The more I watch you, the more I believe that you are a renaissance man. A man of many talents, elegant and gracious. Always seeking, always learning, always teaching.
What a truly special experience! There is nothing quite like being able to look at a work without a crowd, case, or protective glass getting in the way. I worked at the MFA for many years and the Morse Study Room really is a hidden gem. If you're still in Boston, I'd recommend visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It's a special place and I think you'd love it! (There are several works by Sargent there - he was great friends with Mrs. Gardner and her art advisor, Bernard Berenson.)
I love that you're ironing your jacket in your hotel room. You're dressing up to meet a very special friend. I iron when I travel as well, and people laugh at me for it. At least now I can say I'm in good company! 😊
I know what you mean about getting teary seeing the paintings in person. I recall being at the National Museum in DC one day and becoming almost overwhelmed by the beauty of some of the landscape paintings. I didn't think an inanimate object could move me to tears until that day.
The watercolors you picked are really overwelmingly beautiful. And it is so lovely to watch you shine and glow when you talk about what you discovered looking at them in person; fills my heart with joy.
He seems a master of perspective and contrast. He has not really been on my radar, but interesting to consider Sargent through an admirers eyes. Great video.
I think this is one of my favorite videos from you. Your joy towards sargents work is infectious and wholesome. Hes clearly one of your personal heros. As someone who also doesnt want to get married or have kids, i also relate a lot to you saying this is a similar level of big day for you. Most of my big life milestone events have been going on vacation or going to events and experiences with friends. I feel like sometimes people feel sad towards people like us and think we're missing out on life, but ive never really felt that way. Im happy and get all the same parts of the human experience
Very refreshing to read this, thank you. Sargent didn’t get married or have kids. He painted or sketched most days of his life. Or read books, or played the piano. Or went out to dinner by himself.
I think I understand you not wanting to get married or have kids!! Except you are an amazing person !! Interesting smart experienced ! Caring of the world and the things that have made this place so wonderful !! You definitely are a one of a kind !! An I Love watching you teach us about things we all take for granted in this life !!
I totally understand what you are saying. Still, there is something to be said for a satisfying intimate relationship. But then a LOT of turmoil and sacrifice comes as the price for that.
You’ve reminded me of a special day I had about 25 years ago. I was visiting the UK for work and the UK Producer (who basically hosted our visit to the Liverpool area) knew I loved JMW Turner. He arranged for us to have a private viewing of sketches and watercolors at the Lady Lever Museum. It was such a special day getting to peek at those paintings up close. Our Producer arranging the day to see the art is amongst one of the most thoughtful things anyone has ever done for me too. I will always treasure that day. Thanks for the reminder and for sharing your visit and study of these Sargents! Always a treat to learn from you.
I love Sargent too & appreciate your making this video. What often floors me, just blows my mind while studying his paintings is upon approaching them, seeing the brush work up close (esp. with oils) just how much he says with so few strokes. I have to go up & back & again just to even comprehend how he did it. The other thing I love is just how consistently strong & beautiful his work & over so many paintings. Amazingly prolific painter, consistently excellent.
Thank you, thank you for this beautiful articulation of studying, seeing and the ensuing fatigue! I’m remembering an experience at SF’s Legion of Honor museum, standing arm’s distance from a delicate Ingres drawings, essentially standing where HE stood when creating the work, being blown away by the beauty, the immediacy, deeply sensing the artist.
Boston is my hometown, and I've been away for a long time. The MFA is one of my most favorite places there. And I also happen to love John Singer Sargent.. so this is like a lovely visit back home as well as one of your very intriguing and captivating videos.
For me what makes Sargent's watercolors so impactful is his use of reflective light. He's able to capture the mood and atmosphere perfectly in his paintings through his choice of color and brush stroke variations.
Rajiv about 23 years ago I was in design school and my life drawing teacher had us go to an exhibit of Sargent's charcoal nudes. We had to choose one and copy it stroke for stroke. It was one of the most amazing exercises Iever did, and certainly the most impressive exhibits I ever saw.
Rajiv, you add joy and inspiration to my days. Two art suggestions… Try to Zoom in on line to seminars presented by Street Art Museum Tours. They lead actual tours in Washington, D.C. and awesome Zoom tours..including John Singer Sargent watercolors. Please plan a visit to the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT. I would love to lead you on a tour of beautiful Impressionist Art. I appreciate you wearing a suit to a museum..it is a special occasion.
