2D Game Art Tutorial (Stylized Landscape in 20 Minutes!)

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[@thomasbrush]

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[@luckylove72]

11:13 "Don't get attached to something just coz you spent a lot of time on it". Thanks. Helped me got over my ex.

[@maxpatchell1541]

Bruh thanks i laughed my ass off i needed that today

[@breadhead3812]

@@maxpatchell1541 so his suffering made you happy? LOL

[@sifsif2725]

@@breadhead3812 well it isn't suffering since he said he got over it

[@spiritgate0444]

@@breadhead3812 Yeah I don't think that was intended to be a joke...

[@bstrouble]

Look at us now brother! We are working on our passion!

[@PedroGomes-mt3iz]

Thomas: creates a glowing character Also Thomas: gives it a shadow

[@thomasbrush]

Pedro Gomes bahahaha exactly

I dont care about how programmers would do that xDDDD

[@JesusAmaTeMenino]

I mean, the character is not translucid. So... Just adding a faint light on the ground close to its feet would make it accurate and good looking

[@xxxtencioncord6074]

perhaps the sun hitting the character is causing a glow from behind...in which case the shadow is absolutely necessary....

[@vivabenfica4]

@@thomasbrush question, what about a whole map? How big should the canvas be?

[@hoohohohter]

As a professional graphics designer. I love how you've done an unedited tutorial. Leaving backtracks like the clouds and learning as you go. Very true to what it's like to work in this branch. You can't make perfect art, if you don't try to make perfect art - the real goal is thr final product, don't matter how you got there.

[@aimen08ify]

"It's not bcz am genius,it's bcz i practiced rly rly hard " the one motivating line i needed to hear all my life , ty sir

[@omerfarukbykl6097]

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[@diyvideos8836]

@@omerfarukbykl6097 :D :D

[@stuartgough4533]

For anyone interested: Alt+Click is the equivalent of "Create Clipping Mask" if you right-click on the layer it will then contain all changes to the layer below (ie mask to that).

[@JannerBros]

Been waiting for this video for a long time! It’s really informative and I watched it completely! Can you do one more in Character design! Would love to see it! 👌✨

[@invetor7607]

Yes, we really need a tutorial on character design!

[@adarsh_1]

This was really inspiring! You made the process look so simple. Plus the art you made looks amazing. 👍

[@digitalfortress1208]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for a video like this! I am gonna watch this several more times.. I got a degree in Visual Communication, but even now still have issues with translating this stuff into 2d game art illustrations. Thanks for sharing Thomas! I especially loved hearing that this is how you define your rules for the rest of the game. It’ll be a good jumping off point.

[@outofscopecode]

"I don't know how the developers would program this, but I will put it in there anyway"

[@MaThMaTa1000]

This kind of content is what I first signed for, back when you were streaming Once Upon a Coma. I love the enthusiasm on explaining things just like you do in your livestreams. Thanks for the outstanding and unique content!

[@lolocucaracha]

Great Video! You are really inspiring for me... Please one about how you desing your charecters!

[@MatthewCC0311]

Lazaro Ventancor I second this!

[@hiiambarney4489]

This is really useful, yes But I'd rather know how to get these layers into Unity first... You know, without them looking all wrong and warped.

[@xMaximkO]

@@hiiambarney4489 there's a video he talks about that. You should look his art videos

[@hiiambarney4489]

@@xMaximkO I'm dumb. You are right about that. A way to introduce this however without giving viewers the feeling there's something missing BUT without much extra hassle would be to mention said video and maybe even put an annotation up!

[@supertenchoo4271]

yeahhhhh am with u

[@blackheartgaming6121]

looks like an early morning and the sun's just coming up absolutely beautiful

[@reyrey8413]

I just started a digital art class and we’re working on 2d art in illustrator! It’s super confusing, so I really appreciate your tutorials. When I was watching you stream the creation of zero deaths I knew I wanted to learn how to make this kind of art

[@Pink_Milk]

Oh my God. This is my first time watching one of your videos and I'm so amazed! This looks like something that would take forever to make, it's so good! I'm super excited to try implementing everything you taught here. Thank you!

[@Gathrey]

This is brilliant.. Really love how you use your wisdom and experience to create a workflow that is easy to understand and adopt! and its not really art style specific, i can see this working for realistic scenes as well. Love It! please make more :')

[@Damysus1]

I saw some great ideas. It's always great seeing others and how they work on their projects. Throughout the whole video I was like "yea, thats nice. yea i can do the depth like that too. yea this is a clever way to build the mood of the map". Please do more videos on how you work on your projects, you are an inspiration!

[@Bleachshugo]

I'm recently changing my major from Creative Writing to Game Art and Development and this video is really helping me be more confident jumping on that art train. Thanks so much dude. Keep making videos :)

[@MQNGameDev]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I've seen a couple of tutorials that do a similar concept, but what makes this tutorial stand out is that you take the time to explain the reasons behind your artistic choices as well as sharing some great tips(Like squinting your eyes for the shadows and highlights or zoom out to see if you are on the right track). Cheers.

