Line Weight Communicates So Much More Than You Think
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In this lesson, we explore the art of combining line weight methods to create a unique drawing style. Drawing is akin to learning a language, where one starts with random "noises" and gradually develops complexity. This demo combines three methods: importance, light direction/shadows, and depth, using tools like line thickness, line value, and line tapering.
Remember that developing your style can be as simple or complex as you desire. Focusing on different aspects, such as color or shape design, and practicing through exploration will help you develop a unique voice. By practicing line weight in focused exercises, you'll intuitively make better decisions when creating artwork and improve your overall drawing skills and understanding of line dynamics.
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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
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Learn How to Draw Confident Lines - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qo6N0rqEobyamaQ.html
@MiftahulIslamSabir
Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in drawing although it's less like I want to and more like I have to.(Though it's my personal matter) But there is a huge problem for some super begginers like me . Who don't even know how to draw a straight line. We all know that a man makes perfect but if we do it wrong way it's not going to make any progress. So we need a guideline for begining drawing . I mean, like what should I learn at the very beginning? than what? and what after that and so on. I think if you make a video about these it would be so helpful for some super begginer like me.
@lraq.107
10 ай бұрын
هل من الممكن ترجمه عربي
Hi dear Proko. I am from Iran. I started to draw using your instructions on youtube. Teaching is an art. You are not only a great teacher but a great artist too. Thanks for being on youtube.❤🎉
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
My parents are from Iran and my brother is in vacation there rn. I'm planning on asking him to buy and bring me art supplies since it's cheaper there compared to Canadian dollars. Is that true? Are art supplies there cheap ? Thanks
@xaku5383
Жыл бұрын
@@sael5084 Some stuff should be, like locally made things, but i reckon that internation products like copic markers and stuff are still going to cost the same or be in a similar price range. Not sure though, hope you're able to get your art supplies!
@rezajamshidi8685
Жыл бұрын
@@sael5084 Its almost the same price or even more and you can not find good brands here . Its better to get them there.
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
@@rezajamshidi8685 my aunt said Faber castel pencils set cost 5 dollars while here it's nearly 20 dollars . They are in mashad
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
@@xaku5383 copic are always expensive but I'm more of a white black artist who only draws concepts and shades occasionally. I'll ask my family to visit their store and record live so I can compare the prices lol. My brother went and was prescribed antibiotics and other medications and it costs him like 2 dollars. Very cheap there but depends on what
Personally, I’ve noticed that when considering line weight, less is more. So I’ll choose 2 or 3 “reasons” to adjust my lines, rather than finding every “reason” possible, and overworking it. I suggest studying how your personal “art parents” approach line weight, and trying those out on quick smaller drawings (so you can try lots over a shorter period of time) and choose your preferences from there. Great video, very helpful!
@itsgeet
3 ай бұрын
this sounds really helpful to me right now, cuz im always confused about which thing should i give the most line weight? over lap or shadow or silhouette etc.
I started worrying abt the weight of my lines, and then he dropped TWO videos about the topic. Proko is literally carrying my art skills rn
Stan, your speaking style is changed drastically 🤣 I am following your channel from last 7-8 years. It is very evident.
This was so good! 🥳🎉👍🏽 Thank you for the demo Proko! 😀👍🏽✏📙
Hai proko I am neil neehar eight year fan of you from India, Kerala. Thanks for the training. Love you
Thanks for your art lessons . Really appreciated your sharing and ideas.
Thanks this is something new that my sketch maybe needed
Thank you Proko - I’ve been practicing considering the hierarchy of lines and my drawings communicate much clearer ! Quick question: How do you choose which line principle to consider first when drawing?
thank you very much these videos are so helpful
It helped me a lot. Thank you proko...😊
Thank you Proko
Somebody who got this down brilliantly was Bill Watterson, with Calvin and Hobbes. And he achieved it with a brush and India ink.
