Painting In Procreate - Sketching Process

[@LoScrittoreDivergente]

Congratulations, dad! That's the best journey of your life! Cheers! ❤

[@gradyfrederickart]

Yes! Thank you!

[@aureliencouturier8842]

There is something so comforting in your videos, with the music ambiance and your narration. It makes it realy interesting, allowing us to understand your process and ideas better ! You manage to show that the struggle of the process is always worth it ! Thank you for bringing motivation and inspiration to draw/paint/create ! Wish you and your family the best !

[@nigelhill74]

Awesome image! Congrats on becoming a dad. My daughter is 5 now and it has been a blast

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Mine is a little girl as well, very excited to start this chapter in life :)

[@kokselfe]

have fun being a dad ! :)

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! So far so good :)

[@fowlerillus]

Yo! Congrats dad! That's awesome news man. Enjoy the beautiful insanity :) The painting is fantastic as always - these are so enjoyable as inspiration and just as a vibe out experience.

[@greatemostafa8539]

Congratulations, dad! and thank you for this great video.

[@eugeneabigor]

Hey. This is fantastic art. Very atmospheric. So cold. So dark. Winter. I like your style.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cuiet7465]

Congratulations!!!! I wish you and your family the best!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou for the kind words! Thanks for being a subscriber too :D

[@tristanlee482]

Congratulations! You're my go-to art channel on KZbin. Awesome painting and video as always.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@bodawei425]

One of the best images in my opinion. One really feels the atmosphere of a remote place, the solitude, the elements. The shapes are really great.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks alot :)

[@jdmzen]

This is an amazing piece of art, you really nailed the atmosphere. Thank you for your videos!

[@Amymayarts]

Congrats on becoming a dad! And thank you for taking the time to share your work - it’s really enjoyable to watch :)

[@lablue5748]

Thanks for sharing this amazing piece of art! Absolutely stunning! Congratulations on becoming dad

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much! It means alot. Very exciting time :D

[@judeaho2268]

Absolutely stunning! It makes me want to write a story about about this painting.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much! Love to hear that

[@lyvieguima3518]

I've started watching your videos with your house on the cliff procreate video - the one with the towers in the background and elden ring inspo (love this game and its dark but majestic atmosphere too). Your videos are motivating, and comforting to watch, like listening to a story near to a fireplace. I've become more confident about pursuing a career in environment art and doing something I love much because of your process videos discussing your insights about doing something for ourselves and the realization in the long run. When I feel a little lost I come your videos to remember my own goals. Thank you so much Grady! and Congrats to you and your family on this new stage of being a dad!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks for this comment. It really made me feel good. I love to hear the comparison to hearing a story by a fire, it's exactly the headspace I try to get myself too all the time haha. Social media, and the industry as a whole can often muddy up what's really important so I'm really glad my videos help to ground you in some small way :) Wish you the best

[@m0gul666]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting your process videos, its great and super helpful, insightful and entertaining. I just bought one of your prints, keep up the great work!

[@Lupita94294]

Congratulations on your new baby!! This is such great news!!🎉🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@chris60036]

Thanks for posting this. As always, really inspiring. Have been suffering a block for awhile and listening you explain how you can use reference is the first time I’ve heard it like that and has really motivated me again

[@chris60036]

Oh! And congratulations!!

[@HannahSample-fq2ex]

I’ve learned so much from your videos and find that painting is much more fun now thx for doing what ur doing. Congratulations on the baby!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou! I'm really glad

[@valeriejvc9079]

Those cliffs in the foreground, the stonework on the tavern... man, breathtaking work as always. Nothing makes me pick up my iPad faster than your videos Congrats on the baby!

[@mikeart9263]

I wish i had your mind set when it comes to drawing/painting. I tend to hate everything i start and got so many unfinished pieces.. which in turn hot my confidence in my abilities. Ive been drawing for 25 years and work in games industry but constant mental block and lake of confidence is major wall to break through. Keep up the amazing work

[@EldritchUniverse]

Congratulations to the mini human. Good luck! Also, every time you post a new video it looks like you're at a new location. Also also, beautiful painting. I love the mood and the texture work.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! And yea haha we moved this year and I did a video but then did some re-arranging so the desk and camera have moved. 3 different backgrounds in my last 3 videos haha. I think this one will stick though!

