Proportional Divider The Best Keep Secret to Improve Your Drawing

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Proportional Divider The Best Keep Secret to Improve Your Drawing. Stefan Baumann has been Inspiring Millions to paint outdoors for years his mission is to Touch Move and Inspire. Get a free Book at his website www.StefanBaumann.com. The paintings of Stefan Baumann reveal the true spirit of nature by transporting the viewer to distant lands that have gone unseen and undisturbed. With the huge success of Baumann’s weekly PBS television series “The Grand View: America’s National Parks through the Eyes of an Artist,” millions of people witness for themselves the magic Stefan portrays on canvas, his passion for nature and the American landscape. By distilling his love of nature into a luminous painting of brilliant, saturated color that transcends conventional landscape and wildlife art, Baumann has captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation. Each painting becomes an experience rather than merely a picture - a vivid manifestation of his special and personal union with nature and the outdoor world. Through his mastery of light, color and artful composition, Baumann invites you to experience nature in its purity. It is no wonder that for many years distinguished American collectors, including former presidents and financial icons, have sought out his work.

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@janicewalters9665 4 жыл бұрын

What a breath of fresh air! Finally someone who knows what he is talking about and easy to follow. I’ve looked for this man for a lifetime. I’m now 71; thanks for educating me.

@CometsArtDrawing 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Drawing, I also need your support. Thank You!

@urbanchili 4 жыл бұрын

So nice to watch a video by someone who actually know what they are doing. One curse of the internet is, to many people offers art classes and they don't know how to teach. All they do is draw/paint a pictures and say things like "don't over think it", "just go with the flow", "Use your own choice of colours". That is not teaching. If people can't explain every step of the process, they shouldn't be teaching.

@ooXChrissieXoo 4 жыл бұрын

I think that's just people as a whole, when they have too much of something, they want the exact opposite. I can just imagine, like he said this tool is not even new, and when they used to use too much of it, group of these internet art teacher type of people went, oh why bother, just relax and draw. Then all of a sudden, humanity need to relearn how to draw. I teach art in a high-school, and I would explain to them, look at proportions, how things are related to each others. Don't buy premix paints, I explained temperature, mixing the perfect purple, all the fun stuff. Kids continued to bring tube paints instead of mixing, so I stopped them from bringing their own, and gave them my own paint. Next thing is the school wants me to relax, because "I was limiting the students' creativity, because I don't let them use colors". So I did, like why do I want to argue for more work and waste my own paint, when school wants this class to be in their exact words "relax, creative and fun." Next thing is oh all of a sudden when admin did the annual evaluation, and they see kids painting whatever they want; they just decided I don't teach the technique, and I was told there's a reason school hires a teacher. I was like BRUH! You betrayed me!

@penelope-oe2vr 4 жыл бұрын

You're so right, its basically watching them do it well, without actually explaining WHY or HOW they got to that point, and just saying generic things, not actual knowledge. They should just be quiet, put on music and let us watch them draw. This man is actually teaching HOW , I've learned more from him, and he didn't actually draw much of anything. He's a REAL teacher!

@thenamlesssubscriber5484 4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@urbanchili 4 жыл бұрын

@@ooXChrissieXoo As a kid, when I had art classes we used rather good materials and we didn't even know it. Today I cringe when I think about how much money went down the drain, because of that. Only like 3 out of maybe 40 ever made a living in art and we would probably had done it without expensive materials, because we all do in digital art.

@urbanchili 4 жыл бұрын

@@penelope-oe2vr The problem with many of those online classes is; they cost money and some cost a lot. Someone get a lot of followers on youtube and the followers get starstruck and the youtubers can sell anything to them. Even classes where, all the maybe learn, is to make a copy of what the "teacher" is making during "class".

@sunriseboy4837 Жыл бұрын

Plenty of people 'paint'; few can draw. Thanks Stefan, this was wonderful.

@kathleenhutter4412 3 жыл бұрын

Dividers are actually very useful! Oddly enough I first learned of them fom my husband who's a woodworker. He learned it from his father. You can use them in stead of measuring, and especially when things repeat. They excel at "recording" or measuring proportions. Such a simple and effective tool!

@hberbac838 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my uncle, a cabinet maker, using something like this. I never thought of it for drawing...duh on me. I just ordered one and am really looking forward to using it. I must watch more of this man's videos. Not into oil painting as it is far too costly for me, but do like other mediums. Just drawing can be fun, too.

