I am so happy that you decide to make a CZcams Channel! You are one of my favourite artist. Your art is beside your awesome skills so deep of meaning. I am so excited to watch behind the scene and how you work 🙏🏻 thank you
13:55 3 must haves of drawing 9:55 Choose heavenly path in creating your sketches 25:06 Precise soft edges 27:20 Don't copy literally, copy the approach 28:30 No need in detailing everything, few detailed things can be enough for the good big picture effect 29:10 Depth: overlap elements, create relationships between them 35:30 Pay attention to the clarity of edges 38:05 Idea - execution 41:30 Make the room for drawing in your head as big as possible 50:00 Deadlines exist but you need to forget about them in the process Gratitude for participating in the constant process of creation
You're my hero. Your art is such an inspiration. I relate a lot to the way you describe your process and how the idea forms. You tap some vein of a collective unconscious. Your work resonates so deeply in a wordless way.
Dude, the end made me cry. Your words touched me as true and so beautiful and meaningful. Touching music of course but your words have a vibe to them that touches my soul a lil.
you are holy miles johnston as are the products of your effort. our work, as artist, is DONE when we can leave it, no? you and i are very different type of artists. i have had my art placed on the floor for viewing instead of being hung on a wall , i have had my work deliberately destroyed in front of me. i let go of considering it too precious long ago. i can identify with the Chineese artist Wei Wei who has had the strenght to take a priceless ming dynasty vase and smash it to bit in front of a horrified crowed of witnesses. imagine that courage. you and i are exactly opposite type of artists and different yet also the same in many ways.i think my rendering professor hated my artwork back in the day. BUT , i carried on inspite of his oppinion. profound gratitude for the example of a pure sacrificial life as an artist. you are truley a remarkable guy. i understand you a little bit now through your work that you have so generously shared. Enjoy and Savor your experiences as will i. Bless you and your family and your children for a thousand generations. I AM FOR YOU (hear that with two ears.) respectfully , angela ruth dagostino , indio california usa , alas, artist also.
I keep coming back to this video because of how much exceptional insights you gave us. Im not used to commenting on stuff over here but dayum miles, this is gold man!! Thank you and keep it up the awesome work as always
I almost never comment on things on CZcams, but this is solid gold. Excellent recommendations, important step-by-step thought processes, truly inspirational. Your level work has been an aspiration for me for years now. So glad that you've decided to make a channel. Thank you for this!
Now I will get to learn which I always wanted. Your explanation to the process is fabulous 😍. I am a big fan of you sir.... Thank u for making this video. Love u ❤️ always
Thank you so much for making this video! A 50 minute in depth video on the process and methods you use to create every drawing is so invaluable for people like me who are just starting out ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for taking the time to make this, it is extremely valuable and precious. I'd come back to this countless more times I'm sure! And it's the first time in a long while I gave my full attention in watching a full long video instead of doing so while pausing a million times while doing many other things. It feels good to have focus and concentration. You're such an inspiration and one of the reasons why I came back to drawing after being unable to enjoy it for years due to the pressure of 'performing' through drawing for grades and work and others' expectations. Thank you so much!
Damn man, I remember following your work while you still were focused on the gaming industry, I even remember that you had a pencil gumroad walkthrough of a Female character designer... Kept following and seeing your journey, always impressed by, and when I saw that you decided to revamp your channel, I got so damn happy! Awesome!
Awesome been folowing you on instagram for a long time, also youtube and watched your older videos a lot especially the livestreams with other artists were reallly useful, to see this Channel revieving is amazing i hope you continue this ☺
What a great video. I didn't even realise almost an hour went by because I was too busy being fascinated by your words and marks on the paper. It felt almost meditative. Thank you :)
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing. Your work is stunning, I now better understand the amount of work behind. Going to draw now I have some energy boost 💪
I enjoy this process from beginning and you brought this to help so much of planning of your work process into sensible and enjoyable process to learn and to adjust! Very mature and I love your work
Please do more videos Miles! I know time is not on your side, but if you could do more videos on your techniques it would be som helpful to use Meer mortals! Thanks Miles
Wow this is so incredible. I watched every single minute. You are both articulate and artistically gifted. A rare combination. Thank you for adding the dialogue. It made the video so much richer.
