Alphonso Dunn
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Drawing Tips | Ballpoint Pen & Portrait Sketching
MY BOOKS
New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp
Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1
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MY COURSES
Pen & Ink Shading Course: courses.alphonsodunn.com/
More courses to be added soon!
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
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AlphonsoDunn
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Ballpoint pen drawing is such a fun way to experience and learn pen and ink drawing. It shares qualities of pencil, which enables you to use light lines, vary pressure, blend lines into tone and layer shading to create various effects. Post your questions and comments and I'll respond in future videos.
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MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Moleskin sketchbook: amzn.to/4cV8KRu
BIC ballpoint pen: amzn.to/4faS2yW
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GENERAL DRAWING MATERIALS:
#2 HB Pencil amzn.to/2s8lAHR
Bic Ballpoint Pen amzn.to/2t9mnXo
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens: amzn.to/3SfgYLP
Pigma micron pens amzn.to/2qZhdg8
Pigma micron pen 003 amzn.to/2sGliJl
Copic Multiliner SP refillable amzn.to/2t9JzVC
Copic Multiliner Disposable amzn.to/2t9o0ob
White ink pen amzn.to/2qAS3n8
2mm Lead Holder: amzn.to/2roC66K
2mm Lead pointer/sharpner: amzn.to/2roLt6f amzn.to/2sdZQIK
Kneaded Eraser: amzn.to/2s8lAHR
Retractable Eraser amzn.to/2rmZzlJ
Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper amzn.to/2tWmdCn
Canson Multi-media paper amzn.to/2rky1RW
Schmincke Watercolors amzn.to/2rkP1aq
Koi Watercolor Field Set amzn.to/2rEHYtjL
Drafting Dots (for holding paper in paper): amzn.to/4bUXp2a
#pendrawing #portraitdrawing #ballpointpendrawing
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Pen & Ink Drawing Exercises | Burger
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MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Drawing burgers is such a fun and useful exercise to practice your ink rendering skills. You get to practice rendering a wide variety of textures, s...
Don’t only draw what you see
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MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we explore the relationship of seeing to draw and drawing to see. In art and drawing we often focus mainly on the importance of close ...
A simple & powerful exercise for sketching people | Draw stick figures in a whole new way
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MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we learn how to use a simple stick figure to create drawings of really dynamic poses and gesture drawings that with depth and in 3D sp...
Go slow to go fast
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MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at what I consider to be the best confidence-booster when it comes to drawing with ink. Pen and ink drawing can be quit...
Do this to be more confident
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at what I consider to be the best confidence-booster when it comes to drawing with ink. Pen and ink drawing can be quit...
Imitation or Inspiration
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we discuss a invaluable part of drawing that beginners and drawing students tend to avoid or not employ as much as they should. Parado...
Too many students skip this stage of drawing
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we discuss a invaluable part of drawing that beginners and drawing students tend to avoid or not employ as much as they should. Parado...
You can draw like the pros. First break this habit
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at 3 tips to help drawing students start using this important drawing skill just like the pros do. The grip we use in d...
A line-drawing exercise you never knew you needed
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at a simple, but very effective line drawing exercise that helps you to handle the challenge of line directions in draw...
Drawing Construction | Outside-in VS Inside-out
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at a common issue beginners and students face: What is the best way to construct a drawing? We'll take a look at two of...
What subjects are best to improve your drawing?
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MY ONLINE COURSE COURSES.ALPHONSODUNN.COM ­­ MY BOOKS New Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook: amzn.to/2CZjLVp Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide: bit.ly/dunnbook1 ­­ SOCIAL MEDIA: alphonsodunnart AlphonsoDunn ­­ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video we take a look at the issue students normally have of not knowing what to draw to improve their drawing. Should you draw still lifes, ...
Why don’t more students practice this way of drawing?
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Why don’t more students practice this way of drawing?
No Shortcuts! An important drawing skill too many students try to avoid
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No Shortcuts! An important drawing skill too many students try to avoid
This stops the progress of so many self-taught artists
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This stops the progress of so many self-taught artists
Structure | Pros get it, But too many students don’t
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Structure | Pros get it, But too many students don’t
An under-used drawing practice by beginners and drawing students | Pros use it all the time
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An under-used drawing practice by beginners and drawing students | Pros use it all the time
You should be aware of this, if you do realistic drawing
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You should be aware of this, if you do realistic drawing
What you should know about outlines and creating realistic texture
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What you should know about outlines and creating realistic texture
Why are people able to draw some things and not others?
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Why are people able to draw some things and not others?
Students should master this shading skill early
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Students should master this shading skill early
4 fears that block our progress | & simple tips to overcome them
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4 fears that block our progress | & simple tips to overcome them
Why so many professional artists use this drawing skill? 3 reasons you should too
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Why so many professional artists use this drawing skill? 3 reasons you should too
Beginner ballpoint pen shading exercise | block forms
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Beginner ballpoint pen shading exercise | block forms
Simple Cross-Hatching Tips & Exercises E2 | Cross-hatching in any direction
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Simple Cross-Hatching Tips & Exercises E2 | Cross-hatching in any direction
How do you choose the right direction? | Shading with crosshatching Pt 1
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How do you choose the right direction? | Shading with crosshatching Pt 1
Essential Drawing Skills | How to draw textures in ink | 3 Tips
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Essential Drawing Skills | How to draw textures in ink | 3 Tips
Why should you have a problem-solving mindset? | Drawing Essentials
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Why should you have a problem-solving mindset? | Drawing Essentials
Essential Drawing Skills | Blocking-In | Why is it important?
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Essential Drawing Skills | Blocking-In | Why is it important?
Cross Hatching Process | Dip Pen Portrait Study I
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Cross Hatching Process | Dip Pen Portrait Study I

