I would never find anything interesting worth painting about a little house like this with all the stuff scattered around in disorder. But you find this place and transform it into a wonderful scene on paper, eye-catching, warm and cosy, so pleasant to look at. Incredible! And also that should be your great artistic skill level, but that's absolutely fantastic how any of your pictures looks so realistic, almost like a photo, and that's being painted with brushes that look so much bigger than the details you create with them! It's both overwhelming and breathtaking.
In any case, being able to see beyond the objects and see shapes and values filtered through an artist eye for design is the key not the so much the subject. An experienced artist can lift the mundane into sublime with simple tools.
I've been mesmerized by this guy's paintings since before I could read, just looking at all the beautiful illustrations in Dinotopia for hours. To find out in my late teens, in the middle of an art block, that he has a youtube channel? Where he shares his wisdom for free? Just wonderful! Thanks, man
@@AB-hr4qg Dinotopia is actually his book and yes, illustrations too. And if you are familiar with those illustrations you probably realize that painting this house for him is like eating breakfast for you.
Same! I bought Imaginative Realism twice because I gave the first copy to my nephew. Had no idea this existed... It's like finding out Batman teaches self defense classes
There's something so calming about his videos. His painting technique, his voice, his editing style - everything is so peaceful to watch. I often watch to get inspired but it helps me calm myself after a tiring day or experience as well.
Everyday stuff makes way better paintings than those with dramatic skies, etc. Often someone thinks they are great for doing a dramatic sky and it actually looks super cheesy and amateurish. Fairfield Porter was a master at everyday landscapes that look super fresh.
Will we ever get to see Jeanette's art featured. She seems so lovey. Would love to hear her story and see more of her art. Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
If I had to draw a painting of this small size, I would never even dare think of a 2 cm wide brush ... Your ability to draw so many precise details with a wide brush is simply amazing and surprising.
Really enjoyed this!...that red filter Great tip!...better than a squint!...that sienna roof brush stroke was delishous, and im chuffed you mentioned the British 'wheelie Bin'...Great stuff! 🙂👏🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸
영상이 너무 재미있어서 몰입해서 봤습니다 영어를 몰라서 알아듣진 못하지만 그림 그리는 과정을 보는것 만으로도 충분히 즐겁습니다 수채화 물감과 과슈를 사용 한것같은데 그림이 정말 좋습니다 작은 그림인데도 섬세하게 묘사해서 감탄 했습니다 It's a really nice picture and a good video.😄😊
I have to say, this is one of the most progressive art channels out there - really feels like your pushing things into new and exciting territory. Great video
For the second time, I've gone out to capture some sensible, and both times I come back empty handed...maybe a little creator's block. You are a great source of inspiration for me...!
You know, if you ever decided to do painting on location workshops you could probably charge anything you wanted and they'd fill in five minutes and I'd (try to) be first in line to sign up! Every one of your short videos is a gem full of art wisdom. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and for helping my painting so much over the years, James!
thank you mr. gurney for the great vid!! i love how you manage to make "mundane" scenes into lovely paintings & studies, it inspires me to look for art everywhere i go
Brilliant tutorial… what a terrific subject , your composition design in this little painting is terrific, my favourite bit is the way you painted the wheely bin with its lid highlights and those two dash’s of blue on the edge to denote its plastic surface… I also thought the way you showed past artists work to demonstrate the tonal darks and lights and how these tonal vales compose a really good and aesthetically pleasing composition. Thank you, I have subscribed to your TH-cam Kindest Regards Trish Findlater artist Ireland
Everything great here as usual, buddy.... but you catched in a first class manner, the plastic tarpaulin on car and trailer, and the trash can !!! really good !!!! Always a pleasure to see you at 'work', James !! THX ++
I guess when it comes to showing or omitting details, one very important rule s not to put strange or funny items in the picture which you would have to explain to the viewer of the painting. A friend of mine once saw a square-ish cloud when he was painting on location and put it in his painting. Now he has to explain it every time someone looks at the painting...lol !!! Awesome video - again, and I took lots of notes -again ... 👍
Thank you for not forgetting us beginners and explain the terminology that are new for us. Great, great video!!!! Bless you and the talent God have you. 🙏🏼
One ir the best videos. The lenth of 15 minutes shows the whole process and it is mor complete. Better than the ones of a couple of minutes. Thank you anyway from Spain.
You’re starting to peak my interest in combining gouache into my watercolors. I’ve used white gouache for highlights and when there’s been a bleed into something that I wanted to leave white paper without using masking fluid. But the more I watch the more interested in it I get. Nice work.
