Figure Drawing TRICK - If You Can Draw A Stick Man You Can Draw A Real Person!

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In this step by step figure drawing tutorial I will show you how to sketch and draw realistic people, by starting with a simple stick man. If you can draw a stick person you can follow these simple steps to outline any real human, standing, sitting or in any position and any perspective. Just follow along it's easy enough for beginners!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
2:34 Adding shoulders to your figure
4:49 The hips are important
6:03 Head shape and size
8:30 Curving the neck and spine
10:51 Longer limbs with joints
13:56 Drawing examples; applying the technique to real people
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@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Let me know what type of drawing and painting videos you would like to see on this channel? And try this next: 20 FAST Tricks to Transform your Drawing Skills! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJyKg9RqtpqlYKM.html

@deanakhoshaba8697 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm an oil painter. However, my drawing skills are poop. Lol. I've been waiting for the right time to apply myself to the task of sitting down with paper and pencil. I'm always painting. Still, I watch you and love how you are able to teach complex skills in a way that is accessible. It takes a lot of fear out of drawing, and makes it seem that it's possible to learn to draw!

@andrewrowe4532 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele for the great tips! I’ll subscribe! 😊👍🏻

@reneederoberval Жыл бұрын

I known I must spend more time on drawing if I want to become a better water colorist. So I appreciate the time you spent on tutorials about drawing. Than you

@karendeboeck5338 Жыл бұрын

1:2 1:36 5

@bkk9426 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I have understood the mechanics of drawing a person. It actually makes sense to me. I have watched so many artists explain with so much technical measurements and anatomy etc. You broke it down to common sense understanding. Thank you so very much.

@freddi896 Жыл бұрын

I can't see how you would get any bad reviews. From someone who couldn't even draw a stick figure, you're a greeeeeeeeeeat teacher. I actually drew a horse head without tracing; I used your pencil measuring trick. Amaziiing! All these years I was hard on myself. Thank you so much!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@jeanlees7816 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you are a fabulous teacher

@chrismillerinit Жыл бұрын

The weather is sort of crappy in the UK lol - what else is new - brilliant practical tips as always

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Crappy weather is our super-power!

@chrismillerinit Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Indeed !

@smz5302 Жыл бұрын

What this video says to me is that I need to step back and do some practice. Your drawings are wonderful. I want to give this a try!

@janebridge1325 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial, Michele! It’s so helpful to know where to make a start. May risk adding some figures into my paintings now!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Go for it :-)

@carolpursley2901 Жыл бұрын

Please ignore the mean comments. It seems people have forgotten how to be kind anymore. I have learned so many great techniques from your videos I an new to watercolor so have subscribed to 6 different channels and yours is for sure the best one for realistic painting. Keep up the great videos.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol!

@knottygirls3594 Жыл бұрын

You have such a great way of teaching and you make it all look so simple. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I'm so glad I found this channel.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jaspermartin7444 Жыл бұрын

what she said, thanks! 💖 (i tend to watch these late at night and i'm too tired to think of anything to say, but yes, fabulous teacher!! 💖

@robbyclower9223 Жыл бұрын

The simplicity you teach with stick figures is simply brilliant again thanks for sharing, these simple tricks are so useful to all aspiring artists.

@tbm7187 Жыл бұрын

Sending love not hate!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you! All you need is love ;-)

@phillipking3008 Жыл бұрын

I think you’re a good person and a brilliant artist

@andreaskye Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know, ignore the haters. It says 1000 times more about them than you, I have learned more from you about all kinds of art than any other channel, You give useful information that makes a huge difference in my learning process. Thank you for inspiring me and many others. And my 3 cats wave hello as well.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Hi three cats! Thank you :-)

@kaymounts8244 Жыл бұрын

Why Michele would anyone want to give you hate comments?? You are offering excellent help for FREE! I am very grateful for what you offer in instruction!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay!

@margaretlindsay4129 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual. Have learnt so much from you. Thank you. Love love and more love. ❤️ No room for hate. ❤️❤️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you! X

@brendawaggoner7555 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very easy and informative video. It seems really simple once it's explained.

@dianemcgregor6171 Жыл бұрын

I've returned for a refresher. Sat sketching people on the beach when I discovered I'd already read the book I'd brought. Remembered about head size and shoulders but forgot about spine. But realised how much enjoyment I got from this sketching and returned here to find the tips I forgot. Thanks!

@carolleslie2673 Жыл бұрын

I think you’re brilliant and have helped me loads. The haters just need to be ignored, please don’t give 🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrincurless5249 Жыл бұрын

I shocked myself by being able to actually follow along and morph my stick figures into something recognizable!! Thank you. I'll come back and keep practicing!!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you!

@kathyevans9141 Жыл бұрын

As always Michelle your tutorials are sensible and easy to understand, thanks for breaking this down in such a way that I can feel confident to start adding people to my artwork.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy glad it helped!

