This was a great demo video!!! You put a lot of work into this for us, and I really appreciate it. Thank you..😀👍

@RixCanDoit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.

I used to do proportional drawing years ago just by measuring distances with my ruler and doing the math to enlarge or reduce the scale. Yes i know, tedious procedure but it was all i could thing back then, i had no art teacher and youtube was not a thing :D My drawings did come pretty accurate though. I might have to invest in a divider now i have seen this. Thank you.

@Daniel-xg3ul

2 жыл бұрын

Same.

Thank you for taking the time in demonstrating how to use these proportional dividers. And also the difference between the Derwent and the AccuraSee.

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. The AccuraSee is definitely better.

Rix, I have used a proportional divider since my days in University. In my mind it is the only way to go. I teaches you very quickly how to sight draw. Nice to see you post this for other artist.👍😃

@cc-qu7gz

3 ай бұрын

What size is best for portrait drawing vs landscape drawing? Is it better to get a brass vs plastic?

@user-et8ic7ms6y

3 ай бұрын

@@cc-qu7gz Brass is the best and one that slides. Reason being that the range of proportional movement is not limited. Happy drawing ✍️😃

@cc-qu7gz

3 ай бұрын

@@user-et8ic7ms6y Thank you. What is the best size to get for portraits and landscapes? 6 inch? 9 inch? Do I need both sizes?

Thank you! This actually is going to save me as an artist. Thank you

yaaa great use them a lot, did a brief intro to using one for friends some time ago, thanks for the in depth how to.

Thanks for taking the time to explain how this tool works. I am just learning to draw and struggle with proportions on portraits. New subbie.

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful.

@alicomando1195

4 жыл бұрын

me too that warped part of face lol

I recently got a Proportional Divider called Prospek from Jerry's Artarama and I have been using it completely differently than the way you are using it. You have a way better method than I do. Good thing I came across this video.

@billiemoore4757

6 жыл бұрын

Fred Gregory Shtevensh Herbert Jerry’s artarama

@billiemoore4757

6 жыл бұрын

Fred Gregory Shtevensh Herbert non

@lawrencefairbairn5339

6 жыл бұрын

I saw a pair of these also in Jerry’s Artarama. $6.00 in the sale. Alas, the estimated S+H to Scotland was $47.99. Yikes!!

thankyou ---magic method ! works well !

Plain and simple explanation that people like me can understand. Thanks so much Rix. Love it when you teach us stuff!

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Great! I love teaching stuff. Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!

I've always done this the old-fashioned way. I ran across this tool on Amazon. I'm glad I saw your video. I'm buying it. Thanks

@RixCanDoit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you. I learned a valuable lesson

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for commenting.

Rix you do a great job! :D

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you, this is a very helpful video! 😊

Very helpful, thank you.

Awesome! Im a beginner and your instructions are so clear. Thank you so much for sharing your passion. Im going to go shopping for all the tools you talk about . you know what would be acgood idea if you could put together tailoredor beginners intermediate advanced tool boxes with all or some of the supplies at reasonable prices and run say different contest for all three categories to win each box or all boxes. Just an idea. Thank you again for your time much appreciated.

You got the numbers wrong...at 1.5 : 1.0 ( ie 3 : 2 ) enlarging , for reducing the reciprocal ratio is 0.67 ( 2 : 3 ) , not 0.75. Cheers

Good one Rix. Thank you. I only enlarge so I will probably cut off one point (about 1/8 inch or so) on the enlarging side and tape a sharpened lead to the trimmed arm so it comes out the same distance as the other point. When the lead runs down I will have to re-tape tho. Maybe I can clip a long lead on somehow.

@asdrubalrodruguez2518

Жыл бұрын

Saludos

I bought a gold one. But i had to put a washers on it. Still struggling with it. Lol. Thanks for this video. I just subscribed. I'll be watching all your videos!

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

I have a dervent one, it's very helpful. I agree the blunt tips are not the best, but workable.

amazing tools i wish i have that kinda tools maybe will make my drawing getting better :D

Awesome 💯 dude Rlly helpfull

@RixCanDoit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

A quicker method is to use a carpenters' sliding bevel and just pick points on the ref pic , set your angle and transfer it to your work space...you triangulate your way around the picture working from the corners of the pic or half-way points on the boundary. It is a lot quicker because you are just dealing with 2 angles and their intersection. You don't measure anything. Make sure that the area you plan to draw on is of the same side ratios of your ref pic . What you are doing is using similar triangles_lookem up in your maths book. This actually produces a triangular grid in the process where all proportions are correct, even shadows. Cheers.

