Pewdiepie's Art Journey - He Really Isn't Messing Around!

[@DuiDrop]

as he got better and better, he started doubting himself, feeling not good enough, comparing latest work to your past fav work and hating it, learning new things and studying, improving, "am I allowed to be happy"...yep, he became a true artist, heart n soul

[@jg3875]

I think it’s good that he feels bad about himself considering that he’s a racist pos

[@chenzhao3905]

My art teacher back at high school once told me like "Even if you stop drawing for years, as long as you don't stop observing, you will still grow and able to draw better" Graduated from high school, got degree in vehicle engineering and stop drawing for like 6 years. And 37 years old now have experience in game/animation/graphic design industry. And I still felt that I'm shitty at art. But what that teacher told me is like a dime light at the end of the tunnel. The takeaway is that if you love art, just don't stop. You'll get there.

[@AdamDuffArt]

That’s partially true - but art is a creative, intellectual, spiritual AND physical skill As Chris Oatley quoted in one of his Paperwing Podcasts, “if you read an entire fitness magazine every day for a year, but don’t go to the gym, will you be in better shape in the end?

[@chenzhao3905]

@@AdamDuffArt yes I agree. Have a friend doing fine art since he is 17, and I can see how of years of drawing nonstop shape his understanding of anatomy and rendering. Meanwhile my experience working with car parts did help me with perspective and design but I can't see how I can reach his level of artistic expression. About what my art teacher told me. Maybe it's his way of saying "Don't give up". btw love your channel, your calm voice always drag me back to my pen and paper when I'm feeling bad about my learning progress.

[@Zelgeist]

@@chenzhao3905 Some people like me can draw for years, never give up and be rewarded with a next to nothing for our trouble.

[@DennisCNolasco]

@@Zelgeist the most important thing is to enjoy making art, that in itself is the greatest reward (see Kim Jung Gi). But to get technical, in addition to practicing daily, you have to study the fundamentals AND practice drawing from your imagination. If you only do one of those, you will severely hamper your growth. Have fun!

[@Top4o100]

"Draw yourself into a dead end first before you reach out for a lesson" This quote kicked me back of my chair. Spot on Adam, exactly where i am at the moment. I've been doing digital art for year and a half, i produced over 200 artworks, and i was just recently feeling like i am straight at the beginning. I felt like i don't know how to draw anymore but its that quote you just said!!! Thank you sir i needed to hear that!

[@AdamDuffArt]

I’m thrilled that resonated with you- you sound primed for growth

[@lexlinkroy]

I tell people that all the time. The response i get back is i don't work like that!

[@ThecatThecat-hq1op]

The only other video I've seen about pewdiepie's art journey was about how people are quitting because he is too good and improves too fast. I think the conclusion to your video is more accurate to how I feel about this. It's inspiring.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well said

[@Supreme-Emperor-Mittens]

Felix, moving to Japan, ditching alcohol and getting away from the KZbin Grind was some of his best life decisions. I enjoy watching his "Life in Japan" vlogs. Some artists have complained that they're ditching art, because of Felix's improvement in one year. Their excuse is that he's rich and he has lots of time on his hands because he no longer has to work. Probably the most lame excuse that I've ever heard - LOL.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Hey, this is KZbin, you could interpret anything as negative with enough creativity - but the bottom line is that money doesn’t buy discipline. They say “money and power doesn’t corrupt, it reveals corruption” and it’s clear that Felix has remained a high quality man all these years.

[@daviddarko5837]

People are A-holes. He made his life by doing the work. You choose the life you are living.

[@bagoheado9065]

such a nice positive video from you again you bring my soul at ease... Watched another art tubers vid reacting to pewds art journey, not gonna call anyone out, but had to close it after they started nitpicking and tearing. Snickered at some hands and stuff... not into that kind of energy, but unfortunately it's rampant in the community.

[@AdamDuffArt]

That is sad - that desire to focus on what’s missing rather than what’s gained doesn’t only impact their critiques - but most likely, they’re feelings of self as well. Remember that this negativity is an internal dialogue, externalized. It had to come from somewhere.

