Colored Pastel on Gouache For Glowing Light Effects
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- I demonstrate two urban sketches in watercolor and gouache, and then add a bright light effect with pastel once the paint is fully dry. This technique is a simple way to achieve the feeling of objects against a bright sky. Also I answer a few of your questions and discuss whether it ‘breaks the rules’ to combine gouache, watercolor, pastels, and other mixed media, and how to use photography for inspiration for urban sketching.
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Some art videos are just fun to watch. Some are inspiring. Some teach you something. Some moves you to take the brushes and start to paint. Yours are all of these things combined. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Gualterio. Making these videos (and responding to everyone's questions) helps me to grow as an artist, too.
That father’s comment in the background “you’ve gotta practice” is soooo true 😍
Amazing paintings 👍😍
"But in the real world of painting, there are no laws or rules or ten commandments,"
What a great sentiment that is!
Art is not a professional sport.
Pseudonym73 so true, I always regret myself for crying at a drawing and throwing it away but then I always gotta remember it’s never going to be perfect.
@@ht1ps555 Nothing is perfect! Something is done when you decide to stop fiddling with it and move on to the next thing.
That's true for anything worth doing. Art, craft, engineering, whatever.
Saul Deeson I so agree!!
It's lazy "advice giving" at its best. If you want to achieve a certain look or a certain level of achievement, then then there most certainly ARE rules and commandments you have to follow as an artist. Time says so. Rembrandt would not have been able to achieve what he did by doing things differently.
You did this while standing and watch the short passing moments that may only occur once every couple days or months even. And your fingers' freezing?! Nah, man u are legit. Salam from Indonesia ❤
I just love the little tips you give, like the "wearing a dark shirt". So handy, and an indication of how conscientious and genuine you are about the craft. I'm sure this channel makes good business sense, but there's no faking your enthusiasm and sincerity. Thank you.
I'd wear a dark shirt to stop color or light from reflecting from my shirt. I would have never thought about anything like that until I saw this video though.
Love this one! Great tips- I like the kids asking about painting. I get that often painting outdoors and I keep meaning to start collecting the small Cotman WN half pan boxes so I can make little sketching kits and just give them to kids that stop to watch to keep.
Love what you said about Sargent and others experimenting with mixed media.
Hey, Jared, thanks for the comment. That would be super generous to give out watercolor sets to the kids. Even a few markers and a simple pad of paper from a dollar store would be a good thing to hand out to someone who's into it.
I advise: bulk purchasing empty half pans with magnetic stickers (off places like amazon) then find inexpensive tins then purchase the largest tubes (that dry well in pans and re-wet well of the lowest priced but highest quality watercolours) fill the pans (doesn't need to be perfect or perfectly full) cut cheaper watercolour paper pages to fit and explain that the paper is so the recipient can make a swatch card. Also if dollar stores are good in your area small kits of good but inexpensive supplies from the dollar store is great too! Especially for brushes but it really varies by area. I also think it's morally fine to sell these "at cost" so you are breaking even on the expense if not the time/effort, rather than just paying out of pocket.
I don't personally enjoy most of the cotman line paints and find I prefer most other brands but have been upgrading lately to full artist grade so maybe I'm getting more picky? Anyways I just got a 'lot' of the magnetic sticker included empty halfpans for a great price and many dollarstores currently have small Christmas gift tins and there is always Altoids tins. Very kind idea I do things like this too; best wishes!
_The quality of these videos are outstanding!_
I'm 100% sure I'll never get tired of watching you do your thing
Thank you James for debunking the "rules" of "good" painting. I love your work and your informative videos. I had a watercolor teacher many years ago who ascribed to the AWS no black, no white rule. My comment to her was that the thought police were controlling her art. I pointed out that black and white have been used extensively throughout painting history. The next time she had a show, I was delighted to find a number of her works included black.
The light on the first painting is just absolutely spot on!!
This guy has a gift!!
It's insane
The flaring technique lends so much atmosphere to these everyday subjects. Thank you.
I like your videos because you talk during them, this keeps me awake. Otherwise I fall asleep during art vids.
