Street Painting in Indiana

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  • Опубліковано 8 жов 2014
  • Painting a watercolor sketch on a street corner in Huntington, Indiana with James Gurney, including achieving an accurate pencil drawing, establishing big tones of the watercolor wash, and finishing with linework with a fountain pen.
    Gurney is the author and illustrator of "Dinotopia" and "Color and Light."
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 476

  • @jasonbird3489
    @jasonbird3489 5 років тому +477

    I don’t paint, I have zero intention of taking up painting but I absolutely love watching these videos in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep. Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire talent.

    • @martintnguyen0916
      @martintnguyen0916 5 років тому +6

      Jason Bird HAHAHAH couldnt agree and relate more, i once tried to learn how to draw but it didnt go well so now i just watch other people master the art

    • @cristina3985
      @cristina3985 5 років тому +3

      You didn’t need to expose me like that

    • @WuweiTranslations
      @WuweiTranslations 5 років тому

      What he said! Thanks for your wonderful channel/artwork. Cheers from Berlin!

    • @slaznum1
      @slaznum1 5 років тому +4

      This is a recurring theme in UA-cam comments, people having trouble sleeping. A hazard of modern life.

    • @jasonbird3489
      @jasonbird3489 5 років тому +2

      slaznum1 I guess people have always had trouble sleeping. We just have so much more to do now. I couldn’t imagine having trouble sleeping two hundred years ago. Eating porridge in the dark by candle light! 😂

  • @josephgomez2249
    @josephgomez2249 5 років тому +302

    This man is my new bob ross.
    I freaking love these videos.

    • @glowup1104
      @glowup1104 5 років тому +6

      Pls don't compare a legend to a professional 😔😔😔

    • @waskozoids
      @waskozoids 5 років тому +2

      Bob Ross didn't painted pollutive America.Peak demand, when more pollutive power stations are activated, could be cut by 4 per cent

    • @aarontimm
      @aarontimm 5 років тому +21

      @@glowup1104 shut the fuck UP

    • @vitorklock2118
      @vitorklock2118 5 років тому +13

      @@glowup1104 He is only a legend because he is dead.

    • @glowup1104
      @glowup1104 5 років тому

      @@vitorklock2118 So if you die you can be a legend too?
      I don't think so...

  • @autumn_gryffindor
    @autumn_gryffindor 9 років тому +508

    your painting looks better than the actual street

    • @roseeze166
      @roseeze166 5 років тому +8

      Yeah! I think that's one of the things I love about his paintings

    • @Macam2macam
      @Macam2macam 5 років тому +3

      yes, i have to say this too.

    • @DeVon675
      @DeVon675 4 роки тому +20

      I know. If it was me I'll never pick up such a "boring" looking street and he automatically makes it look 100 times more interesting

    • @lucilliastreusvogel
      @lucilliastreusvogel 4 роки тому +5

      That's why I love paintings.

    • @someguy4194
      @someguy4194 4 роки тому +3

      That's the magic of art

  • @bakrhaltam
    @bakrhaltam 8 років тому +245

    not only was the video great, but the ending machine with the credits was out of this world

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  8 років тому +81

      +bakr haltam Thanks! That's homemade out of wood, brass, epoxy and sculpting compound. The buttons operate by crank-driven cam action.

    • @lemonmunch5082
      @lemonmunch5082 5 років тому +1

      @@JamesGurney what is one of them called?

  • @sinixdesign
    @sinixdesign 9 років тому +363

    I love these videos so much. I want to plein air with James Gurney!

    • @user-zz7gd2tf1f
      @user-zz7gd2tf1f 7 років тому +33

      Wow, even you are here.

    • @fredgowers2902
      @fredgowers2902 7 років тому

      Sinix Design o

    • @JojobaNutOil
      @JojobaNutOil 6 років тому +6

      i want to plein air with both of you guys. >//< (or just like creepily watch yall shh)

    • @not_myosotis813
      @not_myosotis813 5 років тому +1

      get off your butt and get plein airing smh sinix

    • @LoveBystroem
      @LoveBystroem 3 роки тому

      Saaame, I made a rig like his to do it on my own. I fell in love with his setup even though I know the equipment wont make me better, but it might make it a little extra fun.
      It did

  • @Citizen_X.
    @Citizen_X. 9 років тому +27

    I like how your brush strokes look uncertain in the beginning. But, when the work is done, it's masterly to behold. I really admire your work.