[@davidbennett5774]

Congrats man!! 🎊 ❤ Being a dad is awesome, enjoy..plus you can teach your little one art in a few years..mine all do art and it’s really interesting to see how different and unique it is along with their personalities..welcome back you sir have been missed

[@davidbennett5774]

I have 3 kids lol *

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks for the kind words :) Really appreciate it. Yea I am certainly very excited to see what she takes an interest in, be it art or otherwise. Very exciting

[@nikolailockertsen]

Wow! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 is it your first kid? Welcome to fatherhood. Best hood there is. And another beutiful painting and talk. Love your videos mate!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks man! Yea she's my first kid :D We're very happy! Thanks for the continued encouragement dude 🍻

[@nikolailockertsen]

@ Cool. That is a huge event. I got 2 boys and they are 14 and 16 years old. Becoming a dad is just the best thing in the world :-D And you are most welcome, your videos inspire me.

[@FyreHeartStudios]

Congratulations on becoming a dad! As usual, very cool video and art. Your work is very inspiring.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear.

[@ChasGonnello]

Aw dude! I just became a dad as well! It’s the best! These videos have been a great inspiration while I’ve had a little one lap napping.

[@robizquierdo900]

Congratulations! Enjoy the ride

[@nicoschneider2411]

Congratulations! I hope you having a blast! Keep it going mate🎉

[@razorback7828]

I love this design, this small place...I want a soup, it's so cold outside. Congratulations to you both for this new life! I love the fact that in your videos we really see and hear all your process.

[@Simon-et4hu]

Congratulations on your parenthood! I am glad to have found your channel again. Literally. I watched your videos like 4-5 months ago and then you didn't pop in my feed again and today I wanted to see your stuff again but didn't remember your name -_- (forgive me sir) Then I searched 'dark fantasy sketch' I think and I saw your channel quickly. I am here to bask again in the process, and the vibes, and the humility and the struggle. And the joy :)

[@kendallpiccolo9559]

Congratulations! I found your channel a few months ago, my wife and I actually went to Scotland earlier this year which was incredible and we also have a new little one. Thanks for taking so much time to walk us through your process, I'm not really an artist but I love seeing what others can do.

[@sarailoreb]

Love your videos because they motivate me and inspire a lot!

[@Tjoeontoast]

Congratulations on becoming a dad, I really appreciate these kinds of videos showing the initial sketches and the process of drawing an entire scene 🙌

[@kvacm]

Your videos are like when I listen a book. I love it, thank you again for this fantastic piece. I see myself in your words and I'm glad to hear them. And congrats to being a dad!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Wow, thank you :) It means alot

[@I.Z.D.I]

You're back! Congratulations!

[@billschuchholz1142]

I have been watching your videos for a few weeks, and I am deeply impressed with your articulate way of walking us viewers through your process. I am a landscape designer, have been so for over 60 years, and have always felt that there is a story behind each design I create - a story that I try to imply into my design work. And the story is that of the client: What he/she desires, the ambiance of the space(s) that fulfill those desires. Most of my plan presentations, to date, have been 2-dimensional. Flat graphics on a page are sometimes difficult for clients to understand, and I am of the mind-set that 3 dimensional plan images will help the observer absorb the emotional intent I want to present. Thanks for your personal perspective into the world of "art".

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks for sharing :) Finding the best most efficient way to communicate with artwork/design is a major skill which takes years to develop. Every client is different and it often takes time to work out the best way to get through to them and deliver designs which solve their problems. Having a diverse toolkit is really helpful, good to be flexible :)

[@kcramthun6]

Man, I get those bouts of physical and mental fatigue, no creativity or drive, and I just absorb art content in that state. Yours is always a video that helps me shake that off, and this one dropped at the right time. From concept to finished work, every part of your process is interesting. Appreciate you, and congrats!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! I'm glad my process helps :) I relate heavily to that feeling

[@sherko1187]

brother thats amazing and thank you for all your vids and tips and step by step processes congrats!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@mpwlsn]

Congrats man! Happy to see you back with a new video 😊

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much! Glad to be back :)

[@pimhakkens1415]

Congratulations! another great piece of art. Much love from the Netherlands and goodluck being a father!

