Let's Improve Our Brushwork! (Digital Painting Tips)

[@marcobucci]

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[@theforgedone]

Have you tried Rebelle? Any thoughts on painter 2022 vs rebelle 4?

[@sterilized]

woah

[@marcobucci]

@@theforgedone I haven’t yet, but it’s been on my list to try for awhile!

[@heavendenies8881]

@@marcobucci There's Artrage too.

[@marcobucci]

@@heavendenies8881 Ah yes - I was obsessed with that app when it first came out! Haven't kept up with it, admittedly. So many good apps out there now; you really can't go wrong!

[@bluewren65]

As an artist working only in traditional media this just looks so complicated to me but I can imagine once you master the software that the possibilities are endless. What was really blowing my mind as I watched this was the amazing skills of the coders who create this software.

[@marcobucci]

True - the coders are really the unsung heroes of the digital art scene. They influence so much of a digital painter's work!

[@MarcV_IndieGameDev]

It's funny because it's trying to simulate what you're using. The power of "undo" is the handiest of all features.

[@bluewren65]

@@MarcV_IndieGameDev The "undo" can be both freeing and limiting. One thing I like about working with copic markers is that you have to commit to your line and if you stuff up you have to learn to live with it. It allows for a lot of spontaneity.

[@MarcV_IndieGameDev]

@@bluewren65I can't be dealing with that head ache! Kudus on you for doing it though. Tis a masterful skill to have.

[@phipsart6424]

@@MarcV_IndieGameDev I think one can benefit and learn from both, being able to undo and not being able to.

[@jinn2722]

Honestly, this should not be free - thank you for the insanely high quality :) Between Adam Duff - for Therapy, Marco Bucci - for pointed Technical art lectures Sinix - for form, colour and digital art lectures (and chroma corps) Marc Brunet - for form practice Proko - Hosted colour lectures, warm ups etc, Ethan Becker - for a good dose of sadism to tickle the childhood memories Trent Kaniuga - for the businessy concept art side We really have such an amazing community to learn from :)

[@scoutymcscoutface2957]

Steven Zapata for therapy and form too :D

[@Movel0]

Where is Ahmed Aldoori

[@danieneit6830]

@Veldt asking the real questions! His clips from class have been incredible!

[@Octoboobs]

Kienan Lafferty for motivation and inspiration💖

[@flux1940]

you said it right man

[@frickinfrick8488]

People really underestimate how much the natural texture and physics of traditional media add to a painting. I hear so many people talk about how digital art is so much easier, but whenever you see traditional artists move to digital art you’ll often notice their pieces look more lifeless. It takes a lot of knowledge and skill to learn how to make digital media do what you want to do as that textures and physical interaction of elements isn’t there by default to add life and hide imperfections. Both media have their eases and difficulties

[@Metal-Spark]

Hey Marco, I know your work is very much inspired by traditional art (and it's a joy to look at) but I'm wondering if you might consider doing a video on digital brushwork that doesn't necessarily emulate traditional media. I've definitely seen digital art that has fantastic brushwork but doesn't seek to look traditional or like a particular medium, yet when I try to research or find resources I always end up at results which are very much "how to make your digital work look like watercolor/pastels/markers" etc. Some examples off the top of my head would be: Alexinatree, EliOli, Loish, John Loren, and DeadSlug (not all of his work but definitely his Spirited pieces with backgrounds) Their work looks digital, but still feels alive without emulating a particular traditional medium. It's more expressive than a lot of digital art, but more subtle than the resources I usually dig up.

[@marcobucci]

Good point - I should consider something like that in the future. I actually do have a video that does hit on this (i.e. getting good brushwork without necessarily aiming to emulate a traditional approach). It's episode 3 of my '10 Mins To Better Painting' series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaumeINsoLqpgrc

[@Metal-Spark]

@@marcobucci Thanks for the reply Marco! This comment got more attention than I was expecting but I'm glad you've seen it. I'd definitely appreciate it if you considered a video on the topic, I'll check out the other video you've mentioned for now and see what I can gleam from it. Thanks for all the amazing and insightful content you create!

