How I learned to draw better faces in a week
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День томуI wanted to finally learn to draw pretty faces, so I sat down and did six days (non consecutively, I need rest ofc) of studies to learn how. I'm surprised at how well this training regime went, so I decided to share it!
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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - How my faces look right now
01:12 - Asaro rotation chart
02:21 - Skull rotation
03:24 - Why learn to draw appealing faces?
04:00 - Drawing from reference
04:42 - Eyes
06:50 - Style study - frog
08:12 - Style study - Yoneyama Mai 米山 舞
09:18 - Style study - Mika Pikazo ミカ ピカゾ
10:19 - Style study - 82pigeon
11:13 - Final Drawing
Resources:
Asaro head: www.artstation.com/artwork/GX...
Skull 3D Model: sketchfab.com/3d-models/shape...
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Edited by @chashuu0
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@addmaeths-qe9lf 19 днів тому
Art school❌ Frog✅
@zingaao 19 днів тому
real 🤰
@thehangyhepo 19 днів тому
@zingaao why tf did you put a damn pregnant emoji
@_p4_ 19 днів тому
Now draw her giving birth!
@zingaao 18 днів тому
@@thehangyhepo real 🤰
@aliyutube 18 днів тому
@@zingaaoreal🤰
@kannzd 19 днів тому
We saw pikat become a art god before gta 6
@keyarthule5886 19 днів тому
this is peak
@channel_weidu 18 днів тому
ehhhh she’s already an art god😂
@hexproof44 15 днів тому
I'm 32 years old... due to certain personal issues, I got a suggestion by my therapist... the idea was to pick an activity I've never done before, hopefully something that appeals to creativity. Well, I chose drawing. It's been 3 amazing weeks! Just found out about your channel and will definetely take a look at all your videos!
@The1andonlysharpshooter 14 днів тому
Have fun!
@user-rn2cx4qq4e 13 днів тому
I’m 26 and I’m also 3 weeks in! Keep it up comrade ☺️ enjoy
@noahwilson8872 12 днів тому
art is so awesome. art has always been an inclination of mine. but it’s some much more awesome when someone starts trying it later down the road. your an artist now! enjoy your journey!!
@topjos12 11 днів тому
Soon to be 26 later this year, I've been drawing a bit every day for 62 days so far. And I've been enjoying the journey so far!
@Rapiers-and-flowers 11 днів тому
As someone who's been drawing for 7 years, youre gonna love it!
@d20pf18 18 днів тому
I am absolutely guilty of delaying face studies. I think this is the sign I should stop running from my responsibilities. Thanks Pikat, wish me luck.
@trippettfamily4686 18 днів тому
Tell me about it 💀
@Aw_Tizzy 15 днів тому
I’m scared of the failure I will witness from my own hands
@OhItsKobi 15 днів тому
Good luck!!
@OhItsKobi 15 днів тому
@@Aw_Tizzy If you recognize that you've failed, it means you know where you can improve and that isn't a bad thing
@Aw_Tizzy 6 днів тому
@@OhItsKobi thank you Beerus
@AINEET 19 днів тому
The progression on the thumbnail tells me it was worth it
@thederpydude2088 17 днів тому
"I thought I wasn't able to draw detailed art. Turns out, I just never really tried." ( 12:06 ) That is probably one my favorite things to experience when drawing, or doing anything in life, tbh. I definitely wanna seek that experience more often. It can be easy to get discouraged, especially if you're struggling to define success with your art, but I think it can be so valuable to aim for a positive experience like that.
@Rick-rl9qq 19 днів тому
One thing I have found from drawing not only from other artists, but from portraits as well is that you will make PERMANENT progress! It might just be one thing or two at the beginning, but as you become more advanced, you'll learn quicker and more. I have found that taking certain elements from the artists you like is a way to boost and build your own style!
@SoteriaNavi 19 днів тому
Pikat, I can't explain why, but your videos are one of my biggest sources of motivation when it comes to doing art. It's something about the way you're so comfortable showing all your mistakes and how you go about fixing them, along with your very positive outlook that reminds me that we all start somewhere and to be easier on myself. Thank you so much and never change.
