Not only is the finished painting absolutely beautiful, but this is probably the most concise, direct, practical and useful art instructional video I've ever seen, regardless of the medium. To say "Well done" would be a huge understatement. And you managed to do it in 10 minutes. Wow. And on top of it all you're in here answering questions. I'm sure I speak for alot of us when I say "THANK YOU!!!" Sincerely.
+vasilis vks same!! I can't believe people have the patience to plan, take ref photos, draw, scan, paint digitally, print, sketch, and paint all over again...
I am in shock...... I remember in 2012... I found this video when it first uploaded... and I never have been able to find it since...and randomly it appeared on my suggested videos right now. This video was one of the tipping points for me to finally decide how to learn to draw and what kind of art I wanted to make. Thank you for your talent and sharing your work with us admirers and artists.
Painting was very impressive, but when I learned that you were also the artist behind the music towards the end of the video, I was in total awe. What pure perfection!
Definitely a lot of hours. I've had some comments about some of my initial preparatory steps being too long and unnecessary. This is sort of true- I could have coated the original drawing with matte medium and painted directly on it. The reason I didn't is so I could preserve the drawing as a separate piece, and make the final painting larger. Also re-drawing (even tracing your own drawing) has a way of helping fix proportion issues earlier on, rather than dealing with them in paint.
My god this is breath taking. I really love your technique with the overcoat on the pencil first which gave the finish look that really interesting texture over everything. Yet even though it had that texture, the way you mixed your mediums together really gave it a still very refined, soft and creamy look. It's amazing
Certainly! I put a large amount of acrylic paint out on the palette so there's less surface area to get dried out by air exposure, and as I'm working I constantly mix in wet matte medium. You can see a quick shot of the messy acrylic palette at 4:01 with the massive splotch of matte medium on the right.
I cannot decide which I am more impressed with, your skill as a painter or your ability to compose/design. This was just beautifully executed in every way and I would not change a thing, coming from fellow artist that means a lot (you know what I mean).
I'd like to thank you for showing the digital side of your process. Perhaps it's me, but I find not many artist process & technique videos will go into that portion of it, so it left me feeling inadequate. Seeing the outcome of your painting thru your processes, gave me validity. Thank you. I hope you have kept painting through the years.
Very cool! Glad to see that I am not the only one who underpants in acrylic. Nicely produced video as well, and you also did the music.Talent. Thanks for sharing.
Melody handeland i work with acrylics not oil paints, but my best guess is the fact that it gives an idea of where the colours go without bleeding through.
The way that you create you pieces is so methodical and there really is an art form itself. I love how you go through the steps so as to really allow others to grasp the entire process and the amount of effort that goes in to your art.
I can't thank you enough for showing me all these steps. I work with pencil and charcoal and have always been afraid to step outside of my comfort zone. I have never seen a step by step like this...I really hope you make more. I'm writing this only 3 minutes in...and can't wait to watch the rest. Everything is beautoful! Much appreciation and respect - Russell
incredible!1 month ago i was speaking about you looking a magic:the gatering card.the most amazing thing of magic are your ilustration!absolutly!!!and now casually i'm watching your video...but ever i thought that you were an old........!hahaha..thank you for your work.maybe one day i could work at your side.now that you were one of my greatest sources of inspiration
Ohhh… your process stuns me. You go to such lengths!!! I need to get with the program. I know that. I’ve been so lazy. THANK YOU for this. Beautiful work, of course.
I am so glad I randomly came across this. As a person study for a major in the fine arts this is inspiring and it brings out some of what my professors have been teaching me so far in class.
Beautiful work and major respect! I am a digital painter mostly, seeing you work traditionally like this makes me appreciate how much skill is really involved. =D
Amazing talent! Beautiful piece of artwork and a beautiful painter as well. Upload more videos please, the whole painting process is just captivating to look at.
thank you so much for uploading. it's a beautiful painting and this shows how it's not "just" talent, but hours of research and hard work. people always seem to complain about Art being expensive, but the work you've put in there, the emotion is amazing. I also know how much those paints and mediums cost. Time, effort, money and your heart and soul have gone into this painting. Wow. it's stunning and I really appreciate you sharing your process.
Hi Rauxlen, That's a mahl stick- you place one end (which usually has a rubber foot or a piece of cloth rubber-banded on for grip) on a stable part of your easel and use the length of the rod to brace your hand. You can buy metal or wood ones at any art supply store, or make your own out of a dowel.
I’m an artist myself. I use all kind of media; from Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Gouache and I’m still learning every day how to improve myself. I’m happy to say that I learn from other artists and you are no exception my wonderful art friend!!!! You are amazing and I have seen your art work before and I just have to say that I’m a fan of yours ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ LOVE YOU!!
mars violet used by Norman Rockwell, analogous to the crimson/blk for underpainting. I can't say I will ever approach a painting with the finesse of a German engineer but it would behoove me to spend more time in prep. Paintings are often apt to fail regardless and succeed when least expected. Beautifully done. Thank you.