This kind of makes me want to get into painting. I like the idea of just setting up anywhere and just painting.
I advise researching the good quality but low cost supplies options and to aim for "middle grade" or best you can afford as higher quality supplies work better and are more enjoyable/easy to use and learn from. Lots of free youtube tutorials to help in all aspects. But even starting with dollar store supplies can be fine (depending on the quality of supplies available at your local stores) To this day I use several brushes I got at Dollarama (a Canadian dollarstore) some are amazing there while some are trash. Possible to start for CAD $40 or less and get a lot out of that if you shop for bargains! good luck if you decide to go for it!
As a way to start, look into urban sketching which a worldwide movement of people and groups who sketch on location. Lots of resources online! Might be a group in your area.
Hey James, I just discovered you have a channel! I've been watching it over the past couple weeks and am so appreciative of all the tips and tricks you provide. It's funny, I grew up with a Dynotopia print in my room, and always wondered how you made such dramatic paintings. I've been painting a lot lately, and it's really nice to be able to learn from the Dynotopia author. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you. Have you seen my video about the inspiration for Dinotopia? ua-cam.com/video/MrZ9GA-hiPI/v-deo.html
Michael, don't miss out on his blog either... It's got years of expertise, wisdom, humor... I love it every day. gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/
I find it amazing that you take an everyday somewhat ugly scene and turn it into a beautiful painting!
Hey James, not only did you irresistibly inspire me to start painting watercolour and gouache again, but when I tried to jazz up my paintings with pastels, they really sprang to life, your idea got me on to a new level. Thanks so much for your videos, I think you created a monster...lol and I'm not talking about your dinosaurs...
I'm loving your demos and enjoy the instruction on using mixed media in your paintings. The enthusiasm of the kid...." daddy, I want to paint" is so endearing and I hope the kids got a set of paints and is practicing.
You’re a genius artist extraordinaire- I just can’t believe how you drew this view so small, so precisely- I just love your work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻brilliant
Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring please keep going with what you are doing!
I always fear to color in art. Now that its finals week of my first trimester in art college and I am cramming, I gotta say, I found the right video that inspires me.
Love the freedom! During painting, I am a free man! Agree with your opinion James. And of course another beautiful art work!
I always think I'm an alright art teacher, then I watch one of your videos and realize I so much more to learn.
You’ve motivated me to start painting. I’ve always enjoyed art, but have lost myself over the years in the military. Really enjoying your videos, tips and passion you show. I find water coloring very pleasant. Thank you! I really want to go on a hike and stop, and paint what I see. Thanks for the motivation and helping me find an interest, and myself.
I really want to walk inside your paintings. There are better than real😄Thank you James for all your lessons❤️🌹
Your videos are so inspiring James, I learn so much from them every time, such a great teacher 💜👍🖌🎨🖼
I like the idea of painting the space, the very air between you and the subject. It certainly makes you think differently.
Beautiful rendering Jim.
You got it, that's exactly what I was trying to capture.
You really have a gift of taking something seemingly mundane and pulling out the beauty!
I worked in soft pastel for a long time, and was always curious about how some pastel artists, Richard McKinley, for example, got such great depth and darks in their paintings...even on light paper. Then I found out they were using underpainting techniques, usually watercolor. It really opened up a whole new world for me...but I always feel like I’m cheating when I mix mediums. Don’t know why, I suppose it’s because I went to a very traditional art school.
I LOVE the Edward Weston quote, thank you James. Making a note of it...
I've been watching your videos and following you for a while now. You're such an inspiring artist and I really can't believe how realistic your paintings are, even though they are so light and minimalistic. It's the idea that you give with just a few brush strokes that is so realistic. I wish I could learn something like that, but I can't even draw a banana :(
Hi James Gurney👋👋👋. Thank you for the video tip! I'll remember that in my art class!👍👍👍
the amount of detail in such a small piece and relatively big brushes is astonishing!
As you were painting the yellow lines on the lot, I heard the cars go by. I looked to that side of the painting, expecting to see the cars as they passed by!!
