Hey all! The class I mention at 8:57 is now fully released! It's a behemoth: ~7 hours of lessons that fully cover the head. Breakdowns and full painting demos. Valuable info that I use when drawing & painting, both realistic and cartoony/stylized. The class is here: marcobucciartstore.com/collections/online-workshops/products/understanding-and-painting-the-head
The fact that you're willing to share your method and on top of that, take the time to do it. You are a true asset to the community. Thank you for being you.
Marco I just want thank you so much for the quality content youre putting out! It has one of the if not the highest value of all the art channels out there imo! You deliver the information very clearly and efficiently!
This is like... a really good example of what an excellent tutorial video really is. Not even just the tips and tricks nestled in the content, but the why and the key felt senses, while simultaneously capitalizing on the attention and curiosity to teach. Not to mention the clear speaking and pacing choices and placement of examples, etc.
I know an artist that paints almost exclusively in this style, it's always really neat. I love how it illustrates the fundamentals without needing any mechanical skill.
I've binge-watched many of your videos! Your calm and sovereign way of teaching touches me. It makes learning fun and interesting. Instead of reinforcing dogmatic statements from standard literature you break down important concepts in your own words explaining not only the How but also the Why. This is great!
"Every artist will need to have different information in place before they feel comfortable moving forward: when I do a line drawing first, I need it to be accurate, but with enough left unresolved that I still have things to resolve in the painting process." I swear you're a genius. You put a very abstract concept in my mind into perfect words. You're a great teacher. You're explaining things in such a precise way. And yes I am a beginner when it comes to stylizing things, but I have been drawing for many years and doing things unconsciously and in small ways on my own!
amazing video. Whenever i am lazy and skipping all the art-related vids in my feed cause i feel like keeping on sucking i can never go over yours! Great advice and best production value! Love the little extra infos and animations inbetween! Just great, your channel is possibly my favorit one right now. Thanks for everything!
Master! You’re awesome. Not talking about your awesome painting, I’m talking about your lectures skills. I always feel so inspired and energized. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lessons. Cheers!
Marco, when you release a video. I promise you, when i get that notification; everything I do stops and you have my full attention. You have taught me so much, I wish i could show you some of my paintings.
Omg... I did not know the fade tool existed. Thank u so much for saving my life from messing with the opacity for an hour every time I try to fill in a colour.
I've been experimenting and trying to work better to improve my colouring and your video has really help that it's okay to not have a clean outline and to be messy, because the colours and abstract shapes will bring it out clearer and I could back to put finishing details if I want to. While also outlining and colouring, I've never felt so free and expressive, especially when my art was done and comparing to my other stuff, it stands out so much and I've never been so proud, so I will continue to keep on practicing with this graphic style, thank ya!
Marco, thank you so much for these videos, I was actually checking today if I didnt miss a new video by accident :) Your way of explaining is more than helpful, always straight to the point and you make it short enough to really keep my full attention. I am learning how to teach from you :)
Hey Marco, as a self-taught artist, I have been watching your videos since a long time and they have been super helpful. You are always pointing out insightful tips that help me greatly in improving my art. But I always wondered what do you do when you are not filming the videos? What is life as an artist like? Lots of drawing and painting? How do you practice, or even decide what to practice for the day? I ask this because I am not "in" art, it is just something that I am passionate about but can't really spend time on it, so I really wonder what it's like to be in a position where working with art. I kind of wanna see a "one day in my life as an artist" type video to satisfy my curiosity. And as always, thanks for these awesome videos.
I tried this one Yesterday after I saw that video, and the result is quite good (for my first time) So thanks for that video, I did learned new skills and tricks that I didn't knew about !
If I could make a drawing as easily as the one you reached at minute 4:00 I'd stop there, shows the difference in skill imo but the lesson helped me understand I need more practice. Thank you.
I recently went through an art tutorial by Patrick Brown, and he has a similar approach to shading and lighting a character. He also uses the lasso tool and fill tool.
Marco, I like how you're pumping out new paid tutorials, but now that you have a volume of video lessons, might I suggest you be open to a subscription plan for all your classes? I know you have skillshare, but something affordable set up by you in the future would be great. There are great platforms like Teachable if you wanna check it out. If you have your own platform, you can bring on other artists to teach as well. I think people like Proko and Bobby Chiu have done a good job with that. I've sampled tonnes of teachers through online/video instruction, even great ones like Richard Schmid and Craig Mullins, and you're at the top of the list amongst these guys. You have a way of explaining concepts that most teachers tend to miss. Your lessons tend to hit on every stupid question a beginner might ask but pro teachers usually tend to miss because it's so basic they assume that there's no need to explain it. I honestly think you should go bigger with your online classes and make them accessible to as many people as possible, you have no idea how hard it is to find good art teachers outside of the USA and Europe. Thanks for making these lessons.
