improving your art (and your mindset)

[@Astri_Lohne]

Sorry the audio gets a bit iffy in places, I'm working with new software and will have it figured out for the next one OBSERVE/GET CRIT (check skills) -> STUDY (patch skills) -> DRAW (test skills) etc. I wanted to mainly talk about mindset so I didn't touch on it too much, but photo studies is something I've been doing on the regular for years and I think it's helped me more than any course or strict study plan could ever have done! I think they're best when done in tandem with other paintings, so the paintings act as a trial where you can identify new areas you're unsure of. Do a study to improve that area, then rinse and repeat - and never stop analyzing!

[@mmaaaaaxxx]

I jumped when the robot voice entered loll

[@STFUppercut69]

Have you considered making a video on how to effectively learn from a photo study? Like what do you look for and what do you go for, when you look at a photo? It's very hard for a beginner to grasp these things. Especially if those photos have bad lighting conditions and lights, midtones and shadows don't separate too much from each other. At that point I start to look at everything as a whole and fail to differentiate between everything... like for example female faces, which are often very soft.

[@appolity]

@@STFUppercut69 I did a private art mentorship and he told me that you should look for good references with good lighting aka clear contrast between values aka light and dark. Try and avoid those Instagram selfies. Those are not so good, unless the lighting is good. You want to see the shapes easily.

[@johncox5939]

I am 78yrs old I got my first iPad and Procreate in 2018 and can say that I haven’t had this much joy from a present since I got my first train set as a young boy. I can relate to every thing you said here and after following you along with one or two others (Ahmed, Dave,Sycra) with out these Vlogs I would have given up. That one word, MILEAGE ! is by far the best bit of advice for anyone to take on board if you want to improve.

[@pebbletrees]

This is heartwarming. Hope your art journey is going well.

[@shinkamui]

hey! your story inspires me! i hope you keep going and enjoy art and yourself, you deserve it!

[@weston7995]

That is so Awesome!!! Do you share your art somewhere by any chance?

[@Sammysapphira]

Growing is like training a skill in runescape. At first when you complete stuff you see your XP bar go up 10% at a time, it's really noticeable and you can really tell how much progress you're gaining. A while later you find yourself in your 40s and 50s and 60s and it starts to slow down, but you can still see the 1%'s going by one at a time. Then you get to lvl 92 and realize THAT'S halfway, not lvl 50, and you can't even see the bar moving, it's moving 0.01% every time you complete an action. You fail to remember that you've already gotten halfway, and you feel like you've slown down, even though you're still progressing at the same rate.

[@hiimhunter7649]

a great thing to remember is If you hate how a drawing looks it means you care about the outcome which means you want to improve and in turn have a passion for art

[@darthremy1802]

When I was a kid all the way up to 17 I drew everyday all day. I filled notebook after notebook I wanted to do manga and anime. I broke my drawing hand at 17 and it became painful to hold a pencil for very long. My drawing everyday all day became doodles once or twice a week. Deppression turned it into maybe one or two drawings a year. I'm now 32 I've bought a drawing tablet which is still painful but I just have to take a lot of breaks. I want to chase the dream I forgot about but my art feels so behind everyone else. Your art looks badass miles beyond me. I'm doing my best to not judge myself by another artist ruler, but surrounded by talent it can be quite difficult.

[@rubenhinze7695]

On my first day in art class in high school, my teacher gave everyone the full hour to draw their most detailed portrait of the person sitting next to them. When everyone was done she went around complimenting every person's piece individually with some constructive criticism. She then instructed everyone to tear up their pieces and throw them in the bin. Obviously everyone was devastated, but then she told us that we would spend the next lesson re-doing our portraits and making it better based on the feedback. That lesson always stuck with me as it taught us a valuable lesson: Don't get attached to an art piece, because its not the physical piece that matters, its the skills we learn from making it, and if you can't redo an art piece the same way or better than before, what's the point of learning how to make it?

