Make Every Painting Better with These 3 Things
Published 2024-01-03
I have three main things to share that really made a difference in my career and the one at the end really changed everything for me, so if you are painting endlessly and you feel like your work is just getting lost in the noise, this stuff should help. So hang with me for a short while, pick up a few new tricks and watch a cool painting take shape.
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0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Visceral Reaction
5:17 - Visual Story
7:04 - Twists and Turns
9:35 - Invite Your Viewer In
13:58 - Your Most Important Audience
Music: "Jaybird" by Boone River - Epidemic Sound
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Hardy Fowler is a professional Digital Painter with work seen in productions for Disney, Magic the Gathering, and Games Workshop among many others.
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All Comments (21)
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A powerful reminder even as someone working professionally as an artist—art can sometimes become rote and mechanical, and stopping to think about these things will not only make the process more enjoyable, but it will make the quality of work better.
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Over detailing is my problem. It's like an OCD that if i dont detail everything the painting feels incomplete and gives the impression that im lazy. It's a personal issue im working on. Thank you for the lovely video, and the painting was wonderful to watch 😊
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Apart from your art being awesome, you’re also so kind, helpful and humble, I feel like . I have only seen four of your videos but It’s insane how informative they are. I can’t believe I haven’t found out about this channel sooner. Thank you.
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This final point is something I think WLOP does exceptionally well. It is usually the face that all the painstaking detail and airbrushing comes in to make it beautiful. The rest are the broad strokes, and hard edges for metal to make it look beautiful. Details in one area, vibrant sharp metallic tones where the metal and jewelry in others that's just enough to grab the eye. The face usually is a safe bet and place to draw attention.
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nice composition Hardy. for me the focal point is the car. I had a 1972 Bug when I was in high school (1975-76) so it grabbed my minds eye and wouldn't let go. I am sure it has long been smashed into nothingness or a pile of rusted metal, but I still see the green 72 beetle
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Needed to hear this, sometimes you know what you have to do but it gets burried in you own thoughts, this video is a good reminder for me.
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Inspiring and deeply relaxing as always - no better way to start off the New Year. Thank you!
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So inspiring and instructional. Thank you for sharing amazing talent. I can watch you draw all day... sometimes I do.
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i love that technique you are using with warp and dragging the shapes into place for the beetle car...
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Always find it interesting when artists don't use a dark photoshop theme
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Honestly that first part about wanting people to like your art was explained so nice. I have had such a difficult time explaining the conflict between enjoying my art and thinking I’m going to be selfish for wanting others to like it too. You nailed it. Thank you
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I love your work and your advice is always very impactful and actionable. I always feel like I'm taking an important lesson with me that I can start applying to all my work after watching your videos. Thank you!
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It's such a beautiful process. You gave me great inspiration again. Thank you very much.
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well-articulated and visually pleasing. a fantastic guide for artists seeking to navigate the balance between personal expression and audience connection. thoroughly enjoyed the video, thank you!💖
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Was drawing a scene in this children’s book I’m working on and omg watching your art is therapy. The part where the car comes to life … wow… so many questions , a part of me wants to put down the pen feeling like I’ll never get to this, but there’s a bigger part of me that’s more inspired to try and get better . This was awesome friend.
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Fantastic, thanks Hardy! Makes me excited to keep making art
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Stunning painting. I can already tell how these characters would move. Real skill!
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Im so impressed by the way you did that car. I would never imagine to approach it that way
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Sara, 8 years old, kneeling, crying over Jasper, a childhood friend, now a decapitated, dead robot. In the background, some drones are approaching, one issuing an order that she move away from the robot or they will open fire. 5 years earlier, Jasper was a postal robot, delivering mail, much to the delight of a then 3 year old Sara, who would always smile and wave to him through her bedroom window. I like your art.
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Recently came across your channel and I am enjoying each of your videos! Thankyou!! 😊