[@faeanxrchy]

This was incredibly encouraging and exactly what i needed to see right now. I've been feeling an overwhelming and ever-present amount of frustration, self-doubt, insecurity, anger and hopelessness in relation to my art lately and hating a lot of what i draw, but seeing Felix go through a similar journey and point out that your art gets worse before it gets better when you're trying to learn new things has helped me more than i can put into words. I feel excited to create and grow again and finding that feeling again after being stuck in a dark pit for such a long time nearly brought me to tears... Thank you for this.

[@AdamDuffArt]

You’re very welcome :)

[@Void_Astrea]

for 1 year. he has such confidence with his lines. I'm Jelly.

[@ared18t]

Just make them a lot and make them with inention. Allways try to do it in one stroke if possible.

[@theoddegg8462]

Easily the hardest part of my journey. There's just no b.s.'ing good line work Like you can with a sketch lol.

[@cinderblockstudios]

Hearing Felix express the frustrations of learning and how it's not just a straight line is really awesome to hear! I just know it will help so many young artists!

[@smol5601]

I hope Felix will find this video, lots of good direct advice

[@lexlazaruz]

It's astonishing, how much grace, coziness and peace cats radiate. Even through a screen. We're so lucky they allow us to live in their houses. Found Felix' video super inspiring and Cody and I were talking about it on discord, the other day. It feels so refreshing to watch these progress videos with all the errors and struggles and also accomplishments. There are so, so many "perfect" art videos of "perfect" artists on YT, where all errors are edited out or never got uploaded in the first place. You can see what to do and how to do it, but they seem to always get it right first try. And yes, in case of a tutorial, it is very helpful, but in a drawing process I wanna see the ugly, the shitty, the frustration, because it is so relatable and it gives me a reality check, that everybody sucked in the beginning. Best sentence it Felix' video, that really stuck with me is "If you wanna improve, you have to go through the pain of sucking again." Loved that. Now I'm gonna pop out my sketchbook and draw some manga girls :D Have a fantastic weekend!

[@AdamDuffArt]

I totally agree with you Lex - he understands that discomfort is something any and every professional needs to accustom themselves to (within reason of course)

[@gwyn.]

Funny how some people are salty about his ability to achieve the level that those takes years to do. These people don't realize just what kind of of person he is, the man's never missed posting a video every single day for a decade straight. (Until that day he said he was going to slow down a bit to rest and spend more time with his family.) His work ethics is absolutely admirable.

[@ladyethyme]

...... and he literally had art classes before he did this… he's been using Photoshop and doing digital art since uni.

[@haziqzaq]

Yep, too many salty people in here.

[@michaeljohn5130]

​​@@ladyethymeHe literally mentioned in the video that he hasn't drawn since he was a kid. He didn't have art classes either. All the "art background" he had was him doing photoshop, like editing photos. Not actually drawing

[@digitalbrinjen3245]

Yeah, heard about the saltiness which is a real shame as there is so much to unpack and learn from Pewdiepie's 3 drawing videos. He got so many of the hidden details right and anyone can learn from them.

[@janszymanski6783]

People should be inspired by pewdiepie's commitment instead of being envious. People those days.

[@MrHazz111]

Consistency and hard (and smart) work make a difference. While the recent focus on mental health and not drawing everyday has some much-needed benefits compared to my earlier days where every professional artist said 'you can't get in the industry if you don't draw 14 hours a day' I fear there might've been an overcorrection. Drawing as much as you can, working on your weaknesses and getting out of your comfort zone while finding new avenues to explore your existing strengths gives you results, and Felix here shows that. Too many use their 'style' as a shield to not learn the fundamentals, even though you can draw better anime or manga inspired art with better fundamentals, and Pewdiepie shows that too.

