🧠 HOW TO BE *VERY* CREATIVE! (4 tips)

[@YTartschool]

Excuse me what time is it? IT'S ART TIME *EXPLODES*

[@TheBlueSascha]

"What time is it?" Violent Hamilton Flashbacks "SHOWTIME!"

[@MANGLORIOUS]

“ART is an EXPLOSION” - Deidara

[@TheBlueSascha]

@@MANGLORIOUS "Yare Yare"

[@droidegamesdash8783]

I would like to see the videos in Spanish subtitles I am from Mexico greetings

[@_.Yanzie]

"**EXPLODES**"😭

[@filipe8932]

For those who have difficulty coming up with their own constraints/projects, one thing that really helped me was keeping a swipe file. That's when you save screenshots and clips from games, movies, comics, etc... that inspire you. Later, when it's time to come up with an idea, you can randomly browse through your clippings until something catches your eye, and use that as inspiration

[@NathanPa-xo3zj]

Does saving all stuff you met on Pinterest and kept it counts?

[@dyldev0320]

More or less

[@daisysimcoe6281]

I sometimes do that with pinterest.

[@chaoswolf7976]

Mhmmm. Not bad at all. Thank you :) It also could be helpful to look trough some books (WE all have those "how to..." books, whose examples we never really use, because its overwhelming^^), search for one example that "triggers" you and try to give it your own "touch".

[@anessm5678]

I also made a habit to write notes of ideas that are coming in my mind when I'm outside and doing daily stuff...it helps a lot...now I have so many ideas and I don't stare at my blank paper anymore...now I have to many piece to finish (but one by one I draw them)

[@kotyii5343]

1. struggling to learn art and feeling sad 2. seeing a new video from marc 3. *neural activation* 4. feeling happy

[@kotyii5343]

I've heard a lot that creative thoughts and ideas come from our memories. For example, I've been playing a lot of Ghost of Tsushima lately and when I was thinking of images or scenes in my head that I could try to draw, a lot of them were so similar or even identical to what I've seen and experienced in the game. So it might be a good idea to observe a big variety of pieces, so that you can improve your creativity.

[@coragon42]

That makes sense. After all, unless you're randomly scribbling, pretty much everything you draw comes from some psychological stew of memories.

[@TheBlueSascha]

Marc-Sensei, I'm now fully convinced that you're a PSYCHIC! How do you know EXACTLY what I need in each video you create?! Teach me your ways, master!

[@frankyfeson1781]

It's actually pretty scary

[@thethingystuff4550]

WAIT LEMME JOIN YOU

[@makanartist]

Nah you just needed everything

[@itsme-sd7ds]

🤣yea so true

[@liya_sunoo9775]

Same how does he know?!

[@thatguyray5517]

"I’m not bald yet" had me dying in tears lol. I felt that one and may I say Marc pulls off the bald look extremely well

[@Andras0]

A thing that has previously helped me with creativity and indecision has been Inktober and other challenges like it. They're fun and also great practice, so I recommend trying it out to everybody.

[@YTartschool]

Because they introduce… constraints!

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Unfortunately, I have crap life syndrome! Gave up art due to family obligations and just dropped the will to be creative because life has just been too demanding, too stressful, too wrapped up in dead end underpaying jobs, too stressful, too much. I'm dying inside due to the lack of creativity and time, energy, to create. The last pieces of artwork was done in 2018-2019. It used to be something I couldn't live without, now it's something I can't even begin again. Man, you're living my dream... professional artist. This is the ONLY thing I've wanted since 4 years old, but it feels just out of reach. 😭

[@YTartschool]

You’re just not able to dedicate all you want to it.. yet. The time will come, life is loooooong. Keep it up ❤️

[@zhonglikinnie5198]

Amazing video! Can you maybe make a video on how to learn how to shade by levels? I love your level videos, so maybe we could have one in the context of shading? There are a lot of things like bounce light and stuff, which make me confused sometimes :’)

[@arrowdynamicdisaster8356]

Yes please!

