Tips on How to Draw People in Perspective Part 1 | Multiple Figures

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    VIDEO DESCRIPTION
    How to draw people and the human figure in perspective Part I. This drawing tutorial focuses on how to place the figure in perspective.
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Komentáře • 545

  • @meeshme1961
    @meeshme1961 Před 4 lety +89

    That Drawing looked like a time lapse of me walking around my apartment while on lock down here in the UK
    Great Lesson Thank you

  • @sebaba001
    @sebaba001 Před 7 lety +402

    Man you truly are the best at simplifying concepts. You make everything really easy to understand.

  • @TitusPrime1995
    @TitusPrime1995 Před 4 lety +104

    I think fear is my weakness in drawing.
    I need to remember to have fun while drawing and realize that my drawing might not come out the way I envisioned it, but that's okay.
    Watching your videos, along with practicing and sketching everyday inspires me to keep on going!
    Thanks for your simple explanations!

  • @knottypo8749
    @knottypo8749 Před 7 lety +102

    man I swear out of the hundreds of drawing videos I watch, you break everything down so simple. doing a tough project with perspective and you just gave me hope. I'm gonna look up your book. keep doing your thing!

  • @keving2115
    @keving2115 Před 6 lety +97

    Brother... I appreciate you. You taught me a lot even as an experienced Artist.

  • @missbugs3687
    @missbugs3687 Před 4 lety +6

    Hands down, Alfonso is the best art teacher ever. He explained the concept in a simple and understandable way. This helped me so much, thank you

  • @walkmichigan2257
    @walkmichigan2257 Před 7 lety +44

    I'm constantly inspired when I watch one of your videos. I just got home from work and was going to turn on the TV after watching a couple videos, but now I have to grab my sketchpad and draw something. Thanks!

  • @poppypoop6840
    @poppypoop6840 Před rokem

    i was so doubt to click on this video because idk the thumbnails isn't really promising but then i'm glad that i decided to watch this tutorial.. so simple yet so clear and is easy to understand. thanks man

  • @MichaelCreative
    @MichaelCreative Před 3 lety +2

    This is the absolute most helpful video on perspective I’ve ever watched. This is actually practical to drawing real scenes. Thank you!!!

  • @king_koby9591
    @king_koby9591 Před 2 lety +1

    From the way he breaks it down you can tell hes a master at this

  • @xyrellewithane
    @xyrellewithane Před 2 lety

    ive been confused of perspective for a year already. thank u for making it clear to me now. and within minutes, no less!

  • @1agnesdei
    @1agnesdei Před 6 lety

    Best teacher ever! When someone really knows something they can simplify it ,

  • @CURSEDAWG
    @CURSEDAWG Před 3 lety +1

    not only did i learn art, but i also learned some math, keep it up man!!! love your content!!!

  • @kombuchatee2341
    @kombuchatee2341 Před 5 lety +7

    I've been trying to revisit perspective (my greatest weakness at the moment) and no video has been as helpful as yours. watching how you apply it really helped me out. Thank you!

  • @amexjam55
    @amexjam55 Před 4 lety +4

    This was truly an excellent tutorial on drawing people in perspective. You are an incredible teacher Mr. Dunn. Thank you.

  • @Kakakaka-ri2kr
    @Kakakaka-ri2kr Před 3 lety +2

    Man, you are one of my most trusted art CZcamsrs... Thank You very much for these content, I'm drawing for 2 weeks now and you give me a lot of free but important lessons, thanks!

  • @GeekedOutNeckbeard
    @GeekedOutNeckbeard Před rokem

    Where tf were you 10yrs ago when I was trying to learn?! I gave up but recently got back into art and BOOM you arrive. I am SO fucking happy that you're breaking this down to such a simple understanding. SO many videos back 10yrs ago were just so awful. It wasn't tutorials, just people immediately drawing extremely detailed and difficult work with very awful advice that is hard to understand. They just kept saying "keep in relation to this and that and this recedes back to there but then you maintain the measurement cause of this."
    Made it fuckin impossible to understand and now.. I think I can begin practicing properly but breaking out of old habits at 28 is going to be a challenge!

  • @FutileGrief
    @FutileGrief Před 5 lety +1

    Alphonso, you have a gift, not only of art, but of sharing knowledge in a concise way. I went to the university, and none of the masters there taught me the way you do. Thank you!!

