DIGITAL PAINTING BASICS

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  • Digital painting for beginners
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 253

  • @sinixdesign
    @sinixdesign 6 років тому +1030

    Your videos are super solid! Looking forward to seeing where you go in the future. Keep it up.

    • @ModernDayJames
      @ModernDayJames  6 років тому +136

      Thanks so much sinix! I've been watching your videos since I got into art, thanks so much for the kind words

    • @gabrielegrioli1414
      @gabrielegrioli1414 6 років тому +36

      sinix is so cute

    • @katebyrne3127
      @katebyrne3127 6 років тому +18

      literally thinking this entire time "hmmm this reminds me of sinix's videos.." hahaha I enjoyed though!

    • @aniketsahu9316
      @aniketsahu9316 3 роки тому +2

      Are you looking now, Sinix?

    • @prismo1975
      @prismo1975 3 роки тому

      Огооо, да тут сам Sinix оставляет комменты))

  • @chris_1337
    @chris_1337 6 років тому +654

    Those little paintings made me wanna quit drawing forever and also made me wanna do it every day

    • @huskytzu7709
      @huskytzu7709 5 років тому +6

      WeBDaEMoN33 same 😂😂😂

    • @ratmilk671
      @ratmilk671 3 роки тому +1

      Why did they make you want to quit?

    • @amitasis422
      @amitasis422 3 роки тому +30

      @@ratmilk671 probably because the doing it so easy while for some its so hard to understand

    • @ScilexGuitar
      @ScilexGuitar 2 роки тому +16

      @@amitasis422 And you dont think it was hard for James when he first started art? Everyone can get this good with practice

    • @bingus1017
      @bingus1017 2 роки тому +8

      @@ScilexGuitar 🤓

  • @2coolbrosand1coolsis
    @2coolbrosand1coolsis 6 років тому +243

    4. Edge
    You have to have blood and gore and sadness in your paintings, obviously.

  • @43En
    @43En 5 років тому +190

    You actually make putting all the theory into practice easy, that’s exactly where I struggle, I have pretty much memorized all the basics but knowing how to do it and actually doing, ugh 😑 two different things

    • @cheibby
      @cheibby 3 роки тому +9

      i have the same problem

    • @bonquva
      @bonquva 2 роки тому +1

      did it work out for u?

  • @nouchkadevries4659
    @nouchkadevries4659 6 років тому +130

    I'm 19 years old and really focussing on studying and learning the right habits when it comes to digital painting/traditional painting or drawing. Your videos are helping me a lot with understanding how to improve and how it's done. You're my hero :)

    • @plakjeham118
      @plakjeham118 4 роки тому +1

      Hey Nouchka!

    • @otify480
      @otify480 8 місяців тому

      24 now. Hope you're doing well

  • @shishenliart
    @shishenliart 6 років тому +29

    This is what I've been looking for when I started to seriously try and improve my art almost 10 years ago.
    Simple and concise, but still loaded with important information.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @calculateddesign1591
    @calculateddesign1591 6 років тому +6

    I'm doing some studies on value to make my own value tutorial and this is far and away the best I have seen so far. This is great for people of all skill levels, I really enjoyed how you start with the basics and build from there! Thankyou for sharing with us!

  • @Ex4ltation
    @Ex4ltation 5 років тому +3

    Your videos are really awesome and helpful, especially since i am just starting out (4 months in). Thus it is really appreciated. And even though i don't want to use digital until i am at least somewhat proficient at traditional art (probably will take around 5-8 years) i find tutorials like these incredibly helpful as well. This really taught me a lot about how you see, and use different values to your advantage. Now, knowing all this, the practice part is of course still the more important one.
    However making this step of discovering how you actually practice proficiently - e.g. learning how to learn and study correctly - is extremely important.
    So, thanks once again, and have a nice day :)

  • @newneongod
    @newneongod 6 років тому +1

    I love your videos so much!! They are such a great help and I love how organized and to the point they are. Thanks for the content.

  • @animatormark1
    @animatormark1 6 років тому +2

    Great video! I really liked the way you breakdown the value scale and the examples you used.

  • @Y0UT0PIA
    @Y0UT0PIA 5 років тому +272

    Shape - Value - Color - Edges
    Long ago the four fundamentals lived together in harmony.
    Then, everything changed when the rendermonkeys attacked.

