The Mighty Nein | Critical Role SPEEDPAINT

Been absolutely loving the new CritRole campaign so far, so this piece was a real blast to work on. (I've been wanting to draw a big fanart of the party like this since episode 1!)
Took the better part of the week to finish this picture since I wanted to use the newer painty style I've been trying to pin down, but I'm super happy with how it turned out! :D
How're y'all enjoying the Wildemount campaign so far? :D
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[@Cyrashe]

You can just hear Molly's voice when you see his pose.

[@thesandman1385]

Cri. 😭

[@leo_the_deer4007]

Dypatome every time I see this purple dork I feel sad

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

"Well... I don't think I've ever seen a group of people more in need of a good time in my entire life."

[@crungler]

long may he reign

[@thomashall7317]

Molly's art was so good! Long may he reign

[@cutecreeper33]

The earth remembers him,,,,

[@thesandman1385]

Shine bright circus man.. *cries*

[@harleyretherford6329]

Long may he reign.

[@beevibing7410]

i havent watched a single second of critical role but i can tell you right now the girl in blue crouching in the front is a lesbian. thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

[@LapisLazuli360]

Maya Small you are correct (no seriously, she is)

[@maxtchaquartz9856]

Mad360 Wait- she is???

[@LapisLazuli360]

Ch3m10n-Daru She flirted with Yasha episode 1 which hinted at it and episode 9 basically confirmed it with her trying to check Yasha out in the baths

[@maxtchaquartz9856]

Mad360 ohmygod I love her already- And the girl she flirted with has the closest spelling to my real name oh my god-

[@beevibing7410]

Mad360 hell yes

[@Neutral_Tired]

we need another one of these when season 2 ends, to see how far these brave idiots have come, please.

[@kylestroup3077]

Holy crap i teared up when I began to hear Mercer talking during the original first episode. I loved Vox Machina and started watching when they were on episode 89, caught up from the beginning to catch the finale on stream. Now I get to watch a whole new group from the very beginning and I feel closer to the new group than I did the old. Your art was absolutely incredible.

[@ABDIllustrates]

This channel reached 80k subs this week, and honestly the amount of support every time a new video goes up always blows me away - it really makes creating these videos such a fun thing to be able to do. Thank y'all so much!

[@Jess_me]

ABD Illustrates your work is so amazing!! You’ve inspired me to become a better artist. :) And I love your art style

[@bleuberri04]

No, thank you for making these amazing videos! You really inspire us to never give up :)

[@Jamafly]

Thank you for the videos and being such a big inspiration!

[@bellab2984]

ABD Illustrates Love your vids, keep drawing and inspiring us👍

[@bellab2984]

OMG I just realized you've never done a morality video

[@VampireTheory]

Oh my god did you draw bells next to Jester because she uses toll the dead so much? That’s really cute haha Great art, super in love with your Caleb

[@iagonatan901]

@@coleslaww4346 Caleb is alive tho

[@deffdefying4803]

The time she used it against a gnoll was a missed opportunity to call it Gnoll the Dead

[@Battle_Butterfly_]

Is that the spell she used when she had her....Axe-ident? Edit: I should add, I’m trying to learn dnd/critical role ‘cause I’d like to play it one day

[@INAI1NAIREBOOT]

@@Battle_Butterfly_ tbh i think that's why my dad learnt to play dnd and now we have huge campaigns going

[@thesandman1385]

You did SUCH a good job!! I can't even draw Molly without panicking because of the fabulous coat.

[@VivaLaVieBoheme49]

Did you know this is being sold on Amazon as a shirt? I got one from a secret santa and was stoked cause I didn't know you sold shirts, but when I looked it up on Amazon there was comments mentioning it is stolen art? Wanted to be sure you knew.

[@moo9874]

Lollipops,bells and donuts Sounds like Jester

[@torqidriots7929]

God Molly is heart attack for artists and cosplayers. Awesome work! I love the painting style you're going with

[@IHateNumbersOnNames]

you could say he's like a stab wound in the heart, no?

[@pathe8519]

@@IHateNumbersOnNames D':

[@scp049hasbreachedcontianme9]

@@IHateNumbersOnNames First off fuck you, I just finished that episode and can't stop crying. Second off, that was an absolutely hilarious joke and I love/hate you for it.

