I DON'T use the Loomis method for drawing the head

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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Different Head Drawing Methods
0:46 - The Problem I had with Stylisation
1:51 - The Realisation
2:37 - Frank's Ad Read
3:47 - Big Shapes
4:11 - Leading Lines
4:33 - Triangles and Whistle
5:29 - Features and 3D Thinking
6:05 - Style Reference
6:32 - Be careful with blindly copying
7:12 - Kim Jung Gi "Invisible Lines"
7:37 - Asking 'Why' and Centrelines
8:12 - There's no 'Right Way' to do anything
Getting caught up in the “there is only one way to do things” kind of thinking, really held me back in my artistic development. As soon as I realised that I could pick and choose the key things I learned from each head drawing technique, the freedom gates opened and it was game on!
Below are some further study references I recommend for you to build your own, custom artistic tool belt 👇👇👇!
Loomis method Videos 🎥:
* Proko: • Quickly Draw Heads wit...
* Proko: • How to Draw the Head f...
* Tim Mcburnie: • The Truth about the "...
* Mark Brunet: • 👱 Learn to Draw the He...
Loomis method books 📚:
* Drawing the head and hands (Andrew Loomis) : amzn.to/3Fr1i1E
* Figure Drawing for All it's Worth (Andrew Loomis): amzn.to/3Jizw8z
Reilly Method Videos 🎥: Proko: • The Abstraction - Reil...
Reilly Method Books 📚:
* Mastering Drawing the Human Figure: From Life, Memory, and Imagination: amzn.to/3Ltf2N5
Steve Huston’s Method Video 🎥:
* How to Draw the Head (3 HOURS!): • 👧 How to Draw the Head...
Steve Huston’s Method Book 📚:
* Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count: amzn.to/3yFUppq
Michael Hampton’s Method Video 🎥:
* Head Drawing Video: • Head Drawing: From Con...
Michael Hampton’s Method Video 📚:
* Figure Drawing: Design and Invention: ****amzn.to/3yD2NG8
Kim Jung Gi Video: • Interview & Demonstrat...
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@beneblendesign Год назад

If you enjoy this kind of stylized stuff, I think you'll like my full deeper dive walkthrough tutorial www.beneblen.com/tutorial It includes... a 🎥8+ hour real-time walkthrough, 📚 40+ page Field guide, 🗿3D models to study from, 📁PSD files & a Procreate tutorial to reference from

@Chan-qk9eh Год назад

Looking forward to more of your vids!

@ryanchungus8972 Год назад

This is a misunderstanding of Loomis. Loomis himself showed that there was multiple shapes of the skull like it's fitted into a specific shape. You can make the "Circle" more square, more triangle, literally anything. Obviously it's not near as stylized as yours but... still.

@schaschia6332 Год назад

you might've forgot to pin this but I'd suggest doing so. edit: and the video ends a little abruptly. but its a really awesome video, just wanna give a lil feedback cause i really wanna see more :D

@ducksoff7236 4 месяца назад

Completely ripped from Loomis's "Fun with a pencil". Don't use Loomis my ass.

@rafaelmilliole2845 Месяц назад

Ben, do the tutorial videos have subtitles in Portuguese?

@sinixdesign Год назад

That's one high quality video! Great job, Ben!

@ZainZebun Год назад

Hi Sinix, you're a legend sir! I got a whole notebook full of your lessons!

@FR8MES Год назад

Highly agreed, informative and educational.

@derkater5489 Год назад

Holy shit! Hi there Sinix

@GavinBekks Год назад

Agreed, I had the same mentality as Ben did until watching this video

@Izikmakesart Год назад

If sinix himself commented on this then this most be a gem of a video.

@Die.Trying Год назад

No one would ever guess that this is your first RU-vid video! Super informative and entertaining all the way through! The edit was incredible as well! Great job.

@doaflamingo3713 Год назад

WHAT ???

@revolguy6359 Год назад

whaaaaat

@jaredmatarodriguez8716 Год назад

I also thought there was plenty of them, imagine my surprise. We really need this guy to upload more.