Thanks for evoking that in me!
Great tip about using stabilo pastel pencils, I have some so will try that thanks 😊
This is so good. Thanks for the great tip with the chalk!!
I love to see upstate NY captured in these paintings. There are places in Catskill, Athens and Coxsackie, along the Hudson that would make great spots to paint too.
Always a pleasure to see someone who knows what he's doing in painting.
I can barely draw a stickman and make it work and you over there can put some cameras to shame with how good you capture the scenes in your photos.
Nokia... I drew stick figures until I was in my 30s because I simply couldn't draw. Then one day I stumbled on a book "Drawing With the Right Side of the Brain." It taught me that it wasn't that I couldn't draw, it was that I didn't know how to look at things correctly to see them for drawing... I was soooo angry... I felt cheated, because art teachers in art classes my parents sent me to on weekends (babysitting) NEVER conveyed to me how to do this. It was all about your own "expression." Well, expression is fine, but poo that. I still have problems with some perspectives & I draw slowly, but in a month I could draw a reasonable portrait. I really, really really can't recommend it enough. There are new editions now, but any edition will do. Just don't get too bogged down in the opening explanation chapters-the exercises are great www.amazon.com/Drawing-Right-Side-Brain-Deluxe/dp/158542921X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DOKTCZCYSP6C&keywords=drawing+with+the+right+side+of+the+brain&qid=1573620685&s=books&sprefix=drawing+with%2Caps%2C273&sr=1-1
Like seeing the touches of chalk (pastels?) beautiful painting of the ordinary made extraordinary ❤️ I always learn so much from you.....
I love how informative you are!!
You inspired me to do en plein air painting.
I realized it teaches one many things.
when i feel unmotivated to paint i like to watch your videos. such an inspiring artist!
I've only just found your videos and I'm finding them really inspiring. I really like your looseness more than anything else so I'll be sure to bring that into my acrylic work.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Alexander, and welcome to the channel.
Me too, Alexander, even if just a little.
Very clear directions, can’t wait to try it!
You’re awesome. Not only in art, but these are very calming and helps me take my mind off my days and life stresses.
the gold for you, James! Thanks for this video.
You are amazing. Greetings from Florence, Italy! Saluti da Firenze!
Great stuff as always! loved the wearing a dark shirt tip! And reminding me to consider wearing a hat! Fantastic stuff I should really consider digging out the pastels with some of my gouache mixed medias in my sketchbook once I get home! I personally think I may use my "soft pastel" paintbrushes I have set aside rather than my fingertip. Really a semi-firm but fairly soft inexpensive paintbrushes (I can clean; and have purchased for dry media blending, including good quality but very inexpensive make up brushes from the dollar store) are great with soft pastels, charcoal and graphite! I hope that is helpful to someone because I really dislike getting my hands dirty sometimes and the brushes also have the benefit of not adding skin-oil to the art. (or dirt lol). That glow effect is very pleasing. Thanks for the video.
James Gurney
Your outdoor watercolors,
The picture is so flavorful
cool,
You are the best watercolor painter,
As a Korean watercolor artist, I commend your painting,
I pray that good things always happen!
A lot of helpful tips in this one! Thanks James. I'm really enjoying plein air painting - far more than i expected to!
I have tried underpaint and it’s a fabulous result
my biggest inspiration is you Mr. Gurney
I appreciate your mastery of plein air painting and how you convey the magic of light, that's the thing that lifts everyday objects and scenes out of the ordinary. I'd love to see some time lapse video of you making your detailed, fine illustrations, which is much closer to my way of working with gouache.
Red hands, gloved hands, hacking away at your inspiration. Beauty blue in black bonnets.
I love that melting of light into objects
I love how you explain what are you doing. I started watching your videos so I can do backgrounds but now I just want to commit to doing landscapes and urban paintings :)
True sir I respect you, if I try Gouache, I will follow those tips.
This is a realist content ever!