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

I might have one of these in my woodshop. But I don't quite follow the suggestion. Anyone produce a video on this?

@mikehamelin7520

5 жыл бұрын

please make a video. I would like to see this

@arroyosonja

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on this as well 🙏 💖☺️

can you please do a review on the BOSTITCH twist & sharp pencil sharpener.

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

I will try to acquire one.

This is probably a little better than the grid method because of the fact that if you get your grid measurements are a tiny bit off, they get progressively worse the more lines you draw measuring from the grid line that is off.

@jrg7951

6 жыл бұрын

You also don't have to erase lots of grid lines

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

Draw them lightly and you likely won't need to erase lines. Check out this video where I use the grid method and notice that I'm not erasing any grid lines. They simply disappear. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oG2Y0qN_danenrQ.html

@AniCusp

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! In the grid method, a small error can have a multiplier effect and you're left wondering which grid you went wrong. This device eliminates that problem.

@apex.amatuer

Жыл бұрын

@@AniCusp If all lines are measured from the beginning instead of the last line then it shouldn't be an issue to begin with.

I’ve never used a proportional divider before. Wouldn’t it be better for me to sketch the basic area as I see it, then use the tool to hone in on details? Or should I start with the tool?

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it any way you like. However, if you end up not getting your proportions right, you'll need to consider measuring everything from the start.

Thank you very much

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you so.much....

Perfecto gracias

I need this....

I want to order one, what size is the one you are using. I see smaller ones but I think I should use the size you have.

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about 'size'. I like to use the plastic Accurasee Artist Proportional Divider. Bought mine at Amazon

@joangagne1903

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I got one now from Amazon. Works great!!

Simplify --grid method still the fastest and most accurate ---!

@RixCanDoit

17 күн бұрын

Agreed!

Yhanks.

Thanks for this.

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Mulberry2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit I still find them hard use though, esp the cheap ones. I know I need to use them as it will train my hand and eyes, and eventually, I can be so good I will need need them

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mulberry2000 I find the Accurasee easy to use. It's made of plastic but works better than my more expensive Derwent wooden one.

@Mulberry2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit Yeah you said, I think it's a case of getting used to it, etc. Though the peg is not as a tip as I would like. I never used these before. I drew from free hind and used my eye. I am not very good at life drawing though so that needs to be sorted out.

@Mulberry2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit I have got the Derwent wooden one and you are right.

hi,whats the brand of this calipers?

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

The big wooden one is Derwent. The plastic thinner one (and better) is AccuraSee.

Is this any quicker than the grid method?

@RixCanDoit

6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, it takes much longer. That is one reason why I prefer the grid method. With the grid method, I can compare the minute details from photo grid to drawing paper grid for precise replication. However, there is so much more erasing of grid lines that can get in the way unless you draw it really, really light as I often do. With this method, you have less grid lines to erase, but that may be offset by having to erase and adjust your sketch more often. So try both and decide which is best for you.

ceep practice my friend

or just use paper trace and make dhe outlines for 2 min

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. For one, you need to do your trace with the drawing paper you're going to be drawing on. The thickness itself will prevent you from seeing the details even with a lightbox, of which I have a few from doing reviews on them. Tracing has its place, but if you are going to catch all the details necessary for photo or hyper-realistic drawing, you're going to have to manually draw them in by measuring exactly where they are located, whether you do this using a divider or simply by eye.

What kind of compass is that?? Thanks 💚

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

Please read the title of the video. :-)

What kind of paper is that? And how many GSM it has?

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

90# drawing paper. I use these for demos and throwaways. Bristol smooth paper is my paper of choice for realistic drawings.

@artchoholic1805

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thankyou sir for sharing these.

Sir What the name of tool?

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

What tool? You mean the tool used for measuring that is part of the title?

It just seems to just take too long for me but good info.

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

It does take some time and patience. But worth it in the end.

Every drawing tool has to be respected, but... I thinks grids are easier to use in order to reproduce an image. But may be there way to use this tool i do ignore.

Important is just the Queen

I like the queen of course, but on this picture she looks scary :D thx for video

@mtngirl4944

5 жыл бұрын

Petr Machane she’s not pretty, that’s for sure. 😂

@paulwhite760

5 жыл бұрын

She just finished her breakfast of childrens' fingers on toast + HP sauce.

sod that I use a pico projector soooooo fast

Does this instrument work tightly?

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

What does "tightly" mean in this context?

