📜 CHARACTER ARTIST STARTER PACK

[@YTartschool]

Oh hi, my jaw feels weird. Also, I got a little carried away with this week's class, took a while

[@Jana-ho9mu]

I feel ya Marc, I have tmj so my jaw pretty much feels weird 24/7. Hang in there!

[@yuki_kuesuto]

I needed this so bad!! Thank you! ☺️

[@shadowblood18]

Please 🥺 make a tutorial on prop and costume designe 😭

[@shadowblood18]

😀

[@JM51CASTILLO]

You better have an awesome weekend too, Sensei!!!

[@mightyfist10]

"I'm not making any progress. Am I stupid?" "...Maybe." That's the kind of dialogue I wasn't expecting but enjoy. Thanks for making my personal thoughts almost tangible.

[@connorryan4926]

I'm turning 29 this month and I just started drawing 3 months ago. thank you so much Marc, without you I would never have believed it was possible for myself to learn, that it was too late. You've given me something to be passionate about again and it means so much and I wish you nothing but success and happiness.

[@asimian8500]

Welcome to art. It's never too late. I know two examples of celebrated artists from memory and I'm sure there are many more: Grandma Moses (started at 78) and Henri Rousseau (started in his 40's can't remember the specific age).

[@gregarmstrong2500]

30 year old beginner, reporting in! We got this 😉

[@ozzyozzy2904]

I bet your art is cool asf

[@connorryan4926]

@@ozzyozzy2904 maybe it will be but I'm still grinding basic shape and anatomy xp

[@angeli2414]

Connor Ryan do you post your art anywhere ?

[@lokaar998]

Nothing feels better than a Hook for new character. My favorite is: "Girl with skinny, delicate figure with a Hammer larger than she is."

[@smugtrap2690]

we found a new LN title

[@jaytopia2924]

@@smugtrap2690 more like "i got reincarnated as a girl with a skinny, delicate figure and now I wield a hammer bigger than myself so i can defeat the demon lord"

[@aquaabouttogetfunky]

That is just an ikekai title.

[@darkx6869]

Amy rose

[@Pumpsuit]

Appreciate your effort, mate. I hope you'll stay as long as possible. Every weekly video is kind of a potion to reload my mana

[@brycmeow]

How does the man know exactly what we need when we need it? Incredible ⭐⭐⭐

[@rutmartinez3472]

YES

[@That1Weeb]

I really liked this "starter Pack" theme. Maybe make a similar one on backgrounds? that way we have characters + backgrounds.

[@fairy3272]

I don't ever comment on KZbin cuz im lazy but I wanna say I watch every single one of your videos as soon as it comes out and it rly helps me stay motivated and confident in my journey to becoming a professional artist. I still have a long way to go but I just wanna say thank you for making this journey so much better with your videos :)

[@DukeOfCringe]

Marc: Books, if you're into that... gross. Me: **sad book noises**

[@hiimhunter7649]

Honestly this is the order I thought made the most sense but hearing a professional confirm that gives me confidence and more faith in it

[@SuperSnakeMan8]

HOLY CRAP!!!! You are a godly artist! :0 I hope 25 isn't too late to pursue art? I drew a lot as a kid but stopped when I was 11 and didn't start drawing again until I was 19 but made art on and off until I was 23 and quit again because I felt like I would never be good at it but recently after turning 25 I decided I should stick with it and become an artist because I love art and I want to be an artist. I'm glad I found your channel I feel so inspired and motivated.

[@bri979]

Fantastic video! As someone that can't afford fancy art colleges, I really appreciate content and material like this! It gives me hope that I can still learn and improve my work and become a better artist without going into debt 😅 Creators like you are highly valued in my book! Thanks and keep it up Marc!

