Trying to Improve My Art in a Week

[@CollaborativeDog]

I love that you have embraced discomfort as a challenge and learning opportunity. I have so much to learn from you, and I'm 60 years old❤❤ Thank you!

[@kaizen2049]

Love your content you are exceptionally talented ❤❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well you are too kind my friend, thank you so much! Always appreciate you giving the videos a watch, of course 💜

[@schattenblume4795]

a cat companion makes everything better. I think the concept of a society based on birds sounds quite interesting

[@MechanicalFiend]

Absolutely! It's the best to have a friend around while working! You know I didn't think super far into the whole concept, but there's definitely a whole story I was imagining in that world that would be super fun. And I just love birds as well haha! These pieces were a blast to work on~

[@jorgemeza-gt7jj]

¡Hermoso trabajo me encantó! 👏👏👏💕💕💕👍

[@fluorescentpeacock1606]

All these paintings are so lovely, Id love to see more painting videos!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well thank you so much! That is honestly such a relief to hear because as mentioned, I always get super nervous to post any kind of drawing or painting video. I appreciate you saying that so much 💜

[@dmmomma]

I wish you knew how good you are. It would make my job of complimenting your work so much easier! Lol

[@MechanicalFiend]

Stooooop that is so very nice, thank you for saying that! To be honest, I actually like being able to point out faults in what I make because that means that there's something to continue working on in the future. I think it can come off as overly critical, but that doesn't mean that I don't like what I'm making too- I hope that comes across as well!

[@wildcherrygirl]

i love your nature paintings! they are so beautiful

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much, ahh really happy you can enjoy them! Still definitely something I'm working on getting better at, but it's always so much fun to sit down and paint some nature~

[@jamesproffitt6304]

8:00 the pointy part of the Steller's Jay's head is known as its 'crest'. The North American Cardinal has the best crest, because it represents their emotional state LOL. IMO, the Baltimore Oriole and Bluebird have the best color palettes, and of course the Red-capped Manakin.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh apologies for my lack of bird knowledge so this might sound silly lol but, I love the spiky crests- they're like little bird mohawks. If I was a bird, I would certainly want one hahaha! Those are all super beautiful though, the colors! Maybe I need to paint even more birds now!

[@doansai]

Heyyy here's Doansai! Thank you so much for chosing "Ypsilon" as track or ur video! And amazing skills you have! Cheers :)

[@MechanicalFiend]

Not at all, thank you for offering the amazing track to use in videos! I knew I had to use it when I found it, was totally jamming out to it the whole time during editing! Love it so much, amazing work and thank you again~

[@doansai]

@@MechanicalFiend Wow thanks for kind words, this is really motivating :) I'm actually working on the release project for the official video, would you like to partecipate? I'll reach u by email with all details

[@aminayasminhussain2957]

Literally wait for your uploads every month! Every video is a masterpiece, including this!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Stoooop that makes me so happy, really glad you could enjoy it! Apologies for how long the videos can take sometimes in that case~

[@DanB.0]

I must say I liked them all but the green one has something special for me. Really cool job

[@sumar207]

You are very brave, things that scare you, you push through and do them anyway. And I think you draw & paint so well. Love your videos!❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh well that is very kind of you to say, in truth I don't think I'm particularly brave usually- there will always be things you just have push yourself to do regardless of fear. So happy you can enjoy them and thank you so much for the super kind words, of course~

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I think your paintings are wonderful. I'm ao filled with joy whenever I see them. Thank you so much for sharing with us. All the paintings are so delightful to see. I love how you bring elements into the final piece; it is so awesome! 😀👍🌟

[@meaganmaher672]

I'm in love with all of them 😍 My favourite has to be the half-bridge one.

[@Siennaflower]

As someone who has done artwork like drawing very sporadically, your artwork looks amazing to me. I think the thing about accepting your own art is being able to see what you have produced as good, rather than comparing it to the vision in your head which may have been different than how it turned out. I drew a picture based on a photo of my son when he was a baby. If you look at it next to the photo, it doesn't match, but if you just see it by itself, it's a very cute drawing of a baby! ❤

[@barryjack3025]

Very nice work. My favourite part of the project is concept, I have been doing it for years, and even longer on my own projects!!! Let Nature and cats rule your day!!!

[@lmnopopsicle]

Friend, I can't believe you have doubts about your skill! It seems that everything youve worked on is great. I would legitimately purchase your sketches. I think they are very calming and beautiful and creative. You've inspired me to even this- it and I guarantee you I'm not a quarter as good. Not only are you a good artist but you are quite the motivator!

