A powerful reminder even as someone working professionally as an artist-art can sometimes become rote and mechanical, and stopping to think about these things will not only make the process more enjoyable, but it will make the quality of work better.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thanks Eben! Glad this was helpful. Means a lot coming from an artist of your skill.
@TheVeyZ7 ай бұрын
Over detailing is my problem. It's like an OCD that if i dont detail everything the painting feels incomplete and gives the impression that im lazy. It's a personal issue im working on. Thank you for the lovely video, and the painting was wonderful to watch 😊
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I really identify with that - it is one of the hardest lessons I've learned and something I still wrestle with. It's hard to call a painting finished when it feels like there are areas that you didn't maximize and detail but this really does set you free and keeps you from feeling stuck in a corner. I'm so glad you enjoyed the painting - thanks :)
@Real_MisterSir7 ай бұрын
There is a true art in figuring out how little effort you can spend, to achieve the overall feeling of the final result you desire. It also happens to be a great methodology for building very strong foundations for your artworks, because if you can get a good looking work with minimal effort, that means you have dialed in what's most essential, and any extra detail on top of this will be much more likely to add value, rather than subtract from it by neglecting fundamentals in your piece :)
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Very very well put. Thanks for this @@Real_MisterSir
@HenriqueLoesch7 ай бұрын
I get your feeling, sometimes it's nice to put as much details and polish as you can in a piece, not to serve a story but as study or a test, see how far you can push your render. But I mostly agree that usually making things simple is an amazing skill to have, seeing a super realistic and detailed painting is awesome, but seeing that same subject being made with 2 brush strokes is mesmerizing. There's this artists called Oreki Genya, the way she's able to portrait so much detail, so much life and flow with just 2 or 3 brush strokes is unbelievable, you can see her decades or experience in that single line.
@Lhitri7 ай бұрын
Apart from your art being awesome, you’re also so kind, helpful and humble, I feel like . I have only seen four of your videos but It’s insane how informative they are. I can’t believe I haven’t found out about this channel sooner. Thank you.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! That’s so great to hear. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel
@inezbudzynska23337 ай бұрын
Inspiring and deeply relaxing as always - no better way to start off the New Year. Thank you!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ramonponce8703 ай бұрын
So inspiring and instructional. Thank you for sharing amazing talent. I can watch you draw all day... sometimes I do.
@fowlerillus3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Herritt010015 ай бұрын
Needed to hear this, sometimes you know what you have to do but it gets burried in you own thoughts, this video is a good reminder for me.
@fowlerillus5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that this was helpful :) Exactly what I had hoped for this
@Houdini_Bob7 ай бұрын
nice composition Hardy. for me the focal point is the car. I had a 1972 Bug when I was in high school (1975-76) so it grabbed my minds eye and wouldn't let go. I am sure it has long been smashed into nothingness or a pile of rusted metal, but I still see the green 72 beetle
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Oh man, me too! My mom had a bright yellow VW bug and it was my favorite :) Everyone wanted a ride in that car - I miss it :) Thanks for the comment, I'm so glad the car spoke to you too.
@CyberValeth7 ай бұрын
This final point is something I think WLOP does exceptionally well. It is usually the face that all the painstaking detail and airbrushing comes in to make it beautiful. The rest are the broad strokes, and hard edges for metal to make it look beautiful. Details in one area, vibrant sharp metallic tones where the metal and jewelry in others that's just enough to grab the eye. The face usually is a safe bet and place to draw attention.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I had somehow never heard of this artist. Stunning stuff and you nailed it - absolute mastery of this principle
@barryryan51877 ай бұрын
i love that technique you are using with warp and dragging the shapes into place for the beetle car...
