Why is the IP Director of Arknights’ art so good? / 唯@W

[@wolfiefenrir9552]

I see Reed, I click.

[@mudrockisqueen]

agree

[@rogerthat9230]

only choice

[@friedchicken8440]

Based Reedbro

[@animaxeraa]

Me too

[@hijisfriend9030]

Another bros

[@Zafang]

i feel like every time i watch any of your vids im getting the cheat sheet to art these are so well explained

[@aqira2yoo486]

I'm seriously obsessed with how they drew amiya guards hair.

[@wanaise7906]

I dunno why Chen's design still stucked in my head for a long time now when I just think of Arknights. She instantly pops for me whenever I think about it, maybe the clothes are simple enough to remember and its color purpose.

[@shutup1037]

Love her art too

[@isaacgeorgebeisnerlumbang2707]

Sharing information while also creating an original piece as you adopt that information, makes the video more long lasting in relevancy. Wish people adopt this method of video making.

[@razvan7355]

noelucc quickly becoming industry standard for these types of videos. Great job

[@kitazo3502]

I remember suggesting Hoshieve on the Liduke video I think and I'm extremely happy you decided to analyse this style. I love how your drawing turned out and thank you for the video as always!

[@argo6433]

You’re so good at analyzing and adapting artist studies to your own, thank you for these series! I’ve been trying to study Hoshieve’s style to adapt for my future graphic novel since it’s very painterly and textured. Other AK artists seem to be more clean but Hoshieve’s has a certain appeal that you demonstrated. Look forward to more of your work and artist studies!

[@brianchu8147]

The particle effects on the spear are my favorite, well done

[@Kodto]

Breathtaking... Peace of art... Amazing job! I think more people need to now about you. Algorithms, please, make you work.

[@TheCube31]

… Ok, this is almost too much of a coincidence to be true. Just when I search about it, right the day after I start studying Hoshieve’s style, this video drops? Man, my luck is awesome! I think I’m already pretty close at replicating his style but I’m sure that with this my power shall increase exponentially!! Just in case the video doesn’t show it for some reason, I have reason to believe that one of the most important elements to his art is actually his oval brush, that thing can add complexity everywhere… Oh yeah, also overlay layers. Those are very very important. Edit: Ok, she said it, she noticed the oval brush XD Edit 2: About the whole ‘Trying to draw in a messy way’ etc… Yeah… I get it, it can be very painful. Tbh, after a while… you just get a feel for it, my only issue rn for example is the fear of over rendering it. The flat brush actually helps me a lot with this, for the hair I usually block in a certain colour (the lighter one or “primary one”) and then I start going over it with the flat brush at, about 70% opacity more or less (again, you just get a feeling for this tho reference is also essential, I have a folder with over 400 images named ‘Hoshieve’ for a reason) after that, it depends. For certain characters it can end there, you add some detailing and that’s it, for certain character like Amiya instead, Hoshieve also tends to add touches of some vivid colour (like pure red lines, white scribbles in the bunny ears, light blue or red for the shadows etc…) playing with the colours is actually one of the more entertaining aspects of drawing with that style (and I love every aspect of it) 3dit: Aaand… once again I just noticed that many of the things written above were already said in the video… Man, I need to finish these things before start writing long comments! Also, just noticed but here’s a suggestion for anyone trying this at home. The oval brush is NOT for the finishing touches. At least not just that, you’d be surprised at the number of ways that brush can be used (the hair the clothes, the shadows etc…) basically everywhere you need a darker colour or some more complexity you can use it, you can also do the opposite and use a *lighter* oval brush on top of a dark colour, the possibilities are endless!! (Be like me, embrace the oval brush) Definitely an underrated tool.

[@kitazo3502]

I think being free and creative with texture brushes after base colour application can also help with achieving that painterly graphic style, you can then render on top with the addition of Hoshieve's style elements such as the oval/elliptical brush etc. Experimenting with different hues with the shadows can be extremely fun

[@silver_ze_geek362]

Your channel is a treasure trove of learning materials and I'm learning quite a lot compared to when I was doing it myself I hope you can cover Kuroblood and Alchemaniac's styles too in the near future

[@kuroneko8396]

I'm so glad you post again 😊

[@Xcelerate909]

The fact that you broke down someone's art style in a very detailed way really impressed me

[@alm5851]

I LOVE arknights art and you broke it down so well. Love your vids! subscribed and cheers!