I too feel quite depleted after viewing art. I have an hour train ride afterward to sort of contemplate and integrate what I've seen. I love that you dressed up for those paintings. I'm amazed you can do such a thing. I love Sargeant's work and those drawings are beautiful. I'm an art student just beginning in the last year, drawing, life drawing and now dabbling in watercolour. Thank you for a great video, as I head off to class!
You are 100% right, there is a huge difference between presentation and representation. I remember once being in front of Las meninas, crying like a baby for a few minutes. I'm glad you had a chance to experience the work of an artist you admire.
I know what you mean about tearing up. That happened to me when I saw The Assumption of the Virgin by El Greco at an exhibit at the Fine Art Museum in Houston. It was after the 2018 restoration of the painting. It’s glorious and it’s huge, and I gazed at it in awe.
So enjoyed this adventure. When looking at masterpieces at a museum, I like to zoom in with my iPhone and scan the art. I snap small sections that interest me. The color, strokes, texture, background images, a detail in a rug, a pattern in a cloth, so much to see!
I feel that way when I look at paintings by past masters. You can see their brushstrokes and feel their energy. You can see their pencil strokes and feel the way their mind works. It’s like they are still alive in some strange way (yes, like a ghost) because they left their life essence right there for us. Sargent is my favorite artist and I loved seeing his originals and the colors and texture of the paper he used. Thank you for this gift, Rajiv. You are a joy and a wonder!!
I really enjoyed experiencing an artist’s perception on viewing a painting. The paintings became more vibrant and detailed when you explained your thought process. Now I understand why you’re very meticulous on how you go about doing things and take time to appreciating the process. Thanks for sharing!
Dear Rajiv, your words are a world that opens up to me, a world of knowledge, a world of sensitivity. I am amazed by the infinity of your ancient soul. Thank you so much for the passion you put into everything you do.
Do you ever sell your art work ? I really enjoy your channel. I love the way you appreciate and embrace the little and big things in life. You have that creative spirit.
I specifically went to the National Gallery of Scotland when i was there this summer to view JSS’ Lady Agnew portrait . Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful artist.
Excited for you visiting the Boston MFA. I have only been once and fell in love with the place. Also, the Isabella Gardner Museum is wonderful and unique. I ❤ Boston.
What a treat to be able to see these paintings in the museum, thx for taking us along! It is glorious to see your love for this process. I completely understand you getting teary eyed about it. Art can be such a spiritual thing.
I adored seeing this artwork on tv. I don’t know if the tv does the true artwork justice to the true colours, Sargent used, but it was a delight to see such originals. I’m touched by how emotional you get. It’s lovely!!! Do the artists use the exact same paints as we have available to us today? If so, isn’t that amazing that we can choose the same colours as they did? Do the makers of the paints-Windsor & newton, etc alter over time, & how would you know what makers the artist used at the time?…I have so many questions!!! Please show us some more like this video. It’s a delight. Thanks Rajiv.
Thanks, Jess. No, the colors on the screen are unfortunately not accurate to what I saw in person. Also, I've learned from my friend who is a paintings conservator at a national museum in Canada that the paints used by 19th Century artists were very different to the ones we use today. Many of the pigments are still available today, but it's the formulation of the binders and the consistency of the paints that have really changed.
I’m kind of glad that naturally, the production of paints have “improved” but also it’s a pity. I wonder how the conservators match the paints so well. I watch Baumgaten, a painting conservator on another channel & he matches the colours….but now you say the recipe n possibly the colour source may have changed too. I guess that’s progress. Don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing. Much care from “out bush” in Booubyjan, Queensland, Australia….on one of the oldest farms in Qld establish 1846…..give it a google. Wild red deer & pigs, wallaby’s, goannas, echidnas….& stunning sunrises & sunsets. Rolling hills n creeks. I wish you could see it all. Much care. Jessica
I am late to the party, but look forward to learning more about water color paintings. I've always been drawn to them. There's a dreamy element to them, something undefined, almost as if the artist is asking the viewer to continue the work in their mind's eye. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures and sharing your treasures! 😊❤️
I'm someone who is obsessed with figure painting/drawing, Sargent is one of my favorite artist when it comes to Male figure art. I've told my friends that I feel like Sargent ironically paints women powerfully in their flowing gowns but his approach to painting men is always romantic to me. Whenever I get a chance to see any of his male portraits or figure painting inn person I gush over them for a really long time. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is on my bucket list just to see that painting of Thomas McKeller that used to hang in Sargent's study.