I must try this
Thanks for the knowledge, this is timeless.. tutorial
awesome thank you
Probably it makes sense (more easier especially for beginners) to start with the dimension of Width-Thickness and then follow with the step for line values. It is also in synch (more consistent as a workflow) with the erasing part displayed by Stan at the end.
Thanks as always :)
Question. At the beginning of the video, we establish that we're going to make the value of the line the darkest in the darkest parts (shadow). But i can't help thinking - in certain lighting scenarios, the "lines" would be more conspicuous on the lit side, not in shadow. So i wonder, wouldn't it make more sense to make lines on the lit side darker, at least in certain cases? Or would we rather bring blurriness into play, but keep the lines on the darkest side darker? What would be more effective/make more sense?
Wow amzing draw, i love ❤❤❤❤
Thank you
Nice tutorial
Thanks so much ❤❤❤
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
Don't worry you deserve it ❤❤
Thank you Mr Proko 🙏🏾. What is the name of the eraser tool you used? And where can I get it?
That gives me some ideas to play with :-)
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
That's adorable would love to see the finished art of yours ❤❤
Line weights allow the expression of the overall definition, clarity, depth, and also dimension for your sketches
An ACME box... Thank you so much. Killer video.
Now that is an interesting box 😂
I have been watching proko since I was small and now I have my own KZread channel and I am 12 year old boy now
thanks for the lesson i always appreciate it since i cant afford the course lmao
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
That's cute ❤❤
I'm interested in drawing although it's less like I want to and more like I have to.(Though it's my personal matter) But there is a huge problem for some super begginers like me . Who don't even know how to draw a straight line. We all know that a man makes perfect but if we do it wrong way it's not going to make any progress. So we need a guideline for begining drawing . I mean, like what should I learn at the very beginning? than what? and what after that and so on. I think if you make a video about these it would be so helpful for some super begginer like me.
@kaitovt1911
Жыл бұрын
busca el video "6 Steps to Draw Anything " ahi tienes una introduccion muy buena sobre lo que preguntas , esta en proko el video
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10:30 sounds like somebody hitting a bong
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This.. is pretty close to how i do linework lol
Your rough is my final 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Hey Stan- I’ve been a fan of yours for years. I love your tutorials, your podcast, love it all. I want to get better at figure sculpture and was thrilled to find you had a 3D teacher under your umbrella, UNTIL… I found his own channel where he makes racist, homophobic, sexist videos. He might be a fine teacher ( I don’t know- I couldn’t bring myself to watch after I saw his other videos). Just made me sad is all.
This is kinda hard for me.
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Talk with lines Me: /_-\|_-//\\|/
This is 2023 for Pete's sake. A video showing us a decent prompt that nails your style will do just fine, thank you very much, with added bonus weight prompts just for the heck of it. Midjourney
@Khymeira
Жыл бұрын
A.I.ncel spotted 😌
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
@@Khymeira love ai hmm soulless art makes me act up!❤
@Stjerneklang528
Жыл бұрын
@@Khymeira Penincel 🪃
@Khymeira
Жыл бұрын
@_Willow _ I've been illustrating for most of my life. I tried Midjourney out of curiosity. There's NO satisfaction found in just entering prompts to spew out pictures. But spending hours rendering a piece and seeing it to completion?? Especially with learning from Proko's foundations? Is the best feeling. It's true pleasure. But prompts feel empty. Like sneezing or smth lmao
@sael5084
Жыл бұрын
@@Khymeira yes using proko advanced techniques to make a art which would take years to first learn and nearly perfect. Why you think all the professional artists have drawn for more than 10 years ? Why would normal people give decades to master their craft when they can instead put a few minutes to get a peace they want ? Wish ai was done better because I would love to use it and make comics rather than draw 16 hours a day to fill deadlines and get my passion exploited explicitly. Sadly ai can't just copy your imagination in your brain. and put it on paper. Prompting right now isn't accurate. What feels empty is drawing everyday for years and still not being good enough at art and wonder what the hell are you even doing here. Not one day I go trough feeling happy about what I do. I will be when Im good enough to draw but for that im looking into more years of gruesome practice