7 Tricks that Make Drawing Easier - Artist Instruction

In this video I talk about seven tricks anyone can use to make drawing easier.

My video on How to Draw in Proportion:

My video on seeing shapes when you draw:

For more about the paint that I use visit:

[jesusgonzalezdev]

I love the clock trick. I never thought on angles like that before, which is one of the trickiest things when transfering the drawing. Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing all this wisdom

[willowrunningwater]

What a wonderful service your are giving to artists!

[smiley_crafts]

Thinking of the shapes like a flat satellite image is such a clever way to un-3D the mind! Thank you for your great videos. I’ve learned so much from you!!

[debramoss]

I know you have heard this before, but you are a gift. Especially for those of us who cannot access, or get out for lessons, which I honestly doubt would be anywhere as good anyway. I have struggled with this for years and, in how many minutes.. aha moments!

[mailie]

I often go back & watch your excellent videos many times. Thank you.

[leebowles]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video.

[brenttaylordotus]

Wow, the satellite image and hands on a clock thing totally makes sense to me.Very cool, thanks

[sebarrow]

Overflowing with gratitude! Thanks 👨‍🎨

[SB-qszu]

Not having a lot of time in a day, I’ve found this video brief, precise and helpful! Just covers the main points. Thanks.

[Geiger]

Dear Mark, I am totally addicted to your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us!

[orchidjewels]

Stefan Baumann said to buy your color checker. He said to just pay you the money, you developed it and deserve it. Also, he said to not bother trying to make your own. I've been watching him for much longer than I have you, but I'm learning a lot from you. I'm saving for one now. It won't be long. Next I'm going to save to buy your paints. I use clove oil in my China painting and love the smell.

[chrlmlln]

Dear, sir, a big and warm THANK to you for your very good instructional video covering the drawing skill to make the shape more accurate! Wishing you all the Best! All blessings to you dear, sir and for your loved ones as well! Greetings from Sweden!

[dennybe]

These videos are always soooo helpful. Thank you very much for putting these out there for us novices without any formal type training. Truly.

[jamesparsons]

Many thanks! The best collection of 'tricks' I've seen. All extremely useful. No 'fillers'.

[barbaraconnolly]

What Mark shares is so good. Its years of learning condensed.

[cameronj]

1:30 the little happy face on the fish is a nice touch :D

[carpetjuise]

these are the tricks you only realize after years and years of experience. Sensational video!

[divchiefut]

"Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain" is a great book on this subject

[jeffhreid]

Thanks Mark this is excellent! I’m starting a sight size drawing class on Saturday and this will be very helpful. You’re awesome! Cheers

[HBrooks]

a lot of the same tricks i use when freehand drawing real life scenes. thank you for pointing those out!