Thanks for your suggestion! I think that is indeed the next step of growth I need to pursue with my paid lessons. I've been meaning to do it, too. I can't guarantee any kind of timing, but I'll be looking into making this happen.
Thank you Marco! You have an interesting way of teaching,and the one i've found most helpful. Many times while i'm in my art process i have found myself rembering things you've taught us. So keep it up man, you are an inspiration. greetings from Norway
Thank you so much! I always get these like "Oh! Of course!"-moments when I watch your videos! Great stuff! I need looseness in my artworks and your videos really help with that! ❤ About the drawing: I get a Lovecraftian feel about it. That guy has seen some stuff! 😄
I paint - have been for a few years - but i'm having such a hard time with digital painting. I have a tendency to get frustrated If I don't get something perfect right away; I assume it's trash and I don't finish which results in a lot of unfinished work. I like your videos because they make me want to keep going and get better - and more comfortable - with it.
approx 0:38 "Every artist... before moving forward..." You hit my problem (well, one of them!) right on the head. Better words I've not heard said. Nope, not a poet, that was unintended. Apologies! Thank you, now I know how to explain to my friends when they look and say something along the lines or "Looks fine to me..." Difficult for me to drift, I need a direction. Or perhaps direction!
Great Bucci, lately i've seen some great artists doing a graphic style like Peleng and Piotr Jabłoński this video is on time! btw u can fill the selection more quickly if u use ALT + DEL for fill with foreground color
Nice light, tones, reflections in eyes. Would you do a video on *black & white chiaroscuro* in the vein of John Buscema / Savage Sword of Conan, Al Williamson, Alex Raymond, Noel Sickles?
Hey all! The class I mention at 8:57 is now fully released! It's a behemoth: ~7 hours of lessons that fully cover the head. Breakdowns and full painting demos. Valuable info that I use when drawing & painting, both realistic and cartoony/stylized. The class is here: marcobucciartstore.com/collections/online-workshops/products/understanding-and-painting-the-head
Do you know of any other pros that do this kind of thing. So I can do master studies and stuff?
Pro trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Johnathan Ronnie Yup, I've been watching on flixzone for years myself :)
@Johnathan Ronnie yup, I've been using flixzone for since december myself =)
the "happy 2019 everybody!" at the beginning knocked me out
You're in a very different level of art, which is translated into your pieces every time you paint. Beautifully done!!
Your videos always remind me to relax and have fun with my painting attempts. Embracing the abstract even just a little helped me improve a lot.
The fact that you're willing to share your method and on top of that, take the time to do it. You are a true asset to the community. Thank you for being you.
Marco I just want thank you so much for the quality content youre putting out! It has one of the if not the highest value of all the art channels out there imo! You deliver the information very clearly and efficiently!
Thanks for watching!
This is like... a really good example of what an excellent tutorial video really is. Not even just the tips and tricks nestled in the content, but the why and the key felt senses, while simultaneously capitalizing on the attention and curiosity to teach. Not to mention the clear speaking and pacing choices and placement of examples, etc.
Thanks :)
Best teacher on TH-cam, thanks so much Marco!
this style is my new obsession thank you so muchhh
Thank you. I follow this tutorial almost daily for a year and then I draw. Finally, I reached beautiful results. Thank you very much.
I know an artist that paints almost exclusively in this style, it's always really neat. I love how it illustrates the fundamentals without needing any mechanical skill.
Can you name the artist?
Very helpful and i like your drawing and painting stile, it ispires a lot me because its poligonal and i like poligonal shapes i use them too
I've binge-watched many of your videos! Your calm and sovereign way of teaching touches me. It makes learning fun and interesting. Instead of reinforcing dogmatic statements from standard literature you break down important concepts in your own words explaining not only the How but also the Why. This is great!
"Every artist will need to have different information in place before they feel comfortable moving forward: when I do a line drawing first, I need it to be accurate, but with enough left unresolved that I still have things to resolve in the painting process." I swear you're a genius. You put a very abstract concept in my mind into perfect words. You're a great teacher. You're explaining things in such a precise way. And yes I am a beginner when it comes to stylizing things, but I have been drawing for many years and doing things unconsciously and in small ways on my own!
amazing video. Whenever i am lazy and skipping all the art-related vids in my feed cause i feel like keeping on sucking i can never go over yours! Great advice and best production value! Love the little extra infos and animations inbetween! Just great, your channel is possibly my favorit one right now. Thanks for everything!
