Design 100 Somethings e005

[@KeshArt]

Thanks for doing this.Im gonna do my design 100 project as well

[@lolman4375]

love your art

[@brotdw2]

Kesh It’s no coincidence that I would find you here in the comments! I’m drawing a lot more lately. Expanding my skill sets. Working on my 10,000 minutes. Lol!

[@girishmeruva9702]

Take a video for draw 100 something

[@vivianeb90]

"Creativity thrives on contraints." That blew my mind. It is so true. And I am giving myself too much freedom, I can't decide on one thing.

[@MichelangeloAlmeida]

Dude please, never stop making these videos! They help a lot!

[@jakeparker44]

Michelangelo Almeida I'm giving it my best shot, thanks!

[@ireneschoonwinkel]

I can just imagine you drawing a huge image of a spaceship with all your characters inside it. It would make an interesting little "easter egg" find...trying to search for all the different versions. :) Thank you for sharing this video - I found it super interesting and helpful.

[@DunsdonIllustrates]

What an amazing collection of illustrations. I can't believe I've only just found your channel! Design 100 things sounds like a great creative exercise.

[@mothlaw5917]

I think I might do this, but more toned down. Often times I have other projects for school or home, or personal projects, but I'll start with designing maybe 50 somethings, and eventually get to designing 100 somethings.

[@kilsontejada]

Dude, It would be awesome if you could talk about some of your favorite books in that nice collection you got back there!

[@jakeparker44]

Kilson Tejada I should do a special book video.

[@BartNoble]

I love the line weights on these. Hard to believe you ever had trouble inking.

[@michaelbaran]

Thank you Mr Parker for your generosity and inspiration. I think this is a great exercise and great tips.

[@RusPitman]

This needs to be a book or a PDF or something. I love 'em :)

[@lewistillett314]

Starting my first design 100 somethings, I'm going for beat em up style street fighters and have decided to exclusively use my Cintiq companion as I'm still struggling going straight to digital. Planning to show progress on my own KZbin channel. Thanks for sharing your work Jake.

[@daviesbydesign]

Wow, it's really interesting to see the level of creativity take a big jump after the 100th drawing. Nice

[@amyallen4459]

72, 100, 113 and 117 are my favorites. Love how he's talking to his own other face. Ugh, this seems like a REAL challenge...still drawn to it. I get super focused on what instead of doing something, anything, so I think I need this. Thanks.

[@PeterSladenCinematography]

Hey Jake I'm very much a beginner still at drawing. But I wanted to say a huge thank you! Firstly for Inktober , which gave me the habit of (near) daily ink sketching and secondly for this video. I've taken on several design 100/50/25 challenges. I've learnt so much since doing these and although some of the drawings have been far from a success I've enjoyed all of them. So more than anything thank you for being a real inspiration and sharing your wisdom!

[@Nabhishek]

your just Amazing Jake, you are a great inspiration. whenever i become little lazy i watched your videos and i come back charged and alive. please never stop making these wonderful videos.

[@SpawnoftheEd]

Wow thats a lot! I've started smaller versions of this through mini moleskines that had a themes (monsters, owls, clowns, etc.), Though I have yet to complete these books... Some day they will get there. Thank you for the inspiration to get back to these!

[@Dismythed]

Those characters would be great in a children's book.

[@donnthomsen780]

Really enjoyable experience looking at all the variations of the same little dude. Thanks

[@allluckyseven]

I used to do that kind of challenge with a friend. We'd choose a subject -- let's say, electric guitars -- and would go back and forth doing design variations, which ended up with, of course, one design crazier than the next. It wasn't exactly productive, but it was a lot of fun.

[@jakeparker44]

allluckyseven Cool! I bet you learned a lot about how to push a design though.

[@sketchboy01]

This was fantastically enjoyable to watch. I could imagine the creative barriers that were broken through in this process over this span.

[@SocksAndPuppets]

This sounds like a project I need. I tend to draw on bristolboard on my desk in front of my computer with my lamp, and I find it increasingly difficult to work anywhere else. I really love the idea of carrying a sketchbook and doodling in it, but I can't ever bring myself to get started - and a project like this - sketching in a sketchbook away from my desk is just the thing to be doing that. Now all I need is a subject...

