Actually. In some cases it is. Some artists have a very distinctive rough style that people appreciate and can still understa d what they are looking at. Not saying you should post only quick unfinished pieces. But having a few of those dont hurt. It really depends in style too
I personally think my sketchy work looks more appealing than my "finished" pieces. I tend to upload them more frequently and enjoy doing so. Some people really can appreciate seeing your process!
I always finish my stuff first and then post it But how about u use that "rough" art as something that doesn't look like a wip and make it look like ur actual artstyle instead?
I started taking a $2 pocket SketchBook with me like a month or 2 ago and draw gestures of people I see in public and then later on draw more details and it's kinda helping with drawing from memory.
Did you feel uncomfortable in the beginning? I would like to draw outside of my room but I just get so uncomfortable when someone sees me, even though its nothing nsfw
@@paulazkvc I don't think there are that much people actually paying attention to other people. You yourself may get self conscious, but other people just live their lives. The only people that actually react to me drawing in public, are people I know because they actually pay attention to me.
@@paulazkvc sorry just saw this now, um yeah it kinda was at first I went with the "sink or swim" mentality, had some anxiety that subsided but don't rush into anything that you have a bad feeling about or are uncomfortable with that can do more harm than good, I'll give you a little advise, if you go with a friend or family member it makes it easier if you get anxiety with crowds or people staring at you, if you feel self conscious about drawing in public and don't want to be stared at then learn to sketch a little quicker and not rushed like practice with timed gesture sketching (not to advertise just what helped me) line of action website, croquis Cafe on Vimeo, Proko (RUclips), love life drawing (RUclips), and drawing data base (RUclips), but just remember sketches don't have to look perfect just legible to draw details later, and if you have faith in yourself and try to keep heart even if you think your art looks bad I believe anyone can get better because we are all learning together.
Drawing to update social media is the worst. I felt like I was doing something wrong for not drawing cool finished things everyday like the other social media instagram artists. But you have to think before succumbing to self-consciousness.. The people that update frequently aren't posting professional finished projects every single day. They post doodles, studies, works in progress, and old work too. And the drawing counts even if it isn't giant impressive. Making art isn't only to look badass on the internet. Respect your legwork just as much as the epic shiny stuff it still counts as drawing even if it's mundane. Unless you really don't draw enough, in that case stop whining and get to work.
I feel like I never draw enough. Whether it be college's fault or my struggles with dysphoria. But a lot of times its due to social media sticking its fingers in my eyeholes and not letting go. Another thing in the way is having a blank mind or wanting to draw something but knowing I need to get reference and just staring at my paper because I just want to draw, not go online to look for reference and then an hour has passed. -_- Having books avaliable is helpful for fighting that, at least. and combining the fun with the vegetables. Make fanart but use perspective and think about composition .
@The Mighty Starbrand I used to think of them as very separate... like doing studies. And it still seems like you need to separate them sometimes just to isolate and learn a concept.
Corbin Crow Take it back a bit. Just put pencil to paper & move it around. Free up your mind. It doesn’t have to ‘be’ anything. That’s a good exercise to get the flow going. See what emerges. ✌️
Yo, ik how u feel Back then when i was trying to be a more active RUclipsr and i loved to join everything i can, i kept on stressing myself, whether it's me saying i don't need games because work is more important or I don't need friends because chatting with them will slow me down. I even stopped spending time with my family, or watch any videos at all just so i can work and at least make an effort I stopped doing that now because there's literally no way for me to organize anything to even able to make a video once per week or even month I let go of my worries by knowing that everyone understands, everyone doesn't mind if i take time, I don't even need to make a special video saying it (even if i did once), eventually they'll get used to it and my career is just a hobby. I also tried to focus on life more this time, and guess what? I have a best friend, im "normal" in my school, and I've become so much happier than ever even if i have depression, all that i have to do was forget this whole channel as a job or big responsibility, instead i think of it as a fun place for me to socialize while making things i love for fun Hope this helps, sorry if it doesn't, good luck for u buddy💖💖
"This wasn't what Jake Parker wanted" is possibly the best life advice I've ever heard 😂Every day... when you wake up... just ask yourself. "Is this what Jake Parker wanted of me??"
"It's mid-September right now and people are already freaking out about Inktober. Simultaneously trying to promote themselves, improve their work and post something every single day. This isn't what Jake Parker (the creator of Inktober) wanted from the event though. Calm down, no one is forcing you to do it. Take it one step at a time." this whole video was very insightful. especially the advice on not just drawing a character, but exploring their props, their expressions and situations they could be in. thank you (:
I think vegetables are the same as fun cuz i think it's fun to vegetable My comfort zone is to go crazy and it really annoys me to try to ever make a "normal" character Like, WTH IS A CHARACTER WITHOUT HORNS, WINGS, OR TAILS!!!?
@@GHOUSTTM maybe you should practice how to make characters recognizable and with personality without having to go with fiction. It's very easier to make inhuman character designs. Maybe that's your vegetable
@@MariaLuiza-tp2dc haha, im suffering trying to make a simple human, whyyy :'D I mean, i practice on doing that by drawing ppl irl as humans cuz i can, and it's really easy, but to make a normal human oc is just a boss level
@@vivvy_0 i like making backgrounds, tbh i think it's something I've already mastered Although I've only practiced background in digital art (you can see if you look at the speedpaints in my channel uploads) I've never drawn backgrounds in the traditional irl way with colors or linelessly
When you phrase it as 'vegetables' that makes it so much easier for me to think 'I got this.' I'm gonna go do some figure drawings now. Thanks Brookes!
Same! I have felt even slithly depressed when drawing id mentioned because my brain will always flashback to my old drawings or anatomy sketeches thay were failures. Even right now I'm fighting an art block
Not going to lie this video was a bitter pill for me to swallow, been sitting in my recommended for a few days now but I knew the answer for me was no, I don't draw enough. And while yes you say we can take our time I do appreciate this videos hard reality on the fact that as an intermediate artist, we need to draw more studies and actively learn the craft- but I am studying to work in the animation field while also maintaining a part time job- I find little time for my art. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for me to squeeze in a few things every week, to do what I can to keep it up instead of give up entirely on practicing in my own time. So yeah bitter pill but one that was sorely needed for me x) If I really wanna make it in this industry I have to keep up my drawing! and not all of it's gonna be fun, a lot of it will have to be studies with the occasional challenge or fun personal project.
I find myself moving on to the next idea or drawing after finishing that piece quite often. I get the feeling that “i’ve done this before” and move on to something new. I guess I need to more thumbnail esc drawing to not get tired with a drawing.
From a beginner who's trying to work up the ranks, thank you for the disciplines you recommend. I've done just enough work to recognize a lot of what you're talking about.
I would have to save I’m sitting around the 30% fun and 70% vegetable mark. I was in school for animation a few years back. Left because I couldn’t afford to continue my studies. My free time outside of my day job consists of 45 minutes to an hour of drawing and sketching. Each season is different; one may be for fun, the other is learning something or exploring an idea. Never the same. Just because I’m not in the industry like I hoped, and I’m working a job that is draining of energy and effecting my art and personal growth, doesn’t mean I have to give up. I had an awakening a few months back. And ever since I’ve been relearning and sketching, drawing, redoing old pieces and exploring new ideas. Relaying the foundation to get myself out of my job and into the art industry where I belong. Around that time I discovered this channel. And it has been a HUGE boost in self esteem and the hunger to learn more is growing again. Thank you for sharing your insight and advice, and tips and pointers. Much respect!!!!!!