[@flemcat711]

The raven painting reminds me of the video game "Bloodborne" I loved the video.

[@athenaryals3273]

These bring me so much joy

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh that makes me the happiest to hear 💜 so glad you could enjoy~

[@azteclady]

These are so good! I love (and hate) that you make it look so easy; it's not easy, but the fun is in trying. Thank you.

[@jacopodani9084]

I absolutely ADORE this kind of videos ❤ a real treat, as always

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh that's the best thing to hear because I know not everyone is into the painting ones. So glad you could enjoy my friend 💜

[@Nosculptor]

I really like the episodes when you paint, these are especially calming.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh it is such a relief to hear that, I know not as many people want to watch the painting videos usually, so I am so happy you could enjoy it! I really love making them occasionally, it's good to know you like them too~

[@centerededgedesignusa7957]

What a happy surprise to find a new video on Monday! Thank you! Surprising amount of advice that crosses all artistic endeavors! :) Glad you took the time to invest in yourself, looks like you had fun, and a great video came from it, too!

[@KimiPetri]

Artxx acrylic markers are my faaaaaaaaaavorite!!! A tip: once the nib dries up, pull it out and flip it, and you have a brand new marker!! Great value for what they cost. 😊

[@MechanicalFiend]

They are so good, I am super grateful to have been able to try them and will definitely be using them a lot in the future! Ooooo really? Huh, that's awesome! Thank you so much for the tip, will absolutely keep that in mind for later~

[@CrankyPantss]

That was a very enjoyable and relaxing video. I really enjoyed watching and listening to your talent and your thoughts. Your talent is obvious and your thoughts are interesting and insightful. To be able to see and hear about your beautiful creations as they are being made just doubles the enjoyment of the final projects for me. Even if, no, especially because they are practice works, I get to see your raw talent. Most of the other videos that we see on KZbin are the polished versions of a person's efforts. I’d rather see the real work that comes before the polished version so I can better understand the process. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@tinyfishhobby3138]

I always really enjoy your videos. Watching this makes me want to pull out my Moleskine and start doodling and sketching again.

[@RvnKnight]

All of these are absolutely amazing, D!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I am honored that you thought so! Thank you so much, as always~

[@astro-lf2hr]

OH MY GOSH!!! this was so entertaining and i love how you improved so muchh!

[@ElicBehexan]

I was listening to you while I had to do some other stuff. But... I went back through and looked at all your paintings. Naturally your last one was the best, but I liked the night one too.

[@GamingDad63]

And now for the last excercise - Take your final painting and write a short story around it. Or don't, your choice but it would be an interesting excercise for sure. Not that it would make interesting youtube material, but still... I certainly got some ideas for a short story watching you do all these sketches. Great video!

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

Your humility is off the chart. One of the most talented people I know and you are always looking to improve. That is very admirable. As always, spending a little time with you in your videos is a great pleasure. Looking forward to the halloween video now. 😊🫶🏻

[@sharonolsen6579]

OH ! How lovely to see a video from you 😁 Loved it ! As you know I'm a great fan and each of your videos confirms my admiration. So informative as well as totally enjoyable to watch. I also SO relate to so much of what you talked about. I hope you are well .. Have a lovely day !!! ❣💟❣🎨🖌💜

[@dr.huganut872]

Oh yeah got off work and youtube friend makes a new video, it is a good sunday. How have you been ? Hope all is well as per usual. Estranged friend~

[@Modelimagination]

I love concept art!

[@samantharoberts4519]

You are so talented ❤❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh well you are so very kind my friend, thank you so much 💜💜

[@Enemy0fMine1415]

A couple of tips for you, and hopefully, you won't mind... First, come to terms that there's beauty in imperfection... nothing in life is perfect and what makes us special is our imperfections. This goes for art too, because the sooner you come to terms with that concept, the sooner you start taking bigger risks and push yourself. It'd the pushing yourself that drives art the most. The second is get rid of black from your palette. It is not natural and you seem to be aware shadows don't contain it be the use of purples and darker colours of what already exists there... which is good. But removing black entirely and learning to substitute it for the colours that truly exist will up your game massively. The last is the water you did, whilst you were going for still lake, the one thing you didn't seem to think about was the sheen on the surface of the water. Thus is why drawing from life and not still pictures on q device is necessary, as photography flattens what we perceive and limits our depth of understanding. Hopefully they make sense. Regards, a fellow artist.

[@alfredbaeumer3643]

CoZy❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh the biggest compliment, thank you so much my friend 💜

[@tydy_abolical]

Noice