  • @merz023
    @merz023 Před 3 lety +1

    This .... is something that finally sticks! Like omg, so many great teachers have showed how to do this but you sir are bar none. Thank you. So so helpful!

  • @charlespeterson4438
    @charlespeterson4438 Před 7 lety +3

    Crystal clear. Another brilliant lesson from a master teacher. Alphonso, I love your book. Please write another.

  • @tomasgonzalez9243
    @tomasgonzalez9243 Před 7 lety

    That last drawing is the example of the beauty that is within the simple things, excellent .

  • @randyranson84
    @randyranson84 Před 4 lety

    One of the best lessons on the net, rates in the top 10.

  • @TheMovyGirl
    @TheMovyGirl Před 5 lety

    Now I understand perspective for the first time in 20 years! I don't normal comment on any type of social media but I had to thank you for this tutorial.

  • @joseaarnio8778
    @joseaarnio8778 Před rokem

    I have been watching TONS of videos on youtube about drawing and just found you, you are the BEST one, you explain things really well and dont make it too complex! Thank you! I started drawing on my ipad just a few weeks back and really eager to learn aand your videos have helped me alot. Respect!

  • @coffeediction
    @coffeediction Před 2 lety

    so basically proportion is key for believable perspective, this is gold, thanks ;D

  • @anshad7896
    @anshad7896 Před 6 lety +5

    Hey alphonso , i consider you as my teacher , my drawing has significantly improved from your videos , thank you so much.

  • @EnanoForro
    @EnanoForro Před 7 lety

    Easy way to understand how perspective works, how to traslade something in perspective, and still look everything cool. You're awesome.

  • @HystericalDark
    @HystericalDark Před 2 lety +2

    I've found your channel yesterday, and I'm really enjoying your explanations. Most of other YT artists just draw digital fanart, and seeing you going the opposite direction of that is highly satisfying, especiallly because I prefer traditional myself (don't get me wrong, I like digital too, just tired of seeing it everywhere and all the time). Please, keep up with what you're doing. Cheers from Brazil.

  • @ayeshamansur8446
    @ayeshamansur8446 Před 4 lety

    I know this video was posted 3 yrs back but its today that you have taught me the easy way in using perspective which is always difficult for me, thanks alot and God Bless you

  • @satyricult
    @satyricult Před rokem

    Thanks a lot. That was very informative. Can I confirm that in addition to moving the figures in perspective with the vanishing point, you can also move them in either of the direction (up, down, right, left) anywhere on the canvas, within the each halves of the horizon level or on the opposite side of the horizon level. I noticed that happened at 12.57 and 13:14 time stamp of this video.

  • @atsu8344
    @atsu8344 Před rokem

    I’m really don’t know how to choose the best expression of the words to say how you’re the best teacher. Many thanks to you 👏👍🙏🏻

  • @jdougkorlann9700
    @jdougkorlann9700 Před 2 lety

    I thought I knew how to work with vanishing points. Wow!!! You introduced me to something I didn't know. Light bulb moment!!!!
    Thanks for your time

  • @idontcheckmynotifications

    I don't know if I've commented on one of your videos and said this already, but I just have to say, your guides been endlessly helpful to me. A couple years back I found your anatomy video and knowing nothing about anatomy (nor studying hard at all) at the time, it made me rethink how I drew entirely. I still have a long way to go but after far too long, I've started seriously practicing what I'm studying again and still, with all the sources I've found since, you remain one of the most concise teachers I've ever seen (without being vague and while encouraging experimentation). Your concise explanations have always been excellent refreshers as well, enough to properly teach or remind one of fundamentals and show them in practice, not so much dwelling on single points or drawings that they drag on. I know I'm just a rando saying this, not to mention I'm not great at drawing, but thank you so much. :)

  • @sekour
    @sekour Před 2 lety

    When I need inspiration, I return to these fundamental lessons.
    Thank you, Teacher.

  • @Gregorz
    @Gregorz Před 2 lety

    I really struggled with this stuff in school even though I loved art, and coming back to it years later. Thank you!

