Art Industry Talk - Studying and Breaking into the Industry 

*puts this on while painting some stuff, looks back on screen after 15 minutes; this guy just casually created a masterpiece ...and here I am trying to draw the other eye similar to the first one ^^ great video man:)

This was a really good talk and video, looking forward to future episodes!

Wow so originally I watched this video as part of an assignment two months ago and honestly it has made the world of difference to me. I am such a different person because of what you've said. I was just revisiting some assignments and just re listening to this has inspired me for the second time. Im an art student hoping to be a concept or game artist one day in the future, but two months ago I was hitting such a block in both my art and personal life that I couldn't get passed. Your words just cleared it up in the short span of 20 minutes and I am so glad that I wrote a short essay on it. I can't thank you enough for your inspiration and your impact to me. I honestly don't have words for the effect your video has had on me. I think I'm going to rewatch this small series again now that I have a little time off.

"Art is never finished, ONLY ABANDONED" Leonardo Da Vinci

Great video ... well said ... concept art is not an art form, but more a job description created by the industry and you have to be good at a wide variety of art skills to succeed. Thank you for this video, Marco!

This was mind-blowing to me, and at the same time very comforting. I'm currently in my final year of Game Art and have so little knowledge of what to do after this. Hearing you talk has honestly settled my nerves a bit and given me more confidence stepping forward and not worrying so much about picking a path and seeing what happens. Thank you so much, this is so helpful! Will definitely be rewatching

yeah I 100% agree with the marriage of the warm and cools at the end. felt very cold when you finished and I almost always make my light warm. Just makes things feel more cozy.

Thank you so much. I've been unfocused without even realizing it and I've gotten nowhere (still a student). This video I believe has woken me up and made me realize what I've been doing and what I should be doing.

Thank you. This video is great, especially since I am older, disabled, and not sure what career options might be open to me. It never dawned on me about focusing the portfolio for what you enjoy instead of trying to show that you can do it all. I've followed you on both RU-vid and SVS. When I saw your digital painting series, I really opened my eyes to how much fun exploring color and the abstract can be. I love the loose feel of your paintings and how this increases the sense of mystery in the image.

Your channel is one of the greatest art channels I've ever discovered.

Please bring back this type of videos!!! Super informative and entertaining, thank you for sharing your experience :)

This draw is such a perfect presentation of what you are saying You said it yourself but i just kept noticing even the little slight shifts of the head position and such, that by itself was eye opening for me

This feels like the real guidance ive been looking for. Ive been digging around RU-vid for advice on art careers and id love to be a concept artist. This is so wepl thought out and advice that makes actual logical sense. Thank you si much, this has definitely helped me on my journey forward.

Why do concept art videos have so little views?? The pieces are beautiful and the process is incredible! They need to be more popular

amazing painting + very good advice thank you marco !! your book creativity and the campfire is something i listen too frequently

This is the best painting video ever, both the advice you are giving and the painting in the background, I have watched this video over 10 times and this is by far my favorite painting I have seen. thanks for all the good advice both in painting and in the industry

I always return to this video, it has helped me a lot in my career and I love this painting too

listened to this multiple times now. I am glad I can come back to this and be reminded that the path isn't a straight line.

Great comments! I never even considered being a professional artist, I just do it for the joy of it. But your comments apply to many things - like planning your day, planning your week and indeed planning your life. Gorgeous painting. Thanks for putting it out there.

This video was recommended to me 6 months ago, and the peace he made throughout was the one that made me want to learn art. I don't even know what the video was about and at the time was just watching the time-laps now here I am 6 months later trying to learn art.

I needed to hear this. Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to more of these videos as well as 10 minutes to a better painter. ABE: always be exploring

I'm honestly in the same position as you were when you were younger and wanting to be an animator for major motion picture groups like Pixar but haven't exactly had as many art lessons or anything. However I have spent the majority of my life drawing, but it's nowhere near to where most people are at when they take art classes at my age but now I'm majoring in animation in college. And listening to you talk about your path and how much you've grown and how much your path has changed as well is very inspiring and it eases my anxiety a bit on if I'll be good enough to become a professional artist, whatever type of concentration that may be in the future. Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful!

Your videos are not only educational about both art skills and the art world, but also give a lot of hope to a generation that puts the pressure on themselves very (too) high. When you said your first life drawing class was at the age of 19 my heart made a jump of joy. We often get presented the idea that if you are not a master at age 18 you won't go anywhere in the art industry. This is of course a distorted image we get from watching child prodigies on facebook and the truth is that as long as you are determined, work hard and make a good progress, the chance of getting close to your dreamjob is there. Thankyou for all the videos. It's a great help.