My advice is to take the risk of self-publishing a comic if you can! It'd be a way to break into a career in art. I recommend looking at some of the videos regarding this topic on RUclips, as they are very helpful.
I believe he has previously said that a character is finished when you can no longer take anything away, but seeing as he's grown in experience he might say that a little differently or add to it now.
Personally I would say a character is finished when they say they are. Kinda like when an author says that their characters start moving on their own and making decisions that the author wasn't intending. I'm not the best at explaining what I mean so I apologize if this doesn't make sense, but what I'm getting at is that your character's design should tell the viewer exactly who that character is as an individual. So you need to let them design themselves so to speak. What I do is come up with a personality first, something that never crossed my mind until I read the mangaka of JoJos Bizarre Adventures book. In his book he calls it "Character History" where you write down the obvious stuff like gender, eye color, height, etc but you also write down stuff like their fears, what level of education do they have, their general likes and dislikes, what hobbies the partake in, etc. Once you do that the look of your character will be much clearer to you as the artist because now they are all but a real individual. Pretty much every character I've created looks nothing like my initial design because their personality ultimately changed how they looked. I kinda started rambling there but I hope my take helped you in some way, it's worked for me so maybe it'll work for you too.
Its probably when you cant remove or change anything that would improve the character. Here is when you would reach theoreically the perfect version of your character. However, we are humans, and we can always improve things, so it will likely be when you feel like its ready.
I usually try not to go over 2 or 3 accessories, usually 1 item can make your character stand out, and too much can look cluttered and some times too edgy depending on what you're drawing, think of your favorite character in pop culture or comic/cartoons and think why do I like this style and aesthetic.
Here is idea...Fill up your page to maximum every time...be it circles or doodles...or somethin you scribing while you watch something that way every line will be important be it mistake(make it look like you wanted to make that) or just simple line never left any empty space if you can fill it ;)
After watching the video: No I need to be drawing more especially as a character designer and game designer. Not only to I need to improve my skills as a character designer I need to improve my skills I'm backgrounds, something I don't do very often.
Silly Vision Studio when you drew every day what level were you at? I’m trying to practice every day but I feel like I’m not going it right. I bought Micheal hamptons book but I feel like I’m not absorbing his information very well
@@epicipodmodz I wouldn't call myself an expert but I certainly would say it helped me a lot. It does take a lot of time to start seeing improvements but it is worth it in the end.
Not for everyone. Draw everyday only burn me out and make me start consider dropping drawing all together. I just draw as a healthy rate for myself and i still improve steadily.
I know I'm definitely not drawing enough. I go through these periods of just drawing drawing drawing and then my mental health takes a dive and causes me to hate everything I produce and so I just stop... the most recent drop cause me to not draw for 3 months straight and I am a beginner. So now I'm trying to get myself back into and I am frustrated because I've progressed backwards and I have to start over again with the basics.. it causes headaches whenever I think about where I was and where I am now so now I'm just sitting here in front of a blank sketchbook. But I'm trying!
I've had a hand injury misdiagnosed as arthritis that prevented me from drawing for over 3 years. I used to draw constantly, almost all just images I liked, but now that I'm drawing again I think I'm somewhere around 10% fun and 90% veggies because I'm learning again, rebuilding skills. My biggest problem right now is staying in the habit. I get in less than an hour a week. Pencils and stylus still feel awkward and my poor line quality is disheartening. But I'm finally starting to see progress. I'm definitely intermediate trying to go pro so I think I'll take your advice and set alarms to make sure I get in at least 40 mins a day and remember to take time to play at it. Thanks! And the hand? I'll include it here in case other artists need to know. I thought it was carpal tunnel syndrome when the doc diagnosed it as arthritis. Hard to hold a pencil or stylus for any length of time, wrist so stiff and painful it just hurt to draw. Then I found a chiropractor that diagnosed it as muscle trauma in my forearm. A few weeks of rehabilitative stretches and I don't even remember the pain well. But it's been so long I'm still rebuilding the muscle memory.
Congrats on getting back to it dude! That takes guts - I believe in you! (and also, aren't chiropractors just the bomb?? I'm so glad your hand is feeling better :D)
Thanks for this. I've been working on a fanart piece for a few days--trying different poses, practicing my anatomy, etc and I got to a point where I thought it was right but.... it's not yet. A few months ago I'd have considered my days spent on it wasted because I had nothing to post! But now I can put it aside for a few days to work on something else and know that I still learned and the piece will be waiting for me to pick it up later. Social media definitely changes the creative approach and staying relevant means working at a pace that is way too fast for me. I had to stop Inktober about a week in because I was starting to hate the creative process--and it's my fav part of drawing. Social media popularity also doesn't account for different creative "lifestyles": my Inktober friends were SUPER productive and made me feel bad about myself! But in reality, I was trying to create complex, large pieces that required a lot of study each day while they were making little minimalist drawings that could be produced much more quickly. But IG doesn't care about that and an artist's emotions don't, either.
I'm not gonna lie, this video really sparked me! I think I might really do that "100 days 2 character" thing. *Probably changing it to two characters in two months. It'll give me time to create proper references and allow me to really connect with those character rather than having throw away characters I wouldn't have much of my heart in. (Possible after inktober) In all honesty this really inspired me to really take a look at the bigger picture when it comes to character design, and I'm sure this all goes with planning out story board for animation, storytelling pieces, landscape, etc ...
Wellll...I cant say enough how much you inspire me Brookes! I'm an artist but unfortunately suffer from a seizure condition and extreme anxiety, panic attack disorder and depression, but creating art, watching ur content and learning about things from you and creating art after being inspired by you help a lot. If I'm having a bad day with anxiety or a seizure, I sit back and watch content or hop into a piece I'd be working on and it helps calm me down and even prevent panic attacks and seizures!!!! So from me to you Brookes, THANK YOU!
Am I the only one who actually found this video comforting after they got past the title? I felt SO guilty "redesigning" my character so much until you brought up the Wanderlumen. It's been over a year since I started working on my Space Dragon and I feel like I'm just now starting to really get to know her expressions and movements. Also, I kind of got after myself while doing anatomy studies for a commission, thinking it was a sign of me still being so new. Good to know that was what I was supposed to be doing after all, lol. X) Still need more veggies, though...
Your passion for drawing is inspiring 🙌🏼🙌🏼 am 31 started drawing last Sunday and doing at least 2 and a half hours a day found this advice very helpful. Bought an iPad Pro today to learn using that
I love mixing my "fun" and "study" drawing. I have issues with different views of the body and face, so I combine learning about that with drawing my favorite OCs. It helps me stay entertained while learning a relatively dumb thing.
Not drawing enough cuz my life gets in the way! But I totally agree with what you are saying especially at the end of your video. I’m a designer and I am constantly pushed to create instantly. No time for thoughtful conceptualization or time to edit. This has translated into my drawing projects. I realized this recently and I’m now having to go back and edit my drawing project. Thanks for reminding me to change my creative approach.
About to go through burnout right now and on top of that I'm new on Instagram - this and your video about burnout helped a lot! You remind me that it's okay to take our time to make better quality work - something that I was really worried about doing because my peers are able to pump out art so quickly lol. Thanks for that
You have the amazing ability to make my head go inside my neck out of shame.. And I draw 10 hours a day TT.TT .. But at the same time, I'm glad to see that I had thoses conclusion of yours in mind since like a month.. So.. yeah progress!
