Rough Sketch to Final Art in Adobe Fresco

[@frankieroberson3398]

Even if you never knew what you were doing but you find yourself sketching on napkins; it's vlogs like this that help people like us know that were moving in the right direction again, 52 Checking in and you're never too old to follow your dreams; Thank you!!!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@kylable]

This is so true!

[@Gwogster]

EXACTLY the sort of video I love to watch. It's great seeing the finished artwork, but to see and hear the thought process is really valuable to me. More videos like this please Chris

[@chris-piascik]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jmiggieflan]

Definitely the type of video I am looking for! Seeing how many times you sketched and refined was freeing for me. I get too stressed out about that first draft. It cripples my creativity. That was super helpful!

[@chris-piascik]

I’m glad to hear! Definitely don’t get stressed about the first draft, it will almost always get better as you figure things out and see things on the page. I sort of treat the initial sketches like their just rough thumbnail sketches. And you can never do enough of those!

[@ChristineLund]

@jmiggieflan your struggle is very relateable! Getting over that feeling of needing to get it right from step one is a massive relief, isn't it? 😁

[@jmiggieflan]

@@ChristineLund Yes!! I just need to be fine with the messiness of creativity. You just have to start or you're never going to see what you can do!

[@dotcircles9926]

not only is the process amazing to watch, it’s exactly the kind of video I’d save and go back to for inspiration. the amount of creative freedom and playfulness is incredible!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you so much!

[@14torre1]

As someone who is learning to illustrate, videos like this are super helpful. I get overwhelmed thinking I have to have the final illustration in my head before I start, so it is good to see that it is ok not to have it all figured out at the beginning.

[@chris-piascik]

Glad to hear! And it’s absolutely all a process, even far into an illustration. There’s always improvising and problem solving!

[@themilk3]

I just found your channel. This is the first video of this kind that I have found to be truly educational and helpful in developing a workflow that really fits me as an individual. Thank you very much for that.

[@chris-piascik]

So glad to hear it was helpful!

[@aprilstaso]

LOVE watching you draw from start to finish. Thanks for making such awesome content. Im a photographer but i love to draw and finding your videos inspired me to start drawing again. Didn't realize i could draw on my iPad. new level unlocked. im also a content maker and its always nice hearing people appreciate your work. so this is me saying a BIG thank you.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you so much 😀 that’s really nice to hear!

[@rene.rodriguez]

I think it's incredibly helpful to see how you work through the design. More, please.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! That’s great to hear.

[@benpenph]

I followed chris since 2020 I love your skillshare tuts time flies 😅 More power Chris

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks!

[@mgerard1224]

I REALLY enjoyed seeing your process. So so valuable. Thank you. Also liking all your other videos. Discovered recently. Thanks!

[@jewellhershey5051]

Chris, this is an encouraging and inspiring and exciting video. I echo the sentiments of so many of the other commentators.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you so much! That's really nice to hear.

[@TomStacy1]

I discovered your channel last night when I searched for videos on the Huion Kamvas... and I got hooked! I've been struggling with having lost my creativity, and this video just reminded me that about 10 years ago I sat on a bus commuting in Seattle and sketched out a graphic song lyric a lot like the way you did this. It got put away and forgotten. I think you may have just re-sparked the flame that burned out!

[@chris-piascik]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@TomStacy1]

@@chris-piascik I have to admit, my recent re-connection with my creativity is coming from helping my kid get started with his exploding interest in digital drawing. (He has ADHD too) Maybe you could do a little series of videos aimed at kids, I think your style (art & persona) would be perfect!

[@Rick-kb1wv]

Wow! Just watching your process has put soooo much creativity into my head! Thank you so very much for sharing ! Much love my friend!

[@chris-piascik]

That’s great to hear. Thanks!

[@ajamesdraws]

You are killing it with these videos. Thanks so much

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks you!!

[@kyletwebster]

Your video content is so consistently good, Chris.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! That’s really nice to hear. I feel like it’s been a fairly steep learning curve.

[@freakazoid9849]

please keep going! seeing other artists workflow helps me so much with fighting my imposter syndrom.

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks! I’m planning to keep this going! Imposter syndrome is very real. I always thought it would go away after I reached different points in my career, but it never did!

[@FACED2U]

With each video I watch I get more and more excited about creating my own creations!

[@chris-piascik]

that's the best thing to hear! thxx!

