Training Yourself to Draw From Imagination - Peter Han

Peter Han is an incredible artist, instructor and the author behind the well known art book “Dynamic Bible”. He joined us at the Proko booth during this year’s Lightbox Expo to record a few demos. In part 1 he talks about training to draw from imagination while drawing a dwarf and hog. He’ll take you through the thought process behind constructing a fantasy character while explaining line work and adding shadows with ink.

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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.


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Artist | Instructor | Producer
Editing - Sean Ramsey, Charlie Nicholson, Stan Prokopenko
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

[linttastic]

Peter should do TED talks. He speaks with such conviction about art....it's so inspiring!

[laurencepalacio]

Peter : explains process very clearly.
Me : Must be those brush pens...

[MindfulAttraction.]

It's like a 30 minute signature. No stopping

[PaladinAndrew]

Some tips I wrote that he said during the video:
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- Most common mistake is about Proportion
- Draw the basic shapes when trying to draw new things.
- Think about your intentions when you draw. Draw in layers of intentions.
- Don't overwork a drawing.
- Commit to the line, commit to the shape.
- Give subtlety and care when drawing fabric materials.
- Always know what you're trying to do.
- Give it time
- Don't get tunnel visioned.
- Be consistent, find your strengths and weaknesses.
- Don't rush, have a clear intention and have fun!
- Draw everyday.
- Explore different things when you draw to avoid burnout.
- When shading, go from general to the details.
- Be quick in the beginning
- Use thumbnails for problem solving.
- Cross contours increase volume.
- Be consistent when hatching, follow the form
- Being knowledgeable about shape design is the industry standard.
- Move on when you are satisfied with an image, and do more drawings!

[rileyiv]

.THE GUY SPEAKS FLUENT 'ARTISTIC PASSION'.

[himate]

My god, not only he's inking without an underlying sketch, he's also interviewing himself while he's doing it
Dude sometimes I even forget to breathe when I'm inking...

[thanatos]

I've never found getting flexed on so fascinating to watch.

[michaelyamaguchi]

Not only does Peter very artistically talented but his verbal articulations while drawing simultaneously is amazing. His story telling, educating with power conviction.

[nguyeninhquyet]

This is free content? Holysh!t. Guy give years of experiences for free. Awesome!

[kingamongmen]

Im an introvert like HARDCORE, but after sharing art with other artists makes me realize that my drawings are better than i noticed and other artists are the NICEST people youll ever talk to.

[willheydecker]

7:20 There. The way he in one stroke draws a varied and decisive looking line that defines the shape without any repetition and with such speed is the sign of a real master.

[duck--]

This is exactly what I needed.

I started taking as many art classes in high school as I could, but those classes pushed more towards replicating real life scenes or pictures. It chipped away at my creativity, and instead have I become the best _replicator_ in the school.

[jonphipps]

The things he says are great techniques on how to deal with life in general. He describes such a peak mental state for someone striving to make their ideas and dreams come to fruition. Everything is perspective and the infinite possible angles you can view things from and how to use each angle to better yourself and evolve as a person in a positive way.

[rubix]

We're lucky to live in a world that features so many talented artists... but what a true rarity it is to find those who can "translate" the magic of what they do into words. Many thanks.

[eoghanshanagher]

I have had a lot of trouble drawing lately and have lost a lot of drawing confidence. This video really helped

[Nancy-pfft]

Peter is that rare balanced combination of brilliant artist and teacher. 5-6 years ago I took his Dynamic Sketching 1 class on the CGMA site about 6 years ago. If you’re stuck, if you never really took drawing classes but you have the passion, if you’ve been drawing for years but feel frustrated and want to propel yourself to the next level, take the class. Peter’s Dynamic Sketching classes will force you to face shortcomings and solve them, force you to be a true student again (there’s serious homework for several weeks). For the record, I was 56 when I took that class and had been drawing all my life—have nothing to do with CGMA and have not taken another class on the site. But that class propelled me forward and ignited an old passion. If you’re interested in a small taste, I believe Peter’s Dynamic Sketching 1 has a teaser of about 20 min (for the first class only) somewhere here on YouTube.

[ane]

Not only is this video a display of tremendous skill and passion in drawing, it's also a masterpiece from a pedagogical perspective. Peter Han is a phenomenal teacher.

[numo]

Drawing, itself, is hard enough but this guy talks and draws with no problem. Shows how experienced he is.

[lmtuna]

My god! Proko just basically turned me on to Peter Han just now! I’ve been dealing with ADD my whole life but have learned how to cope. Peter Han’s voice, instruction and incredible gift for explanation has been absorbed by my brain so clearly that I feel such inspiration to try his way of drawing as soon as I can get to it! Peter don’t ever ever stop teaching! You have a gift. Trust this 58 year old illustrator wannabe!

[poeticalgore]

Did that guy just interview himself???