This is probably one of the most insightful videos. It honestly spoke to me. I'm in school for game art and am what you described as intermediate level. I dont spend as much Time with my fundamentals anymore or even when I'm assigned a project I don't do as many iterations i even feel are right cuz I'm doing it for a grade. Thanks for your view point it was very helpful
its like this video was made for me:( I have been wanting to step away because its been so long since i have had time to draw) thanks for the advice (:(:
Thank you for this video! I'd consider myself an intermediate artist. Sometimes I struggle to figure out what I need to do next to level up, especially since I can't afford college or online courses except some single-payment lessons here and there, so I don't have that feedback to tell me what to do except critiques pointing out specific problems in that drawing. I'm gonna try doing more of those iteration based, improvement making "art challenges" like the MedHead challenge or the 500 hands. I'm also gonna try focusing both on getting sketches done quicker instead of overthinking them as well as the opposite, taking more time to focus on refinement of more in depth drawings. Thank you!
One time during summer courses, my teacher told me my drawings were great but he remarked the importance of keep practicing and be able to improve. Watching this video, I can say I don't draw enough. But because I love create worlds, characters and more, I still found my time to keep this love on.
Just wanted to say it's been a long time since I last heard a youtuber use the word "pedantry." Thank you for so often using rich and descriptive prose in your videos.
Great video! I’m loving your idea of drawing 2 characters in 100 days. I might modify it and try one character in 30 days, but only after Inktober. Or maybe, draw one character for Inktober (different angles, expressions, etc) using the prompts 🤯
I bought a sketchbook only for drawing animals, plants and places from reference a while ago. I do fanart and illustrations with my characters, but around last year I noticed I wasn't evolving much. So now I will do at least six small sketches of a thing a day aside from what I usually do and I am trying to do my fanart always with photo references unless I am really just wanting to do something faster and more relaxing. And honestly this last year I evolved more than I had in two years before, so that says a lot. I am trying to find ways of progressing more efficiently still, since I feel like I avoid drawing sometimes.
Just discovered your channel, through this one video, we were just talking about this subject matter yesterday with friends on discord, professionals AND aspiring artists. We were refering to the way feng zhu sees it, how he talks about students drawing 20h/day, i've always had a real issue accepting the art world is just made of these 2 category thing : people who don't draw enough, and people who draw to the point where the rest of their lives doesn't matter anymore (relationship, health, hobbies etc...) I see myself as being in the middle, i've got ups and downs, sometimes i practice the right amount, the right way and the right things, sometimes i don't. but on the long run, everything i do is "additive" meaning i never really go back to being bad or not being able to do certain things, and i feel some artists fail at seeing the same thing in their own work, they just stress over the fact they are not doing enough. This is a great vid, and i think you pointed out one of the most overlooked aspect of how social media changed our vision of art too.
I honestly am just starting, kinda ashamed about it as drawing and other creative hobbies have mostly been on and off for me so I never developed any real muscle memory or any skill in the subject only knowledge. Been going through a harsh time in general through life for quite a few years but that's a different story, I've been severely lacking in practice. But when I try I'm either blanking out on what to draw as I have ideas but I don't know where to start. And I put myself down because of my shortcomings which makes me avoid pursuing anything artistic things at all. Also because I want to enjoy doing it, everything I've learned and done so far I learned myself but I've heard so many different artists give so many different kinds of advices on where to start or where to practice it just makes it more confusing.
(Yes I know this is a comment a year late.) It’s super interesting because I’m at the edge of beginner and intermediate here. And I actually have been switching from the different types of “drawing enough.” I’m working on making stuff that’s more fully finished and drawing the same things over and over again. Pretty cool to have pointed out!
Thank you so much for this video, I think (at least for me) there's always a pressure (either self-made or in the form of social media peers) that speed of one drawing and pushing it out is what is the 'correct' method and I know for myself who definitely falls into the beginner category you're right sometimes we just have to slow it down and recognise the level we are at and manage expectations accordingly. So this video not only helped me to gain perspective but actually boosted my confidence in a weird way because for a while I've been comparing myself to others who definitely are at least intermediate most pros, and getting frustrated when I couldn't just whack out a finished piece in a matter of hours!
something i have starting to do recently to draw more and also get more time for my practice (you know, balancing it out with work and stuff) it's draw whatever i see while travelling (got the idea from some artist i saw doing it once) usually while i'm sitting on the train or the bus, i try to look for someone interestng to draw, and because most of the time my "models" get out of my sight pretty fast, i focus on getting the most important postures and characteristics they have and then try to complete the sketch once they're gone, i thought this might help me draw faster .
I’m almost at a sketch a day but I have a hard time drawing something with discipline. I feel like I’m stuck drawing detailed abstract pieces and backgrounds. It’s greatly improved shaping and shading but I feel like a child when it comes to character design.
Hey! It's great that you were at the LBX! :) It was a wonderful event, don't you think? At least from my side, I was thrilled! :D I'm not quite sure, but I think I saw you a couple of times in the corridors of the exhibition hall. Well, just wanted to let you know that as a random comment! :P Have an excellent day! And great advice BTW! ;) Blessings!!
I’m more 50-50 I say I’m intermediate and I draw everyday almost every hour when not in classes or doing other things, I’m either practicing, doodling or doing/planning my comics.
I can't really spend a lot of time drawing because I have very little energy throughout the day (due to a chronic illness) but what I've learnt about that is that one of the great advantages of drawing frequently is that you spend a lot of time thinking about it. If you don't have time to draw my advice would be, spend some time thinking about art. You could scroll through your Instagram feed and when you see a piece you really like try to work out why you really like it or if you're hanging out with friends have a look at how they naturally pose themselves or how their faces differ from each other. Before you get dressed in the morning look at your body and think about how it moves and how it's proportioned. When I do this, I end up finding myself improving even without actually drawing much at all. There's of course a limit to it, it's still important to draw as much as you can but it really helps
Well, good Video! I actually only once got trapped by wanting to post something. I also had a lack of Idea for that specific region so I rushed it. Wasn't smart but yeah. I usually avoid acting like that. I don't draw so often but that is mostly because my project doesn't only consist of drawing but a hole lot on World building.
I never gave up as a kid in drawing ,and I improved by myself A LOT I draw 3 full long pages a day or even more for my own enjoyment ,maybe that's why I improved -0-
I recently stopped drawing as much as I used to, because social media ruined my confidence. I remember when I was 12, I would draw everyday, even if I hadnt the time to do it. But now I draw like once every month and as days go by I feel more and more unmotivated. Drawing really helps me to relax and now that I stopped Im having issues with my anxiety and my emotional control.I cry and get nervous very often these days. But I cant get my self to sit down and let it all out since school homework and other personal stuff are keeping me away from what I love. Or maybe what I used to love.
Man this hit me hard lol. I haven't actively drawn for yeears, lost the passion, get frustrated and bored instead, and just got to the point where my inspiration and being able to see things I want to draw clearly in my head just disappeared...its such a struggle to draw now.
I really struggle to keep drawing sometimes. I feel like I just don't have "the thing" that most people do. A lot of artists seem to just HAVE this specific ability to comprehend things quickly. And I have issues just understanding how ellipses work, let alone anatomy, perspective, etc. But I want to draw bad enough that it hurts, so buckling down and attempting drawabox in hopes it'll help me understand things more. Thanks for this video and for the encouragement.