[@ozonefoofighters]

Depression made me start working quite late in my life, even if im still young, i still feel like im just starting, i haven't been able to graduate from my illustration career and even if i have learned a lot, i haven't made comissions, cause i haven't been contacted yet, but i think idk where to publish my work. But im doing everything i can to keep getting better.

[@shinkamui]

hey we're in a similar boat. I've dropped out of 2 unis, and i was quite.. let''s just say down.. for a while in my early 20s. After many years of medication and therapy, im 25 and i'm 1 and a half year into the illustration journey, trying to figure it out, going as hard as I can to carve a life for myself and get out of a toxic place. Still taking the first steps tho, making a portifolio, no comissions quite yet. What i want to say with this is, you ain't alone ricardo. We're all comrades in this path. I hope you keep going one day at a time o/ it's not easy but we got this

[@ozonefoofighters]

@@shinkamui thank you, we are really on the same boat, im 25 too and droped uni once, and i extended my illustration career for too extra years cause some times i just couldn't do anything at all. We'll all make it, im sure of it n.n

[@KaterynaM_UA]

I don’t know if it’s a relevant advice for you but if you have no audience yet studio work is much easier to start working in than to earn a living from commissions.

[@ozonefoofighters]

@@KaterynaM_UA that's where im aiming at, I'll work on a tcg company where i have been told i could work in, and hopefully I'll find a videogame company that hires me after that n.n

[@sachintendulkar3556]

don't give up man, you can post your stuff on artstation insta, DA and so many other places. If you can find a good mentor a artist that can give you tips that really helps. I a pro for 3 months and the amount of knowledge he gave me was astounding, not only that, they give you a proper way of studying and how to better solve problems. Don't give up bro, just cause you didn't finish uni doesn't mean your not fit to be a illustrator, there are so many illustrators and comic book and concept artists who were in a different field.

[@dave8681]

I've been finding the art content on yt cheaper and cheaper everytime and its hard to find real stories and people who really cares about others in general. But this content is gold, really good to find someone who have a message to give and not only trying to clickbait into bringing 10 minute video that most of the time is 99% entertain and 1% helpful.

[@DaveGreco]

Loving this video, thank you!

[@Thesamurai1999]

Omg Dave!

[@aidenwilkson5193]

Hey it’s Dave!

[@Astri_Lohne]

Thanks so much Dave :D

[@theman3923]

Inherent talent does exist, but if you don't work on it, you will be surpassed by the ones who work easily.

[@hourglass2836]

I relate so much with the binge watching art tutorials while not even drawing art, plus the Markcrilley one really hit home to me XD, I still remember to emphasize either the cheek bones, and the shadows near the jaw, the upper part of the eyebags/even the slight soft greys under the eyebags when you zoom into a photograph of a portrait, the ridge of the eyebrows, freckles, and so many more. Now I just cheat with shadows and forget the other parts of the face, and as long as the eyes, nose looks good with the lips, I say its a good looking drawing and move one XD.

[@kanashiart]

I wish I was like that when I was younger. I'm the same age, and was drawing my whole childhood - but I was drawing only photorealistic animals from photos all the time. So I feel like I wasted my whole childhood. I was bullied for drawing at school and at home, I couldn't draw as much as I would love as well. I gave up on drawing for a long time, tried uni and so. Then I randomly finished real bad art college that killed my love for draw definitely. Now I'm trying to draw again, for like a half year, found my style for now and making characters/creatures. But I feel like the 12 years old trying to do everything for the first time and it's sometimes killing me, even tho I'm proud of what I draw now.

[@nardosarts]

I hope with enough practice i can make amazing art like yours

[@KitKatWiffleBallBat]

Dude you can! Trust me when I say that you can do it. She didn't know how to paint like this at one point. Now look at what she does. She paints and has inspired you. Just set up a schedule where you knock out a little learning time, then put what you've learned into practice. Don't be in a hurry either. Also, take care of yourself. You learn things most optimally when you get plenty of uninterrupted sleep, eat healthy foods, exercise doesn't hurt (life extension, anyone?), and obviously stay away from drugs. That last one sounds like a joke...I'm not joking. Everyone I knew who did drugs burnt out, completely fried, and discarded their ambition into the nearest waste receptacle. Stay on your path. No one cares about your success but you! Your family isn't going to put the work in, you have to do it yourself! Your teachers are only paid "to care" about your future. Anyway...Work hard, but don't just work, either. Make time to have fun and express yourself without rules or boundaries. If you only work, then you will experience "burn out". This is why it's vital to have fun with your art too. Go get your professional digital painting skills. It's yours for the taking. I hope to see your future uploads. One day, hopefully. Take care now.

