I am 59 and have finally decided that I have always wanted to draw and learn to express what I see. I will join you, and thank you for your time and efforts.
Thank you. I wanted to learn to draw when I was in high school, but I didn't know where to start. Thanks to you, I think I can learn to draw nowThank you. I wanted to learn to draw when I was in high school, but I didn't know where to start. Thanks to you, I think I can learn to draw now
Thank you so very much. I’m 82 and drawing has always scared me but at the same time it’s something I always wished I could do. I’m going to be with you for these lessons, one a day. So excited! 💕💕👵🏻💕💕
omg, im 44 and love art, and i know im gonna live max 20 more years, because of the chosen job i embraced out of desperation, removing asbestos, but chatting and watching youtube at 82"?? amazing, im never gonna reach 65 honestly. crushing.
Thanks for this, I'm 62 yrs old & was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at 59 yrs of age, i can't concentrate for too long, looking forward to trying it, blessings from Glasgow ❤
At risk of being another one of those people who offer unsolicited health advice, but Alzheimer’s can be reversed with a ketogenic diet. Even better is paleo ketogenic.
I'm the type of person who doesn't comment on RU-vid videos. But today I decided to do it because I'm very grateful to have found your channel. Firstly because the way you speak is so calm, pleasant and the English is easy to understand (since I'm not a native speaker). This video seems to have made me believe that I will be able to draw one day, so I wanted to thank you for your work and encouragement. Absolutely loved your channel.
Just yesterday I sadly realized that I don’t have a hobby, something I really look forward to do everyday and whenever I have some spare time. Suddenly today I came across this video and it made me smile. I love how you communicate and how you take pressure off the process. I’ve always wanted to learn how to draw but my perfectionism paralyzes me. I’ll do it this time with you by my side. Thank you so much because this video really made my day!
Thanks. I have been drawing each morning on a small memory pad. So far, I’m enjoying it but I label my finished sketch so I can remember WHAT I was drawing. I just had my 70th birthday and I’m having fun!
What I (besides the content) really love about your videos is, that you do not cut every other sentence or even mid-sentence like so many other people. A huge THANK YOU for that and all your calm messages and ideas and stories. Everything 😊 Greetings from Germany!
I am so glad I happened to ran into this site today. I am 72. Ever since I was little I was interested in drawing but didn’t have idea where to start. Thanks a lot for your dedication to teach! English is my second language and your explanation is so clam and clear that I can understand perfectly. Journey has began. Practice practice.😊 dream.
I have paid for online art courses that do not cut to the chase and make me feel like I am learning right away and that I can be excited about doing more. Thank you so much.
I know exactly what you mean! I bought a online course and it was meant for beginners. That’s totally okay! But I get bored and want to skip ahead to a part that’s new to me. But that wasn’t possible. So annoying and a amount of money through the drain 😢
This is a pretty tall order. I am 70 yo. I always wanted to draw and paint but even stick figures failed me. Last year I started watercolor which I am terrible but it soothes me. I attempted to draw a little every night but became very discouraged. One thing is I love to learn! I am going to give this a try. Thank you.
Are you drawing with or without reference? If you're using reference, you can use the grid method as a sort of in between step or bridge. Gradually reduce the number of grid over time. Alternatively, you can break anything into basic 3d shapes like spheres and boxes. Then you can get the details later on.
Merci Danny ! Greetings from Montreal ! I’ve been following you and Sketchbook Skool since 2017 ….. I am 71 and still scare of my Sketchbook even though I draw, sketch, scribble and doodle every where else. So, let’s go for you videos. Thank you so much xx
Thank you. I've been trying to learn from a book and it didn't explain why practising straight lines, circles etc. was a useful thing to do. My coffee mugs didn't work out well, but I now understand why and I'm already more confident.
