Great video ... well said ... concept art is not an art form, but more a job description created by the industry and you have to be good at a wide variety of art skills to succeed. Thank you for this video, Marco!
Breathtaking process on that picture. I love how it shows all that playing in the mud and searching. Very inspiring. And it's so nice to see that it itself is a metaphor for what you are talking about.
this video hit me like a brick wall, as you once were I decided that I wanted to get in to animation and have recently been looking at all these programs. I have some photoshop knowledge from high school and self experimenting but you've opened my eyes
I think the advice about focus is really great, not only for art students, but for pretty much all students at the age of 16-18 that are figuring out what they want to do without their life. For example, I have a goal, and that goal is to study art, so I try to get good grades and I get them, I try to study the fundamentals and draw and consume a lot of forms of art or go to art courses to get experience, so that I don’t have a hard time in high school (in Spain, “high school” is the point where you decide the branch of superior studies you want to do, so either art, letters or science). I have a friend who really loves art, she does watercolor and watches a lot of art related topics. But she has ten more interests and has almost no time to do anything, but she doesn’t want to stop doing anything, but she needs to focus and decide now, literally this month what she is gonna do.
loved this talk! it's too bad there hasn't been any follow up video so far... are you planning to resume this series? please! Thanks and congrats on the awesome channel
ok, to be fair i've seen another art industry video of yours, the one with the trick or treaters painting, but still, these are great, I'm sure people would love to see more of them! cheers!
Thanks! Funny thing, when I first released this video, its viewership was quite low compared to my other stuff, so I put this series on the backburner. But recently this video's been getting a spike, and a bunch of good feedback. So maybe I'll remember to do another installment soon!
I'm studying engineering but I also want to get into art. I know it's not easy, nothing is I'm ready for the difficulities I'll face. This is gonna takes a long time but I'm in alright and this comment is for future me to not give up on those dreams T^T
I did finish art academy, to be precise fine arts and have master degree, freelance graphic design and focusing on digital more and more I am aware of focusing undertone, what is what you wanna do. But how to approach the problem when you are not sure what you wanna do? when you are constantly curious about numerous things and that you think that what ever you did start to focus upon would suit you within the grasp of "art department" I dont know what i wanna be withing art as it is, i even have that fear of "limiting one self on only one thing" one focus point, motive, topic, tehnique, target group I had big ups and downs with everything i tried up until now so nothing stood out that choked me with anticipation of wanting to focus on only that. so yeah that is my struggle. What i wanna be and where i wanna go. Sorry for the novel xd
i know Im randomly asking but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@Rocco Marley thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
*puts this on while painting some stuff, looks back on screen after 15 minutes; this guy just casually created a masterpiece ...and here I am trying to draw the other eye similar to the first one ^^ great video man:)
@@ripgaming3471 I’m taking my drawings in sections, the moment I start to get distracted I’ll do a small chore, like sweep or do a load of laundry, and then I come back. Try focusing as hard as you can for the time that you can. I’m slowly building up discipline and being able to work for longer. Other than that I’m screwed lol
ahhh anyone else w adhd find the word “focus” when said like it’s the easy ass solution to every situation so annoying? the only thing i’ve found that actually helps is medication and accepting that it’s not rlly my fault that certain things are more difficult for me. although with art i have sm motivation and it’s p easy for me to just hyperfocus lmfao when i get rlly into the idea. but medication helps me start it and i actually finish illustrations now
Wow so originally I watched this video as part of an assignment two months ago and honestly it has made the world of difference to me. I am such a different person because of what you've said. I was just revisiting some assignments and just re listening to this has inspired me for the second time. Im an art student hoping to be a concept or game artist one day in the future, but two months ago I was hitting such a block in both my art and personal life that I couldn't get passed. Your words just cleared it up in the short span of 20 minutes and I am so glad that I wrote a short essay on it. I can't thank you enough for your inspiration and your impact to me. I honestly don't have words for the effect your video has had on me. I think I'm going to rewatch this small series again now that I have a little time off.
Wow, thanks a lot! And that's great to hear. Also, if you want to share that essay, I'd love to read it. You can email it to marco (at) marcobucci.com - only if you want to though :)
I needed to hear this. Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to more of these videos as well as 10 minutes to a better painter. ABE: always be exploring
Thank you. This video is great, especially since I am older, disabled, and not sure what career options might be open to me. It never dawned on me about focusing the portfolio for what you enjoy instead of trying to show that you can do it all. I've followed you on both RUclips and SVS. When I saw your digital painting series, I really opened my eyes to how much fun exploring color and the abstract can be. I love the loose feel of your paintings and how this increases the sense of mystery in the image.
Do you always paint on a single layer? (assuming you were) have you ever had to go back and revamp your methodology for efficiency sake? I find myself trying to stop being so layer happy and controling everything. Any advice for those who want to achieve a more "painterly" work flow?
Not to speak for the author, but I would advise to continue using layers, but just use less and mainly for the purpose of being able to "undo" huge changes if you end up not liking them. You can see an example at 14:08 - he creates a new layer and makes an expirement, doesn't like how it looks and scraps it. Also, people who work with a single layer usually do it not for the sake of painterly feel, but just because they can - they don't struggle much with simple perspective, proportions or choice of colors, so they can just handle it all in one pass. Those individual skills are better to mastered, well, individually first.
I do usually paint on a single layer. It's just the fastest connection between brain -- software. When I do work for clients, though, I tend to break up layers to anticipate ease of revision. But even then I use as few as possible. And, as the above commenter noted, I do use layers to experiment with large changes. Like that 3rd dinosaur that ended up not looking good.
