Painting a masterpiece, the LAZY way. (The Year of the Dragon)

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @AlpayEfe
    @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому +48

    The first 500 people to click my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare skl.sh/alpayefe02241

    • @concretethinking208
      @concretethinking208 10 місяців тому +3

      Keep selling you course and promo's because I doubt your actual work sells

    • @creativebeing1
      @creativebeing1 10 місяців тому +2

      Its all in your head, your not an artist. Your living in a fantasy world created by the mainstream and UA-cam. All your paintings are for kids. You have a choice to make, you can recieve some proper art education or continue paintng like a child. If this is the path your taking, stick to Acrylic paint its cheaper and dries faster. Its getting really annoying seeing this crap recommended to me on UA-cam, whist i am trying to search for actual artists. UA-cam used to be a platform of decent information, not its all censoring and pumping garbage into the world.

    • @creativebeing1
      @creativebeing1 10 місяців тому +1

      @@concretethinking208Exactly! Im getting tired of these types of little kiddy channels.

    • @AlpayEfe
      @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому +5

      @@creativebeing1 🤣

    • @creativebeing1
      @creativebeing1 10 місяців тому

      @@AlpayEfe 🎨😂
      You can laugh all you want mate, your not a real artist. Your paintings are like pokemon and hello kitty. Its not masterful, and it does not demonstrate skill or creative intelligence. You are very lucky you have someone like me informing you of this. Instead of kids and Indians pressing like on your content.

  • @trennamckinley245
    @trennamckinley245 10 місяців тому +211

    "If it doesn't work out, you can always repaint it." Was something my perfectionist brain needed to hear. Thank you for showing us the process of your beautiful work!

  • @robertalvarado6495
    @robertalvarado6495 10 місяців тому +347

    I've got to admit, the blunt honesty of your comments during the process of your painting are really refreshing. Thank you!

    • @AlpayEfe
      @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому +75

      I’m happy to hear that 😄… i really want to push for more realness. There’s just too much fake bs out there 😅

    • @chossenone730
      @chossenone730 9 місяців тому +2

      And ironic​@@AlpayEfe

    • @akinokusami3623
      @akinokusami3623 8 місяців тому

      True. I sometimes get caught up in "producing narratives" in my art, when sometimes just need to chill.....

  • @elisadinsmore231
    @elisadinsmore231 10 місяців тому +166

    Do more "lazy way" videos! 😅 In addition to your artwork being INSANELY good? I love your bluntness, sense of humor, and how much you love pop culture. I also find your voice incredibly soothing as well. Love love the painting! (As always!) ❤

    • @felicagriswold7276
      @felicagriswold7276 10 місяців тому +7

      I agree. He has a lovely voice that is so easy to listen to.

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons 9 місяців тому +15

    she looks so regal🥰 And thank you for saying artist dont always have a meaning to what they create, sometimes we just want to create a cool pretty piece 😝

  • @ArtbyShima
    @ArtbyShima 10 місяців тому +104

    I agree with you 100%,most of us just enjoy the process of creating, It is not always about the concept and meaning.

  • @revawiseman7517
    @revawiseman7517 10 місяців тому +51

    As an artist, I always start off with an idea in my head, start to Paint, and it never ends up how I pictured it in my brain. There’s never really a concept to begin with, but as I painted and finish it, the concept just reveals itself. Love your channel, and love your honesty 😊

    • @revawiseman7517
      @revawiseman7517 10 місяців тому +3

      To be honest, I hate the painting and keep going until I love it. But what you said about knowing when to finish it. So true if you keep going you’ll end up ruining it, or hating it again and you don’t want to finish it.bloody hell. Love from Australia.

    • @IvySnowFillyVideos
      @IvySnowFillyVideos 10 місяців тому +2

      I often start painting with just a hint of an idea. Trust me you can repaint the same canvas many times & still end up with something beautiful.
      I don't do this all the time...I usually start with a thumbnail. Then Black and white comp. Then a color comp & maybe a final comp...with this process it usually flows quite smoothly.

