How to Simplify and Sketch Buildings (Art Tutorial)

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This art tutorial shows how I simplify and draw buildings for my sketches.
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  • @100yrsoldfetus8
    @100yrsoldfetus87 жыл бұрын

    "drawing is not always about drawing everything that you see, one you leave out is actually as important as what you include" -Teoh Yi Chie, 2016 I'll put dat in mind.

  • @dovy724

    @dovy724

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is good

  • @PositivelyNice
    @PositivelyNice7 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like it is drawing what you see, not what you think you see. Sometimes I think, maybe take off my glasses and draw will help me simplify better because I can't see much without glasses! 😅

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +PositivelyNice Sometimes I do that too 😁

  • @vima8680

    @vima8680

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@teohyc Please list supplies you use when doing a video; it would be helpful. Thank you

  • @vinayyadav6574

    @vinayyadav6574

    4 жыл бұрын

    😅😅😂

  • @stephenmbatia7825

    @stephenmbatia7825

    2 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @chill3808
    @chill38082 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes being perfection in sketching would stop us from doing what we like, thanks so much for this tutorial, it’s really helpful and changed my mindset on what sketching really is!

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace38937 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this. I have the hardest struggle with simplifying. I have not found any instruction on this until this video.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    THanks :-)

  • @OneTrueWord1988

    @OneTrueWord1988

    4 жыл бұрын

    elsa Grace: I struggle with that too! This helped me so much. :)

  • @oomf_irl

    @oomf_irl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @elsa Grace, YOUR COMMENT LOOKS SARCASTIC BECAUSE OF YOUR PROFILE PIC LMAO

  • @lemonbar77
    @lemonbar777 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are not only informative and helpful, but they're also the most relaxing and peaceful videos I come across on KZread. Your voice, your calmness, your pace, the birds in the background....I rarely draw, but I watch your videos all the time. Thanks so much for the work you put into them and the art you create.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +lemonbar77 Thanks for your support 😁

  • @PositivelyNice
    @PositivelyNice7 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is super helpful! I have issues simplifying buildings because I like to be extra precise and accurate. I can simplify life forms because those are more arbitrary to me (they move around) but I find it challenging to ignore still lines.

  • @MH-ql4nh
    @MH-ql4nh7 жыл бұрын

    'Draw the longest line first.' Gosh, why didn't that occur to me? My buildings are terrible (proportions wrong, and I drive myself crazy drawing every last detail). Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @VampguyN85
    @VampguyN854 жыл бұрын

    The videos are great and informative. It's just intimidating to practice. I'm still a real beginner where it can take me an hour just to draw the first couple of lines. I can tell you have a lot of experience from the speed and accuracy but also since you dive right in with pen. I'm not brave enough yet lol. I erase my pencil lines a dozen times at least.

  • @iexistunderkaeyasfeet3810
    @iexistunderkaeyasfeet38103 жыл бұрын

    I really love your technique. I think I know now why I don’t like my drawing. it’s because I get anxiety and I focus too much on perfecting details but having it messy is the best form and it looks good!

  • @andyoakley6861
    @andyoakley68617 жыл бұрын

    I love your loose free art style, Teoh. It has a real Quentin Blake feel about it. All your videos are so informative and I`ve learnt a lot from them.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Andy Oakley Thanks 😁

  • @OrnBJonsson
    @OrnBJonsson5 жыл бұрын

    I have seen 2 or 3 of your videos and like what I see. You give good instructions and have got the ability to make things simple and clear. Thank you!

  • @isabellecade277
    @isabellecade2778 жыл бұрын

    Je ne sais pas combien de temps tu vas nous apprendre de trucs aussi simplement mais merci de le faire aussi bien chaque jour ! Bravo pour la clarté de tes explications. I do not know how long you'll also learn stuff we just thank you but to do both every day ! Congratulations for the clarity of your explanations.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Isabelle CADE Thanks \ (•◡•) /

  • @aspeechlessness
    @aspeechlessness8 жыл бұрын

    I Love tge effort you put into every video. So informative. You really take your time. Thank you very much. Keep going!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +aspeechlessness Thanks. \ (•◡•) /

  • @karenvc8005
    @karenvc80056 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent tutorial. I was out sketching an old church today an see from this video all the pitfalls that I made by getting lost in the details instead of focusing on the basic elements. Thank you for helpful tips and suggestions!

