Drawing a Whole Party of BARDS! | Bards4Bards Charity SPEEDPAINT

Let’s get into some out-of-the-box Bard designs by drawing character sprites for the wacky cast of Teve TV! (All in support of the Bards4Bards 2021 charity drive!)
If you have a favourite design from this bunch, or if you have any suggestions for future videos you’d like to see, please go ahead and lemme know down in the comments! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°
------------------------------------------------------------
CHARITY LINKS:
► DONATE: bit.ly/bards4bards
► Wystle’s Bards4Bards 2021 launch video: • Bards4Bards 2021
► JoCat’s Bards4Bards 2021 launch video: • A Crap Guide to Bards4...
► Stay updated on the Bards4Bards official Twitter: / bards4bards
------------------------------------------------------------
▶ CHECK OUT THE GAME THESE CHARACTERS CAME FROM:
• Save The Station! | Ba...
------------------------------------------------------------
🦝 STORE ~ www.abdillustr...
⭐ SOCIALS~ linktr.ee/ABDi...
------------------------------------------------------------
-- MUSIC USED --
INTRO: Anime by Emmit Fenn - • Anime - Emmit Fenn | B...
(Track sourced from KZbin Audio Library)
- Luminare by Heatleybros - • "Luminare” - Fast Act...
- 8 Bit Power by HeatleyBros - • Team Level Up Theme So...
- Fury Road by HeatleyBros - • "Fury Road" Fast Actio...
- Choose Your Character by HeatleyBros - • "Choose Your Character...
(Tracks sourced from the “HeatleyBros Royalty Free Video Game Music” channel - / heatleybros )

[@thepriorstone4064]

All of these characters feel like a cast in a Phoenix Wright case

[@tisy1094]

Omg yeees

[@junoumatie]

Bruh, true XD They're all the criminals too-

[@goats_6263]

Yesss oh my god I was thinking the same

[@thonielilind1779]

omg truuue

[@xoderota]

oh no you're right

[@evan50748]

I love how Amy’s sketch on the side of the screen has almost the exact same energy as the Rook she drew in that art vs art video.

[@leeschelly8384]

That’s what I thought when I saw the sketch! 🤣 It’s great!

[@kimberly3299]

🤣 YOU'RE NOT WRONG!!

[@yenchitan7276]

T pose power

[@teeveeee]

I swear David Bettany's concept drawing is so fucking funny. The little guy is a work of art.

[@BadTimesWithGhost_]

agreed mate

[@wynnt1]

Throughout the first episode, David Bettany just reminds me of a rockstar/party diva Beastboy on 3 redbulls with pockets full of snacks and glitter

[@jeiku5314]

O frick, this is literally my party rn. Our band's called Role 34, so I think you can see what we're prioritizing.

[@discogoblin]

I sense SEVERAL halfling children scattered across the lands

[@jeiku5314]

@@discogoblin ;)

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

Role wHAT-

[@aurizzim_]

ROLE 34 LMFAO😭✋

[@skullcidd]

your pfp and comment here have made you a certified legend

[@artifexi3570]

Me: has one of the lowest days of all quarantine Alex: posts speedpaint Me: :)

[@IBM-vw4fv]

Why is everyone sad today, well atleast everyone’s happy after they watched the video

[@murdersquadz9805]

Actually quite literally same...

[@rubenroxo3827]

i hope yall are doing better now !!!!

[@lucyw5821]

I hope you’re feeling better now!!

[@greedygoblin5625]

You too?? Same!!

[@ABDIllustrates]

Howdy y’all, hope you enjoy this video! (I always enjoy getting the chance to ramble about me n’ my friends DnD campaigns, so I know I certainly enjoyed making it, lol) \(^^)/ All the links for donating to the Bards4Bards charity drive and watching the game these characters came from are up in the description - Here’s hoping we can give you a good laugh in support of a good cause! 💖

[@shanardsmith218]

What is your favorite class in DnD?

[@lucianocarlos6983]

You are gay?

[@IBM-vw4fv]

@@lucianocarlos6983 read the about page of his channel

[@Themeish]

@@lucianocarlos6983 This comment section has such a large variety of different sexualities and how we see ourselves, gender and identity wise, and its so beautiful how being 'different' brings the whole community together. We all accept eachother because us being 'different' is normal and it will always be normal.

