What's the Point of Hyperrealism Today?
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In this video, I talk about one of the most common criticisms for hyperrealism today. It took me quite a long time to get my head around what it was that I found so appealing about the practice. I share some of my thoughts on the value that hyperrealism plays in the modern art world as well as in my own work. This video is a little different to my others in style. I'd love to hear how you feel about it and whether you'd like to see more of these from me.
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“I do pencil drawings” is the understatement of the century.
Absolutely 😅
Agreed 👍🥰
Photorealism is one thing. Adding an element of fantasy to it such as your piece of a person standing inside of an eyeball is a whole other thing. Hyperrealism and fantasy combined is a beautiful thing.
True, I don't like realism which portrays something in reality but when it's combined with fantasy like Jono does its just truly beautiful to me
Edit: by saying I don't like realism I mean I don't like to draw realism
true
Surrealism
Photorealism and hyperrealism aren't the same, they're related bet aren't the same
It's therapy that no one will understand unless you do it! The patience that teaches you the most profound lessons whiles you're thoughts are rolling about, in this a new dissipline is born!!
I think for me, it's the other way around. Instead of seeing it as "why didn't you just become a photographer, you could have achieved the same results" I see it as "whoa, I can draw something that mirrors real life, how sick!" Drawing something that looks like a photograph is one of the biggest feel-good moments I can have as an artist.
Well said my friend
I feel like a drawing would always look different from a photograph as it has a part of the artist’s soul in it n it just in one way or another comes through to the viewer at a deeper level
That's a really lovely way of looking at it! Thanks for sharing😊
@@JonoDry 😁
Absolutely true! I think the moment we put why so much, then it's not 'art' anyways then.
Perfect response to that question
with hyperrealism, as it is so technique-laiden rather than expression of mark-making, that artist's soul has less room to show when compared to other genres of painting. So, as a result, the artist has to look into other conduits from which to show his voice - such as subject matter, composition, concept of idea/message, choice of medium. Not too dissimilar to what a photographer can use to do the same.
I think when an artist do hyperealism, he or she actually feels real life. Thoughts keep coming to you and dissolving one by one. And when you complete your work, you see that you have not only created a real picture but a web of the thoughts of your own. That's why I love hyperealism
I like that a lot! Thanks for sharing :)
This happens to me too so I can relate to what you say
@@JonoDry feeling real life don't create realistic works. Anyways, If it's honest than its genuine art no matter realistic or abstract or illustrative. People likes different things cause they see the world differently and feels about things differently. That is why u like people who likes ur art. Cause the creator and the audience shares an honest moment in admiration of the Art of whatever kind. I don't like most of hyperealism but as I said if it's honest it's great art and I think your work of the last 3 years are very honest and I love it and u r my favourite bellow V.G of course.
I agree with this. It’s a fascination to create. And the closer we get to it looking real,we feel the connection!
@@mauraronda1265 I agree, there is nothing like drawing a portrait and staring into the eyes you just drew. Even though it is realism, it’s definitely a surreal feeling. Also, I agree with whoever mentioned the patience required for realism!
Those who criticize usually don’t have the skills the patience or the ability to create hyper realistic art. I personally like to show the medium that I’m working with so I have no desire to do hyper realistic art. But hyper realistic art is art and there’s an element to it that takes it above just re-creating a photograph and that is the artist touch.
1st of all i Am in favour of realism , but what jono is doing here is really great , it needs wisdom to actually listen to criticsm , block the noise , and then grow . We can't grow if we just label every critic as wrong outright.
I think people who don't have the skills to do something can still criticise said thing, I think that's perfectly fine actually
If it was that easy everyone can do it - Hyperrealism is so difficult physically, mentally and creatively. Anyone who has mastered it is a legend in my eyes and you Jono have gone beyond just mastering it! Your art speaks emotions.
It's been 3 months since I stopped drawing and now I regret every moment of my existence. I feel lost and lot of identity crisis
I'm sorry you feel that way! Last year I only completed one drawing the entire year so I know how it feels to get stuck. Hang in there, be kind to yourself and start small if you can! It'll come back to you before you know it.
