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Character Color Exploration | Character Design Tips

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Character Ideation Pt2 | Character Design Tips

9:38

How To Avoid Creative Burnout

9:30

Character Ideation Focusing on Silhouette | Character Design Tips

13:38

References and Research for your Original Character | Character Design Tips

11:18

BIGGEST MISTAKE Beginners Make when Designing Original Characters | Character Design Tips

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My Character Rendering Process | Character Design Tips

Heya folks, Andy here - wanted to share a little behind the scenes process of my character rendering workflow. It's quite a minimalist approach so if you're looking for a simple way to approach your rendering, maybe my method could help! Come on in and check it out!
#characterdesign #conceptart #worldbuilding #originalcharacter
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Gesture Sketeching
00:58 - Masking Colors
02:12 - My Simple Approach
03:06 - Don't Over-Detail
04:52 - Closing Remarks
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Join me on my socials:
INSTAGRAM - theandylao
TWITTER - theandylao
TWITCH - www.twitch.tv/theandylao
ARTSTATION - www.artstation.com/theandylao
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Tools I use:
Wacom Cintiq 16: amzn.to/2R8LVBz
ViewSonic 34" Monitor: amzn.to/3b4sRiY
Sony A7iii: amzn.to/353PYqQ
Rokinon 18mm F2.8: amzn.to/2F1XE25
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8: amzn.to/32Xb1Zr
Rode PodMic: amzn.to/356BmWW
Scarlett Solo: amzn.to/38Vi47X
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Software I use:
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Premiere Pro
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Music Used:
"All For Me" - Swif7
Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fk7aug/
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Hey guys, Andy here and welcome to my channel! I am a UX Designer/Engineer working in the FinTech industry with a dream and passion to share my artistic visions - world building, original characters, fantastical universes - with the world in hopes of inspiring you to do the same, and building a community of like-minded, authentically wholesome creatives of any medium.

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Character Color Exploration | Character Design Tips

11:10

Character Color Exploration | Character Design Tips

มุมมอง 5632 ปีที่แล้ว

Got your character idea but not sure what colors to choose? In this video I go over my thought process and workflow for taking our thumbnail sketches and applying color to them in an easy and fun way!!! If you're ready to find out how I do this, watch all the way through! #characterdesign #originalcharacter #digitalarttutorial Character Design Ideation Pt2: th-cam.com/video/lDD6oyXqT8U/w-d-xo.h...

Character Ideation Pt2 | Character Design Tips

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Character Ideation Pt2 | Character Design Tips

มุมมอง 1K2 ปีที่แล้ว

In this video we are going to further expand on our initial ideas we had for our character designs. I'll cover some the tips and techniques I use to quickly iterate through my design while also providing some mindset checks to keep you on the right track! #characterdesign #conceptart #originalcharacter #worldbuilding Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - First Idea - Peacock Under The Armor 02:18 -...

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How To Avoid Creative Burnout

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We've all come across moments where we have no motivation to create. We are all at risk of experiencing creative burn out, so how do we take the right steps to avoid it? In this video I explore a few options that you can take to get some real rest and fill up that creative energy. Hope you find my tips helpful! Let me know what you think! QUESTION OF THE DAY: What are some ways you like to get ...

Character Ideation Focusing on Silhouette | Character Design Tips

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Character Ideation Focusing on Silhouette | Character Design Tips

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With our character idea in hand, let's dive right into character ideation. In this video I go over key elements in a character sketch and design as well as a few methods for how I approach these sketches. Come on in to learn, follow along, and share what you create!!! Hope you enjoy! QUESTION OF THE DAY: What Methods of Ideation do you use? Let me know! ⭐ #characterdesign #conceptart #worldbuil...

References and Research for your Original Character | Character Design Tips

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References and Research for your Original Character | Character Design Tips

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In this video I share my technique for setting up a reference sheet / mood board / visual guide for creating my original characters! Finding references and images to be inspired by and use as accuracy checks is incredibly important when it comes to designing characters with impact! So, if you're looking for a fun and new way to gather references and be inspired, check out this video!! PUREREF: ...

