Painting characters EXACTLY as described - and Showing the Author?! (Brandon Sanderson Edition!)

[@Tomy_Yon]

Getting the author to reply on your vision of his work . That is such an honor. Very impressive. 😊

[@ladyethyme]

Brandon is a super nice, down to earth guy

[@reaperj550]

It's just a business move calm down

[@Eloweh]

Honor lives in the hearts of men

[@Arkitekt014]

The way he pronounced Jasnah tho “Yass-nah” 😂

[@brodymarshall8249]

@@reaperj550you sound like you like laying prone in call of duty

[@kookie_79]

"Elijah Wood being Bilbo Baggins." Thanks, I needed that laugh.

[@faleravanbalen8175]

Hahahahahha YESSSS laughed so hard too😂

[@bondbert]

I had to pause the video like wtf just I just hear? Lol

[@christineb5232]

No Elijah wood is not bilbo baggins

[@thevalarauka101]

lol yeah (for anyone wondering, Elijah Wood played Frodo, while Bilbo was played by Ian Holm, and as a younger hobbit Martin Freeman)

[@makingawesome8730]

I had pause and see how far down this comment was. The fact that its 4 and not 1 was surprising to me

[@JustKiddin99]

I like that he gave you feedback and then you went ahead and fixed your paintings. This is exactly the kind of video your fans were asking for when you did your "re-inventing the channel" stream a few weeks back.

[@expectationlost]

did he cry again?

[@tomekk.1889]

Again? 😭 ​@@expectationlost

[@samanthaa.6055]

Everyone tends to depict Kaladin as over 40. He even looks extra old in the official RPG art. I know hes lived a rough life but my man isnt even 25 yet 😂

[@LionheartSJZ]

Right? Shallan as well, considering she is 17 or 18 in the first book.

[@_Squiggle_]

The Rosharan calendar is different than Earth, so Kaladin and Shallan are both about 21 years old at the start of their stories

[@Arcanyum]

​@@_Squiggle_ 500 days as opposed to 365

[@xanxv1246]

well in the first book, the bridge 4 is shocked on how younger he looked without the beard, so i would say that the beard puts on him quite a lot of years on him and when he shaved, back to baby face.

[@alansmithee419]

@@_Squiggle_ kaladin is 21 rosharan years, about 23 earth years. Shallan is 17 rosharan years, about 19 earth years. So I guess "about 21" is pretty damn accurate but not very precise lol.

[@ItsQubic]

TenSoon giving the best hugs straight up killed me...of course he gives the best hugs, he literally absorbs people's flesh and steals their bones

[@benjaminthibieroz4155]

Nah...Mee'lan give the best hugs, just ask Wayne...

[@i2rtw]

He typically only does that after they’re dead…

[@TheJanitorIsIn]

I contend that Rock would beat any Kandra, any day.

[@WintryFox]

@@benjaminthibieroz4155 It's spelled MeLaan in the books

[@Aussieshepherdowner]

@@TheJanitorIsInhe would definitely give a dad hug

[@ryant2389]

“Odium gives the best hugs.” - Alethi female, 20 minutes before death.

[@bearchaser012]

"Subject is of particular interest"

[@lindsaynic]

😂😂😂

[@winnamon7587]

Taravangian get out of here

[@crimsonraen]

bahahahaha Perfect.

[@josephmoore2581]

legendary response

[@wynautwarrior2161]

It's funny how cheerful Brandon Sanderson is. Most of his books sound serious and a bit dystopian, but he himself is such a cheerful and kind man.

[@ladyethyme]

They always have a deep message of hope, though.

[@munchcat]

I recommend his youtube channel! He seems really nice and is a total geek X3 He also gives weekly update on his book projects there!

[@scepta101]

He often writes worlds that are dark and tragic, but where the stories and characters he is actually presenting to us center around themes of hope rather than that darkness

[@lolokay9156]

Just like Junji Ito

[@DrewColpurs]

I love his stormlight series because it has such great examples of creative fantasy. It's not all grim dark or dystopian. The main setting is a bit dystopian because it takes place in a very stony environment with a bunch of racists basically at war to commit genocide, but the magic and descriptions for other locations in the world are wonderful and peak fantasy imo, and the character writing is fantastic and features some truly good hearted people trying to make the world a better place. Like there's one place that sometimes gets referred to called the Purelake, it's a region that's about 1-2 feet underwater at all times and always warm, and the people there are laid back and content. There's one city that's a main location that's built into a mountainside from the peak straight down to water for a major port. It's one of the largest trade hubs in the world and has a massive library with a kindly old king that provides free healthcare to literally everybody that comes to the city. Stormlight Archive is basically Sanderson intentionally trying to write his version of a modern epic fantasy with many locations, characters, magic, politics, etc., and I think he's doing a great job.

[@mr.m4524]

Can't believe you asked this man to make a thumbnail face.

[@Arkouchie]

I didnt even think about it until you pointed it out, that's amazing.

