Get BETTER IMAGINATION for your ART [Procreate Process]

Is inspiration overrated? Can you train imagination? After working with imagination for years there are 2 practical ways you can approach inspiration and imagination and this is how I trained myself to get ideas that I can get excited about.
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[@laughingisgoodforyou3969]

I love your honesty and no nonsense way of sharing information. Its very refreshing, thank you.

[@asmyworlddivides581]

Whenever I hear another artist talk about the creative process, I can't relate very much. I can completely relate to how you describe things, and it makes me feel good. I feel better about how I go about things, because it's not like the 'learn to art' packages that you can buy. Thank you for this.

[@stevencuellarart9495]

I understand your point of view. I’m an artist myself but it’s something that I discovered at a young age. To me is something that I constantly see in my head, after 30 years I realized drawing is something that comes with in your self. You are born with it but you do have train your hand in order to let it be. You see an Artist mind is very complex and because of it, you gotta adapt your motor skills (your hand) to the levels of your mind.

[@stevencuellarart9495]

I hope that makes any sense 😅

[@asmyworlddivides581]

@@stevencuellarart9495 you made sense :)

[@boog_bg]

I've been struggling to pursue creative work for years and gave up as a way to protect my mental health in 2023. I now feel like I have to start from scratch with my imagination - the message in this video is very true.

[@llewxam2469]

I need your entire playlist. The music is so peaceful

[@audrahamilton28]

Your Work and commentary is always truthful and from the heart. Thank you, look forward to more vids.

[@angrymikko]

It was fun working on a video with two paintings for once. Both of these pieces changed so much after the livestreams so I wanted to show how they came together in the end :)

[@electricsg4321]

I applied this to my digital art and funny enough my guitar playing as well and it works so good. I feel a lot more creative. Not all the ideas turn out to be something amazing but being more creative and not struggling as much to find inspiration to draw or play feels great. Thank you for this advice and the wisdom u provide.

[@VIUSmusic]

So many nice nuggets of wisdom in this video! As a musician/composer, I totally agree with your point about inspiration being overrated. When you're in the business of creating art or music as a service, you can't afford to wait for inspiration, or else you'll miss the deadline. When you're doing it as a hobby, then it might not matter so much… but it's still a really good practice to make creation a habit, as opposed to an activity that only takes place when you're feeling 'inspired' or motivated. I'm hoping to delve into digital art soon (currently saving up for an iPad Pro!), so I've been binging your videos. It might be a while before I can get started, but I can't wait. Love your content man, keep it up :)

[@gohachinightwin9884]

"Embrace the mess." I feel like that's exactly what I needed to hear.

[@BrokenBatWings]

Mikko, I wanted to say thank you. Your videos are what has reignited my passion for art after years of pushing it away due to trauma in the artistic community/job market. Your videos, commentary, and beautiful pieces remind me of why I got into painting in the first place, and for that I must say thank you. I know I'm not the only one who has been touched by your art, and we're all so thankful for this community you've created. 💖

[@mchlup]

You always have such great commentary and your artwork is so magical. I hope you have a wonderful winter break.

[@_justbreathe_6560]

Great video as always! Something to add: Maybe sometimes you don't have time to instantly start on your idea, so write it down (for example on your phone) and start later. This helps me a lot and since starting to do this I did get more "moments of inspiration".

[@AlexaRex]

Thank you for this, it is very useful and helps in giving some direction what to do to try and get more done.

[@angrymikko]

After I accepted the fact that some ideas are necessary stepping stones I’ve spent less time lamenting on their perceived quality. If I want my imagination to make wider leaps to some direction I’m going to have to go through the small skips first.

[@sparkleskye5209]

If I could like this video a thousand times, I would. What you are saying here is so very important, and is something everyone should hear. Thank you.

[@lyssasletters3232]

Another incredible video, Mikko!!!! Thank you for sharing your insights!

[@Danimate_7]

I always have ideas and I love my art. I always surprise myself sometimes with the pieces I create. But I absolutely Mikko's work and the way he flows through the process of digital painting. It's so serene. Not forgetting to mention Mikko's voice over and the way he explains his interpretation.

[@JohannaTarkela]

Mulla on ollut jäätävä blokki meneillään pitkän työputken jälkeen ja melkeinpä pelottaa tarttua mihinkään omiin ideoihin. Tää oli erittäin inspiroiva video ja täytti mut ihan tuoreella puhdilla, kiitos!

[@fesyaa8407]

I really love your illustration playback. Keep up the good work!

[@DesignDrawDo]

As always, another awesome commentary. You are such an inspiration. Bookmarked this to watch later again and again !!!