😊Thank you for this interesting and informative video! Sargent is my favorite watercolorist. I have wonderful book called JOHN SINGER SARGENT WATERCOLORS which I originally found in my local library and on page 207, it gives Sargent's materials. I had no idea that you could request seeing his paintings at the MFA in Boston. I live on Cape Cod so I am excited to inquire. Originally I am a native New Yorker, so I am wondering for you Rajas, if the Brooklyn Museum would have a similar option for Homer's watercolors. I think they have the largest collection of his works. Another option if anyone is going to Paris is...years ago, I applied to paint in Monet's Garden in Giverny. I was accepted and it only cost $25! The garden was closed to the public on Mondays for the gardeners so that is when one could go. Not sure if that is still available. Cape Cod is extremely informal even for important occasions but I agree that one shows respect by wearing nicer clothes for such a rare viewing. A friend and I paint every week at my house and although we don't get dressed up, he and I just never wear something old or look sloppy.
Rajiv, thank you so much for sharing our passions. And being such a great representative of 🇨🇦 You are in the same league as Michael J Fox and Ryan Reynolds.
Thank your for even more excitement of my new love of watercolors. What an inspiration and insightful detail to all things in this artis work. Im in awe of your oun eyes describing the tray of watercolors and your brushes. I'm looking at you and the corner to the left of you, I see shadows, textures, and many hughs of colors. While seeing his sketch of humans outline intricate details... I saw them in your own body in the movement of your arm, the muscle of your arm and shoulder against your crisp white t-shirt. The lines in your collar bone up to your neck are also an intense painting form if you ever thought of drawing yourself. Your lips and the line in your smile near your lips above your jaw line. This is unique to only yourself. Your jaw, line the lips the form as you annunciation of words. I could almost see how the artist eye sees and chooses what and where to highlight. Watercolors I've only just begun to play with, and your video came up. Thank you, and also thank you for knowing what you find joy in celebrating in your personal life. I can listen to your voice and hear your passion in all things you share in your videos. Your life I find sounds has had no accidents it has the upmost purpose. As if on purpose, deliberately in living it. Thank you for describing how I myself feel when my life has been deliberate to my own desires. Being true to ourselves and our feelings of passion for the past. Not only our own but others who have lived and used and loved good a great quality beautiful item that either please the eye, the paint palette or the cycle of a ride in the same city that hundreds years prior had been road by the owner in the same way you yourself had enjoyed. Forever enjoy and bring the passion you bring to your own life and those lives you touch. You are a rare ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air all in one.
That was so cool and awesome. Thank you for giving us the tour of the museum. You always bring,show or teach some artistic niceties in life. What a blessing you are❤🙏😂
This is so cool. I understand why this was a very important day & the serious work aspect. Even here, those pieces are stunning. I never thought about the fact that I see so few watercolors in museums (and haven't appreciated them as much as I will from now on), now I want to see more. What a lovely idea to share this with us, thank you.
You are such a remarkable human being. Your appreciation for both the mundane and the magnificent is spectacular. I have to also say how much I love that you unabashedly shared that you’ll never marry and never have children. I’m in the same club and I wish more people were as thoughtful about pairing and procreation as us. Just because you can procreate does not mean you should or you have to. And partnering with someone … that is a whole ‘nuther thing that I’ve tried from all angles. I’m finally at the age where no one asks why I’m not married and my partner and I have been together long enough where no one gives a shit what we do. But back to you - I don’t think you fully understand how much people like us who watch you appreciate every single little detail that you share and point out. You make everything so much more interesting and wonderful. What a gift you are.
I did this at the Met a number of years ago, very memorable. Many years ago I saw an exhibition in Seattle that included numerous Sargent watercolors, ones that are rarely exhibited. It is quite spectacular to see his watercolors close up. Like you I feel that art should be experienced person, which is why I mostly travel to places where I can view paintings, sculpture etc.
You are so correct! To see the actual real painting in person is sometimes a shock. Especially with the real colors. That was really fascinating. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this! The observation you made about Singer's pencil lines reminded me about the importance of being secure in how you want to create art. There are so many watercolor videos on TH-cam that treat visible pencil lines as if they destroy the painting.
Congratulations on your special experience. You greatly enjoy subtle colors. You would love to draw with silverpoint. Maybe you do. You just put a rod of silver in a lead holder the color turns to sepia when the silver tarnishs. Silverpoint is archival and will look great with your watercolors. I have never tried fine silver just sterling.
