Sep 8, 2024
The two extremes of online art tutorials
Type 1
Is titled "How to draw X in 3 EASY STEPS (not clickbait)".
Is the top search result with >100000 views.
Takes at most 2 minutes to check out.
Tells you to do things this way because it "looks good".
At the end of the tutorial, the poster asks people to subscribe to their premium tier for more DAILY ART TIPS.
Type 2
Is titled "Fundamentals of X".
Is on the sixth page of search results with <1000 views.
Takes an hour to study fully.
Is the most goddamn comprehensive breakdown of X you've ever seen.
At the end of the tutorial, you feel compelled to check if the poster accepts tips, only to find they have zero online presence.