[@tinkeringwhimsy5339]

You might try schoolism they in at least one class (digital painting basics by Bobby Chu ) teaches techniques to do all kinds of things with a basic round brush. The process I witnessed was similar to what's in this video except your playing with the different elements of a round brush to get variation. Due to the fact that it's still all the same brush just different settings you get a more digital look without giving up on variation and interest.

[@marcobucci]

@@tinkeringwhimsy5339 True. I have a video about the one-brush thing, too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbOqYOIr6mJgs0

[@citruslights6577]

Sinix's "how to learn digital painting" videos helped me a lot with digital brushwork!

[@a-carvalho8751]

This is the fastest click to watch video of my life. Again, thank you for your guidance, master Marco Bucci.

[@prashantmani9046]

Yeah Thank You because of you I learned so many things! ❤️

[@nueiart1077]

Every single time I see a tutorial of you I think "I cant believe im watching this for free". Payed for 40h courses that haven't taught me HALF of your 10 minute tutorials! Thank you so much Marco!

[@ringoze]

shhhhh 😁

[@DaisyFarm_]

I love how after the video talking about using a variety of brushes. The annotation at the end shows a video all about how you don’t need to use lots of brushes. Nice touch :>

[@mari-xp5my]

I love that digital allows you to imitate traditional-looking paintings even if you short on budget (because i can’t afford myself so many instruments for traditional painting)

[@franz3810]

same here, I am a painter/illustrator as a hobbie (engineer is my daily job) and as someone who doesnt like messy expensive paints and materials, digital has been my best option

[@cokecan6169]

Traditional painting becomes a nightmare when you are a prolific painter. So much money spent on materials...

[@mikenelson6218]

I've been professinaly working with painter since 8th version and I cant tell you this man is on another level.

[@MillywiggZ]

Get a load of this guy. Real modern day Wile E. Coyote aren’t you? Real hard man. For real though that was a good bit at the start. Don’t ask anyone but I guessed digital 😉

[@chukukaogude5894]

This channel and some traditional art channels have helped me get to where I am digital painting. I haven't been posting much but I did a digital self portrait. I think it came out nice. I am one year in and I think how far I got is a testament to the information available online.

[@marcobucci]

Great to hear you’re making progress. Thanks for the kind words!

[@franz3810]

as someone who started just a few months ago in digital art, I thank you from my heart for this. The transition from traditional to digital has been very enjoyable bc of your videos.

[@NOTDeezy.]

So is this just one giant sponsor for painter? :I I was just waiting for Marco to explain how to do these in other Programms as well.

[@povarensky]

Well, he did say some things that I can imagine how to use… in krita, for example (I use it because I don’t have money at all)))

[@leahproductions6552]

righttt this just felt like a giant sponser i couldnt really take much from this tbh

[@patrick639]

You can do this with other program even a free one like Krita, except the water simulation

[@boredchubbypanda]

Jeez stop whining people! First of all artists do need to make money y'all. There's nothing wrong with a sponsor video now and then. I feel really disappointed that you're saying this for Marco who puts so much value and thought even into his free KZbin videos. There are artists who are selling their courses for thrice the money and with a fraction of value that Marco puts on his channel. So shut up. If you can't appreciate it then quit criticizing. Plus he did say that all this can be replicated in any software. Even with all the live brushes he is introducing that are specific to Corel, he makes sure to talk about brush, edgework and fundamental watercolor techniques in this video. There's much to learn if you keep your eyes open.

[@NOTDeezy.]

@@boredchubbypanda I get that but at least he could have clarified that this was a sponsor instead of leading us on. I wasn't able to learn any of this because 90% of the video was just how amazing painter is and the rest 10% he already mentioned in his previous lessons on his channel.

[@orthal298]

Dear Marco. You are the best teacher to ever be. Thank you.

[@derekmoore1387]

You always blow me away with your videos. I am a traditional artist gone digital and you've helped a lot so far, but this video helped things click. I can see how much fun you have and it reminds me to have joy and levity in my work. I'm a teacher too, and nor only is your artistry amazing, but your teaching skills (including editing your videos and all) lend to being concise and demonstrative. I don't mean to gush, but your audience can tell how much love you put into sharing your passion, so I feel inclined to reciprocate that love and truly say thank you.

[@MrMild-sv7is]

Nice, I'm sure this video will be really helpful for me. Gotta say though, I really love your shelves and cabinets for your traditional art supplies!

