Wonderful! I've only been painting for a couple years, and I've been watching and enjoying your videos for over a year now. I've finally come around to painting everyday objects and views in my own life. For a while I only wanted to paint super dramatic scenes, but seeing you consistently find the beauty in things I would overlook is slowly rubbing off on me. :) I'm starting to look out my back door at the view I'd always considered too boring to paint, but now I'm suddenly intrigued by the angles of the branches in a small tree, the shine of the patchy pavement after a rain shower, and so many other things that now I want to try to capture. Thanks so much for helping me see more beauty and interest in the everyday world that surrounds me!

@JamesGurney

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ari, your comment is music to my ears. There's magic in commonplace things.

@annestevens3307

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@Milesjart

4 жыл бұрын

This comment is what it's all about. Thanks for writing that out.

@adamthorntonillustration9281

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ari, I was just about to write almonst exactly the same comment, then saw that you had already done it! TBH, I'm still at the stage where I think the dramatic scene is preferable, but it's very good to know I'm not (or wasn't) alone!

@offroutegaming8249

3 жыл бұрын

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The whole video I couldn't get over the fact he found another guy that likes to paint folding chairs. Lmao

@windshearahead7012

4 жыл бұрын

Code Underground artist, lmaoo 👩🏻‍🎨

@HarryDinesOut

4 жыл бұрын

I can't get over the fact that he visited a mansion just to paint a folding patio chair!! lol

@kayaeki

4 жыл бұрын

Wholesomeee gaha

@willrothfuss8470

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he'll paint anything. Plop a black rolling garbage can down in front of him and he'll paint it like a cel from a Disney animated feature.

@toonybrain

4 жыл бұрын

Code Underground LMBO Check out the mountains and scenery at about 5:03, yet the chair is what rivets them.

first some pencil, then a big mess. then some detail. at the end: pure magic and behold: i still cant do it! lovely

@rbrunet4755

4 жыл бұрын

So true! Haha. He's a wonderful painter.

@nalcarya

4 жыл бұрын

The trick to learning is accepting, embracing the mess aka ugly stage and not trying to add detail immediately. I improve so much faster since I realised that :)

@whitestguyuknow

4 жыл бұрын

@@nalcarya in a video I just watched of his he describes himself as a pilot flying through fog and just trusting his instruments in order to fly up out into the clear. It makes me feel more confident in myself and my own drawings and paintings because I always feel that moment and get pretty dejected and sometimes lose my passion to keep going because it just feels like a mess and it's taking so long and I just doubt myself. But knowing that someone who's such a great artists, who creates pieces very often, many many more than I ever have, *still* feels that way with each piece and just has to trust that the more time and effort you put in will ultimately lead you to the finished product

@msf2126

4 жыл бұрын

Haha..i know the feeling. I dive in all concerned with perspective and detail.. But just watching these iv got bolder with starting in blobs.. And its helping. Long way to go...

@zeusolympus1664

2 жыл бұрын

@@nalcarya yeah especially for watercolor you don't know what will happen next after that ugly stage. Its a bit nerve wrecking.

This video shows exactly how much patience you need to have, as a painter. My grandfather was a superior paint artist, he had many techniques dialed. He often went to places and took photos, so he can paint them later at home. He loved to make huge oil-color paintings of nature sights. Some of those paintins now remember me of him and how great he was.

@jayashrimalondewatercolour9994

2 жыл бұрын

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James you turn the most average objects into the most intresting pieces of art, it's simply amazing and the reason why i adore your art and you as an Artist.

@TiffanysFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Joanne Tiffany Joanne. I love that you have an Amdrew Tishler playlist! Lol he is amazing too!

@opendstudio7141

4 жыл бұрын

If you haven't notice yet, he paints the light and everything else is an incidental stage. We may have more in common with moths than we think. :)

Fantastic painting... I can’t understand how on Watercolor painting.. the start looks like a hot mess and then magically, you end up somehow with a brilliant painting like this.... must take a special mindset to be able to envision that

@stanleyhape8427

4 жыл бұрын

Actually it's called setting dust. Once the painting is approximately 90% done you LIGHTLY sprinkle the setting dust and let it set. The setting dust will make any color corrections and define edeges to objects in the painting.

@rubenspaul5271

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, That is the charming of watercolor. And you also need a set of high quality paint affordable to do enough excercise. Here is an online store of brand Paul Rubens, which is what you are looking for. paulrubens.aliexpress.com/store/5140092

@lr9171

3 жыл бұрын

That's watercolor paint's identity

you can change any subject into a masterpiece!

