I'm absolutely captivated by the sense of style that radiates from every aspect of your presence! It's not just about the clothes-it's the confidence and flair that truly define what it means to be stylish. Also, I must say, I'm a huge fan of your paintings and TH-cam videos. They add a splash of creativity and inspiration to my day. Keep up the fantastic work!
@@slewpCan you PLEASE SHARE how you didnt get bored and fed up and tired pf that piece that took you 100 hours? Was it mostly fun and enjoyable ? About how many hours a day did you work on it? Thanks so much for sharing and answering.
This painting blows me away! Your creativity and skill set get better every day, and Im digging the ride! Keep coming up with the "out of the norm" subject matter because it makes fabulous paintings and content! 💜
Really enjoyed your thoughts on what success is in the art world in 2024, and for you. It makes a lot of sense that you would value a channel as a means to keep creating over the 'value' that being popular with certain collectors and galleries would give your work. After you've said it, it seems obvious to me, and a great way for talented freelance creative to realise their vision, independent of elites who may not have the best interests of artists and their vision at heart. Thanks- I'm subscribing.
You and a handful of people have inspired me to pursue drawing/ painting portraits. Even if I never make any money from it, there is still something so insanely satisfying about creating portraits. Keep up the good work man
Hullo SLEW, I believe that you are doing a phenomenal job with your art journey! I remember when I saw you take the chance and set up your studio way up north! I remember when I was working in a garage with no heat nor air conditioning! I managed to create some wonderful art pieces that when I showed people wide angle shots of where and how I was working they simply could not believe it! I hope you continue to create and enjoy sharing your artistic journey with us. I am excited to see how your studio transitions to a teaching space going way beyond just TH-cam! You keep creating and going for it! Stay well, be safe and enjoy your life!
I seriously love being able to interact with Folks whilst I create projects and still so early into my journey, it's costing me money NOT making it! lol ... but the more I do this, the more I love it and I have started considering how to continue & hopefully make money some day for it ... The idea of creating something that someone lets rot in a warehouse or alike for a perceived gain in financial value, makes me sick to my stomach! Slew, you are one of the Artists whom were my inspiration for creating an Art Ch. here on TH-cam. I Thankyou for that! It really is great to see how far you have come!
you've got an unbeatable personality, cool ideas, you're very talented. keep doing you. enjoy your accomplishments, learn from your mistakes, you'll end up somewhere great in the end. I'll be here for the ride.
What up Slew! It was a good rant. I have to agree with you. I would rather paint and enjoy the freedom and love of doing so. With the obvious requirements of life being set up to be taken care of, so that I have those freedoms, i.e. "bills". If galleries or collectors come calling, then cool, but that's not the main drive. Peace, tranquility and the love of creating. I understand why some artist move out to the country to create. A vision I have for myself. I'm not able to do that at this point, working towards. Be you brother! I enjoy learning from you, the old man that I am.
Stellar creativity in your compose and plan of your colour palate is thus far immersive a grand of your kind of style. Thank you, you brought this title in topic! You always have grown and outsmarted every vlog just with a snap! I was invited by a plan of your photography in a plan to capture the interesting light and how you make a positive lighting marinade the interest of finding references more attractive!!!
Lover your perspective of what you wanted your art career to be, I create and feel like the idea of just selling my art is not what drives me but finding the path to create but also make a career is hard and your thoughts are inspiring that I can find that balance.
I think the freedom aspect is the most understated! It's what I'm thinking about the most while considering my career options, for better or worse. People get so caught up in the idea of fame & money when they actually have no idea what kind of lifestyle would work best for them. It's like you say that preparation has lead to much of your success, the last thing I want is to work myself into a lifestyle that doesn't suit me & feel trapped
Love this man. I’m actually finally getting my first studio in the next month so this video couldn’t have come at a better time as I begin my life as a full time artist! (Finally)
So important to find fulfillment and to work for yourself. It's great to see artists -- whether that's painting, welding, woodworking, or whatever -- being able to support themselves and not have to work multiple jobs to pursue their passion. TH-cam really created a shift in money-making opportunities for artists, which was much needed.
