How ART connects with the VIEWER

The most memorable artwork not only has the ability to create a visual experience for the viewer, but an emotional experience that captures their imaginations as well. In this video, Bobby talks about how to create an emotional impact with your viewers through your art, and the importance of knowing the fundamentals to be able to convey your ideas properly.
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[@noiJadisCailleach]

Takeaway: "You need fundamentals to be able to convey your ideas properly." ^ That sentence is like Einsteins' E=mc². A super-condensed, and easy-to-understand version of incredibly vast knowledge base. It's like studying in practice for 10 years, to be able to finish work in 10 minutes. Brilliant. Thank you!

[@BobbyChiu]

I'm so glad you liked it.

[@TheArtofKAS]

Exactly what should be said. Nicely put

[@silviarav_]

There is a comic artist who is wildly famous in italy, her name is fumettibrutti (literally means "bad looking comics) her drawings are bad looking but that's what allows her to focus on the meaning of them and actually make them more effective! Her audience understands this and she's very loved for what she does

[@BobbyChiu]

That's very interesting!! It's totally understandable that people would value the meaning of the comics over the artwork itself. Thanks for sharing that!! :) ~S

[@silviarav_]

@@metalmaster4686 she does activism with her work and her themes are very relevant and loved. There's obviously demand for her work so that means it has worth and it works in that format. Sure the art style is bad but it's not the point of her work, on the contrary it scandalizes people which attracts even more attention to her work. She has already published a few comics that are sold in italy's most relevant libraries, those sure take more than a minute to make! As Bobby's video pointed out, successful art is one that makes you feel something, technical precision comes after. Her example is extreme, not everyone will be able to make something like that work, but it was especially relevant to the theme of this video so that's why i shared it

[@03noro63]

''Learn those fundamentals, internalize them. Then you can really start concentrating on art''

[@BobbyChiu]

💯💯💯💯💯!! ~S

[@galaxygato9642]

I love how you brought up avatar and annoying orange. These were my childhood lol!

[@BobbyChiu]

hahaha... nice!

[@LizGridleyArtist]

I haven't thought about annoying Orange in so long!!!

[@MrKanimator]

When you realize this version of creating is a thing, it fundamentally changes how you go about making something. You suddenly realize how great creatives, in any of the major disciplines, do it. If I can say one thing to any young creative, in any field, UNDERSTAND THIS CONCEPT!!!!!! I've been a professional animator/concept artist/3D model, and it might surprise most people, but I've never really been proud of anything that I've made, and I almost quit. But, Once I figured this out, I have so much fun making again. It's all that I want to do. Stop trying make things "Good", and make things that make us feel.

[@danrazART]

Welcome to the YTP! My kids watch so many things that are so engaging but not detailed at all. But these are connecting emotionally. Emotional connections are the key!

[@BobbyChiu]

yes it's totally the key!!

[@danrazART]

@@BobbyChiu research YTP IT is youtube poop! Very wild and short attention span creative mess. Totally, undergrowth of the KZbin underbelly.

[@alfredmanzano680]

Thanks Bobby. That’s definitely something I need to focus on more

[@BobbyChiu]

You can do it!

[@Eternal-Seven]

This is so helpful and so hugely important, and despite drawing most of my life, all 44+ years of it, I routinely fail at trying to make that connection to the viewer. It has honestly only become obvious to me within the last year that this is something I should focus on more.

[@BobbyChiu]

So great to hear you found this helpful! The emotional impact of your art is great to keep in mind and the final result can only benefit from that! Best of luck to you as you shift your focus:)! ~S

[@manuelpiedra7153]

This helped me so much Bobby... You always give great advice but this one comes in a perfect timing for me. Thank you so much!

[@BobbyChiu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Leonsjourney]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well said.

[@animesuba2002]

Amazing

[@crios8307]

I think that your point and advice has a great value when you think about becoming a professional. However, history had some of the most emotional and great artists paint without an audience to impress or a prospect of future selling in their mind. I think part of the connection it relies on the themes you have the "urge" to paint ( it feels a lot more when you have a sincere emotion behind it) and how well you wish to treat that theme (fundamentals are required, but also realism isn't always the only right style, there can be many ways, like the "ugly" medieval art style or the "flat" art style of Egypt and Asian cultures). I think that these two thoughts can help a lot of artists even before they choose to become a professional, bc art also lived in those that never sold anything. Maybe your point flew over my head (sorry if it did) but i really felt like dropping my two cents on this difficult and eternal topic. :)

[@heathermca1351]

It's kinda like Netflix for Artists. Bobby is upping his marketing game 😄

[@BobbyChiu]

Always looking to improve :-)

[@Raymondli0406]

Thanks Bobby, this definitely help us generate more ideas while making art :)

[@BobbyChiu]

That's great to hear you found this inspirational!! Thanks so much for watching! :) ~S

[@danrazART]

Awesome video Bobby!

[@BobbyChiu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MissyMona]

This is a really good video thank you!

[@BobbyChiu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rainbows98]

aw yeah!