[@lucianocarlos6983]

@@Themeish sori an Brasileiro not inglês porfect não sou americano sou Brasileiro desculpa😂

[@lovemercyyourshaw5022]

**slowly adds walter and david to my list of unreachable transition goals**

[@fandomcringebucket]

What's stopping you from wearing a flashy, sequinned suit that blinds literally anyone who beholds it? Because if something like logic or sanity is holding you back, I personally that all that go _years_ ago!

[@lovemercyyourshaw5022]

@@fandomcringebucket sadly i'm too broke to buy a sparkly suit that will blind anyone within a 50 mile radius

[@fandomcringebucket]

@@lovemercyyourshaw5022 see, the next part of my master plan to make you into the ultimate walter melons cosplayer (or kinnie who knows) is to make money irrelevant via communism.

[@reverseli]

@@lovemercyyourshaw5022 theft isn’t illegal unless you get caught

[@rallazarthemagnificent3765]

saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmeeeeeeeee XD :,)

[@discogoblin]

What’s the collective noun for a group of bards? A band? A headache?

[@discogoblin]

oooh wait... “a custody battle” :)

[@trashotaku]

😂😂😂

[@CaeliSterlingtheFirst]

I vote headache.

[@K_is_a_victim]

The drawing amy made of her character David looks like something David would draw of himself to emphesize how epic he is

[@scylla1772]

These are all such distinct genres of bard, I can't. They're so different and interesting...

[@anatomicalpuppet]

HAPPY STIMS GO HEEHOOHO I AM SO EXCITED Edit: Amy’s concept sketch of David has the same energy as the Dorito Wizard monstrosity andbdjdn-

[@mayyo2925]

truuu

[@peachtea2526]

omg i love this

[@conorvermeiren3534]

Love the pfp, but you forgot Eira’s scar.

[@aduckinlingerie]

Alex: everyone drew their own design * war flashbacks to chonky dragon *

[@sunshinesolace3540]

As a favour for my brother, I'm drawing him his pathfinder bard character. She's a gnome who's a travelling performer that does card tricks using slight of hand. She's honestly so fun.

[@thefunnyaerialman]

"Pick a bard, any bard!" "You're the only bard here..." "You know what I meant!"

[@sharksuperiority9736]

“College of Creation” Earlana is literally god

[@elizabethalana3155]

@@RiptidePen What part of Bard bull shit are you referring?

[@fandomcringebucket]

@@elizabethalana3155 yes.

[@bibalyboop3010]

i keep going back to the first episode just to watch the borick's rode show segment

[@larkinodair]

One of my best friends made a character for Curse of Strahd that is a catboy who wears bright pastel colors and a crop top jacket LMAO don’t ever feel stuck in the fantasy genre

[@O11IEAND3R]

First two I legit got full on Aizawa and Present Mic vibes It *can’t* just be me

[@flipflopzthreeonethree1873]

5:11 this concept art fading onto the screen filled me with delight like you wouldn't believe

[@Yes-321.]

I’m in the car watching this and my little brother suddenly was like ‘David Bowie?’ Because he was reading something on the radio or something and then you say ‘David Bowie’ and I was like: I’m going comment about this. And here we are.

[@sweetscheme]

My dnd characters I've made in the past range from: -> A orphan possessed tiefling blood hunter who is often times nice and reserved but the creature possessing her is chaotic and homicidal. Her outfit is more androgynous and dapper in style. ->A strong intimidating deer satyr ->A living porcelain doll cleric that has a very lolita mixed with victorian style outfit.

[@TheDark_Mermaid2]

Hello everyone! Seeing you posted something cheered me up a lot I’ve been having a sorta bad day so far so thanks!

[@TheDark_Mermaid2]

Thanks for caring 😊 this comment also cheered me up!

[@IBM-vw4fv]

When I’m sad I watch children shows I used to love, you should try that, or just watch *only big bird* episodes from sesame street

[@TheDark_Mermaid2]

@@IBM-vw4fv thanks for the idea! Will do

[@princessthyemis]

I had a bad day too...Hugs to you!!! And love!!!! Let's feel better tomorrow!

