I wish a billion followers for your channel. Your work and vision is absolutely great!!! Something that i resonate with and i do agree, it requires so much skill understa and consideration and hard core study of every subject. So good. Thank you for being on youtube and putting your videos here. 😊
You're welcome Sagarika! Your kind words have inspired me to do more on youtube. I hope you have a joyous and successful art-making time in the upcoming days and months.
I downloaded your video the other day and I was amazed with your style. Do more videos because they are a gem. I'm an Artist from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Your voice is also perfect! Love your work!!
it's so hard to move our studio, not the same natural light, not the same ambiance or.. I don't know, I have a real time to get back to painting since I moved 7 years ago, I miss painting! Your work is just out of this world!! Beautiful!
@@stevechmilar1215 Thank you! I hope so too! I rearranged my studio space today. I guess writing to you gave me the push I needed to get started again.
I wish imaginative realism art was more popular, it is one of my favorite types of art styles and yours is on a level I have not seen before. Really amazing work
Fantasy realism is what I’d refer these to, they have reminds me of Maxwell Parrish a few times, I have loved so many of his paintings. It would be nice to retire to an artist community where One could be surrounded by creative people, even share a large studio, maybe. But then I am also an introvert that enjoys being alone, and all this quit time, But I sure would enjoy and like to be expose to more of your creative endeavors. I haven’t really been able to get back at painting, long excuse, but keep my self busy reading and watching art related materials and TH-cam videos. Another great example, hope to continue to see more of them, your certainly encouraging, and possibilities feel exciting to try. Even though this video was over a year ago, Thanks again for sharing and God Bless.
yess more videos please! the more you talk about the inner creative process the better. i like hearing about the creative technical process too, but the real gold is about the inner mental/emotional/spiritual/etc process
Definitely creating (good) videos is time consuming. Making artwork on itself is a totally different mind body approach. 2 different skills and mind set. You do both extremely well ❤🎉😊
People love to see an artist's process and be privy to their thoughts while creating. Please keep uploading! Currently trying to motivate myself to do the same for my own art channel. 😅
relate to everything you said int he first 2 minutes, apart from the lead singer bit....I always hid behind a stack of keyboards in my band:) You're extremely talented - am sure your channel will take off if you keep uploading - cream always rises to the top:)
Thank you, that is very nice of you to say. Just the encouragement I need as I embark on setting up lights right now to video a drawing process. I was thinking again: is this worth doing?... your comment helped.
@@stevechmilar1215 I went through the exact same thought processes - but for me, I realised I needed to find a way of separating my art from my mental health lol - the 'world' got to me for a bit...am trying to navigate my way back now...think I'm getting closer ( cue self delusion kicking in ...or preservation...or both:)
Loved this! Incredible work. Really love your description of imaginative realism!! Please keep the videos coming if you can and ya totally don’t worry about nice editing or voice over that matches the video lol
Do you develop your images in photoshop, are you using some sort of reference? Can you talk about how you get to the stage of painting, like the workings out of your ideas. Amazing paintings.
Thanks for the question. I start with sketches from imagination, then larger sketches still from imagination. Then use larger sketch to build maquette, then also take photoshoots of real people. It's a huge process that one has to be part crazy to do. I'll hopefully post more about that process in greater detail soonish.
You make me realize that perhaps the range of loose to tight in painting is yet another scale, like a value scale or colour scale. Even in my limited exposure to painting and drawing as a skillset, I learned that the background will tend to be less detailed than the foreground. Maybe the most familiar can be represented more loosely, while the invented can appear precisely through tight details. I could imagine that being terrible, or maybe okay, but I can't yet imagine it being amazing. Anywho...knowing your personality and drive for excellence in all things artistic, what would it take and in what conditions could you persuade yourself to get especially loose in your brushwork? Would it even ever be necessary?
