IMPROVE FASTER BY COPYING GOOD ARTISTS!

[@ergojosh]

Heres a few of my favorite artists when it comes to composition and lighting. www.artstation.com/wlop www.artstation.com/guweiz www.artstation.com/666kart www.artstation.com/zeen Updated brushes coming soon!

[@oamioxmocliox8082]

;)

[@ergojosh]

first btw

[@evil7900]

Second

[@monstam8439]

Could you maybe make a tutorial or something like that where you show how to make lightning like Wlop on procreate? I always have difficulty finding the right colors to make the light and shadow actually look like light and shadow...😫

[@Antonina81]

Thank you, thank you.. For this 90min. copyng/learnimg tehnic.

[@mkian8434]

this is actually the best way to learn from professional artists, its not illegal or wrong to copy the artworks of established artists just don't publish its as your own

[@kayaeki]

this

[@화장실-y7b]

preach

[@catloverkawaii1000]

Agreed!

[@Blackdecay]

Exactly!

[@brve3606]

Agreed 👍

[@cem950]

When i first started out drawing,I would copy a lot of artist's work and my progress was quite fast.However,I stopped copying bc I naturally thought it is bad and disrespectful to the artists.This really blocked and slowed down my progress (I didn't realize it until recently).I just started studying other artists again and I'm back on track. Edit: Hi! It’s been one year, I am now attending an art academy studying Illustration ^-^! I wish goodluck to everyone on their art journey :)

[@ottovonweaboo6355]

everyone does it and its a good way to learn, just give the apropiate credit and youre set!

[@rr.studios]

@@ottovonweaboo6355 Not everyone does it....I'm just realizing this is one way to improve my 'art' and I feel like I've been missing out on a super cool trick!

[@mississipi1103]

Me too ! Same story ! I was afraid of "tracing", while it was just to learn

[@toni_berry]

credit it if your going to post it or msg the artist that your going to use it for improvement purposes

[@viktoriamladenova7404]

It's only disrespectful if you post the copy without even giving credit to the original artist. I think best option is to put it in a story highlight next to the original work or just keep it for yourself

[@sharissaillustrations5539]

I 100% stand by replicating other artists work as studies . When I was first starting out I would subconsciously analyze a lot of tumblr artists I liked such as Ctchrysler. I'd redraw his work I admired in a sketchbook and I noticed I would be learning and improving my technical skill drastically as I did so. Its something a lot more people should consider because you'll begin to figure out your own style of doing things after a while !

[@seraphina3093]

I will say when i was just 13, redrawing other peoples work before even knowing what master studying is, I got a lot better fast. Lately the growth has been non existent

[@blackcitadel37]

But do you still copy other artists or stopped studying them?

[@seraphina3093]

@@blackcitadel37 nope haven’t done that in years

[@leah8894]

My gallery may look like a bunch of random photos but to an artist, it’s a reference image wonderland

[@shaawti]

mi ig gallery is literally 70% ``copied´´, I am a traditional artist, and most of my drawings are hidden from ig, but idk, I mean I like to learn, and my way to do it is like practicing and then doing a big work, with an actual finnished art inspiration. I alternate between 100% priginal (which doesn't really exist xd) and ``copied´´, I mean, I improve a lot, but maybe posting them...I think about it, and sometimes I think what I do is bad and all of that, I don't want to spam here, @the.drawing.senate, but his is my ig, I just want to know someones opinion about this topic...

[@danielhart7156]

I laughed when I saw that Ariel's shirt said ergojosh😂😂

[@FNZLDA]

Thank you very much for this, some people need to stop demonizing copying and master studies, and even tracing or overpaint is fair for practice sake and deconstruct pieces of your favorite artists. I totally agree with the 90 min session, one important part of practicing is focus and simplification, even when working from photos. Great video overall o/

[@Laxie007]

Your channel has really REALLY helped me improve my art. Thanks to the lockdown and wfh, I had more time to get back into drawing.