[@LetsGoGetThem]

I like how open Sanderson is with his fans, talking to them and doing content like this. He is so huge now that you could forgive him if he said he doesn't have the time for it anymore, but no, he still puts time off to appear in people's content and do interviews with big and small KZbinrs. It's so awesome. Also I am glad you asked him only the most important questions.

[@marshawargo7238]

We still don't know if it's, potato or corn, in his chips snacks😢!

[@billkeithchannel]

Over 800K views is way more exposure than any public appearance could offer. It is smart business actually and cost him nothing but a short amount of time.

[@fourrpaws]

I agree. Sanderson seems so authentic and like the kind of guy you’d want in your gaming group.

[@coconat903]

Shallan looks internally screaming, best representation so far

[@shadowrath1388]

Hey! She buried those screams were they can't hear them.

[@Lem_On_Lime]

I think her face/nose looks wrong, like she's a muppet. (After he "fixes" her.)

[@flubba86]

Watching the Shallan drawing, yelling at the screen "safe hand"! "Safe hand"!

[@NotDrSalt4728]

Same 😂😅😭

[@Wayne-348]

Exactly

[@attemart]

Right! I got so anxious seeing it ungloved🥲

[@lauraeisenschenk9386]

I know! She would have been mortified! Especially since he's drawing early WoK Shallan

[@elfsong713]

Same! I was like, no no no no no no! How could you get that wrong???

[@salvadorHombre]

Jazza has finally moved to NSFV artwork with that Uncovered Safehand on Shallan.

[@Smartielew]

Hahaha 😂 I gasped when I saw he hadn’t covered her safe hand and I KNEW Brandon was going to call it out

[@ladyethyme]

Right?!?!?

[@HQofrandom]

​@ladyethyme no, it's the left hand

[@bobbie9066]

Some hardcore OnlyHands content

[@MeMySkirtandI]

I can't BELIEVE I had to scroll down like ten comments to find the moral outrage over Shallan's scandalous safe-hand. How could Jazza forget?!?

[@D-S-9]

Other KZbinrs, “please comment below, it helps the algorithm know to promote the video.” Jazza, “Elijah Wood played Bilbo.”

[@lordofgraphite]

Right? Obvious comment bait is obvious

[@Smartielew]

Haha, he knows how to ruffle people’s feathers that’s for sure 😂

[@UrajiSurafu]

Hey , if they would make "Hobbit" movies today, i bet he would be perfect for the role

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

And now he will play red crewmate in the Among Us show haha just kidding, hes playing the green one, yes im serious

[@msherif428]

WHO GIVES THE BEST H***? I NEED TO KNOW!!!!!

[@thehappyfaceproducts]

I'm here a few months later to say this is the thing that finally pushed me to start reading Sandersons books... and I haven't stopped until finishing all mistborn and stormlight archives! Thank you Jazza, for being the final nudge, as it's been great!

[@ianonufer6988]

And bet your mind is blown

[@KaylieghHereford]

Is it appropriate? Like no spicy scenes? I really want to read it! :D

[@titodameron4631]

​@KaylieghHereford It is. It's not in Sandersons style to write sexual scenes. I've read the Mistborn trilogy, Elantris, Warbreaker, The Emperor's Soul, and the first book and a half of Stormlight Archive, and haven't run into anything that would be above pg-13. They're great, stirring stories. Start with Mistborn. It's the best entry point. It's part of a trilogy, but also works great as a stand-alone read. I hope you give Brandon Sanderson a shot, enjoy!

[@AcesPrune]

Amazing to see the big man himself, who got me into writing, come onto a channel that I have been watching since I discovered KZbin, which also got me into art. What a treat of a video. Amazing artwork dude! Thanks for bringing Sanderson the questions that truly matter xD

[@Amanda-0987]

I appreciate that Brandon Sanderson was a) so chill throughout and b) was gracious but direct in offering feedback. I would love to learn that skill!

[@rekzors]

It's really interesting because even though they use different mediums, they are both artists. So direct and honest feedback is appreciated.

[@kendra_t]

Sanderson teaches writing courses so he's got that constructive vibe

[@iamsushi1056]

15:00 is that an uncovered safehand I see?! Storms, man! This is a family-friendly channel

[@austinseph1]

I just imagine them hiding hand drawn pictures of women with their safe hand uncovered to do... Research with....

[@Humanrandom31084]

I know it’s unacceptable

[@Happy-of8oi]

NO MATING

[@Humanrandom31084]

@@Happy-of8oi hmmmmm lies

[@madtufguy]

I immediately came down here to say something similar when he added the color... I felt so dirt!!

[@gooseguy44]

This is quite literally my favourite author! What the heck!!?!? Where did this come from?! This is the coolest thing ever! Thank you Jazza, and thank you Brandon Sanderson

[@hraefn1821]

Shad met Brandon first I believe and had some insight and help from him regarding shadow of the conqueror. Maybe that initial connection led to this wonderful meeting with Jazza?