I love the MFA in Boston! To be able to see in person these works that you have only seen in books, examine the actual colors, see the actual brush strokes in the oils, it just fills your soul with so much appreciation for the artist! I always enjoy and learn from a trip to a museum. Looks like you had a wonderful day!
I really loved this! I've seen most of John S. Sargent's work, and I love them so much because of the attention to blending and details. But I do have a question when it comes to you painting. Have you ever thought of using other mediums other than watercolors? Or have you already done so? And if so, what style are you mostly into?
I’m so in ♥️with Rajiv🌻, Rajiv IF you see my comment Sargent is now MY fav Artist‼️‼️I saw his exhibit downstairs with all his paintings I even bought THE BOOK😂‼️‼️‼️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻, Rajiv you are a WONDERFUL PERSON I 🩷All your videos your so creative , brilliant and mysterious ‼️ I could listen to you all day long and be in your mind for your creativity 🩷 You should buy his book if you love him🤷🏼♀️ Take care YOUR MY IDOL🌻🌻🌻
wow, thank you for being honest to us about never wanting to have kids and get married...because i feel the same and i'm glad i'm not the only one and i don't feel so alone anymore so thank you again
.. my goodness.. in a deep reverence for you and with you and because of you started to throw pottery again yesterday,, your love of life ripple is wide and so so deeply graceful, i am moved to passion and more fulfilled in my life because of your soul and willingness to share it with the world. deep bow to you beautiful
Great to see these paintings through your lens Rajiv, thank you! I think shadows are a great trademark in artists, as they do contain a lot of colors, I think shadows reflect the opaque colors in the environment and light on the subject. Marriage! is it a beginning or and end of something...how many others do iron their white bed linens, marble polish to silk touch their toilets, and cannot watch a Hollywood formula movie...you know the ones...just saying😊🌈
This comes at the exact right time. 😅 I just looked his watercolors up a few days ago and am currently working on improving my watercolor technique again.
Fascinating thank you for sharing it with us. I had no idea you could do this at museums. I recognized that first painting and thought first “his art looks so much like Rajiv’s!”😂 I must have recognized the copy from your apartment 🙄🤪💚
The more I watch you, the more I believe that you are a renaissance man. A man of many talents, elegant and gracious. Always seeking, always learning, always teaching.
So yes!
Yes. I agree. 😊
Getting dressed in your best to show respect for yourself and your special day…love how you mentioned this highlight. I feel the same way.
What a truly special experience! There is nothing quite like being able to look at a work without a crowd, case, or protective glass getting in the way. I worked at the MFA for many years and the Morse Study Room really is a hidden gem. If you're still in Boston, I'd recommend visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It's a special place and I think you'd love it! (There are several works by Sargent there - he was great friends with Mrs. Gardner and her art advisor, Bernard Berenson.)
I love that you're ironing your jacket in your hotel room. You're dressing up to meet a very special friend. I iron when I travel as well, and people laugh at me for it. At least now I can say I'm in good company! 😊
I know what you mean about getting teary seeing the paintings in person. I recall being at the National Museum in DC one day and becoming almost overwhelmed by the beauty of some of the landscape paintings. I didn't think an inanimate object could move me to tears until that day.
Also to finally see the real thing after so many years
Looking at nature makes me feel that way, too.
The watercolors you picked are really overwelmingly beautiful. And it is so lovely to watch you shine and glow when you talk about what you discovered looking at them in person; fills my heart with joy.
He seems a master of perspective and contrast. He has not really been on my radar, but interesting to consider Sargent through an admirers eyes. Great video.
I think this is one of my favorite videos from you. Your joy towards sargents work is infectious and wholesome. Hes clearly one of your personal heros.
As someone who also doesnt want to get married or have kids, i also relate a lot to you saying this is a similar level of big day for you.
Most of my big life milestone events have been going on vacation or going to events and experiences with friends.
I feel like sometimes people feel sad towards people like us and think we're missing out on life, but ive never really felt that way. Im happy and get all the same parts of the human experience
Very refreshing to read this, thank you. Sargent didn’t get married or have kids. He painted or sketched most days of his life. Or read books, or played the piano. Or went out to dinner by himself.
I think I understand you not wanting to get married or have kids!! Except you are an amazing person !! Interesting smart experienced ! Caring of the world and the things that have made this place so wonderful !! You definitely are a one of a kind !! An I Love watching you teach us about things we all take for granted in this life !!