@@JonoDry thank you so much for your kind words ! I wish I can focus and be better again ❣
Jono is right about starting small - inaction is the enemy! Perhaps a symbolic creation like a pearl in an oyster - something beautiful born from an irritation. :) Good luck!
Ughhh i feel the same way!
Ive been in same situation, just keep going, dont be hard on yourself and start again when u feel it! U know you can do it
Got it, got it!
Jono draws an ahhhh-mazing hyper-realistic pencil drawing.
Critics: "Why not just take a photo?
Jono takes up photography.
Critics: "Everyone with a iPhone is a photographer, that's stupid"
Jono takes up Graffiti.
Critics: "Dude you know Banksy is the only Graffiti artist, duh."
Jono takes up gluing butterfly wings in artistic shapes.
Critics: "Killing butterflies is murder!"
Jono, who cares what "they say". I hope you keep this in mind. Love, from one pencil artist to another.
Amazing thought.
That's so funny that people would tell you to just use photoshop, because there are some traditional artists that are hating on digital art because it uses a computer. What people seem to misunderstand or forget is that regardless the medium, it didn't make itself. A human did, and that alone makes the creation special. We are truly the only species that has that capability...well that we know of 😘
@Carmen Rojas I am inclined to agree that humans are a beautiful creation as well, however this comment sort of feels like a catalyst for a creation vs. evolution debate, which doesn't belong in this thread ☺
Hyper realism is not just copying it is a work of art at which you have put lot of effort and time in it
Love your work! I think the people who claim that hyperrealism is something anyone can do fail to take into account the incredible skill of observation the artists have. Not just anyone can do it because it takes years of practice to obtain the level of observational skills to translate a reference into the correct tones, values, textures, and shapes that trick the eye into believing it's "real". I especially enjoy when artists such as yourself take it one step further, adding fantastical elements and metaphor into the artwork rather than just "copying" a photograph. It all takes a high degree of talent.
Good point. Thank you for watching!
An art reflects the artist's patience, dedication and much more. An art shows how an artist is connected to it , only the people who really understand art can appreciate . Art can be easy or it can be tough . But it is common in every artist that they enjoy doing their artworks , every artist like the process,they pour their soul and emotions to make an art piece. And Jono is a perfect example of it❤️❤️
I did an exhibition of hyperrealistic portraits last year and I've been struggling with the same question: What's the point of doing that? Well I came to the conclusion that the only reason I was doing that is that because that's what I wanted to do.
That's as good a reason as any!😊
Reproducing a photo exactly as it is is boring. But that's not what you do. You take the photo and add dimension to it. You make it into something else. Others use photoshop to create similar images because they lack the skills to do it with four pencils, a sheet of paper, and a kneaded eraser. You do you, Boo! You're fab.
I feel like yeah it takes lots of skills to even reproducing a photo. Through your pov I can see photographers as just using a "DEVICE" to capture the right moment. A modern artist just spilling the colours on paper. A chef adding ingredients to a base. A sports person just enhancing his speed and power. But there are techniques used in all of that work which is also used in reproducing a photo.
@@shashankashekhardey8786 I may not have said it correctly then. Those that MERELY make a realistic copy are exactly Ike a chef NOT adding anything to a base. The same can be said for the person taking driver's license photos vs the photographer trying to capture the most interesting angle and light. Clicking the button is the same skill, but only one is art
@@TheArtisticBiker now I understand what you wanted to say. Yeah merely just copying a reference is not kind of a ART but goes to the commercial way. It's different thing than creativity. I like your point of driver licence photo and a photographer. But both takes skills and one needs skills and creativity too.
@@shashankashekhardey8786 yes, both need skill, which is why realism is also like a tool or gateway to other types of art, many types of art need some sort of basic realism skill like understanding midtones, shadows and highlights to be able to create something even more. just like how a chef still needs to know how to use a stove in order to cook more imaginative dishes
I've been working towards realism for a while, it's much harder than people say it is because you actually can't just "copy" a photo to get the result you are actually going for. I have a high respect for hyper-realism because it brings something intangible into a different kind of "real" than any photoshop ever can. It always takes my breath away, and that's what gave me the passion to work towards turning my own artwork into that as well. Thank you for all the tips, as it's never easy to try to stumble towards such a form of art without someone who's been there helping you along the way.
