This video will make you want to draw! Hope you like it. Jared is teaching again in our Study Group on Thursday 29th Aug. I'm working hard on a portrait course for September too! Become a member here: www.lovelifedrawing.com/study-group/
im 24 rn finally putting down my fears and learning art properly, its never too late. i know im young, but life goes by fast, faster than young people are aware and i was those young people too.
Hey man! I'm 33 and just starting to learn it properly as well. If you haven't I urge you to read the book Mastery by George Leonard. There's so much to learn about ourselves in this journey. This book really makes you aware and gives you the tools and mindset to succeed and achieve mastery. See you at the top ;)
Same, I just turned 25 today and it was a few months ago when I actually started to make effort to understand the fundamentals in art. Let’s all keep going, we can do it, we were young once 👍
I'm 31 and I started to learn in Feb this year and I've been consistent. It's going slow but I'm enjoying it and I'm seeing gradual improvements. Very glad I finally just started. One of my favourite things to remember is "the better you are, the more mistakes you notice", so don't dwell too much on the frustrations, it actually means you're learning
Totally true. There's a gap where you get the ideas, see the mistakes, but the damn drawings just haven't caught up yet. That gap is annoying! But the drawings do catch up eventually
That's true. Everyone hits a wall where your ambitions get ahead of you. I find that awareness is usually coupled with a rocket forward if you stick with it. Thanks for sharing your story.
Yeah the crazy thing is you are actually in the part where you improve the most! You will hit a plateau where commitment becomes more important. Cherish the early days
Thank you both for putting this video together. I’m 29 years old and have been feeling disappointed that I haven’t accomplished much yet in my life. I used to draw as a child but lost touch with it over the years. Recently, I’ve been searching for my purpose and rediscovered my love for art. I’m still a beginner with a lot to learn and often struggle with self-doubt, thinking I’m too old to start from the beginning. This video gave me so much happiness and willpower. Thank you.
If I may... ...you said that you would "draw as a child" ? ...or would "draw as a child"... ? 🙂 I was simply kidding; in any case, it can be a style... 🙂
Never too old to learn. But also, don't get caught in the trap of having to 'accomplish' things. Your life has worth even if you just sit back and consume. As long as you are enjoying yourself.
I'm 60 and after a lifetime of teaching school, retired to begin a lifelong dream of being an artist. I struggle with perfectionism and thinking that every painting or drawing I create has to be worthy of being shown to others. My daughter who is a professional graphic novel illustrator, gives the same advice Jared gives: quantity over quality. She, like him, draws continuously. This video was the BEST video I could have watched at this stage in my "New Life"! I will be watching this video over and over again (between sketching sessions... hahaha!) Jared's positive light, his work ethic, his practical ideas for improvement, and his love of the art he sees definitely lit a fire under me. I am so grateful to both of you for sharing your time and lessons with us all here.
@@lovelifedrawing Yes, and it's my daughter who led me to your site. During the pandemic, when she couldn't get out to her life drawing sessions, she went to your website and raved about it. Bravo! You are doing important work and are appreciated.
This is one of the best artist interviews I've ever seen. Not only was the information and story great but you put in a slide-show on the left so I had amazing art that fit exactly into the story he was telling. That was awesome I usually get bored watching interviews because just watching someone talk gets boring but I literally didn't want this video to end. Thank you.
That's very kind of you. I'm very self-conscious about my voice since I constantly say "uh" and studder and feel like I'm aware of it every time and I feel like I tend to be boring and not bring a lot of intelligence to conversations haha It means a lot to read this comment. Thank you
I turned 27 in June. Also decided to start learning art digitally as a complete beginner simply cuz I wanna leave my mundane corporate life and i wanna be able to draw cool fantasy and super hero style characters from my own imagination cuz i think that's just awesome and hopefully can turn it into a career.
It was quite an eye opener with this interview. I've struggled for consistency in the past, however studying other artists work, drawing gestures, picking up an object and drawing it from different vanishing points helped me ignited my passion. He mentioned a great point that one should know why you started drawing in the first place. Drawing has been therapeutic for me, I had insomnia some years ago, then I started drawing and noticed it was an instant remedy. Anytime I get stucked in my drawing trajectory, I remember this and it just eases off the pressure of improvement.
Such an inspiring interview! I started at 24 but was forced to stop after a year due to nightmare financial circumstances beyond my control and had to work my hair off building back my life. At 28 I'm feeling confident to start investing in this career again, Jared is truly motivating.
An inspiring interview and really interesting to see the visual representation of his journey. "Quantity over Quality" is definitely the way I'm moving forward now. Not at the same output level as Jared but definitely making sure I practice a variety of quick figures everyday, with a focus on muscles and shadows at the moment but I'll change to focusing on foreshortening soon. Thanks for sharing this Kenzo.
I can only share my own footprints in the snow. It's what I do and not a "prescription." I don't know if anyone or everyone needs to put in the same output. There's a lot to be said for less time and more focused approaches. Being self-taught I think spent the majority of my time banging my head on the wall. :) Thanks for watching and sharing.
Im 41, turning 42 this month. I have a sketchbook that ive had for almost 20 (yikes) that im only now filling up. And that's my goal right now: fill up as many sketchbooks as i can. His suggestion to copy the greats and visit museums is awesome.
What an inspiring story! The improvement in those first few years is breathtaking. It always strikes me when an artist, like Jared does, has such a clear idea of what they're going for. And it shows what kind of a difference that makes. For me, just exploring whether to be a comic-book artist, concept artist, an animator, a 3D artist, a game developer, etc. has been taking a lot of time and energy over the years. Enjoying all of it, though :)
Yeah although in my head you are both similar. he is pulled along by what he loves and he loves a variety of things and I think you are the same way! He is pursuing a few things - comic book writing with watercolour illustration, plein air watercolour painting, gouache. he also does portraits and figures. Each sort of supports the other, and i think they come together really nicely in his illustrations. I suspect for you, it's all coming together in the game!
The art world is a fickle place there days. I'm sure people of every generation feel that way. In your practice, I'm sure one door will open clearly but it doesn't hurt to have skills in each as stability in art often comes from the ability to spin many plates at once. Your work ethic is inspiring. Thanks for watching.
Jared is amazing! A couple of months ago I was trying to find every interview with him and there just wasn’t enough content. Thank you for doing this interview! He's so open and directive about his learning process and influences. This helps a lot.
I'm 30 and I started April this year learning figure and portrait and I'm in a constant state of amazement anytime I draw something because initially I truly thought that art, drawing and painting were innate creative skills that people were born with. So, for me, as someone that's always wished they could draw and create art to actually realize that most of it is a logical process...it's been game & life changing. While other people may see my art and not think much of it, I'm in awe because every single day I pick up my pencil to draw I'm just a little bit better than the day before and since it's now been roughly 4 months, I'm actually drawing things that would blow the mind of the March version of myself.
