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In this episode I tackle the next stage of the process - Using values and lighting to start sequentially figuring and blocking out the actual elements in the scene that we're drawing. It seems really straightforward in concept, but the execution is where things get complex!

As we draw, not only do we fill in the canvas, but we also "discover" the difference between what we envisioned and what is drawn. As we get more experienced, this gap will decrease over time. But new compositions and elements will always throw a wrench into the works!

As always, feel free to let me know if you've got any questions, and thank you kindly for your support ♥

Event Update: Since this series will be running for a while yet, I will start reviewing your submissions on Discord starting early next month - Hopefully I can give some helpful comments for those who've submitted WIPs, or just their other work! See you then :)

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medraws

These really helped me improve alot, thanks! 💕

guweiz

I'm very glad to hear that! ♥

zheoi_

Maybe a little bit off-topic question, but I noticed in general that you and a lot of other artists make a lot of changes and trying different things in the beginning of the illustration, and I might be overthinking this, but I usually don't change anything that much in my sketches, max 2-3 thumbnails and most of the time I stick with the first one I made and kind of refine it till the end. I think it is worth mentioning that I usually prefer to plan my illustrations as much as I need before doing any sketches (the locations, story, pose etc...) , gathering all the references I think I need, but when I see artists making big changes to the initial idea I feel like i'm doing something wrong, because I don't feel like I need to do them, and also i'm afraid that I might be "blind" to things that will make my work better, am I overthinking this ? Or should I try and "force" myself to make more changes ?

guweiz

That's very on topic :) I think there's no wrong way at all to approach the process. If you've already got what you want, then stick with it by all means! I change things up a bit (not always) sometimes because the early painting phases are very much still idea exploration for me. So I'd like to take the chance to see exactly what idea feels and works the best. I think it's good to have a very solid plan going in, but when you start approaching more unfamiliar subjects and compositions, you might also find that versatility can come in helpful. So please don't "force" anything, and just work the way you work best :)

zheoi_

Thanks for reply, then I’ll keep doing my best :)

Anna Attempts Art

These videos have been very motivating! Seeing you explore and test things out is really helping me get over the fear or starting, if I don’t like something I can just change it :) Also the pauses when you stop to think are helpful for me to soak in the information you’ve already given and gives me time to appreciate the artwork. Also, also, these are really nice to just listen to, you could start a podcast lol

guweiz

I'm glad you're finding them helpful! The best way to get started is just to make something, the more terrible it is, the more satisfying corrections you can make :) And if it turns out to be a great draft, then congrats! Thank you, I'm glad my narration is tolerable!!

Gladi. Vill

Love this series, it is so motivating to see you work live, thank you so much