[@koiyo303]

after i did the reference challenge that ethan becker did on insta a year ago and then drew something of my own applying the same techniques i literally cannot tell you how surprised i was when it was more improvement in a week than i had gotten in an entire year LMFAO

[@jinhope2326]

I am currently copying and studying from my favorite artists (I just followed the Aerolion tutorial from WLOP)! I will save this video, so I can come back to your advice in this video for my next session! ☺ Thank you very much for sharing your art tips!

[@channelname4513]

The Ariel piece on the left in the thumbnail made me have a moment of thought

[@polkadottedpolak]

Love this, and love your channel and how relevant it is to my art journey right now. I want to start doing master studies and also I'm looking into investing in an iPad Pro from my current Huion. Can't wait for your review!

[@zacharyhorvath3615]

I’ve started doing this with these Bargue plates, and it’s really helping me to figure out how to prioritize information and detail. Also, it’s crazy how difficult it can be to try and make a carbon copy rather than just capture a general likeness-which is what I’m being told to do right now. I think that my love of sketching and figure drawing has helped me a lot, but in order to do these master studies, I have to learn to use a more technical muscle, using straight lines and really studying angles and movement in the lines. Anyway, great video-I’ve been enjoying your channel a lot and it’s fun to see your progress on IG as well. I love how clean your work looks, regardless of whether your painting or just using lines. There’s a very pleasing aesthetic through it all. Keep up the wonderful work, you make me want to go digital!

[@express999snsd]

I'll try the timed practice with the grayscale reference because I really need to get better at values jdkadjsj thank you for the tip!

[@arminengaming]

Really appreciate the Ridge Racer 4 ost in the background

[@mimvsa3521]

These are such good tips! Thank you!! Some people say I shouldn't copy anyone and just improve on how I do my own thing. What do you think about learning by copying vs staying true to your "own voice" like an internet hermit? Love your newest videos, you improved so so much since I started following you, it's crazy. Good luck w everything and have a nice working session!

[@ergojosh]

You're so welcome! I think staying true to your own voice is inevitable, and copying artists you admire is simply a quick way to discover what you personally like and don't like faster.

[@mimvsa3521]

@@ergojosh Thank you for your answer, it makes sense! I'll do my first master study this week : ))

[@Janehaver]

I just started doing value studies (photo studies) and automatically zoomed out when blocking in, its defs the most practical to block in your major forms first.

[@express999snsd]

Because I don't use digital media (I can draw only on paper) something I enjoin doing as practice is draw in really small canvas(? Like 3cm×3cm but it doesn't have to be that small jdskdjf) and see how much I can get away with not having details but still having a recognizable image. (English isn't my first language)

[@D4rkLigHtLP]

I'd be so down to do a 90 minute master study of your voice, so mine becomes soothing as well lol

[@brianlove9729]

Been thinking about digital art a lot lately. This video gave me inspiration 🔥

[@thecasualgamer9369]

I wish I had found this video earlier. You're one of the best teachers on KZbin. Keep you the great work man and thanks for taking time to create content for us!

[@aumseng5213]

Fastest I've ever clicked on art vid

[@shadowsfinger]

You know that I have to subscribe when I hear that Geiko commercial music at the beginning.

[@gray7624]

I just finished the lines on a sketch and wanted to color it darker and more dramatic. Thank you josh!

[@sao0]

hello! love ur work Josh! and also.... so excited to see you improve. u give me psyche cuz I was abt to give up on drawing in general. thanks again :D

[@Syertse]

Sooo never zoom in and throw paint buckets off of the Eiffel Tower! Got it! Haha Super good video! You can learn so much from doing master studies! You gave some great tips on how to get the most out of doing them :)

[@noslydayanne3174]

In my opinion yours is way better 😌, because it shows more expresion like something else is happening in the escene. sometimes is not really 9n the proportions but on what you are trying to transmit with it .