@montygemma 6 ай бұрын

I was like you , drawing, painting for ages, five years at art school and never was I introduced to one of these. Now I've got one I don't go anywhere without it. You can measure sight size, scale up, get angles if you hold one part up straight and move the other, or just use it as a measuring stick, and the holes in it are really helpful there sometimes. Brilliant piece of kit.

@StefanBaumann 6 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

@DriftingDraftsman 4 ай бұрын

Woah I never thought of getting angles with that. Thanks!

@HeliPadUSA 5 жыл бұрын

So glad I can find teachers like you after the ones I had before. I could listen to you all day. So much stuff in each video and not a pretentious teacher. Wish I knew this 44 years ago.

@vegasrenie 4 жыл бұрын

Heli PadUSA - Totally agree!

@Pawgee 6 жыл бұрын

Stefan I took a beginning class in 1969 at age of 19 now at age of 67 I have had the most important class I ever took...I thank you so very much...

@ellesnyder942 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a proportional divider after seeing this the first time and used it on a portrait I wasn't happy with after reworking it a few times. I tried this gizmo on my painting and was able to correct the issues I was having with it. Thanks!

@celiastratton6167 4 жыл бұрын

I have been so frustrated on here looking for avideo of how to draw the portions of the human body. I cannot believe the people on here that do not explain anything at all in the right way in order for a beginner to understand...I am absolutely frustrated....until I got to your video...you have a calming voice and you seem like a person who is happy and a good teacher thank you so much for helping me finally I found someone who knows what they are doing!!! I've been a arriest my entire life but have not drawn anything in years...I'm drawing the comic character "Lobo" for my boyfriend and it's bring back memories of how stressfully it is to be an artist at times...and how much focusyou have to put in on a piece of work. Thanks again for your video!!

@Nancymarie410 5 жыл бұрын

I have learned more from you in the few videos I watched then any class I have taken, I wanted to learn the basics of oil painting and took a class through the college, the teacher told us what products to use then said find a picture you want to do and just do that. That was as far as she got, she just sat in the front of the room and did nothing else but hand out printed paper of basic theory that I was taught in kindergarten. I just want to thank you for wonderful lessons.

@thecentralscrutinizerr 4 жыл бұрын

The Moral of the Video is "Never let school interfere with your education."

@hwt-ka-pth 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@safeschoolsofus 4 жыл бұрын

"Never let school interfere with your education." Great tip !!

@vivianeb90 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm blown away. Thank you, that is amazing.

@daytonagreg8765 Жыл бұрын

Now THIS is real advanced education. I have a B.S. in Computer Science and I’ve taken excellent college courses & ridiculous college courses. This is the real deal, a professional sharing years of experience. Thank you sir!

@PiaBros 5 жыл бұрын

Just started painting/drawing four years ago at 72 years of age and got myself one of these but have not been using it much because felt it was kind of like cheating. You have made sense of it all and and in such an easy way. Many thanks.

@corakiart 6 жыл бұрын

I love to hear all that an artist says. Experience is the greatest teacher and I love the side story.

@ronschlorff7089 5 жыл бұрын

A true "badge of honor" to be sure to be "thrown out of art school", particularly the ones you mentioned early on here, in the previous few decades, and today as well. Good for you Stefan!! Really good stuff on your video's subject here too, thanks!!

@MontegueWizard 7 жыл бұрын

I learned what a proportional divider was about 1980. I was a draftsman (woman) for my dad, who was a geologist. That was back in.the day when drafting was done with pen and ink, lettering guides, flexible curves, templates, drafting tape, etc. It was a very nice architectural type divider, which did on occasion draw a little blood, but I've had worse paper cuts! I used it working as a draftsman and while I was going to art school. I loved it and it was great for more than just drawing. It disappeared after he retired, and so has the art of drafting. I wonder if most CAD-ers today would know what a swing arm and a lettering guide was.

@Geostationary0rbit 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool, I wish I had that background! Time to find out what a swing arm is!

@markbonham3477 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and a I've been drawing for over 60 years and have never seen or heard about this tool. Thanks

@juliagustin1966 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen this before--THANK YOU!

@RoosterPootPottery 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Art classes 40 yrs ago never taught me how to use this. Now that I am back to art, I have to retract myself!!!!

@NathanielJamesProd 4 жыл бұрын

Really great advice. I ended up getting a really nice metal proportional divider and I have to say, it has made quite a difference. I've been using it for a couple of months now and I can see myself already being able to do better without it. It does train your eye, and that's one of the top reasons I wanted to try it out! Thanks for the video!