[@OliverJustChillin]

This process video is so enjoyable to watch. I like hearing you talk through your process. I also started watching this when my 6-year old son came over to check it out. A few minutes in, he runs out of the room saying he’s going to grab his sketchbook. Well done! 👍

[@chris-piascik]

Hah that’s amazing! Thanks for letting me know!

[@marklsimonson]

Really interesting to see the whole process so concisely, Chris! Also I can see you're putting more into your video editing. Feels very tight and polished.

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks Mark! I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can while doing these. Prior to this channel my editing skills were minimal at best. Now I’m watching Final Cut Pro tutorials while I’m working.

[@DrewZilla_Art]

So good. I like that this feel improvised and not overly scripted. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for all the content!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! I’m terrible at scripting, so I hardly ever do it. Though it would probably make things go a little faster if I at least partially outlined things lol

[@DrewZilla_Art]

​@@chris-piascik having an outline is great, but all the unplanned moments (specifically the mispronunciations) that you highlight in your videos are classic.

[@chris-piascik]

@@DrewZilla_Art haha glad you appreciate that.

[@MeleniMaradiaga]

That was awesome! For me personally it’s inspiring! Definitely subscribed already, keep giving us more!!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kingbee62]

Chris this is EXACTLY what I wanted to see, the process from concept to completion. Very informative and very entertaining. Thanks!

[@chris-piascik]

Oh that’s great to hear! Thanks for letting me know!

[@ChristineLund]

Thank you, this is incredibly helpful! I've been a graphic designer for over a decade and just recently have become more interested in creating my own illustrations and taking the time to learn about Fresco. I've often found illustration intimidating and had the (false) impression that you had to get it right the first time... Which I now realize is a ridiculous belief, but it's so reassuring to actually see the process like this as proof that it's normal to start out with a very rough sketch and then to refine in many little steps, to ultimately end up with something incredible. I'm so grateful I found your channel!

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much Christine, that's really nice to hear! You definitely don't have to get it right the first time. In fact, when I went back to school to get my MFA in illustration (for no real reason + long story) one thing I did take from it was an exercise we did where we had to make 200 thumbnail sketches for the same illustration to get us out of our own head and push past the obvious idea or composition, etc. That's a little different than this, but making lots of rough sketches isn't only OK, I'd say it's a mistake to just go right in and try to make it great first try. The sketching process always helps me see things that I couldn't have otherwise.

[@bbb111222ful]

This was very helpful to see! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@chris-piascik]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@r0bert0lopez]

Your creative process is incredible! I could watch your videos for hours and not get bored. They’re so impressive and informative! Thank you! 🔥 🔥

[@chris-piascik]

Wow, thank you!

[@hokusai41]

I personally love to see the whole process. So inspiring and informative. I love the moment around 6:45 when you can hear the wheels turning as you link the R and Y. I also find it fascinating that you delete so many sketch layers. I have a tendency to save everything, lol. Awesome video! Thanks Chris!

[@chris-piascik]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you liked it. I definitely like to get rid of whatever I don’t need anymore. I’m not precious with that stuff.

[@emilyfoxwell8848]

This is so helpful for a new lettering artist, thank you!!

[@chris-piascik]

That’s great to hear! Glad you liked it!

[@mrcosmictiger]

Yo! So cool, you legit inspire me everyday, thanks man. Your work is so rad!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you so much! That's really nice to hear!

[@paulvega5755]

Inspiring and practical! (Imagine those words using dramatic lettering)...thanks!

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@creativecomadre]

Definitely interesting and helpful to watch you work! Thanks for sharing your process! Great video ❤

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vinidd]

Amazing work and very enjoyable watching your process

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you very much!

[@kemoahmed1378]

It was an amazing video Chris. Thank you so much ❤️

[@chris-piascik]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grantjones7019]

"Willy Nilly" is super helpful. Thank you for posting this!

[@chris-piascik]

Haha glad to hear!!

[@superordinate]

This was great! I hope you continue to make these wonderful videos for us! 😄

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks! That’s the plan!

[@kayleighmyers785]

So helpful. Thank you!!

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks Kayleigh! Glad you thought so!

[@rayzcomedown]

Amazing work! You inspire me.

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much! That’s nice to hear!

[@elizabethserrano7462]

Lovely to see your process 😊 reaffirms that my process is not as spastic as I thought...

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you 😊 ☺️☺️☺️

[@lesserkey]

Ive commented on a few of your vids lately.. I really enjoy your style.. I've switched to Fresco and have been drawing along with your video, trying to get close to the style you draw.. super cool man.

[@chris-piascik]

Oh thanks so much!