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Awesome! I love that - such a nice way to get smooth curves on a car or ship. Glad that was helpful :)
@SavMortem7 ай бұрын
I love your work and your advice is always very impactful and actionable. I always feel like I'm taking an important lesson with me that I can start applying to all my work after watching your videos. Thank you!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad that it has been helpful
@MikeSiegert6 ай бұрын
Honestly that first part about wanting people to like your art was explained so nice. I have had such a difficult time explaining the conflict between enjoying my art and thinking I’m going to be selfish for wanting others to like it too. You nailed it. Thank you
@fowlerillus6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that. I think it's easy and fashionable to judge doing things for validation but honestly, we all need validation and that's just part of being human :)
@KhalidAskar5 ай бұрын
Was drawing a scene in this children’s book I’m working on and omg watching your art is therapy. The part where the car comes to life … wow… so many questions , a part of me wants to put down the pen feeling like I’ll never get to this, but there’s a bigger part of me that’s more inspired to try and get better . This was awesome friend.
@fowlerillus5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it. Happy to answer questions if there is anything that could be helpful
@Jasmine-cn4wc7 ай бұрын
well-articulated and visually pleasing. a fantastic guide for artists seeking to navigate the balance between personal expression and audience connection. thoroughly enjoyed the video, thank you!💖
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)
@michael_Song7 ай бұрын
It's such a beautiful process. You gave me great inspiration again. Thank you very much.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks.
@Cederlof_Ink7 ай бұрын
I JUST started digital art, got a ipad and pencil for Christmas and man its all a bit overhwelminh haha! I love your painting, seeing the process helps me try and wrap my brain around it!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Welcome to digital art! That's awesome. I'm really glad this was helpful. Good luck getting started and reach out if we can help.
@Cederlof_Ink7 ай бұрын
@fowlerillus hey thanks! Yeah I'll definitely be checking out videos and tutorials, there's so much stuff to learn 😵💫
@Bornstella7 ай бұрын
Always find it interesting when artists don't use a dark photoshop theme
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I need to try dark theme - probably easier on the eyes in the long run and makes your colors pop
@cory999987 ай бұрын
Fantastic, thanks Hardy! Makes me excited to keep making art
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
That's awesome to hear. Thanks!
@lulu_7497 ай бұрын
Stunning painting. I can already tell how these characters would move. Real skill!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
@NastyKnox6 ай бұрын
Im so impressed by the way you did that car. I would never imagine to approach it that way
@fowlerillus6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, making those shapes for easy selections really saved some time. The roundness of the VW bug definitely helped that too :)
@shamon_in_tent5 ай бұрын
| I'm transforming myself from the Architecture world to concept world building + I think something I'm carrying over is that, as architects, we're not telling people how to use the space - we're not deciding how they feel in it, so we don't try to - because we can't. So my intent seems to be to design a stage for the viewer to participate with, rather than specifically thinking I have any idea how an infinitely unique person may project themselves and how they'll resonate with the work. |
@fowlerillus5 ай бұрын
That is such a cool way to frame this - thinking of your art as a container for people to project themselves into. Thank you - I'll remember this perspective.
@theboizee66067 ай бұрын
this is crazy, because ever since I've drawn from a kid i've never once made a piece to please someone else. looking at it from a different perspective suddenly opens up a world I never knew existed
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
That’s so cool. Glad this gave a new perspective
@sintemoraltema61267 ай бұрын
Yeah! man, I smile while watching🙂
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it
@xtanpx7 ай бұрын
Recently came across your channel and I am enjoying each of your videos! Thankyou!! 😊
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that :) Welcome.
@Nozal7 ай бұрын
You should make a video about repainting your first drawings and compare them, sort of like reviving old forgotten art
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome. Will definitely do that. Thanks
@RgSkyhawk7 ай бұрын
I really like listening to your voice and your thoughts. thank you
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome - I appreciate that!
@M32_7227 ай бұрын
Dude your insane. Than you so much for this vital free lesson. I am definitely considering taking a class
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Oh thanks! I'm glad you liked it. If you have any questions about class, reach out any time at office@digitalpaintingstudio.com
@Strudelbrain7 ай бұрын
Wow, the "invite your viewer in" is enlightening, thank you!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that was helpful. That was a big lightbulb moment for me.