Really experienced his passion in his first teaching lesson in Study Group. You just fall in love with his passion and his journey. So inspiring! Thanks Kenzo!
Great interview with Jared who I have followed in my own journey. He is an inspiration. “Abandoning attachment” is a strong recommendation and one I struggled with. “Lower the threshold so you can produce a lot of work.” And get comfortable with that. Great, great advice. He’s got a great way of thinking about getting better and some great points here. “Clean fuel.” Thank you Jared and thanks for bringing this interview to the world.
Great interview and very encouraging to hear Jared's story. He has put a lot of time and energy into it but is an inspiration to keep going and not give up.
I am an artist and mother to two. Can’t wait to share this video with my husband, he draws all the time but hesitates in calling himself an artist. This will definitely inspire him.
I've been following Jared ever since I saw him making his own watercolor boxes. I love his style and color choices. His videos are inspiring to listen to and I always come back to it if I want some help with motivation. Oh and his voice is nice to listen to also!
I rarely watch a 26 minute video in one sitting but that one went quick. As I type I’m actually watching it again and will save so I can rewatch. I really just recently started painting regularly but nowhere near the amount Jared did or does. I know that physically my body could not handle drawing or painting that much in a day. But no matter what amount I can do it all adds up. I tend to get stuck mentally on wanting everything to be really good, so I enjoyed the advice on small sessions focusing on one thing. And pumping out quantity over quality. Value studies, reading about classics and artists that inspire you, etc. so much good stuff here. Very inspiring.
I've been practicing for a long time trying to fill as many sketch books as I can. I've seen improvements over time(as gradual as they seem!). Looking back helped me realise the journey I'm on. I think that I'd like to improve my story telling more in my drawings and and do more with water colour. I want to connect with others with my art.
Thanks Kenzo and Jared for this amazing video. I hugely enjoyed Jared’s session in the study group and looking forward eagerly for the next one. I loved Jared’s TH-cam video on his “secret sketch book”. I have been drawing in ink in a sketch book for the past three years and this year I have been more consistent but realise how much more work I have to put in, all the while enjoying the process too. And I love water colours though I haven’t yet started learning it. Hope you will make more of those drawing skill exercise videos, Jared. 😊
I really appreciated the advice of quantity over quality, and choosing a medium that will make this easier for you. As a beginner, I've been hung up on quality and forcing myself to jump straight to digital art, when I find pencil drawing much easier for now. Will definitely take this advice going forward
Last night I hit a wall of frustration with my art, just feeling utter despair at something that I've always been told I'm good at, but never committed or pushed past that next level of learning. Decided today to find some videos on teaching myself how to learn and get myself out of this self induced rutt; this video came up. Insightful and a great talk, I could sense the passion involved and I took some to rekindle mine, I'm inspired and I shall pick a study! Thanks!
Great stuff. What's incredible too see with the evolution of Jared's work is when he hits 2021, it's badass, as it seems he's now chosen/refined his watercolour style/voice. Prior to that was a lot of wondering, searching, exploring, as you do on your personal journey, but when we get into a particular groove (niche/style), the work accelerates and hits the stratosphere.
Really appreciate these videos! I stumbled into learning to draw in my mid 30´s after realising I want to do animation and the thing that helped me the most is learning how to learn, consistency (some health issues have gotten in the way of that unfortunately) and learning to let go and enjoy learning. Great seeing Jared's progress and inspiring to see people make this their careers.
When I did my foundation in art, we had good teaching. But the biggest commodity the head teacher gave us was inspiration. He really inspired students. So if you are mentally stimulated you are on your way. With the love of your subject and inspiration you are truly on your way, just do not let it go.
Well, I found motivation in going in depth in whatever topic I like. So, I am not that much passionate about the 80/20 rule that you often talk about, but that is me, nothing wrong with the rule, I believe that it actually makes sense when your goal is moving forward very fast.
Thank you so much for making this video. I love the ideas Jared shared about keeping the passion alive. I didn’t even know I needed this until I watched it and realized how burned out I’ve been in my own art study. Thank you again for doing this video. I’m totally going to apply the ideas he shared!
I needed this video deeply. It's insane how alike his story is to my own, since I also started my art journey as a 28yr old graphic designer haha. Seeing what is possible to achieve just reinforces everything that I set out to do in the first place. Thanks for this video, you have a subscriber.
I’m 25 and actually just realized I could paint pretty decently after being invited to a paint workshop. So now I’m working hard to become better! This story is inspiring!
Thank you very much for this. I’ve had this feeling all my life to create and share. Lately it has been burning more than ever and I started drawing and writing everyday, but I was feeling down thinking I started « late » (23yo). But art is a journey without end, it can start whenever.
I draw because vivid dreams, nightmares, an imagination that is constantly in overdrive. More of a curse really. Lately i've been writing along with drawing. Seems to help more and i sleep better without having too many thoughts. Great channel
Good on you for figuring out how to sleep. haha If you teach a class, I'd love some insight. ;) I have an overactive imagination but don't often dream, weirdly, or dont' remember them I suppose.
I'm tired of hearing stories of people working their ass out. I cannot do it ! I've tried, it gets me exhausted and depressed in 3 days ! i've started art school at 37, last year, with a thin past in drawing and that crushing consciousness that I need to work my ass out but it's like energy is escaping me everytime I try hard. I'm sorry to spill it here. I'm afraid of my next year of studies. But hey, I'm going to keep drawing and painting, because after being exhausted, I rest, and I feel better, and I still want to do it. Right now I just feel desperate that I'll never be able to work as much as the job require it. Therapy helps, I would never have dared to start art school without my path in therapy.
Im starting art all over after 8 years of intense practice, i want to get proper traditional training and learn a more mindful and slowdown process that my usual rush process on digital i feel like most of my problems where a lack of patience and a heavy focus on good results quickly also a lot of bad habits that i didnt wated to adress.
Awesome video! if you put the mic slightly off frame and point it towards you it will still pick up your audio quite well and then you don't have to have a mic hanging from your collar. It will probably sound better even because it will have more room to breathe. Just a thought.