[@arenshichic1203]

Arknights / Hoshieve changed my life. My art improved very much ever since I started analyzing (especially shading and composure) and consistently playing this game. I've attracted more commissioners since. Not only that, HG makes whole soundtracks that are always amazing to listen while drawing

[@RomanGladiator88]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

[@oldaccounttt]

This video was born on my eyes haha Thank you for the video as always, I'm sure it's gonna be great!!

[@JoaquinAnS]

Good job!! :D I like your analysis

[@etgamer16]

3:39 Using this second pose Reed later as a kinda Spirit Version of the Alter behind her looks So Great. 6:19 Fine, Not particularly bad that’s a bit hard on yourself, I think It looks Amazing 👍 Looking forward to the Next one, I didn’t know Pozy, Whisperain & Gladiia share an Artist. Pozëmka’s Design is one of if not my favourite in the game & I really love Whisperain’s E1 & Gladiaa’s Skin too

[@umbracloud2378]

Its a nice thing when an expert breakdown something that we dont understand. I always love this video format no matter the context. Nice explanation there mate. Not only you describing them. You used a languange that easy to digest. 👍

[@Cobalf]

Something I think helps a lot working with values is doing everything black and white; and then apply the color

[@Catherine_Ea]

Very very interesting analysis, thank you so much!

[@abyss_mage8822]

Aaaa everytime you post its like my mum bought some mcdonalds i always look foward to your vids i reaaally love this niche.

[@laplue]

i get that "being satisfied momentarily" too much.

[@CallMeNik-kl6mn]

I just found this chanel and I really love it now. I think your painting looks amazing

[@secretscarlet8249]

I really love that you explored his art! And also pronounced the name; I couldn’t read the Chinese characters 😅

[@yon9533]

another great vid as usual!!

[@artofsakiamira]

We love the mama of our favorite donkey

[@blitzkrn]

i wonder if noelucc ever thought about try to analyze swav's artstyle they also had cool turqoise-monochromed-is render style

[@salviarifdah2730]

Hope you will do Skade next. He is my fav illustrator!

[@Flying_Pand4]

sorry but the anguish of illustration is too funny, truly the mark of a great artist

[@TerraGreatestLoveMachine]

Wow

[@abyss_mage8822]

Some video ideas of artist i would looove to see analysed: rei_17, Yoneyama mai and Dino_illus. :^

[@WitherAndProsper]

So about that Reed art... I've checked your pixiv and twitter; no joy

[@SoulWhiteAngel]

You did amazing work though

[@ssszzz6624]

😍

[@mashiernendra]

Reed ❤

[@areszeudion5153]

Hi there Noeluc! Have you seen the recent Ambience Synesthesia? What's your take on some of the operators fashion design?

[@Noelucc]

Ask’s W is so pretty 😭 belts are my favourite character design clothing element. And Starshadowmagic’s Chamber of Virtuoso is so cool, I love the lantern aesthetic.

[@areszeudion5153]

@@Noelucc Personally, Lumen is my favorite like WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! Before the dude was just some chapel cleaner with cute looks, but [Golden Dreams] just turns him into a _Dandyman_ like that pose on a couch, and further with that "hush" gesture...😍😍👍

[@katzzzambt]

simple, just have atleast 15year experience.

[@james3980]

Interesting, because in the Chinese community many people dislike 唯@W, because of his more recent work being "ugly" and "lazier" than before, he barely produces new great looking artworks anymore. He often draws all the characters with the same "straight face" and similar posture. The Chen alter E2 art got a lot of backlash from players because of that face, and some people even think he should step down from the role of art director for not meeting expectations. I have no strong emotions against him, but I do think a lot of other AK artists produce better artwork than 唯@W now

[@Madcat1331]

It was just that one Operator, who was already heated beyond the visual aspect so the design came under flak And they're one of the founding members and chief art directors! If they were to step down who knows what would happen to the bombastic art direction of Arknights

[@animaxeraa]

Reed smokers here

[@Rodiacreed]

The art is one of the best things about Arknights. Amiya on the other hand is one of the worst...

[@Crazysquirelgaz3r]

Hey Noelucc I like your videos and your analyses of different artists styles. Do you have a discord server? I'd like to have the opportunity to talk with others who work around similar art styles and are looking to improve their art alongside eachother