Really inspiring to see how you move from black siluette, to greyscale and into color. Defenetly gonna try it out, thanks for sharing. 👍
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
@VespercoldАй бұрын
Something I'd add, and maybe you could vouch for me with this: these stages are transient. I have been practicing painting for quite some time and have found that, occasionally, I need to switch my mindset to that of a beginner, or intermediate. After an unfortunate Hiatus, I found that even though I was working at (what I would generously call) a professional level, I needed to start back doing master studies or painting simple things before getting work again. Just because you feel like you are a pro, or an intermediate, or a beginner, you are not locked out of any study or type of practice. And its sometimes beneficial to revert to something more simple, or dive into something more complex. Or at least this is what i've found from my experience thank you for sharing the video!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
That is such an important point that I wish I had made - these categories are not at all absolutes and there is so much overlap. All blurry gray lines. Thanks for making that point and you're absolutely right - I do all of these types of drawings to this day and each one is useful an enriching at any step in the journey. Thanks! Awesome point
@jeromycaballero91Ай бұрын
Learning how to use the tools you have is a huge part of getting past that beginner stage. It's so inspiring watching you draw with your obvious mastery of Photoshop. Knowing how to use it really expands your capacity from the idea stage onward. Thanks for sharing this.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thank you! So glad you found this helpful
@ZarBluestar2 күн бұрын
I’ll be honest. I was a total beginner when I first found a zoom Q&A by you. It all went entirely over my head at the time It wasn’t until recently I finally felt enough confidence to come back These videos are vibes I needed. Definitely projecting the same energy I give when talking about areas of my own personal expertise. Totally gives the feel of someone who actually wants to give advice instead of just selling you a course
@fowlerillus2 күн бұрын
I can't tell you how much that means to me. Sincerely, thank you for taking the time to write this. I can't imagine a more exact description of what I hope to put out with these and it's really validating to hear that. Thanks. I'm so incredibly glad that these have been helpful
@MrMisumaАй бұрын
My son and I give each other 3-6 two second doodles and then the other has to make a character out of them. I’ve made some of my best creatures that way 😊
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Oh man I love that! I draw with my son too and we will definitely try this. Thank you!
@NickTerryArtАй бұрын
LOVE these glimpses into your personal art past, Hardy! I've got a handful of Star Wars books I wrote and illustrated as a kid, a mere 5 - 6 pages long each, as writing was absolutely just an excuse to give myself as many lightsaber fights to draw as possible lol
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks Nick. That is awesome :) I have been skipping to the lightsaber fights in Acolyte 🤢 so you weren’t wrong 😂
@MrAlziepenАй бұрын
The part about showcasing a targeted, industry focused portfolio is real. Coming from an industrial design background I can say that having included both types of projects in my portfolio and applying to jobs in either the entertainment or ID industry is met with only confusion. In spite of a very select few designers who can get away with it, for example Syd Mead, Daniel Simon, I'm discovering the hard way that no, you can't just be kinda good at two disciplines, no one cares. You have to be fantastic at whatever you're going to be paid to do.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Right on. Great perspectives here from a clearly experienced voice
@KRoaming97Ай бұрын
This opened up my eyes entirely. Listening to your experience and how to "level up" my concept art and gain confidence spoke to me. I'm in college already and I practice my gestures and proportions separately from class, but both are for a bachelor's degree in fine arts for game design, as a concept artist. I'm definitely going to rewatch your video when I have extra time, to know what professionals need from an artist, and how I can achieve it. I hope to see you on your Discord DPS, there's so much I want to learn.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
That's great to hear - I'm so glad this was helpful. Please feel free to reach out on Discord any time and good luck with your studies!
@OdysseyHome-Gaming10 күн бұрын
I really like the explorer sci-fi style you do. Reminds me of a game called Lost Planet 2 which had different biomes other than the frozen planet of 1 and 3. Would love to see these pieces in a world building project
@fowlerillus9 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'll have to check out Lost Planet 2 - I love a good lost in space story. It would be cool to expand this into something bigger some day. Cheers!
@hatsunesakai825912 күн бұрын
You re videos are great ❤ I pretty much just came out of uni and am working as a tattoo artist. Lately ive been feeling lost or something is off as an artist, i dont enjoy my artworks anymore. They are all half finsihed but i cant get myself to work on them due to this nagging negative feeling. its my second video of your library finally im starting to feel a little light at the end of the tunnel appear. Your advice is great, highly recommend
@fowlerillus12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. I know that feeling well and I think all artists wrestle with that sometimes. I hope the clouds lift for you soon and I'm really glad that these videos have been helpful
@cheynneedmonston197425 күн бұрын
Amazing advice, as always. Thanks man.
@fowlerillus24 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
@vampireantiheroАй бұрын
It was really inspiring to see some of your old work and to walk through where you started versus where you are now. Awesome stuff, Hardy!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked this :)
@Tasty_mcDoggo17 күн бұрын
such line accuracy with zero smoothing is crazy
@fowlerillus17 күн бұрын
Thanks! I hate to disillusion you but I think I used smoothing quite a bit in this one :)
@Tasty_mcDoggo17 күн бұрын
@@fowlerillus OH NO HOW AM I GOING TO LIVE WITH THIS.
