I think having his chest plate laid against the stone would tell the story, like he took it off after the fight. Or I think better yet, thrown on the ground in disgust of what he's just done. Love your content, keep it up!
that's why i get really upset when artists under-value their own art down to the time it took them to make it and put small prices on it, rather than appreciating their own lifelong passion, work and determination to get to that painting in the first place
In my opinion it would be cool if there was sort of destroyed/walked on flowers and grass in the foreground going in the direction of the destroyed village, showing more of the story about how he destroyed the village and is walking his own path of corruption and destruction, and is now coming to decide his ultimate fate.
Well, it's kinda other way round, he was defending supposedly from horde, nomads, and whatnot, and one of the warriors on the horizon resembles features of an orthodox church to me. So yeah, they're no raiders, and if a village was destroyed, it would be their home...
I like to imagine that I'm speaking on behalf of a good number of viewers here: the countless portraits, particularly of women, has saturated Internet art to a tiresome point. Perhaps the number of clicks they get justifies accounts building their content library solely based on that, but there is so much more to visual art than closeups of human heads with the occasional hand or gesturing figure sprinkled in between. This video is a refreshing example
I believe you just aren't looking in the correct places. People enjoy female portraits, its something a lot of people can just casually enjoy. I don't think that's wrong, and there is an entire world of art that you can sift through on the internet that ISNT female portraits. Speak for yourself, not for others.
Your drawings have pushed my current self to drawand to never give up, your advice has helped ke alot. Because of you i have improved, I will forever me grateful. :)
Really great feedback from Aleksei. Also appreciated the various artists and artworks you've displayed for us to look at :) There's two things I can suggest for next to the rock if you felt that something was needed there to complete your triangle composition still: His armor - as a conqueror he would presumably be wearing more armor than just a helmet. Having his armor be visible but unworn could help tell the story of this moment of introspection, as he is looking at the reflection of what he's become from the helmet, and being without his armor could have the secondary meaning of showing that this is a moment of vulnerability and introspection. Alternatively it could be spoils that would've been taken from his father's store, which I feel creates the 'cursed fool' trope that our hero has fallen into, and the moment this painting captures is when the character realizes that he has perpetuated this loop of conquest. Looking forward to see how it shapes up! Side note hearing all these old videogame tracks is really nostalgic and enjoyable. good choices.
It's amazing how much this improved and was learned through workshopping one of the most fundamental things about human culture and art, which is tranferring or conveying story. I love how the shape of the cloaked figure ultimatey conveyed their malevolence, and I almost imagined well worn armored greaves and thigh plate sticking out of a slitted robe, showing that the monk has more to him than the unworldly and ascetic habit he wears might suggest. Learning the story of the man made me imagine that he was sitting in the rubble of the town they sacked, thinking about how it wasn't his father's book shop, but it may as well have been, and that he was seeing the face of the man who killed his father while looking at his reflection in the helmet. I love how you changed the clouds in the background to smoke, and the shape and expressiom of then figures was enough to convey that they had a hand in that devastation. One thing I would imagine might enhance our reading of this story is if we see some bits of the loot they reaped from the town strewn around our captain, maybe some baubles, or a child's torn sack cloth doll, both to suggest what happened, but also in their shape to intimate the cognitive moment the character is having about the circularity of his life, and the simultaneous worthlessness (in terms of realizing how his achievements and campaigns did not have a greater purpose) and potential of the items around him i.e. the power to control others and what they care about. In them you can then witness the breakdown of his previous ego and identity, and also the rebuilding of his character into a more willfully ambivalent figure. Of course, it's your image, but just something to think about.
I love the idea of having his prizes sprawled out alongside him. The symbolic nature of him taking a child’s possessions rather than any valuables is very potent when given his past. While I was watching the video I was thinking healed scars along his body or dinging up his helmet could lead into the idea that he has been stuck in this cycle of violence for a very long time, and the culmination of that as well as the raiding of the village was his point of realization that he has been complicit in the same acts that caused his life to spiral in the first place.
i did not expect bad apple on the sketch timelapse, good video mr. dontdraw, really lays out the thought process to a less educated person like myself...
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You've created a new tangent with his upper arm and his back, also an awkward intersection where the edge of the cloaked figure meets the back of his head/his shoulder. (Take that for whatever it's worth. Just my personal observation, I am nowhere near as talented as you, I struggle with tangents and composition so I'm developing an eye for it. Very inspiring video, thanks for your hard work, I gotta make one of those clay figures lol. Much love 💗)
I will eventually! Just focusing on a lot of different content right now. If anyone wants to learn the fundamentals I'm teaching an online drawing class "sculptural drawing basics" - the link is in the description and it starts in a few weeks!