"I'm still alive, which means... I must continue with the drawing." Thanks for this Miles. You're a beautiful person, I can't wait to see more of these.
I genuinely feel that you’re one of the best artists in modern era. The way you capture emotion is unreal. I’ve been a huge fan ever since I first saw you post on Reddit, I always look forward to your content. Thrilled you’re posting on CZcams now.
So amazing you decided to start a CZcams channel! Have been following your art on social for years and was always wondering how you were able to make such masterpieces with pencil you are an inspiration 😊
This is so good, will doubtlessly be rewatching this in the future as I struggle through learning graphite more and more. Thanks so much for making this!
You're literally one of my favourite artists you inspired me so much that I literally feel like I can reflect myself into your work especially how you are so open for interpretations... I really enjoyed hearing you in podcasts and I'll always be supporting you through social media and stuff! You are amazing Miles and it's so cute seeing sketches of your twins.
Thank you very much for this, Miles! Very inspirational stuff, and great technical insights as well. I will try to enjoy my time drawing more, and the point about finding the " magical song in the playlist " is so relatable.. when I work many hours NO VIDEO will satisfy my restless mind, and I just stay distracted. Much like mindfulness it seems like learning to enjoy the process is a bit like training muscles. you can't just expect to bench 200 pounds on day 1. You gotta treat it like reps over time to get to a point where it becomes easier.
That was fascinating! Both the process and the commentary were really interesting, and there's a lot to learn from. Thank you for taking the time to record this :)
Amazing work Miles! I absolutely love how you put some focus on forming the idea. Something I've been really struggling to and also the thumbnailing process now makes a lot more sense! I've been following your work for so long now and it always was soo inspiring. If this is your beginning of YouTubing, I'm really psyched for the future! Finally an art CZcamsr who's actual artwork I enjoy🤘🏽
Been a big fan for a long time now. This is gold. Getting to see your process from start to finish is superb. I just turned 44 and only really started drawing again 8 years ago after a very very long hiatus. Your comments about drawing for drawings sake and forgetting about the pressures of likes etc is so true. It's easy to forget that and I am certainly guilty of it. Would love to see more but I know how time consuming making this video must have been.
Love your work and your attitude and tips that totally make sense. I too recently feel sometimes when I start a drawing that I want it to become finished even before I've hardly got started. Your advice about enjoying the process and the rest will follow. Great vid please please do more in the future. Keith
Miles, thank you thank you so much for doing this! I know how hard this must’ve been to put together and I appreciate all the work you put into making this (the art and the video). It’s hard to express how shocked and happy I was when this video showed up on my screen an hour ago. I just finished watching it and it’s everything I could’ve hoped for (right down to the art therapy section 😂). I loved it and it’s helped me understand some key things about my process for some larger projects I’m currently planning. Thanks again - your art and mindset are an inspiration for me and I’m sure many others out there 🙏🏽 Good luck with your show!
This was so thoughtful, insightful and informative; I loved watching this, very well put-together and the points you talked about (particularly towards the end) were things I really needed to hear. (And for the first time making a video like this - the editing was spot on!) Thanks so much for putting the time into this for us to enjoy!
That was the best most inspiring class i've ever seen, not only the way you talked about all those technical steps of the process in a very simple way focused on the understanding of the artwork which is what most artists aim, but also the psychological steps of it and problems that all artists suffer in a very human way, thank you for that, please keep doing It! And since im here, what kind games do you play??
I’ve watched hundreds of drawing and painting vlogs and this was by far exactly what we as beginners need I loved your detailed walk through each stage and why just brilliant I hope you keep sharing to us ❤
Hey Miles, incredible work! Thank you so much for sharing your process and lifting the curtain on how you do your magic. Maybe a little quick to ask this after your first video, but are you planning to share any vids on managing the business side of what you do? Whether it be commissioned work or gallery stuff. I hear a lot from concept designers and those kind of artists how they work either freelance or salaried with film/tv/game companies etc but the fine art world in the 2020s feels somewhat of a mystery to me, and others I'm sure
PUHLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS ! I recently discovered you and you have literally become my absolute fav artist ! I adore your mastery over your technique, your compositions are friggin complex and breathtakingly gorgeous. And holy f**k you draw so much of it instinctively. I am in awe!!!! 😭 You are an incredibly inspiring artist Miles!