Thank you for sharing this amazing video, it's so very insightful and I've learned a lot, I love the way that you express yourself about drawing a lot everyday! I truly need more of those videos! Congratulations for this, are you a teacher? You should teach!!!
If you feel like you don't have that time of day to improve or draw for real just doodle! On your assignments, on your desk anything that helps you and honestly it'll take your stress levels down so much✨ If you wanna colour, just for the heck of it grab a sketch book or your tablet and just colour into that empty space. You'll get really into it fast and wanna draw more.💕 But the best way to get really inspired is just going back to what made you want to do art in the first place, a comic or manga series, anime or tv show, a fan art, something cool on Pinterest? As long as you keep that momentum going it's going to be fine🏆 As for artblock, I've personally had times where I'd just stop drawing in total for months on end, but even just putting that pencil down to make a circle of all things can do a lot. Try finding your style at that point, once you have an idea of how you want to draw you'll likely never have another artblock again💐 Also some tips of my own, music, food, comfy clothes gets me going✔️ And NEVER compare yourself to others! It'll get in your head! Once you do more of your art the more you'll fall in love with it! And the more you love it the more others will too💕
After barely learning the fundamentals since I started 7 months ago, I've been surprised to learn that drawing is pretty similar to many unrelated fields in terms of it being a lot of construction formulas, mathematics, 99% grind, grind, more grind and failure after failure after failure. The trick of it, same as every other skill you develop, is to never give up, and never overthink that failure. I've come to see skill in drawing as 100% less "inborn talent" and 100% more sweat and blood than I thought I would.
I've been waiting to take art more serious but it's been tough. This video was like a wake up call. I'm fully aware that I am not drawing enough. My past years in life was a crisis especially when you are still a kid. I enjoy it and have fun the issue is my confidence and my motivation. Do I really wanna take it seriously? Can I get a job? I want to do more than just drawing like animation but don't have the materials for it. As far as I got was getting a art style. I'm barely working on poses and expressions I'm just in a full cycle of doubting me and my goals. In the end I'm. Scared and I just give up which is something I need to get rid of. I've recently been feeling better but still not drawing.. I may use inktober as a way to motivate myself, pencil edition of course haha I honestly don't care about keeping posts going at this point
Yea i have time to draw... But what do i draw? I never have inspiration! I look at *alot* of videos and scroll for hours sometimes but i cant find anything.. its been *two years* and i still haven’t found my style nor filled half a sketchbook..!
I made over 100 paintings then stopped drawing in order to write for 10 years. Then I got back into art again and I hadn't lost any ground. Its my natural talent which is why I went back to it.
I really did love the ideas presented in this video! I know it was not necessarily directed at all types of artists, but I do have a point to make, if it's okay. I tend to get fatigued quickly these days, whether it's the joints in my hands, or my brain in general. I know there are remedies for this, stretching, getting adequate sleep, taking breaks, etc. However, a lot of the time I feel like I'm drawing too much, countered by the fact that I have nothing real to show for it. I make webcomics more than illustrations these days, so my character iteration process has basically halted or slowed to the point at which I don't really notice changes anymore. I don't feel like my skills in drawing are up-to-snuff for what I'd like to accomplish just yet, but I feel like just creating the comics is enough to continue to build my skill base, even if it's a slower journey. Even if I'm not directly studying anatomy, or poses, I can tell when things don't look quite right and try to do better on the next page. Learning while I'm still having fun, I guess, is what it comes down to. Studies don't have to be boring or repetitive, although I would agree that a traditional approach may benefit some more than others. I took a look back on my comic so-far and noticed a considerable improvement in just a few weeks, since I took more and more time on those latter pages. I realize that taking my time will ultimately give me a better product, but at the same time, you are absolutely correct about the social media poison. I feel like if I take too long, or miss an upload, I may not garner the attention I feel like my story or characters deserve, and that stinks. I really should be doing for the sake of creating the story I want to tell, but I seem it be doing for the sake of having something to show the world, so I don't feel like all the time spent was for nothing. Sorry for the wall of text, and some-what rambling content. I just felt the need to express this to someone.
You've done it again Brookes! Every video you post always comes at the perfect time haha. I too feel that I'm not drawing enough. I spend so much time making full finished pieces that I forget to just sketch everyday and be ok with practicing; I always feel like everything has to look nice and finished, which even makes things too stiff. I do think that's a side effect of social media influence, and I'm hoping to get out of that and update my portfolio after what I've also learned at Lightbox. Best of luck to us both! :)
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"I fear not the man that has practiced 10000 kicks once, I fear the man that has practiced 1 kick 10000 times" - Bruce Lee.
you'd better fear the man that has practiced 10,000 kicks 10,000 times *each*
I fear no man
But that thing
*artblock*
It scares me
I don't get better at my monstrositys faces I only get better at the clothes which each new outfit is a 4 month phase is this just me?
I'm like 99% vegetable 1% fun, I have lots of work in university and it really drains almost all my inspiration bruh
I feel you bruh
Working 7 days a week is what kills your drive
Brooooo story of my life....
Same dude haha
Faq life bruh :P
Definitely guilty of drawing things just to post them. Wish it was more popular to upload stuff that's more rough than finished.
Actually. In some cases it is. Some artists have a very distinctive rough style that people appreciate and can still understa d what they are looking at.
Not saying you should post only quick unfinished pieces. But having a few of those dont hurt. It really depends in style too
I personally think my sketchy work looks more appealing than my "finished" pieces. I tend to upload them more frequently and enjoy doing so.
Some people really can appreciate seeing your process!
@@Jack1994hoo People who love rough art are usually other artists(or aspiring to be artists)
Plokster Depends what your motivation is. Post what you think is worthy of sharing. Who cares if it’s popular. 😳
I always finish my stuff first and then post it
But how about u use that "rough" art as something that doesn't look like a wip and make it look like ur actual artstyle instead?
I started taking a $2 pocket SketchBook with me like a month or 2 ago and draw gestures of people I see in public and then later on draw more details and it's kinda helping with drawing from memory.
that's a good idea
Did you feel uncomfortable in the beginning? I would like to draw outside of my room but I just get so uncomfortable when someone sees me, even though its nothing nsfw
@@paulazkvc I don't think there are that much people actually paying attention to other people. You yourself may get self conscious, but other people just live their lives. The only people that actually react to me drawing in public, are people I know because they actually pay attention to me.
@@yowo6105 thanks, I will keep trying
@@paulazkvc sorry just saw this now, um yeah it kinda was at first I went with the "sink or swim" mentality, had some anxiety that subsided but don't rush into anything that you have a bad feeling about or are uncomfortable with that can do more harm than good, I'll give you a little advise, if you go with a friend or family member it makes it easier if you get anxiety with crowds or people staring at you, if you feel self conscious about drawing in public and don't want to be stared at then learn to sketch a little quicker and not rushed like practice with timed gesture sketching (not to advertise just what helped me) line of action website, croquis Cafe on Vimeo, Proko (RUclips), love life drawing (RUclips), and drawing data base (RUclips), but just remember sketches don't have to look perfect just legible to draw details later, and if you have faith in yourself and try to keep heart even if you think your art looks bad I believe anyone can get better because we are all learning together.
School just blocks me from drawing and procrastination is a problem too
Relatable. I tend to not have enough time to draw when I have a lot of homework and other things to attend.
