Learn to Draw Realism in Minutes | Grid Technique Drawing Tutorial

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This drawing technique will empower you to draw whatever you want! Whether you're just a beginner or you have of experience, the grid technique is a great way to help you achieve the level of realism you're looking for.
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@DrunkM0nkey 2 года назад

Thanks for showing this. I have struggled with depression for years and have started drawing and painting again. And this inspires me to start drawing realistically.

@TheAntipreneur 2 года назад

How cool!

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing! So many of us have similar stories. I’m sure others will be helped by hearing your words 👍

@pngg3450 Год назад

same here but now im learning to tattoo

@-godly_ang3l 11 месяцев назад

Man's brave 😊

@DiegoFernandes-vv3qo 10 месяцев назад

@@pngg3450same!

@Ug_Gene 2 года назад

This was the method taught to me in my college art class. We upscaled a magazine ad for our final. Its been 20+ years since college and I’ve gone back to the grid at times to re-train my brain/eyes to see the grid without making one. I absolutely love this method.

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Yeah, it’s a classic!

@christabrouwer 4 месяца назад

This is as genius as it is simple. Though I don't see me do it in minutes, it will surely increase the quality of my drawings. Thank you so much for teaching!

@markliamsmith 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@user-gt8oj1bc2z 5 месяцев назад

As one who was never taught this method in either high school or college, your explanation was very helpful.

@markliamsmith 5 месяцев назад

thanks!

@99rylee 4 месяца назад

This method will help with getting your proportions right. This is a brilliant method that Im going to try

@norfin60 5 месяцев назад

In High School in drawing II class we learned this method. We had to pick two drawings! I enjoyed doing them! One of the ones I did was of Al Hirschfield's caricatures for the Jerry Lewis Labor day Telethon 1973.

@julieketchum9551 3 месяца назад

Mind Blown! Thank you Mark! That makes drawing something Great look possible for me. Have a lovely day.

@paulareaves3295 7 месяцев назад

Wow!!!!! The patience it takes to do that is crazy but the end product is spectacular. I'm going to start with small things and increase with time. Thank you for that tutorial.

@markliamsmith 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! Ye, it takes practice and patience indeed

@MrVentrata 11 месяцев назад

Have watched a few videos on the grid method but this one explains it in a lot more detail with great tips e.g. the view finder. My level of drawing is just above stick man. But I’m inspired to give this technique a go and see what happens. Many thanks for this great tutorial. I will certainly be checking out your other videos now. 😁

@markliamsmith 11 месяцев назад

Thanks very much! Greatly appreciated

@janettepolt2815 Месяц назад

This is an awesome tip! Thanks

@findthejohn Год назад

Thank you so much, had forgotten how much I love the process as well as the outcome in creating art.

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thank you, John!

@BunzoTheBunny. Год назад

this has inspired me to start drawing because ive wanted to start drawing for ages but I didn't know where to start this video has helped me a lot to know what to do to get better!

@markliamsmith Год назад

amazing!

@joiescott9336 2 года назад

This is so great, thank you! Can't wait to try it. By the way, your branding is fantastic - I see that green square and instantly know it is you!

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you so much, Joie! Am I the only one with green squares?! 😃

@lebiffdubuzz7 2 года назад

This is really motivating thank you !!

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you!

@lefthandstory1280 2 года назад

Nice job keep sharing friend😃.

@heiditaylor6004 2 года назад

I appreciate your content so much!

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate you saying so!

@ryanminton4563 2 года назад

This was great!!! Very useful! Thank you!

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!!

@jack-e-designs 2 года назад

100% that is great for beginners 💛

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@M7127117 2 года назад

Love it, thx alot

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@user-sy5uh2re1i Год назад

ありがとうございます！

@markliamsmith Год назад

どういたしまして!

@Watchandflourish 2 года назад

I love your work man, not even kidding❤

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@hoctainhagioiphapha2667 2 года назад

GOOD VIDEO THANK YOU

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@artstime 2 года назад

That's awesome

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thanks!

