Why Color Studies Are So Powerful

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  • čas přidán 5. 02. 2022
  • In this first video to this channel I discuss the quickest method for mastering an artistic eye for color and light through the creation of color studies. In this first part I talk about my experience of doing these studies for years and how it impacted my career, as well as some tips for where to start.
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Komentáře • 835

  • @bethreeves7864
    @bethreeves7864 Před rokem +4130

    It's a good reminder to new artists that your one hour study will not look like some of his one hour studies. Quick studies and the ability to get that much information on a page is also a skill that takes time and practice. So understand that it is also something that will build and grow with you and the effort you put into the process and your own learning. Don't let yourself get frustrated! (I know a lot of young and new artists try to follow the advice and get very frustrated when they can't replicate the same results in their studies as professional artists with thousands of hours of studies under their belt).

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +502

      Very good reply!!! Yes, I should bring up this comment in future videos as it's very true. I have started a group to do color studies weekly with friends from the office and many struggle a lot the first few times. Maybe I can get their permission to show their first paintings and how far they progressed in just a couple months to help encourage others to keep trying and not get totally frustrated. Thanks for the great feedback!!

    • @bethreeves7864
      @bethreeves7864 Před rokem +78

      @@LightingMentor I love your content, and it always has the best advice. I have to tell my students all the time that imperfect work is okay, it's about growth and learning. I always tell them that if their sketchbooks don't have some truly awful studies in them when they begin doing studies for the first time, then they're probably doing it wrong. And they should never discard them, bc you want to see how much you've grown. That growth and gaining knowledge is the point!

    • @ZTRCTGuy
      @ZTRCTGuy Před rokem +71

      This cannot be overstated. The pros make it seem so easy, and often they don't know anymore what it's like to NOT be this skilled. I see in a lot of art videos ''just do this'' or ''paint this, improve in mere hours''. There's no such thing, the brain can adapt to a new situation very quickly, pros just sometimes don't understand anymore how difficult and painstakingly slow of a journey it can be.

    • @leina-3597
      @leina-3597 Před rokem +7

      thank you. i really needed this

    • @KimbapGuru
      @KimbapGuru Před rokem +14

      Thank you for that cause my egg looks 100% different 🤣

  • @aspenisthebest
    @aspenisthebest Před rokem +536

    In art class in high school, we were learning about light and shadows, so we painted an egg still life. I was so unbelievably proud of my egg, and I was so excited to show my mom because I thought she might finally be proud of me for something since she was an artist. I showed her the egg with a huge smile, and she looked at it with no emotion on her face and blankly said, "It's an egg." That moment will forever haunt me, but I still love egg paintings and I think it's really cool how the different light and shadows are so simple but still make such a difference. It would just be a basic oval without it.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +259

      Oh that story breaks my heart. I do see it all the time though. Many people don't see the effort and time put into observing the subtleties of life and light. Painting a simple egg is not always a simple task. I applaud you for painting your egg!! I believe you can go far if you keep making art and pushing through those sad moments. I wish you a bright future full of light! It's very nice to meet you Vicky! Keep creating and stay in touch

    • @aspenisthebest
      @aspenisthebest Před rokem +30

      @@LightingMentor Aw thank you!

    • @justabout6979
      @justabout6979 Před rokem +45

      😫I know this feeling, when your so proud or interested in something, and others can't see why

    • @bethanieferguson2206
      @bethanieferguson2206 Před rokem +39

      Honestly when she said it's an egg! I would have been like out of control happy. The fact she said it's an 🥚 is fantastic. If you say her being an artist. Then your trying to create just one piece for her to think highly of you. Technically, you got it! She could have said what's this a ball! A circle what i don't get it! The fact she said egg should have told you what?? That you created something especially an egg which is hard to do and she said egg so she knew what it was. If that isn't more of a confirmation remark then I don't know what is!!!
      So I'm sure your picture looked like an egg! 😁 lol do you still have the picture? Curious what this pic you speak of looks like. 😊 Remember the bigger picture and moral of that story. Technically you won your moment. Even with no emotion on her face. I have been there before the emotionless face dilemma. Though mine was caused by something I didn't know about during that time frame. It's called Flat Effect or "masked facies." I have read that some people who are sick or I'll can carry this symptom.