  • @charlesjackson2517
    @charlesjackson2517 10 місяців тому +39

    I don't think I've ever felt so strongly about a painting! I LOVE this painting, and am excited to have been able to watch it happen! Thank you!
    Also, your honesty regarding painting, and the process of painting is SO encouraging!

  • @sarahrosemhahi
    @sarahrosemhahi 10 місяців тому +42

    this video speaks for every artist , spectacular!

  • @WuschelKuschel94
    @WuschelKuschel94 10 місяців тому +39

    This is absolutely incredible, the colours work beautifully together! I love the golds and blues - also the little tease we got about the digimon painting 👀
    it's also really calming to hear you struggle with finishing your works too - that really seems to be pretty common; thank you for the solid advice at the end! It really is that simple, if you think about it... if it's done it's done!

    • @AlpayEfe
      @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому +6

      Exactly .. if it’s done it’s done 😄

  • @JohnPaulFernandes
    @JohnPaulFernandes 10 місяців тому +5

    I’m an artist I do create art and I do reasesrch, and it does tell a story and it does capture emotions of the artist.

  • @BoguGamingGuy
    @BoguGamingGuy 10 місяців тому +9

    The laptop standing on the reversed chair at 6:20 is absolutely genius! And that is an amazing painting! You are awesome! Stay awesome!

    • @lisekalisch
      @lisekalisch 10 місяців тому

      nothing to add here

  • @girigiartandgraffitiz8165
    @girigiartandgraffitiz8165 10 місяців тому +19

    I'm from Kenya.. beginner artist... To me, your art is like a lesson. I really enjoy the process and the result as well

  • @joselinvalle6219
    @joselinvalle6219 10 місяців тому +28

    Sometimes, we artists just wanna paint some cool art. It’s that’s simple😁

  • @duos_art
    @duos_art 10 місяців тому +15

    I love this painting so much! My half brother was born in the year of the dragon. I think for Chinese people the year of the dragon is just extra special. Glad you found some inspiration from it.

    • @giozsuaz4158
      @giozsuaz4158 10 місяців тому +1

      Yea, and I thought the face was good when he left the Store. He really made it look nice in the end!

  • @LiobaBrueckner
    @LiobaBrueckner 10 місяців тому +10

    Such a beautiful painting 🥹 One of my favorites for sure!🐉🐲🔥

  • @bellblue5527
    @bellblue5527 10 місяців тому +12

    My favourite painting of yours to date... Regal, powerful yet delicate at the same time. I'm in love 💛

  • @tohnnyclaydon6641
    @tohnnyclaydon6641 10 місяців тому +6

    "Bring the painting up as a whole" You just showed me how to move forward with a painting I've floundered on for months! Thank you!!

  • @devonhealy4553
    @devonhealy4553 10 місяців тому +9

    I love every painting you do, even the ones you think are not perfect. You have a style that is so unique and all your own, and it's beautiful and special! Thank you for sharing. Also, your commentary is always so soothing to me for some reason. I love your perspective and thoughts on being an artist! 👍

    • @AlpayEfe
      @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @emanueladadarlat3159
    @emanueladadarlat3159 6 місяців тому +2

    4:58 "I was talking more than I was painting, so I was surprised I got so much done" ......it is quite the interesting experience of drawing while not consciously paying attention to what you're drawing, either thinking about something else entirely, or talking to someone .....and funny enough, your hand and brain are still guided by an artistic instinct. It's quite fascinating.

  • @xandraeon
    @xandraeon 10 місяців тому +2

    I got CHILLS…it looks like a Chinese calligraphy painting come alive. It genuinely looks like the painting is moving within the frame that you created with the dragon’s bodies. Including the less rendered body of the dragon on the side is what gives it this sense of reanimating from 2d to 3d. And I love the blend of East Asian and Western influences. For example, asiatic dragons are usually more serpentine and western dragons look more like giant dinosaurs with wings. Including that was such a nice touch. And the music at the end 🙆 Epic.