@FlowrrOfficialArtWOW 17 днів тому
Same
@lilly_koii 8 днів тому
same! she's so encouraging and makes all this stuff feel attainable
@daiizuu9968 5 днів тому
the eye line trick actually saved me
@5heph 18 днів тому
I instantly recognized the "mysterious frogs" art, I love her art so much!
@saske4211 18 днів тому
Sauce??
@Yoman911nine 16 днів тому
hint = fu*a
@DrawnByShai_ 15 днів тому
@@Yoman911nine whos the frog? T^T name on twitter? pls
@Poopie_buttholelickeresquirejr 14 днів тому
Who????
@Poopie_buttholelickeresquirejr 14 днів тому
Who
@cupley8242 19 днів тому
I love that you always go out of your way to add your eyebags while still maintaining AND encouraging such a good mindset and outlook on art. It couldn't be more relatable, and I enjoy your videos so much.
@Sketchchess07 17 днів тому
I’m gonna be completely honest, no matter which channels I watched, I always found that art tips were so inaccessible because they give very broad advice. But I’m a huge fan of your videos because they show the process of improvement and they give the whole journey, not just the high points. Best art channel!
@hollowedboi5937 18 днів тому
Fear isn’t just the practice. Its how I constantly feel I have to catch up and BE something of worth. So I feel I have to practice loads and be good NOW which makes the process hella worse. Its when I am not wholly fearful of studying and can just get lost in making something with what I’ve learned with no interruptions that I am in my element. When I’m not thinking about goals or being somewhere is when I ironically do my best. Also just studying one thing until I feel comfortable. Not every fundamental and every anatomical structure at once. You will eventually be good. You don’t have to be good rn. With time and practice you’ll do good
@Keladinus 17 днів тому
The neat thing about drawing from real reference is that you can pick out appealing features from a photo that you would never imagine without it. Like, maybe this guy has a really nice chin! Maybe that girl's shoulders are really cute! Maybe that old man's wrinkly forehead makes him look really cool! Then you come up with your own solution to represent those features using lines on a canvas.
@isa_r2081 4 дні тому
I am an 12 year old artist about to turn 13, and the skull thing actually helped me a TON, simplified heads now make so much sense in my head that I was like, in disbelief, staring at the model on the screen as everything clicked lol. But thanks for the tip !
@KvL92 10 днів тому
That line art looks professional, there's just something so satisfying about it, reminds me of disney line art as a kid and certain concept arts.
@diysilmecla7438 5 днів тому
It’s the flow, composition, shapes, forms an line confidence. Sinix has a full playlist dedicated to line and forms quality btw I think it’s called “Design Theory: shapes that appeal”
@KvL92 5 днів тому
@@diysilmecla7438 Interesting, thanks for the suggestion!
@TaurusVibez 19 днів тому
Here are a couple things I've learned on what can make faces more appealing: (note: appeal can vary from person to person. I'm sharing what I've learned.) 1. Analyze the space between each section of the face (hairline to brow, brow to nose, nose to chin). I learned the "cat theory" from Zeronis in his Class 101 class where he highlighted the proportions of a cat (large forehead to nose area, smaller nose to chin) and applied it to a human face. It resulted in a more appealing face. 2. Analyze the size of the facial features relative to each other. For example, in anime, the eyes are LARGE and the rest of the facial features are small. In more realistic faces, the facial features are pretty much the same size. 3. Analyze the ways facial features are simplified. I don't know what it is, but simplifying things just has a certain appeal to it. When looking at different styles, the more realistic the subject, the more information is indicated such as structure, form, perspective, details, etc. For more stylized work, it's often a lot simpler and shape design driven. I hope this helps! 😄
@MrHitmancheg 18 днів тому
This video taught me that if I lie hard enough, people will believe me when I say that I can draw, and by the time I actually learn this skill, the lie has gone on for so long and became so deep, noone will care that it was ever a lie.
