Painting Fine Details with Big Brushes

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  • @taralynvonderlinden500
    @taralynvonderlinden500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I really enjoyed the little study at the end. It would be great to see more loose experimentation like that! Super helpful.

    • @theoooarts5232
      @theoooarts5232 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you German or so you have German ancestors? I just thought "von der Linden" this is 100% German 😂

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I'm working now on a video about "Unusual Oil Techniques," and I spend some of the time with loose experimentation to test things out.

    • @e.w.vanschelt9210
      @e.w.vanschelt9210 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theoooarts5232 or from the netherlands

  • @BradIdeas
    @BradIdeas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Hawthorne:
    “Paint the ugly, make it beautiful”
    Gurney:
    “Hold my brush... here comes the parking lot snow pile”

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine people passing by in the parking lot. “Da hell this guy doin”

  • @TheOGxPredator
    @TheOGxPredator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I don’t paint but I do enjoy these videos a lot, they help with my anxiety immensely.

    • @TheOGxPredator
      @TheOGxPredator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      winter ride seriously the best calming method.

  • @robertjschroff6307
    @robertjschroff6307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I feel so lucky to find your channel as I have never really seen anyone to paint with gouache in a professional level before. Great great transform of the vision and you teach a lot. Thanks for sharing this! Greetings, Robert

    • @veaudor
      @veaudor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree.

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, I like gouache too. I think it is a very "friendly" medium; it has lots of "range"!

    • @katenikii
      @katenikii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ronschlorff7089 I also recommend Lena Rivo on TH-cam!

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katenikii Thanks, I painted in gouache years ago, birds. Seeing this video inspires me to try again, I'm doing landscapes in oil now, which is nice too!

  • @diegofloor
    @diegofloor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This is always a comment in your videos but it must be said again, you see beauty in unusual scenes! And it shows in the work. I look at the painting and go "ooh I see the beauty now"

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you, Diego. I love snow piles because of the way the white snow reflects colors in the shadow, and the fractal quality of the forms.

  • @slikster86
    @slikster86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    And who would have thought a pile of snow would make good subject matter. Really enjoying your videos, which I’ve never come across before. Fantastic👍

  • @thefrugalcrafter
    @thefrugalcrafter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I've never seen a more beautiful snowbank!

  • @jlabate1
    @jlabate1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's funny to me that the painting of everyday life in its unclean and raw form can be so refreshing. Everyone's trying to paint the perfect field of flowers or a tranquil river winding at the base of a beautiful mountain (which are all amazing and have their place) but this to me is endlessly more interesting. And something admittedly I didn't think initially I would like. Thank you for videos and changing my perspective.

  • @clintfockler1113
    @clintfockler1113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up calling these piles "snow boogers" and they always felt like an eyesore. You make them look so interesting I want to try this. Also really really liked the exercise demo at the end! Would love to see more of those!

  • @jeremyolson4280
    @jeremyolson4280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your paintings thumbnails always seem so realistic I have to watch the video to see how it came to be

  • @patirving705
    @patirving705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned from every minute of this...but that last 5 min on using the big brush for different effect...WOW! That was so much great info!!!!

  • @galganphoto
    @galganphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i did the same thing with oils as a training. I purposely chose just 2, sometimes onl 1 larger brush. It forced me to really care about my brush strokes and overall getting the most from my brushes. Sometimes less is more and I´ve learnt that I don´t need large amount of brushes to finish the painting. Thanks for the video, I love your work. Sorry if any mistakes, I am not a native english speaker

  • @origabiyt1500
    @origabiyt1500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The Truth (if it's still necessary!) is that the Artist makes the art not the tool!
    ...and the truth shall set you free!
    Thank you and
    have a nice day,James!

  • @Tata-iu3fy
    @Tata-iu3fy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    That snow looks real. I thought it was a picture at first glance. Your highlight skills are amazing.

  • @l_days127
    @l_days127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This channel has brought me joy and hope to improve my painting and drawing skills because I really love drawing landscapes and not so much people lol

  • @MathiasJ89
    @MathiasJ89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Gorgeous work and an unexpected extra lesson there at the end. Thanks :)

  • @shifter65
    @shifter65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing how a painting turns an everyday mundane scene into something beautiful!

  • @KroMagnum4
    @KroMagnum4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fantastic you have inspired me to explore gouache.
    Thank you.

  • @Adriano-do-Couto-Illustration
    @Adriano-do-Couto-Illustration 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the variety of texture you achieved with washes and dry brushing on the ground. Awesome.

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's what's great about gouache; it can be made to look like a range of other mediums!!

  • @mariamaragonesjust2150
    @mariamaragonesjust2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hola James!!me encanta el efecto de la nieve!!muchas gracias por sus videos tan utiles y entretenidos😊

  • @bennygee3067
    @bennygee3067 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you took a subject that was mundane and frankly, ugly, and made something beautiful from it. Cheers!

  • @howardoldfield5760
    @howardoldfield5760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James you are amazing, you get a great painting out of the most mundane of subjects.
    Thank you you inspire!