  • @tommasoscaravetti1046
    @tommasoscaravetti10467 жыл бұрын

    "What you leave out is as important as you draw" Great piece of advice, I'll keep it in mind! 👍👍👍

  • @barbhayes5613
    @barbhayes56137 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tutorial! I'm so happy to see and hear exactly how you approach sketching a structure without getting hung up on the details. I am amazed how quickly you did the thumbnail sketch as well - great example of what you can get down in a minute or two if you don't have the opportunity to stop. Thank you!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Barb Hayes Thanks 😀

  • @deborahtaylor7902
    @deborahtaylor79025 жыл бұрын

    I have just found yr channel and cannot stress enough how important it is to me to see a reference photo as u sketch! Added plus is you explaining what u are doing. Thanks for the great instruction!

  • @TheKapuzina
    @TheKapuzina3 жыл бұрын

    17:35 looks amazing. It's so simple but it got so much life in it. LIke the lighter area in the back and the darker area in the front, especially right front makes you feel like you in the shadows of the tree right now, relaxing, while enjoying the wider and lighter area in the background. Got me hooked straight from the beginning.

  • @ZeranZeran
    @ZeranZeran Жыл бұрын

    I feel like this is going to help me in a big way Thank you so much! I love the way you simplify complex things and note that you don't need to include every detail. That's something I struggle with. Perfectionist to the point of fault and overcrowding. I'm excited to try again with your method!

  • @xxxorg
    @xxxorg5 жыл бұрын

    I NEEDED TO SEE THIS TUTORIAL! PERFECT! THANK YOU MAN, I LOVE YOU!! NO HOMO!! I STRUGGLE WITH LITTLE PEOPLE TOO, GETTING THEM TO LOOK LIKE THEY'RE MOVING AND EXPRESSIONS WITHOUT DETAILS!!! OK, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FANTASTIC TUTORIALS!!!!

  • @forjazznjava
    @forjazznjava7 жыл бұрын

    You have the best sketching tutorials on KZread. And you make me want to visit Singapore. Thank you for your videos

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

  • @equesdeventusoccasus
    @equesdeventusoccasus6 жыл бұрын

    The name of the tooth-like structures in the arch (any molding, soffit, eave or overhang really) are called dentil. The support railing is called a balustrade.

  • @valeriesummers9865
    @valeriesummers98657 жыл бұрын

    These are the best urban sketching tutorials on KZread. Thanks! and keep up the good work!

  • @JimSaling
    @JimSaling6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the instructional videos. I have been struggling with simplifying as i learn to sketch. I also like seeing you draw and seeing the decisions you make. Very helpful!

  • @tarias_sketchy_adventures
    @tarias_sketchy_adventures8 жыл бұрын

    I love your style Teoh! You make me feel like i can achieve great results. All of your videos are great, thanks so much :)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +womblelife Thanks 😁

  • @deejcarter2003
    @deejcarter20038 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, it is very helpful. I always struggle with where to start on a detailed building, and how to decide what to leave out.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dionne C Thanks ˙ ͜ʟ˙

  • @arya_crab955
    @arya_crab9552 жыл бұрын

    thx. i think ppl really overcomplicate things, but this was much simpler and easier to follow

  • @TobiasELee
    @TobiasELee3 жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff. That was great instruction, thank you!

  • @nothanks166
    @nothanks1662 жыл бұрын

    i struggle with perspective and buildings and this has been the only video ive come across that helps break down the concepts really easily; ive never been so excited to draw buildings until this video! Thank you!!

  • @JA-el3ml
    @JA-el3ml2 жыл бұрын

    Very very helpful! Thank you. Love your sketching.