I have always wanted to learn to draw. It's been something that I have dreamed about for literally decades. My mother could draw and it always fascinated me. It's always been something i have admired in others and I've just always thought i could never do. Every time I think about trying to buy a sketchbook and a few pencils i get afraid and a bit overwhelmed in the art store and I just don't. 😞
So many people act like art is some magical talent your born with. That's definitely not how it feels. It takes patience and effort like anything else. I just never stopped doing it since childhood. It was fun to me and stayed that way all these years. I think your videos will really help people learn that they can make art too! And it doesn't have to be a harshly judgmental experience. ❤
I have always loved drawing, but drawing didn't seem to love me...until yesterday. While still in lesson # 1 I grabbed my calendar 2024 and decided to rename it "my sketchbook #1" ...and went through to lesson #4. Thank you sooooo much❤
I just discovered your RU-vid channel, and I’m really enjoying your tutorials. I used to draw and paint as a kid, but life, family work never allowed me the time to continue and practice. I’m now retired, and am dedicated to learning and practicing my drawing and painting skills. Your videos are both encouraging and educational. Thank you for sharing your artistic journey! 🤗
As a Lefty I notice it’s way cooler to draw lines curves circles and more with the pen traveling to the outside(to the left). I was just copying your hand movements opposite to you. Way easier feeling than I thought it would be. Thanks!
I cannot believe from just last night how you shown me curves and straight line to circles squares triangles I've constantly been doing it and now doing simple pictures I'm so proud of myself it like I should be doing this I'm practicing all since you shown me seeing things I never noticed god this is amazing thank you so much I'm now pushing for better but I'm loving just being able to draw
I have followed you for several years and have been impressed with how you can create art with almost anything on almost every type of surface. The blank page Roaring Spring Composition book shown at 9:06 has become my favorite non-precious journal--anything goes and 'mistakes' are completely allowed! It's the best for shutting up the perfectionist voices in my head (monkey, be gone!). Thank you for these videos!
I'm 53 and used to love to draw as a kid now I have cancer and don't give out of the house much I would love to start drawing again but due to some of my cancer treatments I only have vision in one eye so I don't really have a death perception and them colored blind but I would love to start
Praying that you will have a full recovery! Don't let the depth perception issue stop you, just do it anyway! I think it would give your work a unique perspective. And really, who has to see it? Do it because you enjoy it. I hope you're feeling well and strong.
I know what it is to have Cancer. I'm sorry that you have Cancer. It keeps you from getting anything done. Then it's difficult to enjoy life when your recovering. I had a hysterectomy & I had a double mastectomy. And recovering from surgery is difficult. My life hasn't been the same after having Cancer.
I really like you a lot sir! I was looking for inspiration. I went to art school and have dipped in and out of art all my life. I needed a reboot and you have helped me! Thank you! ❤
Awakening brought out my gifts. God brought you to my creativity 🧩I have always enjoyed art. My 7th grade art teacher ..back in 1963 -Mrs Morgan taught with enthusiasm, I caught the bug and READY FIRE AIM✌🏽❤️🔥DOIT❗️🌻🐝
This video makes me very excited. I remember in 3rd grade when we were told to get a leaf, trace it in the paper, then color it green. Everyone got a perfect score but me. So politely I ask my teacher what I did wrong. She replied that the leaf I drawn has brown on it instead of green. In my mind "but there is a brown part of the leaf." That is when I knew that following the instruction of the teacher is more important than being original and creative.
I just found this series and watched the first video last evening. Started right in on practicing lines, circles, squares, etc. I have to say, the more I did it the more consistant the lines were. Drawing a mug was better than I thought it would be. So I'm back for the second session. This is actually very fun and rather theraputic. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.
I learned more watching this video a couple of times than I did watching multiple other videos. I appreciate your teaching and as someone else who has no formal art training and wanted to pick it up later in life this has been very helpful.