@trasher534 19 днів тому
I hope i did not sound weird but i love the way pikat speaks, she sounds really sweet
@reinaldoramospereira5160 19 днів тому
She has such a positive energy. I find her videos very relaxing
@SafetyKitten 17 днів тому
the only people who will think you sound weird are people without brains
@AlfredEiji 12 днів тому
We need Pikat drawing ASMR 🙏
@Dall1n 18 днів тому
I like how this video shows that getting good is about practice and study not just YT art magic tricks
@KitsunekoOwO 18 днів тому
There is still so much I have to learn 😧 recently I've been learning a lot of new things and it's really rewarding to see the improvement in my art but there are so many things I don't understand yet😭😆
@trippettfamily4686 18 днів тому
Your only hope now is Pikat's bootcamp
@umjamer 18 днів тому
I really really love that you are also learning alongside us. the insight you offer as someone also trying to get some of these concepts down and sharing them with us helps so much thank you!
@Rumplitschka 19 днів тому
You're right to be proud, this is amazing very wholesome to see your progress, as someone who is just getting back into drawing i appreciate the insight on your style analysis immensly. 😊
@richardofmehh5967 16 днів тому
Thanks Pikat! It's really fun watching you grow as an artist and your guides are always helpful!
@hylianhealer1647 3 дні тому
this is a great video, breaking down the processes of practice and the reasons for doing so whilst providing resources, the best art youtuber ive seen in my life so far. good job
@mechabunnyzilla 18 днів тому
As someone who had a strong burn out from illustrating in general, I appreciate so so so much you sharing your learning process. It's not only motivating but also a learning experience! I just went to follow the artists you mentioned in here and I got a lot of practice to do! Amazing progress btw, keep it up!
@bloodasp8028 16 днів тому
This is truly inspiring stuff, I never realized just how many rules and fundamentals there were to character drawing that made the characters so appealing. I'll have to apply this lessons to my work.
@chubbydunkers78 19 днів тому
I had a similar "bootcamp" planned for myself this week. I took notes from your video to add to my own! Thank you, it feels really good to know artists I admire are doing the same things!
@cilerboi 18 днів тому
The progress you made is amazing. Great job! + Your videos are never boring and educative, love it!
@thoreamoechi3533 18 днів тому
Your videos make me understand why i love art, drawing and learning so much 💕❤️ I'll also try my best into understanding my favorite artist's process! Thanks Pikat!
@hasti5915 18 днів тому
I genuinely love this thank you so much for making these videos I can’t stop watching them
@EBMaster9000 19 днів тому
Excellent video on how you analyzed and studied on drawing faces, Pikat! It's not only a upgrade, but a amazing talent on how fast you were able to pick it up too!
@gearjacky 15 днів тому
You’re quickly becoming my favorite art channel. Practical, accessible, and inspiring! Keep up the great work!
@annakelley2161 16 днів тому
Pikat, thank you~ ❤ your videos are entertaining, informative, and very approachable. I love them!
@anaustroguy3917 18 днів тому
Pikat, somehow you always become my motivation booster. Whenever I feel down about my lackluster studies, I see your videos and I feel somehow super motivated. I thank you heavily for recommending the Michael Hampton gesture book. It's a lifesavor when it comes to knowing what to study. I'm a slow learner, but I think I'm getting my big rush in having fun in art again. Thank You so much!
@aarianna1504 13 днів тому
this is inspiring!! thank you for sharing what you've learned
@johnu_wiku_sama6807 День тому
Holy hell pikat you're on my youtube recommended page now I'm proud of how far you've come since I first found you!!!
@kai2558 4 дні тому
I'm so glad you made this video and linked the model source you used. I have been struggling with getting angles right for ages, but I never had a good source for references at different angles which weren't other people's drawings, and I don't want to use their work and end up adopting others' mistakes
@pampamtamtam4001 18 днів тому
I've been loving these videos. The content is so relatable. (the bloopers at the end are fun)
@ModernFennec 19 днів тому
I cant wait to see this,all of rhis advice is so good!!!
@Smok_Argus 5 днів тому
I am so happy that you showed learning by copying the piece and trying to understand what works and why and then trying to apply it to your own style. I've heard more than once that copying is never okay, even if you're learning, because you must do everything from scratch and you must be original. Only recently I started my own studies by trying to first copy and then imitate some artstyles and now I'm much happier with my own drawings...
