Painting Gritty Realism in Concept Art

This video describes the process of painting a realistic scene using modified Photoshop brushes to capture the grit and random variety found in nature. The techniques used here are useful for developing concept art for Films and Video Games.
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[@jakepitner6357]

I’m not even a concept artist, but this is Incredibly interesting

[@UhKimboze]

You notice how there are several comments saying "incredibly interesting"?

[@SaurusWarriorSotek]

I am a frustrated concept artist, and this is incredibly well made by a very skilled man

[@CoffeePot]

For a really really long time I was so overly stressed about being "right", how I shouldn't "Cheat", if I wanted to do an environment it would have to take meticulous planning. Of course I couldn't do much. Nowadays I'm much more free, and I'm far more interested in just getting to where I want to be, rather than worrying how I got there. I wish someone had told me years ago, haha

[@powerglover2021]

don't cheat bro

[@CoffeePot]

You kind of misunderstood my comment. I mean using things like images, textures and 3D to get to where you want.

[@maarcoo97]

@@CoffeePot same

[@anotherdude9456]

I totally understand what you mean and agree.

[@demiurg999]

I believe that before you start "cheating" you should learn how to create it without "cheating", and after this you are free to do whatever you want to speedup your work process.

[@thearnoldarmy1899]

The music, like this drawing is the one, THE ONE, where all your training has led to THIS MOMENT! To save the world!

[@RobinsonLaneScaryNed]

8:39 This quote has helped me realize a big struggle of mine with projects. You had a great professor.

[@tridiveshnaidu2992]

mine too

[@44putubillywidiantara34]

"You can't work with nothing, but you could always work with something." --Ben Simonsen-- Thanks a lot man👍🙏🙏

[@antonvlog8409]

so glad i stumbled upon your channel, how do you only have 263 subscribers? this is some wayyy above average content, and the art itself is jawdropping! thanks for sharing this knowledge, its really useful!

[@kdvr766]

He doesnt upload much, too bad

[@riggsmurtah2788]

"Just put a mark down" loved that and the journey from start to finish on this piece.

[@yoshistover5881]

This is absolutely insane how good it is with minimal photobashing. Holy heck.

[@fabled-pilgrim]

Although the giant rock does sit at the centre point of the composition your eyes will always follow the steps to where the character stands .... that's where the interest lays and it just works. I absolutely luv it ... great work!

[@kylephan1895]

You know this guys is the real deal when he start free hand a painting in Photoshop.

[@chizu6478]

4:32 Ben: I'm not really drawing here " DRAWS AMAZING THINGS"

[@beatles616]

i feel like every time i try and figure out how concept artists make things look so real with so much ease, this video helps me understand so much better lol

[@maximme]

I’m not even an artist, but this is Incredibly interesting

[@UhKimboze]

You notice how there are several comments saying "incredibly interesting"?

[@maximme]

you of course, notice the ABSENCE OF CONCEPT

[@Dark67inside]

Hands down this gotta be one of the best advice videos I've seen about concept art in a long long time, everything about it's awesome. The way you laid down your steps it's super clear and easy to learn, thank you so much I really hope you can start making some new content this oncoming year!! Pls do, love from México.

[@red_lipped_poong]

As a student, I super super super appreciate that you upload this a video! Thank you!!!!!!

[@drawingmaster8187]

Photobashing is super helpful. I do it all the time for rocks.

[@19n6n19xx]

This is somehow cleaner (well blended) up close than some concept art pieces I've seen especially on youtube.

[@Angels-3xist]

Not being into this kind of art but being into games the one thing I can say is that one form draws from the other. In the most ideal circumstances neither is really drawing from the limitations of the other but trying to merge.

[@ArturoN]

this is the single most comprehensive video i this is a must repeat over and over

[@FelipeMartins14]

I think the world doesn't deserve this video , thanksssss so much, great job!!!!

[@AdobadoFantastico]

This was an interesting overview. It's so fun fiddling with how the tools/process effect the outcome and it's cool to hear about your exploration.

[@elisateigeler]

such epic music.

