Never Skimp On These 3 Drawing Principles

Summary by Krater

Artist Alphonso Dunn explains three crucial areas in drawing—proportions, values before shading, and structure—that students should never rush through.

From the video

Answers: What are the most common drawing mistakes to avoid?

• drawing proportions
• shading techniques
• light source and value
• building 3D structures

What it concludes

• Measuring twice and cutting once prevents proportion errors that are hard to overlook.
• Assessing light source direction and values before shading creates seamless value gradients.
• Using simple 3D forms as a framework grounds proportions, light, shadow, and texture.