[@TheDark_Mermaid2]

I feel so loved y’all are so nice 😭

[@insertusernamehere3173]

Why does your characters always look so cool?

[@spacemom6637]

what a profile name

[@jjais964]

Junko will kill you Phil RUN WHILE YOU CAN

[@insertusernamehere3173]

@@jjais964 Nah, I'm not gonna kill the kid. He looks like he has potential

[@insertusernamehere3173]

@@spacemom6637 it's probably gonna be longer.

[@jjais964]

@@insertusernamehere3173 PHIL IAM SAVE YOU FROM THIS INSANE WOMAN

[@starstorm8947]

I paused my Steven Universe for this I CAN’T WAIT TO WATCH!!!

[@scylla1772]

Now that's commitment, damn son

[@blackvohan]

That takes big balls I'm talking the size of the world

[@grumpy58]

Daaammn

[@harpo1187]

Respect 100✋😔

[@Obstreperous_Octopus]

I love Earlana's design! I think she's really cute, even though the internet has a sort of hive-mind hatred of clowns. That said, I think Dick Merryweather is the most interesting from a conceptual stand-point. All-around fantastic group, and wonderfully drawn! I'll definitely check it out as soon as I can!

[@taylore9704]

I always feel so inspired to get into DnD whenever you upload a video. It just seems so fun and wholesome.

[@bearlyastar]

same

[@sunstar8782]

@@bearlyastar to both of you, it's a incredible game and you absolutely should. Just make sure to get into a good group (or make your own), and don't let a bad one ruin it

[@3ll3llyyy]

it really is an amazing game. if you love making characters and adding ONTO astory instead of writing one, youll love it. ive only played once or twice but i deff would love to play again

[@skullcidd]

ive always been interested but i lack enough friends to do it (only one is willing lol) and im not exactly sure where to start haha

[@3ll3llyyy]

@@skullcidd theres a game. if you look up "why is d&d so popular among lgbt nerds" she has it in the descript. its online

[@froggy12koreangirl]

I cannot wait to submit a Bard, and I’d love to see all the “Bards” :) oh GOOD let’s see the troupe

[@Dan-zc3ou]

"When everyone's a bard, no one will be."

[@slimetank394]

Earlana is like that one character with sanity among a bunch of weirdos in those internet dialog prompts

[@eden8498]

Initial thoughts seeing the title *OH MY* Seeing it’s Bards4Bards *Wholesome Oh my*

[@lolli_popples]

As soon as I saw Amy's sketch of David Bettany I was immediately reminded of the slide show. And now I'm laughing all over again. Damn it

[@adminanimates4714]

Amy's sketch brought me so much joy and delight its just so great i love it so much

[@High-LordHarza]

"I know most of this video has just been me complimenting my friends" How's that bad? Complimenting is the best! This is all so good and wholesome! I gotta check you guys' stuff out.

[@Dumbass.bisexual]

I love Earlana’s outfit and I would absolutely wear it if given the chance

[@tonythelostkid]

Yo my dude- Im in love with high hopes!!😩😭💞

[@kimberly3299]

Dick can have an orange overlay...as a treat. 😁 THANK YOU for explaining some of my questions from the game! Like, I was SURE Borik was a reference or parody of SOMEONE, but I didn't trust myself to get it exactly right. Kinda wondered if it was a jab at the PM, so I was right there, but I didn't pin down Lockhart. >_< Also, the DAY the first episode of the game came out, my tailor's shop in Animal Crossing had the comedian's jacket available, so of course I had to go in and get it in teal to make my own Walter Melons costume! 😂

[@IBM-vw4fv]

Wait a second, it’s the person in the shrieking wizard co stream chat, cool

[@kimberly3299]

@@IBM-vw4fv Oh no, am I becoming recognizable? 🤣 I found the Shrieking Wizards and High Hopes through Alex's D&D speedpaints, so here I still be, subscribed to the instigator of that obsession!

[@IBM-vw4fv]

@@kimberly3299 well sometimes you remember randoms things and many people on streams I meet are common things I remember

[@Kickassgrandma911]

I love this entire party and would die for them

[@eclipsedmoon87]

Do you think the three little creatures switch up the stack order sometimes for interactions?

