I love the way you compare art with a visual communication and I totaly agree with you. Once I had a professor at the universety who asks why I make this thousends of little tiny strokes to end up in this ugly hairy "line" monster. He explained to me that drawing is like talking and every line you make is a word you say. And if you start with this many little lines it´s like you stuttering. He said, if you want to say something loud and clear make one strong line and let it be like it is.
Literally sitting sketching boxes in perspective after having studied drapery earlier tonight; listening to this makes me excited and encourages me to keep going. Thanks Adam 🧘🏻♂️
Hearing Adam speak about telling jokes in french made me think of when my Dad says things like "Da Bomb." Cultural and social relevance is constantly shifting and evolving, it takes a young mind and soul to keep up with it. The spirit of an artist must therefore be just as youthful, if they are to keep up with the ever changing rules of society around them. Excellent piece Adam, I never played Ravenloft but I sure have played Neverwinter and Baldur's Gate and the like and loved seeing that as something you've allowed to influence yourself.
hehe, and that's extra funny to me because one of the things I regularly hear from my kids is "dad, you so extra" lol And when they do, I reply - WURD!
Great talks and painting! Only one request, if I may. Could you please increase the sound volume of your video? Because it's rather low, and I always have to maximize the volume of my speakers and my pc/laptop.
I noticed that too - particularly today. I noticed that my voice kicked in a bit low, especially in the beginning. Now being someone with a very sensitive ear for background noise, I tend to keep my volume at -10db (when it's recommended to keep the final render at -1), but I'm going to work towards filtering that out this week so we can squeeze as much volume out of the final piece as much as possible. Thanks for mentioning that btw - I needed that feedback.
@@AdamDuffArtperfect :) thanks a lot for hearing our suggestions :) One more thing...if I may ask. What if, you and the other great guy Borodante, would create a sort of sporadic collaboration? Borodante is a master in "rendering the light" and you're a master into storytelling. I think that could born a wonderful collaboration between you and him :)
Fabulous talk. I've just discovered your channel today and this is great food for thought. I have a lot of respect for the fundamentals, but I'm also feeling overwhelmed. Regardless, your comparison with language is spot-on because I have studied numerous languages and I know that feeling exactly, of when I feel confident with the language compared to when I don't. No one learns a language in a day, and the fundamentals are the same. Keep up the good work!
wow you uploaded this as soon as i clicked on your channel! been rewatching your old stuff recently. i hope to inquire about a mentorship after another month or two of study!
I love flawless timing - it's one of the most satisfying things to experience. It's that feeling I get when I pull up into a parking spot JUST as my song ends - the final note drops a second before I turn the key to the ignition off.
This was a good talk and take on how fundamentals are applied another awesome video Adam! Also noticed one of your reference pictures for the woman in your painting was a collection of cosplayers including Jessica Dru! Love her 3D work at Blizzard haha fun cameo
That has to be the music of MOONDOG, correct? I was grooving to his music in the early 70s. Great choice! And this grand overture led into your beautifully crafted tutorial with its always-potent message. Thank you for your fine work (and play).
Outstanding video, Adam! I feel I'm on that cusp of wanting to 'stretch out' and play around with some of the fundamentals I've been working on, while at the same time deep-diving into another set of fundamentals (such as composition) to really get a hang of how they're all interconnected together. Keep up the great work!
I can tell by how you worded that as well that you're right on the cusp of that as well. My recommendation is to just "let it happen" and not to "force it if it doesn't come". it's like laughter - if you have to force it, everyone can tell it's inauthentic.
I appreciate the feedback tremendously! Your advice is like a ray of light cutting through the fog haha, I always find something to come back to with each of your videos
And I realized that I really lucked out with my choice of intro music as well. I fell in love with it when I purchased it, and it has become SO popular that they removed it off the site. It's no longer buyable - so it's now a rare gem that I'll cherish and protect.
Such a great video, and super encouraging and thoughtful. Also I love this piece for so many reasons, the castle, the horses, the people, the way you're blocking in colors and lighting... aaahhhh! ^_^
Nowadays you can go either way - the experience is the same, drawing and painting. IF you can’t draw, then there’s no software or hardware that will fix that - the talent comes from the artist.
Ok so this might be a stupid question but what things are in the fundamentals? I mean can someone give me a bullet-point list of the things I absolutely have to learn and in what order to learn them? I'm aiming to make art that looks like it could jump out of the picture but I have no idea what to learn and in what order. Most people I asked just skirt around the topic even in courses.
Color/percepective/anatomy/value/composition i might miss two or three but this is what i consider fundamentals. Ps this isn't in order but basically percepective is the 1st one to understand or at least be confortable with and then it's up to you and what you wanna achieve.
