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I love how Rebekah is such an inspiration, even with the AI generated submission I love how she encouraged the artist to keep drawing instead of flaming then for trying to pass with AI. Thank you for helping so many people including me ^^^
@@tsaraouth-4329 Later builds are a lot more ethical seeing as they use stock imagery, such has been found to be the case of later builds of Midjourney and Stable Diffusion at least.
Thank you for addressing the AI issue in such a positive encouraging way. With AI becoming more and more common in the art community, I think artists, especially younger artists, need to realize the value of their own unique styles and abilities. You said it so nicely. I love your videos, by the way. You're my favorite ArtTuber.
I think you are such a cool person in general. You never tear anyone down and you're kind with almost everything you do! I appreciate how thoughtful you are, and your art is amazing. The world needs more people like you. :)
Bekah is such a nice person for not shaming this person for using AI to enhance their art like some people would just be making fun of this person I love that Bekah Ly!!
I try to keep up with the development of later builds of various AI programs, and think that AI is an excellent tool, and I think that especially people are overlooking that there are AI programs that have switched to using stock imagery, Like I know that's the case with I believe the latest stable diffusion build and some of the later builds of Midjourney are made primarily of stock photos from royalty free Stock photo sites such as Shutter Stock, but another thing that people don't take into consideration is that in general, there's people who seem to think that AI is going to replace artists, and that it's possible to somehow steal a style, which is stupid, and kinda narcissistic sounding, you can't have agency of something over something like art style, especially given that I've seen artists who don't know each other have similar art styles, also people are always going to value artists made by people more.
It’s very mature how you handled the AI experience! I’ve had a case where even though I submitted all my art proof and layers, the moderators of a discord art server still wouldn’t let me in cos they said my art looked like AI art style ^^” I didn’t know how to react or if I should be happy or not but AI ‘style’ is still inspired by real artists
This video is super helpful! I never really understood vanishing points that well, but you explained it in such an easy to understand way that I feel like I can now apply it to my own art
hello! I was playing a mobile game called Kawaii home designer, where you can decorate cute rooms with many items. i thought it would make for a good video if you made a room in the game and then tried to draw it as a background? since i think you've mentioned struggling with backgrounds, it would be good practice as well. its just a suggestion :3
1:34 for this piece they are drawing a character from chainsaw man and her character has spirals in the eyes so I don’t think you should have taken that out because it’s a very character defining feature. (Also if you do this again how could I enter)❤
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I’ve never had the courage to draw backgrounds but that really helped my understanding of horizon lines! Also I sincerely appreciate her respect of peoples’ art styles while maintaining an objective point of view all the while. She’s really sweet c:
You should make a playlist for the "Critiquing my viewers' art" series you have - first thing I did when I found this video was go back to try and find the other 5 :D
Oh! I didn't realize I didn't have them in a playlist. Thanks for letting me know! They are now in a playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLWp4kPwtWDF2D2EHzu1FiAw-sL_Y4b8np.html&si=WmXLCIZUaT8JX7R2
I love how you give actual advice and tips to help the artist. Most art tubers I see on youtube like to make fun of the art piece and lean towards being harsh rather than being a bit nicer to the artist and giving actual tips. I think some art tubers forget that these artists might be young and are still learning there ways. I just love how kind you are and gentle with the way you give advice.
i like how u didn't discriminate the artist who used AI, while i don't like AI "art" i can appreciate u being nice to them and encouraging them to keep drawing their own art
I love watching these videos, you give such good advice every time! I also love how you’re so encouraging and never shame anyone for any aspects of their art. It’s really uplifting, even if my art isn’t the art being critiqued!
I actually think you handled the AI situation very well and understanding. I like to pop my pieces in AI to see if theres any element it adds I would like to add myself. I honestly think there is nothing 100% wrong with using Ai, just becomes an issue when you try to pass it off as yours. I'm just one of those people that finds hating something like that with every fiber of my being exhausting , I got work and life to do that already, long as the person is really just using ai for inspiration or ideas I really see no issue. Over all I think you handled the situation very maturely and gave the person some sound advice.
