You're Measuring Proportions WRONG!

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In this Alla Prima oil painting tutorial, representational artist Alex Tzavaras shows you how to draw with proportions correctly.

Many Artists think they can "measure" proportions by using their thumb and a pencil, brush or other devices like proportional dividers. But there are many reasons why this doesn't always work. The only way you can be absolutely certain that something is in proportion is when you can actually SEE IT! There's also something REALLY fundamental about drawing proportions and when you understand THIS, you will learn how to draw proportions without measuring.

Alex Tzavaras is a contemporary realist artist offering portrait painting and alla prima oil painting tutorials for beginners. Alex teaches the traditional painting techniques artists used to draw and paint from life up until the start of the 20th century.

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コメント (21)

@gumpster8913 4ヶ月前

I love Alex's clear, direct style of delivery. His content is extremely valuable and he doesn't waste people's time with distractions, especially at the beginning where he dives right into the lesson without five minutes of chit-chat. I wish more instructional youtube videos were like his.
@Michael-hb8nq 9ヶ月前

For people struggling with proportions, you can learn , it takes time for your brain to adjust from lying to you, to being able to see accurately, sometimes as long as a year, but if you stick with it and practice everyday , you will learn.
@romanieo 5ヶ月前

7:49 Drawing is a process of correcting mistakes. Amen Brother!!!
@pashaveres4629 8ヶ月前

Geez, that's brilliant. I've art degrees, yah, and have never seen this so clearly and plainly explained. Have subbed. May start drawing again. You touched on my toughest issues. Particularly valuable was the idea of making continuous corrections corrections. It's like driving, or flying, most of the time time you are headed in the wrong direction. But, constantly correcting, you arrive at your intended destination. Thanks much. Aloha
@adieaf61 9ヶ月前

I was going to slag you off but then I continued watching and , Hey Presto, I changed my mind..... Excellent, thank you.
@richmoab 9ヶ月前

You're a great teacher, I always enjoy when you post a video here on YouTube. Thank you
@davirosa 9ヶ月前

Thank you Alex, your videos always come with a valuable technique to keep in mind!!
@qiaoli8776 9ヶ月前

thanks for the explaining from this level, focusing on the abstraction of simply shapes, checking relationships and making adjustment as you go. it makes me more confident to put down the strokes. 🙂
@maureenserafini1949 9ヶ月前

I could watch Alex all day long. Love the ease of his explanations and directions. Thank you Alex!
@billdaugette6292 8ヶ月前

I've always been a measurer and struggle with changing media from pencil/charcoal to oil that doesn't lend itself well to maintaining an under drawing. This is massively helpful, Alex, thanks!
@kjw2364 9ヶ月前

This is a wonderful video. Thank you !
@Toto69584 8ヶ月前

Really good explanation. I’m drawing a skull at a difficult angle right now and this is helpful to improve my perception of the proportions and shape angles
@Dennis-Hare 9ヶ月前

Thank you, for yet another video clarifying the mysteries of painting.
@StanleyKubick1 9ヶ月前

one of the best painting/drawing tutorials I've seen. very inspiring
@Eterwest 8ヶ月前

Thanks for this clip. Very interesting!
@armsordyl 9ヶ月前

Thanks, great held for my drawing and painting. Your videos are brilliant
@darkeverythingbagel 9ヶ月前

I always look forward to your videos, Alex, but this one is particularly valuable. I am a self-taught artist (I wish it were my profession but c'est la vie) and I always struggled with fixing my painting even thought I always "measure" as best I can. Thank you for clearing up this important concept.
@handmadeindustrial 5ヶ月前

Patience is THE prerequisite that is becoming harder to come by.
@suecurtisart 9ヶ月前

Thank you so much for this video and explaining your methods so clearly. This is going to be so helpful 👍
@Elaine-tk7nx 9ヶ月前

This is such a helpful video. I could never get the hang of that measuring malarkey using the brush, stiff arm etc. I use my eye, blocking in shapes, so to have you confirm this as an accurate way to draw has really enhanced confidence in my skill. Thank you for such a clear demo and explanation. I'll be checking out your courses now! 😊👍