My greatest respect to you for how much patience you have for it, I am up to about 16 hours to finish a drawing, and I hear you say hundreds of hours, I'm humbled :)
When someone looks at a "photograph", in their head they think "yeah, it's a photo!", But then they find out it's actually a drawing, excitement & interest kicks in, then they study it closely & start asking "how?"...
That, I guess, is the fun part of "why?"
No one would think these drawings are photos. Mostly due to how unrealistic what's being depicted actually is. An elephant in hands, a human in an iris, floating limbs, etc.
@@matthewdavis9437
I agree Mr Davis, those particular pieces would be obvious to the viewer, I was speaking generally, for an example, take a look at Kelvin Okafor's drawings, they could easily be mistaken for photographs.
I love Realism and Hyperrealism. It is definitely not the same as a photograph. When people say that anyone can do this, it is not true. It is only possible when time and dedication join the passion and this is not something that everyone has. I can see that you have, Jono. Love your art.
How can critics say anyone can do this? They themselves can’t, or they would have a body of work to prove it. The amount of people I’ve heard say “I can’t even draw a stick figure”.
I recently came across your work and the difference this makes as compared to a picture imo is the attention to detail. A photographer or a Photoshop artist is paying attention to some of the details in what they do but a photo-realism artist as yourself has seen the details first in their mind's eye and willing to put in the time to get them on paper, some of which might not even be noticed by the viewer but the fact that they exist and can be clearly seen every time your eye is drawn to them is magic.
To see reality in such detail is a talent in itself....to recreate it is something else entirely. For me there are 2 levels of art...one of a creative mind and that of an observant one. A creative mind generates new imagery, where an observant one recreates nature in every detail...both are equally talented and I would class both as true forms of art. Hyperrealism is so believable to look at that it evokes wonder in how it was created.
Well many have skills but few have eternal patience. And "Eternal patience is genius".
I always felt the point of hyperrealism in drawing was because it was hard.
maybe...I think the point of hyperrealism is that the artist sees something in that snapshot of time that tells a story. 10 hyper-realists would produce 10 images and no two would be exactly alike.
I love it because it explores textures and things normally not depicted in art. It shows flaws, wrinkles, pores, scars, goosebumps, hairs, blemishes and moles. It is to capture what is unique and human. I love doing it, although I'm relatively new in my attempts at hyperrealism
I know right...
"details are a certificate of time spent" so much of what you say resonates with my creative philosophy ♥️
I am also a realism artist, I like this genre because I love the process, it just teleport me somewhere better and peaceful place I think jono you also get the same feeling while doing any of your piece... 😊
my take for this /hyperrealistic art/ hate is that these ppl don't see how the artist sees it, because i think any form of art is an alternate reality and for it to be captured by the mind and reproduce it takes a lot of skills and effort. it's not the goal that's important in art but the process on how it came into life. jono you're amazing in every way. having visual skills like hyperrealism is not easy because in the first place you're a human not a robot.
I love the attention to detail that hyper realism demands. It goes beyond just looking at something to actually seeing it. And not only see it but understand what you are seeing and how it dances with its own existence.
One delightful thing about hyperrealistic drawing is people's reaction to it when they're told "this is actually a drawing and not a photo"
Yeah, it's like performing a magic trick.
I got commissioned to do a portrait for someone, and I aimed for hyperrealism. My patron cried and fell on her knees when she saw it. I was honestly surprised. Art is such a powerful way to connect with someone's soul. Words that aren't spoken. Hyperrealism I think is a painstaking, patient expression of the soul
@@savannahb435 wow
Art is powerful
Ohhh the feeling...👏👏👏
I remember hearing someone say they deliberately leave some part of their drawing looking cartoonish or distorted to avoid comments of this kind. Couldn't get it really especially that when I started attempting realistic drawings I found that I would always be frustrated that a small part of my drawing is unrealistic and keep trying to enhance it 😅
You mentioned burnout brought on by a fast paced lifestyle, that in of itself is why most people don't get hyperrealism. Sometimes we need to slow down and appreciate the significance of the subtle small details. Your work is inspiring, thank you for all that you do.