I started to learn when i was 30 , but after about 3 years I got tired, and never can draw figure from memory , I practiced for hours every day ( 10 hours some days ) but I always struggle with anatomy from memory, I can draw fine from reference, but not from memory I had quet , coz I turned 35 and still at the same stage without any improvement, that worth to continue, now I am 42 , and still hoping that I was able to be an artist , but I know I never be , After watching this video , I am sure now that I can't be an artist ever ..
drawing figures from memory isn't a requirement - many maybe most artists use reference all the time. but to do it, it's worth learning the simple forms and getting really good at them - try our fresh eyes mini course (link in description)
Thank you for replying Should I master human figures drawing before learn how to draw any other subject , or it is normal that switching between different subjects?? nother thing , I don't know 2hat I'm really want to do , I like portraits and human figure , like animals and landscapes ( not good at them ) For a while I was hoping to became illustrator, and after trying i found my self enjoy realism more , i like and appreciate comic art and fantasy art , but I don't know how to do that , plus I fell some times it is not me
@@amrsaed. I hope the following words might help you out a bit. I guess I have had your same issue regarding reference and wanting to draw something out of my mind or from memory. There are a couple exercises/practices that helped me out get out of the block zone (not knowing what to draw, guilt of copying references, feeling of being stuck, getting worse over time, and so on). The first one is to draw objects, people, animals, whatever you like actually, without looking at the paper, without moving the pencil away from the page (basically in one stroke) and focusing on the silhouette. Imagine there is a small ant walking around the subject and you try to slowly follow it with your pencil on the paper, like marking the path it is walking. Slowly, without rushing, taking your time to focus on the contur, lines, and closely observing. The results will be kinda shitty, a big wobbly line, but, hey, you weren't looking at the page and it was just practice, so who cares. Give it some time and what you'll discover is that they will be with each attempt less and less shitty. Drawing from life is always better. Drawing from Fotos is fine. Also, big sheets of paper, don't be shy. Second exercise/practice I really love to do is to scribble some random lines and use it as a base to draw. Since I kinda like drawing faces that's what I usually go for. I tend to start with the nose, cause for some reason that's what I find the easiest to see in that mess of a scribble, and then I keep on following the lines and maintain some general anatomical plausibility in there. Works also for landscapes and might work as well for anything. Sometimes I like the result, sometimes I don't so much, but I enjoyed it every time for sure, which is the most important thing. Both of the exercises allow you to take a break from (over)thinking, which is a hell of an issue, and to just draw more freely. And don't stop copying whatever you like as if you were 10 yo again, exercise fundamentals, basic shapes, poses, gestures and all the rest. It will be worth it.
The message here is undoubtedly positive but it's worth noting that this guy was already good at the outset. If he was a "beginner" in 2011 then he was a very talented one. His style, form and control were already well above the average person. That's not to discredit the message, but this particular case is more of a talented person refining an established base than a novice becoming an award winner.
I can’t totally agree with this. I don’t want to rag on the guy’s early sketches but I think they’re fairly representative of an enthusiastic young person rather than any particular latent talent.
Gotta say, even his "beginner" sketches are at a level that most people would actually find pretty impressive... 🙂 Anyway, from my own experience and from everything I have seen and read, the basic message here - produce a HUGE output - is sound. My own problem has always simply been lack of energy - I don't know how the heck one can draw for six or seven hours per day. After two or three at the most, my concentration is gone and I simply cannot focus anymore. Recently I identified another possible problem: I have a tendency to equate quantity with drawing faster rather than drawing more. But when I look at TH-cam videos of people sketching (at least the "real time" ones rather than the speeded up ones!), I have begun noticing how much more slowly they draw than I tend to do. Seems to me now that even a "quick sketch" should nevertheless be done with slow deliberation rather than at breakneck speed. But I'm not sure whether this is true. Learning is a lifelong thing.
Yeah I think the term 'quick sketch' makes it sound rushed and like you just move super fast, but it really means staying deliberate and purposeful, but you draw less information. leave more out! You definitely don't have to draw 6-7 hours a day, but consistent practice is a big deal. the early drawings i showed from Jared were after a solid year of practice. he didn't have any right from the start on his IG
25:19 How I felt listening to his story? While it is cool that he has managed to accomplish all of this while starting a bit later than most artists do, I cannot say it has uplifted my--albeit sad--spirit. He appears to be a smart and well-cultivated, whereas I do not think I reach the same level of knowledge and understanding of art. And he mentioned anatomy, right? This probably sounds like whining at this point, but I fear I am too dumb to remember (and understand) all the muscles and bones of the human figure...
None of it is complicated - try our fresh eyes mini course or our video about ribcage form or pelvis form on this channel. it's about super easy anatomy ideas. the tricky part is practising consistently enough. in this regard, art is more sport than academic
Start with the biggest things first and then break them down. Learn a simple skeleton, then simple muscle groups, then the main muscles etc, build and build on your knowledge, but start small and start somewhere
I have said this exact comment to my wife many times through the years. I've also smacked my sketchbook and pencils to the floor, feeling the same way, and scrolling through job sites for other potential careers. I've also felt this same way PRESENT day sometimes. I've always felt like the ceiling for me, intelligence-wise, is quite low and that I'm very aware of it. It makes me super self-conscious about talking in public or online. I struggled seeing/reading letters which caused me all kinds of problems growing up and led many adults to share in my dismal outlook on potential. I share in your feeling. You're not alone and I encourage you to not look at things like "anatomy" on the whole. Don't let the mountain peak stop you from just taking one baby-step a day. Get 1 book from the library and copy 1 arm. label 1 muscle and shut it down for the day. Give it 2 minutes. Water that seed and you will grow. There are tricks too. Copy a page, go to sleep and try to do it from memory the next morning first thing. I have friends that are far more accomplished than me in figure painting and don't now a single muscle name. I've looked at totally wrong figures in paintings and have been moved to tears. This feeling is part of you and your story and part of what you bring to the art you make. You're not whining and your not alone. Like I just mentioned to Kenzo in a comment... We're all in this garden together, just growing at our own pace.
I've been drawing for 12 years, and I think the reality for me is that I am just not as passionate about it as someone like Jared is. I want to be better at it, but am not willing to put in that kind of time he did. Which I think is okay, so long as you can align expectations with reality.
yeah that's ok - also keep in mind though that he's pursuing a lot of different art avenues (watercolour illustrated graphic novels which are super time consuming, watercolour plein air, gouache etc etc). furthermore, he was doing it at a really high level after 6-7 years or so at 5 hours plus per day. so if you specialise a little and give it a little more time, you can get to a high level too, even if it's not as much practice per day
his work ethic is commendable but i personally can't imagine drawing that many hours per day as a beginner. i can manage 2 or 3 hours though. the thing that's making art exciting for me again is finding illustrations by artists that i respect and copying them. i have almost 1000 at this point which i gathered over the last month over about an hour a day. i think i will also do studies of the old masters as well since they are just too good to ignore. those two things will hopefully keep me interested until i can draw from imagination.