I love your art. Each time i watch your clips I think you get better and better. You paint yourself a lot (narcissist? lol!) I like that you explain yourself in a simple manner and the struggles as u go along.
really cool to see younger artists, i graduated parsons illo in 96 and we didn't use computers. i did tho n now too. such a different way to explore and learn between generations. i think the older and younger folks can learn so much from each other. i tell my older friends to watch yt, they dont, to see what i mean. you really are a great volume esque painter, love it
absolutely great and inspiring video, as always! love it when you take us through your whole artistic process and explain everything so eloquently. Plus, all the camera shots and technical aspects are phenomenal. am super inspired again!!
I always mix my colours too quickly and subconsiously i know they are wrong as well, i have ZERO patience when it comes to mixing paint hahah. Its nice that you are slowing things down, makes the whole painting process more fun I think!
great job on all the production man, very impressive. You are very fortunate to have set yourself upon so well. I did a shoot with a model recently and it was so stressful with my boot leged set up, I need to get some lighting set up going on. love the glass they would have been a joy to paint.
loved the video. I think your paintings are getting better and just love the quality and effort you put into these. I'm a big fan of these painting project videos.
Wow it is great to hear about your ambitions and goals. I have been watching you for many, many years, its amazing to see how your business has blown up! I am about to graduate from art uni and it would be great to hear about any tips or trick that you think are essential to get a good business started. (Possible future video) 🌋🌋
Brilliant. Slew - you paint... You photograph... You make videos You edit! But- The Only thing *you do not do* - is being involved in *sound and audio* . well done sir Great skills
I will say this….I believe this was your most well executed self portrait ever! The likeness was spot on, and the details stood out. It still has the painterly quality which gives it the appeal of a good painting. Only one thing that caught my eye, was that most elves tend to have longer hair. (Not always, but pretty much) I would love to see you stretch your imagination on that just a bit. As for what you were saying in regards to what an artist would want most from his work, I agree, we all tend to want that recognition in the form of praise and/or money. I have said it before, that if money were no object, I would still paint, in order to put my work in the public eye, and just see what reaction my work gets. But, we do have to make a living. I did like your analogy of either taking $10,000. for a painting, and no one but the buyer would see it, verses, selling a painting for $2,000. but everyone gets to see it, possibly opening up room for more sales. Oddly, I get approached by clients, who try this technique to get me to lower my price on a commission. Their argument being that if I seek it to them at the lower price, they will tell the world. I can’t live by that rule. Not on the promise that I may get more sales, because the fact is, I never have gotten those huge sales from word of mouth. But what you suggest, is that it works within the confines of social media. And I do agree that since you are in control of what you do, where you post, and how you market your work, the chances are you will make more money, just because you got that exposure. So yes, I would probably do that. I have made deals in the past where I lowered my price on a commission, but it was so I could retain the rights to print on said painting, and therefore make more money. You have done so much in 6 years. Not only your skill as an artist has improved, but your expansion of your love of art, through classes, videos, and having your own studio. Keep up the good work!❤❤
loved your thought experiment at 10:40, i'd take less money & more people being exposed to my art, but i can see the other side's appeal, as well. great work on all three & this whole video. 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5
I love this painting! Seeing how much you've improved since I started watching you in 2020 is so inspiring! I have a question for you, has doing all these self portraits over the years changed your perception of yourself? I've only done one self portrait and I found it so hard! I unintentionally exaggerated parts I like less (gave myself a big ol' nose and a loooooong face! Ha!)
That last shot 😅 We were just talking about this today in painting class: would you rather drop your phone on the ground or drop a painting you just finished after weeks. Most of us voted phone 🤣
all i want is enough money to feed the family and to have the time to paint what i really want to paint. if i could choose a way to paint what makes me happy, but get paid and no one sees it, and i do not have to do all the videos posts and conversations, i would choose that option. 😂 being a happy ghost.
Preparation in painting is def one of the most important things to do before even starting. Whether thats painting a portrait or painting a wall. The wall is going to look horrible no matter what colour you paint it, if you dont sand down and patch the holes first 😝
Do you have someone in the studio videoing you? If not, how do you get the zoom and camera movements? I want to get into TH-cam but do not have anyone to video me while I work.