@deniselisboa1 Год назад

WHAT

@arianatorbutera9152 Год назад

Yeah! really surprised me

@diegocardozo2044 Год назад

Loomis makes it very clear in his book that the ''loomis method'' is supposed to help the student to think about the head as a 3d structure, while also teaching the basics of construction in drawing. I find it annoying when I come across these RU-vid videos going about the ''loomis method'', as if his book was only that, when in fact, only the first couple pages are about this basic construction. He talks about the importance of thinking about planes and gives us a basic planed head (simpler than the asaro, btw). His book covers anatomy, tone, expressions, rhythm, shape design and common mistakes beginners make. Loomis deserves A LOT more credit :)

@pauljs75 Год назад

I think there's some place in the books where Loomis himself said his method isn't something to be strictly adhered to, but is just a general guide as a starting point. And his goal in developing and using the method was to just get proportions more consistent for what he considered an idealized appearance. (In "Fun with a Pencil" he does more caricature stuff than the kind of thing he's more traditionally associated with. And it gets into geometric forms as part of shape language just like this video. If you can't find it at a library, there are ways of using the internet.)

@gnarthdarkanen7464 Год назад

Somebody should develop a method of just asking the internet and give it a goofy sounding name so everyone can remember it... like scroogling or something... ;o)

@DanielGomez-xo1sh 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, I recently read the book, even he skips some parts and some faces don't follow every rule. Weirdly enough, there are some rules that still follow the general proportions, some anime faces have the same proportions of a baby Loomis face.

@FuzzyWhisper Год назад

0:46 WOW Ben, it's like you reached into my brain and pulled out my thoughts. Creating stylized art with structural methods is the exact issue I've been struggling with for years.

@purplepuffart Год назад

Same here! Thank you, Ben!

@Naroline Год назад

What I learned as an artist is that, at the start we follow the rule, then we learn to break them to found our own style. Sadly new artists tend to break the rule early and end up making lots of mistake that could be easly avoided. (Then there is "IA artist" that didn't even started and they already break the rules and end up not even knowing to draw a stick men by themself haha)

@delanmorstik7619 11 месяцев назад

Remember that one friend who started drawing at 5 all by himself? That one friend who drew like a pro at 15? Have you ever catched to him? If you have no intention of becoming pro you can just do stuff by yourself out of passion and one day you will wake up good. All those methods and rules... Do not guarantee you anything. If you are overwhelmed by them just drop them and do your thing for a while. If you think about it some of the best "players" in any field of life are those who skip the rules.

@svnbit8408 9 месяцев назад

@@delanmorstik7619check out Seth Godin book, "the practice" im barely into listening to it and he's got a profound way of observing this phenomenon as being institutionally brainwashed on outcomes-based ideologies and the dynamics behind behaviors like these and how they lead to original innovation thats inherently genuine. It a whole lot more than that but it explains some of the things you observe that seem to happen in a vacuum free of influence but deeper into explaining it as less a savant type of thing. Worth checking out you actually just reminded me to follow up on it lol

@tsdobbi Месяц назад

@@delanmorstik7619 To a point. Say you are a beginner artist. Using Loomis as an example, say you want to draw and NEVER want to use the Loomis method to draw heads. Even if you never want to use the Loomis method, that DOES NOT mean studying the Loomis method won't teach you anything that will help you improve your art whether you use the Loomis method or not. UNDERSTANDING form is ultimately the key that unlocks the pandoras box to drawing. Loomis doesn't just give you a blue print to draw a head. He helps you understand shape, form. The why of his method (which is what this video is getting at). Understanding why Loomis does what he does, is why studying the Loomis method will help you whether you use it or not. Huston has a 3 hour instructional video of drawing the head on youtube. It's not 3 hours of "make a sail boat shape". It's 3 hours of him explaining and demonstrating why and how it relates to the form and shape of the head. You don't have to use it, to get anything out of the instruction and studying/practicing it for yourself.

@zinzolin14 Год назад

It's good to see the different methods as guides rather than something to strictly adhere to. Overtime you'll develop a process that is uniquely yours. Thanks for the super informative video!

@delightfulblueberries7405 Год назад

You basically did what a beginner artists does when finding their art style never have I thought doing that with structure of anatomy before I CAN’T BELIEVE IT never came to mind for me thank you for sharing this

@user-bc2wg9bg4h Год назад

This is what I want, direct teaching and no cozy trendy effects just for the "vibe". This excites me to draw. Thank you mate

@beneblendesign Год назад

My pleasure A113!

