Drawing Tutorial (AVOID these 10 Beginners' Mistakes!)

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Drawing Tutorial (10 Beginners' Mistakes!) In this video I count down to the top mistake I see beginners make when learning to draw!
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0:00 Why your brain doesn't show you what you see
02:51 Pressing too hard with the pencil
06:38 Drawing objects tipped up
09:33 Not drawing through foreground objects
12:42 Drawing ellipses with corners
14:48 Drawing vases and cups with flat bottoms
17:25 Not taking advantage of repeating motif perspective
19:26 Facing flowers and faces forwards
22:33 Using straight guidelines for eyes
25:16 Drawing the top of buildings you can't see
29:14 Starting to draw without planning your layout
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@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Have you made any of these mistakes? If you enjoyed this video check out How to Draw a Face for Beginners kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mciGabd2yMWqmpc.html Next!

@laurie3881 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching one of your videos. I loved it! I have made every one of those mistakes at one time or another but I loved your explanations. Particularly "where are you viewing this from" and the face one. I need to explain that I love drawing and while I am not really good at it, I am getting better because of tutorials like this one.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

@@laurie3881 so glad it helped you, keep going!

@Audion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💗

@aenglisc 2 жыл бұрын

I no longer draw, but plan to again someday, on thing I did when I did draw was to just use the same standard black and yellow pencil for everything, I knew of different hardness of graphite but on the one occasion I did I found it all a bit daunting knowing what was for what and very messy/smudgy

@trishamorgan4 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the river idea

@glendapotter9525 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I found your channel. I'm 64 and just started to learn watercolor. I learned how to set up my palette by your videos. I haven't drawn anything since 6th grade and have been beating myself up and quitting so many times. But I'm stubborn and want to learn. You have put so much in perspective for me. Thankyou so much. You can tell that you are a good teacher. I love how you use examples and explanation the reason behind everything'. I will be watching a lot of your previous videos. Retired and looking forward to my new adventures 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with you painting Glenda!

@alliehartom5978 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 62 and just starting out as well - we can do this!!!

@sfrench1124 3 жыл бұрын

I am 55 and hoping to figure all this out, also.

@didiirwin 2 жыл бұрын

@Allie @Maggie @sfrench @Glenda 65 and starting out with you all. Yes, we can do this! Thank you, Michele, for these incredible videos ❤️

@evasternbauer6145 2 жыл бұрын

67 and starting now. Love you videos, you are such a great teacher

@liamwatson5125 3 жыл бұрын

I have always remembered this tip. Draw what you see, not what you think you see.

@lccsd2392 3 жыл бұрын

Let's get Michele's subscriber numbers up to 50k. She deserves it for all the fantastic teaching she does for the art community AND for free! Yay Michele!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Bless you, fingers crossed!!

@piyushdas079 3 жыл бұрын

I agree..its one of the most honest teachings channel. Honesty thats rare

@tinkabell39 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@oliferous 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!! I love Michelle!! I’ll put her videos on while I’m milling around the house, letting the commercials play through to the end in hopes she gets a better payout(not 100%how that works but..🤞)!!! 🤘🫀🤘

@tulasideviful 2 жыл бұрын

It's 54.5k now!!

@bobtaylor9959 Жыл бұрын

54yrs this video has helped me greatly. New pad, new pencils, new artist (possibly) lol thankyou

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Ah, good luck Bob!

@TaraSueSalusso 2 жыл бұрын

Great material here that most new artists don’t think about. Perspective is a hard thing to learn even when you’ve been given the basics. This is a good start and I encourage you artists out there to watch more of Michelle‘s videos. She’s a great teacher and really knows her stuff.

@olwenpoulter2608 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Michele, you're such a great teacher, not just straightforward information but humour. I only decided to learn to draw last year and my sins start at 10 and go up to 1, but the greatest of these is 1. Get involved in intricate detail which then expands and expands as I try to pack more in. I don't feel so frustrated now I know I am not alone.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad it helped!

@danielsutton2290 9 ай бұрын

Michele has to be one of the funniest of the KZfaq artists. “That tree looks like it’s from a horror movie. OK, I’m going to stop drawing a tree now“. In another video, can’t remember which one, she said that playing Céline Dion music loudly should be outlawed. 😆 Also, she’s quite intelligent/knowledgeable outside of art. Considering drawing a flat fish as an example of a rule breaker was pretty cool.

@bethhuggins8544 Жыл бұрын

I'm in my 70's, and have been trying to draw over the past couple of years, and every one of your top 10 have been my issues, thank you so much for your easy to follow and understand ways to correct them.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Beth!

@rachelstewart1809 3 жыл бұрын

Just hold the pencil enough so it won't fall to the table😹😹😹😹😹Love your humor!

@nancywhitmore3497 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! "It's not a dog lead or a horse!" I love your sense of humor, Michele!

