Totally agree. You needed all those previous experiences to be where you are today. I believe art style isn’t something a person sets out to consciously find. It’s not possible. You can mimic other styles, yes, but you can’t just find your own out there because it comes from within. Instead, your art style develops organically as you grow as an artist, just like your personality develops over time through life experiences. You explained it perfectly. And your style definitely isn’t photorealism anymore. Anyone who says it is doesn’t really know what photorealism is. In this painting, it looks realistic from a distance, but get closer and you can see the brushwork and the personality shine through. Well done. ❤
I once was planning on taking a more advanced course in Asian ink brush painting and when speaking with the accomplished artist about my being more than a beginner, he humbly replied that he was always a beginner. That told me a lot: keep learning, stay open to creativity, don’t get trapped in judging and just live the art and grow with it. It sounds touchy- feely but it’s actually very practical and seems to be the path you are also on. Kudos to you for your honesty and for sharing so generously. And your work exemplifies the combination of skill, creative vision and risk taking. Thank you, Daniel. ( got the name right)
Wonderful advice that I will be putting into practice with my own art. Your comment about observing and experiencing what you paint is so true. I was at the zoo, and there was a cougar that was staring directly at me as if he was thinking "If these bars were not here I'd eat you for lunch". I did some sketches and took a photo for reference. The painting is in my dining room and recently my husband said to me the cougar keeps staring at him and it's a little unnerving. Guess my first hand experience came through successfully in my art!
Yes that's very true. I am 13 years old boy in india and i create animal painting and drawings. When i was 11,there i started my journey (although i used to draw at age 6 till 11) but on 11, i started to take art seriously. Now I'm 13, i have gained knowledge from many artists but because of you, i have gained my 60% of knowledge from you only. So thank you so much and keep creating better and quality artworks. Good luck for your future paintings!
You always give such informative helpful videos. Thank you for everything that you do, inspiring us all to keep leaning and achieving, but also to enjoy the process. Thanks again. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕
I personally prefer the photo real stuff, but I'm glad you are trying new things and constantly trying to learn and be better. And all your pieces are good regardless :D
Wow, incredible work! A mashup. I feel that’s what I’ve been doing. Unfortunately I’m getting up there in years and have this subconscious pressure that I’m running out of time. So I try to just enjoy the process as life steps in on a regular basis, I don’t get as much time to find my style or even just paint, as I would like to.
After over half a century of working as a landscape painter, here is my process : I start with a rough sketch in a small sketch pad. I work out the composition and where I wish to place the essential elements. I then make a quick small color sketch on an off-shoot of canvas. Then, I go out and take the photographs that will help me to create the painting. As stand alone photographs the pictures that I take have very little aesthetic value. They are merely visual bits and pieces of the real world, of value to nobody but myself. I work on my painting - a work which is not at all photo-realistic. My most valuable reference image, is always the original sketch (the original inspiration) and never the photographs. Reference photos are used to fill in the gaps in my visual knowledge - they never lead the process, but follow it… I love to see the way Daniel (the artist here) , in nearly all his videos, strive to better his work and then really does better his work. Bravo!
I find that I prefer to use my imagination over a photograph. If I'm using a photo, I often catch myself trying too hard to copy the photo and getting frustrated. I get much better results if I put the photo away after my initial sketch.
Hi buddy photo realism I don’t think is a bad thing Disney has made a fortune out of realism I do like your style but to tell the difference between a picture and a painting I like 👍 that. It takes talent to do that. I really like your paintings you are talented well done. Ian from Australia
A big issue with using someone else's photos as references is copyright. Photos also have limitations & can be heavily edited. "Photorealism" is a bit of an oxymoron.
Totally agree. You needed all those previous experiences to be where you are today. I believe art style isn’t something a person sets out to consciously find. It’s not possible. You can mimic other styles, yes, but you can’t just find your own out there because it comes from within. Instead, your art style develops organically as you grow as an artist, just like your personality develops over time through life experiences.
You explained it perfectly.
And your style definitely isn’t photorealism anymore. Anyone who says it is doesn’t really know what photorealism is.