I totally understand what you are saying. Still, there is something to be said for a satisfying intimate relationship. But then a LOT of turmoil and sacrifice comes as the price for that.
@@joann5157 he didn’t say he didn’t want an intimate relationship. He just said he didn’t want to get married.
You are such a gem. I recommend your channel to everyone.
You’ve reminded me of a special day I had about 25 years ago. I was visiting the UK for work and the UK Producer (who basically hosted our visit to the Liverpool area) knew I loved JMW Turner. He arranged for us to have a private viewing of sketches and watercolors at the Lady Lever Museum. It was such a special day getting to peek at those paintings up close. Our Producer arranging the day to see the art is amongst one of the most thoughtful things anyone has ever done for me too. I will always treasure that day.
Thanks for the reminder and for sharing your visit and study of these Sargents! Always a treat to learn from you.
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Thank you for watching!
Wow what an experience. Wonderful!
I love Sargent too & appreciate your making this video. What often floors me, just blows my mind while studying his paintings is upon approaching them, seeing the brush work up close (esp. with oils) just how much he says with so few strokes. I have to go up & back & again just to even comprehend how he did it. The other thing I love is just how consistently strong & beautiful his work & over so many paintings. Amazingly prolific painter, consistently excellent.
i is so satisfying to see a watercolor palette that has been used like yours. The things that we use, are the ones that we love the most.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful day. So enjoyable to look at techniques.
I could not adore you more! This video speaks directly to my soul. As an artist this resonates so deeply with me. Thank you!
It makes perfect sense why you do this -- you're a LEARNER - an eternal student. And we can always learn from the greats. Great trip!
Thank you, thank you for this beautiful articulation of studying, seeing and the ensuing fatigue! I’m remembering an experience at SF’s Legion of Honor museum, standing arm’s distance from a delicate Ingres drawings, essentially standing where HE stood when creating the work, being blown away by the beauty, the immediacy, deeply sensing the artist.
I never tire of your special field trips and insights into creating art. Thank you.
Boston is my hometown, and I've been away for a long time. The MFA is one of my most favorite places there. And I also happen to love John Singer Sargent.. so this is like a lovely visit back home as well as one of your very intriguing and captivating videos.
I had no idea this was open to the public, thanks for sharing! Great content as always.
Hi Rajiv,
I missed the London exhibition on J. S. S., so it is good to see his work here. Thank you.
Thank you, Rajiv, for yet another beautiful video
Thanks so much fir taking me along! So so special!
Ironing never looks so fresh until now. I agree, we need to dress up more to mark those special occasions!
For me what makes Sargent's watercolors so impactful is his use of reflective light. He's able to capture the mood and atmosphere perfectly in his paintings through his choice of color and brush stroke variations.
Thanks for taking us along on your special experience. What a treat.
Rajiv about 23 years ago I was in design school and my life drawing teacher had us go to an exhibit of Sargent's charcoal nudes. We had to choose one and copy it stroke for stroke. It was one of the most amazing exercises Iever did, and certainly the most impressive exhibits I ever saw.
I love those charcoal drawings. Thanks for sharing this, I think I'll do exactly that as an exercise!
Rajiv, you add joy and inspiration to my days.
Two art suggestions…
Try to Zoom in on line to seminars presented by Street Art Museum Tours. They lead actual tours in Washington, D.C. and awesome Zoom tours..including John Singer Sargent watercolors.
Please plan a visit to the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT. I would love to lead you on a tour of beautiful Impressionist Art.
I appreciate you wearing a suit to a museum..it is a special occasion.
I too feel quite depleted after viewing art. I have an hour train ride afterward to sort of contemplate and integrate what I've seen. I love that you dressed up for those paintings. I'm amazed you can do such a thing. I love Sargeant's work and those drawings are beautiful. I'm an art student just beginning in the last year, drawing, life drawing and now dabbling in watercolour. Thank you for a great video, as I head off to class!
Observing art that speaks to us provides fleeting emotional moments that are preserved within us forever.
You are 100% right, there is a huge difference between presentation and representation. I remember once being in front of Las meninas, crying like a baby for a few minutes. I'm glad you had a chance to experience the work of an artist you admire.
OMG! J.S.S and Rajiv! I was at the Met show years ago. Thank you for this, Rajiv! You are amazing! 💙💙💚💚💕💕
I know what you mean about tearing up. That happened to me when I saw The Assumption of the Virgin by El Greco at an exhibit at the Fine Art Museum in Houston. It was after the 2018 restoration of the painting. It’s glorious and it’s huge, and I gazed at it in awe.
