A line-drawing exercise you never knew you needed

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11 ай бұрын

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In this video we take a look at a simple, but very effective line drawing exercise that helps you to handle the challenge of line directions in drawing. Some directions are more challenging than others, so how do we deal with it.
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@felixvvvw1578 11 ай бұрын

Guys Try to lock your wrist and work from the arm it helps a lot for preventing shaky lines. It works for me as a tattooist and graffiti writer and might work for you as well.

@idontcheckmynotifications 11 ай бұрын

Art can be so stressful, your videos help calm me down about it, thank you for so much content over the years

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

Glad I can help! 🙂

@benclarkson4205 6 ай бұрын

If art is stressful for you… you need to find a new art form

@Gui1000K 4 ай бұрын

@@benclarkson4205 uh, no

@Iittlekitty 4 ай бұрын

@benclarkson4205 Sometimes art can be stressful. This does not mean that we need to change something, there can always be “not your” day even if person really like to draw

@smolltaco5667 3 ай бұрын

@benclarkson4205 horrid advice, if anything is stressful you simply need to take a step back and think as much as you have to, "what am i doing wrong" "am i doing too much" " should i worry?" And "im stressed from something else"

@uchihaclan77 11 ай бұрын

I’m a simple man, I see Alphonso, I click.

@RadishTheFool 11 ай бұрын

I'm a simple woman. I see a positive comment, I appreciate. People like you make the world a kinder place. Thank you. ☘️

@Mrs.LadeyBug 11 ай бұрын

I’m a complicated woman. I see Alphonso, I also click. 😃

@bernalesjames9110 11 ай бұрын

I love women

@rogeliomartinez9173 11 ай бұрын

I'm a human with the lowest IQ which is 0.5 above of the chimp ( my cousin),and I can say I see n most significant thing I understand what Alphonso has to teach.

@midnut9036 11 ай бұрын

@bernales is a simple man, he loves women

@lindysmith13 11 ай бұрын

I always knew that I drew better in certain directions but you put it into understandable language. I'm a big fan of turning my paper! Thanks.

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

We do what we have to get and maintain the best lines. If you have to turn the paper, you should

@smile-- 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate how you use cheap drawing tools, it shows to new artists that your tools don't matter as much as your technique.

@cibablea 11 ай бұрын

I don't know of many who teach with such clarity, confidence and skill. These subtleties are priceless. Thanks for sharing.

@nailahassan5035 7 ай бұрын

Your philosophy is just brilliant, love your teaching methods, unique talent!

@sharonbroadrick5341 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm a lefty who grew up schooled in the world of the right handed. When I began to draw, I knew I felt better hatching in a different direction from others in the class but in the strict world I was in, expected to follow the style of the professors. You also just explained why I have always loved Leonardo's drawings. I Never knew he was left handed! I feel you have just given me permission to be myself! Also, Steve Mitchell of "Mind of Watercolor" recommended you in one of his videos. I must thank him.

@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic 11 ай бұрын

The very specific, atomic parts of each process - line marking, for example, are really important - these very specific details are really helpful, excellent job here!

@simonmiller7841 11 ай бұрын

You make everything seem so light and simple. Please continue making this content. You make art approachable and fun to explore.

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

I will

@mayb.wright509 3 ай бұрын

Just stumbled across your video. wOw. Loved it. I could listen to you for hours, and can tell what an amazing soul you are just from your voice. Haven't been nearly as consistently dedicated to art as I would like to be. Life gets in the way. Discovering your channel is one of the many gifts I've received on my journey back to it. Blessings.

@meltdownremix1996 11 ай бұрын

This is stuff that I had somehow never considered, but makes SO much sense now that you talk about it! Ive always had a lot of trouble with stuff like hatching, so now I'm going to have to sit down and practice these things. Thank you so much for another great video!

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 🙂🙏

@MsSoapify 10 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner, I'm right handed and once I tried this I immediately noticed that all the strokes going towards the left were my more uncomfortable strokes! Thanks for pointing this out, it really helps

@Xitaychin 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Good explanation with good voice even those who aren't native english can understand.

@Oddman1980 4 ай бұрын

I love this! Simple exercises like this is what I always wanted. I've always wanted to learn to draw but I really struggle with it.

@camaradavitinho 10 ай бұрын

man this video is great, the tips are so on point! I can't believe you synthesized all that information so clearly in just 7 minutes.

@judithpool8177 11 ай бұрын

You always help me to keep being tune into myself with you brilliant and so crystal clear.

@archonic_ 7 ай бұрын

i had those books checked out from my library, i just now realized you made them! thats really cool, and the way you describe things is clear and concise!

@serijas737 10 ай бұрын

You have a very unique approach on art and I hope you'll continue to grow and be successful. Thank you for your practice.

@marymiller1339 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so Alphonso for sharing your talent with us. I just purchased your books and can’t wait for them to come!