Drawing is just drawing on paper what's in the mind. Drawing improves mental health, my students say. They say that mental stress has lessened after dribbling pencil on paper. That's why I'm your student right from today. I am 67. Good morning 🌅 respected train. I have subscribed to the channel for learning drawing regularly. Thank you 🙏 🎉
Thank you so much for making this course! I've recently discovered you and Sketchbook Skool and have been inspired to draw everyday since then. The community you have cultivated is so wholesome.
Thank you so much! I started playing with watercolors less than a year ago and enjoy greatly just playing with color mixing and abstract pieces. At 70 I do not anticipate becoming an artist per se, but I feel simply enjoying myself and making incremental improvements is enough. Never having learned to draw has been a barrier to advancement with my watercolor. I have convinced myself that I cannot draw, which I recognize is ridiculous. Your simple introduction to drawing was exceedingly helpful and I look forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you Danny ! I am so glad I found your channel . I used to draw as child and then just got lost somewhere , thanks for jump starting this journey for me .
I'm 70 and always had the dream of drawing, painting...I felt like drawing has to be a first step for someone without talent-a total beginner. I've been searching RU-vid for so long, and all of the Drawing for (total) Beginners videos are not that! But your first video for this course just fills me with so much joy and hope. Your voice is gentle, calming, and affirming. I did the shapes drawing and felt so calm when it came time to put those shapes into drawing a mug, Thank you so much. I'm here for the long haul!
Your video about why drawing is good for you popped up in my RU-vid feed today, and that video lead me here. You are so calming in your voice and manner, which just adds to all the other good things from that video. Gonna grab a notebook and see how this goes 😊
Just started out watching your videos, your calmess and joyful attitude (along side the content) is awesome. Used to draw as a kid but kinda lost my way on it, thanks for starting that feeling up again!
Came here because I have PTSD & anxiety and just looking for a different outlet.. First, pretty sure you’re related to Casey Kasem. Second, your voice is therapeutic and I feel like I’m taking a second to draw with a kind uncle I don’t get to hang out with nearly enough. Thanks a ton man.. this is great. Can’t wait to explore this page and learn to art!!!
I am excited like many others here. I started experimenting early on this yr 2023 with drawing and painting in watercolour. I’ve progressed maybe 1/100th in both lol. I am dedicating to following this course and I just want to thank you so much for developing it. How amazing that you’re doing this for free. I just listened to your video how you will feel when you draw, which brought me here. Listening to you on that described how I feel when I’m sketching, pretty badly lol or painting. I just love art and always have. It’s taken me until I was 65! to start enjoying it. 😊by the way I’m from Northern Ireland
Hi Danny, Thank you so much for putting this out. The calm, slow pace are pure gold. Your guidance here is not only technical but there is a kind of mentoring since you comment about some possible thoughts that might emerge during a solo drawing session. And you speak from experience. I am delighted.
Oh I listen to you now while you're talking and I so wish it will come true - that I can learn to draw! I sooo much want to! Well I will give myself and you a chance...because I really want to draw anything!❤
I believed that I'm unable to draw, because of my vision defect, that makes comprehending 3d a bit harder. But you inspired me in the first part of the video and now I'm motivated that I will be able to draw better. Now I see why my drawings weren't the best and now I wouldn't say thats because of vision deffect. In couple of days I will be having a lot of free time, so I will be watching, learning amd drawing a lot, so after summer break I will have my bookshelf full of drawings and my head full of mew things. I want now just say that your learning method is really good and easy to stick with. Exercises are easy and you don't put too much theory, amd it's great, cause I don't need to know theory, I want to learn to draw. These tips also are really helpful. I'm really glad that I found this video.
Thanks, I appreciate you showing teaching authentic basic drawing. Your inspire me to take drawing class. I didnt have the confident to try. I was so self critical. thank you
Where have you been all my life! haha - I recently took up watercolor but I always have to trace something. Despite watching dozens of drawing tutorials, it was always stressful and unsuccessful. This video changed my entire perspective and gave me confidence that I can learn. I can't thank you enough! I plan on watching ALL of your tutorials.