@nancyfix5555 3 жыл бұрын

My “aha” moment was #2…actually realized I was smiling as I listened…never thought about this & your completely right that this is the reason my landscapes, with a building, look “off”…for this reason I don’t often do these type of paintings! Thank you Michele!

@creativeinspirations8200 11 ай бұрын

I took a course and you covered an entire semester in one video.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 11 ай бұрын

Ah glad you liked it 😄

@denina81288 2 жыл бұрын

Getting a proper perspective on objects is a continual struggle for me, your advice on depth etc is extremely helpful. Like the last commenter, I am 64 too, and I began trying my hand at watercolour during the first lockdown when my granddaughter said: “Come and do some art with me, Nanny.” The moment I held that paintbrush in my hand I was hooked. I’m not good, but I love it. My old office is now my craft room (though one of my daughters calls it my ‘crap’ room because she thinks that’s what I make 😂). I don’t care. I discovered your channel only a couple of weeks ago but I’ve already subscribed and watched several of your videos. You’re easy to listen to, very instructive and honest about your own shortcomings. I like that. Makes me, and I’m sure everyone else, feel they don’t have to get things perfect right away. Thank you so much 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, so glad you have taken up art, it's the enjoyment that's the main thing!

@jerrincurless5249 Жыл бұрын

Oh how I needed to see this!! I've learned so much in just this little bit of time from you!!! I'm 70 learning to draw and watercolor, your videos are just what I've needed!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@mrj3050 3 жыл бұрын

I'm at the very first "Bonus" rule brain and hand perspective; that one alone is golden, I haven't heard the others yet! Good on ya!!!

@karistone1297 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, just found you! I want to thank you for having so many basic, basic videos for those of us at beginner level or just needing revision for confidence. Too many videos are wonderful to watch but leave us feeling so grossly incompetent in comparison, we give up. You are a born teacher...wonderful! Blessings, and many thanks!❤❤❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@erinnfitzgerald6257 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this 🙏 Years ago I learnt to paint with Chinese brush strokes. The best tip I learnt is something you said, which is not to draw strokes with just the hand but to move the whole arm. It was shown to me as almost a dance, it was beautiful & extremely helpful when drawing

@LPCLASSICAL 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle. I started to draw just 1 week ago and have been doing 1 a day. First a calculator - then a cup - a house - a small village bridge - lamp sitting on a chair. Certainly made some errors you highlighted and your video is excellent. Look forward to watching more and more importantly - improving.

@holly50575 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea! You have also inspired me!!! Thanks, both of you💛

@LPCLASSICAL 2 жыл бұрын

@@holly50575 When you find yourself alone after 20 years marriage. Gotta do something creative! Glad I found drawing. Thought I had some talent - until I tried drawing a face! What a joke - straight to the bin.

@nommh 3 жыл бұрын

Usually I have no ambition to draw anything whatsoever and now I know why. Thank you so very much!

@sweetfeliciamusic 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial.. thankyou.

@mycupoftea12 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Of all the courses I've seen, this is the best visual for drawing things!!! Thank you!

@bramwell249 Жыл бұрын

I've started drawing again after many years away from this creative side of me. I started with colouring in, then sketching and shading and I've just bought myself some Derwent watercolour pencils and have watched some of your really helpful (and witty!) tutorials. Thanks for these. I am about to do the rectangles of colour of my new watercolour pencils. Cheers - and I will be back for more of your helpful hints.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

That's great!

@CarolinaCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Your sketching lessons are the best. I have learned so much from you. You are a great teacher who always knows what tips will be the most useful for beginners 💕🇨🇦

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@avismcdaniel1503 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. Best beginner video!

@MultiRusty50 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Great tips.

@chrissie1066 3 жыл бұрын

I’m progressing so much because of your tuition. In my head anyway! Must get down to some practice. Thanks Teach!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@rmuller366 3 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary! I learned so much in this 30 minute video. You answered about a million questions I’ve had forever about drawing. I had a drawing instructor decades ago that made us all erase and start over, over and over, but she never explained what we were doing wrong and why we had to start over. I gave up on drawing for many years because that’s the impression I was left with about it, erase and start over ‘til you get it right, never having the HOW answered. Big heavy sigh. Thank you for sharing, Michelle! I’m close to tears of relief right now. I’ll be watching this many times. My biggest issue at the moment is drawing or painting from the shoulder. I don’t think I’ve quite got that yet because I have aches and pains I probably shouldn’t have, but I’m old too, lol. I’ll keep working on it. Blessings to you from Indian Rocks Beach in sunny Florida!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Beware of art teachers who won't teach drawing, usually means they can't draw. Bless you I am so glad you liked the video! I recommend Tai Chi for joint stiffness, anyone of any age or health condition can do it, I have done it for years ;-)