@@logan-v6y Its recorded for you to keep and access anytime if you buy the course before it starts! I'm not sure if im going to sell the recordings of this one
@@JakeDontDraw thanks! I was thinking of it ! I just have to put aside a bit of pocket money to buy it! I followed your “tutorial “ / step by step oil painting video and it really helped me! Love your content dude ! Keep up the good work and helping young aspiring artist!🧑🎨
it’s been interesting watching your videos about the fundamental techniques of art. I’ve been doodling for most of my life but never really got a formal education. Most of the time I see these amazing finished pieces without seeing the backend prep. So thanks for the reminder that art (like any creative medium) goes through drafts!
i’m still quite apprehensive on AI, even if just for reference. I still have yet to find an AI image that has something that I haven’t found in actual art and/or photography
Exactly. Given the first piece of feedback Alexei gave was about conveying a narrative and character development, AI cannot do that. AI doesn't think "What is this person feeling? What do they want in life?" or "What has just happened? What might be about to happen next?"
Jake, this is such a great video you go so in depth, I love the video call with your friend and all the feedback, how you detailed your process, and showed a cool creative way to make references. I feel so immersed in learning with you and going so deep into art along with you. 10/10 video no notes. I also enjoy the little imperfections and full vulnerability because it makes all the learning and practice feel attainable for someone like me
I love the series so far! Showing the process has been so super fun and the old methods, which I feel like has been lost a little bit! So I’m happy to learn these things about art and the inherent history aspect
This is so fascinating. Thank you for showing the way you think through this complex process, and not just giving a step by step lecture on the "right way" to do these compositions. Your videos are very insightful and inspiring to me.
This was so interesting to watch! I can't wait for the sequel. I'm not really an artist, I've barely picked up a pen after about ten years away from it. Even so, I would like to explain the story I gleaned from the original: I saw a man, victorious but at what cost? He sits on a rock draped in red cloth, but it also looks like a throne. So he may be a senior figure in his regiment. But the cloth also made me think of blood spilled. Considering he's sitting on it, it made me think of blood he'd specifically spilled in the past. Behind him is a figure connected to the cloth, draped in red. Usually associated with love or desire, it made me think he'd sat upon a throne of blood in service of a person he desired or loved. Someone haunting him. The top down perspective really hammered home this feeling of defeat. That it wasn't really worth it. So I think that original one does work. I agree about the lines interesting and while I think the top-down is still fine, (because while he is victorious, he has been defeated in a greater battle), I do think the angle could be changed. It seems to emphasise the sword, but there's nothing interesting going on with the sword. It's not broken or rusted or glimmering or bloodied or gilded or anything like that. The reference picture had the helmet looking clearly horrific, emphasising how an army-man or knight might shed this gory, monstrous persona in service of what he believes is right - as seen by his expression of relief or contentment. In your picture, I would really like to see what he's seeing in his picture. Is it his younger self? People screaming? Is it a monstrous design? Does he see his own reflection but because it's through a bloodied helmet, it looks monstrous? Is it designed in such a way where you can clearly tell it's a helmet but it invokes the feeling of a severed head? Idk maybe it's too on the nose but I think something like that would make it more interesting. That's my thoughts on the original. What you did with it though - I love it! The figure in white contrasted with the darkness of the Knight. Makes me think the figure in white is his father who weighs on his thoughts as he contemplates how he has become the same as what created him. You somehow managed to convey the story you created in one picture and I think that's really cool. I don't know how you'd show his contentment with pursuing this path, despite having these thoughts haunt him. Maybe like, stressing how tightly he is gripping his sword or something. I really, really loved how you utilised the methods of the old masters: sculpting and drawing from that. This kind of stuff I feel is not done as often, but I feel like these methods work so well that it's important to learn how to do it and pass it on. I really, really enjoy where you went with this and I love learning all of these kinds of techniques from you. You explain them very clearly. I'll teach my kids, too, when they're old enough. But yeah, I just wanted to say that I liked both versions and felt the different meaning in both. I don't mean to be rude, I wasn't suggesting you do any of the above, I'm just thinking aloud. Thank you for teaching this stuff and looking forward to more! (Also the Death Note and Bad Apple music was based)
what an outstanding video. really awesome to see this whole process of yours. absolute gold for a guy like me who's interested in original illustrations/concept art/comic book art. i'm dying to see what comes next in this project. btw, i loved the expression in the guys face in the "final sketch". he looks really sad but also resigned to his situation.
I love this whole process so much and how you explain all of your thoughts. Would be so cool if you could create more videos like this in the future! Keep learning, you‘re doing amazing.