  • @user-iv6ej2fj3p
    @user-iv6ej2fj3p 5 років тому +57

    i'm a japanese, your painting makes me lovely. Your painting is amazing!!

    • @rythem2032
      @rythem2032 5 років тому

      @stan sorensen lol

    • @ras4884
      @ras4884 4 роки тому

      A wholesome stuff we got here. Sure, you are lovely

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 2 роки тому

      Nice. I love the oldschool traditional japanese waterpaintings.

  • @grandpa_eric
    @grandpa_eric 6 місяців тому

    lol 😂 “It’s always something.” How true! Every plein air painting has a story beyond the painting. That, makes the experience and expression endearing.

  • @everyrandomers4362
    @everyrandomers4362 6 років тому +14

    During my elementary days i really like to draw almost everything but i lost that skill during highschool until now im 32 yrs old and after I've watched this video i am so interested to draw and paint again. And can i learn so much from you sir thanks a lot.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 2 роки тому

      So 3 years on, did you ever learn again?

  • @AnaCarlaPagulayan
    @AnaCarlaPagulayan 5 років тому +3

    This is like Bobb Ross but on location. I love watching your vids :)

  • @analouise6504
    @analouise6504 4 роки тому +1

    I am now positive that you are the Bob Ross of watercolor.
    You hit all the criteria- 1. You’ve got a satisfying voice
    2. You videos aren’t abrasive
    3. Talent, you’ve got lots of that.
    4. Nice antidotes that keep you entertained.
    5. Probably the most important, your authentic.
    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful art.

  • @GCVolt
    @GCVolt 3 роки тому

    It’s so therapeutic to watch this guy paint.

  • @disciplining.the.pencil
    @disciplining.the.pencil Місяць тому

    When I'm stressed I watch alla of your videos over and over again it's relaxing makes me optimistic about life ❤🎉 stay blessed

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry4320 4 роки тому

    Your paintings made me more relaxed and calm to watch you paint.

  • @kyletwebster
    @kyletwebster 9 років тому +82

    Watching you paint is such a treat.

    • @ColoredMud
      @ColoredMud 7 років тому

      Kyle T Webster Indeed it is

  • @madarchitect8770
    @madarchitect8770 7 років тому +88

    Who could dislike this? It is humble and amazing work!

    • @grinstylez
      @grinstylez 4 роки тому +2

      Mad Architect whenever I see videos like these “disliked” it only reminds me; That the world truly has haters. You’re correct it is humbling and a amazing. I just don’t understand people that can’t see that for what it is. 🤷🏽‍♂️
      I’m pretty sure the hate comes from within tho. They don’t know any better.
      ✌🏽
      Grin Stylez
      Bronx, New York - 10459
      Fort Apache District

  • @amylynnbakes
    @amylynnbakes 5 років тому +53

    That's my hometown! What a coincidence. What brought you there?

  • @epomeni-ekpompi
    @epomeni-ekpompi 5 років тому +55

    Oh man i really like painting but i suck.. your paintings are amazing!

    • @rileyspence4627
      @rileyspence4627 5 років тому +5

      Keep doing it. You'll improve big time!

    • @soronorjspro3516
      @soronorjspro3516 4 роки тому

      Just follow his steps in the video, Pretty carefully.

    • @yamichan9249
      @yamichan9249 3 роки тому +2

      He's been painting for decades, of course he's good. Everyone sucks in the beginning, just keep practicing :>.

    • @blessOTMA
      @blessOTMA 3 роки тому +1

      @@yamichan9249 Truth!

  • @Donman34723
    @Donman34723 5 років тому +4

    “It’s always something” after the sirens lmao this dude is amazing

  • @MegaGusmeister
    @MegaGusmeister 7 років тому

    Super cool relaxed and simple that is how you make it look. One of the most no nonsense video tutorials in the whole web

  • @highdownmartin
    @highdownmartin 7 років тому +6

    Just my kind of thing. Full of atmosphere and detail but when you examine the detail it's not there it's in your head. Brilliant

  • @vivekjaiswal9024
    @vivekjaiswal9024 4 роки тому

    I don’t know who could possibly give a thumbs down.. I bet u people are the ones who do not even know what art is.. this is brilliant work..

  • @iorioriorio
    @iorioriorio 8 років тому

    very nice rendering, just enough detail and nice fade- a- way on the right. great subject, reminds me of my youth in the 1950's in waterbury , same buildings. old cigar store, woolworths, etc.