    • @MarinaMichaels
      @MarinaMichaels Před rokem +1

      Your mom sounds like a witch spelled with a "b." Your story tells me she never gave you credit or praise for your creative work. Is it possible she was jealous of or threatened by you?

  • @mrsplosh999
    @mrsplosh999 Před rokem +1417

    The thing that helped me the most were
    1. Sam Neilson’s colour and light course
    2. James gurney’s colour and light
    3. Light for visual artists- Richard Yot
    4. Studies

    • @AzureSymbiote
      @AzureSymbiote Před rokem +4

      Thanks.

    • @julianas.3352
      @julianas.3352 Před rokem +29

      People always recommend James Gurney book but it just looks like a big reference book to me so not really sure how that’s going to help for beginners like me. Also Sam’s course from schoolism or what? Couldn’t find by the title you’re referring to

    • @mrsplosh999
      @mrsplosh999 Před rokem +39

      @@julianas.3352 It gives you the rules of how light/colour/form works. This impacts everything we see in terms of value/colour/shape etc. Perhaps try the Richard Yot book, it's a bit more approachable.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +62

      YES! I love all of those too! So much great stuff to learn from

    • @coyoteclockworkstudios3140
      @coyoteclockworkstudios3140 Před rokem +16

      James Gurney's Color and Light is incredibly complicated. Definitely one of those books you have to read several times to get everything out of it. I know moonlight is red cause of that book!

  • @DigitalGamersX
    @DigitalGamersX Před rokem +369

    I felt very seen when you said "drawing made sense to me in line but color always confused me", thats my current problem in my art progress rn haha. Time to put pedal to the metal with these studies, and thanks for being so honest!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +29

      Yes, I think all of us go through similar points in our artistic journey, so it's nice to know we're not alone. You can do it! Keep creating

    • @the.a6726
      @the.a6726 Před rokem +5

      SAME I've been struggling at it 💀

    • @BD-xf8ym
      @BD-xf8ym Před rokem +7

      @@the.a6726 if you are using clip studio paint I would highly suggest you use the color mixer menu instead of the color wheel or other alternatives. You have about 8 starting colors and you mix them, very similar to traditional painting and it helped me immensely on getting good color. You can get similar results with a mixer brush in any program but its very convenient that its a seperate menu in csp instead of messing with layer and disrupting your flow.

    • @BD-xf8ym
      @BD-xf8ym Před rokem +2

      @@the.a6726 It's called Color Mixing Palette menu, I suggest you look it up

  • @youngneil6456
    @youngneil6456 Před rokem +38

    the thought of doing studies admittedly scares me, BUT the simple act of giving them little faces makes it so much more fun. ur a genius lmao

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +7

      Ha! Yes, any means to make the process more fun and less intimidating will help us to keep creating! So glad you found this helpful

  • @rainncorbin8291
    @rainncorbin8291 Před 16 dny +4

    How helpful. I'm self taught, been painting 3 years. I'm still learning. I set aside 6 hours a day and practice. I don't work, I'm in a wheelchair. Started as a hobby but my paintings are actually selling. I'm going to do that. I feel like I've done art in other lifetimes. I intuitively know how to do things I've never been taught to do. It's weird. Thanks again.

  • @NornChaver
    @NornChaver Před rokem +469

    You're like an art dad that I've never had. This is so cozy inspiring and educational all in one video. Thx man

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +60

      Ha! Thank you! I've never been called an Art Dad before. So glad you found these videos helpful

    • @algodius
      @algodius Před rokem +2

      @@LightingMentor Do like being called that?

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +17

      @@algodius I am a Dad in real life, so I don't mind. If I can help people with their art then I'm happy

    • @algodius
      @algodius Před rokem +2

      @@LightingMentor So glad to have you here ! Art Dad
      Thank you for your help

  • @uh-ooooh
    @uh-ooooh Před rokem +926

    This is my first video I've seen of yours and I already love it. There's a lot of art channels that do too much gimmicky shortcuts or counter-to-the-grain methods but feels unnecessarily contrarian for the sake of being contrarian to seem more unique and gives false-hope to aspiring artists. But I love videos like this where it just feels honest. There's no "different angle" or "clever never before seen solution" or "trickity trick" that's going to suddenly make me become an expert. Face it head on - look at things, study things, put in the work, put in the fun. Love the videos, man

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +79

      aw, thank you! :) Yes, the only way to truly get better at art is to do it. It doesn't have to be complicated and there is no magic trick to the system. Just simple practice. Thanks for the kind words

    • @deline8ed619
      @deline8ed619 Před rokem +3

      ウーオースティンキー, really well said, and why this is a gem. The metaphors were great, too.