It’s absolutely mind-boggling to be able to watch you take this painting and really bring it into that photorealistic level of detail. I do have to point out, however, the irony of being in a stunning place like a mansion in Hudson Valley.. and the thing the group is painting is a folding chair

i didn't think anyone could make a simple folding chair seem so angelic

@jeanneratterman4174

2 жыл бұрын

There was a woman in an art class i took back in 1983 who loved shoes. Her “shoes” were gorgeous on the feet of her subjects.

2:10 will be my end look of painting

@jitshreyachowdhury9917

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jitshreyachowdhury9917

3 жыл бұрын

Same here bro

I found your book in a bookstore in Seoul. I was watching . and there was your face in it! I realized then that it was your book!! OMG. It was so nice to meet you! I just bought a book and came home. Most of the time I will depend on the translator to read books, but I am satisfied!

@JamesGurney

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so happy that my book is in Korea.

@user-py2zy1gz1z

4 жыл бұрын

I will always support your channel. From Seoul.

So that's how you Gaussian Blur in traditional paintings. Awesome

Even though I saw each second of it I ask myself how how how did he do it??? You are sooo damn good!!

Just saw that note, “Binge-watching my videos will make you happy.” So true! 🙂

Wow...that subject matter as plain as a garden chair can be executed so vividly. Really enjoyed this, thank you .

Such a mundane subject but James makes out the nobility and sublime in the everyday. Remarkable

You’re a wholesome person, keep it up! I wish you all the best. All the love from Saudi Arabia, I hope you visit us one day.

I do indeed believe you, that binge-watching your tutorials will make me happy. Just need to make the popcorn.

One phrase that stuck with me the most in this fantastic video was 'air in the shadow', it describes a much overlooked aspect of making a good painting as many paint shadows without taking into account that it is still real space with colour and light.

it's okay if they melt with each other -james me back in college: OH NOOOOOOO THIS IS EPIC FAIL!

The narration is reminiscent of those 60s educational videos that Disney used to make. Just great.

Now, THIS is the kind of ART/PAINTING that I’ve always wanted to do. As a young person, still dependent on my Parents, I was able to paint like this under the strict tutelage of my Art teacher. This was back in the 1970s. It’s been over a decade since I last took an Art Class @ a Community College. TYSM, James, for these great how-to videos. I’m almost positive that your videos will inspire me to, once again, pick up my brushes & canvases.

The painting looks infinitely more stunning than the original

I used to paint.add 15 years of life....I realize how important it was and is to me at 40.As I dip my toe back into the waters is youtube.and this channel. Fuel to my fire sir.thank you.

@RandalfElVikingo

4 жыл бұрын

I was never good at drawing or painting, but I always wanted to. At least I can do a last try.

@RandalfElVikingo

4 жыл бұрын

I was never good at drawing or painting, but I always wanted to. At least I can do a last try.

Its a simple chair but the way you painted it !!!. When amazing and great are not just good enough !!

James. you are my 21st Century Bob Ross! It was a pleasure hearing you speak at the Yellow Barn in Glen Echo, MD. I bought your book on Light and Color in Barnes and Noble in 2012 and have been a student of yours ever since. Thank you!

Super relaxing. I love being recommended channels such as yours!

Thank you for the demonstration! That watercolor painting looks fantastic and much more realism.

So happy I stumbled on these videos! Love your videos/ artwork James!

James, you are the coolest! Your videos are a treat and I always look forward to the next one.

Such a great talent. Many thanks, James.

Gorgeous, looks so fresh and illuminating, love it.

As always- simply inspiring :) Thanks James for your hard work as always!

Congratulations James, it's amazing !

Thank you for sharing your years of practice and refined skills with us. It is such a joy to watch you create James!

Saying thanks for all the great videos. They've been such a tremendous help and have made sitting back to just paint fun again.

This is incredible. Wonderful. Amazing!

Wow! Amazing! Absolutely beautiful!

Such a talent and teacher. Thank you!

Thanks, Mr Gurney. Your Art, books and tutorials are very inspiring!

Thanks for another great video. I love the way that you approach painting in such a non-fussy way.

You make it look so easy. Amazing as always!

This is so lovely to be witness to, and it brings me a sense of much needed calm.

Your skill just amazes me every video. I love how you just paint anything. And I love how you mix media. I need to let go of my transparent only fixation! I am still a groupie! Love to watch your posts. You have so many things to share! Thank you!

Yeah! I like your art and the way you create a piece is unique! Thank you for this video. Best J

Thank you for just being so free and adventurous with your painting - I feel such a sense of liveliness and joy that comes across every single painting you create. Thank you for sharing this!

Absolutely beautiful, this has inspired to go paint!

wow i never thought watching someone paint a chair would be so relaxing! beautiful colors and direction

Very generous James. Lovely painting too.