  • @pabloescobar-fy7xv
    @pabloescobar-fy7xv 5 років тому

    water colors give a very nice texture and shape , so nice and heart touching

  • @santiagoelias6172
    @santiagoelias6172 3 роки тому

    James..your style is amaziing..I really enjoy watching you paint...its soothing to my soul...and satisfying to my eyes...thank you for posting

  • @francoforleo4971
    @francoforleo4971 4 роки тому

    From Parkview in Johannesburg to Parkview in Indiana.... thanks for another great demo!

  • @lindathompson6129
    @lindathompson6129 4 роки тому

    I love the way you paint. I am learning from you. I don't paint in what you are doing but I can still learn.

  • @KathleenRenninger
    @KathleenRenninger 2 роки тому

    All of your videos are great, but this one was particularly interesting to me because you showed some of how you constructed the building. Your paintings always look far better than the real thing!

  • @passage2enBleu
    @passage2enBleu 5 років тому

    The idea captured in the first 60seconds is vital. Frame the idea and execute it. Always inspiring to watch you paint.

  • @artdhananjay
    @artdhananjay 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic !

  • @chelseawhite7117
    @chelseawhite7117 4 роки тому +1

    oh wow, that went from being super loose to a beautiful finished piece by the end so quickly!! The lines with the fountain pen really made a huge difference, especially next to the dark shadows on the brightly-lit building, it looks so three-dimensional while keeping that impressionist look to it. I enjoy watching what you choose to emphasize or leave out in a painting.
    I'm so excited to have found this channel, I could watch these all day

  • @jackmehoff8994
    @jackmehoff8994 7 років тому

    I'm a long time disciple of James' work and website. I'm laying in the hosp. watching these.

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  7 років тому

      Best wishes for a speedy recovery so you can get back out there and paint.

  • @CobeyShaver
    @CobeyShaver 3 роки тому

    Stumbled upon your videos today and I'm so glad I did! Absolutely love your techniques and teaching!

  • @cataliniulian9618
    @cataliniulian9618 5 років тому

    You are the only artist on youtube that knows how to paint correctly and academically in watercolour. You're amazing !

  • @LironYan
    @LironYan 7 років тому +6

    Beautiful work, I also love the dry brush technique on the wall (:

  • @paulf.livesey7641
    @paulf.livesey7641 4 роки тому

    James I have watched you paint for almost 7 years now and you are an inspiration. I was an advertising storyboard artist using mostly coloured markers but your loose style and treatment of shadows and hues and tones is a real help. Detailing later is a key lesson for me and a lot of fun.

  • @brantmaize8661
    @brantmaize8661 2 роки тому

    Amazing work Mr. GURNEY

  • @primtones
    @primtones 3 роки тому

    You are really turning the mundane into something magical through your painting.

  • @blessOTMA
    @blessOTMA 3 роки тому

    My favorite part of the paintings is the shadows and reflected light. Thank you for posting!

  • @aalfaass
    @aalfaass 6 років тому

    Loved the fire truck plot twist.

  • @roseeze166
    @roseeze166 5 років тому

    I love this guy.
    I dont even paint but his paintings are so serene.

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 3 роки тому

    Your schetch book are like a photo album. I bet they bring back some fun memories. I love how they are a snap shot in time. Thanks for sharing and narrating not just playing music.

  • @2hardbackrub743
    @2hardbackrub743 6 років тому +1

    So nice!

  • @patrickhennessy8040
    @patrickhennessy8040 6 років тому

    I have been in love with Pentalic Sketchbooks for so long.

  • @lescroquisdevivien
    @lescroquisdevivien 7 років тому +4

    James ! Your art is Wonderfull and full of life. Thank you so much, merci beaucoup from France. Vivien

  • @jhagen22
    @jhagen22 9 років тому

    Well done! Love the mixture of those techniques!

  • @MarlineAnimates
    @MarlineAnimates 7 років тому +15

    this is really good! Since I want to start using watercolors your tips are very helpful ( plus I can learn english a bit c:)

    • @risingiguana5408
      @risingiguana5408 2 роки тому

      Hey lol its weird to see someone i watch here 4 years ago with 10 likes in their comment

    • @MarlineAnimates
      @MarlineAnimates 2 роки тому

      @@risingiguana5408 I don’t even remember making this comment haha

  • @hdwalters65
    @hdwalters65 6 років тому

    I am enjoying your paintings very much. I located your bridge and buildings with Google map street view. This building and bridge still looks the same. Keep your inspiring artwork coming. Loving what you do and how you present it... You should be offered your own PBS show... I would tune in..