I've been frozen in doubt for 9 years. I love this clip thank you for sparking my passion.

Thank you very much for all your videos. Since I discovered your channel, I haven't stopped watching them. I want to congratulate you for your way of teaching, you express yourself in a very clear and dynamic way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Just replicating most of the comments on how great this video is. The words and the painting. Thanks.

The color burn is cool as heck! Didnt know how to really use that layer. Of course the painting and talk was great as well. Thanks as always.

I appreciate the insight, and not every artist can deliver it linguistically.

Wow I love the way you draw, one layer (I guess) and no fear of having to move part of the drawing and start drawing all over again The result is stunning

this channel is pure gold. Really, important tips, "secrets" and concepts all in short videos and damn well explained. LOVE IT!

This is a wonderful video. As someone who is about to be heading off to college for this, a lot of these ideas are weighing on my mind. It is a great reminder to always enjoy and explore within my focus. I cannot thank you enough for the information that you put out. Painting isn't even my forte, yet your advice applys to all that I do. Thank you.

Haha, now I know I'm not the only one who threw everything into my portfolio and hoped for the best. Thanks, man. Your videos have been very helpful to me.

Your videos are very helpful. I'm passing them along to my 16 year old daughter, who is a budding artist and looks to be headed that way career-wise. Keep makin' 'em!

Amazing illustration! If you didn't use reference, then that's amazing that you pulled that out of your head.

You are saying what need to be said exactly, I’m really happy for you and thank you so much

Seriously, your process is so interesting. I love to see you start from loads of textures and out of it comes this amazing painting. And thanks a million for the super motivational words. Really nice video.

"There will be more installments to this series..." *playlist has only this video*

Thank you so much for hating your experiences and observations with all of us -- especially the comment you made almost in passing that one MUST fall-in-love with the process of exploring all the little areas along the way and that the destination is then reached almost realizing it. I really appreciate the time it takes inputting a well crafted video like this together. And very much respect your desire to help other artists reach their own dreams/"goals" as well. Thank you for what you're doing!

This was amazing! I've never heard anyone else put it this way before. Thank you for taking the time to make this video :)

Thank you for quick tips on becoming an artist, not just an employee.

Thank you for the video. It helped me put to rest some insecurity. On topic of unexpected direction, currently employed to learn & teach 3D printers & Laser Cutters. A focused portfolio is a good suggestion & I'll need to think carefully what creative work matters the most to me.

Epic painting process very deep layered colors and tones very rich!

I'm training up for UI/UX design with no ambition to paint anything outside maybe some hobby scribbles when I have more time than I know what to do with. Still I find a lot of concepts and theory you preach very applicable. You can easily brand yourself for designers as well as painters. Thanks dude.

"focus" *my ADD brain "he wants us to do what?" *rewinds video "focus" Me-"focus on what?"

This video helped me manage my thoughts on the industry. Thank you.

I need another talking while painting episode. Maybe an in depth talk about your struggles of your 1st year in college and the common mistakes people make when learning gestures and human form.

You’re a gem Marco!

I usually put your videos in the Bg while doing some 3d works, that way i can absorb your ideas and knowledge, but not only that, you have a positive and encouraging vibe that helps to get the inspiration for art and design going on. Thanks a lot for all the content you put on youtube is definitely making a difference. Wish you the best Marco. Cheers.

Wow yet another parallel with my part time job as an engineer. I too scolded at colleges that they didn't teach their students the ideas, the basics the process of thinking and questioning but learning them tools. And without any proper basic knowledge expecting their students to know how to use the tools. That was very different when I was in college in the early 90s. You were taught the basics, the principles, you would learn how to think and analyse and then introduced to some tools but always with the knowledge that tools change, the basic (especially in electronics and programming) remain the same unless we move to bio-electronics -- which in all fairness requires a biology degree. I am a self taught digital mattepainter, sure I took a few courses to obtain some "trade secrets" but I already knew a lot before getting to these courses. In one of the courses we had to work with Modo 3D and most students (funnily enough all 20 somethings) were freaking out because it wasn't Maya and how they couldn't be using Maya because it's the industry standard. I was thinking: "Who cares, we just need to model basic geometry to project our image on, I'd use free Blender for that because it's free and it can do the job!" The teacher there actually took the time to explain that Maya, Modo or whatever 3D package is just a tool. That a good compositor and especially technical director will look for the best tools available for the problem at hand. Schools these days are far too bogged down in teaching trivialities, facts and tools instead of teaching their students to think, explore and in all fairness to fail!

i took a shit for like 3 minutes while still listening to this awesome advice, and came back to be blown away from the piece. Great vid!