[@marcobucci]

Thanks - I built them myself :)

[@HalfWarrior]

I really appreciate that you explain that in many ways;there are no exact and\or specific means of creating a visually pleasing image.The variables allow lots of freedom! Thank you Marco!

[@horamigaun]

My favorite type of the beginnings when the video starts with a good question that makes you think

[@andysun73]

This is gold. Now I have a reason to use Painter again.

[@pedroalves-wy2kn]

This just blowed my mind! I use painter but just scratching the surface of this amazing software.

[@bunnynique2512]

this is the first time i've considered making a purchase from a video with a sponsor, great work!

[@gl7011]

More Painter videos please. This was awesome.

[@antaresthetall]

After buying corel painter, I've had it for years and stuck with the standard airbrush, flat color, and a bit of oil to blend with the occasional experimentation with effects brushes. This video has shown me I have a much more interesting and powerful program on my laptop that I should try more with. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@ImInTheWind]

This is literally just and ad for Painter. I came looking for a tutorial that would show me how to get similar effects using any digital platform. He says that you can do it over and over again, yet never shows you that it's possible himself.

[@ilanabanana4706]

this is an amazing video. layering different media sounds so simple when you say it, i dont know why i never thought of it.

[@WesDuff]

Wow!! Best lesson I have seen about digital painting. Pro and A++ .. thanks for your time and effort.

[@oonagi5051]

thanks a lot ! that helped with my ink drawing i was getting bored of even before putting the brush on the paper. i just went crazy with the colors and it looks so much more interesting ! I'll go in with some gouache later on to add more texture !

[@Erginartesia]

So Happy to see another Painter fan! Watercolor and ink are my favs

[@footlong7980]

Is painter free? And if not, how much per subscription? That might explain why it is not as popular.

[@mateolopez9032]

Marco did it again. Another great video from a great artist and teacher.

[@meh6720]

I love how a lot of this advice can be really helpful for traditional stuff, I don't work digitally much but I still find myself applying a lot of what you teach in my traditional artwork

[@nonesuchone]

Maestro Bucci! Your stuff has always impressed but I gotta say, these last couple of years have been a revelation. Thank you so much for the no-nonsense education.

[@obsidianwing]

Clip Studio Paint chanched the whole Game for me. I was Glued to the screen your Videos so educational and fun to watch

[@HierophanticRose]

Houston Sharp has a great brush set, its free and the one he uses it on his pieces you can see he has a painterly style, (there is a bunch in the set but all I use is the pen and the oil paint brushes, the oil thick paint brush in particular) and when I used it alongside the advice in this channel and BoroCG and its has brought HUGE life to my drawings, like I literally see the difference, one of those rare moments in life where I see myself visibly level up lol P.S. Also, if you are going for the oil painting or gouache look I recommend sticking to only a handful of brushes that are similar, and rare use of airbrushes, paint it like how you would in physical, put the tones, then find the midtones and sample in between to simulate the mixing, if you sample multiple times you will get multiple different mid tones between your brushstrokes which will make your drawing have richer toning and more painterly look

[@devf.8201]

I learned so much in such little time! thank you

[@ohcharlie428]

Oh you lovely man! Great video. One thing about difficultly with hands. I remember seeing a special on yoshitaka amano or the ghibli studios. While his sketches are very rough in style, he or one of his representatives mentioned about starting with hands and feet to get the hard part out of the way and it helps the anatomy come together more clean. I did play with starting with hands in my figures (after some study and warm up) and i noticed a huge improvement for myself. I hope this method can get you out of that hole we all dig ourselves into. -airfive-

[@fothreed]

the brushwork and shapes segment really resonated with me.

[@francescocarroli3954]

Sei un grande, davvero! Ti seguo da anni e senza di te molti concetti sarebbero a me sconosciuti. Continua così, questi video sono oro colato per moltissimi artisti.

[@BLTDFRNT]

You deserve wayyyyyy more subscribers, WAY MORE

[@MarcLaisneARTVenture]

Always great. And it’s nice to see you in person ✌🏻✌🏻 you rock man

[@RatusMax]

This channel really helped me expand my knowledge of colors.

[@Kyle_Butterfield81]

thanks for the free paper texture and for the amazing lesson! :).