  • @latviancimmerian
    @latviancimmerian Před 2 lety

    My man, your videos have helped me be a better artist in all aspects. Thank you sincerely, and how can I support you

  • @nielsgrootjans109
    @nielsgrootjans109 Před rokem

    Thank you so much Alphonso, again you explain it easily and fun, and manage to tell just the right things, which I missed elsewhere and struggled with.

  • @sodablower
    @sodablower Před 5 lety +36

    Alphonso: "I could keep pushing the composition but I wanted to keep things simple."
    Me : 😲!!!!........

  • @cgiddinge3019
    @cgiddinge3019 Před 2 lety

    I was skeptical when I started playing my first video of yours but I noticed instant improvement afterward. You are a gifted instructor and highlight skills that immediately translate to results.

  • @adrothemix3r725
    @adrothemix3r725 Před rokem

    Life changing facts 🙏🏽 this is the only video I could find truly explaining the perspective issue I’m tackling thnx for the post!

  • @obliveth864
    @obliveth864 Před 4 lety +2

    Can't describe how much you're saving my life, you're the best!!

  • @etona6147
    @etona6147 Před 7 lety

    This video is actually very helpful for animators since the characters are constantly moving about the scenes. You really are awesome!

  • @InekevanEngelen
    @InekevanEngelen Před 4 lety

    You are a reward deserving teacher and artist!

  • @2shadowgamer2
    @2shadowgamer2 Před 7 lety +6

    This is a great tutorial! The example you drew at the end with the endless possibilities for composition was very whimsical :D

  • @svHannibal
    @svHannibal Před 2 lety

    This was the best explanation of this that I have found. Thank you.

  • @bobamundson3912
    @bobamundson3912 Před 7 lety

    This video really solidified a lot of concepts that I've come across but never quite put together. Nice job of editing too.

  • @skipperry63
    @skipperry63 Před 3 lety

    This is the best explanation of perspective that I've seen!

  • @edsimpson4343
    @edsimpson4343 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! Takes a unique talent explain/teach any subject that well. Thank you, Alphonso Dunn.

  • @thefeistyhousewife3926

    Sir, I’ve been drawing portraits for years, but found I lack fundamentals when drawing from imagination. Thank you for the excellent instruction.

  • @lifesence71
    @lifesence71 Před rokem

    Wow, so you really played with the perspective here, awesome how you made it so simple to digest, thank you a lot for this profound video.

  • @juliepekarske8302
    @juliepekarske8302 Před rokem

    Wow your explanation is so helpful! I am planning a busy beach painting and you have helped me so much! Thanks!!!

  • @nurjeanchaneco2710
    @nurjeanchaneco2710 Před 5 lety

    So this is the relevance of the x and y slopes my math teacher taught during 8th grade! Thank you for this simple yet very effective video!

  • @bellefabella
    @bellefabella Před 4 lety +8

    *When he starts making multiple vanishing points*
    Me: "NANI?! IT ALL MAKES SENSE!!!"

  • @wintersettyler4270
    @wintersettyler4270 Před 7 lety

    Mr. Dunn Thanks!!!!!!
    my son's teacher gave him your name and we're following you because he loves to draw, he loves art....
    it scared me sooo much that ALL he does is ART and DRAWING...
    We're here in Columbus GA, from Albany GA a country boy to his little heart, very respectfully wonderful and is a 4th grader, I try my best to include him in some type of art or painting, sir I'm a nurse and rather stay in that field, but he doesn't Trace... he really draws.. I'm into supporting my loved ones, so I'll make sure my son meets you..
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  • @dushyantjani223
    @dushyantjani223 Před 2 lety

    I have watched a few videos on how to draw people in perspective, your explanation is the most clear. thank you Alphonso, The only issue was the later part of the video ,was too fast and difficult to see how you exactly applied the application in some parts.

  • @bayusabi
    @bayusabi Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much. Your videos changed my life. Help me a lot on drawing people.

  • @rscasas
    @rscasas Před 7 lety

    Thanks you. Alphonso. I appreciate your teaching efforts and easy language for non English speakers.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety

      I am glad that anyone can still take something away from my videos

  • @mpsorrentino
    @mpsorrentino Před 4 lety

    He explains things much clearer and better than half my college professors do.

