I appreciate you not rushing through your tutorials. It gives people time to absorb the process. You are very clear in your explanations in addition to being a wonderful, talented artist.
You are such an amazing artist and a great teacher. I'm really thankful for all the tutorials you've made. Thank you for bringing back my passion for art and the hope of becoming a professional artist one day. Once again, thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing stuff like this. One of my biggest difficulties when I "sit down to draw" is that I have no idea of what to draw, how to start, or what is "too hard", etc. It seems like all the real artists in the world - my wife included, who doesn't "study" drawing at all and has had zero training - just sit down and naturally start drawing something that looks awesome. It's a struggle for me. So, I default to "cubes" and "circles" and "basic forms" just so that I'm putting ink on paper, and it's rather frustrating. But you offer hope. For instance, I'm just now seeing your "seashells" tutorial, and I'm like "Hey, that's ANOTHER thing I need to learn and add to my repertoire." I'm going to buy your book more as a THANK YOU than for the book - although I need it and it will be wonderful - because I love your amazingly informative videos and the fact that I LIKE the style of drawing you teach. Call me a fanboy, I dunno. But I really, really mean it - THANK YOU.
Youre very welcome. A useful tip too is to just create a digital scrap book of things you'd like to draw and just draw them. one by one. Perhaps vary things as you go along, like change the proportion, the type of shading, the length of time you spend on it, etc
Alphonso, I've watched your tutorials on how to draw trees, flowers and now leaves. You are a very talented artist and an astute teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge through your videos. Much happiness, Teresa
You are the BEST and funniest art teacher.Your videos have opened my minds eye to new ways of seeing the world around.I really do enjoy learning from you sir.Keep 'em flowing.
thank you so much Alphonso! Another great tuorial. I get about uses different shapes and letting the brain fill in. That is how I've been doing my foliage for trees and rose bushes. Although you taught me how to add more volume and shading! Ty, ty!
***** I come online to youtube atleast 3 times a week to look for moooooooooore info from u cause your vids keep me going :) and 3 weeks no vid just wanted to make sure your doing ok? :D MISS YA MAN!!!:DDD
THANK THE LORDDD :) man I just didnt know how else to say you mean alot to me :) So awesome that your feeling better and that your books becoming a reality :) Get ready to mail to Germany :)
i'm having a really hard time with bushes, like wildflower bushes in a nature landscape. freehand drawing is not my strong suit, but with practice i've gotten better. i loved the advice on volume and curves. thx!
+ALPHONSO DUNN ty for the encouragement. :-) do you have tutorials on how to draw houses? like, the face of a house with a porch? pretty random question, i know. haha. i'm working on a sketch of a porch with bushes and trees. just for my own leisure.
Amazing tutorials, thank you. If I wanted to use the same paper as you do in the videos, what would I be looking for? I don't mean the brand - I mean characteristics what make this paper this paper: weight, finish, etc.
I have so much trouble with perspective and volume. I am a baby learning to draw. You really explain and demonstrate in a way I can understand. Thank you so much!
U make it look spoon easy; " I would " love"!! To watch more of your videos, and learn I'm good at drawing plane picture. No depth, shade or perception.
I just drew a dalhia today and came here to see how I should ink it. I just ordered your book yesterday. What size is the nib n your fountain pen? Is it fine or medium?
Love your works! awesome! Waiting for more uploads from you. It would be nice if you can make a longer video,explaining all type of hatching you do! Cheers!
The brain might interpret YOUR squiggles as leaves, but my squiggles look more like somebody had a small seizure. I have a way to go. You're an excellent teacher, though!
I don't even work with pen and ink, but I ALWAYS go to your tutorials when I need to learn a new skill. You break it down so well!
You are such a good teacher! I have not seen a single artist on CZcams providing as much value as you are. Bought your book, can't wait to receive it!
Thanks so much!
I agree. It's a massive cut above. I believe he should have a television show. It's like the Carl Sagan of drawing. Makes it so anyone can understand.
Cornelia yes i agree i love his videos! A very good teacher iv learning so much from him
I appreciate you not rushing through your tutorials. It gives people time to absorb the process. You are very clear in your explanations in addition to being a wonderful, talented artist.
thanks so much :-)
I like your spirit. It shows in your teaching
Combining looseness and technique is not easy. Thank you
Brigitte
You are such an amazing artist and a great teacher. I'm really thankful for all the tutorials you've made. Thank you for bringing back my passion for art and the hope of becoming a professional artist one day. Once again, thank you so much.
Thank you for your great, clear tutorials. This old woman (66) is getting back to drawing and you have definitely given me more confidence!