2-3 hours a day is fantastic and you'll go really far with that, especially if you have a solid plan for systematically building your fundamentals. for me, i manage 2-3 hours a day too
@@lovelifedrawing that's the main issue, planning a learning system to progress with. i've just practicing shapes, perspective & figure drawing so far which your videos have helped with so thank you for that. the main reason i started collecting references is to try & learn what works in art that i like. most of it will probably be too complicated for me at this early stage but it should at least be interesting.
That was a learned skill. Maybe it was cut but when I started I couldn't imagine completing 1 drawing a day. It was a learned skill to draw for long periods of time. I appreciate you watching, Kumichou. Thanks for sharing. I love doing master copies as well. Currently working my way through Arthur Melville's work and the Vagabond manga series. :)
@@JaredCullum oh thanks for answering, I like you’re artwork . But yeah I don’t worry too much about my growth just that I should go back to my drawing books
Pick up *a basic pen* . Get a piece of blank paper and draw anything/ any object that's near you. *Draw from real life* use a pen (cause with a pen your then committed and there's no erasing) & *Have fun* Happy summer 2024 everyone:)
It's inspiring for sure, but let's be real. He did know how to draw. That first picture of "10 years ago" is already way more than many can do. He wasn't a beginner.
Ah but that's a full year into drawing. That's 2011 and he started 2010, but his IG only goes back to 2011. People don't usually post or keep their very first drawings. i took all the pics from IG, and it's worth noting that people usually post their best stuff on IG
it's also worth mentioning that while Kodi came out in 2020, he started on it in like 2015 and a lot of the illustrations which earned him those nominations etc were done after just 6-7 years of consistent practice
For real. His art from 2011 is so much better than mine after 3-4 years of genuine hard work and 9 filled sketchbooks. Maybe my brain just isn't cut out for art.
Your brain can do it! Keep working hard for the love of it and you’ll find fulfillment. If you’re really serious about improving though, a good mentor and or program goes a long way. I don’t know any details about your experience but I guarantee you that if you practice for the sake of practice you’ll do well.
@@citrusmillie296I don’t think you realise how much work he actually put in do get this good. In the grand scheme of things 9 sketchbooks is not a lot of mileage. He mentions at one point he was looking to fill as many sketchbooks as possible, he may have filled out over 100 sketchbooks in his first 5 years as he was using ink for most things.
It's a skill in itself. Don't fret. I spent a lot of my time drawing just banging my head against the wall. When I started I couldn't fathom completing even 1 drawing a day. Do what you can at the time your comfortable with. Everyone is growing and making discoveries at their own pace. Thanks for watching and sharing, XD-rd.
I hate misleading videos like this…You make it sound like he’s a beginner who’s never picked up a pencil before, so all the people in the comments are talking about how they also just started drawing and are inspired. In reality he had a Bachelor of Fine Arts and worked as a full time graphic designer, so he was NOT a beginner at art or drawing. He just switched to a different art style. He was an experienced designer who knew all the art fundamentals and had an art degree…🙄
I think Jared spent a lot of time on bad practices. The thumbnail sketch: Negative space Rule of thirds Interesting ARCHETYPAL narrative subject matter The Sketch: Perspective Anatomy Reference Rendering: Reference AND The most important practice, take a photo erase a part of it use the surrounding information to fill in the gap. Which is how you render stuff without a 1 to 1 exact photo of the sketch. You use the reference up until a point then use the surrounding information to fill in the gaps.
uhh the difference between the rather awfull batman 2011 and spiderman 2011 or anything else in 2011 is night and day , in just one year ?? Sorry , but that is har to believe The guy is obviously talented which is clear, but that amount of progress in 1 year is not possible
This video will make you want to draw! Hope you like it. Jared is teaching again in our Study Group on Thursday 29th Aug. I'm working hard on a portrait course for September too! Become a member here: www.lovelifedrawing.com/study-group/
im 24 rn finally putting down my fears and learning art properly, its never too late. i know im young, but life goes by fast, faster than young people are aware and i was those young people too.
Keep that same attitude, always. I'm 52 and wishing I could do it all over. The years really do fly by.
You're an inspiration, friend. :)
Hey man! I'm 33 and just starting to learn it properly as well. If you haven't I urge you to read the book Mastery by George Leonard. There's so much to learn about ourselves in this journey. This book really makes you aware and gives you the tools and mindset to succeed and achieve mastery. See you at the top ;)
Same, I just turned 25 today and it was a few months ago when I actually started to make effort to understand the fundamentals in art. Let’s all keep going, we can do it, we were young once 👍
I'm 31 and I started to learn in Feb this year and I've been consistent. It's going slow but I'm enjoying it and I'm seeing gradual improvements. Very glad I finally just started. One of my favourite things to remember is "the better you are, the more mistakes you notice", so don't dwell too much on the frustrations, it actually means you're learning
Totally true. There's a gap where you get the ideas, see the mistakes, but the damn drawings just haven't caught up yet. That gap is annoying! But the drawings do catch up eventually
That's true. Everyone hits a wall where your ambitions get ahead of you. I find that awareness is usually coupled with a rocket forward if you stick with it. Thanks for sharing your story.
Yeah the crazy thing is you are actually in the part where you improve the most! You will hit a plateau where commitment becomes more important. Cherish the early days
Thank you both for putting this video together. I’m 29 years old and have been feeling disappointed that I haven’t accomplished much yet in my life. I used to draw as a child but lost touch with it over the years. Recently, I’ve been searching for my purpose and rediscovered my love for art. I’m still a beginner with a lot to learn and often struggle with self-doubt, thinking I’m too old to start from the beginning. This video gave me so much happiness and willpower. Thank you.
Glad to see that. Thank you for sharing your story. : )
If it helps i started properly around 33 or so, and we have another video on our channel about Kolja who started in his 40s!
If I may...
...you said that you would "draw as a child" ? ...or would "draw as a child"... ? 🙂
I was simply kidding; in any case, it can be a style... 🙂
@@Cinetiste Sorry about the confusion! I was referring to when I used to draw during my childhood, around ages 6-12 😁
Never too old to learn. But also, don't get caught in the trap of having to 'accomplish' things. Your life has worth even if you just sit back and consume. As long as you are enjoying yourself.
I'm 60 and after a lifetime of teaching school, retired to begin a lifelong dream of being an artist. I struggle with perfectionism and thinking that every painting or drawing I create has to be worthy of being shown to others. My daughter who is a professional graphic novel illustrator, gives the same advice Jared gives: quantity over quality. She, like him, draws continuously. This video was the BEST video I could have watched at this stage in my "New Life"! I will be watching this video over and over again (between sketching sessions... hahaha!) Jared's positive light, his work ethic, his practical ideas for improvement, and his love of the art he sees definitely lit a fire under me. I am so grateful to both of you for sharing your time and lessons with us all here.