  • @MM-vs2et
    @MM-vs2et 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My uncle, who is a painter, say painters always make magic in their work, and you sir are one hell of a magician. I look forward binging your entire channel.

  • @vampazilla2622
    @vampazilla2622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful. Love how you've captured a portion of winter.

  • @davidlewis-laurent8876
    @davidlewis-laurent8876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alot of the artwork I like to do on my spare time is digital, I'm big on 3D modeling and stuff. However I just can't shake the feeling I get taking photos with film, it's more raw, and harder to cover mistakes, and the whole process you really have to think before clicking that shutter button.
    I'm very inspired, not only your painting, but your approach to the effects in your videos, just love it! Gives me almost a nostalgic feeling!
    Thanks for the quality content!

  • @punkisinthedetails1470
    @punkisinthedetails1470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid, achievable instruction with no gaps or tangents. Just awesome.

  • @durian830317
    @durian830317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    We don't make mistakes, we make happy....oops, wrong channel.

  • @FuzzyWhisper
    @FuzzyWhisper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gorgeous painting. Thank you for that bonus lesson at the end. You packed a lot of useful techniques into a brief demo!

  • @KateBauerArt
    @KateBauerArt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great/informative video as usual :) I really enjoy how simple brushstrokes makes it look more realistic. We often fiddle with paintings trying to make them look more detailed, when really it's the confident strokes that add much more.

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your paintings come Alive in Every stroke! What a Talent!

  • @unadulterated
    @unadulterated 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is probably my favorite video of yours, just taking a pile of snow on a supermarket parking lot and rendering it with the majesty of the Himalayas

  • @eclipseviolet5535
    @eclipseviolet5535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really are amazing you bring me joy in times of need, take care james and stay happy.

  • @catherinecervas3726
    @catherinecervas3726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos! Thank you for sharing : ) Your rendering of wet surfaces, ice and snow are beautiful.

  • @yuugen7113
    @yuugen7113 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course James can make a snow pile in a parking lot look beautiful aha thank you for sharing your videos with us!

  • @sophialair
    @sophialair 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or does this guy give off the most relaxing vibes lol. I honestly feel so happy watching his vids lol

  • @cynthiastinson7059
    @cynthiastinson7059 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sees pile of dirty snow and paints beauty.

  • @IshikaShanai
    @IshikaShanai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t wait to implement those painting exercises you showed us. Thank you so much! 💙

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, that's the idea I was trying to get across. Have an extra page in the sketchbook where you can just play and experiment.

  • @Nonorama
    @Nonorama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have a thumbs up for another great tutorial! I might consider getting me a set of gouache for painting on my blackwood vacation, instead of the oilcolour. Less painting medium to carry around ^^
    Going to check out more of your tips and tricks before I leave

  • @painterlybrushes4035
    @painterlybrushes4035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great warms and cool light 👍

  • @sunnyboy4553
    @sunnyboy4553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. You gave me an idea on how to paint mountains with the way you painted the snowpile. Only different in scale. Thank you.

  • @robertlocklear6674
    @robertlocklear6674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love the longer videos that show more of your process. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @lisafroment856
    @lisafroment856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a drab snowbank beautiful!

  • @Deromartin
    @Deromartin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seu canal é fantástico! Eu aprecio muito o seu trabalho, grande artista! Parabéns.

  • @arnehefer5749
    @arnehefer5749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in South Africa and I have never seen snow in my life... I really like your videos and you make me want to do more watercolour

  • @suzanneboily5224
    @suzanneboily5224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the best. Thanks for sharing! Always a pleasure watching and learning.🖌🎨🖼🧡

  • @Siplick
    @Siplick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd never thought of using two colors in the same brushstroke, your demo at the end of the video was really impressive! Thank you for sharing these great tips with us, I really enjoy watching your gouache paintings!

  • @pratik1213
    @pratik1213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for all your videos....life is good ....feel so good watching your videos. Much better than netflix

  • @LincolnWorld
    @LincolnWorld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos! You are such great painter and teacher. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge.

  • @eybietie
    @eybietie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man what would i give to have a master artist like james letting you travel and paint with them etc for some time.. i discovered watercolor with a tube of white gouache to be pretty enjoyable - definately giving gouache only a try soon~

  • @PleaseNThankYou
    @PleaseNThankYou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You always amaze me. I like your color schemes and brush strokes. I've tried moving my brush in the same manor and not really over think too much. I'm going to look through your videos for something for the beginner... trees.

  • @TreasureByMeasure
    @TreasureByMeasure 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the practice techniques of the checker box.

  • @MC-ks3xd
    @MC-ks3xd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm really glad youtube recommended the airplane video.

  • @titois2255
    @titois2255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    MASTER OF WATERCOLOR!!!

  • @jacekmak87
    @jacekmak87 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the subject. If I could paint like you I would paint things like this. Simple, everyday things

  • @robertpowell9982
    @robertpowell9982 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do more of those quick tutorials. I do mostly digital art right now with just pencil sketches traditionally. I'm looking into getting into doing traditional paints at some point and it'll be nice to see some exercises like those that I can practice.