  • @merebrillante
    @merebrillante6 жыл бұрын

    I need to work more with pen and ink to conquer my paralyzing fear of making mistakes. You are so brave.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    6 жыл бұрын

    Think of drawing like learning to play a music instrument. You'll be playing wrong notes all the time until you get better. That's the learning process. Nothing to be afraid of. It's also like people who play basketball. They keep shooting the hoop until the ball goes in. They don't think about the times the ball didn't go in, they think about the times the ball will go in.

  • @cookingdownsouthwithcarol8909
    @cookingdownsouthwithcarol89092 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are so helpful! Thank you!

  • @cpen_and_ink6202
    @cpen_and_ink62026 жыл бұрын

    Teoh, Great tutorial. Appreciate you simplifying how to look at detailed buildings.

  • @stringologymchugh4245
    @stringologymchugh42454 жыл бұрын

    You are a true artist. Thank you for the lovely video and sharing your experience.

  • @sharonolsen6579
    @sharonolsen65797 жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson! And an extremely useful exercise for practice. I love that you emphasize the paper size aspect of drawing... Again, thank you for the time and effort you spend on preparing and posting these videos. I am finding them to be invaluable as I work to improve my skill set. cheers! :)

  • @SharonNolfi
    @SharonNolfi8 жыл бұрын

    I really learned a lot from this tutorial. Thank you for sharing your techniques and explaining them so clearly. Your channel just gets better and better!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sharon Nolfi Thanks 😀

  • @wohohawa3471
    @wohohawa34718 жыл бұрын

    I really like you drawing style. It Helped me a lot.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +王好人 Thanks 😁

  • @PositivelyNice

    @PositivelyNice

    7 жыл бұрын

    王好人 yes agree. There is something about Teoh's style that is different from what I see all over journals (many of them look exactly the same).

  • @cheerp7313

    @cheerp7313

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PositivelyNice I absolutely agree!

  • @Irishwoman004
    @Irishwoman0043 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful, thank you for the effort in making it!

  • @makeupby.ananya
    @makeupby.ananya4 жыл бұрын

    really helpful tutorial. I love your videos!

  • @dianedreyfus
    @dianedreyfus7 жыл бұрын

    You are a brilliant teacher.. learned color theory after years of not getting it and this is just masterful Thank you.

  • @OneTrueWord1988
    @OneTrueWord19884 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful - I really learned a lot! Thanks so much Teoh!

  • @beethebuzzy3100
    @beethebuzzy31005 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video!!!! Can't wait to try it

  • @sheripatson5787
    @sheripatson57874 жыл бұрын

    I like reviewing your tutorials they are always helpful to me as I practice " I find buildings intriguing " angles and dept of field are important as you show here

  • @AB-gn8oh
    @AB-gn8oh4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great instructional video that includes all the info I need for my drawing project..

  • @melissajohnson4338
    @melissajohnson43385 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Teoh, I’m learning so much from your tutorials.

  • @lisaberg9241
    @lisaberg92418 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for such a great video. You rock!

  • @rasaeasels6905
    @rasaeasels69055 жыл бұрын

    Jake from RASA Easels here: Your tips were greatly helpful, especially finding the longest continuous line and how to simplify information while remaining observant. Thank you!

  • @widowbike
    @widowbike7 жыл бұрын

    So much useful tips, thanks for taking time to help!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Daniel Diaz Thanks 😀

  • @annehenderson9207
    @annehenderson92077 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you so much! Your approach is so liberating. I used to get lost doing details, and now I see how you can do a great sketch quite quickly yet effectively. What you leave out is INDEED as important as what you include. With gratitude, Anne

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Anne Henderson Thanks 😊

  • @charmde2008
    @charmde20083 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful tips. Thank you 😊 sketchbook book is so beautifully painted.

  • @penglv1007
    @penglv1007 Жыл бұрын

    what you leave out is as important as what you include. I like this sentence. in other words, simplicity is more.

