I can't get over the wealth of information you generously impart in only 11 minutes. I love your videos - and your paintings. Thanks for posting these.
*Mr Gurney* Growing up I had art teachers try and explain about light and shade in a landscape. They could never explain it in a way I could understand what the process was and how to do it - it was always so complicated and unintelligible, nonsensicalu. Years after leaving school I was recommended your book about colour and light, and while reading it, suddenly I had that light bulb moment when it all made sense.. You are the only true artist I know that can explain to the general person the most complex of ideas, in the simplist of ways. The addition of the four little squares of colour on this video shows the complete novice, a visual concept that makes it so simple to see how to achieve what you want, in a way as to be easily understandable. You are a genius at simplifying and explaining the rules of painting, when everyone else makes "a complete pigs ear" out of it. Thank you yet again for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us lesser mortals. Also, when viewing videos by other proffessional, big name artists about the books they own, your book is ALWAYS on their shelves. It seems your wisdom and knowledge has made an impact on thousands of professional artists, illustrators, cartoonists, animators, advertisers, film makers and lastly, us amateurs. I think it's safe to say your eternal legacy has already been set in art, if not in stone.
"Life consists of both light and shadow. And the two together in a painting compliment and fulfill each other to make a complete artistic statement." This reality makes art even more beautiful. ❤
I excitedly went to like this video and accidentally hit the :down: thumb. I immediately remedied the situation, but TH-cam told me that they were going to share the (negative) feedback with you. I'd be mortified to throw any negative feedback your way. I love all of your videos and appreciate how you go into such depth with useful, interesting and educational commentary! You're a gem, Mr. Gurney! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift and demeanour with the world!
Remarkable. Not only giving technical insight while I watch the creation event, but adding in a spiritual element that is inspiring - the dark side as mystery rather than evil! LOVE.
James gurney an example of life for artists. What I have learned the most from you is the understanding of things, the love for detail, sometimes it is better to stop and assess before even starting to paint. Sorry for my English
I had never heard of the term "Houding". Interesting. I like that you found a seemingly mundane landscape to have artistic interest and it shows in your painting. A fun exercise in juxtaposing values, color contrasts & textures. I love the use of an inexpensive house painting brush, too!
You are a fantastic teacher. The way you explain the process and use other subjects to illuminate the concept from another mindset. Your editing, narrative, experience and overall effort are a beauty to behold. 🙏
Is it crazy that the highlight of my day is that James posted a new video???? Downloaded and watched like 3 times on the subway ride to work. James needs his own show. You hear me @netflix???
Interesting, I am dutch and had no idea that common word "houding" once had this artistic meaning. Something to look into. I am always very impressed by your handling of light and shadows in your work.
Good evening, after viewing this video my son expressed his appreciation saying “ce mec est un trésor national” (this man is a national treasure) Thanks for your generosity.
Thank you James Gurney! I myself am an artist and thank you for the lesson. Ive been in love with your work since i was a child and now have a child of my own. Dinotopia is a magical book you share with your children and your imagination takes flight. It’s a wonderful gift and this video is just so cool. thank you
First of all, I absolutely love your videos and have learned SO much from you! You are a true inspiration. Thank you to both you and Jeanette for all you do. Life does consist of light and shadow-all of creation is a marvel! I just wanted to share, the reason Christians have a "divide" of light and darkness is not in the natural so much as it is in the spiritual. On the first day of Creation, God created light and separated the light from the darkness. We believe that the light came from Jesus (the planets/stars were not created until the 4th day). Scriptures say "He is the light of the world." That's our main reason for the battle of light and dark. 🙂
Hola James. Me encanta tu trabajo, el realismo que consigues con la luz y los colores es increíble. eres uno de mis artistas de referencia a la hora de pintar. Abrazos desde Argentina
This is so well done! I do think though that when the Bible talks about living in the light, it doesn't mean the shadows of a landscape. It is just figurative.