[@DEKeeble]

Great video Jake! Super inspired by your work as always. I now know what I'm doing with lunch breaks! Draw 100 somethings!! Looking forward to episode 6

[@jakeparker44]

Daniel Keeble Good use of lunch breaks!

[@coldseid]

Thanks for the videos Mr. Parker! You have such valuable input in regards to everything! Keep on trucking you are doing a great job! Hope you are managing all your responsibilities well!

[@Goldenize]

Wow! Very inspiring! I will definitely give it a shot with a character I want to develop! Thanks for these videos!!!

[@JennaDrawing]

Wow. This is really amazing, nice work! :D

[@Matty3stars]

Thanks Jake. This is a great idea and I am glad you shared how long it took you otherwise it would seem very intimidating. The drawings were epic fun and seem like a great children's book. each something with their own profile or something.

[@artofant]

Really inspiring. Now I have to think of my own.

[@thecommanderjb]

found you on pinterest, now i can't stop watching ur vids :D such an insparation

[@mattjohnson9170]

Fantastic, and truly professional.

[@TH3RTYSE7N]

Awesome idea Jake! Love some of these little guys!

[@alba.filella]

i think this i just what i needed, a challenge! :) definitely starting this next month, when i'm finished with all my commissioned work, since lately i'm feeling blocked when drawing for myself. little projects like this are always helpful, thank you!

[@ameliamargaurite3150]

Came to this one from your "Getting Paid In Exposure" video. I'm excited to get started on this idea, just need to find the right 'something' to design.

[@PhanTom-kq2yt]

JP Talked about fighterplanes, tanks and watercolour here... was I destined to watch this vid? I just lost my desire to draw again, as I am feeling that I'm starting to lose my ability to draw. Then while rummaging through YT for Gumball episodes. I stumbled upon this video. And instead of just killing my time watching something else, now I feel motivated because of this vid full of brilliant ideas!

[@sandrahart6195]

You're talented at drawing objects and incorporating them ...

[@JoshuaEliGilley]

Amazing idea Jake!! I'm doing a sketch365 challenge and this is a great way to keep that up AND learn and improve!!

[@juliafliess4849]

I'm going to try this challenge, it seems fun!

[@bargoroth5609]

I'm guessing, this gonna be turned into posters. Keep up the awesome work, thanks for sharing your insight.

[@jakeparker44]

Brian Hermelijn If I ever get the time to scan and color them all!

[@thailonlucasart]

AMAZINGLY INCREDIBLE !!!! VERY VERY GOOD JOB ...

[@PeterPalmiotti]

This is brilliant, another challenge from you I'll be joining for sure!!!

[@PeterPalmiotti]

By the by, I figured out that E005 means episode 5 but what does A-44 stand for??? ...just curious. :)

[@CWingsyun]

Peter Palmiotti I believe A-44 stands for Jake's former alias, Agent-44. He mentioned it a previous video I think.

[@PeterPalmiotti]

AHh must have missed that, thanks! :D That's pretty funny.

[@jakeparker44]

Peter Palmiotti That's right!

[@Gboy5587]

best art videos on youtube, I'm so glad I subscribed

[@jakeparker44]

Fynch Thanks!

[@drawingmaniacsterben7144]

i am going to design 100 bored demons! i'll combine it with my first inktober!!

[@AntGSuxatYoutube]

great project idea. i might try this to help get me out of this creative funk I've been in lately. thanks a lot from a new subscriber!

[@CWingsyun]

Great video again and great idea. I'll definitely be embarking on this little journey. Thanks for sharing and caring :D

[@jakeparker44]

CWS23 haha, you're welcome.

[@brucenunn3268]

Awsome idea.. love your Channel Jake. Learning so much from your Channel.. 👊😎

[@blowingupanimals]

This is so encouraging I started a very similar project challenge for myself a little while ago!!!!!

[@drzombie101]

Thanks for your idea. For Inktober it’s kind the same thing find some new way to do a drawing.

[@almontano8216]

wonderful video. You are, as always, very inspiring

[@sheryl7450]

this is such a great idea.. I think I am gonna try it

[@taliesinian]

Jake, these are awesome. You should do a one to two panel strip with these guys, situations, etc. Have you thought of putting out a book of just "gummy robots"? Keep up the amazing work.

