Maaaaan, I've been waiting for you to create a TH-cam channel for yeaaaars! I'm so happy you are going to post more often! I love your work and wisdom. You helped me a lot when I was starting on this path. I am really hoping to see a lot more from you, Hardy. Thank you so much for everything you share with us!
You are clearly one of the best motivation speakers I've ever learned from, Hardy. Whenever I feel like I'm getting nowhere with my progress, I go and watch one of your videos and I'm back on track again. Seeing your new content put a big smile on my face. Thanks for being such a great teacher!
Hey mr. Fowler, i have a question. How many hours a week/day do you think would be enough to paint as well as you or to become a professional? Taking into consideration the whole deliberate practice. You got an awesome channel btw, cheers ! 😃
Hi! Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. I've actually been creating practice schedules as part of a new resource I'm building for DPS so - perfect timing on this question. If you can manage at least five hours per week (or about an hour per week day), I think you will see meaningful progress. Results don't come instantly and you can expect years of development before you feel confident in competing for jobs, but if you can be consistent and targeted in your practice, and if you have a community for support and feedback - I think that is the true recipe for success.
I love your videos Hardy! I’m in that art house Octo8; I have collected almost all your teaching courses, I’m very happy you left your job to become freelance and focus on teaching. The change is very noticeable, I love your content and I hope to see more and more. I just can’t get enough 👍🏻
Thanks, that's nice of you. It has been a long journey with art but there are lots of things that can be learned fairly quickly that have a huge impact. If I can ever help, please let me know!
I don't know why but Hardy's methods are strange and easy to follow, what he drew, talked, and shared, I tried to follow and succeed in nearly 95% of his works! Very strange! :D I hope your Academic course can reduce the price more, currently exceed my budget... :(
Hey, man. You explain the process very well. Almost every tutorial about digital painting here on TH-cam just throws things at you with almost no reflection or explanations. Thanks for that. Cheers from Brazil.
I know I may be kinda late to the video. Thank you for sharing some knowledge and concepts that I felt were really helpful not only in art but in just general. I've been struggling to find passion in something and recently I have begun commissioning art to get characters/ideas done for a campaign I'm doing for fun with my friends. I like to go all out in my vision for something and storytelling as it will also be my first time being a DM. I know that all seems like a lot... I bring that up because I have run into a roadblock. I am not made of money and I often have trouble explaining an idea or concept to someone via text to where it doesn't really translate into the finished product as much as I would like. Either I have to let a concept go because it is too complex or I lack the actual ability to articulate what I'm trying to say to the artist where it would make sense. Its just frustrating as I can see the concept and images so vividly in my mind... So I figured, it can't hurt to start somewhere right? I just browsed through some videos and came across you! It will be slow but I hope to get to where I can make the things I want to display to my ideas to everyone else!
I find that a video call works way, way better when trying to communicate an artistic vision. You and your artist can check out reference images and really dig into your idea and what you love about it. I find that most pro concept artists have a really broad knowledge of visual references and are usually very effective communicators. Another good rule of thumb is try to keep concepts simple in general. Something that you can describe clearly in one short sentence (which is often challenging!) I am in the fortunate position of meeting dozens of really talented concept artists in my academy so if you are ever looking for an artist, please reach out and I'd be happy to make a referral!
What an amazing piece! I really love your advice too, and the way you deliver it. How are you able to speak so clearly (and so long) without goofing up? I've tried to do videos but I trip over my own tongue too much!
Thanks, I'm glad to hear it! I have struggled with long monologues as well. I have found Mindmeister to be a really great outlining tool so that I can approximately map out where I want my rambles to go. It really helped me!
I loved this one so much, gave me an ease of mind that I'm on the right way And this phrase " until I'm too old to hold a stylus" really hit me hard .. selfnote: don't be lazy with your practice ❤
@@fowlerillus indeed. FYI, I looked at your masterclass. When I tried to get the pricing, the link circles back to the info page, so I can’t see/sign up on iPhone iOS. Will check from my laptop later.
@@fowlerillus I would like to see more weapon/armor designs modern, old fashion, and futuristic even material renders such as ice, scars, and other metals.