[@AdamDuffArt]

The 14 hour work day is the tipping point that ruins consistency (over the long term) Moderation but daily practice is the key to growth, just like physical training It’s easier to train daily than weekly - just don’t ruin your body overtraining - both the body AND mind require rest

[@APMowl]

Great points! My favorite takeaway is that mention of when one should seek out guides: when they art themselves into a corner. Been aware of the problem-answer learning structure for a while now and it's very effective. You learn way better if you give your brain a problem to ruminate on, then give it the answer, instead of just mindlessly feeding it information with nothing to connect it to (which is more rote memorization than anything). Draw a raised hand. Why doesn't it look good? What muscles are wrongly flexed? Draw someone lifting something heavy. Why doesn't it look "heavy"? What's wrong with the tension in their limbs? Draw Spider-Man in one of his amazingly dynamic poses. Why does yours look so stiff? How do you make extreme foreshortening work? Giving yourself problems to solve is the way to go. That way you have a real interest in actually learning why things are how they are (instead of, say, learning by heart all the names of all the muscles of the body before having a real need to or actual interest). Cultivate an interest into how things are done and how you can use that to make your work better.

[@paintedalma]

Man I needed to see this, super inspiring not only seeing Felix's progress and discipline but also listening to your wisdom and commentary!! Thank you both ❤ now off to draw 🏃‍♀️

[@AdamDuffArt]

You’re very welcome :)

[@jade1417]

Yes Gimli is absolutely necessary, thank you 😃

[@AdamDuffArt]

I concur Jade, he is the Ying to my Yang (as is his older brother, Link) :)

[@andreshaquet7705]

I love this kind of videos, even if they are not directed at us, we can still learn many things by just listening...

[@AdamDuffArt]

100% - a teacher never answers the student, they answer the class

[@matthew__creek]

I really like that Felix has "evolved" from entertainer to "this is who I am as a Person and this is what I love and care about". And I think he is doing the Art Community a great service with this, because there are so many people who once did have a general interest in art, but never felt good enough or rewarded enough to keep doing it. Of course there are also people who get discouraged by his progress or who try to downplay his efforts with statements like "Well you are rich, so you have the time.". But we all know that those people are really just searching for excuses and only make up reasons to quit. Art is not about talent...it's a endurance game, we all know that. So those who stop "because of him" would have dropped out either way and those who start or rather start again because of him, are inspired by what he does and what he has brought to the table of the art community. Which is a really good example of: "everyone can be an artis, if they only try."

[@uhdwufud]

I must say I saw a couple of reactions to the pewdiepie video already, but this one also helped me understand the background why something might look off.

[@iveyao120]

I’ve been wanting you to react to Felix’s art progress! So awesome to see this vid! It is heartwarming ❤

[@Felipezz92]

I just watched 3 or 4 of your videos in a row and easily fell in love with your work. Consider me a new subscriber!

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well I’m very happy to hear that Felipe, thank you :)

[@badonshrimp6851]

you know, Pewds really pulling me back into drawing. I stopped doing illustration after my diploma. now i have an Artist gf so it kinda makes myself feel useless and she been helping me to get back into illustration. Now i'm going back to the fundamentals i learnt back in my diploma days. Thank you for the video💕💕

[@LeeYangDraw]

After watching Fujimoto's Look Back and seeing Pewd's art progress, I am so inspired to pick up my pencil again after years of art block. This really brings me back to when I first started drawing 14 years ago. I forget that art is such a humbling experience and a very rewarding one at that.

[@saggyflapjax]

I spent most of my youth committed to art and i quit for 5 years, look back brought me back

[@AdamDuffArt]

It is isn’t it - it’s one of those skills (like playing chess) that directly connected to raw skill. There’s no cheat code for traditional drawing in a sketchbook - just practice and improve

[@TerraCorvusEntertainment]

One of us one of us one of us XD He is so in it he casnt escape anymore. Love your reaction, Adam.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Yarp! This is now a part of his “permanent” self - no matter where he takes this professionally he’ll benefit from this experience for the long run

[@gabudaichamuda2545]

I'm a simple man. I see Gimli in the thumbnail, I click

[@AdamDuffArt]

You and me both :)

[@pastelmoon9118]

8:28 the cat " I`M THE STAR OF THIS SHOW 😏 "

