Shape Hacks - How to Draw Interesting Shapes

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Breathe life back into your basic shapes with these concepts!

I'll show you how to make shapes interesting and dynamic using concepts like gesture, variety, contrast, complexity, symmetry, tension, and balance. We'll explore simple yet powerful techniques to make boring forms more dynamic. See how shifting peaks, tilting axes, and asymmetric details can help you stop drawing those boring shapes.

Thumbnail artwork by Eliza Ivanova -   / eleeza  


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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)
Production Assistance - Hongju Lim, Stephen Clark (https://www.peppermintgentleman.com), Sean Ramsey
Editing - Hongju Lim (https://www.hongjulim.com), Sean Ramsey
Cartoon Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com/)
Publishing - Alex Otis

Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

Additional music by Epidemic Sound