Julia Bausenhardt

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Draw ANYTHING! Beginner Sketching in 7 Easy Steps

Video Overview & Insights

In this video I give you a simple guide on how you can learn to draw anything.

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Those warm ups are so interesting. Never thought you need to warm up a writing/drawing hand. Wonder if they teach these in school.

— @GarthVader78

You don’t need any special skills or talent for drawing and sketching when you start, it just takes a bit of practice and the desire to learn.

My approach to learning how to draw is that even if you have no idea how to do this, you can get really decent after a while if you learn the basic concepts techniques and if you practice regularly.

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What are you using in this video. I am 87 and want to get back to drawing

— @robwaverly1510

- Get the free PDF guide "How to draw anything" here: https://juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-guide/

- Blog post on how to draw anything: https://juliabausenhardt.com/how-to-draw-anything-learn-sketching-for-beginners-in-7-steps/

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Thanks for the tips.

— @elisiodominguesdesouza5388

- Learn the basics of drawing in this 9 hour video course: https://juliabausenhardt.gumroad.com/l/sketchingfundamentals

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I love the fact that this video encourages practice because that is what is needed in my sketches. I’m a beginning sketcher.

— @traycinda

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I have just started an art course in my 70s as a complete beginner. I found the course just had too much information and I felt really at sea at the end of the first class, but watching Julia’s introduction calmed me down and gave me the incentive to try again - with more success this time. I like the slow steps and the reassurance that only practice will make perfect and that mistakes (and disappointment) are all part of the learning process. Thank you Julia

— @MarionUmney

More User Perspectives

Thanks I’m drawing the GTA VI map 🗺️ and this helped.

@Colorful-xo1lr

This was incredibly powerful and helpful!

@AzizAlabbad

Draw everyday it's like playing a piano it needs practice

@michelles2299

Is your paper flat or vertical? Thnx...

@mirage1409

Thanks. Very helpful video

@rezadrawstudio

Thank you so much for this. I used to draw a lot as a kid, but once I got a computer, my artistic abilities went towards video editing, and I didn’t keep at my drawing. I got a iPad mini with the Apple Pencil, and I’ve been a bit embarrassed with how my drawing is today in my 30s. You’ve encouraged me to try to draw something small and simple every day. Thank you for your encouragement. -Kenneth

@KennyVert

How do we sign up to take your course

@patsyarthur5888

Thank you!

@dinaelse414

nice tutorial, thanks

@DanaiHamit

Wow that was so good 😍✨🤩

@TinyWondersArt

exactly what I was looking for: Straight to the basics, a fun and progressive way, without over-compicating or putting to much information in it.
Thank you so much for this!

@MaximilianFaust-m3t

At 30, finally deciding to begin my sketching journey, I am so grateful to have this video as my introduction to drawing.

@MusingOutLoud

Hello Julia, I am so glad to have found your YouTube channel. Firstly, my native langue is Norwegian so you have to excuse my grammar but hopefully you will understand. I watched this first video as I really want to learn how to draw (Especially all the beautiful flowers I am growing in our garden), and I became so incredible enthusiastic as I need someone to guide me who is calm, friendly and who is easy to follow. You immediately gave me a sense of joy which I have not felt in a very long time. I read you latest blog about your long absence from being creative, struggling with health issues and energy. I can relate to this as well as life has been hard and have taken away much of my creative joy. But finally I feel some longing and that is a good sign. I will check out your courses and watch more here on your channel. Take care and have a beautiful new year 💐 Greetings, Britta

@Aina-l2m4w

This is how my anylitical drawing lecturer teaches us this women knows her stuff

@jaimegillan287

I can’t stop smiling, this was fantastic!

@ShohylShohyl-n2y

I can’t believe how much I learned in one video!

@shaileshkumar-s5k9l

I’m buying a sketch book 😂

@hazelkelly15

I’m honestly amazed by your talent as a teacher!

@มะสุกรีกูนิง-ศ8ฟ

Hi! Could you please tell me whether I am correct?

When I hold a pen liner like I am writing letters and I use writing pressure to ink Hello Kitty's outline, I can connect two curve lines by overlapping 0.5 mm of first curve line and 0.5 mm of the second curve line, the overlaps would not look darker even if there is two layers of pen liner ink on those areas because I use a pointed pen liner to do inking.

@amyang799

Hi! I'm a beginner and I really love your drawing tips. It is so helpful when I draw my Hello Kitty sketches.

When drawing Hello Kitty's curve lines, I can't connect the curve lines smoothly without making overlaps darker. Is it okay for beginners?

Also, can I hold my pencil close to the tip and use writing pressure to draw the curve line because I can't get the correct curve line if I draw lightly?

Thanks so much!

@amyang799

I really needed this, thank you!

@HdvsjgsGdvsusv

Thanks I have Multiple Sclerosis and my hands forgot how to draw but Im relearning thank you

@kennethkinney9458

Typical German - quick, clear, solid explanation, no BS. Like it.

@kuglagerfeld

This explanation was so smooth it needs a theme song.

@IsabelManuelLima

Do you have any suggestions for color pencils?

@divyabibins7825

Many thanks for taking the time to share this

@MarkSullivan-y7g

Amazing tutorial, very well presented! ?

@Thanhphuc1313Phan

I felt like a detective solving a case. Victory.

@babulipradhan3763

This video slapped my confusion right out of me.

@awadheshverma6655

Newbie here. Thank you. A great way to start my sketching journey 🙏

@gennanewton-lilley7163

I was today years old when I finally understood this.

@WalterAishadf

I can’t believe how simple you made this!

@aalmkhan9262

This was nothing short of fantastic!

@MdsheukRohit

I’m genuinely mind-blown by the clarity of this!

@JakilahBajikah

best skecth tutorial ever❤

@eceyurdan

Thank you

@nicholasglenis1042

I've always loved to doodle and draw, but I could never draw really well at all. I enjoy painting, drawing and crafting. Just trying to learn new things and this video was very helpful. I find drawing very relaxing. Thank you.

@melissamcknight4473

I am in love with the video I can start Now

@PurExSpy

thank you

@shinji-h3p

Who’s here before a million views?

@Hugosamber

cant even draw a flower
what am i good for

@kaine880

Nicely done. Thank you. And i like the way your blouse matches your hair, and your jacket matches your eyes.

@juliapace2845

Very impressive I love it 🤍

@Korean-g3v