Painting with Default Brushes VS. Custom Brushes

Brushes matter but do they REEEEEEALLY matter? 🤨
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[@laurenlewis1915]

"they always ask 'what brushes do you use' but they never ask how you use your brushes" -sam 2020 very cash money

[@Oh-wg5pm]

Oh hey look first reply 🤪

[@slykhajiit2]

It's always "what are the brushes," but never "how are the brushes." 🥺

[@neliquemelique6077]

@@slykhajiit2 😢

[@aisha5156]

@@slykhajiit2 True that.😔

[@primroseheart3088]

@@slykhajiit2 I know 😩🤧🥺😢

[@giaaquino5412]

next tutorial: How do you have such good posture

[@flux2956]

He looks like he go to gym. My posture naturally improved without doing any posture related exercise when I started working out

[@flux2956]

@honk honk says: for a 6 footer like me, it's hard to get a table that high, and trust me, you dont wanna stand up for more than 4hrs

[@cupcakemcsparklebutt9051]

@@flux2956 true

[@kindlyhelpmereach100subswi4]

It hurts my back sometime

[@breath_supplies8447]

He was sitting? 😦

[@jadalade]

Art challenge: set your tablet on grayscale mode , use a color palette generator for your colors, reveal the true colors afterwards and hope for the best :D

[@lunafox5571]

Oh this would be interesting!

[@jadalade]

@@lunafox5571 hehe yess! especially in his style the results would be so unique

[@arani3395]

The marco bucci style?

[@jadalade]

@@arani3395 nah the sam style ;)

[@lysterwho6543]

True

[@gee-hadbedoya1668]

hearing him talk as he's painting is so soothing that it actually puts me to sleep

[@samdoesarts]

Or maybe i'm just boring 😎

[@_Sleepy__]

@@samdoesarts Not at all!

[@group15f]

I totally agree lol, I like the peaceful tone, but doesn't put me to sleep lool

[@Jeea84]

Lol sweet!

[@veronicabrine8339]

@@samdoesarts Never! You are awesomeeeee

[@theartist8893]

art challenge: draw a male :D it would be fun to see in your art style

[@FadzilAdept]

Wowww, that's gonna be hard for him🙂

[@arljandelvillanueva1936]

He painted pink sweats..

[@theartist8893]

@@FadzilAdept he's really good so i doubt it but i just wanna see how it would look in his style :)

[@flux2956]

I think he is the one who painted the art cover for the song "at my worst" there's a guy there and it was adorable!

[@dmitry7233]

Yeah, good idea

[@rachelchoong8348]

I’m guilty of being one of those people who thought that I needed custom brushes to create good art so I bought quite a bit, until one day I realize that I just sucked, so I started working on practicing my foundation instead. This video has solidified that theory. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chibamoon6410]

I never went to buy brushes, but i did always want one solid "sketchy" brush so it would feel more natural to sketch with so i went and found some free ones.

[@yosefhenry1715]

actual same ._.

[@theyisgreen.9883]

My favorite brush in procreate(bc that’s what I use) is actually the brush you get when everything is at default in brush studio. So a hard round brush.(idk if that’s already a brush and I just never noticed)

[@anam00090]

Brushes don't substitute good fundamental drawing skills and draftsmanship but once you get those down they do make things significantly faster and can really help with the final stylized look. So someone who knows this and asks about what brushes a specific artist is using shouldn't be shunned or schooled about how brushes don't matter. They do, as long as you know they are not going to substitute or mask poor drawing skills. You don't need them before you really figure out what role they may play in your painting process. A nice brush that really makes your drawing flow better, has exact edges you're looking for can encourage someone to draw more. But it is great practice to paint studies with basic round brushes every once in a while so you can remember how to maneuver the core tools to your advantage.

[@coreyaruecker]

I’d advise that everyone forgo buying brushes. Default brushes will do the job but if you want custom brushes, it’s super easy to make your own by following online tutorials and experimenting with stuff. I often try to make a quick custom brush before every session. It’s just become part of my routine and after some time I’ve been able to garner a collection of my own custom brushes

[@AlternatifKesehatanYT]

ARE WE GONNA SKIP THE FACT THAT THIS GIRL LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL ?? LIKE, DUDE !!??

[@neruneri1386]

her name is Kanna Hashimoto :)

[@Jadebones]

Yes. Yes we are. The topic is brushes, stay focused!

[@aisha5156]

@@Jadebones Lol.

