@@tailsjekel_art to add to that, i Love that you explain why you dont like/agree with something rather than just saying you dont like it. I might not agree with some of them but i can see where your coming from!! btw loved the paintings!!
I am a younger artist who is okay with realism art, I get compliments on a near daily basis because of my art, however i’m realize my art doesn’t make me feel and I want to make my art MINE not just a copy of a photo. Thank you for this video, it has given me much to ponder about 😊
hm, ppl who consider realism easy arent doing it right. Setting aside that that each painting has a different purpose, so ignoring portraits of bankers, realism it sets another standard for visual storytelling because you dont have anything to fall back on. realism is technically "easy" because it has a right answer and a correct method and an optimal result but as an artform its the most difficult because you cant fall back on "its art". if you dont have a story, all youve done is copy. Your problemem might not be the art style, but the lack of a compelling story in your chosen subjects (since you refrence "just a copy of a photo")
More often than not I find hyper realistic artists do it more for the praise, the people going "no way I can't believe that's a drawing" and not for the feel of the connection with the art itself.
This is specifically why I don’t like hyper-realism all that much. I can recognize the amount of skill it takes, but it’s not much more than an art study because it’s a direct copy pf something else.
Genuine classically trained painters and sculptors are entirely aware that there is nothing technically difficult or impressive about copying an image. The problem is that we've spent over 120 years praising people with nothing to offer outside of flimsily professed "emotion." Now exceedingly few are trained in true drawing, painting, and sculpture. Now due to the level of ignorance that has been intentionally hammered into our youth we no longer praise hard work and demonstrable skills. All you have to do now is record a RUclips video making a fool of yourself while lapping up the attention.
I feel like Realism doesn’t have as big of a place in our society anymore. Before cameras, painting was the only way to capture a moment in time. Now, painting doesn’t have to serve that purpose. I feel that the pipeline from Realism to Impressionism makes a lot of sense when you come to that conclusion. The existence of cameras allow art to take on another role, or rather, pushes people to experiment with not just depicting things and moment as they look, but as they *are.* As they feel. And I personally think that’s a great thing!
This is the first time I see you and it is wonderful. I’m an artist also. I love oils and “I feel you”. I’m 80 female, grandma of many. I loved your video and narrative. Sweetie, I wish you the best of many years and wealth and joy in life. Go for it Buddy! Love you.
I actually agree with almost everything you said about painting, but not about your painting, I think it’s very successful and you did surpass the original. I like the original very much but the water in this one is exquisite. The color is luminous and the sparkle is transcendant.
Exactly. People are always so wowed when an artist can replicate a photograph. But that is not the ART. The art is in the concept and execution of color, composition, texture, rhythms, patterns. NOT recreating a photo in paint!!
I think the execution of art is those elements you listed. The substance of art is in the abstraction being felt by the viewer. "People get to my paintings through the back door. They come for the realism, but they feel the abstraction." - Andrew Wyeth
i love the quote about tortured artist , the process of making art should bring you happiness. The art itself maybe depress but during the process it help the artist bring out the joy of creating.
this is the most gorgeous shit I've ever seen, both your previous painting and the new one!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know people were painting like this currently, although I do guess there's always someone somewhere doing anything you can imagine nowadays cos there's so many people in the world, but these are truly beautiful paintings- and in just the kind of style and feeling i really love.
Please make a video about your thoughts on Ai, and canvas painting robots that have been selling paintings for millions this year. They make the robots appear like humans, and they’ve been selling in gallery’s across the world. And as a working artist, I can say Ai HAS ALREADY taken many friends and peers jobs away, especially in the editorial and illustration world. People who were experienced and at the top of their field. I think the concern is that it will make it even more difficult to support yourself with just your art, and impossible to stand out when people are using specific artists names to create their images. I have an artist friend whose website was totally buried under Ai versions of her work. You can’t find her (very popular) work because it’s outnumbered by the Ai work tagged in her style. And worse then that, I’ve noticed clients starting to devalue art “yeah that’s cool, but anyone could make that in a sec and print it” USING YOUR NAME to prompt the AI. These changes are just new, and the internet is expected to be 90% Ai by the end on 2025. I understand your perspective with Ai, but unfortunately it’s already making its mark.
