Street Painting in Indiana

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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BOOKS:
“Color and Light: A Guide for Realist Painters” (Signed): jamesgurney.com/products/colo...
“Imaginative Realism How to Paint What Doesn't Exist”: jamesgurney.com/products/imag...
"Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time" (signed): jamesgurney.com/products/dino...

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  • @jasonbird3489
    @jasonbird34895 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    You didn’t need to expose me like that

  • @WuweiTranslations

    @WuweiTranslations

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @slaznum1

    @slaznum1

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jasonbird3489

    @jasonbird3489

    5 жыл бұрын

    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! 😂

  • @autumn_gryffindor
    @autumn_gryffindor9 жыл бұрын

    your painting looks better than the actual street

  • @roseeze166

    @roseeze166

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Macam2macam

    @Macam2macam

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes, i have to say this too.

  • @DeVon675

    @DeVon675

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    That's why I love paintings.

  • @someguy4194

    @someguy4194

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's the magic of art

  • @josephgomez2249
    @josephgomez22495 жыл бұрын

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

  • @glowup1104

    @glowup1104

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @waskozoids

    @waskozoids

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    @@glowup1104 shut the fuck UP

  • @vitorklock2118

    @vitorklock2118

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @glowup1104

    @glowup1104

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bakrhaltam
    @bakrhaltam8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JamesGurney

    @JamesGurney

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lemonmunch5082

    @lemonmunch5082

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesGurney what is one of them called?

  • @sinixdesign
    @sinixdesign9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-zz7gd2tf1f

    @user-zz7gd2tf1f

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, even you are here.

  • @fredgowers2902

    @fredgowers2902

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sinix Design o

  • @JojobaNutOil

    @JojobaNutOil

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @not_myosotis813

    @not_myosotis813

    5 жыл бұрын

    get off your butt and get plein airing smh sinix

  • @LoveBystroem

    @LoveBystroem

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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-iv6ej2fj3p5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rythem2032

    @rythem2032

    4 жыл бұрын

    @stan sorensen lol

  • @ras4884

    @ras4884

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kishascape

    @kishascape

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice. I love the oldschool traditional japanese waterpaintings.

  • @grandpa_eric
    @grandpa_eric5 ай бұрын

    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
    @everyrandomers43626 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    So 3 years on, did you ever learn again?

  • @Donman34723
    @Donman347234 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnaCarlaPagulayan
    @AnaCarlaPagulayan5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @madarchitect8770
    @madarchitect87707 жыл бұрын

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

  • @grinstylez

    @grinstylez

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kyletwebster
    @kyletwebster9 жыл бұрын

    Watching you paint is such a treat.

  • @ColoredMud

    @ColoredMud

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kyle T Webster Indeed it is

  • @analouise6504
    @analouise65044 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @amylynn0626
    @amylynn06265 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bananacreamoli6667

    @bananacreamoli6667

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amy Guerra what town

  • @amylynn0626

    @amylynn0626

    5 жыл бұрын

    I Finesse Huntington

  • @soronorjspro3516

    @soronorjspro3516

    4 жыл бұрын

    9:06 I think you can read where. But what do I know?

  • @epomeni-ekpompi
    @epomeni-ekpompi5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rileyspence4627

    @rileyspence4627

    5 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing it. You'll improve big time!

  • @soronorjspro3516

    @soronorjspro3516

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just follow his steps in the video, Pretty carefully.

  • @yamichan9249

    @yamichan9249

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @blessOTMA

    @blessOTMA

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yamichan9249 Truth!

  • @GCVolt
    @GCVolt3 жыл бұрын

    It’s so therapeutic to watch this guy paint.

  • @highdownmartin
    @highdownmartin7 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LironYan
    @LironYan7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry43204 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MarlineAnimates
    @MarlineAnimates7 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MarlineAnimates

    @MarlineAnimates

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MegaGusmeister
    @MegaGusmeister7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @3lit3gn0m3
    @3lit3gn0m38 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wentelteefje76

    @wentelteefje76

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iorioriorio
    @iorioriorio8 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @chelseawhite7117
    @chelseawhite71174 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @passage2enBleu
    @passage2enBleu5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pabloescobar-fy7xv
    @pabloescobar-fy7xv5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lindathompson6129
    @lindathompson61294 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @aalfaass
    @aalfaass6 жыл бұрын

    Loved the fire truck plot twist.

  • @primtones
    @primtones3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lescroquisdevivien
    @lescroquisdevivien7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @roseeze166
    @roseeze1664 жыл бұрын

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

  • @santiagoelias6172
    @santiagoelias61722 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @KathleenRenninger
    @KathleenRenninger2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @francoforleo4971
    @francoforleo49714 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheBhushan1987
    @TheBhushan19879 жыл бұрын

    unbelievable !!! amazing watercolor technique!!!