Yes, loose and tight could be like another scale, though as long as it is distributed evenly through the composition. Depends on the subject matter as well. With faces, Sargent would put a lot of time into eyes, nose, mouth and then paint the rest of the face and hair loosely. I've considered loosening up my style for years now. I've concluded that it really is apples and oranges. There are many contemporary loose painters who's work I like very much, but they have one thing in common: known subject matter. Every time I see a great Dutch golden age piece, there is something about it that to me that is not achievable by quicker alla prima methods. Most very inventive work I've seen isn't trying at all to be realistic, it is instead illustrative, cartoonish or like abstract expressionism. Mark Ryden is a great example of a contemporary artist who is very creative and yet has the tight/time-consuming look that I have. He was one of my main inspirations. Another thing I hadn't mentioned is how economics $$ played into the formation of style throughout art history. That is something I think many art historians don't mention (from what I've heard and read). Mark Ryden's work is worth well into six-figures so if it takes him all year to do two larger paintings, he would still be deemed successful by his non-art friends. Haha.
Mr. Steve Chmilar, I greatly admire your work and it has inspired me to pursue a full-time career as a professional artist, leaving my current job to contribute positively to society. Would you be willing to offer any advice?
I understand what ur saying about imaginative realism but I think concept art kind of disproves the idea that it’s absolutely necessary. In any case even Sargent would bring the parts of the painting he really wanted to communicate to somewhat of a finish I just don’t think it needs to be a hard rule but it’s definitely justified
Usually, yes. I broke my wrist in 2017 and didn't want to quit painting so I used the other hand for the time being. When the cast came off, a hand clinic gave me foam grip expanders to ease the tension on atrophied hand muscles. I still use them to prevent future writers cramp especially with small brushes.
Imaginative painting: I do not think you absolutely need to paint detailed to convey details, detailing is suggested and is best for how to communicate ideas, but suggestive details aren't always created or manifested by detail by itself- finding the ways to draw or paint something that conveys detail- like John Singer Sargent, his works are showing detail without details, the strokes are making details that aren't really anything more than a well placed stroke of the brush- point being- as you gain experience with a brush, you will learn to express detail- foregoing the need to paint every single edge, corner, texture... just what you see, not all of it- lost edges, obscuring shadows, silhouettes... letting go of the need for more detail, but accuracy of forms- you may have to do studies of things before understanding how to paint them in the way that is needed for your applications...
Hi Chris. This was the reply I was thinking of in my other message. Can you see how your comment of "as you gain experience with a brush" seems a little funny? If it wasn't meant to be a belittling critique, my apologies for this rebuttal, but I think my experience with a brush is doing just fine. haha. To be honest, I would take that suggestion to heart if it was Velazquez himself commenting, but alas, most are definitely not. We can only stand on the ground of our own ability, seen through an unbiased lens. Again, in the attempt of a friendly conversation.
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I wish a billion followers for your channel. Your work and vision is absolutely great!!! Something that i resonate with and i do agree, it requires so much skill understa and consideration and hard core study of every subject. So good. Thank you for being on youtube and putting your videos here. 😊
You're welcome Sagarika! Your kind words have inspired me to do more on youtube. I hope you have a joyous and successful art-making time in the upcoming days and months.
Love your work.
thank you!
i just found your page and feel like a hit the jackpot
Aaw thank you! More videos to come.
I downloaded your video the other day and I was amazed with your style. Do more videos because they are a gem. I'm an Artist from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Your voice is also perfect! Love your work!!
Thank you for the great compliment. I stand encouraged to make more videos.
You are such an Great Artist. Keep staying on TH-cam pls
Thank you. Comments like this make it happen.
@@stevechmilar1215 ☺️❤️
it's so hard to move our studio, not the same natural light, not the same ambiance or.. I don't know, I have a real time to get back to painting since I moved 7 years ago, I miss painting!
Your work is just out of this world!! Beautiful!
Thank you. I hope you find the space and time soon to get back to painting. :)
@@stevechmilar1215 Thank you! I hope so too! I rearranged my studio space today. I guess writing to you gave me the push I needed to get started again.