[@neiliusflavius]

​@@hraefn1821Also Shad advised Brandon on swordfighting (I think for Rhythm of War, possibly earlier ones as well).

[@hraefn1821]

@@neiliusflavius Surreal to be able to collaborate with one of your heroes like that.

[@elijahlaliberte4495]

I was literally dying the whole video! Love Jazza and I love Brandon Sanderson so this was such a fantastic collaboration!

[@NoahWells-fn4vp]

I know such a good author just finished mistborn

[@tristianparnell7086]

That Steelheart drawing really brought out the 15 yr old that first discovered Sanderson from me. That IS Steelheart and I’m really happy that Mr Sanderson called the piece your best out of that selection. Super cool and really gets me reminiscing on Steelheart after what feels like forever ago.

[@foxy-face]

As someone who’s never read any of these books or heard of these characters this was still very enjoyable! I love how honest he was with his analysis of your drawings.

[@seeing8spots]

He's truly a one of a kind author. Very on par with the talent and fame of Tolkien.

[@mirjanbouma]

If you like fantasy at all, do give them a try!

[@AmplifiedBlack]

LOL!!!! Good joke I needed a laugh ​@@seeing8spots

[@seeing8spots]

@@AmplifiedBlack you don't have to like his work to acknowledge his skill 🤷‍♀️ I don't like tolien myself but I know he changed the world of writing just tlike Sanderson is doing.

[@AmplifiedBlack]

@@seeing8spots LMAO!!! Changing the world of writing!! Oh boy that's a knee slapper

[@Neknoh]

How DARE Sanderson do Rock like that?! Rock CLEARLY gives the best hugs!

[@h.e.l623]

...airsick lowlander. lol

[@KnightofniDK]

I'm sure it was because he couldn't remember how to pronounce Numuhukumakiaki'aialunamor at the time.

[@swiftdeath8]

I totally thought he was going to say Rock! But TenSoon is a absolutely hilarious answer.

[@IrishCollegeGirl]

​@@swiftdeath8 It's probably because of his fluffy wolfhound form 🐺

[@ardinhelme687]

I mean, he named two kandra, not only that, they're probably the most sociable kandra we've met, I wouldn't put it past him to have overthought this into "techically perfect hug technique due to perfect conscious muscle control" territory.

[@studiozealot]

Watching this as somebody on the Dragonsteel art team (I drew the Mistborn Era 1 and Era 2 sticker packs, among other things) it's fun to see your process! We have a pretty robust system of art continuity across the Creative, Editorial and Merch teams, and it really is a joy to get the feedback "Nailed it, Brandon loves it" after having enjoyed these characters for years. You did a wonderful job, Jazza! Keep making great videos! I've been a casual fan since your Adobe Flash tutorial days, and I got one of your carry-all bags last year- great stuff!

[@Lightspren]

Ooh! I love those stickers! Thank you so much for everything!

[@wheatart4274]

Heeeey! I know you from DA! And I love your timelapse videos! I missed seeing your art.

[@studiozealot]

@@wheatart4274 eyyy, that's so kind of you, thank you! Feels like a lifetime since I was active on DA, I do miss it sometimes. If Cara is as welcoming to artists as it seems, maybe I'll share more art there, but most of what I draw these days is work things or things I want to publish someday, so it might be a while!

[@ChocolatierRob]

Kelsier’s scars still need work. They need to be a lot more vertical than horizontal as they come from reaching in past sharp edges to grab an object then withdrawing past those same sharp edges again. The only way they would be horizontal is if he were rotating his arm while exposed to sharp edges, though this may be possible at times the vast majority of the scars should be down the length of the forearm. Think of it as plunging your arm down a monsters throat to get to a treasure, you have to reach past those razor sharp teeth with very little clearance available and you’ll catch on them going both in and out.

[@wysestone]

Agreed, I was saying this same thing

[@kendra_t]

They're also described as being white.

[@Drrobverjones]

And a lot more of them. It's a central feature of his character and should be obvious.

[@davidinark]

And the author said they crossed over each other.

[@TheodoreMinick]

Yup. Layers and layers of daily reaching down the monster's throat over and over.

[@Engineer2552]

0:40 Not even a minute in man, I love your content and you, but when did Elijah Wood played Bilbo Baggins? 😂

[@juliangonzalez3749]

I was about to say. I’m not usually a snark on this stuff but phone in my pocket and listening this made me wince

[@erivida64]

I also did a double take

[@aadityayanamandra8846]