Inspirational as always! I’ve been having trouble staying focused while I’m painting recently and what you mentioned about boredom, paying close attention, and losing yourself in the present will be super helpful. Looking forward to the next video!
I was watching Steven Z and your name popped up ! Found this and so enjoyed the whole content almost 80 yrs old . Still learning so much from the younger generation well done. 👏
This video is amazing. I can write an essay about it but nothing can do it justice so I will just say…its amazing…Thank you Miles for making this. Everything you make is beautiful.
Hearing your process makes me feel like it is so daunting. It does make me feel better about my own art and how long it takes me to get something just right. It's a relief. Seriously could not have asked for another artist to show their method/craft, I strongly look forward to all of your videos (should you upload more). Cheers!
Wow finally the first CZcams Video from an artist that I really admire. So excited to watch this 😍 I always feel like sinking into the art when I observe the drawing/painting!
Great, you are one of my favorite artists, thank you for showing your processes in this drawing, I would like to know what kind of paper you used in this wonderful work.
Miles man, hope you're doing well these days! Bought your first print wayyy back in '16 and following since the crimson daggers days. Always happy to see your stuff take care!
I already commented but I also just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the editing aswell! Kind of inspiring. It's making me wonder if I could start making and editing my own videos.
Amazing video. Love seeing the steps you took to complete this piece. The lighting is beautiful. And you sharing lots of insights about the thought process. Like how you’re able to create your longer detailed pencil work. And I definitely know how hard it is to get a smooth finish with graphite. Once again amazing video and you’re definitely my biggest inspiration when it comes to creating art of my own.
I am very glad to see you here, your works are fantastic, I hope you bring more videos soon❤ Could you tell me the weight of the paper you use and how smooth it is?
I totally appreciate and admire all the hard work you put into this video,. although I am not surprised, I have been a fan of your art for a while now,..great job Miles, it really is very helpful advice.
I am so happy that you decide to make a CZcams Channel! You are one of my favourite artist. Your art is beside your awesome skills so deep of meaning. I am so excited to watch behind the scene and how you work 🙏🏻 thank you
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. All the best
I agree
13:55 3 must haves of drawing
9:55 Choose heavenly path in creating your sketches
25:06 Precise soft edges
27:20 Don't copy literally, copy the approach
28:30 No need in detailing everything, few detailed things can be enough for the good big picture effect
29:10 Depth: overlap elements, create relationships between them
35:30 Pay attention to the clarity of edges
38:05 Idea - execution
41:30 Make the room for drawing in your head as big as possible
50:00 Deadlines exist but you need to forget about them in the process
Gratitude for participating in the constant process of creation
My jaw dropped when I saw this pop up. Sharing to my whole art crew. This is so valuable Miles!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🙏🙏 hope you get something from it
So happy to see this! Cheers my friend.
Your art was one of the big reasons I got into drawing, seeing your process is awesome!
That's so lovely to hear, can I see your art somewhere?
Damn, You finally did it!
Greetings from SARA!
-q
You're my hero. Your art is such an inspiration. I relate a lot to the way you describe your process and how the idea forms. You tap some vein of a collective unconscious. Your work resonates so deeply in a wordless way.
this was such a valuable resource, especially from you. thank you, looking forward to more.
Beyond your great talent, it fells that as a person you are good, humble and generous. This make you greater.
Glad you started a yt channel sir🙏
Best mindset/commentary ever. Just what I needed. Thank you!
This channel is a bliss
It's incredibly generous of you to share your thoughts, precision and style. Thank you!
Hey I'm from. I always wanted to know, how you draw, your techniques. Finally you have shared ❤
This is such a good video, thank you
Dude, the end made me cry. Your words touched me as true and so beautiful and meaningful. Touching music of course but your words have a vibe to them that touches my soul a lil.
Miles!!! yess good to see you drawin n chattin
That last part really changed my dedication to my craft, thank you miles
LETS GOOOOO MILES MADE A CZcams CHANNEL
I hope every artist watches this.