So glad you enjoyed it. How cool to have a pro illustrator for a daughter as you embark on your own art journey!
You're an inspiration, friend. You'll bring a lot of wisdom and life to the lines that you put down. Thanks for sharing your story.
@@lovelifedrawing Yes, and it's my daughter who led me to your site. During the pandemic, when she couldn't get out to her life drawing sessions, she went to your website and raved about it. Bravo! You are doing important work and are appreciated.
This is one of the best artist interviews I've ever seen. Not only was the information and story great but you put in a slide-show on the left so I had amazing art that fit exactly into the story he was telling. That was awesome I usually get bored watching interviews because just watching someone talk gets boring but I literally didn't want this video to end. Thank you.
really appreciate that! we put in a chunk of work on these interview vids :)
That's very kind of you. I'm very self-conscious about my voice since I constantly say "uh" and studder and feel like I'm aware of it every time and I feel like I tend to be boring and not bring a lot of intelligence to conversations haha It means a lot to read this comment. Thank you
I turned 27 in June. Also decided to start learning art digitally as a complete beginner simply cuz I wanna leave my mundane corporate life and i wanna be able to draw cool fantasy and super hero style characters from my own imagination cuz i think that's just awesome and hopefully can turn it into a career.
I love that the first thing is about being a machine. Volume is a major component.
It was quite an eye opener with this interview. I've struggled for consistency in the past, however studying other artists work, drawing gestures, picking up an object and drawing it from different vanishing points helped me ignited my passion. He mentioned a great point that one should know why you started drawing in the first place. Drawing has been therapeutic for me, I had insomnia some years ago, then I started drawing and noticed it was an instant remedy. Anytime I get stucked in my drawing trajectory, I remember this and it just eases off the pressure of improvement.
So easy to get stuck in quality over quantity ! Loved that reminder and also how to do a master copy with intent. Wonderful interview
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for watching, Sarah. :)
Such an inspiring interview! I started at 24 but was forced to stop after a year due to nightmare financial circumstances beyond my control and had to work my hair off building back my life. At 28 I'm feeling confident to start investing in this career again, Jared is truly motivating.
What an inspiring journey. Those difficulties are part of what makes you who you are and the art that you will make. Thanks for sharing it.
An inspiring interview and really interesting to see the visual representation of his journey. "Quantity over Quality" is definitely the way I'm moving forward now. Not at the same output level as Jared but definitely making sure I practice a variety of quick figures everyday, with a focus on muscles and shadows at the moment but I'll change to focusing on foreshortening soon. Thanks for sharing this Kenzo.
Glad you liked it Sue!
I can only share my own footprints in the snow. It's what I do and not a "prescription." I don't know if anyone or everyone needs to put in the same output. There's a lot to be said for less time and more focused approaches. Being self-taught I think spent the majority of my time banging my head on the wall. :) Thanks for watching and sharing.
Im 41, turning 42 this month. I have a sketchbook that ive had for almost 20 (yikes) that im only now filling up. And that's my goal right now: fill up as many sketchbooks as i can. His suggestion to copy the greats and visit museums is awesome.
That's a great goal. :) Exciting to read about your adventure.
What an inspiring story! The improvement in those first few years is breathtaking. It always strikes me when an artist, like Jared does, has such a clear idea of what they're going for. And it shows what kind of a difference that makes. For me, just exploring whether to be a comic-book artist, concept artist, an animator, a 3D artist, a game developer, etc. has been taking a lot of time and energy over the years. Enjoying all of it, though :)
Yeah although in my head you are both similar. he is pulled along by what he loves and he loves a variety of things and I think you are the same way! He is pursuing a few things - comic book writing with watercolour illustration, plein air watercolour painting, gouache. he also does portraits and figures. Each sort of supports the other, and i think they come together really nicely in his illustrations. I suspect for you, it's all coming together in the game!
The art world is a fickle place there days. I'm sure people of every generation feel that way. In your practice, I'm sure one door will open clearly but it doesn't hurt to have skills in each as stability in art often comes from the ability to spin many plates at once. Your work ethic is inspiring. Thanks for watching.
Jared is amazing! A couple of months ago I was trying to find every interview with him and there just wasn’t enough content. Thank you for doing this interview! He's so open and directive about his learning process and influences. This helps a lot.
yeah he's so awesome!
I've done some podcasts recently. I appreciate your interest and taking the time to listen to me. Means a lot, Renegade. Thanks
I'm 30 and I started April this year learning figure and portrait and I'm in a constant state of amazement anytime I draw something because initially I truly thought that art, drawing and painting were innate creative skills that people were born with. So, for me, as someone that's always wished they could draw and create art to actually realize that most of it is a logical process...it's been game & life changing. While other people may see my art and not think much of it, I'm in awe because every single day I pick up my pencil to draw I'm just a little bit better than the day before and since it's now been roughly 4 months, I'm actually drawing things that would blow the mind of the March version of myself.
Lovely. Keep that passion up. You're an inspiration.
What a cool comment! If you keep going you’ll see it’s nuts what you can do!
Really experienced his passion in his first teaching lesson in Study Group. You just fall in love with his passion and his journey. So inspiring! Thanks Kenzo!
thanks Jennifer :)
Thank you, Jennifer. That means a lot
Great interview with Jared who I have followed in my own journey. He is an inspiration. “Abandoning attachment” is a strong recommendation and one I struggled with. “Lower the threshold so you can produce a lot of work.” And get comfortable with that. Great, great advice. He’s got a great way of thinking about getting better and some great points here. “Clean fuel.” Thank you Jared and thanks for bringing this interview to the world.
Yeah I like the clean fuel too! It works cos his love of art seems to get stronger and stronger
Thanks, Doug. :)
Great interview and very encouraging to hear Jared's story. He has put a lot of time and energy into it but is an inspiration to keep going and not give up.
We're all in this together, Chris. Your words mean alot. thank you.
I am an artist and mother to two. Can’t wait to share this video with my husband, he draws all the time but hesitates in calling himself an artist. This will definitely inspire him.
Your husband is lucky!
I've been following Jared ever since I saw him making his own watercolor boxes. I love his style and color choices. His videos are inspiring to listen to and I always come back to it if I want some help with motivation. Oh and his voice is nice to listen to also!
he's a great guy! and he truly loves watercolour boxes
I appreciate you taking the time, Leloreth. :) Thanks for watching and listening.
I rarely watch a 26 minute video in one sitting but that one went quick. As I type I’m actually watching it again and will save so I can rewatch.
