Start Drawing: PART 1 - Discover Outlines, Edges and Shading - The Fundamentals of Drawing

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In this art tutorial video I'll show beginners to drawing how to draw by learning basic techniques in a step by step approach. In Part 1 I explain how to hold the pencil to create different effects, how to create outlines and edges and I also show how with basic shading you can make an object look very realistic. This how to draw video for beginners will get you off to a great start with your drawing journey. This video is part of a series on how to draw and was filmed on a Nikon D7100 camera.

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[Drawing_D_Art]

Wow after 10 years this video is still very useful to me thank you for sharing, is anyone looking for this video after 10 years like me please give me a hand

[MrGregdavid]

thank you very much for taking the time to teach this old dog new tricks. 2 weeks ago i couldn't draw a stick figure, now im doing landscapes and eyes, lol. noses are a pain tho.

[kaustubhpujari]

After seeing hundreds of videos, I can confidently say that Paul's teaching style is the best. He has unique ability to hand hold and take the novice learner along with him on to the learning journey. I was looking for a artist who is also a great teacher. Paul literally opens up the mechanics of drawing from the basics. No fluff, straight dive into to the drawing. Its like seeing the piece of the video, pause, practice what Paul says and then move to the next part. Thanks a bunch Paul for all your efforts in making these lovely tutorial videos for beginners.

[blancamateo]

I am 70, never too old to learn something new. Great videos

[Draw_together]

It seems to be simple, but when you start drawing it doesn’t always turn out beautifully.

[s.sradon]

This guy is jus so inconceivably better than my art teachers who told me to "just draw" like: how do you play basketball? "throw the ball in the hoop" ok but how do that?
there's simply no comparison because you sir teach me and do it well, "real" teachers meanwhile make me hate the subject, thank you for this invaluable resource.

[jonathanhayward]

Best intro to drawing I've seen and I have watched many!! No messing around he gets straight to it. Draw what he draws as you get good practice and you can experience the difference between using edges, outlines and shading 'properly'.

[skathryn]

This is fantastic! I don't know how many drawing videos I have watched and not one of them talked about the difference between edges and outlines, and they make such a huge difference too! Thank you for the video! :)

[galestral]

My 3rd grade students love your videos! We are using them in class to help us become better at our art. Your videos help us relax, and I truly believe art is something that needs to be done more in the classroom. Thank you for posting these!

[bernardlillis]

I'm a retired expat living in SE Asia and playing golf at least 3 days a week. Always wanted to draw and just never found the time. I've subscribed to a number of online courses recently and must say that I haven't found them that good. However, I am delighted to say that this morning I found your videos on You Tube and love them. Thank you for the inspiration.

[Karoomama]

50 yr old from New Zealand commited to start drawing in 2023! Thank you Paul! Cheers from New Zealand.

[helenchildvilliers]

I've always wanted to draw but never learned how. This has taught me more than I ever learned at school! thank you!

[poorsuk]

It's been 7 years that you've shared this lecture but for me it is like yesterday because i've just started to studying them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience !

[biancarocha]

Even If I did not want to learn drawing I would stay hear just to listen you speaking in your beatiful accent!

Greetings from Brazil.

[cacodemon]

This is by far one of the best, if not, the best art tutorial channel on YouTube.

[camenviro]

This was VERY helpful Paul. Most art classes & courses seem to simply assume that one already knows the difference between an outline and an edge. Not so for most beginners.
Thanks for clarifying this most important concept!

[maplwei]

hi paul i think you should continue with this series, its awesome.im going to start practising some of the techniques taught here.

[lybri]

This is such a great tutorial. I remember years ago my frustration after I drew what I felt was an amazing still life drawing in an art class I was taking. As the teacher walked around she looked at mine and said "Oh how wonderful! Now just get rid of the lines." and walked off. She offered no explanation as to how I was to do this and figuring it out for myself was so difficult. I thought to myself, "How can I get rid of the lines? It's how you can tell the drawing is there!" I wish she had been able to offer me an explanation as clear and concise as yours. Now that my son wants to learn drawing I'm definitely subscribing to your channel, as I am not a teacher.

[pretendedtobesumsorrylol]

Thank you so so much can't believe my art just parkoured from 0 to 100 real quick. Thank you again.

[shahnazwm]

Thanks alot for this tutorial .. And you're replying to people even after 7 years that's wholesome 😅😇