[@thomashall7317]

@@IHateNumbersOnNames Not cool dude. Not cool

[@cutecreeper33]

As a cosplayer he SURE IS

[@RoValerius]

Um hello yes the purple teifling is my new favourite person who are they I love them.

[@aReapersHell]

They are Mollymauk Tealeaf, The Devil's Second Chance.

[@Indigo_404]

Extremely bi. That's who they are.

[@HeadIsAD20]

Hehe...about that

[@iagonatan901]

They're dead :D

[@scp049hasbreachedcontianme9]

Don't watch episode 26 of the second campaign if you love them. Don't do it. So many tears...

[@ThePanthakitty]

just drawing molly's coat is the real skill here. [in all seriousness your art is fantastic as always]

[@Athenav26]

*gets notification at work* "Shit, I wanna watch it" *slowly dies from suspense for rest of shift* *watches video at ridiculously late hour bc of leaving work super late* Worth it! P.S. I love everything about this, especially Yasha. And I applaud your ability to approach Molly's ridiculous ensemble without having a nervous breakdown.

[@tr4shbo4t]

I don't understand now good you are at drawing. I just don't see how it's actually possible. Your style is amazing. Do you work as a graphic designer?

[@promotron0564]

jodieisalive same

[@Zawfee]

Practice practice practice

[@AtlasDeValle]

PraCTicE

[@maritimebard2984]

MIGHTY NEIN NEVER SAYS DIE

[@sethamederat5841]

except in episode 26 IM SORRY OKAY

[@brycevo]

Here's to the Mighty Nein!

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

Minus Eyes! [Raises tankard]

[@cathyshepard253]

As a avid critical role fan and fellow critter, I want to say how much I adore your art style here and your portrayal of each character, lovely job!

[@LensenMessias]

I just want to take a moment to appreciate how creative and unique all of these characters are. When I try to make a character it's always something like : Hey let's make an Elf-Druid! Pretty standard. Are there any tricks and tips on how to bring up an original character?

[@froggdoggs8551]

Give them an interesting backstory and really flesh out their personality. You can make them as basic as you want but if you know who they ARE then you’ve made a good character.

[@lenore-bw6qz]

The dialogue at the end gave me chills :D This is a really amazing work of art!!

[@MageArc]

God this is absolutely astounding. Your composition is always so spot on when you're drawing groups and this is glorious. You've done (yet again) another beautiful job. This piece is lovely, and your editing is as well.

[@bluexdalek1997]

They are the Mighty No.

[@verysaltykryptonite8593]

the fact that this video caused me to watch CR and change my life in so many ways is bonkers! thanks! I wouldn’t have met a lot of my friends if this video hadn’t existed! 💜

[@beepboop2816]

Same! I heard about critical role from this video and now I’m completely obsessed I’m so glad

[@zargrof6418]

Man I love your picture of Nott. I really love all of them ^^ But Nott is cool for the voice he puts on for her character

[@renkugaki]

Ever since the second campaign started, I was wondering if you’d do art for it since you did art for Vox Machina, and I am super, super happy that this video came!! Amazing work as always

[@ABDIllustrates]

Thanks so much!

[@MaXeL0723]

Wow. This is beautiful, and the dialogue at the end left me with chills. Your art style is truly amazing! I'm considering buying one of those shirts too...

[@mikime7923]

I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!! Your 'painty' style turned out really well!! Would you give us a kind of colour tutorial some time? Showing what settings you use for your brushes and teaching us how you colour in general? I'm really interested and I'm not great at colouring myself as of yet, so I love to see how other artists do it in their style so I can't get a better idea of how to use things and what could work. THANKS IN ADVANCE~!

[@renoodle5554]

whew sorry im a little tipsy but for real, the modelling of your skin tones especially is so strong & delightful, and your linework is so smooth and delicate i just !!! in love.

[@veronique5199]

This is one of my favourite critical role arts!! It portrays the characters so well and your drawing is absolutely stunning I bought the t-shirt on redbubble and I have set it as phone background

[@tiaryzi8853]

Oh Wildemount sounds cool! Loving how unique all the characters are in this. Also your art-style is really amazing.

[@BetaXeeta]

Molly has such a crazy design but it works so well

[@trikkinikki6843]

I got a poster of this for christmas and i actually didn't find this vid until now. Awesome art!

[@elijaaaah]

God I just LOVE the way you draw Molly!