@FIRMUSTELEVISION01vaan Год назад

God bless you sir! I use a grid and still wind up with portraits that are slightly OFF!

@markliamsmith Год назад

That happens. Try smaller grids!

@glendaallert6675 6 месяцев назад

This is amazing, I am inspired. What advice would you give to make it larger than the reference photo?

@markliamsmith 6 месяцев назад

Just use the same number of square. Example, the reference photo could have 5x7 half-inch square and the drawing could have 5x7 three-inch squares. It’s the 5 x 7 part that’s important.

@glendaallert6675 6 месяцев назад

Thanks

@farhadleadcollection6553 Год назад

Really motivating thank you💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕👌👌👌👌👌👌

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thank you so much!!!

@SouthTexasAccountabilityCartel 2 года назад

Man you are amazing! I've always love drawing,but my biggest struggle is to imagine something and drawing it, I feel like I need to see the imagine in order to try it! Any suggestions? Thanks 😊

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thanks! I recommend starting with a scribble. Just scribble all over you page. Then put your pencil down, look, and wait. Shapes start to appear in the scribble. Add details to those shapes. This will help strengthen your imagination.

@SouthTexasAccountabilityCartel 2 года назад

@@markliamsmith thanks I will try it next time

@nikvibing1538 6 месяцев назад

pretty late to comment here and idk if youll see this but i friggin love the grid method, i can craft basically any reference i want through AI + Photoshop, ive been drawing with the grid method for years and it saved me alot of time from learning anatomy and perespective (which i know i should learn anyways but it allowed me to just straight out of the gate draw things i like) and i managed to advance really far really fast, im now working on using progressively smaller and smaller grids so i can eventually get to 4x4 and eventually just be able to draw like this freehand from just the reference

@markliamsmith 6 месяцев назад

For sure. The grid is great for replicating images. That is just one small subset of drawing.

@nikvibing1538 6 месяцев назад

@@markliamsmith yeah, but as i was saying its also great for putting down a base and drawing over that

@dianecharest8365 3 месяца назад

You are good.

@offical_mohahasn6654 2 года назад

Omg very good idea 👍🏽 thank you frome tik tik

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thank you!!!

@leonardodias3178 2 года назад

Show 👏👏

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

Thanks!

@paper_camera Год назад

Great technique! I have to grab me a 8B pencil. Love the black!

@markliamsmith Год назад

Yes, black grapite is a game changer for sure! Happy drawing.

@reverendmississippi 6 месяцев назад

i wish your book was out before august

@markliamsmith 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! It’s with the editor now 🥳

@g-kaizershozim160 7 месяцев назад

Sigh... I've seen this method b4 and im sure a lot of other Artist have as well. 4 me though I've never used it...just too many steps...good presentation of the grid method you are sharing with all. Happy New Year everyone!!!🎉

@Vlog-With-Danyal 5 месяцев назад

Great techniques❤ watching from Pakistan

@markliamsmith 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kikkom2548 9 месяцев назад

I have an oil painting that I have been wanting to copy. Now I know how I can. I suppose changing the grid size will result in a different size of drawing but still exact copy? Many, many thanks for showing this.

@markliamsmith 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! Yes, just change the size of the squares to scale up or scale down your painting.

@ronniea.4830 Год назад

Thank you, the viewfinder is a great idea for people who get distracted. Can you show how to scale up a grid, please?

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thanks. Yeah-- that's a great idea for a video!

@pyxiecup 2 года назад

The view finder is the missing piece to this technique 🤩. Is there any way you could show us how to change the size of something using a grid finder? I struggle with that.

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

First set your ratio. Eg. 1 inch on the original = 3 inches in the drawing.

@mikebillinghay5036 2 года назад

Easiest way to do this is to upscale the grid on the paper you are drawing on. For example if the original size dimensions are 10” by 5” use, say, 20” by 10” on the drawing and scale everything up double. Takes a bit of working out but once you get the hang of it it’s really helpful.