I just found you in my feed, and whereas I don't think I could ever accomplish a genuine painting of any sort (I just play with watercolors and acrylics for mark making to use the papers I paint on in collage), I have to admit that I surely wish I could create a painting as lovely as the piece you created here for us today. It's a beautiful piece. I love it. Maybe someday I'll find a landscape to paint - and have the courage enough to make a true attempt at capturing what I see, even though I am completely untrained. I've never taken any formal art lessons, and I'm probably too old to try now, but your vid is truly encouraging. Thank you. 💐🙏🏽
Well if you don't believe you can, then you definitely never will. Believe in yourself, put the work in and you will. You must seek out training, if only through videos on TH-cam and some books and apply that learning to your paintings. Then it's down to practice, trial and error. Mistakes are part of the process, don't lose faith through mistakes - it merely means you're learning.
I have just started reading your book “ Color and light” and currently in the Direct sunlight section. I wasn’t able to completely understand some of things mentioned there. This video helped me understand so much of it. Thank you so much for this video ❤
Another fantastic painting and beautifully articulated lesson. Thank you so much for everything you so generously share, Jim. Cheers from the Netherlands.
Thanks very much; your light and dark metaphor is a lovely way to remember just how much values contribute to mood. Reminds me of our fear of the dark's unknown, Jung's Shadow. But it is also the darkness and silence from which creativity can spring; when the light of our consciousness relents control. Art practice at its best is a dance between intuition and knowledge. Light and Shadow are the same thing.
How lucky am I, are we, to be able to watch and hear your process. You are so masterful and generous with your skills, talent and genius. So very grateful for all you share.
Good evening, Glad I stopped for a gander at this recent video. It had been a few months since I had watched one, but that’s probably because I am painting quite a bit less frequently this year. Am familiar with the artists and time period you refer to, but wasn’t familiar with the term ‘houding’, so it was nice to learn a new art history term. I especially liked the little philosophical bit towards the end, and can’t help but find it rather coincidental, as I was thinking along these lines earlier in the day as I was looking at my shadow on the ground, and had already started thinking about the subject when you first started talking about light and shadow, before you went into the little spiritual musing: and I would agree, it’s easy, and in some cases understandable, that certain people/religions polarize things into the “one versus the other” kinda philosophy- it’s easier to get people to fall in line, like rooting for one team or another, like life’s mysteries are somehow easier to understand when it’s reduced to a tug o war scenario- but I think what you said is also very relevant, in that both sides reveal so much about the other in their interactions that it would be impossible to have the one without the other, not in this realm anyway. And we wouldn’t be able to appreciate either really in the absence of one or the other… kinda like how a lie always has to have a basis in truth in order for it to be sold, so to speak, and if we are exposed to certain lies, it just makes us appreciate the truth that much more. Sadly most people are content with sports style tug o war, as is evident in American politics, as it’s been one versus the other for over a century, even though both work the same coaches, and it’s really a divide and conquer shell game. But we don’t have to throw politics into the art video 😂. That’s a shadow that would spoil even the most beautiful of the Rembrandt’s or Vermeer’s. A good night to you sir, and to all 🙏😊
I feel so serine and inspired after watching your videos. Thank you James. You have really helped me throughout the years. I have your book and videos.
The one thing I always get from your instructional videos is,,,,GET OUTSIDE AND PAINT wherever and whenever you are! Thanks again for creating a beautiful bucolic scene.
I’ve only just found your channel, which was recommended by Paul Clark, who has a watercolour TH-cam channel. I am hoping to revisit gouache painting, which I tried years ago. The lighting on your paintings is wonderful.
I had a great friend who lived in Staatsburg, NY back in the 90’s. I lived nearby and visited him often……loved watching the rolling meadows, textures, and landscape during all of the seasons, and the sun rolling over the land. Wonderful work! I’m so glad I found your channel. Your color knowledge is perfect.
So beautiful! I expected the clouds to move within your painting and the pool of diffused light continue its path across the field. What a wonderful challenge you have presented! In Colorado, we have very few cloudy days. Most shadows are clear and with great contrast; a landscape style I am familiar with. You’ve intrigued me to try this style❤
Thanks for making this very informative video. I do artwork on a digital tablet, and I've been struggling to do do light and shadow for my distance in scenery. This is absolutely marvelous.