Hi James! I'm still a fairly new TH-cam artist, but been a fan of your work since I discovered Dinotopia in the 90's and recall standing in the book store enamored by the detail and care that went into each painting. I still look at it in awe. Thank you for the years of inspiration and I'm thrilled to find you, now, here on YT and your wonderful videos. Really enjoyed this one and the recent "How to Start" video. Great stuff! Best regards from Boston. ~ Mark
Hi James, I'm new to painting (acrylic) myself and feel fortunate to have found your channel. Your explanations of the relationships of shapes and shades/tones has been giving me lots to think about that is already helping me enjoy and have personal success in my amateur painting. Also I see the appeal that outdoor painting, and it will hopefully draw me to try other mediums such as watercolor or oils. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your beautiful work and painting techniques!
I am impressed! Looking at the preview I did not think of being in front of a watercolor but as the composition took shape I found myself more and more amazed. You are really talented. So far the best demonstration of the deeper meaning of painting en plein air found on the Tube. Thank you! Again, thank you.
I love your work and have followed you since I was a child. It's so great that technology has made it possible to now witness you working in real time instead of just wondering how you work by pouring over your books. Thank you for posting!
I found your channel at my suggestion like week ago and fell in love in your paintings! Also your videos are so calm and I like to watch and listen in the background while doing stuff I just want to thank you for your videos! Have a great holidays!
Thanks again for the tips. Really appreciate the value info about the illustrators, that I can really have fun with. Happy Holidays and REALLY appreciate your continual help. JiMi
Top notch content as always Mr. Gurney. Thanks alot. I always appreciate your approach - entertaining, inspirational and educational. I hope you both have a nice holiday.
Thanks again as always! I'm really trying to focus in on simplifying my values because I have a problem with my forms, colours and values getting muddy so this will help a lot!
wow, loved this one. the way you describe how you planned it out is really interesting, i want to try out this value technique! also very impressed with the details being simplified into easy brush strokes.
Such a wealth of valuable information--really love how you explain your decisions in why you chose the subject and the exploration of value. Also thank you for all the helpful links to materials. So glad Jeanette's painting made an appearance at the end too! Thank you!!!
I love your drawings. too much cozy🌌 It's like lying alone in a vast windswept patch, looking up at the sky, and blowing quietly as the clouds move along. I can't use Eilish well but I wanted to express that I'm in love with your art🌝 so wonderful
Beautiful painting and really valuable narration as usual. Focusing on value grouping is a powerful way to see and start a painting. Thanks for reminding us about Pyle and Brangwyn too. Absolute Legends and must study for young artists. 🙌
Always a delight not only to watch the painting unfold, but also listen to enlightening narratives. I was wondering if you could do an episode on sidekick Jeanette ? She's your faithful, loving shadow (I don't mean it in a bad way, she seems to be such a strong support and supporter), I always wonder what she comes up with, what strikes her fancy as she paints. If this at all possible, would love to hear her side of the story. Thanks for generously sharing your knowledge.
Thanks much! I always get lost in that early stage where everything is messy. It’s so far away from what I picture in my head and I struggle to bridge the gap. I’d love to see more of your portrait work!
Stop picturing what is in your head. Go back and look, really keenly observe your subject. Not what you think is there or what you want it to look like. Often a totally unexpected shape or color is actually the right one. Look like a baby basically, no assumptions or expectations
Having seeing your other work as well, its mesmerisingly beautiful once again. You have the talent and amazing skills to taken even the most mundane looking backgrounds and transform them into something other-worldly like a painting from a wall of the Buckingham palace. Really beautiful 😇
I would never find anything interesting worth painting about a little house like this with all the stuff scattered around in disorder. But you find this place and transform it into a wonderful scene on paper, eye-catching, warm and cosy, so pleasant to look at. Incredible!
And also that should be your great artistic skill level, but that's absolutely fantastic how any of your pictures looks so realistic, almost like a photo, and that's being painted with brushes that look so much bigger than the details you create with them! It's both overwhelming and breathtaking.
'Scattered around in Disorder?' Looks fine to me. The only thing disruptive is that jarring blue trash container.
@@lucygray6162 I suspect Llubov means something more like "life's random arrangement" rather than some deliberately arranged scene.
@@carolepivarnik9316 I suspect Llubov said exactly what she meant, and she was quite rude about someone else's home.
In any case, being able to see beyond the objects and see shapes and values filtered through an artist eye for design is the key not the so much the subject. An experienced artist can lift the mundane into sublime with simple tools.