Please Jono we want to know how you make your prints and sell your art!Please make a video in the future about the whole process of selling!!!
I've got a video on how to make art a career on my channel if you'd like to take a look :) And I've been thinking of making one on my prints process too so I'll keep you posted!
@@JonoDry oh yeah... a prints related video would be awesome!!!
This was so beautiful and so incredibly relevant for me. What I’ve been struggling with is the fact that as creators and artists we automatically want to justify our work. I think your success is incredible here in not only the art itself but the conversation that’s sparked from the work in and of itself as well as the atmosphere associated with the creative processes. This is incredible and I’m so glad I follow you. This is incredible. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your support :)
> What I’ve been struggling with is the fact that as creators and artists we automatically want to justify our work.
So true for me; I've struggled with this so much. Before I starting making art I only respected realistic drawings and paintings (whether fantastical or mundane). I felt anything too abstract or impressionistic was lazy - like the artists didn't want to bother learning fundamentals like proportions, light and shadow, perspective, etc. That they just wanted quick & easy money and recognition. I was always drawn to old oil paintings of the human figure and wanted to do similar work. I wanted perfection.
After a while I started to understand why modern art has shifted way from realism - not necessarily agree with, but understand. After a good amount of time laboriously copying photos (an extremely time consuming process) I realized there's not much of "me" in the painting. I often just feel like a glorified (and extremely slow) printer. And cameras and printers already exist - so I ask myself "Is what I'm doing worthwhile?"
But this doubt opens up a whole can of worms. Would I feel more justified in calling my art "art" if I designed the compositions myself and hired models to pose and took my own picture before copying it? Or would I feel exactly the same (like a glorified printer)? What about if I became more loose and painterly? Would I feel like an artist then? Or only if I gave up realism altogether and adopted a much more expressive style?
I also sometimes notice artwork I like with certain patterns or distortions to them - I am trying digital art at the moment and at times I have discovered I can do something similar too easily - with just the application of a few menu options. As soon as a learn a quick-trick like that I become averse to using it in my art because it no longer feels authentic.
In the end I feel analysis paralysis: I end up feeling boxed in, like very little would be authentic or artistic for me to produce:
* Anything contemporary seems to lack fundamentals and would make me feel like I'm being lazy.
* Anything too realistic makes me feel like a glorified printer
* Anything too fast or easy makes me feel like I'm cheating by employing cheap tricks.
I still don't know, but I'm starting to understand art shouldn't primarily be about the audience, it should primarily about the experience of the artist. There is something soothing and almost zen-like about focusing on minute detail and executing it methodically. And on the opposite side, there's something very freeing about dripping, whipping, and brushing your paint around without other-analyzing. I think I need to be less judgmental about what makes art art and start trying to truly feel out what makes me happy to create. But it's hard to set aside these thoughts and doubts about authenticity.
I love the way you describe realism. My thoughts as well as the reasons why I appreciate it exactly match yours. I’m glad you made a video about defending the genre and hopefully you helped others see the value in it and appreciate it more. I especially relate when you said “Capturing a moment in time”, because that’s exactly what it is. But not just a moment, the artist can add more depth and meaning through adding layers and elements to support a study or emphasize a point to the viewer. Thanks for your point of view Jono, it’s very much appreciated!
You argument about spending time on art vs just purely working for money is really good. I understand that as essentially 'I don't just want to be a person who is known for their job but a person known by their works'.
I'm a healthcare assistant, training to be a nurse who's also made some strides in getting back into art. What you had to say about the nature of all consuming work really resonated with me.
Thanks, really appreciate your videos and your works!
I’ve had a couple people tell me the same thing about just taking a picture instead. It put me down for a long time and made me uncomfortable with my own works. I realized that everyone can take a photo but not everyone can draw it, I’ve always felt like this is my calling and will continue to do it for the rest of my life. The people who get it will appreciate it and those who don’t I just ignore. I love your take on hyper realism tho, manipulating things so that you know it’s art but yet looks so real very inspiring.
Thanks, Matthew!