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @asexualatheist3504
    @asexualatheist3504 2 години тому

    Thanks! I just subbed.

  • @jeffmoncrief1718
    @jeffmoncrief1718 13 годин тому

    Thanks for your help!

  • @Alpha_Rizzler.69
    @Alpha_Rizzler.69 22 години тому

    Wow i csnt believe you're posting to this day!! You are amazing!

  • @Alpha_Rizzler.69
    @Alpha_Rizzler.69 22 години тому

    Ive been looking for a tutorial like this for hours 😭😭 thanks so much bro

  • @Borh_n
    @Borh_n 2 дні тому

    Beautiful and stunning <3

  • @Acrowe
    @Acrowe 2 дні тому

    Wonderful advice! I heard about you from Mind of Watercolor And I'm so glad that I tuned in. Professional acrylic artist that always always wanting to improve my drawing skills. Got your books! Just checking them out they look awesome Thank you! ❤

  • @d.s.5157
    @d.s.5157 3 дні тому

    You make a simple ear look cool.

  • @giornotrinh5595
    @giornotrinh5595 3 дні тому

    bro make it easy /o.o\. Thank you appreciate your video

  • @annderman3260
    @annderman3260 3 дні тому

    Hi Alfonso, thank you so much, you opened new doors for me. I'm excited to start drawing again

  • @annderman3260
    @annderman3260 3 дні тому

    Hi Alphonso, You are the best Thank you so much you speak words of wisdom and truth. I'm so happy its as though you have opened new doors for me. I am so excited to start drawing again.🤗

  • @Luiz17071990
    @Luiz17071990 4 дні тому

    I thought you would say that we can open it and fill with it up again 😂😂😂 Well, good tips, I am learning from you guide and I've bought a Rotring reachargeble pen.

  • @Dad-vi9ly
    @Dad-vi9ly 4 дні тому

    Orgasmic experience

  • @khatzeye
    @khatzeye 4 дні тому

    2024 and this tutorial still rocks 😂❤

  • @noodlelicious.
    @noodlelicious. 4 дні тому

    Satisfying ❤

  • @TheFeralGoatCreative
    @TheFeralGoatCreative 5 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @Wickedcorrupt
    @Wickedcorrupt 5 днів тому

    Fabulous!!!

  • @creativewah
    @creativewah 5 днів тому

    Great tips! Incredible work as always! ❤❤❤

  • @Luiz17071990
    @Luiz17071990 6 днів тому

    What type of pen is that? It sounded as if you were drawing at a wooden bord.

  • @tammylong111
    @tammylong111 6 днів тому

    You're work is amazing. I'm ordering your book and workbook. Im sure you've covered this before, but what paper do you recommend for ballpoint pen? Very smooth or more of a mixed media paper?

  • @marniegogol8871
    @marniegogol8871 6 днів тому

    I just found your channel yesterday. I am really enjoying it. You are so knowledgeable and have a very good way of breaking it down. You are an excellent teacher.! I watched your video on lines yesterday. I learned a lot. I have been drawing portraits for 2 years. I am so glad I found this because I have been realizing need to memorize these measurements. Put it out in the universe and i finds you! I will check out your book and I can't wait to watch more! Thank you for the awesome instruction!

