Painting Concept Art Environments with a Story

Concept Art Tutorial: Painting Environments
Concept Art Focus: Visual Story Telling
World creation is all about→describing people. This seems backwards, I know.
As Concept Artists we use the environment to provide context and detail to convey the personality and storyline of a character, as well as the larger storyline surrounding them.
It's amazing how little it actually takes to create a meaningful experience for our audience. By using intentional details, atmosphere and depth-we can drive our viewer through a narrative and create resonance.
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Hardy Fowler is a professional Digital Painter with work seen in productions for Disney, Games Workshop and Neon District among many others.
Hardy's online academy, Digital Painting Studio, teaches the master-level skills, process and mindset he's learned from decades of experience as a professional digital artist.
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  • @paramnesias9198
    @paramnesias919828 күн бұрын

    Extraordinary!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @aryanmrd
    @aryanmrdАй бұрын

    It was so enjoyable to watch and also an awesome tutorial. thank you so much.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @aryanmrd

    @aryanmrd

    Ай бұрын

    @@fowlerillus Mr. Fowler I know this is not where I should ask this question, but I don't know any other place to do so, I love this industry and I love to be a concept artist, but it needs lots of abilities, skills and experience, how should I get there?! I mean I can't do personal projects for 5 years to become a concept artist and I can't work as one without the knowledge and skills! how can I get there?

  • @ardelaflor
    @ardelaflor2 жыл бұрын

    As always, you level up with each video, Hardy. I especially love how you match the elements position and shapes with the golden spiral, how you create those ground leaves tiers and how you turn the monocromatic building of values onto an alive painting. Thanks for sharing this video!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alberto!

  • @CowboyBoomBoomSlim
    @CowboyBoomBoomSlim2 жыл бұрын

    The atmosphere is strong with this one. Tremendously inspiring!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Thanks!

  • @farodyne
    @farodyne Жыл бұрын

    Some people have all the talent in the world! I wish I had a fraction of your talent. Amazing, as always!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! Super nice of you to say.

  • @snowxuedietrich8456
    @snowxuedietrich84562 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! It is so helpful watching you paint! You can paint an awesome painting in a very short time. I wish there are more environment videos. But I’d love to watch others as they are always awesome and I can learn a lot from you. Thanks again.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure I'll be coming back to environments before too long.

  • @lizardltd
    @lizardltd2 жыл бұрын

    Your paintings and videos are so inspiring, and your voice is very calming. It gets me so much in the mood for painting, watching your videos. Thank you!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. Exactly what I'm going for :)

  • @ebenschumacherart3694
    @ebenschumacherart36942 жыл бұрын

    Love the slow build! Very unique approach.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eben! Glad you liked it.

  • @pier-oliviermartel713
    @pier-oliviermartel7132 жыл бұрын

    Hi Hardy ! Really love that last one !! It’s incredible how I want to jump in the picture and explore !! Thank you for that and I can’t wait to see the next videos ! ;)

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks Pier!

  • @TheStonetoFlesh
    @TheStonetoFlesh2 жыл бұрын

    I always want to draw when I watch your videos. Hardy Fowler will only grow in his fame!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome to hear! Thanks.

  • @poochyboi
    @poochyboi Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I absolutely loved this piece and your thought process when making it.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm so glad that you liked it. I need to do another one like this - I really enjoy these really atmospheric deep woods scenes. I appreciate the kind words!

  • @bilalnosherdesigner
    @bilalnosherdesigner Жыл бұрын

    I really love color and lighting mood and overall story and since of rhydam movement that nice❤

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I appreciate it. Super fun creating these moody pieces with a hint of a story.

  • @samanthamaggard3996
    @samanthamaggard39964 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a pleasure to watch your process!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @matrix_coding9050
    @matrix_coding90502 жыл бұрын

    You’re content s an inspiration, please continue there’s growth

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely! I have lots of new stuff in production.

  • @loozerzart9109
    @loozerzart91092 жыл бұрын

    I like how the reflected light from the field dominates the fog inside the dense forest.... Composition is as always top notch , I always lag creating some point of visual interest in my environments as I am practicing .... The point of visual interest in here is those two bright orange sparks in the broken wires of abandoned car .... it immediately catches attention

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Those glows add so much atmosphere and take so little effort!