Bruh I can relate.
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Yeah no I wasn't panicking, what are you talking about...
(0_0) *internal scream
*chucks more tranquil vids of waterfalls at you*
@@CharacterDesignForge lol
Ha! “I’m sorry it’s been like 11 seconds since my last post”
lmao
Drawing to update social media is the worst. I felt like I was doing something wrong for not drawing cool finished things everyday like the other social media instagram artists. But you have to think before succumbing to self-consciousness.. The people that update frequently aren't posting professional finished projects every single day. They post doodles, studies, works in progress, and old work too. And the drawing counts even if it isn't giant impressive. Making art isn't only to look badass on the internet. Respect your legwork just as much as the epic shiny stuff it still counts as drawing even if it's mundane. Unless you really don't draw enough, in that case stop whining and get to work.
I feel like I never draw enough. Whether it be college's fault or my struggles with dysphoria. But a lot of times its due to social media sticking its fingers in my eyeholes and not letting go. Another thing in the way is having a blank mind or wanting to draw something but knowing I need to get reference and just staring at my paper because I just want to draw, not go online to look for reference and then an hour has passed. -_- Having books avaliable is helpful for fighting that, at least. and combining the fun with the vegetables. Make fanart but use perspective and think about composition .
@The Mighty Starbrand I used to think of them as very separate... like doing studies. And it still seems like you need to separate them sometimes just to isolate and learn a concept.
That's when I go to unsplash or pinterest and just draw whatever catches my eye.
Corbin Crow Take it back a bit. Just put pencil to paper & move it around. Free up your mind. It doesn’t have to ‘be’ anything. That’s a good exercise to get the flow going. See what emerges. ✌️
Yo, ik how u feel
Back then when i was trying to be a more active RUclipsr and i loved to join everything i can, i kept on stressing myself, whether it's me saying i don't need games because work is more important or I don't need friends because chatting with them will slow me down. I even stopped spending time with my family, or watch any videos at all just so i can work and at least make an effort
I stopped doing that now because there's literally no way for me to organize anything to even able to make a video once per week or even month
I let go of my worries by knowing that everyone understands, everyone doesn't mind if i take time, I don't even need to make a special video saying it (even if i did once), eventually they'll get used to it and my career is just a hobby. I also tried to focus on life more this time, and guess what? I have a best friend, im "normal" in my school, and I've become so much happier than ever even if i have depression, all that i have to do was forget this whole channel as a job or big responsibility, instead i think of it as a fun place for me to socialize while making things i love for fun
Hope this helps, sorry if it doesn't, good luck for u buddy💖💖
"This wasn't what Jake Parker wanted" is possibly the best life advice I've ever heard 😂Every day... when you wake up... just ask yourself. "Is this what Jake Parker wanted of me??"
"It's mid-September right now and people are already freaking out about Inktober. Simultaneously trying to promote themselves, improve their work and post something every single day. This isn't what Jake Parker (the creator of Inktober) wanted from the event though. Calm down, no one is forcing you to do it. Take it one step at a time."
this whole video was very insightful. especially the advice on not just drawing a character, but exploring their props, their expressions and situations they could be in. thank you (:
Ok, so I think I got it.
Vegetables are the polar opposite of fun.
Jokes aside great video.
I think vegetables are the same as fun cuz i think it's fun to vegetable
My comfort zone is to go crazy and it really annoys me to try to ever make a "normal" character
Like, WTH IS A CHARACTER WITHOUT HORNS, WINGS, OR TAILS!!!?
@@GHOUSTTM maybe you should practice how to make characters recognizable and with personality without having to go with fiction. It's very easier to make inhuman character designs. Maybe that's your vegetable
@@GHOUSTTM how about backgrounds then?
@@MariaLuiza-tp2dc haha, im suffering trying to make a simple human, whyyy :'D
I mean, i practice on doing that by drawing ppl irl as humans cuz i can, and it's really easy, but to make a normal human oc is just a boss level
@@vivvy_0 i like making backgrounds, tbh i think it's something I've already mastered
Although I've only practiced background in digital art (you can see if you look at the speedpaints in my channel uploads) I've never drawn backgrounds in the traditional irl way with colors or linelessly
When you phrase it as 'vegetables' that makes it so much easier for me to think 'I got this.' I'm gonna go do some figure drawings now. Thanks Brookes!
Heck yeah!!!
Im doing 100% vegetables and I feel like im losing my creativity... I working on my anatomy but on the other hand I don't do any personal drawing.
Same! I have felt even slithly depressed when drawing id mentioned because my brain will always flashback to my old drawings or anatomy sketeches thay were failures. Even right now I'm fighting an art block
Yeah I get the same thing whenever I do studies, it feels like I'm not being actually productive and wasting my time.
Bro i used to do this n when u fiannally get ur creativity back ur gonna see major improvement
Not going to lie this video was a bitter pill for me to swallow, been sitting in my recommended for a few days now but I knew the answer for me was no, I don't draw enough. And while yes you say we can take our time I do appreciate this videos hard reality on the fact that as an intermediate artist, we need to draw more studies and actively learn the craft- but I am studying to work in the animation field while also maintaining a part time job- I find little time for my art. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for me to squeeze in a few things every week, to do what I can to keep it up instead of give up entirely on practicing in my own time.
So yeah bitter pill but one that was sorely needed for me x)
If I really wanna make it in this industry I have to keep up my drawing! and not all of it's gonna be fun, a lot of it will have to be studies with the occasional challenge or fun personal project.
I find myself moving on to the next idea or drawing after finishing that piece quite often. I get the feeling that “i’ve done this before” and move on to something new. I guess I need to more thumbnail esc drawing to not get tired with a drawing.
I agree with you. I feel the same way at times. Thumbnailing really helps steam the process of more complex pieces and projects.
From a beginner who's trying to work up the ranks, thank you for the disciplines you recommend. I've done just enough work to recognize a lot of what you're talking about.
I would have to save I’m sitting around the 30% fun and 70% vegetable mark. I was in school for animation a few years back. Left because I couldn’t afford to continue my studies. My free time outside of my day job consists of 45 minutes to an hour of drawing and sketching. Each season is different; one may be for fun, the other is learning something or exploring an idea. Never the same. Just because I’m not in the industry like I hoped, and I’m working a job that is draining of energy and effecting my art and personal growth, doesn’t mean I have to give up. I had an awakening a few months back. And ever since I’ve been relearning and sketching, drawing, redoing old pieces and exploring new ideas. Relaying the foundation to get myself out of my job and into the art industry where I belong. Around that time I discovered this channel. And it has been a HUGE boost in self esteem and the hunger to learn more is growing again. Thank you for sharing your insight and advice, and tips and pointers. Much respect!!!!!!
My advice is to take the risk of self-publishing a comic if you can! It'd be a way to break into a career in art. I recommend looking at some of the videos regarding this topic on RUclips, as they are very helpful.
Do you have any videos on iteration? How do i know when a character design Is finished?
Yoko Oshiro I too struggle with this. Can you cover it in the future?
I believe he has previously said that a character is finished when you can no longer take anything away, but seeing as he's grown in experience he might say that a little differently or add to it now.