Thanks much. Glad I could help : )
Thanks for sharing stuff like this. One of my biggest difficulties when I "sit down to draw" is that I have no idea of what to draw, how to start, or what is "too hard", etc. It seems like all the real artists in the world - my wife included, who doesn't "study" drawing at all and has had zero training - just sit down and naturally start drawing something that looks awesome. It's a struggle for me. So, I default to "cubes" and "circles" and "basic forms" just so that I'm putting ink on paper, and it's rather frustrating. But you offer hope. For instance, I'm just now seeing your "seashells" tutorial, and I'm like "Hey, that's ANOTHER thing I need to learn and add to my repertoire." I'm going to buy your book more as a THANK YOU than for the book - although I need it and it will be wonderful - because I love your amazingly informative videos and the fact that I LIKE the style of drawing you teach. Call me a fanboy, I dunno. But I really, really mean it - THANK YOU.
Youre very welcome. A useful tip too is to just create a digital scrap book of things you'd like to draw and just draw them. one by one. Perhaps vary things as you go along, like change the proportion, the type of shading, the length of time you spend on it, etc
Alphonso i saw tons of videos about drawing, but you are the first really teaching.
I've learned so much more than I though I would in this video mind blown where have these videos been all my life
anthony HARRISON :-) Thanks so much....glad they help
You're truly an amazing teacher!!!! I love your techniques!!!
Brilliant tutorial. Excellent descriptions. Truly helpful. Instead of merely showing 'look what I can do', you teach 'look what you can do'!
Alphonso,
I've watched your tutorials on how to draw trees, flowers and now leaves. You are a very talented artist and an astute teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge through your videos. Much happiness, Teresa
Very welcome
You are the BEST and funniest art teacher.Your videos have opened my minds eye to new ways of seeing the world around.I really do enjoy learning from you sir.Keep 'em flowing.
+Donald Sage *Will do!
thank you so much Alphonso! Another great tuorial. I get about uses different shapes and letting the brain fill in. That is how I've been doing my foliage for trees and rose bushes. Although you taught me how to add more volume and shading! Ty, ty!
+Nicki Battaglia You are very welcome :-)
Man, I hope you never stop these......
I've been a fan ever since the Rock Demonstration...
Excellent crafting.
Alphonso , thank you very much for all these great videos :) They inspires me a lot …
There is something so relaxing and therapeutic watching these types of tutorials. And this one is very easy to understand too 😊
Oh wow! I’ve been following you on Instagram and I’m so happy to find your CZcams channel now. Love your drawings!
You are such a great teacher. I watch and rewatch your multiple videos. I wish that the camera was always clear however. Thank you.....
Excellent video, you make it look so easy! I will have to give this a try.
This classes are just great!
Thank you Mr. Dunn and congratulations!!
So glad you did a tree. Thanks for the lesson. I needed this information. Your a pleasant and terrific teacher!!!
Fabulous discussion on the shape of leaves - really felt it was allowing me to paint and understand the process
🙂🙏
훌륭한 그림솜씨를 익히시느라
얼마나 노력을 하셨는지 머리가 숙여집니다
감사합니다
앞으로 더욱 더 훌륭한 작품을 많이 창작하시길 기원합니다
"its better to *leaf* things vague"
XD i see what you did there
+JustAnother Viewer ; )
I love your channel. I’m grateful you started it. Thank you
And you are a great artist.
Thanks much 🙏
No matter how many times I watch your vids they never get old cause I always hear something i missed :)
:-)
***** I come online to youtube atleast 3 times a week to look for moooooooooore info from u cause your vids keep me going :) and 3 weeks no vid just wanted to make sure your doing ok? :D MISS YA MAN!!!:DDD
thanks...busy with the book and wasnt feeling so well...better now, thanks much bro
THANK THE LORDDD :) man I just didnt know how else to say you mean alot to me :) So awesome that your feeling better and that your books becoming a reality :) Get ready to mail to Germany :)
of course...yours will be special
You are such a confidence booster.
Thank you so much... for all the drawing lessons you gave for us..sirr :)
You, sir, are simply an awesome teacher! I learned so much just from this one video!!
Thanks, Glad it helped
This video taught me so much!! Your a very good artist 👨🏻🎨
SO enjoy your tutorials!!!! THANK YOU For your expertise & wonderful teaching!!!!!
He speaks in 4K
You are such a great teacher, I learned a lot from your video. Thanks very much.
+Jenny Cui thanks. And you're very welcome
Great tutorial, now my leaves will look more realistic and I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing Alfonso.
Awesome drawing
What a great talent! Who new it would be soooo easy...thanks Rosie
now you can do it :-)
excellent video, I learned a lot, thanks!!!
Such a simple explanation to a complicated drawing issue. Thank you!!!
🙂
Again cool cool vids; I had to go back and check out your older work.. awesome
i'm having a really hard time with bushes, like wildflower bushes in a nature landscape. freehand drawing is not my strong suit, but with practice i've gotten better. i loved the advice on volume and curves. thx!
Just keep practicing 😊
+ALPHONSO DUNN ty for the encouragement. :-) do you have tutorials on how to draw houses? like, the face of a house with a porch? pretty random question, i know. haha. i'm working on a sketch of a porch with bushes and trees. just for my own leisure.