@@blulsixl1004 I'm honestly not even that bothered about that because I generally use photos that aren't for any of my larger projects or experimental art regardless. I guess I just really don't have that mentality of "all my work can't be shared/ used" I haven't even found my true final style yet either and I've been drawing a long time, I guess that's why I'm really not too bothered or afraid of that? Ai is Ai and regardless if it did take elements of my style, it would be mashing it together with other elements as well. I don't condone those people who made ai specifically to copy other's styles though, that was clearly done out of malicious intent. I mostly use an app that generates anime like pictures anyway which is kind of my style but not truly because I am a gothic artist as well, it's still not a set mix of the two as i still got a lot to learn and grow.
the thing is most ai nowadays steals other artist's artworks to be able to generate more stylized and accurate prompts, so ai that steals art is definitely wrong and most ai does that
It's been a while since I last saw your videos ! I noticed how much you improved and you're helping others to improve too , you're such an inspiration to young and beginner artists ,specially me !
When I add finishing touches/affects I tend to erase lightly around high detail areas like the face or hands or anything meticulous so you can get the affect without making your art hard to look at
I think on the second one, the shoulder had blush, not shading! It was the same color as the blush on the cheeks and the only part soft, the rest of the shading was sharp
woah i just found your channel and this video was really enjoyable to watch, you're so positive ;o and ill be sure to consider your tips in my drawings! keep up the amazing work
really good job actually explaining why its ai art instead of just accusing them becuase it looks like it. im also an artist and didnt really notice these, im impressed
I love how you help with art. Especially the part about showing and character in perspective. I was wondering could you still use AI when you’re in a drawing slump? Sometimes I use it to come up with ideas.
I always draw mouths so low to the face but it’s more that I’m like averse to giving proper amounts of chin. I think part of it is that my rendering style is very flat and I don’t think abt the three dimensionality of the lips and chin until I draw a side profile
Man, most people say that they started taking drawing more seriously a few years ago and their art looks really nice meanwhile I'm drawing most of my life and sure, I didn't draw masterpieces at 4 y/o but I can't even draw hair, faces nor anatomy... Actually, scratch that. I magically improved in drawing hands and some other things mostly by watching people like you draw and I hope the best for anyone reading this! Have a nice day or night
I love these critique videos, I always learn so much from them! Thank you for sharing, Bekka! After watching these videos, I always feel like drawing immediately, and that's precisely what I'm going to do, haha!
For the person being lit by the moon maybe they could put a reflection of the moon in their eyes. It would be stylized and not realistic but I think having a bit of moon in their eyes would be cool, also maybe cooler light
Just a thought, the person that wanted help with the background maybe added all that excess space so the character and moon would be on 2 of the 4 attention points of art. Just a possible reason why they had so much space.
I love your videos they are truly inspiration for me and help learn although i'm not a good artist it helps me to keep trying and will get better at it eventually and learn to avoid using A.I for my art. ❤
Personally at the I believe the sixth one the light was actually to the left because if the lighting was up above the highlights would show at the top of their body’s and not to the left so the light was correct
Aww, all the art looks amazing!! And even if you didn’t critique my art, i’m still thankful for the tips! Also, quick question, but do you also critique traditional art? :0
I just want to say, most AI art has this weird quality to it. Especially on anime art styles. It’s either a bit pixelated on some areas or really low quality in general. That’s also another way to tell ❤. Please don’t use AI though, do art that is yours and yours only. It’ll help you on the long run and will improve your skills further.
The last art piece I believe the artist was very insacure about thier art style. To make it look appealing to the internet they put thier own art through AI art to make it appealing to the internet to get more clicks or likes. As someone that experienced this issue, some art styles r more hip and more trending than the others and it is a big issue in insacure artists.
Hello!! I love your art it inspires me!! I just have one question I just started using clip studio paint and I know you use it so the question is; what is the tool that you use to like draw on one side but it’s drawing the same thing one the other? Sorry to bother love your art!❤❤😊😅
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*EDIT! Sorry I didn't know about Makima's eyes at the start of the video. I've never watched that anime. My critique would still apply, but I would add back in the yellow circles.*
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I was thinking about that lol! You’re good!