  • @bewithkrizhezra2010
    @bewithkrizhezra2010 3 роки тому

    i love how you capture each site.. and the colors..

  • @sophiechandler955
    @sophiechandler955 3 роки тому

    You always seem to see more in a subject than most people would, that’s the true artists eye. You’re a great watercolorist!

  • @lechatnoir9752
    @lechatnoir9752 6 років тому

    That's really fantastic. Thank you very much for allowing watching you paint. A real artist makes the difficult job looking so easy.

  • @jeremyjohn97
    @jeremyjohn97 5 років тому

    Wow! The detailing is excellent!

  • @TheBhushan1987
    @TheBhushan1987 9 років тому +8

    unbelievable !!! amazing watercolor technique!!!

  • @wildlifeartjm
    @wildlifeartjm 9 років тому +8

    Great little video James, really enjoyed watching it and thank you for taking the time and effort to share these with us - very much appreciated.

  • @kevinrice6245
    @kevinrice6245 9 років тому

    Good stuff. Liked the fountain pen trick to get the small details in quickly.

  • @rachelhilton1196
    @rachelhilton1196 3 роки тому

    I found you thanks to Steve Mitchell and I love your work. I have never painted buildings mainly because I find the angles difficult but I might just pluck up the courage to give it a go once I have done a bit more plein air somewhere quieter where no-one can see! The fire engine made me laugh, you're right there is always something when you paint outdoors!!

  • @jekalambert9412
    @jekalambert9412 3 роки тому

    I really appreciated James Gurney revealing that he has trouble accurately capturing foreshortening. I'm not a veteran to drawing and I struggle to accurately capture what I'm looking at. I thought my difficulties would go away with practice, but if James still has trouble, I understand that the struggle is something even seasoned artists deal with. BTW, thanks so much for showing how you measure what you're looking at.

  • @Johnmccoyart
    @Johnmccoyart 7 років тому +1

    So well documented and informative! Thank you for sharing.

  • @deba417
    @deba417 3 роки тому

    Always fabulous videos and paintings! Thank you!

  • @matttdb
    @matttdb 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Fun to watch and learn!

  • @kotakpersegi4848
    @kotakpersegi4848 7 років тому

    It's simple, but awesome. Like it

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou
    @JohnnyArtPavlou 5 років тому

    Wonderful. Magical!

  • @mealexxx
    @mealexxx 8 років тому +4

    Loved this James! You are an amazing fountain of inspiration!

  • @gildejesus3714
    @gildejesus3714 7 років тому +2

    you are amazing.
    love your work.
    thanks for sharing with us.

  • @donnamicci9996
    @donnamicci9996 5 років тому

    How lovely!!! Thanks for sharing - Great talent!

  • @henlysukandra2582
    @henlysukandra2582 7 років тому +6

    Hi, James, I love your works. Thanks for sharing. Your works are inspiring. God bless you.

  • @TheCombatartist
    @TheCombatartist 8 років тому +2

    PERFECT! Using the mixed media techniques for this type of field sketching is refreshing. The key to this all is your drawing. Proportions,scale and what to leave in and what to take out.

  • @kathleendarby3
    @kathleendarby3 6 років тому

    You’re helping me brush up before I go traveling. My favorite thing to do when traveling is drawing and painting the cities and people :)

  • @23Sinbio
    @23Sinbio 7 років тому +1

    Just beautiful.

  • @DJSHADDY2K7
    @DJSHADDY2K7 9 років тому +1

    Out standing art work James Gurney

  • @ottogillen9113
    @ottogillen9113 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your paintings. I really love the way you paint, and the content you choose to speak about while painting. No fluff and its easy to learn.

  • @tumpalutomo8539
    @tumpalutomo8539 5 років тому

    Really enjoy it. God bless you sir.

  • @tessriedle7653
    @tessriedle7653 7 років тому

    you make this look so easy!!!! enjoying your work and learning as I go

  • @exeltranquilitymashallahsu6226
    @exeltranquilitymashallahsu6226 6 років тому

    Loving art!!!