Muchisimas gracias, maestro Gurney, por seguir compartiendo tus conocimientos y pensamientos sobre esta forma tan bella de componer la forma, el color y la luz. Eres una inspiración constante.
Nice painting, and I loved your thoughts on light and shadow. One isn't greater than the other; it takes both. Always amazed by your ability to find a subject in something others may not see as worthy of painting. Liked the use of the house paint brush! Very effective.
It is so amazing how you turn a simple view to a stunning work of art. Thanks for the tutorial, the info and demo are impressive. I have learned so much from you. Blessings and take care.❤
9:05 I highly recommend the essay “In Praise of Shadows” by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. It talks about Japan’s relationship with light/shadow aesthetics in comparison to Western culture (with a focus on tradition vs modernization). The language is beautiful. As an American visual artist used to Western aesthetics, I found it so inspiring to learn about other cultures’ perceptions of light & beauty.
Thank you for a wonderful demo, the narrative, music, your explanations, all! A pleasure to watch and learn from.
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For years i´ve been inspired by your videos. Your insight on the ways to aproach each themes and the abstract way of painting makes me just wanna go outside and give it a go. And all those plein air experiences i´ve had over the years has two great names as references: Richard Schmid and James Gurney. Big hug, James.
New subscriber here. I feel so fortunate to have found you! This was an amazing video, and I kept seeing that beautiful, cool shadow and thinking there’s a shadow there! I know that sounds goofy, but it really was so beautiful and subtle. It kept surprising me. I love hearing all of the Information while you were painting; They gave me something to engage in with both right and left sides of my brain! Thank you so much. Looking forward to going and reviewing your other videos and website.
Coming into my trials and errors of painting with watercolor after painting with oils all my life, this session you did is absolutely the most valuable I have watched so far! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge today. You really helped me add much more depth where I struggled so badly in my paintings.
So many pearls of wisdom yet again in this . I must by now not be amazed when you take ho hum and make it brilliant. Light and shadow, warm and cool of each my new mantra. Thank you for sharing SO much and for this painting.
James - thank you for your dedication and focus on your craft. Always positive commentary and well prepared in your production in each of your posts, I admire your vast insight into art principles. Been following you for years and your consistent dedication in demonstrating techniques is very much appreciated.
what a fascinating video! You're very knowledgeable and deliver information in a way thats easy to intake and dissect. the piece looks lovely. i adore snow and how it's painted. how it interacts with light and carries color
Love your videos, James. Glad to see a new one. I do have one nit to pick, though. I hope you don't mind. I would have liked to have seen more shots of the scene you're painting while you're painting it. Know what I mean? Jump back and forth more between what you're doing and what you're seeing. Thanks.
Love your work James! Lots of effort! You have the eyes for the job, if I could inspire you to chose to paint one of my rare stones, I would be honoured!
If you watch only ONE MINUTE of this video, I suggest 7:00 to 8:00…the takeaway is immense. “warm white” and “cool gray” both representing the same ‘white snow’ across the scene.
Great painting. I don't know how familiar you are with Taoism but you might find it interesting particularly the aspect of the Yin Yang concept which is more or less about how both the light and the darkness are necessary.
Always appreciate the lack of snobbery in terms of materials you make use of like house paint brushes, gel pens (was that a white gel pen?), ink pens etc. Does this willingness to use what ever helps get the job done come from having some experience in illustration?
Again, beautiful painting! I really like emphasizing contrast of light and shadow in my drawings and paintings, to the point they sometimes start to look a little silly. You can even do the "grisaille" type of underpainting in colored pencils to make it pop. That´s what I just tried with those, and loved it. It´s not grisaille when done with blue, but anyway. (draw flowers, so no for gray) I shouldn´t lose my self control on it. Othervice the end result will look unreal (in a bad way).
He James love your panting. On the houding part, i think it is verhouding, wat translates to” in relation to” in the context of dark and licht or close and far. But exelent pronunciation on houding ;)
I can't get over the wealth of information you generously impart in only 11 minutes. I love your videos - and your paintings. Thanks for posting these.