I respect an artist who gives his knowledge and techniques of digital painting like no others who only show off their works without any tutorials.
Glad it's helpful!
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Wake up as an artist and think: "I'm better today than I ever was in my life!"
This is a life-changing advice! Thank you 🙏
I'm so glad! Thanks
Maaaaan, I've been waiting for you to create a TH-cam channel for yeaaaars!
I'm so happy you are going to post more often! I love your work and wisdom. You helped me a lot when I was starting on this path. I am really hoping to see a lot more from you, Hardy.
Thank you so much for everything you share with us!
That's super validating to here - thanks! Lots of new stuff coming in the next few weeks.
You are clearly one of the best motivation speakers I've ever learned from, Hardy. Whenever I feel like I'm getting nowhere with my progress, I go and watch one of your videos and I'm back on track again. Seeing your new content put a big smile on my face. Thanks for being such a great teacher!
That makes my day. Thank you for saying so. I'm really glad that it has been helpful
Same here. So glad to have found this channel, has helped me immeasurably.
Your work is absolutely incredible! I was wondering do you do these paintings with a pen tablet or on a pen display tablet?
Thanks! I use a Wacom Intuos Pro and a desktop iMac
@@fowlerillus Oh ok thanks a lot :)
The Boss of concept art has Spoken some words of wisdom.
Hey mr. Fowler, i have a question. How many hours a week/day do you think would be enough to paint as well as you or to become a professional? Taking into consideration the whole deliberate practice. You got an awesome channel btw, cheers ! 😃
Hi! Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. I've actually been creating practice schedules as part of a new resource I'm building for DPS so - perfect timing on this question. If you can manage at least five hours per week (or about an hour per week day), I think you will see meaningful progress. Results don't come instantly and you can expect years of development before you feel confident in competing for jobs, but if you can be consistent and targeted in your practice, and if you have a community for support and feedback - I think that is the true recipe for success.
This octopus is completely bad a%#. Thank you for your encouraging words.
Thanks! I'm so glad you like it.
I love your videos Hardy! I’m in that art house Octo8; I have collected almost all your teaching courses, I’m very happy you left your job to become freelance and focus on teaching. The change is very noticeable, I love your content and I hope to see more and more. I just can’t get enough 👍🏻
Thanks! It's been great so far. The OCTO8 group has been amazing. More stuff coming each week - I'm glad you're liking it!
Had no idea Matthew McConaughey knew so much about art.
This is easily my favorite TH-cam comment ever. Alright, alright, alright...
Yesss men, missed your content alot. You have such wisdom with technical stuff like no other, and I say that non lightly, ty for the new content!
Awesome! Glad that you like it
How long would it take to be as good as you? love all your videos 😍😍
Thanks, that's nice of you. It has been a long journey with art but there are lots of things that can be learned fairly quickly that have a huge impact. If I can ever help, please let me know!
whats the link for the discord
Oh sorry, we've moved the link to our community page. You can join here www.digitalpaintingstudio.com/community
i got really sad when he said "robot artist of the future comes to replace me" at the end ☹
Wow, that line certainly reads differently now, doesn't it. For what it's worth, I still firmly believe that artists can't be replaced.
@@fowlerillus yeah...
This is so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
dive in (i see what you did there) 3:20
Haha. I feel very seen :)
You sound like a younger version of Nathan Fawkes :D. And you have a painting skill to match! Awesome talk!
That's a huge compliment. Thanks :)
I don't know why but Hardy's methods are strange and easy to follow, what he drew, talked, and shared, I tried to follow and succeed in nearly 95% of his works! Very strange! :D I hope your Academic course can reduce the price more, currently exceed my budget... :(
That's great to hear! I'm glad you've had success with those techniques. Keep an eye on the academy in case we have a sale again in the future!
Thank You
You're welcome :)
Loving your art and your message here. I didn't realize you had a TH-cam channel. Thanks to your Udemy notification I am aware now. Cheers.
Awesome! Thank you!
Fantastic work. Something very Simon Bisley about it.
