In this video, I show you a simple drawing exercise anyone can do at home that will dramatically improve your drawing and painting game. I have broken it down into three steps which I have time-stamped below so you can skip to each part. If you want to learn how to draw, this is an excellent short tutorial for you to watch! The steps I am giving to you are the steps I was taught at the Florence Academy of Art. I will have more interesting videos with much better subjects to paint very soon. I learned from drawing the nude model which is ideal for learning how to draw. I'd like to do more videos on that in the future. Setup 0:47 Step 1: Mark your extreme points 2:00 Step 2: Block in with straight lines 3:07 Step 3: Fill in basic shadow shape 11:35 Bonus Step 4: Find shapes within shadow shapes (refine): 14:10 Website: www.louisguidetti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisGuidettiStudios/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louis_guidetti_art Materials I used in this video: HB Pencil --Harder led than B pencils. Great for lighter areas B Pencil --Softer led than the HB pencil. Great for darker shadows Kneaded eraser --Very malleable eraser which increases the accuracy of erasing Strathmore Sketchbook How / Why I sharpen my pencil the way I do: I use an Exacto knife to shave it to a point and then use fine sandpaper wrapped around a wood block to further sharpen the point. The pencil will stay sharper for longer and you can get finer detail. Gear I used for filming this video: Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Digital Camera: https://amzn.to/2BMZbY5 Lavalier Mic Maono AU-10: https://amzn.to/2ZgA9sq Fovitec - 2-Light Quick Setup 650W Fluorescent Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2BJ9yMq Rode Wireless Go: https://amzn.to/3dEqssY GEEKOTO 77'' Tripod, Camera Tripod for DSLR: https://amzn.to/2NEvMli Accessories for equipment & editing: Vanja USB Type C SD Card Reader: https://amzn.to/3ieThQi UGREEN Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Adapter: https://amzn.to/2Zoj3ce Anker Powerline+ Micro USB (10ft): https://amzn.to/2AfbHz6 BM Premium 2-Pack of LP-E12 Batteries and USB Dual Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/2BjWn4z Raeisusp 5-8.4V USB Drive Cable ACK-E12 Mobile Power Supply: https://amzn.to/31riRLM Music in this video from Epidemic Sound ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2qdrAuQsGk

Figure Drawing Classes - https://louisguidetti.com/figure-drawing-class/ LIVE Stream Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM EST (Youtube) Website: https://louisguidetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louis_guidetti_art Discord: https://discord.gg/WXU4JPB4 Music in this video from Epidemic Sound In this flawless video, I demonstrate the best line technique for academic figure drawing. I advise you to take advantage of my gigantic and JUICY brain and watch this gloriously instructive and perfect video to it's bitter end. Proper pencil drawing technique can push your drawing forward in ways you cannot even fathom. It will increase your ability to see proportions, gestures, and body types in your drawing thereby speeding up your workflow exponentially. Needless to say your drawing will look more crisp and clean in the end. So trust in my goodness and follow me as I selflessly guide you on the path that is my unquestionable greatness.... ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWWwGGyz7Bk

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/McvyHiV6Ndk?t=11993 A huge thanks to Clara & Danie for the awesome conversation! Is tracing cheating and are people who do it less artistic? This question was posed to me by our dear friend Clara on this week's first stream. Normally I just shirk her antics off but this time, Clara happened to chance upon somewhat of a coherent thought that formulated into an interesting topic. May it be noted that Clara was trying to find a solid argument against the morons and she was not disappointed with what I bequeathed to her @$$. I personally believe these people are morally inferior and should be disposed of, however, being the compassionate and loving individual that I am, I made this video in hopes to spread awareness of the tracing disease that is plaguing morons everywhere. Studies have shown that 1 in 5 people trace which means you have most likely come in contact with a tracer today. If you have, do not be afraid. Simply wash your hands and turn on one of my videos to negate the stupid... Figure Drawing Classes - https://louisguidetti.com/figure-drawing-class/ LIVE Stream Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM EST (Youtube) Website: https://louisguidetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louis_guidetti_art Discord: https://discord.gg/SPkpx52P Music in this video from Epidemic Sound ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtUhY4UAxCM