@Gawron..

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit Both elements can be tightly twisted or loosely. Scissors, for example, work loosely (usually). Here it is important not to touch the dimension. Strict work is important. The Derwent has a screw and you can lock the dimension (squeeze). This is not possible with the other device.

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gawron.. However, the Derwent has a stubby end whereas the Accurasee has a real point. So for precision, it's the Accurasee for the win!

@Gawron..

3 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit That's why I am asking about the latter and you still haven't answered. Does it work tightly or loosely?

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gawron.. That's probably because I don't understand your question.

I have a question about the accurasee I think that's how u spell it idk I use 9" x12" paper where should I put the peg to get right proportions?

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

That's up to you. You decide whether to enlarge or shrink the image or make it 1:1. Just move the peg and measure the two ends.

I wont spend any time on mathematical calculations to paint, I will always use my eyes and concentrate in what is important, painting......better to buy carbon paper to avoid such waste of time, sorry

@princessannoir3323

4 жыл бұрын

This was a really tedious explanation. Try Stefan Baumann.

there are much easier ways to copy photos, if that's your goal.

Yeah grids are never very useful - it gets down to about 1/10 of the squares are ever useful

Is there not a less tedious way of using a divider lol

it is an illusion to think of a portrait only because a proportional divider is used. A realistic portrait can help to rate, which if not corroborated then by the nuances, the result will never be satisfactory. (translated by google)

@RixCanDoit

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Google did a bad job translating. I have no clue what you just said.

@graphegraph8385

4 жыл бұрын

@@RixCanDoit Ciao, volevo risparmiarti la traduzione in italiano. Il testo sopra è questo a seguire: è un'illusione pensare a disegnare un ritratto solo perché viene utilizzato un divisore proporzionale. In un ritratto realistico può aiutare a costruire la fisionomia, che però se non corroborato dalle sfumature, il risultato non sarà mai soddisfacente.

I thought it was Harpo Marx!

yes she is the queen, no disrespect of she will cart you off to the tower LOL

@mtngirl4944

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Jackson out with royalty. Ridiculous

Great drawing what a shame about the subject matter!

Thanks for teaching me how to draw reptiles. Could we please get a human next time? 🙂

@ongoingawakening4257

4 жыл бұрын

It was a great tutorial but I was over and over unnerved by having to stare at her, or whatever she is.

It would have been so much simpler if you enlarged for the demo. For you and you audience.

@RixCanDoit

3 жыл бұрын

Even simpler if you watch my other videos where I actually did just that! ;-b

I am a hobbyist and my teacher shouts when I do reference about the COMPASSES ------- she always says that all the PROFESSIONALS and ADVANCED ARTISTS are FREEHAND focusing on a photo and using the OBSERVATION with the IMAGINATION ------- Yes indeed but all PRO artists until to achieve the level of ULTRA HYPER REALISM ART took them over a decade with daily or almost daily practice about 3 or 4 hours and in their beginning steps they used tools such as GRID LINES and COMPASSES or who knows what else ----- to become a talented experienced artist takes a long painful loneliness boring life time but again that doesn't means you became GOD or GODESSES ----- because the real super artist of all is the SUPER POWER the creator of universe and we are the human dolls for that power

@RixCanDoit

5 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm not going to touch the God or Goddesses subject, but as for your teacher's opinion, it is just an opinion and not a good one at that. Such dogmatic opinions are arrogant at best. Many professional artists use grids or other measuring methods in order to get the initial sketch, whether it be on paper or canvas. Hey, to each their own.

@lorriepriddle8604

4 жыл бұрын

lagno kormi even Robert Bateman uses a projector......do what you want ! I love proportional dividers but I don’t start with a reference line ....I take the measurement from the top to the bottom of what I want ( highest place on the head, lowest place on the neckline ) and put the top of the hair mark on the canvas first ....then I work down from there . You can map out a person in about 15-20 minutes . I don’t bother with shade depths...just the min features. Top,of hair to top of eyelid, top of hair to bottom of eyelid width of face , top,of hair to bottom of nose , side of face to left nostril, side of face to right nostril etc....

Thank heavens I already know how to use mine. I would never bother if I went by these directions. Tedious.

@theysayvideos5844

4 жыл бұрын

So then, show us what YOU can do with it? LOL!

Elizardbeth the 🦎 lizard queen

Made this too difficult to follow. Don’t distract viewers with a picture of one of the most famous woman in the world.

@videogamerguy9299

Жыл бұрын

Now dead, thank God!