    • @flickaJay
      @flickaJay Před rokem +1

      Me too! I'm glad I clicked on this vid. Thanks, Light ponderings.

    • @banananerlandia
      @banananerlandia Před 10 měsíci

      Silver CZcams button >>>>>deserved>>>!

  • @MadDannyWest
    @MadDannyWest Před rokem +166

    wtf why does this only have 2,000 views? It deserves at least over 100,000. This is awesome!

    • @mariecrowe8843
      @mariecrowe8843 Před rokem +8

      Give it time……..

    • @marekroman3906
      @marekroman3906 Před rokem +3

      hidden gems

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +9

      aw... thank you!!!

    • @VioletGlitterworks
      @VioletGlitterworks Před rokem +3

      @@kernsanders3973 honestly, you may not like to hear it but if you have 10-15 mins. To scroll online through videos, then you have 10-15 mins. To work out a few thumbnail color/light studies. Multiply this same amount of time everyday for a year and you WILL start to fill that gap that you’re seeing in your artwork.👍🏻 At the very least you will see the improvement that you’re looking for. Best wishes!💙

    • @mamamememoo
      @mamamememoo Před rokem

      Agreed. Wow

  • @AlistairBonfronte
    @AlistairBonfronte Před rokem +61

    Reminds me of a few years ago, when I was stuck being unable to improve anything with human shapes and I was like hating my art and all that jazz. Then I had to take that one mandatory class in creature design I thought I was going to hate as well because it’s not my cup of tea, and we had this exercise where we could only draw slimes, but like, thematic slimes, so everybody had 10 minutes to draw elemental slimes, emotion-based slimes, historic-figures slimes and a bunch of other crazy stuff as a smile for an hour. At first I just thought that it was relaxing, didn’t think much about it and didn’t realize that it was the first time I relaxed while drawing in months, so it came for me as a surprise when I sat to work on a major piece and it just, I don’t know how to explain but it just worked; it wasn’t flawless, and I wasn’t in the zone or any fancy stuff, but I didn’t feel as constricted as I would. Later I found out that I don’t need to be drawing humans all the time to improve that skill, our brain works in strange ways when it comes to learning, and for me it’s now about drawing some odd slimes a few minutes every day. I guess everybody has their own slimes or eggs to discover.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +9

      I love this story!! Thanks for sharing. Yes, our brains are funny things. I'm glad you were able to relax a bit and just enjoy the process

  • @MugiHours
    @MugiHours Před rokem +355

    Seeing you put a character in your bottle for fun reminds me of when I was in college taking art and my teacher yelled at me for doing that because it wasn't "100% realistic" :') We had been drawing bottles for weeks... I was bored out of my mind so I was trying to spice things up a bit. I wish my art classes were more like what you shared in this video: drawing a variety of objects for when studying objects and not just bottles every single day. It's amazing how videos on CZcams are so much more helpful than expensive college classes...
    I'm going to subscribe now.

    • @princessthyemis
      @princessthyemis Před rokem +44

      Aw! I'm so sorry your teacher yelled at you when you were simply trying to be creative! If I were you in that class, I'd probably do the same thing. I love your idea of putting a teeny character in a bottle! *offers hug and cookie*

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +64

      If there's no joy in the craft then it devalues it's magic for sure. I encourage artists to have fun with it and add story, rather than just following a hard set of rules. I hope you can really enjoy doing studies and make some awesome art. I hoe that teacher can learn to inspire the students and not just teach them techniques. :)

    • @EmmaTippingInk
      @EmmaTippingInk Před 11 měsíci +2

      That happened to me too! We were studying the golden ratio and doing portraits. I was soooo bored so I drew a cartoon of an old lady in nothing but a frilly apron, pulling baked beans out of her kitchen cabinet. I thought it was awesome. My teacher made me take it off the wall because “we don’t do cartoons here”. I took it down but vowed to never stop drawing cartoons😆

