I taught a painting class 19 years ago, and people asked me about getting "more definition" in the contours of a face, or clothing. I told them, "buy some cheap, soft molding clay. Every so often, take a break from painting, and try to mold a face, or a torso, or anything. Don't try to make a good sculpture/finished piece of art or become a sculptor "on the side", just let your hands mold things, and your brain will absorb this, and you'll see an improvement in your painted cheekbones, jawlines, etc." Everyone who tried this told me that they enjoyed a noticeable improvement in their painting. Happy painting, everyone!
@@michaelhaire7319 Thank you very much, very kind! The great thing about it is that you don't have to invest in sculpting tools, since the best effects seem to come from what the brain learns from our hands molding the clay. 😊. And you don't have to buy expensive clay, either, unless you want to. I hope it works for you like it worked for my students and art-pals!
1. Make yourself a dish for dinner that you've never eaten or heard of before. 2. Play one game that you never played before 3. Watch a documentary about a subject you know nothing about 4. Create one artwork in a completely different medium than what you're used to. 5. Read or listen to one book about a subject you're curious about 6. Think of a question... something you don't know, maybe haven't even thought of before, and then research or look up the answer Xylospongium is what the Romans used btw 😳... thanks all for watching and liking the video and don’t forget to come back here if you end up doing some of the things I suggested in the video!!! Xoxo
1. I made shrimp and grits which I’ve heard of but I’ve never eaten grits. It was scrumptious! It’s so satisfying when a new dish turns out well and I don’t burn the house down. 6. Wouldn’t you know it, the oldest-known color on earth is a brilliant pink.
I love how Alpay has improved the visuals of his videos with background lights, new effects and himself. It pushed the quality of his content even further and it's such a visual pleasure to admire the editing of his news videos! It makes a perfect mix between painting-video 👏👏👏👏
"Stabby stabby" 😂 . I had an art teacher who would often refer to overworking as blendy blendy. I think I may have a new catchphrase now. Love the video, as always. Your video quality is exceptional and I was splendidly surprised, if not a tiny bit shocked, to see your face.
I'm not really sure how long I've been subscribed to your channel, but its been a few years. I don't think I've ever commented before but just wanted to say I love your feedback, advice, and your constant reminders to not stay in the box "they" want us to stay in. You're encouraging and insightful and I appreciate it. And..i love that you're showing yourself more in your videos. 👍 (not in a weird way lol)
I love the unique way you help others with their art, in your UA-cam videos. You always help people to think. Thank you, you seem wise beyond your years. Loved your piece as usual. So inspiring as always ❤
@@AlpayEfe 😂 No... I mean you are like 101 years wise! People these days just like quick fixes and shallow answers. I always find deep meaning and great value, in your videos and shared thoughts. Thank you for your fresh and meaningful approach on art. I always come to your videos for inspiration 💖💕
I do not need motivation to try new things with my art. I’m at a point in my life that I figure anything beyond now, is a bonus. I survived breast cancer - twice, and I know life is short. I say this to tell everyone who is reading the comments, ‘ listen to this man! What you learn is never wasted.’ I’ve really been enjoying binge watching all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise!
I think what I mean when I say I want to get better, is that I want the ability to put what's in my head on the canvas/sketchbook. Too often I just can't get what I make to look like what I envisioned.
Apart from the fact that you provide us with really valuable informations and new perspectives when in comes to making art and being an artist, your voice is so soothing and calming. I love all your videos!
This video is so topical to me at the moment. To help get out of artist block, I’ve been putting together “mood boards” for a couple pieces I want to do and it’s helping me become more visually aware of different components and aspects of a painting/illustration. These paintings are Star Wars related so I’m working in the familiar, but I’m learning more about lighting (taking my own photos and experimenting with light), atmosphere, storytelling, things that I’d expect in a cinematography class😅. And after I’ve gathered a good amount of reference photos and my own sketches to utilize, I write bullet points about the overall theme and what sticks out to me; kinda like analyzing a piece of literature. I really recommend looking at concept art of a fav movie/video game because those are great for studying and teaching yourself how to tell a story or evoke a certain emotion. Its been a fun brainstorming exercise that doesn’t revolve around a particular art technique or medium. Everything said in this video is helping me even more! Definitely need to dive into the unfamiliar. Thank you Alpay!!
The best thing I did right fron the beginning when I was exploring my creative side was to start a journal. Inside I would include anything that inspired me from a family photo to a leaflet to an art exhibition. Eventually I expanded that to include noting down the new techniques I picked up, colour mixing recipes and when I struggled drawing heads properly I even included several methods to help remind me such as the loomis method etc.