@raju.paintings Год назад

Brilliant 👌👌👌👌💎💎💎💎👏👏👏👏👏

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thank you!

@maxzzzzz3004 3 месяца назад

Hey Mark! Very nice Video :) Is there a way to apply this to something that is not on paper already? Meaning if you want to copy a real object sitting on your table?

@GOLD_PASSION_DETECTING Год назад

i saw you on tt. I am yours. a big fan 😎💪

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thank you for checking out my RU-vid and Tiktok!!!

@GOLD_PASSION_DETECTING Год назад

@@markliamsmith You're welcome, my friend.

@user-zd5tm2jn1g 11 месяцев назад

Very useful…thankyou..pauline

@listenhere5728 Год назад

My brain: *free bird music starts and the skull spins around in 3d* Thanks for the video mate This technique really helped in getting used to drawing on a bigger scale, and simplifying the process!

@markliamsmith Год назад

My pleasure!

@JuandePareja1650 Год назад

Hi Mark How are you? Very good video for a beginner like me! I wanted to ask you something... over time the brain gets used to continue drawing without using the grid? thank you so much.

@markliamsmith Год назад

Yes! The grid is a fun way to get results early. Experienced artists rarely use the grid u less they have a specific project in mind.

@I.said.what.you.said23 Год назад

I found pencils, etc. I bought on a whim to learn in 2016 and did nothing! Is using an adjustable set square any easier......

@addie.sIayzz Год назад

Bruh this is so……….. UnDeRrated like what this deserves more likes!

@markliamsmith Год назад

Thanks!

@dragonfang579 8 месяцев назад

Sir, l must say...1st of all thanks... next.. Do you have a similar technique for making a large panting from a small photo?

@markliamsmith 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes- it’s the same technique. As long as the NUMBER of squares is the same for the painting and the photo (example 20 x 30), you can do it. Just make the painting square larger. Example- the painting has 20 x 30 squares where each square is 4cm. The photo has 20 x 30 squares where each square is 1cm or 5mm. This is called scaling up (making it bigger).

@thatweirdgirlphoebe6502 2 года назад

Mark I don't have printed out paper

@markliamsmith Год назад

You can use any kind of paper.

@pcgaming274 2 года назад

Why not use a projector? It is a whole lot faster. It is also how Norman Rockwell made all of his paintings, he projected images onto the canvas first.

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

I have used both. Projectors are good but they have different advantages and disadvantages. The grid is better to minimize interference from the original. The projector is quicker.

@Strife3dx 2 года назад

Wouldn’t tracing paper be sufficient till you get comfortable instead of this

@markliamsmith 2 года назад

You could as long as you’re happy with the final drawing being on very thin paper.

@starladawne4719 2 года назад

It doesn't train your eye in the same way. Tracing is good for beginning stages of improving hand-eye coordination but doesn't do anything for how you see things. With the grid method, you are still having to look at something, hold that idea in your head and then reproduce it onto a blank paper. The grid just helps break it down into smaller, more manageable bits. As you progress, you can make bigger squares or even develop a mental grid to visualize over an object you are drawing from life. Those level-ups aren't really possible with tracing.

@jackfelldown1 4 месяца назад

Grid technique. The reason it's controversial isn't because it's cheating, but because it slows down the development of your drawing abilities. It can also give you tunnel vision if you don't apply it properly. Sure, if you become really comfortable with it, you can slowly try leaving that comfort zone, but you'd learn a lot more just learning construction stuff. And it will be a lot faster.

@Liah_YourStarlight 4 месяца назад

WHO watches dis in 2024? 👇

@boomKatsukiBakugo 6 месяцев назад

I’ve always wanted to draw like this and seeing how easily you did that made me feel like I could actually achieve it, I got so emotional knowing I could finally draw like this I cried a little🥲

@markliamsmith 6 месяцев назад

That’s amazing. You can do it!