I really enjoyed this Miles! Thank you for so much for making this, you are not only an amazing artist but also an excellent teacher.
good to see you man good luck on your YT journey :)
you are holy miles johnston as are the products of your effort. our work, as artist, is DONE when we can leave it, no? you and i are very different type of artists. i have had my art placed on the floor for viewing instead of being hung on a wall , i have had my work deliberately destroyed in front of me. i let go of considering it too precious long ago. i can identify with the Chineese artist Wei Wei who has had the strenght to take a priceless ming dynasty vase and smash it to bit in front of a horrified crowed of witnesses. imagine that courage. you and i are exactly opposite type of artists and different yet also the same in many ways.i think my rendering professor hated my artwork back in the day. BUT , i carried on inspite of his oppinion. profound gratitude for the example of a pure sacrificial life as an artist. you are truley a remarkable guy. i understand you a little bit now through your work that you have so generously shared. Enjoy and Savor your experiences as will i. Bless you and your family and your children for a thousand generations. I AM FOR YOU (hear that with two ears.) respectfully , angela ruth dagostino , indio california usa , alas, artist also.
I keep coming back to this video because of how much exceptional insights you gave us. Im not used to commenting on stuff over here but dayum miles, this is gold man!! Thank you and keep it up the awesome work as always
I almost never comment on things on CZcams, but this is solid gold. Excellent recommendations, important step-by-step thought processes, truly inspirational. Your level work has been an aspiration for me for years now. So glad that you've decided to make a channel. Thank you for this!
Now I will get to learn which I always wanted. Your explanation to the process is fabulous 😍. I am a big fan of you sir.... Thank u for making this video. Love u ❤️ always
Thank you so much for making this video! A 50 minute in depth video on the process and methods you use to create every drawing is so invaluable for people like me who are just starting out ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amazing, thank you so much. I feel like videos like this can expand on what you're able to share about your work so much.
Excellent video brother, really fascinating to see your process!
Thank you for taking the time to make this, it is extremely valuable and precious. I'd come back to this countless more times I'm sure! And it's the first time in a long while I gave my full attention in watching a full long video instead of doing so while pausing a million times while doing many other things. It feels good to have focus and concentration.
You're such an inspiration and one of the reasons why I came back to drawing after being unable to enjoy it for years due to the pressure of 'performing' through drawing for grades and work and others' expectations. Thank you so much!
Great art work! Masterpiece❤🎨
Damn man, I remember following your work while you still were focused on the gaming industry, I even remember that you had a pencil gumroad walkthrough of a Female character designer...
Kept following and seeing your journey, always impressed by, and when I saw that you decided to revamp your channel, I got so damn happy! Awesome!
Awesome been folowing you on instagram for a long time, also youtube and watched your older videos a lot especially the livestreams with other artists were reallly useful, to see this Channel revieving is amazing i hope you continue this ☺
What a great video. I didn't even realise almost an hour went by because I was too busy being fascinated by your words and marks on the paper. It felt almost meditative. Thank you :)
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Your work is stunning, I now better understand the amount of work behind. Going to draw now I have some energy boost 💪
I enjoy this process from beginning and you brought this to help so much of planning of your work process into sensible and enjoyable process to learn and to adjust! Very mature and I love your work
Please do more videos Miles! I know time is not on your side, but if you could do more videos on your techniques it would be som helpful to use Meer mortals! Thanks Miles
Wow this is so incredible. I watched every single minute. You are both articulate and artistically gifted. A rare combination. Thank you for adding the dialogue. It made the video so much richer.
Hope to see more contents like this!! It was really cool and helpful💓💓
the process is stunning
a beautiful piece, very rich
I rarely comment on YT but to have an amazing artist give such in depth insight on their creative process means a lot, really good video!
"I'm still alive, which means... I must continue with the drawing."
Thanks for this Miles. You're a beautiful person, I can't wait to see more of these.
Thank you so much, especially for the last part. I really appreciate everything you said.
Really great work Miles, loved watching this and hearing your thoughts and advice along the way!