Glad that I’ve found this video, thank you Marco!

I am so glad I found your channel. Your videos are so... eye-opening, not to mention the absolutely gorgeous art! Thank you for being so insightful, your videos are just what I needed!

I just found your channel the other day and I already really enjoy listening to you. I'm an artist and Illustrator myself, but haven't really found traction in the professional field yet. Your words are inspiring and very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

Im a Industrial designer, specialize in 3DMax and Zbrush and Vray, Know I found that I love drawing More than anything !! :) Thank you so much for your words!!!!

How I see it, most artist, by nature, have affinity with either drawing or painting. An easy way to spot this is; do you rather start with volume or outline of an object? Anyways, I'm more the drawing type and some of my favorite artist are painters. The art in this video is mind-blowing, something I would have a hard time even replicating giving enough time. Replicating a drawing is quite easy, but this just looks daunting. That said, I have mad respect for this type of art, and I will definitely try to learn a bit of its tropes which I might use in my own works in the future.

This video was really amazing to listen to. As someone who's just starting in the digital art area it was nice to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics. Not to mention you're a really amazing speaker and story teller with a clear and concise voice. Can't wait for future videos!

very crazy impressionistic style, the mood feels ever so lightly baroque looks good man!

Man, Thank you for your wisdom, and your down to earth vibes. I am really enjoying following you.

Epic chat that's transferable to other aspects of life, esp. focus. Subbed.

All of my BEST art has come from a program called Paint tool Sai2. Its MADE for comics and mangas, but I use it for designing and realistic painting. However, I really needed to hear/see this video. thank you

I hope you make more episodes of this ! even if it looks unlikely...

Great video, thanks! I'm actually studying they way that I have no idea where I want to be at the end, just keep praciting to get strong fundamental knowledge, my focus is simply to be better.

So true. I studied matte painting 10 years ago and the industry is completely different now

I am so grateful for this video you made for us! I mean, I am in the same situation as you were (specially when an Art director or a recruiter asks "what do you wanna do?!"). This helped me a lot to FOCUS. Thanks!

Thank you so much! I recently just started college and everyone's already talking about jobs and "the future" that is feels very pressuring.Ive been stuck in an art block just thinking about it and trying to learn new styles just stressed me out .That plus my family's belief that artists just can't make it in our country (ive been given several examples of people related to us) was making me lose my faith in art.I want to pursue art but like you said, I'm lost, i don't know how to find my focus but thank you for letting me know to not sticking to one thing.Im going to try following your advice instead of giving up!

Thank you so much for the excellent video Marco! You have just put words to issues I've been struggling with for the past couple of months!

Once again you've created a video where you talked about things that I wish I would have known years ago starting out. My art inspirations were mainly from video games and anime (still is) and I tried to improve by trying to draw like them. I had to find out the hard way that the only reason they draw well is because they studied to principles and actual anatomy to get where they were. I'm gonna share this!

I actually cried, thank you very much

Thanks for the inspiration I am a self teach guy and been drawing all my life and one think they said is don't show ur bad work but I do believe it's a process of learning. But I'll push myself to be better

Incredible advice... Applicable to so much more than just the art industry. I'm a musician by trade (and have been so for many a years), and there are a ton of parallels to the music industry. I would say that this is excellent LIFE advice, regardless of desired occupation or intended industry... PS: I'm currently rediscovering my youthful passion for visual art (one line at a time), and am stunned by the splendor of your work!! Thank you for sharing your insights as well as your art.

Breathtaking process on that picture. I love how it shows all that playing in the mud and searching. Very inspiring. And it's so nice to see that it itself is a metaphor for what you are talking about.

HI, this is your second video that I watched now. and I think I want to see them all now. You taught me a few things to think about it a bit deeper who I want to be as an artist. Thank you for your inspiring words.

We need more installments to this series Marco :(

I've been listening to your talks while working on my Art projects, and wow. I am speechless, you sound like one of my professors ( I know you work as an art teacher ) but it sounds so real and personal. The portfolio part is 100% right ! and i've been hearing the ( so what you wanna do ) a lot !

this video hit me like a brick wall, as you once were I decided that I wanted to get in to animation and have recently been looking at all these programs. I have some photoshop knowledge from high school and self experimenting but you've opened my eyes

This was great! I am a big fan of your videos! I’m always learning something!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your rough-and-tumble process is amazing to watch unfold. Again, thanks for sharing!

So I went to your website after this to check out what you do and was kind of surprised! The work you have there is really colourful and cartoony, while the painting for this video is more realistic (while also painterly) :) It's cool to see that you're able to work so well in two separate styles and still have it feel like your work.