I love your approach and it makes me feel better about all the crafting I do. I learn different things. Some stuff gets completed. Some doesn’t. But overall I am moving forward and getting more proficient. Last thing I finished was a stuffed toy. Now I am learning macrame.
dood, I have really been enjoying your videos. I have been spending more time doing arts and crafts during the pandemic than I have since high school. I have started a painting, on canvas, for the first time in like 15 years. so, thank you for your videos, and your calm and quiet guidance. I would also like to thank my adhd medication lol! - honesty though, I really enjoy your content, thank you.
I think the analogy that you used with the Chinatown reference was very clever and illustrated the point you were trying to get off really well I believe. I love that your words were like a call to action to expose yourself to things that will enrich your art or influence you to be creative. I am going to take that as an excuse to go on a vacation! 😂
Excellent advice! I generally read a lot and find that sometimes a short sentence sparks a load of ideas that gets me researching and going through other books to develop an idea further. 👍👍👍
Words of wisdom! Information in equals information out. Creativity is the combining of known elements and information to create new information. Well done! Really great painting too!
Seeing work in progress videos on art is always soothing. It calms my nerves, and fire up inspiration. Lift up my mood, and see hope better. Painting, sketching, and just making art, or just watching art videos, especially yours, has always been something I look forward to after work. I don't finish my artwork in one go. I just let myself work on it whenever I have the urge, and once it's begun, I stop by at my small desk and tweak something here and paint something there and just let myself immersed in the flow of mood until I feel that it's enough. Thank you for sharing us these videos. Especially in these hard times.
Alpay your voice is just heavenly. Period. I'm a big fan here trying to learn things from your videos. They are so amazing!keep up the good work mate. Also, seeing your paint with oils make me feel paint too so bad haha. Your videos have a nice feel altogether. Calm,well defined and top content.
I've always been so arrogant as to be completely satisfied with thinking that my current skill level is all I need. Or maybe its the usual artists fear of failure that convinces me that's the truth, when in fact I actually want to 'improve'. Then again, if I think im able to 'improve'...thats like thinking there's a right way and a wrong way to create, I dont like that idea. Not sure why I clicked the video as I knew the answer, yet was hoping you might have some magical art hack to greatness, when we all know full well it's all down to DULL, REPETITIVE, CONSISTENT WORK. I like your challenge at the end, I might actually do them! New sub and loving your channel so far. Great ideas and perspective with a healthy dose of reality check. Will binge more.🖤
Hi from Spain. Alpay I have to say you are both an amazing teacher and an insanely talented artist. Thanks for every single advice and please keep making more vídeos
Once again, I am glad I found your channel! There is nothing more beneficial than doin multiple different types of art and expanding your abilities....when I made my first movie I was a writer...I never filmed, directed, edited, color graded or anything else to do with movie making...I had to learn to do it all....I had never worked with oil painting until I did....I never used color pencils to do whole drawings until I did....am I master at everything? - FAR FROM IT! but I enjoy it all and each thing helps me get better in each medium... by the way, I'd love to own that John Wick painting LOL
I've just sat for an hour and sketched a self portrait and I'm quite pleased with it for two reasons: 1. It actually looks like me 2. I can identify readily what I'd do better next time. So fun and I know what I need to work on. Trying to practice drawing and painting a few different things. I was drawing with patients at work the other day with just what coloured pens the ward had. I drew a chicken somewhat similar to Alpay's that I'm pleasantly surprised and pleased with.
Hi! I just found your channel and Subscribe, you are totally right on the Practice, I started with the coloring channel 1 year ago and I can tell the difference between a year ago and know... I guess that is the cool part of documenting the process!!
As an ink to dry media artist, my new experience is refamiliarizing with painting, though trying to mix acrylics with oil paint with soybean oil as a vehicle... it was uncomfortable on many levels, though growth so often is.
I taught a painting class 19 years ago, and people asked me about getting "more definition" in the contours of a face, or clothing. I told them, "buy some cheap, soft molding clay. Every so often, take a break from painting, and try to mold a face, or a torso, or anything. Don't try to make a good sculpture/finished piece of art or become a sculptor "on the side", just let your hands mold things, and your brain will absorb this, and you'll see an improvement in your painted cheekbones, jawlines, etc." Everyone who tried this told me that they enjoyed a noticeable improvement in their painting. Happy painting, everyone!
I have never even thought of trying this. Sounds genius!
@@michaelhaire7319 Thank you very much, very kind! The great thing about it is that you don't have to invest in sculpting tools, since the best effects seem to come from what the brain learns from our hands molding the clay. 😊. And you don't have to buy expensive clay, either, unless you want to. I hope it works for you like it worked for my students and art-pals!
