You sound like you've never experienced true ASMR. It is a wonderful feeling of extreme relaxation and a feeling of goosebumps. The peacefulness of ASMR cannot be told from one to another. A person must experience it to truly understand. It is a feeling mostly known when having sex, but it can be triggered through audio simulation. Sounds such as scratches, writing or other skillful utensils being used can trigger it. Also how the person is using something can also trigger it.
This is magical! It made me think beyond realism. There are moments like this at sunrise and sunset that make you feel wonderful. You've expanded my painting horizon.
I enjoyed this video so much James. So inspiring and fun to see you playing and exploring, and to such great effect. I have to overcome my sense of preciousness about my sketchbooks. I tend to feel that as it’s recorded in a book which I’ll likely keep, it has to be good. Hence sketchbooks that are almost empty. My experiments go on loose sheets of paper, which are harder to store and even harder to track down if I want to use them as a reference. Hopefully lesson learned. 🤞
Being relaxed enough to experiment freely on top of a "succesful" painting is a great lesson in healthy artistic attitude, and something that will surely accelerate learning! As an optical nerd, I wouldn't have considered putting the lens flare pattern in any other orientation than crossing image center where it would be in an uncropped photograph, but as a loose compositional element I realize it can do its job anywhere - and only people with my handicap would think twice about it. Thank you for breaking rules!
Hi James, that lens flare effect is outstanding! I rather enjoy hearing what you have to say , since I’m trying to learn and improve my paintings. Thank you for all that you do. Hugs to you and Jeanette! Julie 🥰
To paint that building would be great in itself, but to paint it with the flare effect from only memories of other photos is outstanding. It’s no wonder his book on light and color is so good.
This guy helped me start my painting career. I started watching him just 2 years ago. Since then I've had 5 exhibits. 2 of those are solo shows. Just an awesome teacher.
Watching and ‘listening’ to this video could not have come at a better time. Dealing with some very rough situations right now and listening to you, the AMSR sounds and the incredible lessons in this one painting alone was very grounding and allowed me to focus on something beautiful and positive. You always make me want to grab all my paints and sketch books and just do some work like this. I’m always too busy with commissions or life. I also wants more gouache and maybe so e casein paint. I have some acrylic gouache that may be similar? Casein is one of the only mediums I haven’t used. I use nearly every other painting and drawing medium. You such an incredible artist, teacher and inspiring
Indeed, I find your commentary invaluable. The Asmr noise is the 🍒 cherry on top, but I wouldn't miss it if it is not there. Loved this video. Will watch it several times, there is so much to learn. Thanks. James!!
You are my kind of artist James..willing to take risks to add something extra to a successful painting. Great lesson in experimentation of technique and mixed medium. I paint in watercolour and use oil pastels just to capture a touch of sunlit colour here and there and also feather smudged in to capture an glow where 2 planes meet, one reflecting the colour of the other ie. Roof soffit.
ohh my goddd dude's doing ASMR. when he asked for headphones on and started going over with pencils i almost shouted in joy. this makes your videos and art 100% better imo. thank you so much!
love the sounds - as a nabbler i'm not use to the drawing and painting sounds - am starting to enjoy the music of different media - they definitely give an added sense to what usually is a too quiet lesson - the sound puts something the vibration in my bones....
As a digital artist it terrifies me watching Jim paint over his beautiful work. But his confidence and skill makes me want to try out working destructively in my digital work.
Brilliant, reminds me of what Cennino Cennini said “Always take note of the brightest light of the place (where you are painting); study it and follow it systematically, because if your work fails at this, it will have no relief and will end up being a simple thing showing little skill.” You nailed it!
i like ASMR, but i also love to listen to commentary to learn. you could always do a post dub of the asmr so we can listen to commentary also. Thanks for your videos!
i audibly gasped when you started glazing over the gouache, that was such a brave thing to do and it taught me so much about how to approach my own art. i tend to be a bit of a coward when it comes to creating because i‘m always scared to mess things up by experimenting, even sketches, so this video was an invaluable lesson for me. your art is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
I really admire the creativity to make thing fun. The buttons that make little signs pop up on which you display videos, links, etc, is awesome! Very original stuff
Maestro Lei è un mito! Complimenti, ogni sua piccola opera è un universo perfetto di colori e forme... il suo lavoro è un esempio di grande tecnica ed esperienza.