  • @23Sinbio
    @23Sinbio7 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful.

  • @cataliniulian9618
    @cataliniulian96185 жыл бұрын

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

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld23 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DJSHADDY2K7
    @DJSHADDY2K79 жыл бұрын

    Out standing art work James Gurney

  • @wildlifeartjm
    @wildlifeartjm9 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jackmehoff8994
    @jackmehoff89947 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JamesGurney

    @JamesGurney

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @exeltranquilitymashallahsu6226
    @exeltranquilitymashallahsu62265 жыл бұрын

    Loving art!!!

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou
    @JohnnyArtPavlou5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Magical!

  • @deeholler1
    @deeholler17 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent!

  • @matttdb
    @matttdb9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Fun to watch and learn!

  • @bewithkrizhezra2010
    @bewithkrizhezra20103 жыл бұрын

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

  • @henlysukandra2582
    @henlysukandra25827 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elexisisbeast
    @elexisisbeast7 жыл бұрын

    your a life saver thank you so much for your work

  • @victordemidov
    @victordemidov9 жыл бұрын

    James, your work is always excellent!

  • @mandywatercolors
    @mandywatercolors4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patrickhennessy8040
    @patrickhennessy80406 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lechatnoir9752
    @lechatnoir97526 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deba417
    @deba4173 жыл бұрын

    Always fabulous videos and paintings! Thank you!

  • @jeremyjohn97
    @jeremyjohn975 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The detailing is excellent!

  • @CobeyShaver
    @CobeyShaver3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cindiforeman
    @cindiforeman9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James! Great to watch!!

  • @blessOTMA
    @blessOTMA2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gildejesus3714
    @gildejesus37147 жыл бұрын

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

  • @paulf.livesey7641
    @paulf.livesey76414 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kuniyazu
    @kuniyazu5 жыл бұрын

    beautiful. I love it

  • @sophiechandler955
    @sophiechandler9553 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ottogillen9113
    @ottogillen91135 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @monbaum
    @monbaum9 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @legendsstudios5023
    @legendsstudios50235 жыл бұрын

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

  • @scarlettoslapas2084
    @scarlettoslapas20847 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Johnmccoyart
    @Johnmccoyart7 жыл бұрын

    So well documented and informative! Thank you for sharing.

  • @barryteghtmeyer5466
    @barryteghtmeyer54664 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @littleheath1666
    @littleheath16665 жыл бұрын

    Awesome result.

  • @demonetmagie523
    @demonetmagie5238 жыл бұрын

    it's so beautiful painting.

  • @brantmaize8661
    @brantmaize8661 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Mr. GURNEY

  • @catherinecervas3726
    @catherinecervas37265 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TheCombatartist
    @TheCombatartist8 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @KatMa664
    @KatMa6643 жыл бұрын

    Wow crazy good!

  • @tumpalutomo8539
    @tumpalutomo85395 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy it. God bless you sir.

  • @camicuibus
    @camicuibus7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @xa9590
    @xa95905 жыл бұрын

    Amazing talent

  • @donnamicci9996
    @donnamicci99964 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VoidloniXaarii
    @VoidloniXaarii9 жыл бұрын

    thank you for demystifying some Gurney magic!

  • @susanpattonart
    @susanpattonart6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jasonpettit9984
    @jasonpettit99845 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jhagen22
    @jhagen229 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Love the mixture of those techniques!

  • @Nonamed70
    @Nonamed707 жыл бұрын

    wow this looks awesome

  • @vivekjaiswal9024
    @vivekjaiswal90243 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @rick-deckard
    @rick-deckard9 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!

  • @mealexxx
    @mealexxx8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @publicopinion3596
    @publicopinion35965 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work my man your books changed my life I appreciate your works alot especially for a young artist trying to make a name for himself.

  • @tessriedle7653
    @tessriedle76537 жыл бұрын

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

  • @padstowphantom
    @padstowphantom5 жыл бұрын

    That was brilliant.

  • @selftrue670
    @selftrue6705 жыл бұрын

    Man, that is staggeringly beautiful work.

  • @jhonathanazeredo7660
    @jhonathanazeredo76608 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @2hardbackrub743
    @2hardbackrub7436 жыл бұрын

    So nice!

  • @pamgaylord2130
    @pamgaylord21304 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pepamorenotorres9391
    @pepamorenotorres93917 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, really beautiful

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ricardodiaz1985rd
    @ricardodiaz1985rd7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rayannygabrielly
    @rayannygabrielly4 жыл бұрын

    I love your artwork. Thak you!

  • @lamattinainspirazione3409
    @lamattinainspirazione34096 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @michaels612
    @michaels6126 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @kotakpersegi4848
    @kotakpersegi48487 жыл бұрын

    It's simple, but awesome. Like it