    • @iloveanothermanswives4278
      @iloveanothermanswives4278 4 роки тому +4

      3d rendering is completely different. A 3d model never has a charm of digital painting

    • @MahouKat
      @MahouKat 4 роки тому +2

      @@iloveanothermanswives4278 I think some can - I see them digital sculptures. ^^

    • @doctor_whoey3857
      @doctor_whoey3857 3 роки тому +29

      @@iloveanothermanswives4278 they are simply different mediums for art, one is not better than the other. They each have their own unique qualities and benefits.

  • @joshuapetersen4960
    @joshuapetersen4960 6 років тому +1

    This helps a lot...this is one of the clearest explanations on how to paint digital in a way that makes it look traditional!!!

  • @Swordaholic
    @Swordaholic 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Most other videos on this were not translating well but this was just what I needed. Your vernacular and presentation are very helpful.

  • @tybalarezo4375
    @tybalarezo4375 6 років тому +1

    Quality of these videos are amazing. Thanks man!!

  • @nikkiew_
    @nikkiew_ 4 роки тому +8

    This was really helpful, I need to get better with values so that I can get better with color after that.

  • @oelczretaw4339
    @oelczretaw4339 6 років тому +2

    I’m really thankful for this as I’m currently trying out values. Thank you for doing this :)).

  • @avab631
    @avab631 2 роки тому

    This is probably the best video I've seen in regards to learning and practicing value THANK YOU

  • @guishe-an9849
    @guishe-an9849 4 роки тому +1

    Just what I needed, some good guidance in the subject, thnx a lot man; solid explanations and most important, they get you focused to the point.

  • @Shka_maru
    @Shka_maru 6 років тому +2

    Love this. The technical side of art is great but sometimes its best to get back to the fundamentals you brought up in the video.

  • @manuelberbin
    @manuelberbin 6 років тому +1

    Dude, your videos are super helpful. Thanks for putting this content out :)

  • @hiram_jpg3804
    @hiram_jpg3804 4 роки тому +1

    Please keep going with digital tutorial, this one is too amazing, thanks!

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo 6 років тому +2

    Good stuff. Great work. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jofox8066
    @jofox8066 5 років тому

    I really enjoyed this video. I paint with gouache and watercolour mostly but your digital process is very similar, and really helpful. Many thanks!

  • @maiqtheliar2
    @maiqtheliar2 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for all the amazing content. Keep up the good work!

  • @caseyconner89
    @caseyconner89 6 років тому

    Yo man, love your videos. DYING to see the marker rendering series!

  • @andymarshall5411
    @andymarshall5411 6 років тому

    Hey James another great video! Keep em coming!

  • @punkandrockgirf
    @punkandrockgirf 6 років тому +2

    I love this! Do you think you can elaborate on simplifying complicated scenes. Maybe a follow-up for the last image you studied? Also do you think you can talk more about carving and smoothing edges? Like when to do it for skin, objects, and other forms. You're a good teacher, and a massive inspiration!! Thanks!

  • @aryo6776
    @aryo6776 6 років тому

    Bro, your channel is underrated. You deserve more!

  • @dragonsanonymous
    @dragonsanonymous 2 роки тому

    These are incredibly useful and so succinct and clear! Thank you very much!

  • @chiesica884
    @chiesica884 3 роки тому +1

    This was such a joy to watch!! Really motivated me to drag my butt off my bed and start making some good art too ❤️

  • @HiroshiArtist
    @HiroshiArtist 2 роки тому

    I am very grateful for the content! Your way of explaining is very solid and confident, thanks for teaching me this, keep up the wonderful work

  • @mjb91
    @mjb91 5 років тому +1

    Crazy how these videos are better than any art education I've received in public schools / college... and they're free.

  • @thinthle
    @thinthle 6 років тому +6

    This such a good tutorial I'm gonna subscribe immediately ;D

  • @missbuckwheat5003
    @missbuckwheat5003 2 роки тому

    This is what I was looking for, looking forward to more, Thanks a lot!!

  • @LOGOASSASSIN
    @LOGOASSASSIN 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for this it's really helpful. Two questions... I've been pondering the pros and cons of either working like this with a basic sketch to fill in shapes or focus a lot on the line work and include that in the final result, eg Boris Vallejo and many others where you see lots of dark line work. As a beginner I need fewer variables so maybe the first option you demonstrate is the better one for me right now. My other question is the pros and cons of layers. Mask and layers make it more controllable but also more complex. One layer is close to traditional paint but is less forgiving.

  • @GabeWilliams
    @GabeWilliams 5 років тому +1

    Was just watching the Hateful Eight and recognized the shot you used for one of those :) and it’s funny because I saw a shot just before it and thought it would be good practice!

