Concept Art Process - Part 1: Sketching

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  • @xiliuv
    @xiliuv Рік тому +75

    I am an extremely introverted person. This video made me feel great because I resonate so deeply with everything you said. I feel a little less alone now knowing that out there is someone who understands me at that level. I wish I could find the social energy to try and meet other artists, but my social battery only lasts for like 30mins max. I am very thankful for this video.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому +13

      Thanks so much for sharing this. I am the same way :) I am really glad you resonated with the video, I'm sorry it took me a while to respond to this.

  • @dennisquaidsleg3820
    @dennisquaidsleg3820 Рік тому +53

    You seem like a genuine dude, clicked for the art, stayed for your personality and attitude towards art

  • @vekkdrums
    @vekkdrums Рік тому +14

    sometimes i just play your vids and just listen to you while i draw something totally unrelated. I find your voice calming and the music is great.
    Awesome content dude. much success!

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +4

      Thanks! It's nice to hear, I've always been a bit self-conscious of my voice haha

  • @tripplejaz
    @tripplejaz Рік тому +20

    Thanks for taking time out of your busy professional schedule to educate us. I'm learning more and more to be fascinated by thought process and design thinking than raw rendering power and end results. So thank you!

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure! I just want to share things that I learned in my earlier years which may help someone avoid some of my mistakes all together :D Thanks for this

  • @rinkana8143
    @rinkana8143 Рік тому +6

    Love when artists post stuff like this

  • @jooblian
    @jooblian 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved what you said about focusing on design, rather than aesthetics. Let each iteration open new ideas and inform the next sketch. And push things further than you think. Thanks!

  • @RyanBylPaints
    @RyanBylPaints Рік тому +16

    Really happy how you talked about how you aren't trying to reinvent fantasy, and how much you like grounded and already established fantasy worlds. Been feeling self conscious about my designs and that maybe they weren't creative or innovative enough. Really helped me feel a bit more self-assured with my vision and ideas around fantasy. Thank you! Always excited when you have new videos to watch. You have quickly become one of my favorite youtube artists and just fantasy artist in general.

    • @RyanBylPaints
      @RyanBylPaints Рік тому +1

      Also getting over "clean" and precise sketching, Design>Ego really hit home as someone who is not the most amazing at sketching but can always polish something with time. Another huge thing was how the struggle doesn't stop even when you're a professional. This was really mindblowing and comforting to hear since I always give myself a hard time for struggling, when in reality great art is hard and it doesn't stop being that way!

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому

      Thankyou so much! Yes I realized this when watching some of my favorite movies and shows like The Last Kingdom, The Witch, Outlaw King etc. and came to understand that even the historical and grounded production design and environments are extremely beautiful and inspiring. It is a liberating feeling knowing we can present those simple grounded designs which draw from our own already beautiful and rich history.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому

      @@RyanBylPaints Yes the struggle never stops! But we just learn to love it after we experience the breakthroughs that follow :)

  • @lucaskremerart
    @lucaskremerart Рік тому +4

    I love the format of these videos, and the pacing of this one is spot on.

  • @ELPHENlX
    @ELPHENlX Рік тому +5

    Your channel is a perfect mix of chill and skill bro ! Keep going it’s so cool. I really love your style and the way you’re creating ! ❤

  • @iokhufu
    @iokhufu Рік тому +3

    i love how you guide me into the mentality that i need to keep when persevering to pursue art. thank you very much.

  • @ExtremeNeoclassical
    @ExtremeNeoclassical Рік тому +8

    Love the idea of breaking down each step of the process. This channel is gold.

  • @robinsonrojas9995
    @robinsonrojas9995 3 місяці тому +1

    Excelente video!!!! La humildad y honestidad de tus palabras no solamente te definen como un gran profesional sino también como una gran persona.