[@jacobmighty7941]

Ayyyyyy, it’s time to get that knowledge Jammed through my thick skull

[@chxrryery4188]

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED THANK YOU SO MIUCHHH !!!

[@Fantasy2012dz]

i love every videos in your channel ! great artist give away high quality contents

[@anzelaiv]

Just watching Marco splatter digital paint on a digital canvas is so satisfying. Downloading corel paint right now. So inspired!

[@simpletown323]

Luterally every video this man makes is pure artistic knowledge gold. I always learn something

[@helsiclife]

I recently bought Clip studio Paint, it's also really good for brushes and traditional painting effects! this was such a good lesson! thank you so much for putting such a great quality content for free.

[@shilohsharmahd978]

I'm so glad you keep posting!!! you're my favorite art channel and am so glad videos are still coming out. also this perfect timing because I just got photoshop and I've been having a blast!

[@Riku_nkmr]

Krita is the closest program i can think of that properly emulate traditional stuff. But even that doesn't hold a candle to how painter does it. But maybe the new version does, haven't really tried it. I prefer medibang.

[@kyletwebster]

Adobe Fresco has live oils and watercolors that stay wet, along with dozens of other great natural media brushes. And it’s free. 👍

[@Riku_nkmr]

Didn't think I'd see the words "adobe" and "free" for art. I thought they only made paid art programs. I'll check that out. Shame it isn't on Android though. I guess it requires Surface/iOS uniformity.

[@scarlet8078]

I was going to leave a similar comment. The updated Color Smudge Brush Engine is really incredible. I never paint in photoshop now

[@shade3520]

And I'm here with SAI...

[@soloplayer8664]

I wanna know how to do this in Krita

[@Sunkenmaple98]

Why is every video by this guy an insta click must watch, literally makes some of the most useful content to any artists. Answering those questions I've always wanted answer, but never known how to ask.

[@annaguettabi3974]

Freaken insane! I don’t know about all those stories about your childhood…- you are amazingly talented!

[@nimito_burrito]

pssst, Marco hates the T word

[@harshb2032]

Hail master Marco Bucci, always inspiring and inspiring...

[@hushhushonigiri]

Your videos are so interesting, informative, and concise. My ADHD brain really appreciates the cadence you have speaking and your lively videography. Really one if the best art accounts I have come across and I am obsessive about art videos. Truly, thank you. You've taught me more than I've forgotten from school!

[@DrGold-ks1mp]

As always, Mr. Bucci continues to make some of the highest quality stuff on the internet. I got painter for free with my Wacom tablet, along with CSP, and I completely ignored it! Unbelievable how much I've been wasting that limited license lol

[@user-xc8uk4ji4y1]

Thank you for adding English subtitles

[@aurthurbiscuit1764]

Another stunningly good video Marco ! Thx.

[@theredgoblin562]

Painter's 3d brush makes painting look more digital that a circle brush

[@Amariiiiie]

This was so cool! I am so inspired! 🎨 Time to practice!

[@Chinornor]

Finally he gave us a hint bout digital painting! Ain't you the best Marco 😊 Thanks man

[@kyletwebster]

Well, obviously this is up my alley! : )

[@Brushcore_art]

This is gold thanks a lot for every tip and knowledge you share Marco

[@blythan3134]

Your videos are such a good learning resource. Short and to the point with just the right amount of info for me. Thank you for keeping up the good work (and the paper texture!)

[@krakulum420]

I love your art tips videos, I've improved so much thanks to them!

[@TheArtofKAS]

My My. Traditional drawing video that i didnt know I needed. Awesome !!!

[@leonardolara9049]

Yea! OMG. I thought it was only me. I’ve been drawing hands for a long time. I’ve gotten a firm understanding on them but they’re always the part that I re-work all the time😅

[@ninopriore]

Always look forward to your videos and you never disappoint, thanks Marco!

[@ateardropfromthesoulofadragon]

Thank you very much Marco, I learn a lot with every video, you always give very valuable tips to improve creativity, i love it. When i started to draw i had fear to use colours because their mixes are very complicated, and slowly i'm experimenting new techniques, mixes, you taught me that mix adds more nuances and emotions to drawings, and is part of nature, "embrace the grey" :) . Ah, and the video talking about highlights, so precious!!!, i'm enjoying a lot trying them on tonal papers portraits, they give so much life! :) . Thank you for everything you do, it helps a lot!

