What is Thumbnailing for Concept Art?
What is Thumbnailing for Concept Art?
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What is Thumbnailing for Concept Art?
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Thomas Sperl
When does the next video come out ? i feel like these two intorduction videos arent enough for one week :(
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In the full lesson, I explain why thumbnailing is crucial in concept art. Helping artists quickly explore a wide range of ideas without getting bogged down in detail. It covers how thumbnails are used to communicate concepts, create variety, and stay aligned with the project’s goals. With tips on tools, canvas size, brushes, and getting past creative blocks.

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Dave Greco
A practical look at thumbnailing in concept art, why it matters, how it works, and how to do it well.
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@dantevega
11h
You guys should really have these ready to go on the day you say they'll be released and not piece meal them like this. If you know they won't be ready, at least have a schedule to share with customers so we know when to expect the remaining videos. This sucks
Thomas Sperl
When does the next video come out ? i feel like these two intorduction videos arent enough for one week :(
Yevhen Syrchin
Very interesting to see what comes next! Personally, when I first started learning to draw, I mostly worked with lines, but recently I began studying digital painting and it has completely drawn me in! I still enjoy sketching, but I’m really starting to love continuing without linework. Can’t wait for the next videos, Dave!
@b1egun
2d
Hi! I’d like to share one of my methods for dealing with art block. I simply start drawing even if it’s something completely obvious, very simple, or even ugly. In most cases, once I put something on the page, new ideas or ways to change things start appearing. It’s also a good way to get rid of those first, most obvious ideas that anyone would come up with. I also have a question: can your brushes be used for commercial work, or not?
John B
2d
Yes, you can :)
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