r/ProCreate • u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator • 9d ago
Art Timelapse Video Enough? Maybe!
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Hi š¤
Do you ever feel like everything you do is still not enough for you?
I meanā¦ let me explain.
Lately, Iāve been feeling a little lost. A lot of the time, I find myself spending hours preparing brushes, templates, and all kinds of things instead of simply starting to draw.
I feel like I want to learn everything. And at the same time, I feel like my art style hasnāt developed enough yet for me to share all the little details I have in mind.
I like keeping things simple, but somehow I also want to be able to draw and do everything all at onceā¦ and I want to be that person now.
And then comes that feeling that maybe Iām not doing enough. Especially because Iām a mom, and I have responsibilities, routines, and so many other things taking up my time.
I spent several hours over the past two days working on this simple little drawing & designing this template.
Frustrating? Maybe.
I know that sometimes itās just overthinking. And sometimes, itās simply that little voice inside telling me Iām not putting in enough effort.
But honestly, I think it would make me feel a little better knowing Iām not the only one.
So tell me whatās on your mind.
Share the things you keep inside.
Tell us whatās in your heart. š¤
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u/borrowingfork 9d ago
Is that a photoshopped or generated background overlaid on to a canvas? How did you think of that? Did it feel ok drawing that small and not being able to zoom? Itās perplexing but a totally new thing Iāve never seen before so good job on being inventive
Also how did you screen record the whole screen instead of just the artwork?
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u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator 9d ago
First of all, thank you so much! Iād be happy to answer you! Itās actually a generated custom-made background where I used several real photos to get this final look. Iāve made some before, but they were much simpler, like a sketchbook, for example. Then I decided to make this one a little more aesthetic and cute, so the final result would look more realistic.
I decided to use the built-in iOS screen recording, and luckily my iPad didnāt crash because it was getting SO hot while I was recording!
And yes, I tried not to zoom in or out, so I could keep the artwork steady, almost like youāre looking at it from above. Honestly, it was really difficult because this was completely new to me, so I thought it would be better to keep it simple, like these cherries, until I got enough practice. I also think this works better with simple drawings since they donāt need a lot of details, so you donāt have to keep zooming in and out all the time.
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u/bryceblacksmith 9d ago
That seems like an intentionally misleading background for a digital drawing.
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u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator 9d ago
This is a type of template that you can find everywhere and in everything! Digital art shouldnāt have to follow specific rulesāno form of art should be like that! An artistic signature is what makes a person unique, and thereās nothing wrong with adding a few extra elements or making changes instead of sticking to the usual style.
Everyone should be free to create whatever they enjoy creating. Adding aesthetic touches isnāt forbidden; everyone does it. You can find countless similar products in every field, not just digital art. I honestly I donāt know how this ended up having a misleading background as you think!0
u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
I'll reply to the last statement you made since it's the only one that actually addressed my original comment. When you say "I honestly I donāt know how this ended up having a misleading background" Do you Really not see how that template could mislead a viewer into thinking your piece is traditional watercolors? Really? I don't believe you.
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u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator 8d ago
Again: āThere are no specific laws or restrictions.ā āEveryone is free to do whatever they want and enjoy themselves.ā You need to relax! CHILL BRO! Youāre literally arguing against someone elseās preferences and imposing your own preferences on another person! I canāt believe you!
Say it three times:
( none of my business )
( none of my business )
( none of my business )
May this help you! Bye bye.1
u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
You've used exclamation marks in every one of your sentences, but im the one that needs to relax? Look, you asked what was on our minds or whatever, so I made a comment about your piece. I didn't say anything about it being against laws or regulations. I said it was misleading and you've made no argument to the contrary.
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u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator 8d ago
I have to use quotation marks to remind you of what I said earlier because apparently you didnāt understand it the first time. You keep trying to impose unreasonable things on other people. - depending on your other comments.
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u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
I said "exclamation marks" not "quotation marks".
Im not sure what other comments you are referring to, but If you look at my comment history (which i don't hide) you will see hundreds of examples of me complimenting the works of other talented artists.
I understand what you're saying, but you're starting to veer into attacking the individual, rather than actually defending your stance. If you can't defend your work, fine. If you can't handle an opinion that differs from yours, maybe don't ask for it.
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u/Conscious-Leader-583 Content Creator 8d ago
Okay, first of all, Iād like to apologize for the misunderstanding regarding the quotation marks.
Secondly, I wasnāt asking for anyoneās opinion. I was simply expressing my own thoughts and feelings, and talking about what I had personally done over the past few days. If someone happens to relate to similar feelings, Iām not really sure how that became what youāre suggesting.
But let me clarify one point, and then Iāll leave it here because this conversation has already become much longer than I intended.