Wonderful colors and lens flair. If you watcht it more just from the corner of your eyes or look at it briefly from a certain distance it does look like a photograph.
Gurney is like a pelé of his craft. He has all the techniques plus the flair, the presentation, he knows his history, his science, it's really rare to find someone who has it all.
I can't think of a single video you've shared that I didn't learn from your instruction, but maybe an ASMR video here or there would be nice, I enjoyed the stereo pastels quite a bit.
Wow, that moment when you brush on the violet, such confidence. And then the milky paint over the sky! Once you started in with the pastels I was cheering along with the video. A tour de force; I'm so jazzed up about trying something like this, instead of my normal meticulous illustrational scenes.
The voice-overs let me understand what you're doing, and perhaps more importantly, why. It's a much better learning method than having to watch and try to figure it out myself. Thanks for these videos!
I've only just discovered your channel and artwork, and I'm mesmerized by your approach with great information. I look forward to seeing the rest of your inspiring videos.
That was cool on many levels. You can feel the texture interaction of the media and can estimate the amount of relative pressure being applied to the surfaces. The difference between soft and hard are starkly evident. My headphone exposure binaural audio was from the TH-cam channel; "Smarter Everyday". You literally feel those spaces with unseen dimension in relation to proximity. The first time you experienced binaural audio, it is quiet revealing just how the environment is perceived, recorded and processed by your brain.
In my opinion, I think you hit the nail on the head with your format and video editing. Don't change a thing. This is coming from a man who as a kid scrutinized your Dinotopia illustrations on many a carpeted weekend. Keep it up man, the videos are wonderful.
I still can't believe I am learning from one of my favourite paleo artists from my childhood...your TH-cam videos are so well done...I learn so much from these, and you seem like such a genuinely good person.
I thought the audio was excellent, but your voice definitely adds to the ASMR feeling for the videos. When you say poetry or quotes about art, that really adds a lot. My question for today is, would you consider doing a video comparing/contrasting various types of media for underpainting, in the way you do. Casein v. Gesso v. Acrylic, and maybe throw on some discussion about types of paper used for watercolor. I know everyone loves cold press, but why? Thanks so much James!
Talking about selective sacrifice, our brains actually work the same way, don't you think. We cannot absorb all the details we see. And the details we don't see, we "fill in the blanks", based on the context of what we're seeing and what our database of memory have. Anyway, thanks again for sharing this. Always enjoyed your video, no matter the format. Keep it up, and stay safe and healthy, to you and your loved ones.
I don't care about ASMR but I think having the audio close and personal is more fun to watch the videos as it gives it a 3D felling.
Whats a 3D felling?
@@moser3712 Feel the brush moving in the 3D space.
@@farben_ yeah thats exactly what people call ASMR
You sound like you've never experienced true ASMR. It is a wonderful feeling of extreme relaxation and a feeling of goosebumps. The peacefulness of ASMR cannot be told from one to another. A person must experience it to truly understand. It is a feeling mostly known when having sex, but it can be triggered through audio simulation. Sounds such as scratches, writing or other skillful utensils being used can trigger it. Also how the person is using something can also trigger it.
Another master piece!
I also watch your videos! They're very helpful!
Great to see you here! Me encantan tus videos.
The consensus I'm hearing is that you enjoy the stereo sound capture in the background, but don't lose the explanatory voiceover. Got it, will do!