[@miy4li]

this would be so useful and informative

[@rr.studios]

He's made multiple useful videos based on shading already (not that I don't want more 🤣) and it all comes down to mastering these: 1. Simple Shape Shading, 2. Ambient Occlusion Mastering simple shading is learning how to shade simple objects like spheres, cubes, cylinders, pyramids etc...This is EXTREMELY useful because it helps you simplify objects into easily drawn shapes that you can shade (e.g. your legs, tree trunks, fingers and telephone poles are easily simplifyable as cylinders for construction and shading). This simplicity helped me out when I was an absolute beginner to understand concepts like midtones, core shadow, bounce light etc... without being confused about what color or value I should make a part of the drawing look like... Ambient Occlusion is really amazing for getting that realistic look in your illustrations; This is basically shading in parts that will get the least amounts of light. I really don't think I explained it well but you can get more info from Marc himself by searching: "shade" in the search bar in his channel's videos section (if you're on a desktop device) or "marc brunet shade" if you're on mobile or can't see his channel search bar. Goodluck on your art journey! 🎨 👍

[@PrinceJr-oj7sq]

@@rr.studios To state it a different way (i think): -the shadows formed on every surface that isn't directly facing the light source (e.g. palms facing camp fire; shadows on the back of the hands) VS -the shadows formed in crevices or on objects that have close proximity to each other, which trap the light, never allowing it to reach your eyes. (E.g. Shadows between the legs, around the groin area)

[@rr.studios]

@@PrinceJr-oj7sq Aha well said!

[@etherealdreamerart]

My mind is a tsunami of ideas, but it's outside inspiration that inspires me to keep pursuing a great creative idea. Thanks for the pep talk Marc! 😃

[@ShiraBrattyCatChief]

I may be 4 days late But I'm 4 days blank out of creative ideas Until Marc showed the power of creativity to everybody In other words... Thank you

[@Hiruma_]

Marc you are irreplaceable. Every video is like a motivational kick in the ass to get up and draw.

[@bergie8342]

I just purchased your first term and I’ve been really, REALLY excited to get your full version. I said like over a year ago I would buy your program when I can afford it, and the time will come next week :) I absolutely love your art style, teaching style, and your personality. I have so many ideas and have never had the medium to express them. I’ve only written them down in a notes page on my phone, but it’s thousands of words lol. With this program I feel that I’ll finally be able to bring these ideas into reality. So thank you my friend! See you soon.

[@YTartschool]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@fuggleeartshow]

The amount of high quality content you're putting out for free is just amazing. And I'm not just talking about this video, but I just looked through the video description, and you're really trying to make ways that everyone can learn art skills. And all your content is such high quality and very thorough as well. I can't express how much I appreciate what you do.

[@learclow]

Woaah the word "YET" changed my mindset completely, thank you once again for such great tips!! ❤

[@ThuyChiNguyenRavenQueen]

I love your videos, Marc. It inspired me to consider art as an actual career while I'm still studying economics as my parents told me to.

[@BTChanOSRS]

Economic science is likely more scammy than art schools. You wont study economists that were actually right like Von Mises lol

[@khangaroo6504]

U asian asian only study medicine doctor or law no art art disgrace

[@MagmaSloth64]

Yessss I love how you've mentioned how the words we say and the thoughts we entertain impress our subconscious mind. I don't know if you've read "think and grow rich" or "the master key system" but you're touching on one of the greatest secrets of reality.

[@somebystander5746]

Marc The great art teacher really knows what stages are you in in your art journey like "coincidentally" i am on that stage too. I was worried because creativity is something I thought I really don't have because all I can do is draw the same thing my reference has. Good thing this video popped and it was really that big of a help. Thank youuu!

[@kroomzy]

I swear Marc has ESP. I am going through a creative slump and then I notification for this video😲 Thanks Teacher ❤️

[@chezpizza3869]

Exactly what I needed. Although, what I probably what I need is how do you balance a non-art work schedule with an art work schedule. After non-art work I get so drained that I can't bring myself to draw.

[@mariamforsmark509]

Your sense of humor is EVERYTHING!!!! Enjoy your vids every time, thank you! 🤣

[@Slayiden]

2:04 i nearly spit out my coffee hearing that 😂 but ty for another amazing video!

[@cooked9957]

Every time you post you inspire me to get better at art thank you for inspiring me marc

[@itsthegr8matt]

Wow, until I saw your video, I had no idea I was following your points subconsciously. I am currently working on two projects. A drawing and an animatic. I would be able to finish them sooner if I focused at the process rather than final vision. I will work on myself in that regard.

[@arcanlia]

Amazing info as usual Marc. Living the life of the blank canvas is hard, but with this, surely will help many of us to draw more and better. And I'm looking forward to that Discord server, I'm very exciting to form part of the wonderful community that you will create there!!