Im loving this so far this is so awesome but like u mentioned id like to see the kings character being more fleshed out. Def so hyped for the next parts
I understand his point , and critiques. But also I would like to say that I think the postures / body language of the two figures is brilliant. I can see the force it takes to hold him upright, the weight of the hero, the exhaustion. I love it.
Since you brought up the light and dark aspect with the shadows, it could be interesting to have the powerful figure's shadow consume part of the hero.
Id be careful with the helmet eclipsing his body- it can end up looking flat and hard to read. That pose seems unnatural anyway, so i think its not too late to change it.. why not put the spear down, and have him face the left in profile, and look down at the helmet in his hands? That would get a good silhouette on the helmet, clarify his eye direction and gaze, etc. Just speaking as an animator, whos job is to make every single pose tell a story and be clear 😅 Also, the guy in the back is still just... there. He is cool, but im not sure he adds anything right now. other than being a vague ominous cloak guy. Maybe he could be holding up a pocket watch? Signalling to other troops? Praying with a rosary type thing? If you have him doing something more, even subtle and small, it could make a big impact. he could have his head bowed in prayer, or gently reaching a hand out to catch the ash falling from the sky.... infinite possibilities haha. You can really sell your point and story through him, so dont neglect him! Otherwise it might just be good to remove him. If hes just a cool cloak, why not just have a sword sticking out of the ground with the robe/cape draped on top? Just food for thought!! Im sure you will not see this comment anyway, but it felt good getting the ideas down. Good luck!! Love the process so far!! Clear posing is a big key to story telling!
I think that the triangle shape and the way theyre positioned at a pretty head on perspective and close together makes them seem more united than one overpowering the other. A lower pov and a greater height difference could help the robed figure seem more menacing or like a negative influence. Atm there doesnt feel like alot of interaction between the characters, i think the robed figure needs to be more clearly having an influence on the knight and a lower perspective could help that. Also maybe just move them a bit closer so the robed figure is more directly behind the knight and feels more like a figment of his imagination and less like a teammate
Thank you for this series. I never really delved into how masters make their masterpieces, most i would do is watch some speedpaints and stuff like that. And because of that i would get frustrated when my composition or lighting or something else doesn't look right after the first attempt when in reality it can't look right on the first attempt and there is a lot more work that goes into it. I'll definitely employ clay models and more sketching in the future.
found you on tiktok but had to sub after the first dark fantasy vid. love where you're taking this and your attitude about it all. looking forward to what you will bring to the table with more feedback/refinement.
maybe try and do more figure drawing and then you'll be able to make them up better! you could take notes about which parts overlap which from certain angles, that should help
Hii, I think something really good that adds to the future part of the story would be the reflected light from the helmet. The angle that you have the light coming from would make the figure recieve some reflected light from the helmet. Kind of hinting at the attractiveness or power of corruption of continuing down that path like you mentioned with the storyboard. Also reflected light is just so nice :)
i think it could be cool to add a treebranch cast shadow on the robed figure to signify that its like dark and spooky and evil but it still looks natural.
Great video, man. Thank you for taking us along the process on this. I'm super excited to see what's next. I think you improved the compistion and narrative immensely!
What I like about the original picture with the guy sitting on the rock is the difference between his face and the helmet. He looks like a great guy. The helmet on the other hand looks terrifying. It made me think that we need to put on a mask to do terrible things to other humans.
this vid was kind of crazy because bad apple followed by FFXIV music had me continuously looking back over to the video confused and making sure I was still watching an art video LMAO. amazing stuff, and it makes me want to try oil painting now LOL
for story elements like repin's small notebook/journal in the pocket, you can maybe have a map, it shows a bit of innocence but also independence when it comes to the character, that despite moving with a crowd, he keeps track of where's he's been or where he's going. or you can have something very peculiar that can only be attributed to being a sentimental object, like a handkerchief, a picked flower or some sort of jewellery. maybe there's someone at home he realises he wants to get home to.
Perhaps the hooded figure could be some sort of a spectre of the past or of the thirst for blood and power, that haunts the hero. The red of the hood would probably blend with fire somehow
Maybe the book has just fallen out of his pocket and is laying on the ground next to the rock, showing he's left the old life (or he's lost it after partaking in the ransacking of the village?), and he's holding the helmet, the power, showing what he's chosen? Could make an interesting axis between the cloaked figure's head down to the book, then main character's head across to the burning village?
As far as the general idea of the remorse felt by the character and the descisions that lie ahead, it might be interesting to consider the alternative paths that he could choose and where they would bring him. Jeff A. Menges painted the original art for the Magic The Gathering card "Swords to Plowshares" and the character depicted there with his back to the castle and millitary strength might be the antithesis to you character. Great video and very interesting thoughts on the process of creating. Keep up the good work
What a nice guy Alexei is! I expected a university art professor to be arrogant. Possibly that attitude has gone out of fashion but it was still there in the noughties.