A great way to involve the audience even more
This is magical! It made me think beyond realism. There are moments like this at sunrise and sunset that make you feel wonderful. You've expanded my painting horizon.
Gorgeous work
That’s it exactly James! Should be great.
I enjoyed this video so much James. So inspiring and fun to see you playing and exploring, and to such great effect. I have to overcome my sense of preciousness about my sketchbooks. I tend to feel that as it’s recorded in a book which I’ll likely keep, it has to be good. Hence sketchbooks that are almost empty. My experiments go on loose sheets of paper, which are harder to store and even harder to track down if I want to use them as a reference. Hopefully lesson learned. 🤞
Being relaxed enough to experiment freely on top of a "succesful" painting is a great lesson in healthy artistic attitude, and something that will surely accelerate learning! As an optical nerd, I wouldn't have considered putting the lens flare pattern in any other orientation than crossing image center where it would be in an uncropped photograph, but as a loose compositional element I realize it can do its job anywhere - and only people with my handicap would think twice about it. Thank you for breaking rules!
Hi James, that lens flare effect is outstanding! I rather enjoy hearing what you have to say , since I’m trying to learn and improve my paintings. Thank you for all that you do. Hugs to you and Jeanette! Julie 🥰
Andy
To paint that building would be great in itself, but to paint it with the flare effect from only memories of other photos is outstanding. It’s no wonder his book on light and color is so good.
I gasped when purple paint got on! And then masterpiece happened!
This guy helped me start my painting career. I started watching him just 2 years ago.
Since then I've had 5 exhibits. 2 of those are solo shows. Just an awesome teacher.
To be able to use a mind’s eye memory of a photograph! And translate that to a painting… that is some artist superpower!
I like the flat brushes you use. They do the job quickly and the sides make for great detailing. You are certainly excellent at your craft.
спасибо не нам, за то что смотрим, а спасибо вам за то, что снимаете для нас эти видео)
I enjoy your explanations because that's how I learn the most from you, so please don't eliminate them.
I love the idea of those sounds as asmr. I she with many of the other commenters too, though. Your explanations are appreciated as well.
Please keep talking, I learn as much from what you say as I do from watching you paint!
Will do.
Watching and ‘listening’ to this video could not have come at a better time. Dealing with some very rough situations right now and listening to you, the AMSR sounds and the incredible lessons in this one painting alone was very grounding and allowed me to focus on something beautiful and positive. You always make me want to grab all my paints and sketch books and just do some work like this. I’m always too busy with commissions or life. I also wants more gouache and maybe so e casein paint. I have some acrylic gouache that may be similar? Casein is one of the only mediums I haven’t used. I use nearly every other painting and drawing medium. You such an incredible artist, teacher and inspiring
Спасибо!
Thank you!
Indeed, I find your commentary invaluable. The Asmr noise is the 🍒 cherry on top, but I wouldn't miss it if it is not there. Loved this video. Will watch it several times, there is so much to learn. Thanks. James!!
Even before you put the light flare circles in, you could almost imagine that they're there. Like the brain is filling in the blanks. Great video.
Hi James. I think the sound effects really add a strong connective dimension that enriches the whole learning experience. Many thanks.
You are my kind of artist James..willing to take risks to add something extra to a successful painting. Great lesson in experimentation of technique and mixed medium. I paint in watercolour and use oil pastels just to capture a touch of sunlit colour here and there and also feather smudged in to capture an glow where 2 planes meet, one reflecting the colour of the other ie. Roof soffit.
James you have excelled yet again. What you have to say is for me essential to hear.
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Derek!
ohh my goddd dude's doing ASMR. when he asked for headphones on and started going over with pencils i almost shouted in joy. this makes your videos and art 100% better imo. thank you so much!
love the sounds - as a nabbler i'm not use to the drawing and painting sounds - am starting to enjoy the music of different media - they definitely give an added sense to what usually is a too quiet lesson - the sound puts something the vibration in my bones....