I love this! You’ve really broken down and simplified the whole process! I paint in acrylic and find myself doing sooooo many gosh darn layers and it still doesn’t even look half as good as this! I guess the proof is in the planning. I rarely actually plan my paintings, because I’m perpetually impatient, but right now in my polytech classes we’re being taught what an important process the planning is. I find it tedious but it must be worth it hahaha
Thanks for your question. It's not a necessary step to make a good painting; it serves as a visual note taking step for me- a placeholder for colors and values. It can even sometimes enhance the depth and richness of the oil on top of it. I choose to do my underpaintings in acrylic because it dries much quicker than oil.
Wowww beautiful painting! I also do a similar transfer technique, but I never thought to cover the back in charcoal. I usually just trace the outline on one side, then flip it and trace it again. I really like the music as well!
cynthia, I love your work, too bad you haven't posted any more process videos. You have inspired me to become a better artist ever since 2012... I was homeless back then and here I am sitting in my studio typing this comment. I really love your work. Thank you.
So beautiful. What an awesome idea to begin with as well. The step by step execution is so wonderful to see. You are so creative and talented. What a joy to watch. Inspiring as I am learning to paint with acrylics and oils again.
You're multi-talented artist Cynthia. You're good in paint, digital, and your music are amazing. I dont know the way you dividing time. thanks for great video!! I learn a lot from you
Love how the painting comes to life, you painted like you were painting watercolor. oh i miss doing this traditional art.. it really takes a lot of time and patience, which is not very much available on this fast-paced world. So paintings like this deserves a lot of respect..Great job Cynthia! Cheers! :)
11 years later and I still cherish this process on my art journey. Thank you fellow artist for sharing this with us. ❄💙💎.
Not only is the finished painting absolutely beautiful, but this is probably the most concise, direct, practical and useful art instructional video I've ever seen, regardless of the medium. To say "Well done" would be a huge understatement. And you managed to do it in 10 minutes. Wow.
And on top of it all you're in here answering questions. I'm sure I speak for alot of us when I say "THANK YOU!!!" Sincerely.
yap!!!
i like how every other artists is so well organized and im here searching for my pencils and papers all over the floor xD
+vasilis vks same!! I can't believe people have the patience to plan, take ref photos, draw, scan, paint digitally, print, sketch, and paint all over again...
ahahaha
If painting took two hours the first hour would be just looking for all the supplies lol
hahaha
sameee
I am in shock...... I remember in 2012... I found this video when it first uploaded... and I never have been able to find it since...and randomly it appeared on my suggested videos right now. This video was one of the tipping points for me to finally decide how to learn to draw and what kind of art I wanted to make. Thank you for your talent and sharing your work with us admirers and artists.
Erin GoBragh same here but with a year delay. Outstanding work. Are you still making art?
Painting was very impressive, but when I learned that you were also the artist behind the music towards the end of the video, I was in total awe. What pure perfection!
I have been watching this for years. I always end up coming across this video and I never get tired of seeing it.
Okay, first of all, the TH-cam algorithm...
She is the most multi-skill artist I have ever seen... She made the painting, the video, and the music. Phewwww.... I love that!
Definitely a lot of hours.
I've had some comments about some of my initial preparatory steps being too long and unnecessary. This is sort of true- I could have coated the original drawing with matte medium and painted directly on it. The reason I didn't is so I could preserve the drawing as a separate piece, and make the final painting larger. Also re-drawing (even tracing your own drawing) has a way of helping fix proportion issues earlier on, rather than dealing with them in paint.
She used titanium hwite and Prussian blue. I wonder if she beats the devil out of her paintbrushes, too.
+nami I missed the Van Dyck Brown..lol
Sounds nasty hehe
Probably not considering that’s likely what gave Bob Ross lung cancer.
My god this is breath taking. I really love your technique with the overcoat on the pencil first which gave the finish look that really interesting texture over everything. Yet even though it had that texture, the way you mixed your mediums together really gave it a still very refined, soft and creamy look. It's amazing
Thank you very much, this means a lot to me!
Yes, I've been working as an artist and illustrator full time for almost a year now. It's a great job!
Certainly! I put a large amount of acrylic paint out on the palette so there's less surface area to get dried out by air exposure, and as I'm working I constantly mix in wet matte medium. You can see a quick shot of the messy acrylic palette at 4:01 with the massive splotch of matte medium on the right.
I cannot decide which I am more impressed with, your skill as a painter or your ability to compose/design. This was just beautifully executed in every way and I would not change a thing, coming from fellow artist that means a lot (you know what I mean).
