Drawing Shoulders Made Easy (3 Simple Shapes)

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Anatomeasy is a series of tutorials I'm starting about the anatomy of different areas of the figure. A lot of the wonderful books and guidance out there about anatomy for artists is comprehensive and therefore quite complex! That's a hard place to start. So I want to help you get started by seeing the things that really matter the most.
In this tutorial, we look at how the strange collection of bumps and indents on the shoulder and upper back can be simplified when you look for a few specific shapes. You can usually find those shapes, you just need to focus on a few clues!
0:00 Why it's hard
1:00 Introducing the 3 shapes
1:53 The first clue
2:20 Clue 2
3:00 Clue 3
3:33 Clue 4
4:36 Clue 5
5:19 Clue 6
5:48 Clue 7
6:24 What if I can't see it?
7:59 Side and front views
8:26 The other muscles
9:17 Why Anatomeasy?
10:01 The ultimate way to learn the basics

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@deear Жыл бұрын

Not a day goes by that I am happy that I enrolled to the Study Group! Awesome I can short-repeat that info here!🎉

@josephwalsh7546 Жыл бұрын

I believe you meant to say that not a day goes by that you are Not happy you enrolled. That would be a double negative. BOTH sentences are needlessly confusing !

@deear Жыл бұрын

@@josephwalsh7546 Probably - so what would be the one and only CORRECT way to say this?

@josephwalsh7546 Жыл бұрын

@@deear There are many correct ways to say this. The simplest would be replacing " Not a day goes by that " I am happy --- with the phrase-- "Every day "I am happy --- ( much easier, simpler, and crystal clear )

@deear Жыл бұрын

@@josephwalsh7546 Thanks! Will remember that for the future :)

@stevelenores5637 Жыл бұрын

I'll probably join the study group after the holidays are behind us. Before I came to this channel I could draw heads and animals. I figure (pun) master figure drawing was next on the list. This has always been my stumbling block. I'd work on it for a while. I'd show how my figure drawings and get comments like "His legs are too short" or my figures would come out too fat. Two of the tips I got on this channel helped such as 'we tend to shorten the drawing as we go down in the figure' and 'we tend to widen the far side' have shown me why all artists struggle with figures. I'm hooked on this channel now.

@TheScottGordon Жыл бұрын

The best teacher on the block. If you're not already learning from Kenzo, you're missing out. Everything is so easily digestible and good fun while learning. This video is proof.

@kimstepney9370 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Please keep making more of these simplified anatomy videos! They are a wonderful foundation and, once these basic concepts are understood, more details can be added, as needed. Your tutorials always make me smile-! Thank you so much!

@sydene54 Жыл бұрын

loved it. watched it twice and intend to watch again to refresh my memory

@denismadvo3431 Жыл бұрын

You have an unusual ability and drive to come across with great clarity and ease. You go to great lengths to make all the aspects of drawing as clear and simple as possible and you succeed exceptionally well in doing so ! Extra-ordinary work ! Thank you so much !

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Denis for all your support, it means a lot!

@Randyrocker1 Жыл бұрын

This is great and exactly how the art of the human body should be taught, you're doing a great service and these steps shown are on the money. Besides the shoulder as discussed, the next big one is the leg muscles too and from the pelvis.

@mrb.4592 Жыл бұрын

Finally people who understand and who untie the knots where there are... Thank you from the bottom of my heart, only real artists, passionate and sincere could have given birth to this series of videos. I wish you the best from France! 🙏

@daniellefreiwah Жыл бұрын

I’ve been really struggling with shoulders and it was supposed to my focus for the next few study sessions but I had no idea where to start. This video came at the perfect time and was clear and helpful, thanks so much!!

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear that :)

@BeHotchNots Жыл бұрын

Fire as always

@bluffers3 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful approach to understanding these structures. I’d love to see more videos like this one

@hermesmarty5430 Жыл бұрын

Best anatomy channel ever!!!

@fawnrot Жыл бұрын

life saving tip, your vids are helping me become confident after a years bump...thanks

@SchnitzelzumFruhstuk Жыл бұрын

That was spot on! I really appreciated the way you explained how the bones and muscles touch, anchor and overlay each other - how they relate point to point. I have not yet found an explanation like that before and am very thankful for that!

@marybaksheeva2874 Жыл бұрын

As a beginner sculptor - thank you!!! Super helpful

@guzzopinc1646 Жыл бұрын

This is a complicated one... even with the very helpful simplification. Great video.

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

yeah it's still not easy. my goal is to make it doable, but not necessarily easy!

@johannabarbier381 Жыл бұрын

Really a top-notch video, great explanation on the simplification of the anatomy. Thank you!

@noobandfriends2420 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the Valley of Despair part of my figure drawing journey. I can, for the most part, I can draw what I see, but the "knowing what I'm drawing," part is what videos like this are useful for. Thanks.

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

I know the valley of despair! hope our vids can help :)

@kasiako355 Жыл бұрын

I love your approach, it's really digestible and easy to understand. Thank you! 💖

@alexhazydreams Жыл бұрын

Super useful video. Would love to see more vids in the same spirit!

@CarolinPeters Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. I love how you help us to discern the "candidates" for the landmarks in that bumpy area and make it clear that it's a bit of an Easter egg hunt. Thanks for sharing this!

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was useful. I'm sure some artists can just see it all, but i have to be sherlock holmes to figure it out 😆

@fatimalorenzookuma9049 10 күн бұрын

I loved it. Please do more videos like this ❤. Is there a video that you teaches how to paint the body?