  • @Lenemos
    @Lenemos Рік тому +3

    Thank you for creating content like this. Too many video's these days are sensationalist or loud, and since I enjoy having a video on while working, this fits perfectly. Kudos to making it a step by step mini series, rather than jumping straight to final artwork and skipping everything inbetween. I love seeing the process and how other artists work. So keep it up (: Don't be afraid of longer video's every now and again as well :b

  • @ZombieBubble324
    @ZombieBubble324 Рік тому +1

    These videos are my go to way to relax after work and after a long day. Anything you put out, I will always watch!

  • @wilbertoosterom
    @wilbertoosterom Рік тому +1

    These thumbs are absolutely beautiful man. Loving these videos! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experience and wisdom with us :)

  • @fowlerillus
    @fowlerillus Рік тому +3

    Your channel and your work are fantastic Grady. Thanks for these!

  • @FalconerCG
    @FalconerCG Рік тому +1

    So glad I found your channel. I can tell it will help my personal art but I'm sure it will help my job as a packaging designer too. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @electra6821
    @electra6821 Рік тому +2

    Wow. You've made some useful observations: like how it's better to generate lots of designs/ideas, rather than get hung-up on how professional and polished your work looks, and also how it's often best to push further toward a more extreme design because others will often like them more than you do. I can see how I could apply these insights to my writing work as well as my drawing. Thanks!

  • @Lure_Music
    @Lure_Music Рік тому +6

    Thanks for all your calming, deep and very enjoyable videos.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words :) I'm glad you are liking them

  • @barryjack3025
    @barryjack3025 Рік тому +26

    After so many years, every now and then I try to force myself to draw something new, and failing that go back to something I did 15 or 20 years ago and redesign it. Better than giving up. Thanks for the great vids. Still motivating!

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for sharing, yes that can be a nice comfy exercise to fall back on when it's hard to move forward, but I encourage you to keep trying! (But only if it makes you happy)

    • @morezombies9685
      @morezombies9685 Рік тому +1

      As an artist only on my 3rd year I find your comment interesting. Maybe it's because I started drawing at 28 years old but damn near everything I draw feels new even after drawing daily haha. I wonder if the feeling will ever leave.

  • @StarsandCastles
    @StarsandCastles Рік тому +4

    This is an amazing video, I learned a lot! I love your sketches and art and can't wait to see more.

  • @Overcraft17
    @Overcraft17 Рік тому +1

    Thanks again Grady for sharing your thoughts and process, it's always great to watch your videos. Thank you

  • @jonnaarendse5888
    @jonnaarendse5888 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video I learned a lot and the sketches are stunning. I really liked your tip for opening and closing the reference gonna try it out

  • @ZiCell
    @ZiCell Рік тому +1

    Thank you for encouraging words about overcoming failures. I needed that. You're awesome, man.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for this, I'm glad you found it helpful in some way :) Best wishes

  • @Reacher101
    @Reacher101 Рік тому +1

    Man, i love your videos pleaee keep stuff like this up i love seeing the sketch process. Gives us beginners something to strive off

  • @sofiimehello
    @sofiimehello 2 місяці тому

    i love listening to you and watching you paint. huge inspiration. c:

  • @marcoslubian9880
    @marcoslubian9880 Рік тому +4

    where did you find the music? it's awesome.

  • @Jjmiamjj
    @Jjmiamjj 4 місяці тому

    Omg as I was watching I thought your art looked a lot like a painting I used as a reference from pinterest, and I’m now pretty sure it was yours! So I’ve been loving your art since longer than I thought

  • @MrExcaliburg
    @MrExcaliburg Рік тому +2

    I really appreciate the sentiment behind this video and I feel more embolden to keep pushing and working with my fundamentals while not being too caught up with it always being "pretty"

  • @bastienchapitaux4500
    @bastienchapitaux4500 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video man! Your art definitely inspire me! Can't wait to see more

  • @marcelfreyer4259
    @marcelfreyer4259 Рік тому +1

    Awesome talk and sketches, Grady! Super insiering, thanks so much!!