Wow! You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing of your time and expertise.

Your watercolors and your spot-on drawing is damned good, James.

So impressive! Such a master of the medium!🔥

You make these little subjects into such interesting paintings! Inspiration ❤️❤️

I feel like I’m watching an old PBS show. Very calming ☺️

Great one, simple composition but an elegant painting. Loved the break down of steps and thanks for sharing the new technique!

Make it look easy there James :D I started watercolor and naturally would be interested to see you doing it more!

Lots of wonderful information in here, thank you so much! 💕

Beautiful painting! The light through the chair is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your processes.

Your videos and paintings are just incredible!!! You've single-handedly ignited such a passion in me for painting!!! Thank you so so much for sharing your techniques!

Thank you! Your videos are very informative and inspiring.

You are a truly fabulous teacher. Just purchased your Sketchbook App bundle and loving it!

I love your videos. Thanks for the great tips, they help me a lot!

You are a great inspiration to me. Whenever I get stuck I look at you and learn so much.

Thanks James! You are a great educator and a you're work is delightful.

Pay attention to this guy. He's really good, definitely someone worth investing your time in watching. His demonstration of knowledge and art through this painting demo speaks volumes unto his skill. I've never seen anybody so precisely articulate the stream of consciousness going through an artist's mind while at work. Excellent naming of the videos, too; they're the answers to many questions people don't know how to ask. I'm going to keep watching more!

Thanks for so generously sharing your knowledge, experience and techniques. I am fascinated by how you take simple, ordinary things and make them interesting! I especially have enjoyed your videos of late. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your tips and shared knowledge maestro, your paintings are really inspiring and beautifully constructed. Greetings from Oaxaca.

Awesome video. Thanks for the demo. Very inspiring. Loved it!

Diggin' the ruff zen approach of your process!

Love this, Ive been wanting to expand into gauche with my illustration work, perhaps its time to take the leap, thank you for these great tips!

Really great work as always! The square brush on the chair was cool to watch.

How beautiful!

3:10 when im at this part everytime i do watercolor.. i always knew i fuck up already and theres no going back... but him.... he can still manage to continue. man thats pure talent. im jealous.dang it

So much joyfulness in your paints

Superb Art James. Thank you so much for sharing 🎨✨👍

You make paintings look so easy with your simple techniques. Inspirational🙏

Gorgeous. Thank you. I've been making art and painting for a long time but recently started (again) to use watercolors. This was a great demonstration and clear instruction.

I love watching your video. Its calming.

I could watch you paint real time for hours. I love watching people paint, I love how you do it . It's amazing and beautiful

GREAT PAINTING! Fun video! Thanks for sharing

really really beautiful, I love how you see such beauty in such simple things. Stay safe and healthy, sir, we need you!

Great, as always! I dig that "fun part" of putting highlights and reflected light closer to the end, always brings out "other dimension"))

Omg so beautiful omg omg . Love your drawings as always . Thanks for sharing

Wow!, the sun shinning through, pure genius.

This was so helpful! I always stress so much when my art looks like a mess in the beginning but you turned it into such an articulate masterpiece! Loved your soft voice and kind words about art. precious. 10/10

Dude the way you popped up the videos at the end are so cool

Wonderful and relaxing to watch!

Thank you!! I've started working with watercolor and really struggling getting used to handling it, this is so useful 💕

I love the precision and flexibility of your technique. Thank you so much for sharing so generously your artistic practice. Invaluable.

It's simply amazing... each of your art piece is simple yet so detailed....

Thanks for sharing your video. You're a wonderful artist, and perhaps that's an understatement! A simple subject comes to life! That's the signature of a Master Painter.

Thanks for the tip on how to smear the background in certain spots. This still takes a bit of practice, but I love the idea of softening the edge. Thank you!

Your so talented, I love your art thank you so much for sharing your work

I love how you've taken a very simple subject and found so much complexity in it - beautiful result.

I really like the subject matter you pick for paintings. You know how to pick a scene and paint it at it's best angle.

You, sir, are a gem for the artist community on KZread.

Oooh i want to be brave and try this out. Absolutely magic painting

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much!

Just found your channel, and this is wonderful. Thank you for posting!

Just beautiful and amazing, James! I love that you don't fall apart when the paint bleeds into one another but just seem to push through. I am still learning watercolor after many years away from drawing and painting. I used gouache in a color theory class in art school and really liked it but dropped away from painting when I declared as a ceramics major. I will definitely add the white titanium to my kit, along with pulling out my flat brush. Thanks for a great tutorial. Who knew a folder chair could be this exciting?