  • @goodbyerawlings
    @goodbyerawlings 7 днів тому

    The jazz adds absolutely nothing to the video!

  • @elsiocostamascarenhas9948
    @elsiocostamascarenhas9948 7 днів тому

    So much talent at explaining and drawing

  • @HaTghizad-il6fw
    @HaTghizad-il6fw 7 днів тому

    Thank you ❤😍👏🏻

  • @colintimmons880
    @colintimmons880 7 днів тому

    Loved this video! I’m not a frequent watcher, but when I do look up pen and ink drawing videos Alphonso is the first I go to. I have your first book too! I have recently been working on a project that requires me to do a lot of portrait art. I do mine on an iPad mostly, but I still found all the tips and info to be helpful and informative. I also love watching a master artist draw a portrait just starting from one feature of a character and working his way to the others until the whole is complete. Something enchanting about that kind of highly developed talent. Thanks for the video! I think it will be a go to for me when I need tips.

  • @mandieappleton8204
    @mandieappleton8204 7 днів тому

    I purchased your book in Australia and it didnt come witn the workbook! Was so disappointed.

  • @markangeloflores9180
    @markangeloflores9180 7 днів тому

    Alphonso sensei don't use tutorials but instead advice using concepts in this hobby. I realize what is the meaning and purpose why many upload their so called "TUTORIALS". Is it for all to IMITATE their works and guidelines. We are also aware of "Plagiarism" and so-called "Art Thief" in this community. That's why I'm cautious in absorbing their doing. For me, every one can do, I can also possibly do but beware what comes next. #Gowiththeflow #Plagiarism #Imitation #Paraphrasing #OriginalityandInventions

  • @janetholmes615
    @janetholmes615 7 днів тому

    Biro is fantastic to draw with but the ink is not archival 😢...I've tried sprays and coats of stuff on protect but nothing works so do you have a source for Biro with archival ink?

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 7 днів тому

      When you find one, let me know lol

  • @mannixpro3543
    @mannixpro3543 8 днів тому

    Is this in your workbook? I just purchased it

  • @ColorfulData
    @ColorfulData 8 днів тому

    What a great painting! You are amazing!

  • @kantasoni7870
    @kantasoni7870 8 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @abacito1629
    @abacito1629 8 днів тому

    This is one of the best videos I've ever seen.... You have no idea how much this has helped me.... Thank you soo much Alphonso

  • @Luiz17071990
    @Luiz17071990 8 днів тому

    It helped me a lot. I and studying your book and it's valuable coming on here to fix more the lessons I've been learning.

  • @mooishiiart
    @mooishiiart 9 днів тому

    thank you so much. 🐱I have really bad depression and I am a perfectionist with my art... you get the picture. I'll try doing a page of this exercise before i draw. again, thank you so much.

  • @Jellybellycat
    @Jellybellycat 9 днів тому

    Such a peaceful voice. Really helpful for those of us with difficulty learning. I think I could actually learn from you.

  • @secondconflict570
    @secondconflict570 9 днів тому

    I find myself changing the way I hold the pen/pencil/brush etc too. So if I'm drawing a line that starts at a point and goes down, I hold it like usual with the tip of the pen on the page and the end of the pen pointing towards my body. But for a line that starts at a point and goes up, instead of holding the pen like usual and using a pushing motion, I hold the pen so the end is pointing away from my body and use a pulling or dragging motion.

  • @kimranson4775
    @kimranson4775 9 днів тому

    ❤ I just found your channel!! TY!

  • @astridgarcia888
    @astridgarcia888 10 днів тому

    Thank you.

  • @ohguimoura
    @ohguimoura 10 днів тому

    I love your drawing style man! thanks for sharing 😍

  • @DrunkJackal
    @DrunkJackal 10 днів тому

    I just recently started drawing in ballpoint pen. Previously, I saw it as an inferior tool compared to other pens because it's a bit unpredictable with line quality, but after using it for a bit, I appreciate the ability to adjust line weight and darkness so easily. It's also really good for sketching since it keeps you moving and thinking due to the inability to erase.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 10 днів тому

      It’s a wonderful tool for practice

  • @thedeme232
    @thedeme232 10 днів тому

    I am watching your videos from 2015….loved that nothing changes. A genuine teacher indeed.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 10 днів тому

      Thanks so much for still tuning in : )

  • @FrancesSnihur
    @FrancesSnihur 10 днів тому

    Wow I love how you drew the eye ❤

  • @pgan3495
    @pgan3495 10 днів тому

    Well explained of 3D, cross-contour lines and light & shadow concepts with practical examples. Appreciated much!!