One comment? Lemme fix that
19 likes? lemme fix that
Hiiiii. Hopefully you've seen my email with the critique
You give me a lot of inspiration(also I was rushing to make a comment earlier bc I didn’t wanna miss the post lol)
@@giveellielove she gives me inspiration too 😁
I love how Rebekah is such an inspiration, even with the AI generated submission I love how she encouraged the artist to keep drawing instead of flaming then for trying to pass with AI. Thank you for helping so many people including me ^^^
Yeah, true ^^
yeah, although AI is really unethical, I personally think that a creator that teaches drawing should exactly do what she did.
@@tsaraouth-4329 Later builds are a lot more ethical seeing as they use stock imagery, such has been found to be the case of later builds of Midjourney and Stable Diffusion at least.
@@naraku971oh cool
AI is a tool just like any other. If used too much it can become a crutch. That being said, I'm new at art, so don't listen to anything I say, lol.
Thank you for addressing the AI issue in such a positive encouraging way. With AI becoming more and more common in the art community, I think artists, especially younger artists, need to realize the value of their own unique styles and abilities. You said it so nicely.
I love your videos, by the way. You're my favorite ArtTuber.
1:36 OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CRITIQUING MY ART!!! It's such an honor! Will definitely keep your tips in mind
Wait that's your art it's so good
@@dedadeda_ Thank you!
Your art style is so cute! Really like the shading
Your art is so cute!! Good job with the improvement, I love it!! Your choice of color really made the piece feel unique and adorable 🥹❤️
Dude its so colorful and I absolutely love your style! Do you have an art instagram by any chance? :0
I think you are such a cool person in general. You never tear anyone down and you're kind with almost everything you do! I appreciate how thoughtful you are, and your art is amazing. The world needs more people like you. :)
Aw! Thank you so much! ^u^
Dude, did you draw your pfp? It's adorable!
@@Archon_Of_Rizz Aw thank you! While I did draw it, it was a gender-bend panel redraw from a webtoon comic (High Class Homos if you were curious :P)
I find it so awesome how Rebekah wasn't mean to the person who used ai and instead encouraged them to show their own art! She is so kind and sweet :))
No AI can take away the happiness we feel when we finish a piece of art
Bekah is such a nice person for not shaming this person for using AI to enhance their art like some people would just be making fun of this person I love that Bekah
Ly!!
I try to keep up with the development of later builds of various AI programs, and think that AI is an excellent tool, and I think that especially people are overlooking that there are AI programs that have switched to using stock imagery, Like I know that's the case with I believe the latest stable diffusion build and some of the later builds of Midjourney are made primarily of stock photos from royalty free Stock photo sites such as Shutter Stock, but another thing that people don't take into consideration is that in general, there's people who seem to think that AI is going to replace artists, and that it's possible to somehow steal a style, which is stupid, and kinda narcissistic sounding, you can't have agency of something over something like art style, especially given that I've seen artists who don't know each other have similar art styles, also people are always going to value artists made by people more.
It’s very mature how you handled the AI experience!
I’ve had a case where even though I submitted all my art proof and layers, the moderators of a discord art server still wouldn’t let me in cos they said my art looked like AI art style ^^” I didn’t know how to react or if I should be happy or not but AI ‘style’ is still inspired by real artists
Ah, do you know their address?
@@moonarixx1587 may I know what do you mean by that? ^^”
@@rebelyn I'm pretty sure they're asking for the discord moderator's address so that they could.... visit them 🙂🔪
edit: thank you for continuing to encourage artists to draw art that is truly theirs!
17:54 this is mine!!! Thank you so much! I totally forgot about the highlights lol anyways thank you again that was a big help for my improvement 💪💪❤
hoshino ai!!! 💕
I love that drawing!! congrats on getting in the video 😆
Happy I can help. =D
ITS SO PRETTY WHAT???
Omg it’s so pretty! It’s better than my artwork of Ai haha
19:09 OMG!!! My art got in again??
I'm surprised you managed to recognize my art style. XD
Tysm for the critiques, I'll be sure to keep them in mind!