I genuinely feel that you’re one of the best artists in modern era. The way you capture emotion is unreal. I’ve been a huge fan ever since I first saw you post on Reddit, I always look forward to your content. Thrilled you’re posting on CZcams now.
This video is amazing. Thank you so much Miles!
So amazing you decided to start a CZcams channel!
Have been following your art on social for years and was always wondering how you were able to make such masterpieces with pencil you are an inspiration 😊
This is so good, will doubtlessly be rewatching this in the future as I struggle through learning graphite more and more. Thanks so much for making this!
🖤
Great to see this in depth look into your work Miles! Keep it going
Really great video! Love the long-format of going through the process start to finish. Also like the laid back style.
You're literally one of my favourite artists you inspired me so much that I literally feel like I can reflect myself into your work especially how you are so open for interpretations... I really enjoyed hearing you in podcasts and I'll always be supporting you through social media and stuff! You are amazing Miles and it's so cute seeing sketches of your twins.
Thank you very much for this, Miles! Very inspirational stuff, and great technical insights as well.
I will try to enjoy my time drawing more, and the point about finding the " magical song in the playlist " is so relatable.. when I work many hours NO VIDEO will satisfy my restless mind, and I just stay distracted.
Much like mindfulness it seems like learning to enjoy the process is a bit like training muscles. you can't just expect to bench 200 pounds on day 1. You gotta treat it like reps over time to get to a point where it becomes easier.
You deciding to comeback on CZcams in such a great way is one of the best things to happen this year
That was fascinating! Both the process and the commentary were really interesting, and there's a lot to learn from. Thank you for taking the time to record this :)
Great to hear a 50 minute Miles talk been a long time hahah! Looking forward for the next one. (great editing btw) Best wishes buddy / Eric Persson
Oh I'll thoroughly watch it tonight!!!
Since I won't be able to do this super frequently I thought I would try to make each vid a full on meal. Enjoy!
Yessir ! You're a big inspiration
Thank you for making the world bearable with your amazing work !
Very cool, not knowing anything about drawing this is like magic to me. Looking forward to more videos!
loved the video, so well edited, and audio video content, top level quality. amazing content thanks for posting it
Amazing work Miles! I absolutely love how you put some focus on forming the idea. Something I've been really struggling to and also the thumbnailing process now makes a lot more sense! I've been following your work for so long now and it always was soo inspiring. If this is your beginning of YouTubing, I'm really psyched for the future! Finally an art CZcamsr who's actual artwork I enjoy🤘🏽
Thanks for taking the time and putting in the hard work to make this video. Great hearing and seeing your process
Been a big fan for a long time now. This is gold. Getting to see your process from start to finish is superb. I just turned 44 and only really started drawing again 8 years ago after a very very long hiatus. Your comments about drawing for drawings sake and forgetting about the pressures of likes etc is so true. It's easy to forget that and I am certainly guilty of it. Would love to see more but I know how time consuming making this video must have been.
Love your work and your attitude and tips that totally make sense. I too recently feel sometimes when I start a drawing that I want it to become finished even before I've hardly got started. Your advice about enjoying the process and the rest will follow. Great vid please please do more in the future. Keith
Miles, thank you thank you so much for doing this! I know how hard this must’ve been to put together and I appreciate all the work you put into making this (the art and the video). It’s hard to express how shocked and happy I was when this video showed up on my screen an hour ago. I just finished watching it and it’s everything I could’ve hoped for (right down to the art therapy section 😂). I loved it and it’s helped me understand some key things about my process for some larger projects I’m currently planning. Thanks again - your art and mindset are an inspiration for me and I’m sure many others out there 🙏🏽 Good luck with your show!
This was so thoughtful, insightful and informative; I loved watching this, very well put-together and the points you talked about (particularly towards the end) were things I really needed to hear. (And for the first time making a video like this - the editing was spot on!) Thanks so much for putting the time into this for us to enjoy!
That was the best most inspiring class i've ever seen, not only the way you talked about all those technical steps of the process in a very simple way focused on the understanding of the artwork which is what most artists aim, but also the psychological steps of it and problems that all artists suffer in a very human way, thank you for that, please keep doing It! And since im here, what kind games do you play??
