How to Draw Better Lines - It's Important

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  • Line quality is very important. Here's how to make your drawings look more professional. This is a re-edited video from before.
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Komentáře • 478

  • @Duracelde
    @Duracelde Před 5 lety +428

    Well, i'm a professional artist myself. I can say this is one of the very rare examples of true helpful basic secrets i've never seen taught before.
    Many good Artist do those lines more or less, but in most cases unintentionally.
    Very thanks for sharing this!

    • @nikunjmajithia5002
      @nikunjmajithia5002 Před 4 lety +4

      Hey man is this video good for begginers as I struggle with making straight lines with light strokes

    • @zeyuwu1242
      @zeyuwu1242 Před 4 lety +4

      How should I believe you're a professional artist? Is this a joke? Ooo, I'm a professional artist too? Do you believe me? Of course not!

    • @aliyahblidner
      @aliyahblidner Před 4 lety +12

      zeyu wu stfu

    • @_oplegends_599
      @_oplegends_599 Před 4 lety +13

      @@zeyuwu1242 he has a big point

    • @user-pt5cl2ro6f
      @user-pt5cl2ro6f Před 4 lety +24

      @@zeyuwu1242 wtf? Does it matter? They're only sharing their opinions, not even self promoting. What would they gain by lying about being proffesional? That's not even the point of the comment. People like you, really.

  • @wiredelectrosphere
    @wiredelectrosphere Před 8 lety +709

    Came here to learn how to do better lines, also learned how to draw muscles.

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety +105

      =). It's all the same=)

    • @Blueteam-to2mz
      @Blueteam-to2mz Před 5 lety +12

      Simple way to draw them: Just draw the arms as a bunch of circles xD.

    • @yaibadf6267
      @yaibadf6267 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Blueteam-to2mz or draw stick figures

    • @itsdalion6612
      @itsdalion6612 Před 5 lety +1

      same here

    • @sumyungguy8322
      @sumyungguy8322 Před 4 lety

      @@ArtofWeiHo does the angle of the pencle matter

  • @adamakii
    @adamakii Před 6 lety +61

    A lot of people tend to ignore simple techniques like these, when all the harder stuff is based off of them, i appreciate the fact that you remind people of the basics!

  • @marktruong7937
    @marktruong7937 Před 4 lety +85

    I was starting to lose motivation, until you showed me a picture of Arnold. Thanks, I have the will to continue.

    • @luigimini2124
      @luigimini2124 Před 4 lety +7

      Get to da choppa!!!

    • @learningeverything2844
      @learningeverything2844 Před 3 lety

      @@luigimini2124 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 u killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @n.m.dimmick194
    @n.m.dimmick194 Před 4 lety +99

    This is one of those hugely important basic things I never really thought about until now. This is super helpful. Thank you!

  • @umuahjokuamadi-obi7452
    @umuahjokuamadi-obi7452 Před 7 lety +11

    That arm you drew in 2 mins is better than anything I could draw in 2 hours!!!

  • @ishaibrahim-2423
    @ishaibrahim-2423 Před 3 lety +2

    Dose anyone else find this satisfying or is it just me ? :o

  • @Hithere-ek4qt
    @Hithere-ek4qt Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you so much.
    As an old guy in his 70's, I am just starting to learn drawing. Your videos are most helpful, and I really appreciate the fact that you do not have any irritating music in the background.
    Many thanks again and I wish you much luck and continuous success.

  • @butterkeks6979
    @butterkeks6979 Před 3 lety +15

    His line: --------
    My Line: ~~~~~~~

  • @MsDeliciously
    @MsDeliciously Před 8 lety +34

    Thank you ! I love the idea of the aeroplane landing and taking off- it will stay with me ♥

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety +3

      +Anna Kotze Great. I'm glad I made it memorable=)

  • @friendsfreak
    @friendsfreak Před 6 lety +1

    Just finished this video, and my lines have never looked so beautiful. Just looking at the exercises I did, I can legitimately see myself doing art I'm proud of one day. Thanks a lot!

  • @thapthoptheep2076
    @thapthoptheep2076 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome - a video on how to improve your line-work that isn't just someone saying "use your elbow, use your shoulder!"
    Real tips, much obliged.

  • @artfuldrawing
    @artfuldrawing Před rokem +2

    skills like these create a foundation that each artists can build upon

  • @ChloeRoseArt
    @ChloeRoseArt Před 8 lety +260

    Such a huge art inspiration! You are amazing and this video was so helpful 👍

  • @Muskimus
    @Muskimus Před 3 lety +16

    I’m very late to comment on this video, but dang, you’re so inspiring. I never thought I was going to be able to draw again, but your tutorials are simple, easy to follow, and they just make drawing a lot more fun and easy. Good job mate!