[@neccodealer]

I honestly know nothing about critical roll but this speedpaint is now one more reason for me to check it out

[@fardareismai4495]

Ooh, please tell me you have in the meantime. It's so good

[@chainer8686]

I would totally love to see an expansion of this with Clay (keep Molly ofc) and all the special guests who joined the main cast throughout the series.

[@deffdefying4803]

The canvas would be absolutely filled

[@Plutotherealplanet]

i love drawing when you draw, it always helps me get out of my art block!

[@krillk_o]

Your speed paints are so amazing and you put so much detail into them! I just love your art it's awesome

[@renoodle5554]

GOD the way you color things is so amazing. Honestly watching your videos makes me really wanna buy a tablet -- I've been doing traditional art for forever and while it's great for a lot of things I just rly love the crispness you get with coloring... saving up my tips as I speak lmao

[@Maddismukke]

Nothing new to say, but this is truely amazing! Normally I'm just leaving likes without a comment at critter fanart because GOSH there are so many great interpretations/cool stylizations/new and fun ways to look at and I could go on... But I have to say: this could just be official CR-art! I mean the characters are just perfectly captured in all their different essences! Going afk know 'cause of all the drool I'm producing... keep up Sir, bye!

[@iagonatan901]

Finally someone from the fandom that can actually draw them! Your Jester is really cute, and your Nott doesn't look like a monster, so there's that too! Super excited to see your version of Cadeuces. Love your drawings, it gives me fuel to practice mine, thanks!

[@Gloomysushiroll]

I always love how u draw Fjord

[@scarletmoon789]

another awe inspieing master piece, thank you for all the hard work you put into these, it alway's such an honor to watch these

[@frickinfreakazoid9569]

congrats on 80k! you’re my favourite artist, this is amazing!

[@matumetal6114]

this is so pretty!!! i dont really know anything about critical role but the speedpaints you make for it make me wanna

[@BlueSun_]

It's a D&D actual play show with famous voiceactors, you can watch it here on KZbin: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrZkmOehM9rebc

[@aspen_fen]

THAT ENDING GAVE ME CHILLS!!! 😍😍😍

[@owenmorgan2702]

Hey Alex - I'm going through all of your back catalogue of videos to catch up. This piece is outstanding - you have really outdone yourself here. Your strength (at this point in your videos) certainly seems to be ensemble pieces - as you've always seem to be able to plan the composition really well - which is a trick in itself. You're also very good at capturing both overall dynamic poses with more detailed facial expressions. I also really like the blending of colour in the fabric of the girl in the blue outfit in front (sorry, I don't know the character's names). Fantastic work - keep it up!

[@RBIllustration]

This is such a stunning illustration and I love how you edited the video together. The added narration at the end really finishes it off. Amazing work, the detailing in your art is incredible!

[@blackh9604]

Your layers are so organized!

[@nd6435]

So much admiration to the time and dedication you put into your work. Love the outcomes.

[@biscuitfacegamer256]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! I feel like every time I find a new show or something that I like, you end up making a drawing of it. Even though I only know, like, half of these characters (because I'm not even halfway through episode 1), I really appreciate the drawing. Thank you for making me smile each and every time I click on one of your videos. : )

[@riptidestudio389]

Molly 😭😭😭😭 Your art is so gorgeous it just makes me wanna draw too

[@mimimi3887]

These feel so complete and pretty!! I love it so much, keep up the amazing work! 18 hours bro, how?

[@Linaxtic]

This is incredible, man. The voice overs at the end when you showed the whole thing made me tear up a bit. Well done.

[@beautifulmornings3716]

Great work again! I'm so excited to see your channel grow!!!

[@zelidenji]

dude the art was so amazing and the way you edited the video is perf! Great job!!! Best thing to wake up to in the morning!

[@laurenbee6676]

WOW. This blew me away omg. Any chance you might do a Sai tutorial? You seem so we'll accustomed to it, I'm lost on that program 😂

[@lovejoy5774]

Wow! Your art style is really beautiful and unique, and you really inspire me to get up and draw something!

[@zellta246]

This was awesome!! I love Critical Role and this was really cool to see!! Great job!

[@bonusduckloaf-2057]

Omg! This is amazing, I still need to catch up on the other episodes!!