  • @ephemeralina
    @ephemeralina 5 місяців тому

    I am obssessed with your videos !!! I am beginner concept artist and listening to u on background is everything

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😀 I wish you the best in your pursuits. Stay patient!

  • @catarinakotova655
    @catarinakotova655 Місяць тому

    was actually needing this, am doing a work and been struggling to find some kind of guide in video. This is great!!

  • @damia499
    @damia499 5 днів тому

    Thank you very much brother. you really inspire me. i am a graphic designer and image editor too. right now i am conducting a course in a technical school. the first module is concept making and sketching. this really inspired me and it helps my students too. thank you again for this valuable video.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  3 дні тому

      Thanks! Glad this video can help you and your students, that's really cool :D

  • @thorkhen9915
    @thorkhen9915 Рік тому +2

    Great video as always, I very much enjoyed the format and seeing your process :)

  • @miubhoh1596
    @miubhoh1596 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the education! It feels so much easier to understand this way

  • @LatticeMage
    @LatticeMage Рік тому +2

    thank you for this series, i want to learn more about concept art.

  • @ilsh0064
    @ilsh0064 Рік тому +1

    thannkyou sharing your thought, I always learn soemthing new from you sir!

  • @drawyourway3820
    @drawyourway3820 Рік тому +1

    love your content Grady. Really appreciate what you are saying in this video about exploration and style. Wonderful. Keep it coming!

  • @RogelSalaysay
    @RogelSalaysay Місяць тому

    I'm trying to find a a concept artists for this, I found yours and watch all the series and subs too! I like your ideas and workflow for this, definitely worth saving, please don't stop :)

  • @kad_2000
    @kad_2000 Рік тому +1

    loved this! super helpful thank you! cant wait to see more from this series :)

  • @ZekeFaust
    @ZekeFaust Рік тому +4

    Really love the density of this video, just hit after hit of actionable artistic wisdom and advice with no fat remaining.

  • @AshkanMousavi-s7t
    @AshkanMousavi-s7t 5 днів тому

    You are so kind hearted and a great talented artist man, I hope for the best for you
    Thank you for sharing your great attitude and beautiful artistic character

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  3 дні тому +1

      Wow thanks for this :) It really means alot I'm grateful for such a positive community. Best wishes!

    • @AshkanMousavi-s7t
      @AshkanMousavi-s7t 23 години тому

      @@gradyfrederickart It means a lot for me to get this reply from you my friend, I am grateful like you for knowing that such nice people still exist. Best wishes!

  • @PotatoSalad-fy2od
    @PotatoSalad-fy2od Рік тому +1

    Only just found out about you. Really love seeing this process with your insight. Definitely excited for more videos.

  • @garyfrederick8419
    @garyfrederick8419 Рік тому +1

    awesome as always!

  • @78drillhead
    @78drillhead 4 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed your thoughts on progressing as an artist. Thanks again for this video I really appreciate your thoughts

  • @OxySteve
    @OxySteve Рік тому +1

    I would love if you did more of this. as a student this kind of stuff is really helpful

  • @sago59
    @sago59 10 місяців тому

    Grady, thank you so much for that video and words you've said, these conceptions really make feels moving forward and trying and practicing
    I was listening and every topic yo've said echoed in my soul, what you saying about the ego and liberating feeling was so liberating! - my biggest problem which's pulls me back is i'm spending too much time to try fixed and solves all problems and this takes me soo long, like endless - now it'll would not!; the thing you're saying about differences between professionals and not - just opened my eyes
    Many stuff you've said just feel the same way for me, so it's a really good feeling to hear like a very kinda close soul w/ mindset what responds
    Thank you again, really beautiful works you create and worlds you've built, so wish you more inspirations and awesome feelings while creating!
    Hopes my eng ended up being readable,
    I really wanted to write you words of gratitude and firmly shake your hand

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому +1

      Thankyou so much for your comment! I'm glad you connected with the content, your comment means alot :)

  • @kaitlynroseart
    @kaitlynroseart Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the breakdown! It would be dope to see what you think is considered a good reference to use, like what do you mainly look for in a reference photo? specifically architecture, environments, props.