I also think their take on ai was a bit superficial. The discussion was never about the value of art metaphysically, especially in the realm of “fine art” in galleries. It was always about economic displacement for commercial art. Human made “Gallery work” will always hold value precisely because it is hard to make and is therefore a scarce commodity. The question transcends ai art itself as it puts in question human work in general to a scale and extent never before exerted by a technological revolution.
I love this painting. My interpretation is that it is death, is horrifying to most, the end. The body goes back to the earth, and we really don't know what happens next. We can either live in fear of that fact or embrace it, and it seems that man has embraced it . Death is the worst and best thing we have. An ending to it all to keep us grateful and an ending keeping us afraid.
Both paintings are great! The colour palette on the second evokes the feeling that you are underwater but also burnt by fire and an ash-like aura of disintegration. Strong diagonal colour juxtaposition emphasises a transitional state of mind in both paintings.
Watching your process reminded me of how much I missed painting. I’ve been working non stop on a short film for college and it’s eaten up all my free time. Now that I’m free I’m definitely diving back into painting, I’m sure I’ve only scratched the surface
i love the way the painting and its message changed. It’s inspiring to see art with a message thats really personal. It makes me want to start making more art
The infamous “Happy Accident” is the best tool that we artists use. It allows the medium to show through and your mastery of it. There is an “ugly” phase of every work of art, but over time and through using our process, the ugly becomes gorgeous. Your work is beautiful. Don’t under price your work.
On the topic of realism I remember back in college one of my instructors telling us that our job as artist is not to be a camera because we could never beat or achieve that. The purpose of art is to make something a camera cannot. I also had another instructor with an interesting philosophy about what art is and his theory was that artist must have an intent when creating a piece, work without intent is not Art. I've carried those lessons with me ever since and they've helped to ground me during low periods of creating new work.
Wow, your blog is so refreshing. It is packed with high value discussion of art concepts and history spun through the story of your life and a couple months. I am hooked. You are my new favorite art vlogger!!!!!! (And yeah Dad.). I love the color palette shift from the original painting to this new one. It is very mature. It is so colorful but in the aim of composition. I cannot wait for your next video. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for using your gift as a gift to all. ❤❤❤❤❤
The question of which painting is better should have been asked at the beginning when we knew only the visual. Your narrative adds so much to the understanding of each piece, I feel it would be rather like an amputation now to choose one. They are a representation of your journey.
*THIS!* It's really wonderful listening to someone express thoughts and feelings who share the same impressions towards art (hyper realism and consumer commercial art). As an artist, I admire people with technical skills and yet feel disconnected and depressed at the end results. I'm not sure how I got here, whether creating has sped up this notion for me, however, I do find, at least, that the people around me who have little interest in art or don't create at all do not have this comprehension. This isn't to put anyone down, btw, it's a speculation as to whether the act of creating inspires these emotions and needs. Funnily, I had a conversation with my partner expressing what I believe AI cannot do and it is as you said except expressed better! Thank you, I'm so glad I came across your channel. I've loved the pieces you've shared with us on YT.
Shocker but I disagree with your take on ai, ai is so harmful to artists and it’s not the same as cameras and photos, I see that being used all the time as an argument for ai and it just isn’t the same
@@tailsjekel_artyea I’m gonna have to agree with the main comment. I like the attitude that it won’t replace us and we will overcome it. But the actual way typical “ai art” is trained is very questionable. There are literally ongoing legal battles about this. The ai training material is acquired by indiscriminately ripping every image they can find off the internet. And it’s biggest fans are tech bro Elon musk toe suckers and don’t want to pay artists. The same technology is used to generate propaganda and deepfakes which are getting scarily realistic. I think the kind of art you make has not been replicated yet, due to the detail and thoughtfulness. But as soon as they can they will replace you too. They don’t give a shit about artists. Ai is against all artists and all artists should be against ai. And by that I mean image generating ai, there is lots of ai that has been around for a long time and is good, it kinda sucks that it gets lumped in with this. I think your art is great, I think your perspective on “ai art” is optimistic and (too) forgiving. I don’t hate you or want to cancel you for thinking this way but I hope you realise how bad it’s gotten and stop using ai for whatever it is you are using it for. I get it, I was there when ai art was silly and funny, then when it started getting worse I was there when people tried to turn the tables and use ai to benefit their own art. And I liked that idea for a bit and even tried it but it never worked out. And now it’s going stale and is starting to taste more sour every day. And I realise ai art has never been anywhere near as helpful and inspirational as real photos or art by real artists.
