Painting with the Lasso Tool!

[@Alsyoutubeaccount]

8:40 oh my god THANK YOU for acknowledging that brushes DO matter to an extent. Years of watching art tutorials and it’s always kind of bothered me that nobody will say it. Yes it’s true that you can technically do ‘anything’ with round opacity brush but there are certain feels, textures, and workflows that require specific brushes and brush dynamics. If brushes didn’t matter, even the most advanced artists would always use the hard round. I also think it’s kind of annoying how every artist says you shouldn’t need to use their brushes and should make your own. Yes that is the eventual goal, but the brush engines in photoshop and even procreate are too complicated for a beginner or even intermediate (IMO) to understand how to create a brush that does exactly what they want without experimenting with other people’s first.

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, Yeah I know what you mean. I would say, the reason everyone says that is because they CONSTANTLY get asked for brushes from artists that need to focus on fundamentals. Doesn't stop your comment from being right, just explains the reasoning. I have released a video on creating brushes, might be worth checking out if you find it difficult. Its surprisingly easy. I recommend if you buy brushes, look at the settings and work out how it works and then create your own :) Happy Painting!

[@rosalieledezma7455]

Really amazing demonstration. The way you work with the shape dynamically in your composition is fascinating to watch. Thank you for this awesome lesson!

[@Lunasaraka]

Just wanted to say I really appreciate your videos! You make good points and they’re relaxing to watch

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you very much :).

[@itsalecsteica5243]

Another gem lost between the rocks... Keep the videos coming, you are amazing!

[@PixelPusher]

Thanks man, I appreciate it :)

[@duskmallow]

I really love your colour choices. I never know which colours to pick or where to put what colour.

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you, I am going to create a video on colour soon so stay posted.

[@duskmallow]

@@PixelPusher Haha, I guess that means I have to subscribe now so I don't miss it!

[@bassist4higher]

I’m quite new to digital art and I really like the results you got here. I’ve tried some similar ideas, but without the same effect you got. I think I will continue to try and improve on what I’ve started with; I REALLY like what you’ve done.

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, thank you. Yeah keep trying, experiment and have fun with it. Thanks for watching :)

[@teamfortresseditor2]

I think using this along with some simple or complex perspective grids would make for some stunning looking pieces

[@Anonymouscommentor99]

Excellent and informative. Thank you. You just leveled me up with your lesson. Thank you!

[@DavydWood]

Thanks, really helpful, hope to experiment with the lasso a bit more.

[@jessc7037]

I've never thought to use the lasso that way and the pieces turned out gorgous! Thank you for sharing

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you Jess :)

[@MaMa-rx5jz]

I love the pièces... and the colours! I dont understand how it works but it sure does wow!

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you Matt, I appreciate it. Always fun to experiment with wacky colours :)

[@mandalora5325]

Trying to discover this technique for myself in order to think more in terms of shapes and to possibly be more efficient with painting in the beginning - I really appreciate your point about not worrying too much about this process if you don’t like the style, but that it is still useful in blocking out composition and value structure and stuff like that. Great video, very encouraging; thank you!

[@PixelPusher]

Awesome. Thank you. Im glad you have found it encouraging and like the process. Let me know how you get on with it. I think it would be cool so see how different artists use it with different results.

[@aylieshaharris1240]

I just found your channel and I'm honestly feeling so inspired after watching this! I'm a character artist, have been for like 15 years (started when I was 5, but have taken it seriously ever since), and I have this problem where I can ONLY draw characters; I'm at a complete loss when it comes to scenery. So now, about two years into the planning of a comic series, I'm here struggling to figure out how scenery works and feeling inadequate because, for the first time in as long as I can remember, I have no idea what I'm doing as an artist. Your videos have genuinely comforted me and given me whole new ideas about where to start, so I really hope you keep it up with this content!

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you Ayliesha. Its cool that your working on a comic and your character work is going well. It can be a challenge when you start to learn a new aspect of art such as environments but remember if your frustrated and struggling, your on the verge of learning something new and improving as an artist. I would recommend starting simple such as learning perspective with box shapes to block out a frame and then detail it after that. Good luck with it, and let me know how it goes :) Side note: haven't posted in a while due to freelance commitments but I will post again soon so keep an eye out for new content :)

[@Nodsaibot]

"Lazzuuuu tool" xD

[@PixelPusher]

I still don't know how to say it haha.

[@daviedood2503]

@@PixelPusher "lass oh "

[@nadia.illustrates]

Such a blessing!!!!

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you Nadia!

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

Great Work ! Well narrated - nice tips :) Good job √ Thanks

[@PixelPusher]

Thanks Jezz, I appreciate it :)

[@scepticalminds]

These pieces turned out amazingly, I am only just discovering this technique as well. Keep up the great work man ^^ How do you pick out such wonderful colours for your compositions? it ends up so balanced.

[@miijojo1994]

I need to try this!

[@PixelPusher]

Yes, do it!!! Its surprisingly fun.

[@RoseDragoness]

awww this looks so pretty!

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you :)

[@gohancomfejao]

wow........

