Frank Frazetta's Lesson in Artistic Growth: Why Artists should NEVER Focus on SPEED 

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That's a fantastic quote by Alex Toth! Knowing what to leave out is a crucial skill that often comes with experience. It reinforces the idea that speed shouldn't come at the expense of quality or focus in your art. Thanks for sharing!

I would like to add on to the 1st part of ur paragraph..The Thing that helped Frank with the speed of painting them was he meticulously prepped for them!..(thru the release of his many books now..u can see where he spent quite sum time sketch'n out & doing watercolor studies before he actually began his paintings!..So yeah ur experience & Knowlegde is a factor But preparation seems to go a long way too!

This is a great point! You're absolutely right, speed comes with practice and honing your craft. The more comfortable you are with your skills, the faster you can create high-quality work. It sounds like your painting teachers offered different perspectives on speed and artistic expression. Ultimately, finding your own balance is key. Thanks for sharing your story!

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That's a great observation! The speed myths surrounding certain artists can be misleading. Frazetta's meticulous compositions are a testament to that. While speed can be a factor, strong underlying structure and planning are also crucial for creating impactful work. A start-to-finish demo from him would have been incredible!

That's a very real challenge for artist RU-vidrs! Finding the balance between creating high-quality illustrations and minimizing editing time can be tough. There might be some time-saving editing tips or techniques you could explore! In the meantime, your viewers will definitely appreciate the polished final product. Thanks for sharing!

That's impressive! Reproducing Frazetta's paintings takes dedication and skill. It's important to remember that artistic speed is often a product of experience. Frazetta likely had years of honing his technique to achieve that level of speed. There's no shame in taking your time to create high-quality work that reflects your own artistic journey. Which Frazetta paintings have you reproduced and what aspects did you find most challenging?

Awesome! I'm happy this video could spark some creativity. What part resonated with you the most?

Welcome aboard! So glad you stumbled upon this video and decided to stick around. I hope you enjoy the content!

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Thank you for the kind words, Tony. And, yes.

It depends on what one means by 'knowing more'. Often beginners indulge in unnecessary details because they don't understand what elements should be sacrificed in order to achieve a more professional result and save time. So knowledge is also awareness of what is to be ignored.

@@djo-dji6018 I agree. I think we're both saying essentially the same thing.

@@TheTonyFigueroa I think so.

Only in the latter days of his life, the bulk of art that everyone is familiar with were created decades before he had a stroke. After the stroke, he would still hold the brush or pencil in his right hand and guide it with his left hand. That is according to information online from those closest to him.

Looking forward to hearing what you think after you watch it.

@@steverudethedude I still think drawing or painting quickly and loosely can unlock visual intuition and skill when done right. However, one thing I've learned is if someone is producing gold by working at a slower speed, there's no need for them to stop. People should pay attention to the speed they are working and what range they are most comfortable or most effective in. Some of my best work has come from hours upon hours of slow, tedious shading and smoothing in charcoal pencil. However, varying my speed, usually where I work quickly for most of the painting/drawing then slower towards the end until I'm happy with it, has worked best for me. When you hold back on making corrections so that you can stay in a certain speed window and your second guessing gets naturally censored out of the process, it's much better for certain kinds of drawing/painting. Design work is much easier when you can get into a flow where you are pumping out as many ideas as possible, so you can choose the best version. It's 'sketching.' Anytime you're sketching (working loosely), certain things will be easier and coming up with ideas quickly or coming up with a bold layout will be easier when you are sketching. To be clear, I'm not trying to contradict you, you're quite an accomplished painter and I've enjoyed your videos. Loved this video. Your Nexus paintings are beautiful, and your Frazetta studies are expertly done (one of the best ways to learn is painting copies of an artist you want to emulate. I've primarily focused on painting copies of Sargent, Gil Elvgren, and Enoch Bolles). Just recently got the Loomis book on drawing the head and hands. Can't go wrong with Loomis. Looking forward to more of your videos, I caught a lecture you did at Wondercon in San Francisco and was blown away by your technical knowledge and sketchbooks.

Interesting perspective on Frazetta's comments about speed. There are definitely stories surrounding his artistic process. The core message of the video is about focusing on quality in your art, and that can take time regardless of the artist.

@@steverudethedude if you want to make a living as an illustrator or commercial artist you'd better be fast! We have deadlines usually. If it's just a hobby as it more or less was for FF then take your time. basically you have to be fast AND good to make it in this business.

Interesting! Your comment highlights the importance of finding a good balance between speed and quality in creative work. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Frazetta's style is definitely bold and energetic. While some might find it rough, others appreciate the raw power and dynamism he conveys. What kind of art styles do you typically enjoy?

@@steverudethedude No probs. Yea, he's imitated neo-classical art to a tee. His anatomy tends to look off though. I admire Walt Disney as the king of Fantasy and Entertainment, but mainly Renaissance masters Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and the great Italian polymath Leonardo Da Vinci but there are other artists I like for the lyrical quality in their work, and many artists working in the field of conceptual fine art (Brit Art) including Damian Hurst, Tracey Emin, Anya Gallaccio, a lot of stuff in the MOMA, Guggenheim and Met etc. tbh I think the "raw power and dynamism.." is what I'd call "unfinished looking"