In the last sketch you showed I would suggest changing the left ( as we see it ) shoulder because it fully hides behind the helmet and there are tangent lines again. You could pick his other side as a pov cause its lower so his whole torso would be visible or stay on that side but bring the leg thats under the helmet lower or maybe even have the sword wedged a bit on the ground and he rests his head agaist it while looking at the helmet. I hope you dont mind this unsolicited advice
I don't know if you've solved it (commented in the middle of the video haha), but you can use reflective duct tape over the top of the model to simulate light appropriately and rub it down (I bet you could do it with foil even cheaper). Adam Savage has a video about it actually for sword making. I've used that or rub and buff is a quick and dirty way to simulate metallic surfaces. It's like a paint, you dry brush it on.
I loved watching you get surprised by your own progress. The feeling is contagious. And what do you think of this background character? I'm surprised he's turned. Don't you think a hand on the subject's shoulder and maybe the hood obscuring the background character's face would increase the readability of the story you're trying to tell? Even removing this background character might be worth considering. Either way it'll work out. Just a thought. I love seeing the progress, but most importantly, how things have been playing out is humbling and packed with powerful tips. Staying tuned!
What if the robbed character were to be looking over their left shoulder, showing they’re feeling some type of shame for what had just happened. Could also be looking at the fore figures sword and having the sword being bloodied and damaged from battle. The standing figure could be looking away from the pillaged town to the weapon that did the pillaging. Just some ideas! Loving the progress man!
If you are using digital. Take full advantage of it. Use lasso tool , use liquify ,use transform, use curves. That way your paintings don't look lumpy and bumpy
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I think having his chest plate laid against the stone would tell the story, like he took it off after the fight.
Or I think better yet, thrown on the ground in disgust of what he's just done.
Love your content, keep it up!
Also some torn shirt - classic symbol of distress.
Nice tip
You are 100% right, guys vote this comment up!!
yeah my biggest question when seeing it in it's current state is where's the rest of the armor
Okay but you also gotta show contemplation of what's coming next somehow, maybe guy is carving a wooden cross or something
It’s not about the work that went into one painting, but the whole life of study that was brought into that one painting and then expresses an idea
that's why i get really upset when artists under-value their own art down to the time it took them to make it and put small prices on it, rather than appreciating their own lifelong passion, work and determination to get to that painting in the first place
"We ain't no lovers here... only skibidi grindset sigma" something my grandfather used to tell me, and totally not made up
ahead of his time the old geezer...
In my opinion it would be cool if there was sort of destroyed/walked on flowers and grass in the foreground going in the direction of the destroyed village, showing more of the story about how he destroyed the village and is walking his own path of corruption and destruction, and is now coming to decide his ultimate fate.
Well, it's kinda other way round, he was defending supposedly from horde, nomads, and whatnot, and one of the warriors on the horizon resembles features of an orthodox church to me. So yeah, they're no raiders, and if a village was destroyed, it would be their home...
oh my god shut up
I like to imagine that I'm speaking on behalf of a good number of viewers here: the countless portraits, particularly of women, has saturated Internet art to a tiresome point. Perhaps the number of clicks they get justifies accounts building their content library solely based on that, but there is so much more to visual art than closeups of human heads with the occasional hand or gesturing figure sprinkled in between. This video is a refreshing example
yeah
So your point is basically: "Too many hot women"... Meh, who cares
@@vidzorko4492I think the point is that a trope is overused and underdeveloped
Boys want to paint dream girls into existence. Fine if they want to do that, but I avoid that stuff.
I believe you just aren't looking in the correct places. People enjoy female portraits, its something a lot of people can just casually enjoy. I don't think that's wrong, and there is an entire world of art that you can sift through on the internet that ISNT female portraits. Speak for yourself, not for others.
Making your reference out of clay was really cool
Also stupid and time consuming lol
@@BusinessWolf1 art may be stupid
Your drawings have pushed my current self to drawand to never give up, your advice has helped ke alot. Because of you i have improved, I will forever me grateful. :)
the "Mr. President get down" followed by the punching was so funny to me i was dying
Really great feedback from Aleksei. Also appreciated the various artists and artworks you've displayed for us to look at :)
There's two things I can suggest for next to the rock if you felt that something was needed there to complete your triangle composition still:
His armor - as a conqueror he would presumably be wearing more armor than just a helmet. Having his armor be visible but unworn could help tell the story of this moment of introspection, as he is looking at the reflection of what he's become from the helmet, and being without his armor could have the secondary meaning of showing that this is a moment of vulnerability and introspection.
