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[@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

[@flubba86]

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

[@NotDrSalt4728]

Same 😂😅😭

[@MichaelVeurink]

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???

[@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

[@flamebeerd4359]

"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

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?!?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@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??????

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@coconat903]

Shallan looks internally screaming, best representation so far

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mochikoiya2849]

Elijah wood played Bilbo lol

[@jenishcharan]

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

[@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)

[@Crimtaku]

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

[@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

[@diegoundreiner6392]

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

[@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. 😂

[@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.

[@Dragoonaya]

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

[@Ky-Nas]

I would love to see more of this. Having the author of the source material judge the depictions is such a fun twist on this little subgenre of videos and I hope more people start doing this sorta thing. :D

[@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?

[@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.

[@chrislayman538]

I would not turn down a hug from MeLaan.

[@Dynnen]

Design would give great hugs too

[@zombiewarrior225]

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

[@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!

[@coleconrad2543]

I’m so pleased that you corrected based on Brandon’s feedback, especially with the Rosharan’s facial features 🥰

[@itsbdullah]

Kelsier's scars are from reaching his arm into a hole lined with jagged crystals. Bit of a nitpick, but the orientation should be along the forearm and much thinner like scratches.

[@Catsandcamera]

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

[@avpman12]

Me looking at Shallan’s hands as you color them in: “AN EXPOSED SAFEHAND?! SCANDALOUS!”

[@wildtamer4461]

Not me imagining what my story's characters would look like in Jazza's depictions

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@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!

[@plantmom3699]

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

[@shiniya]

I am a huge Brandom Sanderson fan! I was soooo happy when I saw this video! And its so awesome how Jazza is happily nervous here. I feel it through the screen!

[@wimble2473]

SCREAMING OUT LOUD NO WAY MY INTERESTS INTERSECTING LIKE THIS RAHHHHHHH

[@ekcaseybooks]

FR I'M SO EXCITED

[@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.

[@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.

[@Silgrond]

So awesome seeing my most admired autor on your channel and in your show. You created wonderful artworks on the books. Thanks for having this specific episode!

[@AureliaKai]

Omg i knew you'd be a brandon sanderson fan and needed to see your takes on the characters

[@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.

[@joshuabrabo6400]

FAVORITE AUTHOR! Love that you did this collaboration with Brandon! One thing that I really appreciate is that he has described Shallan as looking “Japanese-Irish” as a result of her ethnic background. I appreciate that almost none of the characters are stereotypically “white” like a lot of popular fantasy series. Unique ethnic races created for this series is a compelling part of the dynamics. 😊

[@gracesull78756]

agreed, shallan and kaladin, and other Alethi im sure, looking more asian (at least to us) is such a refreshing change from the white default

[@Kenpoviper]

@@gracesull78756 shallan isn't Alethi she's veden

[@gracesull78756]

@@Kenpoviper oh yeah you're right, my bad for not clarifying- i more meant to mention kaladin and shallan as they were in the video, but also wanted to include the alethi in general bc the og comment didn't mention it :)

[@susboiamogus6078]

Yeah, the only race that appears white are the shin, which is actually why there described as having big eyes.

[@Saruman_Ring-Maker]

​@@susboiamogus6078The Shin are my favorite culture in the stormlight archive.

[@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.

[@DaveBrownell]

OMG THIS DUDE JUST DREW SHALLAN'S EXPOSED SAFE HAND!!! CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL!!!

[@twoglasshands]

Never heard of this author but now I wanna read his stuff, what interesting characters

[@ElaaraWylder]

"Mr Sanderson" was lovely. As a fantasy author I could only wish Jazza would draw my characters lol I'd feel like I'd made it for sure. Love to see you draw Jazza and Alisha's completions of the linework and colour are always awesome! Great interpretations!

[@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

[@fedos]

The struggle of working against a film adaptation setting a particular image in the public consciousness is real. There was a strategy game based on A Song of Ice and Fire made before the HBO series was made, and when it was later released on Steam it received a bunch of negative reviews because character portraits didn't resemble the actors in the series.

[@robsright4256]

I love that every time I see Brandon, he's just so humble.