[@Sleebgythyme]

Aka marco flexing how many traditional art mediums he has

[@marcobucci]

haha. Bonus flex: that wasn't even all of it!

[@ontune1715]

Marco is the best teacher ever

[@chayemor]

It's always a GREAT day when Marco uploads a video 💕😍😎😋😁🥰

[@darrenberkey7017]

For anyone that is starting out and doesn't have the money for an overly complex program like Painter, I would recommend ArtRage Vitae or Rebelle 5, both of which are quite powerful and do an award-winning job of simulating natural media but are less overwhelming and have a more user-friendly interface. (Not to mention they cost a LOT less.) Rebelle 5 even claims to be the very first digital painting software that accurately simulates real pigments and color mixing.

[@SamReevesWrites]

I have been a Photoshop person for quite a while, but now I have to try this. Thanks, Marco!

[@zaidaliahmed7869]

great vid! so much cool methods in here. Also it'd be so much nicer if other programs had these type of brushes as well, especially PS since it's used in the industry so much.

[@gundarsmiks4889]

Amazing videos. Wish you all the best!!!

[@Xitaychin]

Wow so many possibilities! Looks pretty real and fun! I wonder if I can paint the same way in Photoshop?

[@vitoria2714]

yaay neww video, marcoo, i bought your class abt the head and imm so happyy, its so good, i learnt so much already 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@harambe3363]

amazing video, never heard of this app but you sold it for me extremely cool

[@scroptels]

i'm afraid that by following this video i'll mainly be trying to copy your style of brushwork rather than trying to find my own style. You're explanation is still great though, i often try to erase "mistakes" in my work, but i see now that those "mistakes" are what give the piece it's personality and uniqueness.

[@sailorfromafar]

NEW VIDEO! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@shermu-shermu]

I just watched 18 minutes ad and I'm not even mad about it.

[@JPdrrraws]

Wow, that was sooo good and inspiring! :) Thank you for sharing those tips on how to modify the workflow.

[@sentry9834]

Corel is the best alternative to the industry standard we're all familiar with. Great video.

[@kdee3492]

You had me but in the opposite way. I was actually thinking this is definitely digital. Some of the brush strokes are too digital-like. Then when you said "wait this is actually drawn on wood" I was very surprised.

[@ladylycanvamp]

Did you keep watching? because it was digital, he was joking

[@rathodmukendra8924]

This changed my perspective on Corel painter,I never explore it.thanks!

[@robbiereed4462]

Thats funny, I thought it was a digital at first...then he proved me wrong...and then he proved me right...🤣

[@wholesomedegenerate869]

6:20 the abstract colors look like a parrot perched on a terrace with some plants on the background Thanks for the video! Salute to the best master ✌️

[@Ledareen]

Gorgeous lesson, thank you very much!

[@stuffystuff1661]

that was a good painter ad tbh, time to get license.

[@dianateabag]

I’m pretty sure I can’t do these exercises in other digital programs. Only painter has that unpredictability with the watercolor brushes 😅

[@danieneit6830]

Fantastic video with tons of gold nuggets of painting wisdom tucked in! The experimentation and controlled chaos you introduce to workflow really does make painting a joyful and fun experience! Excited to go home and get crazy with different textures and brush shapes.

[@MrGamerstellar]

Was asleep when you uploaded the video , but great guidance as always ❤️ thanks

[@MunishMehtaArt]

👌Wow i love Painting 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Art is my Life!!! 🎨💕😍🥰❤️When I was 6 years old I started sketching.🎨

[@vanttu]

me at the start of the video " oh no this is going to take forever" me at the end " WAIT THE video ended already nooo!" :D thanks for the wise words

[@pavankumar-lg8zj]

thanks you i needed this!

[@SamuelAlder]

love that intro! smooth :D

[@Jessica-mq3mm]

I got so much flack for trying to emulate watercolours digitally in college :/ glad to know technology is pursuing this too :)

[@nuffen]

Thank you for this awesome content!!

[@honestphrog]

First for the first time yes! Love your work Marco ❤️

[@Spooki_Gh0st]

Bless you, Buccinator