Vin: The drawing is amazing. You managed to make something like an actual mistcloak work (as opposed to a mistcoat), and I enjoy the obsidian daggers. If I had to nitpick, I'd point out that her hair is significantly shorter for most of book 1, which is what this seems to be based on. Kelsier: A bunch of other commenters have mentioned that the scars should be more numerous, longer, and more vertical. I won't harp on that. I'd note that descriptions of Kelsier's psychopathic behavior don't begin or end at "he smiles too much." The man is fully capable of justifying any of his murders to himself. I enjoy that he doesn't look TOO young in this, he's ~40. I also like what you did with his smirk. Kaladin: The dude is, like, 19 in Rosharan years, and ~21 in ours. He absolutely can't grow a great beard, though I do like this take on his face and expression. Like most on Roshar, though, he is significantly, significantly darker-skinned than how you drew him. As Sanderson also mentioned, Kaladin is ~7ft tall, and significantly leaner than the drawing. Shallan: Honestly, this one was basically perfect. Unlike most depictions I've seen of this character, she actually looks as young as she is in book 1. Were I to mention anything, it would, of course, be her exposed safehand. The exposed hand is essentially equivalent to being topless, a glove is maybe equivalent to extremely skimpy clothing, and the sleeve covering the safehand (which is standard) is a basic feature of the Havah's design.

[@93tiny08]

"Creating the mists is a bit of a BREEZE" - c'mon now, can't get away with that one Jazza.

[@jenishcharan]

He's teasing us for the sequel.

[@gutterg0d]

@@jenishcharan Followup being Jezza reacting to short stories based on his own art written by Brandon Sanderson?

[@nadie9058]

@@gutterg0d *Short*? Who do you think he is? It's obviously multiple two to three hundred page full-on novels.

[@natehart1988]

Kelsier got his scars from repeatedly reaching into small holes lined with sharp crystals. The scars should probably run the length of his arms, not crosswise.

[@reubenoakley5887]

In Fortnite they go crosswise

[@block4562]

They should be going every which way, just small lines not long slashes

[@m4sherman926]

@@reubenoakley5887wait…what?

[@reubenoakley5887]

@@m4sherman926 Kelsier is in Fortnite. He's my favorite skin

[@TomFromMars]

I think you would try and twist your arm, making the scars run in curved patterns.

[@arenkai]

I gasped when I saw Shallan's left hand uncovered.

[@symbolguy3609]

Her ungloved left hand looked so NSFW. jk🤣

[@NO-xo7ug]

​@@symbolguy3609 NSFV (not safe for vorin)

[@Hanslineman]

I’m in awe at how good your artwork looks before the digital coloring.

[@diegoundreiner6392]

Me seeing him draw shallan: THE SAFEHANDDDDDD NOOOOOO YOU DIRTY MAN

[@jenishcharan]

I named my dog TenSoon, and I can confirm he gives the best hugs. Great artwork as always Jazza.

[@RedBudRed]

I"M SHOCKED Brandon wasn't signing books whilst talking to you. haha Nicely done.

[@Lightspren]

Seriously. How could he waste his time so? 😜

[@marisamonson9647]

No kidding, right?

[@Lightspren]

@@marisamonson9647 I’m mostly kidding. It’s just unusual to see. He ALWAYS signs books while doing this kind of thing.

[@marisamonson9647]

@@Lightspren I'm joking, too. No worries.

[@lindsaynic]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video of him where he’s not signing books. 😂

[@Dragoonaya]

Seeing the Author's feedback to your illustration was so lovely! Surely a thing alot of Artists dream of!

[@plantmom3699]

Being a huge Sanderson fan, this makes me soooo happy! Incredible work!! 🩷

[@reberee677]

Jazza thank you. Because of you I now have a new author to look into. I've never heard of him or read any of his books before. Definitely interested in all of them!

[@biggusriggus7693]

Haven't started Stormlight Archives, but having finished all available Mistborn novels and the short stories in Arcana Unbound, it's definitely an amazing read!!!

[@asmonet]

Oh buddy are you in for some "fun". And by that i mean emotional damage.

[@Iluvatar196]

Oh no, prepare for your life to be swallowed, and then once you've somehow consumed all of them, 20 new novels have gotten released

[@TheMasterOfTheFrets]

Elijah Wood's Bilbo is pretty iconic, but I'd say his portrayal of Tom Sawyer as well as his TV show where he dressed as a Cat are way more iconic. Oh, also him as Harry Potter. I couldn't imagine anyone else playing him.

[@yyiipee]

His range is incredible, I truly think he saved the Twilight films with his Edward!

[@Stickyickyslapshot]

When did Elijah Wood play Bilbo?

[@tsalVlog]

@@Stickyickyslapshot almost... there..

[@yajurka]

What a chad to simultaneously film in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, like what other actor did anything like that?

[@ladyethyme]

Wood was Frodo. Not Bilbo.

[@Recyclops]

They say never meet your heroes, but i feel Brandon Sanderson is the exception to that! He seems so down to earth and friendly!

[@kendra_t]

He will be less so the day I get my chance to ask him Wayne's safe word (headcanon is it's his own name)

[@CrazedSeer]

While I appreciate the slight tweaks to Kelsier's Arm scars, I've always pictured them to be lengthwise along his arms, as the pits of Hathsin require the prisoners to shove their arms into holes lined with sharp rocks that cut deep into the arms as they reach in to harvest the Atium.