@@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt thanks for sharing! I've heard the expression "paint like a sculptor", but I've never actually tries sculpting.
That is awesome advice! Thank you!
This is a great idea, thanks a lot ☺️
1. Make yourself a dish for dinner that you've never eaten or heard of before.
2. Play one game that you never played before
3. Watch a documentary about a subject you know nothing about
4. Create one artwork in a completely different medium than what you're used to.
5. Read or listen to one book about a subject you're curious about
6. Think of a question... something you don't know, maybe haven't even thought of before, and then research or look up the answer
Xylospongium is what the Romans used btw 😳... thanks all for watching and liking the video and don’t forget to come back here if you end up doing some of the things I suggested in the video!!! Xoxo
It's a great artwork! I am very happy to meet your very nice art. I am grateful. I learned a lot from your video. I respect and support you.👍
i am excited to try all your suggestions! thank you for this inspiring video
I have been doing the last one often! two weeks ago oil, this week acrylics!
1. I made shrimp and grits which I’ve heard of but I’ve never eaten grits. It was scrumptious! It’s so satisfying when a new dish turns out well and I don’t burn the house down.
6. Wouldn’t you know it, the oldest-known color on earth is a brilliant pink.
@@sarjslack How awesome 😍 ...Only 4 more to go
I love how Alpay has improved the visuals of his videos with background lights, new effects and himself. It pushed the quality of his content even further and it's such a visual pleasure to admire the editing of his news videos! It makes a perfect mix between painting-video 👏👏👏👏
Happy to hear that :)
I agree
❤️Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserve. Repent of your sins and trust in Him💜
I think there isn't a video left that I haven't watched twice ...... You are one of the best artist in UA-cam
came to learn how to become a better artist stayed to learn how to write a good scene
Better than nothing 😂
❤️Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserve. Repent of your sins and trust in Him💜
@@YellowTalkss Amen!
I absolutely love how you use shapes of color to create the feeling of skin's temperature and it reflecting light. Absolutely superb.
"Stabby stabby" 😂 . I had an art teacher who would often refer to overworking as blendy blendy. I think I may have a new catchphrase now. Love the video, as always. Your video quality is exceptional and I was splendidly surprised, if not a tiny bit shocked, to see your face.
I'm not really sure how long I've been subscribed to your channel, but its been a few years. I don't think I've ever commented before but just wanted to say I love your feedback, advice, and your constant reminders to not stay in the box "they" want us to stay in. You're encouraging and insightful and I appreciate it.
And..i love that you're showing yourself more in your videos. 👍 (not in a weird way lol)
I love the unique way you help others with their art, in your UA-cam videos. You always help people to think. Thank you, you seem wise beyond your years.
Loved your piece as usual. So inspiring as always ❤
I might be older than you think 😅
@@AlpayEfe 😂 No... I mean you are like 101 years wise! People these days just like quick fixes and shallow answers. I always find deep meaning and great value, in your videos and shared thoughts.
Thank you for your fresh and meaningful approach on art. I always come to your videos for inspiration 💖💕
@@sussu3213 thank you for the encouraging and lovely words!
I do not need motivation to try new things with my art. I’m at a point in my life that I figure anything beyond now, is a bonus. I survived breast cancer - twice, and I know life is short. I say this to tell everyone who is reading the comments, ‘ listen to this man! What you learn is never wasted.’
I’ve really been enjoying binge watching all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise!
One of my favourite artists and one of my favourite action actors, win win! I wish we had an art teacher like you in school.
I think what I mean when I say I want to get better, is that I want the ability to put what's in my head on the canvas/sketchbook. Too often I just can't get what I make to look like what I envisioned.
Dry humour. Sarcastic pragmatism. Compassionate approach.
A wonderful coffee break moment that's left me with a fun challenge to step up to.
🙌
best comment of the week
you said exactly how i was feeling...i painted John Wick too and wish I'd seen this vid first
Apart from the fact that you provide us with really valuable informations and new perspectives when in comes to making art and being an artist, your voice is so soothing and calming. I love all your videos!
It’s so comforting to watch you paint and I adore your accent.