[@nardosarts]

@@KitKatWiffleBallBat oh wow thank you sm this is very motivating!! And trust me ill definitely stay away from the drugs hahahha

[@starbutter2730]

​@@KitKatWiffleBallBatThis wasnt a convo I was part of but I wanted to tell you that you inspured tf out of me. Ill never stop and keep going and this only motivates me even moreso and reminds me that all of the artists that inspire me started out just as bad as I am. Im kind of rambling but I just wanted to say ty❤

[@SinerAthin]

39:48 *Looks at layer named 'renderhell'* I felt that.

[@makasia_x]

No joke! Because I got better at observing art, my experience of art from my favorite artist is different! Sometimes I miss the times, where I only enjoyed and not automatically analyze everything 😅 but I feel better for my art at least and I improved so much :D

[@yamatozhen]

Honestly all I see is a Riot Games level of skill. Your art is amazing

[@TheBlazegt]

For me rn, I'm jobless at 25, I finished first class degree in science stuff. I never enjoyed study, living in Asian country, ppl expect you to become either doctor, lawyer or pilot. Art is for kid that's not smart (or art is not a real job) There's big difference for me to stay up late study so I can score the exam or glued to the sit painting something. Huge difference. Then I discovered what I passionate about.., it's painting and doing illustration. I was stunned when I saw Monet painting (lady with parasol). I want to paint like him but better!! Imagine taking all style and knowledge of art and merge it into one complete style (at least for me), that's my goal. Rn I just grind my drawing skill , I already given up on my degree. Actually I learned anatomy already in uni but God my drawing initially is horrible 😂 Yeah, I don't receive any emotional support from my family, but if I had to spend next 40+ years doing thing I didn't like, I better just disappear. The good and perfect time for me to jump into art mindset is during my highschool, but the 2nd best time is now.

[@mlworks777]

I use to fill the same way, not liking my own art, ... but when I started drawing more of whats in my head and practicing to make it look exactly the way I see it in my mind's eye. Now-a-days that filling is goes away.

[@aperson9847]

by far my biggest struggle with art isn't art itself, but my mindset towards it. i KNOW that i have a not-insignificant amount of skill that i have gained over many years of practice, but for some reason i have so much anxiety about never being "good enough", whatever that means, or on bad days that i'm not actually good at all and am just faking my skill somehow. i haven't found a way to effectively manage this fear, but videos like this one do alleviate it a bit so thanks for doing what you do.

[@Defflin]

now that I think about it I feel really blessed about how the people around me instilled these values in me when I was younger. Specially my teacher when I was at 6th grade who taught me to never give up since there's more to come in life.

[@varees707]

My favourite art video on youtube, i have already watched it 5 times and i am sure i will keep watching it whenever i feel like giving up on art. I just started my art journey at 21 years old but i am dedicated to becoming a full time artist and it will all be thanks to this video and astri's illustrations. Thanks for being such an inspiring individual !!

[@ILoveCiniminis]

I don't know if the thumbnail is some kind of comparison but the left one looks much better in my opinion

[@cymerdown]

Love to see your tutorials about how to draw and how to color and master lighting, shadow. Your art is so beautiful and stunning

[@djaziko457]

I find it hard to count hours on a piece bc I lose track of time but starting art summaries for each year and trying to strive for finishing a painting a month is something I’m building motivation towards. I also struggle with my metal health right now so my motivation tends to fluctuate so striving towards completing a piece per month is do-able in my state. So, for us fellows who have mental illness, i encourage you to take the expectations off of productivity and comparisons and instead be kind to yourself and make a simpler plan that you can work towards.

