This Will Change How You Paint

Hardy Fowler - Digital Painting Studio

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FREE BRUSHES! available in DPS Discord "Freebies" channel: www.digitalpaintingstudio.com...
This video title is a bold claim, but I can back it up! A small change in mindset and a photoshop layer trick and you will never paint the same.
Happy summer art internet! Sorry for the long absence, I have been traveling and finally moving houses so the content machine has been stalled for a while but I am back! New house, new city, new studio :)
Come and hang with me for a quick 20 minutes as I walk you through these concepts that really made a difference for me and how I approach each project. Plus, a cool dragon will take shape in the background.
Stick with us until the end of the video because I have a huge announcement to drop (more to follow in the coming days).
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Free Brushes
4:40 - Painting for Yourself
7:27 - Painting for Your Client
11:19 - Painting for Social Media
15:23 - Adding Instant Drama
18:25 - Live Event Announcement
Level up with DPS Courses: www.digitalpaintingstudio.com...
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PAINT YOUR WORLD
Hardy Fowler is a professional Digital Painter with work seen in productions for Disney, Games Workshop and Neon District among many others.
Hardy's online academy, Digital Painting Studio, teaches the master-level skills, process and mindset he's learned from decades of experience as a professional digital artist.
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@TielLT 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@jojogarcia8766 4 місяці тому

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

@NickTerryArt 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@LoveBystroem 9 місяців тому

James gurney mentioned that exact thing on a podcast :)

@hiimzucky7089 Місяць тому

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

@KittyKorolyova 18 днів тому

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

@fowlerillus 17 днів тому

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

@gbjsyzftbcacjyfubjygkgcjae3182 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@Natala00 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@Bolero451 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

That is awesome of you to say. Thanks.

@ochavezart 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@AdamDuffArt 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@pardismack 8 місяців тому

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

@maxnolife_ 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@elmind74 9 місяців тому

Your process is so relaxing

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@loutranchitella 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@anaismoralesaponte7779 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@strangely_amelien 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@bobjames6622 8 місяців тому

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

@strangely_amelien 8 місяців тому

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

@Sycra 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@michaelrasmussen1342 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@lawebley 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@kathan6250 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@kachionyeka6198 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@chloe-ou6gj 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@sandraz4243 7 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 7 місяців тому

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

@gg_boi3041 Місяць тому

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

@fowlerillus Місяць тому

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

@amado7760 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@alinapzch3473 8 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Totally agree! Those layers just add so much drama

@tekurohamada7068 4 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 4 місяці тому

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

@Ancatog 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@straultzee 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@arisutanaka859 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy it.

@swissorsweep 5 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 5 місяців тому

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@swissorsweep 5 місяців тому

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

@idee8or 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@GriffinTwo 9 місяців тому

Your art style is stunning 😭

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Wow thank you!

@abinnohr6497 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@bradypodidae__ 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Awesome. Hope you enjoyed it!

@bradypodidae__ 9 місяців тому

Aye, always do!

@romainbellot5171 9 місяців тому

Thank you for uploading this

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@naisuuart 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@poochyboi 9 місяців тому

I needed to hear this. Thank you.

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad it was helpful!

@lionheart1019 8 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

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

@bummigaerchen 4 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 4 місяці тому

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

@kevalontaylor 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@delicrux 4 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 4 місяці тому

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@OmarHernandez-mc4tq 7 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 7 місяців тому

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

@Thorinion 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@ryanliebe1079 9 місяців тому

Thanks for the deep thoughts! And the brushes!

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

You are so welcome! 😇

@Carl_Frank 9 місяців тому

That is one gorgeous dragon painting!

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

@poochyboi 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@blackcitadel9 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

That's awesome!

@Game.UI.Design.Tutorials 2 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 2 місяці тому

I'm so glad to hear that :)

@shAiDawn 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you! Cheers!

@Real_MisterSir 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@nevs30 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for telling me.

@g8610g 9 місяців тому

Great form! And love the red flow underneath :)

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you! Cheers!

@owlytedailer-sg5cq 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@colinehasaki 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad you like it! Thanks for checking it out.

@NikijsVackars 8 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

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

@decayingechoes9026 5 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 5 місяців тому

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

@alexbaez9238 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad it was helpful!

@BobSzes 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Awesome! I hope you love your next painting.

@MaxAnnihilation 7 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 7 місяців тому

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

@CompositeNation 4 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 4 місяці тому

Glad to hear it! Thanks for checking it out

@davidhackett6317 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@davidhackett6317 9 місяців тому

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

@lawrencetyrpa 9 місяців тому

Awesome technique! Thank you.

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad you liked it!

@rousselmanz6592 8 місяців тому

Really cool tips, thanks for sharing!

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Thanks for watching!

@kishiberohan6706 8 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

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

@hanzflackshnack1158 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@user-rc5kq3rw5m 9 місяців тому

Amazing art! Special technique!

