This Will Change How You Paint

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Hardy Fowler - Digital Painting Studio

Күн бұрын

FREE BRUSHES! available in DPS Discord "Freebies" channel: www.digitalpaintingstudio.com...
This video title is a bold claim, but I can back it up! A small change in mindset and a photoshop layer trick and you will never paint the same.
Happy summer art internet! Sorry for the long absence, I have been traveling and finally moving houses so the content machine has been stalled for a while but I am back! New house, new city, new studio :)
Come and hang with me for a quick 20 minutes as I walk you through these concepts that really made a difference for me and how I approach each project. Plus, a cool dragon will take shape in the background.
Stick with us until the end of the video because I have a huge announcement to drop (more to follow in the coming days).
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Free Brushes
4:40 - Painting for Yourself
7:27 - Painting for Your Client
11:19 - Painting for Social Media
15:23 - Adding Instant Drama
18:25 - Live Event Announcement
Level up with DPS Courses: www.digitalpaintingstudio.com...
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PAINT YOUR WORLD
Hardy Fowler is a professional Digital Painter with work seen in productions for Disney, Games Workshop and Neon District among many others.
Hardy's online academy, Digital Painting Studio, teaches the master-level skills, process and mindset he's learned from decades of experience as a professional digital artist.
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@TielLT 11 ай бұрын

"Who are you painting for" is kind of a obvious question for an artist, yet I can't remember ever asking this to myself, definitely never thought about it while painting just for me. Thank you Hardy, I'm gonna keep it in mind from now on.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was useful. It's one of those things that is so obvious that I overlooked it for years, but the practice of actually consciously knowing the answer every time really does seem to help me make the right decisions.

@jojogarcia8766 6 ай бұрын

... So obvious that you've never asked yourself that question... It's improbable to know what you don't know. It's even less obvious to see what you're not seeing.

@NickTerryArt 11 ай бұрын

Doing some recent urban environments, I've found adding a strong, angled shadow across a building or the ground, cast from some unseen structure off to the side makes the lighting feel intentional, prevents the surface from looking too flat or evenly lit, and can guide the viewer's eye to a subject. Plus it implies the environment extends beyond the edge of the canvas. I think I picked it up from one of the DPS course tutorials and it's been invaluable!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I love that Nick! You are doing such amazing stuff with dramatic lighting. Great point about how light implies a larger world, it makes us think about where the light is coming from and just makes the whole image more immersive. Thanks for the input - awesome point!

@LoveBystroem 10 ай бұрын

James gurney mentioned that exact thing on a podcast :)

@hiimzucky7089 3 ай бұрын

Another quick question. What brush would you recommend for the orange area. Is it a custom spray brush?

@gbjsyzftbcacjyfubjygkgcjae3182 11 ай бұрын

this video gave me confidence in my art, made me think while making art, showed me how to digitally paint, cured my depression, watered my crops and kissed me on the mouth. thank u so much

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Then I have achieved all six goals that I had for this video. Excellent :)

@Natala00 11 ай бұрын

I love how so much of your lessons involve deep philosophies taken from experience. When I studied Illustration at the Uni I had to learn that unlike the fine art students a floor down, I was a craftsman who had to take "me" out of the equation when making art for clients. A children book author doesn't want the same as someone wanting a wilderness poster, or someone wanting a book cover, or when the animation department asked for a background, and it didn't offend me that I had to change my style up, it wasn't less me because I was asked to do something that looked water coloresque, in fact it helped me to not get stuck in a box.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Great perspectives here. That has totally happened for me too and it's just part of the job. Sometimes I feel like I am basically a technician carrying out someone else's creative goals but that is actually kind of fun too - letting someone else drive the bus :) I once saw a video with a concept artist describing his process (I wish I could remember his name) and he said that sometimes his boss just wants him to be a mindless "render monkey" :) I always think of that when I realize that a client just wants me to do it their way. Time to stop overthinking and just be a render monkey

@AdamDuffArt 11 ай бұрын

I love everything about this video - Ive never considered what you’re saying and it makes so much sense And your illustration is first class Hardy - it makes me want to paint immediately!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Adam! That means a lot coming from you. I really appreciate it :)

@pardismack 10 ай бұрын

every time I see papa Pixul commenting in a channel I watch, I feel joy.