Thank you Alphonzo
YOU ARE AMAZING!! I just drew a tree, i'm so proud of myself
yayyy! go you : )
Amazing tutorials, thank you. If I wanted to use the same paper as you do in the videos, what would I be looking for? I don't mean the brand - I mean characteristics what make this paper this paper: weight, finish, etc.
smooth bristol board is ideal for and ink, but honestly I use generic medium-heavy weight mixed media paper
Thank you so much for your lessons. I really appreciate it.
Great teacher! You're The best . Love to watch your vids
🙂
I have so much trouble with perspective and volume. I am a baby learning to draw. You really explain and demonstrate in a way I can understand. Thank you so much!
Very welcome. Glad I could help
Excellent. Well explained
Thanks
If you are interested in these types of grouped leaves here’s the stamp 10:57
U make it look spoon easy; " I would " love"!! To watch more of your videos, and learn
I'm good at drawing plane picture. No depth, shade or perception.
now you can, now you can
I would never have guessed how draw a leave like the way you do in the video.
Anastasia Yorke At least you've learned a new way now
amazing, you can apply the same concept for feahers for example.
Thank you. I will return to this video for more practice.
love your tutorials! I really love you style of drawing!
Thanks
if you are ever doing any more tutorials, I'd love to see how you draw mushrooms and toadstools!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏👍
This video came in handy for my homework. Thanks a lot!
+YOUNG J.O. very welcome :-)
I just drew a dalhia today and came here to see how I should ink it. I just ordered your book yesterday. What size is the nib n your fountain pen? Is it fine or medium?
Sooooo useful. Thank you. I found myself nodding and "mmhming" as you went along. X
Lol thanks
OMG,
Thanks much and youre very welcome : )
Why do people say "lame" Even this is freaking useful? Ah, Thank you for the video! I wish you could be my art teacher at school :D
Great information. Thanks for your work, it's a big help to me.
Glad I can help : )
Ótimo tutorial!
I tried this I still need more practice but I gotta say the instructions are so easy to follow! These are the best leaves I’ve drawn 🥹🥹
Thank you so much 💖👍👍👍👍👍
Nice video...like the way you explained wtih the manipulation of basic cylinder....helped a lot... :)
glad it helped :D
Great teacher, let me ask you.... do you have your own book about leaves ?... please let me know..... do yo do scrolls also ?
Thank you, I learnt a lot.
Love your works! awesome! Waiting for more uploads from you. It would be nice if you can make a longer video,explaining all type of hatching you do! Cheers!
Thanks alot for the share...Will look into it
Love your voice and your explanation... ^_^
L Annika thanks :-)
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Very welcome
Good video. Clear, good tricks. And speed up the slow parts 👍
Thanks
thank you so much for showing this vedio. this help me a lot! 👍👍
Elvia Martinez no worries. Youre very welcome :-)
Excellent video, thanks for sharing this tips to us!
Greetings from Argentina :)
Thanks and youre welcome
Wicked, thanks man!
:-)
You are a goldmine!
: ) I hope I'm making you rich....in art lol
I have a Question how do you Draw a leaf facing in front of you like its not facing at the side of the left or right
Thank you
hi Mr Dunn, great tutorial. will it work with leafy vegetable too? can you make a tutorial for that too.
Yes it would. I will do one on a vegetable still life soon
THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D
thanks! this helped me!
KMR323EastLA
YOU ARE A GOD ARTIST
YoloGoon I wish, but thanks lol
thanks a lot, i have been learning from you so much.
i hope you will put something about Sea waves
***** I see u have water and buildings already.. Awsome vids man..
btw do u know any digital painting?
Thet3
yes I dabble here and there
Hey i just wanted to say great video and i just subscribed :) saw your other videos and i feel like i just came back from art class hahas.
Thanks much..that means alot :-)
very informative, thanks for posting
drakeXthe Xsnake no prob
The brain might interpret YOUR squiggles as leaves, but my squiggles look more like somebody had a small seizure. I have a way to go. You're an excellent teacher, though!
👍
You're sooooooooooooooooooo helpfull!!!!!!! Thanks!!!🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱
: )
Alphonso Dunn You've got the best art CZcamschannel I've ever Seen!🐱
Thanks so much, I'm glad it helped : )
I love ur comment when u said think of leaves as having volume.
: )
very helpful
What pen did you use for that sketch?
Thanks!
I see all of your videos not lock the focus
damn u really helpful, thanks man u doing great to us young kids
Glad I can help
Grazie 🙏
WOW great
: )
🤗👍💗🎨✍
Wow nagmayat
:-)
I would by your book but I use pencil not pen and ink but I still watch your stuff
Thanks. You never know, one day 🙂
U go to school for art ? I would think yes , your like a collage teacher man, honestly fkin amazingly smart
lol Thanks
How to draw that leaves ? My leaves always rigid
Make the fluid