  • @Creophagous
    @Creophagous 10 місяців тому +2

    haha! Exactly 0:38 People forget...art serves as a tool for relaxation, creativity and just being passionate about creating something.
    Too many people 'imagine' there is always a hidden meaning or something behind it. A lot of my digital art pieces are just something
    I wanted to do and took all of a minute to decide on- the initial idea. As I work, the idea can take a different form as I cannot visualize,
    but usually I don't like thinking about some big piece of information behind a piece. I like your work. Well done.

  • @lirarts1825
    @lirarts1825 4 місяці тому +1

    Congrats, excellent work, I personally love live presentations, for example, at minute 5:33 a fascinating visual effect occurs while you are painting, a woman stops in the background, and for a moment it seems to integrate into the painting where she is wearing something like the dragon mask for a second I was struck by the fortuitous and interactive circumstance, very cool The year of the Dragon, greetings from Minnesota USA

  • @SquirrelGrrlBlue
    @SquirrelGrrlBlue 10 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for pointing out that you don't need some huge emotional concept to produce a great painting. Some UA-cam artists just get sooo caught up in documenting their personal angsty art journey that even though they are great painters, I've ended up losing interest in their channels.
    It was nice to hear the message to just take an idea and see where it goes.
    I haven't painted in years, but really wanted to get back to it. However, I just had some fun little ideas without deep symbolism - So I figured it wasn't worthwhile and put off starting them. I'm going to try to get some done this year. Just to see where it goes.

  • @717379
    @717379 10 місяців тому +1

    "The spark that gets you going"...
    Great analogy 👍

  • @earthempresstv
    @earthempresstv 10 місяців тому +2

    stunning!! the accuracy combined with expressiveness is so exciting! and her skin tones and proportions are exquisite!

  • @dagger9555
    @dagger9555 10 місяців тому +1

    I just have to say your art is so beautiful and you’re very talented and you inspire me every time I see your videos and posts to keep going and wanting to create art.

  • @skysky9115
    @skysky9115 Місяць тому +1

    I love your paintings !!! This one absolutely amazing !!! So beautiful !!!

  • @amysbees6686
    @amysbees6686 10 місяців тому +2

    My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE painting!
    It is absolute PERFECTION!
    When I get to nearing the end of a painting I have to first, walk away.
    Leave it be for about a week or so.
    Turn the painting to the wall if you need to continue working, but a break is a good idea.
    After that, you WILL come back to it with fresh eyes. You may immediately see what needs to be done to finally sign the painting. Other times, you may have to try different views of the painting in order to see if something needs correcting (hue, value, chroma).
    After ALL THAT, comes my "WTF?" test.
    If you've done everything you needed to do, and you're still uncertain whether it's done, take a critical eye across your entire painting, and ask yourself if at any place you think "WTF?" I've found this to be rather effective, because it takes the emotion out of it.
    As we know, it's at this *fiddly* point where overworking might very well ruin it.
    FINALLY, after everything is DONE, sign it, put the brush down, and slowly back away.
    WELL DONE, Alpay!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @skysky9115
    @skysky9115 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience while painting your thoughts and feelings .....inspiring ....!

  • @thebutterpecanpuertorican7910
    @thebutterpecanpuertorican7910 10 місяців тому +4

    Having watched several of your videos it is greatly appreciated that you're very honest about all that goes into painting. Being new to the community it's definitely not always dandy and fun. Many thanks!

  • @LBVFISH
    @LBVFISH 9 місяців тому +1

    5:47 Metal Greymon....
    Also, you're amazing at what you do.

  • @corephysicaltherapyexercis1027
    @corephysicaltherapyexercis1027 10 місяців тому +8

    This painting is 🔥 I love this painting! Wonderful job Alpay!

  • @paolosavino22
    @paolosavino22 10 місяців тому +3

    The Metalgreymon was so unexpected!!! I love it (sorry i'm a digimon fan and i got blown away so suddenly). Love your Year of the dragon painting

  • @thatkiakia7776
    @thatkiakia7776 25 днів тому

    ❤❤Thank you. I do have that little problem of stopping when the painting is done.

