How To Draw Male Torsos

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3 жыл бұрын

This video is all about how to draw male torsos. My method has changed a lot over the years, and this video is a distillation of all the methods I've used to get the best results possible, quickly and easily.
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@Dave-oo1sp 3 жыл бұрын

After videos like these, I don't know whether I should be practicing my drawing or working out.

@razorthedemon3228 3 жыл бұрын

Both?

@seracevictoria6288 3 жыл бұрын

@@razorthedemon3228 both ... Both is good

@Senn_S7 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@aminmkyt4191 2 жыл бұрын

I do both, as everyone should

@basketball_penguin 2 жыл бұрын

lmao

@carlkligerman1981 2 жыл бұрын

No other artist on the Tube is as generous with their knowledge as Finch. That all of this isn’t buried behind a pay wall is incredible. Take full advantage of it kids.

@c.graham4047 Жыл бұрын

He’s truly a SUPERHERO

@spoofyguy5412 5 ай бұрын

I don't want knowledge, I want practical 😂 you admire this fast forwarded video just look out for other paid courses online, he doesn't give a shit in front of them like I had to struggle by copying him but anyway the course I bought told me to learn anatomy of body by copying my assignment and for the easiest other course I had no money

@Zombina638 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely not true

@fatcrow4191 3 жыл бұрын

Until I manage to improve my anatomy most of the characters I draw, tend to skip leg and back days at the gym. :S

@purpleglizzy2623 3 жыл бұрын

Same bro mine be looking like malnourished fuckin aliens or something but NEVER how I want them to look like

@user-qq1xj5zk9n 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just look like an Couch kid

@Terrance6803 3 жыл бұрын

Just make it a part of their BACKstory (get it) and call it a day

@Greg12839 3 жыл бұрын

@@purpleglizzy2623 😂

@bruhbruh618 2 жыл бұрын

@@Terrance6803 Lol 😂😂😂😂

@morkcaj5410 3 жыл бұрын

14:16 Wonderful class, but there was no step by step of the torso seen from the front, the explanation of the ABS, how to draw them ... I would like to propose a second video, a continuation! Congratulations on your work! God keep blessing you!

@danielpeng2103 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is meant more as a tips tutorial for ppl who already know (somewhat) the general anatomy / how to draw the torso. If ur looking for a more in-depth step-by-step tutorial I'd recommend watching Proko's anatomy course

@33korki77 2 жыл бұрын

These aren't beginner tip videos. Or at the very least the video was made with the idea you had some familiarity with anatomy. If these videos are hard to follow you should study anatomy.

@hiimhunter7649 2 жыл бұрын

@@33korki77 While that is true just saying study anatomy is the same as saying just practice it's an extremely broad term

@33korki77 2 жыл бұрын

@@hiimhunter7649 fair enough. Ill categorize the basics of what you should be learning for anatomy. 1. Torso front back and sides. 2. Arms. 3. Legs. Start with the torso and then do whichever you prefer first. You should get pinterest to find all kinds of reference material. Reference material is the backbone for anatomy because you cant draw something you've never tried to see and understand before. You wont be able to make a character anatomically correct without the skeleton. The skeleton is relatively easy to learn so you should get down the skeletal proportions and make the main parts basic shapes. Like the ribcage would be an egg. The hips would be a wide bucket or rectangle. And the legs and arms would be straight cylinders. You will see this when looking at the skeleton from different angles. For the torso the easiest to study is the front since it consists of only a few basic muscle groups. You should learn about the boney landmarks of the body as they give you an indication of where muscles go even in perspective. There is so much more important specifics i can get into it wouldn't fit in these comments but thats just off the top of my head.

@33korki77 2 жыл бұрын

@@hiimhunter7649 if you have the art fundamentals understood and practiced I suggest looking for an anatomy course by proko. Its a Playlist on KZfaq thats gonna be your best bet for truly learning anatomy for free. Im currently about halfway through the course. Im finalizing my understanding of all the important torso muscles and bones for the male and female. This course can be tricky but if you treat it like an actual art class and have some good freeloading skills you can get alot out of these videos without premium.