Yes!
some of the best art content on YT
*Mr Gurney*
Growing up I had art teachers try and explain about light and shade in a landscape. They could never explain it in a way I could understand what the process was and how to do it - it was always so complicated and unintelligible, nonsensicalu.
Years after leaving school I was recommended your book about colour and light, and while reading it, suddenly I had that light bulb moment when it all made sense..
You are the only true artist I know that can explain to the general person the most complex of ideas, in the simplist of ways. The addition of the four little squares of colour on this video shows the complete novice, a visual concept that makes it so simple to see how to achieve what you want, in a way as to be easily understandable.
You are a genius at simplifying and explaining the rules of painting, when everyone else makes "a complete pigs ear" out of it. Thank you yet again for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us lesser mortals.
Also, when viewing videos by other proffessional, big name artists about the books they own, your book is ALWAYS on their shelves. It seems your wisdom and knowledge has made an impact on thousands of professional artists, illustrators, cartoonists, animators, advertisers, film makers and lastly, us amateurs. I think it's safe to say your eternal legacy has already been set in art, if not in stone.
"Life consists of both light and shadow. And the two together in a painting compliment and fulfill each other to make a complete artistic statement."
This reality makes art even more beautiful. ❤
I excitedly went to like this video and accidentally hit the :down: thumb. I immediately remedied the situation, but TH-cam told me that they were going to share the (negative) feedback with you. I'd be mortified to throw any negative feedback your way. I love all of your videos and appreciate how you go into such depth with useful, interesting and educational commentary! You're a gem, Mr. Gurney! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift and demeanour with the world!
Ha, that's funny. I appreciate your feedback.
Remarkable. Not only giving technical insight while I watch the creation event, but adding in a spiritual element that is inspiring - the dark side as mystery rather than evil! LOVE.
James gurney an example of life for artists. What I have learned the most from you is the understanding of things, the love for detail, sometimes it is better to stop and assess before even starting to paint. Sorry for my English
Love your painting, historic, philosophic, and technical narrative. Always jam-packed with insight!
I had never heard of the term "Houding". Interesting. I like that you found a seemingly mundane landscape to have artistic interest and it shows in your painting. A fun exercise in juxtaposing values, color contrasts & textures. I love the use of an inexpensive house painting brush, too!
You are a fantastic teacher. The way you explain the process and use other subjects to illuminate the concept from another mindset. Your editing, narrative, experience and overall effort are a beauty to behold. 🙏
I have already ordered gouache paints. thank you for the inspiration.
People like you should live forever Mr Gurney. Thank you so much.
Is it crazy that the highlight of my day is that James posted a new video???? Downloaded and watched like 3 times on the subway ride to work. James needs his own show. You hear me @netflix???
I have no artistic talent, but truly enjoy watching you all who do
Interesting, I am dutch and had no idea that common word "houding" once had this artistic meaning. Something to look into.
I am always very impressed by your handling of light and shadows in your work.
(ver)houding?
@@PawsleyDirt Of misschien lijkt het op het duitse woord ''gestalt''?
Links in the description re:houding
Yeah was wondering if he meant 'verhouding'... 🤔
James Gurney is the best painting youtuber, period. The only channel I actually use the "Bell" for. Always worth it. Thanks again
Good evening, after viewing this video my son expressed his appreciation saying “ce mec est un trésor national” (this man is a national treasure)
Thanks for your generosity.
"light and dark fulfill each other". Thank you, Mr James.
The way you were describing how the light and shadows came and went, became poetry in my ears!
most soothing voice ever
Thank you James Gurney! I myself am an artist and thank you for the lesson. Ive been in love with your work since i was a child and now have a child of my own. Dinotopia is a magical book you share with your children and your imagination takes flight. It’s a wonderful gift and this video is just so cool. thank you
Wow! your masterful skill to depict light and shadow moves me! I can feel that afternoon in the countryside
First of all, I absolutely love your videos and have learned SO much from you! You are a true inspiration. Thank you to both you and Jeanette for all you do.