  • @MadOwlMurphy
    @MadOwlMurphy Před 4 lety +9

    Thank you a 1000 times for your videos! I am working through the beginners tutorials and it's so amazing how everything comes together when you take your time...
    I found that watching it 3 times in a row is a really good exercise for me...
    1. Watch, sketch, make notes
    2. Sketch again more detailed and listen
    3. Listen while creating a mindmap in my (first!) sketchbook (with the help of my notes) :D
    Thank you for your passion!

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 4 lety +2

      that's awesome, thank you. I'm so glad it helps

  • @FireboltJB
    @FireboltJB Před 2 měsíci +1

    Learned tapering because of this. Thank you! It just takes a couple of weeks.

  • @Kityileung
    @Kityileung Před 8 lety +64

    I have been watching different drawing channels but nobody has ever taught there's techniques.

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety +46

      +jieyi liang Actually, I think other artist glaze over this because it's so natural to them, maybe they assume that it's basic knowledge and that everyone does it already.

  • @Joshuavancruz
    @Joshuavancruz Před rokem +1

    So simple and I never even thought about it. Thank you so much for this.

  • @risetigergaming7177
    @risetigergaming7177 Před 7 lety +605

    why do the normal lines you draw look better than anything I could draw lol

    • @DavidJacomeTCP
      @DavidJacomeTCP Před 7 lety +7

      ikr! xD

    • @xxawesomeaidxx8387
      @xxawesomeaidxx8387 Před 7 lety +13

      Our sad reality :(

    • @doom5895
      @doom5895 Před 7 lety +4

      RiseTigerGaming same >:(

    • @d3vo194
      @d3vo194 Před 7 lety +30

      No, this vid is awesome, it's all about confidence and just doing what he says, like the landing of an airplane...u will get results soon after practising.

    • @uglyspadez8357
      @uglyspadez8357 Před 6 lety

      RiseTigerGaming same

  • @sya995
    @sya995 Před 5 lety +3

    I know this is 4 years ago but it works thank u so much art of wei!!

  • @tammyt3434
    @tammyt3434 Před 5 lety

    I recognize that shading. Makes it look like the muscles are trying to burst through the skin.
    Thanks for explaining this in detail. It's a technique a lot of tutorials just glaze over with 'draw what you see' comments.

  • @matthewcaldwell1385
    @matthewcaldwell1385 Před 6 lety +1

    So grateful to have found your channel. Very inspiring! I really appreciate how teach the basics to beginners.

  • @WeiHChong
    @WeiHChong Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent explaning, both by example and by verbal explanation. Now I have to practice...

  • @ercm2393
    @ercm2393 Před 4 lety +2

    Glad I found your channel! I am super interested in finding out how to draw better lines...because in my opinion that is separates a good artist from a great artist .

  • @johnhensley6808
    @johnhensley6808 Před 7 měsíci

    Much appreciation for this illuminating guidance..it all starts right here..

  • @lintina4908
    @lintina4908 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the drawing in the background in the beginning

  • @OneRadicalDreamer
    @OneRadicalDreamer Před 5 lety

    So. Many. Years. It was this simple lol. Thank you so much for this!

  • @PuppetMaster8707
    @PuppetMaster8707 Před 5 lety

    That little shading lesson was very impressive

  • @RubbrDukki
    @RubbrDukki Před rokem +3

    The airplane landing trick helps so much. My lines are going straighter instead of shaking like they did before!

  • @flylice6358
    @flylice6358 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for letting us know the very basics. Until now, I have been wrong all the time!

  • @saintbrush4398
    @saintbrush4398 Před 6 lety +1

    Simple yet effective! Thank you so much!

  • @aliceoliver99
    @aliceoliver99 Před 6 lety

    Such a clear tutorial & lots for me to work on. Love it!

  • @obieldenook1142
    @obieldenook1142 Před rokem +1

    I drew my lines like that naturally but hearing your explanation helped me polish my lines up a bit and do better. Thanks so much.

  • @elijahprysock9778
    @elijahprysock9778 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow and woah even your shading lines look amazing.

  • @Marcotonio
    @Marcotonio Před 8 lety +21

    Eh, interesting. Most advice I've read around tell me to avoid "chicken scratching", and to aim at continuous lines, doing them in one confident stroke (also the ghosting technique someone mentioned below). This tapering technique is a new approach to me, I'll definitely give it a try! I have noticed more control in my hands after I started to ghost, but it's not really safe when it comes to complex curves in an almost-finished drawing. Maybe blending both would be a good idea.