So enjoyed this adventure. When looking at masterpieces at a museum, I like to zoom in with my iPhone and scan the art. I snap small sections that interest me. The color, strokes, texture, background images, a detail in a rug, a pattern in a cloth, so much to see!
Your loves give you so much joy and define your very being. It is a pleasure to watch .
I feel that way when I look at paintings by past masters. You can see their brushstrokes and feel their energy. You can see their pencil strokes and feel the way their mind works. It’s like they are still alive in some strange way (yes, like a ghost) because they left their life essence right there for us. Sargent is my favorite artist and I loved seeing his originals and the colors and texture of the paper he used. Thank you for this gift, Rajiv. You are a joy and a wonder!!
I really enjoyed experiencing an artist’s perception on viewing a painting. The paintings became more vibrant and detailed when you explained your thought process. Now I understand why you’re very meticulous on how you go about doing things and take time to appreciating the process. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for showing everyone how special the MFA is! If you love Sargent, pop down the road to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum too!!
My thoughts exactly! Love both.
Much as I love Sargent’s oil paintings, it’s his watercolors that sing to me. Thank you for sharing your day.
Dear Rajiv, your words are a world that opens up to me, a world of knowledge, a world of sensitivity. I am amazed by the infinity of your ancient soul. Thank you so much for the passion you put into everything you do.
Do you ever sell your art work ? I really enjoy your channel. I love the way you appreciate and embrace the little and big things in life. You have that creative spirit.
Oh such a beautiful soul! I love John Singer Sargent watercolors as well. Watching your videos bring me so much joy.
I specifically went to the National Gallery of Scotland when i was there this summer to view JSS’ Lady Agnew portrait . Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful artist.
Me too I love JSS we have only one in a gallery near to me but I love going to look at it
Excited for you visiting the Boston MFA. I have only been once and fell in love with the place. Also, the Isabella Gardner Museum is wonderful and unique. I ❤ Boston.
Thank you for being you. ❤
What a treat to be able to see these paintings in the museum, thx for taking us along! It is glorious to see your love for this process. I completely understand you getting teary eyed about it. Art can be such a spiritual thing.
The paintings are beautiful. what a nice way to spend the day.
I adored seeing this artwork on tv. I don’t know if the tv does the true artwork justice to the true colours, Sargent used, but it was a delight to see such originals. I’m touched by how emotional you get. It’s lovely!!! Do the artists use the exact same paints as we have available to us today? If so, isn’t that amazing that we can choose the same colours as they did? Do the makers of the paints-Windsor & newton, etc alter over time, & how would you know what makers the artist used at the time?…I have so many questions!!! Please show us some more like this video. It’s a delight. Thanks Rajiv.
Thanks, Jess. No, the colors on the screen are unfortunately not accurate to what I saw in person. Also, I've learned from my friend who is a paintings conservator at a national museum in Canada that the paints used by 19th Century artists were very different to the ones we use today. Many of the pigments are still available today, but it's the formulation of the binders and the consistency of the paints that have really changed.
I’m kind of glad that naturally, the production of paints have “improved” but also it’s a pity. I wonder how the conservators match the paints so well. I watch Baumgaten, a painting conservator on another channel & he matches the colours….but now you say the recipe n possibly the colour source may have changed too. I guess that’s progress. Don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing. Much care from “out bush” in Booubyjan, Queensland, Australia….on one of the oldest farms in Qld establish 1846…..give it a google. Wild red deer & pigs, wallaby’s, goannas, echidnas….& stunning sunrises & sunsets. Rolling hills n creeks. I wish you could see it all. Much care. Jessica
I am late to the party, but look forward to learning more about water color paintings. I've always been drawn to them. There's a dreamy element to them, something undefined, almost as if the artist is asking the viewer to continue the work in their mind's eye. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures and sharing your treasures! 😊❤️
I'm someone who is obsessed with figure painting/drawing, Sargent is one of my favorite artist when it comes to Male figure art. I've told my friends that I feel like Sargent ironically paints women powerfully in their flowing gowns but his approach to painting men is always romantic to me.
Whenever I get a chance to see any of his male portraits or figure painting inn person I gush over them for a really long time. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is on my bucket list just to see that painting of Thomas McKeller that used to hang in Sargent's study.