[@jonathanliddell4220]

Congratulations Grady. Wonderful news. Always love seeing a fresh piece, don’t let the channel get in the way of that which matters most 😉 best from Scotland brother 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks man :D

[@superpyrrhocorax]

congratulations on your new baby!! I find your videos really inspiring. I'm going to try sketching the reference first and then designing my own variant like you did in this one, it sounds like a good way to gain some design skills without staring in terror at a blank page lol

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Yes indeed, it's very nice to be able to start drawing sometimes without the added stress of coming up with a great idea

[@MoranaPetrusic]

Again congrats to you and your wife!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Awh haha thanks for that :D Love it

[@joramythral]

Congratulations! Thank you very much for your video

[@Overcraft17]

Congratz Grady :D Good luck with that ! Thank's for the video, awsome sketch as always

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Means alot :D

[@spicynoodles2742]

Thank you very much for making these videos, I really like landscaping and I want to improve that, watching your video I learn a lot and I hope to be able to draw like you one day. Congratulations on your daughter :)

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou! Nothing special about me, I just draw alot! You'll get there :D

[@SteamRoller-r3z]

That's great! Congrats on your first kid! Thank you for the great painting and talk. Your videos have really inspired me to combine references to build the painting to be its best!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much :)

[@studiozealot]

I can't believe I missed this upload! First off, congrats on Dadhood! That's huge! Second, I just have to marvel at how deftly you add texture to things that reads SO clearly (like the roof shingles and the shadows under the lintel, etc). Even just the near rocks and cliffside. Those are details I feel like many artists would use photobashing for, but you have such a wealth of sketching experience that you can really mimic those rhythms so deftly- it's inspiring! (And to be clear, that's not to disparage photobashing as a tool, but having the skill to sketch those same textures gives you so much more versatility and your paintings so much more personality, I feel)

[@johncox5939]

Another one I really enjoyed, also good luck with new addition 👏👏

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you! 😁

[@bronzemontana5071]

Congratulations on the baby, and thank you for sharing your art and all your work, but if you can do more episodes on sketching, thank you.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks man! Yea, I'll certainly do some more focused sketching content in the future.

[@adibara]

Congratz, welcome to fatherhood! props to you for posting content throughout all the (best kind of) craziness that comes with that!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Feels good to be back

[@camwright1443]

loved this so much. final product was so good. can't wait for more of these

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much!

[@C0wzha]

Congratulations! That's the best journey of your life! Cheers and thanks for this amazing video ! ❤

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou!

[@mattigosch3857]

Congratulations I wish you and your new little family all the best 🎉🎉🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@Dilara_Rk]

Congratulations to you and your wife! Glad you’re back inspiring 🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much!

[@o8red8o]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@Mischaexe]

congrats on being a father. your content is so inspirational :)

[@gerritg8494]

So much talent! Best wishes to you and your Family

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much!

[@hsvfanjan17]

Congrats on becoming a dad first of all! Really loved this artwork! Before you started mentioning the shallow rock, that was what I was thinking about, too. It feels so uncomfortably close to the water that it really envokes lots of emotions in you. The house looks like it once was magnificient but not it crooked, alone in this huge landscape and almost swallowed by the water. It's at its end of life and the decay (of the world?) is creeping in. Not sure what your IP is you put this art in as this is the first time I discovered you but it seems fantastic!

[@JaelDnUa]

Congratulations on a kid, man! And respect for finding the time to post here, considering such a huge changes in your life!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Things are a bit more hectic for sure, but videos are feeling doable again :)

[@wouterflorusse]

Wonderful news! I hope all goes well. Enjoy the ride, it's amazing!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Very happy time :D

[@Gjj7ju]

Really good video, the painting is nice and it's always inspiring to listen to you. You seems to be a chill guy and I'm always happy when I see you posted a new video cause thats mean a relaxing ~20min in my life If one day you come to paris I'll pay you a beer !

[@solring]

What a great influence you are in my style. Again, thanks for these videos.

[@kattthartic]

Your art is so inspiring, Grady! Congrats on becoming a dad!

[@wilnoth197]

Congrats! 🎉 and this was an amazing painting

[@РамазанНазиров-ь1ъ]

Thanks for keeping up Grady and found time to record this video in such a busy time for you. Congratulations👏 Wish you happy parenting 👪

[@VojtechLacina]

Beautiful art and mood!

[@Eugene908]

Your art is more than awesome

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@garyfrederick8419]

Good stuff Grady. So proud of you.

[@ELPHENlX]

Hey ! Amazing as always. i think its one of my favorite, i love the mood so much ! Also congratulations to you and your wife, wish you all the best !

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much!!