[@travisk6553]

Great video Mikko! Your advice here is 100% true. The first time I was exposed to these ideas was from watching your videos. You turned me from a devote Bob Ross tutorial follower to a follower of my own imagination. It completely altered my relationship with creativity and provided a deeper understanding of what it means to make art. I’ll always be forever grateful for that insight and advice. ❤️

[@mr.momoironezakeco.2955]

Gracias… I have been so down in life & doubtful of my own imagination for 2 years… I am now picking up the pieces of my heart ❤️ & moving forward with my beautiful baby girl 👧🏻… but your positive vibes & words of encouragement… I needed. Just last week I have bought with the little money I have items I need to start my micro business & I am scared for so many reasons. I want to follow through with my creative ideas they have been drowning with me. But at the same time I am scared ; I am more terrified of not have ever doing anything for myself & for my baby. Thank you again 👱🏼‍♀️

[@twinkledots8345]

This is the best art video I have ever watched! Thank you for the inspiring words. They were just enough to kick me in the ass and get me to start creating!!!!!!

[@Peturious]

I just came across your channel! and i've binge watched many of your videos already :D You are an incredible artist and your commentaries are very engaging and sincere. I just had to subscribe! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos :)

[@DinosaurAlive]

I usually love all your paintings, but this one might be my favorite!!!!

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

angrymikko: always helping us with life's biggest problems

[@angrymikko]

Next video " So Apparently the meaning of life was Bears all along!"

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

@@angrymikko yep 🐻

[@BluHypnoEyes1]

I am beyond thrilled with your pencil set! They are superior and at only 5.00 they were a great value! These will be my go to for the next year! You rock!!

[@equinecho2599]

i needed to hear this so much tysm

[@maryagrinsoni1007]

Thanks for those words!!! I think I'll use them for the rest of my life! 🥺 BTW Your art is awesome!

[@angrymikko]

Btw you don’t have to work for years to experience this widening association gap happening. Anyone who has gone PAST the 30 day mark on any art challenge will experience how this happens after all the easy tasks are done.

[@joviandamien]

needed this , thank u

[@nataliatenoriomaia1635]

Your paintings and words… beautiful.

[@justaddshadows]

What a perfect brain break in a busy work day… can’t wait to get back to my latest evolving idea tonight

[@angrymikko]

I like the way you put that: “evolving idea” It’s the side of creativity that we rarely pay attention to. The ideas that come to us aren’t always fully formed or set in stone. They often shape-shift throughout the process and that’s perfectly normal.

[@MrEnoch-dy4tg]

Those videos really help me improve. I’ve done cute rabbit with one of your brushes :D

[@bujocult9356]

I actually gasped at 14:37 😍 those colours! Loved this video 💜

[@jeiannessuperworld3597]

I was right about the blobs but thank you for your words of wisdom and knowledge. You are a gift to other artists.

[@erne57]

Man i love your work so much , it's so unique and charming , i wish i knew how to use procreate or any digital tool but everytime i start trying to paint something on it it looks off. Much love Mikko and happy holydays.

[@angrymikko]

Tools are easy but art is very hard. Every painting gets you closer to getting those ideas on canvas in less tattered state so don’t give up because you are making progress. I understand that the beginning is the hardest part and it’s easier to get sidetracked especially with digital art. I got frustrated too, a lot and often but I always loved making things just a tiny bit more than I was afraid of failing at making them and more than anything I think that’s what got me through the hard part.

[@erne57]

@@angrymikko Thanks a lot for the wise and kind words! I try my best since i'm not used to digital art at all (oils and charcol mostly) so i kinda feel like a fish out of the water but i really love how digital paintings look. You are a great inspiration to me and your videos and art help me a lot to push myself to get the results i want , tthanks again for the awesome comment ! I won't give up !

[@jss3018]

Thanks for the advice.

[@lyrieldasilvacorrea5763]

thank you i loved the video 💕

[@angrymikko]

Glad you liked it!!

[@sugengarnopo8120]

I really fancy with your colouring skill

[@alyssam587]

Thank you. 💟

[@arthurm81]

You are so damn cool!!! I love you channel.

[@Faceliness]

Legend once said, once you go bloom effect (glow), you can never go back to normal drawing without applying some glow :D Beautifully done, I really like the artwork!

[@starstickermars]

I havnt watched the full video but ThE ThUmBnAil!!!!!! 💖

[@mdjabaidurrahaman]

thank you 😊

[@donalone]

Well said

[@taytaypierre1504]

Great video

[@WisegussIllustration]

Work is the reward! Amen!

[@Quesito_verito]

I would like to have a bigger like button for this video :D

[@angrymikko]

You just found it by leaving a comment here ;)

[@jeffersondiche7690]

Can you try painting using infinite painter or autodesk sketchbook. I want to see your reviews. :( .

[@imjusthere9199]

How many layers do you use for most pieces? (also amazing work :D)

[@angrymikko]

Depends totally on the painting it could be 1 or 200. These paintings started out as livestreams and I tend to use way more layers in those sessions than in paintings where I’m not under that time pressure. Cleaning up the excess layers after the stream is usually a boring and time consuming task. I prefer to work with as few layers as possible because otherwise the painting can end up looking like it’s being glued together from newspaper clippings.