BIGGEST MISTAKE Beginners Make when Designing Original Characters | Character Design Tips

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BIGGEST MISTAKE Beginners Make when Designing Original Characters | Character Design Tips

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Ever feel like your character designs feel a little stale or lack originality? If that's the case, in this video I go over one exercise that will help you generate exciting and unique ideas easily! How you might ask? Simply through character mind maps! If you're interested, come on in and learn along with us! QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's your favorite part of the character design process? Let me...

2022 Studio Tour | Behind the Scenes with a UX Designer and Self Taught Artist

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2022 Studio Tour | Behind the Scenes with a UX Designer and Self Taught Artist

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In this video I share with you how I've setup my bedroom and studio space to best fit my needs as a UX Engineer by Day and a Concept Art Student by Night! Come stop by if you're interested!!! ⭐ Links to Mentioned Items: Songesand Bed: bit.ly/3PVRr6X Smastad Bed: bit.ly/3yUgbFp Alex Drawer: bit.ly/3OojZo5 Poang Arm Chair: bit.ly/3OhNb07 Fejka Plant: bit.ly/3OjLUWc Picture Frames: bit.ly/3RNhRcL ...

Gesture Drawing for 30 Days, Noob Turned Pro?

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Gesture Drawing for 30 Days, Noob Turned Pro?

มุมมอง 2572 ปีที่แล้ว

In this video I take on the challenge of Gesture Drawing for 30 days straight! Can I complete the challenge? What is the outcome? Let's find out! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Skit 00:37 - Intro 03:56 - Week 1 07:26 - Week 2 08:40 - Week 3 10:00 - Week 4 11:33 - Learnings and Summary ✶JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY!: discord.com/invite/BsVE3DQ3HB ✶GESTURE DRAWING AND REFERENCES:: GestureDrawing!: www.artstat...

What 2021 Taught Me About Happiness and Art

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What 2021 Taught Me About Happiness and Art

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Have you ever looked at your art and simply have not been happy with it? There are certainly some moments when I feel that way, but I did have a lot of moments in 2021 where I was really happy. In this video, I share with you three trends that I found while looking back on 2021 that helped contribute to that happiness! I hope you’ll find something here that will help reinvigorate the happiness ...

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How To Draw Through Art Block

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In this video I will be sharing some tips on how to draw through art block and deal with creative blocks with the intention to create. I know that taking breaks is usually what I would normally recommend, but I also know that you creative hustlers don't want to stop sometimes so here are a few tips on how to art through art block/fix art block!! QUESTION OF THE DAY: What was the last image you ...

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Dealing with Art Block? | theAndyLao

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Dealing with Artblock can definitely be one of the greatest challenges we come across as a creative. However, with a few small shifts in mindset, art block can really just be a signal to you to go out and take a break and give yourself some leisure time. In this video, I explain exactly how I view art block and I hope in sharing this, you will be able to view artblock through a different, less ...

Ending My Toxic Relationship | theAndyLao

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Ending My Toxic Relationship | theAndyLao

มุมมอง 2563 ปีที่แล้ว

For a while now I've been in this creative rut and for the longest time I've struggled escaping. Today I confront my relationship with perfectionism and I hope that my journey can inspire you to do the same. Much love - Andy. SOCIALS INSTAGRAM - theandylao TWITTER - theandylao TWITCH - www.twitch.tv/theandylao ARTSTATION - www.artstation.com/theandylao TOOLS Wacom Cin...

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Attempting to Improve my Line Art

มุมมอง 1423 ปีที่แล้ว

In this video I will be attempting to improve my line art by studying from the work Zeronis, Persona 5, and Demon Slayer! Using my three step improvement workflow, I will attempt to improve my digital inking of a sketch I did for last weeks video. If you ever struggled with bettering your line work, perhaps you can follow a similar approach to your work and see how it helps! Hope this video is ...