Fundamentals can mean different things to different people. But I think most people will agree that perspective and form/lighting are fundamental. It's basically about understanding how our eyes work and how physics works and how to make something realistic. They are what everything is built under(and why they're called the fundamentals) unless you are a completely abstract artist. After that, anatomy, color, composition, gesture are important in adding complexity and pushing your art. Then, story telling and personal voice would be the end goal. Whenever you move to the next step, you will never stop learning the previous aspects of art. Therefore, you shouldn't think that it's necessary to be great at fundamentals before you move on. I would actually recommend exploring art so you know what you like and understand how to use the fundamentals for your needs.
Well noted! YEs indeed - I did script it this time, several times actually. Now I (much like you by the looks of it), are sensitive to authenticity - so hopefully I didn't sacrifice too much of that for the sake of clarity.
I think that the author who published some of my work in imagine FX worded it beautifully - "someone who bridges the gap between fantasy and reality". Essentially, a fantasy artist is someone who creates fictional imagery that respects and follows the rules of reality well enough to become convincing to the audience - in a real-world sense. Take dragons for instance - an entirely fictional creature who's anatomy and intellect and design are so heavily inspired by different real things, like serpents, lizards, dinosaurs and birds that if one were to fly over your head one day, it wouldn't entirely surprise you.
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I love the way you compare art with a visual communication and I totaly agree with you. Once I had a professor at the universety who asks why I make this thousends of little tiny strokes to end up in this ugly hairy "line" monster. He explained to me that drawing is like talking and every line you make is a word you say. And if you start with this many little lines it´s like you stuttering. He said, if you want to say something loud and clear make one strong line and let it be like it is.
Literally sitting sketching boxes in perspective after having studied drapery earlier tonight; listening to this makes me excited and encourages me to keep going. Thanks Adam 🧘🏻♂️
You are the reason I got YT Premium. So i could just workout or work and having your videos playing in the background of my phone. Amazing piece btw!
Hearing Adam speak about telling jokes in french made me think of when my Dad says things like "Da Bomb." Cultural and social relevance is constantly shifting and evolving, it takes a young mind and soul to keep up with it. The spirit of an artist must therefore be just as youthful, if they are to keep up with the ever changing rules of society around them. Excellent piece Adam, I never played Ravenloft but I sure have played Neverwinter and Baldur's Gate and the like and loved seeing that as something you've allowed to influence yourself.
hehe, and that's extra funny to me because one of the things I regularly hear from my kids is "dad, you so extra" lol
And when they do, I reply - WURD!
@@AdamDuffArt And this made my day, I mean it sent me into a bit of a coughing fit from laughing too hard.... but still thank you!
This is basically why "Do it yourself then!" Isn't a valid critique defense.
What resources, classes and/or people would you recommend to learn and practice the fundamentals.
Try the draw a box playlist from Uncomfortable here on RUclips
Skillshare.
Classes... like a Paladin?
@@kof3017 Just like a paladin
@@kof3017 I prefer Warlock myself
Great talks and painting! Only one request, if I may. Could you please increase the sound volume of your video? Because it's rather low, and I always have to maximize the volume of my speakers and my pc/laptop.
I noticed that too - particularly today. I noticed that my voice kicked in a bit low, especially in the beginning. Now being someone with a very sensitive ear for background noise, I tend to keep my volume at -10db (when it's recommended to keep the final render at -1), but I'm going to work towards filtering that out this week so we can squeeze as much volume out of the final piece as much as possible. Thanks for mentioning that btw - I needed that feedback.
@@AdamDuffArtperfect :) thanks a lot for hearing our suggestions :)
One more thing...if I may ask.
What if, you and the other great guy Borodante, would create a sort of sporadic collaboration?
Borodante is a master in "rendering the light" and you're a master into storytelling. I think that could born a wonderful collaboration between you and him :)
@@marcodimario9918 Borodante and Adam are two of my favorite youtuber-artists. A collaboration between the two of them could be a lot of fun.
Fabulous talk. I've just discovered your channel today and this is great food for thought. I have a lot of respect for the fundamentals, but I'm also feeling overwhelmed. Regardless, your comparison with language is spot-on because I have studied numerous languages and I know that feeling exactly, of when I feel confident with the language compared to when I don't. No one learns a language in a day, and the fundamentals are the same.
Keep up the good work!
wow you uploaded this as soon as i clicked on your channel! been rewatching your old stuff recently. i hope to inquire about a mentorship after another month or two of study!
I love flawless timing - it's one of the most satisfying things to experience. It's that feeling I get when I pull up into a parking spot JUST as my song ends - the final note drops a second before I turn the key to the ignition off.
The new intro is splendid! As is this piece Adam; I love the mood of it.
Hey, I'm glad you like it! and thank you my friend :)
This was a good talk and take on how fundamentals are applied another awesome video Adam! Also noticed one of your reference pictures for the woman in your painting was a collection of cosplayers including Jessica Dru! Love her 3D work at Blizzard haha fun cameo
The fundamentals are NOT overrated. If anything they enhance ones creativity
what are the fundamentals?