Alternatively it could be spoils that would've been taken from his father's store, which I feel creates the 'cursed fool' trope that our hero has fallen into, and the moment this painting captures is when the character realizes that he has perpetuated this loop of conquest.
Looking forward to see how it shapes up!
Side note hearing all these old videogame tracks is really nostalgic and enjoyable. good choices.
In a world full of gooner doomers, be the skibidi sigma the people need
Thank you
You're welcome
@@mickbuns your profile scared me dude😭
It's amazing how much this improved and was learned through workshopping one of the most fundamental things about human culture and art, which is tranferring or conveying story.
I love how the shape of the cloaked figure ultimatey conveyed their malevolence, and I almost imagined well worn armored greaves and thigh plate sticking out of a slitted robe, showing that the monk has more to him than the unworldly and ascetic habit he wears might suggest. Learning the story of the man made me imagine that he was sitting in the rubble of the town they sacked, thinking about how it wasn't his father's book shop, but it may as well have been, and that he was seeing the face of the man who killed his father while looking at his reflection in the helmet.
I love how you changed the clouds in the background to smoke, and the shape and expressiom of then figures was enough to convey that they had a hand in that devastation.
One thing I would imagine might enhance our reading of this story is if we see some bits of the loot they reaped from the town strewn around our captain, maybe some baubles, or a child's torn sack cloth doll, both to suggest what happened, but also in their shape to intimate the cognitive moment the character is having about the circularity of his life, and the simultaneous worthlessness (in terms of realizing how his achievements and campaigns did not have a greater purpose) and potential of the items around him i.e. the power to control others and what they care about. In them you can then witness the breakdown of his previous ego and identity, and also the rebuilding of his character into a more willfully ambivalent figure. Of course, it's your image, but just something to think about.
I love the idea of having his prizes sprawled out alongside him. The symbolic nature of him taking a child’s possessions rather than any valuables is very potent when given his past.
While I was watching the video I was thinking healed scars along his body or dinging up his helmet could lead into the idea that he has been stuck in this cycle of violence for a very long time, and the culmination of that as well as the raiding of the village was his point of realization that he has been complicit in the same acts that caused his life to spiral in the first place.
I love how humble and chill Aleksei is
i did not expect bad apple on the sketch timelapse, good video mr. dontdraw, really lays out the thought process to a less educated person like myself...
your willingness to learn and enjoy the process of improving your craft is really inspiring
I love that you explain so much in your art! It really teaches me lots of things. Plus bonus points for dark fantasy
JDD is already in my "dark fantasy". How do i fix that?
Why would you fix it? I dont see a problem here
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If you have an image that you want to find the source of you can use "google reverse image search" or "tineye" to upload said image and it will find (almost) all web pages that it was displayed on
i’m so glad he brought up the guy looking like he was sitting on air bc i was so confused
You've created a new tangent with his upper arm and his back, also an awkward intersection where the edge of the cloaked figure meets the back of his head/his shoulder.
(Take that for whatever it's worth. Just my personal observation, I am nowhere near as talented as you, I struggle with tangents and composition so I'm developing an eye for it. Very inspiring video, thanks for your hard work, I gotta make one of those clay figures lol. Much love 💗)
Day 2 of asking JDD to make a fundamentals video
I will eventually! Just focusing on a lot of different content right now. If anyone wants to learn the fundamentals I'm teaching an online drawing class "sculptural drawing basics" - the link is in the description and it starts in a few weeks!
@@JakeDontDrawwill it be recorded and purchasable or
@@logan-v6y Its recorded for you to keep and access anytime if you buy the course before it starts! I'm not sure if im going to sell the recordings of this one
He has the course on Gumroad too. I bought it and it was definitely worth it
@@JakeDontDraw thanks! I was thinking of it ! I just have to put aside a bit of pocket money to buy it! I followed your “tutorial “ / step by step oil painting video and it really helped me! Love your content dude ! Keep up the good work and helping young aspiring artist!🧑🎨
Honestly I found your channel only a few weeks ago but you’ve become one of my favorites ever. 100/10 content.
I appreciate the choice of music here
it’s been interesting watching your videos about the fundamental techniques of art. I’ve been doodling for most of my life but never really got a formal education. Most of the time I see these amazing finished pieces without seeing the backend prep. So thanks for the reminder that art (like any creative medium) goes through drafts!
You have great taste in music Jake...and art.
This is such a great insightful video. Aleksei was a wonderful guest, hope to see him again in the future
С первой секунды по акценту поняла, что это наш человек😅😊
Zet Zet Zat Zat Zat... yeah...
