Why Proportion and Perspective Matter in Drawing!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, mastering proportion and perspective is essential to improving your drawing skills. In this episode, Gabor Svagrik breaks down the two foundational principles every artist must understand—no fluff, no shortcuts.

🎨 What You’ll Learn:

Why proportion is critical in figure drawing—and how to measure it accurately

How to identify badly drawn figures (and how to avoid common mistakes)

The difference between stylization and poor draftsmanship

What perspective really means (with simple examples of 1-point and 2-point perspective)

Why drawing from life matters more than relying on photos

Common perspective mistakes in landscape and figure art

How better drawing improves your entire artistic practice

📌 Drawing is measurable. You can train your eye. And the more you do it, the better your work gets. This video is about thinking like a serious artist and building a strong foundation in drawing—whether you're sketching people, animals, or landscapes.


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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The Two Most Important Drawing Principles
01:00 – Why Proportion Is Everything in Drawing
03:00 – The Role of Measurement: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ears
05:00 – Perspective Basics: 1-Point and 2-Point Explained
07:00 – Mistakes Artists Make With Perspective
09:00 – Why Drawing From Life Matters
11:00 – Final Thoughts + How to Keep Improving
12:00 – About My Instructional Videos & Free Webinar