Personally I would say a character is finished when they say they are. Kinda like when an author says that their characters start moving on their own and making decisions that the author wasn't intending. I'm not the best at explaining what I mean so I apologize if this doesn't make sense, but what I'm getting at is that your character's design should tell the viewer exactly who that character is as an individual. So you need to let them design themselves so to speak. What I do is come up with a personality first, something that never crossed my mind until I read the mangaka of JoJos Bizarre Adventures book. In his book he calls it "Character History" where you write down the obvious stuff like gender, eye color, height, etc but you also write down stuff like their fears, what level of education do they have, their general likes and dislikes, what hobbies the partake in, etc. Once you do that the look of your character will be much clearer to you as the artist because now they are all but a real individual. Pretty much every character I've created looks nothing like my initial design because their personality ultimately changed how they looked.
I kinda started rambling there but I hope my take helped you in some way, it's worked for me so maybe it'll work for you too.
Its probably when you cant remove or change anything that would improve the character. Here is when you would reach theoreically the perfect version of your character. However, we are humans, and we can always improve things, so it will likely be when you feel like its ready.
I usually try not to go over 2 or 3 accessories, usually 1 item can make your character stand out, and too much can look cluttered and some times too edgy depending on what you're drawing, think of your favorite character in pop culture or comic/cartoons and think why do I like this style and aesthetic.
I know I'm not drawing enough. Most days, I can't bring myself to draw anything other than a circle. My perfectionism is really hurting my work, yo.
Lol. I have the same problem. I'll draw a circle and call it a month.
Here is idea...Fill up your page to maximum every time...be it circles or doodles...or somethin you scribing while you watch something that way every line will be important be it mistake(make it look like you wanted to make that) or just simple line never left any empty space if you can fill it ;)
After watching the video: No
I need to be drawing more especially as a character designer and game designer. Not only to I need to improve my skills as a character designer I need to improve my skills I'm backgrounds, something I don't do very often.
You know, he's right when he says draw everyday, I did that for one year and now I'm a learning animator and still love drawing for the hell of it.
Silly Vision Studio when you drew every day what level were you at? I’m trying to practice every day but I feel like I’m not going it right. I bought Micheal hamptons book but I feel like I’m not absorbing his information very well
@@epicipodmodz I wouldn't call myself an expert but I certainly would say it helped me a lot. It does take a lot of time to start seeing improvements but it is worth it in the end.
Not for everyone. Draw everyday only burn me out and make me start consider dropping drawing all together. I just draw as a healthy rate for myself and i still improve steadily.
I know I'm definitely not drawing enough. I go through these periods of just drawing drawing drawing and then my mental health takes a dive and causes me to hate everything I produce and so I just stop... the most recent drop cause me to not draw for 3 months straight and I am a beginner. So now I'm trying to get myself back into and I am frustrated because I've progressed backwards and I have to start over again with the basics.. it causes headaches whenever I think about where I was and where I am now so now I'm just sitting here in front of a blank sketchbook. But I'm trying!
I'm being forced to do inktober for a class actually lmao. Tho I'm actually excited. We have to write a story for it using 31 inages
Do you plan to post it on social media?
Natalie Gonzalez yup, I’m @crellth on instagram if you’re interested. I’ll also be writing a gag comic that month as well
OMG LUCKY
Someone ikr! It’s gonna be great!
Forced to do Inktober for a *class* ?? I'm really glad you're excited but I know Inktober can be extremely draining. I'm rooting for you!
I've had a hand injury misdiagnosed as arthritis that prevented me from drawing for over 3 years. I used to draw constantly, almost all just images I liked, but now that I'm drawing again I think I'm somewhere around 10% fun and 90% veggies because I'm learning again, rebuilding skills. My biggest problem right now is staying in the habit. I get in less than an hour a week. Pencils and stylus still feel awkward and my poor line quality is disheartening. But I'm finally starting to see progress. I'm definitely intermediate trying to go pro so I think I'll take your advice and set alarms to make sure I get in at least 40 mins a day and remember to take time to play at it. Thanks!
And the hand? I'll include it here in case other artists need to know. I thought it was carpal tunnel syndrome when the doc diagnosed it as arthritis. Hard to hold a pencil or stylus for any length of time, wrist so stiff and painful it just hurt to draw. Then I found a chiropractor that diagnosed it as muscle trauma in my forearm. A few weeks of rehabilitative stretches and I don't even remember the pain well. But it's been so long I'm still rebuilding the muscle memory.
Congrats on getting back to it dude! That takes guts - I believe in you! (and also, aren't chiropractors just the bomb?? I'm so glad your hand is feeling better :D)
I think I'm an intermediate artist but I know I don't draw enough. I need draw more and improve my skills. This was very informative. Thank you.
Brookes being the humble man that he is calling him an artist "in the middle"
Really like the 100 days, 2 characters idea. Might try something like that myself.
Well,I do "100 days,1 character"
Thanks for this. I've been working on a fanart piece for a few days--trying different poses, practicing my anatomy, etc and I got to a point where I thought it was right but.... it's not yet. A few months ago I'd have considered my days spent on it wasted because I had nothing to post! But now I can put it aside for a few days to work on something else and know that I still learned and the piece will be waiting for me to pick it up later.
Social media definitely changes the creative approach and staying relevant means working at a pace that is way too fast for me. I had to stop Inktober about a week in because I was starting to hate the creative process--and it's my fav part of drawing. Social media popularity also doesn't account for different creative "lifestyles": my Inktober friends were SUPER productive and made me feel bad about myself! But in reality, I was trying to create complex, large pieces that required a lot of study each day while they were making little minimalist drawings that could be produced much more quickly. But IG doesn't care about that and an artist's emotions don't, either.
"Calm down. Here's some running water."
_Shows a raging waterfall._
I'm not gonna lie, this video really sparked me! I think I might really do that "100 days 2 character" thing. *Probably changing it to two characters in two months.
It'll give me time to create proper references and allow me to really connect with those character rather than having throw away characters I wouldn't have much of my heart in. (Possible after inktober) In all honesty this really inspired me to really take a look at the bigger picture when it comes to character design, and I'm sure this all goes with planning out story board for animation, storytelling pieces, landscape, etc ...
Wellll...I cant say enough how much you inspire me Brookes! I'm an artist but unfortunately suffer from a seizure condition and extreme anxiety, panic attack disorder and depression, but creating art, watching ur content and learning about things from you and creating art after being inspired by you help a lot. If I'm having a bad day with anxiety or a seizure, I sit back and watch content or hop into a piece I'd be working on and it helps calm me down and even prevent panic attacks and seizures!!!! So from me to you Brookes, THANK YOU!
I deadass read title as: "Are You Drinking Enough?"
I try to draw everyday now. Took many multi-year breaks. Hope I can draw forever now!
Thank you SOOOO MUCH for that last bit about inktober! People take this month WAAAAY too seriously! It's just for practice and for fun.
Right?! I get second hand anxiety from folks stressing about it!
99% fun and 1% vegetable for me oof 😬😬
Am I the only one who actually found this video comforting after they got past the title? I felt SO guilty "redesigning" my character so much until you brought up the Wanderlumen. It's been over a year since I started working on my Space Dragon and I feel like I'm just now starting to really get to know her expressions and movements. Also, I kind of got after myself while doing anatomy studies for a commission, thinking it was a sign of me still being so new. Good to know that was what I was supposed to be doing after all, lol. X)
Still need more veggies, though...
Your passion for drawing is inspiring 🙌🏼🙌🏼 am 31 started drawing last Sunday and doing at least 2 and a half hours a day found this advice very helpful. Bought an iPad Pro today to learn using that
I’m definitely not drawing enough. Currently procrastinating to watch this ine
So glad I found your channel. Real good advice and I'm kind of over social media for the reasons you stated.