😊Thank you for this interesting and informative video! Sargent is my favorite watercolorist. I have wonderful book called JOHN SINGER SARGENT WATERCOLORS which I originally found in my local library and on page 207, it gives Sargent's materials. I had no idea that you could request seeing his paintings at the MFA in Boston. I live on Cape Cod so I am excited to inquire. Originally I am a native New Yorker, so I am wondering for you Rajas, if the Brooklyn Museum would have a similar option for Homer's watercolors. I think they have the largest collection of his works. Another option if anyone is going to Paris is...years ago, I applied to paint in Monet's Garden in Giverny. I was accepted and it only cost $25! The garden was closed to the public on Mondays for the gardeners so that is when one could go. Not sure if that is still available. Cape Cod is extremely informal even for important occasions but I agree that one shows respect by wearing nicer clothes for such a rare viewing. A friend and I paint every week at my house and although we don't get dressed up, he and I just never wear something old or look sloppy.
Welcome to Boston and to the MFA ❤
Rajiv, thank you so much for sharing our passions. And being such a great representative of 🇨🇦 You are in the same league as Michael J Fox and Ryan Reynolds.
I can’t believe I’ve missed you around Boston 🥺
Thank you for demonstrating for all of us the respect that is due these study experiences
I appreciate you sharing this meaningful experience. I'm in awe as well. Thank you.
Thank your for even more excitement of my new love of watercolors. What an inspiration and insightful detail to all things in this artis work. Im in awe of your oun eyes describing the tray of watercolors and your brushes.
I'm looking at you and the corner to the left of you, I see shadows, textures, and many hughs of colors. While seeing his sketch of humans outline intricate details... I saw them in your own body in the movement of your arm, the muscle of your arm and shoulder against your crisp white t-shirt. The lines in your collar bone up to your neck are also an intense painting form if you ever thought of drawing yourself. Your lips and the line in your smile near your lips above your jaw line. This is unique to only yourself. Your jaw, line the lips the form as you annunciation of words. I could almost see how the artist eye sees and chooses what and where to highlight. Watercolors I've only just begun to play with, and your video came up. Thank you, and also thank you for knowing what you find joy in celebrating in your personal life. I can listen to your voice and hear your passion in all things you share in your videos. Your life I find sounds has had no accidents it has the upmost purpose. As if on purpose, deliberately in living it.
Thank you for describing how I myself feel when my life has been deliberate to my own desires. Being true to ourselves and our feelings of passion for the past. Not only our own but others who have lived and used and loved good a great quality beautiful item that either please the eye, the paint palette or the cycle of a ride in the same city that hundreds years prior had been road by the owner in the same way you yourself had enjoyed.
Forever enjoy and bring the passion you bring to your own life and those lives you touch. You are a rare ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air all in one.
That was so cool and awesome. Thank you for giving us the tour of the museum.
You always bring,show or teach some artistic niceties in life.
What a blessing you are❤🙏😂
This is so cool. I understand why this was a very important day & the serious work aspect. Even here, those pieces are stunning. I never thought about the fact that I see so few watercolors in museums (and haven't appreciated them as much as I will from now on), now I want to see more. What a lovely idea to share this with us, thank you.
You are such a remarkable human being. Your appreciation for both the mundane and the magnificent is spectacular.
I have to also say how much I love that you unabashedly shared that you’ll never marry and never have children. I’m in the same club and I wish more people were as thoughtful about pairing and procreation as us. Just because you can procreate does not mean you should or you have to. And partnering with someone … that is a whole ‘nuther thing that I’ve tried from all angles. I’m finally at the age where no one asks why I’m not married and my partner and I have been together long enough where no one gives a shit what we do.
But back to you - I don’t think you fully understand how much people like us who watch you appreciate every single little detail that you share and point out. You make everything so much more interesting and wonderful.
What a gift you are.
Every video you post are very interesting and informative. Keep up your great work. All the best for your continued growth. ❤🎉
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you for sharing this special moment and inspiration.
A breathless moment when the curatorial assistant draws the tissue from the mat -
You are looking for Sargent's energy. It is there.
I did this at the Met a number of years ago, very memorable. Many years ago I saw an exhibition in Seattle that included numerous Sargent watercolors, ones that are rarely exhibited. It is quite spectacular to see his watercolors close up. Like you I feel that art should be experienced person, which is why I mostly travel to places where I can view paintings, sculpture etc.
You are so correct! To see the actual real painting in person is sometimes a shock. Especially with the real colors. That was really fascinating. Thank you.