@Norman_Peterson7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your videos Hardy. Best wishes and I wish you and your entire family a splendid and lucky 2024
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Happy 2024
@billys34007 ай бұрын
Sara, 8 years old, kneeling, crying over Jasper, a childhood friend, now a decapitated, dead robot. In the background, some drones are approaching, one issuing an order that she move away from the robot or they will open fire. 5 years earlier, Jasper was a postal robot, delivering mail, much to the delight of a then 3 year old Sara, who would always smile and wave to him through her bedroom window. I like your art.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Amazing. Jaw dropped reading this. You have really added some cool back story here - thanks for getting swept up in these characters. Seriously, thank you. This is awesome and validating that this image clicked with another artist's imagination so personally.
@mohammadalaaelghamry80107 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks
@glennfreo66517 ай бұрын
happy new year 2024 DPS!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Same to you! Looking forward a great year :)
@rafaelbruno21287 ай бұрын
Beautiful video, Hardy. And inspiring artwork. Thank you
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked it :)
@washinours7 ай бұрын
a thing I'm trying to do, because I'm deeeep into the overdetailling thing and gotta snap out of it, is that there's free softwares allowing you to extend your pc screen to your phone (don't remember ithe name and just changed workstation, I gotta dig around) - I sometime project the navigator on it and take a quick glance, see if I'm loosing the shapes or not. Hope that helps!
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
That is really cool! I never would have thought of that. That's so funny because I always notice things I wish I had done differently once I see my work on my phone is a social post or something - this would be a great way to monitor that as you work. Thank you!
@rahotep7897 ай бұрын
Damn this is amazing work. I wish i had a better understandig of your masking technique. It seems to serve you so well building up your pieces.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it. This was a pretty lucky one since the car was basically made of circles - getting those selections can really make life easier for sure. If you're on discord feel free to reach out if you ever need a walk through of any of this - happy to chat with a fellow artist
@HuebertEllowit-LOL7 ай бұрын
This video is beautiful.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it
@nunuallen43277 ай бұрын
Awesome.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@giulyanoviniciussanssilva29477 ай бұрын
You're your first audience, man, you don't hear a lot of tips, luckily you were one of the ones I heard. But of course it doesn't mean you're going to give anything away, it means you want to be impressed with yourself and knowing that if you thought it was done well, others will be next.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Right on, paint stuff you will love and the rest follows
@user-fc5gh8zq4n7 ай бұрын
that was something beautiful! thank you for your expiriense
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
@featherlight26527 ай бұрын
Gosh I love these videos. Something about them really gets me. It’s crazy how you can get such clean shapes and lines while not going crazy over details! I’m interested in joining your discord- but I’m a bit off put by needing to put a full name on display. Is it something that’s required?
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like the video. I don't think full names are required for discord - is something prompting you for that? You should just be able to join with our link and use your normal discord handle. Try this discord.gg/mH35E3fYJt but let me know if you have any issues. I think you'll enjoy the community - super chill and inspiring.
@cranberrycanvas3 ай бұрын
Can you explain why you start a lot of your drawings rendering them in red and grey? Any reason for red specifically? Super curious. Also your videos are amazing asmr and have some great advice!
@fowlerillus3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. The red is pretty arbitrary - I don't really remember when or why I started doing that but I just like the way it pops against the dark cyan that I usually use as a base silhouette color. It almost always ends up getting converted to another color, so it really doesn't especially matter - just a preference that I enjoy.
@JaDeeeee30977 ай бұрын
Really awesome videos Hardy. I enjoy then and learn a lot from watching your precious work. This really makes me consider to check out your DPS! In your opinion, is it possible to take your courses when working in a diffrent field? Do you think it is workload wise doable? Kind regards
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, thanks! I'm happy to chat about that if you ever want to jump on a quick discord call but the short answer is yes, it's definitely doable. In fact, just about all of the artists who I work with are doing something else simultaneously and we have deliberately built everything to accommodate busy lives. If you have any other questions, please reach out on discord of office@digitalpaintingstudio.com works too. Cheers!
@naisuuart7 ай бұрын
overdetailing is my greatest downfall and i try so hard not to but i dnt even knw hoe to stop, and the ting is whenever i conder a painting "done" i end up not liking it at all and now im thinking that may be the reason. ty for the tips i will try to incorporate them in my next piece or ill try atleast.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
100% same here. I’m glad this was helpful. Good luck and happy painting
@amandachasis46727 ай бұрын
Might be a long shot but does anyone know what songs plays in the background? I really love it.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Sure! It's "Jaybird" by Boone River which came from Epidemic Sound. Beautiful stuff.
