Q&A For My Patrons - December Exclusive
Added 2022-12-11 01:24:13 +0000 UTCHi everyone! Hope you're all well!
To end 2022 with a bang, I wanted to do something special and more personal for you all! For this month, I am going to replace the monthly lesson/tutorial for an exclusive Q&A session!
This is your opportunity to ask the questions you might have for a long time. This is a chance for you to ask anything regarding: industry, process, your journey, what your struggles are, uncertainty of being an artist, social media for art - you name it and I will do my absolute best to answer it for you!
I will be recording a video (yes with my face showing :o) while answering your questions! Drop your questions in the comments below as I will be naming who asked the questions. If you wish to remain anonymous, please send me your questions via Patreon messages!
Let's go fam!
Comments
I'm new so I'm sorry if you covered this already! What canvas size/image dimensions/resolution do you use for your files when using your brush set?
Erin M
2022-12-21 21:55:53 +0000 UTCHow does a person make the switch from doing paintings for fun, to doing them professionally? How do you solicit paid work?
A S
2022-12-20 06:24:32 +0000 UTCHiiiii! Okay, so questions, Right! 1. How long did it take to start seeing progress in your work when you first started? 2. Did you break stuff down and focus on certain things first, or did you focus on an overall objective when you first began? 3. I don't have much time to focus on this, so I'm doing my best. I dedicate at least an hour a day. Is this enough to see progress? 4. It is hard to see things' shape and depth in an individual element. Say, for instance, a mountain; I either overdo it, and it becomes a smudge on the page, or I need to do more, and it looks flat. Any pointers for this? (,,>﹏<,,) "I obsess over the little things, a major fault of mine. I'm working on it, I promise."
Trixy Renfroe
2022-12-18 23:27:02 +0000 UTCHi Philip! Hope you're well. I love your work. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better artist. What does a typical day for you as an artist look like?
Annette
2022-12-18 09:58:44 +0000 UTCHi Philip! I have some questions: 1. What are should have the complete portfolio to work in environmental area? 2. How can I keep always update as a environmental artist? 3. Are you recommend other software also photoshop? 4. In your opinion: what is a really good habit to be better artist? You recommend focus in one area or work on anothers?
Luis Enrique Rodriguez
2022-12-17 21:36:53 +0000 UTCOkay, here are my questions: 1) How and where do you get inspiration for new pieces? 2) How do you stay motivated? 3) Do you ever get tired of your art and want to try something new? Like a new style? 4) What kind of social media does a new artist really need? (TikTok, Instagram,…) :)
radiantnoon
2022-12-13 18:43:24 +0000 UTCI believe you have some experience working for the industry? If yes, how did you start getting some jobs?
Fanny Richard
2022-12-13 15:32:54 +0000 UTCAlso how do you do the little color circles in the beginning of your art processes on photoshop? I'm sure people have asked you this before.
Connor Wilkinson
2022-12-13 14:47:52 +0000 UTCWhat media television/books/movies/video games inspire you the most right now?
Connor Wilkinson
2022-12-13 14:46:01 +0000 UTCHow long on average does it take you to finish a piece? And what sort of landscapes do you find the easiest to draw?
Bridget MacKay
2022-12-13 09:51:52 +0000 UTCOooh~ this will be neat. Here are my questions: ◻️ Concerning time management and commitment. I usually can't rely on 'passion' bc they come and go. What did you do to make sure you gave yourself time to do personal art on a regular basis? Any schedule you follow? ◻️Do you recommend anything in particular to keep yourself physically active and healthy? (So we're not sedentary) ◻️What did/do you do whenever you didn't like your art, or got frustrated with it? (If it ever happened) ◻️ Favorite comfort drink and food? ◻️Are you currently a pet owner? Can we get a cameo of him/her/them? Hmm.... That was a lot more questions than I thought 😅 Please feel free to pick and choose! Hope you are doing well! Both mentally and physically. Stay hydrated!
Yurika
2022-12-13 02:50:37 +0000 UTCHi Philip! Hope you’re well and I hope this isn’t too late. I was wondering if you could give some insight on managing social media and audience engagement. As someone who wants to one day make money off their art, but isn’t great at engaging with people it feels rather daunting.
Expedia the Forbbiden One
2022-12-12 23:00:47 +0000 UTCHi, Philip! I've only just started out drawing digitally with a drawing tablet (a cheap one without screen) and have noticed that my hand-eye cordination is abyssmal. Practice is obviously key but do you have any kind of tips/exercices/wisdoms to share?
Marion Pummer
2022-12-12 10:55:29 +0000 UTCWhat advice would you give to somebody trying to make a living doing digital art? I’m assuming consistently posting on social would be a good start to bring attention?
Alejandro Villa
2022-12-12 02:02:16 +0000 UTCHow do you simply just come up with the initial idea for a piece you want to draw?
Adrien Tran
2022-12-11 23:11:14 +0000 UTC1. How do you create unique art or a variety of different art pieces for a portfolio 2. How do you know when an Art piece is finished 3. What would you recommend all artists (regardless of their art style or level) focus on daily to help
Subhan Amjad
2022-12-11 19:48:17 +0000 UTCHi Philipp, my question was probably already answered in one of the last lessons and I just didn't notice it, if not: how to overcome artistic blocks, especially when you're at the beginning of your journey and you don't see the progress that you want to see.
David L.
2022-12-11 15:47:50 +0000 UTCHi Phillip! Currently using your tutorials and seeing great progress so thankyou for that! My question is in regards to character design, where do you find inspiration for your characters and any tips for making your characters to stand out? I'm currently just making a black silhoutte and it looks a bit flat! Keep up the great work x
Jonts Draws
2022-12-11 10:51:45 +0000 UTCAlso wondering if there is any legislative action being taken?? The music industry squashed the ai threat a long time ago. Number of cases where identity threat is becoming a big concern.
Alan Schwegler
2022-12-11 01:53:55 +0000 UTCThis is a great one. Piling on. Curious about how managers and studios are treating AI art too. Is it seen as anything more than a tool??
Alan Schwegler
2022-12-11 01:52:25 +0000 UTCHi Philip! Can you share what your typical setup looks like when you work? I know you've said in the past that you use a Cintiq but I'm curious what your setup looks like especially regarding ergonomics! Thank you for doing the Q&A!
Taiyri
2022-12-11 01:30:16 +0000 UTCHey Philip, as an aspiring pro I would love to hear your thoughts/concerns around AI art and incoming threats for the digital art community.
Orion7gr
2022-12-11 01:26:43 +0000 UTC
