Draw Portraits - If you want to learn to draw portraits, watch this first... 

I find that my drawings were better before I started watching how-to videos. However, now I've gotten over that hump and back to "expressing the feeling that face gives me" as the goal. I know what you mean! The drawing videos I've watched have helped me become more aware of what I'm doing so they were not a waste. But we do have to consciously forget all the left brain stuff, metaphorically speaking, to actually draw a face that is alive and unique. I became aware of how static and unalive my drawing has become by comparing untaught first drawings with "trying to follow the rules" drawings. Now I am evolving the combination.

Your channel is so underrated. Thank you so much for this

The best 5 minute video of information I've seen, thanks.

I like your drawings, but I like your thinking much more. Salute!

If I see a subject that "I love" it turns out a better piece of art! I suggest ppl try ALL mediums and find something you like using! Tony....this was Spot on Hun! Great video!!!!❤🇨🇦

I agree whole heartedly about drawing as an emotional response. But I also need the technical knowledge of different materials to be able to do that. I’ve found the knowledge of musculature or the skeletal arrangement useful to get overall understanding of the image. But once I know that then my emotional response kicks in which as you say is more important. I guess I’m a novice at it so perhaps need that background information. Thank you for your lovely videos- I always enjoy them and learn a lot.

I am so glad I found your channel.

This is such precious wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing this. This is such a strong confirmation of my own art journey too. I also discovered responsive drawing when I was really young and very recently just last year I've started getting back into it. I call it 'intuitive drawing' because when I draw I feel I hardly am doing anything, but much of the things are revealed to me through inner guidance, it's a spiritual experience for me. I have experienced such massive accelerated progress in my ability to draw portraits, using this way of drawing. I never yet found another person on the internet talking about this way of drawing and it feels so amazing hearing you share about this. Thank you so very much for sharing this with the world 😀

I can't agree more!!!

What you say is so absolutely true Tony.. when I accidently start watching too many RU-vid videos.. I click on this... & remind myself what I'm actually doing 🙏

Thank you Tony. The most down to earth advice, devoid of any, ‘you must do this’ quotes.

On top of everything else, Tony, you are a sincere and humble human being. Thanks for this little talk.

As a person searching through the mountains of RU-vid tutorials, this is finally what I've been looking for. Your words really struck a cord with me. Thank you so much Tony.

Just found you by chance. This video was intriguing. Thanks so much. I may binge watch. New Sub.

I'm interested in seeing more of your videos, thank you. I feel the same way you do about art 😊 just subscribed

I think there is a certain inspiration going on that makes us want to be creative, whether thats drawing or sculpting or whatever medium finds it's way into our hands. Its this inspiration that ignites our passion, and with passion comes our desire to keep pushing, to keep going. Though I think, skill is important, skill is also dead if there is no passion behind it: I always wanted to draw "properly" but found that the more I learned the less inspired I became. The more I knew, the more I realised I knew nothing. It was discouraging. At the moment I'm still looking for that spark, if you will, to get going again... something that makes me want to keep going and explore.

Your channel is a treasure sir . God bless you

Best advice ever!!! Thank you❤ But unfortunately this is the most challenging part for any talented people. They have to understand differents between talent and creativity!

So well put! Really enjoyed watching and hearing this.

Heartfelt ......thank you. Lately, when I have been doing landscape painting, from a magazine picture, after about an hour of painting I FEEL as if I am actually in/at that place !! I miss it, when I am finished, Love this.

Thank you so much for explaining your thoughts on the process. I also feel much of what I see online is nonsensical. I don’t know what my process is. I paint what I feel I guess

So well said , thanks Tony , your wise words, confirmed my own path , so glad I heard it from you, Be blessed

Thank you so much for this message. It’s refreshing and kind of soothing amongst all the videos about systems to follow, loomis, reilly, geometric shapes, block-ins etc. I watched tons of it and every time whilst I’m drawing that way I think “I can’t do this, I’m drawing with my head, I’m thinking all the time, I don’t connect, there’s no life in it” etc. I notice every time that I have to FEEL what I’m drawing and then I can do better than with whatever system I could use. I’m looking too of course 🙂, but in a kind of ‘feeling what I see’ way. Nice to hear your vision. Hope you’ll make more video’s. Nice that it’s also calm……and not one of those ‘screamy-fast and funny’-type of you tube videos. Can be funny sometimes, but I like the calm approach. Thanks!

Beautiful portrait!!! Hearts!

Tony after watching your videos I’ve been doing some charcoal work. And using your attitude and approach I was pleasantly surprised at how much more enjoyable it is . And getting nice results. Thank you it’s nice to see your handsome face too .

Just discovered your channel. It's great. Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom Tony

The skills issue makes sense now

Nice voice, thanks for your wisdom...

I like your outlook on drawing portraits or just drawing in general, I think it makes complete sense 😊👍🏻🥰❤️🙏

Love this - beautiful share & totally resonates! ❤

My art is a hobby, I agree with him, I love to do portraits and do a lot from utube of my favorite people whom I feel I connect with who give me my spark

Thanks for sharing this 🙏

Hi Tony, I'm amazed at each of your video. I like your approach, more on the artistic emotional response rather than technique. I'm always wondering how you find those so perfectly litten with balanced shadows model reference. Do you take pictures yourself or find them online ?

i have been loving your vids when i am able to catch them live - but you don;t keep them on YT? i just tuned into one and it ended before i could catch up on the 15 mins i missed.

Drawing it’s an art form it’s skilled based coupled with intuition… the problem is when you think skill is all you need

What about a Mahl stick...

Show something or tell us how to make videos on you tube!!

Hey what happened?? Are you done?