@sandhyas9364 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kenzo! I love the way how you explain complex things in a simple way and make learning them so enjoyable. Learning anatomy is no longer frustrating! So happy to be in your Study Group.

@calmthefrontdoor Жыл бұрын

This is genuinely so helpful, thank you so much!

@alextimilehin9255 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kenzo. I’m an aspiring artist and I’ve got to be honest your tutorials have been really helpful for me. Please could you make a video dedicated to a twisting torso using cubes. My inability to decipher that has almost made me quit drawing please help me 😭😭

@aishin1239 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this! I was just recently having some trouble with back anatomy. This gave a good foundation to build upon. Cheers!

@ginny6365 Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful. This is a great way to learn to simplify without getting blown away by the detail. Thank you Kenzo!!!!!

@rutheproppi6265 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your genius for art by teaching with us. Please do not stop. Thank you, R

@rutheproppi6265 Жыл бұрын

Hello: your genius for Art is only surpassed by your willingness to teach someone like me. It is clear not obstructed by platitudes and not commercialized. Yes, I doubt, sincerely, if I could reach that height but you give us the basic structure to start from the beginning. Please do not stop just keep going. Thank you much,

@rsq1597 Жыл бұрын

I love how simple is your explanation!!😍thanks for this awesome video!🙌🏼

@Olga-wf3bb 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!❤

@HoundtheVoid Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu! I’ve been struggling with a shoulder on a piece I’m working on

@Daily_Digital_Drawing_D.D.D Жыл бұрын

That's a good description of the scapula. I'll take a good look at it..thank you. I'll post a lot of videos too.

@santone1849 Жыл бұрын

Great video . Would definitely love to see more of these . Thank you so much

@g0atlick Жыл бұрын

Been.struggling with this anatomy and your lesson brought such clarity to the whole structure. Thanks! Looking forward to similar content!

@ronkempke6673 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information. Thank you!

@debbiekampel2271 Жыл бұрын

this video is extremely helpful!!

@dumweasel1090 Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful!! Thanks :D

@halicusnguyen8864 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I have both the books shown in the video but I've been a bit too busy to actually connect the wonderful dots you've laid out. I'm excited to see what you make next, thank you!

@Seth-ZC-2 Жыл бұрын

thanks teacher for your tip it´s really good and accurate!

@Shad0wchasers1 Жыл бұрын

Okay, between this and the ribcage video I followed the link from, I've just learned a bunch of things that I couldn't pick up from years of observation and study on my own. Excellent observations I can immediately put into practice in my own illustrations. Thank you!

@MegaStrijder 6 ай бұрын

very helpful, thanks

@maroulio2067 Жыл бұрын

I just found you today (2 Dec 2022) you are an excellent instructor, and although I have quite a strong academic background in art, I have subbed and will be so happy to learn from you. Thanks!

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maroulio!

@user-karynakardash Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation as always, Kenzo! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and clues!

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karina! Hope you're well and finding some time & energy to draw :)

@58elrond Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@willowrae5051 Жыл бұрын

I started attending live gesture drawing sessions and guys...I can actually draw well and quickly!!! This was all thanks to this channel and participating in two rounds of Figurary! These techniques really do work! I've improved sooo much!

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@midnightcat6116 4 ай бұрын

Omg 😳 i got a headache watching this lol 😂 It’s so hard!!! 😫 but will push forward 😅🫶

@laurironkainen5738 Жыл бұрын

Super useful. I've never bothered to learn the anatomy of the back. Whenever I'm drawing or painting the shoulder area I'm just winging it, based on the values instead of having an idea of the underlying anatomy. Got to apply this immediately in my next sketches.

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauri! The back is the area that comes to life most from anatomy study, because we start with so little knowledge of it

@bozoclown2098 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@yabuki2502 Жыл бұрын

good info

@veerleaudenaert5996 Жыл бұрын

OMG Kenzo … this is so me … struggling with shoulder anatomy and looking in too difficult anatomybooks! How did you know? 😂 Will definitely look for this easy structure from now on! ❤

@Schmidtcreations Жыл бұрын

Can you do one about abs please. They seem so simple when seen on a muscular dude standing straight but then you have a woman doing a dynamic pose and you dont even know whats going on anymore. Great video though this helps a lot already!

@conwaynyc_5889 Жыл бұрын

Skeleton or muscles? Chicken or Egg? This is exactly the missing link. The idea of acquiring a general understanding of the human form and how it works as an entry to deeper study is my “what isn’t anyone doing this?" question. I’m very interested and hope you produce more like this.

@kanachiaki Жыл бұрын

Random but I have the same anatomy book at 0:20 and I make the same exact face when I go thru it 😅

@damascher-fere5422 Жыл бұрын

More please

@karisteinbacher4535 Жыл бұрын

Hope this will help with my shoulders not looking so square. Hard time attaching limbs to the body.

@JoeB_BSc Жыл бұрын

In my opinion drawing and painting what you see works.

@davidarguedas5735 Жыл бұрын

Which anatomy book is that? Looks good

@matthewremington4757 Жыл бұрын

I watched the first minute and I've never heard someone explain how I feel on the subject so well. It feels impossible to learn at times.

@kimdriess6416 Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the anatomy book in the beginning of the video ?

@osy5921 Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of that book at the start of the video?

@ksusha173 21 күн бұрын

0:50 could you please give the name of this book 🙏🙏

@odinart Жыл бұрын

Hi, I went to your website hoping that I'll find those references but I think that page is broken.

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! I’ll take a look

@lovelifedrawing Жыл бұрын

Should he fixed - could you try again let me know if it’s ok now!