I really just recently started painting regularly but nowhere near the amount Jared did or does. I know that physically my body could not handle drawing or painting that much in a day. But no matter what amount I can do it all adds up.
I tend to get stuck mentally on wanting everything to be really good, so I enjoyed the advice on small sessions focusing on one thing. And pumping out quantity over quality. Value studies, reading about classics and artists that inspire you, etc. so much good stuff here. Very inspiring.
So glad you enjoyed it :)
I've been practicing for a long time trying to fill as many sketch books as I can. I've seen improvements over time(as gradual as they seem!). Looking back helped me realise the journey I'm on. I think that I'd like to improve my story telling more in my drawings and and do more with water colour. I want to connect with others with my art.
Very inspiring to read. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Kenzo, this was a great interview! When I get some funds I hope to re-join the study group. Great job!
so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for watching!
Truly impressive (and inspiring) stuff!
Thank you, Kiwi. I appreciate you taking the time to listen.
Thanks Kenzo and Jared for this amazing video. I hugely enjoyed Jared’s session in the study group and looking forward eagerly for the next one. I loved Jared’s TH-cam video on his “secret sketch book”. I have been drawing in ink in a sketch book for the past three years and this year I have been more consistent but realise how much more work I have to put in, all the while enjoying the process too. And I love water colours though I haven’t yet started learning it. Hope you will make more of those drawing skill exercise videos, Jared. 😊
You’re making great progress and it shows! The more sketching the better really
I really appreciated the advice of quantity over quality, and choosing a medium that will make this easier for you. As a beginner, I've been hung up on quality and forcing myself to jump straight to digital art, when I find pencil drawing much easier for now. Will definitely take this advice going forward
Thank you for watching, Nofear :)
Last night I hit a wall of frustration with my art, just feeling utter despair at something that I've always been told I'm good at, but never committed or pushed past that next level of learning. Decided today to find some videos on teaching myself how to learn and get myself out of this self induced rutt; this video came up. Insightful and a great talk, I could sense the passion involved and I took some to rekindle mine, I'm inspired and I shall pick a study! Thanks!
you can do it! practice resolves most problems :)
Great stuff. What's incredible too see with the evolution of Jared's work is when he hits 2021, it's badass, as it seems he's now chosen/refined his watercolour style/voice. Prior to that was a lot of wondering, searching, exploring, as you do on your personal journey, but when we get into a particular groove (niche/style), the work accelerates and hits the stratosphere.
That’s true! Once you hit that groove that is you, it’ll start to reinforce itself and gain momentum. Exciting!
Really appreciate these videos! I stumbled into learning to draw in my mid 30´s after realising I want to do animation and the thing that helped me the most is learning how to learn, consistency (some health issues have gotten in the way of that unfortunately) and learning to let go and enjoy learning. Great seeing Jared's progress and inspiring to see people make this their careers.
When I did my foundation in art, we had good teaching. But the biggest commodity the head teacher gave us was inspiration. He really inspired students. So if you are mentally stimulated you are on your way. With the love of your subject and inspiration you are truly on your way, just do not let it go.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Saving this video! Thank you for posting this and asking the right questions to help future fellow artists!
One of my favorites as well. Guy is fantastic and I am really looking forward to taking one of his painting classes at some point.
definitely recommend it - and do all the homework!
Thanks Kenzo, great insight and really inspiring guy.
thanks Andy - hope you've been well :)
That means a lot, Andy. Thank you for watching.
Well, I found motivation in going in depth in whatever topic I like. So, I am not that much passionate about the 80/20 rule that you often talk about, but that is me, nothing wrong with the rule, I believe that it actually makes sense when your goal is moving forward very fast.
yeah that makes sense. the 80/20 is more useful for people that feel it's all overwhelming. if you're happy to go the full 100, then why not!?
Thank you for watching, Demetrio
Awesome. Insightful!
Thank you so much for making this video. I love the ideas Jared shared about keeping the passion alive. I didn’t even know I needed this until I watched it and realized how burned out I’ve been in my own art study. Thank you again for doing this video. I’m totally going to apply the ideas he shared!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is so inspiring! Love it!
So glad!
Thanks, Kobalt!
I needed this video deeply. It's insane how alike his story is to my own, since I also started my art journey as a 28yr old graphic designer haha. Seeing what is possible to achieve just reinforces everything that I set out to do in the first place. Thanks for this video, you have a subscriber.
Exciting times! Good luck with it :)
I’m 25 and actually just realized I could paint pretty decently after being invited to a paint workshop. So now I’m working hard to become better! This story is inspiring!
that's awesome!
Thank you very much for this. I’ve had this feeling all my life to create and share. Lately it has been burning more than ever and I started drawing and writing everyday, but I was feeling down thinking I started « late » (23yo). But art is a journey without end, it can start whenever.
23 is definitely not late for art!
Awesome interview!! Thanks a lot!
Greetings from Argentina, love your vids!
Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful place. My brother recently spent some time in Argentina and sent me lots of lovely pictures. Thanks for watching.
Watched this 3x, thank you
glad you liked it!
I appreciate that, Christian. Thank you.
I draw because vivid dreams, nightmares, an imagination that is constantly in overdrive. More of a curse really. Lately i've been writing along with drawing. Seems to help more and i sleep better without having too many thoughts. Great channel
Good on you for figuring out how to sleep. haha If you teach a class, I'd love some insight. ;) I have an overactive imagination but don't often dream, weirdly, or dont' remember them I suppose.
Wonderful interview! Thank you!
Wow, super interesting, thank you for this video!
Jared’s awesome! 👏
I agree! And btw I love your paintings Jesse :)
@@lovelifedrawing many thanks. Subscribed!
so cool 😮
I'm tired of hearing stories of people working their ass out. I cannot do it ! I've tried, it gets me exhausted and depressed in 3 days ! i've started art school at 37, last year, with a thin past in drawing and that crushing consciousness that I need to work my ass out but it's like energy is escaping me everytime I try hard. I'm sorry to spill it here. I'm afraid of my next year of studies.
But hey, I'm going to keep drawing and painting, because after being exhausted, I rest, and I feel better, and I still want to do it. Right now I just feel desperate that I'll never be able to work as much as the job require it. Therapy helps, I would never have dared to start art school without my path in therapy.
19:43 Serenity!
So inspiring!
Im starting art all over after 8 years of intense practice, i want to get proper traditional training and learn a more mindful and slowdown process that my usual rush process on digital i feel like most of my problems where a lack of patience and a heavy focus on good results quickly also a lot of bad habits that i didnt wated to adress.