@kpro333 3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaah, This is what I'm waiting for, because I'm confused to draw the back torso 👍

@booytb7429 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@quincyjagnow9324 3 жыл бұрын

facts

@JEREMy-vu5lc 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@zankisfine3816 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t make in that complicated

@somethinssketchy2117 3 жыл бұрын

YES, i have been waiting for this, all my drawings look weird because the torso isnt as anatomically correct as the limbs

@johnnylee5226 3 жыл бұрын

Tutorials don't exactly help, you just have a bad understanding of anatomy. Just because you know how to copy what he does doesn't mean you understand anything.

@somethinssketchy2117 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnylee5226 anatomy pictures and lessons confuse me and these tutorials help me out a lot so for right now I depend on these but later on I wont depend on them

@johnnylee5226 3 жыл бұрын

@@somethinssketchy2117 I didn't word what I said right, tutorials help but not all of them, they don't really teach structure or different ways to draw something, if you're like me and your eye is more advanced than your hand tutorials will help a ton but if both are sub par or your hand is better than your eye then you've got a bit of a problem. I cant exactly explain everything I said in detail but I hope you got at least a little bit of what I said. Also I get wym.

@somethinssketchy2117 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnylee5226 ye I understand what you mean

@naomiodeyemi3768 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I learned how to draw the body from watching different youtube tutorials. I would get a piece of paper and pencil and follow along. When it came to then creating my own poses or characters all the knowledge I used on drawing bodies helped me so much. Before I couldn't construct anything and when I would copy from a random picture it never really looked right, so for me personally tutorials were one of the best things I could do for myself as it was like having your own personal teacher/tutor. So don't mind Johnny Lee, just because it doesn't work for him doesn't mean it won't work for you.

@rickjones4114 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say a huge thank you for your tutorials. I started learning to draw as a way through lockdown etc, and the biggest improvements I've made this year have all been down to your tutorials. I am very grateful to you :)

@ycreatives8645 Жыл бұрын

I've watched this video 3000 times in a row and I'm still learning things about the male torso

@dylanpham6004 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! I was struggling with male torso's right before this came out. Its like you could read our minds!

@erickgroveart 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! So many pearls of wisdom dropped here. I will return to this video many times to soak it all in. I am definitely going to change my approach to some of the areas I was having difficulty with. Thanks Dave!

@lamyy7801 3 жыл бұрын

it's just a joy to see how David breaks down the back anatomy, i was drilling through the bridgman book just for that. And this video is a perfect example

@johnsammers Жыл бұрын

I am a returning artist after many years break and feel blessed to have found David. His clear, insightful tuition and nice guy vibe has given me a real push to practice. Thank you very much.

@afrodude4782 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched this 6 times in the last few days. Its really helping me with my comfort for drawing torsos.

@donlee_ohhh 3 жыл бұрын

Love how clearly you explain your process.

@theartjedi 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to watch this! I've been waiting for this tutorial for a while, so I'm glad you finally had time to do it. I think the torso has to be one of my favorite parts of the figure to draw.

@JEREMy-vu5lc 3 жыл бұрын

Hey art jedi

@theartjedi 3 жыл бұрын

@@JEREMy-vu5lc sup

@Goofy_Bottom 4 ай бұрын

hey art jedi

@guayaba209 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you been a god send, to get someone of your experience and caliber sharing information like this is invaluable.

@KillerTacos54 3 жыл бұрын

Omg yess I was waiting for this video! Thank you so much. Also I'm really loving this trend of including high-res images of the stuff from these tutorials! Really nice touch. Also your website looks absolutely fantastic. Also the sack method for drawing more dynamic torso poses is such a useful tip! Thank you again

@Schrantism 3 жыл бұрын

This has probably been the most helpful tutorial video you have made so far (at least for me that is). Thank you for all you do for the drawing community.

@SinEaterQueruBim 8 ай бұрын

It's good when a person find someone that can teach they a way that they can understand,I'm glad to find u😉👍

@lemonpie1425 Жыл бұрын

I didn't like using stick figures to draw anatomy. Your video is super helpful! Thank you!

@manavshah6831 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are A-MA-ZING I just watched this one and the one on arms and i'm grasping it so fast! Thank you so much for putting this for free.