This video is so topical to me at the moment. To help get out of artist block, I’ve been putting together “mood boards” for a couple pieces I want to do and it’s helping me become more visually aware of different components and aspects of a painting/illustration. These paintings are Star Wars related so I’m working in the familiar, but I’m learning more about lighting (taking my own photos and experimenting with light), atmosphere, storytelling, things that I’d expect in a cinematography class😅. And after I’ve gathered a good amount of reference photos and my own sketches to utilize, I write bullet points about the overall theme and what sticks out to me; kinda like analyzing a piece of literature. I really recommend looking at concept art of a fav movie/video game because those are great for studying and teaching yourself how to tell a story or evoke a certain emotion. Its been a fun brainstorming exercise that doesn’t revolve around a particular art technique or medium. Everything said in this video is helping me even more! Definitely need to dive into the unfamiliar. Thank you Alpay!!
I love listening to you, your voice, the words you use, and of course, your painting tips. Absolutely wonderful 👏
The best thing I did right fron the beginning when I was exploring my creative side was to start a journal. Inside I would include anything that inspired me from a family photo to a leaflet to an art exhibition. Eventually I expanded that to include noting down the new techniques I picked up, colour mixing recipes and when I struggled drawing heads properly I even included several methods to help remind me such as the loomis method etc.
I love his lil blue apron ,it's so cute
I love your approach and it makes me feel better about all the crafting I do. I learn different things. Some stuff gets completed. Some doesn’t. But overall I am moving forward and getting more proficient. Last thing I finished was a stuffed toy. Now I am learning macrame.
Third video in one month!!! And I'm all in for it🥳🥳
dood, I have really been enjoying your videos. I have been spending more time doing arts and crafts during the pandemic than I have since high school. I have started a painting, on canvas, for the first time in like 15 years. so, thank you for your videos, and your calm and quiet guidance. I would also like to thank my adhd medication lol! - honesty though, I really enjoy your content, thank you.
I love how you’re showing yourself on camera more!
You're a fantastic artist! The choice of colors to paint John Wick is phenomenal and, with a few confident brushstrokes, it comes to life.
I think the analogy that you used with the Chinatown reference was very clever and illustrated the point you were trying to get off really well I believe. I love that your words were like a call to action to expose yourself to things that will enrich your art or influence you to be creative. I am going to take that as an excuse to go on a vacation! 😂
HIGHLY APPROVED!
Excellent advice! I generally read a lot and find that sometimes a short sentence sparks a load of ideas that gets me researching and going through other books to develop an idea further. 👍👍👍
Alpay Efe: these advices are SOOO IMPORTANT!
Words of wisdom! Information in equals information out. Creativity is the combining of known elements and information to create new information. Well done! Really great painting too!
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I like the tasks at the end i'm gonna give them a go!
I Agree John looks good
I kept watching just to see your colour choices & what you would do with them, but what you said was also enjoyable.
You're a real pleasure to listen to. Thanks a lot for the insights.
What a FABULOUS video on creating and encouraging the creative mind.
I love your use of colors when you paint. Very inspiring.
your videos are getting better and better
Seeing work in progress videos on art is always soothing. It calms my nerves, and fire up inspiration. Lift up my mood, and see hope better. Painting, sketching, and just making art, or just watching art videos, especially yours, has always been something I look forward to after work. I don't finish my artwork in one go. I just let myself work on it whenever I have the urge, and once it's begun, I stop by at my small desk and tweak something here and paint something there and just let myself immersed in the flow of mood until I feel that it's enough.
Thank you for sharing us these videos. Especially in these hard times.
Creativity is an endless journey to creation
This is such a helpful video! Not just for painters but for anyone in a creative feild! Definitely your best advice on this channel within this video!
Great message! Delayed gratification is a tough pill for many artists to swallow
Alpay your voice is just heavenly. Period. I'm a big fan here trying to learn things from your videos. They are so amazing!keep up the good work mate. Also, seeing your paint with oils make me feel paint too so bad haha. Your videos have a nice feel altogether. Calm,well defined and top content.
You've helped me with my art so much!
Thank you! I so needed to hear this right now, as I was feeling rather discouraged.
Can you do a sketchbook tour ?
YES
Super content as always. I find watching you paint and talk about art is such a refreshing experience. Thank you.
Love your videos you’re so talented that you inspire me everyday
I absolutely love these videos. I don't even paint. but I find them so soothing.
I'm gonna binge and enjoy this😍
I get to learn a lot from you Alpay 💙
Alpayesque: abstract realism resembling awesomeness.
Love the videos and the good info!
Loved your perspective on this. I struggle with symmetry of faces and I'm still learning portrait painting. But your insights are amazing!
Thanks for the advice on what really matters if we want to get better. 😊
I liked that type of practical advice.