@Turkeysonmywindow Год назад

When I first started drawing faces I drew them intuitively, without much guidelines, and I developed a sense for what kinds of proportions I liked in my drawings. Recently I've been trying to brush up on my fundamentals by watching videos about the loomis method, etc. and I could really relate to the idea of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole-- the loomis method helped me to visualize heads from different angles, but it was difficult to apply it to my own style. Thank you so much for all the useful tips! definitely going to check out some of the artists and methods you listed!❤

@beneblendesign Год назад

Thank you sy! Have fun exploring the other artists and methods 😊🙏

@chicken_702 Год назад

The thing most beginners (including me) forget is that even though you may get advice from others but its not guaranteed to work because your hand movement may not adapt to it. I like to just trust my hand flow, remember anatomy studies and loosely use references. I still like to remember methods for certain things and I try to study anatomy daily but you have to remember, your art is just how you imagine and execute your thoughts on paper.

@Tutorial7a Год назад

The most valuable educational content on a platform on RU-vid not when people teach you how to do a thing, but when people share how all of the other teaching content out there has failed them. There’s nothing more relatable and helpful than somebody saying “I also had trouble with X Y or Z. Here’s how I overcame this, and maybe it will help you too.” Brilliant video! Instant subscribe and I went to binge the rest of your content-only to realize this is your first proper video. My goodness this is good quality.

@ZainZebun Год назад

Loving the jazzy vibes, and varied visuals. This suits you so much! I'm so impressed by how quickly you've picked up the Youtubing thing. You've become one of my favorite teachers and artists. As always, see you where it all started, the live streams!

@taylorlurati6034 Год назад

Same 😊

@ronvins 11 месяцев назад

When you showed the center line being the profile of the face I think my brain exploded. I never would have thought to approach drawing this way. I stopped drawing for a number of years, truly drawing, and I feel guilty and want to hone my skill. I want to become an artist that's confident, as well as find my own style. Your video was really inspiring and makes me want to jump back in and give it a shot. God bless you and thank you so much!

@thegoblonoid Год назад

I was expecting to binge your videos just to find out this was your "first". Good job, this was one of the best art videos in a long time.

@tanastish 9 месяцев назад

I totally agree: For many years I thought that the Loomis method is important for drawing. But I struggled with it, because every head looked the same and not even good. For me it was always a frustrating method that kept me to bounderies and blocked creativity.

@coelhonacartola Год назад

I believe that drawing the head is more about comprehending the structure of the skull than adhering to any specific technique. The methods of Loomis and Huston are beneficial because they aid in visualizing the head more effectively. Ultimately, it all comes down to having a deep understanding of the three-dimensional forms.

@guarddog318 10 месяцев назад

What you've hit on here is something most young would-be artists usually miss completely; that their favorite art is just a stylistic choice. I've lost count of the number of youngsters that have had a fit at their art instructors giving them hell for drawing anime/manga characters. They just don't understand that the teacher is trying to show them how to draw anatomy correctly, and to get the basics down, before they go on to modify or stylise a character. They just want to jump right in and reproduce what they've seen without understanding exactly what has been altered and why. The fact is, if you want to draw a realistic human head, as you would when drawing someone's portrait, then there is a particular method for doing that. BUT... if you're working on an animated series, and need to exaggerate facial expressions so that they come across well on a small TV screen, then you've gotta make some adjustments from the normal range of real human feature. And since the people who teach art at the place you'll go to get an art degree are supposed to be turning out good general artists... they don't teach that stuff, nor want students picking up "bad habits" that only make the instructor's job harder. ( Sorry, but real girls don't have pointy chins, eyes the size of saucers, and mouths you couldn't force a greased grape through. 🤣 )

@trebilicious Год назад

The strong and clear visual communication via animated overlays/strokes/3D model interpolations & turnarounds makes this one of the easiest to digest tutorials on a complicated topic. Keep up the excellent work!