If you use layers but want to make adjustments to the entire piece as if it were one layer I suggest using adjustment layers in a way similar to what he did at the end of the video.
Interested to know if you have any outtakes on how to battle being a perfectionist artist. Like in my case, i never feel that my art is good enough to be presented.
OmniVenom Hello - I have discussed that, actually! It’s included (among other topics) in my book, ‘Creativity And The Campfire’. I have the audiobook available here: marcobucci.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/audio-book-creativity-and-the-campfire Hard copy is also available on my store. All the best!
Wow yet another parallel with my part time job as an engineer. I too scolded at colleges that they didn't teach their students the ideas, the basics the process of thinking and questioning but learning them tools. And without any proper basic knowledge expecting their students to know how to use the tools. That was very different when I was in college in the early 90s. You were taught the basics, the principles, you would learn how to think and analyse and then introduced to some tools but always with the knowledge that tools change, the basic (especially in electronics and programming) remain the same unless we move to bio-electronics -- which in all fairness requires a biology degree. I am a self taught digital mattepainter, sure I took a few courses to obtain some "trade secrets" but I already knew a lot before getting to these courses. In one of the courses we had to work with Modo 3D and most students (funnily enough all 20 somethings) were freaking out because it wasn't Maya and how they couldn't be using Maya because it's the industry standard. I was thinking: "Who cares, we just need to model basic geometry to project our image on, I'd use free Blender for that because it's free and it can do the job!" The teacher there actually took the time to explain that Maya, Modo or whatever 3D package is just a tool. That a good compositor and especially technical director will look for the best tools available for the problem at hand. Schools these days are far too bogged down in teaching trivialities, facts and tools instead of teaching their students to think, explore and in all fairness to fail!
Thank you so much. I've been unfocused without even realizing it and I've gotten nowhere (still a student). This video I believe has woken me up and made me realize what I've been doing and what I should be doing.
This was mind-blowing to me, and at the same time very comforting. I'm currently in my final year of Game Art and have so little knowledge of what to do after this. Hearing you talk has honestly settled my nerves a bit and given me more confidence stepping forward and not worrying so much about picking a path and seeing what happens. Thank you so much, this is so helpful! Will definitely be rewatching
All of my BEST art has come from a program called Paint tool Sai2. Its MADE for comics and mangas, but I use it for designing and realistic painting. However, I really needed to hear/see this video. thank you
This is the best painting video ever, both the advice you are giving and the painting in the background, I have watched this video over 10 times and this is by far my favorite painting I have seen. thanks for all the good advice both in painting and in the industry
Hi marco, Thanks so much for all your good videos. I love watching your painting processes. You start with a hot mess (that's not so much of a hot mess in reality), and you end up with a beautiful picture. That's very encouraging to watch. Personaly, i always have an issue with beginning my illustrations. I often stop 10 minutes into it, because i think it's all crap. Watching you is what helps me the most with it, now i understand that it needs time, and i feel like i finally understand how the underpainting must be done, how i'ts important to establish the pillars of the composition, the main colors and the mood. I've also felt very relieved when i heard that you only got into drawing (for real) at 19. You're still young, but you've got such a good level now. I'm very young and still a student, so i feel like i actually DO have enough time to get a decent level by the time i get into the industry haha ! Anyway, I just wanted to adress you my biggest thanks for all those amazing videos you do. All your tips are so well worded and precious. Your videos on composition litteraly shifted the way i see illustration now. You've helped me a lot and you still do, so again, thank you thank you thank you !!
When i took figure drawing i learned that theres almost allways a point where a drawing will look terribly messy, the proportions are shaky the lines seem a bit off guidelines are everywhere, but you just have to keep going. Most of the time you can fix those mistakes, even in traditional mediums, you just have to make the things that shouldnt be there dissapear, either by painting over or making it blend in to the area around it(matching its value and color or making it seem like just another part in a pattern). And when i really think its crap and just dont want to touch it any more, make a new layer and just go crazy, try all those things you were probably pushing to the back of your mind avoiding, say fuck it, its not like it can get any worse than quitting.
Thanks! Painting in this method invites a certain chaos. But with experience, you learn to control it. I couldn't do this when I first started, and I do recommend learning methods where you have more control right from the outset. But as you gain knowledge and sound fundamentals, you'll find that you can work in a wide variety of methods.
How I see it, most artist, by nature, have affinity with either drawing or painting. An easy way to spot this is; do you rather start with volume or outline of an object? Anyways, I'm more the drawing type and some of my favorite artist are painters. The art in this video is mind-blowing, something I would have a hard time even replicating giving enough time. Replicating a drawing is quite easy, but this just looks daunting. That said, I have mad respect for this type of art, and I will definitely try to learn a bit of its tropes which I might use in my own works in the future.
Thank you for this very interesting video, it is nice share your experience. You speak very fast though, it made my hearth beat increase a lot haha. Again, thank you, great video and great panting. Best wishes from France.
Im a Industrial designer, specialize in 3DMax and Zbrush and Vray, Know I found that I love drawing More than anything !! :) Thank you so much for your words!!!!
Challenging! Yes, things move and change so fast. Last year I made a mistake by buying an old photoshop book. It was a 2005 series or photoshop 5 if I remember correctly but hell photoshop now is different. No idea how to se them so I can't download any. I just want ot learn at least the basics even befor I learned what concept artistry is. The worls is moving really fast. When we want to learn we have to learn it quick and be smated and wiser. Along the way we learn, been there, done that but Focus is there and the Will Power. I learned a lot from you! Thank you!