Life does consist of light and shadow-all of creation is a marvel!
I just wanted to share, the reason Christians have a "divide" of light and darkness is not in the natural so much as it is in the spiritual. On the first day of Creation, God created light and separated the light from the darkness. We believe that the light came from Jesus (the planets/stars were not created until the 4th day). Scriptures say "He is the light of the world." That's our main reason for the battle of light and dark. 🙂
Thanks!
Wow, thanks for the gift
I could watch these all day... I love your videos!!
Love how this painting turned out!
Hola James. Me encanta tu trabajo, el realismo que consigues con la luz y los colores es increíble. eres uno de mis artistas de referencia a la hora de pintar. Abrazos desde Argentina
This is so well done! I do think though that when the Bible talks about living in the light, it doesn't mean the shadows of a landscape. It is just figurative.
I love how you suggest to my brain what I'm looking at with such simple strokes of color. Just amazing, thank you for taking us along.
Thank you James your tutorials are gold. Your painting combined with your dialogue as a Rich's to the whole video. Thanks for the inspiration.
I just found you in my feed, and whereas I don't think I could ever accomplish a genuine painting of any sort (I just play with watercolors and acrylics for mark making to use the papers I paint on in collage), I have to admit that I surely wish I could create a painting as lovely as the piece you created here for us today. It's a beautiful piece. I love it. Maybe someday I'll find a landscape to paint - and have the courage enough to make a true attempt at capturing what I see, even though I am completely untrained. I've never taken any formal art lessons, and I'm probably too old to try now, but your vid is truly encouraging. Thank you. 💐🙏🏽
Well if you don't believe you can, then you definitely never will. Believe in yourself, put the work in and you will. You must seek out training, if only through videos on TH-cam and some books and apply that learning to your paintings. Then it's down to practice, trial and error. Mistakes are part of the process, don't lose faith through mistakes - it merely means you're learning.
Wonderful as always James, thanks for everything you are giving to this world.
I have just started reading your book “ Color and light” and currently in the Direct sunlight section. I wasn’t able to completely understand some of things mentioned there. This video helped me understand so much of it. Thank you so much for this video ❤
i swear i learn something new in every video you post thanks
9:04
"Even the darkness is as light to you."
-Psalms
You're the best Art teacher on TH-cam!
Excellent advice - and great video. Such an extraordinary composition out of something so ordinary, really beautiful. :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beauty in every scene
Almost as if there is no ordinary. The magic really is in the eye of the beholder.
Watching you paint helps me as an artist quite a bit. You break things down in a really helpful way. You’re an awesome teacher, James!
Another fantastic painting and beautifully articulated lesson. Thank you so much for everything you so generously share, Jim. Cheers from the Netherlands.
You are the most brilliant teacher and painter, with a wealth of knowledge.
I am grateful to have found you. Thankyou so much.
Thanks very much; your light and dark metaphor is a lovely way to remember just how much values contribute to mood. Reminds me of our fear of the dark's unknown, Jung's Shadow. But it is also the darkness and silence from which creativity can spring; when the light of our consciousness relents control. Art practice at its best is a dance between intuition and knowledge. Light and Shadow are the same thing.
You really captured that warm glow....
How lucky am I, are we, to be able to watch and hear your process. You are so masterful and generous with your skills, talent and genius. So very grateful for all you share.
Good evening,
Glad I stopped for a gander at this recent video. It had been a few months since I had watched one, but that’s probably because I am painting quite a bit less frequently this year. Am familiar with the artists and time period you refer to, but wasn’t familiar with the term ‘houding’, so it was nice to learn a new art history term.