@Mmothership68 6 жыл бұрын

The difference between the true masters and us mere mortals is they became self sufficient in their techniques. Always rely on yourself,ask questions of yourself, be honest and never be afraid to push your boundaries. Tools help,absolutely. But we already have that tool locked away in our brains. Learn to access it. Then you'll never be without. Love the video.

@patriciaatkinson2435 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You have reminded me that line is beautiful but mass is truth. Returning to "art stuff" after 25 years!

@jose.jessy.justin 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody is going to comment on the smooth transitions in this video. P.S - Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated. Love from India.

@scattrr 4 жыл бұрын

They're perfect, the timing & the fade!

@linearchitect 4 жыл бұрын

Even art teacher cannot make a straight line. Thank you for sharing.

@MrSketch0328 6 жыл бұрын

Boom! Mind blown...thank you brother for sharing.

@StefanBaumann 6 жыл бұрын

your welcome

@sandracointreau3989 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful indeed. I am looking forward after 50 years of drawing and painting to finally minimizing the erasing I have to do under my watercolor portraits. Yaay!!

@jelketa 7 жыл бұрын

This a great learning class, thank you Stefan for sharing.

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@LePetitChatNoir79 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered one of these after I saw this video and it has drastically helped my proportions. Thank you so much for this video.

@isisveiled6420 7 жыл бұрын

I made myself a couple of pd's, it's quite easy and very helpful. What is great is that you can use them to transfer angles too, you just align the one part of it to the center line and open the other to the angle you need to measure. Then you use the same of the bigger opening to transfer it to canvas.

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

So, do use two PDs to measure the angle?

@cathyd5277 5 жыл бұрын

Oh!! I just saw you in utube and I'm so soo happy!! I watched you paint and explain things on TV ... then you weren't on TV anymore....Just wanted to tell you I love I can see you work and you telling/explain again.....happy happy!

@738polarbear 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew how to use them . very interesting to get the correct relative perspective .

@IdowuIbrahim 4 жыл бұрын

I should get you a gold watch... One of your viewers posted a link to your page on the oil color facebook page. I studied art up till the secondary school level and i now practice as a lawyer. I have kept my passion alive by painting for over a decade and a half and i can confirm that most of the things you teach i happen to stumble upon by happenchance. I have to admit that my initial reaction after seeing three of your videos was to go home, throw all my materials away and set all my works ablaze. However, if there is something i have learnt from the few videos i have seen, it is the fact that the 12 important factors required for a great painting should be deliberately factored into the work and not something that comes of by chance. Definitely downloading the free ebook. Thank you soooooooooo much.

@gary7466 4 жыл бұрын

I got one of those proportional dividers and had a go with it. You demonstration helps to clear up a few things, and I feel you did a great job explaining howto use this simple valuable took. Thanks do much, Stephan!

@marionwood3986 7 жыл бұрын

If only I had seen this years ago would have saved me so much trouble. Thank you for sharing this, I bought one immediately, can't wait for it to arrive.

@realartdrum 5 жыл бұрын

I SOOOoooo Appreciate this Teacher and Artist! This info is very important!!!! Thank you sir!!!!!

@donnasmith4879 7 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these yearssss ago and never knew how to use it!!! Oh Stefan I love u so much!!! Muahhhhh (big ol kiss on your cheek)

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

xoxoxox

@TartantazCreates 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have just purchased a proportional divider. I have always just used my pencil and thumb but this will help me be more accurate :)

@StefanBaumann 6 жыл бұрын

your welcome

@evelynweissman6996 6 жыл бұрын

Tai chi 24 from the back

@ronschlorff7089 5 жыл бұрын

@@alegriart In figure drawing classes I had a nice bamboo chop stick, which I had marked randomly with a sharpie, but this would be nicer; and not make me hungry!!! :D

@deidra7612 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this explanation and video! I have wondered for years what that tool was for!! 💝💝💝xxx

@manuelgutierrez8997 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan I do have a proportional divider at home and did not what it was for.

@seahorse5689 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome class! Thank you!

@ChiRhoStudio 7 жыл бұрын

That's neat! I learned about the proportional divider when I was learning clay and pottery! We use those very, very often! Thank you for the video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your skills with us all who are not able to take your classes in person! God Bless!

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@fatebyaccident 5 жыл бұрын

This is a Godsend! Thank you so much for posting this.

@joyepittura 7 жыл бұрын

It's great for landscape painting in plein air for structures....to get the correct proportions to fit the size of canvas....Urban scapes...or if using a photo of say a barn...and you want to get the correct proportions again ...of that barn in the photo to fit the size canvas...and of course achieving the correct measurements to render the structure. I've seen many painting where artists just free hand the structure and they are not straight...thus when the viewer looks at it....it bothers the eye...thanks for This demo....there is another porpotional round device where you point to the measurement sizes and it gives you the correct size of canvas and dimensional aspects of the subject .. ...thanks Stefan...you always share topics of great importance... Those ladies are lucky to be in your class....still haven't found you in China town or on the streets of SF...one day I hope to...

