The Hidden Foundations of Drawing
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You can master drawing by just doing it. You can escape the idea of Tutorial Hell buy focusing on these two hidden foundations of drawing and art...
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In this video I talk about getting stuck in tutorial hell and share a framework I developed after years of teaching that might help you think differently about learning to draw.
The main idea is that drawing is a physical skill - like playing basketball or learning a musical instrument. You get better by doing it, not by watching videos about it. But there's a specific order to building the skills that makes a huge difference.
I break this down into 5 stages, but the key insight is that there are two foundational layers beneath the traditional art fundamentals (anatomy, perspective, etc) that most people skip:
Stage 1 is just showing up consistently. Building the habit of drawing regularly, even if it's just in a sketchbook with pencil and paper. Not worrying about quality, just building the practice.
Stage 2 is developing a simple, reliable process for making art. Having a way to go from blank page to finished piece that includes phases for planning, construction, and refinement.
Stage 3 is where things get fun - you're making art regularly and naturally improving as you go. This is where you can start focusing on specific skills like anatomy or color theory within your actual artwork.
The later stages (4 and 5) are about style and professional development, but honestly, don't worry about those until you've got the first three sorted.
The key takeaway: focus on building a consistent practice with a simple process before getting caught up in advanced techniques or worrying about your style.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:56 Welcome
02:29 Knowing What NOT To Focus on Is Key
04:25 The 5 Stages of The Illustration Journey
04:56 Getting Better By Just Making Art (Stage 3)
06:18 Stage 2 - The First Hidden Foundation
09:42 Hidden Foundation 2 - Doing
12:35 Tips To Develop a Simple Reliable Process
18:59 Take Aways
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Happy Drawing!
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