[@crylynz2368]

Oo, thanks this is what I needed!

[@shonsochentuuwu5697]

Yeahh true I’ve been drawing a ton after this

[@beenbin9812]

Watching this during a flood while being displaced. Will come back here when I get better at drawing in general and when I don't have to deal with flood.

[@mad-64rus16]

I just open my folders with other's art, references, photos, things that i thought looked cool, pieces where i liked a certain detail and bam here i have endless ideas that i wont be able to do even in a week. Its part of my daily warmup, really sets my brain into creativity/drawing mode for the rest of the day.

[@Yomehlo]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR 1MILLION ...... IT'S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY....YOU WORKED REALLY HARD ....KEEP IT UP ❤️

[@JDDL2011]

Your videos are always amazing and seeing you upload always inspires me to doodle and then draw properly. I'm still a baby beginner but I've been working my way through your videos can see my improvement already in the last 2 months. Thank you so much for providing informative and calming tips for all.

[@wee2676]

Creative process : 1. Preparation (requirements of the project) 2. Incubation (break from the project) 3. Illumination (get back + add more ideas) 4. Verification (test out the ideas on the medium)

[@malosprime4910]

Thanks for the tips. My current passion project is a story set in a fantasy kitchen sink. It follows two friends on a road trip trying to become legendary heroes.

[@Gumbolaya.]

What I've found from lack of creativity, just taking a break and not worrying about the next drawing works too, I've been going to school without my sketchbook for a few days so whenever I get an idea I can just doodle on a blank paper, on the desk, or even the whiteboard

[@Gumbolaya.]

Also coloring books also help me, I've gotten an adult tattoo coloring book just for this reason

[@greylitz7547]

Thanks my creative processer just got updated! I was using this technique (Thinking of Objects\ Happenstance > angle > basic structure. )but I really like your advanced technique.

[@anubisgodess2353]

To be honest it really just helps to watch Marc-Sensei with his funny openings you can always get an idea have a laugh and pay attention in class he really is a fun teacher.

[@unstableturtleduck]

I've been watching you for a few months now, and I really like the way you teach. With this huge sale on the art school, hopefully I can convince my dad to get it for me (he can also share the account with my siblings probably). Wish me luck 🤞

[@harlowviv2968]

I liked this. This reinforces a mindset I use to have a while ago but lost along the way. Just didn't have the method fleshed into tangible words to grasp the idea.

[@inershareaville9206]

Thank you Marc!! This helps SO much! (I really love your art style) Happy 1 million!

[@lial1056]

thanks teach! your videos are ENLIGHTENMENT OVERLOAD cx and though i grasped the basics of what was covered here, it's always lovely to get reminders. i feel like being mindful of the creative process is a game-changer for me. so much so that i'm going to keep a record for it.

[@w00timusprime]

I really needed this video right now!!! I had to take a break from drawing for a couple weeks to heal an arm injury and now that I'm feeling better I've been having a hard time drawing anything meaningful. I got a commission and was able to knock it out super quick but once the job was done I went back to feeling lost. This video really helped explain why I was able to do the commission but when I went back to complete freedom I couldn't do anything with it. Also I laughed out loud at the cold shower and crying in the fetal position line!

[@ymc_jaytv8888]

I always have creative ideas when I'm dreaming, and when I'm coming up with something for my future manga. I sometimes voice my own characters when I'm alone. I do better art without references sometimes. Overall the information you provided Marc was awesome! Edit 1: When I build enough art skills from traditional art I'll try and get into digital art! I would also like to buy your brushes and other things from you! Anyway, bye be safe!

[@ShakalakaKing]

It is very fun watching you shade. Something to learn for sure. I've taken the dive and got the art program, I'm now just working my will into starting it. Thanks as always for these little vids!

[@Lucious_0]

Thank god for this video. I usually just stare at my blank canvas for so long and don't know how to start anything. Great and awesome video.

[@dirceuhbandrade4432]

Love your videos, man. Thanks for sharing your experiencie and art skills! 😀😀😀😀

[@kimanipierre5679]

Wow the universe is very mysterious, this video came at a perfect time. Going through a tough time with Creative blockage and the moment I got onto youtube this video comes up in my feed! i can say that i usually go into drawing without an initial idea. thank you Marc.