@Bolero451 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t be where I am in my artistic journey if not for you🤟🏻

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That is awesome of you to say. Thanks.

@ochavezart 11 ай бұрын

Coming here helps me get back into gear and remember what I have to keep doing to get the passion project done, and showcase it in my portfolio. It helps me stop focusing on the worries and frustrations from having no illustration work. Since you mentioned the discord community, it always helps to just be in contact with other artists, I will check it out, not for the brushes but for the community.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear this. I think you'll enjoy having other artists around - we have an especially cool group :)

@KittyKorolyova 2 ай бұрын

It’s a hard topic for me. I just realised I have never drawn for myself, I always have done that to just get the validation and likes from others.. just to feel part of society, to feel that i worth something and that I’m a good artist. I don’t know how to draw for myself because I always think then “what’s the point of doing that for myself? I won’t feel anything, I won’t get that serotonin because nobody will pat pat my head saying I did a great job, if I do that to myself I just won’t feel happiness” I think I.. I fail as an artist, I lost my soul, I’m so used to do everything just to please somebody even if I will see that person only once in my whole life.. I just want to be able to love myself again (If I ever have done that at all heh) Thank you so much for your video, it helps me to work on myself.

@fowlerillus 2 ай бұрын

I'm really glad that this was helpful and shined a light on what you are struggling with. It can be painful but that is the first step toward feeling better about it. Art can be such a mind game and there are so many pitfalls that can turn a joyous outlet into a source of anxiety and even sadness. I hope that art becomes a unambiguously good thing for you in the days ahead. Good luck my friend

@maxnolife_ 11 ай бұрын

This video has really felt like meditation for the artists’ mind. Really helped me rethink my reasoning so that I don’t feel like this is all for nothing. Thank you ❤

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad. That's what I was hoping for :)

@abinnohr6497 11 ай бұрын

First time seeing your stuff, and I must say, I've always clicked better with the "shadows up" approach, even when relying on linework, but the vast majority of tutorials just... don't do that. Starting with the dark silhouette and building lights/colors always gave me my best results and made the most sense to my brain, but it always seemed "the wrong way". When trying to learn new things this approach complicated any tutorial I tried to understand. Seeing this made me so excited and gave me a sense of "I CAN do this!". You're the first professional I've found who does this method and it gave me hope that this wasn't "the wrong way" and that I don't HAVE to start with the midtones, or start with a dull base later, or do lights to darks in order to get better. I think I need to just treat art the same way I treat writing. Throw out most of the rules and just do what feels natural to ME. Anyway, I know that's not what the vid is about, but that's what really hit me.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

This is awesome. I'm so glad that this was helpful. "Shadows up" has always felt right to me too - I like the idea of turning the lights up slowly :) I really love the idea you mentioned too - sometimes you need to just get your brain out of the way and paint something cool. Thanks for the comment.

@loutranchitella 11 ай бұрын

Such excellent advice as always Hardy! We're finally getting settled from our move and I've only had time to paint "for the job" and it's been a little depressing not having time to paint for myself and work on my skill set. Hopefully I'll get back into that soon, but that mindset of knowing who you're painting for is so important. Certain things don't have to be perfect depending on the application and purpose and remembering that helps me get through when I sometimes get stuck on a particular image.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Hey Lou! So great to hear from you. I'm glad that you are getting settled - I am in the exact same boat and finally feeling put together at our new place. I'm really glad that this resonated - such a weird and seemingly obvious thing that gets overlooked and can really help keep you sane and on target. I hope you get some time to get back to art for yourself soon. Enjoy the new address!

@chloe-ou6gj 11 ай бұрын

5:52 I really loved this part. I always attempt to remind myself of this when I make art but I really needed to hear it for it to actually set in, thank you.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know :)

@Sycra 11 ай бұрын

I really love your process and words of wisdom! I do a similar thing to your photoshop layer trick, except I've been doing it by making a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and lowering the value, but shifting the hue slightly to a warmer tone (if I'm making warmer shadows) and upping the saturation a tiny bit, and then painting black in the layer mask to 'reveal the light' and it works well, but gray on a multiply layer works well too!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Oh awesome! There always seems to be many ways to do similar things with Photoshop. I'm so glad you have a process that is working for you. "Reveal the Light" I love that. It's like we slowing turn up the dimmer switch.