@rmuller366 3 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber So true! In hindsight, I’d have been better off dropping the class and finding a REAL drawing instructor. I watched all of your short videos too, and also learned a lot. Would you consider doing a short that demonstrates the mechanics of drawing from the shoulder. For some reason my head doesn’t get it. Either my elbow is moving too much, or my hand is moving too much. Maybe I need to clamp my arm to my side until I get a hold of this, lol. You know, I had the same trouble back in the ‘70s when learning to cut hair, I always had my arms up too high until one of my instructors pointed to the lift at the bottom of the chair and said in a commanding voice “LOWER YOUR CHAIR,” lol. I finally got it after that. Thanks for all you do and especially for your straight up approach. So many out here on YT teach a concept, and then blast the thing away with wishy washy commentary that only confuses me (and likely everyone else). Your a star Michele! Oh, and I’ve done tai chi, but currently doing Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr here on YT. Blessings to you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

@@rmuller366 I will try and do a demo. Allow your arm to move freely at the shoulder, not only forward and back but also to the side, as if you were making a chicken wing motion, so you get a full circular motion. Your elbow can move a little. 🙂

@KC-mj6eu 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best art tutorial videos I've seen. Fantastic! Thank you.

@debbieland7211 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you explain everything, best tutorial I've seen so far you a brilliant teacher.

@debsals8917 3 жыл бұрын

Must remember to repeat, repeat, repeat these tutorials

@PHLewis1956ye1q9 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's time to take off my paper dunce cap, flatten it, find a pencil, and start practicing the lessons. Thanks for this video, Michele.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe sketch the cap instead?

@RM-xl8ye 2 жыл бұрын

😂🌈🦋

@gopro7164 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@geoffmitchell6515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele very helpful

@nawhtetshwesinhlaing8653 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found u. If I don't. I'll never know how great u can teach.

@jandunn169 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this very useful information that beginners can actually use rather than quick sketches that really explain nothing about what to look for in the subject. I knew about 8 of the mistakes, but I taught some drawing in High School. I saw students making these mistakes constantly. Personally, I would like to learn about how to draw forest scenes that capture the essence of particular trees ( how the limbs are shaped in different types of trees) and how to suggest the light and shadow without drawing every leaf. Complicated I know but I thought I would put this out there. Drawings can be so much more magical than photos and this is what I would like to capture.....

@carolynstearns6115 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was illuminating.

@nonilowther1358 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Many thanks. Also thanks for the closed captions. Really helpful for us hard of hearing folk.

@susanbeckett9347 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never really thought about how to use other parts of the body instead of just my hand. Now if I generate the movement from arm or shoulder the results are much more satisfactory. Thank you for this gem of a tip!

@tanyalewis8645 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful.

@hearthstorytelling4971 Жыл бұрын

This is so useful. Thank you! ❤

@curiousandcreativewithwand8515 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how I've been an artist since my first 'wall installation' at age 2, much to my mom's chagrin... and I still learned or re-learned an easier way how to do a couple basics! Thank you Michele. :) I'm lucky because Mom did right by me and she encouraged my art and writing . At 15 she let me take over the basement, and it became my first studio. THAT was sheer luck and her generosity. So moms and dads out there - teach your kid how to clean up when their art ends up on the wrong canvas, and give them a better canvas - be it a simple pad of paper , or a spare room with table and chair and a way for them to earn money to fill it with the gear for the form of art that grabs them. The lovely madness began there in that studio and the 48 years since my first art gallery show have been made better by creating many types / forms of art. It never hurts to try something new! The best part of my art journey was the years I volunteered as an art assistant at my local VA (vet's hospital).

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story!

@mog-gyveroneill2500 3 жыл бұрын

I showed a watercolour painting of an owl on FaceBook a while back, asking why it looked wrong, and Michelle pointed out that it wasn't the painting, but the drawing...is this tutorial for me Michelle?! 😂

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Now don't be complaining because you got your very own video :-) :-)

@mog-gyveroneill2500 3 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber lol.. Shucks!!! ❤️ ❤️

@caravance9264 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this has been very helpful.

@raykaelin 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done! I'm glad I stumbled onto this video. I find it extremely lucid.

@ionlyemergeafterdark 3 жыл бұрын

All good stuff. Especially the eyes not being on a straight line. I've been drawing for years but it only dawned on me recently that it is wrong to draw eyes on a straight line.

@bobito8997 2 жыл бұрын

No she's wrong about this. Human eyes and eye sockets are forward facing and in line with each other, they don't curve around with the skull face out at different angles.

@karistone1297 3 жыл бұрын

I remember my old art teacher used to say "draw what you SEE, not what you know..."

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

@marilynkadzielski9670 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on drawing. Thank you!!

@conniedunn50 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tutorials! Very helpful!