@@androart1817 Opposing ai is futile, because you cannot stop something people want. At the same time, there will always be people who want real art, and that is what counts. That you will not maybe make so much money? Who cares. People buy what they want, and if they do not want your art, so what. Either you make art for your expression and joy, or you do for money something people want and need. Easy.
@johnytwo ok well with that logic opposing rape is futile too. Just because it’s futile doesn’t mean I can’t oppose something and have nuanced discussions on it. Also I’m not butthurt about not selling my art or anything, I am yet to make any money off my art, mostly because I need to get off my ass and work on my portfolio and social media presence. I think the case against “ai art” is pretty clear cut. It is immoral and should be illegal. Or at least it should be illegal for it to be published without any indication that it’s ai and for it to be “trained” with other people’s intellectual property.
I’m a 16 year old artist. I totally relate to everything you’ve said in this video. I’m trying to step away from soulless realism as much as I can. But sometimes I just don’t know what else to paint. I’m not the best at creating compositions on my own, but I’m a good “photocopier”. I’m really trying to slowly disconnect from soulless art, and this video really is helping me get away from it. Thank you so much for being inspiring!
Paint nature, landscapes. The plants are so complex that you basically cannot copy them. It forces you to simplify and find patterns. Or just browse artists who are not realistic, and get inspiration. Or use a medium or tool that does not allow you to be realistic, like watercolour, ceramics, linocut, big brush, sponge, palette knife or such.
I love your art. You are an artist. I have never been able to do impressionism any justice, I still try occasionally. But don't dis realism - it's off-putting. Those artists are talented and they don't deserve being dismissed. Honestly, I have never given such thought and feeling as you do - I just paint, mostly to clear my mind. I listen to music or RUclips vids while I paint so that I'm not thinking about the art - I just let it happen.
Your insights into how our mental health affects our creativity and the quote you read from the other artist helped me to feel more understood. I love your honesty and realness. Thank you for sharing your painting tips. I like both versions of your painting, and I’m not in the position to say add this color….but…I wonder if some very small touches of a reddish copper to the water would bring the extra zing you are looking for? Dare I say metallic? I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to watch more of your videos and hear your share your thoughts. Thank you for being here😊.
In my opinion, this is one of the best videos man made. Your opinion on the art community, and art in general is like a new path for me to see. I love this painting, and while I agree with what you said in the end, I also find it mesmerizing and enchanting to know somebody got this idea, for both paintings, and used such skill to show it to anyone. The ring around your head and the more clear rendering is like some border, showing purity and beauty. I find this piece and your perspective beautiful, and I haven't been more happy with a video like this in a long time. Keep up your work!
you communicated your thoughts on realism amazingly and it's so inspiring. I have had a mostly negative outlook on AI and i still believe it is harmful to some artists who make money through selling their art services like in commercials (that while already have have kind of boring bland styles to me are much better than the ai trash i see companies use instead of hiring an actual artists because its cheaper) your perspective on AI was so interesting and eye opening despite disliking ai it can and will motivate artists to make authentic pieces that truly speak about their experiences, who they are as a person and what they want to convey to an audience rather souless realism which many young people as you stated have been led to falsley believe is the epitome of the artistic processes. This vid speaks to my soul lowkey. sorry for the rant guys just need to vocalise my emotions i feel like im boutta get in front of my class and do a lecture inspiring them all to pick up art.
I really love The highest and the lowest place on earth. I think you did an amazing job with the lighting and the face of the figure is more defined. I wouldn't compare both but since you asked, I prefer the new one. It feels more harmonious and we can see you got better at rendering the water and the light. Amazing work!
While i think i prefer Sinking you can most certainly see the years of technical improvement that's gone into your new piece. You're a noticably more competent artist now than you once were. The highest and lowest place on earth reads to me like a god overwhelmed by their own creation, washed away by it. Sinking feels more intimate, smaller, and there's just something about that that i really appreciate. It feels like we've found a moment of serenity in a sea tragedy.
