How To Bring Depth And Liveliness Into Your Drawings

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Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
If I may say so myself, this video is a big one. It's so much more than a regular Draw Tip. It's a class! And still, it's just 15 minutes; so you'll have time to draw after watching.
By answering a frequently asked question, I am sharing some of the "secrets" artists and designers use, which you now can start implementing in your drawings too, to bring more depth and life into your drawings.
As I said, this is a big one, a lesson, a mini-class. I teach live online mini-workshops every month, which everyone can join. I would love to see you there. It's easy to sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/organizati...
And if you'd like to learn more from me in person, check out my workshop schedule here: www.koosjekoene.com/workshops
I hope you agree that today's video, and my consistent weekly videos, have a lot of value. I do want them to be available for free for everyone, and you can support me to keep doing that.
Please consider backing me on Patreon: / koosjekoene
If you don't want to commit, whic I can totally understand, you can also simply buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/phkUNCsJY
Of course more nuggets of inspiration can be found in my book "life is better when you draw it" , which you can purchase online: www.koosjekoene.com/book
Materials used in this video:
-Faber-Castell PITT oil based black pencil
-Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook, size A5
-Daniel Smith watercolors and a Pentel Aquash waterbrush
Copyrights Koosje Koene
www.koosjekoene.com
/ koosjekoene

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@JF-kv1gm Жыл бұрын

"I'm not thinking about bicycles, I'm thinking about shapes"...this is often a problem for many...our mind gets really attached to that label and the Monkey jumps on our shoulder straight away.." it's too big/small, the angle's wrong, blah blah blah". Thanks, Koosje. A wonderful longer video and SO helpful. 🙏😊

@user-qy5tw7yx1b 3 ай бұрын

This video was liberating because i was always thinking that i must be more accurate in my drawings.

@KoosjeKoene 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

@albertine2169 Жыл бұрын

I so agree with you. If an artist wants photo realism ... then take a photo! We humans can be so much better than a mere camera ❤

@JF-kv1gm Жыл бұрын

You read my mind, I was just thinking the same thing!!

@irismaguire Жыл бұрын

Same here. That's why I don't enjoy hyperrealism or photorealism. I like wonky and playful lines. Imperfect is more interesting.😊

@JoAnneSmith-di8ok Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas.

@margaretstewart4058 Жыл бұрын

It is so helpful for you to explain your thought process in setting up the scene and then drawing and painting it. Thank you

@juliamurschel1120 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered you and have already learned so much! Perfect length of videos, too. You rock!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you!

@linesbylisa3557 Жыл бұрын

Now I understand composition! Thank you!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it's helpful

@Meyravee Жыл бұрын

Longer than usual but found the combination of old sketches and live sketch really good. The best thing about your videos is they give me a courage top up

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@debnealey3590 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being real

@KoosjeKoene Ай бұрын

Always.

@suzannemarshall7458 Жыл бұрын

wonderful video full of great techniques and ideas.

@scrappyrubia9879 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for discussing freedom in drawing! I needed to hear it! Your book is coming to me in California from England

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Yay, I hope you'll like it.

@hansendesigns Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@OkieSketcher1949 Жыл бұрын

I might add things tend to go paler as they recede from the foreground. Case in point would be a mountain range with row on row of mountains one behind the other. Depth is depicted with paler mountains as one goes further into the background. I did enjoy your work almost as much as your descriptions as to what was going on and why. Really a good lesson for beginners and a good refresher for those who have been at it for some time. Thanks once again for this.

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Robert!

@Bpl541 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you were thinking what to do next and painting. It came out very well. Thankyou Koosje. 🙏❤️🎨

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@carolpenn1155 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see you drawing and painting. You are inspiring x

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@melissastar Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@adriennerichter8971 Жыл бұрын

Hi Koosje. This was very helpful. I have been struggling with adding depth and this has given me ideas on how to do it.

@reneecailloux2573 Жыл бұрын

I love your approach. Thanks for sharing!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kristinstewart5556 Жыл бұрын

Yay! The book arrived! It’s very solid and full of great ideas! Life just got better!!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@karinmorin4781 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I love your style and I’m loving your book!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@MallorcaBoom Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾 for inspiring me again 👍🏽

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Yay! You're welcome.

@TheEmeraldy Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Inspirational💚💚💚

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bahaven1896 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH! You are my inspiration! You always nudge me along with the right thing to say. I really appreciate that you do this for me (and probably us all!) :) PS I'm waiting on the arrival of your cool book too! I'm more of a painter than a sketcher but I'm trying to improve my skills which are sorely lacking! - Barb

@michellemeuser7435 Жыл бұрын

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

welcome!

@karenvc8005 Жыл бұрын

I love your book. It indeed inspires!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@katecone7416 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thanks for permission to tinker with pictures. "Don't count the windows." That's what I try to do. Lol

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@margotjerome2738 Жыл бұрын

very helpful video. thx.

@astridKol Жыл бұрын

I really like this videos. Thanks Koosje

@luciam.8193 Жыл бұрын

The way you break things down is so impressive and helpful! I look forward to every DTT!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@claudinevandamme4809 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, love watching you, you explain everything so well, Thank you koosje.