  • @forsakenaurie7048
    @forsakenaurie7048 10 місяців тому +2

    This video got recommended to me and I just couldn't look away. As someone who wants to start with oil paints I truly appreciate the honesty behind the process, the insight of the artist's mind. It was very much needed. Thank you for being real for all of us.

  • @ClaireDonachie-d3h
    @ClaireDonachie-d3h Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing.

  • @HeavenAngel-p4m
    @HeavenAngel-p4m Місяць тому

    You are very talented! Your painting is so perfect. So beautiful.

  • @MonTV68
    @MonTV68 9 місяців тому +2

    "I come from Vietnam, and in my homeland, there are many female heroes. Your painting reminds me of them. I see and feel a lot from it."👍

  • @CristinaArriolaart
    @CristinaArriolaart 10 місяців тому +3

    It’s a beautiful painting
    Sometimes less is more❤️❤️❤️

  • @SMOENOVA
    @SMOENOVA 10 місяців тому +1

    just love it! such a beautiful painting. and you are right... we call it "overstyling" in graffiti scene... happens quite often... and it is a dance with the devil to find the right moment to stop

    • @AlpayEfe
      @AlpayEfe  10 місяців тому

      Overstyling sounds quite fitting 😄

  • @annalisafeleppa7391
    @annalisafeleppa7391 10 місяців тому +2

    WIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWW!!!!
    THAT IS A STUNNING PIECE, ALPAY!
    It's just so gorgeous!
    So happy for you!
    Thankyou for you advice and encouragement to us all. 😊

  • @jessicamorales2555
    @jessicamorales2555 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the pearl earring soooo much. Awesome job, congrats

  • @tanishnaidu
    @tanishnaidu 10 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely adore the way you pain faces

  • @Pandatwirly
    @Pandatwirly 10 місяців тому

    Loving the shot at 5:36 where the lady standing in the background wears the mask of your dragon

  • @lyndakowalke8858
    @lyndakowalke8858 10 місяців тому +2

    Love your honesty! It’s a very beautiful, very Chinese, painting! Love laziness lol.

  • @Homo-Curiositas
    @Homo-Curiositas 8 місяців тому

    You are more than just a painter in my opinion, you are also a beautifull philosopher

  • @MayaMendez-e1z
    @MayaMendez-e1z 9 місяців тому

    The skin tones are so real. Your skills are amazing. Thanks for the video.

  • @MsCristina38
    @MsCristina38 10 місяців тому

    I can never forget how hard you’ve worked to reach this point of painting competency. Slaving away for hours and hours, at first making practically no money only to build and build up to this point of success. You’re amazing! So talented and hardworking.

  • @hazalcevik2431
    @hazalcevik2431 10 місяців тому

    Alpay Bey bir sanatçı olarak yaratım tarzınızı ve kendinize has stilinizi çok beğeniyor ve örnek alıyorum umarım sanatı hiç bırakmazsınız ve daha çok böyle nefes kesici eserleri deneyimleme şansımız olur.

  • @XarXsPL
    @XarXsPL 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad that you stay in your way of making videos. The more I think about it, for me you are the current Bob Ross. You got that vibe, but with your own style.

  • @KingskidAsh
    @KingskidAsh 4 місяці тому

    You just described exactly what painting is truly like.

  • @forallthethings
    @forallthethings 4 місяці тому

    Oh my gosh! I feel so validated XD I am always, forever, painting something and then redoing it and then doing something different and then going back to the first thing etc, etc... until I get the look I wanted or decide I've learned enough to finish this one and start a new one with the new ideas I accidentally gave myself while painting the first one.

  • @bensun432
    @bensun432 10 місяців тому +1

    Priory of the Orange Tree vibes! I love it and appreciate your storytelling as always

  • @waltbarna
    @waltbarna 10 місяців тому +2

    Amazing job! Your skill with the brush is as impressive as a Jedi with a lightsaber.