[@Buphido]

I believe that to be more accurate. Imagine a multitude of white veins running down the arm, or a pattern as if cracking a window at a single point, almost but not quite to the point of shattering it. White, thin, long, numerous and cris-crossing.

[@johnfinch621]

If I remember correctly it explicitly states that the scars run the length of his forearms and hands, so your vision is correct. (If I remember correctly that is.)

[@kittencuddles45]

I always thought of it like that too! The idea of reaching into the sharp rocky holes felt like a very similar concept to mechanics reaching into spaces and betting slices by zipties or lockwire.

[@Ljrobison]

Never expected to see this. I had no idea Jazza was a fan of Sanderson. The Cosmere is amazing. I just started Wind and Truth tonight.

[@oiDani42]

I absolutely love your videos Jazza. I’ve been watching them on and off for years. I know it’s been difficult to always keep up with the KZbin“meta,” but videos like this are why I keep coming back. I’ve never even read a book by Brandon Sanderson, but watching your love for character creation and your openness to feedback is amazing. You’re always growing as a person but still the same Jazza in the end. Also, that Bilbo comment was pure chaotic evil 😈

[@connorchamberlain8265]

I've been drawing Cosmere fanart for a good few years now. You even featured one of my pieces in the Shallan section. Getting to have that back and fourth with Brandon would be a dream come true. Fantastic work and great depictions!

[@whutzat]

Which one??????

[@allerleivonanisai]

Great work! I love Mr. Sanderson's reactions so much! Must be so amazing to have him immediately recognize the character! Well done.

[@Crimtaku]

"bare safehand, thats lewd" Literally my first reaction to Shallan.

[@ryan1840]

watching him do kelsier's scars wrong twice. Jazza, you sweet summer child. You've never seen self harm scars have you

[@thelbs6500]

Ahhhh was so pleased this appeared in my feed! Unbelievably cool that you managed to get Brandon Sanderson on to chat to you and give thoughts on your art. Makes me excited about the latest book release this month!

[@zombiewarrior225]

For an author to react to a character drawing and say that it's pretty spot on must be such an accomplished feeling

[@piafitoussi]

This was AWESOME. Particularly the back and forth with the author, giving us a glimpse into how an author and an illustrator would work together, so so cool. And I absolutely agree with the fact that it's so interesting and generous of him to give such precise notes about your designs, it feels like he's taking this conversation seriously. It would be wonderful to see this kind of content again. Thank you to you both!

[@calebmckee8183]

I love this idea of adding the author to the mix, hope this series goes far and we can have more authors on the channel! Great vid man

[@ErnaB790]

Yes! Please get Joe Abercrombie for the first law series 😍 although I'm already getting sad knowing that Tolkien cannot do this anymore. He probably would have roasted any depiction 😅

[@randfall]

I bought Brandon Sanderson's audio books for Mistborn on audible. Absolutely loved it, those first three books were right up my alley, the books after that take place further in the future, different but still really good. The narrator that did the narration for the books is one of my favorites as well (Michael Kramer). Awesome that you got Brandon on here. Your corrections to Vin's cloak is how I imagined the cloak to look. Update to Kel looked good. I haven't read the starlight archive yet, still need to get around to that. Good work.

[@madeyes1237]

Great video! Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author so this was really fun to watch! Not too long ago i finished listening to every single Sanderson book (cosmere and non-cosmere) and now I cant wait for Wind and Truth!

[@tulekahju]

Shallan, especially at the start of the series, would've found having her safehand concealed only by a glove scandalous, too. In order to suit _Shallan_ 's (😉) sense of propriety, she should be depicted with a sleeve instead of a glove. You basically depicted her with the Vorin equivalent of lingerie, LoL. This was delightful, though. I enjoy the collaboration between an author and an artist.

[@raizin4908]

The lingerie comparison is well-found, but doesn't hold up entirely, seeing as lower class women usually only wear gloves instead of a full sleeve. I guess it's more similar to a tight tank top? Fine for many people, but a bit revealing for people who are used to covering up more.

[@tulekahju]

@@raizin4908 I was stating it from the perspective of _Shallan_ . So I still stand by what I said, LoL.

[@raizin4908]

@@tulekahju Yeah, fair. Shallan's perspective is why I tried finding an IRL example that would make some people think "that's practically in my underwear", while still being something other people wouldn't bat an eye about. But I'm not sure how well I succeeded.

[@lindsaynic]

Agreed. I’d expect Veil to wear a glove and think nothing of it, but not Shallan. She’s more of a sleeve gal, especially at the stage of the books Jazza drew her from.

[@mattgreen7692]

​@@raizin4908I think that equivalent would be a lady who typically wears skirts walking about in yoga pants.

[@edwardlayer4259]

The reason why people might portray Shallan as older than 18 is because a year on Roshar is 500 days long, so an 18 year old on Roshar would be about 23ish to us.