You know,I really do love these videos.
You never really appreciate art that much until you see how much effort and time the artist put into it.
You are an incredible artist... Congratulations
I'd like to thank you for showing the digital side of your process. Perhaps it's me, but I find not many artist process & technique videos will go into that portion of it, so it left me feeling inadequate. Seeing the outcome of your painting thru your processes, gave me validity. Thank you. I hope you have kept painting through the years.
so far the best painting i've ever seen
Very awesome! Thank you for sharing your process!!
Very cool! Glad to see that I am not the only one who underpants in acrylic. Nicely produced video as well, and you also did the music.Talent. Thanks for sharing.
Rick Baker what's the benefit of using acrylics to underpaint?
Melody handeland i work with acrylics not oil paints, but my best guess is the fact that it gives an idea of where the colours go without bleeding through.
Jasmin Ok oh ok thanks! Definitely gonna try that 😊
And because you can get that base idea down without the long long drying time of oil paints
The way that you create you pieces is so methodical and there really is an art form itself. I love how you go through the steps so as to really allow others to grasp the entire process and the amount of effort that goes in to your art.
I can't thank you enough for showing me all these steps. I work with pencil and charcoal and have always been afraid to step outside of my comfort zone. I have never seen a step by step like this...I really hope you make more. I'm writing this only 3 minutes in...and can't wait to watch the rest. Everything is beautoful! Much appreciation and respect - Russell
Thanks for the video, Cynthia. Great work, and very inspiring. Please consider posting more of these!
incredible!1 month ago i was speaking about you looking a magic:the gatering card.the most amazing thing of magic are your ilustration!absolutly!!!and now casually i'm watching your video...but ever i thought that you were an old........!hahaha..thank you for your work.maybe one day i could work at your side.now that you were one of my greatest sources of inspiration
I gained a TRUE and deep appreciation for oil painting after watching this. Both you and the painting are very beautiful :P
Ohhh… your process stuns me. You go to such lengths!!! I need to get with the program. I know that. I’ve been so lazy. THANK YOU for this.
Beautiful work, of course.
Stunning work, thank you so much for creating and sharing this!
I'm inspired, this painting came out awesomely
Wonderful Cynthia!
And a really well made video. Come to think of it - nice music too!
I hope we are going to see many more of these videos.
Stew.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was concise, extremely informative and not to mention inspiring I even enjoyed the editing and music! great work.
Oh my goodness, that is so good to hear! Thank you, and best wishes getting back into it!! That's so exciting.
I am so glad I randomly came across this. As a person study for a major in the fine arts this is inspiring and it brings out some of what my professors have been teaching me so far in class.
that was great to see it get from idea to finished piece..hope to see more videos..
this is wonderful. And I never even learned about that transferring technique. So thank you from a aspiring illustrator for this wonderful video!
I love seeing the canvas flex and bounce back with your strokes, just great work.
Beautiful work and major respect! I am a digital painter mostly, seeing you work traditionally like this makes me appreciate how much skill is really involved. =D
this video and soundtrack are really gotten me high. love it
Amazing talent! Beautiful piece of artwork and a beautiful painter as well. Upload more videos please, the whole painting process is just captivating to look at.
Definitely a favorite artist.
Looks very brilliant and got a very special atmosphere!!
Goodness Gracious , that is such a spectacular work!
This is so amazing! You inspires me so much to not be afraid and finally try oil painting.
thank you so much for uploading. it's a beautiful painting and this shows how it's not "just" talent, but hours of research and hard work. people always seem to complain about Art being expensive, but the work you've put in there, the emotion is amazing. I also know how much those paints and mediums cost. Time, effort, money and your heart and soul have gone into this painting. Wow. it's stunning and I really appreciate you sharing your process.
I remember watching this video ten years ago and trying to draw this painting, it was very inspiring.
I have no accurate words to express how amazing this is. Wow.
Hi Rauxlen,
That's a mahl stick- you place one end (which usually has a rubber foot or a piece of cloth rubber-banded on for grip) on a stable part of your easel and use the length of the rod to brace your hand. You can buy metal or wood ones at any art supply store, or make your own out of a dowel.
I have watched this several times and find it glorious. Please post more of your work in oil!
I’m an artist myself. I use all kind of media; from Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Gouache and I’m still learning every day how to improve myself. I’m happy to say that I learn from other artists and you are no exception my wonderful art friend!!!! You are amazing and I have seen your art work before and I just have to say that I’m a fan of yours ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ LOVE YOU!!
I really apreciate how you share your process! Thankyou
Beautiful and amazing. It has a creative idea and I can say nothing wrong about this piece.
mars violet used by Norman Rockwell, analogous to the crimson/blk for underpainting. I can't say I will ever approach a painting with the finesse of a German engineer but it would behoove me to spend more time in prep. Paintings are often apt to fail regardless and succeed when least expected. Beautifully done. Thank you.