[@GRAVEKEEPER]

I feel like this is the realest video I have ever seen about the mindset of improving art

[@Frorkina]

I hate drawing literally so much because i can never get a drawing finished. Just feels like being stuck at a level I'm for myself am not happy in. Maybe it's all because i expect wayy too much from myself but the more videos i watch like this one are motivating me just for in the end get to a down phase again :'D I'm so close on dropping it.

[@anilite_]

Finishing lots of illustrations and being very critical and observant of your and other's art is what I really resonate with. Because that's basically the only thing that I did to improve xD I've been drawing for 8 years now, since i was 11, and all I did was just draw for fun, draw what I like, but finish as many pieces as possible while also challenging ,myself each time.... and also looking at art of people that inspire me in the meantime. I never really did any proper studies, didn't go to art school or learned any theory in a conventional way. All I did was draw mindfully and observe. And, honestly, that got me pretty far. I consider myself a relatively good artist now and I am able to get pretty nice freelance work, and I am still growing! While I am trying to catch up on stuff I neglected in the past like anatomy and perspective studies, I still think that just pure experience in illustration got me way further than if I was just grinding figure drawings and making random still life sketches. (not to say that stuff isn't important of course, but studies are just studies, if you want to learn how to illustrate you have to actually make finished illustrations dangit! and finished pieces of stuff that actually interests you or you find relevant) Anyway... excuse me for the tangent, it's just some thoughts that this video sparked in my brain. Thank you for sharing this, Astri!

[@sxhp3076]

I'm so in love with your art, I also love the down to earth mindset and approaching the otherside that just "do this to paint like this". Big fan!

[@RukileinchenChan]

Thank you for the insight! I am glad that you have not deleted your deviantart works ( many people seem to do this nowadays) because it is encouraging to see the process of an artist over the years. =) I am openly envious of you though because you knew at14 already that you wanted to become an artist no matter what. ^^° I was told out of it. I always drew so much and practised but never improved in High school. My art wasn't recognized online which also told me I'm just a shitty artist. Eventually I started studying Japanese studies and took art as a hobby. I only revisited it with 26 in 2018 and since then I am trying my best everyday with "practise,practise,practise" not only art but some 3D as well. I am thankful for the Japanese studies though because I loved uni life and have met my beloved husband who is the person I can always rely on and who always stands beside me. It is still heartbreaking to see much younger folks like you being so good... I know age doesn't matter at all but it still hurts me whenever I think about what could have been if I did not give up art back then... Now I know that I want to do that and give a sh*t about what people around me think(you know, the steriotypical mindest of me becoming a astarving artist). Even having self-doubt, no self-esteem and being on the "I will never be good enough"-edge too often - I will never get rid of art again, it is much too precious to me and I want to show my future and past self as much as others what I'm capable of! .. that sounded dramatic, sorry. xD In general, do you mind when people sent you their porftolio and ask for advise? I'm always hesistant to seek out for help from others because I have often made bad experience (like having gotten critique that was true but in such a "you suck b**ch" way that I was depressed for weeks). p.s.: You should paint a goat.

[@Andonchoto]

I find it so hard to draw as clean as you, all my work is filled with details and I just feel its too much for the viewer to handle at times, how do you simplify a design, that would be a good topic for me to learn more about. Thank you for sharing !!!

[@Horsaz]

The fun thing about learning today is that there are so many different ways to learn! Don't know perspective that well? Build up the foundations for your painting in Blender, your big bonus is that you're learning a 3D program at the same time which is amazing. Can't get those clouds completely right and it's a part of a commission you need to get done? Photobashing. There are multiple ways to draw and learn and everyone can do it differently. But I've always had a feeling that when most people who ask the age old question "how can I improve my art?" don't themselves really know what they're asking. Do I think they want to improve? Yes. Personally I think they're paralyzed by choice. You can't just ask how to improve, you have to know WHAT you want to improve. Do you want to improve your character art? Then study anatomy. Are you feet looking terrible? Then practise drawing feet. Always break it down, always study small. Because when you just want to "improve" the scope gets too big, if you're just told to "just keep practising" that's not good enough. It has to be more specific than that. And THEN we can become better artists. :D

[@chadyonfire7878]

hey i like the part when u started talking about how you d go on everyday life gathering information about what makes things look a certain way and asking all the why s , i found my self being like that a lot in the last couple months and i think its changing my life and art for the better

[@KB-rm]

first almost-an-hour video on youtube that i've ever watched and i really enjoyed it. great advice!