[@snakes_and_angelcakes]

You're one of my favorite artists!

[@higgyhigglett1563]

The way Alex talked about Walter makes me think of Steven Wright. Completely deadpan delivery: "I bought powdered water....I don't know what to add."

[@olive_oil_arts5095]

These bards spark SO MUCH JOY!! It's so friggin' lovely to see all these content creators I love contributing to Bards 4 Bards. Rock on and roll high!

[@Finforever]

I can't believe how much the wrinkles on the clothes come to life I- Is anyone else as impressed!!??

[@nootnootman6353]

noot noot

[@ghosty2723]

I can barely walk in high heels!!!! How does David manage to walk in that ??!! It’s not fare UnU

[@GoblinHours-im2ue]

*fair, also try keeping balanced on the exact center of your foot, and try balancing a book on your head to keep your walking straight if you want to walk on stilts (idk about heels)

[@Problem_Childfrfr]

I imagine that when David walks his springs like fold down and he gets shorter like he’s constantly shifting in height when he walks so don’t feel bad he doesn’t even actually walk on the platforms maybe possibly

[@RatOfTheWoods]

I haven't even watched the first episode yet & I am already in love with David Bettany. Lil chaos man is everything I hope to be. Oh to be a funky lil goblin,,,,

[@CheyeW13]

absolutely obsessed w amy's lil pic of david. that sure is a goblin lol

[@gubjorgm.2259]

2:58 Same here. I have a Light cleric that looks very elegant as you would expect from a cleric, but there is a twist. She is basically the embodiment of a tired doctor done with everyone's bullshit and turned chaotic evil and has 18 in strength. SHE IS A 5 FOOT HUMAN CLERIC AND IS THE STRONGEST IN OUR PARTY!!!

[@monodoesart587]

I’m always happy to see new speed paints but I’m obsessed w these designs, they’re brilliant!!

[@jhulpthefox]

You drew these guys!?!? The story was amazing, but seeing the characters there as well was just a cherry on top! Loved it! And love this!

[@Moookar]

his videos always make me so happy, every time I see an upload I click as fast as I can and I always smile

[@redglassesart]

I love watching your videos especially when I’m having an artist block, your work is inspiring and encourages me to push through the block 😊

[@malcolmpercival4504]

Also ur art is absolutely amazing Alex!

[@mari9564]

Love the characters! I was happy to see you posted something and now I hope you have a good day🏵

[@whysterrn7841]

Something that always surprises me how each of them is perfectly in proportion on the lineup even tho they where made on individual files

[@jasongold4312]

Absolutely adore your art style. These characters are so expressive. Great stuff.

[@hellhounds2034]

you know you did a fantastic job on a clown character...when someone who has a phobia of clowns (myself) feels no fear or discomfort looking at it. well done (even if this is a super late comment)

[@naaruoracle4786]

Ahhhhhh I love it so much! Thank you for always making such fun and interesting content.

[@nerdyhexel307]

I can't believe you can knock out a full character art piece in 1-2 hours. Such skill!

[@Frey_thegoblin]

Now just imagine a whole party purely of bards of different types. It’s pure chaotic entertainment.

[@somerandomfern4f7942]

D&D like we rarely get to see and the wizards doing what we always wanted to see them do

[@malcolmpercival4504]

Ah I loved the one shot! Cant wait for episode 2

[@princessthyemis]

oh my gosh, "watermelons"?! Walter Melons?! THAT'S GENIUS!!! Despite the light colors, he gives me MAJOR Virgil vibes (Sanders Sides

[@tairneanaich]

Ugh each and every one of these designs is pure joy I adore them so much, nearly did a spittake at “go go gadget cherry picker”

[@moonyasnow36]

I am so jealous of everyone who has D&D groups. I played once at my local game store with a prewritten adventure and randomized character, and am really looking forward to the next time I can play~

[@the0black0bullet]

There is a character i love that has the pink and green colour scheme. Their name is Alex!

[@catnamedcat6850]

Alex makes me so comfortable, ive avoided a breakdown with these vids n they make me feel safe🥺💖💕

[@samueld6899]

This campaign concept reads like a Starkid musical, can’t explain it :P super super fun!