@superfly2449 10 ай бұрын

I never thought of this. I have learned something new.

@MaeloLambo 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing..

@3amAfterlife 10 ай бұрын

This is an awesome tutorial. I've thought about these things while drawing, but never thought of a way to put it in words. Especially in such a way that non artists could get too

@fiolettbjorn7461 10 ай бұрын

Preach! Sometimes just watching others hatch helps me stay aware of these nuances and stay mindful of my intention

@carolynbeldin4275 10 ай бұрын

Your technique got me drawing again. I am a portrait artist…thank you ❤❤❤

@alphonsodunn 10 ай бұрын

Thats awesome! Keep going!

@chiptenor 10 ай бұрын

Great practice suggestion and explanation. You're a wonderful artist, Alphonso. Keep up the videos. Thanks.

@alphonsodunn 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏

@cathykodra3169 10 ай бұрын

Your tutorials are excellent and truly clear and helpful. I ordered your two pen & ink drawing books, and they are supposed to arrive today. I’m looking forward so much to learning more from you!

@thinker1098 9 ай бұрын

ha, i didn't even think about this! it turns out i was accidentally developing this skill, as i used a program for 3 years to make all sorts of drawings without knowing how to turn the canvas. i was sort of forced to draw lines in 360 degrees lol

@dmat7148 10 ай бұрын

Really excellent example of how simple exercises can improve confidence in drawing…this reminds me of a quote from the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg ~ “You change best by feeling good, not by feeling bad.” I like your teaching style and just subscribed, thank you for this video 😊

@aikotitilai3820 7 ай бұрын

an exercice i'm definitly going to practice ! thanks you sir for sharing your knowledge. I'm subscribing to your channel

@Dickshoe 7 ай бұрын

Wait I borrowed your book from the library when I was a kid more than 10 years ago. Time flies huh

@Queenread82 11 ай бұрын

I own the books (thank you, clear examples and instructions) but my brain really likes watching your videos.

@rainbowfox1934 8 ай бұрын

Incredibly useful exercise.

@carlyblankevoort3856 11 ай бұрын

Makes good sense.

@smarterthanawaffle 10 ай бұрын

Great exercises. Thanks! 😊

@matthewwalker7359 7 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you making these things accessible to anyone willing to take the time to learn. You are a great teacher and your explanations are clear. Thanks 🙏

@isaacchirgwin5943 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos and drawing workbooks. They've helped me dramatically increase my skills in art.

@ZadenZane 4 ай бұрын

Yes I noticed that I slant my drawings so they look fuller on side than the other. Sometimes I deliberately turn them upside down to even this out ✍️

@SDW90808 11 ай бұрын

I love this guy! My all time favorite vid was when he did an ink portrait with a ball point pen he got from the bank. It shamed me to stop focusing on the tools and to get off my assets and just draw.

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

😄 I remember that portrait lol. Glad it helped

@marcingolab6227 3 ай бұрын

What this comes down to is which joints you use to make the stroke, which is why the line quality also changes when you draw smaller or bigger things. For example, you may notice your lines are best (and the most consistent) when you do a down stroke because you only move your wrist and not your fingers. But then when you want to make an upstroke, you move both the wrist and the fingers and the line comes out wobbly. On larger drawings you can have a similar problem with the elbow vs the wrist, or the shoulder vs the elbow. In each case, you can try paying attention to which joints you move, or simply turn your page around to only use the strokes you're best at.

@littlebighead4482 11 ай бұрын

you have such a way of explaining things that i just understand completely over others, i love your videos

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@mmirandaxx 11 ай бұрын

Great insight, thank you!

@falknfurter 10 ай бұрын

I like this exercise! You can even do it when you are doodling while listening in a meeting.

@ab-gail 10 ай бұрын

Never even thought about that. Thanks Alphonso!

@sherryrogers426 4 ай бұрын

You really are an incredible teacher! Thank you so much for sharing all of this!

@clanreid2556 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks 🌟👍

@jimjr4432 10 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. 'Mindful' is something I need to remember. Blessings and thank you.

@edgedeep 11 ай бұрын

Excellent advice. These exercises are a great skill hack❤

@irismaguire 11 ай бұрын

This is an excellent tip. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.❤

@oversipelio983 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding. I'm struggling with that right now.

@colonelstunts4885 10 ай бұрын

this is so simple but so intriguing. will give it a shot over the next couple of weeks in my downtime.

@maryldoty2400 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for simplifying line work and now to practice it!

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

Now worries. Happy I can help

@mikerodriguez413 5 ай бұрын

You are amazing artist AND TEACHER!!! I bought your book and workbook and will keep supporting your amazing work! Thank you

@susanproctor7512 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, so insightful and helpful!

@drawingwithpri 11 ай бұрын

That is the best pear I have ever seen! It's amazing how lines can help your drawings so much.