Painting is one skill, but Painting so tiny is a whole other skill😄Your amazing 👏 👏👏
As a digital artist it terrifies me watching Jim paint over his beautiful work. But his confidence and skill makes me want to try out working destructively in my digital work.
I'm still amazed at how you handle with painting. I hope we can see you do more paleoart in the future.
I like the narration and the asmr in the same video. Always
I like explanations better than ASMR. I stopped breathing when you went over the painting with the wash. Lol.
Yes, please. ASMR sounds would be very appreciated. Helps me manage my general anxiety & often helps me sleep.
I really like how this turned out!
Keep talking James.....excellant....painting once again👏👏
I would literally watch the same video twice to have the commentary during the day and the asmr when I'm falling asleep. :]
I'm glad I bought your book of color and light recently Sir, it's full of awesome informations and so helpful! I hope I'll improve as much as you
A great reminder to take risks. Experiment. The light is the star of this. Thanks!
Another amazing paiting! I like the talking and explanations.
Brilliant, reminds me of what Cennino Cennini said “Always take note of the brightest light of the place (where you are painting); study it and follow it systematically, because if your work fails at this, it will have no relief and will end up being a simple thing showing little skill.” You nailed it!
i like ASMR, but i also love to listen to commentary to learn. you could always do a post dub of the asmr so we can listen to commentary also. Thanks for your videos!
Very cool experimentation with different media. I like your results. I love the idea of trying anything.
i audibly gasped when you started glazing over the gouache, that was such a brave thing to do and it taught me so much about how to approach my own art. i tend to be a bit of a coward when it comes to creating because i‘m always scared to mess things up by experimenting, even sketches, so this video was an invaluable lesson for me. your art is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
I love listening to you while you paint. I learn a lot more than if you said nothing. You are very interesting!
your paintings have soul!
I really admire the creativity to make thing fun. The buttons that make little signs pop up on which you display videos, links, etc, is awesome! Very original stuff
I am at awe, thank you!
You are the most complete artist, a great inspiration for me. Thanks to you, I keep painting.
This is one of those paintings where you really have to trust the process cause it would turn out beautiful.
I love hearing commentary!
Maestro Lei è un mito! Complimenti, ogni sua piccola opera è un universo perfetto di colori e forme... il suo lavoro è un esempio di grande tecnica ed esperienza.
Mille grazie.
Wonderful colors and lens flair. If you watcht it more just from the corner of your eyes or look at it briefly from a certain distance it does look like a photograph.
James you never fail to amaze me.
Gurney is like a pelé of his craft. He has all the techniques plus the flair, the presentation, he knows his history, his science, it's really rare to find someone who has it all.
James the audio is SUBLIME! I would love an ASMR, maybe even where your talking is just whispering because I love your commentary!
This is just . Wow ...
I can't think of a single video you've shared that I didn't learn from your instruction, but maybe an ASMR video here or there would be nice, I enjoyed the stereo pastels quite a bit.
I LOVEEE IT! Guys, He's a risk taker! So encouraging!
I love watching you paint. The glazing color over the building was inspiring. Thank you for your creativity. I’m going to try it immediately!
Wonderful demonstration!!! Loved seeing the addition of pastels and color pencil along with the gouache. Thanks so much!
Wow, that moment when you brush on the violet, such confidence. And then the milky paint over the sky! Once you started in with the pastels I was cheering along with the video. A tour de force; I'm so jazzed up about trying something like this, instead of my normal meticulous illustrational scenes.
No this is great the way you make videos. keep speaking in them. Great job. as always.
Thanks, will do!
PLEASE More of everything more of what your heart tells you I love how pure and original your content is
I adore how you handle the light so well
YES ASMR. Please thank you - art ASMR helps my autism related anxiety so much! 💚
The voice-overs let me understand what you're doing, and perhaps more importantly, why. It's a much better learning method than having to watch and try to figure it out myself. Thanks for these videos!