Got side tracked by this nice discussion:-) Have to agree that James finds painting subjects from places where I would never ever think of painting
I've been mesmerized by this guy's paintings since before I could read, just looking at all the beautiful illustrations in Dinotopia for hours. To find out in my late teens, in the middle of an art block, that he has a youtube channel? Where he shares his wisdom for free? Just wonderful! Thanks, man
he drew the art for dinotopia????
@@AB-hr4qg Dinotopia is actually his book and yes, illustrations too.
And if you are familiar with those illustrations you probably realize that painting this house for him is like eating breakfast for you.
Same! I bought Imaginative Realism twice because I gave the first copy to my nephew. Had no idea this existed... It's like finding out Batman teaches self defense classes
There's something so calming about his videos. His painting technique, his voice, his editing style - everything is so peaceful to watch. I often watch to get inspired but it helps me calm myself after a tiring day or experience as well.
You should be given some kind of award for giving so much of your time and thoughts to the public like this.
Interesting how you take a mundane looking scene and turn it into such a neat looking painting.
Thats the reason why light and composition makes it or breaks it
David McIntosh Yes I was thinking the same. By changing the colors of the scene.
Everyday stuff makes way better paintings than those with dramatic skies, etc. Often someone thinks they are great for doing a dramatic sky and it actually looks super cheesy and amateurish. Fairfield Porter was a master at everyday landscapes that look super fresh.
Steve E. Brown this is an old comment but thanks for mentioning fairfield porter bc i googled him and he is amazing
It’s the light!
Will we ever get to see Jeanette's art featured. She seems so lovey. Would love to hear her story and see more of her art. Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, thanks to popular demand, we made a video about Jeanettes art: th-cam.com/video/Lc6EIUe-B8I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=74hc9LC88EmL7IzF
I got more outta this the second or is it the third time I watched this? James's masterful handling of value masses is always good to watch.
I have been blessed with this channel by the gods of youtube algorithm and i feel lucky.
If I had to draw a painting of this small size, I would never even dare think of a 2 cm wide brush ... Your ability to draw so many precise details with a wide brush is simply amazing and surprising.
You are an amazing artist and teacher this is amazing
Nice touch to include the Q&A, and love seeing Jeanette and her work. Thank you James.
Really enjoyed this!...that red filter Great tip!...better than a squint!...that sienna roof brush stroke was delishous, and im chuffed you mentioned the British 'wheelie Bin'...Great stuff! 🙂👏🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸
The house and surrounding area has a dream like quality. It's hard to explain, but is so pleasing to look at.
The painting looks so real, with such intricate detail, that it’s almost as if James is painting the actual house through his drawing at the end 🖌
The drawing, the elegant way of adding textures, the story. Absolutely love your videos, James.
he's the only painter i could watch for hours,,because its literally beautiful !
This video has changed my entire perspective. Thank you for producing such an amazing piece of content that is so informative. I’m truly inspired.
Your demonstration is so relaxing sir
I just love your paintings. They look like how I would remember my dreams.
Wow , the art of looking . Im totally into painting again after watching this genius at work
What a privilege it is to watch you at work and to hear your advice. Thank you for sharing your talent and experience on such a regular basis.
영상이 너무 재미있어서 몰입해서 봤습니다
영어를 몰라서 알아듣진 못하지만
그림 그리는 과정을 보는것 만으로도
충분히 즐겁습니다
수채화 물감과 과슈를 사용 한것같은데
그림이 정말 좋습니다
작은 그림인데도 섬세하게 묘사해서 감탄 했습니다
It's a really nice picture and a good video.😄😊
시청 해주셔서 감사합니다. 비디오의 주요 요점은 사진을 디자인 할 때 밝고 어두운 톤을 사용하는 방법에 관한 것입니다. 어두운 색조와 밝은 색조를 간단한 모양으로 결합하면 전체적인 효과가 더 단순 해집니다.
I subscribed to your channel James because I can’t draw a straight line without my drafting tools. I admire people that inspire me ✍️
I have to say, this is one of the most progressive art channels out there - really feels like your pushing things into new and exciting territory. Great video
Great video! Love the massing of values and your explanations as you go along.
Please don't take this the wrong way but you guys are so cute! She was precious putting her brushes together ❤
Thank you. She's a little camera shy but I'll try to get a few quotes in future.
James, you are the GOAT. Love your work, inspiring and appreciate true knowledge and craftsmanship.
For the second time, I've gone out to capture some sensible,
and both times I come back empty handed...maybe a little creator's block.
You are a great source of inspiration for me...!
This is beautiful! James, you are just amazing!
Love the red filter tip!
my mans a living photoshop
Well your not wrong.
