Master These 4 Art Brushes and you will Master Them All

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
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    The most common question I get (and a lot of artists get) is "what brush are you using?"
    It's a good question but a lot of time artists are frustrated by this question. And there are some good reasons why. Many brushes act the same way with some minor differences.

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  • @alias_juno
    @alias_juno 10 місяців тому +25

    I literally just found this channel yesterday and was so sad to see you'd stopped posting here, I must have manifested your return

  • @Coco-Loco
    @Coco-Loco 10 місяців тому +118

    Yes!! I noticed this when I saw that some of the best artist's time-lapse only ever used simple brushes like a round brush and an air brush and I was confused as to why their work had so much more charm. I later figured out its:
    1. Having so much skill with those couple of brushes. Knowing how to make the most out of them, use them everywhere and make them look good.
    2. Knowing their software well. A lot of cool little things they did was simply because they had a good idea of how their software works! Like blending modes, layer masks, etc. All of these are little tips they've either naturally discovered over time or found out from someone else but no one really talks about them and hence it took me over 8 months of drawing to realize that layer masks can make my life so much easier.
    3. Tiny little bits of tricks they've learned over the year. They're skillful with their tools and have some things only they know that they've learned over the years of messing around with their tools. Those tiny little things can go a long way and also adds so much charm to your art. Maybe it's how you pick colors, maybe it's a neat little way you've learnt to add extra light (like how Neytirix just maker their art go 10× better by simply adding finishing golden lights), etc.
    Overall, I think it's just messing around and developing skills!

    • @yanohexonen8713
      @yanohexonen8713 9 місяців тому +2

      omg I would actually be so grateful for info on how to use layer masks, I've seen so many people use them but I never get how they work and how to harness their potential ToT

  • @McKMagic
    @McKMagic 10 місяців тому +199

    He's backkkk

  • @photonrayleighm2666
    @photonrayleighm2666 3 місяці тому +2

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @perfectlyrandomstuff
    @perfectlyrandomstuff 10 місяців тому +8

    I'm so glad there's a new video on this channel! Thanks Brad.

  • @FourBlackRabbits
    @FourBlackRabbits 10 місяців тому +72

    Every time you upload a video my drawings improve exponentially. You can explain things so perfectly succinct that I get that "how did I not realize this, it's so obvious!" feeling each time

  • @asimian8500
    @asimian8500 10 місяців тому +72

    For painting, you can simplify even further: Lasso Tool + Soft Brush/Airbrush
    With the Lasso Tool to create selections you can easily do hard edges or combination hard and soft edges or create gradients or simulate textures. Now, some people more used to trad tools may not like this combination because it breaks their painting process and spontaneity, but for everyone else more into illustration then this combo is killer. Other tools I use are the hard opacity brush, bucket tool for color flats, and magic wand to make quick selections using color flats. Completely agree with Brad that mastering the brushes mentioned are all you need and will allow you to use variants and special brushes. Sometimes nothing beats a specialty brush, but you can do 100% of your painting with just the aforementioned brushes. Next steps are understanding color theory and how light/color affect your subject and environment.

    • @DonVigaDeFierro
      @DonVigaDeFierro 10 місяців тому +3

      Agreed. Learning keyboard shortcuts is a total must with that method, but it's completely worth it.

  • @2014akhan
    @2014akhan 10 місяців тому +2

    This is one of the most valuable channels on UA-cam! Thank you for your time!

  • @marinabarbosa227
    @marinabarbosa227 10 місяців тому +2

    Just saw the beginning and this already deserves the thumbs up! This is pure gold!!!

  • @DebTingTing
    @DebTingTing 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for another excellent and practical video! The efforts you put into explaining and creating these videos are insanely impressive.

  • @MisaMinako
    @MisaMinako 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for uploading, I am a complete beginner and love how you set up your videos!

