighted that my videos are helping you to progress. All the best!

@@kenshirobb Thank you for your extensive reply! Are there any books you would recommend to other illustrators for improving and practice? Also do you have a discord?

You're welcome. That's a good question. As far as books are concerned, I'll make shorts of the books I find relevant. I have a discord but don't use it because it's not a priority (it would take time to administer and moderate it) and it's not appropriate at the moment. Possibly one day when I become a professional and a large community builds up around my work.

Hey! Thanks for your encouraging message. I couldn't agree more with everything you say. Right now, I'm struggling to get through some tough stages with a pretty strong time constraint. In fact, I have to reach a sufficiently professional level to be able to start working on my portfolio as early as next December, with an intermediate presentation in March 2025. There's still so much to master, and time is running out. I've revised my priorities to focus almost exclusively on drawing and painting. These are the fundamentals that are essential if I'm to tackle the next stage with confidence. Good luck to you too and thanks again for your support!

Thank you and indeed, thanks to the RU-vid algorithm for its help and support :)

Hi, thanks for your message. Your request is pertinent, but I'm really sorry, it's too early to respond favorably and correctly. There are several reasons for this: I'm still in training, the subject is much more complex than it seems and lastly, as my English is not fluent, making this kind of video would take up far too much of my time and would not be optimal. In the meantime, you can see through my sketches like this one, how I go about drawing heads. If you're really interested in the manga style, check out the many free cheatsheets on Pixiv or Pinterest. You don't need to speak Japanese to understand. Some are even in English. Anyway, I'll keep your suggestion in mind and maybe make one or more ART Notebook videos on the subject when I'm much more comfortable.

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Hey! Thanks for your message. Some people will take longer, but with perseverance you can achieve a result you're happy with, because the most important thing is to enjoy yourself. At the moment, I consider myself to be a long way from the professionals and I'd like to reach that level as soon as possible, but you have to be patient and keep working relentlessly, even if it sometimes feels like you're treading water.

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Hey, thank you for your message. I'm still training to become a professional, but drawing manga is definitely one of my artistic projects.

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Hi, I'm sorry if you've come across a video that “shocked” you with nude drawing, which is mainly artistic drawing from a drawing manual and not erotic (no pornographic poses in particular). What's more, these videos are clearly not recommended for children in the options. And it's not all nude if you look at the other ART videos. If these videos don't suit you, please activate the “do not recommend this channel” option. Have a nice day! ;)

@@kenshirobb it's ok no need to sorry,but there's a big problem, The children below the age of 10 and under have their parents phone ,and if they are just scrolling through yt they might come across this,idk what to do about that but that's something yt has to fix

In principle, parents should not let their children play with their own phones, or they should seriously and carefully limit access to certain sites or content. If it's just for watching videos, a tablet would be more appropriate and, in general, parental protection options or software are available to control access and limit time. Perhaps you should find out what options are available, as there are plenty of videos on RU-vid that border on pornography without ever crossing the red line. This is the trend, or even the openly encouraged trend, that is taking shape on all social networks.

@@Zpic3 sounds like parents problem, not the author's. You CHOSE to click on this video. Get your zoomer ass out of here.

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Thank you very much! To answer your question in a few words, I drew a lot in high school to prepare for art and animation school competitions. Unfortunately, as fate would have it, I became a computer engineer and stopped drawing for over 20 years. Fate knocked on my door again this summer and told me: the dreamer must wake up. Get up, pick up your pencil , your brush and draw relentlessly to realize your childhood dream. So I handed in my resignation and resumed drawing in the first video I posted here, which corresponds to my level over 20 years ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yMuuWPR6bDY.html