For sure, its a tool, but easy to get too caught up in!
I love mixing my "fun" and "study" drawing.
I have issues with different views of the body and face, so I combine learning about that with drawing my favorite OCs. It helps me stay entertained while learning a relatively dumb thing.
Video : Are you drawing enough ?
Me : *IS THAT A HOLLOW KNIGHT FIGURE ON THE BACK ?!*
Brookes, i love you
You've been like a father that suports me and help me pursue my dreams
My sincere thank you
Not drawing enough cuz my life gets in the way! But I totally agree with what you are saying especially at the end of your video. I’m a designer and I am constantly pushed to create instantly. No time for thoughtful conceptualization or time to edit. This has translated into my drawing projects. I realized this recently and I’m now having to go back and edit my drawing project. Thanks for reminding me to change my creative approach.
This video really helped me realize I’m actually in the middle/intermediate stage instead of beginner or advanced. Thanks
I'm definitely in the awkward middle stage of needing more vegetables than fun and it really helped to see this video. Thank you!
Very useful video. Thank you so much for your insights. I'm subscribing now.
About to go through burnout right now and on top of that I'm new on Instagram - this and your video about burnout helped a lot!
You remind me that it's okay to take our time to make better quality work - something that I was really worried about doing because my peers are able to pump out art so quickly lol. Thanks for that
You have the amazing ability to make my head go inside my neck out of shame..
And I draw 10 hours a day TT.TT ..
But at the same time, I'm glad to see that I had thoses conclusion of yours in mind since like a month.. So.. yeah progress!
I know a guy who makes fully detailed and colored pro-quality digital art every single day. How tf did you-
This is probably one of the most insightful videos. It honestly spoke to me. I'm in school for game art and am what you described as intermediate level. I dont spend as much Time with my fundamentals anymore or even when I'm assigned a project I don't do as many iterations i even feel are right cuz I'm doing it for a grade. Thanks for your view point it was very helpful
I have been drawing for 3 years now, and I never thought about "drawing enough".
I have been waiting for this
its like this video was made for me:( I have been wanting to step away because its been so long since i have had time to draw) thanks for the advice (:(:
That waterfall really did help thanks!
Thank you for this video! I'd consider myself an intermediate artist. Sometimes I struggle to figure out what I need to do next to level up, especially since I can't afford college or online courses except some single-payment lessons here and there, so I don't have that feedback to tell me what to do except critiques pointing out specific problems in that drawing.
I'm gonna try doing more of those iteration based, improvement making "art challenges" like the MedHead challenge or the 500 hands. I'm also gonna try focusing both on getting sketches done quicker instead of overthinking them as well as the opposite, taking more time to focus on refinement of more in depth drawings.
Thank you!
One time during summer courses, my teacher told me my drawings were great but he remarked the importance of keep practicing and be able to improve.
Watching this video, I can say I don't draw enough. But because I love create worlds, characters and more, I still found my time to keep this love on.
Just wanted to say it's been a long time since I last heard a youtuber use the word "pedantry."
Thank you for so often using rich and descriptive prose in your videos.
My style has changed a bit: I've been doing more detail over less, and I'm finding a new balance.
I need to get back to drawing again, I have so much in my mind
Great video! I’m loving your idea of drawing 2 characters in 100 days. I might modify it and try one character in 30 days, but only after Inktober. Or maybe, draw one character for Inktober (different angles, expressions, etc) using the prompts 🤯
I totally agree about the exploration phase and iterations ! Great advice
I bought a sketchbook only for drawing animals, plants and places from reference a while ago. I do fanart and illustrations with my characters, but around last year I noticed I wasn't evolving much. So now I will do at least six small sketches of a thing a day aside from what I usually do and I am trying to do my fanart always with photo references unless I am really just wanting to do something faster and more relaxing.
And honestly this last year I evolved more than I had in two years before, so that says a lot.
I am trying to find ways of progressing more efficiently still, since I feel like I avoid drawing sometimes.
Just discovered your channel, through this one video, we were just talking about this subject matter yesterday with friends on discord, professionals AND aspiring artists.
We were refering to the way feng zhu sees it, how he talks about students drawing 20h/day, i've always had a real issue accepting the art world is just made of these 2 category thing : people who don't draw enough, and people who draw to the point where the rest of their lives doesn't matter anymore (relationship, health, hobbies etc...)
I see myself as being in the middle, i've got ups and downs, sometimes i practice the right amount, the right way and the right things, sometimes i don't.
but on the long run, everything i do is "additive" meaning i never really go back to being bad or not being able to do certain things, and i feel some artists fail at seeing the same thing in their own work, they just stress over the fact they are not doing enough.
This is a great vid, and i think you pointed out one of the most overlooked aspect of how social media changed our vision of art too.
I honestly am just starting, kinda ashamed about it as drawing and other creative hobbies have mostly been on and off for me so I never developed any real muscle memory or any skill in the subject only knowledge.
Been going through a harsh time in general through life for quite a few years but that's a different story, I've been severely lacking in practice. But when I try I'm either blanking out on what to draw as I have ideas but I don't know where to start.
And I put myself down because of my shortcomings which makes me avoid pursuing anything artistic things at all. Also because I want to enjoy doing it, everything I've learned and done so far I learned myself but I've heard so many different artists give so many different kinds of advices on where to start or where to practice it just makes it more confusing.
(Yes I know this is a comment a year late.)
It’s super interesting because I’m at the edge of beginner and intermediate here. And I actually have been switching from the different types of “drawing enough.” I’m working on making stuff that’s more fully finished and drawing the same things over and over again. Pretty cool to have pointed out!
Thank you so much for this video, I think (at least for me) there's always a pressure (either self-made or in the form of social media peers) that speed of one drawing and pushing it out is what is the 'correct' method and I know for myself who definitely falls into the beginner category you're right sometimes we just have to slow it down and recognise the level we are at and manage expectations accordingly. So this video not only helped me to gain perspective but actually boosted my confidence in a weird way because for a while I've been comparing myself to others who definitely are at least intermediate most pros, and getting frustrated when I couldn't just whack out a finished piece in a matter of hours!
Thank you for being good for beginners :) ❤
something i have starting to do recently to draw more and also get more time for my practice (you know, balancing it out with work and stuff) it's draw whatever i see while travelling (got the idea from some artist i saw doing it once) usually while i'm sitting on the train or the bus, i try to look for someone interestng to draw, and because most of the time my "models" get out of my sight pretty fast, i focus on getting the most important postures and characteristics they have and then try to complete the sketch once they're gone, i thought this might help me draw faster .
Ooh yeah more quality art content I do so like
I’m almost at a sketch a day but I have a hard time drawing something with discipline. I feel like I’m stuck drawing detailed abstract pieces and backgrounds. It’s greatly improved shaping and shading but I feel like a child when it comes to character design.
I've been drawing for over 6 years and still feel like I'm in the middle thank you for giving realistic goals to where people feel they are!
Hey! It's great that you were at the LBX! :) It was a wonderful event, don't you think? At least from my side, I was thrilled! :D I'm not quite sure, but I think I saw you a couple of times in the corridors of the exhibition hall. Well, just wanted to let you know that as a random comment! :P
Have an excellent day! And great advice BTW! ;)
Blessings!!
What an amazing word! Thank you so much!