LOL congrats on getting in twice
@@wattlebu Lmao thank you, it still feels surreal oml 😭
SO PRETTYYY
Even though I didn’t submit, I still got a lot of great advice so thank you!
This video is super helpful! I never really understood vanishing points that well, but you explained it in such an easy to understand way that I feel like I can now apply it to my own art
Glad it was helpful! =D
hello! I was playing a mobile game called Kawaii home designer, where you can decorate cute rooms with many items. i thought it would make for a good video if you made a room in the game and then tried to draw it as a background? since i think you've mentioned struggling with backgrounds, it would be good practice as well. its just a suggestion :3
Ooo! That sounds like a good video idea I hope she sees this!
1:34 for this piece they are drawing a character from chainsaw man and her character has spirals in the eyes so I don’t think you should have taken that out because it’s a very character defining feature. (Also if you do this again how could I enter)❤
Maybe rebekah didnt know😓
I have a feeling that she wouldn't watch Chainsaw Man so she wouldn't know about Makima
She wrote in the description how you could enter
@@ii.sxlary8742 ok thank you!
Thanks for letting me know. I did not know that. 😅I've never watched chainsaw man. I tell how to enter in the description of the video. 😁
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I’ve never had the courage to draw backgrounds but that really helped my understanding of horizon lines! Also I sincerely appreciate her respect of peoples’ art styles while maintaining an objective point of view all the while. She’s really sweet c:
You should make a playlist for the "Critiquing my viewers' art" series you have - first thing I did when I found this video was go back to try and find the other 5 :D
Oh! I didn't realize I didn't have them in a playlist. Thanks for letting me know! They are now in a playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLWp4kPwtWDF2D2EHzu1FiAw-sL_Y4b8np.html&si=WmXLCIZUaT8JX7R2
Watching your art critiqie videos help me a lot 😊
Happy they help! =D
@@Love2DrawManga ❤️❤️❤️
I have so much respect for you being so friendly and calm about the AI picture. I would have been super pissed if someone would send me this
everyone's art is so nice :00 you always critique with such kindness and it's always really nice :DD
I love you do this so we can learn from the best! Glad to see these kinds of videos.
Have a great weekend everyone!
How are you Rebekah?
I am doing very well. ^u^
You handled the AI portion with a lot of class! Props to you!
I love how you give actual advice and tips to help the artist. Most art tubers I see on youtube like to make fun of the art piece and lean towards being harsh rather than being a bit nicer to the artist and giving actual tips. I think some art tubers forget that these artists might be young and are still learning there ways. I just love how kind you are and gentle with the way you give advice.
i like how u didn't discriminate the artist who used AI, while i don't like AI "art" i can appreciate u being nice to them and encouraging them to keep drawing their own art
I love how you don’t completely change the art style and how you give helpful tips, thank you for doing that!
1:35 her eyes before are her actual canon eyes noooo makima's eyes have those golden rings
The internet needs more people like you.
I love watching these videos, you give such good advice every time! I also love how you’re so encouraging and never shame anyone for any aspects of their art. It’s really uplifting, even if my art isn’t the art being critiqued!
Rebekah in the first one the character's eyes were supposed to be spirals and it was fanart but your crituque was good.
I actually think you handled the AI situation very well and understanding. I like to pop my pieces in AI to see if theres any element it adds I would like to add myself. I honestly think there is nothing 100% wrong with using Ai, just becomes an issue when you try to pass it off as yours.
I'm just one of those people that finds hating something like that with every fiber of my being exhausting , I got work and life to do that already, long as the person is really just using ai for inspiration or ideas I really see no issue.
Over all I think you handled the situation very maturely and gave the person some sound advice.
Be careful bc I've heard there are some AI generators that store the images you use in their AI systems
@@blulsixl1004 I'm honestly not even that bothered about that because I generally use photos that aren't for any of my larger projects or experimental art regardless.
I guess I just really don't have that mentality of "all my work can't be shared/ used" I haven't even found my true final style yet either and I've been drawing a long time, I guess that's why I'm really not too bothered or afraid of that?
