Learn To Draw #06 - Setting Up A Still Life

Setting up a still life and draw objects from life will be difficult at first but as time passes you will start to see your skills increase and improve significantly. These still lifes don't have to be complex at all, they can be as simple as a cup on a kitchen table. Experiment with different lighting effects by adding a small desk lamp and shine the light from different angles. This will also help you to better understand shadows and light and how your light source can affect the object you are drawing or sketching.

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[margarethide]

thank you so much you are inspirational. just started art at 85 years so a lot to learn,

[dxl]

I am 51 years old. Art has always been my worst subject. But I've just spent the best evening of the year watching your first six videos and drawing. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you.

[Azzmelater]

Hands down the most underrated drawing guy on youtube, he deserves way more subscribers.

[sarahb]

I’ve been watching YouTube forever, but for some reason it just hit me how freaking cool it is. We can literally learn how to do anything we want, for free. I hope YT is compensating you appropriately, dude. Because this is super cool.

[alanrogers]

73 years old and learning to draw with you. Having such fun. So relaxing trying out your guidelines, etc. Thankyou so much.

[evillama]

Yep hes a chill dude. says peace at the end of the videos, tells us we can do it our way, has that chill dude look.

[aizatraimkulova]

you can't imagine how many people are inspired by you to draw
and your lessons are so helpful, clear, easy to understand and relaxing
you are so dedicated to what you are doing, I guess you have a good personality as well
thank you so much for your efforts and time!

[ribkakeflay]

You explain well and make the drawing so fun and I enjoy learning from you. This is my six vedio and I learn a lot and I am practicing and I think you are excellent. Thank you very much for taking your time and teach.

[kervensjasmin]

You have a face!! I thought you were just hands!

[mehzabinh.d]

love your art I'm 9 years old I have learned a lot from you thank you

[fanzhang]

This is the first time I'm called an artist, feels reeeealy good :)

[raviolipocket]

Such an adorable lesson. You remind me of the cool teachers I used to have in school.

[Zimfab]

Hm. I have a tendency to eat my reference

[yb]

Best tutorial videos for beginners ever! Really helpful.

[mtfanyes]

Brandon, You are very good at telling us how to draw and shade. Thank you so so much. I am new to all of this and I am glad I found your videos.

[LamixFace]

I know I'm typing in the past as this video was made many months ago, but thanks for another video Brandon. Don't worry about the 'you knows' and the speaking, it sounds totally fine to me and you come across as very sincere, just trying to give some good lessons for us.
And proportions would be something I'd like to learn more about (u may have covered it in ur later videos but I'm going in order :P lesson 7 here I come).

[rrainville]

Love your style of training. You are down to earth, you explain everything well, and I love that you reiterate in each lesson to use what you have, and not to worry about drawing exactly what you see. You suggest many ways of accomplishing what we want to achieve without feeling like we are doing it wrong. Love your style and knowledge. Thank you Brandon, I will continue to watch and put your training into practice. I am subscribed.

[thejessicat]

Thank you for this demonstration, and especially the tip about lighting. Changing the position of the light made everything look so much more dynamic - it really helped me see the all different values and where the shadows are.

[cheemsoftheocean]

"throw some bananas in it or something" - SchaeferArt 2014

[ABHISHEK]

Simple but beautiful presentation. In all my 60 years of life never did any painting or sketching. But after retirement just felt like learning this art. So I searched YouTube and found your videos are best for me.Thanks