  • @CL-jf8qs
    @CL-jf8qs8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the videos you have done. Very informative, inspiring, enlightening and enjoyable. Your tips are very straightforward and organized, making drawing a lot less intimidating to do. Love your style!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Teresa Lee Thanks 😁

  • @corikay
    @corikay8 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks so much Teoh for such a great tutorial! Please do more of these!! It really helped to slow down, see your reference photo, and have you explain where and why you started each line!!!! Love all of your videos,and I really loved this one! Hope you will do more of these!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +corikay Thanks (^o^)

  • @lindastarlandon
    @lindastarlandon7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Teoh. This is all very helpful.

  • @zion-pikin5968
    @zion-pikin59685 жыл бұрын

    You are an awesome teacher. Thanks for great video

  • @scottglasgow1752
    @scottglasgow17527 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed, and learned from, the entire video, but my most important takeaway might be your simple statement at the end, "Drawing is not always about drawing everything that you see; what you leave out is actually as important as what you include." Good advice. Thank you!

  • @ewigginton1
    @ewigginton14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This is just what I was looking for!

  • @mateiesgabriela5932
    @mateiesgabriela59324 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this tutorial ❤️ it was really helpful and I will try to improve my skills with your advices. 💯

  • @graybryan9521
    @graybryan95215 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!. Thanks.

  • @mararsc
    @mararsc6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @OwlAteMyCracker
    @OwlAteMyCracker6 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome. I have watched two videos and decided to subscribe. You help people understand that the details aren't entirely what matter, it's the whole picture.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :-)

  • @Nat-dx3vp
    @Nat-dx3vp8 жыл бұрын

    I'm so thankful that I found you and your awesome videos, you impart information in a really easy to understand format and I love your work..

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Natalie Hill Thanks 😁

  • @bartholoclumpdink7246
    @bartholoclumpdink72468 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant lesson. More like this please Teoh.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Bartholo Clumpdink Thanks :-D

  • @julieoaks6954
    @julieoaks69548 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!! Very helpful and easy to understand for someone new to sketching!! Keep them coming,I enjoy them very much!!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +julie oaks Thanks :-D

  • @creationsceecee
    @creationsceecee8 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this video. i'm just starting to get into cityscapes and for now i've only done simple shapes, almost abstract. but now i feel i can attack more detailed sketches. your instructions are clear and easy to follow. of course, your talent is amazing. once again, thank you!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +creationsceecee Thanks. I am glad this video is helpful.

  • @theseabeangallery5374
    @theseabeangallery53747 жыл бұрын

    Very good tutorial, thanks.

  • @csiribicsiriba
    @csiribicsiriba7 жыл бұрын

    Extremelly helpful and well explained. Thank you very much!!1

  • @PercyTienhooven
    @PercyTienhooven2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Learned alot (again) from you. Cheers!

  • @ummfatima6224
    @ummfatima62246 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video! This was super helpful to a complete beginner like me.

  • @enpocaspalabras99
    @enpocaspalabras994 жыл бұрын

    Great video! 😊 I am learning to draw urban sketching and this video is perfect for me 👏🏼

  • @Cyd1057
    @Cyd10578 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You are a born teacher. I just found your channel and am transfixed by your high quality content and filming. I am so happy to have stumbled upon your channel. The way you break down your subject makes me utterly confident that my drawing skills will improve dramatically. Thank you!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Cyd1057 Thanks. Check out my other tutorials from my playlist.

  • @Mesozoical
    @Mesozoical7 жыл бұрын

    This is very interesting. I am just learning how to draw buildings and it can seem like a pretty confounding feat, but I feel like this helped steer me in the right direction. Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @Amybozhemoi
    @Amybozhemoi6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! this tutorial is so helpful!

  • @nknana3
    @nknana38 жыл бұрын

    Great video...very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +nknana3 Thanks. I'm glad it's helpful 😁

  • @pakokbral2
    @pakokbral24 жыл бұрын

    this is a great video. Thank you for sharing!