  • @ronwevsleys
    @ronwevsleys 10 місяців тому +5

    When the world needed him the most, HE RETURNED

  • @hopeymac9197
    @hopeymac9197 10 місяців тому +1

    So happy you are back!

  • @ZebulonsPi
    @ZebulonsPi 10 місяців тому +1

    Yay! New Brad Art School video!!

  • @Amariiiiie
    @Amariiiiie 10 місяців тому +6

    That part about it taking his whole life to draw like a child but mastering more complex art forms in a short amount of time- I felt that. Lol I talk about that all the time as I endeavor to simplify my art style for illustrating children’s books. I can’t believe how complicated something so simple can be for me.

  • @masontheartist
    @masontheartist 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video. I feel like you really hit on what new painters need in this video!

  • @maggiesmith8405
    @maggiesmith8405 10 місяців тому +1

    OMG! New video! I’m so excited!!

  • @dehiie
    @dehiie 9 місяців тому +1

    This is incredibly useful. I thought I had to find the ultimate one brush that had all of these characteristics and somehow I would be able to do hard and soft lines with just one brush. Thank you, now I just have to find these 4 art brushes for each thing and I'll be good to go finally. Thank you so much

  • @jbiliHacker
    @jbiliHacker 10 місяців тому +2

    thanks! very helpful! i was always skeptical about the brushes as i use them randomly!

  • @sailor_trinity241
    @sailor_trinity241 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm so happy to see another video.

  • @slastenushkaslast3402
    @slastenushkaslast3402 10 місяців тому +17

    This is a brilliant video. Thank you SOOO SOOO MUCH for this. I am always so overwhelmed by all these brushes and choices and value packs... I have no idea what to use and how... And you explaining it so easy and accessible. Thank you

  • @Dumbkin
    @Dumbkin 10 місяців тому +1

    Sir you're back! I've been practicing your tutorials. So far, I'm still not that good at perspective but I'm still working hard on it. I did learned how to shade well with pencils lately. Tysm

  • @lunasylphhh
    @lunasylphhh 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow as a beginner this video taught me a lot. Thank you for this great video❤

  • @kiara6237
    @kiara6237 10 місяців тому +9

    I think it is better to stick to 4 or 6 brushes for everything over 50.
    I learned much faster after I squashed all those ''second versions'' and rare uses because I focused more on how to take the best of the few tools I had.

  • @brucebissell7626
    @brucebissell7626 9 місяців тому +1

    AWESOME INFO BRAD. THANKS FOR THE TIPS. GOD BLESS.

  • @KikiAelita
    @KikiAelita 14 днів тому

    Holy moly thank you. This was what I was looking for today. It's so hard for me to figure out what different brushes achieve and this at least gives me a great foundation.

  • @EngineerRon
    @EngineerRon 10 місяців тому +10

    Great to see this one! 😁🎨

  • @CapitaineNautilus
    @CapitaineNautilus 5 днів тому

    Very interesting! It helps sorting out all that jungle of brushes.

  • @roguesodyssey
    @roguesodyssey 10 місяців тому +1

    I think I'm going to sign up for your class. Thanks for making these videos.

  • @sonofkavagh
    @sonofkavagh 10 місяців тому +2

    I love your theory and training videos! (I mean, really, I love them all - but you get my point!)

  • @NomeDeArte
    @NomeDeArte 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video and channel, thank you! Best regards from Argentina!