[@44putubillywidiantara34]

Sepertinya ada +62 sini ;)

[@poofypoof4244]

The girl in the reference or the actual drawing? Both, are pretty

[@tairakeimei]

As someone who painted most of the time using default brushes, I have to say this: brush *does* make a difference, but not in the way people think. Brushes don’t magically boost your fundamentals, so you do not become magically better with them. However, brush can make a fundamental difference in how your art experience feels. Just like a comfortable pencil, your art flow is just much better with a brush you like. The same way that a brush that you do not like can just make you stop multiple times in the middle of your drawing experience. So yes, continue finding a brush that suits you, so as long as you separate it from the idea that it actually affects your art skills. I chose my default brushes over fancy brushes because I’ve just gotten more comfortable with them overtime than any fancy ones. And also because default ones ended up just being more versatile to all situations.

[@Phantomyre]

"I have brushes on my patreon but I don't recommend you spending money on them." Much respect, dude. So many artists try to desperately make money off of their patreons but you're very upfront and honest. You've got a new sub.

[@Luh_katkat]

Im gonna coom

[@catchyname1081]

@@Luh_katkat No 😟

[@DamienBrittan]

Waiting for the same video but about painting environment :P

[@samdoesarts]

Bet

[@no.4008]

@@samdoesarts that would be awesome and so usefull!

[@DARCICANTREALLYDRAW...]

Same (I'll find it)

[@jessicalin6946]

ahh yes i would love to see this video concept used on environments

[@samdoesarts]

Bet

[@starfire139]

Me, too!

[@shivanedadi4029]

Sam: I don't recommend you buy these brushes for me A literal god who actually cares about helping others improve

[@carl7783]

" It's all about you. How much your willing to learn, how much your willing to give to this art journey. " That's deep for me and this really helps me trust my own skill. Thank you!

[@JeanneBook]

Conclusion: Love your default brushes, they confuse you less with all the fancy textures.

[@obsessedwithart231]

For me the brushes I use change my drawings so much, a lot of my art style revolves around which brushes I use at the time, and since I figured out how to download brushes on my drawing program my art has become so much more expressive.

[@chocopuff]

I'm literally watching you paint but I'm still amazed at how you make the skin look so smooth and glossy

[@livingdeadgirl4884]

I would shave my head for a large touch Wacom tablet 😂❤️

[@samdoesarts]

I'd do more than just shave my head tbh

[@ayan4697]

@@samdoesarts Gettin’ a Huion Kamvas 22 Plus for Christmas! Woohoo! So excited😆

[@livingdeadgirl4884]

😂 well my hairs quite an expensive masterpiece lol they could even wax my entire body. 😂

[@hasanabbadi3252]

@@ayan4697 did you get it

[@ayan4697]

@@hasanabbadi3252 Yes

[@sohryuuuu]

bruh his 35 minute drawing looks stunning already.

[@pajokamikaze]

Interesting video. I'm doing digital art for maybe like 7, 8 years now, and i never knew when and what ''custom'' brushes to use, especially because i'd draw humans rather than enviorments. I'd use the default ones all the time, i didin't know what was all the fuss about. Thank you for this video, now i don't feel wierd anymore lol

[@tiffxny6387]

Lmao same

[@toxictoxicities]

Omg I needed to hear this, I've been searching for this "one magical brush" that everyone is using (or that I thought everyone was using) but it's legit just the default with little changes and their skill. I use to make so many brushes to try and make something as good and still not be happy- now I just go with it and it works! My latest sketches I've been happy with because I'm not trying so hard and just drawing what fields I'm good in. I'm just waiting to get CSP because animation is one of the fields where my style comes to life! Thank you so much for making this, I've been stressing about brushes too much.

[@catchyname1081]

Yeah same! The only thing I'd change is _how to turn them into square brushes._ I just feel like it'd be more fun, or pleasing to draw with. I'd use ibis paint x's default square brushes, but none of them are the actual kind of square brushes I want 😭

[@miranda_ward_artz7949]

Your art style is so beautiful!!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vanemartinezz]

also, also absolutely LOVE your work!

[@samdoesarts]

THANK YOUU

[@HunneyChan]

your art style have changed from the first youtube video . its helping us understand how art style change from time . love your art and natural personality ❤

[@giroppa99]

I love how color based your approach to painting is, it truly does show in the result.

[@vanessakaliwo1317]

Love this video Sam! A lot of artists talk about how the brushes you use don't matter but I appreciate how you took that advice a step further to show us why that is! Would definitely love to see this same concept with environments! 🤗🌺🏞️

[@bithapi]

woow thank you so much for doing this! I have such newfound respect for you not just as an artist now but as a person! seeing you do this with environments would be so helpful!!

[@weeburgeranimations529]

he is so relaxing, to draw with

[@samdoesarts]

Thank you 🥺

[@weeburgeranimations529]

@@samdoesarts no problem :D

[@audreyguo13]

The fact that he said “my custom brushes are on Patreon but I don’t recommend you buying them”made my respect for him go 📈📈

[@whitetulip3963]

I wanna see him drawing traditional art!

[@flaviavicentin]

I am so relieved! After hearing that I would never do anything expressive without some fancy brushes...you come along and give me a glimpse of hope! You're great! Thank you!