@NoogaJack28 күн бұрын
This is a very interesting technique. An really simple way to establish volume . Glad you came up in my suggestions. Subscribed !
@fowlerillus27 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I'm so glad this was helpful
@dougieladdАй бұрын
Inspiring stuff, as usual Hardy. This one reminds me of Pascal Blanche's work.... awesome.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
100% ! Great eye - I love what he does with way over the top colors and that's exactly what I was trying to do here.
@lunarfifthstudiosАй бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! 👍❤
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
My pleasure :) Glad this is helpful
@VIIARKАй бұрын
The level of attention to detail is IMPRESSIVE!!!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I included some photo textures of graffiti on walls in Pisa :)
@MathStuaniАй бұрын
Another amazing video, your courses on Udemy literally changed my life and mindset/comprehension of art, digital art and It's tools, It is so satisfying to watch your process, so creative and masterfully done, even already knowing about the fundamentals and topics I would buy those courses just to see your approach. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, I'm stuck on a beginner to intermediate level of art, I'm also studying by my self, and It can be harsh sometimes to organize studies and projects, like, I still have to polish my fundamentals but ain't fully confident about starting a portfolio and even remembering why I'm still studying art in the first place and knowing what to do next/staying motivated can be a difficult task and your videos are really helping me through these times, so thanks again for your work and for sharing It with us 😊
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
This is just so awesome to hear. Thank you so much. I’m really glad this has been helpful
@SavMortemАй бұрын
Thanks, man! Always appreciate your insight and it's always a joy to watch you work!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
I appreciate that!
@WilllustratesАй бұрын
Another awesome video, Hardy, thank you! Really looking forward to being a part of Concept Art Academy in a few short weeks!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! Looking forward to it! Can’t wait to get things started
@fransonic2009Ай бұрын
As always, Great video and great painting from one of my art heroes/mentor! :) Congrats hardy!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
@_skyelineАй бұрын
Awesome stuff Hardy! I also talked about similar things in one of my own videos, the doing is where you really learn, you can learn, but if you don't apply, theory doesn't mean anything
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
I'll check it out! Thanks for letting me know and I'm glad you enjoyed this.
@Stormj-ot4yzАй бұрын
Thanks for the video, and for inspiring me!You used to draw medical illustrations, now I'm doing it too, I'm drawing medical illustrations, I hope to reach your level
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
That's so cool! I really loved my time as a medical illustrator and I hope you enjoy that path
@nh8444Ай бұрын
This was fantastic. Thank you.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SuperjaimedcАй бұрын
Excelente!!!. Felicitaciones y gracias por compartir.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks!
@adhamfawzi8677Ай бұрын
Awesome as always!
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@CyberValethАй бұрын
I'm in the odd mix of beginner to casual to skill builder. All over the place in I know the theories, and can do some of it. It's just really the time and work to put in if I can just overcome that anxiety.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
So glad you said this because it's important to note that you can be several or all of these categories at once. We can and should do all of these forms of drawing regardless of what bucket we would put ourselves in. Time and life obligations are definitely the biggest obstacle - wishing you and your art the best.
@KEKEBONOАй бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@reddevilsunited_2060Ай бұрын
Your voice and your way of speaking is like some good quality whisky 😂❤
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
My voice can also cause drowsiness and impair one’s ability to operate machinery :)
@Blake28267Ай бұрын
the goat 🙇🙏🙏💯
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thank you!
@lotriks5613Ай бұрын
Can you please answer the question? I don't want to offend you in any way, I'm just interested to know a professional's opinion. Why do artists make videos for aspiring artists or amateurs? Is it purely a commercial move to gain views? Or do you just act as a ‘volunteer’, if I may say so? Just from a practical point of view, what is the rationale for a professional to do this? I mean to attract new people and spend energy to motivate someone.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Totally fair question that I'm happy to answer. First of all, there is the sincere hope that I can help other artists but you're definitely right - growing the channel is the goal for my business as an art teacher. So with that - it comes down to what topics artists would find interesting which is where most of my video topics come from. It is also fun for me - I get to paint and discuss whatever I want which is nice for an artist used to following instructions :) KZbin is not really very profitable (even with quite a few subscribers now, it makes very little revenue) but my hope is to connect with artists who want to learn and giving advice like this is all about earning trust. Cheers!
@lotriks5613Ай бұрын
@@fowlerillus Thank you so much for your hard work❤
@jayta906Ай бұрын
do i detect a little bit of pascale blanche inspo ?:) great work hardy - love the graphic read of this! (and the color choices!)