That's alot of info Mr. Brain. I think the bottom line is this... #1) A person should try to sell themsevles #2) If you don't know how to sell yourself or understand yourself, then get to know yourself, as strengths and weaknesses. #3) Seek to improve thyself. This life's a journey. Have you seen the animals in the forest and jungle? Humans in the civilian world are the same. Full of prey and predators. Does the bird ask the dog how to run from the cat or catch the fish? Does tthe fish think the swooping bird eagle's a friend? No. You know what they are thinking and doing? They do what they know to do with the abilities that they are given. Do they hesitate to use them? Maybe, but not like some humans. Know why? Why is the reason of and unto being the essence of what it means to survive. While they do have mates that don't last long, the journey of their lives is to just seek, use their abilities, and survive. Humans are the same and different. For a human, you may be born with abiilities called "talents". But you also have the ability to manifest and develop what's called "Trades" or "Skills". Some people have natural skills when learning other than natural posessed innate "talent", and some others have to work harder to develop their skill's as "trades". Ever hear Jack of all trades, master of none? I'm sure there were Jacks of many trades and master of few. So learn theyself, apply thyself, submit theyself, and utilize theyself after you understand the strength and weaknesses of self. Develop a motive or goal till it strikes you of what comes next. If it never does, become a Jack so you'll never starve.
Thank you for the video. It helped me put to rest some insecurity. On topic of unexpected direction, currently employed to learn & teach 3D printers & Laser Cutters. A focused portfolio is a good suggestion & I'll need to think carefully what creative work matters the most to me.
i would not subscribe to the line " a good concept artist is a good artist" because the word artist has originally a different meaning. A concept artist is a designer, because contrary to art , design fulfills a function and it is about solving problems. And when it comes to Concept "Art" as you said correctly, it is about communicating visual ideas ..but also beeing functional for the given task. (Creating a certain mood, working inthe style which is required for the project, guiding the player or viewer, attracting a specific target group etc. Craftsmenship and Design is more important in the industry than beeing an "Artist" because Art is something very personal..which follows your own style and ideas. This can of course help you to get a job in some cases.
yeah I 100% agree with the marriage of the warm and cools at the end. felt very cold when you finished and I almost always make my light warm. Just makes things feel more cozy.
The major thing... when it comes to doing what has been done before is at first you might be learning how to draw or paint... etc. It is like when you first learned to write or speak. You copied letters... an a over and over. Then you began to string them together to make words and then finally you learned how to use those words to create something that means something. Art does this visually. It's like learning a language...
Seriously, your process is so interesting. I love to see you start from loads of textures and out of it comes this amazing painting. And thanks a million for the super motivational words. Really nice video.
I noticed that the dinosaur head is too close to the edge of the canvas, but then I thought, "maybe that's not the focus of the painting." Then at 2:32 you add the space. Welp, that what I would do a little earlier. 😅
What's really great about this painting and it goes to show the artist's skill, is that those dinosaurs look menacing and dangerous, and yet they're just bones.
I’m sure your a busy guy. Not sure if you will see this. But please keep making these I know you haven’t done one in a while but they are extremely eye opening.
Haha, now I know I'm not the only one who threw everything into my portfolio and hoped for the best. Thanks, man. Your videos have been very helpful to me.
Your art is incredible to watch come together as you wrangle the initial mess and textures. Thanks for sharing with us. Would you consider also uploading to VID.ME for those of us that are trying to move away from RUclips, also it's easier there for viewers to tip creators.
I can’t focus listening to your voice .. not to be mean or something but your talking a bit to fast for me and there is a strong tzsheh sound at the end of every word maybe I’m wrong or maybe there is a problem on my side but ya that’s it .
you are right and in photography it's even worse, many people would find a photo and just try to replicate it, like they would like to say I can also do that, and don't get that is a waste of time
what if u dont have a favorite artist or a goal or direction, and feel lost into the world because there is so much too explore that it scares you? Sometimes I feel like I am afraid of drawing or doing any art because my brain has something and skill is not even close and there too much to look at and do.
This draw is such a perfect presentation of what you are saying You said it yourself but i just kept noticing even the little slight shifts of the head position and such, that by itself was eye opening for me
I'm honestly in the same position as you were when you were younger and wanting to be an animator for major motion picture groups like Pixar but haven't exactly had as many art lessons or anything. However I have spent the majority of my life drawing, but it's nowhere near to where most people are at when they take art classes at my age but now I'm majoring in animation in college. And listening to you talk about your path and how much you've grown and how much your path has changed as well is very inspiring and it eases my anxiety a bit on if I'll be good enough to become a professional artist, whatever type of concentration that may be in the future. Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful!
I'm currently nowhere near graduating high school but remain in kind of a pinch, I have too many passions. Out of those I am more skilled at manga drawing, character design, and storytelling etc...but I have a lot of passion in dancing and composing/performing music and games and fashion and random cosplay haha so I have no idea how I'm going to go about doing things in my life. Should I just choose one and neglect the others? Thanks for anyone who would reply to this.
I wouldn't neglect any of them. I think, with time, the thing that allows you to bring out your personality the most will become clearer. That's what happened to me with painting. I recommend continuing to nurture them all, and keeping a close eye on it.