As someone said before, excellent thorough video of every stage in basically 10 minutes. Very informative and concise.
I can't believe you made the music in the background! Very talented :D
Absolutely beautiful technique. Well done!
I love this! You’ve really broken down and simplified the whole process! I paint in acrylic and find myself doing sooooo many gosh darn layers and it still doesn’t even look half as good as this! I guess the proof is in the planning. I rarely actually plan my paintings, because I’m perpetually impatient, but right now in my polytech classes we’re being taught what an important process the planning is. I find it tedious but it must be worth it hahaha
I was so amazed how you work. I can't wait to try oil paint . Your film making was beautifully done as well. So glad I found you on You tube.
Amazing job, Cynthia! Really enjoyed watching you work. The painting is awesome too.
This is breath taking... You have amazing talent
The composition for this is absolutely phenomenal
Stunningly beautiful!
Very nice work, Cynthia. Congratulations.
Spectacular Piece. Love the video and the techniques. Thank you for sharing
loving the music in the background. Fit the tone of the painting perfectly.
Loved watching this! Please make more videos!
you are so gifted... You're work has inspired me so much. And your music is super aswell!!
this is absolutely hypnotic!!! great!!!! it's always great to see beautiful ladies with extremely great artistic prowess!!!
this painting is so beautiful.
Very details !!! Beyond love your work!!!!! Hope to watch some more work process !! Support from Hong Kong
Thanks for your question. It's not a necessary step to make a good painting; it serves as a visual note taking step for me- a placeholder for colors and values. It can even sometimes enhance the depth and richness of the oil on top of it. I choose to do my underpaintings in acrylic because it dries much quicker than oil.
Awesome painting and video! It answered all my questions about process and materials.
amazing! thanks for taking the time to make a video about your process.
Quite a fascinating process, and amazingly beautiful artwork! Thank you for this!
Beautiful work!! I had to subscribe. Thank you for showing the whole process of how you got to the final painting. Keep making amazing art :)
Wowww beautiful painting! I also do a similar transfer technique, but I never thought to cover the back in charcoal. I usually just trace the outline on one side, then flip it and trace it again.
I really like the music as well!
beautiful work!
Great picture! And great demonstration, I learnt heaps. Thank you.
cynthia, I love your work, too bad you haven't posted any more process videos. You have inspired me to become a better artist ever since 2012... I was homeless back then and here I am sitting in my studio typing this comment. I really love your work. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment, and glad you have a studio now. I would really love to produce more, since this one is now officially ancient!
I'm sure I speak on behalf of the thousands of people who've viewed this video: It'd be an honour to see another video of yours!
Oh Cynthia, complete boss! Such an amazing piece.
So beautiful. What an awesome idea to begin with as well. The step by step execution is so wonderful to see. You are so creative and talented. What a joy to watch. Inspiring as I am learning to paint with acrylics and oils again.
WOW! very nice detail, beautiful work!! you have a very good process. bravo
I watch this video at least once a week to keep me inspired! Thank you for the amazing art!
Thank You for a fantastic video, of a fantastic piece of art.
This is so beautiful, the PS colour comp alone is just breathtaking for something that's process!!
im taking a painting class in college and omg you make this look so easy.
You're multi-talented artist Cynthia. You're good in paint, digital, and your music are amazing. I dont know the way you dividing time.
thanks for great video!! I learn a lot from you
Mmmm very nice. I like all paintings that you made. You are AMAZING !!!
The music really sets the mood,I really enjoyed watching this.Everything went together so well.
Good job evoking that creepy feel! I have shivers running down my spine now.
Nice technique and thanks for showing your process.
Wow, amazing. I'm lost my head for a while. It,s so beautiful
This is an absolutely stunning piece!!! I love it!!! Amazing work!!!
that was COMPLETELY AMAZING! . . . . please, could you create another I love watching this
I feel in love with these piece more after seeing you pull it together. Thank you for sharing your process with us.
Such a beautiful piece! This video makes me want to dive into painting though I think I may be to far into ink lol. Very well done!!!
Love how the painting comes to life, you painted like you were painting watercolor. oh i miss doing this traditional art.. it really takes a lot of time and patience, which is not very much available on this fast-paced world. So paintings like this deserves a lot of respect..Great job Cynthia! Cheers! :)
Amazing! ! Loved d composition... good luck!!
so much beauty & talent
Wow! very good painting process! i didnt expect u do in digital for painting reference lol! its great!
Thanks for sharing your talents with us all. Deeply inspiring.
this is gorgeous...!! totally gets me pumped to learn how to do paint better : )
wow, planning really does make work so much better