[@machidraws1]

i love the intensity

[@jonmiles8091]

It's amazing to see what Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting video series has spawned. Really fun to watch professionals at work.

[@tsukikoasuki5936]

More people need to see this video

[@randomladyaj]

Wow, this was the most comprehensive short to the point tutorial for environments that I have ever seen! Subbed!

[@seraphamor]

I really appreciate the cinematic music lol 😅 reminds me how intense it is to create such a beautiful scene from scratch

[@bryancoombesart]

I'm an oil/acrylic painter but found your video very cool, makes me want to consider using a sponge for texturing. I really like the color gamut you stayed in for this piece, awesome work.

[@airiswind4703]

this is the kinda art videos i love. its both a learning video but its honest and has a personal touch making it easy to sit and watch. its sitting next to an arts and watching them point out what the love and struggled on making the piece. its not just here are brushes and describing the brush strokes!

[@LordJonRay]

Composition wise, it's perfect for a full book cover.

[@roycesantos9166]

You seriously are an art wizard. You deserve more subs. Thank you for this!

[@yveltalsea]

this video is AMAZING! Please make more! Your advice is worth everything in the world

[@elonrichardson1743]

The moment you realize that some small detail had been added and you go, "When did that get there?". And you rewind to see how/when you missed it.

[@GamingPro52]

Can I start by saying I love your videos? You have a clear understanding of art and the industry. I'm a new artist and hope to work in the game industry one day. I was hoping that maybe if you had the time you could one day make a video about how to paint and add texture to one's artwork. I ask this because this is kind of the problem I have with my artwork.

[@titanoboaoficial2014]

BRUTALLLL

[@worldartsmidy2513]

Excellente réalisation l'Artiste. 👌👀👍.

[@lizardltd]

This video saved me a lot of work and research, thanks a lot!!!

[@boblatzer]

This is beyond amazing.

[@Dakobah20]

I'm at a point in my journey as an artist to discovering how people use photo textures for their art. I get it it really looks cool but how much of it is skill compared to just copy and pasting, I need to learn more about this method to really understand it.

[@originalbestdadofgaming]

Just gotta say that Toy Story 3 and Disney Infinity were some of my favorite games and the art style looked amazing to me back then, especially on more limited hardware. Thanks for this guide

[@timewastinghero]

Great image and brilliant advice, thank you 🤩

[@maurocad6031]

I'm not even drawing at all, but this is Incredibly interesting

[@UhKimboze]

You notice how there are several comments saying "incredibly interesting"?

[@maurocad6031]

@@UhKimboze Now i notice, might be that one of the most liked comments use those words and we mimic that?

[@ak_47_films]

That was very helpful!! Thanks Master Ben!!

[@itsuhangela2745]

YASSSS NEW INSPIRATIONS!!! I've been looking for art likes this everywhere, but all that hard searching paid off great work btw keep it up. :3

[@MRAKASAMA016]

Cool bro

[@bhargavgt5452]

Fantastic realistic painting 👍😳😳😳 thanku for giving toturials

[@brxdn.6092]

This is so sick I just wanna imagine Rick Graham sitting in his office watching this with a proud smile.

[@readenwilson1101]

You are so legitimately awesome

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

Stunning.

[@souravkaranjai116]

I am kind of mesmerized by your drawing.

[@MayW15663]

Your style and video format are amazing and entertaining. Your channel deserves more love.

[@jdm6784]

Glad I found this channel. Happily subscribed!

[@pablobarrios7681]

Really astonishing and entertaining video man, is cool to see a profesional apply his knowledge to a new field of his work, thanks a lot for sharing!

[@enwertayir2174]

Man,I love this video!

[@bibzybean]

ohhh this is so cool

[@TheKingCraftPT]

WE WANT MORE!

[@samugomezv]

Been having lower and lower drive to paint cuase i was being stuck with vharacters and anatomy and you made me feel the rush and the passion to change my ways and find a new purpose while drawing

[@MrBrunoRodak]

This might be the best digital painting tutorial I've seen in a while. Thanks for this! Btw. Awesome artwork! 🤘

[@chriseggenberger]

Thank you so much for showing and explaining how you use layers!

