Drawing a DragonMech
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- 0:00 - Intro
0:16 - About this video
1:45 - Inking the head
3:27 - Inking the arm and technical bits on the back
10:34 - Inking the leg and foot
14:49 - Inking the tail and other limbs
19:52 - Hatching
22:48 - Red marker
25:18 - Yellow marker
26:07 - Gray marker
31:01 - Overview
31:20 - Outro
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I’m a grandma, and while your creativity in your art is obvious, it’s not really my “prefered flavor” for art. I listen because your wisdom helps me. Thank you for talking us through the life of a creative from your perspective. It is soooooo valuable. I’m not out there with a “platform.” I am making nothing to sell. What I am doing is trying to capture in a beautiful way something to pass on to my children and grandchildren that will outlive me. I don’t want to go wide. I just want to go immortal! :P Just for those I love. And your content crosses that barier so that it isn’t about drawing a robotic picture, but being poured into whatever one is passionate about.
Your works remind me how important my craft is for me. Thank you so much Jake ❤️
Good to see you are back to posting, love the new formats and the insights, and the ocasional silent video of that commission was awesome and calming as well, hope you and your family is doing well!
Watching these and listening to you and your journey almost somehow gives us the insight and feeling that we've also gone through this process and have been learning as you have even if that tiny 1% of it.
31 years of age and now it seems everything in your more recent videos just seems easier for me to understand and clicks.
Thanks for sharing Jake.
These UA-cam videos have been formative for me, I'm glad you're doing them again. But every time I've ever replied to your email newsletter, either you or your wife have responded, which I still think is just amazing.
Watching videos of Jake draw was what got me into art in the first place! Glad to see him back at it again!
Aw yeah, two of the coolest things, TOGETHER.
Jake Parker and UA-cam.
Blush!
haha AND a Dragonmech! How could it get any cooler?!
I like the raw quality to this video, how to use social media and what it’s really for are things that have been going through my head as well, and I’m sure many can relate to that struggle. I agree that newsletters seem a lot more efficient for building a solid fan base; with more space to express yourself, it’s easier to touch people’s lives to create a meaningful connection with fans. Whereas Instagram posts can feel limiting, or like you’ve gotta feed an ever hungry algorithm. Also, gotta say, I was just thinking it would be cool if someone drew a dragon mech, then I saw this video, love it! Haha dragons/dinosaurs and robots/cybernetics are some of my top favorite creative elements. It would be awesome to see a collection of these dragonmechs in a story.
We are of one mind. Mine superheroes, anime and science fantasy. Combined into a gonzo world of high adventure. My dream project.
@@malosprime4910 Awesome mix, it sounds like we're in about the same boat. I'm working on my own dream project(s) right now. It would be cool if you get your dream project out there someday! :D
@@AnnaRaub Its my current story wip. It's a long writing process but I'm enjoying exploring different ideas.
Really glad that professionals think just like everyone else and struggle with the same issues. Thank you for posting this. I really needed to hear this.
We are all in this together my friend!
Thank thank Jake! The feelings you're talking about hits me right in the heart and soul. :) I started thinking of my hobby of art that turned into Managing a sim racing community for a game I love. I literally don't get to enjoy just racing, now I just do work! I have a disability that stops me from drawing on paper.
Hey sir! U really make my day best!love u
I miss drawing for fun. Just sketching, exploring, developing, loving the process. Just draw for the sake of the project.
I actually found this more compelling to watch than other vids where the topic is super focused. Sometimes I sit down to watch a single-topic video, but after the first five minutes I feel like I basically know what the person is saying. No need to sit through more of it. But on this video, I was intent on hearing what you were saying the whole way through.
That's cool, thanks!
Veryyyy nice artwork!!!!
I already wasn’t posting much leading up to 2020, but just prior to COVID hitting, I asked myself “If I just stopped posting entirely, would anyone care?” The answer as it turns out, is “No”. And in the four years since, it’s unbelievable the MENTAL LOAD that has been lifted from my brain. I don’t have to think about what is worthy of being posted or shared. I also don’t consume either, apart from YT, which has freed up so much time. The number of books I’ve been able to finish reading has skyrocketed. I’ve had time for creative projects. Granted, I’m not in a creative-type career, so I don’t NEED an audience, so grain of salt. But quitting social media was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Hello.your drawn is just 😱😱🤯🤯
always interesting, thoughtful and inspiring
Videos like this where you just draw and unpack whats on your mind always get me inspired to go and create. Had to pause half way through because I had an idea for a drawing and was itching to make it a reality haha. Thanks for always being an inspiration!
