Can You Skip Art Fundamentals?

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I get this question a lot... I think it's a really tricky subject to answer in a short video so I made two detailed videos going over this issue in detail. This talks about the benefits of not focusing on the technical/foundation side of art too much... and instead just 'doing it'. Making art. Trying things. Finding your own way. Etc.
Here is the companion video which talks about why building a foundation is awesome and important:
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Obviously there is no need to 'pick a side' especially considering how much technical skill building information there is out there for artists today. But some approaches to art/drawing do lead you away from their opposing influence.
Keep in mind all the things I am talking about relate to drawing things like comics or illustration, or working in the entertainment industry. I'm not addressing how to become a fine artist or develop a career around still life/portraiture.... or abstract art.
I think there are a lot of interesting opportunities for artists cropping up in the world right now. And to a degree people are mixing the idea of a fine artist/gallery artist with drawing cool little manga/comic (or whatever else) style images on Instagram. This is often what I am referring to when I talk about 'art influencers'. Keep in mind going down this route can make it hard to also take on professional work until you have established yourself as a big name... as your ability to deal with clients needs for their art projects is very different to developing a following online based on your personal style.
But ultimately if you can make this work it's a great option long term...
Happy Drawing!
Tim Mcburnie
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[@Max10_B]

Love the long form theory videos. Great at teaching and different from what everyone else is talking about. Stuff that takes years to realize notice and learn from

[@TheDrawingCodex]

Awesome I'm glad you are liking these! Thanks for letting me know!

[@cory99998]

Foundation set me back (as a game designer) at first, but over time that foundation helped me delve deeper into myself and start producing the work I'm truly passionate about. Trying to rely on theory produces stale impersonal work at first, but once that foundation starts covering principles of self expression, energy, vibes / tonality, creative exploration techniques, etc- that's where I really took off. My raw passion early on got my foot in the door, but it wasn't particularly deep and ultimately theory / foundation is how I've rocketed past anything I could have ever hoped to do just 4-5 years ago. An important factor for me is that this foundation / theory doesn't really exist for games so it ultimately comes down to exploring what you're passionate about. Be inquisitive and always figuring out what your idols are able to do that you can't. Find the common threads and develop your own theory. That's what worked for me.

[@4u23o4sjcmgfd]

I really like your reply. Do you have any advice as to how someone can most effectively observe the art of their idols in order to learn from them? Should you just do passive studies on how they drew something? Copy it on paper for your eyes only?

[@mrbananoid]

17:09 that's exactly what started to happen to me in art school, i'm currently trying to fix it but man it's hard. i want to go back to drawing what i feel and share it with others instead of trying to only be technical and trying to impress all the time great vid man, thank you. i've always loved your art btw

[@TheDrawingCodex]

Thanks! I'm glad that point resonated. I think it can be really hard to figure out how to follow in those situations. But yeah you gotta find your passion and motivation with it all first! Good luck!

[@Pearlflower1]

I have to check multiple time make sure I saving this for repeat hearing ….

[@TheDrawingCodex]

Are you struggling with the foundation? Or do you just prefer a more intuitive way of learning art & drawing?

[@NissanKybran]

both

[@tresbienjevois7013]

Thanks, it’s a really interesting talk

[@anthonywyndham]

2 in the space of an hour... what did we do to get so lucky

[@TheDrawingCodex]

Hey Anthony! Haha, two sides of the same coin!

[@anthonywyndham]

@@TheDrawingCodex Brilliant discussion mate. Loving the face to camera stuff you are doing :)

[@TheDrawingCodex]

@@anthonywyndham Thanks man! :)

[@astolenhotpocket13]

my learning curve is like a flatlined patient on a fucking heartbeat monitor

[@nonono9681]

I want to see an artist that didnt learn throught fundamentals, where can i find one.

[@philorsum]

finding this late great video!

[@Gio-po9op]

23:30

[@taraishot100]

Has anyone ever asked you if you’re related to Eddy Hearns?