[@Kradolpher]

Um acktchually 🤓, a day in Roshar is 20 hours long, so even though their years are 500 days, a Rosharan year is clores to 1.1 Earth years, meaning that an 18 year old would be closer to 20

[@tudornaconecinii3609]

@@Kradolpher Also Roshar is more Invested than normal, which makes people healthier and age slower, so someone who is 18 in Roshar years would be about 20 in Earth years but still look about 18 in Earth years.

[@ImpulseIVXX]

Lol nerds. I have read every Sanderson book, novella etc. I'm right there with you. But damn dude. We nerds

[@Ms.Bubblegum-zz1dd]

how do you people even remember that? like i remember the 500 days but THE INVESTED PART? AND 20 HOURS A DAY? you guys nerds. oh and i have read most books as well (all that i could find)...

[@tudornaconecinii3609]

@@Ms.Bubblegum-zz1dd Mostly because of the recent math from the Sunlit Man book from the Secret Projects. Each person, even if they aren't empowered/a mage themselves, has a certain amount of BEU (breath equivalent units) Investiture in their very soul. This varies between 1 and 3 BEU per planet, and Roshar is at the latter extreme.

[@strangelucario448]

The fact he said that TenSoon gives the best hugs makes me happy. Considering he is a dog, 100% agreed

[@pulsar9681]

I was thinking more along the lines of a very... consuming hug

[@benjaminthibieroz4155]

On the human side, I'd say Adolin

[@teighnted]

Omg, Brandon Sanderson is my favourite author. I love his books and characters. This is just amazing! Thank you!

[@ryanudell2265]

Awesome jazza. I luv Sanderson , some of the only complete fantasy worlds I have images of in my head that no movie studio has warped with their interpretation and casting. Soo, perfect IP for this type of video (for me). I feel like once an actor portrays a character, especially if they do it well, whatever image you had in your head from reading the books just dissappears.

[@mavzdog]

Albanese gummy bears are indeed the best. Just because he said that I’m gonna read Mistborn

[@Twentynyne]

when he said that I got immediate saliva in my mouth thinking of eating them

[@TheFiredude333]

Do it. It’ll be one of the best things you’ll ever do. Sanderson is gonna be absolutely HUGE once he gets adapted. JRR Tolkien of our time

[@eleanorjones26407]

Lol I love that

[@platinumspider7859]

I said it before he did, immediate response to that question.

[@Lastdom200]

I agree but they aren't Canadian.

[@itsPoddington]

I was so happy you did Steelheart. People usually focus on Mistborn or Stormlight, but Steelheart and the Reckoners is such a great series too.

[@Kimtroverted]

Honestly, I was sort of getting my hopes up that he was going to do Raoden either pre or post Shaod. But Steelheart's solid too!

[@emperordraygon]

As a huge Reckoners fan I was hoping beyond hope that we'd get some mention. And we did! Now I only crave more. Limelight, Firefight, Larcener...!

[@kittencuddles45]

​@emperordraygon YES. This video 10/10 sparked a deep need in me to read them again, because those are my favourite Brandon Sanderson books.

[@Poppacap79]

I started on Mistborn. That lead to reading all of his Cosmere stories. He seems to be a very genuine good person but also an amazing author.

[@chickenmaster3879]

18:55 I honestly didn't know I had read any Brian Sanderson books before, but this series is fantastic. Highly recommend!!

[@SeanBook001]

I am such a gushing fanboy of sandersons! And I love your art style!!!! I'm commenting after seeing your depiction of Vin! So so good!!!

[@K1assh]

This is so timely for me. I just stumbled into the stormlight archives looking for some light reading.. Didn't realize what I was getting into, now I'm into the 3rd book and loving it. Can't wait till the movie industry gets ahold of it

[@alexdoorn234]

I just clicked because I am curious and I only really know the stormlight archives because of a metal song about that series by one of my favourite bands. I was so excited to learn more about Kaladin in this video because what I know comes from the song and a reaction video by a stormlight archives fan. Kind of unreal to be watching this after having sung along to that song with the band this sunday. The song is Violent Shadows by Blind Guardian if you are curious, BG often writes songs about fantasy books.

[@Dr.Starbound]

Look at me, don't, no, no, look at me I need you to tell me what band made that song

[@alexdoorn234]

@@Dr.Starbound I did, but here it is again. Blind Guardian and the song is Violent Shadows.

[@heatherwarren4780]

Brandon being so nice and giving questions even when he clearly missed the mark with Kaladin and Shallan.

[@LoloViking27]

I only think the beard and eyes were slightly off. And, if nothing else, the eyes were meant to represent him getting his stormlight and not him as "light eyes"

[@dukeofkings8942]

@@LoloViking27 kaladin honestly looked way too old , he's like 20

[@LoloViking27]

@@dukeofkings8942 Well, considering all he's been through, I can forgive it.

[@aphelion4616]

@@dukeofkings8942 You tend to look older when you've had a very rough life. Stuff like that ages you prematurely.