It’s keeping the passion strong in the face of seemingly zero progress that kills me. I don’t know how to fix it.
to jared's friend for that advice🍾
Dude you should interview the guy behind Temple Lion Studios! He learned to draw in like 3 years
Awesome video!
if you put the mic slightly off frame and point it towards you it will still pick up your audio quite well and then you don't have to have a mic hanging from your collar. It will probably sound better even because it will have more room to breathe. Just a thought.
Haha, he was better in his first years that I ever dream of being… Surely he has great talent, but most of all very hard work and lots of practising.
I started to learn when i was 30 , but after about 3 years I got tired, and never can draw figure from memory , I practiced for hours every day ( 10 hours some days ) but I always struggle with anatomy from memory, I can draw fine from reference, but not from memory I had quet , coz I turned 35 and still at the same stage without any improvement, that worth to continue, now I am 42 , and still hoping that I was able to be an artist , but I know I never be , After watching this video , I am sure now that I can't be an artist ever ..
drawing figures from memory isn't a requirement - many maybe most artists use reference all the time. but to do it, it's worth learning the simple forms and getting really good at them - try our fresh eyes mini course (link in description)
Thank you for replying
Should I master human figures drawing before learn how to draw any other subject , or it is normal that switching between different subjects??
nother thing , I don't know 2hat I'm really want to do , I like portraits and human figure , like animals and landscapes ( not good at them ) For a while I was hoping to became illustrator, and after trying i found my self enjoy realism more , i like and appreciate comic art and fantasy art , but I don't know how to do that , plus I fell some times it is not me
@@amrsaed. I hope the following words might help you out a bit. I guess I have had your same issue regarding reference and wanting to draw something out of my mind or from memory.
There are a couple exercises/practices that helped me out get out of the block zone (not knowing what to draw, guilt of copying references, feeling of being stuck, getting worse over time, and so on).
The first one is to draw objects, people, animals, whatever you like actually, without looking at the paper, without moving the pencil away from the page (basically in one stroke) and focusing on the silhouette. Imagine there is a small ant walking around the subject and you try to slowly follow it with your pencil on the paper, like marking the path it is walking. Slowly, without rushing, taking your time to focus on the contur, lines, and closely observing. The results will be kinda shitty, a big wobbly line, but, hey, you weren't looking at the page and it was just practice, so who cares. Give it some time and what you'll discover is that they will be with each attempt less and less shitty.
Drawing from life is always better. Drawing from Fotos is fine. Also, big sheets of paper, don't be shy.
Second exercise/practice I really love to do is to scribble some random lines and use it as a base to draw. Since I kinda like drawing faces that's what I usually go for. I tend to start with the nose, cause for some reason that's what I find the easiest to see in that mess of a scribble, and then I keep on following the lines and maintain some general anatomical plausibility in there. Works also for landscapes and might work as well for anything. Sometimes I like the result, sometimes I don't so much, but I enjoyed it every time for sure, which is the most important thing.
Both of the exercises allow you to take a break from (over)thinking, which is a hell of an issue, and to just draw more freely.
And don't stop copying whatever you like as if you were 10 yo again, exercise fundamentals, basic shapes, poses, gestures and all the rest. It will be worth it.
The message here is undoubtedly positive but it's worth noting that this guy was already good at the outset. If he was a "beginner" in 2011 then he was a very talented one. His style, form and control were already well above the average person. That's not to discredit the message, but this particular case is more of a talented person refining an established base than a novice becoming an award winner.
he started in 2010. the first images are from 2011, because those are the earliest we could find - so a full year of practice into it
@@lovelifedrawing Thanks for the response.
Stop giving excuses. His 2011 drawings are the level of your average teenager who draws for fun, there's nothing particularly impressive about them.
I can’t totally agree with this. I don’t want to rag on the guy’s early sketches but I think they’re fairly representative of an enthusiastic young person rather than any particular latent talent.
Gotta say, even his "beginner" sketches are at a level that most people would actually find pretty impressive... 🙂
Anyway, from my own experience and from everything I have seen and read, the basic message here - produce a HUGE output - is sound. My own problem has always simply been lack of energy - I don't know how the heck one can draw for six or seven hours per day. After two or three at the most, my concentration is gone and I simply cannot focus anymore.
Recently I identified another possible problem: I have a tendency to equate quantity with drawing faster rather than drawing more. But when I look at TH-cam videos of people sketching (at least the "real time" ones rather than the speeded up ones!), I have begun noticing how much more slowly they draw than I tend to do. Seems to me now that even a "quick sketch" should nevertheless be done with slow deliberation rather than at breakneck speed. But I'm not sure whether this is true. Learning is a lifelong thing.
Yeah I think the term 'quick sketch' makes it sound rushed and like you just move super fast, but it really means staying deliberate and purposeful, but you draw less information. leave more out! You definitely don't have to draw 6-7 hours a day, but consistent practice is a big deal. the early drawings i showed from Jared were after a solid year of practice. he didn't have any right from the start on his IG
25:19 How I felt listening to his story? While it is cool that he has managed to accomplish all of this while starting a bit later than most artists do, I cannot say it has uplifted my--albeit sad--spirit. He appears to be a smart and well-cultivated, whereas I do not think I reach the same level of knowledge and understanding of art. And he mentioned anatomy, right? This probably sounds like whining at this point, but I fear I am too dumb to remember (and understand) all the muscles and bones of the human figure...
None of it is complicated - try our fresh eyes mini course or our video about ribcage form or pelvis form on this channel. it's about super easy anatomy ideas. the tricky part is practising consistently enough. in this regard, art is more sport than academic
Start with the biggest things first and then break them down. Learn a simple skeleton, then simple muscle groups, then the main muscles etc, build and build on your knowledge, but start small and start somewhere
I have said this exact comment to my wife many times through the years. I've also smacked my sketchbook and pencils to the floor, feeling the same way, and scrolling through job sites for other potential careers. I've also felt this same way PRESENT day sometimes. I've always felt like the ceiling for me, intelligence-wise, is quite low and that I'm very aware of it. It makes me super self-conscious about talking in public or online. I struggled seeing/reading letters which caused me all kinds of problems growing up and led many adults to share in my dismal outlook on potential. I share in your feeling. You're not alone and I encourage you to not look at things like "anatomy" on the whole. Don't let the mountain peak stop you from just taking one baby-step a day. Get 1 book from the library and copy 1 arm. label 1 muscle and shut it down for the day. Give it 2 minutes. Water that seed and you will grow. There are tricks too. Copy a page, go to sleep and try to do it from memory the next morning first thing. I have friends that are far more accomplished than me in figure painting and don't now a single muscle name. I've looked at totally wrong figures in paintings and have been moved to tears. This feeling is part of you and your story and part of what you bring to the art you make. You're not whining and your not alone. Like I just mentioned to Kenzo in a comment... We're all in this garden together, just growing at our own pace.