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

You can do it too🙂

@rayvirgoe7231 11 ай бұрын

Love your lessons.😁

@hallivard 11 ай бұрын

I own this book! Unforgettable lessons that will make your art pop!

@AdeptusMumbles 9 ай бұрын

You provide so many educational videos. I bought your books. I focus on pen/ink at the moment but I have definitely improved since I found your channel at start of the year. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge in digestible segments and concepts

@DesArtandInk 10 ай бұрын

one of the best art tutorial channels period. :)

@nathgv2356 4 ай бұрын

very nice teacher and you sound like a very kind person. Thank you, I find this usefull but it was a very soothing video at the same time

@Rojo731 10 ай бұрын

Wow. This was so interesting, absolutely terrific!

@Desertpunk_999 11 ай бұрын

Hey Alphonso, could you make a video explaining what we should be asking ourselves when we’re copying another artists work? So we’re not just copying but we’re learning

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

Thanks much! That’s an excellent question. I have a video on my list to address just that

@NiamhSinclair 10 ай бұрын

amazing idea! Will be uising this technique ^^

@inlovewithkarate29 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the informative video!!!❤

@maddietighe5881 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sujanithtottempudi2991 11 ай бұрын

Wow..amazing simplification ❤

@larryglatt2548 11 ай бұрын

Being a left hander I totally get this, especially with shadows. BTW, I love your new to me 'Chop".

@jazzew 9 ай бұрын

Wow, cool! I really didn't think of that hard, only that I'd try lines one way, give up, then find a more comfy way of drawing them. LOL Great exercise, I'll give that a try! :D

@cosmicnomad9324 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lesson..i think it will help me a lot

@chrisddawson 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this - it’s good advice!

@barbarajohnson1442 10 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

@michellemarie9855 10 ай бұрын

This is great, very helpful! Thank you

@prabh2846 11 ай бұрын

My god these are the best drawings tips I've ever seen! So simple yet so genius. This is such a good series! Thanks Alphonso!

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@quinn9334 7 ай бұрын

That is a badass pear, good job

@gabrielbezerra5013 10 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@wizzardofpaws2420 10 ай бұрын

Glad I stumbled on this!

@ZZeeman 4 ай бұрын

My guy, thank you for this. I have been able to work out a position for vertical and horizontal straight lines. Felt awkward at first but getting g the hang of it.

@M.O.1981 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@raylanadamsdiscoverychanne2816 7 ай бұрын

Thank YOU

@stellahaenig6846 10 ай бұрын

Grazie Alphonso, tutorials molto interessante e utile

@userNEREMAR 9 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. Instantly subscribed! 👍

@wileycom 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU, Alphonso ! 🥰🙏🏼

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

Most welcome 🙏🙏🙏

@Lifeeee 10 ай бұрын

Great advice

@AmanCreatesArt 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Subscribed! 👍🏽

@MicahBuzanANIMATION 10 ай бұрын

Simple yet effective practice

@TamaraKane 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Alphonso!

@alphonsodunn 10 ай бұрын

🙂🙏

@vagabondslot-machine8832 7 ай бұрын

The most famous hands on the internet! Thanks, man 🙏🏻

@keariewashburn4680 10 ай бұрын

This is very helpful to me. Thank you 😊

@Aiden-wg4pu 7 ай бұрын

bros been sharpening that pencil since the dawn of time

@khemetbey803 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@camilopalomino8319 10 ай бұрын

Genial, gracias por compartir

@RoddVeiler 9 ай бұрын

Wow, i didnt realised that! Thank u

@emilleum48 11 ай бұрын

Alphonso, I purchased your to help my line drawing, it is wonderful. This is a great video. These are the type of elementary steps,which I and others just skipped over. I will try to ingrained your exercises, thank you, MSG Leum

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

We all skipped a few fundamental steps, but its never to late to still implement them

@Offline512 11 ай бұрын

Gracias me ayudo mucho

@mh8704 11 ай бұрын

You’re a great teacher! Thanks!

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

Thanks you 🙂🙏

@petesuchon7340 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial.

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

🙂🙏

@tonycook7457 11 ай бұрын

always good stuff thank you. could you post a fresh video showing specifically the technique of holding the instrument of choice. Most of us (I'm sure, like yourself) need to overcome our own tendencies to keep a"death grip "on our pencil/pen by training our brains to hold the tool higher rather than closer to the tip. your previous urban sketching video always touch on this subject- utilizing loose lines, but i would like to see a expanded 5+ min on various techniques of holding pens, pencils and maybe even brushes a great example of this is found "Why don’t more students practice this way of drawing?"

@alphonsodunn 11 ай бұрын

You got it. No worries, I’ll work on it

@Komeiji0401 10 ай бұрын

I hope it's not too late but if it wasn't for you, I would've stopped drawing 4 years ago. You're the reason I started drawing everyday and I hope you keep it up with the vids!

@alphonsodunn 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank so much for sharing that! That means so much. I hope you keep going💪