I agree with the sheer awe inspiring realisation that comes with seeing the time invested in an artwork. It creates respect and excitement within me
I’m in my last semester in college and everyone asks me that same question. I usually say what you just said. I enjoy the fulfillment in creating something that represents what I’m seeing to the utmost accuracy. It’s fulfilling to me, and the beautiful thing is that you don’t understand my fulfillment. What might satisfy me might not satisfy you. What makes sense to me might not make sense to you. And, that’s ok. That right there is what makes us beautiful as human beings. Love your art. You are one of my biggest inspirations.
Love this, Elliott! thank you
Jono’s “Hyperrealism.” His work is on another level altogether. When you have a picture of a man crawling out of the middle of a human eyeball, there’s not a camera in the world that can just take that “picture.” As a “woman of a certain age,“ (old), I discovered that there are people who are going to criticize no matter what. I am pretty sure that there are people who complain about the Grand Canyon. After all, they will say, it’s just a big hole in the ground.
I feel the problem with people is they feel that the things they can't do is precisely worthless as well. Hyperrealism according to me is the most complex and beautiful form of drawing bcz all the time and talent gives you an inner satisfaction when you do it . I feel you are just wow!! Need not focus on what people say if what you do is what you love. Btw loveee your drawings!!!!
I feel the issue fine artists have with it as that they feel it lacks creativity and a unique thumbprint
Im currently doing hyper realism it isn't the same as a photo the amount of contrasts with detail is amazing and the amount of things you learn doing this is actually educational.
The imperfects and perfections in a portrait you noticed about someone, the pencil strokes you make, how it makes someones face or breaks it. Its like being God creating someone faces theres a lot of connection with this art genre
Nicely done! You are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to dive deep into your artwork at such a young age. I majored in drawing, painting and printmaking in art school; unfortunately, I was more interested in the social aspect of art, ie, I loved to party and go to show opening receptions, never really getting down and dirty in applying my talents. I never gave up on art, having sketched and done watercolors these past years, soon I'll be in the position to devote myself to my art, having never losing or forgetting what I learned at the Cleveland Institute. Good job.
Well said & thank you for bringing this topic up. People say that all the time and it's simply not true. No photograph can ever capture the beauty & dimension of a piece of artwork. They didn't say this to Leonardo did they?
Bravo Jono! Your work is astounding 💖🎉
Power to you and your craft. The main issue I see with hyperrealism is that there's so much on the page that there's no room for interpretation. I like looking at lines and interpreting a drawing as a drawing, having the expressiveness of the image come not from what's in the page but from the gaps that reveal the image to be a deliberate fabrication and why and how the artist chose to represent something. Hyperrealism doesn't make me think of honesty, quite the opposite, I feel like it's a drawing attempting to hide the fact of it's obvious subjectivity. There's value in your work and your dedication is inspired. You shouldn't justify why you draw hyperrealistic beyond "this is what I like to do, I enjoy the process. And I give weight to my subjects through the hours of labor poured unto them." No art pleases all!
I have strugled with this kinds of criticism, too, (I do realistic art as well) so I really appreciate this video essay. Critics forget the artistic take, composition, tecniques, and perspective (etc). Its the CRAFT that makes the difference. Besides, I always think "so what if it is like a photo? Can't a photograph be art as well?" :)
Bottom line, art is art. I am an artist striving to achieve this look, although more so with colored pencil. I am a long ways away. The art is in the beauty of seeing the amount of time that went into the work, the sweat, the time, the focus and commitment, as well as the mental energy. There is so much that goes into a piece that a lot of people don't even realize. Art in itself is a lonely profession by nature. It takes a lot of strength and commitment physically and mentally to be able to do such work as this without giving in to distractions and a lot of balance between such art and personal life. Every artist who has worked countless hours can at least understand this on some level.
To be fair, photographs are art. but a different form of art in itself. its about capturing a moment, in my opinion. Hyperrealism is capturing a feeling, an emotion, and a sense of hard work/ commitment.
My final point, and this specifically applies to Jono Dry, is that due to the surreal nature of your work, it is impossible to catch a human with horns and other such surreal oddities in a photograph, as these elements do not exist in real life. Is part of why your art always attracts me. It isnt just the hyperrealism- its the ability to make the unnatural look completely believeable.
Thank you for this video
thank you so much for this!