@KGArtDesign 3 жыл бұрын

You're a blessing for us! Thank you for sharing your knowledge !

@sweetraspberry119 10 ай бұрын

I love you so much I want to cry. There are so many like trending and TikTok celebrity art tutorial people now but none of them come close to the info and lessons you provide. Please keep making videos!

@elliotRust29 3 жыл бұрын

backs are so attractive bruh😩😩😩

@isaiahv4066 3 жыл бұрын

What lol

@amigonou 3 жыл бұрын

;-!

@breewashere 3 жыл бұрын

Back fetish?🤔

@user-qq1xj5zk9n 3 жыл бұрын

That it is That It indeed is So Firm and Reliable

@shadow-x-v4574 3 жыл бұрын

🤔... Lower back? Perhaps ? 🤷‍♂️

@dushyantjani223 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I have seen. I learnt a lot from this video have used other artists figure drawing videos but after watching yours my figure drawing has improved a lot in just 2 weeks. thank you so much David.

@jesstolley7193 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful, thank you so much for sharing it!

@riqueinglez123 3 жыл бұрын

ok this is my new ultimate torso tutorial. I´ll be going back at this sooo many times from now on. Thanks Dave!

@robertorodriguez3436 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David I knew how to draw male torso but I really struggled with back points of view and this helped a lot

@rasheedsharipov9578 2 жыл бұрын

Best videp by male torso, thanks for your work David Finch!

@alejandroedg 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is gold, thank you so much for making these videos! I personally have trouble drawing some of the joints: elbows, knees and ankles specially. I'm shooting video references and I studied the anatomy but I still can't get to understand them clearly. I would find really helpful if you could make a video on this. I hope you keep sharing your knowledge, sir, I'm sharing your channel with my artist friends!

@scynile7911 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, instant and unprecedented improvement in my anatomy skills after about only 2 hours of practice

@MasterTattooing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. As you are just talking, so many valuable information comes out. I’m watching this again and again. 🙏

@allansmic4363 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you lord Finch!!! Thanks for sharing with us this valuable knowledge! I'm really enjoying these vids of urs. I hope you get more recognition in KZfaq as an artist.

@zenomh4332 2 жыл бұрын

After watching the whole video, I have to say i need a lot of changes on how I approach drawing anatomy specially since I want to focus on drawing comics since I am a big fan of DC and marvel comics.. job well done david, and many thanks. May you forever be an inspiration to many artist ❤️

@taraishot100 Жыл бұрын

By far the best tutorial on KZfaq. You, Jim Lee, Tony S. Daniel, Greg Capullo and Ryan Otley are my all time favourite artist

@captokyo 3 жыл бұрын

So much pure information in such a short time, amazing! Your second to none!

@acidnaught74 Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, a lot. Best regards!

@jimmorrison8014 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the coolest tutorials I seen so far

@marialaurasanapo3419 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this fantastic lesson! Everything is very clear, also the most difficult things like the back torso. You're helping me a lot with my work and you're an example for every comic artist!

@ulraflogo4884 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very good learning method..

@Kamiyo 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had this channel 15 years prior. Would have changed everything! Well Done Mr. Finch! =)

@MrDnbForLife 2 жыл бұрын

i learnt so much from this video its actually unreal, thanks David!

@morkcaj5410 3 жыл бұрын

Muito bom a explicação! Amei a aula! Continue com mais vídeos!

@HamztaZ 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you Mr. Finch for your continues efforts in teaching us.. this is GOLD

@Goodly25 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, David!!! Your A LEGEND

@hanaaibrahem5549 2 жыл бұрын

your drawing skills are much better for me. you are the best

@jordenallan6543 3 жыл бұрын

You are getting better at presenting and teaching Dave. This is the best tutorial to date. Thanks again for the content.

@alphinart 3 жыл бұрын

Another extremely useful tutorial vid!!Thanks Dave!! 👍

@morizcaballero 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful Dave, thank you very much!

@secretavenger9444 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you for these tutorials! They are very helpful.

@Haida_Art_Jordon_S 3 жыл бұрын

This was pretty good info; the icing on the cake.... abs at the end, this is so going to help me because I tend to draw like the bad example... now I hope I can remember all this! Very thankful for this tutorial

@skjelborg1 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! You've always got such great tips to share. Thankyou very much David!