[@Nenkanuko69]

19:58 That's what I was dealing with lately. I was doing more "painterly" approach and even tho it was pretty nice and fun to make, something felt off. Only a few days ago I realised that if you want to make a detailed rendering, you have to make your lineart simplier. If you want to make a piece with a detailed lineart, it's better to make simple rendering and let your linerat describe the form and contrast. I was trying to do both and it made my paintings a bit overcomplicated.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Exactly - that’s an important important discovery nd makes a huge difference

[@Nenkanuko69]

@AdamDuffArt I had to discover this by myself because weirdly enough, no one really talks about it. If you watch any tutorials, they usually explain their work flow but don't explain those important details.

[@gwyn.]

26:12 Potion Seller 😂

[@laifu6317]

I put off looking at this video for a while out of jealousy, but I got a lot out of it, and feel renewed in my desire to make art.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Nothing in the world to be jealous about. I have students who gained technical skills that took me decades to learn, in a year! What matters is your own journey, your own improvement - that’s it. If someone else has wonderful skill then feel genuine joy and appreciation for it. That quality of character doesn’t only reflect well on you through the eyes of others, but you also see yourself through a kinder and more positive lens.

[@battz7252]

Well damn, you put the ads on the right spots 😂😂

[@AdamDuffArt]

Oh? I didn’t actually chose that - any add placement was done by KZbin (I’m really curious where the add happened for you)

[@isaacleone6551]

It’s so funny watching Felix go through the exact same mental process I went through when I started drawing & improving etc. Then it’s a little heartbreaking to see him start to struggle with the same negative feelings I got as I kept going! He’s a case study lol

[@LansGamingHD]

I saw some videos about how a big chunk of the community got salty and jealous about his progress. People, this is normal, he just did what needed to be done to improve, and It could have gone better. I can empathize with him, people say he is rich, too talented or gifted while having so many days of grinding in the back of his head. People just telling me I was chosen by the art gods or some BS while having pain and sleepless nights on my resume. Not saying he’s taking It badly, but I feel that complimenting art should be the same as anything, recognizing effort, discipline, and dedication. He’s also been a KZbinr for the longest time, he knows how to learn things, and he had to learn multiple endeavors to make his life’s career a success. He knows how to stick to things at a fundamental level, look how his fitness journey went. So if any of the salty side of the community wants to cope with something that’s a good one. Nonetheless, y’all just need to lock in, stop procrastinating and get good. Learn how to learn, this should not be surprising, seriously. Much love 🥰

[@AdamDuffArt]

lol - money doesn’t buy passion and discipline. In fact, it’s more likely to interfere with it, being seduced by so many other expensive distractions. He has 100% of my support, I love what he’s doing and I’ll always promote him (and any other artist who dedicates themselves to their passion and be excellent role models in the process)

[@LansGamingHD]

@ Yeah, I don’t think money buys passion either, I just would love to see more of the community (like this part) supporting his drive and dedication rather than quitting and being toxic about It. I’ve been dealing with some hand issues for the last couple of years and seeing the AI apocalypse taking over the community in the meantime It all seemed dark and clouded. But watching this MF pick up a pen and be happy while grinding from scratch ignites in me a wildfire of hope and motivation that I can’t use at all. Would love to see more people taking it that way, knowing that they can, knowing that this is the light we need right now.

[@annitendo]

I’m still in the just drawing anime girl phase after 20 years, still not bored of it 😂

[@AdamDuffArt]

lol - then you keep on keeping on :)

[@kaihuaa]

yes adam, your eyes are over there

[@techwizpc4484]

I draw characters with months worth of gaps in between and can somehow catch up to the last best thing a drew. It sucks having to start over every time I continue. Seeing this video makes me want to commit and gives me hope I can improve if I just really focused. I draw mostly landscapes but faces is just a different ballgame.