@PornEqualsHappiness Год назад

You just help me realize why I had always quit drawing so frequently: I was so stuck trying to draw a certain type of way that when I ran into problems that couldn't be solved with that method it just made me give up. Just like in life your drawing toolkit has to have a variety of different tools or you're stick using a hammer for everything!

@thomasfenn9017 Год назад

I’ve only just found you today, and I massively appreciate how fast-paced your presentation is. It’s all so neurodivergent-friendly, the clearly defined phases and chapters, the flowing motion graphics, and I’m a big fan of the time bar during the cutaway segments and ad reads. Small detail, but they help me understand where to draw my attention.

@prussianmaple 10 месяцев назад

YES!! it's so ND friendly i appreciate it so much

@alienjjj Год назад

your art, content, edition, production.. everything is on point. thank you for making this content I think the works behind it shows a lot and at the same time the fact that you use your knowledge to teach us is a privilage.

@beneblendesign Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words! Really means a lot and so glad to hear you enjoyed it 😊🙏

@surinnit7185 Год назад

Ben, this is dramatically underrated. This is the most helpful video i've ever found by far, mostly because every other video talks about the same damn guidelines and proportions, but i prefer much more the way you break down your process for the sketch of a face, it feels much more natural and simple in my opinion. Of course, there isn't just one way to do stuff, but once you know your basic facial structure this is a great way to move forward. Thank you for sharing this video, helped me lots!!

@beneblendesign Год назад

Glad to hear you enjoyed this one Surinnit!

@ColtonMakesStuff Год назад

This one video completely unlocked stylized portraits for me, thank you so much for your take on this, incredibly helpful

@artbymiwsher Год назад

I love this. The Loomis method never resonated for me for a few reasons as well - mechanical, robotic looking results without understanding the reasons for shapes used. Of course, it's successful for a reason - but my view on this is that it's worth putting in the time to understand the Loomis construction instead of just following it blindly. Once you understand how to analyze what you see to derive shapes from everyday life, it's not a bad idea to use the Loomis method as one of the tools to draw faces, especially with repetition. As much as I've been drawing my entire life, I like to credit online resources like Marco Bucci's "10 minutes to better art" for helping me to develop my approach. Ethan Becker is another with fantastic ways to simplify your approach to character design, as well as train your eye to observe like an artist.

@Zephirite. Год назад

The 3D models and visual demonstrations are INSANELY helpful! And I really appreciate you breaking down your thought processes and explaining the synthesis that contributes to growth. You're 'lifting the curtain' on the mind of an artist, so to speak.

@Umbrillux Год назад

I’ve been struggling with portraits for months now. Following this video helped me tremendously with anatomy issues and help me find a personal style. Thanks so much.

@PCGamingClassix Год назад

Finally another artist who struggled with stylizing from these methods, thank you so much for this video to think more flexibly when stylizing

@pillowzzzbox3466 Год назад

Great video and explanation. I’ve tried the Reilly method and could never understand it. Michael Hurston ehh ok. loomis was ok as well. I finally got to the point now I have to put my own method in what works for me in my drawings. I love this one artist Loish work and it’s simple how she starts and get the face shape or the eyes and the spacing correct. I started to study the how part as u stated. And once I practiced myself . I’ve noticed a change and saw some of the things I needed to correct in my art. The shape of the face and or gestures and dynamics of whatever I’m drawing were off. Love this vid please do more.❤

@beneblendesign Год назад

Thanks so much! Ahh that’s awesome to hear you’re seeing progress. Loish’s art is amazing and definitely one to learn from 💯. So glad you enjoyed it, and there’s definitely more where this came from!

@MARViNweeb Год назад

You are one of the best resources when it comes to learning drawing and painting at nearly any level. I really appreciate your straight forward approach and thoughtful explanations of your thought process. It's refreshing to finally see someone who really breaks down the process.

@DrakenGuardz Год назад

I love everything about this. Awesome information, snappy editing, but you're super chilled out and easy to listen to. Can't wait for more Ben!

@adonayghebray7180 Год назад

The edits are amazingly clear and the information is taught in such a simple and easy to understand way keep up the good work man

@aleksdizhe 11 месяцев назад

Your drawing technique and learning style are just wonderful! It combines paying attention to structure, but the main thing still remains a gesture. This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!

