for the lines, i found that simply drawing it zoomed out like she does will already put you in right direction, since theres less control therefore giving it more natural "shake"
What I love so much about these kinds of videos. Is that you are clearly not “copying” another’s art but studying it to improve your own. Finding techniques, examining what works well, and colors used. I also want to study to improve my understanding of different materials and shading.
One thing that I noticed you might've not picked up is a shading technique not often taught, but you see it everywhere. We're taught to shade a cyllinder with it getting darker on the edges if the light source is in front of the cyllinder, but you can also light it on one side with either a bounce light hitting the opposite side or another light source. Most often in this technique, I see atmospheric bounce light on the other side. The technique is to shade the center vertical line, or closest vertical edge of an upright cylinder, as the darkest point. Then apply a little atmospheric lighting on the other side of the darkest edge. 6:11 they arent actually just 'blending between two colors' she's putting that slight atmospheric lighting on the inner part of that shadow, with a transitionary dark part on the edge of the shadow. I see this technique ALL the time in japanese, painterly art and it's good to learn! A simplified version: some, but not all shadows have their darkest point along the transitioning edge of the shadow. You'll see a small line that doesn't always connect all the way along the transition. Sometimes this line is a deep orange when there is a harsh light block hitting the skin, then as you get further into the shadow, it'll lighten back to cooler blue tones. Krenz Cushart, Quruiqing, and this artist play with those transitions a lot. This piece of art is htt (ps://) twitter (.com/) quruiqing/status/1285082462964477952 a good example thats a little more graphic in use than painterly. You can see it a lot on his knees and thighs.
Wow thank you! I've been wondering about this 'line' between shadows and light for the longest time. Do you know if there's a terminology or name for this transition technique?
Astonishingly attractive editing!! Very well-structured and in-depth video. I love the analysis of your own work and your ability to embrace the differences from Qtonagi. ur art is absolutely superb keep up the work :DD
keep working hard! especially if you are still young, you have plenty of time. I have up due to my work demanding more of my free time and I had to sell my wacom since it was only gathering dust. Chase your dream my dude! Dont regret it later! Good luck!
ngl this channel deserves more subs. The way he explains the techniques is easily understandable + the video editing is great. youtube randomly recommended me this video. And I m loving it. Great work.
I found out about you just today, but I already fell in love with your videos. I think the main reason why your first attempt failed was the hair. Already from the line art I had a sense of discomfort comparing it to Qtonagi's. I think the main reasons are two, the length, and the detail. You drew your hair as a single, shapless mass that lacked detail. Qtonagi on the other hand, from what I saw, really likes to draw many single chunks of hair, making it very detailed. Also, your hair was way too long, making the proportions of the legs fade out. You analysed her proportions just to break them by drawing incredibly long hair, making the leg disproportion hard to notice. But I have to compliment you on your second attempt. Even though you said you weren't confident with painting, you still made an amazing job. Imitating other's brushwork is one of the hardest things to do.
even she said she don't care people copy her art style and also puting out so many process vids I still could never learn how to do it the details in her art is just insane🤯 （I need her brain🙏）
I hope you continue to make this! I love your content! I never seen something similar and for this kind of more modern/contemporary anime styled artists that have a huge impact on "the internet" aesthetics this days! I also enjoy a lot your style of editing and voice over. It is really on point. I feel like I learned a lot, thank you so much!
Gosh! Im looking for my artstyle and I was really inspired with Qtonagi! I love to draw this antique stuff, it feels like sky and heaven (for you to know, Im really enjoying heaven dreamy theme), and your video helped me so much! It directed me in right way, and now I understand absolutely everything in her drawings and her art logic thanks to your explanations!
Hey! I'd love for you to make a video with how to break down an artist's style in detail. Your videos are so precise and full... I'm learning so much from you
I just wanted to say that I really like your channel ♥ I've learned so much and have been so inspired since watching your videos :3 Please be encouraged to make many more 💕!!
a bit late but she's seperating the backgroudn, midground, and foreground via contrast. basicaly if the BG is paler, the Foreground(most of the time the character) is darker, and or vice verse. Your work just kind off blended everything because there wasn't a contrast to seperate the BG and the FG.
Awesome video as always, really likes how you explained it's very understandable. Please keep it up! Also, my suggestion for the next video it would be great if you try and break down my favorite artist Rolua or Helloclonion art style since he uses photoshop and really good at maximizing the feature of the software.
I love these kind of video style, can you make similar videos analyzing artist’s art style of their works? I hope you can do matcha 抹茶，since him/her drawings are unique giving in these soft marshmallow doll type feelings when you look at it. Also are you Chinese? I saw you using b站 lol
I'm having a hard time trying to breakdown Cierra （シエラ, m_seseragi) 's artstyle :( I've always admired their artstyle. The way they used the colors, did lineart, and more. I didn't know where to start. They are one of the artists in Arcaea. Please help! I would appreciate it and help me with my process! Cierra doesn't give much hints so it's gonna be a little hard which is why. The only time I've gotten to replicate their artstyle was just copying an artwork. I've subscribed! To know if you'll ever make it or not :')