Omg when you almost dropped the painting 😭 Hope everything was ok 😊 The piece came out so dope 😎 I love the concept. I’ve been thinking of doing my first ever self portrait and ngl I’m so scared. Everything around it scares me I’m hoping by the end of the year I have produced something and didn’t chicken out😅
The moment i think i have made it needs a few things: -I am able to pay my bills/ provide for the lifestyle i want -I am able to take on or reject whatever projects i want to -I have collaborated with different people/ brands (deminsion 20 or critical role) Because they seem like great people to work with and make things that i enjoy. My art journey has been a long and winding one, but now i think i actually have a heading if that makes sense.
what are the measurements of your glass palette? ive been trying to find a large one, but i think ill have to have it made. i also paint way too fast...im trying hard to slow down, but it doesnt seem to work..too excited to get it done i guess🤣
The podcast was a lot of money time and resources to make happen. It was amazing and I met so many great people but it was just not a feasible venture logistically and financially
What are your thoughts on using lead based paints like the old masters use to use Have you ever used lead based paints or are you just against using them because they are poisonous Not sure if you even able to get lead based paints in America
I think I heard you say in a previous video that you struggle with dark areas and committing to going darker than you feel comfortable. I think this recent piece is a great example of your progress in this area. What have you been doing to get better here? This is something that I struggle with and any advice is welcomed.
Slew, what happened with the video from Italy and the videographer/artist from Sweden? You do a great job of showing how much construction / building goes into art! Danny from East Meadow NY
Interesting thoughts. To me social media is 'amusing fluff' but fluff all the same. To put it differently, you can make mediocre art but if you are good at making tiktok shorts you can still have a massive following. Seeing that I am not about the quality of the socials (I suck at them btw), I'd rather focus on making great art. For everyone, the focus and what provides fulfillment is different of course. Glad that you are doing the yt stuff so I can enjoy! ;-) But if you ask me, I'd rather make the 10grand with no following than 2grand and 2 million views. PS my art is not that great either so for now it's completely hypothetical. But give me some time ;-P PPS great painting; I like the rich dark blue and the contrast against the skin tones.
@Slew You definitely don't get as chalky as you use too with the white highlights. So big improvement there. IDK how white something appears unless it is the the center of a specular highlight it should have a tinge or be a tint of a color for the most part.
I'm absolutely captivated by the sense of style that radiates from every aspect of your presence! It's not just about the clothes-it's the confidence and flair that truly define what it means to be stylish. Also, I must say, I'm a huge fan of your paintings and TH-cam videos. They add a splash of creativity and inspiration to my day. Keep up the fantastic work!
Means a lot thank you!
How can I contact you to discuss a couple of painting projects?
@@slewpCan you PLEASE SHARE how you didnt get bored and fed up and tired pf that piece that took you 100 hours? Was it mostly fun and enjoyable ? About how many hours a day did you work on it? Thanks so much for sharing and answering.
You’re ability to show materiality is beyond ⭐️
I've been following you for 4 years now and I'm still a fan of your style. Your work is really high quality!
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WOW! I always love how vibrant yet naturalistic your colors look!
Yeah very chroma but hopefully still natural!
This painting blows me away! Your creativity and skill set get better every day, and Im digging the ride! Keep coming up with the "out of the norm" subject matter because it makes fabulous paintings and content! 💜
Really enjoyed your thoughts on what success is in the art world in 2024, and for you.
It makes a lot of sense that you would value a channel as a means to keep creating over the 'value' that being popular with certain collectors and galleries would give your work.
After you've said it, it seems obvious to me, and a great way for talented freelance creative to realise their vision, independent of elites who may not have the best interests of artists and their vision at heart.
Thanks- I'm subscribing.
You and a handful of people have inspired me to pursue drawing/ painting portraits. Even if I never make any money from it, there is still something so insanely satisfying about creating portraits. Keep up the good work man
I agree completely. It’s the primordial puzzle to paint another person! Nothing but love
Hullo SLEW, I believe that you are doing a phenomenal job with your art journey! I remember when I saw you take the chance and set up your studio way up north! I remember when I was working in a garage with no heat nor air conditioning! I managed to create some wonderful art pieces that when I showed people wide angle shots of where and how I was working they simply could not believe it! I hope you continue to create and enjoy sharing your artistic journey with us. I am excited to see how your studio transitions to a teaching space going way beyond just TH-cam!
