There are a couple of things I learned as an art student many years ago that Affinity Designer and your work using it highlights. First: a vector art program forces the artist to begin by using broad blocks of value and color. You really can't start off by developing details or by "knitting" as my teachers used to say. Second: making a vector interpretation of another image forces the artist to look more and more carefully. And the more carefully you look and try to represent the image, the more you learn and the better control you gain over the software. Third: it forces the artist to be organized. With more complex images, organization is imperative otherwise you're always lost. Fourth: patience. Our culture tends to predispose us to expect instant results. The real purpose of making vector interpretations of other images is not to have the images. There are software programs that will create a vectorized version of any image you feed it. The important thing is the process of learning how to "paint" using vector methods. Once you learn, then you can create your own images with unmatched skill.
I don't think it's long and drawn out as you mentioned at the end. I think you got it just right especially for the beginners, this will really help them. Another great tutorial, thanks for posting.
These are the best tutorials I've found on Affinity Designer. There are many people doing tutorials, but most of them skip over things that might seem trivial but when you're learning, it might get you stuck. But the main reason I'm saying this is because the initial process of deciding how to go about doing it is priceless, because it shows a way to approach things, from an AD pov. It's like learning math formulas but you don't know what they're good for, versus understanding their use cases and applying them in the real world. Keep it up, great work!
@@ArtistWright Your tutorials are the easiest to follow for me, The pen tool one helped a lot. Seeing all the things possible and then demonstrated makes it way easier to understand. I’ve tried to follow other pen tool tutorial and my brain just imploded 😆
Amazed by your details, no stone untouched. Learnt a lot from your tutorials. I have reciprocated almost everything you did (sometime even better! oh. no...ha. ha.), like the car, the bar etc. Thousand thanks ( in Swedish we do use an expression "tusen tack").
Awesome as usual bud...... Clear, concise and easy to follow and understand..... Love these tutorials.... Oh i got a notification this time...!!! Yeah !!!!
Ah cheers Michael! I'm happy to hear the 🔔 notification is working again. Im thinking of changing the thumbnail btw so don't be surprised if it doesn't quite look the same next time you see it. Cheers
Great job! New to your tutorials, getting some good ideas.. How come you never use the option of different blending in the layers panel, next to opacity (normal, multiply, screen, burn, add, etc...) It may be helpful specially in shadows and multiple color gradients.. Can give a more lifelike look! Keep up showing us your secrets! Thank you.
Thanks watching and taking the time to write this. Oh I do use those options when the need arises but I will take note of that and try to include it in a tutorial. Cheers!
Fantastic! I'm a new user to AD and your tutorials have accelerated my learning and understanding. One question - I assume you use a tablet and pen to draw rather than a mouse. Is that correct? Please keep your tutorials coming - they are priceless. Thank you. Adrian
Hi Adrian! I'm so happy to hear those words. In almost every single tutorial I've ever made I've only used the trackpad on the computer. I do actually have a wacom intuos pro which is great. It especially comes in handy when you want to paint so you can apply pressure etc. Funny you ask about new tutorials as I'm currently exporting a fresh one now. Will release it very soon. Its beginner friendly
There are a couple of things I learned as an art student many years ago that Affinity Designer and your work using it highlights. First: a vector art program forces the artist to begin by using broad blocks of value and color. You really can't start off by developing details or by "knitting" as my teachers used to say. Second: making a vector interpretation of another image forces the artist to look more and more carefully. And the more carefully you look and try to represent the image, the more you learn and the better control you gain over the software. Third: it forces the artist to be organized. With more complex images, organization is imperative otherwise you're always lost. Fourth: patience. Our culture tends to predispose us to expect instant results. The real purpose of making vector interpretations of other images is not to have the images. There are software programs that will create a vectorized version of any image you feed it. The important thing is the process of learning how to "paint" using vector methods. Once you learn, then you can create your own images with unmatched skill.
A powerful response with great points. Thank you!
Yes!
I could not even draw a line before this, but now I feel this guy wants me to believe I am up there with Picasso. He has succedded.
That's the spirit!
I don't think it's long and drawn out as you mentioned at the end. I think you got it just right especially for the beginners, this will really help them. Another great tutorial, thanks for posting.