  • @ashishthakur1170
    @ashishthakur1170 2 місяці тому

    it was very nice listening to you. Helped me a lot. very cool concepts btw.

  • @Cherem777
    @Cherem777 2 місяці тому

    You really made things clear with your initial thumbnails. I can see now that loose =/= flowy necessarily. There's a vagueness to it but it doesn't influence the shape itself. It's more about leaving room for imagination to fill in the gaps. THAT'S the point here.

  • @Cryptic_Pie
    @Cryptic_Pie Рік тому +1

    can't wait for the next video! Amazing work.... this is so helpful. You could, once in a month maybe, do a live stream. It's an idea, just sketching away and talking to chat, talking and explaining your process.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I have some ideas, I will share in the near future!

  • @ozgurgokmen3162
    @ozgurgokmen3162 3 місяці тому

    You are my master bro. I love your drawings.

  • @prix_Ilustração
    @prix_Ilustração 5 місяців тому

    Wow this was a class, perfect video!!! Thanks for sharing 😊😊

  • @vinesdesign
    @vinesdesign Рік тому +1

    Yes! Thank you so much for making these videos! Always so encouraging. I love this "broken up/series" format a lot. :)
    I'm gonna leave these questions here that I thought while watching. Please know that I fully respect your time and this is not in any way an expectation for an answer(s). You certainly don't owe us anything! haha Just leaving because you never know if an answer will come or not. :) Thanks again for making these videos for us! 🙏
    - You say that you realized that you were weak as a designer and that your designs needed a lot of work. What was your process like for targeting that area? I feel I'm in the same boat.
    - When it comes to worldbuilding, I tend to get trapped in "If I don't know the details like culture/climate/etc., how can I design something?" But it sounds like you use visual design as a way to learn more about or "discover" those elements of your world (@2:38 - 3:56). Is that right? If so, how do you manage designing for a personal project without first knowing hyper-specifically what it is that you're designing for?

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +2

      Thankyou for this!
      As far as improving my designs, I sought alot of feedback from others and learned how I could push things to be more interesting/unique. Also when watching movies or playing games I began taking a more academic look at things I found appealing and trying to understand why. I know that sounds pretty nebulous, but it really just came down to focusing on pushing my ideas, rather than mainly focusing on finished quality.
      In terms of worldbuilding, I heard a great mantra from James Gurney when I was at Lightbox. He said "most of world building happens in the audience's mind" and that really resonated with me. It's okay to create some compelling "breadcrumbs" and let the audience follow those to their own conclusions even if you aren't clear on it. The theatre of the mind is very powerful :) It's okay to have those questions unanswered at the beginning of the process. World building is just a process of raising questions and answering them one step at a time. And it's okay to have a very basic set of pillars to get going - "It's cold, it's high-altitude, it's harsh and icy" and start sketching and answering those questions. Think about something like Lord of the Rings: It has a very VERY rich and complex lore and backstory, but we as the reader don't even need to know about any of it to enjoy the book. Most people think Gandalf is just an old man, and that's fine with them ;)
      I hope this helps. I plan to talk about worldbuilding in some videos, so keep an eye out! Best wishes

    • @vinesdesign
      @vinesdesign Рік тому

      @@gradyfrederickart Thank you so much for taking the time, homie! 🙏I'm at a point where I'm definitely starting to understand how nebulous improvement can be at times, so no worries there. And the world building advice is just the encouragement I need to give myself permission to "start before I'm ready" with "enough" information, if that makes sense.
      Yours has quickly become one of my favorite art channels, so I'll certainly be on the look out! :) Thanks again.

  • @LateRush
    @LateRush Рік тому +1

    Love your videos man!