[@SpyroAndMrKatFan]

I really don't like Pewdiepie. He rubs me the wrong way. But his art improvement is amazing. He has the maturity, healthy self condfidence, "no big deal world won't end if my drawing is bad" attitude, and the consistency to do this daily. He really is enjoying the process, playing with art supplies. He has a healthy attitude. Somethink I've been lacking my entire life, thus making my relationship with art very toxic and strained. There is a sense of ease to how he's able to sit down and just draw, just play.

[@AdamDuffArt]

I believe that the secret to his “ease” lies behind his discipline to do it daily. He’s not trying to “keep up with the practice” rather - his practice is a lifestyle, a part of his daily routine. You can see this philosophy infiltrate every aspect of his life, from fatherhood to being a supportive parter to someone who takes excellent care of his physical health and now - his art. I’m sure this isn’t the end of his learning curve, he’ll be surprising many industries moving forward - he’s addicted to growth.

[@SpyroAndMrKatFan]

@@AdamDuffArt thank you for the comment! A lifestyle…. Maybe that’s it. Maybe i need to allow myself to be an artist, and have an artist’s lifestyle without shame. Maybe that will help! I wonder, have you thought about making a video addressing how trauma and shame impact creativity and the ability to have a process? Ive been healing my wounded inner creative. Patrick Teahan’s video on being creatively stuck has been immensely helpful, and i would love to see more people discuss that topic.

[@CyberValeth]

I'm actually curious how many sketchbooks he actually went through. I mean I -finally- finished one after 3+ years of off and on sketching, doodles, and thumbnails. Almost 10 days on second one and shifted back to landscape thumbnails, because got tired of trying to force creatures/characters for now. I'm pleasantly surprised at how in some ways, better landscapes look now at just a "simple sketch" level. 10 to MAYBE 15 mins a day at lunch during the week. about the same at home, as I'm trying to reclaim my life from having been a caretaker.

[@nayelimartinez4465]

This year has been the most difficult for me artistically, and weird to say since I barely had anything done at all, or even tried to do something at all. I’ve been a lot in chrisis over what I really want to do, and at the start of the year I’ve got really frustrated since for all the opportunities I just let pass by, I’m probably on the verge of not being the illustrator I wanted to be in the first place, having to dedicate on other things to the point I don’t hace the energy nor the passion to go back at doing art for the rest of my life. I have to admit, I feel this is the lowest I’ve been in my short life at the same time. I am a licensed industrial designer (which seems like I’ve lost my skills on that aswell anyway) and even I’ve failed my own expectations and others aswell in my first job, where they hired me for my major. But you know…. Maybe it isn’t that bad that maybe I stop doing art for a long time, but of course, doesn’t mean I’ll get away from it. It is mostly about only getting around it more than I ever did in my life, and who knows… I hope someday to get inspired enough to go back at it again. Or not, that’s just the worst case scenario. Honestly the most probably it is that I’m just tired of treating art like the only thing I have value for. I wanted to deny it, but it is the real reason why I made it on the first place. I did love doing it of course, but… I don’t think it is the same than others who that’s their main center of their artistic journey. I am healing in some ways, or at least learning. I guess it is time I finally take it easy and not to pressure myself… And now only be a viewer for the people who can help me remember that genuine passion I forgot a long time ago.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Absolutely - nobody’s pressuring you for anything, but yourself. Just focus on daily growth, enjoy the process and ignore the clock. The only thing you can do to lose is give up, otherwise you’re already very much a winner imo

[@anthonylaselva4727]

Do you know what makes me laugh about the art community? That whatever makes the news, human or artificial (lol), is taken as a scourge. What if this gentleman was telling you: look what it means to be consistent. Greetings, from a friend.

[@EmlynBoyle]

What are you babbling about? And you say art community like a true non-artist would. Or are you just an AI user?

[@kasloth994]

Give us at least one thing that we treat as a scourge that isn't AI. I'm curious

[@duvetboa]

Its hard because I think people will believe whatever serves them best here. Either Felix is a special exception and an art God and proof that some people are just more talented than others or he should be a motivational example: just a normal dude who picked up a hobby as an adult, found he really enjoyed it, and managed to stay consistent. Personally I'm also a bit frustrated with the situation because I'm not making the progress that I like, but at the same time, if I'm being honest with myself, I'm not working nearly as hard as Felix seems to have been.