[@shoopdawhoop]

Talking about constraints, the games like Gartic Phone are an extremely good exercise to full-throttle and contest your creativity: you have the topic (a decoyed one or provided by friends), you have a limited palette and tools, limited time etc. So your mind is instantly cheated to try its best and create something either funny or beautiful, and after time passes you are seeing some improvement as you are learning to mobilize your creative skills.

[@YaiunicUP]

"I'm not bald ...yet!" Marc I love how much you love shaving your head because I feel the exact same way. Death to all hair! Muahahah

[@Drewgoza]

I love your KZbin channel, it's so creative and very inspiring to me! If your the one who edits your videos, you do great!

[@hiddenbruh]

Resently got back into art and your vids has been the blessing i needed to improving past the point i was back then.

[@fricka4798]

i feel like i have many ideas for art, but suffer from blank canvas syndrome when it comes to creating youtube videos

[@scharnhorst_42]

I used to deal with this alot but within the past week Ive gotten more serious about getting better so I fill the time with random studies and just drawing shapes and lines to become better.

[@noodledood12]

Your timing is impeccable. I just took a break after not being able to draw anything decent for a while and I found this :)))

[@gallery3460]

thanks for your video, you're the best teacher ever !

[@savageedd-gy7257]

no wonder why i’m always inspired to do art in class

[@shormere1612]

I haven't been able to draw much in the past few days, I feel like all my skills and knowledge just left my body. Big thanks man. Edit: Btw, can you do more videos about painting? Like how to start or like the things we should study? I don't really know how to tackle it.

[@tradesmanjaegs4992]

I can tell you really upped your game with this one. Well done, very helpful to me!

[@sebastianklima3689]

Hi Marc! I was wandering If in near future will be more promotions on your Art School. Unfortunately for now I am out of money and I can't afford for the course in next 2 mounth. Thanks for everythink Marc! You are Best!

[@whereisyourstar.]

Hey Marc! Thanks for this video, i really need it. And I have to say that i miss watch your chroma island series. It was amazinggg! ❤️

[@TheRabit11]

Really helpful like always, struggling with a little stress in life at the min seems to have stunted my creativity. This video helps me get back on track thanks great work 👍

[@shortywebb5897]

This video was amazing as always Marc! I had this character idea for months and I always had it in the back of my mind and after months of coming up with ideas, and brainstorming I finally sat down and drew it and it's now one of my favorite pieces.

[@Mora_x]

Thanks for your hard work on this.. helpful as always, 🙏🏻 . . . + Congratulations on 1M subscribers! 👏🏻😍

[@mondayheadache1402]

And just as I wanted to draw and study again, Marc blesses me with another video, and damn does it come in just the right time too. Not only does this let me school and focus my creativity, nope it also gives me a pretty good guideluine on how I should study the terms in art school. So I can set myself a project and study what I need to achieve it along it's way

[@thatsagoodone8283]

The part about creativity bring sparked my restrictions: I've seen an old interview with the creators of the old LucasArts games. Nowadays you can draw everything with every color. But back then, they had to work around those restrictive color palettes, resolutions, and limited drawing programs. I loved those games. And i think that it really favors the creativity.

[@CraneStyleNJ]

Can't think of something to draw or have an idea but don't know how to go about it? Become a "literal illustrator" and flesh out your idea with words on paper or your phone's notepad app. That way you have a written guideline on how to plan your drawing and when your reference gathering (or drawing from your head), you can use what you wrote down or brain stormed to have a clearer idea what you really want to draw! Yes, I don't have the most Ultra HD visions in my head (yet) but jotting it down on my notepad app what I can imagine helps alot!

[@cprogrammerguy]

Thank you so much, I've been suffering blank page syndrome since the start of 2022.

[@DMarC-ek5sk]

I waited a whole week for one more of these classes. Worth it.

[@satanpanda6998]

Finally just paid for this class I'm very excited to start! It's my birthday present to myself!

[@trashbug4843]

SO NEEDED

[@CyberRogue2088]

One way that I make characters is, I get into something new, and I create a character based on my favorites from that fandom for the story I’m working on. Then, if and when I go back to those characters, that’s when I start diverging them from their inspiration. Sometimes I’ll even do one of those art challenges you see on Pinterest and leave it for a while. If I come back to it, and I like it, I’ll expound on it more. Ive even combined this method with one character in that I did a Pinterest challenge, put a few traits on him, and left him for a while. Then I found a storyline I really liked and eventually applied it to him and another character.