  • @Hmy8799
    @Hmy8799 Před rokem +135

    This is like a mini masterclasss- CZcams needs to get with it so that more people are exposed to it and can see it!!! Thank you so very much for sharing some truly invaluable insight and advice! Its’s rare (if it exists anywhere at all!) that an artist/illustrator who works for Pixar etc allows the public a to have glimpse into their brain’s creative process-and BREAKS IT DOWN in a way that really makes sense for anyone….I honestly feel like I stumbled across gold here, haha I mean this is a gift to all of us who watch! Thank you so so much!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +12

      Thank you again for the very very kind words hmy 8799!!! I just hope to help inspire fellow artist to keep creating

  • @XEPHOURIA
    @XEPHOURIA Před rokem +30

    Something that fascinates me is that his art looks so realistic even with a stylized style because of how good of an understanding he has of light. That's something I've noticed throughout mediums, even with a unique or cartoony style, something that doesn't reflect actual life, and you give it really good lighting, then it looks realer than if you used a realistic style with mediucre lighting.

  • @heatherhunter9434
    @heatherhunter9434 Před rokem +71

    😆 "Just shoot me now!" I've been feeling really down lately about getting back into art. Doing these small studies might just give me the push I need. Every time I see a product, I always wonder who the artist is! Not many people think about the work that goes into making a product and that includes the artwork! It would be such a neat feeling to see your work on something worldwide! Thanks for the vid! I'll definitely be checking out others in the near future.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +3

      Yes, it is incredible to see your name in the credits of a big film, or to have helped make something that thousands or even millions of people see. And it all starts with simple practice like these studies.You can do! Keep creating!!

  • @jlinus7251
    @jlinus7251 Před rokem +19

    Colour has always been hard for me. I've always found line art easy, but when I go in to colour my art in it was so hard

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +6

      Yes, colour is often a hard topic. I hope it becomes easier for you and some of the ideas I'll discuss in future videos help

    • @juliomontano94
      @juliomontano94 Před rokem

      Same!

  • @MegaAwesomeAnnie
    @MegaAwesomeAnnie Před rokem +27

    I recently tried to paint a monochrome scene and the end result showed me how I had been neglecting values in favour of hues. Colours are great but you could paint an object in almost any hue and make it look realistic just by paying close attention to light / dark values and contrasts, whereas even a correctly-coloured object can look vague and undefined without the appropriate shading and highlights. I really liked that you guys spent an hour each week painting an object - that tallies up to many hours and many objects over a period of time so amazing exercise which we could easily incorporate into our weeks too :) Thanks for sharing!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      Yes! Value is so hugely important!! I'm glad you're creating too!!

  • @melou7122
    @melou7122 Před rokem +34

    Been drawing since I was a kid but in my personal opinion, I really suck at colors. I've been thinking for the past few months to do studies, and I believe this video pushes me to do so. So, thank you! Also, I feel like you yourself in this video can be a study a study as well - because of the dual lighting xD

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +5

      Yay! I'm delighted that this inspired you to do more studies :) Yes, I try to make my lighting in my room have some interest in these videos too.

  • @zuxzuxesquivelzeta989
    @zuxzuxesquivelzeta989 Před rokem +25

    I think you do an incredible job in the art world. Nowadays, people just focus on one side of the spectrum of art, mostly self expression, and completely forget that art is meant to convey the highest level of perfection, complimented with deepest passion and daring ideas. Thanks for all the work you put in your vids! Cheers!

  • @pada5992
    @pada5992 Před rokem +14

    With all the hype and drama nowadays... It is so refreshing to see somebody showing actual results of actual down to earth work that was repeatedly done in real life. Also it brought tangible progress that led to an actual skill you can use and build on. What a concept!
    No fluff, no drama, no glitter. Just light reflecting on surfaces, colors, mastered by actual practicing.
    The didactic structure and editing of this video is superbe. You are also a very likeable person. I also trust your guidance instantly. I write this at my personal starting point to binge watching your channel 😊
    Avoiding noise and nightmares.
    Wonderful. Will try this. Thank you

  • @krystalp336
    @krystalp336 Před rokem +4

    This inspired me to practice painting...but also made me feel really guilty about not working out enough

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +1

      Haha... I could work out more too. Glad it inspired your painting :)

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique Před rokem +26

    this is such incredible advice! i thought this video would be on colour theory but it turned out to be the most practical advice, beautifully illustrated with examples and personal story

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Mary! Ya, I tried to create videos I wish others had made in the way I want to learn. I'm so glad you found it useful

  • @JessiDeerSims
    @JessiDeerSims Před rokem +20

    Art is a set of formulas. Once your learn the "recipe" of a certain thing, it becomes second nature.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +4

      Yup, art is mostly a form of math and patterns that can be broken down into understandable and apply-able tools

  • @potates60
    @potates60 Před rokem

    Sold. I'm subscribing! I've been trying to figure out how to approach this self learning process and really appreciate how you broke it down to simple steps. Looking forward to discovering more of your content!