@anaismoralesaponte7779 11 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful. I'm deeply glad I stopped by to listen to your wisdom and see this wonderful art. Thank you for this wonderful video and for sharing your artistic wisdom with us.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Wow, that is awesome to hear. Thank you for telling me and I'm so glad you enjoyed this.

@Real_MisterSir 11 ай бұрын

I always had this philosophy of wanting to create works that a few people find absolutely incredible, rather than creating it for an absolutely incredible amount of people who all find it just neat. If I can't give it my 110%, then I am sure someone else should be doing it in the first place.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that's really interesting. Targeting your work to blow the minds of a few rather than merely appeal to the masses. Thanks for the input - I'll remember that.

@michaelrasmussen1342 11 ай бұрын

Awesome advice Hardy, and I’m really looking forward to the interview! I think my daughter and I are going to have some pretty deep discussions about the ‘who are we painting for’ principle… I don’t know why that concept has bounced off my forehead so many times… but I feel it’s critical to understand as she and I move forward. She and I have decided to pool our resources and create a small freelance studio in an effort to a- give ourselves more accountability with each other, and learn how to play on each others artistic strengths. And b- be able to approach studios that need art with more of a partner perspective than just an artist applying for a job. All with the idea that we need to produce top notch work. Don’t know for sure if it’ll work, but we’re having fun putting it together. Thanks again for the insights Hardy! You’re a fantastic mentor!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I'm so glad to hear that you two are teaming up professionally. It's so cool that you two have such complementary skill sets and I think the arrangement will work beautifully. Good luck to you both. If you put a website together or anything, I'd love to check it out and keep the link handy.

@tekurohamada7068 6 ай бұрын

I think you did justice to the title, this is quite mind opening, i actually havent done any art in years, ive just been adding these videos to my watch later playlist, in hopes that one day i will suddenly feel inspired and watch all of them and immidietly create art just as good or better when i stopped. But this video was different, i actually clicked on it and watched right when i saw it. Your words really resonated with me, thank you for sharing.

@fowlerillus 6 ай бұрын

I'm really glad this was helpful! Oh and that feeling happens to me constantly too ("I'll get inspired and paint someday soon...") One thing that really helped with that is if I just put it on the calendar - once it's on there, it becomes something real that will get done instead of a theoretical. Cheers for a great 2024 and some cool art ahead for you :)

@hanzflackshnack1158 11 ай бұрын

You’ve been around for five years and I’m just now finding your channel 😳 The algorithm hates you man. Your perspectives resonate and thank you for the multiply layer method. I’ve used similar but never thought of using it for theatric lighting. Appreciate the content

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying my stuff - I'll keep it coming :)

@idee8or 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. BTW, my transition to scribbles/noodles have done wonders for my gestures. I don't do many finished works anymore, but there are a ton of theory sketches that could easily become something bigger.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That's awesome. I think an artist can often be judged by their sketchbook more accurately than their polished portfolio. Those disposable gestures are just so lovely sometimes too when they are clicking. Glad to hear this.

@kathan6250 11 ай бұрын

I found this because randomly on KZfaq and honestly your video and perspectives of artwork gave me the courage to keep on drawing things that I like. Here's your like man!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you telling me that. Very glad to hear that this was helpful for you. Good luck and keep fighting the good fight.

@elmind74 11 ай бұрын

Your process is so relaxing

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's usually what I watch KZfaq videos for so I'm really glad these are achieving that goal.

@kachionyeka6198 11 ай бұрын

This video is really eye opening! Just wanna say thank you & helping to realize who we should keep in mind when we paint or draw. Great video!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. I'm really glad that this was helpful for you!

@Ancatog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Currently working on a big project for a big client for the first time so I am a bit nervous and found your video really enlightening and inspiring! Thanks for the advice bro!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That is a huge milestone - congratulations! I'm glad this was helpful - good luck!

@straultzee 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your philosophical insights, I think that it's definitely important to establish what and who you are creating for. Additionally, I was just thinking that the shadow layermask advice reminds me a lot of the appearance of Chiaro-Scuro, recreatingh dramatic stage lighting. Love it

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad this was helpful. Chiaro-scuro! Thank you for the term - most of the art school stuff has leaked out of my brain over the years. Another comment reminded me of the term tenebrism which is essentially the same thing. Definitely the proper term for what is going on here.