  • @spencercurtis86
    @spencercurtis86 10 місяців тому

    I just wanted to paint a cool dragon painting. Thank God for the honesty. You did in fact paint a cool dragon painting! It's dope A.F

  • @gwenaguilar7049
    @gwenaguilar7049 10 місяців тому

    I find when you are allowed to let your creative juices flow without deadlines, commissions, and restrictions, you are free to do your best work. Don't get me wrong, commissions are awesome, but they usually entail another's vision and your talent to get a piece they want. I'm glad you went with dragons. I have been thinking about dragons a lot and didn't realize it was the year of the dragon. Thank you for another wonderful experience, and your insights are always appreciated.

  • @MoltenImaginings
    @MoltenImaginings 8 місяців тому

    That is such a cool painting! Look forward to seeing your huge dragon canvas too! Totally agree. Dragons are super fun to paint.

  • @TobiasKonrath
    @TobiasKonrath 10 місяців тому

    Gorgeous! I personally really love to paint for the sake of painting without caring too much about the result

  • @emanueladadarlat3159
    @emanueladadarlat3159 6 місяців тому

    You have a beautiful brushstroke and freedom in color usage ....and I gotta mention this brand "Rembrandt", which I am proud to also have in my city.

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici 10 місяців тому +2

    I have to admit this was very suspenseful! When he started working on it again from home I thought it was going to be ruined : ( but it turned out amazing : ) Just Beautiful!!!

  • @Lunapiena90
    @Lunapiena90 10 місяців тому

    This is the BEST masterpiece i have ever saw in my life ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ColleenDraws
    @ColleenDraws 9 місяців тому

    Wow, I am 10 seconds into this video and you have captured all my attention as an artist. Great content.

  • @justinholdrenstudios
    @justinholdrenstudios 10 місяців тому +1

    This turned out amazing! Always enjoy seeing your process and hearing your thoughts on art and art making.

  • @smag.smoggy
    @smag.smoggy 10 місяців тому

    I watch you paint live. You’re brilliant.

  • @saraalbirawi
    @saraalbirawi 10 місяців тому

    Wow! Amazing skills! thank you for sharing with us.
    after 11:00 there is the moment of transformation when you start layering! brilliant work!

  • @sarahm.m_art
    @sarahm.m_art 10 місяців тому +1

    I really never get tired of watching your videos, they are always inspiring and useful, thanks for your hard work❤

  • @ReVampedByDelValle
    @ReVampedByDelValle 8 місяців тому

    Stunning, interpretable and gorgeously executed. in other words "I lv It"... 🤩

  • @MssJoker1
    @MssJoker1 10 місяців тому +1

    It is beautiful indeed.

  • @zonoarte9500
    @zonoarte9500 3 місяці тому

    I love this painting so much.

  • @JC-sm4mp
    @JC-sm4mp 10 місяців тому

    This video gave me chills. I love this piece

  • @jabulaniharvey-stinkycheese
    @jabulaniharvey-stinkycheese 8 місяців тому

    artists are practical people with (several) superpowers

  • @skychatterji3304
    @skychatterji3304 10 місяців тому

    One of my favourite videos of yours Alpay! Loving your exploration of the realistic artist experience and of course the final painting is stunning

  • @LesleyGrovesArt
    @LesleyGrovesArt 10 місяців тому

    I'm glad for this video, I have been asked several times for the 'meaning' behind certain pieces and while I do have some meaningful art, for the most part, it is just things that are fun to me to paint! I'm also working on a Year of the Dragon inspired piece, yours is wonderful!

  • @daniellecreme1133
    @daniellecreme1133 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning! You just get better and better which I don't know how that is possible... love everything about this.

  • @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC
    @SuperSavvyTravelersLLC 3 місяці тому

    I love to see your process.

  • @barbarascott1233
    @barbarascott1233 4 місяці тому

    Yes, it looks GOOD. VERY GOOD Thank-you. Your. working and the conversation was quite enjoyable le. A d instructive.

  • @aliextc4010
    @aliextc4010 10 місяців тому +2

    Danke für die Motivation!