In this painting, it looks realistic from a distance, but get closer and you can see the brushwork and the personality shine through.
Well done. ❤
I once was planning on taking a more advanced course in Asian ink brush painting and when speaking with the accomplished artist about my being more than a beginner, he humbly replied that he was always a beginner. That told me a lot: keep learning, stay open to creativity, don’t get trapped in judging and just live the art and grow with it. It sounds touchy- feely but it’s actually very practical and seems to be the path you are also on. Kudos to you for your honesty and for sharing so generously. And your work exemplifies the combination of skill, creative vision and risk taking. Thank you, Daniel. ( got the name right)
Wonderful advice that I will be putting into practice with my own art. Your comment about observing and experiencing what you paint is so true. I was at the zoo, and there was a cougar that was staring directly at me as if he was thinking "If these bars were not here I'd eat you for lunch". I did some sketches and took a photo for reference. The painting is in my dining room and recently my husband said to me the cougar keeps staring at him and it's a little unnerving. Guess my first hand experience came through successfully in my art!
Great painting and even better advice but OMG the big lion is going to be magnificent.
You are just amazingly talented ❤
Yes that's very true. I am 13 years old boy in india and i create animal painting and drawings. When i was 11,there i started my journey (although i used to draw at age 6 till 11) but on 11, i started to take art seriously. Now I'm 13, i have gained knowledge from many artists but because of you, i have gained my 60% of knowledge from you only. So thank you so much and keep creating better and quality artworks. Good luck for your future paintings!
Well done you. You sound like Alpay. I believe you're about to see your work and yourself explode.
Wow so cool to see you growing in your art journey! I‘m curious about the big one 😍
what great advice, now putting it into practice will be a challenge. Can't wait to see the big piece in progress. Loving your journey
Very awesome video!! You're Inspiring!!
Amazing work. The lion is so fascinating, also I am quite surprised you use Daler Rowney Georgian paint too, they are beautiful
Thank you for another glorious peace
Your lion is absolutely stunning and beautifully !!!❤
You always give such informative helpful videos. Thank you for everything that you do, inspiring us all to keep leaning and achieving, but also to enjoy the process. Thanks again. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕
Wowsers! Looking forward to the huge one!
Thank you for sharing. Great advice. Love that lion!!!!!!!
I personally prefer the photo real stuff, but I'm glad you are trying new things and constantly trying to learn and be better. And all your pieces are good regardless :D
Wow, incredible work! A mashup. I feel that’s what I’ve been doing. Unfortunately I’m getting up there in years and have this subconscious pressure that I’m running out of time. So I try to just enjoy the process as life steps in on a regular basis, I don’t get as much time to find my style or even just paint, as I would like to.
Lions. My favorite ❤️
Thank you
Always amazing!
After over half a century of working as a landscape painter, here is my process :
I start with a rough sketch in a small sketch pad. I work out the composition and where I wish to place the essential elements. I then make a quick small color sketch on an off-shoot of canvas. Then, I go out and take the photographs that will help me to create the painting. As stand alone photographs the pictures that I take have very little aesthetic value. They are merely visual bits and pieces of the real world, of value to nobody but myself. I work on my painting - a work which is not at all photo-realistic. My most valuable reference image, is always the original sketch (the original inspiration) and never the photographs. Reference photos are used to fill in the gaps in my visual knowledge - they never lead the process, but follow it…
I love to see the way Daniel (the artist here) , in nearly all his videos, strive to better his work and then really does better his work. Bravo!
I find that I prefer to use my imagination over a photograph. If I'm using a photo, I often catch myself trying too hard to copy the photo and getting frustrated. I get much better results if I put the photo away after my initial sketch.
Hi buddy photo realism I don’t think is a bad thing Disney has made a fortune out of realism I do like your style but to tell the difference between a picture and a painting I like 👍 that. It takes talent to do that. I really like your paintings you are talented well done.
Ian from Australia
Great vid
The lion 🦁 looks super realistic
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A big issue with using someone else's photos as references is copyright. Photos also have limitations & can be heavily edited.
"Photorealism" is a bit of an oxymoron.
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