@lionheart1019 10 ай бұрын

Wow just watching you paint unlocked a new skill for my toolbox i was struggling but the way you paint enlightened me on a different approach thank you very much.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

That's so cool to hear. I'm glad this was helpful.

@lawebley 11 ай бұрын

Amazing. Thank you for the brushpack gift Hardy. You're an absolute legend.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure. And thanks, that's nice of you to say

@strangely_amelien 11 ай бұрын

I've been thinking about this for so long. I used to upload frequently on instagram and deviantart, trying to make a name for myself and get people to see my work, but I also fed on people's compliments. I enjoyed it for a little while, until I never grew any further and less people became interested in my work. I became exhausted mentally and didn't feel the joy in uploading anymore, sharing my work, or even drawing at one point. So, I took a break instead and started drawing for myself more and more. Until eventually I started on my own personal project, and in a way being a director for myself. I created characters, creatures, environments for my own worldbuild and it really helped me get out of feeling exhausted. Every day I'd feel excited and joyful in working on my project/ worldbuild, that even if i showed people and they didn't care, I was still happy! Because it's my work, and it's not something I did for everyone (perhaps partially). Drawing for myself really helped me improve in my art too. I got better real quick and faced challenges that I overcame. I was also able to focus better than when I drew for others. Not having to worry about whether they'd like it or if it was to their tastes.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That's really great to hear. It's a little like being in a relationship - you have to be ok with you first before worrying about anyone else. Great to hear your perspectives on this and I'm so glad things are working!

@bobjames6622 10 ай бұрын

"So, I took a break instead and started drawing for myself more and more. Until eventually I started on my own personal project, and in a way being a director for myself. I created characters, creatures, environments for my own worldbuild and it really helped me get out of feeling exhausted. Every day I'd feel excited and joyful in working on my project/ worldbuild, that even if i showed people and they didn't care, I was still happy!" I'm a (very!) amateur digital artist, and have been doing it since 2019 and all self taught up until now. Then I came across this video by Hardy and this has inspired me to take a much more structured approach, and to start using tuition from others such as Hardy. And then I read your comment, pasted above, about creating ones own world. I don't know why, but that had simply NEVER occurred to me before...I guess I'm just slow on the uptake. But what an ABSOLUTELY brilliant concept; your comment has been to me like a literal lightbulb/Eureka moment. Thank you so much, that's SERIOUSLY made me rethink what I want to do with my art, and why.

@strangely_amelien 10 ай бұрын

@@bobjames6622 OH! This makes me really happy that my comment helped someone! I wish you all the best on your art journey, I'm certain you'll create some amazing stuff that bring you joy. Keep going, never give up and never surrender!

@alinapzch3473 10 ай бұрын

yes! overlay layer! Ive been using it for ages and it just makes your painting so much more alive

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Those layers just add so much drama

@sandraz4243 9 ай бұрын

This video not only helps me understand things better, it literally made my day better somehow.

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

That is so good to hear. Exactly what I was hoping for.

@Game.UI.Design.Tutorials 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! You reminded me why I love it so much and how long it's been since I last did it for MYSELF! Thanks!

@fowlerillus 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that :)

@JaDeeeee3097 11 ай бұрын

What a blast of valuable information this video was! Thank you I did learn a ton from your vid! Is this a widespread topic among artists, I have never heared anyone talk about this stuff before! WOW, simply wow!!!!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad this was helpful. I'm not sure how widespread this is but I suspect it's one of those things that most of us are dealing with but perhaps few of us are conscious of. Thanks so much for the nice comment :)

@GriffinTwo 11 ай бұрын

Your art style is stunning 😭

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Wow thank you!

@OmarHernandez-mc4tq 9 ай бұрын

Been feeling like quitting art lately, but this video really motivated me to keep it trying, you made rememberer the reason why I draw in the first place, because I like it. Thanks a lot buddy ✨

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that this was meaningful. Thanks for letting me know :)

@delicrux 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video and topic I never considered this before but now looking back at concept work and illustration made for clients I can see how this question really opens doors for a artist.