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 7 lety +9

      Yeah, they all work as long as you have good hand control. So that's the key, practice so that you develop hand control

  • @ketanvispute2344
    @ketanvispute2344 Před 2 lety +1

    It's truly freehand sketching...! Thank you

  • @Tindre
    @Tindre Před 8 lety +25

    thank you very much

  • @Drinkerstud
    @Drinkerstud Před rokem +1

    Omg ty u so much bc of you my drawing as improved for years i was wondering why my lines were so off now ik thank you

  • @TheSunshinefee
    @TheSunshinefee Před 8 lety +38

    I never learned something basic as this. I know it will improve my drawings. Thank you.
    Do you have a video on how to draw the knee? I find it challenging

  • @henseltbrumbleburg3752
    @henseltbrumbleburg3752 Před 2 lety +2

    My biggest take away from this is 'To give your lines purpose' this seems simple, but was a massive realization with me. I hope to make a more conscious effort. Thanks for the advice!

  • @trantranhua89
    @trantranhua89 Před 8 lety +3

    hello... I want to learn how to draw so all i do that is follow all your step right... i hope you make more video for the one who just start to learn how to draw... thank you

  • @Butterinyourear
    @Butterinyourear Před 8 lety +1

    One of the most helpful videos on lines that I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @amexjam55
    @amexjam55 Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful tips. My lines already show improvement. Thank you.

  • @pidgethepigeon2706
    @pidgethepigeon2706 Před 4 lety +2

    i know this was posted ages ago, but i wanted to say thank you anyways! i have pretty shakey hands so i've always struggled with my lines being wobbly and uneven, but this has helped- thanks!

  • @25857470
    @25857470 Před 8 lety +114

    thanks man
    and you drew that muscular hand so quick and it was accurate!!

    • @GanKForce
      @GanKForce Před 8 lety +19

      Hand? It's an arm man.

    • @25857470
      @25857470 Před 8 lety +7

      Bob and Weave oh yes meant arm , sorry.

    • @nikhilsukumar23
      @nikhilsukumar23 Před 6 lety +1

      D-rrgamer u need confidence to replicate in art.

  • @yasirshah5485
    @yasirshah5485 Před 3 lety +1

    Respected sir I was very poor in drawing but after watching ur video I am improving my drawing skill

  • @davidrios6099
    @davidrios6099 Před 8 lety

    thank you I was trying to find an easy understanding video that I can learn how to make better lines thank you very much

  • @guywald1
    @guywald1 Před 8 lety +16

    Hey man, great stuff. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tutorials and great artwork. Keep doing what you're doing!

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety +5

      +Guy Waldman Thanks Guy. Your support will keep me going.

  • @achannel9217
    @achannel9217 Před 4 lety +2

    This is really calming to watch lol

  • @nasagi7388
    @nasagi7388 Před 5 lety

    Wonderful tips and examples, thank you so much!

  • @loth6088
    @loth6088 Před 8 lety +31

    glad you took the time to make this video.. this is like SUPER IMPORTANT.

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety +4

      +LOTH SANTACRUZ Yup, so basic but so important.

  • @gabesuarez3474
    @gabesuarez3474 Před 5 lety +1

    Am so suprized!! that’s so awesome!
    and thank you for making a exercise that I can practice and improve in :)

  • @BurgerB10
    @BurgerB10 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks you helped a lot 🙏

  • @__-bt5ry
    @__-bt5ry Před 7 lety

    the Real thing is here, U r the best teacher wish u all the best ur Channel is underrated , thx a lot

  • @therealqueenleilani2155
    @therealqueenleilani2155 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you very so much for helping me for my drawing!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

  • @user-sg2vq1bg4e
    @user-sg2vq1bg4e Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wowwww
    We need more lessons and obvious sketches like that ❤😮

  • @soridaim8214
    @soridaim8214 Před 7 lety

    Very helpful, thank you so much Wei.

  • @lanneeh
    @lanneeh Před 5 lety

    Finally I'm learning to draw thank to you!

  • @gaynorwilliams4033
    @gaynorwilliams4033 Před rokem +1

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @yukiannie666
    @yukiannie666 Před 6 lety

    Youre the only artist i watch tutorials from

  • @Vendisok
    @Vendisok Před rokem

    5:15 this kind of shading is really cool!!
    Thank you, definitely adding all this to my arsenal.

  • @lamarpray5324
    @lamarpray5324 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude the speed you draw stuff is insane . Arnold’s arm looked like a arm before you made it one!