[@chiistupidandafraid7364]

I imagine when Gray talks its the lower head and no one questions it

[@dnickgt16]

First off, I've been bingeing your videos today after stumbling upon them at random, and I have to say, you art style is 100% artist goals, man. If you have or would be up for it, you'd be my f***ing hero if you did a tutorial or "class" video/series. Your work is utter perfection, imo. Thank you for sharing!

[@mick5528]

I relate to Amy’s sketch of David

[@starkpark9602]

Omg all of these look so much fun and it sounds hilarious. There's so much personality in them all!! Love it

[@marveludus]

The last character looks like he would definitely sing "Bard of the Year" (Wizard of the Year - Starkid) while being convinced it's a valid and very serious move.

[@bluebird8677]

Haven’t even gotten into the speedpaint yet but can I just say I love your voice so much

[@CatchThesePaws]

This is all just a load of fantastic characters, I love it so much

[@meeeg7029]

Rewatching this because I loved this campaign

[@PeterPan-vy6te]

These designs are just awesome! Like Always, this really made my day!

[@acethepacifist1041]

I’m so tempted to draw out my team right now- because some things just kinda fit! Also, this line up is amazing- My characters(first one i need to draw) so far: Midnight(dragonborn) Nightmare(half elf)

[@ashbasher22nerd93]

These sketches are completely amazing as usual. For future ideas, I like you to draw Nintendo characters wearing casual clothes while keeping their aesthetics from the games. These Nintendo Characters I would love to see wearing casual clothes in your style would be: -Link -Luigi -Fox McCloud -Samus Aran -Shulk

[@PreciseSpace]

my favorite design (tho I liked all of them) is the goblin!! Such chaotic and dramatic energy I love It (and definitely not biased as a player of a goblin bard as well)

[@SeymourDisapproves]

The cherry picker platform boots on David Bettany are so inspired, I love that for him lol

[@moldyfish1007]

BARDS!!!

[@lahmpp]

Your vids are so chill to listen to and your art is so inspiring. Such vibes.

[@Rilesjean]

Everyone ended up primarily warm-toned which is super cool!! Reminds me of a party I was in where we all played characters who were mostly green. A goblin, a tiefling, an elf (he wore all green), and a.... I don't remember the class but it was from the Ravnika setting and he was like, a turtle kinda. A hybrid something? Something hybrid?

[@liseegeskov8769]

Bards are saving the World better than the governerment right now

[@TashaXKaa]

tasha's cauldron

[@everlastingray4366]

I love these lads so much! so chaos! so fun!

[@gummy34]

I actually can’t express my love for bards 🥰 love all these bards 🤧✨

[@malhardt]

I didn't know about technical drawing software jokes (the one about Merryweather overlay colour correction) but I'm all for it!😂

[@stardasuperstar895]

This was absolutely amazing!! I love your speed paints

[@RonaldDotCa]

I love how borik Jackson has like, no legs lmao and he's still a human! (I think?)

[@ofsomeimportance]

These names are gold

[@rlydonewithu7844]

this man must be magic because every time i watch his stuff while drawing, my skills somehow improve by like 100% and i still don't get it

[@fisticuffsmate]

yooooo pog new speedpaint from one of my favorite creators, with artist charity? oh im hyped.

[@greedygoblin5625]

You have become a real comfort for me, thank you so much

[@insertusernamehere3173]

I like bards. Bards are cool.

[@paxxcatt]

I just came back from a run with my mother and I ran to watch this.

[@alexjohnson9645]

not to be overdramatic, but I'd DIE for Walter

[@quaelgeist3337]

you will

[@dork-a-tronstudios6298]

I loved all of these characters but like David Bethany was my favorite. Inspired me to want to draw a goblin and Alex’s character inspired me to make another character is already designed. I love everyone’s style it’s so inspiring. Thanks for the creative fuel y’all!

[@6MoonQueen9]

watching this as I work on redrawing my own bard is fun

[@smoinplog4673]

great video!!! i loed episode 1 so much, i am very new to both this and shrieking wizard Co. and out of all the videos i have whatched i have loved every single one and this one is no exeption!!

[@smoinplog4673]

(Loved*) If you hadn't guessed