I stopped making art for almost five years and after finding your work, I'm back at it. This video is fantastic.
Thank you!
Welcome back! Thank you for watching :)
This came at the perfect time. I was reading so many hate comments about hyper realism art, I nearly cried and gave up! Thank you for this video!! It makes me feel much better about my art. I believe hyperrealism require lots of skill, patience, and passion. People can keep hating, but they’re just wasting their time.
Don't give up :)
I love the challenge of going to the extremes… lol the truth is that if I can truly reproduce it with graphite charcoal sponges brushes qtips piece of doe skin … it says alot about my dedication & drive.. & if I can duplicate then I can take it a notch beyond…& then its art on a different level… duplicating isn’t easy…if it was then the folks commenting about “whats the use in it” would be busy doing it themselves …
I absolutely love ur art work… the concepts u develop are one of a kind …& the inspiration ur share is a gift beyond measure… Thank u so very much 🥰🫶🏻😇👍
I think this type of art is incredible and I could never achieve ever, what you produce,you are amazing and personally I absolutely love it.
When i read people comments like " everybody can do this " or " it's just a copy and paste" I'm laughing really hard.I would really love to watch them try.but also the people who are thinking that taking a photo or using Photoshop is the same and are comparing a human creation's with a "machine's" creation. I mean seriously? why we are not giving the right value to the human sense of art and beauty? we are really becoming this kind of world where we need to criticise and minimise the job and talent of an human being because with a "machine" ( and I'm talking about cameras, laptop ecc.) we can do it better??
In my opinion, hyper realism drawings should be the most expensive drawings to be every sold because whenever I think of the time, energy, effort, patience, creativity and will power that an artist put in this kind of work, my mind gets blown away. Yet drawings such as modern art 🖼 with less effort and creativity get to be more than $5000 000. 00 expensive and recognised all around the world. That I really don’t understand.
I'm not an artist but I was trying out digital art and I find myself attracted to hyper realism and ink & wash techniques. My style is more towards Marcello Barenghi and Michael James Smith. Object and landscape hyperrealism/photo realism. They're fun to do. So far I've never had a comment saying bad things about hyper realism. Now when I see your work...this is my reaction "WOW You can do that with pencil????? Holy cow! That's amazing!"
Those comments that you've shown, are pure jealousy. I hope you realize that...
They just wished they could do what you do. Very few can.
It's easier to suggest something, than to render it in such a way that it surpasses a photo, it looks like real life. Like we're there.
Your one of my favorite artists, and human beings for that matter.
You do it because you've found something that sings to your soul. Every human should have this to lead a truly happy, authentic life. We are fortunate that you choose to share your beautiful work... your knowledge, techniques, inspiration and even your perceived failings are generously broadcast bravely out there to the world and when you do that inevitably the critics emerge. It won't stop you though and that's the best weapon against it 😄🙏
With drawing, there is no limit, photography is limited by reality, you’re a genius and you shouldn’t listen to those people
I've asked myself the same question. my answer is simple. I enjoy the challenge behind it and makes people react to it with a smile and a wow. once they realize its a drawing they start looking at details that they normally wouldn't look for if it was just a photograph. so, if you're a photographer and you capture something amazing...... draw it...... it will never be forgotten by you and all those who lay their eyes on it. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you for watching!
love your work Jono! been a fan for awhile and you have really inspired me to not just start drawing again, but make drawing my career. i also do realism but more in a horror way. i think the reason why i also love realism and hyperrealism being able to capture that moment in time in as real of a way as possible for others to see. Whether that moment is of something happening in front or around you, or inside your head and what your feeling. Truly love your work and you're a huge inspiration. Stay you mate.
edit: as far as the criticism about being a realistic/hyperrealistic artist, i have gotten a lot of it in the past and ive even had my own self doubt about the type of art that i was doing. and the best way i can answer those questions is that i love putting the crazy hours of work to make this piece of art and i love drawing it. there is something about the pencil to paper and moving the graphite around, slowly seeing your piece come to live. there isnt a better feeling in the world.
hyperrealism really helps an artist to present whats going in thier heads althought a lot of people ask what are the meaning of hyperrealism but rather than looking for a meaning at first we should look at the art and the amount of time invested. Love from india🙏
The thing I value the most in hyperrealism is the the uniqueness and the effort that goes into this uniqueness. I mean of course the idea behind the picture/painting can also be visualized with photoshop and then get printed in a limited edition but well it's just that then. I imagine a lot of hyperrealist artist's visualize there idea first with photoshop and use these as a reference for what's to come, but after that they add another dimension of value to the work in giving it that dedication, time and effort to really physical create something unique that's not able to be replicated exactly like this specific work of art. Apart from that drawings or paintings still look differently to something printed.