@elizabethd2916 Жыл бұрын

First congratulations on being so close to 100000k. That is a terrific milestone. And well deserved for the years of consistent, quality content that you create. Second, thank you for the content. This is a great tutorial. 🎉 I am loving these basic sketching tutorials to use in addition to your regular watercolor classes. Third, sorry you are getting hate from folks. I will never understand the people on the internet who think that’s okay. But I love the way you handle it. It’s always very classy.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elizabeth!

@RidgeRunner5- Жыл бұрын

I learned a great deal from this episode, keep up the good work Michele 👏.

@reneecailloux2573 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you get us there step by step. Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@tbm7187 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I love it when u use an old magazines to study people. You make it look easy!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@daphnebloomfield380 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle. Excellent and very helpful video. The haters are simply "green-eyed" monsters.

@tonibecker7665 Жыл бұрын

BRAVO!!! SO HELPFUL😀

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dhandley8893 Жыл бұрын

Oh Michele! You broke through the fog of me trying to do urban sketching. This will make such a difference. Thank you so much. People can't have power over us unless we give it to them.. Sending love and respect from Minnesota

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@keithroy9217 Жыл бұрын

Hate? What a waste of time and talent! Love the way you break things down and build them up again!

@annettefournier9655 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@lindathompson5884 Жыл бұрын

Michelle, I am very sorry for those of your audience who are hateful. But, don’t worry about those because there are so many like me, that really appreciate your videos! I have noticed a huge improvement in my drawing, painting skills. I’m forever grateful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@anasel-mahdi7908 Жыл бұрын

excellent illustration with great explanation.Thanks

@jennymurray2873 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I've always been good at stick people. Now I can draw a half decent person! Excellent video. Thank you

@michel-carolelavallee7062 Жыл бұрын

“that looks a bit rude, doesn’t it”…so funny This beginner drawer is absolutely delighted with these instructions. Thanks.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks!

@leenb.7936 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I needed to hear. So for me, this is perfect, thanks ❤ I tend to get lost in the details before I have an outline, or in this case rather, an inline lol But you’ve shown that it really helps out with proportions and more So sorry to hear you’ve received a lot of hate, you can’t please everyone but that doesn’t get the sting out of those comments. Congrats on the extra members though, that’s the important bit! Yesterday was a sewing day for me, though at the start, I was disoriented and couldn’t organize but I got there in the end and mended some clothes and pillowcase and made some practical things and made good progress of some recycling pj’s and an easy summerdress without a pattern out of that lightweight cotton fabric used for baby nappies

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got a lot of things done! Thanks for watching :-)

@annehunter265 Жыл бұрын

Love your drawing videos. You have helped me a lot. I am a 74 year old beginner.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Just a spring chicken then :-)

@annieh6021 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly and simply taught technique. I’ll probably still make a mess of it, but I’ve saved this to my “Art” folder of videos, so I’ll be sure to watch it over and over! Thank you.

@susanvanschuyver7900 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Very helpful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@venka2332 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. They are so useful. They show how much of an expert you are. You do them with ease and are so friendly.

@philipshackley659 Жыл бұрын

I struggle so with figures in my paintings. They end up looking like Bigfoot or drunk. Lol. Thx very much for this Michele. 🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Bigfoot is fun though!

@stormy439 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍Mine looked like too!

@joykruczay Жыл бұрын

Always outstanding advice for any skill level!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@ritavansimaeys8226 Жыл бұрын

That will need some practice 😃 🙏 Michelle

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Practice will get you there :-)

@carolshappyplace5828 Жыл бұрын

Another extremely helpful video- thank you very much Michelle! I really appreciate your giving a good basic understanding of drawing the body positions and proportions building from the stick figure. It was very helpful to see your approach in drawing from the photo examples. Keep the videos coming!

@peppamlowe Жыл бұрын

Thank you so for this video. It’s the best explanation I’ve seen! So easy to follow. Brilliant technique. Thank you!!❤

@doninis1354 Жыл бұрын

Who gives you hate? In my opinion you discribe understanable and easy to follow. I learned already a lot from you. Thank you. And haters, just move on your not welcome.

@yvonneyakphoto2285 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was awesome, you make it look so easy! ❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@marliluwes2531 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You make it look sooooo easy. Thank you for teaching us so plainly

@ginette2100 Жыл бұрын

That is a video that is very much useful for me since I have difficulty with proportion and position of the people. Thanks 😊

@joanc7422 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy! This is so helpful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@vincentcooper9139 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent lesson for those beginning to draw the human figure.

@dianerobinson6202 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial! This method reduces the time and anxiety I would spend on determining “how” to accomplish having a figure look normal in my painting. Thank you so much for choosing to teach us!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane, pleased I could help!