I am 26 year old. I have a great flair for drawing and a great curiosity to delve into the whole process of making cartoons, animating, character making, world building and anything that is related to art. I remember when i was 12, I wanted to build a 3D model of a character I had made.. It was a complex character, my sensibilities were lacking but my passion was in the right track, BUT .. in time I got very disconnected from my passion, I had this illusion that I needed to get a steady paying job and ART was not the answer for that, so I focused on getting settled.. AND now I have this consulting job where I have no passion and no interest, just being a robot and life sucks. I want to rekindle my romance with ART, I am 26 but I have SO MUCH potential.. I WAS BORN WITH IT. I need to start somewhere.. and I know the transition wont be easy... I want to reach a point where I can let go of my boring job and then stabilize my life with my ART and ART work !! What should I do now..? Where do I start? Can anyone just take a few minutes and tell me how. I would greatly appreciate any inputs. I know there is no fixed path for me.. But if I were to be an animator or illustrator... How can I pick up all the pieces and start again..What will be the tools that I need? Its like I just got unplugged from the matrix and I am finding myself again.. but I am clueless.. I am like that naked, covered in goop Neo who needs a few minutes with someone like Morpheus to get myself back on track again.
Do you usually paint with few layers or lots of them? I used to do a painting from A to Z with one layer until I started Photoshop class and I found it is pretty easy but complcated to work with layers.
Mostly I paint on just one layer. I'll try risky stuff on a new layer, but I always flatten it down once I like it. I'm trained with oil and watercolor paint, so that approach works best for me.
Jeeze as someone who's 19 and been wanting a job at pixar in a few years... that story is very familiar. I find myself lost and confused on where to go, my art hindered by complements instead of critique, and fear of failure and mistakes holding me back. I missed your videos, its sort of like having a sibling or something who's been where you've been, and telling you in some way how to get your shit together
I’ve become quite solid in drawing from what I see. However I don’t want to simply be a copy machine. Could you explain how to reinterpret what you see and divert from what you see in front of you? Like where does an artist begin in making that shift?
Good question. I have a few videos that talk more or less about that. Here are the links: ruclips.net/video/o1GGEZmCYLI/видео.html ruclips.net/video/ldZBqywAt84/видео.html ruclips.net/video/T06k-vBVY8o/видео.html
my focus right now is concept art for games,but I didn't get into that conclusion at first,I always love drawing and was studying basics a few months back and trying out different things like logo design and stuff until I found concept art and of course, I am not only studying how games are make, but my focus right now is to practice how the job is,by making redesigns and concepts, but when im not doing that,I try to practice my drawing and where I am lacking,like environment and materials, I use procreate but I look at any tutorial even if they use photoshop, I try to convert that into the tool I am using, anything artistic really comes down to understanding the basics of light,color and shape language,doesn't matter which aspect of art it is and I agree we can be to focus that we forget to broaden our perspective, it never click for me for a long time that I could put both of my favorite hobbies together, I love playing games and art but I used to draw mangas mostly but if I hadn't kept looking at tutorials and courses to improve my skill I wouldn't have found my goal.
but it is so difficult to choose what you want to draw or to do (2d and styles, 3d, animation ) . For 1 work it is ok, but not for life. I get depressed because of thoughts of money and jobs and it is bad for studying. Art is hard))
True! I recommend you do it all, and without the pressure of time. Explore where your interests naturally take you. It's the most honest way to go about it (IMO) and you'll probably find innovative ways of combining all the disciplines you learn, which will make you stand out in the long run.
Once again you've created a video where you talked about things that I wish I would have known years ago starting out. My art inspirations were mainly from video games and anime (still is) and I tried to improve by trying to draw like them. I had to find out the hard way that the only reason they draw well is because they studied to principles and actual anatomy to get where they were. I'm gonna share this!
Great video ... well said ... concept art is not an art form, but more a job description created by the industry and you have to be good at a wide variety of art skills to succeed. Thank you for this video, Marco!
"Art is never finished, ONLY ABANDONED"
Leonardo Da Vinci
Oh God that sets up a lot of existential boundaries of art with this
"There will be more installments to this series..." *playlist has only this video*
:(
Thank you for quick tips on becoming an artist, not just an employee.
this channel is pure gold. Really, important tips, "secrets" and concepts all in short videos and damn well explained.
LOVE IT!
I hope you make more episodes of this ! even if it looks unlikely...
@Marco Bucci
Life changing advice. Thank you
Breathtaking process on that picture. I love how it shows all that playing in the mud and searching. Very inspiring. And it's so nice to see that it itself is a metaphor for what you are talking about.
Thank you so much for the excellent video Marco! You have just put words to issues I've been struggling with for the past couple of months!
this video hit me like a brick wall, as you once were I decided that I wanted to get in to animation and have recently been looking at all these programs. I have some photoshop knowledge from high school and self experimenting but you've opened my eyes
You are saying what need to be said exactly, I’m really happy for you and thank you so much
I think the advice about focus is really great, not only for art students, but for pretty much all students at the age of 16-18 that are figuring out what they want to do without their life.
For example, I have a goal, and that goal is to study art, so I try to get good grades and I get them, I try to study the fundamentals and draw and consume a lot of forms of art or go to art courses to get experience, so that I don’t have a hard time in high school (in Spain, “high school” is the point where you decide the branch of superior studies you want to do, so either art, letters or science).
I have a friend who really loves art, she does watercolor and watches a lot of art related topics. But she has ten more interests and has almost no time to do anything, but she doesn’t want to stop doing anything, but she needs to focus and decide now, literally this month what she is gonna do.
Thank you so much for this message!
13:17 I was half expecting a transition in to a squarespace advert.
The painting is stunning and the process is satisfying :>
loved this talk! it's too bad there hasn't been any follow up video so far... are you planning to resume this series? please! Thanks and congrats on the awesome channel
ok, to be fair i've seen another art industry video of yours, the one with the trick or treaters painting, but still, these are great, I'm sure people would love to see more of them! cheers!
Thanks! Funny thing, when I first released this video, its viewership was quite low compared to my other stuff, so I put this series on the backburner. But recently this video's been getting a spike, and a bunch of good feedback. So maybe I'll remember to do another installment soon!