In my opinion craftsmanship and effort to create a unique piece of art allways gives art another additional dimension of value apart from the idea and thinking process that comes before. The form of media that's chosen by the artist to deliver this idea, impression or feeling is definitely always something that impact's the impression of the artwork by the audience. A recorded song is different to a live concert. A movie is different to a theatre. And a picture is something different to a drawing or painting. They all have there right to exist because of their different forms of presentation and the different moments and impressions they create for the audience.
I love realism, hyperrealism and photorealism in painting and art.
Art is something that shouldn't have a definition or boundary... It is something we enjoy creating and that's what matters... There's no good or bad! You are one of the best artists I've ever seen !
And we can't let someone with no knowledge about art judge us
There is a magic in the visual results of the struggle to depict realism by hand drawing that is much different than the art of photography with light being a direct active co-creator.
The haters hate hyperrealism due to the amount of technical skill required to complete such a work. I think that hyperrealism is amazing and I am in awe of your artwork. It is the same about tracing, or using a digital projector or anything that is looked upon as cheating. I wonder what the great artists would have used to help them achieve their result if they had what we have today. Or what music would have been created by Beethoven or Chopin with digital equipment to compose their masterpieces. Keep creating, keep enjoying your art and let the haters hate.
HELLO I AM 14 AND I DO HYPERREALISM AND IM INSPIRED BY YOU, MR. JONO DRY! LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES!
Thank you for watching, Vinsel!
You are the perfect age to perfect the craft! keep learning.
I admire you and your art a lot and the honesty you describe is flawlessly delivered with every artwork of yours. To me, hyperrealism might be close to the real painting subject but the act of drawing and perciving it through one's own eyes seems to extend the range of emotions that it already holds by itself. Just like a personal touch. You're combining your inner world with something that exists and that's the point where art is created. This way hyperrealism is admirable just as any other genre.
I truly value and appreciate this form of art. I agree w everything Jono said as well as w many other people's comments.
I'd like to add that simply attempting this is worthwhile. In so many ways. That perfecting it is an amazing adventure and accomplishment!
Your personality in this is totally incredible and there is no other a words because your work is beyond.
lmao i would love to see those people try drawing like this
Well, I am
But not reached that level
Well I am also only 14
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I miss you sir Jono🖤
Im trying to get that kind of drawing.
Now I think, I have a progress now.
Thanks sir Jono
Being able to display the amount of skill as well as time is what makes what you do so special. If we choose not to challenge ourselves art may die out all together. Very good topic Thank you!
Whenever i doubt on myself or something that bother me and question like this why realism. and don't know how you came up with tha answer of my question.
Thank you so much jono 🙏 your words your videos help me when I'm stuck around questions. Thanks a lot ❤️
Stay safe and healthy 🔆
How anyone could look at Jono's work and say it "lacks artistic merit" would baffle me almost beyond words. Or look at any realist's work and say that, for that matter. The shear physical skill to reproduce something so precisely should be enough to generate at least a bit of awe. Especially when most would struggle to create a stick figure! Add in the fantasy aspects that he brings to most of his pieces and it's just another level of creativity.
Hi, I am also an artist, from Nuevo Laredo. I follow your channel for a while now, and I really love it, the result is not all that matters, its the process. In this sense, I too explore different processes and truly admire all styles and movements while creating my own. Thank you for the video. I am doing research now for a series of paintings on art history, I am now on hyperrealism.
I really want to meet someone like you irl to have these deep convos or just to talk about bout art! I luv your channel and have learnt so much from it :)
That’s an amazing gift you have your drawings are impeccable your visions are impossible for others to vision keep up the amazing work
The control and therefore responsibilities for the artist is different from one artform compared to another. We are enriched by many.