You keep creating and going for it! Stay well, be safe and enjoy your life!
can you do a video on starting a youtube channel for art please
I seriously love being able to interact with Folks whilst I create projects and still so early into my journey, it's costing me money NOT making it! lol ... but the more I do this, the more I love it and I have started considering how to continue & hopefully make money some day for it ...
The idea of creating something that someone lets rot in a warehouse or alike for a perceived gain in financial value, makes me sick to my stomach!
Slew, you are one of the Artists whom were my inspiration for creating an Art Ch. here on TH-cam. I Thankyou for that! It really is great to see how far you have come!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I’m with you on this !
I used to watch you when I was younger, now I’m studying art in college and thinking back on your channel. Glad I found you’re still making cool vids
Great painting! Loved your perspective on making it as an artist
you've got an unbeatable personality, cool ideas, you're very talented. keep doing you. enjoy your accomplishments, learn from your mistakes, you'll end up somewhere great in the end. I'll be here for the ride.
What up Slew! It was a good rant. I have to agree with you. I would rather paint and enjoy the freedom and love of doing so. With the obvious requirements of life being set up to be taken care of, so that I have those freedoms, i.e. "bills". If galleries or collectors come calling, then cool, but that's not the main drive. Peace, tranquility and the love of creating. I understand why some artist move out to the country to create. A vision I have for myself. I'm not able to do that at this point, working towards. Be you brother! I enjoy learning from you, the old man that I am.
love the painting! And I love the vibe of your videos.
The color matching is really great. Congrats man, your painting just keeps getting better and better
Definitely one of your better self portraits 😊 well done ❤
Thanks for always giving the courage to be creative and to fully immerse yourself in the process.
Stellar creativity in your compose and plan of your colour palate is thus far immersive a grand of your kind of style. Thank you, you brought this title in topic! You always have grown and outsmarted every vlog just with a snap! I was invited by a plan of your photography in a plan to capture the interesting light and how you make a positive lighting marinade the interest of finding references more attractive!!!
Love this portrait. It’s so you!! Great workkkk
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I appreciate seeing you make it and sharing your art journey! Such a cool dude who deserves all the love.
I like your paintings. They look just like the photo. Your a great artist. Thanks for sharing.
Always enjoy your painting videos really pumps me up and makes me want to get back in my studio and start my next oil painting. 👍
Lover your perspective of what you wanted your art career to be, I create and feel like the idea of just selling my art is not what drives me but finding the path to create but also make a career is hard and your thoughts are inspiring that I can find that balance.
I'm sorry I found your channel this late...you are already an inspiration to me,,, thank you... Many more creative projects to you..
The form on that nose looks great!! Love to see you slowing down!
I always love your skin tones. You inspire, thank you.
That brocade is stunning.
I think the freedom aspect is the most understated! It's what I'm thinking about the most while considering my career options, for better or worse. People get so caught up in the idea of fame & money when they actually have no idea what kind of lifestyle would work best for them. It's like you say that preparation has lead to much of your success, the last thing I want is to work myself into a lifestyle that doesn't suit me & feel trapped
Love this man. I’m actually finally getting my first studio in the next month so this video couldn’t have come at a better time as I begin my life as a full time artist! (Finally)
So important to find fulfillment and to work for yourself. It's great to see artists -- whether that's painting, welding, woodworking, or whatever -- being able to support themselves and not have to work multiple jobs to pursue their passion. TH-cam really created a shift in money-making opportunities for artists, which was much needed.
The colors you used in this one is amazing slew! i can see the time you took and all the effort that was spent. The ending cut was fucking funny :P
This was stunning Slew!! Also really liked the commentary on success rather than the process stuff. :)
I love your art. Each time i watch your clips I think you get better and better. You paint yourself a lot (narcissist? lol!) I like that you explain yourself in a simple manner and the struggles as u go along.
really cool to see younger artists, i graduated parsons illo in 96 and we didn't use computers. i did tho n now too. such a different way to explore and learn between generations. i think the older and younger folks can learn so much from each other. i tell my older friends to watch yt, they dont, to see what i mean. you really are a great volume esque painter, love it
Love your work, Slew! Hope to visit your studio one day and take a class.