Ai is Ai and regardless if it did take elements of my style, it would be mashing it together with other elements as well. I don't condone those people who made ai specifically to copy other's styles though, that was clearly done out of malicious intent. I mostly use an app that generates anime like pictures anyway which is kind of my style but not truly because I am a gothic artist as well, it's still not a set mix of the two as i still got a lot to learn and grow.
the thing is most ai nowadays steals other artist's artworks to be able to generate more stylized and accurate prompts, so ai that steals art is definitely wrong and most ai does that
It's been a while since I last saw your videos ! I noticed how much you improved and you're helping others to improve too , you're such an inspiration to young and beginner artists ,specially me !
I learn sooo much from Rebekah I am improving my art too thanks to you🎉 thank you!❤
7:47 This was my art and tysmmm this helped me so much ^u^
Yay! Happy I can help!
That tip about how to place characters in perspective was really helpful. I never thought of doing that before.
3:15 I think the "shading" on the shoulder is actually more of like a blush? but yeah, it applies to the hand
12:33
The fact that Shenhe gets called unhuman in the game 💀
nah youre right 💀😭
When I add finishing touches/affects I tend to erase lightly around high detail areas like the face or hands or anything meticulous so you can get the affect without making your art hard to look at
Love your videos! You’re always so encouraging and do a great job building artists up
I think on the second one, the shoulder had blush, not shading! It was the same color as the blush on the cheeks and the only part soft, the rest of the shading was sharp
Even though I didn't get picked it was still fun to see everyones submissions! The different types of artstyles are so cool to look at!
I can't believe I've been following her for a year, geez. That's crazy.
woah i just found your channel and this video was really enjoyable to watch, you're so positive ;o and ill be sure to consider your tips in my drawings! keep up the amazing work
Your so kind when critiquing even to the AI one this is why i love watching your vids!😭💞
This video really helped me! I can't wait for your next video!!
really good job actually explaining why its ai art instead of just accusing them becuase it looks like it. im also an artist and didnt really notice these, im impressed
17:14 The second image, even not img2img'd by AI, feels like it just has been ripped off from CharlesC's KDA Ahri fan art.
I love how you help with art. Especially the part about showing and character in perspective. I was wondering could you still use AI when you’re in a drawing slump? Sometimes I use it to come up with ideas.
Your critiques are all rlly helpful!
You have a nice critique on all of these artworks.
I always draw mouths so low to the face but it’s more that I’m like averse to giving proper amounts of chin. I think part of it is that my rendering style is very flat and I don’t think abt the three dimensionality of the lips and chin until I draw a side profile
I love so mutch your art and I’m a big fann❤❤
Man, most people say that they started taking drawing more seriously a few years ago and their art looks really nice meanwhile I'm drawing most of my life and sure, I didn't draw masterpieces at 4 y/o but I can't even draw hair, faces nor anatomy... Actually, scratch that. I magically improved in drawing hands and some other things mostly by watching people like you draw and I hope the best for anyone reading this! Have a nice day or night
Amazing video!! I always get nice feedback on some skills that I hope to master better ✨💜
By the way, will there be another "I draw your OC" or "I draw your Gacha character" episode?
I love these critique videos, I always learn so much from them! Thank you for sharing, Bekka! After watching these videos, I always feel like drawing immediately, and that's precisely what I'm going to do, haha!
Her voice 🙁❤️❤️
For the person being lit by the moon maybe they could put a reflection of the moon in their eyes. It would be stylized and not realistic but I think having a bit of moon in their eyes would be cool, also maybe cooler light
9:08 i feel like the blurred seaweed in the front was kind of making it hard for me to look at. i know i’m not the best drawer but yeah
I love ur art and your feedback! You’re so nice even when showing that someone used ai!
Your videos are the highlight of my weekend♥
Also, thank you somuch for that perspective tip. I always struggle so muh with that kind of things.
Makimas eyes are supposed to be spirals but your critiques are awesome
Great video and I got to say that you are being really honest on people artwork so definitely they can learned a great or too.
aww I love this video, youre so helpful and sweet! these tips actually helped me grasp a few things as well!