John Singer Sargent
is my favorite portrait
and watercolor artist
Rajiv I admire the way you run your life. Marriage and Children are not for everyone for sure. !!!!!!!. You are a awesome person.
Thank you so much for letting us look!
Thank you for sharing this! The observation you made about Singer's pencil lines reminded me about the importance of being secure in how you want to create art. There are so many watercolor videos on TH-cam that treat visible pencil lines as if they destroy the painting.
Congratulations on your special experience. You greatly enjoy subtle colors. You would love to draw with silverpoint. Maybe you do. You just put a rod of silver in a lead holder the color turns to sepia when the silver tarnishs. Silverpoint is archival and will look great with your watercolors. I have never tried fine silver just sterling.
Exclusive visit to see John Singer Sargent watercolors and charcoal sketch. Very cool and inspiring.
I love the MFA in Boston! To be able to see in person these works that you have only seen in books, examine the actual colors, see the actual brush strokes in the oils, it just fills your soul with so much appreciation for the artist! I always enjoy and learn from a trip to a museum. Looks like you had a wonderful day!
Me too, it’s one of my favorite museums!
I saw the Sargent in Spain exhibit in SF, wish this video had been out before. Thank you for sharing.
such a snappy dresser you are!
I agree and he’s a very snappy Chappy. 😂Bless him.
I really loved this! I've seen most of John S. Sargent's work, and I love them so much because of the attention to blending and details. But I do have a question when it comes to you painting. Have you ever thought of using other mediums other than watercolors? Or have you already done so? And if so, what style are you mostly into?
I’m so in ♥️with Rajiv🌻, Rajiv IF you see my comment Sargent is now MY fav Artist‼️‼️I saw his exhibit downstairs with all his paintings I even bought THE BOOK😂‼️‼️‼️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻, Rajiv you are a WONDERFUL PERSON I 🩷All your videos your so creative , brilliant and mysterious ‼️ I could listen to you all day long and be in your mind for your creativity 🩷
You should buy his book if you love him🤷🏼♀️
Take care YOUR MY IDOL🌻🌻🌻
I cried when I saw my first Monet in Boston ❤
May your excitement to the Loveland passion of your life and to others always shine.💛
I adore John Singer Sargent. Have you seen the work of Antonio Mancini?
wow, thank you for being honest to us about never wanting to have kids and get married...because i feel the same and i'm glad i'm not the only one and i don't feel so alone anymore so thank you again
.. my goodness.. in a deep reverence for you and with you and because of you started to throw pottery again yesterday,, your love of life ripple is wide and so so deeply graceful, i am moved to passion and more fulfilled in my life because of your soul and willingness to share it with the world. deep bow to you beautiful
Yay!!! I’m honored when I inspire someone to actually put their hands into something tactile!
I went to Sargeant's Exhibition this past January @ MFA and it was absolutely amazing ❤ it was definitely worth waiting in the cold 🥶 for hours.
So happy for you to get to see these artworks. I'm very jelly. 😊
'I know I will never get married, and I know I will never have children, I don't want either of those things' : true artist's mind
remarkable experience for you, Rajiv!
Great to see these paintings through your lens Rajiv, thank you! I think shadows are a great trademark in artists, as they do contain a lot of colors, I think shadows reflect the opaque colors in the environment and light on the subject. Marriage! is it a beginning or and end of something...how many others do iron their white bed linens, marble polish to silk touch their toilets, and cannot watch a Hollywood formula movie...you know the ones...just saying😊🌈
This comes at the exact right time. 😅 I just looked his watercolors up a few days ago and am currently working on improving my watercolor technique again.
Do you take specific photographs of the details that you didn’t realise were applied in a specific order or can you remember them?
No. I don’t take many pictures. I stand and I look and I think about what I’m seeing.
Fascinating thank you for sharing it with us. I had no idea you could do this at museums. I recognized that first painting and thought first “his art looks so much like Rajiv’s!”😂
I must have recognized the copy from your apartment 🙄🤪💚
Very cool vid, i liked how you started it by ironing your suit... didnt know that was possible!
i really really love the specificity of the chapters. and also everything else
You’re such an Artist. Love it so much!!! 💫🥰
Always learning with you Rajiv 🎨
Thank you for sharing. Hope to get one of your paintings too.
Truly adore your passion for the arts
WOW-E-OLAAAAA Rajiv, this is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Love the video you’ve given me a renewed appreciation of his work. Also why not do a video on the Hudson River artists?