  • @omargallardoarc
    @omargallardoarc 4 роки тому

    Hi man. I did watch more than 100 videos about drawing. 40 of them are decent, and two are very good. One of that two, it is your video. Thank you for share it, I really apreciate it

  • @alan2231
    @alan2231 6 років тому

    This helped a TON! Thank you!

  • @mordekaidc
    @mordekaidc 6 років тому

    What a channel, thank u so much for the examples and tips

  • @lisamaier9984
    @lisamaier9984 6 років тому

    Great tutorial! Thank you so much.

  • @Luizarpex22
    @Luizarpex22 3 роки тому

    3 years later and still sick! Tyvm pal

  • @Mike-lz6qn
    @Mike-lz6qn 5 років тому +1

    thank you so much for doing this video, I understood everything you was saying it was clear to follow NGL i would be lit if you did more video's like this one i like the way you explain

  • @JOshua_custodJO
    @JOshua_custodJO 2 роки тому

    this video is amazing! helpful quick tips that will definitely make a difference!!

  • @morimelson
    @morimelson 7 місяців тому

    that was reaaally helpful, thanks!

  • @roywijnen3833
    @roywijnen3833 5 років тому

    This is a really good video to learn from. Thanks a lot!

  • @slankk
    @slankk 6 років тому

    Fantastic Video James, I hope there will me many more on Digital Painting

  • @gliding4413
    @gliding4413 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video, super helpful. Thanks!

  • @emrysunsual872
    @emrysunsual872 6 років тому

    oh wow, this is super helpful. I was so confused about value before.

  • @RanOutOfSpac
    @RanOutOfSpac 6 років тому

    Holy crap dude. Bra-vo. absolutely impressive work and a great lesson that came out at ab eerily convenient time for me!

  • @forgotten-z2f
    @forgotten-z2f 6 років тому

    love how you explain!

  • @rocioredoli4264
    @rocioredoli4264 5 років тому

    Awesome! A really good tutorial!

  • @Dane_Riazer
    @Dane_Riazer Місяць тому

    I know this is one of your old video, but this is still good! Thank you for sharing.

  • @hieroglyphia3018
    @hieroglyphia3018 4 роки тому

    Thank you. This is a great, informative vid.

  • @gosa364
    @gosa364 6 років тому

    Your videos are really helpful! Thank you

  • @carlamolina695
    @carlamolina695 4 роки тому

    This was really helpful, thank you!

  • @designgriot
    @designgriot 2 роки тому

    This is areally great tutorial. Thank you!

  • @Scubadog_
    @Scubadog_ 6 років тому +3

    Not to go overboard, but I think your videos along with a couple of others just explained to me what a year of art school might within less than a week.

    • @ModernDayJames
      @ModernDayJames  6 років тому +4

      :D well that's the kind of overboard i appreciate! I'm glad the videos could help my friend!

  • @tonberry9930
    @tonberry9930 6 років тому

    Just made an order of a digital copy of your book. If it's packing at least as much as the videos you've provided here are, it's a bargain! Best channel on the subject I've come across to date.

  • @vladmirarhont1065
    @vladmirarhont1065 6 років тому +3

    Came to you from the channel "CG Speak" :D

  • @josephstanski5180
    @josephstanski5180 6 років тому

    A great value study - thank you.

  • @efepanama
    @efepanama Рік тому

    This is the first time seeing your video. I subscribed immediately. Quality content ✅

  • @miguelluciano9671
    @miguelluciano9671 5 років тому

    This video was amazing, helped me so much

  • @benjaminlehmann
    @benjaminlehmann Рік тому

    Great video. Thanks for the insight!

  • @brellos7220
    @brellos7220 4 роки тому

    Incredible class. Thank you :)

  • @duraley_v_tumane
    @duraley_v_tumane 6 років тому +18

    for some reason i'm kinda scared of digital. it frustrates me and the results are turning out not how i intended. maybe you have some advice for how to overcome that dumb barrier? and thank you so much for your videos, everything is clear and simple. you inspire me, james!!

    • @d3nd3nd3nd3n
      @d3nd3nd3nd3n 5 років тому +8

      I'm by no means an expert, but I've had the opposite experience. Drawing digitally allows me to make more mistakes, without 'penalties'.. I can just Undo, or load a previous version.. Of course, and I don't mean to brag in any way, having a cintiq or similar (ipad pro) is almost a must. Best of luck to you!

  • @metrocommander6234
    @metrocommander6234 6 років тому

    love the content! keep it up.