[@thelucky8179]

Yes please

[@alejandrorizzo8326]

Inspiring !!! Thank you !!!!

[@PixelPusher]

Thanks Alejandro!

[@borjarodilgonzalez4661]

Superb man, really inspiring work! Keep on working like this! :)

[@PixelPusher]

Thank you :) Im glad you found it inspiring.

[@IDONTKNOW-ln5jp]

Nice art!

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

as someone who is better at drawing than painting, the lasso tool approach to painting is VERY useful. on a side note, do you have tips or videos or suggestions of people who have used the lasso tool approach to foliage? this is where I stumble using this approach...

[@DannyBoy443]

Very nice work. Was the intro made w/ AE?

[@d-boy]

Is it still as beneficial if i go for complex shapes that are not similar to their basic structures? Like if i wanted to draw skinfolds on a man's face with lasso tool is it okay if just draw the entire shadow as one continuos shape caused by the folds ? Rather Than i multiple discontinuous shapes that change values according to the intensity of light? Or basically should I go for details with the lasso tool?

[@Enadalal]

how did you draw outside canvas?

[@dakilla816]

Lassouue

[@daviedood2503]

What about using grid lines to make sure pieces are in good perspective? Do you use them

[@PixelPusher]

Yeah it depends on the piece. If im using 3 point I will, or if im creating something with a lot of straight lines. Make sure you don't get too stuck with making it perfect though, the piece will be really stiff if you do that.

[@daviedood2503]

@@PixelPusher ahhh yea. This is true. Nature has its little quirks etc. I've see certain jobs done that took a very long time to complete because they wanted to do it perfect. Afterwards, it looked really off as it seemed to go against nature and what we're all use to seeing. Like a face. Both sides don't have perfect symmetry. Which by the way is a fun thing to do. Take a front facing photo of your face, cut in half. Copy left side, copy right side. Replace the right side with the copy of your left side, and do the same replacing the left side with a copy of the right side. 😂 The 3 different faces made will show you what you'd look like with a perfectly semetrical face. 😂

[@MegaSoviet101]

Is this possible in Procreate? Really seems like a more loose and relaxing way to paint.

[@PixelPusher]

Yes, definitely, it would work exactly the same way. Personally use artstudio pro more but it will work in both :) Give it a try, feel free to let me know how you get on.

[@agmilustration3706]

GRANDE CRACK

[@itsalecsteica5243]

I'm differently going to try this. I've been studying digital painting lately and this one is just so special! By the way, can you do something like a portrait using lasso? That would be interesting.

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, Yeah thats a good idea, and challenging. Keep an eye out, I might work on that soon.

[@samarcandaespinosa3014]

Hi Sam, thank you very much for these videos, they are very useful and I'm getting a lot out of it. Also, it's very satisfying to see your painting process! It´s beautiful. I have a question about the lasso tool and I wonder if maybe you can help me. Whenever I use the lasso tool it leaves a residue of the first color used just slightly outside the edges of the selection. Even if I erase the content it will leave that line behind. Have you come across the same problem? And if so, how have you fixed it? Thank you in advanced.

[@PixelPusher]

Hey Samarcanda, Thank you. Im glad they are useful :) Yeah so at the top of photoshop (beneath all the tabs, file, edit ect.) when you have lasso selected you should see feather. I imagine you have that on. It should be set to 0px. Also, turn on Anti - alias if its not already (should be to the right of feather). Hope that helps, if not im not sure what it is thats causing the problem. Also make sure your working with a high enough resolution. Around the 2000 mark or above with 200dpi should be fine.

[@samarcandaespinosa3014]

@@PixelPusher Hi! Thanks for taking the time to respond :) I just doubled check and I had all the settings as you mentioned, so no idea what it can be... oh, well. I will have to embrace this mysterious issue I guess.

[@BVG71RU]

Hello, I want to ask where to get the brush like yours?

[@PixelPusher]

hey Vladimir, These brushes are form Sparth. I will be doing a brush video soon though, so keep posted.

[@itsalecsteica5243]

How do you get those straight lines with the lasso? I cannot do it? Is there a command or something?

[@williamcantdraw4739]

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[@itsalecsteica5243]

@@williamcantdraw4739 Thanks

[@craftsmanceramics8653]

I love your work! Can I ask what brushes you used for the first two paintings? I'm new to this, and I'm having a hard time finding some larger abstract/splattery brushes I like to use. *insert blerb about what you said about brushes*

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, thank you. Im really sorry, but I dont know. I lost all my brushes a while back. If I remember correctly it was a pretty standard brush with texture and Transfer on. When using the lasso, Scattering can be fun to play around with in the settings. Not the answer you were looking for, but hope that helps.

[@craftsmanceramics8653]

@@PixelPusher Thanks for getting back to me! I'll keep looking.

[@kyletornea64]

What software do you use?

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, I used Photoshop for these but I have been using Paintstorm recently.

[@yousefahmed8145]

you use mouse of tablet ?

[@PixelPusher]

Hey, a tablet. Cant recommend enough for digital art.

[@kayaeki]

osumm

[@cagyakwah]

What brush pack?