@fowlerillus 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@bummigaerchen 6 ай бұрын

I realy liked the little pauses you did sometimes, it realy helped me to process the information :) I loved this video and the general vibe of it, realy relaxing and I think I also learned a trick or two from your speedpaint

@fowlerillus 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it :)

@arisutanaka859 10 ай бұрын

This channel is so nice. Good vibes and good info. I appreciate this bro 🙏

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy it.

@amado7760 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful Hardy. Great positive message for growth. Nice done !

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you :) I'm so glad you liked this.

@alexbaez9238 11 ай бұрын

Great video, made me think quite a bit regarding my process, Thanks Hardy!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kevalontaylor 11 ай бұрын

I just found you. I really love your channel, is chill, it's simple and relaxing ❤ and ....it's INSPIRING.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm really glad you're enjoying it :)

@scw55 Ай бұрын

Been finding a lot of digital artists having their own personal digital art process. And it's been a journey to realise that expands to art as a whole. There are multiple different philosophies and methods, and they aren't all compatible. So, as an artist, it's up to us to treat it like a buffet. Pick what works for us and what works in combination with other things. And maybe we end up forming several plates with different techniques on them. Watching your process inspired me to share this thought because I don't often see people add colour in a normal blend mode, and I like its effect. I think I might pick that up and swap out the "paint with Color Blend Mode". My background is traditional oil painting, so I'm keen to pick up ideas on how to create digital artwork with that aesthetic.

@fowlerillus Ай бұрын

100% agree with the buffet metaphor. I have definitely picked and chosen techniques and methods over the years and I think we sort of become a sum of our influences combined with our own unique spark. Thanks for this and I hope you take something useful away from the video - happy painting!

@strubergsm Ай бұрын

I cried watching this. Thank you! This video was needed.

@fowlerillus Ай бұрын

Oh wow, I'm so glad this resonated. Thanks for letting me know

@bradypodidae__ 11 ай бұрын

Was literally sat thinking, “hmm, wish Hardy or Adam would upload something” and then BOOM, KZfaq notification. Thank you, good sir!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Hope you enjoyed it!

@bradypodidae__ 11 ай бұрын

Aye, always do!

@gg_boi3041 3 ай бұрын

bro your art is super no doubt but your words are powerful that literally made me inspired to do anything right now .

@fowlerillus 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that :)

@seatongrey315 11 ай бұрын

Yup. Discovered that shadow technique 2 years ago. Loved it, but there's also a little trick to add to it that can also make things even more interesting.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'd love to hear it!

@NikijsVackars 10 ай бұрын

holy shit, saw this video in my recommended and i thought i recognized the name, about six years ago i stumbled upon your concept art courses on skillshare and they pretty much changed my life ,set me down a path of art discovery, nowadays i do more illustration work, didn't know you had a youtube channel, it's been a wild journey, thank you Hardy!

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Hey! That's so cool to hear. I'm glad those courses helped you. Thanks for letting me know and welcome to the channel :)

@decayingechoes9026 7 ай бұрын

Thank you and I love you. I’m stuck for awhile and just saw this video,I feel released and free.

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm so glad that this was helpful. Made my day, thanks for letting me know

@swissorsweep 7 ай бұрын

Love the tips especially about the layer mask and using lighting to kick it up a notch!

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@swissorsweep 7 ай бұрын

@@fowlerillus Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I can see your own improvements as well!

@CompositeNation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the talk and tips man, I enjoyed it and it hits in every corner, I appreciate your thoughts!!

@fowlerillus 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for checking it out

@Dnightartist 8 ай бұрын

Mr. Hardy, i am so elated that your post popped up in my time line. Thank you😎⚜️

@fowlerillus 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! that's awesome :) ⚜

@capuchinosofia4771 11 ай бұрын

Lovely advice! When one studies the art and artists of the vanguard, one can see those artists were doing the same! They knew their audience. Their target. And painted based on that. Great video!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I agree completely.

@artmonkey22 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the insight and comman sence. It has helped me to reavalute somethings in my art and lookward to see what i might paint next. Thanks 😀

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope you love your next painting.

@MaxAnnihilation 9 ай бұрын

Awesome content. Very pleasant to listen, and taking attention on important values inside workflow, actually what we are looking for in creation. Thank you :)

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. More coming soon!