@DerekShinglesCoops Жыл бұрын

I loved the final sketch and, informative and inspiring as always. I have recently purchased your book and am waiting excitedly for it to arrive. Thanks once again Koosje!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@elenagandini6951 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!🌹

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@ShirleiBarnes Жыл бұрын

Love it ❤

@EnnyFromNL Жыл бұрын

Thanks Koosje! This is exactly what I needed to improve my drawings ❤ see you in class 👋🏻😁

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Great! See you soon!

@Tonyas186 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you for sharing.

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@nocturnus009 Жыл бұрын

YES, 06:30 is so important: Betty Edwards makes the point about what to include & exclude in rendering the composition. On the surface she asks that we, “Perceive the light & dark” [4th of the 5 questions of saturation] but I think you & she are asking to perceive the chiaroscuro. How much to include is a play on what is illuminated & obscured.

@watercolorpaintingintheaft9142 Жыл бұрын

Super! Thank you!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@rtdorion Жыл бұрын

Koosje, I’m a big fan and look forward to your videos each week. Very inspiring as I make my way though my first sketchbook. I received your book last week and it’s terrific!! Thank you for sharing your art.

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks!

@Drink-king1 Жыл бұрын

i know that this isn't an art thing but she gives asmr but I'm learning so much she's so good thank you for thins video😊

@havefunbesafe Жыл бұрын

Helpful! Thanks!👍🏼

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@caro1591 Жыл бұрын

I love this video and your book, which really has inspired me to draw. ❤️

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@carolin98574 Жыл бұрын

Hi Koosje! With you I've learned to just enjoy drawing, and this mini class was (and will be) so inspiring and worthwhile. I love Draw Tip Tuesday every time! 🤩💕

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

@silviabou5635 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@darmarferi Жыл бұрын

Thank you..very helpful!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chiarasola826 Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful video! Thank you 🥰

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gatubelasify Жыл бұрын

Buenos días desde España 😘 Gracias por compartir sus vídeos 🤗🌺🦋⚘🌻🐞🧚‍♂️

@karlab9557 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@debrarozin9940 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I appreciate you walking us through your thought process and how you evaluate your scene!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DeeReneeChesnut Жыл бұрын

Your book arrived yesterday! I am so excited.

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@dawndavidson6062 Жыл бұрын

Great video - helpful and inspiring! Thanks Koosje!

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@thegreensun4944 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Super helpful. My problem is being afraid to go dark because “I might mess it up!” But like you said, if you don’t try, you’ll never learn. So. True. It hurts. 😭😆

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@GinaHouse Жыл бұрын

I love your tips so much!!! I'm still struggling with drawing my tea cup or mug every morning. It looks crazy weird. I'd also like to try sketching my kitchen, but rooms really intimidate me. I have such an interest in it that I hope I can get up the courage to try it. Thanks so much, Koosje! xoxo

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I am sure you can. What really can go wrong? A "bad" drawing is better than the drawing you didn't make at all...

@GinaHouse Жыл бұрын

@@KoosjeKoene You're right! Thank you!

@GabrielaMartinez-si5og Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You are super inspiring! I have a question about something that is regarded as a no-no and would like your opinion about it. Is it “bad” to draw from pictures? Most of the time I feel self-conscious drawing on location, or I see something I’d like to draw but don’t have the time to stay in that place for whatever reason. Then, I’d take a photo and draw it at home when I have a chance. Is that a “bad drawing” practice? Thank you for your advice. 😊

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

Great question. I don’t think any drawing practice that fits your life could ever be a bad drawing practice. I also think that feeling self-conscious can be overcome by doing it anyway. I enjoy drawing on the location itself so much more than drawing from a photo of it. The things you hear, smell, feel - all your senses are involved - which is not happening when you draw from a photo. Feeling self-conscious may come from a bit of a lack of confidence when it comes to drawing. Or maybe it’s the fear that people might notice you and want to see the drawing that you’ve just started or that you may be struggling with at that very moment. The experience that I have when drawing on location is that people are always positive, even if I think the drawing sucks or when the drawing is just a few scratchy lines because I just started. Sure, at first it was way out of my comfort zone too. But these first times drawing in the streets I would just find a spot where I felt less exposed. When it comes to not having enough time to stay somewhere, maybe you can set up the drawing in line and then add color later (using a picture from reference). Again, if you like drawing from photos, there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just that I enjoy describing a place when I am actually there. It makes me more playful because I can add things that I see, that wouldn’t be captured on a photo or are out of frame. I sense that maybe you’d rather draw on location than draw from photos. If my sense is right, I encourage you to try it. Just start with quick little sketches, so that it feels less of a big project and so that you feel less exposed (or at least for a shorter amount of time). That way you are building more confidence through experience. Sometimes you need to push through a little, to expand your comfort zone) Does this answer your question?

@deejaytori Жыл бұрын

I love your sketches! Question: are the gray strokes in your sketches of the rooms added with a gray marker?

@KoosjeKoene Жыл бұрын

I don't know exactly what sketches you refer to but I hardly ever use grey marker. Maybe gray watercolor shading looks like marker?

@deejaytori Жыл бұрын

@@KoosjeKoene The sketch of the Airbnb room with the coffee presses in the foreground and the sketch of the room with the glasses on a table in the foreground.