  • @52linell
    @52linell6 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched this video three times. It is packed with information. I appreciate so much seeing the photograph as you draw. Very useful to me as I learn how to better draw. Thank you for your tutorials. They are just terrific. I’ve learned a lot from you. Very best wishes to you for 2018.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :-)

  • @nabsynabs1100
    @nabsynabs11002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this was really helpful

  • @richardsilva-spokane3436
    @richardsilva-spokane34363 жыл бұрын

    New sub. Thanks!!! Excellent presentation and technique information. Inspirational 👍

  • @DebraDukes
    @DebraDukes7 жыл бұрын

    Teoh Amazing I Love watching your work I have one family member which used to drawer and sketch absolutely amazing.Also watching you draw this brought back memories.I really enjoy watching you Sketch ,Draw,etc very nice.Absolutely enjoyed Deb👍

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks \ (•◡•) /

  • @riverrunsfree
    @riverrunsfree7 жыл бұрын

    wow. this is my first lesson on simplifying sketches. i'm always so caught up with the details that after i draw them, the final product looks really weird and doesn't really look like the original. thank you for this, Teoh! i just subbed. :)

  • @sowmyaj8928
    @sowmyaj89288 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials and reviews are extremely enjoyable and very informative! Thank you so much! :)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sowmya J Thanks for your support 😀

  • @noreenkellett3863
    @noreenkellett38635 жыл бұрын

    Thanks , would have run a mile from such a detailed piece, but reckon I might give it a go now after watching this.

  • @jcr1563
    @jcr15636 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your explanations and demonstrations are really helpful. I’m new to sketching and you’ve answered questions I didn’t know to ask. Will do as you suggest and try a sketch of a cottage I did the other day in 3 sizes.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    6 жыл бұрын

    +J Cr Cool. Have fun drawing 😁

  • @TerrieJohnson731
    @TerrieJohnson7317 жыл бұрын

    I want to be able to sketch like you one day. I will watch this again and again so I dont miss anything. Thank you for this video.

  • @serraotatiana
    @serraotatiana4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much! This was so helpful! :)

  • @cindyolson7623
    @cindyolson76237 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! It was fun to draw, although i need practice. Thank you!

  • @anapaolamagana4480
    @anapaolamagana44808 жыл бұрын

    Wow! excelent video! Thankyou for sharing!!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ana Paola Magaña Thank you 😀

  • @chinesetomcruise
    @chinesetomcruise8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making these videos, very useful and pleasant to watch!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Bren Dan Thanks. 😀

  • @melissabridge5687
    @melissabridge56876 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an older video. But I had to tell you how helpful this is. I always try to dray too much details and try to make it "perfect". I'm trying to get looser with my sketches. Thanks for all you do!!!

  • @Geemeel1
    @Geemeel13 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is SO helpful , i tend to draw and color everything and with that it becomes....nothing. 🤫 your explaining is so patience and at ease. Well done!! ✴️

  • @dwayneneckles
    @dwayneneckles4 жыл бұрын

    thank you SO MUCH! this helped me a lot!

  • @mins_artnlife
    @mins_artnlife8 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much Teo. love your videos and tutorials. very informative. learnt a lot. :)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Min A Thanks 😁

  • @OutsidetheBoxGraphicsVancouver
    @OutsidetheBoxGraphicsVancouver7 жыл бұрын

    Love this! A great lesson on keeping it loose. I get caught up in the detail then lose the overall flow.

  • @ecksdog
    @ecksdog8 жыл бұрын

    Another great one!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ecksdog Thanks. Heheh 😀

  • @AG-vw2nq
    @AG-vw2nq6 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial! Thank you!

  • @manfredknie9516
    @manfredknie95168 жыл бұрын

    extremely well done and thank you.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Manfred Knie Thanks 🙌

  • @SGrahamStudioCrafts
    @SGrahamStudioCrafts4 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! Thanks!

  • @parvaiznaseem8831
    @parvaiznaseem88315 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the wonderful Tutorial

  • @9xlollipop
    @9xlollipop5 жыл бұрын

    It’s very helpful. Thank you so much 😊

  • @glorisyoung9696
    @glorisyoung96964 жыл бұрын

    "Draw the longest lines first" -- Genius!

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