Concept Art Process - Tower In The Woods

My latest personal work process, my thoughts about it, and things I learned on the way.

My camera was locked at 720p for this, but I just got myself a capture card so the next webcam footage will be a higher resolution :D

I hope you guys like it, thanks for watching!

[RussellBlackbird]

I understand that you might feel anxiety while recording. It's hard enough to start a project even without the thought of people watching, but ESPECIALLY experiencing these problems and being open hearted about it and sharing the process nonetheless, is what makes this not a good, but a great video! I love it, please keep it up! 💪

[TangomelonArt]

One of the best tips I've gotten from you is don't just use the first sketch and to keep trying to find out what works and what doesn't. As you said, your first sketch may be the best but you don't know that until you make others. It's improved my composition a lot.

[boooo]

Hi Grady,

Just wanted to give you an update. About a year ago or so, I commented on your 'Frell' video, mentioning how your art inspired me to pick up painting again after a long hiatus. Since then, I've transitioned from digital to oil, and the journey has been unbelievable! I've reduced my main job to part-time and have successfully carved out a small art career on the side. I've sold several paintings and even secured a deal with a local gallery recently. Sometimes, it's hard to believe how everything's unfolding, but I'm overflowing with gratitude.

I want to thank you again for the immense inspiration you've provided. Your work means the world to me, especially now as I aim to infuse the 'concept art' style into my traditional canvases. Please make more videos like this!

[danielg]

honestly, even the basic sketches in the beginning are sooo good. Good shape design and good comps/balance just seem to flow out of your hand. Nothing to ever feel worried about

[Taibo]

The fact that you aren’t acting like you know everything and aren’t trying to upsell like a lot of youtubers makes this feel very unique. I think being honest and critiquing your own process has clearly served you well because you are an excellent painter. My only feedback is that you might not want to go too far with it and beat yourself up too much. Some of the things might be mistakes in the drawing but some might not stand out until you hit that point in the process and you are correcting them when the time is right. Seems like a balancing act. Keep up the fantastic work!

[loganwaldenart]

Very inspiring and educational. Thanks for creating content like this.

[Elseweyr]

Thank you for putting into words that feeling of creating while recording. It hit me.

[troyquicksallart]

I love your rendering style! Also really like the new format of video with the thought process and everything. I would love to hear more about your thought process on rendering/brush strokes and how you approach edge control.

[jeremiepelletier]

Thanks for sharing all of your thought process, I feel it is something we don't find a lot on youtube. Your natural and casual way of sharing your art makes it really appealing and inspires me personally to get into painting. Great job!

[_benk]

I'd love to see more videos like this from you! Maybe some tutorials on thumbnailing too?

[sachintendulkar]

you are a amazing artist and please keep going, I ddon't know why but i enjoy listening to you speak more then watch you draw casue you give a very nice and new way to approach art.

[haroonx]

I never considered getting into concept art before but your work is so beautiful, It changed my mind

[bodawei]

It's great to see your whole process, your doubts, your attempts and finally overcoming the obstacles to get a fantastic final image that fits the general vision you had. I also especially like the idea of the conscious learning, this awareness that lets you take into account some of your shortcomings to get better. Good work and happy painting!

[velgatheobserver]

Beautiful work! Your sketches are my targets, and your finished stuff is like above the clouds for me haha

[Lobollipop]

Brother I don't know why but this process video just fulfilled my soul. The art you made is amazing, is exactly what I'd like to do, great job and I wish you the best of lucks with your youtube career

[esstress]

I love it, thanks for this timelapse Frederick!!

[AkawenArt]

Amazing video! Your process with "late" changes and how you managed that mentally and artistically is super interesting and well done.
Thank you for all of that!

[keithgaspard]

Great outline for your thought process and very helpful advice. Thanks for sharing!

[guilhermepeixoto]

Really great to see another video from you! Love the music choice also, it really complemented the mood of the piece.

[henryglennon]

Great honest thoughts, and nice, chewy, brush strokes.