[@TadeuLevy]

@@duvetboa He's not a 'normal dude'. He is a multi-millionaire. Not to say his progress and artistic achievements are to be ignored, but it is not that impressive when you were born in a 1st-world country and has money and time to pursue anything you can imagine: the best teachers, the best books, the best equipment, the best environment. Everything coalesces in the result we see: Amazing progress in a relatively short period of time.

[@duvetboa]

@@TadeuLevy He's still a father with a job and other responsibilities. I work full time and I probably have more free time than him. The money is a given, but what expensive materials is he using? He did say he bought an iPad at some point, but most of his drawings were just simple pen and paper. Most of the best art books are freely available as PDFs online. I'm not sure what you mean by environment, and I don't think he ever mentioned having any teachers/instructors. I'm not denying he doesn't have advantages and privilege but there's nothing about this art that's prohibitively cost expensive.

[@Mangoleg]

I started drawing yesterday and I’m already starting to observe things. For example: My girlfriend is trying to explain to me this and that and I’m just observing the shape of her head and trying to put it in the contrast with her body😂 it was very fascinating to me to realize what I was doing

[@AdamDuffArt]

Oh no!!! You’ve got the artist bug! That’s hilarious how often I’m asked “Adam, are you listening to me?” Because I’m looking at them strangely while they talk to me - I get caught up in a visual detail and start zoning out.

[@Supreme-Emperor-Mittens]

Thumbs Up For Kitty 😺

[@kimsnightmare]

i started drawing again for the first time since i was like 10 bc off his video !

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well damn! That’s a proud accomplishment for both of us then

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

Okay, so working at what he does. I could easily assume is a content creation stunt. However, he really did take it seriously. 100 days of sketches is a lot. But 365... How did he not burnt out? I gotta give the man the credit where credit is due. He did take it seriously. If he takes his art seriously, I hope he continues studying on full body figures and backgrounds. So that he can expand his knowledge.

[@AdamDuffArt]

It’s all about consistency- when you create a daily habit, it becomes a habit rather than a chore - it’s easier to draw daily than weekly, so long as you don’t have gruelling 10 hour drawing sessions

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

@AdamDuffArt Well, that's true. Having done the 100 days sketches. Even tho they were 5 min sketches at the very end I ran out of pictures I wanted to do.

[@DankSouls37]

Someone else commented this on this video, but to reiterate what they said: Felix has a really solid work ethic. He only really stopped being a full time KZbinr in the last 2 years. Up until then, he was working full time, barely taking a break for nearly a decade. If anything, he's consistent and committed to what he does...

[@CelyneSCI]

"Tar-zhan" 😂 Honestly, when i saw the video, I didn't know itwas Pewdie Pie. It was another artist doing what they enjoy and really enjoying it! Art unites us!

[@AdamDuffArt]

Exactly Celyne- while watching this video, I whole heartedly felt like I was watching the videos of and art KZbinr sharing his process

[@alexbarbarich6319]

Id love to hear your advice on if he were to go pro, what jobs or industrys you would recommend

[@AdamDuffArt]

that’s definitely a good topic for artists, but I wouldn’t aim that kind of video to Felix. I want to encourage him to just have fun and grow, not bog him down with expectations. It’s clear he doesn’t need it, it might do more harm than good. He’s a very self-motivated individual who brings himself to great places without much pressure from others.

[@the_river_acheron]

This method of becoming good at drawing through an established approach has a long tradition. In Japanese history, the Kano school would teach through scrolls and manuals that instructed people on how to draw. There is a long debate in art history of talent vs practice. In my humble assessment, PewdiePie is learning to draw in tradition with the Kano school. His art is clearly anime inspired. He isn't developing a wholly unique style, he's learning within an established style borrowing visual shortcuts and language established long before he was even born. This isn't to take away from his dedication and work, the style may evolve to become more unique and his own. That being said, I do not see him as genius of visual language, like a Kley, Dore or Hokusai. But does it matter if he is a visual genius? No.

