How to draw from reference

Want to learn how to draw better from your imagination? Ever have trouble drawing what you see? This video explains how learning to draw from reference can help you with BOTH of those problems.

Track: Low Tide

Track: Gotta Find Out | Genre: R&B | Calm

~~FAQ's~~

Below are Amazon affiliate links for some of the supplies I use in these videos.
Feel free to use the links if you're interested in supporting me with your purchase:

The type of sketchbook I use is the Earthbound Cachet sketchbook, available here:

The white pen I use is a White Gelly Roller Gel pen available at most arts and crafts stores, or on Amazon...

Red/Blue Colored pencil from Prismacolor :

And another demonstrating them...

[RamblingGreek]

Everytime Will Terrell laughs, a baby seal is born.

[MayoGoblin]

See bruh, this is the type of art advice I love. He isn't trying to get you to draw a specific way, he's trying to get you to find your own style of art.
A++ work

[TROLLKILLER]

That laugh... That laugh is like all of the joy in the world super-compressed into a drop of gold.

[rafaeldantanna]

He's laugh always make me happy, haha. It's so innocent

[Trgman]

Everytime I hear a Will Terrel Chuckle it makes my day :)

[rafariegoa]

You should draw a character based on your laughter man! It's awsome :) haha

[edmundsgn]

I'd have to say your methods of teaching are the best ive seen sofar.. you actually teach us how to get rid of our baggage, instead of just posting tutorials.. and when you give these, you still manage to let us self-reflect which motivates us to actually "BE" productive.. You sir, are a true boss when it comes to teaching..

[natwixterthan]

I love this video. Not only because you give really good advice, but because your laugh is awesome xD

[jroob]

You mention one of my favorite phrases in this video, which is: "You need to know the rules to break them". That's a piece of advice that I completely and totally ignored when I first started out as an artist. I had grown up watching Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, and other cartoons like that, and I had always copied the style that I thought looked best. It was a big eye-opener when I started taking art classes as a Visual Arts major in middle school and was taught that advice, because I realized that looking and being inspired by other's art was only half the battle. Years later, I think that's the best thing I've learned throughout the entire time I've been drawing. Thank you for sharing that with your viewers!

[CourtneyJ]

I found your channel a couple days ago and I've been obsessed ever since! not only do I love your style and love watching you draw, your personality makes the video enjoyable. You enjoy drawing and it shows. I also love the advice you give. I've been drawing for almost 9 years but I'm not satisfied with my work, so I just stopped drawing. I haven't drawn in a year or so, but you really have advice on everything. especially since I'm one of those artist who can copy something really well, but I can't communicate my own thoughts. I need to learn anatomy and perspective of the human body and do more of these, reference then from memory.

[samiasaif]

you are an awesome teacher! i like that you dont actually do those "how to" vids cuz theyre not actually teaching us to draw. with these types of videos, you learn new things, and you have a good laugh, so thanks so much

[waukonstandard]

THIS IS FANTASTIC! YES! Finally someone verbalized drawing in a way I get! 'Building up a verbal language' - awesome! Thanks!

[katiecocker]

You guys should really watch his videos to help improve your drawing but also if you just love to draw. He has some really great tips and it's always so amazing to watch him draw using the tips. 

[HogashTheOrc]

i love your style, i love the way you explain things and i love your laugh 
AH AH OHO HO HO XD

Thumbs up!

[burntsushi]

I watch alot of artists here on youtube but I have to say the reason I love your videos the most is that you truly show just how much you enjoy drawing and art in general. Really makes me smile!

[KailasProject]

Okay, that "It's like breathing." comparison just made my day. It's perfect. No one could have found a better one. Your vids are so fun and insightful to watch.

[AkitaSyn]

Never noticed how derpy shark eyes are😂

[jordynsmith]

I just wanted to say thank you for such an amazing video! I have always been a "good" drawer but only when I copied. I watched several videos and all of them said the same thing, " just practice you will get better " but then I watch this one and its perfect! You definitely got a new subscriber!

[EnterOsaka]

Your little chuckle or whatever is so contagious and cute! This is an awesome video! Thank you!

[blackcat]

Beside being a CRAZY awesome artist and motivator. Your giggles give us life.