  • @Spauts
    @Spauts Рік тому +1

    Hi Grady, thanks a lot for the video. Really helpful! :D One thing that would also be cool is if you could make a walkthrough about how do use reference and why do you gather some references and others don't. Also some of the websites you use to gather them would also be cool :D
    keep up the awesome work, love your castles!

  • @MrGiraeff
    @MrGiraeff Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much to doing this! I want to be a concept artist and its so helpful!!

  • @13zackariah
    @13zackariah Рік тому +2

    big fan, just found ur channel dude, inspiring. im a character designer, so environment process stuff is always cool to see :) keep it up dude. do you work in the industry? whats been your experience? a video on that would even be cool as im sure your personal journey is complex(as it is for us all lol)

  • @davidfernandez4851
    @davidfernandez4851 Рік тому +1

    great video, very helpful. I enjoyed the format.

  • @taiyowest9495
    @taiyowest9495 Рік тому +1

    I love your channel and what you post. I am a art student and this really helps me. thanks :)

  • @ErethilClaw
    @ErethilClaw Рік тому +1

    Inspiring and didactic as always, lot of your teachings are aplicable to edit photography

  • @aSillywizard
    @aSillywizard Рік тому

    I love seeing the process and slower paste videos!

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому

      Okay good to hear! Thanks :)

    • @aSillywizard
      @aSillywizard Рік тому

      I think i can speak for a lot of people here, artists love to listen to other artists while working. Especially when it's calm and in depth. I think there is such a thing as to much in depth but you def cought that golden time :)
      Keep up the great work. Really appreciate being able to watch these video for absolutely FREE!

  • @karlhauser893
    @karlhauser893 10 місяців тому

    Dude, I love your style

  • @jamesmacdonaldartist
    @jamesmacdonaldartist Рік тому

    Great video, Grady. Keep up the good work. Subscribed 👍

  • @hulk10086
    @hulk10086 Рік тому

    This was so great! Really awesome format!

  • @Delta_Greed
    @Delta_Greed 15 днів тому

    good vid, I really apreciate the tips!

  • @johanhjenvang2355
    @johanhjenvang2355 Рік тому +1

    Love the narrated videos, would also love to see some more procreate art if you like doing it, since I’ve been considering picking it up. Anyway really inspiring:)

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +1

      Okay, good to know! I do like it, I just have to improve with it haha I'll definitely do more with Procreate though. Thanks for this :D

  • @DavidWoodArtist
    @DavidWoodArtist Рік тому +1

    Yep, this format works well. I was wondering if you are also thinking of how lighting is going to interact with the shapes at this stage? I see some elements are put in shadow and you colour the each design as a silhouette.

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  Рік тому +1

      This is a bit hard to answer as I'm honestly just winging it in that regard. I'm mainly focused on making major shapes read and be interesting, and I definitely experiment with shadow shapes to that end along with just the overall shape/silhouette of the design. Ideally I can create a compelling silhouette and overall shape, and then break it up into nice groupings of shadow and light using extrusions, recesses, negative space etc. but this is more of the "second step" after I have scribbled a general thumbnail which I find cool enough to proceed with. I hope this helps!

  • @piergiacomomacri492
    @piergiacomomacri492 Рік тому

    Thanks again Grady for sharing ..amazing

  • @vuthanhtu3067
    @vuthanhtu3067 Рік тому

    thank you for your deep explain, I've learn many thing from your vids

  • @AugustoFaccion
    @AugustoFaccion Рік тому +1

    Obrigado

  • @SergeyPereskokov
    @SergeyPereskokov Рік тому

    Great sketches! Thank you for the process and thoughts!

  • @DreamOnASMR
    @DreamOnASMR Рік тому

    Thank you !! Love this format 💙

  • @Neo-iz2fx
    @Neo-iz2fx Рік тому +2

    Very well explained video! also i gotta know what that background music is called, its so nice.