Mad respect. When I was a kid, and a teen, I loved art. I was ok, at least I thought so at the time, but I just wanted to be a kid. I don't regret the stuff I got up to, but I do regret not focusing myself to something I enjoyed. I was just chasing the past, and avoiding an inevitable future. Now at 30, I'm still not a great artist, I'm not particularly good at any one thing, but I have perspective at least. There may be artists alive who have gained more fame than you, and that's a shame. I have not ever seen the beauty you've rendered on canvas anywhere before. Not online, not in museums, not anywhere. I hope your name becomes synonymous with the skill and passion it reflects. The world would be better for it.
Love hearing your takes on art, makes me wanna make more. Recent art school graduate here and the black hole after graduation is reallllll it’s slurping up my creativity lol
I'm sure that this video will be so helpful to many people, ESPECIALLY young artists. You have so much to share and I wish more people thought this way. I've been doing pen and ink drawing for years now and now am in architecture school. This is a really big topic within design, this idea of total representation vs capturing essence. I loved your interpretation of what is the "essence" of sadness. The book "the origin of the work of art" by heideggar is a pretty good example of this. How can we connect a viewer to something that is not really there? Thats like should be our goal. Keep cooking.
Thank you for such a thorough and honest share about your painting process. Also appreciated you giving homage to those who ou drew inspiration from for the piece (unlike the Basquiat guys :-D)
It's hard to do abstract when you have fewer people, like complimenting you I can do like realism really well but it's when I try new things it's like I become horrible at art I am still going to push myself I just see why people don't I think that is why my best art in my opinion are the ones I do on paper during my ELA class when I'm supposed to be paying attention, like no pressure cheap paper making what I want to make and they always are telling a story I agree copying isn't the point it's telling a story references and understanding reality is simply a tool you can use to tell the story but it's the telling a story that makes it good also I like the face alot more on the second one
Awesome comment and I wish you all the luck, that's why I love sketchbooks and not those presentable Instagram sketchbook (which have their place and are fine), but a book with no rules where I can feel free
I have no clue who you are but I really love your passion for art and the work you do. Hearing you talk about it and critique your own doings is a breathe of fresh air. It is honest, inspiring and overall beautiful. This is the work I want to see put out in the world and if you ever became a professor let me know, i’ll take a class LOLL
ok, I love this painting. I love it when one can captivate me with a flood of emotions and builds an immediate connection. I also I really love the journey and the views you shared in its making. What I felt and what you poured into it are not the same, and I really find that fascinating. thank you for sharing.
Hello painter here! I relate a lot to all the things you had to say, these feelings and most of all the feeling of trying to replicate a feeling, trying to bring another painting from deep inside your brain like I did last time and not feeling like I achieved it. I hate that so much but I guess its the process, I loved both paintings! the second one felt more intentional and a lil bit less bold, we see a lot more form to the body below the water, which honestly I kinda love if together with the first one, cause it becomes a story, you are still deep in the waters but now with a lil bit more clarity to your mind and even though still not breathing it felt more blissful and calm.
I kinda want to add that, I feel that you wanted to do better and more with this painting which is a difficult thing to go against when painting, that prentious feeling of wanting to hug the world is hard to let go of, thats why we see more of his body more shapes when in the first one is more brave and almost shapeless, the paint strokes felt really bold and not caring too much if its going to be good or not. dont know if helps both are absolutely beautiful and kinda tells a story about the place you might be in as an artist right now.
Tails I’m in AWE of your art style and this piece. After watching this video I feel inspired to test my creativity and try something more than just realism. Thank you❤
The art piece itself was really, really good. I was hoping you'd add maybe an orange fish and or halo of some kind to help the colors pop more or use deeper blue around the main figure to help it stand out- because I do agree, it's a bit light. However, you really helped me out. I've always wanted to draw more realistic, because I personally feel anything less for myself looks like a kid made it but your thoughts were actually wonderful to hear. Thanks for the words of wisdom and art!!
