@grumblekin
OK, out of the thousands of how to videos out there, this is one of the few channels that encourages practice and exploration. It focuses on basics that beginners like me don't know. Far too many other artists spend a lot of time insulting the techniques of others just to get subscribers. This is old fashioned teaching and I like it! I'm subscribing right now!
@kylestevens7497
Don't care if 100+ people said it before me, but the observation piece is marvelous.
@atroutflycrazy8057
Thankyou so much for your knowledge, Ben😊 I used gridding when I 1st started but then began pencil and charcoal sketching along with using a proportional divider which really helped my drawing and accuracy in portrait.
@lustenhouwer
Thank you all for your overwhelming response!
@bradharper5397
This video, for me, was the most valuable one for drawing/sketching/painting that I have come across on youtube-and for that I greatly appreciate it. With these instructions, I was able to meet a goal I was trying to achieve: to sketch an accurate portrait from an photograph. Then, holding on to this knowledge, and using another video of yours-3 Color zones in the Face, I was able to produce a sketch using oil pastels, that gave me a tremendous boost in confidence in my "artwork". I now enjoying practice sketching from photographs of my friends and relatives, with an occasional laugh or two along the way..and I hope others are able to have similar results....
@zemiii9488
Youtube: after 7 years let's recommend this
@lazysundaybook1
The painting at 10:10 is remarkable, genuinely one of the most beautiful paintings I've ever seen. -Scottish painting student.
@lynnpadwe4027
You are an excellent teacher. Your videos have helped me see better. MORE!!!!
@blueplanet1380
I am a painter, and it is better to rely on the classic method of drawing directly, as this increases the skill of the painter. Good job mr . Ben
@GreenSuccessGlobal
Thank you Ben for all your tutorials, you have no idea how much yours tutorials are helping me to improve my painting skills, I cant wait to take one of your classes, send you and your lovely wife a hug
@Bubleone1
How I love the charcoal drawing at the end of the video, it's wonderful, and the way you have explained how to measure with this technique is great, I could never understand how it worked before, but you explain it perfectly. another video to add to my list .Thank you again Ben.
@yellowpink9962
I loved watching you draw from observation. The quiet discipline, ease and gentleness. You are a brilliant Artist and Teacher. A combination I find haven"t found often in my learning. Thank you, Good Sir. Bravo.
@lustenhouwer
Actually I did the live sitting demonstration for the sketching only. Later I decided painting the portrait in oil. Usually I do not start with a drawing that is that much elaborated.
@TheFogCurtain
my jaw dropped when i saw the portrait he did of the girl in a green dress. his colors and his realism were so vibrant yet precise!
@boomshake387
A great tutorial by someone with a soothing, calm and gentle voice. Thank you!
@eugenerim
Certainly, (of course), the latter method of drawing the human figure, and in particular the head, is the most productive. Especially if the artist is just starting his passion for painting. Thank you!
@garyklett405
My favorite one was the old fashioned drawing in charcoal - so beautiful !
@JNeedels
Thank you Ben, I've learned so much in this brief tutorial. I am a casual artist so your demonstration on, "how to measure" and partition the markers of the face. Thank you.
@1951jmds
Great video. I study at a fine art academy on Long Island. May I offer a suggestion to save three steps? When transferring a drawing or photo to canvas, we use transfer paper from the art supply store. Think of it as old fashioned carbon paper but not as messy. We tape the drawing in place on the canvass, place the transfer paper between the drawing and canvass and then trace the outlines as you have. We then spray the transferred drawing with clear acrylic to preserve it and let it dry for 15 minutes. This save three steps and eliminates any distortions from retracing. I look forward to more of your videoes.
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