[@Dux_Sux]

i can't even imagine how that piece would look in a few years, these improvements are amazing :O

[@captain97arrow]

My first tablet was also wacom one 🤯. Well great video 😍🥰✨

[@doctorlatte2515]

thank you for this video, i was having problems with exactly this, and this video showed up. thank you so much

[@felixenglund3238]

Thanks Astri, Really good stuff and it's so easy to resonate with everything you're talking about! Keep em coming!

[@datMeganM]

Thank you for this video. I just happened upon this video after returning to drawing after a 5 year hiatus. My number 1 issue is I didn’t get enough mileage bc my observational skills were so much higher than my technical skills, so I would never want to draw bc I knew I’d never measure up to what I wanted. However, after some time off and maturing, I’m working on having a better attitude about it!

[@jo.comics]

It's interesting, really. I had honestly stagnated in a spot for several years and I didn't know how to move forwards with my skills. I finally did a course over the last few months and It's helped a bunch. I've also started immersing myself in other artist's works and commentaries more, in order to improve and It's honestly worked quite well. I have also progressed to a significantly healthier mindset about art, which helps a lot. I've improved quite a lot over the last months and I'm super excited to move towards my end goal. I would say I'm in between your first and second version of the character and that's okay. It means I can get there :)

[@joshhhh01]

This video makes me feel understood🤗 Thanks!

[@lionlee19hk]

Thank you for your advice ! liking this content

[@thecuriousone1721]

your videos are amazing i know you upload rarely but i always look forward to them 😊

[@krontgar]

One week without drawing anything. I really needed this video. Thank you.

[@maryue1068]

Thank you Astri for taking some of your time to talk abit about your experience and what drove you to grow, its really helpful !

[@theponie5880]

Thank you so much for sharing! I got a lot from your video

[@volfiz]

Wow, thank you so much. I think a lot of people just forget about these things.( so am i) Thank you for inspiration 🌸

[@asoap2422]

9:49 you can hear her letting out her real voice. you think you can fool us, mysteriously hot assassin lady?

[@kasual294]

thank you so much for the video and the effort you put into it. it really helped me a lot.

[@aryanotstark8421]

Hey Astri, I love your videos and they really do help me with motivation to keep on learning more about digital art. I also wanted to say that I'd be interested in a video about your job as a senior concept artist. I'd love to know about any thoughts you have about the industry and even what your daily tasks might be.

[@qine6559]

I LOVE THIS !!

[@albertonunez2045]

man this looks amazing.

[@felicikitty1112]

You play guildwars? That armor set is one of my favorites. Also this is awesome!

[@69kerrigan]

thank you for your video, it was everything I needed to hear I guess.. This morning I was thinking like I m not progressing since months or years and youtube heared my thought and send me there haha

[@ZachIdso]

If your wrist still has pain you might be able to apply the observational skill you talked about but with touch instead of sight and feel your way through some varied movement to strengthen the muscles involved there. More interesting than the 'do this exercise this many times' method

[@darknessetfolly]

thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts, as well as your beautiful art.

[@insanehedge]

i'm love with this video ♥

[@NarumiSenpai]

This video was very helpful for me and your art looks amazing! Thank you!

[@katye02]

Thank you

[@tahaesat5404]

Just what I needed! Awesome vid Astri!