I especially liked the little philosophical bit towards the end, and can’t help but find it rather coincidental, as I was thinking along these lines earlier in the day as I was looking at my shadow on the ground, and had already started thinking about the subject when you first started talking about light and shadow, before you went into the little spiritual musing: and I would agree, it’s easy, and in some cases understandable, that certain people/religions polarize things into the “one versus the other” kinda philosophy- it’s easier to get people to fall in line, like rooting for one team or another, like life’s mysteries are somehow easier to understand when it’s reduced to a tug o war scenario- but I think what you said is also very relevant, in that both sides reveal so much about the other in their interactions that it would be impossible to have the one without the other, not in this realm anyway. And we wouldn’t be able to appreciate either really in the absence of one or the other… kinda like how a lie always has to have a basis in truth in order for it to be sold, so to speak, and if we are exposed to certain lies, it just makes us appreciate the truth that much more. Sadly most people are content with sports style tug o war, as is evident in American politics, as it’s been one versus the other for over a century, even though both work the same coaches, and it’s really a divide and conquer shell game. But we don’t have to throw politics into the art video 😂. That’s a shadow that would spoil even the most beautiful of the Rembrandt’s or Vermeer’s.
A good night to you sir, and to all
🙏😊
As we head into autumn in the southern hemisphere, this work suits my feeling of gentle melancholy.
Binge watching your videos make me happy 😊
To live is to give. Thank you so much for sharing some of your vast knowledge.🙏
I feel so serine and inspired after watching your videos. Thank you James. You have really helped me throughout the years. I have your book and videos.
The one thing I always get from your instructional videos is,,,,GET OUTSIDE AND PAINT wherever and whenever you are! Thanks again for creating a beautiful bucolic scene.
I’ve been trying to get into painting again, this is amazing. Learning about history while learning about realistic landscape painting. Thanks💕
This is like a history and art lessno while I watch you paint. I'll subscribe right now if this is what you're all about.
I’ve only just found your channel, which was recommended by Paul Clark, who has a watercolour TH-cam channel. I am hoping to revisit gouache painting, which I tried years ago. The lighting on your paintings is wonderful.
I love the metaphysics train of thought while you are painting.
It is amazing, that you can produce such a wonderful painting, while teaching us at the same time. Thank you for your wisdom and kind instruction.
I had a great friend who lived in Staatsburg, NY back in the 90’s. I lived nearby and visited him often……loved watching the rolling meadows, textures, and landscape during all of the seasons, and the sun rolling over the land. Wonderful work! I’m so glad I found your channel. Your color knowledge is perfect.
Wonderful. Just amazing.
So beautiful! I expected the clouds to move within your painting and the pool of diffused light continue its path across the field. What a wonderful challenge you have presented! In Colorado, we have very few cloudy days. Most shadows are clear and with great contrast; a
landscape style I am familiar with. You’ve intrigued me to try this style❤
Thanks for making this very informative video. I do artwork on a digital tablet, and I've been struggling to do do light and shadow for my distance in scenery. This is absolutely marvelous.
Muchisimas gracias, maestro Gurney, por seguir compartiendo tus conocimientos y pensamientos sobre esta forma tan bella de componer la forma, el color y la luz. Eres una inspiración constante.
Eventually the painting becomes breathtaking 😮
Nice painting, and I loved your thoughts on light and shadow. One isn't greater than the other; it takes both. Always amazed by your ability to find a subject in something others may not see as worthy of painting. Liked the use of the house paint brush! Very effective.
It is so amazing how you turn a simple view to a stunning work of art. Thanks for the tutorial, the info and demo are impressive. I have learned so much from you. Blessings and take care.❤
A wealth of info, shared with such clarity - thank you for such a poetic, thoughtful, instructive video!
Love this video....such helpful tips and interesting insights! Also, thank you for featuring some of my Dutch landscape heroes. Beautiful painting!
Wonderful explanation, and enjoyed the bit of history & philosophy as well 😄 Thank you!
9:05 I highly recommend the essay “In Praise of Shadows” by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. It talks about Japan’s relationship with light/shadow aesthetics in comparison to Western culture (with a focus on tradition vs modernization). The language is beautiful. As an American visual artist used to Western aesthetics, I found it so inspiring to learn about other cultures’ perceptions of light & beauty.
Thank you for a wonderful demo, the narrative, music, your explanations, all! A pleasure to watch and learn from.