[@gonnieoverbeeke2072]

Just you're voice is one of the reason you're the best artist on KZbin that I'm watching! It's so calming!!

[@jace2279]

I agree that we focus too much on brushes. I think a good usage for costume brushes is for concept art, when you need to create fast and with shortcuts. I also think that brushes matter way more for lineart. Once I found this noisy pencil brush sketching was more fun and it looks more organic which I enjoy.

[@dokui6277]

You're videos make me motivated to keep practicing.

[@Jeea84]

Your way of speaking is amazing. I've seen so many videos of this topic.... None appealed to my sincere hard work as much as yours. You're genuine. 👍🏼

[@yoongisholycheesecake6452]

Wow, you’re so talented. I really like your art style it’s so stylish and unique and I really like the “texture” of this brush.

[@zanazdanius6136]

ok but I actually learned so much about digital painting in this video! not just about the brushes, but also just observing his technique and stuff gave me insight into how to improve my art. keep up the good work man :)

[@wayvee_wunn]

I'm glad I came across this dude, I love finding genuine ppl to follow. It makes social media not so bad

[@ollie9999]

Thank you for sharing your process, your art is extremely wholesome

[@Tazkar]

I do like this video,I'm trying to get into digital painting as a bit of a hobby and was researching around trying to figure out if I really needed to set up brushes and how to go about it. Just wanting to make sure I'm trying to do things proper starting out and not learning bad habits. Since I know brushes won't make me amazing or anything. Did really enjoy the video showing that you can do things effectively just with the default brushes as well.

[@Popper_Drop]

I have a friend who paints al their art in Microsoft Paint and it's honestly always so gorgeous. They can make super crisp cartoony images AND highly blended eldritch horrors. It's so wonderful to look at and I admire them for the tools they choose to work with

[@alicezawadi746]

I appreciate your honesty its very refreshing

[@yuanmolinar1940]

Thanks for always showing your timelapse it really helps my process✊✊

[@whisper_ren6164]

I love how softly you speak. You seem very kind :)

[@angkinwinartan933]

Sam : paints hair* Me : "damn thats magnificent hair" Sam : *continues to paint another parts Me : *nods in awe Sam : "now we are going to do the hair" Me : WAT Sam, do you mind if there is a specific video covering hair painting tutorial?

[@urmomcameover]

69 likes but no replies? I'm gonna fix that

[@CreateWithAlmat]

Your art style is so beautiful! This is a lovely piece

[@toastedsmore8110]

I love your videos!!! Im just starting with digital art, and you really help me learn how to use color to the fullest extent :D

[@lucidcannibal]

Next tutorial: Painting with MS paint. "People really talk about what software to use, it makes a difference but not that big of a difference. I don't see what's the fuss is about"

[@za1n997]

He’s just a god at digital art. That’s on PERIOD

[@wafflestick2254]

Small suggestion for younger artist (I don't post my stuff on the internet tho) I suggest starting with a circle base no matter what, Sam can just draw because he has a lot of experience and has studied art for a while.

[@machachafulgrim4990]

The best thing is playing when you do art to get a grasp of how to use any brushes. Once you get a sense of how to work with your brushes and paints, the art you wanna make follows

[@callmepheebsformyphoebenam8113]

Thank you, Sam. I'm feeling depress after the piece of my drawing because I'm using a normal brush. This helps me a lot. God bless you❤❤❤

[@hney_lover]

I just started watching you yesterday and now I’m obsessed-

[@dks6515]

good vid again! I recently started painting with only the basic ps hard roundbrush and it's great. Custom brushes can be good to just have some fun with weird textures n stuff but the don't "make or break" a painting. Great video, ppl really should start worrying less about brushes and more about fundamentals :)

[@spicycheetos1228]

Finally! Someone really needed to make this video!

[@vloopyart]

That little rant at the end, RESPECT. Great video!

[@salanysalawe]

thanks for the Video Sam!! It really helps me a lot to learn how to draw and paint again from the begening!

[@audioLME]

you're a master of art dude.. i love your work !

[@robonavi]

This is an awesome video idea I’m excited to see the results 🙏

[@limitlessends]

I always love your videos. You're soothing, educational, and fun.

[@scruffzi1796]

Sams outfits are always…chefs kiss.. and loved the video :)

[@LionArtStudio]

Totally agree! I use my own custom brushes, but they are mostly basic brushes I’ve tweaked to my liking.. my main brush is a hard, square blocking brush which I’ll use on 90% of my work then add a little extra detail/polish with texture, scatter etc brushes dependant on subject. The base fundamentals are everything, they give the work it’s structure....& tbh only hard blocking brushes can achieve that, unless you use a soft brush with selections, no scatter or full on texture brush can create structure, but a basic hard brush can create anything.