[@daisylopezartist]

I'm a bit bothered by all that white space... lol. Anyway, great idea! I'm gonna buy a small sketchbook only for this project. I'm still thinking about a topic :)

[@brotdw2]

I actually watched the entire video. I will add numbers and dates. I also will try to show my work.

[@sk8mike]

This is good advise, and something I really need to do.

[@withorwithoutnuts]

I just discovered you, and man I wish I started watching sooner! Your art is so amazing! Even the ones you say are bad. I love how you draw machines, and how creative you are when coming up with things. Like the T-Rex-unicorn-pegasus-bird thing. Keep up the amazing work! :3

[@go_jeff_go]

Absolutely loved this!

[@supahhjefe]

Great as always Mr.Parker! I really love that idea of doing 100 something. I'm going to try my hand at it. Its really awesome. I'll be sure to tag you in it if you are interested in seeing it grow. Can't wait to see your next video. Its like waiting for the new episode of Arrow to start lol

[@jakeparker44]

Jeff Munoz Go for it!

[@supahhjefe]

will do!

[@noxmoonyisadork]

Thank you for making this video, your designs are so beautiful! And it's great hearing your thoughts, I'll be trying this challenge out soon. Thanks again!

[@oKApplejack]

Loving the amount of content coming from this channel recently man, deffo going to do this :)

[@jakeparker44]

oKApplejack Thanks!

[@LeontineGaasenbeek]

Great! I love the creativity but also the consistency of the design. (its like morph from pirate planet) Inspiring to start a project like this!

[@mohammed8715]

lets just say....i have been working on my art for a while, characters were a huge struggle so (more like i can't of a unique way to make them special) i'm gonna start this project, 2-9-15.

[@STICKYArt]

This is a great challenge!!!

[@alfonsoreyes8384]

It would be really cool If you draw them all on one paper

[@willterryart]

Great! are we going to see a printed Huge poster with all of them?

[@jakeparker44]

Will Terry If I could get someone to scan them all for me...and then color them...YES.

[@mildlyhappyface]

Jake Parker i dont think they need to be colored... tho if you really needed it, i think just a flat cell shade on a multiply layer would be fine enough

[@jakeparker44]

mildlyhappyface Sounds good to me.

[@GentlyGiantGames]

+Jake Parker Coloring those sounds like a good paint 100 somethings for me! Nice work!

[@DianteEx]

some great points thanks +Jake Parker, keep up the great work!

[@JordanKiener]

This is fantastic inspiration!

[@TrishEllisArt]

A friend of mine has brought your youtube channel to my attention and I have to admit, these videos have been exactly what I've needed to help get me back in my game. So thank you very much for doing these videos! On that note, I love this 100s challenge (I seriously plan on doing it!!) but I'm curious to know approximately how long of a time frame it took you to do all of these drawings and approximately how much time did you allot to do each drawing? Thanks for your time :)

[@romaingirard6631]

Hi Jake, I am a big fan of your work. These videos are awesome and full of valuable information. You mentioned your inking and how you felt you struggle with it. I was wondering what tools you used for this particular exercice. thank you

[@jakeparker44]

Romain Girard I drew almost all of these with Pigma Microns: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008G8G8Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0008G8G8Y&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwagent44com-20&linkId=DIOSXTNUWM2PRXHA

[@ramapage7538]

These videos are so great and inspirational! I was grinning like crazy when my OCD kicked in at the numbers being out of order >:D Keep up the amazing work good sir! It was fascinating to see how the next one was so influenced by the prior one sometimes, and then sometimes they were wildly different.

[@kirstymca]

Those chess men are so cute! This sounds like a really good idea. I might try it.

[@5JACKSONMS]

Love your channel!!! I love how you really talk about how difficult some of these tasks can be. Well done sir :-)

[@kellerswan53]

Hey Jake! Thanks for these five inspiring episodes! you give some really good informations. I Iook forward to see more :). I will ask you this question and, I hope you can answer it. What is for you to be a professionnal artist? I mean about steps between your clients and you. Thanks again for your brilliant episodes!

[@jakeparker44]

Keller Swan I do children's books and comics and odd freelance jobs. I teach classes at www.svslearn.com and sell prints and books, and I go to conventions. Somehow it all works and I make a living.