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Absolutely! You got me :) The art phase that I didn't mention in the video is the one when you're in your 40s and start ripping off everyone :)
@mursaleensaleem1806Ай бұрын
loved the video, some questions tho, you selected your sketch and it turned black and white how did you do that and why and how did you use that sphere shape? when i do it it makes it individual layer but your spheres were on the same layer
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! That black and white part at the beginning is called the mask view. You can enter that by using quick mask view (Q) and then hitting the ~ key. It's a nice way to very clearly visualize the selections that you have active and I was just checking to make sure that I had the silhouette blocked in solidly before filling in the layer. As for the sphere tool - I used that so that I would have some perfect geometry for those spheres on his back and not just my own hand-drawn circle sketch that was not doubt slightly lopsided. As for your layer question - make sure that your shape tool is set to pixels at the top of the menu and not path or shape. That will make it behave as it did in the video.
@mursaleensaleem1806Ай бұрын
@@fowlerillus thanks that helped a lot
@monkeyzeetubeАй бұрын
nice video. it's like listening to Keanu Reeves and Owen Wilson.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Haha - half wow and half whoa
@FixingtodrawАй бұрын
“If you're not having fun, you're doing something wrong.” -Groucho Marx
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
I love it :)
@Not_Even_WrongАй бұрын
This!
@ZTRCTGuy19 күн бұрын
The fun has been out of art for me for some time. I've been ''studying'' and ''doing'' art for a few years but I'm never gonna be drawing enough to reach my goals and I don't even want to become a pro. I created (and drawn) about 260 digital canvasses (yes I numbered them all) which is kind of pathetic for over three years. I might also just be horribly untalented maybe.
@fowlerillus19 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear it has felt like such a grind with no payoff. I'd be happy to check out your work and offer feedback if you'd like
@ZTRCTGuy18 күн бұрын
@@fowlerillus That is a great offer. But I don't really have a portfolio and I'm a bit of a furry artist (if my pf pic wasn't obvious) and most of my art i'd rather not show to people who aren't... into that. I do have more presentable art but I'm not sure that's gonna be enough.
@sabojezlesАй бұрын
Your art could look great on a Comic-book.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Thanks! That would be cool
@jaredmckinlay384721 күн бұрын
Hi there. Im 35 and just started learning how to draw a couple months ago. I really want to transition from mechanic to illustrator one day. But im honestly on the fence about sinking a ton of time into this. Is there any kind of age discrimination in hiring for this industry? Kind of at the age where decisions are critical.
@fowlerillus21 күн бұрын
Hey - great question. The short answer is no and certainly not for a 35 year old. In my experience, artists who have a long cultural memory can actually bring a lot of value to a project (the larger your visual library of cool stuff is, the more concept art value you can potentially offer). I understand your hesitancy though - it is certainly a mountain to climb and if you are just getting started, it will likely be a matter of years before you have the confidence and experience to start competing for jobs. However, as a 42 year old who has never been busier, I can guarantee that you are not at all past your window on this. I hope that's helpful and good luck!
@ljthesageАй бұрын
I have a question and I don’t know if anyone can help me out. So I did a digital drawing for someone and they said it looks like ai now I didn’t know if i should take that as a compliment or an insult but my question is… In a world getting filled with ai art what’s the point of realistic digital renderings when someone would just easily think it’s ai?
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Hey great question and I wonder these things too - such a rabbit hole. I don’t really have a satisfactory answer but my suspicion is that AI will eventually rival most human interaction so if we are asking what the point is about AI art, then I eventually get to - what is the point of being human if AI can be smarter and faster. I think that the creative process and the connection with a human artist and their viewer has meaning beyond just the image. I think that is at the core of why I am less apocalyptic than I was when AI initially blew up. Time will tell though and we are all in this together. Let’s make cool stuff in the meantime :) wishing you well my artist friend
@Kirsik-jz7ji21 күн бұрын
what canvas size did you use? settings?
@fowlerillus21 күн бұрын
I usually work at or around 10x14 inches at 300 dpi. RGB
@Kirsik-jz7ji20 күн бұрын
@fowlerillus tysm, I'm taking this moment to say that I'm very inspired by what you do, it's truly incredible
@joaquindelacruz5868Ай бұрын
Can we get this artwork as a print? :D
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Hey Joaquin! I’ll have to add it to my artstation prints. Glad you like it :)
@VictorTemitope-p6uАй бұрын
Hello Instructor Are you available for a brief discussion regarding your course on Udemy.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Sure! Please email us at office@digitalpaintingstudio.com and I can answer any questions you might have
@1moblin2Ай бұрын
Death Stranding
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
I totally see it!
@tonydejesus2134Ай бұрын
Weird - I see this guy talk and only hear Bill Clinton.
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Hahaha. I’ve never heard that before but I can hear it now
@fgklfglhfАй бұрын
Won't AI just take my job/do it better than me anyway though?
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Not sure, but I don’t think so. For what it’s worth, we are a few years in since AI swept in and I’m still seeing art careers starring regularly. Hoping for the best
@lakasilumАй бұрын
is it weird that i think you look like someone who listens to blink-182?
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
Haha. I love blink 182
@fowlerillusАй бұрын
My wife almost died laughing when I showed her this comment 😂