THIS is What You Should Draw

The blank canvas can be like staring into the void - what the hell should I draw? In this video, I've got answers for artists! Beginners, intermediates and even aspiring professionals - let's go over what you should be focusing on at each stage and how to take that next step. This will be a walk down memory lane too - I've dug up some very very old artwork to share here (and to mostly show you what not to do).

Hang with me for a while, watch this rad astronaut painting take shape and let's send you reaching for your sketchbook. AND I've got a nifty technique to share at the end because - algorithm.

0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Beginners/Casual Artists
5:50 - Hardy's 1990's Sketchbook
7:19 - Skillbuilder Artists
12:20 - Aspiring Professional Artists
19:12 - Art Technique
20:41 - Final Product

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Hardy Fowler is a professional Digital Painter with work seen in productions for Disney, Magic the Gathering, and Games Workshop among many others.

Hardy's online academy, Digital Painting Studio, teaches the master-level skills, process and mindset he's learned from decades of experience as a professional digital artist.

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[Vespercold]

Something I'd add, and maybe you could vouch for me with this: these stages are transient. I have been practicing painting for quite some time and have found that, occasionally, I need to switch my mindset to that of a beginner, or intermediate. After an unfortunate Hiatus, I found that even though I was working at (what I would generously call) a professional level, I needed to start back doing master studies or painting simple things before getting work again. Just because you feel like you are a pro, or an intermediate, or a beginner, you are not locked out of any study or type of practice. And its sometimes beneficial to revert to something more simple, or dive into something more complex. Or at least this is what i've found from my experience

thank you for sharing the video!

[jeromycaballero]

Learning how to use the tools you have is a huge part of getting past that beginner stage. It's so inspiring watching you draw with your obvious mastery of Photoshop. Knowing how to use it really expands your capacity from the idea stage onward. Thanks for sharing this.

[Hauerization]

Really inspiring to see how you move from black siluette, to greyscale and into color. Defenetly gonna try it out, thanks for sharing. 👍

[ZarBluestar]

I’ll be honest. I was a total beginner when I first found a zoom Q&A by you. It all went entirely over my head at the time

It wasn’t until recently I finally felt enough confidence to come back

These videos are vibes I needed. Definitely projecting the same energy I give when talking about areas of my own personal expertise. Totally gives the feel of someone who actually wants to give advice instead of just selling you a course

[MrMisuma]

My son and I give each other 3-6 two second doodles and then the other has to make a character out of them. I’ve made some of my best creatures that way 😊

[NickTerryArt]

LOVE these glimpses into your personal art past, Hardy! I've got a handful of Star Wars books I wrote and illustrated as a kid, a mere 5 - 6 pages long each, as writing was absolutely just an excuse to give myself as many lightsaber fights to draw as possible lol

[KRoaming]

This opened up my eyes entirely. Listening to your experience and how to "level up" my concept art and gain confidence spoke to me. I'm in college already and I practice my gestures and proportions separately from class, but both are for a bachelor's degree in fine arts for game design, as a concept artist.

I'm definitely going to rewatch your video when I have extra time, to know what professionals need from an artist, and how I can achieve it. I hope to see you on your Discord DPS, there's so much I want to learn.

[NoogaJack]

This is a very interesting technique. An really simple way to establish volume . Glad you came up in my suggestions. Subscribed !

[VIIARK]

The level of attention to detail is IMPRESSIVE!!!

[hatsunesakai]

You re videos are great ❤ I pretty much just came out of uni and am working as a tattoo artist. Lately ive been feeling lost or something is off as an artist, i dont enjoy my artworks anymore. They are all half finsihed but i cant get myself to work on them due to this nagging negative feeling. its my second video of your library finally im starting to feel a little light at the end of the tunnel appear. Your advice is great, highly recommend

[dougieladd]

Inspiring stuff, as usual Hardy. This one reminds me of Pascal Blanche's work.... awesome.

[vampireantihero]

It was really inspiring to see some of your old work and to walk through where you started versus where you are now. Awesome stuff, Hardy!

[Willlustrates]

Another awesome video, Hardy, thank you! Really looking forward to being a part of Concept Art Academy in a few short weeks!

[SavMortem]

Thanks, man! Always appreciate your insight and it's always a joy to watch you work!

[fransonic]

As always, Great video and great painting from one of my art heroes/mentor! :)

Congrats hardy!

[MrAlziepen]

The part about showcasing a targeted, industry focused portfolio is real. Coming from an industrial design background I can say that having included both types of projects in my portfolio and applying to jobs in either the entertainment or ID industry is met with only confusion. In spite of a very select few designers who can get away with it, for example Syd Mead, Daniel Simon, I'm discovering the hard way that no, you can't just be kinda good at two disciplines, no one cares. You have to be fantastic at whatever you're going to be paid to do.

[lunarfifthstudios]

Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! 👍❤

[Tasty_mcDoggo]

such line accuracy with zero smoothing is crazy

[MathStuani]

Another amazing video, your courses on Udemy literally changed my life and mindset/comprehension of art, digital art and It's tools, It is so satisfying to watch your process, so creative and masterfully done, even already knowing about the fundamentals and topics I would buy those courses just to see your approach. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, I'm stuck on a beginner to intermediate level of art, I'm also studying by my self, and It can be harsh sometimes to organize studies and projects, like, I still have to polish my fundamentals but ain't fully confident about starting a portfolio and even remembering why I'm still studying art in the first place and knowing what to do next/staying motivated can be a difficult task and your videos are really helping me through these times, so thanks again for your work and for sharing It with us 😊

[cheynneedmonston]

Amazing advice, as always. Thanks man.