  • @cindiforeman
    @cindiforeman 9 років тому

    Thanks James! Great to watch!!

  • @Jamie-Russell-CME
    @Jamie-Russell-CME 5 років тому

    Very inspiring. I think I will try watercolor again. Thanks.

  • @my-linhrouil5496
    @my-linhrouil5496 9 років тому

    Thanks for making these videos with explanation of your process. It's as if I'm taking a class from a master except it's FREE.

  • @karenvc8005
    @karenvc8005 5 років тому

    I love watching your technique, which really seems to embrace washes and drawing with your brush. Great subject matter; miss those old buildings found in the cities and towns of the Midwest.

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  5 років тому

      Thanks, Karen. I also love those grand old towns of the Midwest. Every chance I get, I like to get off the interstate and visit them.

  • @victordemidov
    @victordemidov 9 років тому +1

    James, your work is always excellent!

  • @ricardodiaz1985rd
    @ricardodiaz1985rd 8 років тому +22

    I love this art work. I have been trying to get into watercolors now. I am not a a fan of realism on watercolor because I feel it takes away the beauty of it. I like line and wash style, but I feel it can look like a cartoon. But this! This way you paint is awesome. I think I will apply it myself. Congratulations, you are extremely talented!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @mandywatercolors
    @mandywatercolors 4 роки тому

    I do admire your work. Thank you for sharing with the world the amazing world of watercolors.

  • @deeholler1
    @deeholler1 8 років тому +1

    Magnificent!

  • @3lit3gn0m3
    @3lit3gn0m3 8 років тому +14

    8:57
    That transition blew my mind. In a small way, but I am truly shocked by the accuracy.

    • @wentelteefje76
      @wentelteefje76 4 роки тому

      I went over it frame by frame, and it IS amazing! ( , for back frame and . for forward frame).

  • @pamgaylord2130
    @pamgaylord2130 4 роки тому

    What an opportunity it would be to flip through your sketchbooks to admire and study your artwork. It would kind of be like walking through a museum.

  • @jasonpettit9984
    @jasonpettit9984 5 років тому +4

    I've been watching your chann, You've taught me so much,thank you for sharing this with me and I do appreciate it..

  • @susanpattonart
    @susanpattonart 7 років тому

    Thanks, James, for such great information and sharing what you know unselfishly. Very inspiring!

  • @jeanlisboalino
    @jeanlisboalino 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting this video!! Great!

  • @vexinglex4996
    @vexinglex4996 8 років тому

    I have the watercolors and the fountain pens... Now, I just need the dedication! Thank you for providing me with an inspired video. Wonderful.

  • @scarlettoslapas2084
    @scarlettoslapas2084 7 років тому

    Thank you for this video! I learned so much, and I'm beyond excited to watch these videos from one of my childhood favorite artists!

  • @brenTangle
    @brenTangle 9 років тому

    Wonderful video! Goes perfectly with "Watercolor in the Wild" too! Thank you so much for sharing and keep it up!

  • @legendsstudios5023
    @legendsstudios5023 5 років тому +3

    Your work is relly amazing, I love your drawings and paintings

  • @zoediaries
    @zoediaries 5 років тому

    Such a fan keep posting! I'm going back to painting..thanks for sharing

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc 5 років тому

    Great picture. Thanks for sharing all the detail of how you approach this, especially how to do the initial sketch and work out the perspective lines. Very useful indeed - I feel inspired!

  • @lasagna2407
    @lasagna2407 2 роки тому

    It has been years since this video is uploaded. 2014, I was just a 8 -yo girl ;-;
    I like your videos so much !!!

  • @VoidloniXaarii
    @VoidloniXaarii 9 років тому

    thank you for demystifying some Gurney magic!

  • @camicuibus
    @camicuibus 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful work!

  • @catherinecervas3726
    @catherinecervas3726 5 років тому

    I love the drawing light and contrast- thank you for sharing, you do such beautiful work!
    I was so excited to find this video this morning, just when I thought I had watched them all!

  • @acilegnagnibeb4296
    @acilegnagnibeb4296 6 років тому +1

    This is amazing, i can watch your videos everyday!

  • @jhonathanazeredo7660
    @jhonathanazeredo7660 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @barryteghtmeyer5466
    @barryteghtmeyer5466 4 роки тому

    Your videos are so inspiring for those of us that enjoy painting! The dry brush and the inclusion of the brown ink are great techniques!