Drawing Measuring Techniques

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Measuring is a fundamental skill artists need to know in order to draw accurately. When drawing from a model or photo reference we’re given the opportunity to measure and in this lesson, I go over the several techniques you can use for measuring.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Measure with your Pencil
03:18 - Measuring Relationships
05:15 - Shapes and Angles
07:21 - Plumb Lines
08:29 - Triangulation
09:10 - Each Pose is Unique
10:30 - Trust Your Eyes
11:26 - Details
11:40 - What About Gesture?
09:59 - Negative Shapes

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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.


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Artist | Instructor - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko, Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Script - Stan Prokopenko
Editing - Stan Prokopenko, Jon Neimeister (http://andantonius.cghub.com/images), Sean Ramsey
Models - Yoni Baker (  / bakermodel   ), Veronica LeVery, Christy, Ethan, Chris,
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Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

"Ain't No Friend of Mine" by Bryan Teoh
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Additional music by Epidemic Sound