I recently found your channel and subscribed not long ago. I downloaded one of your videos and played it on the way back from work.
Great work.
I wish imaginative realism art was more popular, it is one of my favorite types of art styles and yours is on a level I have not seen before. Really amazing work
Thank you. A comment like yours makes all of the time worth it.
I have this print and I love everything about it. It brings me joy and wonder at your imagination.
Thank you Dawn. Feeling blessed over here. 😊
Such a beautiful, magical painting. Thank you for your video and sharing your thoughts. I hope to see you soon at Mctavish.
Wonderful video! I always enjoy your conversations 😀
Beautiful painting!!🖤
thank you!
I opened this and skipped to halfway to see what this was about - immediately fell in love with your perspective, immediate subscribe!
Thank you for subscribing!!
Fantasy realism is what I’d refer these to, they have reminds me of Maxwell Parrish a few times, I have loved so many of his paintings.
It would be nice to retire to an artist community where One could be surrounded by creative people, even share a large studio, maybe. But then I am also an introvert that enjoys being alone, and all this quit time, But I sure would enjoy and like to be expose to more of your creative endeavors. I haven’t really been able to get back at painting, long excuse, but keep my self busy reading and watching art related materials and TH-cam videos.
Another great example, hope to continue to see more of them, your certainly encouraging, and possibilities feel exciting to try.
Even though this video was over a year ago, Thanks again for sharing and God Bless.
You are very welcome. I too have dreamed of starting a larger more social art group.
Nice to see you back. 🙂
Thank you for the welcome back.
yess more videos please! the more you talk about the inner creative process the better. i like hearing about the creative technical process too, but the real gold is about the inner mental/emotional/spiritual/etc process
Thank you. That is great feedback. Inspires me to do more.
Definitely creating (good) videos is time consuming. Making artwork on itself is a totally different mind body approach. 2 different skills and mind set. You do both extremely well ❤🎉😊
Thank you so much Chantal. Your comment motivates me to do more.
I really enjoy your videos nearly as much as taking your class currently in level two drawing and learning so much thank you.
Thank you for watching Terry!
Keep it up. We appreciate it.
Appreciated
People love to see an artist's process and be privy to their thoughts while creating. Please keep uploading! Currently trying to motivate myself to do the same for my own art channel. 😅
Thank you for the kind comment. I find the biggest hurdle to get started is really the proper set up. Working on that these days...ordering gear.
@@stevechmilar1215 Agreed! Once you have everything set up properly it becomes easier. Have fun with the new gear when it arrives!
Only just stumbled across your art... love it! Please keep posting videos
Thank you Stuart. You guys make it worth while.
Love your concept regarding creators.
Thank you. It is reassuring to hear.
Dig yer stuff, man!
Thank you!
Hi thanks for sharing your process again! Love it!
You're welcome! I appreciate your patience.
relate to everything you said int he first 2 minutes, apart from the lead singer bit....I always hid behind a stack of keyboards in my band:) You're extremely talented - am sure your channel will take off if you keep uploading - cream always rises to the top:)
Thank you, that is very nice of you to say. Just the encouragement I need as I embark on setting up lights right now to video a drawing process. I was thinking again: is this worth doing?... your comment helped.
@@stevechmilar1215 I went through the exact same thought processes - but for me, I realised I needed to find a way of separating my art from my mental health lol - the 'world' got to me for a bit...am trying to navigate my way back now...think I'm getting closer ( cue self delusion kicking in ...or preservation...or both:)
Loved this! Incredible work. Really love your description of imaginative realism!! Please keep the videos coming if you can and ya totally don’t worry about nice editing or voice over that matches the video lol
Thank you for the encouragement and interaction. I need it for putting out this rough/quick content. ☺
I've been in love with your art since I found you on Instagram years ago, It's absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us!
You are very welcome. Thank you for saying so.😊
doing great bro
Thank you!
Do you develop your images in photoshop, are you using some sort of reference? Can you talk about how you get to the stage of painting, like the workings out of your ideas. Amazing paintings.