You are the most valuable artist on TH-cam.
Master! You’re awesome. Not talking about your awesome painting, I’m talking about your lectures skills. I always feel so inspired and energized. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lessons. Cheers!
I'm glad to hear it, Gisi - thank you!
Easily one of the best youtubers. Period, what have we done to deserve you
Marco, when you release a video. I promise you, when i get that notification; everything I do stops and you have my full attention.
You have taught me so much, I wish i could show you some of my paintings.
Thanks Omni, very much appreciated :)
Omg... I did not know the fade tool existed. Thank u so much for saving my life from messing with the opacity for an hour every time I try to fill in a colour.
You make me feel like I could accomplish something, by breaking it down like this, thanks so much!
I've been experimenting and trying to work better to improve my colouring and your video has really help that it's okay to not have a clean outline and to be messy, because the colours and abstract shapes will bring it out clearer and I could back to put finishing details if I want to. While also outlining and colouring, I've never felt so free and expressive, especially when my art was done and comparing to my other stuff, it stands out so much and I've never been so proud, so I will continue to keep on practicing with this graphic style, thank ya!
Ur style is absolutely insane!! Oh my god, like its so unique. I love it
Thank you, Marco! You are such a generous and AWESOME teacher, giving all these secrets to us for free!!
You are the best teacher ever. Thankyou. 🙏
Dude, you are my inspiration...
One of them. You... Proko... Sinix... Borodante... etc... In a matter of a year I've learned so much...
Marco, thank you so much for these videos, I was actually checking today if I didnt miss a new video by accident :) Your way of explaining is more than helpful, always straight to the point and you make it short enough to really keep my full attention. I am learning how to teach from you :)
Thanks a lot!
Marco Bucci you are a great teacher and a great artist thank you for your videos!
I really enjoyed the version with the sketch on it. Very much a hungover feel to it.
Love the humour in this personal caricature! Thanks for posting.
Hey Marco, as a self-taught artist, I have been watching your videos since a long time and they have been super helpful. You are always pointing out insightful tips that help me greatly in improving my art. But I always wondered what do you do when you are not filming the videos? What is life as an artist like? Lots of drawing and painting? How do you practice, or even decide what to practice for the day? I ask this because I am not "in" art, it is just something that I am passionate about but can't really spend time on it, so I really wonder what it's like to be in a position where working with art. I kind of wanna see a "one day in my life as an artist" type video to satisfy my curiosity. And as always, thanks for these awesome videos.
Very good explanation :)
Thanks Evan!
Only one like?!
Wow the fade tool is magic . I'm surprised I never heard of it before this
I've been obsessing over hyper accurate draftsmanship lately, and I think I needed to see this to reground my overall perspective.
Thanks to your videos, I learned A LOT. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
One of the mottos I live for now: 'Shapes are everything'.
Glad to hear it, yes, shapes shapes shapes! Thanks for watching.
Been looking for ways to teach myself how to look for shapes in the face for painting and I think this might be a great way to do that.
I always learn so much more from your videos than I expect to from the title :)
My food was getting cold while I was watching this. Wow! So well explained!
The greatest TH-cam tutor. Ty a lot Marco!
I tried this one Yesterday after I saw that video, and the result is quite good (for my first time)
So thanks for that video, I did learned new skills and tricks that I didn't knew about !
you're making the best tutorials - thank you so much for this video!!
Even if you don't pretend to do a pice in this style, it seems like a fantastic technique to block in colors and values for a "traditional" render.
cant believe this video is free ur so good and thank u
If I could make a drawing as easily as the one you reached at minute 4:00 I'd stop there, shows the difference in skill imo but the lesson helped me understand I need more practice. Thank you.
hooray!! It's a small thing but I'm SO happy I've learnt about the fade control!! You're the best Marco!!
I recently went through an art tutorial by Patrick Brown, and he has a similar approach to shading and lighting a character. He also uses the lasso tool and fill tool.
this is such a fun art style, so cool
Marco, I like how you're pumping out new paid tutorials, but now that you have a volume of video lessons, might I suggest you be open to a subscription plan for all your classes?
I know you have skillshare, but something affordable set up by you in the future would be great. There are great platforms like Teachable if you wanna check it out. If you have your own platform, you can bring on other artists to teach as well. I think people like Proko and Bobby Chiu have done a good job with that.