  • @TheHelderVinicius
    @TheHelderVinicius Рік тому

    thank you so much for this video grady

  • @Mr.Architecture
    @Mr.Architecture Рік тому

    Wow, I really like your design process, dear friend... Good luck

  • @AhsanKhan-ty8gl
    @AhsanKhan-ty8gl Рік тому

    This video was very useful.❤

  • @carlfolmer
    @carlfolmer Рік тому

    Cool! Enjoyed this video alot :)

  • @Cruelriver
    @Cruelriver Рік тому

    Great Video, love the aesthetic

  • @mtfielder90
    @mtfielder90 Рік тому +1

    I have a question, Grady: Regarding canvas size/dimensions and pixel resolution, what do you prefer? Does it change from the sketch phase to the final illustration phase? Is it 300ppi on a 1920x1080 canvas? I'm always curious about that initial set-up and the reasoning behind it. It's probably less interesting or complicated than I think it is, but I'd still like to hear your thoughts on that very very initial part of opening up Photoshop and selecting a canvas size and resolution. Thank you for sharing your process with us.

  • @ronanmacgregor6005
    @ronanmacgregor6005 Рік тому

    I like this format man, you give insightful and grounded advice, looking forward to more !

  • @johnnyblaze373
    @johnnyblaze373 11 місяців тому +1

    What is this music. Love your sharing of knowledge.

  • @hasanrazaart
    @hasanrazaart Рік тому +1

    I love the way you render your sketches. How do you decide where to put dark lines and leave the area white? It more seems like a design-based decision to make some areas darker or lighter rather than based on lighting. Please if you can give some tips thank you

  • @sketch2807
    @sketch2807 Рік тому

    Love the videos man, thank you

  • @Actiongamer09Actiongamer09
    @Actiongamer09Actiongamer09 3 місяці тому

    Why part 3 video not uploaded..?🙁

  • @MarcLaisneARTVenture
    @MarcLaisneARTVenture Рік тому

    Excellent 👌

  • @antjonesuxgaming
    @antjonesuxgaming 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @nouraalnuaimi3452
    @nouraalnuaimi3452 10 місяців тому +1

    what brushes u use?

  • @kompjoeter
    @kompjoeter 25 днів тому

    What resolution do you make your canvas when doing sketches, taking in account you might want to use one of them later for a final drawing?

  • @Mr_Matrix
    @Mr_Matrix 4 місяці тому

    Thanks! 🙏

  • @Jack-vp3wx
    @Jack-vp3wx 19 днів тому

    what's the name of the soundtrack in the last part of the video? It's so inspiring...

  • @Actiongamer09Actiongamer09
    @Actiongamer09Actiongamer09 3 місяці тому

    Im waiting for part 3 still not uploaded..🙁

  • @asyrel6900
    @asyrel6900 Рік тому

    do you have references open while you are doing these sketches? if not how do you come up with these designs off the top of your head?

  • @Zurdosuave
    @Zurdosuave Рік тому

    Big W on this

  • @tina20015209
    @tina20015209 10 місяців тому

    I have been doing background painting and illustration for some time, but still a beginner in concept art field. Thank you for sharing so many thinking process and design process, they make a lot of sense to me and are really helpful and encouraging. May I also ask which pencil round brushes you are using? It looks very natural and handy:)

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for this! I started my career as a background painter for animation :) The round brush is a custom one I made, I'll come out with my brushes in the future!

  • @ravegandalf64
    @ravegandalf64 Місяць тому

    cool video dude

  • @oversipelio983
    @oversipelio983 9 місяців тому

    very very helpful.

  • @kueename
    @kueename 10 місяців тому

    where do you find your references? and how you search for them?

    • @gradyfrederickart
      @gradyfrederickart  10 місяців тому

      I like to take some of my favorite frames from films, or look on pinterest :) I usually start by searching for very broad things(ancient scottish ruins, iceland mountains etc.) then use the recommended "similar" image suggestion to expand my search just going deeper and deeper by clicking things that seem appropriate for my concept. Hope that helps :)

  • @sevens3383
    @sevens3383 3 місяці тому

    thank you