[@AdamDuffArt]

I don’t believe being a genius is his priority- rather, growth. The Japanese practice that better illustrates Felix’s philosophy (which he has quoted numerous times in the past) is “Kaizen”, the pursuit on constant growth and improvement You can see how he tackles this philosophy with a commendable amount of discipline Being the best is a fruitless endeavour- but growth is constantly available, rewarding and nurturing to one’s life

[@the_river_acheron]

@@AdamDuffArt The goal of growth is noble. I think the genius and the practitioner share this goal.

[@daklr2501]

I feel exactly the sane as you do about sketchbooks lmao

[@omirlee3908]

I think I would like more Gimli and Adam combo

[@Superpig500]

I'm from Gimli

[@omirlee3908]

@@Superpig500 red maple place?

[@AdamDuffArt]

You got it! And expect more Adam, Gimli & LINK content as well - my other Himalayan sweetheart :)

[@ForTheSuperEarth]

Gimliiiii!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Numb3r10ck]

❤

[@FeldiArts]

... there is a spelling mistake in your outro... I just noticed it XD

[@AdamDuffArt]

I never do lol - I’ll leave it there for posterity :)

[@chaveztyndale8468]

I'm not salty i just kinda realize that i must suck really bad if I've been drawing in my spare time after work for way longer than a year, and it looks like chickenshit compared to his earliest days drawing for fun lol, i haven't drawn since his first art video

[@AdamDuffArt]

Rest assured Chavez - EVERYONE feels that way. Our own worst enemy is ourselves. All you need to focus on is growth, that’s where the joy, motivation and inspiration comes from - everything else is just you trolling yourself .

[@Wolf-dn7uo]

qt cat

[@ZakkuTole]

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[@PajilAnimation]

other platform: nice pewdiepie, you inspired me to draw😊😊 twitter/x: pewdiepie u scumbag, arrgghhh i QUIT ART!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@AdamDuffArt]

This is why I don’t use Twitter - it’s where humanity goes to die

[@cygnusa9673]

Who the hell is Pewdiepie'?

[@AdamDuffArt]

Some guy on KZbin - has a few subs you know - just trying to make a name for himself (sarcasm)

[@someuser4166]

I don't really like him, never have ;but I dislike ai bros even more so the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[@Trid3nt861]

Im like Felix, I taught myself how to draw. Its impressive what he has done in just a year. There were many leftists on Reddit and Twitter that were upset (they had the communist/socialist mindset btw) that how dare a successful rich man who is enjoying his life and having free time to draw and improve while they have to slave away at work. This is the petty mindset these individuals have.

[@GMrDrew]

IJS 😁

[@Zelgeist]

One one hand, Pewdiepie is really inspiring and I do recognize he's doing a lot of good for art community, knowlingly or not. On the other hand however - and I don't expect anyone to understand this, really - it is beyond frustrating to learn for yet another time than anyone can pick up drawing and do more progress in much shorter time than I ever could. Makes me feel hopeless and defective.

[@allanredhill8682]

I think it all comes down to his work ethic and understanding of how learning works. So many people try to immediatly jump into anatomy or design when they dont even understand about structure, solid drawing or cant even draw straight lines. The way pewdiepie approached it was very analytical and calculated - he knows that you cant make progress if youre spinning in circles without aim

[@Zelgeist]

@@allanredhill8682 Thank you for implying I don't know about consistency and I never tried to learn how learning works.

[@dawson3776]

1. Stop using yourself as the judge, you are your own worst critic. 2. Everybody has their own pace, it's only natural. 3. Part of learning is trying something new, be uncomfortable. Failing is part of progress.

[@Zelgeist]

@@dawson3776 1. Who I am supposed to use as a judge? 2. That's doesn't make it any less painful, when everyone's pace is much better than mine 3. Difference between me and you people is that you try and fail, but eventually your reward is success. Mine is disappointment.