That’s awesome. What did you draw??
@@jakeparker44 I'm a Detroit Tigers fan and watching this gave me the idea to draw a tiger mech playing baseball
Very cool
Oh you best believe I'm watching this entire 7 times this week
You are so good
Video starts with the dragon already drawn. Great.
Roughs and pencils are on my patron if you want to check those out.
@@jakeparker44 for free?
for coin
Re-watching this video and really thinking about the design of this dragon mech really got me wondering about how cool of an antagonist he'd make for Skullchaser. What if this dragon mech guy was a very smart and strategic being who's on a mission someone that has a long scheme spanning over lightyears and galaxies. Every big brooding monster skull has faced have primal instincts and basic goals and to throw into the pile a giant monster that thinks and fights like a trained warrior with a clear civilized objective would be a new and cool challenge!
YES! I love where your head is at.
Dropping truth + while inking mechs, this is a delight no irony.
❤️
thanks for sharing this turned out fantastic keep it up and thanks for sharing
You mention creating a proposal a couple of times and that is really eye opening for me as an aspiring comic artist (mostly I create commission art for the Tactical industry and that pays the bills but it’s crazy because I just fell into that!) If you haven’t made a video about any advice or experience on proposals (I will check!) that would be something really eye opening. Best of luck with the fun side of tying the tiger robots in with S.C.
Cool drawing, and great advice! And I liked the “raw” style video. 👍
Nice Video. Watched the whole thing. 👊😎
Really really nice art 💯👌
nice epic cool
S W E E E T 👍🏻
I thought it was a kinda Ceratosaur or Carnotaurus hybrid, how people often give them those spines :^) but it's really cool, I really like that Snake/Wurm mech guy you did awhile back.
it was only a matter of time for this to happen
These totally look like they could be the “Gatekeepers” of Skulls universe. Not so much in a negative way, but sort of law makers. Galaxy Troopers or something lol idk but I’m diggin it either way
That's a cool idea!
I always find it a little weird that I encounter so many artists that want to make comic books, but yet never sit down and make them. I am not sure if it is a confidence issue or something else. I hear tons of artist talk about watching or reading motivational material to inspire them to create their comic books. It seems like these people spend more time trying to get inspired instead of sitting down and getting started on their projects. To me if you procrastinate and need inspiration to make a comic book...then maybe making comic books just isn't for you. I don't know. I know I love the process and the thrill of getting my story out there. Whether people like it or not never really concerned me. I know I like my comics and have a blast making them. Making comic books is not hard as it is more of a grind. If you do not like the grind, then comics will be a struggle for you.
Ooof, way to call me out. Okay, I’ll quit complaining and start drawing.
@@jakeparker44 I'm sorry that was not directed at you personally...I was just making an observation. I have talked with some other comic book making friends of mine and we wonder what stops these artists. If anything I am super pump to see and buy everyone's comic book. I guess I just get bummed out when people don't make them...because I want to see and read all people's personal works of art and stories. I hear people tell me all sorts of cool ideas for comics that I want to read and then it never happens. Maybe knowing people out here are excited to read their stories could be a big motivation for some.
No need to apologize. I appreciate your perspective, Aaron!
I think creating a comic is one of the hardest pursuits a visual storyteller can undertake. Regardless of how fun it is to make them, or how much the creator loves comics and wants to be a part of that world, it still requires a ton of creative inertia to write a story that works, then be able to draw the characters, environments, and panel to panel storytelling, and to have the graphic design sensibilities to make everything work together nicely. That’s if you’re doing it on your own. Putting a team together to do this is just as hard. There's roadblocks at every step of the process.
Then the runway between making a comic, and actually making money from a comic is extremely long. If you are a hobbyist you might just quit if it becomes more work than fun. If you are serious and want to do it professionally, you have to balance making comics with making a living. Sometimes there's no creative energy left in the day after putting everything into your job.