COME COME!
You’re an awesome guy slew. Thanks for sharing thoughts and this epic painting
what a lovely piece!!
Recently went freelance myself! Couldn’t agree more about freedom of time being priceless
I love it. Thanks for sharing the process. I t clarified some steps for my own work flow
absolutely great and inspiring video, as always! love it when you take us through your whole artistic process and explain everything so eloquently. Plus, all the camera shots and technical aspects are phenomenal. am super inspired again!!
I always mix my colours too quickly and subconsiously i know they are wrong as well, i have ZERO patience when it comes to mixing paint hahah. Its nice that you are slowing things down, makes the whole painting process more fun I think!
Great video lad! You're skills are definitely improving. It's very inspiring.
great job on all the production man, very impressive. You are very fortunate to have set yourself upon so well. I did a shoot with a model recently and it was so stressful with my boot leged set up, I need to get some lighting set up going on. love the glass they would have been a joy to paint.
Dude ! This is so goood !
comment for the algorithm. your oil portraits are so cool
loved the video. I think your paintings are getting better and just love the quality and effort you put into these. I'm a big fan of these painting project videos.
let's goooooooooooooo he is back with another BANGER
Loved this one mate 🕺
Honestly one of the best ones uve painted!
Wow it is great to hear about your ambitions and goals. I have been watching you for many, many years, its amazing to see how your business has blown up! I am about to graduate from art uni and it would be great to hear about any tips or trick that you think are essential to get a good business started. (Possible future video) 🌋🌋
Brilliant.
Slew - you paint... You photograph...
You make videos
You edit!
But-
The Only thing *you do not do* - is being involved in *sound and audio* .
well done sir
Great skills
Love it !!! You inspire us so much SLEW keep up the amazing work! Your videos motivate me to draw haha
Please do a painting of hands holding a level or a plumb bob of sorts hopefully in the mindset of a work/life happiness.
I will say this….I believe this was your most well executed self portrait ever! The likeness was spot on, and the details stood out. It still has the painterly quality which gives it the appeal of a good painting. Only one thing that caught my eye, was that most elves tend to have longer hair. (Not always, but pretty much) I would love to see you stretch your imagination on that just a bit.
As for what you were saying in regards to what an artist would want most from his work, I agree, we all tend to want that recognition in the form of praise and/or money. I have said it before, that if money were no object, I would still paint, in order to put my work in the public eye, and just see what reaction my work gets. But, we do have to make a living. I did like your analogy of either taking $10,000. for a painting, and no one but the buyer would see it, verses, selling a painting for $2,000. but everyone gets to see it, possibly opening up room for more sales. Oddly, I get approached by clients, who try this technique to get me to lower my price on a commission. Their argument being that if I seek it to them at the lower price, they will tell the world. I can’t live by that rule. Not on the promise that I may get more sales, because the fact is, I never have gotten those huge sales from word of mouth.
But what you suggest, is that it works within the confines of social media. And I do agree that since you are in control of what you do, where you post, and how you market your work, the chances are you will make more money, just because you got that exposure. So yes, I would probably do that. I have made deals in the past where I lowered my price on a commission, but it was so I could retain the rights to print on said painting, and therefore make more money.
You have done so much in 6 years. Not only your skill as an artist has improved, but your expansion of your love of art, through classes, videos, and having your own studio.
Keep up the good work!❤❤
loved your thought experiment at 10:40, i'd take less money & more people being exposed to my art, but i can see the other side's appeal, as well.
great work on all three & this whole video.
😻😻😻😻😻 5/5
I love this painting! Seeing how much you've improved since I started watching you in 2020 is so inspiring!
I have a question for you, has doing all these self portraits over the years changed your perception of yourself? I've only done one self portrait and I found it so hard! I unintentionally exaggerated parts I like less (gave myself a big ol' nose and a loooooong face! Ha!)
That last shot 😅 We were just talking about this today in painting class: would you rather drop your phone on the ground or drop a painting you just finished after weeks. Most of us voted phone 🤣
Inspirational!
all i want is enough money to feed the family and to have the time to paint what i really want to paint. if i could choose a way to paint what makes me happy, but get paid and no one sees it, and i do not have to do all the videos posts and conversations, i would choose that option. 😂 being a happy ghost.