[@MTY_ZWGreen]

can we have Brandon come back for a part two? this was so good. me and my family love all of his works and have not yet found one to disappoint.

[@meganjpmap4544]

My favorite author and one of my favorite artists

[@Isaksson9915]

This was a wonderful video. Awesome work! Also, Mr Sanderson seems like such a great guy, and he truly is a wonderful author!

[@Catsandcamera]

Jazza playing that 'get the engagement' game by saying Elijah is Bilbo 😂 Well played sir!

[@peanutbutter7682]

Brandon says scar cross cross over each other, Jazza makes none of the acars touch. I love that you got the author in. First Jazza video i have watched in a while.

[@93tiny08]

It's Ham, Ham gives the best hugs.

[@Smartielew]

I know right???! When he said Tensoon or Milan I was like…”no no, that can’t be right…”

[@jacobharper4501]

Or Roc

[@laughsingay]

@@Smartielew They ARE shapeshifters, to be fair.

[@cl538-t1w]

I would not turn down a hug from MeLaan.

[@Dynnen]

Design would give great hugs too

[@avibebot]

I love Stormlight!! Best series I've read. And I just finished reading the first Mistborn book, so this video was timed perfectly for me! Great job on the renditions of the characters!

[@jaime6400]

I love that you were able to do this. I really enjoy seeing the WIP. I struggle a lot with visualizing characters. but other than a few minor issues, I think you've brought the characters to life. I'm glad Sanderson agrees :) TenSoon or Melaan would be best at hugs! I can see Melaan much more than TenSoon.

[@jaredwonnacott9732]

It was extremely validating to be like, "Jazza, you got the most cloak wrong" only to have Sanderson agree, then be thinking, "Kelsier's scars aren't that big, there's lots of little ones" only to have Sanderson agree, then be thinking, "Why are you drawing Kal so stocky?" only to have Sanderson agree, then to be like, "Sanderson is so going to call you out on her hand not being covered," only to have that happen immediately, and finally get to Steelheart and think, "I don't have any concerns about this one," only to have Sanderson once again agree. It's probably because I've read the books more recently (I started just over a year ago and have made my way through almost the entire Cosmere), but I'm glad to know that my imaginings of the characters seems to be pretty close to the authors intent.

[@aznp33nRocket]

I never thought Kal or Shallan were Asian looking. Kinda neat to hear. I definitely didn’t imagine either with that ethnic comparison. I’m Korean and thought both were white. Shallan had me imagining a fire haired Scottish woman (without accent of course). Knowing that now, I don’t think his corrections made either look Asian though. Still amazing art though!

[@henryward5457]

​@@aznp33nRocketSzeth is described as being a little weird looking, with big eyes. In reality, he looks european, but from the characters' point of view, that means he looks off.

[@aznp33nRocket]

@henryward5457 that makes a lot of sense actually! In a world of mostly asians, a European would definitely seem odd! I've been imagining the whole world completely off!

[@derekg5674]

You are such a talented artist. You actually get me excited about drawing and make me want to get back into art.

[@teancumsjavelin363]

"...gives a lot more push and pull." I see what you did there

[@fantasylovemagic]

Me too I was there like👀

[@ChaosY-T]

I didn't even catch that 😮

[@mirjanbouma]

Haha, yes!

[@zammiejones]

This was amazing to watch! ❤ Would love to see you do it with Trudi Canavan, in my eyes one of the best current living authors, and she just so happens to be Aussie as well 🙏🏼❤️ Especially her Age of the Five trilogy has some interesting non human characters for you to try depicting 😁

[@stianaslaksen5799]

I love Sanderson's work and I've red most of it(work in progress) so this was fun to watch!

[@Peron1-MC]

0:19 oh man that censur was so funny. i thought you said like "who do you think gives the best head" but it was hugs wich is way more wholesome... sorry XD

[@devanshi2193]

I love this!! Not only are you clearly passionate about the books, he also has such a clear vision about his characters! I really like how he expresses what changes he thinks would suit best!

[@Maerahn]

Oh my lord, the dream crossover/collaboration! I would honestly LOVED to have seen Wax and Wayne from the second era of Mistborn, (or maybe even Marasi - ooh, or MeLaan!) but I'm still happy that you did Vin and Kelsier.

[@danf6975]

I just came across this by chance but I’m subscribing just because of the author you chose and it’s actually a really good idea for people to have a representation when some of the authors have a huge scope of character cast

[@PrettyGuardian]

This was such a fun video. I enjoyed seeing Brandon's reactions to your wonderful art. Brandon had such a great sense of humor here.

[@fernandodecarlosmalcher7977]

oh wow, one of my favourite youtubers with one of my favourite authors, awesome, I'm a huge fan of sanderson, the cosmere and jazza. Perfect host for your drawings

[@happypony814]

A tip for the Asian eyes… The top eyelids extend below the lower eyelid in the inner corner of the eyes, and the outer corners of the eyes are high.❤

[@tracymarie4633]

Depends! Japanese eyes tilt down at outer corners, Chinese, slightly upward, South Korean, bit down but more often straight, North Korean, Cycle-Moon, down. Now these novels carry mixtures of races, so...