Wow, just wow, another excellent video, Aleksei is a wizard for sure...
This was an incredibly insightful video. I'll definitely incorporate your and Aleksei's advices into my art. Thank you so much!
i’m still quite apprehensive on AI, even if just for reference. I still have yet to find an AI image that has something that I haven’t found in actual art and/or photography
Exactly. Given the first piece of feedback Alexei gave was about conveying a narrative and character development, AI cannot do that. AI doesn't think "What is this person feeling? What do they want in life?" or "What has just happened? What might be about to happen next?"
this is gettin so good
Jake, this is such a great video you go so in depth, I love the video call with your friend and all the feedback, how you detailed your process, and showed a cool creative way to make references. I feel so immersed in learning with you and going so deep into art along with you. 10/10 video no notes. I also enjoy the little imperfections and full vulnerability because it makes all the learning and practice feel attainable for someone like me
I love the series so far! Showing the process has been so super fun and the old methods, which I feel like has been lost a little bit! So I’m happy to learn these things about art and the inherent history aspect
This is so fascinating. Thank you for showing the way you think through this complex process, and not just giving a step by step lecture on the "right way" to do these compositions. Your videos are very insightful and inspiring to me.
This was so interesting to watch! I can't wait for the sequel.
I'm not really an artist, I've barely picked up a pen after about ten years away from it. Even so, I would like to explain the story I gleaned from the original:
I saw a man, victorious but at what cost? He sits on a rock draped in red cloth, but it also looks like a throne. So he may be a senior figure in his regiment. But the cloth also made me think of blood spilled. Considering he's sitting on it, it made me think of blood he'd specifically spilled in the past. Behind him is a figure connected to the cloth, draped in red. Usually associated with love or desire, it made me think he'd sat upon a throne of blood in service of a person he desired or loved. Someone haunting him.
The top down perspective really hammered home this feeling of defeat. That it wasn't really worth it. So I think that original one does work. I agree about the lines interesting and while I think the top-down is still fine, (because while he is victorious, he has been defeated in a greater battle), I do think the angle could be changed. It seems to emphasise the sword, but there's nothing interesting going on with the sword. It's not broken or rusted or glimmering or bloodied or gilded or anything like that. The reference picture had the helmet looking clearly horrific, emphasising how an army-man or knight might shed this gory, monstrous persona in service of what he believes is right - as seen by his expression of relief or contentment. In your picture, I would really like to see what he's seeing in his picture. Is it his younger self? People screaming? Is it a monstrous design? Does he see his own reflection but because it's through a bloodied helmet, it looks monstrous? Is it designed in such a way where you can clearly tell it's a helmet but it invokes the feeling of a severed head? Idk maybe it's too on the nose but I think something like that would make it more interesting. That's my thoughts on the original.
What you did with it though - I love it! The figure in white contrasted with the darkness of the Knight. Makes me think the figure in white is his father who weighs on his thoughts as he contemplates how he has become the same as what created him. You somehow managed to convey the story you created in one picture and I think that's really cool. I don't know how you'd show his contentment with pursuing this path, despite having these thoughts haunt him. Maybe like, stressing how tightly he is gripping his sword or something.
I really, really loved how you utilised the methods of the old masters: sculpting and drawing from that. This kind of stuff I feel is not done as often, but I feel like these methods work so well that it's important to learn how to do it and pass it on. I really, really enjoy where you went with this and I love learning all of these kinds of techniques from you. You explain them very clearly. I'll teach my kids, too, when they're old enough. But yeah, I just wanted to say that I liked both versions and felt the different meaning in both. I don't mean to be rude, I wasn't suggesting you do any of the above, I'm just thinking aloud.
Thank you for teaching this stuff and looking forward to more! (Also the Death Note and Bad Apple music was based)
That is actually rlly cool. Now im waiting for a pt.3 painting!
Your channel has been a really great find man. I loved the first video, I was excited when I got notification for the second part.
man you really went all out with this one. the result were amazing. i enjoyed the video through and through. congrats Jake
Respect to Aleksei!!!
what an outstanding video.
really awesome to see this whole process of yours.
absolute gold for a guy like me who's interested in original illustrations/concept art/comic book art.
i'm dying to see what comes next in this project.
btw, i loved the expression in the guys face in the "final sketch".
he looks really sad but also resigned to his situation.
i love the excitement and inspiration you're bringing to this project. it makes me want to dive into painting just as deeply.