@nudgeA7 11 ай бұрын

yep, and every video i have been watching helps me see new ways to approach the subject and environment, where my biggest struggle seems to be not getting lost in the software...:), which FYI is Gimp with a tablet:), tnx upload, i will definately try this;)

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Yes, I know what you mean. I had a classmate who used to call that "getting lost in the pixels" :) I love that. Good luck!

@colinehasaki 11 ай бұрын

The vibe is so cosy and interesting I love it thanks for the thoughts

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for checking it out.

@g8610g 11 ай бұрын

Great form! And love the red flow underneath :)

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@juansebastiancorreagonzale4171 6 ай бұрын

i love your videos man, they are very trapeutic

@fowlerillus 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

@adiamond2587 4 ай бұрын

First time here! This was so soothing it felt like artsy meditation session

@fowlerillus 4 ай бұрын

That's awesome - exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks.

@kishiberohan6706 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your advice .It answers all of my problems as an artist ❤

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad this was helpful.

@lori4021 11 ай бұрын

First time to watch a video of yours and I just wanted to thank you. I'm far from being a professional artist, I'm just doing art as a hobby for now. I also, don't have an art degree, but I have always love creating. You have given me an invaluable insight. Thanks again :)

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling me this. I'm so glad to hear it,

@ryanliebe1079 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the deep thoughts! And the brushes!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😇

@ziadhossam3010 11 ай бұрын

from the beginning of the video i wanted to tell you that it needs Highlight areas, Then when you did it at the end, i felt soo satisfied 😂❤ love u, keep going👊

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I'm so glad I delivered those in the end. Haha. I have watched so many art videos where I was just begging the artist to do something that never happens - so glad I didn't do that to you with this one :) Thanks for your support - I really appreciate it.

@shAiDawn 11 ай бұрын

amazing I loved this for several reasons. beautiful work!!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@rousselmanz6592 9 ай бұрын

Really cool tips, thanks for sharing!

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nacostaart 11 ай бұрын

Nice photoshop tip! I've heard similar things with light layers and using the mask. I've got to remember to try that trick sometime.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@queenofrapture6605 7 ай бұрын

Taking away pressure from yourself when painting FOR yourself is a really important point. I have found that digital painting gives every single canvas you start drawing on the potential to become extraordinary. So I have found it helpful to limit the techniques I am "allowed" to use which actually gave me more freedom to focus on the process of drawing and learning more. Like sketching without an eraser …

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

That is an awesome point - the limitless possibilities can be paralyzing. I love your solution of giving yourself a limited lane to work within. Thanks for this insight.

@queenofrapture6605 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making me aware of why I am doing it in the first place

@poochyboi 10 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this one. It keeps me going.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Awesome - I'm so glad to hear this. Thank you

@mehmetyhallac 11 ай бұрын

Hi Hardy ! You know what i realized during a dark night when i almost totally given up on art? I was afraid of failing ! . Now that i understand failing is inevitable part of the process i feel free !

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Right on - think of your favorite artist and I guarantee that they have failed and struggled with doubt. It's just part of this crazy journey :) I'm so glad that your hands are untied and you are soaring. Fly high :)

@nevs30 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful, calming video. Learned a lot! Thank you so much for this Hardy. 🙏💖🔥🌟✨

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for telling me.

@DathNobita 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Just wanted to let you know, this gave me a light bulb moment for a webtoon/manga story. Inspiring piece! Thank you!!!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That is so great to hear - thank you!

@poochyboi 11 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this. Thank you.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@perhaps4887 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for inspiring me to pick up my pen and start drawing!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That makes my day. So glad to hear this. Enjoy!

@lawrencetyrpa 11 ай бұрын

Awesome technique! Thank you.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@owlytedailer-sg5cq 11 ай бұрын

Nice cozy vibes 😢 I really needed something like this, thanks

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

So glad! Thanks for letting me know. Cozy might be the best compliment I could receive. The exact word for the mood I'm trying to create :) Thanks.

