Acky Bright - Drawing anywhere, with anything.

English, French and Portuguese (BR) subtitles are available under the "CC" menu.
Layout is a new series focused on Japanese drawing artists, their inspirations and their work.
In this first episode, we spent time with Acky Bright, an illustrator whose works are inspired by many artists and pop culture titles, with strong influences from Katsuya Terada or Akira Toriyama.
Navigating between digital, pencil or marker, Acky Bright takes his drawing philosophy from Katsuya Terada: simply draw, anywhere, using any method.
Tracks used:
- A Necessary Journey - Sean Williams
- Velvet Fog - Brendon Moeller
- Through Adversity - Michael Vignola
- Sojourn - Dear Gravity
Thanks to k0pernicus for the French subtitles and to SubTube for the Portuguese (BR) subtitles!
#drawing #illustration

[@MrZalb]

he's so right about doing it for the love of drawing. everytime I put my self worth or approval of others on the line with a piece it ends up with me being discouraged. gotta remember this!!

[@MALAY_TENGU]

Drawing for yourself Not for others

[@erkaenzere5710]

dude i didnt expect another passionate artist with this kind of pfp

[@MrZalb]

@@erkaenzere5710 oh its definitely a vibe

[@logosrising865]

I really love what Archipel's doing. it's unique and polished. from the camera work, the music and the questions to the pace. every episode is a break from the madness of current life and a pleasant trip into the mind of a creator. creativity is severely lacking these days so it's wonderful to see it still exists.

[@Mankemista]

I've come across some of his work lately, it really looks cool, i actually tough of Terada sensei's work when i saw it, he definitly influenced him in his drawing philosophy. I'm really happy with this episode, i always come back to this channel in hope of such a gem. Thank you to all participants, it's great!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word!

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[@JamesMontblack]

Thank you guys for making this amazing videos!!

[@jasonfanclub4267]

Please bring your content to Odysee, too

[@RevaliHeeHo]

Thank you so much for the video and the english subtitles!

[@whothehell_]

Thank you!

[@Victor-888]

Eu gostaria de legendas em Português-Brasil

[@daviih4576]

I just love the energy of the Archipel's interviews, I also love how simple is the reasons to these amazing artists keep drawing. Archipel's videos one more time stopped me of giving up of trying to become an artist

[@AngelaMerici12]

I think that loving to draw is what keeps us artists creating. I stopped drawing for a period of time and I had to come back to it. I just love the creative process and the end result ☺️👍!

[@Gotsugy]

Amazing video as always. So inspiring. I didn't know this artist, I can't wait to see his previous works ! Sadly I'm not good at drawing but I'm working on it. This kind of beautiful work motivates a lot. Thanks Archipel.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word!

[@ushien2717]

Hello, I rarely comment but I feel like this video changed my life. The atmosphere of theses documentaries are breathtaking and so inspiring. I think I just found my new favorite channel on KZbin.

[@chibimentor]

Thanks!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@RevaliHeeHo]

Lmao, your videos always make me so sleepy, but in a good sense, the camera angles and audio quality are so good and relaxing.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Good night 💤

[@DaRUde117]

Been following Acky and his works for some time now, really glad he got the Archipel treatment!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

👍

[@imad6734]

his illustrations are just so cool to look at

[@glasswhite3255]

Nice videowork as always. In my opinion, the moment of 1:52 , his inspiration Terada Katsuya and himself in same place was such a thrilling to me. At 7:20 we can enjoy two artists’ drawing at a same time and get our own inspiration. And i totally agree that just filling an empty paper with my single pen is fun and gives me freedom

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, in case you missed it we also made a video with Katsuya Terada a few years back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4HRgoyVjpihmqM

[@foxtz9988]

Olá, queria apenas agradecer pelo vídeo, sei que é feito com cuidado e carinho, este canal sempre me ajuda quando busco inspiração para seguir evoluindo, e tenho que agradecer a disponibilizarem a legenda Português, sério há muitos de nós que amamos o trabalho de vocês!. Obrigado : )

[@Chessbox09]

This video just changed my whole perspective on drawing and illustration. What a wonderful artist. Thank you!

[@sabojezles]

I'm so grateful for these powerfully motivating and inspiring videos. Thank you, guys, for such an amazing Top-Shelf job.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word!

[@EscapeCondition]

Glad to hear he was inspired by Katsuya Terada who's one of my favorite illustrators of all time (I have several of his posters, art books and comics). Good vid.

[@naokistudios]

What a inspired story. すごくいい話でした、ありがとうございます

[@corruptedteka]

Had never heard of this artist before watching this, but I think with this I've found another inspiration and art goal. His thinking and way of drawing is very relatable.

[@eliz0r]

What an amazing episode, it's so awesome to notice how I can relate with most of all the stuff that he talks in this video, such an inspiration!

[@nailwind]

this was incredibly inspiring. made me refind some joy in the act

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed.

[@Vexicrypt]

This is very inspiring. Thank you for making these documentaries and in this case about one of my favorite artists. Looking forward for more Layouts.