That’s like the person who found a 💾 and said “someone 3D printed a save button”
It kind of works the other way, chronologically
@@ServeTheBeaver is that a floppy disk
@@ServeTheBeaver that's hilarious 😂🤣😂
@@ServeTheBeaver Lolol exactly, I mean Photoshop is just a tool. Like a brush. The artist is still the one that paints using the software.
I am constantly amazed at your ability to spot an interesting painting where most of us would keep hunting :) thanks for your wonderful lessons :)
I really enjoyed seeing this in more real time and great explanations. As always you make great paints and excellent tutorial videos.
You know, if you ever decided to do painting on location workshops you could probably charge anything you wanted and they'd fill in five minutes and I'd (try to) be first in line to sign up! Every one of your short videos is a gem full of art wisdom. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and for helping my painting so much over the years, James!
Love this! I have the hardest time trying to find a subject that interests me. You just made this so interesting!
thank you mr. gurney for the great vid!! i love how you manage to make "mundane" scenes into lovely paintings & studies, it inspires me to look for art everywhere i go
Brilliant tutorial… what a terrific subject , your composition design in this little painting is terrific,
my favourite bit is the way you painted the wheely bin with its lid highlights and those two dash’s of blue on the edge to denote its plastic surface… I also thought the way you showed past artists work to demonstrate the tonal darks and lights and how these tonal vales compose a really good and aesthetically pleasing
composition.
Thank you, I have subscribed to your TH-cam
Kindest Regards
Trish Findlater artist
Ireland
it’s so impressive that he makes such detailed pieces considering the limited amount of control water color gives the artist
Everything great here as usual, buddy.... but you catched in a first class manner, the plastic tarpaulin on car and trailer, and the trash can !!! really good !!!!
Always a pleasure to see you at 'work', James !!
THX ++
I love how you capture scenery near you. It just adds charm to the picture
I guess when it comes to showing or omitting details, one very important rule s not to put strange or funny items in the picture which you would have to explain to the viewer of the painting. A friend of mine once saw a square-ish cloud when he was painting on location and put it in his painting. Now he has to explain it every time someone looks at the painting...lol !!! Awesome video - again, and I took lots of notes -again ... 👍
The red filter to see monochromatically is awesome!!!
that is the best sign-off I've ever seen in a TH-cam video
Thank you for not forgetting us beginners and explain the terminology that are new for us. Great, great video!!!! Bless you and the talent God have you. 🙏🏼
One ir the best videos. The lenth of 15 minutes shows the whole process and it is mor complete. Better than the ones of a couple of minutes. Thank you anyway from Spain.
You’re starting to peak my interest in combining gouache into my watercolors. I’ve used white gouache for highlights and when there’s been a bleed into something that I wanted to leave white paper without using masking fluid. But the more I watch the more interested in it I get. Nice work.
Sebastopol! Wow I'm far from Sonoma County now but I love happening upon videos of home. Wonderful video!
Loved Janet’s lovely fresh painting too- beautiful 👏🏻work Janet- great day for it 😘
You’ve astonished me with this! Your work is grand. Thank you. The inspiration flows into me.
Your paintings look like actual photos with an artsy filter
Art as an elevation of reality
Hi James! I'm still a fairly new TH-cam artist, but been a fan of your work since I discovered Dinotopia in the 90's and recall standing in the book store enamored by the detail and care that went into each painting. I still look at it in awe. Thank you for the years of inspiration and I'm thrilled to find you, now, here on YT and your wonderful videos. Really enjoyed this one and the recent "How to Start" video. Great stuff! Best regards from Boston. ~ Mark
Thanks, Mark, and I'm glad you found your way to the channel.
I have never commented on your video before, you are my favorite artist. I follow your videos
your painting looks real.... just marvellous.... keep going...
His outro is so satisfying ngl
Another good artwork. Very inspiring for me, I'm staring in gouache world.
You put up a great video here. Very natural and pleasant
Hi James, I'm new to painting (acrylic) myself and feel fortunate to have found your channel. Your explanations of the relationships of shapes and shades/tones has been giving me lots to think about that is already helping me enjoy and have personal success in my amateur painting. Also I see the appeal that outdoor painting, and it will hopefully draw me to try other mediums such as watercolor or oils.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your beautiful work and painting techniques!
Cool, thanks
I love this format of video. Thank you for sharing your skills.
After busy work days I love catching up on your paintings. I get so caught up in watching you paint...so relaxing. Thank you!!
That Bouveret painting is one of my favorites! Nice study you painted there too.
These videos are such a joy! I love every one of them!
Your videos keep getting better and better. Thanks so much for making them!