@FreshSakuya 12 днів тому
Thank you so much for this video! I've had the same issues myself and I have no excuses aside from being too lazy to start studying faces. So thank you for putting down a base line and pointers for how to start!
@yuri_nori 19 днів тому
Thank you pikat and the mysterious frog for bringing us an amazing videos!
@KazeAkihito 18 днів тому
This is so inspiring, thank you so much for making this video!
@snotratz 19 днів тому
Wow this made feel so motivated to study! I've been wanting to experiment with my style lately but wasn't sure how to go about it. I also really appreciate your view on learning, it's helped me not be so hard on myself when I'm not good right away.
@michaellee3462 14 днів тому
It's funny to see this pop up in my feed. I recently noted in my sketchbook about how it looked like I wasn't drawing the eyes in perspective too. Glad to see it worked wonders for you!
@dapperdog5264 18 днів тому
seeing your dedication to studying and improving has inspired me to do the same. love your streams, keep up the awesome work :)
@Wond3rakz 17 днів тому
I've started drawing yesterday. I found your youtube channel today, i love it !
@jonathanvergara162 14 днів тому
Well said 👍 thank you for the informative and honest video. Best of luck on your journey of self-improvement.
@HolkHugan Годину тому
ZAMN!!! This was wonderful, thank you for sharing.
@atlanticium7094 6 днів тому
This was really helpful for me to know, thank you!
@Pokleyyyy 19 днів тому
we love u, Pikat tyysm for the vid🙇
@TheRoyalSpider 8 днів тому
I'm so delighted my recommended brought me here! I've been doing a lot of studying recently, and this wasn't something I'd ever been taught in school! I've done all kinds of 3d studies but I just realized I'd never grasped fundamentals. I dunno what it was but *THIS* video made me realize I've been missing out!!
@breadwinner4909 11 днів тому
Never knew there's a lot that goes in drawing faces. I just been winging it for a while. Thanks for making this how to guide. This going to help me making new choices in my art projects.
@lion_san6493 17 днів тому
This is really helpful and definitely saw the improvement!
@ragnarokcinder470 18 днів тому
Is shocking how good the final artwork is
@kuroji2230 19 днів тому
I have no idea how Pikat does the shadow but its so satisfying to watch
@saradiaconu6244 13 днів тому
You re so amazing, I really love your studies
@mookthemerc 18 днів тому
Ong so happy to see this 82pigeon is literally my favorite all time artist!
@joshuajohnston4825 2 дні тому
I am an animation major and I just finished working on my Sophomore film. The biggest critique, and one that I have received consistently, is that I need to work on my facial anatomy. This video will work wonders! Thanks a ton for putting the time into making such a useful video. It’s safe to say you have a new subscriber!
@pillaridha 14 днів тому
Thank you for giving us the asaro head and 3d skull reference!!! ive been looking for this for months!!
@creammitsu 11 днів тому
Omg you saving me once again 😭 Thank you!
@mrdraco3758 19 днів тому
Your improvement is astounding! I hope I can become as good as you someday, I'm still a learning artist and right now I'm really focusing on improving my anatomy and proportions, lineart, etc. And by watching this video, I gained a bit of knowledge about faces too! Well, I hope I can apply this to my style :). Really nice video.
@SalyxH 16 днів тому
UKposts decided to bring me to your channel and I'm so glad it did! Also, your art is amazing!
@tokkitomo 19 днів тому
im actually addicted to your youtube channel haha. thanks for all the vids!!!!
@Fudge_bc 16 днів тому
Mastery of any craft takes a lot of practice, patience, and wisdom.
@edwinignacio6430 19 днів тому
So helpful, good work! 🎨👏
@burlurk3909 16 днів тому
thanks, Im gonna start my drawing journey now.
@lxtsugua 2 дні тому
ur art style is soooo cute, i lov it :D
@tytychan9576 15 днів тому
Not gonna lie, watching you learn from my OSHI (82PIGEON), I now learned the mistakes I was making while trying to incorporate their shading and coloring process into my art style (I even looked at her livestreams and my art STILL looked like crap ;-;) thank you so so much for this and your other videos! Your helping me become better every day 😊
@roachewy 18 днів тому
omg i love the way you drew the eyes
@DaybyDayCreates 19 днів тому
look at that transformation! in just a week, too! you started this challenge to improve the way you draw faces, but ended up also improving your rendering style as well!