I've sampled tonnes of teachers through online/video instruction, even great ones like Richard Schmid and Craig Mullins, and you're at the top of the list amongst these guys. You have a way of explaining concepts that most teachers tend to miss. Your lessons tend to hit on every stupid question a beginner might ask but pro teachers usually tend to miss because it's so basic they assume that there's no need to explain it.
I honestly think you should go bigger with your online classes and make them accessible to as many people as possible, you have no idea how hard it is to find good art teachers outside of the USA and Europe.
Thanks for making these lessons.
Thanks for your suggestion! I think that is indeed the next step of growth I need to pursue with my paid lessons. I've been meaning to do it, too. I can't guarantee any kind of timing, but I'll be looking into making this happen.
You really are an awesome trumpeter !
Bro you actually did it. What a g
A bucci good video. Thanks Marco!
Fantastic work as always! Thank you for the time and effort you put into these!
Thank you Marco! You have an interesting way of teaching,and the one i've found most helpful. Many times while i'm in my art process i have found myself rembering things you've taught us. So keep it up man, you are an inspiration. greetings from Norway
super approachable and concise teaching thank you!
thank you so much for this video, needed to know some techniques for this style this video really helps!!
Marco... Thank you man... you simply amaze me.
I've never seen that ' fade' option before. Thanks!
Very well explained sir
Thanks for the tutorial and the psd file. I'm definitely going to try this style, it looks so much fun!
Very cool, I have been working on my watercolor, it's nice to see that the things I learn can help with other mediums.
you are making a huge difference bro, tnks for your videos
You are a great instructor. Thank you
This looks like a lot of fun to do, very inspiring!
Great video! I appreciate all the tips and not dumbing down the tutorial for people who don't know Photoshop lol
Love that illustration. Great work!
Very fun style. Drawing like this is better than drugs.
Thanks again for doing this. Can't believe you did it
Happy 2019 to you too Marco! Best way to start a year is through watching your videos!
Thanks for the wonderful lesson and also for the Russian subtitles.!!!
Happy new year Marco!
This is so fun and visually interesting! Thank you for sharing!
That looks that cool!
Excellent Tutorial!
God bless from Jamaica 🇯🇲😁😁 your videos are awesome👏🏾👏🏾
These videos are spectacular!
Beautiful!
Hi Marco! :)
Interesting technique, quite useful and full of fun! Thanks for sharing!
Have an excellent week!
Blessings!!
Keep ur videos coming man awesome
Fantastic! Love it!
Your videos are amazing! You are a reference for me!
Thank you so much! I always get these like "Oh! Of course!"-moments when I watch your videos! Great stuff! I need looseness in my artworks and your videos really help with that! ❤
About the drawing: I get a Lovecraftian feel about it. That guy has seen some stuff! 😄
I'll take 'Lovecraftian' as a huge compliment. Thanks!
Just discovered this awesomeness... Fantastic stuff!!
I paint - have been for a few years - but i'm having such a hard time with digital painting. I have a tendency to get frustrated If I don't get something perfect right away; I assume it's trash and I don't finish which results in a lot of unfinished work. I like your videos because they make me want to keep going and get better - and more comfortable - with it.
This is wonderful. Thank you.
this is some good content right here
Aw hell yeah! I'll have a field day trying this out! ^^
Thank you so much Marco ! You rock !
Oh my.... What an amazing gift!!!!
Gracias Master Bucci! The best!!!
I love this style.
Could you do a watercolor style please?
approx 0:38 "Every artist... before moving forward..." You hit my problem (well, one of them!) right on the head. Better words I've not heard said. Nope, not a poet, that was unintended. Apologies! Thank you, now I know how to explain to my friends when they look and say something along the lines or "Looks fine to me..." Difficult for me to drift, I need a direction. Or perhaps direction!
Just re watched your batman video yesterday :-) awesome technique thanks a lot!
wow! great as always!
Oh, so that's the real Marco.
Great Bucci, lately i've seen some great artists doing a graphic style like Peleng and Piotr Jabłoński this video is on time!
btw u can fill the selection more quickly if u use ALT + DEL for fill with foreground color
Nice light, tones, reflections in eyes. Would you do a video on *black & white chiaroscuro* in the vein of John Buscema / Savage Sword of Conan, Al Williamson, Alex Raymond, Noel Sickles?
I second this
Instead using the stroke effect, try using the inner glow effect. It has a much better watercolor effect.
Wow it looks easier i like this one.
What the hell?! This is amazing!! I kept awing while watching this video!!