I love Surtr so I copied her (art) style / ASK Arknights style analysis

Aka how to draw gacha characters: the video essay
I really liked lemoncholy’s art style study videos so I took inspiration from that to make my own.
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[@jackthefoxy3788]

The only price to copy Surtr is to give her ice cream.

[@kinzdarell5447]

bing chilling

[@xLyla15]

​@@kinzdarell5447 LOL

[@aeea3306]

Mmm ice cream

[@sakiamira]

Your video format is reminding me of how another does theirs. BRILLIANT! We are lacking art content like this! I missed when bigger content creators made insightful art case studies rather than something clickbaity and attention grabbing. I can actually learn from this. Thank you.

[@Frootcubes]

I think I know who you're talking about! Tppo! I feel happy to see other artists following after them because the videos are very helpful.

[@mvunsin]

@@Frootcubes love tppo videos and I'm glad to see more content like these!

[@Bylov6812]

Wait, Marc Brunet is bad?

[@ehy7663]

exactly !! im so glad to see this in my recommended videos i found tppos channel months ago and have loved their format of art studies, it helps me get an in depth understanding and helps me understand and introduces me to all sorts of techniques and stuff i have never even thought about before TT i hope more artists create videos like this and thank you Noelucc im here to stay

[@2karu]

@@Bylov6812 they never said anything about marc brunet?

[@Bowserboy129]

Whenever anyone says people using another artist's artstyle as a reference is the same as AI artwork I'm just gonna send them this. The amount of work and artistic know how that goes into something like this is insane, and the amount of skill needed to even do this shows how good of an artist you truly are. Excellent work! If I could request another AK artist for you to do, I'd love to see an analysis on Kuroblood's artwork! His still is honestly insane and his designs are some of the best that gacha games have to offer in my opinion, so I feel a breakdown of that would be sick.

[@vespertellino]

Nah you can't prove anything to these surface-level wannabe AI-bros

[@ilmn25]

white clothing = most of shadow doesnt go under 50% but near it, and goes all the way to near 25% when very cramp and have ambient occlusion black clothing = almost never goes over 50% unless for highlight this gives that contrast feel overall great vid about the -sat thing lol didnt notice that pattern also i think(not sure but) never use such a strong gradient alone in a flat color background, also i noticed most artists never use a flat color background unless they use a really pop color (bright yellow like suteinuA) or just go paper color also another thing i picked up from artists is that theres not enough brush texture, u should try doing painting over in the late stage, really helps a lot for me , also theres not enough red saturation outline for the skin(subsurface scattering) be careful not to overdo the saturation though mostly only the outline for neck part, but for saturation under leg is higher because light bouncing around inside dress, i recommend trying ~80 bright for shadow with ur current saturation, and then use 100 bright and 50 sat red ink to slowly add on some subsurface edge scatter, gradient it out both ways on the neck cast shadow and then airbrush to add on some sat for parts like hands legs etc , and then finally bounce light

[@ilmn25]

holy shit i wrote a lot my bad also use like 500 color correction layers to fix everything its great

[@fluffybunchy]

This 🙌

[@secretscarlet8249]

Amazing analysis. You nailed why I love Ask's artstyle; the flowy, ribbony hair, the slender silhouettes and the color palette! Some tidbits I would like to contribute: Ask likes drawing slender builds and most of the time, the hair is kept together. Even when the hair is flowing in the wind, there are no flyaways. It makes for a neat hairstyle. May I request you analyze Chuzenji? Her style is really beautiful, but somewhat confusing because there are lots of details. Or AzLing, the depresso maker.

[@Noelucc]

Thank you for the suggestions! I also really like Chuzenji but I can just tell the lineart for the hair is going to make my hands hurt, so maybe in the future when I have the skill for it!

[@lilblkrose]

Nice study painting \o/ ASK use of pressure, both anatomically and line weight really makes their work pop, hope you succeed in mastering it too.