[@TheSwauzz]

Yes, his animation style for Asian does not look Asian to me.

[@ericmontiel3234]

This was one storming great video. Probably my favorite Sanderson collab on yt.

[@Misty_Ocean]

I think Hammond would give great hugs, honestly. Rock would too. I would also love a hug from Wayne.

[@damp2269]

you gotta be careful with wayne tho, he likes to do some impromptu bartering at any chance he gets...

[@christhetanman2639]

I must agree that Steelheart was your best one by far. Vin was probably my second favorite. My son is an artist and watches your videos and I read Sanderson’s books. Great collaboration!

[@SlR-]

Kaladin is a bit off just due to the fact that he’s 19 in the first book. You drew him as something of a 30 year old who’s been hitting the gym relentlessly for the past 10 years. He also would’ve been malnourished as a slave and even as a bridgeman. And a more scraggly since it’s described that way a fair few times in the books. Again, most men at age 19 (especially of Asian decent) can’t grow much of a beard.

[@dorotaurbanska6654]

My thoughts exactly. How come this middle aged kaukasian is someones Kaladin?

[@lizziemallow]

That difficulty is actually referenced by Rock when he keeps mocking his fellow bridgemen "you call that a beard!!"

[@dustinwood2349]

Rarely comment, love the Bilbo comment trap. But really, this was such a fun use of your influence and what a cool experience for fans and new fans of Sanderson’s to see him react to your hard work! ❤❤

[@MichaelHoweArts]

Such a fun video! Love seeing the drawings come together, and hearing Brandon's thoughts about them are a delight! The details that as he says "would be hard because they don't have language to describe it" is also really neat to hear. Thanks for crediting Alysha at the end - I honestly was thinking it looked like her painting style for final renders, and was concerned that she wasn't getting mentioned.

[@NakeshaRiley-p2e]

Brandon Sanderson is my all time favorite author!!! I loved this so much!!

[@highcommander2007]

Big Sanderson fan here, just found your channel today via recommendations and subbed. What a fantastic video. Ty for all you do.

[@Pablo360able]

Michael Cera as Rashek is an image I will not be able to get out of my head.

[@MrSplodgeman]

Would love this to become a series in itself! Brent Weeks' written work (The Black Prism / The Painted Man / The Way of Shadows) would look epic if brought to life visually!

[@Maya76878]

my favourite artist + my favourite author 🥲

[@Engineer2552]

10:30 when he circled the character sketch that he liked I could’ve sworn that was ripped Jesus right there

[@manamutcapai]

I have waited for your depiction of Stormlight characters, since I discovered your channel. Thank you. Your redrawing of Kaladin fits very well to what I imagine. I think, you depicted Shallan's age very well.

[@pualii]

Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author of all time, I remember I went to one of his book signings when I was a kid and got to ask him a question during his Q&A, and he is almost exactly the same in person as he is in interviews and other appearances, a very kind and driven man with a passion for his work and awe-inspiring creative talent. I was lucky enough to actually have a copy of Steelheart signed which I still have to this day, and it's a treasure I hold near and dear to my heart. Great work on the art Jazza, absolutely nailed it :D

[@the_cringe_nerd]

Yoooo now this is Awesome!!! SANDERSON GANG!!! Also, Kaladin is missing Syl by his side

[@MisterBlueMorph]

What do you mean? She is right there above his shoulder. Can’t you see her? Bah, Airsick lowlander.

[@neiliusflavius]

She isn't visible to most people, unless she lets them see her.

[@kendra_t]

She's there, she's just sticking his feet to the ground.

[@SirShelbz]

i was troubled by the uncovered safehand on Shallan, so scandalous

[@wordsinahandle]

Safehand?

[@arenkai]

​@@wordsinahandle In one of the cultures on Roshar (world of Stormlight Archive) women hide their left hand, and it's called the safe hand. Noblewomen have a complete sleeve with a pouch inside for convenience. And other women wear a glove on their left hand. Uncovering the safe hand in public is considered a show of low morals.

[@m4sherman926]

@@wordsinahandleVorin(a religion in stormlight archive) women have to cover their left hand, which is called their safe hand.

[@mirjanbouma]

​@@wordsinahandle it's the left hand. I think the right hand us called the "free hand". An uncovered left hand is considered improper in her culture in the story. For practical reasons, lower class women would wear a glove on their right hand, but upper class women like Shallan would have a longer sleeve on their left to cover their hand, I believe buttoned shut.

[@gavdothie669]

Loved this, and love Brandon Snderson's work. Would be great to see more, especially Parshendi and Spren from Stormlight

[@MacPhal1]

Thank you for doing a character from Steelheart! I really like the Reckoner's series!