High praise! He is incredible :) Thank you so much.
Hey, man. You explain the process very well. Almost every tutorial about digital painting here on TH-cam just throws things at you with almost no reflection or explanations. Thanks for that. Cheers from Brazil.
Thanks! I really appreciate that.
This is GOLD. Please keep it going. I hope you get to 1 M subscribers eventually. You have the value to get there for sure
Oh wow, thanks! Hear that, TH-cam algorithm? :)
I know I may be kinda late to the video. Thank you for sharing some knowledge and concepts that I felt were really helpful not only in art but in just general. I've been struggling to find passion in something and recently I have begun commissioning art to get characters/ideas done for a campaign I'm doing for fun with my friends. I like to go all out in my vision for something and storytelling as it will also be my first time being a DM. I know that all seems like a lot... I bring that up because I have run into a roadblock. I am not made of money and I often have trouble explaining an idea or concept to someone via text to where it doesn't really translate into the finished product as much as I would like. Either I have to let a concept go because it is too complex or I lack the actual ability to articulate what I'm trying to say to the artist where it would make sense.
Its just frustrating as I can see the concept and images so vividly in my mind... So I figured, it can't hurt to start somewhere right? I just browsed through some videos and came across you! It will be slow but I hope to get to where I can make the things I want to display to my ideas to everyone else!
I find that a video call works way, way better when trying to communicate an artistic vision. You and your artist can check out reference images and really dig into your idea and what you love about it. I find that most pro concept artists have a really broad knowledge of visual references and are usually very effective communicators.
Another good rule of thumb is try to keep concepts simple in general. Something that you can describe clearly in one short sentence (which is often challenging!)
I am in the fortunate position of meeting dozens of really talented concept artists in my academy so if you are ever looking for an artist, please reach out and I'd be happy to make a referral!
What an amazing piece! I really love your advice too, and the way you deliver it. How are you able to speak so clearly (and so long) without goofing up? I've tried to do videos but I trip over my own tongue too much!
Thanks, I'm glad to hear it! I have struggled with long monologues as well. I have found Mindmeister to be a really great outlining tool so that I can approximately map out where I want my rambles to go. It really helped me!
@@fowlerillus Thanks, I'll look into that!
I love this
Painting an octopus was unexpectedly fun. Weird how some real creatures seem extra beautifully designed. Nice job nature!
This is so inspiring, your art is amazing. +1 subscriber 👍
Thank you! welcome
Amazing work as always man! Love the skin.
Thank you! Cheers!
I loved this one so much, gave me an ease of mind that I'm on the right way
And this phrase " until I'm too old to hold a stylus" really hit me hard .. selfnote: don't be lazy with your practice ❤
Haha. I plan on creating art until I literally fall out of the chair :)
@@fowlerillus
I have the same plan 🤝🏻
Will there be a new Udemy course? I love them.
Hi Pavel - I just released a new free course last week! Check it out - it's called Concept Art Portfolio Boost.
Brooooo
You're so awesome.
Looking forward to see more.
Thank you! More coming soon!
That was amazing. Liked and sub’d. Thanks for sharing!
Oh cool, thanks and welcome. Glad you liked this one.
@@fowlerillus indeed. FYI, I looked at your masterclass. When I tried to get the pricing, the link circles back to the info page, so I can’t see/sign up on iPhone iOS. Will check from my laptop later.
@@rene.rodriguez Oh thanks for the heads up. It should work on your laptop but we'll get the mobile version fixed.
You are awesome Hardy Fowler !!!
Thanks! Super nice of you.
Thank you for the video.
Glad you liked it!
Great to see you making more videos. Can we make requests for future videos?
Absolutely! I'm working on a production schedule now so the timing is perfect. Please share any ideas of requests and I'll add them to the line up
@@fowlerillus I would like to see more weapon/armor designs modern, old fashion, and futuristic even material renders such as ice, scars, and other metals.
@@TheDragonballz9876 Great to hear! Thanks Gage
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Amazing!!!!!
Thanks!
Alright my second video from you. Time to Subscribe !!!!
😀 welcome to the family