You sir, are an amazing human being, friend and artist. Thank you!
Don't forget - a huge fan :)
I did forget - and mentor, teacher, rolemodel, ....;)
That has to be the music of MOONDOG, correct? I was grooving to his music in the early 70s. Great choice! And this grand overture led into your beautifully crafted tutorial with its always-potent message. Thank you for your fine work (and play).
Thanks Adam! Love your videos! I’m about 99% positive that you’re my spirit animal.
Thanks a lot for sharing your view 🙌🏻
Outstanding video, Adam! I feel I'm on that cusp of wanting to 'stretch out' and play around with some of the fundamentals I've been working on, while at the same time deep-diving into another set of fundamentals (such as composition) to really get a hang of how they're all interconnected together. Keep up the great work!
I can tell by how you worded that as well that you're right on the cusp of that as well. My recommendation is to just "let it happen" and not to "force it if it doesn't come". it's like laughter - if you have to force it, everyone can tell it's inauthentic.
I appreciate the feedback tremendously! Your advice is like a ray of light cutting through the fog haha, I always find something to come back to with each of your videos
new piece is looking sick
Yay! I'm happy you're enjoying is Michael, it's a bit of an experimental piece for me - breaking away from my usual approach.
super cool, I'm getting almost a sixmorevodka vibe from it
Pretty insightful... Resonates. Thank you!
Yeesssss! New intro but still got that awesome flair. New day, new week, new video. Just what i need before work
And I realized that I really lucked out with my choice of intro music as well. I fell in love with it when I purchased it, and it has become SO popular that they removed it off the site. It's no longer buyable - so it's now a rare gem that I'll cherish and protect.
Fantastic insights, thanks. I’m not an artist but still enjoyed the thoughts
Such a great video, and super encouraging and thoughtful. Also I love this piece for so many reasons, the castle, the horses, the people, the way you're blocking in colors and lighting... aaahhhh! ^_^
Amazing video! Could you show the link about Bernard that u mentioned it?
So should i stop creating stuff i feel like drawing until ive learned the fundamentals?
Well made videos
amazing video keep up the great work (if thatz what you want to do).
Very nice 😉
May I ask if exercising the fundamentals is better to be done on paper rather than in digital format? Or there's no difference? Thanks in advance. :-)
Nowadays you can go either way - the experience is the same, drawing and painting. IF you can’t draw, then there’s no software or hardware that will fix that - the talent comes from the artist.
@@AdamDuffArt got it. thank you very much for the answer!
Ok so this might be a stupid question but what things are in the fundamentals? I mean can someone give me a bullet-point list of the things I absolutely have to learn and in what order to learn them? I'm aiming to make art that looks like it could jump out of the picture but I have no idea what to learn and in what order. Most people I asked just skirt around the topic even in courses.
Color/percepective/anatomy/value/composition i might miss two or three but this is what i consider fundamentals.
Ps this isn't in order but basically percepective is the 1st one to understand or at least be confortable with and then it's up to you and what you wanna achieve.
@@abdeaubacktayes750 Thank you.
@@krisztinanagy8818 No problem and also i forgot gesture this is really important.
Fundamentals can mean different things to different people. But I think most people will agree that perspective and form/lighting are fundamental. It's basically about understanding how our eyes work and how physics works and how to make something realistic. They are what everything is built under(and why they're called the fundamentals) unless you are a completely abstract artist. After that, anatomy, color, composition, gesture are important in adding complexity and pushing your art. Then, story telling and personal voice would be the end goal. Whenever you move to the next step, you will never stop learning the previous aspects of art. Therefore, you shouldn't think that it's necessary to be great at fundamentals before you move on. I would actually recommend exploring art so you know what you like and understand how to use the fundamentals for your needs.
@@TheSatyrical Thank you.
not really a fan of your art, but it is always a pleasure to hear you talking )
Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed to hear. :-)
this was a little different form your other videos, did you read a script?
Well noted! YEs indeed - I did script it this time, several times actually. Now I (much like you by the looks of it), are sensitive to authenticity - so hopefully I didn't sacrifice too much of that for the sake of clarity.
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How would you define the profession "Fantasy Illustrator"?
I think that the author who published some of my work in imagine FX worded it beautifully - "someone who bridges the gap between fantasy and reality". Essentially, a fantasy artist is someone who creates fictional imagery that respects and follows the rules of reality well enough to become convincing to the audience - in a real-world sense. Take dragons for instance - an entirely fictional creature who's anatomy and intellect and design are so heavily inspired by different real things, like serpents, lizards, dinosaurs and birds that if one were to fly over your head one day, it wouldn't entirely surprise you.
blah blah blah..... zero useful information...
Well...
This was amazing! I don't really know what more to say, I just felt like leaving a comment.