@stefaniedc1128 Год назад

THIS IS THE KIND OF ILLUSTRATION IVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE. Yes! Yours is kind of like a Tex Avery/Chuck Jones style, updated and brought into the 3d style. I love it. Please upload more.

@V-effect Год назад

This video is completely relatable. I've tried using the Riley method for every approach in my studies and has held me back eversince. This is a complete game changer. Thanks, Ben.

@YoannDessin Год назад

Thank you for those tips ! The leading line on the edge blew my mind, I never really thought of it but it makes sense now

@yourboitim1 Год назад

This video was absolutly amazing, can't waith for your next post!

@kiketsu Год назад

This was beyond helpful. It’s like you knew exactly what I’ve been struggling with and explained how to get out of it. Thanks a lot

@its_artbyjay6451 Год назад

Love this so much!! I can see why it took a while to come out. Definitely high quality and jam packed with very useful info and even new artists im going to go check out right now! Keep it up bro 💪🏽

@Ash-gf2tb Год назад

this was a wonderful video and something id like to add is i really struggle focusing on videos like this usually but the way you edited it kept my full attention and i think thats super impressive

@Validechos Год назад

Thank you Ben! Helping me with reinforcing the idea that I'm literally building my own tools, world, characters, etc from the ground up but there is a required understanding of subjects to allow you manipulate the idea at hand more fluidly. Awesome vid, your communication of the topic was on point!

@DarkTider Год назад

Personally, I love that centre line for angling the face and getting a sense of direction, and tweaking that direction before all the work of drawing in the features. I find it more helpful than the sides of the face of that purpose ^^ Great video! I see so many make the mistake of thinking art didnt exist before loomis wrote the method down and that loomis is the only way to construct head!

@Toto77777 Год назад

I predict a million subscribers by the end of the year for this guy.

@beneblendesign Год назад

Let's hope you're really good at predictions 🤣 Appreciate you Andy 😊🙏

@creatura6376 Год назад

Amazing video. Informative, to the point. So many art videos just vaguely dabble in ideas for drawing rather than affording actual advice. I actually learned something!!! Awesome work.

@armellebiampamba4257 Год назад

I've always noticed when a RU-vid channel starts with quality it's likely to be great! Subbed!

@BonytoBeastly Год назад

Whoa, this makes so much sense. Your art has great style, too. I'm especially impressed by all those open mouths. Those always trip me up.

@beneblendesign Год назад

The open mouths are tricky ones!

@ThunderRuins 10 месяцев назад

Best faces help video ever. I keep coming back to reference your wisdom.

@Willedcub93442 Год назад

The production value in this video is kind of off the charts

@tttiefling Год назад

I really don’t often comment on a yt video, but i feel the need to say: this video is very well produced! I really appreciate all the work that has lead to this fluent, informative, visual explanation. Thank you very very much!

@beneblendesign Год назад

Appreciate it Timon! Means a lot 😊🙏

@alexkartaviy 11 месяцев назад

What an insane way to start a channel. Amazing tips, great tempo and good editing. Definitely looking forward to see what else you'll show us in the future!

@annaluisacruz1296 Год назад

This type of content is great. Please, Ben, continue creating things like this. Really really helpful. Besides you sound incredibly Australian and I love it

@muffinlamp Год назад

IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS EXACT KIND OF ART FOR YEARS, THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH

@beneblendesign Год назад

My pleasure Muffin!

@mysticwonders6972 Год назад

I am a professional artist myself and I still struggle so much with this x.x it is really difficult to unlearn yourself these weird habits they feed you and then reteach yourself something new, but it's so worth it to finally have your own and unique style that you are absolutely in love with. I was taught how to draw realism and it has been a struggle learning how to create the stylized characters I want for my pieces and stories, but this really helps. Thank you so much!!

@rochietron Год назад

This completely opened up a new way of thinking for me! Thanks!