[@thequeertelope7941]

thank you so much, also thanks for getting right into it

[@tjreed7797]

I'm gonna try to copy other artist (even had a folder full of pics for the sake of copying) since I feel like I've been drawing the same thing

[@leobrsoulmaster]

So nice see u working with grayscale recently please keep going

[@dieguitovargas9588]

these videos are what I need, thank you so much

[@marcosgomezolivos]

my favorite artist are: caravaggio, miguel angel, b. rebolledo, sargent, bouguereau...

[@crowofcainhurst]

I think the key of copying wlop art is to use the brush he uses I know it sounds wrong but it actually works. There's a brush he uses to paint fabrics/clothes that can easily emulate the appearance of real fabrics. Sure you can work on any brush for that but the results would be slightly different than how he does it.

[@Fantasy2012dz]

this is the best way to improve your art

[@metalassassin8841]

Def gotta do this more often.

[@TAZUTRA]

I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year. I forgot that they mail home the end-of-year cards, and my mom got it before I could intercept with my fake. She was PISSED-at the school for their error. The teacher also retired that year and had already thrown out his records, so they had to take my mother’s “proof” (the fake ones I made throughout the year) and “correct” the “mistake.” I’ve never told her the truth.

[@schamon7917]

it's cool to be able to make a living helping others make a living

[@yaqeeen_]

Niceee, new tips video ✨

[@PCBOX-cs8zv]

Try to copy any art work = skills ↗️ Just think to copy wlop art work = skills 🔥⬆️🆙🔝

[@beryldavid7339]

IM SORRY SIR BUT YOUR VOICE IS SO CALMING!!!!

[@yuutsuu5657]

Finally! Someone said that!

[@raineyautumn6149]

Really helpful!!

[@nrt.f1]

Wooooowwww it's sooooo cooolllll !!!!

[@ramathaine]

Not sure if anyone else asked already, but for digital work, how useful is tracing compared to side-by-side copying for learning? I copy side-by-side when drawing on paper. But for digital, since I learned how to trace, I make lines on top of the reference layer. But it feels too easy, and I feel like I'm not going to learn much.

[@mariumkhalid7388]

Tbh I don't think just tracing is super helpful? What I would suggest is break down your reference photo side by side and then overlay it on top of the reference to see what you've done wrong and try to see a pattern in your mistakes. Another way would be to first trace simple shapes off the reference (no fancy details) then try freehanding your traced drawing side by side and compare those two

[@ramathaine]

@@mariumkhalid7388 This makes a lot of sense, thank you! I'm going to go try these

[@Tan6erine]

thanks

[@natehancock6378]

Imitate, emulate, innovate, create.

[@McCloud23892]

Did you get your new iPad lol? Looking forward to that video bro, peace

[@wheretao6960]

Yo but whats the bgm used here, it's so good

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

e r g o j- *CLICKING INTENSIFIES*

[@lokilalisan7078]

Master Studies is like taking notes in class.

[@Ome233]

Waiting on that new IPad Pro review video 😭

[@赤-o3o]

WO LOP

[@赤-o3o]

But FR tho, how do ya pronounce his name???

[@kipz]

@@赤-o3o double you el oh pee

[@712toaster]

Bro I’m not even at your before thumbnail lvl yet lolllll

[@mat0_0_0]

An artist i really like is hirihoko araki you should check out his work

[@maque7743]

I felt RAGE 😀 when zooming out but after some time I felt sane.

[@joeblankenship377]

Has anyone tried those little rubber tips they make for Apple Pencils? I got the paperlike screen protector, but I could stand to have a little more resistance.