@BigTJK Жыл бұрын

People who hate on others are just sad individuals who try to pull people down. You are delightful Michelle and give great, basic advice.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BrazenSpirituality Жыл бұрын

This is such a helpful video! Thank you Michele!!! 🥰✍🏽

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@deanakhoshaba8697 Жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher.

@dianemcgregor6171 11 ай бұрын

Am watching again Michelle as this is something I need to practice now.

@dawnsutton316 Жыл бұрын

Love how you broke everything down. Thanks! I'll be back. ❤️

@salishacorbie6612 Жыл бұрын

The only teacher I need . I never got it until this tutorial ........🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@peterdowse5816 Жыл бұрын

These are really great videos, I love the explanation as well as the demonstrations and I am learning a lot.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

This was definitely a huge help for me to get started on drawing people more comfortably & confidently in my paintings. I finally understand how the shoulders & hips fit into making the person correctly on the paper. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. ❤😃

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Always welcome Colleen!

@DeniseBrooks1955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele, this is so helpful!!!!!

@rokonsha Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Thank you so so so much!!! I've been drawing stick people my entire life! Now I have the tools to draw people!!!❤

@kimmfitzgerald434 Жыл бұрын

You, Michelle will never get anything but love from the people that matter!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

True Kimm, thank you!

@kpogs8059 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! Love your tutorials. You are such a skilled and talented artist and teacher. I also love your sense of humour….😅 keep up the great work!

@craftykat Жыл бұрын

This was great; thank you so much. I'm sorry you've been getting hate, that is so awful. I don't understand people who go out of their way to hurt others;. Hugs.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Lots of them online! x

@melindaavila498 Жыл бұрын

This is a great instructional video! Challenging for sure, but valuable. Thanks Michele!

@kirkmccollum7689 Жыл бұрын

Michelle, you are an awesome teacher! I have watched so many tutorials on drawing and art but yours connect with me the best. I do hope that you continue with great success and never lose the evident passion for what you do and love! ❤

@jaspermartin7444 Жыл бұрын

yep, same here 🙂

@joanstulce2262 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Wonderful explanation. Thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kirk :-)

@cherylbrewer1218 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you Michele 😊

@donnadass2952 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thanks Michele❤

@lauradyer4157 Жыл бұрын

Love this, Michele. I sorry people have been rude. I learn so much from your channel. I appreciate your giving spirit to help all of us out in the world with your teaching talents.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura!

@annonescio202 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You make it look so simple! I think I can do it too 😄. The hardest part for me will be to recognise the curves of the spine.

@brianlove541 Жыл бұрын

yes - this was helpful. I had dismissed doing figures, but now I have an idea of how to get beyond my too limited figures, Thanks.

@justus6594 Жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial! I'll be using this going forward. Thank you Michele!

@carollegros8671 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. You are a great teacher. Thanks

@denisevuono3422 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent tutorial for getting more of an understanding of where to begin drawing figures of people. I will definitely have to start incorporating this as an exercise to do often. Especially using photos or magazine pictures and focusing on the head shape, curve of spine and limbs and their joints. Thank you so much Michelle for your tutorials.🦋🦋🦋

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@1gabhriel 6 ай бұрын

best weather forcast i have ever heard for England, great videos really helpful

@janetturner3497 Жыл бұрын

Loved that tutorial. I actually had the last person looking relatively passable!!!!. I have been to meetings where we have been given models to draw not exactly but this tutorial has made me more confident to be able to get the figures better. Sorry to hear you're getting grief. Dont know why. X

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

'Tis the way of the internet!

@rosemorales3135 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving it!💙💙💙

@barbarabrown6002 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@edwinscheibner7941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mahmoudelhennawy5505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much..شكرا جزيلا

@mvswaaij Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle. Great lesson !!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@sagecosta6550 Жыл бұрын

love this

@heathern.6124 Жыл бұрын

I love your teaching methods!! 💜

@Josefien59 Жыл бұрын

Love your lessons! 👍

@softlanding138 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Love it!

@brendadavies3942 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant thank you xxx

@princessisha5205 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful thanks

@sherylpiche9878 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine why anyone would ever be so mean and give you a lot of hate in comments on your videos. You do an awesome job! I have learned so much from you over the years.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ralphcrosby9622 Жыл бұрын

This was worth watching for the snarky weather report. Love your videos

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ralphcrosby9622 Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber every week

@meggraham7564 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this! As I am only few months into my drawing journey I hadn't even considered trying people yet. I thought it was way more complicated to begin even learning. Now I am willing to start the B.I.W journey into people.

@angelaanderson5205 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy!

@sandrawhite3194 Жыл бұрын

Getting my sketch pad out and going to have a go , always been put off because of measuring out proposition according to art books but as you explained no two bodies are the same and looking at the skeleton first. Brilliant

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Do have a go Sandra :-)