Essential Advice For Self Taught Artists (From Experience)

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Dan Beardshaw

Жыл бұрын

In this video I wanted to sit down and share with you some advice on being a self taught artist.

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@scott-hr3hd Жыл бұрын

As a self taught artist I found perspective was the hardest element until I read a book called “drawing on the right side of the brain” by Betty edwards. The biggest part of drawing is to remove the logical linguistic side of the brain. There are many tricks to achieving this and it’s all in that book. From that book I can now draw anything I see from anatomy to architecture.

@ahamedjarjis7280 Жыл бұрын

Is it the new one?

@scott-hr3hd Жыл бұрын

@@ahamedjarjis7280 it’s an older book but well worth the effort to go through it carefully.

@mizaelenciel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that book is pretty good, for observation drawings. But I think we also need to learn how to draw without copying. So, for me, that book is just half of the way. Don't get me wrong, it is not a put-down, it is just because I went through it and I see we need to complete the learning by finding a way to draw from imagination, to "sculpt" a drawing based on the random fragments we see in our heads. That is the other half of the "way of drawing" Observation + Imagination Yin + Yang Good luck to every one of us.

@mizaelenciel Жыл бұрын

@Uploading Truth I like the book "successful drawing" by Andrew Loomis and a Channel called moderndayjames. Also, check Kim Jung Gi content.

@scott-hr3hd Жыл бұрын

@@mizaelenciel I don’t know. Wether it’s something I’m seeing or from what I’m drawing from memory I can draw it. The big part to take away from it isn’t observational drawing rather to draw exactly what is pictured. For example our logical mind will say all legs on a chair are equal length. In art that is never true unless you are looking for distortion. The objects in front are larger than distanced objects. So the front legs will be larger. Rather than the labels and categorization of objects it’s better to think shape and angles. To draw exactly what you see.

@revivalempire2890 Жыл бұрын

Blessed day Dan, my name is Newman and I live in a county in Africa (Namibia) and i have been subscribed to your channel for 3 years now and i unsubscribed for some time this year because my phone broke and i used someone's phone and they complained of alot of notifications, you are my first motivation in every one i watch, I just want to thank you encourage you that your uploads make someone try harder... I hope you read my comment ❤️❤️❤️

@mizubiart6230 Ай бұрын

That’s really inspiring, hope you achieve your goals :)

@vger9084 Жыл бұрын

Since I've switched over to 3 x 5 sketchbooks, I've been drawing a lot of cityscapes/skylines. You can actually put a lot of details in such a small drawing.

@alexdperdomo Жыл бұрын

"That's where most people give up as well, as soon as they start to figure out they're not good at something, they decide it's not for them, but if you really want to do something, then that in itself is what often keeps you coming back." i truly believe that as well

@tooruoikawa8985 Жыл бұрын

I’m self taught in basically every hobby and interest I have, as I have many different interests. But the one think I lack being self taught is that touch of wow I’m everything. The part that would make someone say “ you are very talented at your craft” and it can be very disappointing. It is nice being able to do most projects, I just see the limits in my “talents,” that someone else would have from experience or mentorship. A healthy y mix of both would probably be best.

@SCARRIOR 18 күн бұрын

No such thing as talent. Talent is just IQ, and the higher someone's is, means they can learn anything fast, but because they have many more connections in their brain, they can connect and create with ease.

@brendajeannewyche2294 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. I’m retired & right now, I just draw & paint for fun. It’s something I really enjoy (when I’m not pulling my hair in frustration 🤣). I love creating beauty & I just love the sensation I get from slathering paint around. I have a friend who travels the world, her art is in the finest museums & she makes money hand over fist. I think that’s awesome for her. But it IS a lot of work, outside of just creating the art. She’s much younger than I, so she has the energy for it. I love that for her. I’m just happy to have my solitude & being able to create beauty on my own terms.❤️😊

@foturkey2738 Жыл бұрын

I always find it tough to stay on track. Thanks for the advice

@charliealston2054 Ай бұрын

Thankyou this video has inspired me to get organised and make art daily

@thestudentat101 18 күн бұрын

✨️Dan, it was a pleasure; and insightful points. Thank you.🙂

@kikolektrique1737 Жыл бұрын

This is just fantastic

@pauline5596 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice and emcouragement. It really helps me. I will try it out too.

@Zafor-ium Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a drawing with super high contrast, ik it's not your style, but would love to see what it would look like.

@Barry-ti5rc Жыл бұрын

Your an inspiration to many people always enjoy your videos.I really like traditional drawing also nothing more satisfying.also just curious when you used to do your portrait drawings did you use the same drawing tools for instance your mechanical pencil.

@artyfarty87 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bro. I recently had expressed interest in an artwork I did but the prospective customer decided not to as it was outside is price range. I was cool with that and understand that it's tough with living costs now a days. If I was younger I would have been guttered but as I've gotten older, I'm much more at ease with the idea of doing art for fun. I'm ok with having a 9 to 5 kind of job & still create art. Artists like you and a couple of others on YT encourage artists to be creative even if they don't make a living. I just thought I'd let you know that this is way more appreciated than you might realize. Cheers From New Zealand

@Saanza Жыл бұрын

It's all about time prioritization. Everyone has the same 24 hours in the day. Dan is an exemplary example of this. He is doing a full time job and still find 3 hours a day for his hobbies. Everyone always eats everyday and sleeps everyday and drinks everyday. No-one says oh I was too busy to eat any food or drink liquids or sleep today because its important enough to prioritize. If you really want something you will always find time in the day for it. Don't make excuses.

@hgilbert Жыл бұрын

get a stop watch. and don't press yourself too much - because you will crash / burn out. very dangerous because you may stop for good. start with the minimal you are comfortable . even 15 mins a day is better than nothing. but aim to always build up. like running. my aim is to get to 3 hours a day. Ideally in the far future: even 5-6 hours. I am currently on 2 hours a day now. I write down how many minutes on a calendar and treat the whole thing like a sports training.. i cannot stress enough though that over-doing is very damaging. i crashed a few times, then couldn't do anything for a week, once even got sick. go slowly. build up eventually - like lifting weights in a gym. it's not laziness - it's understanding that over-exercising can equally cause "injuries" (mental or emotional). learning how to draw well is very energy consuming indeed.

@DingDong-bw7mq Жыл бұрын

My first lessons were your perspective tutorials 23 months ago, and i'm still drawing few hours every day (still pretty bad). Thanks for introducing it to me.

@cckongg Жыл бұрын

appreciated❤️

@assassinkingx4913 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man I've got the ideas in my head to draw and make a good story but I don't want a novel I want people to see it so thanks man this gave me the encouragement to try again with drawing god bless and have a blessed day 👍

@GarnetLynne Жыл бұрын

I was looking for a tut on perspective and came across you. It's nice to see you got out from under the cupboard under the stairs "Harry". lol. Question, are you using a reference while drawing? These are so detailed.

@toonybrain Жыл бұрын

Agree. Anyone motivated and disciplined who wants to pursue art can receive a primo, top-notch education via KZfaq and other online outlets. Find the artists who teach the way you learn. There cannot be any better caliber of teachers in any expensive university or art school than there are right here. Some of the talent here on KZfaq is breathtaking, and these Masters are generous with their time. Save your money and buy youself a studio.