Tutorial: Drawing Tips & Tricks From Former Disney Animator, Francis Glebas

In this tutorial, we'll explore various techniques to enhance your drawing skills.

One of the first tips is to start with a blue pencil to create a guide for your drawing. This helps with spacing and construction, and you can easily remove the blue lines later for a clean final image.

Warm-Up
Begin by warming up with straight lines, visualizing your start and end points. Practice drawing arcs and lines to improve your control and precision.

Drawing Circles
Practice drawing circles, as many characters are based on circular shapes. This exercise helps you get comfortable with basic forms and improves your overall drawing technique.

Constructing Characters
Use construction lines to add volume and structure to your characters. For example, when drawing a character like Iggy, start with a circular shape and add guidelines for facial features. This method ensures accurate placement of eyes, nose, and mouth.

Inking and Cleanup
When inking your drawing, choose the lines you want to keep and use smooth, continuous strokes. Experiment with different pens to achieve various line thicknesses and styles.

Adding Perspective
To add depth to your drawings, practice creating asymmetrical shapes and using perspective. This makes your characters more dynamic and interesting.

Keyboard Shortcuts
Utilize keyboard shortcuts and programmable buttons on your drawing tablet to save time and streamline your workflow.

Discover how to create unique worlds and compelling characters, and the difference between real-world and cartoon physics as Francis breaks down animated scenes to show you how and why to layout your animation.
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