I think every comic book, the good ones, the bad ones, and even the ugly ones, are precious miracles that defied all odds to make it into this world.
@@jakeparker44 Glad you didn't take offense. I have been making my own comic books since I was in 6th grade...now I am 45 and still making them. I discovered the medium and just fell in love with it. Thinking back I can recall overcoming many hurdles in my storytelling process. I think any artist does this in any medium he works in. I do agree comics can compound the hurdles by combining so many different artistic pursuits into one. Writing and drawing can be challenging enough on their own without combining them into the unique language that is sequential art. I will agree that not all my comics were successes, but then again I am personally always a sucker for a challenge and tend to not give up.
Right now I am finishing up a 300 page graphic novel (Only 24 more pages to go). Doing something like this has helped me identify my weaknesses in my storytelling and art along the way. It has also helped me improve a lot and identify what is actually important. I have been focusing a lot on body language and storytelling a lot more to portray emotion in my characters. I have also been experimenting with panel usage and scene to scene transitions as well. I think doing a project this big helps me in the same way that your Inktober idea helps people with inking by immersing yourself in the craft and working through your mistakes and identifying your strengths. If you are curious you can see my books here humphresillustration.bigcartel.com/
I think most successful artists love the process of creation more than the final results. No matter how many unsuccessful pictures I make I can always draw another one. I think so many people get caught up with being successful with every artwork or comic they make that is freezes them up. Worry and doubt can hinder any endeavor and stop people in their tracks. They always worry is this going to be successful financially or will people criticize me. I always tell them you will never know unless you make it and put it out there. Of course this can be easier said then done for sure. I feel if you let go and give yourself over to the sheer act of creation that energy will be transfused to the final outcome and make it better. I always suggest try your hand at whatever you want to do and let nature takes its course. Your best skill and talent will come thru at the right time. Let go of victory or defeat and realize this work is an expression of you and that to me is what art is all about.
Hey Jake, So that's a pilot brush pen? I have a couple of the pentel ink brush pens and i notice that I can't add any type of wet medium to it like watercolor or markers without it reactivating and smearing. Will that ink brush handle water color without smearing? Thanks dude 🙏
I have to wait for it to be very dry before I go over it with marker. ANd then if the marker is too wet it will activate the ink again and get smudgy.
If you really want a great waterproof brushpen use the Copic Gasenfude.
@@jakeparker44 ahh I see, good to know. I'll have to check that one out. I do love the pentel ink bristles, though...and how I can control the ink flow and get a dry brush texture. Thanks for the time Jake
I agree with your thoughts about social media, I've essentially quit SM, though I was never good at it anyway. lol My problem is I have no idea what is important for me, or even worth doing for that matter.
Yeah, that can be hard to nail down sometimes. Definitely important to figure that out first if you plan on using SM for your work.
That was hugely sobering
Would Substack be an option in the future? I hear that it’s starting to grow an audience and a handful of comics pros are moving onto that platform. Loved this video btw thanks for sharing your raw thoughts.
I’m looking into it. Seems like Patreon, which I already have going on, but if there’s more traction over there, might make sense to move.
can you pls tell what ink you are using
He used to have a list of materials he uses on his website, I think it's still there.
Oh, at 2:04 he says it's a Pilot Superfine brush pen :)
It's not a Pilot, it's a Japanese Pentel Fude Brush, likely an XFL2F... I use the same brand.
@@DigitalinDaniel I need the ink not the pen.
@@deveshhsuresh2572 If you check the pen on something like Amazon it will show you the ink refills... www.amazon.com/Pentel-Cartridges-Komainu-Dou-Original-Package/dp/B0089AJOW8/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/136-4526617-9924149?pd_rd_w=nODQU&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=2Z7VR6YGVZNQFSHGMTSG&pd_rd_r=b07c867e-9a91-4438-89ec-178338be3229&pd_rd_wg=AIjFy&pd_rd_i=B0089AJOW8&psc=1
i am the 201 liker and thans cool
I been bleh on social media since I realized it been burning artists out for no reason.
I never commited to starting my own social media account or webcomic because I realized they hinder me actually enjoying my art.