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Will do! Working on a new video now with lots of oil experiments.

    • @robertpowell9982
      @robertpowell9982 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JamesGurney Looking forward to it!

  • @Sanusofan
    @Sanusofan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was way too interesting! I love how you mix the colors

  • @Durandalite
    @Durandalite 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson! In recent years I've adopted the same philosophy in drawing; I now use chunks of graphite sticks more than pencils. Some I've broken or sawed into to get interesting edges or tips to work with.

  • @MarcinKebsMielczarek
    @MarcinKebsMielczarek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I Love your videos. Yesterday I bought yours " gouache in the wild " lessons/tutorial. Great stuff I learned a lot from it.

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your support and kind words.

  • @PHeMoX
    @PHeMoX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This type of video is very useful! Thanks!

  • @tectec9125
    @tectec9125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think your my new favorite to watch on TH-cam. Amazing work

  • @arlynserrano2132
    @arlynserrano2132 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you, James Gurney

  • @hepolaroth
    @hepolaroth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate your videos! Thank you for sharing your accumulated knowledge/ insights.

  • @akuma689lbj
    @akuma689lbj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is awesome techniques!Thanks a lot for sharing!

  • @shellssoul
    @shellssoul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Freaking beautiful. STUNNING and i havent even watched it uet

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look so easy.

  • @WHEREVER-I-ROAM
    @WHEREVER-I-ROAM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT *FREE STYLE*
    *100% NATURAL-FREESTYLE*
    LOVE THE *GEAR TALK !*
    THUMBS UP

  • @alfy1890
    @alfy1890 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man looks very kind

  • @YvanBenoit
    @YvanBenoit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you very much for the techniques you share. your work is amazing!

  • @Chaoseatssouls
    @Chaoseatssouls 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are sooo amazing! I am really happy to find your channel. Thanks for your videos!:)

  • @albertkline1731
    @albertkline1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instruction James!

  • @Gaudy_Nautica
    @Gaudy_Nautica 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    James Gurney is a wizard

  • @kayuunoi1148
    @kayuunoi1148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my greatest inspiration. Thank you for every video. Greetings from Poland :)

  • @ronschlorff7089
    @ronschlorff7089 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!! Great limited "primary" color palette too; sweet!

  • @epaxinc1019
    @epaxinc1019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I was expecting him to say no after the into question..
    Damn you first of april!

  • @mattkkr
    @mattkkr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it seem so easy! Hope one day I can paint as well as you do.

  • @madmania5080
    @madmania5080 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    James is amazing

  • @MrVwitter
    @MrVwitter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy watching the end of the video

  • @realisticabstract6322
    @realisticabstract6322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, I love this painting

  • @АлександраЛутаенко
    @АлександраЛутаенко 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s unreal , fantastic!

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry4320 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful and interesting, Gouache is fascinating to do in art.

  • @johncollado1151
    @johncollado1151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, James, always enjoy your videos.

  • @timjackfilms
    @timjackfilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏼 Even a crispy pile of water can make a beautiful painting

  • @hamidr11
    @hamidr11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece nd very educational. Thank you

  • @markdorais2846
    @markdorais2846 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant and inspiring Art. Thank you.

  • @SGart333
    @SGart333 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir I am from India. Am really fan of yours from today. Wow sir what a nice job which is you have do everyday. Many more thing's of water color techniques I take teach by your art video ,and I wish sir you will make many more tutorial video not only water color but also others technique for us .
    So thank you sir for your art experience sharing with us 👍🙏🇮🇳

  • @chinarapiriyeva
    @chinarapiriyeva 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're a legend, Gurney

  • @4thArmoredVet
    @4thArmoredVet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent technique. Thank you.

  • @adildraws
    @adildraws 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great work. Keep going.

  • @jadexxiv6373
    @jadexxiv6373 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really learned a lot from this particular video! Thank you for that wonderful brush tutorial at the end.

  • @bddybdz
    @bddybdz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are true artist, beautiful!

  • @mesolithicman164
    @mesolithicman164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sign of a true artist, turn a bunch of crappy old urban snow into a work of art.

  • @andreykantsarau2751
    @andreykantsarau2751 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Прекрасное всегда рядом с нами и вокруг нас! Спасибо, это было замечательно!

  • @rj8944
    @rj8944 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, James.

  • @johnychen8143
    @johnychen8143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. I'm addicted to your videos now.

  • @Lykiri
    @Lykiri 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful. The pile of snow almost looks like a miniature mountain

  • @jacsonrivera1204
    @jacsonrivera1204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow just wow! Wish i had developed my skill like that. God bless

  • @ArtbyMarciaFurman
    @ArtbyMarciaFurman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh! You never cease to amaze! Amazing!

  • @Fallingxleaves
    @Fallingxleaves 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who knew a snow pile could be so beautiful :-)

  • @WildPortraitArtist
    @WildPortraitArtist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only Gurney could take a dirty pile of shovelled snow and make it look beautiful.

  • @DOT368ER
    @DOT368ER 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched a single video! Now I’m totally hooked. Hahah awesome work keep on painting.