  • @christinaelliott8186
    @christinaelliott8186 10 днів тому

    Hi Alphonso, I just purchased both of your books from Indigo/Chapters. So excited to begin learning. Even though, I'm just starting, I am hoping that your next book will be how to draw portraits in pen and ink. I'm almost 70 years old , what the heck, I have enough time to learn if I live to a 100.😁

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 10 днів тому

      Yes, you will live a looong life and theres so much more to learn : )

  • @windowpictureframe
    @windowpictureframe 10 днів тому

    Hii! Thank you for posting a new video! I wanted to ask: how do you keep yourself connected and passionate about doing art? for X and Y reasons I've been staying away from drawing personal/fun? art and I honestly really want to enjoy it again. I hope this question is not a downer! Feel free not to answer (:

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 10 днів тому

      A big part of maintaining my passion and love for drawing is unplugging from the influences or pressure of the "art world." Its important to find and move to the beat of your own drum, regardless of what level you are. I hope to address this in an upcoming video. Dont lose your joy, keep creating, no matter how small

  • @mh8704
    @mh8704 11 днів тому

    Glad to see your video! Thanks for the tips!

  • @rdrobertssr
    @rdrobertssr 11 днів тому

    Thank you for teaching me and helping me understand drawing. You are inspiring..

  • @MatinPanahi-ww8jb
    @MatinPanahi-ww8jb 11 днів тому

    omg your drawing is horrible for a utuber

  • @FranceLagar
    @FranceLagar 11 днів тому

    Wow, Very helpful tutorial. This is my 3rd week learning to draw. Wish me luck hahah😅. Thank you for the tutorial video Sir.🙏

  • @truemanlyusopp1099
    @truemanlyusopp1099 11 днів тому

    As someone that struggles with depression, I often find art extremely difficult to do. I want to practice and get better but it's. SO. HARD! I guess I'm not even sure what to practice. I've been using your workbook and guide Alphonso. Any tips?

    • @Taka_Takata
      @Taka_Takata 10 днів тому

      As someone who can 100% relate to your problem, may I suggest you forget about Art and instead hit the ground running: doodle away all the time and doodle BIG, really filling pages, without purpose, without desire, without ego (a state of mind obviously familiar to us depressive people) and without thinking about what you're doing. Straight from the sub/unconscious. Get a good, thick bristol or mixed media sketchbook, about A4 or letter sized, making sure the ink doesn't feather or bleed through to the other side, and a good black pen (TWSBI Eco size F fountain pen with Platinum Carbon Ink or De Atramentis Document Black Ink, or a Uni-Ball Signo black gel pen 0.7, 1.0, or 0.5mm.) If gel, Uni-Ball sells refills. Make it a ritual. When you feel unable to do it, try anyway. After 5 minutes you should be into it. As soon as you use that pen you interact with the universe, you create. Don't try to represent anything, just make a variety of marks. Above all, forget about realism, it's an American disease. Do it for hours EVERY day -while listening to podcasts, audiobooks or whatever if you feel like it- and don't pore over the result when you stop. Just close the sketchbook. After a week or two, start looking at the previous work from page 1, one page a day at first. After a while, the result may be art. Or not, but in any case, it should soothe your soul, and trying to plan and execute and practice "making art" while in the black hole is impossible.Take your pills, talk to a competent, friendly, qualified PSYCHIATRIST (not a psychologist), avoid charlatans, and doodle. I write this in my 35th year of chronic depression, having lost my drawing skills during a 6-year rough patch, and now feeling better, starting all over again. My best thoughts to you.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn 10 днів тому

      Its not easy. I think it helps to try and figure what is it that you find difficult, like is it drawing itself? Believing in yourself? thinking your art isnt good enough? progress? But in the meantime start small and easy. Draw lots of small easy stuff, build your muscle memory

    • @truemanlyusopp1099
      @truemanlyusopp1099 10 днів тому

      @@alphonsodunn I would say it's seeking progress as well as having ideas that I can't translate onto paper. Because I don't have the necessary skill yet. Though I think the biggest issue lately has been that I'm unsure of what to draw. I try simple shapes but I'm not sure how to go beyond that. Often something I find simple (and begin to draw) turns out to be too complex and I find I can't finish it. I feel like I'm at a threshold and I'm not sure how to cross it. Like I see the shapes in things but translating it never seems to come out right. It's hard when I'm not sure what I did wrong seeing as I have nobody to tell me 😅