These are incredible! Thanks for the amazing resource.
I needed that kind of talk
thank you for sharing your experience!
Very inspiring video, thanks for your advice!
really good talk here. thanks! I love your artworks too!
I have no idea why but art schools seem to teach that you should put a bit of everything in your portfolio. I know that mine did. Its weird.
I'm studying engineering but I also want to get into art. I know it's not easy, nothing is I'm ready for the difficulities I'll face. This is gonna takes a long time but I'm in alright and this comment is for future me to not give up on those dreams T^T
I did finish art academy, to be precise fine arts and have master degree, freelance graphic design and focusing on digital more and more
I am aware of focusing undertone, what is what you wanna do. But how to approach the problem when you are not sure what you wanna do?
when you are constantly curious about numerous things and that you think that what ever you did start to focus upon would suit you within the grasp of "art department"
I dont know what i wanna be withing art as it is, i even have that fear of "limiting one self on only one thing" one focus point, motive, topic, tehnique, target group
I had big ups and downs with everything i tried up until now so nothing stood out that choked me with anticipation of wanting to focus on only that.
so yeah that is my struggle. What i wanna be and where i wanna go. Sorry for the novel xd
This was a really good talk and video, looking forward to future episodes!
Mattias Pilhede i love to see how other big art youtubers gather around from time to time. this feels magic
Thanks, Mattias! Great work on your channel :)
i know Im randomly asking but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?
I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@Jax Ralph instablaster =)
@Rocco Marley thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process now.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
*puts this on while painting some stuff, looks back on screen after 15 minutes; this guy just casually created a masterpiece ...and here I am trying to draw the other eye similar to the first one ^^ great video man:)
hahaha, thanks!
me ! hahaha
The first goal is to find a way to keep the practising and learning fun. That way you'll never stop. If you don't stop you'll get there.
Bruh, copy paste that shit. Aint nobody got time to be drawing things correctly!
The video is sped up though ☺
"focus"
*my ADD brain "he wants us to do what?"
*rewinds video
"focus"
Me-"focus on what?"
Did u try anything i have add also.. just wondering
@@ripgaming3471 I’m taking my drawings in sections, the moment I start to get distracted I’ll do a small chore, like sweep or do a load of laundry, and then I come back. Try focusing as hard as you can for the time that you can. I’m slowly building up discipline and being able to work for longer. Other than that I’m screwed lol
Thnx for reply will try that
@@ripgaming3471 good luck. Lmk how your be progress goes
ahhh anyone else w adhd find the word “focus” when said like it’s the easy ass solution to every situation so annoying? the only thing i’ve found that actually helps is medication and accepting that it’s not rlly my fault that certain things are more difficult for me. although with art i have sm motivation and it’s p easy for me to just hyperfocus lmfao when i get rlly into the idea. but medication helps me start it and i actually finish illustrations now
Wow so originally I watched this video as part of an assignment two months ago and honestly it has made the world of difference to me. I am such a different person because of what you've said. I was just revisiting some assignments and just re listening to this has inspired me for the second time. Im an art student hoping to be a concept or game artist one day in the future, but two months ago I was hitting such a block in both my art and personal life that I couldn't get passed. Your words just cleared it up in the short span of 20 minutes and I am so glad that I wrote a short essay on it. I can't thank you enough for your inspiration and your impact to me. I honestly don't have words for the effect your video has had on me. I think I'm going to rewatch this small series again now that I have a little time off.
Wow, thanks a lot! And that's great to hear. Also, if you want to share that essay, I'd love to read it. You can email it to marco (at) marcobucci.com - only if you want to though :)
I really want to get better at painting
I needed to hear this. Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to more of these videos as well as 10 minutes to a better painter.
ABE: always be exploring
nice! And I'm looking forward to putting together the 4th episode of that series as well.
Thank you. This video is great, especially since I am older, disabled, and not sure what career options might be open to me. It never dawned on me about focusing the portfolio for what you enjoy instead of trying to show that you can do it all.
I've followed you on both RUclips and SVS. When I saw your digital painting series, I really opened my eyes to how much fun exploring color and the abstract can be. I love the loose feel of your paintings and how this increases the sense of mystery in the image.
Thanks, Sam! All the best.
Do you always paint on a single layer? (assuming you were) have you ever had to go back and revamp your methodology for efficiency sake?
I find myself trying to stop being so layer happy and controling everything. Any advice for those who want to achieve a more "painterly" work flow?
Not to speak for the author, but I would advise to continue using layers, but just use less and mainly for the purpose of being able to "undo" huge changes if you end up not liking them.
You can see an example at 14:08 - he creates a new layer and makes an expirement, doesn't like how it looks and scraps it.
Also, people who work with a single layer usually do it not for the sake of painterly feel, but just because they can - they don't struggle much with simple perspective, proportions or choice of colors, so they can just handle it all in one pass. Those individual skills are better to mastered, well, individually first.
I do usually paint on a single layer. It's just the fastest connection between brain -- software. When I do work for clients, though, I tend to break up layers to anticipate ease of revision. But even then I use as few as possible.
And, as the above commenter noted, I do use layers to experiment with large changes. Like that 3rd dinosaur that ended up not looking good.
If you use layers but want to make adjustments to the entire piece as if it were one layer I suggest using adjustment layers in a way similar to what he did at the end of the video.
I used to be layer heavy, but then I was able to adjust to a sketch, paint, and optional line layer, but now I work on 1 layer + adjustment layers
Interested to know if you have any outtakes on how to battle being a perfectionist artist. Like in my case, i never feel that my art is good enough to be presented.