  • @_ink.teeth_
    @_ink.teeth_ Před rokem

    this was great, you are really good at explaining concepts in a way that makes them seem approachable, thank you! 🖤

  • @joyceee6958
    @joyceee6958 Před rokem

    I can't believe this is free. Thank you for coming to CZcams and sharing your learning methods with us. I hope you succeed in all your endeavors!

  • @twopintsofmilk
    @twopintsofmilk Před rokem +3

    Just found this channel today. I turned on the notification bell straight away. Thanks Jeremy

  • @theywyrm8918
    @theywyrm8918 Před rokem +1

    the dedication this you has to responding to the comment section is incredible

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      I really like to connect with those who take the time to view my work :)

  • @samanthafadraga
    @samanthafadraga Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely LOVED THIS ! 🙏🏻 thank you !!!!!!

  • @cheesyputty6818
    @cheesyputty6818 Před 3 měsíci

    you are a genius, completely eye opening and can actually see myself at the very begining of understanding colour, such a clear love for art too thank you

  • @ethelkeller6814
    @ethelkeller6814 Před rokem +1

    Your enthousiasm is infectious! I will start right away - with an egg! I never thought I would see this as fun😂

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem

      Yay! I'm so glad I've spread the art infection :) Keep creating!!

  • @Dvarazza
    @Dvarazza Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for sharing! You know, when I imagine the word “painting” I usually thought of something not really interesting and too academical, but when I saw your paintings, I realized how impressive and just sweet it can look, and it can feel to create it. Thank you , that is inspiring. Also, that’s good that you told you were painting this in Pixar every single week, because some guys perceive “getting job at a good company” as their end goal, and what you’ve shown is that people are keeping practicing and studying a lot, even and especially when they get a prestigious job.

  • @minetruly
    @minetruly Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, I just found your channel! This instruction is INCREDIBLE and exactly at the level I need it to be! Thank you for sharing your expertise!!!

  • @candyboyer
    @candyboyer Před rokem

    You have a Fantastic channel. I have an art coach and I have learned a lot from her, but I see how you describe something she's been hammering on with my art for a long time and suddenly it is clicking. Thank you so much!

  • @stevepalmer3160
    @stevepalmer3160 Před rokem

    I listened to have of this yt and having experienced your enthusiasm TOTALLY INSPIRED!!! Thank you SIR!

  • @demolinertom2981
    @demolinertom2981 Před 10 měsíci

    Your first statement seems completely true, and transposable to music learning as well as far as I know. Great work!

  • @funlightfactory6031
    @funlightfactory6031 Před rokem +1

    I watch your videos multiple times, they are as inspirational as informative. Only wish you posted more. :)

  • @aliciamolloy5948
    @aliciamolloy5948 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this wonderful lesson/advice.

  • @judrawing
    @judrawing Před rokem

    Thank you so much for giving me a direction ❤

  • @ixchelssong
    @ixchelssong Před rokem +6

    I had some certain artistic skills all my life. It made me think for a while, I could be a professional artist! Quickly I learned that having an "eye" and the ability to focus on a subject for hours or days was never hard, wasn't nearly enough. Lots of skills Did Not come naturally! Classes like this are great, and I appreciate your generosity. 😁

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      You are most welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Keep creating my friend!!

  • @changemymind06
    @changemymind06 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow this is the first video I've seen of yours and loved it! Your delivery and inclusion of examples are wonderful - easily digestible, to the point, inspiring, and funny. I loved the oreo and milk painting - it's hilarious! I've always disliked doing still life studies, but you, sir, have changed me mind. I'm definitely looking forward to watching your other videos 😊

  • @basiccomponents
    @basiccomponents Před 3 měsíci

    This was incredibly useful, thank you!