@gmoore6166 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used proportional dividers for 40 plus years in drawings and there is a difference in the cheap plastic and the nice drafting dividers, the nice drafting dividers are more refined and you can get far more portions rather than the holes in the plastic. In a pinch you can even make your own dividers from wood. Great class on the use of dividers which are an important tool in an artist tool palette:)

@walterlichtenberg5180 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stefan, Just started using one and wouldn't want to do without it!!

@rbknuckles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these instructions! I am just starting to use this tool. Very very helpful!!

@bluegreensubmarine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new skill!

@salamsweiss9736 3 жыл бұрын

You’re an awesome teacher! Your lectures are always to the point and informative. Love you

@SchoonerMistress 6 жыл бұрын

So happy I found your video. Even more thrilled to realize, as sailors, I already own one. Cannot wait to pull it out of our overboard bag and have a go at it. Sailing ships and perspective can be so difficult. Especially for someone so new to drawing. Thank you.

@shirleyandrews1152 5 жыл бұрын

Great info.! Thank you. Have enjoyed your programs on PBS

@bogus_not_me 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! After all these years (I'm 76) I find someone who teaches me something important in one brief video. Thank you for sharing.

@kamaljeetchugh 4 жыл бұрын

There are others too around your age. Cheers.

@otter1944 4 жыл бұрын

75 here and learning how to draw. I watched KZfaq tutorials before putting pen to paper. This tool is one of the first tools I purchased but Starting today, I will use it. At my age, I will use all tools that are helpful to speed up my learning curve. I am using Audubon’s watercolor plates used in “Birds of America” book for reference of color and for one resource of accuracy for shape and proportion. Your lesson is probably the most important tools I shall have until my brain-to-hand skills are honed. I have collected many drawings of birds. Some do not seem to relate the photos in my collections at all. I believe I will be much happier with my results now. Thank you for gifting us.

@donnaeturner 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks so much.

@roninoneil546 6 жыл бұрын

Wow this guy is a fantastic teacher thank you.

@ccc-yp8ot 4 жыл бұрын

Your tips in this and your other videos have been so inspirational and valuable. Thank you so very much for sharing. Sending Blessing and positivity your way..

@igorm9851 4 жыл бұрын

OH this changes everything ! I am throwing out the art school technique i learned for proportions and using what you suggested. Thank you so much!

@koteto999 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Thank you so much for the valuable information! I am just trying to learn how to draw portraits from life and was especially looking for how to take proper measurements and now I'm super excited and happy to try this tool!!! Again a BIG THANK YOU!!

@Yvonne_Reeder 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this and hauled out my AccuSee that had been collecting dust because of my lack of knowledge. Thank you for the info and fun even years after the fact. 👏🏻❣️

@rmbrazz 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never learned this in art class! Thank you!

@olijordan1224 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for introducing this tool to the world and me. What an essential thing to have. Thank you again!!! Your art, videos, waistcoat and education is awesome! 👊

@NightOwl11 7 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my pd! 💕 I've always been good at drawing but this saves time and frustration.

@carolstruble7838 6 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this amazing tool!!! Thank you so,so much

@StefanBaumann 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@andrewmoon1898 6 жыл бұрын

Never heard of this, will get one now though. Thank you.

@andresaroba1967 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all this, Stefan! good to find you!

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome

@PPMOCRG 5 жыл бұрын

You’re not kidding about the beginning drawing class! I took one in high school and that was the last art class that I ever took. I was more advanced but they made me start at the beginning. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@selinamularz9194 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm just now learning about this after 30 years drawing. Thanks!

@ronschlorff7089 5 жыл бұрын

When I did a lot of wildlife paintings about 30 years ago I used a straight architects divider a lot, to work out proportions of this to that and all that, but not a proportional divider for the drawing. I mostly used the grid method from my photos at wild animal parks and zoos, and some of my field drawings if they were good enough. Got that from books. I do plein air landscapes, here in AZ now, but I can see their uses there too after seeing this video!!

@fatemehaghaei1954 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for this teaching !! I had big problems with prospective on painting and now I found a solution for this thanks to you 🌱❤

@patriciarobledo3954 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is going to improve my artwork so much! I have vision loss, so I have trouble with proportions. Bless you!!!!!