I loved the monologue about realism and representationalism. Personally, when you look at art through its function, which I believe is 'communication' at the most utilitarian lens, it becomes easier to see why realism stops 'feeling' like art. It's because they're not communicating ideas. It doesn't matter how hyper realistic you get, if there's nothing being communicated. Watching this new sunken piece unfold was incredible, I love to see it. In regards to the self critique at the end, I think it would be interesting to see you play with parts of the subjects body emerging out of the water, not distorted by the refraction of the light
I just had to submit an essay on the use of AI in creative industries for an assessment and why has this video not come out earlier 💀💀😭 "AI will, yet again, push artists to adapt in what I believe to be a positive way, because it will force artists to not just create images, but to create something that feels human. AI will not take artists' jobs, at least while there are still people out there who value artists for what they have to say." its just like how photographs made art transform from realistic portraiture to abstract and emotional pieces that are highly valued today for their meaning and not their realism. I understand the concept, if only i could have seen this earlier so that i could've thought to put it in my essay 😭
I've also made a mini thesis about ai (in conjunction with my area of study, so the following isn't what I wrote, it's my personal opinion but I've studied extensively about it and how it works). I firmly disagree with the position that it's the same as a camera. It's not a medium that exists in a vacuum, it needs our art to exist to a degree far different from the way humans get inspired. Apart from the fact that AI isn't sentient, the training data and loras literally use artist's names to make an output that is basically a copy from the original artist. The moment you choose a different artist's work for ai to use you've lost a part of your personal voice, the same way you would if you copy and pasted little snippets from the og artist's pieces. Even if it's not copyright infringement (although I believe it should be) my argument is more about the piece and what it tries to express. We artists cannot copy 1 to 1 and paint consistently like someone else, our own internal rhythms, likes, dislikes etc will undoubtedly influence the final look. We cannot move our body exactly like someone else, and the same goes for our brushtrokes, our sculpting. I don't mind that it skips the drawing process, 3d exists and I love it and in my mind ai is like 3d for 2d. But only if the output is based on your own work, and you were forced to start from the basics. These people making bank from ai skip every single art fundamental and consider themselves artists. It's ridiculous. And this technology won't push artists forward, it will only enable the kids who used to steal drawings, paint over them and post them on deviant art, who grew up to keep being thieves and hacks. Ai absolutely will take jobs, it already is, and it will give some of the remaining ones to people who aren't even artists and can't keep quality consistent to save their lives.
Since you didn't explicitly said you want critique on your work, I won't go there. I can say that your painting in combination with your talking points gave me something interesting to think about :) thanks
Both pieces are phenomenal and I think the difference in color chroma and the shape of the water really serves to the credit of their titles and meanings really well. 'Sinking' is more frantic and less refined in its water, with the saturated oranges and blue giving off the idea of fire v. water. This helps to kinda sell the idea of conflict, where a lot is happening and you're sinking within yourself. 'The highest and lowest place on earth' having a more delicate wave pattern and a gentler color pallet helps convey the image of calm, beautiful, at ease despite the situation, the idea that you are in control, and content with your situation. The 'harsher' highlights at the end with the glistening of the water are truly beautiful and introduce the ruggedness of your mental state to an otherwise completely peaceful situation, which I believe adds a layer of complexity to the piece. The difference between the halos in both painting is something I believe can also be highlighted, as in 'Sinking' the halo serves to frame the face, yet doesn't provide a much larger visual purpose. In 'The highest and lowest place on earth' The halo is a clarifying tool, one that communicates to the viewer that change and growth as happened since 'Sinking' that has caused the subject (you) to see/be seen clearer, even under the ripples. All in all, very beautiful work, this is my first time seeing your channel and work, yet I am blown away at how eloquently you are able to communicate your thoughts and processes!
Its the intense color variation on sinking that makes it look less dull than your new piece. The bright red and the spots and the saturated blues really makes the piece pop. And there just a whole lot more colors. Your new one is less saturated and has less color variation.
Super insightful and inspiring-thank you so much for sharing your process! To be honest, I prefer the first painting, but I can clearly see the progress and evolution in this one. This one is truly spectacular; I could imagine it being showcased in a company or museum, while the other one feels perfect for my home, lol.
I think it's amazing and the depth of your translation is insightful and thought provoking. I think you have found a really good model for your future works whom you can use within an endless array of life. The model is you of course and your endless array of feelings and moods...
I would love to see both paintings in person. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing your commentary throughout as well as your comparative analysis at the end! Gut reaction: The second painting is technically better, but I felt more impacted by the first.