"Where I think, I'm employable." That's kind of a key statement for me. Thanks for next awesome content Marco. U r a great teacher.

@Marco Bucci Life changing advice. Thank you

I recently finished undergrad and this was exactly the kind of talk I needed to hear. Thank you! Love your work

Thanks for sharing your experiences and views. I love your unique style of illustration and I think that should be a goal also. To find ones own personal style.

Mario, thanks for this very honest talk.

Hi marco, Thanks so much for all your good videos. I love watching your painting processes. You start with a hot mess (that's not so much of a hot mess in reality), and you end up with a beautiful picture. That's very encouraging to watch. Personaly, i always have an issue with beginning my illustrations. I often stop 10 minutes into it, because i think it's all crap. Watching you is what helps me the most with it, now i understand that it needs time, and i feel like i finally understand how the underpainting must be done, how i'ts important to establish the pillars of the composition, the main colors and the mood. I've also felt very relieved when i heard that you only got into drawing (for real) at 19. You're still young, but you've got such a good level now. I'm very young and still a student, so i feel like i actually DO have enough time to get a decent level by the time i get into the industry haha ! Anyway, I just wanted to adress you my biggest thanks for all those amazing videos you do. All your tips are so well worded and precious. Your videos on composition litteraly shifted the way i see illustration now. You've helped me a lot and you still do, so again, thank you thank you thank you !!

Challenging! Yes, things move and change so fast. Last year I made a mistake by buying an old photoshop book. It was a 2005 series or photoshop 5 if I remember correctly but hell photoshop now is different. No idea how to se them so I can't download any. I just want ot learn at least the basics even befor I learned what concept artistry is. The worls is moving really fast. When we want to learn we have to learn it quick and be smated and wiser. Along the way we learn, been there, done that but Focus is there and the Will Power. I learned a lot from you! Thank you!

Really thoughtful video man. I'd say I am more a videographer (got into youtube about five years ago) but I was recently bitten by the desire to expand what I can do into drawing and graphic design. I couldn't agree more with the idea of getting mostly involved with the process of learning more than anything else. I have definitely found the opportunities I am getting now were never an end goal I had at the beginning of learning to film and edit. Haven't even checked your channel your for drawing tutorials, which is what I am primarily after, but I subscribed because I really appreciate your mindset. Looking forward to learning as much I can from ya. I am super late to the game being a 34 year old trying to learn to draw and paint, but am a firm believer that there is no such thing as talent: only those with the drive to improve themselves in the crafts that they enjoy. All the best to you.

I've discovered your channel yesterday and this is the first video I've watched. I've been binge watching your videos for 10+ hours and came back to this one to put in my 2 cents. (not that they were solicited). I believe the director really loved your style but the company wants a commercial polished "safe" style. it would take a brave and progressive production company to employ this style in a commercial project. you were/are too advanced for them. it's good that you feel good about not working with them. integrity is key to happiness. I've also bought your book Creativity and The Campfire. I share your analysis. I'm so happy that I've discovered this channel. Thank you.

What an awesome video. I'm so glad I found your channel. i'm sure this channel will explode with subs this year. Keep up the great work.

I’m studying animation at university right now but still don’t know who I am as an artist yet, I’m still discovering myself. I really enjoy animating but at the same time, I’ve been learning more on storyboarding and I’m enjoying that too and I like concept art, background art, portraits, character designing... I’m just gonna try everything I think, and not just limit myself to animating alone

Really needed to hear something like this, thank you for your knowledge/insight

The painting is stunning and the process is satisfying :>

Good advice Marco. Focus! And thinking holistically about what it is you are doing and wanting to achieve.

I will come back one day and proudly be able to say thank you. But before that, Ill say it every video that you post! Thank you~

Man, what an interesting and inspiring talk. Thanks a lot.

As always, Invaluable lessons Mr. Bucci. Thanks!

Hey Marco Bucci, I'm a young artist that really believes my future will have something to do with the art industry. I watched a video regarding art block and how its just an excuse for being lazy and if you wanna make it (because I know how hard it is to be successful), you can't let these feelings of discouragement overwhelm you. Of course physical and mental health are exceptions but I'd love to hear what you thought of this. Personally It really opened my eyes as i was 100% used art block as a lazy excuse. Thanks for the informative videos!

Some really great advice also applicable to life, not only artists. Thank you.

I’m sure your a busy guy. Not sure if you will see this. But please keep making these I know you haven’t done one in a while but they are extremely eye opening.

A pleasure to watch and listen to as always.

Fantastic advice! I'm on the cusp of starting my professional career, and it's scary as hell. This info really helped calm my nerves! I shouldn't try to emulate the artists they have, I just gotta do what's good for me.