[@violetevergarden3127]

i love ASK’s art style with a passion and hope to achieve a style similar

[@squidman3484]

It's so cool seeing you break down ask's art style like this! It would be cool if you could break down the art styles of some of the other artist that work on arknights

[@hricky60]

Love your breakdown of the art style. That exact breakdown is what I was looking for in art videos that I can never seem to find! Please do more!

[@neom0on]

tppo makes similar videos that I absolutely recommend!

[@sp0chi106]

Videos like these are what's getting me to start learning again. I've been very depressed lately and I let my art stagnate, but art style study videos tend to inspire me because it shows me stylization methods I'd never even thought of- Ways to draw I hadn't even considered. Even though I'm still very depressed I have something to look forward to when I draw again. Thank you for uploading your studies, you've given a struggling artist hope again 💕💕

[@roa_ilis]

thank you so much for making content like this, this motivates me to get to my passion of creating art again

[@kiyull_p]

You're so underrated, this helped me. Hope other learning artist find this, keep up the good work.

[@yosht6110]

Never would I have ever thought of studying colours this way if I hadn't come across your video, so thanks!

[@brianchu8147]

Great narration, very soothing actually! Also appreciate the bgm choices!

[@VividAmbitions]

Really good study! I like how you didnt focus on the "rules" of a single piece, but instead the relationships of those "rules" in all the pieces. Like when studying how they use color in general rather than just cherry picking one pieces color use. It's often over looked when people replicate art styles! I would like to add that this same studying technique can be applied for the body proportions as well, like how they have generally a 1 to 1 shoulder to hip ratio in their female characters, or how they usually make shoulders the length of 1.5 heads tall, etc. Finding relationships like these will give more context to things like the "tapered legs" and in turn lead to less guess work! Overall stunning piece and study.

[@noeleon_ch]

This was an amazing and insightful style analysis! Your explanation on Ask's method to coloring hair was extremely helpful. I never realized how saturated her shadows were, and evidently it really allows her art pieces to pop. Thank you for taking the time to learn all of this and share it as well! I definitely want to incorporate some of these techniques.

[@daegukreb4219]

this is epic. been looking for some outside input on how other people would try to imitate art styles for any number of reasons.

[@tzaphkiel003]

thanks so much for this. I've been a HUGE fan of ask's works and always wondered how their art just catches your eye.

[@turtleuploads]

i love these kind of videos, over two years of practicing art, i struggle immensely trying to learn from others, as i often compare myself to them and get highly discouraged, that feeling multiplies when i realize i have no idea how to properly bisect the piece I'm currently studying. these videos show me not only a more healthy way of going about studies. but also more effective ways as well. i thank you for having the courage to put your work and work flows out there for the public to see

[@cynical5314]

Versus other art videos if watched so far, an artstyle analysis of Asuka's really helped a ton! Your video is extremely informative and helps the viewers learn a thing or two, even if youre only analyzing someone elses artstyle. I hope you continue to make more like this! Subbed, and probably one of the subscribed I actually care about

[@mvunsin]

Amazing break down! Loved the process thank you for sharing your learning experience

[@rexchen7350]

Really appreciate the in depth study. I'm a really new artist but I really think this is what I want to do so thanks for inspiring me :D

[@yenny-co3yy]

I followed the observations u made in ur video and it helped me greatly!! Especially the tip of thinking about the hair falling down like a ribbon!!