@NinaGormanShock 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@talisman006 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful teacher, thank you!!

@ketoking9435 5 жыл бұрын

I watched this after buying dividers as used them close to 40 years ago at school for technical drawing,,I'm looking to make scale car models working from 1/76 scale to about 3 times larger close to 1/24 scale,,,these tools are great,,,, Big Thanx to Stephan for a great tutorial,,

@teentb2075 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Stefan, a proportional divider is going into my painting toolbox.! 🎨🖌

@melvan3456 5 жыл бұрын

Very glad to hear this man practical ideas to sell art.

@zoutewand 15 күн бұрын

Im a woodworker and people always forget how fundamental the divider is. If you use it well, you can use it to create straight lines, straight edges, a measurement system, builders levels, surveying tools. And all you need to create those things? A piece of string, a nail and a pencil. Dividers are so deeply linked with the progress of humankind. Amazing tools.

@ginettemelody1035 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Thank you.

@AZskylite 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very useful lesson.

@williansouza6281 5 жыл бұрын

I can see this helping a lot on free drawings too. Easy to measure heads, and stuff like that. Gona get one

@lauritadominick6163 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you... that was the simplest... most comprehensive explanation I have heard so far... and I didn’t fall asleep

@corvuscorone7735 6 жыл бұрын

Exceptionally helpful, thank you very much for that!

@julieharris47 6 жыл бұрын

I have had one of these in a drawer for years and didn’t know how to use it, so thank you for your video

@claudiaalexander6448 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dmoher8566 4 жыл бұрын

Wooooooow!!! Thanks. I knew about the proportional divider but I didn't know what it was called. I've used a ruler, my mail envelop, folded paper etc now this. Heeeeeere I come Ebay. Can't wait to use it.

@suzethomas8148 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Self taught and had no idea. I am gonna get one asap. Grateful Thanks👌

@TheLeahsKitchen 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - learned so much- thank you

@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668 5 жыл бұрын

Where have U been all my life. Wish U were around when i was young. I thought the same thing about my art teachers, which made me give up art! Thank you!

@jumanas4012 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for explaining how to use it 🙏🏻

@painting55 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stefan. I knew about the PD but did not really know how to use it. I love it for portrait drawing.

@rainbowfox1934 5 жыл бұрын

Great skill teaching. Thanks.

@LynnePriceStudio 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thanks, Stefan. I just received a golden ratio divider in the mail today. Just ordered the type you showed in the video.

@Lyttleton25 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video; Now I know what that thing does!

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

I love them

@korraisawsome 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. Before i didn't want to use any devices to help me find the proportions of things because i thought it would become a handy cap but i want to try this to see if i can improve a bit faster than before

@cindiflowers500 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. crazy good

@cathyserafinowicz6374 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative tutorial.x❤️

@aliciamolloy5948 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson.

@maureenparsons8717 Жыл бұрын

Just happen to find you,such good explanation…….have to absorb it again,again,then try my new found techniques. Thank you. Just sent your site to my daughter.

@ryanfuxa6738 4 жыл бұрын

I too went to Academy of Art...for 3 years. After taking Analysis of Form twice, they immediately placed me in Perspective and wouldn't let me take any simpler classes until passing it. After 3 tries, I had to give up since it was taking up all my money. They taught me nothing and I've never heard of this tool until now. Thank you for uploading this video.

@StefanBaumann 4 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome

@BAwesomeDesign 5 жыл бұрын

I find that by moving my arm and shoulder faster that my eye moves faster too, but also it becomes more accurate. Blocking in the proportions goes pretty fast when doing life drawing, but not establishing any line (darkening any line) before all the big shapes are in is key. If I try to slow down and concentrate, my field of vision tends to narrow. These dividers might be something to look into; but I find that simply by moving faster my brain works faster and I see a lot more information.... and the proportions tend to be placed down fairly accurately. I end up seeing the whole (gestalt) over the details... and it stands to reason. If the eye moves faster, detail is subsumed automatically.

@cridbaby 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I finally learned how to use it correctly and it will help me a lot to get references on the canvas with the correct proportions. 👍🏾

@maribeljusino-iturralde8377 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stefan. I have heard about this proportional divider from another artist demonstrating how to make them or buy them from his website. I thought of buying it but like always, I changed my mind. Somehow, you have a way of convincing me that it will work. I'm checking Blick and sending an order. I always ave a problem with proportion in portraits. Family wants me to continue painting but I always lack confidence. Let's try this and see. Thanks

@StefanBaumann 7 жыл бұрын

Let me know if it helps