Thanks for the question. I start with sketches from imagination, then larger sketches still from imagination. Then use larger sketch to build maquette, then also take photoshoots of real people. It's a huge process that one has to be part crazy to do. I'll hopefully post more about that process in greater detail soonish.
You make me realize that perhaps the range of loose to tight in painting is yet another scale, like a value scale or colour scale. Even in my limited exposure to painting and drawing as a skillset, I learned that the background will tend to be less detailed than the foreground. Maybe the most familiar can be represented more loosely, while the invented can appear precisely through tight details. I could imagine that being terrible, or maybe okay, but I can't yet imagine it being amazing. Anywho...knowing your personality and drive for excellence in all things artistic, what would it take and in what conditions could you persuade yourself to get especially loose in your brushwork? Would it even ever be necessary?
Yes, loose and tight could be like another scale, though as long as it is distributed evenly through the composition. Depends on the subject matter as well. With faces, Sargent would put a lot of time into eyes, nose, mouth and then paint the rest of the face and hair loosely. I've considered loosening up my style for years now. I've concluded that it really is apples and oranges. There are many contemporary loose painters who's work I like very much, but they have one thing in common: known subject matter. Every time I see a great Dutch golden age piece, there is something about it that to me that is not achievable by quicker alla prima methods. Most very inventive work I've seen isn't trying at all to be realistic, it is instead illustrative, cartoonish or like abstract expressionism. Mark Ryden is a great example of a contemporary artist who is very creative and yet has the tight/time-consuming look that I have. He was one of my main inspirations. Another thing I hadn't mentioned is how economics $$ played into the formation of style throughout art history. That is something I think many art historians don't mention (from what I've heard and read). Mark Ryden's work is worth well into six-figures so if it takes him all year to do two larger paintings, he would still be deemed successful by his non-art friends. Haha.
@@stevechmilar1215 I think it's easier to fudge around with loose vs. tight in music - ha!
👋 i hope your day is going well
It is thank you!
Mr. Steve Chmilar, I greatly admire your work and it has inspired me to pursue a full-time career as a professional artist, leaving my current job to contribute positively to society. Would you be willing to offer any advice?
Hi
I understand what ur saying about imaginative realism but I think concept art kind of disproves the idea that it’s absolutely necessary. In any case even Sargent would bring the parts of the painting he really wanted to communicate to somewhat of a finish I just don’t think it needs to be a hard rule but it’s definitely justified
Yes I agree. I've been thinking lately about how much scale effects this as well.
Why do you always put something around your brushes when you paint?
Usually, yes. I broke my wrist in 2017 and didn't want to quit painting so I used the other hand for the time being. When the cast came off, a hand clinic gave me foam grip expanders to ease the tension on atrophied hand muscles. I still use them to prevent future writers cramp especially with small brushes.
hiiiii 🎉
hi.
Imaginative painting: I do not think you absolutely need to paint detailed to convey details, detailing is suggested and is best for how to communicate ideas, but suggestive details aren't always created or manifested by detail by itself- finding the ways to draw or paint something that conveys detail- like John Singer Sargent, his works are showing detail without details, the strokes are making details that aren't really anything more than a well placed stroke of the brush- point being- as you gain experience with a brush, you will learn to express detail- foregoing the need to paint every single edge, corner, texture... just what you see, not all of it- lost edges, obscuring shadows, silhouettes... letting go of the need for more detail, but accuracy of forms- you may have to do studies of things before understanding how to paint them in the way that is needed for your applications...
Hi Chris. This was the reply I was thinking of in my other message. Can you see how your comment of "as you gain experience with a brush" seems a little funny? If it wasn't meant to be a belittling critique, my apologies for this rebuttal, but I think my experience with a brush is doing just fine. haha. To be honest, I would take that suggestion to heart if it was Velazquez himself commenting, but alas, most are definitely not. We can only stand on the ground of our own ability, seen through an unbiased lens. Again, in the attempt of a friendly conversation.