Ah Timespider that is really good to hear thanks.
These are the best tutorials I've found on Affinity Designer. There are many people doing tutorials, but most of them skip over things that might seem trivial but when you're learning, it might get you stuck. But the main reason I'm saying this is because the initial process of deciding how to go about doing it is priceless, because it shows a way to approach things, from an AD pov. It's like learning math formulas but you don't know what they're good for, versus understanding their use cases and applying them in the real world. Keep it up, great work!
Hello! I love to read comments like that! Really appreciate it
I love your attention to detail, I spot something and think "oh he missed that" but you always come back to correct it 😄
Ha! yes its hard to keep track of things when the tutorial goes on this long, but I try to fix my mistakes. Thanks Dario!
@@ArtistWright Your tutorials are the easiest to follow for me, The pen tool one helped a lot. Seeing all the things possible and then demonstrated makes it way easier to understand. I’ve tried to follow other pen tool tutorial and my brain just imploded 😆
That's great to hear!
Damn it takes one hour to make candles when you are professional :D Damnt i need more time a day for this
you can do it faster, it's only slow because I'm describing all the steps and taking it slow so viewers can see what I'm doing.
Thanks! Very good tutorial!
Hi Ben, I appreciate the Super Thanks! I want to make more of this kind of tutorial in the future so I'm happy that you like it
Amazed by your details, no stone untouched. Learnt a lot from your tutorials. I have reciprocated almost everything you did (sometime even better! oh. no...ha. ha.), like the car, the bar etc. Thousand thanks ( in Swedish we do use an expression "tusen tack").
Thanks Manas, that's so good to hear! Happy you are going further and making it look even better! Tack min vän
Wow you give me hope!
You can do it
Awesome tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to make this. How people can’t be bothered to give a thumbs up is beyond me.
Thank you Bobby! I appreciate you taking the time to write this. Thanks for watching
Awesome as usual bud...... Clear, concise and easy to follow and understand..... Love these tutorials.... Oh i got a notification this time...!!! Yeah !!!!
Ah cheers Michael! I'm happy to hear the 🔔 notification is working again. Im thinking of changing the thumbnail btw so don't be surprised if it doesn't quite look the same next time you see it. Cheers
you are so good at teaching! man i am a huge fan! is helping me a lot
Thanks Hey, I'm honoured to have a fan!
Thank you I have learned so many things from this video
Thanks for watching Ian, I'm glad its helping
Soo good’
Thanks Kallah
WOW! - A wonderful work
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent, highly detailed. Thank you very much for the video 💯
Hey Marcos! Thanks for the feedback buddy!
Awesome patience and care
Thank you Charles!
talented! thank you professor!
Ha! Thank you Stacy
👏👏 fantastic job! Thanks so much for bashing these tutorials out...
Thank you Andrew!
Great job! New to your tutorials, getting some good ideas.. How come you never use the option of different blending in the layers panel, next to opacity (normal, multiply, screen, burn, add, etc...) It may be helpful specially in shadows and multiple color gradients.. Can give a more lifelike look! Keep up showing us your secrets! Thank you.
Thanks watching and taking the time to write this. Oh I do use those options when the need arises but I will take note of that and try to include it in a tutorial. Cheers!
I don't know who Gauzy Ann is but the tutorial was excellent
😂 Brilliant! Thanks Nemonicon
Fantastic! I'm a new user to AD and your tutorials have accelerated my learning and understanding. One question - I assume you use a tablet and pen to draw rather than a mouse. Is that correct? Please keep your tutorials coming - they are priceless. Thank you. Adrian
Hi Adrian! I'm so happy to hear those words. In almost every single tutorial I've ever made I've only used the trackpad on the computer. I do actually have a wacom intuos pro which is great. It especially comes in handy when you want to paint so you can apply pressure etc. Funny you ask about new tutorials as I'm currently exporting a fresh one now. Will release it very soon. Its beginner friendly
Great work… You missed an opportunity to use blend modes like multiple for shadows and screen for highlights.
Cheers John
Ok! Great Tutorial, but 1:07:37 where did that last candle go?
It flew away 😂
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Thank you!
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Thanks!