[@Pablo360able]

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

[@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!

[@Maya76878]

my favourite artist + my favourite author 🥲

[@DjangosetoWFD]

This is why i absolutely love Brandon Sanderson as a person. Always takes time out to interact with fans of his stories

[@NorthCot.mus.dept.9]

To be able to translate the author's discription of his characters and earn is approval is one one of the greatest honor one can get.

[@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!

[@ericmontiel3234]

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

[@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! ❤❤

[@chickenfarmer321]

You really packed in pretty much every pun you could while also not showing they're actually plot relevant, I'm impressed!

[@winrycarver7701]

Having the actual author to talk to about the characters allows them to give their audience a better feel for how they imagined their creations, and it potentially exposes their works to more people who might enjoy them. I'd love to see more like this. Its beneficial all around, and really cool!

[@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.

[@derekg5674]

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

[@andreassundberg9426]

I always thought Rock would give great hugs

[@meganjpmap4544]

My favorite author and one of my favorite artists

[@VRule1]

"Elijah Wood being Bilbo Baggins"... I am so disappointed.

[@NelielSugiura]

As a writer, if I had someone that wanted to draw characters I had created and get feedback, that would be amazing. To know someone else liked them as much as I did to then draw them would feel super special and warm the heartstrings. :D So as to say, super cool that you did this and he must have really loved it, so I doubt he minded all your little questions. :)

[@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.

[@jajsem1109]

Me: "Oh, Mistborn, sounds like fun, let me read that." My wife: "Oooh, let me STEAL the book from you, read it all, now you can have the book back, also buy the rest of the series right now.. pleeeease?"

[@itsyaraz]

Jazza? drawing STORMLIGHT FANART? What a wonderful time to be alive

[@serenahiggins1849]

I love seeing the process you go through in making art. In the world where so many people are just typing into an ai engine and calling themselves artists, it’s so reference to see your actual process.

[@SamSayonaraSimon]

Well, on the scars, Brendan says "repeated, small cat scratches that overlap each other." and then you did relatively few, larger cat scratches that didn't overlap each other. Honestly it was better before you changed it. 😅

[@JohnOprey]

Id say if you are doing early shallan she wouldn't be wearing a glove but a sleeve fullly covering the safe hand with a safe pouch in it. Shallan made it very clear in her early depictions how scandalous she found the idea of women wearing a glove. It wasn't until later books and veil that she embraced a glove

[@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

[@james13666]

Got to love Brandon for doing things like this and interacting with his fans.

[@Danioi42]

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 😈

[@mikewicked.x]

Elijah played Frodo, not Bilbo. ;)

[@mikewicked.x]

Ah, you got me good. 😂

[@andyk2607]

Came here to say the same thing.

[@lordofgraphite]

He did it on purpose to farm comments

[@andyk2607]

@@lordofgraphite nah. He stuffed up

[@MrSmithers]

@@andyk2607 did you watch til the very end?

[@Raining4rain]

No way you got brandon for this , hes written some of my favourite books

[@XiaGrace-h5m]

Under 1 hr gangggggggg

[@GarageCarport]

???

[@dockboy5150]

YESSSS 🤘

[@_Akuma_73]

Here to report sir!🪖

[@_Akuma_73]

Here to report sir!🪖

[@DiegoXRA]

Yes sir

[@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!

[@adama6559]

Jazza and Brandon Sanderson!? Now that's a match I never thought I'd see! Two of my favourite creators!

[@ekcaseybooks]

YAY MY FAVORITE AUTHOR I'M SO EXCITED! YES KALADIN IS MY FAVORITE IM SO HAPPY I will say, he looks a lot older than he should in my opinion. Hes only 19 and he looks at least 30 in the picture.

[@janettedargy7941]

That was my first thought as well

[@Saruman_Ring-Maker]

Slavery does stuff like that

[@wojciechcichonski9161]

Did you just called Guile a "military guy with strange hair"? Maaaan, you deserve a sonic boom for that! 🌙

[@lauracavanaugh7466]

I like the comment trigger with Frodo. That's funny. 😂 Great video, of course. All your videos are great!!