Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Inspiration can feel really complicated. It's a very necessary part of being an artist—but it can feel incredibly unpredictable, unreliable and can leave you feeling really powerless as you wait for that 'magic lightning' to strike.
Join me as we explore some practical techniques to demystify inspiration and jumpstart your creativity. Whether you're struggling with artist's block or looking for new ways to fuel your imagination, this video is for you. We'll also enjoy a fun painting taking shape as we discuss various strategies for staying inspired.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Inspiration - Too Much or Too Little
3:10 - Training Your Subconscious Mind
5:15 - Bottling Lightning
7:35 - Dismantling Cool Things
8:49 - Blue Dude (Case Study)
11:18 - Finished Painting/Wrap Up
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PAINT YOUR WORLD
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.
CONNECT
→ digitalpaintingstudio.com
→ instagram.com/hardy_digitalpaintingstudio
→ artstation.com/hfowler
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#conceptart #conceptartist #characterdesign #characterart #digitalpainting #digitalart #artinspiration #arttips #arttutorial #creativity #artcommunity #artchallenge #artportfolio #artcareer #artisticjourney #proartist #artdiscussions #artchat #creativeinspiration
Inspiration can feel really complicated. It's a very necessary part of being an artist—but it can feel incredibly unpredictable, unreliable and can leave you feeling really powerless as you wait for that 'magic lightning' to strike.
Join me as we explore some practical techniques to demystify inspiration and jumpstart your creativity. Whether you're struggling with artist's block or looking for new ways to fuel your imagination, this video is for you. We'll also enjoy a fun painting taking shape as we discuss various strategies for staying inspired.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Inspiration - Too Much or Too Little
3:10 - Training Your Subconscious Mind
5:15 - Bottling Lightning
7:35 - Dismantling Cool Things
8:49 - Blue Dude (Case Study)
11:18 - Finished Painting/Wrap Up
_______________________
PAINT YOUR WORLD
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.
CONNECT
→ digitalpaintingstudio.com
→ instagram.com/hardy_digitalpaintingstudio
→ artstation.com/hfowler
_______________________
#conceptart #conceptartist #characterdesign #characterart #digitalpainting #digitalart #artinspiration #arttips #arttutorial #creativity #artcommunity #artchallenge #artportfolio #artcareer #artisticjourney #proartist #artdiscussions #artchat #creativeinspiration