[@dadhands]

Absolutely LOVED this video! Thank you for sharing your process, its wildly helpful to see how you elaborate on your initial idea. I do hope you do more like this in the future 😊 Also big props for using Jawbreaker lyrics to (for lack of a better term) illustrate your point haha

[@chris-piascik]

Oh thanks so much! That’s really nice to hear!

[@jdfleblanc]

Great video. I love your style and humor.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@WestonWoodfin]

First of all, the new studio is looking so good Chris! Loving the vibe! I really enjoy these process videos...great video to watch in the background while I'm working! Keep them coming.

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much Weston! Really appreciate that!

[@TedMattos]

Hehe, sorry for all these comments on your old videos, Chris. Just wanted to say this type of video is VERY helpful. For us new artists/letterers, when we hear the thought processes of veteran artists, it helps us "see" a model of what the entire process could look like. So, thank you!

[@chris-piascik]

I appreciate it! thank you so much

[@WarrenJay-l2y]

The process is so helpful. Thank you!

[@chris-piascik]

You're so welcome!

[@RobertSmith-es2gh]

This is amazingly inspiring.

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you!

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

I really want to use Fresco 🎉 looks like an amazing app. The paint and waterpaint looks so real its unbelievable ❤

[@ciegoecw]

this was mesmerizing to watch...

[@dariofrancesconi9137]

Crazy helpfull! Thank you so much!

[@chris-piascik]

You're welcome!

[@rahuldey7607]

Loved the video

[@chris-piascik]

Glad to hear!

[@alejedy]

That was amazing !!

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you!

[@helloman4251]

Damn good video!

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much!

[@fadah_inyourbusiness]

Dope video bro I learned a lot

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks so much!

[@Agerskiold]

Nice 👌🏼

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks!

[@GuitarShorts]

I was thinking when I used to use Flash, years (maybe decades) ago and there was this function where you could manipulate an object into any shape by just moving your mouse near the edge of the object and hey presto, whatever custom shape you wanted. Maybe it's available in Adobe Animate, I've never really used that. Anyway, my 'point' being, I wish Fresco had that functionality.

[@chris-piascik]

I never used flash that much, but I do know that animate it basically just the new version of flash so I imagine most features would still be there?

[@drusaiz]

The music 👍👍

[@mrdoodleey]

So cool😮❤

[@chris-piascik]

thx!!

[@christinapaskett8820]

I found your channel recently and am loving your content! When you first started your daily drawings, how long did you spend on it per day?

[@d3po455]

Chris - would make a video of what services you use to turn your art into posters, t-shirts and other tangible items? TY

[@chris-piascik]

Hi, for print on demand stuff I use printify. The reason I like them is that you can choose your vendors for different products. I just look through reviews to make sure the company I am picking has solid ratings. I also have recently started selling shirts through TeePublic and I’ve been happy with the results so far. But that’s different than Printify where I am using them for production of certain items I sell through my own shop.

[@ZAIENAFIT]

Just prescribed ❤

[@chris-piascik]

😎😎😎😎

[@haileyhokanson6897]

Hey quick question. I'm new to illustrating and am considering getting Adobe fresco but I already have a lot of paintings on procreate. I'm trying to teach myself to illustrate my own children's book. So my question is do you think that I need to redo my procreate paintings in Adobe fresco or should my images in procreate be able to be scaled at least large enough for a children's book? I painted them on the biggest canvas size available which I'm sure is overkill but I also heard that if you tilt your procreate image at all that it may make it print pixilated. I'm using watercolor brushes on procreate so ideally I would like to skip vecorizing the images but I don't want to regret it later on.

[@chris-piascik]

If you were worked at a large enough size in procreate there would be no reason to redo them. They’d just need to be at least 300dpi at print size. So if it’s going to print 10” wide you’re file would need to be at least 3000pixels wide (10” x 300dpi). You don’t need your artwork to be vector unless you need it to scale infinitely. Hope that helps!

[@eatsimplefood]

Hi Chris, you make me try to find my art-me again. I love your style and the colours you use. Also thanks for sharing your process. Do you think I can get away with a iPad mini 6? or shell I rather invest in a bigger one? Because using pen and paper would be just nuts right?! :) Maybe I should get just a used iPad but which one? thanks! cheers greetings from Austria

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you! That so cool to hear. I use both a mini and a pro. I do most of my work on the pro, but the mini is great, and can handle any of this stuff. An air might be a good compromise?