[@asnakeinabox2712]

This is absolutely amazing and THIS GOOD OF EDITING ON A SPEEDPAINT IS UNHEARD OF, you are absolutely amazing

[@golden_starlight_]

And btw really congrats for the 80k, you totally deserve it💕

[@straypaws6339]

AAAAAH! I need to catch up on the second campaign! Beautiful artwork, as always!

[@wafflescuresadness]

You never cease to amaze me with your art and the dedication you put into every peice. It turned out amazing, ABD! ♡♡♡♡

[@golden_starlight_]

Woooo this is probably the best piece I've ever seen on this channel, AMAZING! I don't know what is this but I need to check it out now!💕💕💕

[@Schattenschwert]

You are so talented! I love this, I hope you'll always keep going and bring yourself lots of joy with it, it's amazing! :)

[@Electroguy-ki2ug]

God I love this! Your drawing of the crew from campaign 1 was what got me into critical role, so its great seeing this now that i'm super invested in campaign 2! awesome as always

[@LynRaeArt]

I just love your art so much oml

[@HEZAA19]

This was amazing to watch! Thank you for sharing your process! I love this piece so much ahhh!!! ^^

[@fryleaf2176]

Amazing!! Just found your channel today and I've already watched every single one. Keep up the great work, your amazing!

[@nozomitakanashi8802]

AHHHH THERE’S THE NEW SQUAD GREAT JOB ON THIS FBSHV I LUV IT THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[@themysticartist2576]

As always, you amaze me with wonderful art!

[@vashnar1252]

Wow your art almost brought me to tears thank you for making this piece.

[@Pizzagulper]

Great job with the drawing. Its beautiful. Also I love the ending.

[@ajc7295]

Your art is incredible (I can’t wait to see this on the stream hehe) :D btw the editing on your videos is awesome! The little intros and outros make such a difference wow, yours are no ‘ordinary’ speedpaints haha.

[@ericmartinez4340]

i just... i just love you. This is marvelous!

[@StanleyMancil]

simple amazing work, love it

[@lokiawriter8077]

Dude, you are so talented! You are such an inspiration, keep up the fantastic work! 😊

[@x_Kiro_Lover_x]

I honestly really like these pictures so when you upload I’m like hallalujah something to take me away from stress

[@Roxas4ever]

Holy shit, is this your picture? This picture has been the background on my phone for a year now. I love your style.

[@morii3496]

Every time I draw I put on one of your vids! And good job I really like your style

[@CoralSMoon]

Love watching your videos, it inspires me to draw and get creative!

[@gloop8812]

Beautiful as always!!

[@bellab2984]

DUDE YOU'RE FREAKIN AWESOME KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@jonawustkamp9811]

Oh no.. saying goodbye to them will be so f..in hard you guyyys. I don't WANT to!

[@godspellflowerfr5991]

This is incredible and fills my Dnd heart with joy. If you ever do art for the Adventure Zone I will absolutely flip my SHIT

[@fathersam6285]

Amazing as always

[@misskaterinat]

This is phenomenal 😭 your art keeps getting better and better- the work you put in is so apparent and so inspiring to see! Caveat- please tell me you're submitting this for fanart of the week 👌🏼

[@kinganxi0us965]

I love your artwork I find it so inspirational!!

[@moosh9020]

Amazing! Can't wait to see more

[@keiffer8212]

Whoa this is pretty amazing!

[@Hal-fi2zg]

Beautiful as always ❤️❤️

[@atlasyt8045]

Hoi :3 just letting you know you’re like my fave artist and your art is AMAZING!

[@miwhitty8316]

I don't understand how you can be this amazing. It's impossible!!!!!!! You're AMAZING 😀

[@princessthyemis]

this is so darn cool!!!

[@vcagande7998]

Your drawing of Nott makes me want to pick her up and give her a hug and protect her at all costs

[@froggdoggs8551]

She would stab you

[@ShellyValeras]

Ooooh. You have done Sooooooooooooooooo amazing! I'm a HUGE fan of your art and aspire to be as great as you one day. Imma try to draw my DND group!

[@ghostlyflame1479]

The one with the blue almost looks like a Jedi and it's cool

[@sirspenn1807]

I love your custom intros!

[@r3kt-oran696]

I think i saw super similar art on tumblr of this, looks really good though!

[@freebeerishere]

this is so good!!! the ending thoo ❤️❤️