I’m more 50-50 I say I’m intermediate and I draw everyday almost every hour when not in classes or doing other things, I’m either practicing, doodling or doing/planning my comics.
this will be my first time actually participating in October and has really helped me with my art block
Just today this question was bothering me more than usual, thank you for the video!
I can't really spend a lot of time drawing because I have very little energy throughout the day (due to a chronic illness) but what I've learnt about that is that one of the great advantages of drawing frequently is that you spend a lot of time thinking about it.
If you don't have time to draw my advice would be, spend some time thinking about art. You could scroll through your Instagram feed and when you see a piece you really like try to work out why you really like it or if you're hanging out with friends have a look at how they naturally pose themselves or how their faces differ from each other. Before you get dressed in the morning look at your body and think about how it moves and how it's proportioned.
When I do this, I end up finding myself improving even without actually drawing much at all. There's of course a limit to it, it's still important to draw as much as you can but it really helps
Well, good Video!
I actually only once got trapped by wanting to post something. I also had a lack of Idea for that specific region so I rushed it. Wasn't smart but yeah. I usually avoid acting like that. I don't draw so often but that is mostly because my project doesn't only consist of drawing but a hole lot on World building.
I never gave up as a kid in drawing ,and I improved by myself A LOT I draw 3 full long pages a day or even more for my own enjoyment ,maybe that's why I improved -0-
I just made the turn from 20% vegetables to 80% vegetables, and I’m finding it...fun.
I found this very helpful and insightful. Thank you.
I recently stopped drawing as much as I used to, because social media ruined my confidence. I remember when I was 12, I would draw everyday, even if I hadnt the time to do it. But now I draw like once every month and as days go by I feel more and more unmotivated. Drawing really helps me to relax and now that I stopped Im having issues with my anxiety and my emotional control.I cry and get nervous very often these days. But I cant get my self to sit down and let it all out since school homework and other personal stuff are keeping me away from what I love. Or maybe what I used to love.
the updated intro jingle is excellent
Good talk, man. Subscribed for more
Man this hit me hard lol. I haven't actively drawn for yeears, lost the passion, get frustrated and bored instead, and just got to the point where my inspiration and being able to see things I want to draw clearly in my head just disappeared...its such a struggle to draw now.
same ... same
I really struggle to keep drawing sometimes. I feel like I just don't have "the thing" that most people do. A lot of artists seem to just HAVE this specific ability to comprehend things quickly. And I have issues just understanding how ellipses work, let alone anatomy, perspective, etc. But I want to draw bad enough that it hurts, so buckling down and attempting drawabox in hopes it'll help me understand things more. Thanks for this video and for the encouragement.
Thank you for sharing this amazing video, it's so very insightful and I've learned a lot, I love the way that you express yourself about drawing a lot everyday! I truly need more of those videos! Congratulations for this, are you a teacher? You should teach!!!
Hehe thank you, I am a teacher.
If you feel like you don't have that time of day to improve or draw for real just doodle! On your assignments, on your desk anything that helps you and honestly it'll take your stress levels down so much✨
If you wanna colour, just for the heck of it grab a sketch book or your tablet and just colour into that empty space. You'll get really into it fast and wanna draw more.💕
But the best way to get really inspired is just going back to what made you want to do art in the first place, a comic or manga series, anime or tv show, a fan art, something cool on Pinterest? As long as you keep that momentum going it's going to be fine🏆
As for artblock, I've personally had times where I'd just stop drawing in total for months on end, but even just putting that pencil down to make a circle of all things can do a lot. Try finding your style at that point, once you have an idea of how you want to draw you'll likely never have another artblock again💐
Also some tips of my own, music, food, comfy clothes gets me going✔️
And NEVER compare yourself to others! It'll get in your head! Once you do more of your art the more you'll fall in love with it! And the more you love it the more others will too💕
As a professional, this video helps so much! I don’t draw as much as I should. Thanks for the video, keep up the amazing work!
After barely learning the fundamentals since I started 7 months ago, I've been surprised to learn that drawing is pretty similar to many unrelated fields in terms of it being a lot of construction formulas, mathematics, 99% grind, grind, more grind and failure after failure after failure. The trick of it, same as every other skill you develop, is to never give up, and never overthink that failure. I've come to see skill in drawing as 100% less "inborn talent" and 100% more sweat and blood than I thought I would.
I love the PSA at the end for inktober xD
I've been waiting to take art more serious but it's been tough. This video was like a wake up call. I'm fully aware that I am not drawing enough. My past years in life was a crisis especially when you are still a kid. I enjoy it and have fun the issue is my confidence and my motivation. Do I really wanna take it seriously? Can I get a job? I want to do more than just drawing like animation but don't have the materials for it. As far as I got was getting a art style. I'm barely working on poses and expressions I'm just in a full cycle of doubting me and my goals. In the end I'm. Scared and I just give up which is something I need to get rid of. I've recently been feeling better but still not drawing.. I may use inktober as a way to motivate myself, pencil edition of course haha I honestly don't care about keeping posts going at this point
Yea i have time to draw...
But what do i draw?
I never have inspiration! I look at *alot* of videos and scroll for hours sometimes but i cant find anything.. its been *two years* and i still haven’t found my style nor filled half a sketchbook..!
I made over 100 paintings then stopped drawing in order to write for 10 years. Then I got back into art again and I hadn't lost any ground. Its my natural talent which is why I went back to it.
damn dude. this hits deep. And I like it. you just earned a new subscriber.
“this is up against your vegetables”
me, thinking he literally means drawing a carrot for a second: 👁👄👁
I really did love the ideas presented in this video! I know it was not necessarily directed at all types of artists, but I do have a point to make, if it's okay. I tend to get fatigued quickly these days, whether it's the joints in my hands, or my brain in general. I know there are remedies for this, stretching, getting adequate sleep, taking breaks, etc. However, a lot of the time I feel like I'm drawing too much, countered by the fact that I have nothing real to show for it. I make webcomics more than illustrations these days, so my character iteration process has basically halted or slowed to the point at which I don't really notice changes anymore. I don't feel like my skills in drawing are up-to-snuff for what I'd like to accomplish just yet, but I feel like just creating the comics is enough to continue to build my skill base, even if it's a slower journey. Even if I'm not directly studying anatomy, or poses, I can tell when things don't look quite right and try to do better on the next page. Learning while I'm still having fun, I guess, is what it comes down to. Studies don't have to be boring or repetitive, although I would agree that a traditional approach may benefit some more than others. I took a look back on my comic so-far and noticed a considerable improvement in just a few weeks, since I took more and more time on those latter pages. I realize that taking my time will ultimately give me a better product, but at the same time, you are absolutely correct about the social media poison. I feel like if I take too long, or miss an upload, I may not garner the attention I feel like my story or characters deserve, and that stinks. I really should be doing for the sake of creating the story I want to tell, but I seem it be doing for the sake of having something to show the world, so I don't feel like all the time spent was for nothing.
Sorry for the wall of text, and some-what rambling content. I just felt the need to express this to someone.
You've done it again Brookes! Every video you post always comes at the perfect time haha. I too feel that I'm not drawing enough. I spend so much time making full finished pieces that I forget to just sketch everyday and be ok with practicing; I always feel like everything has to look nice and finished, which even makes things too stiff. I do think that's a side effect of social media influence, and I'm hoping to get out of that and update my portfolio after what I've also learned at Lightbox. Best of luck to us both! :)