@_MKVA_ 11 ай бұрын

Will you please do a video on the brushes that you use? I've only just gotten heavily into using photoshop for digital artwork, I've been very limited in resources and have stuck to traditional sketches for a very long time, and I feel so overwhelmed that it depresses me when I see so many artists doing tutorials on how to do certain techniques and it's frustrating because they never share their brush setups. It's been depressing seeing how far behind everyone else that I am.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

You got it. I think that would help a lot of artists. You're right, that stuff really gets glossed over and it's important.

@catwithaknife7836 11 ай бұрын

Bro just watching the speed paint goign on improved my painting lol. Thanks so much

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@lyphic_ 9 ай бұрын

I love this, and i love the tips. Really well done! You also set the "tone" in the video in a really beautiful way. Thanks for sharing and thanks for sharing your brushes! I wondered, is it ok to use this as a study piece? the dragon is so cool, and the way you rendered it is beautiful as well. if not totally understandable and have a nice day

@fowlerillus 9 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you like it. Certainly, feel free to use this as a study piece.

@naisuuart 11 ай бұрын

i havent posted or painted anything for a few weeks now because i realized i was set on posting things for social media and not a single post ever made it to more than 50 likes, i took a break just so i could focus more on what I want to do and not what my followers want. i realized i was mostly creating stuff i thought people wanted to see and not what i wanted. Thank you for the advice and such a beautiful piece of art.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling me this and I'm so glad this was helpful

@laithbseiso 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video

@fowlerillus 5 ай бұрын

Oh thanks :) I'm glad you enjoyed it - I hope they were good tears

@remygallardo7364 11 ай бұрын

I see Adam Duff doing this layer trick all the time with his art work, both in the sketch phase and in finalizing rendering and it has always been something I am keen to use in the future myself. I describe it as if you're "discovering" the subject of your painting from the darkness, as if the light is slowly filling the space and revealing what you're seeing, rather than rendering and painting it. It also helps the artist to focus their attention on the area of interest in their paintings and ramp up detail where it matters, while not going too deep in areas which need less detail. Put your effort where it matters and guide the eye of the viewer there.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I love Adam's stuff - always super moody and atmospheric. You're totally right, he is a master of this. I love your idea of thinking of it as "discovering" that nails it. It's like we are slowing turning the lights up and seeing what we have. Such a fun moment to be able to "discover" something that you made :)

@davidhackett6317 11 ай бұрын

I have found this to be true as well. I paint, but make my money as an engraver. There are projects where I can unleash my creative designs upon the world and then there are projects where the customer explicitly wants the most bare-bones work done. For example: if I'm making nametags or awards for a college, hospital or government institution, I'll keep any swishes and swirls or expressive fonts out of the work. They're ultra picky and minimalistic. You can still do design work, but you can't be fancy. If it's for a car show or bikers, I'll can use chains or flames as design elements and they fit fine. If it's for trail riders, you'll see cowboy type fonts and horse shoe stuff. Musicians like notes and instruments (just make sure the notes are facing the right direction.) Everyone has a theme or motif you design within and the trick is to learn what that is. And always remember, "less is more" and "when in doubt, leave it out."

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

This is fascinating. I have interacted with all kinds of artists but you are my first engraver. So cool to hear the considerations that come with your craft. I'm very glad this was applicable for your work too. Thanks for the comment - really cool.

@davidhackett6317 11 ай бұрын

I used to think graphic designers were inferior to painters, but it turns out that I was just full of myself and ignorant. Working with text and abstract design elements and spacing everything in a pleasing way will really hone your aesthetic sense because you're purely focused on the composition design over everything else. I once had a police officer trying to hold back tears because I was able to design a plaque that used design elements to acknowledge the danger they face and the gratitude I felt for their work. They left the design up to me so they got a glossy black plaque with silver lettering. The guy being honored had been shot at several times in the line of duty so I tilted his name just a bit to imply dodging and placed bullet holes decals around his name for each time he'd been shot at. It's still one of my favorite projects to have worked on because the end result was a positive emotional connection. If my coworkers leave an interaction with a customer in a good mood, I know I've done my job well. Sorry for the wall of text. I don't generally get to interact with people who understand design like this and it's nice.

@CringeLord_XD 10 ай бұрын

Yep - you stayed true to your title - you changed the way I paint!! thanks for this amazing video, I learend so much!

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know.

@brittanyismebb 7 ай бұрын

This was incredibly beneficial. Thank you sir.