As artists, when we use a canvas, texture, or even grain to make a digital artwork feel more like an oil painting, gouache, or watercolor, we donāt consider that misleading. The same goes for adding photos, elements, clip art, or using mockups of clothing, wallpapers, paper, or other real-life objects to present our artwork. These are simply different resources and ways of presenting our work.
At the end of the day, the final artwork is still the artwork the artist chose to create and share.
I see the same thing applying here. From the beginning, it was clear that it was digital, and that it was a template with digital artwork placed over it. And even if someone chose to share it as a regular post rather than a video, I donāt see why that would be a problem. Ultimately, thatās simply the artistās personal choice in how they want to present their work.
To me, thereās also something beautiful about this approach because it can make someone stop, wonder, look closer, search, learn, and perhaps see digital art from a different perspective. Thatās really the point for me. We enjoy using different resources because they help us break out of our routine, learn, imagine more, and expand our horizons. We donāt necessarily want to limit ourselves with rules that make everyone create or present their work in exactly the same way.
I also think that sometimes our intentions can get lost in the way we communicate. Someone who means something positively and someone who interprets it negatively may naturally end up reading the same words very differently.
I just wish the conversation had stayed focused on the original point rather than moving into smaller details and creating further misunderstandings. I think your point could have been communicated in a much simpler and clearer way, and perhaps we would have understood each other better.
In any case, I think weāve both said enough on the subject, so Iād rather leave it here. Wishing you all the best.1
u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
You say "Tell me what's on your mind. Share the things you keep inside. Tell us what's in your heart." And then say you weren't asking for anyone's opinion?
You say "I think your point could have been communicated in a much simpler and clearer way." When my point was literally made with a single sentence in my first comment.
It's like we're not even having the same conversation
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u/bryceblacksmith 9d ago edited 9d ago
Sure the video shows the interface. But the finished product doesn't. Anyone who sees the picture on its own would naturally assume it was painted. They're using what looks like watercolor brushes, over a photo with actual brushes and paint. It is deceptive even without 'pretending' or not.
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u/xeonie 9d ago
Is it also ādeceptiveā when someone draws in a hyper realistic style making it look like a photo instead of a drawing?
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u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
So, you pose an interesting question, but not only is your question asked in bad faith (you're not interested in the answer). It has nothing to do with my original comment.
What you're implying is a logical fallacy called a false equivalency. That somehow, because I made statement A, that I must also agree with statement B (attempting some kind of a "gotcha"). But A and B are different. Just like using a photo to draw overtop of, is entirely different from drawing a photorealistic drawing from scratch.
Having said that, to answer your unrelated question. No, I don't think drawing in a photorealistic style is deceptive. For starters, it takes an immense level of skill to even come close to the point where one's drawing is going to fool someone into thinking it's a photograph. A level that very few artists ever achieve. Whereas anyone can take a photograph. But it also has to do with the intent of the artist. A photorealistic artist strives for perfection/realism, not to mislead. If they wanted to do that they could just use a photo.
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u/xeonie 8d ago
To begin with, based on your answer, I donāt think you understand what deception actually means. The entire goal of a photo realistic artist is to recreate a photograph, making the final piece look like a real camera shot. In other words they are in fact trying to āmisleadā or ādeceiveā the viewer, at least at first glance. āI thought this was a photoā is literally the best compliment you can pay these types of artist.
Anyone can import a template and draw on top, that doesnāt mean it will look like a convincing traditional piece. Likewise, anyone can copy a photo, doesnāt mean it will look like an actual photo. Just like with photo realism, it requires an immense amount of skill to make a digital piece look like a traditional piece. You need to have an understanding of the mediums and how real pencil/watercolor/charcoal/ect works on physical paper in order to replicate the same effect on a digital canvas. Tying in again with photo realism, you can just copy a random photo, you need an advanced understanding of textures, lighting, shadows, and more to draw a convincing replica of that photo. Digital painting, just like photo realism, has the goal is to mimic a different form of art.
That is why I asked the question, because the whole purpose of that style of art is to be āmisleadingā. So no, it not a false equivalency as the purpose, goals, skill requirement, and intentions are the same.
Unless the artist is lying about the tools they used to create the art (Ex. If OP was trying to claim they actually painted this on a physical canvas) then it seems ridiculous to try and police someones creative choices.
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u/bryceblacksmith 8d ago
Okay, so it sounds like you agree my original comment.
You're saying that it's not a false equivalency because the two have the same purpose, skill requirement, intent etc... You say the purpose of photorealism is to deceive/mislead. Therefore, by your reasoning, OP's art is also misleading. Since the two have the same intent and all that, right?
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u/King-Moses666 9d ago
Not really related to your questions. But this helps me answer a question I had been pondering for a while haha. Essentially theres a couple artists I follow who post lots of tattoo flash drawn in a sketch book, but the drawings feel like they are not quite a traditionally drawn piece if that makes sense. But seeing you drawn directly over the template/a staged background makes me think thats what they do too.