[@drawntodragons]

Wonderful video, thank you! Rick is a great teacher, I loved his classes.

[@ttimeforgaming]

Imagine being able to do this

[@MikazakiAoi]

I'm working on becoming a concept artist. I've been watching tutorial videos over and over again.

[@tobygill6650]

Beautiful

[@97rhcpfan]

Super informative in a short amount of time, if you know a little about painting and photoshop already, theres a lot to take away from this that helped me a lot, thank you!

[@magieval]

Amazing work! Thank you!

[@maynurrizqi450]

It's really something.

[@kyokopopelfratzi6640]

Ahhhhhhh! The picture is so beautiful!

[@sudiptoartstudio1338]

There are some really great pointers here! And nice work!

[@donkus8926]

Oof, for me this helps me understand photobashing so much better than just a speedpaint.

[@fived9424]

Absolutely amazing

[@erp284]

Love this video! The info and technique are very insightful and I believe will help me to start concept art pieces

[@gabigeorgieva6522]

Can you do a video like a tutorial for the brushes that you use? It will be so helpful because I don't know how to fix the texture of my brushes and I can't really do something worth the time I spend. I think it will be useful to other artists as well. Thank you so much you're art is amazing !!!👏😍

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

very cool stylized art!

[@SurajGupta_3D]

Although I am a CG environment and FX artist, still I find this video incredibly helpful ... Keep up the good work, cheers

[@DigitalinDaniel]

I actually liked the open wall more, it makes you wonder what could be in there :)

[@MonstersByMax]

Phenomenal tutorial! Exactly what I've been looking for.

[@HalfWarrior]

Awesome Ben!

[@K1NG-094]

хаха that is really awesome

[@ThePeopleAreFucked]

okay let us create a painting: reference*50, foundation painting, fototexture*100, fnishing touches. thanks for the video..now i know i was wrong trying to paint every plant and rock by hand xD

[@Neevyc]

YOU ARE SO FUCKING AMAZING, MAN!

[@tterki]

Wow just amazing 👏

[@dainguyen4833]

Wow you are insane sir

[@visualtale1980]

This video taught me more than just how to... Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts.

[@patriciosoler3861]

great work Ben, glad I stumbled onto your video! Subbed, just because of the amazing content, straight to the point!

[@QMENG]

Thank you for the tips!!! :) can I ask that how did you record entire canvas and your actions at the same time?!

[@Adrenalinsingh]

Amazing man 👌 Looking forward to more uploads!

[@StephaneCharre]

This music is so damn inspiring and motivating. Love your process, your voice and explanations! Waiting for more now ;)

[@HippieVKing]

NICE!!! high quality painting!! really good work, really interesting comments!! very useful!! congrats and keep the good work!

[@filbertcandraw5837]

This is a very nice video. Thank you so much!

[@andrewkigen]

Beautiful work! I'm also learning a lot about photography just by understanding your decision making. Thanks.

[@SergeyKritskiy]

I see you have Brusherator and it'd be perfect for organizing your tools: I improved it quite a lot in the last year and now it'd be quite easy to add everything on the panel :}

[@mcbaltz]

HOLY MOTHER EARTH! This is so damn beautiful! Congrats and thank you!

[@JorgeMacau]

Fantastic!

[@kajusuraj9621]

Extremely helpful video! thanks for making it!

[@artesdigitaisleftcortex]

LOVE IT

[@neilmacdesign]

Incredibly useful, thanks for making this. I found the detailed narration especially helpful.

[@attentionlabel]

Wow... This is amazing.

[@JaredCullum]

Thank you for the video! I loved the anecdote about the figure instructor at the end. That's a good way to put it and I will use that quote "working with something", often, I'm sure. Beautiful painting- I learned a lot from your process and appreciate your vulnerability about the stages.

[@Sammito]

Such a great video really explains the workings and details of the composition definitely helps to understand values of shapes within the composition more

[@bethharrison8617]

this is absolutely gorgeous!! nice work!