6:20 How had I never thought of this!!!!
I'm going to start using this technique
You can do your sister or brother art
AI art is super recognizable, just look at the gradients, they always have it.
Ok but I didn't notice the noise or the chromatic abrasion in the pictures at 4:12. To me the effects aren't that strong 🤔🤨
I love how she is like ‘aw this drawing amazing’ the Kooleen is js like ‘what is this it’s a donkey’💀
Just a thought, the person that wanted help with the background maybe added all that excess space so the character and moon would be on 2 of the 4 attention points of art. Just a possible reason why they had so much space.
Can i ask, how do I send my artwork for you to critique?
🤗
Aw man. My art wasn't in this
But I sent some pictures again, maybe for a new "episode" of this ^^
I love your videos they are truly inspiration for me and help learn although i'm not a good artist it helps me to keep trying and will get better at it eventually and learn to avoid using A.I for my art. ❤
Would definitely take these advices! Thank you so much!
Personally at the I believe the sixth one the light was actually to the left because if the lighting was up above the highlights would show at the top of their body’s and not to the left so the light was correct
I love ur videos sm!😘
Did you like your own comments😅
This was a great video!!! ❤
So the characters are you draw over it’s actually an anime character and that’s the anime characters. Eyes look like that, so yeah.
Aww, all the art looks amazing!! And even if you didn’t critique my art, i’m still thankful for the tips!
Also, quick question, but do you also critique traditional art? :0
your videos are amazing just to lison to whilst drawing myself and to watch!
I wanted to submit but I backed out at the last moment. I critique my art enough. Messy shading, bad hands etc. So I backed out.
Awhh, you didn't do mine, but wow that was helpful lol.
P.S How are you Beka? My brothers grad party is today. QwQ
I just want to say, most AI art has this weird quality to it. Especially on anime art styles. It’s either a bit pixelated on some areas or really low quality in general. That’s also another way to tell ❤.
Please don’t use AI though, do art that is yours and yours only. It’ll help you on the long run and will improve your skills further.
For me when I see AI it looks way too smooth to be made by a human (no offense)
@@RaidenKuniifor me it’s the similar style I keep seeing lol
POV: you don’t know the difference between hating and critiquing and you see this vid
NEW HERE! YOU ARE SOOO SWEET
14:07 The way she avoided saying the word “nipple”…
for the first one, that character is from an anime and those yellow circles are meant to be a part of her design, still agree with the tips tho
when are you going to do another one of these and where can I submit some art
oh and does it all have to be digitall?
*I was peacefully watching this video, but then the drawing of princess peach came up, and my cousin went*
*PEACHES PEACHES PËÆÇHÉŠ-*
All of the pictures are so pretty, I wanted to send one of my drawings but I wasnt confident enough to send😊
NOOOO NOT THE EYESSS, THE FIRST PIECE IS MAKIMA< SHE HAS HER ICONIC YELLOW EYES WITH THE RINGS PLEASEEEE
The last art piece I believe the artist was very insacure about thier art style. To make it look appealing to the internet they put thier own art through AI art to make it appealing to the internet to get more clicks or likes. As someone that experienced this issue, some art styles r more hip and more trending than the others and it is a big issue in insacure artists.
Hello!! I love your art it inspires me!! I just have one question I just started using clip studio paint and I know you use it so the question is; what is the tool that you use to like draw on one side but it’s drawing the same thing one the other? Sorry to bother love your art!❤❤😊😅
Aw, thank you! That tool is called the symmetrical ruler. You can find it by looking under the ruler tool. ^u^
@@Love2DrawManga Thank you so much!! Keep going and don’t listen to haters!!❤️
When is the next one? I posted the things i wanted critiqued but idk if you do these anymore cuz I haven’t seen any recently
Will you do another one of these?? I want you to critique my lineart 😭😭😭
Where could I submit my art? I’d love to see how my art compares!!
Love your videos 😅 and hopefully all learn how to draw
I love Rebekah❤ Your video helps me a lot!
This was pretty helpful thx Rebekah 👍💯
Glad it was helpful! =D