  • @mattigue9014
    @mattigue9014 10 місяців тому +2

    Ur vids are soo helpfull much better than those 3min Drawing tutorials where someone just draws a head and expects you to follow all the steps. Please upload more vids ur the best.👍👍👍👍

  • @-.-skye-.-
    @-.-skye-.- 9 місяців тому

    Sooo cool, much needed ! Thanks

  • @alexyona4144
    @alexyona4144 7 місяців тому

    Incredibly helpful thanks 🎉

  • @u.k.1207
    @u.k.1207 10 місяців тому +4

    I really enjoyed seeing you again... well... in a way 😅
    Thank you so much for the new video!
    Greetings from Germany🙋‍♀️

  • @sids_zz
    @sids_zz 10 місяців тому

    Brad thanku so much for quality content

  • @cartoonistgautam1965
    @cartoonistgautam1965 Місяць тому

    very useful explanation! Thank you

  • @zhera3759
    @zhera3759 10 місяців тому

    thanks fot the new video!! best art teacher ever

  • @lucianostegun
    @lucianostegun 6 місяців тому

    Your videos are just amazing! They made me want to draw more and more :)

  • @loveArtnotFood
    @loveArtnotFood 10 місяців тому

    Facts! Great video!

  • @Haizou
    @Haizou 10 місяців тому

    Wow I didn’t realize brad made a brand new channel! Can’t wait for the next videos to come😊

  • @MaazAyaz_
    @MaazAyaz_ 10 місяців тому

    Moreee videosssss we want!!!!🎉🎉❤

  • @szczypcia
    @szczypcia 10 місяців тому

    Brad, you're the greatest!

  • @Xx_PedOphil3_GaminG_743_xX
    @Xx_PedOphil3_GaminG_743_xX 10 місяців тому +5

    Yay finally another video ❤

  • @Kittyboi.
    @Kittyboi. 10 місяців тому +5

    Different brushes literally affect my art style! Even sketch brushes! I have two sketch brushes I like to use depending on what I want to draw. I still haven’t found a inking brush I feel comfortable using though but even with those I pick and choose depending on the vibe of the piece. Though I often don’t get past the sketching part of my process 💀

    • @wmoros4902
      @wmoros4902 5 місяців тому +2

      I got to the point where i just raised the opacity of the round brush and added a pressure and slight angle tapering, and that worked out fine for me. Clean lines for line work with good dynamics for line weight.

    • @Kittyboi.
      @Kittyboi. 5 місяців тому +1

      @@wmoros4902 oh that’s a good idea! I might try that!

  • @LadyBlack909
    @LadyBlack909 10 місяців тому +18

    Oo as a self-taught artist since childhood, this just made digital art so much simpler to me. Thank you for explaining the basics - I'm fairly confident in my abilities, but get overwhelmed by photoshop HUGE possibilities! Your breakdown in this video is super useful 👌

  • @ramadrian248
    @ramadrian248 10 місяців тому

    MY BOY IS BACK! I miss your videos so much

  • @TerraEmperor1
    @TerraEmperor1 10 місяців тому

    This is the video i needed!!!!

  • @ronyboylive6934
    @ronyboylive6934 6 місяців тому

    awesome vid!!! thank you so much!!!!

  • @fangchick93
    @fangchick93 7 місяців тому

    I like to use an ink brush for base colouring, cell shading and hard detailing, pencil for sketching, and air brush for soft shading.

  • @shelbypost3234
    @shelbypost3234 10 місяців тому

    Thank you soooooo much

  • @Sam_Game_Dev23
    @Sam_Game_Dev23 10 місяців тому +3

    New vid. Good job. Make some more tutorials!

  • @jaquelinelimademelo937
    @jaquelinelimademelo937 10 місяців тому

    I loved it Thanks🎉

  • @elmedia8692
    @elmedia8692 8 місяців тому

    Great video 👏thanks.

  • @LuluFrance
    @LuluFrance 4 місяці тому

    I love the intro... this me, in bird form, starting youtube tutorials as a new owner of a Wacom trying to figure out why my brush strokes don't look like those in tutorials I've watched! 😅

  • @bebeshortz
    @bebeshortz 4 місяці тому

    thankss helped me a lot

  • @slateportraichu5416
    @slateportraichu5416 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for useful tips=3

  • @mauricioflores3732
    @mauricioflores3732 10 місяців тому

    If y'all want to paint such oil or water color painting make sure you use a texture paper brush and use overlay blending mode to get the feeling of an actual painting 👌🏻

  • @sunnyschramm9650
    @sunnyschramm9650 10 місяців тому +4

    the bird 🤣

  • @labrabellart1380
    @labrabellart1380 9 місяців тому +1

    It's really interesting to me that my own workflow consists of all these brush types, despite the fact that I've never actually taken the time to learn.