OmniVenom Hello - I have discussed that, actually! It’s included (among other topics) in my book, ‘Creativity And The Campfire’. I have the audiobook available here: marcobucci.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/audio-book-creativity-and-the-campfire
Hard copy is also available on my store. All the best!
Thank you!
Wow yet another parallel with my part time job as an engineer. I too scolded at colleges that they didn't teach their students the ideas, the basics the process of thinking and questioning but learning them tools. And without any proper basic knowledge expecting their students to know how to use the tools.
That was very different when I was in college in the early 90s. You were taught the basics, the principles, you would learn how to think and analyse and then introduced to some tools but always with the knowledge that tools change, the basic (especially in electronics and programming) remain the same unless we move to bio-electronics -- which in all fairness requires a biology degree.
I am a self taught digital mattepainter, sure I took a few courses to obtain some "trade secrets" but I already knew a lot before getting to these courses. In one of the courses we had to work with Modo 3D and most students (funnily enough all 20 somethings) were freaking out because it wasn't Maya and how they couldn't be using Maya because it's the industry standard. I was thinking: "Who cares, we just need to model basic geometry to project our image on, I'd use free Blender for that because it's free and it can do the job!"
The teacher there actually took the time to explain that Maya, Modo or whatever 3D package is just a tool. That a good compositor and especially technical director will look for the best tools available for the problem at hand.
Schools these days are far too bogged down in teaching trivialities, facts and tools instead of teaching their students to think, explore and in all fairness to fail!
sucks that i've been doing art for roughly 5-6 years and i'll probably never make it in this industry
Thank you so much. I've been unfocused without even realizing it and I've gotten nowhere (still a student). This video I believe has woken me up and made me realize what I've been doing and what I should be doing.
This was mind-blowing to me, and at the same time very comforting. I'm currently in my final year of Game Art and have so little knowledge of what to do after this. Hearing you talk has honestly settled my nerves a bit and given me more confidence stepping forward and not worrying so much about picking a path and seeing what happens. Thank you so much, this is so helpful! Will definitely be rewatching
All of my BEST art has come from a program called Paint tool Sai2. Its MADE for comics and mangas, but I use it for designing and realistic painting.
However, I really needed to hear/see this video. thank you
This is the best painting video ever, both the advice you are giving and the painting in the background, I have watched this video over 10 times and this is by far my favorite painting I have seen.
thanks for all the good advice both in painting and in the industry
Hi marco,
Thanks so much for all your good videos. I love watching your painting processes. You start with a hot mess (that's not so much of a hot mess in reality), and you end up with a beautiful picture. That's very encouraging to watch. Personaly, i always have an issue with beginning my illustrations. I often stop 10 minutes into it, because i think it's all crap. Watching you is what helps me the most with it, now i understand that it needs time, and i feel like i finally understand how the underpainting must be done, how i'ts important to establish the pillars of the composition, the main colors and the mood. I've also felt very relieved when i heard that you only got into drawing (for real) at 19. You're still young, but you've got such a good level now. I'm very young and still a student, so i feel like i actually DO have enough time to get a decent level by the time i get into the industry haha !
Anyway, I just wanted to adress you my biggest thanks for all those amazing videos you do. All your tips are so well worded and precious. Your videos on composition litteraly shifted the way i see illustration now.
You've helped me a lot and you still do, so again, thank you thank you thank you !!
When i took figure drawing i learned that theres almost allways a point where a drawing will look terribly messy, the proportions are shaky the lines seem a bit off guidelines are everywhere, but you just have to keep going. Most of the time you can fix those mistakes, even in traditional mediums, you just have to make the things that shouldnt be there dissapear, either by painting over or making it blend in to the area around it(matching its value and color or making it seem like just another part in a pattern).
And when i really think its crap and just dont want to touch it any more, make a new layer and just go crazy, try all those things you were probably pushing to the back of your mind avoiding, say fuck it, its not like it can get any worse than quitting.
Thanks! Painting in this method invites a certain chaos. But with experience, you learn to control it. I couldn't do this when I first started, and I do recommend learning methods where you have more control right from the outset. But as you gain knowledge and sound fundamentals, you'll find that you can work in a wide variety of methods.
How I see it, most artist, by nature, have affinity with either drawing or painting. An easy way to spot this is; do you rather start with volume or outline of an object? Anyways, I'm more the drawing type and some of my favorite artist are painters. The art in this video is mind-blowing, something I would have a hard time even replicating giving enough time. Replicating a drawing is quite easy, but this just looks daunting. That said, I have mad respect for this type of art, and I will definitely try to learn a bit of its tropes which I might use in my own works in the future.
I'm a simple man. I see dinosaur, I click.
This was amazing! I've never heard anyone else put it this way before. Thank you for taking the time to make this video :)
Thank you for this very interesting video, it is nice share your experience. You speak very fast though, it made my hearth beat increase a lot haha. Again, thank you, great video and great panting. Best wishes from France.
Why do concept art videos have so little views?? The pieces are beautiful and the process is incredible! They need to be more popular
*cries in ADHD*
Im a Industrial designer, specialize in 3DMax and Zbrush and Vray, Know I found that I love drawing More than anything !! :) Thank you so much for your words!!!!
Challenging! Yes, things move and change so fast. Last year I made a mistake by buying an old photoshop book. It was a 2005 series or photoshop 5 if I remember correctly but hell photoshop now is different. No idea how to se them so I can't download any. I just want ot learn at least the basics even befor I learned what concept artistry is. The worls is moving really fast. When we want to learn we have to learn it quick and be smated and wiser. Along the way we learn, been there, done that but Focus is there and the Will Power. I learned a lot from you! Thank you!
That's alot of info Mr. Brain. I think the bottom line is this...
