Proportions - Fundamental Visual Landmarks - Teach Yourself to Draw - Drawing Techniques

In this second episode of "Teach Yourself to Draw", we will cover the fundamental elements of proportions. Proportions are the foundation of any realistic drawing, but they're also the most difficult challenge in a beginners or self-taught artist's journey.
In this episode, I try to share techniques an autodidact artist can put to use in a regular practice. Hope it helps !

#drawing #proportions #techniques

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About me (bio) :

I am an artist living and working in France. I learned the techniques of the Atelier of the Nineteenth century and now I try to share some of my knowledge with the rest of the world, because I think that beauty still has an important role to play in artistic creation. I do mostly drawing and oil painting, and my goal is always to provide techniques and explanations that can be useful to anyone, from beginners to more advanced artists.

The material I use most of the time (not necessarily in this video) :

Drawing
Equipement
✓ Kneaded eraser
✓ Plumb line
✓ Small mirror
✓ An old synthetic brush
✓ Masking tape
✓ Cutter
✓ Sandpaper or sanding block
✓ Mahlstick or Hand rest (DIY)
✓ Level ruler
Graphite
✓ Pencils 2H, HB and 2B
Charcoal
✓ If available: Nitram charcoals (H, HB and B)
!!! Or, if not::
✓ Square Venetian charcoals Lefranc and Bourgeois
✓ Natural charcoal box (check that the heart of the stick is not spongy and hollow)
Black and white chalk
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white
✓ Square Conté noir : HB and 2B
✓ Chalk or pencil holder
✓ Pencil sketch Conté Pierre noire : H and HB
Sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté : Blood and blood Medici
✓ Crayon Polychromos Faber-Castel : sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white

Thanks for watching !

[garycooley]

I am 73 years old and just venturing into drawing and oils. I was a primary and elementary school teacher for 35 years and I can say with confidence that you are a wonderful instructor! Thank you for your insightful lessons, hints, and explanations! Much appreciated!

[samuelanderson]

I was getting stuck with getting the proportions right on my drawings from reference; this video gave me a new way to look at the problem and a method for fixing it. Thank you so much!

[tinlidtoo]

Again I'm amazed that you can show me more useful information in 11 minutes than I learned in 5 years of art school. Thank you

[jeffhreid]

Art is a wonderful solace during these difficult times. Thanks!

[fatemaalbalooshi]

Your videos are so important to me as a beginner because they are guiding me in the right direction. It is like going to art school and learn from a very professional and experienced teachers. I truly thank you for all these fabulous lessons 💖

[sarahvipondzara]

Thank you for putting this video together, anchor points make it so much easier.

[bariranabeel]

Loved watching this video for the smaller tips we often miss

[vaibhavikeni]

I have come back to art after the longest gap and want to sharpen my skills. I just stumbled upon your video and now I'm hooked. You explain these tough things so easily that the whole process starts to feel fun again. Thank you so much for these beautifully explained lessons🙏😊

[JMCASTILLO]

I've tried several times to teach myself to draw in perspective and to draw accurate proportions in perspective! It's SOOO difficult! (at least for me).

[lelanhurst]

Yes! Tune the proportions...to free the creativity...thanks for the great explanation of Atelier method!

[nancie]

Thank you, I learn so much from your videos

[annaposenka]

Dear Florent, Thank you for your great turorials and the training in the Atelier technique! I find it far more helpful than any other drawing tutorial found on Youtube. I wis the best for you and your family in 2022 and that you continue your successful and beautiful drawings and paintings!

[godfather]

Inspiring video with some great tips. Thank you!

[kaychristophertv]

Great video, Florent. All of your videos are so helpful. You are both a wonderful artist and teacher. Thank you.

[OpPo-erir]

I really like this channel, and Im a not English speaker, I might have a hard time understanding some words, but I will rewatch it, and practice again and again to improve myself. Thank you so much

[waynerogers]

I started using a “proportional divider”. It largely seems to be unknown but really helps me. I would appreciate your view of it. Thanks.

[behroozkousari]

I really like the idea of using plumb line, it makes so much easier to get started. if it is possible will you please comment of scaling up and down a drawing from a photo. Thanks

[Asallymusic]

The video is truly amazing. Thank you for taking your time to post this

[templemerlyn]

Thank you for your generosity and for being an excellent teacher!! Much appreciation!!

[chrisshea-bx]

I just discovered you and I think your awesome. Outstanding teaching skills! Bravo.