@HelisandroKrepel 3 жыл бұрын

Dave thank you very much. Your videos are so helpful to me. I make your skillshare course and I feel that I improove on drawing heads, I'm far for be good but I'm practicing everyday. Now I start do practice the figure using your videos.

@davbhard 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, your art is amazing. And thanks for all your tutorials. They have been a big help for myself. Even though I'm an "older artist" at 42, I'm not trying to make a career out of my drawings. I already have a stable career. I like to draw for the sake of drawing. It's a relaxing process. But it can be VERY frustrating as well. I have one big request. If you can do a tutorial on faces. Not just close up, or on big pictures. But in small areas, and already attached to a figure. Every face I draw, ends up looking the same, because There is almost no room for detail. I think a tutorial on this would really improve my work. Thanks.

@waltuhwhite5091 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing tutorial from the master, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!! 😁😁✌🏼

@maggiemontalvo8714 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much easier drawing at 1 in the morning and it was really helpful I suck when it comes to anatomy male and female so this really helped me improve abit on drawing especially since my greatest weakness in drawing was male anatomy

@antoniomarine1567 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! A masterclass! Thanks for sharing your secrets!

@kori4386 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished the first draw through Bridgman but after seeing how you break down the shading I think I have to start all over again because I did it wrong. I guess its part of the journey. Thank you so much your videos and tips really help see you next Monday

@jakkdlaw 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your explaining while drawing it makes helps me a lot

@Sahil-er5wt 3 жыл бұрын

It's really cool. Style and analyzing the shapes and light and shadow it's incredible. You are very good teacher

@dieseldg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Dave!

@anandakumara545 Жыл бұрын

You are a great artist

@speedbagboxer7451 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite comic book artist of all time. Watch all ur videos n I learn so much. 🙏

@icetv850 3 жыл бұрын

Cara, você é um Deus! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@exalcooliconaoanonimo966 3 жыл бұрын

O melhor desenhista que já vi

@ravedragneel1266 3 жыл бұрын

this 19 min video gave me 1-2 hours of practice very helpful

@Hollic666 3 жыл бұрын

This improved my anatomy a heck ton ty my guy

@vanmeulebrouckealexandre8897 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for tutorials 🙏

@jeffriesbryanangelo7159 3 жыл бұрын

This is EPIC david finch is the best teacher ever that is my favorite turtorial ever

@ruxxart 2 жыл бұрын

love u david finch u are really a fantastic artist and thank u for the tutorials for which i am becoming an artist

@khalilangelolozada2714 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial it really helped me out.👍❤

@rain507 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most helpful anatomy video I've watched. Thank you so much ^-^

@marxvargas7697 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, it is THE DAVID FINCH. I just happen to click this vid coz of the content, didn't know it was from an actual pro in the industry. This is... Beyond amazing... For me.

@zilladraws6638 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously tho!!! THIS IS THE EXACT VIDEO THAT I NEEDED!! OMG SOO HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS. ♥️♥️

@tiny4140 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the tutorial!

@TheSoProArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this! The sack shape is new to me but wow it looks impressive and a time saver

@eriways2018 2 жыл бұрын

I love your style very much!!!

@user-by6xm8mo4x 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great tutorial!

@gitanodepaola7851 3 жыл бұрын

Best one yet!!! So helpful

@juliansanchez9106 Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna watch this video so many times, thanks a lot

@JohnSmith-it1rk 3 жыл бұрын

Finally done.. This would totally be helpful dave!

@thechosenone2342 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info now I can tell where things are to go with the right amount of practice

@dudepower5528 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve been waiting for this!!!

@eraleal2936 3 жыл бұрын

Finally another great tutorial for us aspiring artist thanks a lot sir finch!!!!!

@elgerrr1162 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, thanks for the tutorial

@drellz9361 3 жыл бұрын

David your a beast thnx so much

@ivettoTV 3 жыл бұрын

cool video! thank you for sharing 🧡

@anjegalawaththa5721 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much David bring us like these tutorials. It's so very helpful to us... Can you bring us a tutorial about differents of male and female body moves?