James Gurney
絵がとても風情があり、
素晴らしいです、
あなたは最高の画家、
韓国の水彩画がある私はあなたの写真を賞賛している、
常に良いことがあることを祈ります！
I don’t have an artistic bone in my body. Yet, I watch your videos. Thanks for showing me what i could never do. To me it’s like listening to Whitney Houston or Mozart, I could never sound like that. But yet, I listen with great enthusiasm. I’ve overcome my inadequacies with age and now I humbly enjoy more. :)
I see Garin Baker! Great artist and human being!
Love the color variety in the pavement!
Thank you for sharing your style and insights! All of the tips are very helpful and encouraging!
Great job! Congratulations!
Wow wonderful and great painting
As always, another fantastic video!👍👍👍
Always click so quick when one of your videos comes up on my list :)
Looks like the thumbs up have it 😁. Another interesting video.
MY FRIEND YOU ARE GIFTED BY GOD. ALL ARTISTS ARE AMAZING CREATURES THAT CAME TO EARTH IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR LIVES BETTER.
I was at art school in the very early 1960s...I remember one tutor who made us use black shoe polish and stubs of paper as brushes in the life classes...so as not to get bound in formal technique or become too precious about equipment (UK)
Thanks for another insight into your way of painting, James! I've been inspired to paint for the first time in watercolour and gouache (mix media, why not right?), for my family in time for Christmas, and all is going well so far. Wishing you well, eagerly looking forward to the next video!
lovely paintings ,and awesome advice brother
Very nice...... Ive been str7ggling wth oils so ive vought some guache bcoz oils are so expensive.... So these tutorials are great.....
Absolutely right man - centre jour is the way to go!
You are brilliant! Like the kid in the video I also say the same: I want to paint like that! I also like the mix media like pastels!
Your so talented! Love all your paintings! Ty for sharing it!
10:08 I heard the car and was expecting a car to move across the painting lool!! Exceptional work!! I love how you use pastel on the watercolor! I never would have thought of this. I bought a tube of opaque watercolor 2 weeks ago to try it out for some highlights. I might use it for foggy effects once I'm confident enough in how to make use of it! :) I'll probably give pastel a try. I never would have guessed mixed media could give such incredible results! :D
Greetings from Chile James, i love your work
Thanks for the tips here - I have some of those Othello pastel sticks - they're intense. Sometimes I like to take a photo into the sun - not catching the sun, but the light created on objects.
Another awesome video and great paintings, many thanks!
Thank you for sharing this. Your work is beautiful.
Love your work and your “teaching moments”. Where do you get those wonderful clips that hold your journal open? What is Chasein?
When you hear birds overhead, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT look up with your mouth open.... trust me on that one. ☹️
Good video, great paintings...thank you for sharing.
Spoken from experience? I've been hit, but not yet square in the face.
I love your video great job you have rekindled my love for realistic art👍.
Now I'm gonna go watch trailer Park boys for a bit. That 'ol Ricky 😆
Lol I live in poughkeepsie which is near both Kingston and newburgh so that's very cool to watch you create this work in particular
This is Awesome. Great work!! I also love to draw pictures.
Looks like oil pastel. I use colored pencil and regular pastels with wc all the time. So wish I had gouache too. I just have Holbein's white. The effects are great!
I’m from the Deep South and usually 35 degrees and I’m looking out the window in fear:) you’re in beast mode today
Great painting tips! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, 2 paintings in 1 video! Awesome :D
Wow so talented
You absolutely amaze me..your talent is inspiring
amazing... who paints power poles and parking lots and creates art??? Thank you for inspiring me to see balance and beauty in the ordinary and not to be overly obsessed with the scenic.
Thank you for sharing your time with us
As a Photographer first, I would avoid backlit. Now I’m looking for it to paint.
I really enjoy painting, oil painting is my favorite but you’ve inspired me to try something new. You’re very talented and calming.
Great video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Art is all about experimentation and self expression. Screw those people who try to limit you and your methods.
I really appreciate how you teach technique and creativity but don't stifle creativity. Some many teachers get wrapped up in things like tradition, etc. and harshly insist you never deviate from it. Its refreshing to be taught but also allowed to experiment, etc.
Это великолепно! 👍🎨🖌️