For years i´ve been inspired by your videos. Your insight on the ways to aproach each themes and the abstract way of painting makes me just wanna go outside and give it a go. And all those plein air experiences i´ve had over the years has two great names as references: Richard Schmid and James Gurney. Big hug, James.
New subscriber here. I feel so fortunate to have found you! This was an amazing video, and I kept seeing that beautiful, cool shadow and thinking there’s a shadow there! I know that sounds goofy, but it really was so beautiful and subtle. It kept surprising me. I love hearing all of the Information while you were painting; They gave me something to engage in with both right and left sides of my brain! Thank you so much. Looking forward to going and reviewing your other videos and website.
Still in awe of your video composition skills -- that outro is iconic!
Coming into my trials and errors of painting with watercolor after painting with oils all my life, this session you did is absolutely the most valuable I have watched so far! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge today. You really helped me add much more depth where I struggled so badly in my paintings.
So many pearls of wisdom yet again in this . I must by now not be amazed when you take ho hum and make it brilliant. Light and shadow, warm and cool of each my new mantra. Thank you for sharing SO much and for this painting.
James - thank you for your dedication and focus on your craft. Always positive commentary and well prepared in your production in each of your posts, I admire your vast insight into art principles. Been following you for years and your consistent dedication in demonstrating techniques is very much appreciated.
that's just magical. Thank you for your insights on the Manicheans!
what a fascinating video! You're very knowledgeable and deliver information in a way thats easy to intake and dissect. the piece looks lovely. i adore snow and how it's painted. how it interacts with light and carries color
Love your videos, James. Glad to see a new one. I do have one nit to pick, though. I hope you don't mind. I would have liked to have seen more shots of the scene you're painting while you're painting it. Know what I mean? Jump back and forth more between what you're doing and what you're seeing. Thanks.
James Gurney is my hero!
Awesome painting!!
Bless you!!
I really enjoyed this lesson. Thank you!
Another interesting example of how to create a range of tonal values and rich textures in a landscape painting.
You’re amazing 🤩the scale 🙌🏻 it could be any size. That’s where I have trouble with proportions and scale
Genius painter
Love your work James! Lots of effort! You have the eyes for the job, if I could inspire you to chose to paint one of my rare stones, I would be honoured!
Saved watching this for Sunday 🙏🔱🌪🌪🌪
I have your books. And they are signed by you. I love ALL of your work!
Fantastic work, James- I have also learned so much from your books!!!
I was just reading Ireaneus. Great painting. iNspiring
I must admit that I don't hear the word chiroscurio every day. Wonderful lesson. 😊
Excellent composition and pàinting
Fantastic as always !!
If you watch only ONE MINUTE of this video, I suggest 7:00 to 8:00…the takeaway is immense. “warm white” and “cool gray” both representing the same ‘white snow’ across the scene.
You’re videos are so helpful and educational! Thank you!!
I love your videos and your talks thank you so much
I just found your videos and subscribed! Looking forward to more painting tutorials! Thanks!
Great painting. I don't know how familiar you are with Taoism but you might find it interesting particularly the aspect of the Yin Yang concept which is more or less about how both the light and the darkness are necessary.
Can you do a video on drapery or folds of clothes in Gouache please. I m interested in blending seamlessly in gouache basically
Always appreciate the lack of snobbery in terms of materials you make use of like house paint brushes, gel pens (was that a white gel pen?), ink pens etc. Does this willingness to use what ever helps get the job done come from having some experience in illustration?
Very useful video and very beautiful Paintintg 😍
Again, beautiful painting!
I really like emphasizing contrast of light and shadow in my drawings and paintings, to the point they sometimes start to look a little silly.
You can even do the "grisaille" type of underpainting in colored pencils to make it pop.
That´s what I just tried with those, and loved it.
It´s not grisaille when done with blue, but anyway. (draw flowers, so no for gray)
I shouldn´t lose my self control on it. Othervice the end result will look unreal (in a bad way).
Great choice of place
He James love your panting.
On the houding part, i think it is verhouding, wat translates to” in relation to” in the context of dark and licht or close and far. But exelent pronunciation on houding ;)