  • @13thHollows
    @13thHollows Před rokem

    I love this video. It feels like I’m in a classroom with my professor who’s amazing. We would have a small lecture in the beginning and then draw or paint after

  • @simadarvish2882
    @simadarvish2882 Před rokem

    This video…just what I needed! Thank you thank you ☺️

  • @horsequeen4886
    @horsequeen4886 Před 2 měsíci

    oh my god that are so good advice! It really helps me with my biggest problems with drawing right know. I think with those practices I can improve so much!

  • @BecomingTL
    @BecomingTL Před rokem

    Dude I love the content I instantly subscribed something about the way you portray yourself

  • @stormychai
    @stormychai Před rokem +13

    Thank you, this is useful. I've been drawing my whole life but never used colors very much (cuz crappy colored pencils and markers ruin your beautiful art as a kid Lol) but in recent years I've been trying to get more into coloring my art, and creating backgrounds. It's lots of fun, but frustrating at times. Thank you for providing lots of bits of information, I find it all very helpful.😊🙏

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +4

      You are most welcome!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this and found some things that might help. Keep creating!!

  • @lucasrubio7664
    @lucasrubio7664 Před rokem

    This video was so helpful. I've been struggling with that exact same problem: I know how to draw, but when I take the big step of painting with color, I often end up frustrated with shitty paintings. This video really helped me to understand where should I start so that I can get better and achive that "color intuition". Thank you so much, cheers from Spain :)

  • @beans222uwu
    @beans222uwu Před rokem

    I walked away from art for 10 years and just recently started making my return. I got an Ipad to make art easier on my travels and I have been finding myself quite frustrated and losing all hope. This video was so helpful and uplifting, helping me realize that it's okay to start back from the beginning and to keep things simple, especially when working with a medium I have no experience in. Thank you for this and I'm looking forward to watching all of your videos!

  • @QiotiCoyote
    @QiotiCoyote Před 10 měsíci

    This is such a great video and youre such a great host
    The way you talk is very real and relaxed. You feel like...beside the audience, not in front of if that makes sense
    a lot of videos feel like im being taught which is fine, but it always seems like the teacher is far away and almost not relatable. They speak like a teacher
    But i can see the passion you have and the excitement of how helpful everything was for you
    and its so relatable. Great video, even though i knew a lot of this, i dont actually so it, and this has made me feel like it wont be a chore to do but something fun

  • @bg9938
    @bg9938 Před rokem

    Thank you for this valuable information!

  • @paoom
    @paoom Před rokem

    WoW , I mean, you are sooo talanted, thanks for sharing!

  • @michellehall8734
    @michellehall8734 Před 3 měsíci

    I am so glad I found you. Yes, this is very useful.

  • @socalsal627
    @socalsal627 Před 8 měsíci

    I am such a fan of Pixar movies, especially The Incredibles, so the fact you have this CZcams channel feels like I just snuck into a master class!!!

  • @user-sp1md5xu8j
    @user-sp1md5xu8j Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you, You are giving me motivation

  • @Khan-zb3mv
    @Khan-zb3mv Před rokem

    I just watch two of your video and I don't know how to thank you enough.

  • @paulflecknell8941
    @paulflecknell8941 Před rokem +8

    Have to say, Ive watched countless tutorials from all the pro concept artists. But your videos come across as so down to earth and easy to understand. Actually gives me more confidence listening to the way you explain things. Time to get back to them studies!👍

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +1

      Aww thanks Paul! Ya, I feel so many art tutorials are about impressing with complexity rather than actually giving useful tips. So my aim is just to show the reality of art in all it's struggles and strangeness, as well as sharing any of the practical tips I've learned through the years. I'm glad you enjoy it!

  • @TheRockbram
    @TheRockbram Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this!!

  • @nikkiej.5875
    @nikkiej.5875 Před rokem

    This video was very informative. I haven’t really practiced lighting and it’s something I really need to practice more. I also love the examples that were shown especially for Ratatouille and The Incredibles. Two of my favorite Pixar films.

  • @ian-online
    @ian-online Před 22 dny

    nice vibes from this video, thanks so much! it reminded me of my nicest art teacher, he was as encouraging as you!

  • @kimcooper1833
    @kimcooper1833 Před rokem

    Your description of your experience in making, learning skills and FAST practice is what I always describe as well to young people who think I just have talent. No. Doing alot fast is key. Really like your thinking about perception.