Very valid smoe! Best parent award? How are kids made?
Preparation in painting is def one of the most important things to do before even starting. Whether thats painting a portrait or painting a wall. The wall is going to look horrible no matter what colour you paint it, if you dont sand down and patch the holes first 😝
Do you have someone in the studio videoing you? If not, how do you get the zoom and camera movements? I want to get into TH-cam but do not have anyone to video me while I work.
No one in the studio helping me film. Some of the Timelapse’s are on a motorized slider to get this dynamic movements.
Yo by far my favorite self portrait youve done. Slew looking like a whole eleven hippy pimp king lol
Hahaha really channeling elf lord
Omg when you almost dropped the painting 😭
Hope everything was ok 😊
The piece came out so dope 😎
I love the concept. I’ve been thinking of doing my first ever self portrait and ngl I’m so scared. Everything around it scares me I’m hoping by the end of the year I have produced something and didn’t chicken out😅
My life flashed before my eyes haha. Two wet paintings colliding
The moment i think i have made it needs a few things:
-I am able to pay my bills/ provide for the lifestyle i want
-I am able to take on or reject whatever projects i want to
-I have collaborated with different people/ brands (deminsion 20 or critical role) Because they seem like great people to work with and make things that i enjoy.
My art journey has been a long and winding one, but now i think i actually have a heading if that makes sense.
what are the measurements of your glass palette? ive been trying to find a large one, but i think ill have to have it made.
i also paint way too fast...im trying hard to slow down, but it doesnt seem to work..too excited to get it done i guess🤣
No positive of the glass pallet size. It was the top of a glass table so it’s pretty big!
would love to see you try more out-there big facial expressions!
I think I could get more wacky with facial expressions yeah… I just love the classic “museum stare” with weird props haha!
Man do I wish I could make it like that.
Amazing vid
Omg the ending i stopped breathing for a second
I am curious what happened to the podcast?
Loving the vids mate. Big hugs.
The podcast was a lot of money time and resources to make happen. It was amazing and I met so many great people but it was just not a feasible venture logistically and financially
What are your thoughts on using lead based paints like the old masters use to use
Have you ever used lead based paints or are you just against using them because they are poisonous
Not sure if you even able to get lead based paints in America
I think I heard you say in a previous video that you struggle with dark areas and committing to going darker than you feel comfortable. I think this recent piece is a great example of your progress in this area. What have you been doing to get better here? This is something that I struggle with and any advice is welcomed.
amazing
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Slew, what happened with the video from Italy and the videographer/artist from Sweden? You do a great job of showing how much construction / building goes into art!
Danny from East Meadow NY
Ooooohhhhh it’s still in the works. So busy but I will edit it one day! Hopefully this summer
Interesting thoughts. To me social media is 'amusing fluff' but fluff all the same. To put it differently, you can make mediocre art but if you are good at making tiktok shorts you can still have a massive following. Seeing that I am not about the quality of the socials (I suck at them btw), I'd rather focus on making great art. For everyone, the focus and what provides fulfillment is different of course. Glad that you are doing the yt stuff so I can enjoy! ;-) But if you ask me, I'd rather make the 10grand with no following than 2grand and 2 million views.
PS my art is not that great either so for now it's completely hypothetical. But give me some time ;-P
PPS great painting; I like the rich dark blue and the contrast against the skin tones.
It's giving Elven John.
The palette knife breaking 😧. Great video, though I think it's way more common to choose between 500$ or 300 views? 😅
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do you protect your images from Ay 👁 ?
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wow im early!
"Aaaahhhhh..................................I'm a-"
Who voted for the socks?
Dog!
but lets be honest no one offered u 10k for that painting...i cant w clickbait, just a rando unsibbing, have a nice one...
@Slew You definitely don't get as chalky as you use too with the white highlights. So big improvement there. IDK how white something appears unless it is the the center of a specular highlight it should have a tinge or be a tint of a color for the most part.
OMG, I thought you'd ruined it at the end there!!! I've really enjoyed seeing your transition to fine artist over the last couple of years.