[@amrabdelmajeed340]

Thank you for all what you are doing ... keep it up sir :))))

[@katerinafrancesca]

I'm really excited to do this! thanks for sharing :)

[@imlmartinez32]

Wonderful idea!!

[@gaudiaudi]

great project..im gonna try it

[@MageThief]

It was so fun to watch these, made me laugh several times. So thanks for brighten my day and inspiring me to start doing the same, to design 100 something.

[@py5835]

This is amazing. So many variations o_O And your character is so cute!

[@moxtuu]

hello jake! thank you for all these useful videos you post for other artist free to watch! all of your robots look different and unique, I was wondering where you gather your inspiration from? thanks again and keep rocking c:

[@Metal-Spark]

This is such a great idea, I feel like it would be a pretty awesome portfolio piece too, if you could compile them all onto one or two pages. Out of curiosity did you do these on printer paper? I'm just wondering since the paper is loose rather than in a sketchbook

[@jakeparker44]

Obsidiax Yep, regular old printer paper.

[@pietervantongeren6391]

magnificent Jake - you da man

[@kikedov]

Awesome work

[@jarodkrupp9224]

I really like this video, do you think you could do a tutorial or a video of you drawing some of these characters they are really neat, and again great video!

[@PatyBHoshiBlue21]

Hello!! How are you? Hope you are fine! I love this video so much! Loved how you got to do 200! And all are so different but in the dame theme, the dame little guy.. you did such a great work! You inspired me to do this! Have a great weekend!

[@devenloomis3240]

so if I'm not good at drawing people should I draw a hundred people and the challenge myself to draw 100 humanoids?

[@PergAti]

Awesome video! Could you tell me what pen you use for these beautiful smooth lines?

[@arthappyneko]

Awesome project!

[@devenloomis3240]

thank you for the great idea!

[@rockyeurbin263]

5:28 its midna!

[@rockymontana1]

I have trouble with feet and hands so I will except your challenge 'Thanx for your video.

[@AverusMuto]

Should I do the 100 somethings after I improve my skills or now ? I'm still working on shapes, which is the only thing I really draw now. From class on how to draw everything.

[@jakeparker44]

ghost59able I'd just start now. It's a good way to get better at drawing.

[@EnanoForro]

Yep. This is a great idea. If I mix it with the "Take 30 minutes in the bath to draw" something must came out (?

[@dracorhythm]

That's more than 100. But a great video regardless of its understated claims.

[@limnillustration5387]

Great video, Jake! Really love the idea and intention of this project. I'm not sure if anyone else asked this but how finished do the drawings need to be? Yours were really tight pen drawings, but I've seen plenty of looser concept art designs/sketches with the intention of more variety overall rather than every little detail. Would you say there should be a clear metric of how far is too far or is there no limit to how far one goes?

[@droo3640]

Do you recommend trying to avoid references when doing this challenge (since it's about exercising your imagination)?

[@lalita109]

43 was blazing bat. Did you make this before or after mm

[@StevanChase]

Hi, Is this something you would show to a client as just part of your portfolio or just something to keep to yourself?

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

I think it would be a good portfolio piece a) if you gear the subject toward the sort of work you want and b) if you've finished it. You may not want to show them every individual image though. Instead, arrange them on a two page spread (like a Pokemon poster) so they can get a idea of your character design ability without having to go through 100 images. This way they can still see your other work.

[@sam248]

It would be good if you wanted to be a concept artist, it shows that you can go leaps and bounds with the one idea.

[@digitalgamer3722]

how specific should I be when specifying the subject to design 100 of.

[@OlufCreativity]

zoo cool idear!!

[@CartoonerAnimationist]

I remember when you posted about Stripped and you were saying that you wanted to do a comic strip but you didn't feel like your sensibilities worked in that format (or something of that sort) but have you thought of posting something like this as a sort of daily comic? Not exactly a narrative but just a visit to the same world regularly. I don't know. It was just a thought.

[@jakeparker44]

Steve Marshall I have thought about that. Like posting one or two a week for a couple years. I started writing little descriptions for them once. I guess it just came down to time priorities. Maybe I'll make a book of them someday though.

[@anthonycarter1528]

Great term, "Imagination barrier."

[@trippumi]

I couldn't bring myself to leave so much blank space... Should I be able to do that?