@charbway 7 месяцев назад

the way you draw is so expressive, i love it

@davidjonnelson4342 10 месяцев назад

Wow genuinely one of the best videos I’ve seen on RU-vid about drawing. Felt like you were speaking directly to the things I’m struggling with in my drawings. Thank you! Please keep making content

@beneblendesign 10 месяцев назад

Oh man, that’s awesome to hear, really appreciate the kind words and will do! 😊🙏

@jonaslorenzini7761 Год назад

This video was super helpful and informative, while you kept it fun, visually appealing and interesting. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see more of what you make

@waretaSL Год назад

This is by far THE most insightful art style video i have ever found. The best explanation by far. Thank you so much!!! You're truly great at explaining things in a way that's easy for people of all skill levels to understand ❤

@alphacenturi 11 месяцев назад

this is honestly the most helpful video on drawing I've ever seen!

@DaddioDraws 4 месяца назад

Really enjoyed this and how you presented the info on various head drawin techniques and the alternatives. Beautiful😊

@Beuwen_The_Dragon Год назад

I’ve been drawing for more than two decades, and I still find this video helpful. ^.-.^

@beneblendesign Год назад

Haha glad to hear it Beuwen! 😊🙏

@ponkezo Год назад

ohhhhhh yes this is what im waiting for months, ben eblen complete videos

@toky9066 Год назад

Commenting to boost this video because this is so good. I can’t believe it’s this guys first video. Everything is on point, the editing, the teaching itself is very digestible. Really good video!

@beneblendesign Год назад

Appreciate you Toky 😊🙏

@atinity6749 Год назад

Where were you two years ago when I was really struggling with this stuff?? 😭 But seriously, I guess it was frustrating that it took so long, but on the other hand, what I love most about art is the discovery. It felt so good when things started finally clicking. And it did, like some things just suddenly clicked, after I had failed time and time again. It's a great feeling.

@dtheguy Год назад

Good job Ben, this amount of quality in your first video is …. Slightly better then vids done by guys that have been here uploading for 10+ years

@SpoonFinder 10 месяцев назад

The best online art teacher for highly stylized characters !

@beneblendesign 10 месяцев назад

Appreciate the kind words! 😊🙏

@piefatal4311 Год назад

YOU’RE LITERALLY A HERO! I am so glad that this came on my recommended

@micaharmart Год назад

Great work on your first video Ben!

@vanessakaliwo Год назад

Don't remember the last time I was this engaged during an Ad 😂😍 Such a great video Ben!

@beneblendesign Год назад

Appreciate it Vanessa!😅

@lewpz Год назад

I’ve followed you on insta for quite a while now, and it’s so awesome to see your tips and production quality transitioned into video format! Your mantra of “~it’s just pixels baybeeee~” actually did wonders for me, and the fun that you got out of your work (as well as others, shout out to Struthless and Dr. Draw) inspired me to stop taking my work so seriously (which was holding me back in its own right). Point being,thank you and I’m looking forward to more. ☺️

@beneblendesign Год назад

That's so awesome to hear! And thanks so much for the kind words 😊🙏

@marb1317 Год назад

Really good and incredible video, your explanations are very great! I can already feel myself getting better just by learning more about the whole thought process, especially the "invisible lines" aspect

@benclark32 Год назад

Love this creative shorter form video. Great format/animation and even better advice. Keep it up and thanks!

@MeagenEllisOfficial Год назад

If no one has told you lately, you are AMAZING! Just found this video, subscribed, & have your course in my cart as we speak. Thank you from the bottom of my big ol' artsy heart!

@damorpheus8615 8 месяцев назад

Honestly man, ive been at the end of my rope with art lately, feeling like none of the methods are working for me, giving me the same head every time give or take, and hearing this is so affirming for me. Thanks man, these kinds of vids help so much.

@leorodri100 Год назад

the subject of the video itself was very useful but the editing also makes it both very approachable and enjoyable to watch, great video

@cartoonblock Год назад

YES! Glad to see more of your art! It's so inspiring

@beneblendesign Год назад

Thank you!! Glad to see you’re back making videos man 🕺

@XonixDerps 11 месяцев назад

It's cool to see Ben mention the same thing in a sense that Ethan did regarding Kim, that hes not just drawing randomly but in fact is seeing the lines/perspectives etc in his head - on paper.