[@dominustempus8969]

This is a really cool breakdown to one of my favorite artists

[@CrowmanCrybaby]

Really love your analysis, art and voice :)

[@iarrivedfromspace1151]

your video is the miracle i find after tppo, i hope you achieve success too

[@DR-7]

"I looked in the mirror..." Damn, girls advantages for you

[@squa_81]

stumbled on your content, and I am glad I did because i think i just found a channel to give me the ropes and motivation to start drawing and painting on my own :D

[@Sakuranb0latte]

This was sooo informative I learned a lot! Thank you for making this!❤

[@sp4ce0utl4w]

I absolutely love her art style and your copy of it 😭💗 this is my new goal to have something similar to this style

[@werse3710]

3 mintes in and i feel like i am listening to a doctorate degree

[@memomii2475]

omg you killed it. nice job advancing your skills

[@muhammadrafly4919]

Finally a channel like Typpo, love to see like this

[@muhammadrafly4919]

*tppo

[@fate7669]

you did amazing, this helped me a lot as well.

[@alm5851]

i love this artist! great analysis

[@tibo6749]

I think you did great. There's some things in CSP that could've definitely helped (the tools and settings existing in the program) had they been used, but it happens. You did amazing

[@bluespark777]

These videos are great and super useful!(Also fellow lemoncholy fan!)

[@alu1706]

thank you for the analysis, quick tip if you want a similar flowy pose then try using bean method and draw line of action.

[@tadasdatys5999]

I'm happy you've mentioned the linework for legs, hair, nose, line thickness. Although there is a ton more to say there. These sorts of videos always focus too much on color.

[@kalopseia]

this helped a lot and inspired me, thank you 🥲

[@akumakirinrin]

amazing video!!! I'd love to see more analysis on AK artstyles, especially artists like KuroBlood (lee/aak/hung/waai fu) and A Gui (ethan/shaw/shriayuki/spot/jaye)

[@dutchschaefer11]

great analysis very inspirational !

[@fyz3272]

is it weird that i started playing arknight because of this video? great video btw! your analyses are so helpful!

[@Xi_Vi]

this channel is a hidden gem! new Sub!

[@nicholaspark4166]

amazing analysis and rendering!! I noticed it says 72dpi? You should definitely up it to 300dpi to get less pixeley results. Your art deserves it!

[@bl00dedsaints]

this is an amazing analysis!! very interesting and i’m always fascinated with how unique artists’ styles are. could i request an analysis on aZLing4? i’ve always loved their artwork for the game, definitely one of my favorite illustrators for arknights. once again, great video!

[@Noelucc]

ty for the suggestion!

[@Rodiacreed]

Surtr is indeed lovable. You did a good job copying her artsyle and yeah dynamic poses tend to be pretty difficult to pull off and make them look natural

[@henrytjan]

You did a great job, amazing!👍👍

[@YourPalTheCommentor]

Isn't that just whisperain..? I love it.

[@peterxyz3541]

THANKS!!! More vids like this, please! I need to learn!

[@shrewsburygobelen8449]

I actually learned something, nice!

[@littlemoon6523]

Have you considered doing linework like you did on a vector layer and then you could just adjust line weight as you please to mimic pressure brushes instead?

[@claudioalejandro9731]

youre amazing wth

[@jackettetls]

just watched your 2 art style analysis videos, i really love this content! its very helpful, and interesting, and im thankful you take the time to break it down not just for yourself but for others too! also saw noctyx content in your library, so ill bingewatch those next! this new sub is very excited for more from you

[@Serxne_]

Algorithm recommended me this video. Might want to plug your social in the description!

[@minethyl8284]

TIL that Whisperain is a jellyfish…

[@info8976]

I am a simple dokutah i see whisperian I click

[@nachamakengo5582]

I love ur voice it’s so cute

[@giannariccomini]

Can someone pleeeaaassseeee tell me how to do the droopy weighted hair,it’s sooo pretty

[@warriorblood]

Please do Kim Hyung Tae, the ex art director of Blade and Soul.

[@katzzzambt]

some day, i will draw like ask.