  • @DanielGomez-xo1sh
    @DanielGomez-xo1sh Před 5 měsíci

    By observing reality, we can learn a lot. It is similar to what someone told me about gesture drawning, yes, you can read about the muscles, but different poses and angles will train your hand to be able to draw the human figure. I can imagine something similar in here

  • @brucenelson6286
    @brucenelson6286 Před měsícem

    GREAT VIDEO!! LOTS OF PRACTICE IS ONE REASON THAT YOU ARE SO GOOD .

  • @oleksandrakotenko2768
    @oleksandrakotenko2768 Před 3 měsíci

    It's a funny thing, I've restored my old tumblr account (because I wanted to find a particular winter mood account I was once following) and it turns out that I have some of your Friday paintings saved there. Apparently I was following you on Deviantart years ago when I was first learning to paint digitally. Unfortunately, the links to the source don't work anymore. But it's amazing how your paintings keep attracting me throughout the years.

  • @madiha_tanveer273
    @madiha_tanveer273 Před rokem +1

    A single video made me subscribe to your channel. I presume art teachers are probably like you. Very nice, patient and a master of arts ❤

  • @turashue.
    @turashue. Před rokem +1

    This is the first video of yours that I have seen and I feel very fortunate to have found your channel! I love your enthusiasm for color and lighting. I look forward to learning from you!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem

      Thank you Shuemara! I'm glad you found this useful

  • @artsyleviathan6939
    @artsyleviathan6939 Před rokem

    this channel is about to sky rocket. And I'm here for it. Subscribed cuz you're an awesome teacher!

  • @wei-ank.1026
    @wei-ank.1026 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this video ♥ very helpful!

  • @clovertales5197
    @clovertales5197 Před rokem

    Thank you. This really helps my study

  • @LleannaBrinsmade
    @LleannaBrinsmade Před 6 měsíci

    IMMENSELY USEFUL!!!!!

  • @lanakokoulin44
    @lanakokoulin44 Před rokem +1

    Wow this motivated me quite a bit. You deserve way more subscribers and views cuz this content is GOLD

  • @dianamiftakhova5047
    @dianamiftakhova5047 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your attitude! I feel inspired by seeing how much you love what you do.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      You are most welcome! I'm so glad you liked it and felt inspired! Keep creating!!! :)

  • @Lenaboo3
    @Lenaboo3 Před rokem

    Awesome video, great advice. Thanks!

  • @chibicibi6034
    @chibicibi6034 Před rokem

    thank u for this! it really shows how passionate you are

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem

      You are most welcome! I'm so glad you found this helpful

  • @Mangoekaki
    @Mangoekaki Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing this video!!
    This is reminding me of when I first realized just how powerful light studies are. When I was in college, I looked out the window from one of the computer labs and saw a beeeeaauuttiiiful display of orange sunlight cast onto the building across the street at sunset. I tried to take a picture of it, but my phone camera and its filters just couldn't do it justice. So, quickly hopping onto a tablet, I raced to capture the scene as the sun continued to set. When the night finally took over, I stepped back to look at my work, and everything clicked.
    Squint and zoom out reaaallly far so that you're forced to look at shapes! You guys can do this, just keep going!!!! Don't worry if it looks "ugly" cuz the point is not to look beautiful, it was to learn something out of the experience.

  • @nextos
    @nextos Před rokem +5

    That diagram of art sitting between both halves of a brain is brilliant. TY. I learned as much if not more from still life painting as I did from hundreds of hours of watching technical art lectures. But i do think they go hand in hand, the lectures help your eyes and brain know what to look for and put down and the still life painting reinforces the ideas learnt.

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      Yes indeed... we need a mix of thinking and feeling to progress. All I know is that we have to actually spend as much time creating art as we do learning about it to really grow

  • @mnorbs6486
    @mnorbs6486 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for acknowledging there are two sides to art. At university, science classes focus on mostly one side, and are 4 credits. My art classes focus on just the 'make it look professional and finished' side while assuming I have the intuition already, are only 3 credits, and take way more effort than my sciences. It's incredibly frustrating to have to waste time and money on art that I know won't look good because they refuse to teach the basics. This is why people are divided and think they just 'aren't good' at art. Thank you for making accessible educational content.