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful

@ebenschumacherart3694 7 ай бұрын

What a valuable insight-art suffers when it's made for everyone. Wise words indeed!

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad that was helpful.

@Anonymous_36584 11 ай бұрын

Man this is so cool! I don't have much words to say but this is amazingly great!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks :) I'm so glad you liked it. I appreciate it.

@user-rc5kq3rw5m 11 ай бұрын

Amazing art! Special technique!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

@sharaweltenreich419 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this words ❤❤❤ I think, we all know this in our hearts (so I hope), but sometimes we need someone like you, which spoke this words out loud. Because sometimes, the words of discouragement in our hearts are louder, as the words of truth.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I'm really glad that this was helpful. Thanks for letting me know.

@clydesdale1775 11 ай бұрын

This video is everything I needed right now. Thanks so much, you got a new subscriber!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that this was helpful. Thanks and welcome :)

@faemarii4957 10 ай бұрын

loved this video. quality advice and some sweet comments !

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@Timi_Arts 11 ай бұрын

this is such a relative video especially the social media part, thank you mr hardy.

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@xenithfreelancer 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I ever truly made art for me, not that I remember. It's always either been to escape my reality or to enamor others into liking me. Stopped it all and haven't drawn much at all over the past few months. I've drawn for all my life but I don't even know if I actually like it. It's just all I have.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this. I think that escapist art (or really any hobby) is sort of art just for you but it sounds like it wasn't really feeling that way for you. Art can be such a weird companion - one that can bring such joy but also such anxiety and frustration. I'm sorry it hasn't been a very joyful companion for you - I hope that things get better. Sending good vibes.

@blackcitadel9 11 ай бұрын

It's not that I've never asked "Who am I painting/drawing/creating for?" before, the answer has just always been "Me"

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

@mateuszdabrowski7078 10 ай бұрын

Dude this is such useful and valid informative video! Thank you so much for sharing this! 💖 Also edit : love the technique you show!

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it!

@MiguelMartinez-pz1lm 10 ай бұрын

its so funny, i came cross this very same question couple days before because i was lacking on clear ideas, and i wanted to pain something for my room, and for some reson click in my head. its so powerfull question. it help my not just on ideas but to add value and more purpose and what i do even if its just a skeckt. cool video.

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for telling me.

@saman1770 10 ай бұрын

You really helped me in this video thank you❤

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@guywithamask-sy7sf 11 ай бұрын

Cool! i bought your creature design course in udemy and really liked it!

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@aprilgonzales159 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Hardy!! and for the free brushes!!

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy them.

@dianamladenova6850 7 ай бұрын

This video is exactly what I needed - I nearly cried listening to it. I graduated a year ago and couldn't get an art job after, that literally destroyed me and made me fill like a complete failure. after that I had a big art block and even after months I still feel like everything I do is complete mess as I'm not getting any validation. Social media is destroying my confidence everyday, to the point I want to give up of art nothing I do is enough good. so hearing this and that I'm not the only one that think validation is important for an artist make me feel more appreciated by myself and that I'm not doing everting wrong.

@fowlerillus 7 ай бұрын

This makes my day - thanks so much for telling me. I'm so glad this was helpful. It sounds like you are exactly who I was hoping to reach with this. I get to work with artists pretty much all the time and this is very very common in our ranks - you are very much not alone on that. Validation is definitely important and not something that you have to feel the need to deny yourself. Good luck and thanks again for the message.

@romainbellot5171 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for uploading this

@fowlerillus 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@BananaNightFighter 6 ай бұрын

Its interesting to think of how the three spheres of 'who are you drawing for' interacts. Like a venn diagram, each can be present to different degrees. And how things like special interest subjects can also play a role here.

@fowlerillus 6 ай бұрын

That's a great point - there is so much overlap. Thanks for the comment, that's super important and something I didn't address at all. Cheers.

@ProfessorCloudsArt 11 ай бұрын

I love your vids! Im taking my time to go through them in depthly. I would love to know the name of the type of music you use in the background of your videos. Ive tried a bunch but can never get the right search terms. Still, amazing work and I might be at the live stream coming up! Have a great day :)

@fowlerillus 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I use Epidemic Sound which is really excellent. This track is "Out of Harm's Way" by Elm Lake. Really beautiful stuff :)