  • @f_k_4644
    @f_k_4644 Жыл бұрын

    absolutely gorgeous

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @roiichi6258
    @roiichi62589 ай бұрын

    That was absolutely stunning and genius I'll diffidently try your method and approach

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @jaywoohoo
    @jaywoohoo2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing! learned a lot! magnificent work! so inviting.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @TheOoshamanoO
    @TheOoshamanoO10 ай бұрын

    wow your approach is unique, always imagining places like this one but i wish i had the talent to make my own piece .. I’m watching your videos like a path to reach there 🙏🏼

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'm so glad you like these. I hope the process can be helpful.

  • @dmitryvaliaev19
    @dmitryvaliaev197 ай бұрын

    Thanks for huge Inspiration!!!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    7 ай бұрын

    My pleasure. I'm so glad you liked it!

  • @paulflecknell8941
    @paulflecknell8941 Жыл бұрын

    New sub here! Was so mesmorised by this vid that I actually started drooling🤤. Now Im off to try and create a piece just like yours(or more like my 9 yr olds! Lol)

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul! These are super fun to do. I hope you like your result.

  • @Morden2260
    @Morden22602 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you for this.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @taniatigris
    @taniatigris2 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome environment! If you add a raptor wandering about the place it will be quite in line with Jurassic Park: Trespasser video game. :) Very similar atmosphere, perhaps I'll paint something like this!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally seeing the Jurassic Park vibe now :) Thanks Tatiana

  • @srpainting5113
    @srpainting5113 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much sir I love your classes and it helps me a lot.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome

  • @randyruedisueli7470
    @randyruedisueli74702 жыл бұрын

    Really cool man! I feel super inspired!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Randy! Glad you liked it.

  • @arifmiah669
    @arifmiah6692 жыл бұрын

    That looks so cool!

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you like it.

  • @artsbrunaqueiroz
    @artsbrunaqueiroz Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Work!!!😯👏👏👏👏

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @akiljohnson7670
    @akiljohnson7670 Жыл бұрын

    The car battery light detail tho, 👌

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha - thanks! I was especially fond of that myself :)

  • @mayudrake00
    @mayudrake002 жыл бұрын

    This one turned out beautiful! I love the story and the color choices! Is this car a Volkswagen Käfer (beetle)? :D

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is! My mom had one when I was in high school. I loved that car :)

  • @mayudrake00

    @mayudrake00

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fowlerillus Awwwh :D I rewatched your lineart course recently right before the academy started, where you made this cool killer machine out of that car and I attached this landscape painting immediately as a sequel to this as soon as I recognised the shape. Now it might be broken down, all guns and spikes removed since it can not drive anymore, but it still has a purpose as an energy engine for the house. Beetles for the rescue!

  • @graceo8648
    @graceo86482 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Can you please share your brushes

  • @nomad_actual
    @nomad_actual Жыл бұрын

    Is there a chance in the future there will be an updated or even a part 2 of your painting environments course? just so we can see your current workflow in more depth

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad that you would be interested. I don't have any immediate plans for a full course followup BUT I am going to be releasing individual project kits over the next year (I just finished a cyberpunk cityscape that will be one of the first kits) so there will definitely be new environment lessons and new techniques coming out soon.

  • @nomad_actual

    @nomad_actual

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fowlerillus that’s awesome! Very excited to hear that thanks for replying Hardy you are a legend!

  • @amitdeb7557
    @amitdeb755711 ай бұрын

    Sir, You are a GENIUS. My name is Amit. But problem is I trying at my best, can't . Please help me.

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I'm glad you like it. I'd be glad to help but it is difficult with a short comment reply. Can you perhaps let me know specifics about where things are becoming difficult for you? Perhaps I can direct you to some videos or resources.

  • @dougieladd
    @dougieladd2 жыл бұрын

    Nice... where can i find the music?

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Isn't that beautiful? I got it from Epidemic Sound. It looks like it's named Psalm by Anders Schill Paulsen.

  • @Tehran481516
    @Tehran4815162 жыл бұрын

    I'm New to this but I already feel like I can't do anything. Kinda given up before even starting. dont know from where should I start

  • @fowlerillus

    @fowlerillus

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear that - I know the feeling - these things can feel really daunting at first. I would recommend starting with some fundamentals of environment design. Relatively simple concepts like atmospheric perspective and composition can instantly lead to progress.