  • @toxicphantom7753
    @toxicphantom7753 Před 7 lety

    Yes!~ This will help me so much in the future!
    Growing up as a kid none of my Art teachers taught me any of Perspective or Foreshortening skills, which is a darn shame. I would be a real pro at comic art if it wasn't for my teachers slacking off on what I wanted to learn in the 90's. :/

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety

      +Toxic Phantom dont worry, its never too late

  • @guoyuanasia2
    @guoyuanasia2 Před 7 lety

    You are so good I shared your channel with my friends. You deserve a LOT more attention!!!!!!!

  • @wanhasib5806
    @wanhasib5806 Před 3 lety

    This video really helped me understand a lot about perspective. Thank you very much!

  • @cutiebootycottontail2717

    You are the BEST! I have been watching video after video and nothing was clicking. You are an amazing teacher. I look forward to watching more of your videos. :)

  • @ayan4697
    @ayan4697 Před 4 lety

    Now I finally understand perspective correctly... Thank you man!

  • @matheuslima9601
    @matheuslima9601 Před 7 lety +12

    I'm learning how to draw just with your channel, great content!
    A nice video i'd like to study is how to keep the proportion of the body (limbs) with knees and shoulders axis in perspective :)

  • @cheriewi7874
    @cheriewi7874 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much. Now time to practice over and over and have fun

  • @ReaperOD
    @ReaperOD Před 7 lety

    I enjoy yur work alot.yu inspired me to start inking and use fine liners.i love the way the look nd feel and everything!im obssessed with hatching.im new to this but i can't stop.and its all thanks to you.so far you are my role model and teacher for this.To me yu are the best at what uu do.i would like to see more drawing with hatching step by steps.like remake yur old videos.But anyways i just ordered yur book and cant wait to get my hands on it.Thanks alot! keep doing what yu do.Your The Number Fineliner/Inker/Hatcher To me lol

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety

      Thanks much. I really appreciate that. I definitely will be remaking some of my okder videos. I cringe looking back at the quality but glad you found them helpful

  • @amandateoh1164
    @amandateoh1164 Před 4 lety

    I just thought of a fun way to make your perspective drawing practice into a game; draw out your space and vanishing point, label the humanoids (e.g 1, 2, 3 or a, b, c) up to you or the person helping you practice, ask that person whether they want the humanoid to go left right front back north-west, south-west, etc etc. Your humanoids placement is basically under the demands and whims of the other person! ^^ The crazier their instructions, the better you'll be at grasping perspective 😂

  • @skyborne6393
    @skyborne6393 Před 5 lety +2

    I never thought I see math in a drawing video. This dude is good. 🤜🤛 Fist bump.

  • @Thinkingshop
    @Thinkingshop Před 4 lety

    Every video is amazing! I taught humanities in an art school & only a few colleagues could match these awesome concept packed videos. The books are amazing too. Show your love & appreciation to this fantastic sensei.

  • @patcheshire2595
    @patcheshire2595 Před 7 lety +2

    You are awesome at explaining and giving useful examples. Perspective is difficult for me and you made it logical. thanks so much!

  • @Dan-fx8ho
    @Dan-fx8ho Před 5 lety

    2 minutes in and you already break down perspective so well. Thank you so much for your videos!!

  • @ThatGuyMarquis
    @ThatGuyMarquis Před 4 lety +1

    One of the best videos on teaching perspective. Really enjoyed it!

  • @Mezmonster
    @Mezmonster Před rokem

    This is so helpful! Thank you Alphonso!! Any chance in a part 2! ❤

  • @ronalddean3630
    @ronalddean3630 Před 4 lety

    Great video. I like how you break it down to its simplest parts that equal the whole.

  • @buttercup6011
    @buttercup6011 Před 4 lety

    3 years ago and I learn from your simple video in 2020 😊 thank you so much I had problems understanding the perspectives

  • @jayson2916
    @jayson2916 Před 7 měsíci

    So far drawing people in perspective has kicked my ass. Even the videos that have helped ke grasp certain concepts, it's only temporary. Thank you for really simplying said concepts, I'm gonna practice them in simple form!