[@huemann3416]

Omg. Dude. That is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Plus you have a cool, confident attitude which genuinely puts our technical anxieties at ease. Especially for life long artist’s but beginners for updating our old school skills. You are an excellent teacher. I’m a new subscriber and fan for sure. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@blackheartgaming6121]

I’ve seen hundreds of KZbin videos at least and your videos are literally the only ones I’ve ever found and seen that actually goes into depth on how to really make 2d games thank you for everything

[@ouiouimonami7853]

I have a game design class next semester of college (we'll have to make our own game by the end of and your videos are really helping me prepare for it! You're really good at explaining things in a simple, easily understood way. Thank you 😊

[@henryau7720]

Your tutorials are helping me so much in creating games. I personally wanted to try out making games but they seemed difficult. With your tutorials, they are pushing me little by little to try it out. Thanks :)

[@greatestever9521]

Tbh the games youve made you plug every video personally arent my style but you as a dev have easily become one of my favorites to watch. The energy and overall feeling of genuine wanting to help others do something they love along with the sense of humor is great to see

[@Jmonkley]

This video is absolutely perfect. I’m in the middle of making my own indie game, and I’m dedicating an entire year to it as part of one of my classes at school. I was just getting started with the art, and this video helped me a ton!

[@yafetbefkadu6334]

Really amazing I’m glad I got to see your process

[@RaijuDeeq]

Such an awesome video really inspiring stuff! Literally watching you're content has become part of my morning routine.

[@AstroTechGuy]

Wow... Just wow. That's one of the best videos, i've ever seen on youtube. So much helpful information and a nice presentation. Thank you so much for this and all the other stuff.

[@leopoldcollett1208]

I'm so glad I found your chanel, man. You're really inspiring! Keep up with your good work.

[@muhammadsulaiman4823]

Thomas Brush: Man you really inspire me every time i watch your videos. And this video is awesome. you have explained almost everything about 2D game art work. and yes the very easy way to create it

[@rudolph_valentine12]

Thomas, you make your 2D photoshopping looks so easy. Love learning from you...thanks for the channel!

[@xMaximkO]

Thomas I really grateful for all your videos and in this case even a little bit more. Thank you. This is GOLD.

[@danieljayne8623]

Watched to the end, extremely useful! I'll admit, that moon and paper texture blew my mind!

[@tanathanwriter]

This is exactly the kind of video I need right now on my game-dev journey. I'm a writer and I have some developing skills but actual art assets aren't my forte. Please, if you have time, make more videos like this! Thanks so much Thomas, cheers!

[@kabirlal6783]

Great video Thomas! I really like your other videos in which you give very useful tips, but these practical ones are just gems, I'm sure more of these would be appreciated! Thanks a lot!

[@teleight]

I would love more videos about designing artwork for 2D games, it's been one of my biggest struggles so far. Amazing video!

[@omerfarukbykl6097]

Your art videos are great, keep doing art videos pls. your game art tutorial is best on youtube. i think that's your strongest part

[@ianhenderson9117]

OMG Dude. I love your work! You truly are an inspiration! Thanks for the amazing art tutorials and just doing what you do!

[@specter_ig520]

Can you do more videos on this I like the design by the way

[@canaldofetrentin]

I started to build my career now and I am loving to design games I want to create, I learn so much with your videos, thank youuuu

[@underthecanopy1093]

You're energy is so genuine. Refreshing ❤️

[@leondecastro1807]

Oh man, I want more of these Game Art tutorials. Such informative.

[@thomasbrush]

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[@ericlingg7329]

woah i almost forget prob going to buy it! very cool game

[@blackheartgaming6121]

in pinstripe how did you get background to look like it was moving fast against the train

[@hlimajunior]

Absolutely fantastic. You are inspiring me and I sure, many others too. I watched this video twice and saved it on my list. Thanks a lot. A hug from Brazil.

[@ZombieStudios]

Amazing video, this helps a lot! It inspires me to keep creating but also I’ve been struggling with land scapes so this helps so much

[@sebawesyaj2740]

Thomas these videos are changing my life Please never stop

[@theleaguegamer8033]

I have subscribed as soon as i saw your first video! You really a big motivation for me! i love watching ur videos the mood it gives are very appreciated! I would love to see more videos like this!

[@emiliodesaldanha2405]

Just bought Pinstripe on Nintendo switch, cant wait to play it Thank you for making these beautiful and unique games!

[@fadiismael5630]

Great video. Keep those tutorials coming, especially art-related ones.

[@Athalfuns]

This's an absolutely amazing and beautiful tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing

[@Absillustrations]

This is a really cool tutorial. This gave me lots of ideas, thank you for the inspiration.

[@hyper_fn_al1459]

I would love to see how you layered this

[@danielbustamante2764]

Amazing job! This looks so great and cant wait to try it out : )

[@eleanorrana]

Why wouldn't a person be nice here man ?! You are a great artist. Developing games like "Pinstripe" and "Once Upon a Coma" all by yourself is really an appreciable task. TOTAL RESPECT !