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

@Dnightartist 6 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 6 місяців тому

Thanks! that's awesome :) ⚜

@assobliterator148 9 місяців тому

THANK U MY GOD THIS IS HELPFUL

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

That is awesome to hear. I'm so glad this is working for you.

@lori4021 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@clydesdale1775 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@aprilgonzales159 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@capuchinosofia4771 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you! I agree completely.

@lyphic_ 8 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

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

@seatongrey315 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Awesome! I'd love to hear it!

@faemarii4957 8 місяців тому

loved this video. quality advice and some sweet comments !

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Thank you so much!!

@laithbseiso 3 місяці тому

Thank you for this video

@fowlerillus 3 місяці тому

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

@manacloud618 9 місяців тому

valuable information, amazing painting.

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you so much 😀

@manacloud618 9 місяців тому

@@fowlerillus your videos offer so much great insight thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@CringeLord_XD 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@nacostaart 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Glad it was helpful!

@perhaps4887 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@Anonymous_36584 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@mateuszdabrowski7078 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@NickAt-Knight 8 місяців тому

Amazing insight. I need to remember this. :)

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Glad it was helpful!

@KatyKatetheLeeKaylee 6 місяців тому

I went to college for so many years for art, and it was only after that and trying twitch streaming that I realized that I don't enjoy painting if it isn't for myself. It's a hobby, and if I turn it into a day job I lose all passion for it. I havn't done any digital art except for some photo editing in nearly three years and it feels bad to say that, but now that I know that when I pick up that brush or stylus- it needs to be for myself, or else I won't enjoy it. I know there will always be people who will like my art. I don't need an algorithm to tell me that. Thank you for this video.

@fowlerillus 6 місяців тому

Really good to get this perspective. I remember a similar thing when I was a kid - my parents (trying to lovingly support my love of drawing) would enroll me in lots of classes. I always seemed to hate them - it's like it turned the thing that I love into a chore. I can see some similarities with that and trying to make art exclusively for others - it just ends up feeling like a labor instead of a passion which is why that balance is so important. I hope that you are enjoying art for yourself these days! Thanks for your thoughts on this :)

@Timi_Arts 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

I'm so glad this was helpful!

@juansebastiancorreagonzale4171 4 місяці тому

i love your videos man, they are very trapeutic

@fowlerillus 4 місяці тому

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

@DathNobita 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

That is so great to hear - thank you!

@catwithaknife7836 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Great to hear!

@nudgeA7 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@saman1770 8 місяців тому

You really helped me in this video thank you❤

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

I'm so glad!

@_MKVA_ 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@StephaniStatue 8 місяців тому

My immediate answer, the surface answer I have for that question, "Me. I am painting for myself." But then it hit me different. The question merged into something new to me, "Who do I want to paint for." and that caused me to see something completely different. It hit a cord that I hadn't brushed up on in a long time.

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Cool, I'm glad this resonated. It's a weirdly simple question but opens up a lot of good things to think about.

@remygallardo7364 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@sharaweltenreich419 9 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

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

@brittanyismebb 6 місяців тому

This was incredibly beneficial. Thank you sir.

@fowlerillus 5 місяців тому

Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful

@ed61730 9 місяців тому

You work really is amazing an inspiring for me to keep drawing :)

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you so much 😀

@ed61730 9 місяців тому

@@fowlerillus You're very welcome! I've been a retoucher for 10 years but only really got into digital drawing now even though i've been using a wacom for so long. Learning lighting has also really helped my retouching work.

@adiamond2587 2 місяці тому

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

@fowlerillus 2 місяці тому

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

@Bunny-Bones 5 місяців тому

Just found you. I vibe with your thought process and presentation of that. Will be checking weekly for your content 👍🏼

@fowlerillus 5 місяців тому

Awesome, thank you! Welcome!

@marinamaximchuk4859 9 місяців тому

amazing!!!

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@ApplePie1529 8 місяців тому

i am so sad i'll be missing the live stream, this would be 3 AM for me :(. However that to the side this video is briliant and an eye opener even! I've always been making these super bright and flashy arts since i love very bright stuff :). But this shows me i can do great stuff with darker themes too. I'll definetly be trying this and thank you so much for the eye opener

@fowlerillus 8 місяців тому

Thanks - I'm so glad you liked this :) I love doing dark stuff every once in a while - I think it's easier to achieve mood and drama with dark than with light sometimes.

@ApplePie1529 8 місяців тому

@@fowlerillus yeah i fully agree with you! i've also been looking at art after this and you're so right when you say "you can't unsee if after this". Everything i look at just need that bit of extra mood hahah

@rasmachris94 9 місяців тому

I havent painted in months because i didnt have anything to paint or anyone to paint for. I think I'll paint today for me. Thanks for the helpful advice, really kind of you.

@fowlerillus 9 місяців тому

I love this. Thanks for sharing and I hope you love what you paint for yourself. Enjoy!

@queenofrapture6605 5 місяців тому

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

@fowlerillus 5 місяців тому

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

@queenofrapture6605 5 місяців тому

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