I downloaded Milanote thanks to this video. I want to build my next dnd character with it. Also I’m really excited to see how this painting turns out!
this is one of the coolest, most eye opening art video i have watched in a long time! thank you for this
I love this whole process so much and how you explain all of your thoughts. Would be so cool if you could create more videos like this in the future! Keep learning, you‘re doing amazing.
Im loving this so far this is so awesome but like u mentioned id like to see the kings character being more fleshed out. Def so hyped for the next parts
Throughly enjoying watching and learning from this series so far!
I understand his point , and critiques.
But also I would like to say that I think the postures / body language of the two figures is brilliant. I can see the force it takes to hold him upright, the weight of the hero, the exhaustion. I love it.
Since you brought up the light and dark aspect with the shadows, it could be interesting to have the powerful figure's shadow consume part of the hero.
Aleksei’s insight is so valuable, I’m in awe
Id be careful with the helmet eclipsing his body- it can end up looking flat and hard to read. That pose seems unnatural anyway, so i think its not too late to change it.. why not put the spear down, and have him face the left in profile, and look down at the helmet in his hands? That would get a good silhouette on the helmet, clarify his eye direction and gaze, etc. Just speaking as an animator, whos job is to make every single pose tell a story and be clear 😅
Also, the guy in the back is still just... there. He is cool, but im not sure he adds anything right now. other than being a vague ominous cloak guy. Maybe he could be holding up a pocket watch? Signalling to other troops? Praying with a rosary type thing? If you have him doing something more, even subtle and small, it could make a big impact. he could have his head bowed in prayer, or gently reaching a hand out to catch the ash falling from the sky.... infinite possibilities haha. You can really sell your point and story through him, so dont neglect him! Otherwise it might just be good to remove him. If hes just a cool cloak, why not just have a sword sticking out of the ground with the robe/cape draped on top? Just food for thought!! Im sure you will not see this comment anyway, but it felt good getting the ideas down. Good luck!! Love the process so far!! Clear posing is a big key to story telling!
I really appreciate seeing the process of this piece, amazing work Jake!
This is such a cool idea, process, and result
I think that the triangle shape and the way theyre positioned at a pretty head on perspective and close together makes them seem more united than one overpowering the other. A lower pov and a greater height difference could help the robed figure seem more menacing or like a negative influence. Atm there doesnt feel like alot of interaction between the characters, i think the robed figure needs to be more clearly having an influence on the knight and a lower perspective could help that. Also maybe just move them a bit closer so the robed figure is more directly behind the knight and feels more like a figment of his imagination and less like a teammate
Thank you for this series. I never really delved into how masters make their masterpieces, most i would do is watch some speedpaints and stuff like that. And because of that i would get frustrated when my composition or lighting or something else doesn't look right after the first attempt when in reality it can't look right on the first attempt and there is a lot more work that goes into it.
I'll definitely employ clay models and more sketching in the future.
found you on tiktok but had to sub after the first dark fantasy vid. love where you're taking this and your attitude about it all. looking forward to what you will bring to the table with more feedback/refinement.
New to your content, but bro, this is awesome. So refreshing. You got me excited for creating just watching your process.
That Chrono trigger soundtrack in the background bought back so many memories
I wasn’t crazy hahah I was right it is chrono trigger 😂😊❤
I love him even more for that.
Not Chrono Trigger, but somewhat similar. It´s Kuroi Light, part of the second soundtrack of anime Death Note.
@@embran8486 no its chronotrigger lmao
o ngl it does have a similar melody tho
We got jake saying sigma before gta6
he's been brainrot for a while now.
He's just saying his traits :/
jake im begging u to consider the haircut in the thumbnail😫😫😫it suits u so well
Tunic soundtrack who knew my GOAT had such great music taste
maybe try and do more figure drawing and then you'll be able to make them up better! you could take notes about which parts overlap which from certain angles, that should help
Hii, I think something really good that adds to the future part of the story would be the reflected light from the helmet. The angle that you have the light coming from would make the figure recieve some reflected light from the helmet. Kind of hinting at the attractiveness or power of corruption of continuing down that path like you mentioned with the storyboard. Also reflected light is just so nice :)
Holy! This video has been indispensible. Really high quality content here.
i think it could be cool to add a treebranch cast shadow on the robed figure to signify that its like dark and spooky and evil but it still looks natural.
This series is so insanely fun and interesting to watch even from the perspective of someone who doesn't do any painting or art at all
Great video, man. Thank you for taking us along the process on this. I'm super excited to see what's next. I think you improved the compistion and narrative immensely!
What I like about the original picture with the guy sitting on the rock is the difference between his face and the helmet. He looks like a great guy. The helmet on the other hand looks terrifying. It made me think that we need to put on a mask to do terrible things to other humans.