I’m inspired to keep going on with my ideas instead of trashing my paintings at the ‘ugly stage’. Thank you!
Gorgeous! And brave, to just completely change the direction of a finished painting.
You are my favourite artist!!!
Yes please! This type of asmr is the best imo :D
It is just amazing. This is my favourite sketch from yours
That is a beauty. That wash turned out amazing!
I've only just discovered your channel and artwork, and I'm mesmerized by your approach with great information. I look forward to seeing the rest of your inspiring videos.
Awesome, thank you!
hi James G. I love to learn from your videos!! thank you!!!
That was cool on many levels. You can feel the texture interaction of the media and can estimate the amount of relative pressure being applied to the surfaces. The difference between soft and hard are starkly evident. My headphone exposure binaural audio was from the TH-cam channel; "Smarter Everyday". You literally feel those spaces with unseen dimension in relation to proximity. The first time you experienced binaural audio, it is quiet revealing just how the environment is perceived, recorded and processed by your brain.
I like seeing the progress from the beginning till the end
First video of yours that I have watch and I am absolutely in love
Thanks for checking out my channel. There's lots more to come, and I hope to hear from you again.
In my opinion, I think you hit the nail on the head with your format and video editing. Don't change a thing. This is coming from a man who as a kid scrutinized your Dinotopia illustrations on many a carpeted weekend. Keep it up man, the videos are wonderful.
For me your commentary is already ASMR! Anyway the stereo sound is really immersive and enjoyable
Great sharing friend,awesome😃👍☺️.
Oooo JUST got new headphones and here you are asking me to use em. ASMR, sure why not? As an artist I find the sounds relaxing
Love it! The violet glaze you did changed it so much, for the better. Thanks for teaching us.
I love to hear your comments as you paint; please, don't change!
Amazing. You turned a watercolor painting into a photograph!
Awesome Mr Gurney, that was awesome!!!!
transcending reality again. awesome work!
James Gurney + ASMR = Why didn’t you start that sooner!? YES 👍
I loved the ASMR part too 🥰
I don't paint, but I appreciate your art and the process of making it.
I still can't believe I am learning from one of my favourite paleo artists from my childhood...your TH-cam videos are so well done...I learn so much from these, and you seem like such a genuinely good person.
I'm constantly humbled by your genius. So glad you share these videos, your techniques, and knowledge. Thanks.
Beautiful & masterful, James!
Always Brilliant Art. Thank you so much James for sharing with us.
I thought the audio was excellent, but your voice definitely adds to the ASMR feeling for the videos. When you say poetry or quotes about art, that really adds a lot. My question for today is, would you consider doing a video comparing/contrasting various types of media for underpainting, in the way you do. Casein v. Gesso v. Acrylic, and maybe throw on some discussion about types of paper used for watercolor. I know everyone loves cold press, but why? Thanks so much James!
As much as I’d love an ASMR video, your information is just as precious as your pieces to me ❤️
It's so much like William Turner style. About ASMR your voice is so calming. I enjoy listening to you talking. The ASMR is a plus.
I think this is one of my favs. Glad you took that risk, it paid off.
Your commentary in every videos is piece of gold! I have emerged to be a mainstream professional walking down your ideas and path. Keep going sir.
Thank you so much for your great newsletter! I'm so glad it brought me to your YT channel today. ☺
I'm subscribing because of that awesome contraption you built for the various end-of-video buttons and links.
Talking about selective sacrifice, our brains actually work the same way, don't you think. We cannot absorb all the details we see. And the details we don't see, we "fill in the blanks", based on the context of what we're seeing and what our database of memory have.
Anyway, thanks again for sharing this. Always enjoyed your video, no matter the format. Keep it up, and stay safe and healthy, to you and your loved ones.
Wow, I want to paint like that in the future!
Un trabajo impecable como siempre.