[@_Slypi]

Don't mind me. Just taking some notes: Skill Points: Gesture Drawings: IIIII, practice abstraction, observe gesture (energy(opp of stiffness), the pose, portions. Throw out everything else. Keep the essence. Construction: IIII, recipe behind a pose. Notes on how to achieve certain results. Bare minimum, Simple shapes, and volumes that make up the body. Assembling each piece into a bigger picture. Main goal: Construct these pieces w/o too much effort. Ult goal: Draw them w/o looking at ref. Perspective: II, less is more with this. Min knowledge. Knowing where the horizon is, drawing volumes, vanishing points. Anatomy: IIII, Closing the silhouettes, adding muscles/bones/definition. Can't find your style till you get good at anatomy. Learn big muscles(shoulder, pecs, traps, abs, obliques, lats, glutes, QUADDDDDs, hamstrings, and calves. Clothed Figures: III Find refs of models in simple outfits. Pants, capes, dresses, shirts, etc. Practice folds. Design: IIII What makes it yours? Consistent shape language, how well the drip matches. Good to repeat shapes. Hook Color Theory: |||| How you arrange colors. Main Goal: Guide the viewer towards the focal point. Often the face. 3 Characteristics: Hue, Saturation, and value.

[@lostmarimo]

I just love fantasy warrior and adventurer drawings. like the magic the gathering cards and stuff like that. So i just looked up cool characters on pinterest and try my best to copy it. And if i can't draw something fairly well i try to look up a tutorial for it. i guess it kinda works. I just bought color pencils the other week and have been trying to learn how to color and shade etc. It became so much more fun when i added color to it all instead of just sketching. I hope i am not wasting my time by doing this :P

[@17DaMaria]

that's how majority of us start, it'll be easier to start doing your own structures and features afterwards too

[@nexusorbit2849]

I try to do that too with the design of robots, I am surprised how good Pinterest is for gathering inspiration on what to draw.

[@NeverEverAlexEver]

I saw an ad for Cubebrush on Facebook and it was soooo weird seeing you with hair! Also: The opening for this video has now scarred me.

[@remygallardo7364]

I just wanted to drop a comment and say thank you for this and all of your content. As someone with autism I learn things in very peculiar ways and if it isn't phrased or explained in certain ways my mind will steadfastly refuse to learn a concept. As you were explaining perspective and horizon lines and the curvatures of objects in relation to the horizon line it finally was put into the context I needed to suddenly click. I've always heard the importance and been shown examples but no one has ever said it so straight, blunt, and to the point that it clicked before.

[@fernisplant]

I don’t even have to hear the fee anymore. I’ve watched so much, I immediately just pay the fine. Mega worth the price.

[@lastname5753]

I started drawing back in 2019, and have seen only little growth since I started. Allot of my passion and excitement faded and it depressed me, because I really liked art but I wasnt progressing and I couldnt produce things that I envision. As I watch more of these videos, I get some of that excitement back because I see a way forward. This time with some directions. I still cant help but feel anxious, because I am still only in my twenties, and life feels like its running ahead of me while I try to figure out what kind of like I want to lead for myself.

[@ceceliawong015]

I’m really glad that I’m able to rewatch these videos and gain knowledge and reassurance. I work full time and for the past couple of months, I’ve been sketching when I have free time. Sometimes, I lose my way and feel like I’m not doing enough, but whenever I watch your videos, I just know that it’s just part of the process and I’m gradually getting there.

[@exodia563]

its unbelievable the timing of your videos, legit yesterday i was searching for a "path " to draw characters. Amazing

[@CaptainElizaye]

When I think of hooks for my characters it makes me realize, maybe my chars ain't that bad after all. Ty again for a video I keep watching these even when I'm on a break. These keep me wanting to return back to art someday and find the lost joy.

[@irozu]

can you maybe make a video on how to study facial features?As in how to also add features on top of the mannequin base?

[@You-ev7kl]

I first started drawing when i was fourteen and I did for like three months, and there was noticeable improvements. I am picking it up again coming up on a decade later because when I was *14* I thought it was too late for me to start drawing, especially knowing of my cousins who were both great at drawing at that same age. Biggest mistake of my life to stop.

[@rexureginal5368]

Right now I'm stucked and have no idea what to do or draw. I wanna draw and practice but I really felt lost. This video literally just saved me thank you so much!

[@zeheroro]

yeah, I guess this is a sign. I love making up characters since I was a kid. been drawing my whole life in and out because I can't get a hold of any inspiration to pursue it. now I've been drawing more than I was in the pass 10 years. thank you for your videos, time to grind those exp, specially in color theory, coz that's the one thing i suck most in, in all of these.