  • @no-ch8wf
    @no-ch8wf Před 6 lety

    I came to learn how to draw lines and your lines were way better

  • @themechanicaldude3176
    @themechanicaldude3176 Před 5 lety

    OMG you are awesome bro...simple and best explanation ever. thanks a lot

  • @AarnavDasari
    @AarnavDasari Před 3 lety +1

    thank you mr Wei

  • @angeliicupidalt
    @angeliicupidalt Před 6 lety +50

    *stares at screen*
    Takes pencil
    Takes paper
    *draws a very bad line*
    *YAY I LEARND TO DRAW A LINE ;-;*

  • @itsseanielletho2682
    @itsseanielletho2682 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for the Tip Wei.

  • @Lostpanda123
    @Lostpanda123 Před 7 lety

    Great tutorial! Thank you.

  • @southpen4558
    @southpen4558 Před 5 lety

    your teaching is great

  • @VinylSkillz
    @VinylSkillz Před 5 lety +1

    Good video. I needed this.

  • @UMESH-369
    @UMESH-369 Před měsícem +1

    I'm just new beginner so, i start from this ...!

  • @ohnoourtable9872
    @ohnoourtable9872 Před 2 lety +1

    OMG this was Soooooo helpful!

  • @mariamzafar7436
    @mariamzafar7436 Před 5 lety

    I found is really helpful. Thanks 👍🏼

  • @schrader6073
    @schrader6073 Před 4 lety +1

    *the hero we didn't want but needed*

  • @duckified.
    @duckified. Před 6 lety

    oml most satisfying drawing video ever

  • @cheannbal
    @cheannbal Před 6 lety

    Thank you, Wei!

  • @SaiVira
    @SaiVira Před 5 lety

    Thank you, I found these exercises useful! I found drawing long clean lines by tapering off the most difficult part because I still got chicken scratches.

  • @Georgehawkbeastmode
    @Georgehawkbeastmode Před 8 lety

    thanks Wei
    i love your totsrials

  • @TheCaptainkirk64
    @TheCaptainkirk64 Před 7 lety

    You are a fantastic artist. I wish I had your talent! I like your videos!

  • @jaiiskandar4713
    @jaiiskandar4713 Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful. Thanks 👍

  • @ExplodingTrujillo
    @ExplodingTrujillo Před 3 lety +1

    I try to strike a nice balance between not going too slow to where my lines wobble or not going so fast to where I lose control of my line.

  • @user-rs1df5gl7e
    @user-rs1df5gl7e Před 3 lety +2

    3:14
    The way it is done as if its nothing killed me. If i was to draw that arm, it would take me several stroke to draw atleast one muscle starting from the curve T.T

  • @quangnguyentran2594
    @quangnguyentran2594 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @HeavyArmsJin
    @HeavyArmsJin Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much Wei!

  • @tanaka76
    @tanaka76 Před 2 lety

    This was really helpful. Thank you for this

  • @hebawalid8987
    @hebawalid8987 Před 7 lety

    Thanks so good tutorial .شكراً جزيلاً

  • @clavis_voveo
    @clavis_voveo Před 6 lety

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @shagnikbhattacherjee
    @shagnikbhattacherjee Před 5 lety

    I'm creating lines in every blank book that I see, I'm creating lines everywhere on the walls and desks, whenever I see there is no line on any surface I draw a line, now I am an expert line artist

  • @radwaali8053
    @radwaali8053 Před 5 lety

    you are just awesome!! THANK YOUU!!

  • @agrioagrio5508
    @agrioagrio5508 Před 4 lety +1

    Your lines are beautiful

  • @z3nev3r
    @z3nev3r Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing this tip! I like your analogy of the airstrip haha..

    • @ArtofWeiHo
      @ArtofWeiHo  Před 8 lety

      +Isaiah Tan For lack of a better analogy=)

  • @rich3419
    @rich3419 Před 8 lety +1

    Another great tutorial. Thanks!

  • @hermalidaekhzuan6675
    @hermalidaekhzuan6675 Před 7 lety +3

    thanks for the tip dude...nice hand job lol.

  • @0005324594
    @0005324594 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video and tips ! you really help me, thanks :)

  • @lightsong5629
    @lightsong5629 Před 4 lety +1

    We came for a tip on line but got shading as a bonus!

  • @abdulrhmanshqqaa6963
    @abdulrhmanshqqaa6963 Před 5 lety

    Thats how idrawo glad to know its the right way

  • @3kawaii3queen39
    @3kawaii3queen39 Před 5 lety +2

    I like to treat this like an actual class so I pay attention. it's like a class that you could pause and Rewind

  • @synRdave
    @synRdave Před 3 lety +1

    As a future Animator, I give you thanks. I have autism, and usually it's harder to draw. This might help. Maybe I won't need Art School if I start practicing earlier. Again, thank you!

  • @raerae6422
    @raerae6422 Před 4 lety +1

    One word: subscribed 🤗