[@lorddoge2268]

thanks for this master marc :D i really cant think of anything to draw

[@Saint.Cosmos]

Ah a fellow lefty. I see you Marc! No wonder you're so good. I just got my new laptop that can keep up with my tablet so I'm getting back into drawing now that I've set everything up. This was the perfect time to run into this video. Thank you!

[@poppylem]

That ending tho Loved the video, really helpful ! It's so clear and it gives motivation, so thanks a lot !

[@thepokemonmaster1907]

I really needed this i am currently dying of art block

[@jimmyarbeymorenocalderon1740]

Your videos are like the perfect tip at the perfect time that i need every week. Thank you so much

[@nerdygamer11]

7:20 My four stages of creativity go a bit like this: Anger Grief Bargaining Acceptance

[@franciscocarcamo461]

Thanks for the tips, Mark. Just in time! 10/10

[@amalsh6074]

Oh, thank you, you're a lifesaver 💛💛

[@anonymouxx9261]

0:34 YASS the start tht i voted for as well made it in the videos now :D !!!!!!!

[@ilusdn6837]

I need to see this video everyday. Thanks Mark! x'D

[@neilowens2371]

Can you make a video dealing with how to add simple backgrounds for people that just want to focus all the hard work on the character only

[@bloodyidit4506]

I draw shapes in the shape of basic bodies and faces when I got nothing until something looks like something, then expand on it based on thoughts that come into my head, associations. going on an art site or pinterest to spam shit at your mind tends to help.

[@gendrawstuff6236]

A few months ago I was barely getting better from stick figures now I can draw waist up pretty realistically and I have realized how to enjoy art and have the patience to practice it

[@SamuraiMotoko]

Instead of saying "I'm not creative yet" I prefer "I need to be creative " or "I will be creative " Is the same on a more positive manner that subconsciously make a difference

[@En_theo]

A little trick when you're really stuck : just imagine the most evident/simplest figure and then try to do the exact opposite but without making it look bad. For example, you must draw a superhero ? Just imagine the opposite of Superman. It can be a dark colored character, the cape may be inverted, etc. You'll get some ugly results but trying to make something good out of that will force your mind to start "the imagining machine". It's a way to warm up before going serious in the subject.

[@jaredmatarodriguez8716]

Hola Marc, me alegra que hayas llegado al millón, somos muchos los que nos beneficiamos de tu talento tanto para crear como para enseñar. Gracias a ti, he renovado mi deseo de seguir dibujando. Un saludo desde México.

[@tiawar98]

This Saitama Mark is amazing ahah

[@KayzeChannel]

That " I'm not bald yet" tells everything. Thanks for tips always. Very helpful so much. And WOW, Congrats for 1M. Let's go!

[@CanOpenerSmoothDream]

I had an art teacher in high school who didn't want us to do anything other then reference works or set projects, saying being creative is "something we already know how to do" as those skills have gotten rusty with time its frustrating how bad that mindset was

[@bobxbaker]

something that also destroys creativity is the belief that you are not capable of drawing a specific thing so you just avoid doing it, believe that you can but that it might require some time to learn is key for this. that's how you start researching subjects you're weak on and practice them because only when you find a weakness is the only time you find room to grow and expand your creative mind. when nothing is off-limits you aren't restrained by your own skill to execute what you want.

[@FA_47]

Congrats on 1 mil !

[@iamwilI]

Congrats on 1M subs! Thank you for continuing to post and give us helpful tips!

[@PhyynRR]

...that intro, I'm living that frustration, too many ideas no clue where to start some times. I'm a bit too creative, it's hard to determine what thoughts and ideas have merit over others mostly and I know a lot of what I want to create will take literal years if not the rest of my life

[@m.bukhori2304]

Can you make a tutorial on how to colour our drawings with coloured pencils?

[@mewmewspaws2059]

Congratulations on 1M subscribers 🎉

[@HerefreesauceD]

A small tip.. The way I come up with ideas is by photobashing I search random images on google and photobash the images i find interesting, works for me everytime😀

[@matheusdesouza9354]

Marc, you are a genius.

[@eyesofwonho]

Hi Marc, could you please do a video on perspective?

[@こーひ-v2t]

Wow it feels like have learned more than 4 tips 🤯

[@jendaaweart27]

Trillion Congratulation Marc for 1M subscription 🎊🎉🎉🥳🥳.

[@tappyokamaniok210]

Oh, hi Marc. I agree that limits set us free. Do you have any tips for staying focus?