[@hobistinyheartbag]

You’re such an absolute hero!

[@Purps_Pans88]

This is my motivation to keep drawing. This man right here👌

[@tekidr8873]

I really love your artstyle. And you did this in just one or two hours !... 😭 Magnifique 😁

[@yume_eno7691]

Tekid R Oui! C’est magnifique 😃

[@monsai9898]

i really love your videos, it has information and details in every subjects you put into.

[@humbleguccigirl]

I love your videos so much. They are so relaxing with your beautiful voice and nice music and of course your breathtaking art. ❤️

[@DuDeTTe..]

LOVE THE WAY TO USE HE BRUSHES AND YOUR ART STYLE

[@fedanya]

It’s true about the brushes! I love your simple but wonderful way of drawing, even with default brush 😅❤️

[@triangled7014]

Your videos are always cool!! It actually teaches me a lot!! Thankyou Sam

[@clipcatherine8039]

Your paintings are soo good, i hope one day i can be good as you and just stop worrying about getting better, keep it up man!

[@shiraso7706]

omg that made me feel so much better thank u!!💗💗🙏

[@yalikuxisi9345]

I just found your channel a couple of days ago and I have been binge watching all of your videos! I love your content and it’s very helpful. Your art is absolutely beautiful 💖 Also I would love to see the environment painting! 🤧😌

[@feyzaafk2836]

A very great and helpful video! ♥️ I also agree on the custom brush sets, It's up to you how your artwork will turn out *not* how many custom brushes you have bought. And having too many texture brushes gets confusing, (I think) Its always better to learn how to paint with simple tools first!

[@imbored4322]

I'm just so happy to find this video because I think I've been far too fixated on picking the best brushes for me in the past few weeks that I wasn't able to get anything done!

[@rodel9408]

You're videos are always helpful 💖

[@fushdrop]

i think i've found my new fav artist in my art journey o.o

[@LitherFamily]

I don't know how to paint but enjoy a lot see you painting. Also absolutely adore your art style.

[@teacup3954]

Him asking you to not buy his brushes shows that he’s really here for the teaching and well-being of his viewers art!

[@emmalindner5953]

Love your insight on the topic of brushes! Very curious how different (if at all) the matter would be concerning environment painting

[@jerichof444]

Hey ya'll It is just me that Im fallin in love on his drawings hahaha love your art so frekin much😌

[@josephasounang5840]

'for all the hair brush people' I DIED AND I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY

[@pudim_eh_bao8194]

I love the fact that Sam sells his brushes and at the same time he says that they aren't the most important thing. It's really cool to see someone who rather be honester than get money (srry about my english)

[@banefury]

thanks . i needed this

[@crystala5033]

Thank you for doing this video!

[@STICKYArt]

This is a great vid! I find the default and custom main difference is time saving with custom brushes for me!

[@chaerazard]

Thank you! I learned a lot from this video, you are correct in what you said about brushes

[@sheetalbisht8242]

That's just fantastic 😭😭🙏🙏 you're truly great

[@lexiepargas1034]

this is nice! i heard once from a ytber that the brushes really matter, and stuff like that so this is nice!

[@lexiepargas1034]

they even said, “and if u do traditional sit in the corner and cry” like man😭😭

[@janellecataylo6067]

This is so cute and amazing at the same time💖💯

[@nefaerious]

That ending - flawless.

[@hi11213]

Idk why but I am so obsessed with that thing on ur hand. I feel like I NEED that T-T

[@YourFriendlyInsuranceAdjuster]

Great video, love your art style.

[@zenpo8653]

Gosh love ur drawing they're gettn gud everyday

[@stratovolcano7813]

Id def watch if you did an environment painting video !! Also this is so beautiful, your style is amazing 🤩

[@aspenram3885]

I would love one on environments, as long as you're into making one that is. Take care. Thank you for your efforts.

[@eahemming]

I love your style and attitude :)

[@syzu8903]

It would be really great if you talk about how you post-process your work like filters, color balance and lookup, curves, final details and such! Anyways, thank you for the amazing content as always Sam :D

[@y2k005]

Honestly I am struggling to find any difference. Sam is right, guys. It's all about how you use your tools, not how many you have or what kind of tools you are using. So inspiring, I love this content🤩

[@group15f]

Thank you man for your videos, always reminds us to pay attention to improving our skills and not our "tools" lol. At the end of the day, if you know how to draw, you can draw with the most basic brushes. Thanks again.

[@user-it3zn6by8b]

How you draw eyes ESPECIALLY EYELASHES

[@juliekosa1719]

omg eyelashes mess me up EVERY TIME. i *struggle*. but sam makes everything look so natural and simple.

[@D4NIM4LS]

I started using the dip pen (soft) for lineart, and honestly it looks nice with some extra shaping afterwards.