[@michaelwest4594]

My Achilles heel was that I was very gifted with art, and through that I was lazy and didn't build up mileage, I drew but not consistently and when I would draw it would be alot better then those who where drawing everyday. so I got a big head. this is all throughout school for me including highschool. I Almost never drew. I always though I was better then everyone else at art. because at the time I was better then all my peers. but now they have surpassed me because I only started taking art serious in the middle of 2018. so I have been building up that mileage. but they have so many miles beyond me. I Have always wanted to do art as a career path. if only I would have stuck to it consistently throughout all my school years and the following years after. I think I could have been so much further. which is why im working on it. I still have that hope. except I have come to realize im not better and im actually bad considering. which propels me forward.

[@shinkamui]

having talent is a gift and a curse. People fill you with praise, in the kid's brain its like ''why bother putting effort when the bare minimum gets you praised?''. My aunt, who i believe to be a competent teacher is constantly saying that kids with talent have to be lovingly challenged constantly and I can see that. I was good at drawing and people in my life pushed me towards technical drawing, geometry and stuff like that, took me a while to realize i wanted to do art. Now, we just gotta do it ourselves and be our own mentors and push ourselves forward

[@michaelwest4594]

@@shinkamui yeah exactly, I wish I would have been pushed more, and praised less, now im working double time to catch up and be where I need to be!

[@enthusiasticcouchpotato7692]

I try to use the motto of “I am the best godd*mn artist, but I can always improve” when drawing.

[@Cycleklos]

Oh.... Im 28 now, and want to draw. But I don't know how to draw at all and I don't even know where to start. I bought a tablet, but all I can draw on it there are lines (which are not straight at all) and curved circles...

[@unitard9701]

Same chief

[@IKylan]

@Cycleklos a good place from what I heard is to start the course “draw a box.” It’s an online course that starts with drawing a lines, and increasingly gets more difficult. I’m about to start my journey in to art and this is where I’m going to start.

[@varnageT]

you and i came of age during the same art era of youtube. i was actually surprised and heart warmed to hear the mark Crilly name drop, haven't heard his name in forever.

[@hgzmatt]

It's so weird to me that that's even a thing.. as someone who has seen the whole internet thing from the start. Not sure if I like where it's heading. Not even 30 and already feeling old.

[@varnageT]

@@hgzmatt Bro im 28 and feel DECREPIT. the internet moves way too quick! you're just trying to enjoy a moment and before you know it, its already gone 😭😭

[@hgzmatt]

@@varnageT Pretty much :/ I never really understood the appeal of twitch or tiktok and all that stuff.. short form, surface level.. quick laughs..

[@KouD3Graw]

Love this video. So much. Thank you.

[@mizubiart6230]

Ok look i get drawing for 8 to ten hours but to be honest, to draw above that is you’re either in the means to afford such a luxury of time or this is your job and outside that I really can’t picture it except on any given holiday or weekend where I’m not busy. I mean y’all I get that 8 hours of sleep is not always an option but seriously, sleep deprivation can kill you, faster than you think. And the capacity to function in any way is handicapped if you’re going below 4 or even 6 hours a day. Like one time I couldn’t do basic math, or couldn’t remember shit I did that day. It’s scary, and it should be. That being said hard work pays off and in merely a trimester I was able to take my art from nothing to something, practicing anatomy, perspective ( stairs. Do em. It’s good for the legs, it’s good for the eye and looks cool in the sketchbook) and rn working on my lighting because yeah my lighting and shading/depth needs a bit more work.

[@taylejube2914]

You are such a inspiration to me

[@angelcoombes8654]

Hi! I have started on my first project on photoshop. I need too make this a job. Make a living on it. And I had no idea what too do, so I just made up an imagenary fantasy motive and it's taken ages too complete it. I really love this art and what you are saying! Thank you so much, really needed too hear this, it's just the pressure of making money and become better. I have fibromyalgya and other conditions, and it's so hard too get a normal job, so my dream is too make it with my art. Make it mentally as well, I have so many ideas, and Im just comparing too much with people whos so talented. I love my tablet and I love how much I improved after what you said. So thank you. I am going too keep at it.

[@lemoon_pie]

thank you so much for this video! For me, you post it in the right time and the right moment

[@Kingtuuuut]

Hope you find someone you really care for

[@nzocreates7228]

Thank you for this, really inspiring.