[@skomager436]

Hey, weird jaw you got there! Thank you so much for your videos. I picked up drawing again two weeks ago by really really wanting to become able drawing characters. This video helped me a great deal for organizing my notes, which i am taking while watching your videos. Thank you very much, i feel like i can really do it with your help. When i am less broke i hope to be able taking a class of yours!

[@plainroz6771]

My favorite part of the day is watching these videos while I have breakfast to get ideas for when I'm drawing later in the day. Seriously best class ever

[@josiahsaunders2660]

Idk why but there is a charm to the explosion bit at the start of every video .

[@josiahsaunders2660]

Are you stupid? Maybe … 🤡

[@andrewalvarez7389]

Would like to see a video on how to “study”. Like what to think about when doing a “color study” or “master study”? I’m not sure what is actually ment when they say that or what to focus on to. Thank you 😁

[@jasminerose7867]

I was sat staring at a blank page and i saw you posted this video !! it's like you knew. Love your content super helpful

[@soul8618]

Wow, thank you sooo much Marc. This came out at a perfect time as I am just really getting into character design. Your videos are always helpful. Thank you 🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@Fimutsu]

idk why or how it works but some people like marc slide into your heart and make you like them it's really magical

[@YTartschool]

[@justkevin6882]

This helps me a lot my drawings was looking stiff until I realize I’m skipping the first step which is gesture drawing helped me out a ton thanks

[@VectorRecite]

This is like a Full Course 🔥🔥 Paired with all the videos you've mentioned in the Cards (I've watched almost all) this is a full guide for artists. Gonna recommend it to anyone who asks the how of Character art. And I know you read all comments so: Awesome Work Mark 🔥🔥 Mind-blowing stuff ⚡💯

[@freedgb]

I'm a traditionnal artist but I love this Guy so much

[@WilliamLopesDS]

mano você e genial, adoro suas aulas e esse em especifica e oque eu precisava

[@l0kk016]

Another thing that wasn't mentioned is to emphasize what you want to be that sentence, if you want it to be "the lady with a oversized morningstar" than make the morningstar very visible, possibly in a pose that emphasizes how big it is, show that she is "lady-like" somehow, maybe a slim silluete, a feminine face, long hair, etc. Basically composition added on top of the shape language and color theory.

[@MajorTomFisher]

I may not be as skilled as Marc but I think I know exactly how to show people that a character is a woman

[@l0kk016]

@@MajorTomFisher Yeah, but there are multiple ways to expres or hide something, if you want to make a character with armor you can easily end up covering something important without noticing. It also depends a lot on how you want to frame the wording, it was said "a lady", so a huge girl or a tomboy wouldn't fit, tho talking about wording i also wasn't very good in my comment so i get you.

[@CraneStyleNJ]

For designing original characters Scott McCloud in his book "Making Comics" gave excellent advice on how to design characters based on their perceived life stories, bullet points and personality. I highly recommend excellent book just finished it.

[@nissethepear4743]

Hey, I was wondering if you could make a video on how to draw cloth and clothes and how it folds on a human body, really liking the series so far!

[@bosfor2945]

we love you too:) And thank you Marc! Keep us smiling and improving

[@throughthewatcherseyes3482]

Finally, the thing I wanted for a long time since this is what I want to do

[@nikeanton7870]

Man, it's not often that I take the time to watch art videos, but I must say, I'm happy to see you share your knowledges and create these resources for us to learn from. It's appreciated, and as someone who just draws from time to time as a hobby while struggling with motivation, your video here was uplifting to watch.

[@razvanambarus7905]

So it's been a year since i decided I completed my first drawing, and mostly i got the courage to start from watching your videos. I'm slowly improving, step by step, sometimes slower sometimes faster, but yeah really couldn't have kept drawing without your help. Free good method based advice is hard to come by! Thnx

[@ScarLet_Hrt]

Lately I been motivated to restart drawing again because of your videos, Since I don't really know where to start or what to start. This video greatly help me on what to do, it given me hint so that I wouldn't aimlessly do something that I wouldn't finish doing, thank you for the videos, I really love them.