  • @Scarfacefan1
    @Scarfacefan1 9 місяців тому +1

    When the world needed him he came back he got me into drawing after I quit :)

  • @HANAAEWAS2023
    @HANAAEWAS2023 8 місяців тому

    Thank you I like this tricks so much 👏🎇👏

  • @Sinsit-World
    @Sinsit-World 10 місяців тому

    Yeah you back I love your videos they are so funny and I learn something too 😂

  • @mavincent
    @mavincent 10 місяців тому +5

    I wish we could of known which specific brushes were used in procreate in this video (with all the properties if some were modified). Unless these are shared in the courses ?

  • @rayout23
    @rayout23 10 місяців тому

    The first 20 secs already killed me 😂 love your work!

  • @jeffreypostma6832
    @jeffreypostma6832 10 місяців тому +6

    This is a pretty good way to categorize you brushes. What artists do mean when they say the brush does npt matter, is that a special brush is not going to magically make the same quality art as the artist you are asking the question too. The only brushes where I can see this a valid question, is with special effect brushes, or very specific texture brushes.
    I do think the brush matters a lot when making digital drawing and painting, but you need to find your own preferences, the brushes that suit your interests and your way of working. I love to use textured flat brushes, especially when I can vary the orientation of the brush tip with my Wacom tablet and can control the pressure for the amount of texture I want. It is just a very fun way to work.

  • @lc3
    @lc3 10 місяців тому

    Hey that's a great approach!!

  • @voreak289
    @voreak289 10 місяців тому +1

    The return of the best art teacher

  • @cadetamankushwaha7838
    @cadetamankushwaha7838 10 місяців тому

    I wanted such video and you posted like you listened me

  • @hosseinrezapour251
    @hosseinrezapour251 10 місяців тому +1

    thanks brad. it was usefull.

  • @Humberto240597
    @Humberto240597 10 місяців тому

    You are the best!!!

  • @IstyManame
    @IstyManame 10 місяців тому

    Wish i remember all your lessons when i actually start drawing

  • @CreativeFIDI
    @CreativeFIDI 9 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for ThaitVideo bc i am trying to learn digital Art but The Main Thinge to overwhelm have always been the Trillion brushes!

  • @katto4073
    @katto4073 9 місяців тому

    i am scared of technology and learning new things so i only ever use the hard opacity brush! round one for my lining and a square one for my coloring. feels just like drawing with markers :)

  • @NoNameGirly
    @NoNameGirly 10 місяців тому

    That's very helpful! I am a beginner and I hoarded hundreds of brushes in Procreate and have no idea how to use them :)

  • @isabelleviana8573
    @isabelleviana8573 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the tips. I'll use them on Infinite Painter.