[@BobbyChiu]

Hope you enjoyed this video! :) ~S

[@raedasama]

Your video hits the nail on the head again. The funny thing is that I have no problem studying the fundamentals and implementing them in my artworks. However, I could never quite convey the right emotions/ideas through my art pieces. I find it so hard to do for some reason. I think it's partially bc of my academic background and my lowkey personality lol. I would love it if anyone could give me some advice in that aspect. How could I connect with my audience and create that meaningful emotional connection? Any tips on how I could improve in that aspect?

[@m_ms39]

Would you ever talk about art with aphantasia? It is the lack of a minds eye. Hearing you speak to someone with aphantasia would be really helpful for myself and other artists who struggle with the same thing. It can get really discouraging to hear people talk about seeing an image before they paint it because we can’t, so I think it would be really inspiring if a spotlight was put on a successful artist in the industry who creates without a minds eye.

[@BobbyChiu]

That would be very interesting to hear that perspective. I’ll do some research but do you happen to know of any?

[@m_ms39]

@@BobbyChiu thanks for considering it :) I know Irshad Karim from drawabox has aphantasia from a video he did with proko. Glen Keane has it and I believe Brian Froud as well. The problem is that I think a lot of people don’t realise they have no minds eye or don’t talk about their creative process so it’s hard to identify who works that way.

[@devernepersonal3636]

1:16 happens so often

[@commentatorJR]

The original Reboot series was animated. Netflix did a blended live action and animated version. The original series had a different focus.

[@BobbyChiu]

oh wow... didn't know a Netflix version existed! good one

[@DazzlingAction]

How do you deal with feeling disconnected from emotions in art? Cus I don't know if I'm the only one that is like this...? Most of the time I really don't feel anything when looking at images...

[@123rockfan]

The Lion King remake is a movie that looked amazing but felt completely soulless. The animated film is so much more expressive

[@BobbyChiu]

A lot of people felt the same way, for sure! ~S

[@Mahsurik]

James Cameron’s AVATAR. It looks beautiful and immersive, but the story just felt generic and factory produced unlike its visuals, but sadly I didn’t gain anything from the film. It was just there.

[@sthiel126]

speaks of ATLA live-action *Sad piano starts* 🤣

[@peterjacksonanton4814]

Live Action Lion King

[@BobbyChiu]

yes... same. I didn't end up finishing it unfortunately. Looked absolutely stunning though

[@enjoieart3058]

shows that didn't connect to me at all: All of CW's live action remakes of my childhood shows!

[@LizGridleyArtist]

And now we have the Powerpuff girls to look forward to O_O

[@rathodmukendra8924]

Tom & jerry 😂 😭 😭 i didn't even single time smile or laugh during entire movie,thinking why they making it,it's give nothing to u emotionally.

[@BobbyChiu]

oh no! I didn't watch this one so I wouldn't know

[@rathodmukendra8924]

@@BobbyChiu please don't watch😂

[@joaquingr887]

Can you people cancel my subscription already? I sent you 2 emails about this prior to my billing and I just received an invoice from you. Why can't you have a cancellation button on your website? You obviously don't check your cancellation email.

[@BobbyChiu]

Hi Joaquin, we will look into this. This is very unusual. We have a team for this. Can you please check your spam and promotions email and get back to me? I'm assuming you emailed info(at)schoolism

[@BobbyChiu]

Schoolism usually gets back to you within 24 hours. Weekends and holidays may have some delay but not much. So if you look at when you sent your email, check for an email from us that same day or the next day in your Spam or Promotions folder. We take these things very seriously and check our cancellation emails very regularly.

[@joaquingr887]

@@BobbyChiu yes I emailed info@schoolism I don't have anything on my spam. I sent another email about this a few minutes back. Thanks for the support.

[@BobbyChiu]

Hi Joaquin, It's my pleasure. Ok, I'll send the team your comments and make sure that they get to you today. I'm assuming your email or username has 'Joaquin' in there somewhere so it should be easy to find. Either way, you won't be charged extra from the time of your first cancelation email so not to worry. When did you send the first email out of curiosity?

[@joaquingr887]

@@BobbyChiu yes my email has joaquin on it and I sent it on June 1st

[@danrazART]

Happy tree friends! Warning! Very very graphic content!

[@BobbyChiu]

lol... forgot all about HTF!! lol

[@velarixart]

suicide squad ; u ;;;

[@christybutt733]

For me it would be Aquaman but Suicide Squad is another good example.

[@BobbyChiu]

Loved the costumes in Suicide Squad but yes, the movie didn't connect with me as much as others.

[@velarixart]

@@BobbyChiu yeahh, such a shame haha

[@devernepersonal3636]

i think its just luck. people just have to create art no matter what medium, emotion or whether it will offend someone or not. its just luck when art connects.

[@BobbyChiu]

Heavily disagree but I'm sure it's true for you if that's what you believe. I also respect your opinion.. just to be clear.

[@Hencid]

mmm most popular artist just paint inflated dolls, like let's be real here, most people admire the technical aspect, very often artist that have an original weird or personal mood and feeling in their art are niche at best