  • @kathiehayes865
    @kathiehayes865 Před rokem

    I’ve watched a few of your videos and am so impressed with your way of teaching. I went to Amazon and purchased your drawing book and workbook. I can’t wait for them to arrive. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

  • @leslie-annepepin8927
    @leslie-annepepin8927 Před 2 lety

    You really explain it so well. Simple. Easy to understand. Your book is being delivered tomorrow! And how do you sharpen your pencil like that??

  • @judylehman9729
    @judylehman9729 Před 7 lety

    finally someone who makes perspective make sense to me thank you so very very very much!

  • @SumukhCadpakar
    @SumukhCadpakar Před 7 lety

    Hey Alphonso,
    Thank You for inspiring me different ways to create art. On your channel you've taught me valuable lessons on art. Ive been drawing for a while and now Ive even created a greeting card company that sells greeting cards and later donated to Stanford Chidldrens Hospital. I really appreciate it!!!

  • @vivianvan-standen5004
    @vivianvan-standen5004 Před 4 lety

    thank you so much you are the first person to have explained this so I get it

  • @12barsoul
    @12barsoul Před 7 lety

    Thank. for simplifying the creative process. Can't wait to try it.

  • @melaniebrank7759
    @melaniebrank7759 Před 7 lety

    Alphonso you are such a gifted teacher. Thanks for doing these. I can't tell you how much these videos help me!

  • @lbfrancisful
    @lbfrancisful Před 7 lety

    Inspiration, hope, desire to improve and practice - that's what I get from all your videos. I do need to watch them many times before they are embedded in my brain - not because they are complicated - just that my brain is well-used. Thank you many times!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety

      very very welcome! That means much. Thanks

  • @pursuitofnatural
    @pursuitofnatural Před 7 lety

    You have an amazing way of connecting concepts--x/y, vanishing point, etc. I knew all these but couldn't seem to coordinate them in my compositions. I struggled with perspective but I know this will help a great deal. Thank you.

  • @funkazoid2511
    @funkazoid2511 Před 3 lety

    Excellent thank you so much… you really know how to explain things… love your book

  • @chrispfeiffer6905
    @chrispfeiffer6905 Před 7 lety

    I already thought I knew perspective well, but you opened up a new world of drawing for me! Thank you!!

  • @PandaPhuk
    @PandaPhuk Před 7 lety +3

    This helps so much, you always describe drawing techniques in ways I would have never thought. Oh and I got your book as a birthday gift upon request, you did such a superb job! keep up the amazing work.

  • @woodywood1951
    @woodywood1951 Před 7 lety +3

    thanks for the good time: it reminds me when I was 16 and I used to spend 6 hours per week (after school time) in a Fine Art School in France.

  • @kanadchakraborty7434
    @kanadchakraborty7434 Před 3 lety

    Man it's really very much fun to draw this kind of perspectives. . 🥰🥰

  • @matthewb.kelley3663
    @matthewb.kelley3663 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for all these tutorials that you make, your videos give me a lot of ambition to pick this hobby back up again.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety +1

      Glad I could help. Pick it up and I hope you never put it down

  • @evamellor1922
    @evamellor1922 Před 6 lety

    Alphonso, you are an awesome teacher!

  • @yvonneoy3124
    @yvonneoy3124 Před 5 lety

    You put your foot in this one. Love it.

  • @stevesloan5935
    @stevesloan5935 Před 5 lety

    This is well-explained and demonstrated. Thanks!

  • @jzlt1323
    @jzlt1323 Před 2 lety

    This is the simplest way of explaining perspective that I have seen. Do you have a video on perspective on a down or up slope?

  • @akankshapandey7922
    @akankshapandey7922 Před 3 lety

    First time I understood perspective drawing😁 .
    You are a good teacher thank you.😁

  • @SlackwareNVM
    @SlackwareNVM Před 7 lety

    That technique of repositioning the person in space was awesome and amazingly helpful! I also really like how you showed a practical example of what you explained in the video.

  • @964746568
    @964746568 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! Answered a bunch of questions i didnt even know i had. Very intructive and easy to understand.

  • @helenamaria710
    @helenamaria710 Před 2 lety

    This cleared up a lot of confusion for me. Many thanks. Will buy your books! 😀

  • @duckmoonduck
    @duckmoonduck Před rokem

    this is an incredible video, its so simple and to the point its exactly what i needed to push my art that bit further. thank you for this!!!