@amado77607 ай бұрын
I love your work and professionalism Hardy. Amazing and Inspirational !!! I would love to own a nice Hardy Fowler Hardcover Art Book. Signed. Please :)
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Thank you! It would be so cool to make an art book one day. You’ll get the first signed copy if that day ever comes 😀
@FaunoDufaux7 ай бұрын
can someone sum up the 3 steps?
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Happy to! 1) Prioritizing the feeling and story that each painting has and how your viewer will react to it 2) Making visual stories that aren't overly convoluted and 3) Not over-detailing - leaving things brushy in certain areas so that your viewer will engage their imagination to "complete" your painting. Cheers!
@user-ec6vf7zq9j7 ай бұрын
take away the robot friend, and you have Kippo wonder beast
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I love Kipo and you are totally right. That wasn't intentional but I must have been channeling that subconsciously - I can totally hear the theme song now when I look at this :)
@user-yb4eu9jx6v7 ай бұрын
❤
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
😎
@Trid3nt8617 ай бұрын
"Theres complexity in simplicity" - *Anonymous*
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I love it. :)
@DroolingDrilling7 ай бұрын
Did you upload and delist a long video of the artists process and the do’s and don’ts? I swear I saw it and then it disappeared off the feed.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Yes! Sorry about that - I messed up on the scheduled post date. It will be back later this year but if you want to watch it now, I'm happy to send you a private link. office@digitalpaintingstudio.com or reach out to me on Discord if you'd prefer.
@DroolingDrilling7 ай бұрын
@@fowlerillus okay cool, I sent an email now, I attached a screenshot showing your reply in my comments notifications section so you know it’s me. Hope to hear from you soon.
@diabovici7 ай бұрын
Can I ask, what tablet do you use?
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Sure! I use a Wacom Intuos Pro. I love it!
@pardismack7 ай бұрын
Hey. are you using an old version of photoshop? newer versions seem to cost too much performance
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
I'm using CS 2021 so it is a few years old now. That's interesting to know - I might just stick with this old version :)
@pardismack7 ай бұрын
@@fowlerillus thank you for the reply. from my experience, CS 2022 takes so much RAM and huge cache files on the disk (I think it's a bug). That got fixed on later versions of CS 2023, but they soon started adding the AI features in 2023/2024 which comes also with performance costs. I think CS 2021 might be the best for people who are just looking for smooth painting experience.
@artistvjh7 ай бұрын
how do you get your opacity and flow to change so quickly
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Keyboard shortcuts! The number keys adjust opacity by factors of ten. Same thing for flow but hold shift. Such a time saver!
@user-vk2uw9gr8i7 ай бұрын
Whats the musik at the end of the video?
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Such a beauty. It's "Jaybird" by Boone River which I got from Epidemic Sound.
@AnnoyingOnion7 ай бұрын
genuine question, why skip some parts of the process in your timelapse?
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Very fair question - it's all about keeping the videos relatively short. I try to keep them all around 12-20 minutes just so that they are breezy, enjoyable, bite-sized nuggets of information. I do expand them into full tutorials for courses and workshops though and I may do that for this one in the future.
@user-si7lv4hj2h7 ай бұрын
watch made in abyss! it's about cute kids who discover a huuuuge almost never ending hole with terrifying wildlife
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Awesome! I'll check it out - thanks!
@LeroyMustang6 ай бұрын
Spend thousands running ads, that works…
@fowlerillus6 ай бұрын
Yes, I guess that would work! :)
@billjohns13067 ай бұрын
Great work but I still can't work out how one can paint without any actual.... paint. Digital art is drawing.
@fowlerillus7 ай бұрын
Fair enough - definitions can certainly vary. Thanks for checking it out!
@billjohns13067 ай бұрын
No worries! Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy your work, it's very impressive but it simply isn't painting. Painting requires paint by definition. Digital art doesn't utilize any pigments suspended in any mediums, which is definitively what 'paint' is. But it is a highly creative type of mark making, so is certainly in line with definitions of drawing...which is every bit as admirable.