#1) A person should try to sell themsevles
#2) If you don't know how to sell yourself or understand yourself, then get to know yourself, as strengths and weaknesses.
#3) Seek to improve thyself. This life's a journey. Have you seen the animals in the forest and jungle? Humans in the civilian world are the same. Full of prey and predators. Does the bird ask the dog how to run from the cat or catch the fish? Does tthe fish think the swooping bird eagle's a friend? No. You know what they are thinking and doing? They do what they know to do with the abilities that they are given. Do they hesitate to use them? Maybe, but not like some humans. Know why? Why is the reason of and unto being the essence of what it means to survive. While they do have mates that don't last long, the journey of their lives is to just seek, use their abilities, and survive. Humans are the same and different. For a human, you may be born with abiilities called "talents". But you also have the ability to manifest and develop what's called "Trades" or "Skills". Some people have natural skills when learning other than natural posessed innate "talent", and some others have to work harder to develop their skill's as "trades". Ever hear Jack of all trades, master of none? I'm sure there were Jacks of many trades and master of few. So learn theyself, apply thyself, submit theyself, and utilize theyself after you understand the strength and weaknesses of self. Develop a motive or goal till it strikes you of what comes next. If it never does, become a Jack so you'll never starve.
Thank you for the video. It helped me put to rest some insecurity.
On topic of unexpected direction, currently employed to learn & teach 3D printers & Laser Cutters.
A focused portfolio is a good suggestion & I'll need to think carefully what creative work matters the most to me.
My life ambitions were set by LOTR, Spawn and Princess Mononoke, probably these were the major influences.
amazing painting + very good advice thank you marco !! your book creativity and the campfire is something i listen too frequently
i would not subscribe to the line " a good concept artist is a good artist" because the word artist has originally a different meaning. A concept artist is a designer, because contrary to art , design fulfills a function and it is about solving problems. And when it comes to Concept "Art" as you said correctly, it is about communicating visual ideas ..but also beeing functional for the given task. (Creating a certain mood, working inthe style which is required for the project, guiding the player or viewer, attracting a specific target group etc.
Craftsmenship and Design is more important in the industry than beeing an "Artist" because Art is something very personal..which follows your own style and ideas. This can of course help you to get a job in some cases.
yeah I 100% agree with the marriage of the warm and cools at the end. felt very cold when you finished and I almost always make my light warm. Just makes things feel more cozy.
Please bring back this type of videos!!! Super informative and entertaining, thank you for sharing your experience :)
I agree!!! I love these
Sounds like it comes down to flexibility and brevity. Nice, I like that; thanks for the insight!
Amazing illustration! If you didn't use reference, then that's amazing that you pulled that out of your head.
"If I could boil it down to one word, the word is 'focus'"
*laughs in ADHD*
Awesome video I see ever ... ..about concept art and art journey..It really helps me I watch full video.....
"I am not a master" ... dude, you must be kidding!!!!! :O
That is some amazing work, man!!
The major thing... when it comes to doing what has been done before is at first you might be learning how to draw or paint... etc. It is like when you first learned to write or speak. You copied letters... an a over and over. Then you began to string them together to make words and then finally you learned how to use those words to create something that means something. Art does this visually. It's like learning a language...
Seriously, your process is so interesting. I love to see you start from loads of textures and out of it comes this amazing painting. And thanks a million for the super motivational words. Really nice video.
I noticed that the dinosaur head is too close to the edge of the canvas, but then I thought, "maybe that's not the focus of the painting."
Then at 2:32 you add the space. Welp, that what I would do a little earlier. 😅
Sorry to disagree but I don't see adobe photoshop losing popularity, I have a feeling that these programs will stay around more than just a few years
thanks for the advice, very valuable, but god dam this is a masterpiece
What's really great about this painting and it goes to show the artist's skill, is that those dinosaurs look menacing and dangerous, and yet they're just bones.
I’m sure your a busy guy. Not sure if you will see this. But please keep making these I know you haven’t done one in a while but they are extremely eye opening.
Haha, now I know I'm not the only one who threw everything into my portfolio and hoped for the best. Thanks, man. Your videos have been very helpful to me.
You’re a gem Marco!
Your art is incredible to watch come together as you wrangle the initial mess and textures. Thanks for sharing with us. Would you consider also uploading to VID.ME for those of us that are trying to move away from RUclips, also it's easier there for viewers to tip creators.
I can’t focus listening to your voice .. not to be mean or something but your talking a bit to fast for me and there is a strong tzsheh sound at the end of every word maybe I’m wrong or maybe there is a problem on my side but ya that’s it .
Yeah, I’m 51 years old and STILL trying to figure this out.
you are right and in photography it's even worse, many people would find a photo and just try to replicate it, like they would like to say I can also do that, and don't get that is a waste of time
This was great! I am a big fan of your videos! I’m always learning something!
Your work is amazing ,the best thing that no copy and paste
The question is how many layers there?
what if u dont have a favorite artist or a goal or direction, and feel lost into the world because there is so much too explore that it scares you?
Sometimes I feel like I am afraid of drawing or doing any art because my brain has something and skill is not even close and there too much to look at and do.
This draw is such a perfect presentation of what you are saying
You said it yourself but i just kept noticing even the little slight shifts of the head position and such, that by itself was eye opening for me
Can i be a concept artist eventhough i dont have any gadgets for dg art and i only paint traditionally?
I'm honestly in the same position as you were when you were younger and wanting to be an animator for major motion picture groups like Pixar but haven't exactly had as many art lessons or anything. However I have spent the majority of my life drawing, but it's nowhere near to where most people are at when they take art classes at my age but now I'm majoring in animation in college. And listening to you talk about your path and how much you've grown and how much your path has changed as well is very inspiring and it eases my anxiety a bit on if I'll be good enough to become a professional artist, whatever type of concentration that may be in the future. Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful!