Thanks Danny! I just found your channel and this series sound like a great opportunity for me (at just about the perfect time). Can't wait to continue joining you on this journey. Happy 2024!
I am starting past 50…. they say you cant teach old dogs new tricks…. hahaha I am learning lots everyday! 😂 Active new brain sypnases keeps our brain healthy. let’s draw!
Just strat to draw as a hobbey and your way of teaching or talking really gave me that confidence to belive that i can draw.thank you for doing this my friend.you are a wanderfull teacher.
Thank you so very much Danny! I have just found this course so will start it in the New Year. You are the person i would choose as an instructor so i am delighted.
I am so excited about this!!! I know there are a ton of videos online showing you how to draw but this way I can get all of the lessons in one place. I am confident that by the end I will be able to illustrate the children's books that I want to write. Thanks for committing to this.
I just found your video and am loving it! I grew up feeling that drawing is such a daunting task. This video makes me feel like trying to learn. Your video is not only simple and easy to follow but most of all it's encouraging and non-judgemental for a total beginner like me. Thank you for creating these videos ⭐
Hi, I just found your video about the one week challenge of drawing a bit everyday and you're so inspiring!! I want to learn to draw but am very bad at it, and listening to you I feel like it is possible for me to learn as well! I love your energy and how it feels like you're really talking to me when I watch your videos, I just subscribed to your channel and I can't wait to watch many of your videos and learn to draw !! Thankss for making so good content!
thank you for teaching the absolute basics as if i know nothing because i dont ive been buying childrens drawing books so that they assume i know nothing and i will say i have been pleasantly surprised at what ive accomplished. im not stressed or disappointed, im calm and relaxed. ty fyi i just bought a drawing tablet and having a much harder time
I love all your books and have them plus given some as gifts! Always a hit! Thank you!!! You’ve helped more people than you know! Especially with that story about the couple who landed in Holland!
I'm so glad I found your channel. I have been overwhelmed for so long and fearful of starting. This is great and you have such a nice manner to encourage and give me a safe place to start. Thank you!
Thank you for helping me with this subject. First things first....Chocolate! Nothing gets absorbed in my brain without it. It's the key to absorbing knowledge that is worthwhile! LOL
I really love these kinds of videos, i already have pretty good experience of drawing and started very early, but it's still really relaxing to just hang along for the ride, going back to basics and just drawing a mug or two :) Thanks dude!
I’m so excited!!! I have needed this guided instruction and practice. Believe it or not, spheres and mugs have been hard for me. Thank you Danny for your generosity and time and optimism!!!
Thanks. I especially appreciate the reminder to enjoy the process, which I also heard through prayer. Art school added an element of agony, with the time pressure of deadlines & the severe grading in a harsh, boot camp atmosphere. I just shake my head, what they make of art at that school. Now, I can resume art & drawing, after a break, while actually enjoying the process. This reminded me to be calm, & was worth the time to watch for that gain.
I am a writer, and my drawing sucks, I have always been envious of the people who can draw. I have always wondered why I can't draw things for my own books? Again I underline it, my drawing sucks! However, despite this I am more than willing to watch and learn from you, I hope I will be able to draw some day :)
First of all thank you so much! I've been looking for videos on how to start my art journey properly, I've been drawing for years but I noticed I really don't have a base so I decided to start all over again. Honestly I forgot what art is for me,it's how I express myself and being able to create something beautiful. Unfortunately I began to loose motivation and even finding the time to do it so when I stopped for awhile and sat back down I couldn't draw anything that I'd like ,I started to hate it so here I am trying to get back into one of my favourite hobbies. I hope I can really learn something from these videos because the other tutorials are just overwhelming and it's difficult to find an effective source from where to start. I really like how you explain, your voice is soothing and it gives me the motivation to take my time and just enjoy the process without worrying about perfection.
Cool - just saw this now. Thank You - Starting tomorrow morning. I am at a bit of an impasse with my drawing and was looking at your book this afternoon to get some direction. Very synchronous,