I've been drawing for 12 years, and I think the reality for me is that I am just not as passionate about it as someone like Jared is. I want to be better at it, but am not willing to put in that kind of time he did. Which I think is okay, so long as you can align expectations with reality.
yeah that's ok - also keep in mind though that he's pursuing a lot of different art avenues (watercolour illustrated graphic novels which are super time consuming, watercolour plein air, gouache etc etc). furthermore, he was doing it at a really high level after 6-7 years or so at 5 hours plus per day. so if you specialise a little and give it a little more time, you can get to a high level too, even if it's not as much practice per day
Thank you for watching and sharing, Brenny.
23:02 now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Is the interview available in full, un-edited? I don't see it anywhere.
Put out the full one & half hour
As a 28 year old this gives me hope
his work ethic is commendable but i personally can't imagine drawing that many hours per day as a beginner. i can manage 2 or 3 hours though. the thing that's making art exciting for me again is finding illustrations by artists that i respect and copying them. i have almost 1000 at this point which i gathered over the last month over about an hour a day. i think i will also do studies of the old masters as well since they are just too good to ignore. those two things will hopefully keep me interested until i can draw from imagination.
2-3 hours a day is fantastic and you'll go really far with that, especially if you have a solid plan for systematically building your fundamentals. for me, i manage 2-3 hours a day too
@@lovelifedrawing that's the main issue, planning a learning system to progress with. i've just practicing shapes, perspective & figure drawing so far which your videos have helped with so thank you for that. the main reason i started collecting references is to try & learn what works in art that i like. most of it will probably be too complicated for me at this early stage but it should at least be interesting.
That was a learned skill. Maybe it was cut but when I started I couldn't imagine completing 1 drawing a day. It was a learned skill to draw for long periods of time. I appreciate you watching, Kumichou. Thanks for sharing. I love doing master copies as well. Currently working my way through Arthur Melville's work and the Vagabond manga series. :)
The secret : draw non stop ✋👌
From 2014 to 2015 YOU CAN SEE THE CHANGE
5 years into drawing still sucks at it I guess I should practice more
It's all relative. There are no bad drawings. It only matters if you love. Technical skill will grow over time at it's own pace. Thanks for watching.
@@JaredCullum oh thanks for answering, I like you’re artwork . But yeah I don’t worry too much about my growth just that I should go back to my drawing books
Pick up *a basic pen* . Get a piece of blank paper and draw anything/ any object that's near you. *Draw from real life* use a pen (cause with a pen your then committed and there's no erasing)
&
*Have fun*
Happy summer 2024 everyone:)
13:00
I'll be in my 50s by the time I make it lol
nothing wrong with that! IMO it just makes the story cooler :)
My country was attacked, I am 23, at 25 you can go to fight, and you will not be asked whether you are a beginner or not, you can learn everything.
In 2 years his jump in skill was absurd
how does being a full-time graphic designer make you a beginner in illustration? :/
lol well then im a little late being 30 but i guess im somewhere on track lol
i started well into my 30s if that helps :)
5-7 hours a day, god damn, lol.
I thought I was doing good having a full time job, a life and committing at least 1 hour a day.
1 hr / day is very good!
13:30 Seven Samauri? LOL
Still a favorite of mine. :) Yojimbo too.
@@JaredCullum Haha hi Jared! I was mostly joking about the spelling mistake :D
He has vagabond in the background
28 is "later in life"? LOL I'm 41 and I still feel pretty young
i'm also 41 and feeling young too :)
I don't want to be "that guy" but I must say that his first drawing where already very cool. He didn't started at level zero, perhaps 5 or 6...
hey Juan, so the first drawings were his first on IG after a year or so of solid practice. he didn't post any right from the start
It's inspiring for sure, but let's be real. He did know how to draw. That first picture of "10 years ago" is already way more than many can do. He wasn't a beginner.
Ah but that's a full year into drawing. That's 2011 and he started 2010, but his IG only goes back to 2011. People don't usually post or keep their very first drawings. i took all the pics from IG, and it's worth noting that people usually post their best stuff on IG
it's also worth mentioning that while Kodi came out in 2020, he started on it in like 2015 and a lot of the illustrations which earned him those nominations etc were done after just 6-7 years of consistent practice
For real. His art from 2011 is so much better than mine after 3-4 years of genuine hard work and 9 filled sketchbooks. Maybe my brain just isn't cut out for art.
Your brain can do it! Keep working hard for the love of it and you’ll find fulfillment. If you’re really serious about improving though, a good mentor and or program goes a long way. I don’t know any details about your experience but I guarantee you that if you practice for the sake of practice you’ll do well.
@@citrusmillie296I don’t think you realise how much work he actually put in do get this good. In the grand scheme of things 9 sketchbooks is not a lot of mileage. He mentions at one point he was looking to fill as many sketchbooks as possible, he may have filled out over 100 sketchbooks in his first 5 years as he was using ink for most things.
8 hours a day?
give me a break -__- I struggle to make 30 minutes. and it's too hard.
It's a skill in itself. Don't fret. I spent a lot of my time drawing just banging my head against the wall. When I started I couldn't fathom completing even 1 drawing a day. Do what you can at the time your comfortable with. Everyone is growing and making discoveries at their own pace. Thanks for watching and sharing, XD-rd.
Awards in art don't mean much nowadays.
Seeing his work, speaks for itself
@@wg3951 Actually he spoke about the Awards, not his work.
But yeah, nowadays all "great" artits need the constant self tapping in the back.
His first paintings are definitly not beginner
Yeah they are from a year into his practice. Didn’t have any from the first year
first
nice. :)
I hate misleading videos like this…You make it sound like he’s a beginner who’s never picked up a pencil before, so all the people in the comments are talking about how they also just started drawing and are inspired.
In reality he had a Bachelor of Fine Arts and worked as a full time graphic designer, so he was NOT a beginner at art or drawing. He just switched to a different art style. He was an experienced designer who knew all the art fundamentals and had an art degree…🙄
I think Jared spent a lot of time on bad practices.
The thumbnail sketch:
Negative space
Rule of thirds
Interesting ARCHETYPAL narrative subject matter
The Sketch:
Perspective
Anatomy
Reference
Rendering:
Reference
AND
The most important practice, take a photo erase a part of it use the surrounding information to fill in the gap.
Which is how you render stuff without a 1 to 1 exact photo of the sketch. You use the reference up until a point then use the surrounding information to fill in the gaps.
uhh the difference between the rather awfull batman 2011 and spiderman 2011 or anything else in 2011 is night and day , in just one year ??
Sorry , but that is har to believe
The guy is obviously talented which is clear, but that amount of progress in 1 year is not possible