[@garmakage3060]

amazing artwork and amazing source of motivation!

[@timothycook]

Acky Bright's work in the definition of cool and overflowing with style. Thanks for putting this out there so we can get an inside look on how he thinks.

[@duhzuala1779]

I've been following this guy everywhere on social media, he's my favorite illustrator

[@waqasomar8272]

His work and this channel is amazing thank you for allowing me to witness and learn of AckyBrights work

[@cristiangamesgames]

Never knew about him, until now! Thank you guys for making these videos!

[@WayneTully1]

The love of drawing shows in his artwork. Great video and great artistic insights!

[@dpcaw]

Love love love!

[@NilO_D]

Wow! This is a very delicate and wonderful drawing. Directing is the best. That's great. Keep our meeting! 👍 Watch the video to the end. Have a happy new week!

[@IlmirNoir]

Thank you so much for all the high quality documentaries, they're always the highlight of my week. There's few other places where you can find contemporary artists speaking this candidly about their methodology and journey, and these insights are invaluable for people like me who also work in the illustration industry in far away places like latin america. Listening to their perspective on art from a different cultural lenses from mine is incredibly enriching. Really excited to see which artist will be featured next!! Thank you for your hard work.

[@mecsstark9583]

This is easily my favorite channel here on youtube. Thank you so much for your work, it's always a moment of beauty, learning and inspiration when I stop to watch something here

[@arvinsloane6715]

Always so inspired after an episode like that. Proud and honored to be a patreon to your work! So much discoveries with your videos.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you for your continued support! It really means a lot to us.

[@technicianartist2565]

i've enjoyed this much. thank you for uploading

[@CanalDojogames]

I LOVE his style

[@whitecanvas8748]

I missed you guys. Thanks again for the outstading content.

[@Cloderick]

OMG! I follow this person on twitter fr some time now, Thank you for this episode!

[@daley3309]

amazing video! i really love acky's art. its so cool.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@cooncrete]

This channel is amazing, thank you! I just discovered it and I am enjoying it so much.

[@CristobalRuiz]

Incredible documentary and a very interesting philosophy about pursuing art and its purpose.

[@savethefunk]

I loved every frame of this video, and the music was perfect.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@kawaiiufocafe5399]

From Brazil, thank you

[@paulfinlsy5615]

Wow I don't no is it just me ,,or are these Artist in these Drawing Project are such humble people, TALK about Talent this is such incredible Work . I look forward to belonging to this Project Paul--5951

[@teknyu]

amazing quality, very calming. i love this channel!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@cextheartist]

dude, this is awesome!

[@aabe4327]

Only knew about his amasing pictures. I had no idea he'd be this inspireing to listen to.

[@_narrows]

It's nice to see one of my favorite artists be covered by such a high quality channel. Excellent work as usual!

[@ayazchaudhary6071]

Thank you for all your hard work❤.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@zsmall]

Acky Bright is my favorite artist! This video was amazingly done and gave some great information and insight.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed.

[@murphy_artz9326]

nice on of my fav artist

[@jahstun]

Great work! Thanks for doing this, it was really enjoyable

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@meffz4811]

Your art is a dream come true for me. Wish there would be a day that I see myself drawed inside the universe you created.

[@iplobato6328]

Thank you for sharing this video, it is quite interesting and motivating :)

[@artofersuke]

I never thought I'd see one of the artists I really look up to to have a video here in Archipel. Thanks for featuring him, really great work with the video! ❤

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jetlee1097]

my plesure to see you sir!! I love your artworkS😆

[@ningyom4852]

I love this video! Thank you 💙 I would love to know more about him and his art and journey. アキ先生は本当にすごいですよ💙

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@claudiomenchinelli7465]

I wish I had something like he has, something to devote all my time to while also enjoying it. Unfortunately, that's not the case and that's one of the reasons I respect this kind of artists to such extent.

[@linhhananue3218]

thank you. for this video

[@shaunkollamparampil1710]

I always loved monster, seeing their design makes me wanna see them come alive, by story and literally in its purpose.

[@Faulheit]

acky is my favourite artist this is so sick

[@lucky_luck5411]

Whoah another master!, Thank you for this archipel.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexanderpieri1971]

Arigato for this marvelous video! Love your channel and enjoy watching all. Sayonara from Croatia 🇭🇷 Europe

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching and for the kind word!

[@VincentVangasbel]

I have his sketch book, I have his autograph, and I even took a picture with him. Man.... I feel so lucky 🥹🥹

[@Artiststan]

Inspiring! Thank you.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

🙏

[@damnielsadraque]

beautiful.

[@senshai1267]

Beautiful. Just like your every production .

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word! 🙏

[@crios8307]

Whenever i watch these artists draw, i always feel like like us westerns are missing a point. Something more akin to personal growth and imaginative: i want to build a visual library sych so i could draw this way, but I always understimate me (probably in a good way), yet that desire burns.