[@SilentSpirit671]

Wow very informative for color design. I'm trying to draw a Dark-elf character but I'm having trouble designing her outfit. Is there anything you could recommend for designing an outfit for a darker skin toned characters like Carnelian or Flint? This appeared in my recommended most likely because I play Arknights, but its very nice to know that artists such as yourself play as well. Subscribed & liked

[@Noelucc]

I’m glad the vid was helpful! I’m not very versed on character design, but one rule I remember for colour palettes for designs in general is the 60/30/10 rule- it’s the ratio between the main, secondary and accent colour when you make a design. Also something to note is that in both Carnelian and Flint's skins they all use either black or white as the main colour so maybe try imitating that? ㅎㅎ on KZbin has some pretty good art process livestreams on outfit design that might help. I think the 22.07.03 and 22.10.02 streams have character design for dark skinned characters.

[@chongkwailin2936]

Actually, in an interview, she has confirmed she was using Paint Tool SAI to draw her artworks! So your guess was completely accurate!

[@melone8008]

Girl i cant draw at all but i love your videos!

[@MatrixOne500]

Good video. Thanks.

[@jammystrawberry5018]

your channel is like the channel tppo

[@Daemonpool65]

This is the way.

[@vonvon4890]

check out ASK's daughter in AzurLane: Richelieu, Jean Bart, and HMS Vanguard

[@aesiqui]

I love the Sort

[@etgamer16]

Didn’t really understand most of the art terms but Video was still interesting and the Whisperain art looks quite good. Might’ve missed it but any reason why you chose to draw Whisperain for this?

[@Noelucc]

I just like Whisperain's design alot!

[@etgamer16]

@@Noelucc As do I, I think she was my Top 3 5* I wanted when I Started the game purely off her Amazing Design

[@Kilyasy]

people should watch this kind of video to make lovely art instead making dumb AI prompt

[@samdong8245]

执行力还是挺强的

[@fish5885]

what app do you use to draw? also what device do you use and do you u use a digital pen, a mouse or something else?

[@Noelucc]

i use clip studio paint ex, on a laptop with a wacom intuos pro tablet

[@yesman1743]

The best way to make cool poses is by using the 3D models from CSP and then try to imitate the pose in real life to see if it works.

[@Xooku]

🥰🥰

[@AizaBreathe]

why do i never find them

[@taikkhu]

❤❤

[@wenkanglee9596]

TBH I thought she's Whisperain

[@rayond6450]

nice

[@tien6671]

đẹp quá, nữ thần trong truyền thuyết

[@MageofFlowers-UwU]

Your Whisperain looks like a 3D V-Tuber Model

[@lirio0104]

Can you try drawing in project sekai style?

[@Noelucc]

Yup, I'm thinking of doing so in the future!

[@Movel0]

I noticed Ask has a tendency of making some peculiar higlights using different colors scattered across the hair as tiny dots. I have never understood how she makes them, I assume there is some layer magic going on because using simply ultra saturated colors doesn't work as well. Do you have any idea?

[@Jiin7]

That should be the last step. When you are done with your art, combine all layers then create a new layer on top of the combined layers, set the blending mode to glow dodge. Then pick a dark color of your liking. If you want a glowing green reflected light pick a dark green in ur color wheel. If u pick a light green it will appear as white light.

[@omuricedabest]

@@Jiin7 this is so helpful thank you!

[@Jiin7]

@@omuricedabest no problem

[@mallowskycotl]

I like channles that do this but like.. it's always anime styles 💀💀 anime is great and all but I also want more in depth analysis on semi realism or cartoon

[@DistortedNight]

which drawing app do you use?

[@Noelucc]

clip studio paint ex on my laptop

[@YassineleconConnar]

Can u make a genshin ver?

[@Royce_GG]

😳

[@sazero01]

круто

[@alop31c31]

how long you studying these artstyle btw ?

[@ebulli6nce]

kinda looks like whisperain

[@Tootless_Dragon]

but like, whats her twitter. I cant find her anywhere. :/

[@Jiin7]

you sound like hu tao. from genshin

[@kunnu_4]

3:21 / 17:14

[@miaomiiao]

The way you approach art tells me you'll NGMI

[@Die.Trying]

Great video