  • @ratnaraj2056
    @ratnaraj2056 10 місяців тому

    I love the bird! and the entire video too, of course 🙂

  • @Jar3xe
    @Jar3xe 10 місяців тому +1

    HE CAME BACK YESSSSS

  • @calvinDy
    @calvinDy 10 місяців тому

    this gives me passion

  • @rockymine9738
    @rockymine9738 10 місяців тому

    Yesss. He's back

  • @Stratelier
    @Stratelier 5 місяців тому

    As much as I use GIMP, I disable all of its built-in "brush dynamics" presets (by removing the config entry for the relevant folder), for two reasons: 1 - I'm not really at a point where all those presets even matter, 2 - because the presets are read-only, GIMP won't let you tweak their settings on the fly AT ALL, which all but forces you to use manual dynamics _anyway._
    To go into a bit of detail about how GIMP handles attributes:
    - Basic brush attributes (stamp, size, shape, edge hardness, opacity) can be adjusted on the fly for every painting tool as a standard part of that tool's options. (By "stamp" I mean the underlying intrinsic shape of the brush itself: circle, square, pattern, etc.)
    - "Dynamics" attach further customization to the above attributes, in particular the ability to map them to parameters from the input device -- for example, linking width or opacity to the input pressure of a drawing tablet (complete with adjustable response curves too, so for example I can make a "high contrast" curve that yields full opacity from less-than-full pen pressure and/or avoids false-positives from super light pen pressure)
    - Most GIMP resources have built-in presets (brush shapes, color palettes, patterns/gradients, etc), and _(as a rule)_ these presets are read-only so if you want to tweak one you must create a duplicate of it first. *This is really only a problem with "dynamics",* as it's something you might want to make on-the-fly adjustments to in certain occasions (and not all the time).

  • @AmberRathour366
    @AmberRathour366 10 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @jrexplorers
    @jrexplorers 10 місяців тому

    Yahooo! he's back!!

  • @amanuelshimelis2409
    @amanuelshimelis2409 10 місяців тому +1

    Ohh finally you're back .

  • @MCAP887
    @MCAP887 9 місяців тому

    May i ask if you can do the "cell shading color trick," where you start with "grey colors and turning them to specific color you wish," your tutorials had always been a cure for my depression

  • @Aulgahzar
    @Aulgahzar 9 місяців тому

    this is helpfull

  • @Gamefo5fan166
    @Gamefo5fan166 10 місяців тому

    Yess

  • @BEN9116
    @BEN9116 10 місяців тому

    ayy welcome back teach!

  • @MelvinChen-jw3do
    @MelvinChen-jw3do 10 місяців тому

    Welcome back

  • @dentanlim
    @dentanlim 4 місяці тому

    Recommend a built-in procreate brush for each of the four types?

  • @WedgyBlue
    @WedgyBlue 10 місяців тому +1

    I regret using Opacity and pencil brush. Its not good for my artstyle heheh. I will stick to ink brush it fits well.

  • @lego_minifig
    @lego_minifig 2 місяці тому

    I feel like finding a good inking brush is hardest, at least for me. The pressure sensitivity and the taper just tend to always feel slightly off to me. In Procreate I have only found a few that really feel good. Still haven’t found one with the pressure sensitivity I like on PS despite using if for much longer. In fact, Krita default brushes feel better to me than PS and I can’t quite pinpoint why.

  • @Dr_animation
    @Dr_animation 10 місяців тому

    Welcome back sir
    I am from India 🇮🇳

  • @devorbacualex
    @devorbacualex 9 місяців тому

    What software do you use for animations? 😁

  • @shoot2000
    @shoot2000 10 місяців тому

    Brad, as an aspirant animator I've been learning from your drawing for beginners playlist, but only one thing I'm finding missing that is how to draw human bodies, that is not covered in those videos or any other video in your channel. It'd complete the entire concept of drawing characters if you could make a video about drawing human bodies. A humble request to you for this one, please! 🙏🏻

  • @lawrencelopez9839
    @lawrencelopez9839 6 місяців тому

    solid pen and pencil brushes are for me, I never got good with using the air brush though, it always made it look terrible

  • @rayyanfawaz3790
    @rayyanfawaz3790 10 місяців тому +1

    Can we make short animations
    In realme tab 6 (256gb) variant

  • @chrisweiser9436
    @chrisweiser9436 7 місяців тому

    It was nice of your kid to do the parrot voice despite the SAG-AFTA strike

  • @shivajyothikondadi6084
    @shivajyothikondadi6084 28 днів тому

    Brad, can you please send painting videos

  • @itssleep1040
    @itssleep1040 10 днів тому +1

    Bro I need tips for intermediate level artist for drawing