  • @Moookar
    @Moookar Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this video! First of yours I’ve seen, and I’m loving it. I’m feeling very motivated and your art is really inspirational!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +1

      Yay!! I’m so glad you found this helpful. Keep creating my friend

  • @migmagingenieria
    @migmagingenieria Před rokem

    Great vid man, thanks a lot for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @joo7454
    @joo7454 Před rokem

    These advices are golden!

  • @heyrabbitart
    @heyrabbitart Před rokem +1

    You are so direct in your explanations, it's honestly refreshing! I followed along with your egg speed paint last night and it blew my mind. PLEASE keep making content like this, I cannot wait to follow along and learn from you!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +1

      Awwww, thanks! I'm so glad you found these useful

  • @ann-lc7ve
    @ann-lc7ve Před rokem

    Amazing video thank you very much

  • @brendagriffith9238
    @brendagriffith9238 Před rokem

    This is super helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to help fellow artists :]

  • @stxrryvic
    @stxrryvic Před rokem +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS! Now I know what I have to do to learn the shading and lighting stuff!! I didn't know what to do at first bc I couldn't find any video that was right, TYSM!

  • @kentjensen4504
    @kentjensen4504 Před rokem +8

    This video is brilliant and your attitude to other artists is so generous. Useful and inspiring. Ten points, liked, and subscribed!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +1

      Aww thank you Kent! I'm so glad you enjoyed my videos

  • @kaemmili4590
    @kaemmili4590 Před rokem +1

    best video ive seen on the topic(s) in the last 2 years

  • @nguyenbui90
    @nguyenbui90 Před rokem

    They looks so amazingggggg

  • @adrianac5561
    @adrianac5561 Před rokem +7

    You have blown my mind! I was trying to find a starting point to learn how to better my art skills and finally, I've found you! Great explanation, easy to understand. Please don't stop enlightening us with your knowledge!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +3

      Ha! Yay! I'm so glad you found it useful. Keep creating!!

  • @transparent.hippopotamus838

    Thanks for this information! That's surprisingly very useful! You know in these types of learning videos people usually say some basic stuff that everyone already knows, but your video in particular is very informative and inspiring)

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem

      Wow, thank you! I'm delighted that you found this useful. My approach to this channel is to share the things I wish someone had told me at the beginning of my career, or things that are missing in the industry education. I'm glad you found it helpful

  • @shinbyosei9698
    @shinbyosei9698 Před rokem

    i plainly love your art style and how appreciative you are towards details! thank you for the tips I am a fan now :D

  • @katieled8909
    @katieled8909 Před rokem

    You seem like a genuinely nice human being. Great advice

  • @LadyJP6969
    @LadyJP6969 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Subscribed!!!

  • @sianaf
    @sianaf Před 2 měsíci

    So glad I clicked on this video - where have you been all my life? Lol
    You described me in the first few minutes - I always relied on quick sketches and shied away from colours. Time to change that this year! Thanks for the video

  • @necroticpoison
    @necroticpoison Před rokem

    Great vid, really concise but thorough

  • @ThePotterWasp
    @ThePotterWasp Před rokem

    woah, this is the first time I've watched your video and I don't usually subscribe but you just got a new subscriber:)

  • @liquidog
    @liquidog Před rokem

    you are my savior. i will definitely try this thank you so much. i was always trying to draw a bunch of trees like that but my perfectionism made it impossible. thank you

  • @jeffallen559
    @jeffallen559 Před rokem +2

    I laughed out loud when he looked at the pic of the forest and said "shoot me now". I have the same reaction whenever I think about painting from a reference with loads of trees.

  • @paulstodolny3091
    @paulstodolny3091 Před rokem

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.

  • @lilith_inthesea
    @lilith_inthesea Před rokem +2

    Only 3 minutes into this video and I instantly hit the Like and Subscribe buttons, as well as adding this to my “Art tutorial” playlist. Your channel is such a hidden gem, and I’m super thankful to have stumbled upon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Can’t wait for more!

    • @LightingMentor
      @LightingMentor  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much Lilith! I'm so glad you found this useful

  • @dynamica.29
    @dynamica.29 Před rokem +1

    Yeah. This video needs way more views! I needed this! I am indeed subscribing. Great video!

  • @lostnfound828
    @lostnfound828 Před 10 měsíci

    Your art is very beautiful ! Thanks for this video !