  • @benevolent2970
    @benevolent2970 6 років тому

    Wonderful! Please share more videos like this.

  • @joaovitormr471
    @joaovitormr471 Рік тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @Trid3nt861
    @Trid3nt861 4 роки тому

    Subbed after watching this video. Going to download them and study them religiously. Thanks for your input :)

  • @cgrealism
    @cgrealism 2 роки тому

    You are the best man !!!!

  • @anthonyiwejuo8419
    @anthonyiwejuo8419 5 років тому

    This is beautiful

  • @aanarchist
    @aanarchist 3 роки тому

    I love this video! I just got an iPad and procreate and I wanted to start digitally painting but every tutorial Ive seen for procreate already heavily assumes I know how to draw and understand values. At this point I'm very aware of how to use procreate as far as I would be able to say I know how to use a pencil just lack the skills to make use of it. This video was so good because it explained the fundamentals behind actually drawing digitally. I was wondering if you know a good online class or youtube video series I can take to build up my basics in drawing and painting so I can use procreate to make cool things.

  • @olimueller
    @olimueller 6 років тому

    Very nice tutorial! 👍

  • @minimaple
    @minimaple 6 років тому

    Love these vids 😄

  • @elianelamoglia8260
    @elianelamoglia8260 Рік тому

    Que lindo!! Amei!😍

  • @LynRaeArt
    @LynRaeArt 3 роки тому

    This video was very informative thank you very much!!!

  • @mannyultima5861
    @mannyultima5861 6 років тому

    Amazing content!

  • @vimovision1540
    @vimovision1540 6 років тому

    very helpful! thank you

  • @Haleymrn
    @Haleymrn 4 роки тому

    This is helpful and fun way to learn.

  • @Weird_Quests
    @Weird_Quests 5 років тому

    You've gained a PERMANENT SUB - I'm looking tog et better at digital painting for my cinematography, directing and writing work - thanks so much - will check out your other videos :D

  • @Guest-pr6vb
    @Guest-pr6vb 2 роки тому

    Loved it!

  • @alanzheng7019
    @alanzheng7019 6 років тому

    This was great!!

  • @W.Evolved
    @W.Evolved 4 роки тому

    worth to watch, learned a lot!!!

  • @jeyko666
    @jeyko666 6 років тому

    lovely tutorial

  • @user-bo5ew4op8w
    @user-bo5ew4op8w 4 роки тому

    Your video is so great!

  • @mattcameronvideo
    @mattcameronvideo 3 роки тому

    love this!

  • @gaborberes3640
    @gaborberes3640 6 років тому

    Thank you kind sir, you got my subscribtion!

  • @trentkuhn
    @trentkuhn 4 роки тому +1

    this is actually the most digestable video youve made imo

  • @Johanyohann
    @Johanyohann 4 роки тому

    Hey James, I wanted to start drawing digitally but I don't know how to use almost all of the tool in Photoshop (or any digital drawing app really). And maybe you can explain what essential tool a digital artist need to know to make drawing/ painting digitally

  • @smoothmustache8326
    @smoothmustache8326 6 років тому

    thankyou for exercise advice

  • @candelagarcia4606
    @candelagarcia4606 3 роки тому +1

    you made it so simple:( like i understand but whenever i practice i just wanna cry haha

  • @indiansrk9997
    @indiansrk9997 2 роки тому

    You earned a subscriber.
    Who usually doesn't subscribe to anyone

  • @paristmo
    @paristmo 6 років тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @boutheinadammak4116
    @boutheinadammak4116 3 роки тому

    Amazing thanks 😊

  • @subscriber6697
    @subscriber6697 6 років тому

    *mind blown* thanks

  • @netofacci.animations7512
    @netofacci.animations7512 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @ccgcoordinator6518
    @ccgcoordinator6518 5 років тому +2

    Hi James!
    Really enjoy your demos and instruction. But one suggestion? IF you could slow down a little? Both in terms of the video and narration. I miss so much in just one viewing - actually have to exert effort to follow along. But again, thanks so much for sharing such treasured knowledge and learning! You are most kind and generous! :-)

  • @madcube4724
    @madcube4724 5 років тому

    love it!!!!

  • @gabrielabellano2377
    @gabrielabellano2377 6 років тому

    Your channel is gold. Please teach us about colors as well :0.

  • @robaduna8868
    @robaduna8868 4 роки тому

    This is awesome! So can color be added to this as the next step? Or is this going to have to be a grayscale painting?