[@verapark5601]

❤❤ congratulations!

[@aSillywizard]

congrats! love to see the vids

[@Grunbeldknight]

Your art is awesome

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou :)

[@joehynes2964]

Congrats on the new baby! Great artwork!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou!

[@razvanambarus7905]

Maaan since my boy got born i've been working on my phone in infinite painter and haven't touched my tablet . He's a year and 2 m old now but i got so used to the process i might keep it. Also started watching your videos for how calming the music and the voice is. I need calm in my life:))

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks man, that means alot. I've never tried it one the phone! The small area probably has benefits for shape simplification I imagine :D

[@razvanambarus7905]

@@gradyfrederickart What i like is that after my boy finally falls asleep i can just sketch and paint a bit before succumbing myself. Also during breaks at work i can continue the piece as the time i get is limited and it takes me long to finish something so i might as well profit whenever i can.

[@EdvardSvensson]

Congratulations! 🥳🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-cw4zj6kc8u]

Thats great Grady. A well deserved reason for your break. Congratulation on entering fatherhood. :)

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it :D

[@jjcouch5]

Congratulations!!!

[@ArtGirl_ofArts]

Congratulations😊🧡🧡

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@shawnlooyen1906]

Congrats Bud!

[@Maren617]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you!!

[@OX_Tools]

Your art is more than more than awesome

[@gradyfrederickart]

Haha thanks!

[@karole9254]

I love how your videos are not super edited insane speed but slow and calm. (Also the tips are great!)(Also congrats on becoming a dad)

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you so much!! Love to hear this type of feedback, it really motivates me :)

[@karole9254]

@@gradyfrederickart also your art is a huge inspiration for me literally now I'm trying to draw something in your style haha (can you maybe do a tutorial how you colour grade in procreate? I couldn't find on your channel how are you doing it)

[@moeinkz2061]

Congrats Grady!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@mihailvasilkoff4330]

It’s so amazing 🎉

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks :)

[@aes2100]

Congratulations, I wish all the happines for you and family

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou!

[@zainnartisttt1490]

Congratulations bro love your artworkkkk

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much :D

[@teekay3747]

Man I am really struggling with this environment art thing but watching you do your thing I feel like there is hope

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! Keep learning and drawing and you'll break through :)

[@AloisGil]

Honnetement, ta manière de dessiner aussi instinctivement des designs architecturaux m’impressione, peut-être parceque j’ai moi même du mal a en faire😅. Cette liberté que tu a pour représenter des environment est un objectif a atteindre pour moi et, comme beaucoup j’imagine, tu m’inspires. Chaque vidéo me pousser a essayer d’en faire pour un jour pouvoir m’installer, posé, chill et juste laisser ma main me guider. Bonne chance en tant que père et bonne chance également pour la mère, entre toi et sinix, vous avez tout les deux l’air exténués.

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks so much for this :D

[@devinbrown8021]

Congratulations 🎉 Dad , family first always

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou :D

[@mohamedalmiladi2852]

Thanks for sharing and congratulations for being a dad

[@nicklamarca9886]

You should make a step by step tutorial on how to create this for us beginner level art enthusiasts. Great job! 🎨

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind :D

[@oliverbiggsphotography]

Congratulations on the baby!! Just a quick q about your greyscale to colour. Do you use gradient maps inside of procreate? or do you just paint over with a soft brush?

[@piergiacomomacri492]

Congratulations!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thankyou!

[@sketch2807]

congratulations!!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you!!

[@peterbstout]

Congrats on becoming a dad, that's epic!! Also, I really love your art style and the vibe of your videos. They're very relaxing. What brush do you use to sketch buildings like at the beginning? I'd also be super interested in a full-length painting process of yours, step-by-step style. Would be really helpful for me as a beginner. Another question, at the beginning when you finish sketching the building you cover it with a 50% gray or something like that. Do you turn off opacity pressure on your brush when you do that? Anyway, thanks again and I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up!!

[@666hgl666]

Congrats !

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@artofdaviii]

Congrats bruv!

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thanks!

[@ayaneagano6059]

*“It always goes by faster than I thought it was going to”* _I wish I had that problem… it always goes by slower than I expect in my timelapse paintings…_ (especially the colored and shaded line art to overpaint stage)😑

[@markwambugu]

Congratulations on being a Dad! 🎊

[@gradyfrederickart]

Thank you! :D