[@Rini-D]

I am pretty disappointed with KZbin! I have been looking for some tutorial like this one for some times. But for some reason utube always give me all kind of crap making tshirt design from ai. All they do is just snap ai design, remove the background then add font. Anyway thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Real talent! I subscribe and will be watching all of your video. I don't even skip utube ads to support you. Much appreciate!!

[@chris-piascik]

thank you for those kind words!

[@davidgordon7457]

If you were not filming this, about how long would this take from start to finish?

[@chris-piascik]

It really depends on how much noodling I do. Sometimes lettering goes really quick but sometimes I battle with it trying to get it right. Aside from the high speed stuff, this is fairly accurate, maybe a bit slower since I’m talking it through.

[@martinsamuels9679]

Great video. I am learning a lot from watching your content. What canvas size do you use, if the work is to be printed?

[@chris-piascik]

Thanks! That's great to hear. In terms of Canvas size it depends on how big I'm going to print it. That said, I generally work around 5000 pixels wide-which gives me some flexibility-but might be a bit overkill if it's not going to be printed.

[@martinsamuels9679]

@@chris-piascik suppose it is rather to be safer than sorry when starting a new design.

[@chris-piascik]

@@martinsamuels9679 yep! You can always downsize.

[@Yunhaisongtao]

hiChris, where did you buy that partial glove? Thank you. And what’s it called?

[@chris-piascik]

You can get it amazon! It’s called a drawing glove

[@lesserkey]

what pen did you use in this vid for the line work? Also, how do you regulate the pressure of your lines? Your lines are always a good size and dont taper too much.. I find that that is kind of a hard thing to do.

[@chris-piascik]

This is the Classic Inker from Retro Supply Co. www.retrosupply.co/collections/photoshop-brushes/products/the-liner-brush-pack-for-photoshop?rfsn=6814948.e3561c A lot of that is brush settings, but thank you!

[@lesserkey]

@@chris-piascik Im sure this is the most common question you get... but thank you for answering ! Perhaps. in each new video you could tell us what brushes you use from the start.. I can tell you typically only use a few but still, it's helpful! Thanks chris!

[@chris-piascik]

No worries, I try to mention them. But sometimes I forget, or stupidly assume everyone has seen previous videos of mine. But you’re right, I am pretty minimal with my brush use.

[@Florianosaure]

A fellow illustrator, letterer AND Jawbreaker fan ? We might as well be friends IRL.

[@chris-piascik]

Hah thanks! 😎

[@pepsimac]

Since your not doing using vector brushes what size of artboards are you using

[@chris-piascik]

Even if I'm not planning on printing something I still like to work in a pretty high resolution in order to maintain good brush control, otherwise there won't be enough pixels to create some detail. I find working in the 4000 - 6000 pixel wide range is good for me. That's still translates to a healthy print size if I decide to print something (13ish to 20" wide). If I know I'm going to print something I'll set my artboard to those physical dimensions and set it to at least 300dpi, but if that ends up translating to lower than 4000pixels wide I'll up the DPI until I get there to improve the drawing experience. For example if I was doing a spot illustration for an editorial assignment and it was only 4x6", I'd only get 700 x 900 pixels to work with-so I'd likely triple or more the DPI and then downsize it to 300dpi when I sent it to the client. Hope that helps!

[@TheY00shi]

Which iPad are you using?

[@chris-piascik]

iPad Pro 12.9, M1

[@sophiemulders]

Stupid question; can you use psd brushes in fresco?

[@chris-piascik]

Yep! fresco files are actually PSD’s. Any photoshop brush can be used in Fresco. That was an early selling point for me

[@dackys13]

hey what pad you recomment for this?

[@chris-piascik]

Adobe Fresco works well on nearly all iPads. I use a new iPad Pro, but in this video I was using my old M1 iPad Pro from 2021 with no issues. I even use it on my iPad mini with no issues.

[@havok6022]

I've got problems with fresco....it won't open for me

[@chris-piascik]

Oh that’s a bummer. Maybe try reinstalling it?

[@ZAIENAFIT]

I meant subscribed😂

[@chris-piascik]

Haha I assumed!

[@Hamiltron_]

Bogo kylin maybe? Naw

[@chris-piascik]

??

[@Hamiltron_]

@@chris-piascik I think I was logged in two different devices. Meant this comment for your Zelda video where you drew the Bokoblin. Ignore me. I’m new here… maybe. Yeah, we’ll go with that.

[@fullbodyscab]

great choice in music

[@chris-piascik]

Thank you!!