I've always been so arrogant as to be completely satisfied with thinking that my current skill level is all I need. Or maybe its the usual artists fear of failure that convinces me that's the truth, when in fact I actually want to 'improve'. Then again, if I think im able to 'improve'...thats like thinking there's a right way and a wrong way to create, I dont like that idea. Not sure why I clicked the video as I knew the answer, yet was hoping you might have some magical art hack to greatness, when we all know full well it's all down to DULL, REPETITIVE, CONSISTENT WORK. I like your challenge at the end, I might actually do them! New sub and loving your channel so far. Great ideas and perspective with a healthy dose of reality check. Will binge more.🖤
Amazing painting btw! I love your style!
Such a fresh take! Love this entire concept!!
Heey thank u for the list !! I tend to do insane art anxiety but this way to do things sounds just so fun!
thank you for your video! you inspire me every week with your works. You are definetly my favourite contemporary artist
Sometimes I don't watch your videos. I just listen to it like a podcast while working. 😅 And I learn so much everytime. 😊
For some reason this video reminds me of Bill Alexander, it has the same sorta feel when you're learning
Hi from Spain. Alpay I have to say you are both an amazing teacher and an insanely talented artist. Thanks for every single advice and please keep making more vídeos
You have a new dog now so that of course means we need a portrait painting video/stream of you painting them.
Once again, I am glad I found your channel! There is nothing more beneficial than doin multiple different types of art and expanding your abilities....when I made my first movie I was a writer...I never filmed, directed, edited, color graded or anything else to do with movie making...I had to learn to do it all....I had never worked with oil painting until I did....I never used color pencils to do whole drawings until I did....am I master at everything? - FAR FROM IT! but I enjoy it all and each thing helps me get better in each medium... by the way, I'd love to own that John Wick painting LOL
i'm actually doing the opposite...going into writing after being a painter
Absolutely love your videos!
BLOODY EXCELLENT and BLOODY TRUE!
I've just sat for an hour and sketched a self portrait and I'm quite pleased with it for two reasons:
1. It actually looks like me
2. I can identify readily what I'd do better next time.
So fun and I know what I need to work on. Trying to practice drawing and painting a few different things. I was drawing with patients at work the other day with just what coloured pens the ward had. I drew a chicken somewhat similar to Alpay's that I'm pleasantly surprised and pleased with.
Very interesting .
Thanks.
You're my absolute fav artist. So brilliant, so skilled, and yet so humble!
A great video! I definitely see the benefits to what you said. Especially since I struggle to get drawing ideas.
I don t understand english language, but i like to watch your colors go down to the paper.. very smart sensation 😊
Very Good Advice thank you Sharing
Your my go to! Your so relaxing to watch! Your an amazing artist. And you explain very very well. Thank you so so much for all your insight. 🤎💚
Hi! I just found your channel and Subscribe, you are totally right on the Practice, I started with the coloring channel 1 year ago and I can tell the difference between a year ago and know... I guess that is the cool part of documenting the process!!
Your videos are amazing! Great quality in edits, content and advice
You are so positive and encouraging... thank you for this video! I am making a new dish for dinner next week lol
Looks fantastic! Amazing artwork! keep it up... 💕💕💕
Really appreciate your work
I just love your video you are very inspiring and very talented thanks a lot for your precious avise 🙏🏼
U are a good and poitive speaker , try that along with painting and ohh my, its amazing
WoW! Amazing!!! ☺️👍👍👍
I don't wanna be a fast artist i just wanna be a artist slowly progessing in my life slowly and simply and this video really gave me many ideas
First,,, Just finished rewatching the Wick trilogy and this pop up 👌🏻👌🏻
Alpay love your prospective in your art work , and thank you for renew my love of art 🎨. Mahalo
Thank you alpay, really thank you.
I always love listening to you while you are creating master pieces 😍❤️
An answer I never expected!
Like your style and advice. Breath of fresh air.☺️
The scene analogy is brilliant. Really opened my eyes.
Beatiful voice... The way you talk
It's so good to put a face to the name! Great advice, thank you.
your advice is so helpful
You are amazing!!
It's beautiful, you are an amazing artist !
New blend of tone effectively. Nice tips for improvement.
Great advice- thank you!
"How did the people in ancient Rome wipe their butts"
This sent me😂😂😂
Thanks I feel I'm getting advise from my best friend and it comes with a lot of wisdom and fun definitely I have work to do this week 💃
As an ink to dry media artist, my new experience is refamiliarizing with painting, though trying to mix acrylics with oil paint with soybean oil as a vehicle... it was uncomfortable on many levels, though growth so often is.
I love this colors amazing art. 💜
Pure inspiration!!! 😯👌✨loved it!!!
strong words, cool ! and tone so nice
Great video, and yeah have a good one you too Alpay!😉