[@fjohnson-o4t]

Unfortunately it happens. Some people are just better at picking things while we must pay for courses, mentorships, private tutors whatever. But we must not get discouraged by the Pewdiepie's. It might take longer but we will get there.

[@goblinclown5483]

First!

[@rayblack593]

Sometimes I wish you guys would put the effort you put on reporting a kewdeepie on some some talented unknown, instead of rich , known people who already had their shot

[@AdamDuffArt]

Sounds like a great idea - there’s an opportunity that YOU’RE squandering right now. Eyes on you now mate!

[@CyberWTF]

why not put your face while the video is playing instead of just the video on its own. Not really watching it together are we

[@kasloth994]

Fair point, though it's possible he wanted to avoid obstructing any of the sketches in the video with his camera. There also could be argument for shrinking the video a little and putting camera view on the side, but it would cause details of the sketches to be somewhat less visible. I'm not disagreeing with you, just saying those could've been the reasons behind the decision

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

it's just his style

[@AdamDuffArt]

I actually wanted to but I was having computer issues trying to sync the audio and video angles without creating a Multicam clip. (I’m actually at the Apple Store getting my Mac looked at as I write this because my system has been acting up)

[@3msEEv]

22:58 I call it AI. The shape of some hair doesn't match up. Highlights seem off. There is just more an more detail the longer you look at it that does seem off - not in a style way, but in an AI way. Can I be certain? no

[@AllegraJina]

Stop it with this bs. He's still a beginner artists and makes mistakes. He probably also has seen a lot of AI pictures that influence him. This looks clearly like a beginner artist who still doesn't know how to draw a lot of stuff. I think Felix learned a lot in the last year, but there is still so much to improve. He's also way too prideful to just post an AI picture and claim it's his, that's just not who he is.

[@AdamDuffArt]

lol, no it’s not AI

[@3msEEv]

@@AdamDuffArt To clarify: The reference is probably AI. I stand by that. There are patterns in the hair that repeat themself mirrored and flipped. AI is good, but it is not magic. There are signs and that's all I'm saying. Can't link an image here sadly.

[@3msEEv]

@@AdamDuffArt Also, I think it is very telling that you are so sure about it. When people are certain about things nobody can be certain about...

[@3msEEv]

@@AllegraJina Who are you rooting for? You don't know these internet personas. He's not the artist hero you seek out. Whatever

[@figuredrawing4912]

His art is boring. Derivative. Hollow.

[@Djeucbess]

At least he is making an effort to actually draw on paper instead of generating them

[@figuredrawing4912]

@@Djeucbess True.

[@eikoor]

We really judging beginners who put an effort to do a style that makes them want to draw through an elitist "UR ART IS NOT UNIQUE ENOUGHH!!" bs, how are we still critiquing people with this in 2024? Its a hollow perspective that does not consider individual meaning making You're contributing to a disgusting, cruel cycle of hate and you're confident about it.

[@figuredrawing4912]

@@eikoor It's my opinion. Just like it's my opinion that his channel is vapid and banal. When he said the N-word live on stream I was NOT surprised.

[@eikoor]

​@@figuredrawing4912 It is, it is It's just really unfortunate that, I assume as an artist yourself or someone who would have an appreciation to art, you don't seem to acknowledge how you're doing harm by choosing to behave in this way Not only to the youtuber no, you don't like him as it appears, but at least towards the spirit of being a beginner artist. You're selling it like the importance of art is only in stylization uniqueness, but maybe im looking at this wrong too since im not respecting that your perception of importance towards art is that. Im gonna leave now, I just hope that you'd atleast think about how your words may cause harm for others out there

[@thirdmonkey]

Anime faces are easy, draw some hands with the proper proportions and then I'll be impressed

[@Superpig500]

He should jyst learn an ai program

[@lemond2007]

Glad to see some straight white man excellence being spotlighted.

[@AdamDuffArt]

?

[@fabmediastudios3512]

And what are you getting at? Please explain….

[@MysticalPrinceofMiraculousHear]

🤨Bruh, why are you saying like this? (rhetorical question btw)