[@sorakii-bw6hh]

does anyone know if you should replicate the artist's process (like lineart, then colors etc) or just color pick and paint what you see? hope someone can answer this cuz im rlly confused ;-;

[@stopitplz6830]

It depends on what the goal of a study is. If the focus is colors, then I think you should try to find the right colors yourself first and put them on the canvas. If they don't seem to look right, then you can try color picking and see what you interpreted wrong. The way one uses color picker during study may depend. For example, you can use color picker and just recreate the artists palette without recreating the image, or you can try to make a 'copy' of the image. Thing is it's not just about copying but understanding why an artist made one choice or another. Also, by copying, I don't mean that everything should look 1:1. When you study colors then you're free to stylize things like ergojosh did. He studied the values, but he didn't exactly copy everything - he stylized the face. Ofc that's optional, and it's up to you whether you'd like to do anything like that. The point is to achieve the goal of the study. He didn't study WLOP's style of drawing faces but his use of values, and he succeeded in achieving the goal of the study. I hope I didn't make things harder to understand and if I did then you feel free to ask questions! I'm not a professional working artists yet and the things I said are my personal opinion, so feel free to experiment and find your own way of doing studies which will help you improve. Also, whether you follow artists process or not it's up to you. The goal is the most important and you choose how to reach it but you can also study artist's process to perhaps find tricks that will make your own process easier :)

[@sorakii-bw6hh]

@@stopitplz6830 thank you so so much for the detailed response !!:0

[@CemilAL]

Have you seen the new cartoon trend in Instagram? I wonder what can you do to improve it using Photoshop. I mean is it even considered art hahaha :D

[@savionblair6725]

What is your Podcasts name

[@lianacavanaugh6378]

Who's the artist for the first piece again?

[@mariarzyt_3D]

He's called WLOP. You can find him on IG or Twitter for example

[@yanaart363]

hey Josh, what program do you use for drawing?

[@ergojosh]

The first one was Clip Studio Paint, the second was Procreate.

[@yanaart363]

@@ergojosh thank you!

[@dartsmod2586]

does this work with art that is not painting? I like art with lines and stuff would this process still help me ?

[@appolity]

My art mentor told me zooming out works more for painting rather than drawing usually. He suggested doing gesture drawings

[@fernandakk9564]

josh please let the cc able because i am better at reading english

[@e7jek471]

if i say do an artwork study based on someone and want to post it on ig is there a way to respectfully do it? like is there a hashtag i put and I obviously put the persons @ right? or do i not post it at all.

[@bearbedelltracy9809]

1000th like :DD

[@FesterThanLight]

Just want everyone to know that turning your image black and white does not show the actual values of the original image 🙂

[@loic4396]

Anyone know any good discord server for artists?

[@erenyazc5150]

I wish I had an iPad. Then I wouldn't have watched this video for nothing.

[@MazTheMeh16]

Get a cheap graphics tablet for a computer, waay cheaper than apple products. (still not dirt cheap but definitely cheaper)

[@weeecalango2761]

i improve faster by coping

[@afroxermusic9898]

30ago woo

[@kushkungvivo744]

Wlop wrocks

[@VioStarclad]

Wow I'm never this early hi everyone :D

[@levil3285]

Am I the only one who calls wlop as wolp?

[@gabrielasilva3561]

Hoooo boy, I'm gonna try this, its going to look so shit!

[@oamioxmocliox8082]

;)

[@timothy209]

What happens when everyone becomes a good artist?

[@MinatoStudio]

ko bàn đến chuyện video này là về cái gì, nhưng thực sự ng này rất cần học lại về việc đo tỷ lệ, nhìn mà cười ỉa luôn.

[@myfhakim]

The best artist so far for me is Solo0730. You can find his/her twitter Sola_syu..

[@Tasty_mcDoggo]

it think its absolutely useless to do a values study from grayscaled photo, simply a waste of time. Better do it from color, it trains your eye to see actual values and not be a copy paste machine

[@Fantisma7]

Value studies are good for when u only want to focus on the values. when ur doing colour u have to focus on both the values and the colours, temperature, etc. ofc it’s good to focus on both but it’s better in all aspects of art and studies in general to take things one step at a time before tackling them all at once