[@AlexSmith-qw5qg]

your humor is priceless Marc, still subscribed because of it, keep it up senpai

[@marklushman467]

my favourite art teacher on youtube, concise accurate info presented in a fun way! love your work, thanks so much man :)

[@shintami832]

His tutorial always hit spot on.

[@EckosamaGhostTsushima]

Marc that was genuinely scary :(

[@milkymooyt]

Thank you for helping me over the past 6 months Marc

[@xaltromaestro8782]

The tips you mentioned, I do all them except for copying other artist. Maybe I should start from now on. Thanks Sensei.

[@ryomayagami336]

Your every video has absolutely unique intros and outros.

[@Aerie1405]

You have no idea how much your videos helped me improve, seriously greatful

[@Techn0magier]

I really wish there would be someone who teaches like you for (digital) sculpting. Keep up the good work.

[@rafadrec]

the hook on my character: a kettle head 😁 perfect timing to improve my character design, thank you sir for this vid 👍👍👍

[@Hiruma_]

I am trying to get into character art for a long time now.. so this video is a blessing. Thank you so much!

[@xanogrande1224]

I'm so blessed to find your channel.

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Your intros are genius! They are always different and humorous and catch the attention of the casual viewer. It was definitely one of the reasons why I subscribed, apart from the helpful info and pretty art. :)

[@desenhista12]

New Marc video, now my weekend is complete

[@brigittatrecsko6493]

I can already tell my dog will love this video

[@trollmaster6848]

0:00 YES Its me again to listen your gorgeous lesson!

[@vick9897]

7:42 DESION

[@mike_MT_jonez]

You have one of the best art channels on KZbin I’m glad I subscribed. Thank you 🙏.

[@colorblockpoprocks6973]

Funny how the video tells me basically all the stuff I never realized I knew lol Been an artist for *years* and wanted to get back into an art kick (ADHD doesn't always allow me to indulge in my passions at will lol) so I found this video recommended to me and was surprised at how much I already have under my belt! Was well presented, good video and a great refresher on the things I should be actively working towards doing! (Y'know, rather than being on auto-pilot and hoping my hands do what they do correctly lol) I will say, though, that one shouldn't scoff at the power of directly tracing an image for practice. Sometimes, to get the finesse right, someone more experienced has to hold your hand the first time. It's how I learned to draw "on-model" for quite a good handful of characters from popular media. But the important part of it is also doing the practice away from the original art. And the beauty of tracing an image is that eventually your hands learn the motions of drawing lines over time. Once you trace an image, and you feel your hands may have the correct muscle memory to replicate that style of line you aim for, draw it independently and see how well that practice worked for you. I no longer "need" to trace things directly, but I have that private practice technique to thank for my steady hand and line confidence. But it's very important to know that that isn't your own original art at that point so of course don't claim it as such, just as mentioned at about 10:25 lmao

[@phongngo5780]

Thank mark , your tips is really helpful , I just started a few months ago, hopefully one day i can be good enough to draw my own character

[@adiz1406]

Man, A Lot to Learn but wow yea,,this is very informative as always, hope that i can apply this learnings. Really all the Videos that I have been watching has help me in trying to Grow with my Skill with Drawing,,,Still got a Long way to go but man its really been a Journey. Thanks again Marc for all these wonderful Videos...... also that outro gave me a Good Laugh,,,,the ending too for all your Videos are very Fun.

[@TheImaginativeSachin]

Yo I wanna be a character designer and also be able to do sickass environments yeahhh....

[@danyakuarts50697]

ive been start drawing good in 2 years later and its 1 month that im got The Drawing Tablet Im Always draw with not some circles or something in the body but now and looks like im gonna do it because its gonna make look better :) Im have some dream when im really good in artist like having some picture of my room and sprites some games thats how my part of dream is :D

[@VorticyHP]

i will be sure to implement gesture drawings into my exercises

[@安神-w1o]

Im an progressing artist and Marc really helped me a lot in revising these knowledge and to be a better artist. All the best to Marc and his student fellas and hope to join the classes someday soon.Peace yo!