[@Sealreth]

Inspirational :) thanks!

[@sidney6582]

I love your brushes, can I get a hold of them anywhere?

[@fenbayy]

So inspiring thanxcuuuu

[@moonsong3964]

So true my observational skill is way higher it frustrating 😑

[@Jooji777]

The way of the ... artist :) keep it up.

[@nathansanchez3012]

Here's a question that might be dumb, but what do you think is more important for improvement? Drawing everyday or Painting everyday. I know a lot of artists always say to draw everyday and drawing is a huge part of painting, but where does painting fall into the mix? Do you think that painting everyday equates to drawing everyday, or is one more important than the other.

[@armoredpencil6177]

For a second there I thought you were Dutch... I had to do a Google translate and an educated guess on what language your mother tongue would be. - Gurl your art style is one of my inspirations and what I strive for achieving... I like it so much!!

[@Kazaki000]

OMG, 52:21, I did that!!! I posted the result in the Vela Discord Server, about a month ago xD It helped me to realize where I was and where I am now :D

[@natsunwtk]

I would like to know about the canvas size you prefer for something and that aura effect technique because rarery find someone talking about thesw topics can you talk about it?

[@bleachedout805]

Her abs make me feel like working out 😅. Great job!

[@milepenjoyer1317]

Im afraid that nobody will be there to support me even when Im improving and then the loneliness starts to affect my mind to even worse state. They are willing to support the already famous artist than a nobody like me that works hard to improve.

[@pakyomen4593]

Hmm familiar with those outfit.... Thief? Guildwars2?

[@Durandd5]

❤️❤️

[@Nkanyiso_K]

Ooooh I missed the voice overs from the left handed days

[@Defflin]

is it bad that I study the fundamentals more than actually drawing something that I like? I mean I do draw the things that interests me occasionally but I often focus on studying the fundamentals and other stuff.

[@menopriezvisko94]

Well fundamentals are fundamental for a reason but try to apply them dude

[@alexlakota3598]

💙

[@salehkhemis7403]

name of your graphic tablette

[@victoriachannel1317]

Gw2 😍

[@glowred550]

good vid

[@effysss8439]

GW2

[@zepto5945]

9:49 did you get possessed?

[@bao7190]

9:50 please stop satan I just want to get better at art

[@Ironclad404]

My mindset is bad. Downright evil. I was doodling my whole life. I started improving - but then I stopped for a decade. I am now realising I have impostor syndrome. And I took it to another level. I became cynical, morose and unkind over the years. I use every opportunity to disparage myself, I taught myself to be outrageous, misinformed and ignorant, take it as opportunity to prove I am stupid, untalented and bad. Together with dopamine addiction I created a loop of being insufferable and finding joy in receiving responses thanks to it. I want to change that. If I want to improve I must change that. My comment is ridiculous, I should not have made it, but how can I not: I can. What is it called? Self-reflection? I couldn't do it in the past. Having the patience, attention spam, genuine interest to watch your whole video might be as unimpressive as your childhood drawings, but maybe, that's the foundation I will need in the future, without even knowing it, to be able to have the patience to fix my art. Thank you for this video. Thank you for saying there is nothing wrong with me. You are truly wonderful. You really helped me. You are a role model.

[@MasterSethern]

I for one enjoy the skin girl with balloon bewbies. Though this isn’t about that but instead of course being digression of art skill over time. And, I agree.

[@scaredsanty857]

this is an hour long SPEEDpaint

[@kailam4421]

My issue is that theres not a lot of good teachers. You can be the best concept artist in the world, but a shit teacher. I dont learn the way most others do, so people just going "oh just do this for the (insert body part here)" isn't helpful at all. Edit: YEEESSS!!! Thats where I am!!! I *know* a lot more than I can perform. Its so frustrating.

[@abbyrudh1399]

Katarina??

[@frogonaut5586]

I'm a little bit dissapointed that you didn't draw a goat for this video instead

[@nikiQC]

Remember, Naruto change people

[@leoizi2976]

Please give me a brush