[@anastasiia.hryvtsova]

Thank you. Thomas. This is a very simple and lovely tutorial. I will use it:). Go ahead with your work, you are an amazing creator.

[@zismat]

Very Nice Thomas! We definitely want more of that!

[@wormy76]

Great stuff ! You have a nice way of getting your point across without being to complicated .

[@jermainebrown6452]

Your videos are awesome, especially for inspiring Game Devs and artists! Blessings and peace!

[@sudhanshlone8284]

Realllllllyyyyy love your ART STYLE

[@gorkhagaming9693]

beautiful Artwork with awesome tips and tutorial. Thankyou

[@itsrasterize8898]

Yes i am waiting for this video! I know some basics of c# programming and little knowledge in unity but i still want expand my knowledge in coding and designing a game in unity

[@brawlybrawler7328]

I love your videos so much and as a younger person becoming a indie game developer has always been apart of me ever since I was young and your videos are so helpful thank you so much

[@mhairimacdonald1566]

I'm taking my first wee nosey around making some game art and your videos have been very helpful, thank you!

[@umeshy]

This simple but great way of teaching techniques, thanks for the post

[@funguy1430]

Great video, I will use a few of the techniques when I start my environments.

[@dante62]

thank you so much for making this video, this is exactly what i need at the moment, you're awesome.

[@GamezArturo]

The best game art tutorial! You make it look so easy

[@patrykfitzner8697]

Thank you Thomas, that was something what I needed!

[@namanpaul2821]

this really helped me to understand the amount of work required for even a simple illustration.

[@SidMakesGames]

It's just awesome to see whenever a new video of you comes out man! Big inspiration you are man, for me and for everyone around the globe and we just can't thank you enough for it ♥

[@haha-vs4sk]

Yes sid you know or forgot

[@MangoQuaffer]

Love all your environment videos! Looks great!

[@TheVisionaryKing]

Now we're talkin'. Thank you for the awesome video. More stuff like this please. Great work!

[@dheerojkumarkoiri3342]

Please keep making art tutorials. This helps a lot coz i suck

[@jankozorbas]

My god, this is so helpful, thanks Thomas! Keep up the great work!

[@wizzlez9615]

I've never even considered doing art like this, but after seeing the result I'm quite tempted to give it a shot sometime

[@bwllsdavid]

Very beautiful, you're talented Thomas

[@MbantohBrayansplane-hz1jj]

🎉 And there you have it, it's amazing. I can't wait to start creating games and get to this level of art. I love art.... I'll make sure I improve my game art skills thanks to you.😊

[@phantomclan3156]

0:04 So you're telling me that I can play this game on a t1-84 calculator love your games and art style you actually inspired me to work on my own game.

[@jash3881]

If my calculator can run those games, i'm sold.

[@chunkycartspark3672]

Wonderful Art Thomas!

[@rjbiz3639]

Wow, very nice tutorial!!! I learned a lot and subscribed. Thank you so much!!!

[@Studi0usKidd0]

your tutorials are just brilliant!

[@med996]

You are freaking amazing ! You just created an amazing Background using easy and basic tools....Nice nice nice

[@arjunshenoy3831]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH THOMAS FOR THIS WONDERFUL TUTORIAL!!!!👏

[@bigzeeification]

Wow! I'm really happy I found your channel. Thank you for the amazing videos.

[@jocajoca1875]

Thanks for this quick tutorial, very practice!! Thanks you, thanks you and thanks you!

[@Parwezh]

ARTWORK IS AMAZINGGG AFFF I REALLY NEED MORE OF THESE TUTORIALS XDDD!!!

[@kennethsmith4754]

Thanks for that music plug. Sounds like a great resource. Checking it out now.

[@johanesamando6077]

it was simple but not many peoples understand about this step. Thomas is very kind to show us... Thank you from Indonesia

[@Cultofcosmossubscriber]

No high volume no low volume calming and relaxing tutorial. Great quality

[@cristophercruz8929]

This is what I've been looking. Thank you so much.

[@mitchymckay6402]

This helps so much, thank you! 💜

[@george-valentinnitu8448]

Awesome !!! Thank's for everything man !! Keep up the good work

[@danielwellington5201]

Really nice tutorial. Just what I wanted to see from you 😁

[@hanlinnzaw4022]

Subbed,I love the way you explain and you art.This is amazing.I need this..

[@ooga60]

Really love this video, it taught me a lot. Now the next thing I wonder about these types of landscapes, is how to add them to your game using a parallaxing effect.

[@ricardoalmira6005]

deud this is a great tutorial, im now able to do things that i wasn't before. Thanks!

[@rikrishshrestha5421]

Damn, I keep returning to this n still cannot make a landscape like him.

[@stylie473joker5]

Practice more you'll get there trust me

[@rosenm.8087]

Thanks Thomas this is really helping me, please make more :)

[@guerschonauguste9762]

Yo that was awesome!!! Thx for sharing your knowledge Thomas!!!

[@condenadapalabra377]

i'm learning so much with your channel, i'm really thank you man, your spirit is the best, regards...