[@WezKidArt]

Marc's Intro is My entire motivation to pay attention for the entire VIDEO

[@Shavaaa]

Im still saving up for the artschool pack.. i got so close and then more problemes come.. till im back at that point, ill study the hell ou of the yt vids

[@christina22klol12]

Thank you so much for this video! I was searching for days and i couldn't find a single good video until now! Thank you for your effort to make this!

[@SleepyRulu]

This video can help with my imagination in characters.

[@Patrees.]

It's like these videos are specifically for me, AWESOME

[@JãoLinguiçote]

Thxs man, this video came in the right time for me, I really like to draw background thing, but you know, to be a concept artist we need to now everything

[@sirathewolf]

Helpful! HELLPPPFULLL!! AAAHHH

[@pumpkinshardx7242]

I swear all of your episode in this weekly series is Soo dang helpful

[@tsabitramaputra3282]

Your tutorials really helps me a lot, after i watch several of your tutorial i kinda inprove a bit 😘🗿👍🏼

[@tantumego3407]

1:11 got me xDD I love that your videos with being great 'n educational can make me smile or laugh^^

[@shadowsketch926]

hey marc, i have a a question, i bought your course, and there's a lot of really good information on there, but the videos are quite long, how did you envision them to be watched, in their entirety or in chapter by chapter depending on how much time you have/can devote to them? Love your work and classes, both youtube and ART school!

[@YTartschool]

Thanks so much for joining the program! What I recommend is to watch as much as you can with max focus. When focus starts to dip, take a break. Watching ~20-30min of video then practicing a little is usually a good combo :)

[@shadowsketch926]

@@YTartschool thank you so much for the response, i'll give that a try for sure!

[@shadowsketch926]

@@crayon8943 thanks for the reply, that's definitely an interesting way of going about it, might give it a try

[@longdarkwing103]

i really need to said it, best video ever! i never felt so inspired!

[@lopil]

It’s time to spend my skill points for the past nine years I’ve been drawing!! Thanks for the tutorial, Marc Brunet!!❤️❤️

[@Kristenim134]

hello , Do you buy this class lessons? İf you want talking about this lessons

[@danny_decheeto8300]

Drawing characters is 100% what I want to do so this is real helpful Been grinding the crap out of gesture drawing trying to make them look alive, still needs work lol. I was wondering, should I be practicing just gesture drawings (because I am still a beginner) or should I be practicing all of these with just more emphasis on gesture

[@matthewbarker511]

Always great advice, I’m enjoying putting your advice into practice

[@shinakubari5061]

Thanks for making these videos, because of them my art has improved so much!

[@leezheyou4263]

Great video! can you do one about environment artists please? or like the difference between those two cause I'm struggling to decide which is best for me

[@ekramahmed100]

Those introductions 😂 make me way more motivated to watch your tutorials and apply ! Thanks so much Mr. Marc ! I've learned a lot since i subscribed to your channel , wish you all the best ♥️

[@nevast0016]

how many times will i have to thank you for your classe??? each one is better than the last man, thank you!

[@ggbbottbb5746]

Man I aspire to be a character artist one day. These videos help a ton. Thank you so much Marc!

[@simpleordinary4394]

This is so timely! We are literally doing a character design plate.

[@edwardoliranzopena5016]

Solo habló español y me encantas tus videos

[@zichirichi]

i love your channel man i just started drawing to bad i cant afford your art class but love your vids keep it up

[@Wafuwu]

"Shark girl" Mark, are you not telling us something

[@r081n_7]

I love your videos Marc, I have improved so much! thank you!

[@skyfoz_]

ok, now i need inspiration

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

I find your videos helpful. Thanks for making them and sharing them with us!

[@joaquinvanhouten]

IT IS TIME!

[@wiledwiredweasel560]

WOAH. You worked at blizzard? That explains why your character design is simple yet iconic!

[@AntHonyTeisenKamijou]

Honestly, someday you might not need to introduce this series as new, thanks for video again, Marc!

[@yashwantgautam5894]

My favourite video so far