@strangerinadarkalley 19 днів тому
absolutely love your stuff. so cool of the frog person to take the time to help you out!
@GeminiGothamXO 19 днів тому
Oh wow. This is amazing!
@JoyceW-Art 19 днів тому
That improvement is insane! It made realize that I should do master studies myself
@Succui 9 днів тому
that final piece is fucking INCREDIBLE. I subbed based on that alone, I also learned a bit myself and have a new found inspo.
@arriettyal5126 18 днів тому
Thank you so much❤️ you helped a lot the other UKpostsrs not do much but you should keep on going
@Cafe-Americano 12 днів тому
First video. Loved the video and ESPECIALLY love your character model!!!! :D
@maudacandraw 18 днів тому
Artists wake up! new pikat vid just dropped ❤ on god I just thought about your videos and if I should rewatch them
@thesunthrone 3 дні тому
Wait, wha? Painting shadows with *hard light* layer??? Holy moly this changes everything Blending shadows and lights suddenly becomes so easy to control, I can't believe I didn't do this earlier! The multiply for shadows method was something I stuck with for so long!
@junglepill22 19 днів тому
Love your work keep it up.
@AkaiNabi 19 днів тому
Thank you for sharing! This will (hopefully) serve as motivation to make another style study. Soon. Ish.
@sakroz 16 днів тому
love you, this was really helpful, ty!
@cherryheartcandy 16 днів тому
I started watching your videos a few weeks ago, I didn't watch this whole video yet but I subscribed just now. by the way I really love your persona it's actually really unique and adorable edit: you're one of the fewer channels that actually give sorta "advanced" tutorials and not just stuff for beginners
@GritYT 12 днів тому
youre reminding me why i love drawing
@zori5503 16 днів тому
this video really inspired me to improve my abilities 💪💪
@v.s.4166 12 днів тому
Ispired by your struggle and outcome, a hero's jurney I am also a fan of your "mentality 2.0" Guess I have to get off my backside and work with references, lol Real positive influence 🤟
@marrionoduro428 19 днів тому
I was struggling with faces! This came at the right time!
@Nietononosha День тому
An amazing video, simple to understand and also an amazing production! Material 10/10 Information 12/10 Attittude 20/10 Production 10/10 Voice 1000/10 Keep it up! 🐱
@ifij0d 18 днів тому
TYSM FOR THIS VIDEO IT GENUINELY HELPED ME SO MUCH UR SO UNDERRATED RAGHGHGH????!?!?!?!
@onoei 18 днів тому
Pikat, you inspire me to become a better artist
@CB-lj2nd 19 днів тому
..........YK WHAT TIME TO PICK UP THE PEN ONCE AGAIN AND DRAW CUZ IM FEELING MOTIVATED
@user-cr3bd1bt3p 18 днів тому
Same
@hangezoe3828 17 днів тому
Same here 🙂
@16Zulee16 14 днів тому
I really love you breaking time the styles a little bit. It may be me but I'd love more details in the break down and observation on how to get there
@ziloglow8428 14 днів тому
sheeeesh We going to make masterpiece with this one🔥
@Bb-bg8gf 18 днів тому
Loomis method really helped me and I reccomend it to anyone who wants to learn draw faces fast
@bluespark777 11 днів тому
Yess 82Pigeon is so good, genuinely my favorite artist, your video is really good and helped me understand her style more
@kingpham7863 19 днів тому
Love your videos!
@militarydeviltube5014 2 дні тому
You're so good!
@yuyunaaart 10 днів тому
Haha "I guess I just never really tried" I really resonate with that. While drawing and doing pieces out of my comfort zone I had these kind of moments too. It's such a great feeling so its always worth being brave and just try, though it can be frustrating at times
@TheBlueFoxisKawaii 16 днів тому
You have motivated me. Time to do some practice