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This was fire af to watch. Thank you for inspiring me and keeping crushing it brother
this vid was kind of crazy because bad apple followed by FFXIV music had me continuously looking back over to the video confused and making sure I was still watching an art video LMAO. amazing stuff, and it makes me want to try oil painting now LOL
YESSSSSSSS love this series. Also, VERMIS MENTIONED!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Yoo this video is heat!!🔥🔥The editing, music, ideas all make this an experience to watch. Keep it up you got sumn goin on here.
Your videos make me love paintings. I want to go to an art museum now
i am really enjoying this journey so far, i can't wait to see where it ends up.
So informative bravo!! 🙌👏👏 i been trying to get that old retro feel as well and it didn’t occur to me that it had to do with the value!! Thank you!!!
for story elements like repin's small notebook/journal in the pocket, you can maybe have a map, it shows a bit of innocence but also independence when it comes to the character, that despite moving with a crowd, he keeps track of where's he's been or where he's going. or you can have something very peculiar that can only be attributed to being a sentimental object, like a handkerchief, a picked flower or some sort of jewellery. maybe there's someone at home he realises he wants to get home to.
This is really really good concept/composition crafting. Thanks for the towel trick!
3:50 off topic but this is a sample that wiz khalifa used in the song "never been pt.2 ". love the song and it jumped out at me lol
the Skyrim music is the icing on the cake lol
Perhaps the hooded figure could be some sort of a spectre of the past or of the thirst for blood and power, that haunts the hero. The red of the hood would probably blend with fire somehow
Maybe the book has just fallen out of his pocket and is laying on the ground next to the rock, showing he's left the old life (or he's lost it after partaking in the ransacking of the village?), and he's holding the helmet, the power, showing what he's chosen?
Could make an interesting axis between the cloaked figure's head down to the book, then main character's head across to the burning village?
I love this series so much!
Really cool series. Epic win
As far as the general idea of the remorse felt by the character and the descisions that lie ahead, it might be interesting to consider the alternative paths that he could choose and where they would bring him. Jeff A. Menges painted the original art for the Magic The Gathering card "Swords to Plowshares" and the character depicted there with his back to the castle and millitary strength might be the antithesis to you character. Great video and very interesting thoughts on the process of creating. Keep up the good work
20:16 when I realized what the music was I jumped
Please I’ve been searching for hours what is it called😿😿 I beg and I plead🙏
same lmaoooo
@@PooqingrnBad apple
What a nice guy Alexei is! I expected a university art professor to be arrogant. Possibly that attitude has gone out of fashion but it was still there in the noughties.
In the last sketch you showed I would suggest changing the left ( as we see it ) shoulder because it fully hides behind the helmet and there are tangent lines again. You could pick his other side as a pov cause its lower so his whole torso would be visible or stay on that side but bring the leg thats under the helmet lower or maybe even have the sword wedged a bit on the ground and he rests his head agaist it while looking at the helmet. I hope you dont mind this unsolicited advice
I'm so invested on this actually
I'm absolutely loving this
Have the cloaked man with his hands behind his back, holding a gold chain. Chain symbolizing the power dynamic.
I don't know if you've solved it (commented in the middle of the video haha), but you can use reflective duct tape over the top of the model to simulate light appropriately and rub it down (I bet you could do it with foil even cheaper). Adam Savage has a video about it actually for sword making. I've used that or rub and buff is a quick and dirty way to simulate metallic surfaces. It's like a paint, you dry brush it on.
I loved watching you get surprised by your own progress. The feeling is contagious.
And what do you think of this background character? I'm surprised he's turned. Don't you think a hand on the subject's shoulder and maybe the hood obscuring the background character's face would increase the readability of the story you're trying to tell? Even removing this background character might be worth considering. Either way it'll work out. Just a thought.
I love seeing the progress, but most importantly, how things have been playing out is humbling and packed with powerful tips. Staying tuned!
the bad apple tune is awesome
It would be awsome if u collabed with north of the border and draw a sculpture he makes
What if the robbed character were to be looking over their left shoulder, showing they’re feeling some type of shame for what had just happened. Could also be looking at the fore figures sword and having the sword being bloodied and damaged from battle. The standing figure could be looking away from the pillaged town to the weapon that did the pillaging. Just some ideas! Loving the progress man!
Been anticipating this post so happy rn 😹😹
I want to see you see more of these. You got it iin you!
If you are using digital. Take full advantage of it. Use lasso tool , use liquify ,use transform, use curves. That way your paintings don't look lumpy and bumpy
Get a paintover from professional instead of audio feedback .
His final piece will be oil on canvas so doesn't matter if digital sketches are lumpy bumpy
This was so cool to see, love it
can't wait for the next part