Hollow knight, Celeste, Elden Ring, Slay the Spire, Hades, Binding of Isaac. First few that came to mind!
And thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say
I’ve watched hundreds of drawing and painting vlogs and this was by far exactly what we as beginners need I loved your detailed walk through each stage and why just brilliant I hope you keep sharing to us ❤
NEW uploads please, eagerly waiting
Hey Miles, incredible work! Thank you so much for sharing your process and lifting the curtain on how you do your magic.
Maybe a little quick to ask this after your first video, but are you planning to share any vids on managing the business side of what you do? Whether it be commissioned work or gallery stuff. I hear a lot from concept designers and those kind of artists how they work either freelance or salaried with film/tv/game companies etc but the fine art world in the 2020s feels somewhat of a mystery to me, and others I'm sure
PUHLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS ! I recently discovered you and you have literally become my absolute fav artist ! I adore your mastery over your technique, your compositions are friggin complex and breathtakingly gorgeous. And holy f**k you draw so much of it instinctively. I am in awe!!!! 😭 You are an incredibly inspiring artist Miles!
Inspirational as always! I’ve been having trouble staying focused while I’m painting recently and what you mentioned about boredom, paying close attention, and losing yourself in the present will be super helpful. Looking forward to the next video!
Thank you thank you thank you so much for thisssss
Amazing video!!!, you inspire me ,Saludos desde Mexico
You're a wizard Miles and also an inspiration to me. Incredible work.
I was watching Steven Z and your name popped up ! Found this and so enjoyed the whole content almost 80 yrs old . Still learning so much from the younger generation well done. 👏
thank you for this!
Buh Buh Buh, here's some plants
This video is amazing. I can write an essay about it but nothing can do it justice so I will just say…its amazing…Thank you Miles for making this. Everything you make is beautiful.
luv your art luv
Awesome thank you❤
lets go miles, i used to love dirty sponge, so happy that you are creating youtube content again!
Hearing your process makes me feel like it is so daunting. It does make me feel better about my own art and how long it takes me to get something just right. It's a relief. Seriously could not have asked for another artist to show their method/craft, I strongly look forward to all of your videos (should you upload more). Cheers!
This is so helpful, as an artist myself, it is really inspiring to watch such talented artists work on their craft, cheers mate
Awesome!
Thank you 🙏
Wow finally the first CZcams Video from an artist that I really admire. So excited to watch this 😍
I always feel like sinking into the art when I observe the drawing/painting!
Great, you are one of my favorite artists, thank you for showing your processes in this drawing, I would like to know what kind of paper you used in this wonderful work.
So glad you made a channel and started uploading. Thanks for sharing your process and insights.
I’m a huge fan of your art, you will always be one of my biggest inspirations thank you for sharing this with us 🖤
Miles man, hope you're doing well these days! Bought your first print wayyy back in '16 and following since the crimson daggers days. Always happy to see your stuff take care!
this was super edifying to watch, thanks Miles, definetley hope that you make more of these
I already commented but I also just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the editing aswell! Kind of inspiring. It's making me wonder if I could start making and editing my own videos.
Amazing video. Love seeing the steps you took to complete this piece. The lighting is beautiful. And you sharing lots of insights about the thought process. Like how you’re able to create your longer detailed pencil work. And I definitely know how hard it is to get a smooth finish with graphite. Once again amazing video and you’re definitely my biggest inspiration when it comes to creating art of my own.
I am very glad to see you here, your works are fantastic, I hope you bring more videos soon❤
Could you tell me the weight of the paper you use and how smooth it is?
I totally appreciate and admire all the hard work you put into this video,. although I am not surprised, I have been a fan of your art for a while now,..great job Miles, it really is very helpful advice.
I absolutely love your art. What's your tools of choice? Watching the process is so amazing ❤
Thank you for this-- always wanted to see an in-depth process video from you.
thank you for sharing the whole process. and love ur work. keep sharing different ideas and skill for use to improve. thank you and take care
I really love your art. Hopefully we'll get more videos in the future.
would love to see a studio tour and breakdown of what kind of tools and pencils you use
this video is amazing, I enjoyed it all through the end! keep going
Thank you so much! That makes me really happy. Have a great week!