@KarenmitchellANI 3 жыл бұрын

In some cases, this is why someone invented abstract, nothing matters then! haha

@DariceDavisjprocks94 3 жыл бұрын

I believe learning art fundamentals for me is key to improving my abstract (acrylic pouring paintings) -- drawing, perspective, design, color theory -- skills. Just because it may look pleasing to my eyes, doesn't mean the poured piece follows artistic reasoning as you are showing in this video. Thank you for the instruction!

@lissamkashcroft4627 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, I'm on my beginners art journey and to have explanations I can understand is gold. Thank you Michele

@sitabudhyarto2516 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Seayeaitch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making it so easy to understand

@carolinependleton8445 3 жыл бұрын

I love your video,learned so much,thankyou x

@MT-bc6xf 2 жыл бұрын

Great help. Brilliant teacher. Cheers!

@khosrofakhreddini7824 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks

@tubegee01 5 ай бұрын

Love the tips. Very good examples and easy to listen to.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeannecurrie9165 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderfully instructive video. Thanks so very much!

@leslie-annepepin8927 2 жыл бұрын

Every item was so helpful! Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marthaeugeniaalvarezochoa7204 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very useful tips

@carmengauthier2241 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! excellent guidance. I've had no training so I've made ALL these mistakes. So excited to learn more.

@Janartable 2 жыл бұрын

I actually took notes! Great tips for beginners and I’m off to see more. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

@debbiecooper1250 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your page, and I love it. Thank you for the content and humor!

@beverlydevriesburrows3097 Жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@BeyondAnxiety 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - terrific tips - extremely helpful!

@carolsimpson5001 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I have learned so muc

@donnawisdom8668 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful. Thank you

@StationeryJunkieGirl Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you Michele! Very instructional, I learned a lot.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wanda4542 2 жыл бұрын

Super great tips! Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@zara0365 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for actually explaining perspective in a way that I can understand better.

@elizabethbarnes3969 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent tutorial! Thank you. 🤗🎨

@saracureton2289 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.thsnk you

@julieiley6861 Жыл бұрын

Yhankyou this is an amazing site, You have given me more info and help to get me started with my art! ❤

@sportintimber5890 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You have greatly improve my skills with one short video.

@sandraocallaghan8616 3 жыл бұрын

Practical and informative. Thanks.

@brooke1969 3 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful tips and tricks .. thank you so much!

@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын

Guilty!!! Terrific tips and observations. Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kirstynewbery8012 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle, very helpful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stevensimmons49 3 жыл бұрын

So very helpful and explained simply, thankyou

@dorothysantini8735 Жыл бұрын

So glad to find you. Have been self teaching enjoy your style speech. Love and light

@robinkinley6851 3 жыл бұрын

Like your new setup! Hope you’re finally enjoying some lovely spring weather! Excellent tips as always!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@lydiabond5393 2 жыл бұрын

So,so helpful!

@user-uh1vx9yn5m 7 ай бұрын

Great practical advice--worth watching more than once--engaging and easy to understand--thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeanetteanictomatis4080 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips

@terryodonnell1213 Жыл бұрын

What terrific ideas

@janetmackinnon3411 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting and helpful.Thank you.

@legcard 2 жыл бұрын

Great help with perspective. I am guilty of so many of these mistakes. Thank you for setting me on the right course.

@allonewordcaps 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the great information.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@annekennedy8127 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you...

@andreaharutunian3838 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, great guidelines to improve your drawing!

@michaelwilton4545 3 жыл бұрын

loved this! thank you.

@delynveaudry6008 2 жыл бұрын

This has been really fantastic....all so very useful for me, thank you so much!

@cathietonkin5577 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you! As a senior citizen I decided to learn to drawing, so now all my essential tools are here, read a ‘how to book’ and yup, I made all the mistakes you stated, 1 thru 10! Thank you for showing the how-too, as I’m a visual learner I’m saving this video with my plan to watch all your other ones too. I will then restart from video 1 and draw with you! Thank you again for a great video!

@Artlover22 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these fabulous tips ❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@michaelwilton4545 3 жыл бұрын

This video has such excellent quality information and so much of it that I will come and watch it multiple times.

@Nancy-jz8tl Жыл бұрын

Love these videos. I have watched many you tube drawing videos. Yours are my favorite

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@maureenrich2805 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very very helpful and I know I'll watch it again

@charlenepowell8646 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you.

@davidgreene3809 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your video today and learned a lot. Thanks for doing it and sharing.

@bethroegner9073 6 ай бұрын

I have watched this several times and appreciate the refresher on drawing.

@Rosabel718 3 жыл бұрын

This was excellent! Thank you!

@starr-starr 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary. Guilty of many, but I have learned to deal with the objects tipping up from you from another video. Helped me tremendously.

@cre8ingit321 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your insights! ❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!