  • @emanueladadarlat3159
    @emanueladadarlat3159 6 місяців тому

    12:10 Most people don't understand the crucial importance of "two steps forward, one step back" ......with the mention that "one step back" is not backwards at all. Just because something within the process of Creation is not an element visible by the end of the piece, It. Does. NOT. Make. It. A. Mistake. It is just as an important element that has contributed to the final Masterpiece.

  • @nienkevletter
    @nienkevletter 10 місяців тому

    It was great to see the process in this video (and the end result) after watching you start the initial stages at Creative World. And it's refreshing to just watch a great painting come to live, instead of forcing a story or meaning into it. Art for the sake of enjoying making it 🙌🏼

  • @dianeo
    @dianeo 10 місяців тому

    This painting turned out so well! I love the contrast of the angry dragons and the beautiful face, plus the various textures. Looking forward to your next dragon painting. BTW, I do appreciate your dry, deadpan sense of humor 😄

  • @Okayletsg0
    @Okayletsg0 10 місяців тому

    Really helpful to see this vid as an art student where conceptual weight is always emphasised thank you

  • @filimana
    @filimana 9 місяців тому

    A lot of work and talent mixed, cheers

  • @adriansway6818
    @adriansway6818 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful work Alpay, I am happy the algoritm brought me here!
    I am now tempted to do something in a similar style in my studio.

  • @pandaeyes04
    @pandaeyes04 10 місяців тому

    YOURE SOOO GOOD AT WHATT YOU DOOOOOO OMG

  • @TeemahBanks
    @TeemahBanks 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much❤

  • @petergrech2582
    @petergrech2582 10 місяців тому

    You are fantastic artist, honest person and great you tuber .....nice job!

  • @carlkim2577
    @carlkim2577 10 місяців тому

    This feels like an ad for the gold paint, but somehow I don't mind. Seeing such skillful work makes it very pleasant experience.

  • @alenagilley4703
    @alenagilley4703 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much !!!! Is a sooo beautiful painting 🙏❤️💐

  • @richardsong8
    @richardsong8 10 місяців тому

    Seriously impressive and inspirational. Congratulations!

  • @marials9245
    @marials9245 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely stunning

  • @doodleh9318
    @doodleh9318 10 місяців тому +3

    Incredibly beautiful....so much details ... I can't

  • @_p_i_g_m_e_n_t_
    @_p_i_g_m_e_n_t_ 10 місяців тому

    Long time subscriber here! (Since your epic moon and clouds painting) All of your work is so great but this one stood out to me as particularly amazing! So much so I had to let you know :) I love your style and picked up so many “a-ha” moments from just listening and watching you paint. Thank you for sharing your work, your thoughts, and your process with us! Your hard work behind the scenes I’m sure at times may feel like thankless work but it is not for nothing, you inspire and motivate so many with your videos and thought out storytelling narratives and I hope you know that, we appreciate you!!❤

  • @iamhenrysamiro8279
    @iamhenrysamiro8279 10 місяців тому

    Your paintings are so beautiful.

  • @leahponds2945
    @leahponds2945 10 місяців тому

    absolutely stunning.

  • @izat8598
    @izat8598 10 місяців тому

    It’s a stunning art ! Bravo

  • @coryrain3937
    @coryrain3937 10 місяців тому

    Nice one Alpay. You are a juggernaut.

  • @VimblesArt
    @VimblesArt 10 місяців тому +1

    the topic of the video really hits home for me because something in the backrooms of my brain wants to be an artist who makes "actual artwork" (with like... intent, meaning, beautiful to look at).... and then i end up painting a seagull who's beak is stuck through a slice of bread for no reason other than "haha, silly"
    in the end though, the stuff that i paint, no matter how silly, still holds a part of me, my personality, what i find "worth painting".

  • @johnnycastillo7701
    @johnnycastillo7701 10 місяців тому

    Muy honesto en tus comentarios,representas el sentir de todos los pintores. Gracias!

  • @jaqstitch
    @jaqstitch 10 місяців тому

    This painting is badass. Love it