I recommend Micheal Chrichton's "Sphere" OuO
That was my first Crichton book. And still the best, IMO.
I always return to this video, it has helped me a lot in my career and I love this painting too
I'm currently nowhere near graduating high school but remain in kind of a pinch, I have too many passions. Out of those I am more skilled at manga drawing, character design, and storytelling etc...but I have a lot of passion in dancing and composing/performing music and games and fashion and random cosplay haha so I have no idea how I'm going to go about doing things in my life. Should I just choose one and neglect the others? Thanks for anyone who would reply to this.
I wouldn't neglect any of them. I think, with time, the thing that allows you to bring out your personality the most will become clearer. That's what happened to me with painting. I recommend continuing to nurture them all, and keeping a close eye on it.
I appreciate the insight, and not every artist can deliver it linguistically.
I've watched this video 3rd time now
From time to time I watch this video
This video is that good
Yeah, there is a lot of broken dreams in my spirit now :')
Your channel is one of the greatest art channels I've ever discovered.
I am 26 year old. I have a great flair for drawing and a great curiosity to delve into the whole process of making cartoons, animating, character making, world building and anything that is related to art. I remember when i was 12, I wanted to build a 3D model of a character I had made.. It was a complex character, my sensibilities were lacking but my passion was in the right track, BUT .. in time I got very disconnected from my passion, I had this illusion that I needed to get a steady paying job and ART was not the answer for that, so I focused on getting settled.. AND now I have this consulting job where I have no passion and no interest, just being a robot and life sucks.
I want to rekindle my romance with ART, I am 26 but I have SO MUCH potential.. I WAS BORN WITH IT. I need to start somewhere.. and I know the transition wont be easy... I want to reach a point where I can let go of my boring job and then stabilize my life with my ART and ART work !!
What should I do now..? Where do I start? Can anyone just take a few minutes and tell me how. I would greatly appreciate any inputs.
I know there is no fixed path for me.. But if I were to be an animator or illustrator... How can I pick up all the pieces and start again..What will be the tools that I need? Its like I just got unplugged from the matrix and I am finding myself again.. but I am clueless.. I am like that naked, covered in goop Neo who needs a few minutes with someone like Morpheus to get myself back on track again.
@xedaen Kind Sir/Madam, thankyou so much for this. It means a lot. Thankyou for taking the time to reply.
Do you usually paint with few layers or lots of them? I used to do a painting from A to Z with one layer until I started Photoshop class and I found it is pretty easy but complcated to work with layers.
Mostly I paint on just one layer. I'll try risky stuff on a new layer, but I always flatten it down once I like it. I'm trained with oil and watercolor paint, so that approach works best for me.
Epic painting process very deep layered colors and tones very rich!
Good advice Marco. Focus! And thinking holistically about what it is you are doing and wanting to achieve.
Jeeze as someone who's 19 and been wanting a job at pixar in a few years... that story is very familiar. I find myself lost and confused on where to go, my art hindered by complements instead of critique, and fear of failure and mistakes holding me back. I missed your videos, its sort of like having a sibling or something who's been where you've been, and telling you in some way how to get your shit together
Glad I could help you out!
I’ve become quite solid in drawing from what I see. However I don’t want to simply be a copy machine. Could you explain how to reinterpret what you see and divert from what you see in front of you? Like where does an artist begin in making that shift?
Good question. I have a few videos that talk more or less about that. Here are the links:
ruclips.net/video/o1GGEZmCYLI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/ldZBqywAt84/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T06k-vBVY8o/видео.html
my focus right now is concept art for games,but I didn't get into that conclusion at first,I always love drawing and was studying basics a few months back and trying out different things like logo design and stuff until I found concept art and of course, I am not only studying how games are make, but my focus right now is to practice how the job is,by making redesigns and concepts, but when im not doing that,I try to practice my drawing and where I am lacking,like environment and materials, I use procreate but I look at any tutorial even if they use photoshop, I try to convert that into the tool I am using, anything artistic really comes down to understanding the basics of light,color and shape language,doesn't matter which aspect of art it is and I agree we can be to focus that we forget to broaden our perspective, it never click for me for a long time that I could put both of my favorite hobbies together, I love playing games and art but I used to draw mangas mostly but if I hadn't kept looking at tutorials and courses to improve my skill I wouldn't have found my goal.
Great, may you find a career that truly suits you.
Mind blown🤯 literally, i have a headache now, in a positive way tho😅ive just reflected on my whole life and career in the 17mins i was listening.
but it is so difficult to choose what you want to draw or to do (2d and styles, 3d, animation ) . For 1 work it is ok, but not for life. I get depressed because of thoughts of money and jobs and it is bad for studying. Art is hard))
True! I recommend you do it all, and without the pressure of time. Explore where your interests naturally take you. It's the most honest way to go about it (IMO) and you'll probably find innovative ways of combining all the disciplines you learn, which will make you stand out in the long run.
Im actually here because I want to become an animator xD.
Once again you've created a video where you talked about things that I wish I would have known years ago starting out. My art inspirations were mainly from video games and anime (still is) and I tried to improve by trying to draw like them. I had to find out the hard way that the only reason they draw well is because they studied to principles and actual anatomy to get where they were. I'm gonna share this!
Thanks for watching! I learned the hard way too :)
Thank you very much, Marco!
thanks for the insight! i appreciate your commitment
Thanks for watching!
Brain...please...retain...this.. INFORMATION!