One of the most famous photorealistic artists just died. Chuck Close was incredible.
He took his realism to another level of abstraction that still retained realism. This is a good example of the genre’s potential.
Craft is wonderful and yours is impeccable but I think you were trying to debate the role Realism plays in contemporary art. Don’t worry about it. Do the work. Find yourself inside if it and take it further.
Cant wait for the new drawing video!!
Man. What you do is simply unbelievable. I admire you a lot, bro. Keep it doing and motivating people like me to create so beautiful pieces.
The opposite question is - why not to do hypperrealism? I sense that for many 'artists' it is a way of getting through without being asked for why they do what they do. Meaning - it looks funky so there must be something. When some artist may do a portrait however they want and nobody questions it, but if someone does it hypperealisticly then everyone starts asking why? whats the reason? whats the story? I guess hypperealism better reveals if there is something behind an art piece.
And to answer your question Jono - yes we love this kind of content. It's good for the art community.
Keep on rockin'!!!
in love with your voice! so calming and well articulated
Great episode :) Hopefully more of these! for me personally, realism is a form of relaxation and striving for perfection (which is really not easy). General drawing allows you to forget about what is bad. Your own "avatar" where 6 hours pass in 5 minutes. I hope that I will be able to match you in my skill :) Greetings!
Your Patience.. 100 percent..
when i saw your video at first time i can't believe this is pencil drawing✏️✏️
Thank you for this inspiration ✨✨
The reality is, those who say anyone can do hyper-realism, that it's just a method plus time... try it. Actually try and do it, not only will you give up within a week, but you will also fail, and fail, and fail, and fail for years infact. For so many years that you will give up. The reality is, those that have got to that certain point of perfect execution are few and far between, because only passion and dedication and talent can see you through those years it will take.
I'll just keep on supportinh you, your an Inspiration ❤️❤️❤️
YOUR SKILL IS UNBELIEVABLE.
You and your work is JUST MARVELOUS ! Do it as long as you like .🙏
As a 14 yr old artist whose trying to attain realism im so happy to watchthis ur pieces inspired me and i im now a subscriber
Thank you for joining :)
I have found that trying to be as much as accurate as my reference photo while painting with watercolor is the pure trance.
The fact that artists like jono can basically remake a photo is pretty cool.
I am a realistic artist. Some of my work is photorealism and some is hyperrealism. I often have the same thoughts as to "what's the point". Reading all these comments is definetly uplifting and it always helps to hear different peoples perspectives. I've been following you jono for some years but never really delved deep into your videos. Your teachings have helped me alot!!
Thanks so much for watching, Kenneth!
I'm a mere graphic designer, but I personally feel sad that you people even ponder such things as "what's the point" ... anyone can draw stick figures, but only few people can draw figures that you can mistake for a real life photo. The fact that you people can draw with immaculate precision which mimics real life as we see it and which blurs the line between fiction and reality, is the skill and art in of itself.
I do art and love your kind of work.God blessed you.
I am not really a fan of hyperrealism but i really like your art because it doesn't only showcase your talent in technical sense, but is also really artistic and beautiful. Cool video
hey jono just love all ur work....🖤
There is something about that "bridge" that really touches me. Meaning - the "bride" is the time and skill it takes to make this kind of art. Also, hiper realism is a reflection on the camera. It's NOT the camera.
* Hyper realism
I think that haters are going to hate and criticize no matter what, so don't waste any more energy on them. As always, you took the high road and addressed the honesty in those opinions. I see your work as an inspiration to artists who want to put in the time and effort to create something amazing. Thank you for being so generous that you share your journey with us. :-)
I like the video format. I like hyperrealism as long as it does not faithfully reproduce a photo point for point, but creates an image that you are not likely to get from any photo, the way most of your images do.
I will ignore those comments. Any skill you take it to perfection or mastery requires skill and patience. I have always pondered this question myself. But I don't know any better. But I am still in pursuit and.. in awe of your mastery.
You are my inspiration and this video is perfectly timed.
Thank you
I appreciate that, Suresh! Thank you