@AVOWIRENEWS 3 месяца назад

It's great to explore different techniques and approaches when it comes to drawing! Each method offers its own set of advantages and challenges, and finding what works best for you is a key part of the creative journey. Drawing the head can be complex, but experimenting with various methods can really enhance your skills and understanding of facial anatomy. Keep up the creative exploration! 🎨✨

@carimeslockdownedtree2654 4 месяца назад

I never draw the line in the middle of the face (anymore) because i realized it wasn't really helping me understand what was going on, so I always start, after drawing the head shape, with either an eye (not too helpful), or the nose (much more helpful for understanding what's going on). Until now, i had no idea that that line was meant to represent the profile, even though it's obvious when you think about it - it's the middle of the face, so of _course_ it's the profile. And yet, i never thought of it that way. Knowing that is gonna help me a lot, even if I keep on not using it. I suppose my problem with these tips is that they all feel so intuitive, and yet, when i try to apply them, it never ends up going the way i want. It's like playing with clay, but man is making a head with clay hard. That last bit was meant to be a joke but. Im guilty of trying to do that after many many years of not touching clay at all with no prep whatsoever. I was going at it like the way i draw faces, rather than treating it like the proper 3d shape that it is. And if i have that problem with _clay,_ then that's something I definitely gotta touch on when drawing.

@loveArtnotFood Год назад

Oh my! I've been subscribed to your Instagram for a while and yesterday in my RU-vid homepage your video appeared! I recognize your style from a mile away I loveeee it! Thank you for gracing us with your tutorials for free. ❤❤

@bubopeli 11 месяцев назад

quite literally this video improved my ability to draw more dynamic faces immediately !! i am very happy i came across this :'D

@miikasyt Год назад

It´s a cool fact that you´re as good as drawing as explaining. I really needed this video. Just thanks, Ben.

@AnotherAkasha 3 месяца назад

I don’t comment often but this video popped up in my recommended feed, ironically at a time where I want to get back into drawing again. I will say, this video singlehandedly make it *click* in my brain. Everything, in every way you described, fully helped me understand what and where I was going wrong :)

@rohanchavan5778 3 месяца назад

Now this is what we call a great drawing video! Thank you very much ben!!

@weldous 5 месяцев назад

man thank you, this really inspired me! I was kinda struggling with stylization. I'll expand my mental library with your vids and tips hihi

@dani5165 11 месяцев назад

I’ve never found someone who shows their thoughts in 3D and then how they translate it to 2D until you! That’s been my struggle is thinking in 3d but not always knowing the best way to translate that and wow it made so much sense

@onslaught3728 7 месяцев назад

I think this is the most helpful video I've ever watched

@Colow-uv6pk Год назад

Saw the titled and was already excited 😆 can’t wait to watch on my free time

@goldheartart6684 Год назад

Honestly been struggling with this for a long time. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.

@nguyentai464 Год назад

You are the perfect example of “Good artists copy, Greate artists steal “❤

@TheClayMason. Год назад

Love your balance of humour and information.

@icantbuildproperly Год назад

the most informative and descriptive video ive watched all year-

@rasplundjr 11 месяцев назад

Haven't even finished the video yet and you've broken down a major roadblock for me in my creative ventures oddly enough you've even helped me with a hurdle in my writing. I've been held back for so long on so many things because I'm trying to force things into a specific style instead of just taking the bits I like and making my own "me" style Thank you

@ayanakebede8815 Год назад

i am reallyyyy glad u got to do tutorials i hope u do more of them

@DriventoDraw 3 месяца назад

Excellent video! Loved how you laid this out! Simple and easy to follow.

@almil3505 Год назад

Such an amazing video, not only that but the tutorials that you publish on twitter are also bangers

@KeshArt Год назад

Thats one fine video and a finer lesson mate! just frekin fantastic!!

@beneblendesign Год назад

Appreciate it mate! 😊🙏

@CyberValeth 4 месяца назад

The fun thing about that circle triangle and the line part is I hadn't thought about it over the years I was learning/teaching myself over the years. It's more now after learning proportion and learning/studying anatomy a good awhile ago(need to brush up on) that those lines seemingly haphazardly put there, are very special marks. The circle, goes to become a sphere, with the triangle and the center line become the basis for the skull, the face and the direction the character's head is facing. The horizontal line often times is either the brow or eye line, which depending on your style is dictated(ever so slightly) by the placement of the chin. Everything else gets put into place like puzzle pieces.