[@thatoneperson8042]

I feel this. Part of me feels like us (in the west) put too many labels into what defines "proper art" via arguments such as traditional is better than digital, the argument over using certain tools or refs as cheating, the right and or wrong way to draw (excluding fundamentals), etc. We forget that art is about experimentation and the joy of bringing our creativity to light via a multitude of methods and means. I'm not saying there are no rules to art, but we at times constrain ourselves too much due to the subjugation we have seen invoked onto others or the comments we have gotten ourselves. These cause us to inadvertently squeeze out our desire to be more curious, experimental, and as a result creative. At least that's my take. Idk. This all becomes more nuanced when you gotta deal with company work, commissions, etc.

[@MopeyN]

Let your ego die and draw what _you_ like. Your courage will eventually inspire others and that alone (whatever your style is) will make people feel attracted to your art :)

[@AngelaMerici12]

Awesome!! 👍 ☺️

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@Joe_Cento]

his art work is very interesting i love here of detail oh mecha i have been studying his art style for now on✍️

[@longdongsilver3267]

Nothing really to say, but I enjoyed this video. Thanks for making and sharing it.

[@peradean]

Beautiful camera work, as always.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@parlaungan]

Keep up the good work!!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@AHOSTE-yd6ur]

Tank you

[@elz4ck146]

lo amo, intentare tener siquiera un poco de su vision al dibujar

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

This is going to be amazing omgoodness this is going to inspire me to be a better artist at this point as far as this being a sign this is highly amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

We hope it will :)

[@rogue3939]

Os desenhos do Acky são bem impactantes, há coisas inesperadas como os dragões ou as partes robóticas que ele usa. O seu estilo de criar é muito interessante, jamais tinha visto isso na ilustração, ou mesmo na pintura.

[@TheLumaInChroma]

Thanks

[@TheLumaInChroma]

Absolutely adore your documentaries, you open up a world of fabulous artists and ways of thinking to a “western” audience. Please don’t ever stop! :)

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you for the support!

[@d42]

Amazing work. Wish to see one with akihito yoshitomi

[@thehumanatelier]

❄️💙.

[@burinchatchaloy5146]

Great

[@bekysitumorang7210]

Great video 🥰🥰🥰

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@proximacentaur1654]

Thank you Archipel.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@alessandroabaecherli]

Best channel on yt

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you! 🙏

[@kalemerabasileia10]

❤️

[@GMrDrew]

This is cool. Thanks! I'm interested in how he started his business and how he developed relationships with his team. How'd he support himself monetarily before his art took off. Does his art alone cover his personal and business life before , during, and after April 2020? The transition from a kid drawing pictures to an adult business owner with no side jobs is the most interesting thing to me. I wish I knew these things from most of the successful artists out there to better help myself understand what I may need to do outside of just drawing really cool things. Unless just drawing really cool things is exactly how the successful artist got success with no financial support ever. That'd be interesting to learn too. I think that transition from kid with no responsibilities to a self made artist/ business owner and all the personal and business transactions that took place would really help me and many other artists struggling out there. I love these videos and happy to learn about Tetsuya here. Thanks again! ✌

[@silverjrbr2]

Mas uma vez legendas em português. Obrigado archipel

[@lightskinjay1131]

Archipel Is Back FINALLY!☺️

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

We are. We want to be more active but we're still balancing with our work projects so our time is limited.

[@jackcob38]

yeah draw ing is good its teraphy you started learn with no interest but keep it up and then you draw and its so GOODlooking and you got the feeling

[@crisarias6318]

increíble locura

[@somerandomfatguy.3384]

And thank you for that , your style have substance love the mecha and classic approach .

[@theunknown3983]

Katsuya terada is a beast! Looked at his "The Monkey King" manga back then and it is superb!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

In case you missed it, we filmed with Katsuya Terada a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4HRgoyVjpihmqM

[@theunknown3983]

@@ArchipelDocumentaries wow thanks so much gonna check it out! Continue your videos they are great.

[@kennedyviana6408]

I'm still waiting for an interview with the legendary illustrator Mori "Shinkiro" Toshiaki. It's sure to be really cool for him to talk about his career and the golden years at SNK and Capcom. let's wait...

[@after3503]

nice

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

🙏

[@abba9881]

i wonder how old this guy is. also really love his way of doing faces with simple shapes, dont really get why he says something about his art not being really "modern", i think he inlines with current trends completely

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

He does indeed implement current trends, while also adding his influences from 1990s pop culture.

[@geriki33]

Archipel please dont stop making videoa lang this... there alot of manga and artist from japan. Im sure you will not run out artist to feature. thanks for this

[@igoraraujo7451]

what books should I read to be able to draw those robotic pieces that he puts on his characters? I'm currently reading a couple of books about perspective, but I don't know anything about mech design and this kinda stuff

[@bxnkaiq-]

лучший канал про японскую культуру!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Спасибо!

[@VJFranzK]

Left handed!

[@nykki085]

cc portugues please i love you work

[@narutouzumaki-jd9qy]

i wanna learn to draw like him but i dont know an sources through which i can get better at drawing