You never fail to amaze me. fantastic work and thank you for the tips.
i love your channel, binge watching your videos and learning some things at the samme timee
Watching your videos always inspires me to stop watching videos and go paint. Thanks for all the great content!
Love your work Mr Gurney. Also enjoy your books on art making. It’s awesome to see you out painting and choosing your subjects.
I am impressed! Looking at the preview I did not think of being in front of a watercolor but as the composition took shape I found myself more and more amazed. You are really talented. So far the best demonstration of the deeper meaning of painting en plein air found on the Tube. Thank you! Again, thank you.
I love your work and have followed you since I was a child. It's so great that technology has made it possible to now witness you working in real time instead of just wondering how you work by pouring over your books. Thank you for posting!
wowww! Beautiful!! I am in love with urbanscapes!
your great artist.............
Happiness is in your paintings.
Loved it, Ur a Master James 🎨😊
I found your channel at my suggestion like week ago and fell in love in your paintings!
Also your videos are so calm and I like to watch and listen in the background while doing stuff
I just want to thank you for your videos!
Have a great holidays!
Pretty nice mix of light and dark.
Who are the 38 people who didn't like this? You must be a master painter? Let's see your work!
A new video posts and I say yeah to myself .. they are so enjoyable and informative.
Thanks again for the tips. Really appreciate the value info about the illustrators, that I can really have fun with. Happy Holidays and REALLY appreciate your continual help. JiMi
Top notch content as always Mr. Gurney. Thanks alot. I always appreciate your approach - entertaining, inspirational and educational. I hope you both have a nice holiday.
Thanks again as always! I'm really trying to focus in on simplifying my values because I have a problem with my forms, colours and values getting muddy so this will help a lot!
wow, loved this one. the way you describe how you planned it out is really interesting, i want to try out this value technique! also very impressed with the details being simplified into easy brush strokes.
Such a wealth of valuable information--really love how you explain your decisions in why you chose the subject and the exploration of value. Also thank you for all the helpful links to materials. So glad Jeanette's painting made an appearance at the end too! Thank you!!!
i really like your art. i hope to be as good as you some day.
I had great joy watching this - thank you and bless you.
I love your book! I was so happy to find you on TH-cam.
I love your drawings. too much cozy🌌 It's like lying alone in a vast windswept patch, looking up at the sky, and blowing quietly as the clouds move along. I can't use Eilish well but I wanted to express that I'm in love with your art🌝 so wonderful
Yes! You got into my neck of the woods!
Nice Q&A Mr Gurney! Thanks a lot
I love ur art sir ....... I am reading ur book color and light it is awesome fantastic mind blowing
Beautiful painting and really valuable narration as usual. Focusing on value grouping is a powerful way to see and start a painting. Thanks for reminding us about Pyle and Brangwyn too. Absolute Legends and must study for young artists. 🙌
Your explanations are so clear.
I know I'm late to the party but this is the first painting where I said to myself, okay, James is obviously a genius.
Thanks, James! Love seeing your process and paintings :)
hi, loved this video as always, could you ever talk about heavy metals in painting, toxicity, safety tips...etc? thank you so much ❤
Always a delight not only to watch the painting unfold, but also listen to enlightening narratives. I was wondering if you could do an episode on sidekick Jeanette ? She's your faithful, loving shadow (I don't mean it in a bad way, she seems to be such a strong support and supporter), I always wonder what she comes up with, what strikes her fancy as she paints. If this at all possible, would love to hear her side of the story. Thanks for generously sharing your knowledge.
Thanks @Levi Richards . Let's keep asking !
Her name is Jeanette.
Thanks @@lucygray6162 , I'll change that
Thanks much! I always get lost in that early stage where everything is messy. It’s so far away from what I picture in my head and I struggle to bridge the gap.
I’d love to see more of your portrait work!
Stop picturing what is in your head. Go back and look, really keenly observe your subject. Not what you think is there or what you want it to look like. Often a totally unexpected shape or color is actually the right one. Look like a baby basically, no assumptions or expectations
Having seeing your other work as well, its mesmerisingly beautiful once again. You have the talent and amazing skills to taken even the most mundane looking backgrounds and transform them into something other-worldly like a painting from a wall of the Buckingham palace. Really beautiful 😇
Superb! Love your channel. Merry Christmas 🎄
His wife is so adorable 😭lovely paintings !👍
Love all your information you give.
Your style is wonderful, i learn so much.
Thank you!
Always educational ... and entertaining! Thank you, James.
Man, you are amazing. Please keep it coming. I am learning sooo much. Thank You!!!