[@imjusthere9199]

@@angrymikko oh that is pretty interesting , i’ve never thought about it like that

[@stevencuellarart9495]

May I ask what kind of Art school did you go to? Just curious, i can draw too just not sure if I can get any benefits from Art school.

[@angrymikko]

It was a school that taught oil painting. I’ve been in so many art classes in my life through moving schools and hobby related activities that I think the actual school matters less than finding a teacher that connects with you and helps you learn. Teaching is a rare skill and with art it’s even more specific than that. Find a person that has the reaults you want to have and you’re more likely to be receptive to the information they’re giving you.

[@richardlamborne6224]

I've tried to download your brushes via gumroad -- via iMac, iPad, PC laptop, but after clicking on the "I want this" prompt nothing happens. Tried as a member & incognito, but the result is always the same. Is there another way of purchasing without going through Gumroad? Thanks.

[@angrymikko]

In some rare cases there have been 2 kinds of reasons why a purchases isn't working. Either there's a browser setting or an account reason why Gumroad doesn't work like intended. Gumroad customer service email address is: [e-mail] Remember that I don't run Gumroad. com but I have contacted their customer support several times when I've had a technical question or a question on behalf of a client. They've responded to me during the same day on all cases and I have nothing but good things to say about their customer support. I've contacted them also on behalf of customers but honestly it's always easier to contact them yourself because they'll be able to see where the process goes wrong. For security reasons I urge everyone not to contact me with any payment details as Gumroad is just a vendor of my products I'm not a part of that company in any way. After a purchase goes through it can take a few minutes before you receive an email with a download link. As the download becomes available it will also appear in your library section under the segment : gumroad.com/library So holding onto the email is not necessary to access your account downloads. If for whatever reason you want a refund on the product I can do that from the creator side as soon as I am awake and have an email like that. To make a refund all I need to know is the email used to log into the account when the purchase was made. I recommend all purchases to be made while logged into your account as the library section can be used to redownload any prior purchases at any time without any additional fee. I hope this information helps. I'm sorry for not being able to answer technical questions myself. Even if you decide not to purchase the item you were looking for I'd still like to thank you for trying despite those difficulties. Let me know if there's anything I can help with. M

[@bini420]

do you draw often in your sketchbook?

[@angrymikko]

Never, sketchbooks feel too stressful to me. I’ll take a cheap printer paper sheet or even a post-it note over a fancy sketchbook anyday.

[@FBI-vx9op]

Ohh dude, ur under arrest 🗿

[@angrymikko]

🐾 🐻 🐾

[@amayaamaya7340]

Your videos are very useful and valuable. If you can provide an Arabic translation, please

[@angrymikko]

Thank you, now to answer your question on captions: I don’t speak Arabic and I can’t afford a translator for all languages. The English captions are automatically generated by KZbin. Maybe they’ll add language options to that feature someday (it certainly would seem like it should be a possibility) but that’s something I can’t control myself.

[@StevenVinter]

So where is this brush you mentioned? I cant find it anywhere

[@angrymikko]

As mentioned in this video and the description ; these 3 paintings were done with the Foggy Hill brush that's one of the December downloads for channel members. Those members make these videos possible because otherwise this time would have been spent on commission work.

[@StevenVinter]

@@angrymikko how do i become a channel member? I dont know what that means. Im subscribed to you

[@angrymikko]

Membership join button is next to the subscribe button in desktop view. There’s also a link to the membership page in all of my video description boxes. There’s information about my membership in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaCac2yHeZijhM0 It’s timestamped to 4:50 onwards if you want to see only that part ☝️ Hope that answers your questions🐻

[@StevenVinter]

@@angrymikko I see, thanks!

[@sorsagraphy]

Ekan puolen minuutin jälkeen toi näyttää samalta kuin mun tytärten vesiväritöherrykset. Ehkä niistäkin voi siis jonain päivänä tulla yhtä taitavia kuin sinä 😅 no joo, jos ne isäänsä tulee niin not a chance.

[@angrymikko]

Maalaamaan voi oppia ihan kuka vaan. Pelkät geenit ei riitä tai myöskään rajoita sitä prosessia. Kasvatuksesta en tiedä mutta taiteen suhteen kannattaa aina kannustaa yrittämisestä mieluummin kuin onnistumisesta.

[@sorsagraphy]

@@angrymikko jep, kannustamaan olen pyrkinytkin. Toivottavasti he eivät näitä minun kommenttejani lue 😂. Kymmenen vuoden valokuvausharrastuksen jatkeeksi olen itsekin vähän innostunut myös piirtelystä Procreatella. Olen yrittänyt vähän lapsiakin siihen innostaa ja onhan se hauska huomata, kuinka nopeasti he oppivat käyttämään tasoja yms. Onneksi täältä tubesta löytyy myös materiaalia jonka avulla he voivat oppia myös piirtämään 🙂

[@waterfall6042]

You like cats....