Wow!! You are TALENTED, the way you presented your opinion were amazingly well and added a lot to me so thank you! Your new piece was better to be honest it shows lots of improvement the lighting you hated were actually decent and give us a feel of recognition to your art style it was a happy accidents… bravo
Your art is amazing. I find it incredible how you are able to find feeling in painting. No, scrap that: how you are able to create feeling in painting. I'm not a great painter but better than some and find myself focussing on the image and the feeling it creates on not on HOW to amplify that feeling. For now, I just want to get better and allow myself to drift away from tight, overworked realism... I have no idea though, how to start becoming authentic. THanks for giving me something to ponder.
Ur process was so interesting to watch and actually gave me some ideas for my own art, while I dont draw realistic I do like to try it here and there and incorporate it into my art
21:05 sometimes it is because of the pigment that is used in the colour. The phythalo turquoise pigment has a red undertone,- it means it would be in way always darker against a pigment with a different undertone, for example a green undertone. You could use warm colour for shadow and a colder colour for highlights. mixing your colours with white and a hint of yellow can brighten up the colour with out breaking the light to a certain degree and of course using pure pigments is sometimes necessary. I hope that helps, don't wanna say to much, you do a great job!
i use an ultramarine for most of my mixing, that feels like a much more red blue when i compare it to pthalo turquoise. I also used pthalo green to bring some of my blues closer to yellow. I could be wrong but the whole "red shade/green shade" both feel like they sit comfortably on the warmer scale of blues when you compare it to ultramarine.
@@tailsjekel_art true,true.. i personally don't use ultramarine,- For my blue's and green's i use Phthalo Green (Rembrandt) & Mangan-Ceolin ( Mussini), but i dont work in a natural scale.. (Very, Very Nerdy Colour Theory Note) -Natural light (Physical Light/ Sun) is basically Yellow (& Blue is the Atmosphere) -Our perception ( Psycological/ Eye) is in Red/ Green (Contrast/ Depth) The Blue part in the Uvula of the Eye is important to see in the Night and we don't have this part at all as Human's left, so basically we don't see in Blue (or Yellow) at all. The colours in between are more a psychological phenomena. If you break it down in Colour Theory, it means Cold Tones for Light( Green) and Warm Tones for Shadow ( Red). If you have a Physical Object (Red/ Green) in a Room (Yellow/ Blue) the Reflection of the Room (Yellow/ Blue =Green) would be present on the Surface of the object (Red) I think the Zorn palette is a Great example for this Illusion in Natural Colours.
@@tailsjekel_art i guess your are good on your own. but maybe for some fellow this topic is hard to grasp in the first place, so i wrote it down. didn't want to bother you. have a good time. Cheers
In my own silly humble opinion (not that anyone asked) I feel like the original feels original. There’s a life to it that the new doesn’t quite capture in the same way. They being said I would awe at either one in person giving the chance. The hot takes on art and artists was fun to listen to while the painting came to life. I thought this was just the video I’ve been looking for and I’m glad I’m here. 10/10
I am no professional, but I feel like having all three primaries in a picture makes it more juicy. If you feel the second painting is not so crisp, maybe a bit of reddish colour would help. But someone else would say they like it more subtle, like it is now. I love your honesty and confidence!
This piece absolutely speaks to me in SO many ways. Although the 1st one speaks in a different way, I connect more with the second one. My life has been a cycle of stormy and calm waters with me in the middle of both, so that is why the second one appeals to me the most. It reminds me that the storm will pass and I can once again be able to rest in calmer waters if I just wait for Jesus to either calm the storm , or calm me, his child. I'm glad you are still not quite content with your work because to me I think that will be a catalyst for continuing your growth as you continue to work at refining your gift and artist's voice. Can't wait to see where your gift takes you. Thank you for sharing.
The water is rendered to a higher fidelity as you intended, but the composition of the original was so much better. Moreover, I wouldn’t say the water in the original had room for improvement to begin with. In any case, this exercise was a great showcase of how much you’ve improved in terms of craft knowledge and practical application
I myself do not paint, so I admire people who do. Happy to see we use some of the same techniques for layout....Hey stretcher bars are easy. You do it, really. You so got this.
besides the painting, loved the commentary, really love the format you got going on here, im also in the process of trying to escape realism, really liked your thoughts on it
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I don't paint but this was still helpful for me. on another note the fact you built a whole indoor pool to take a reference shot is commendable i would've googled so fast xD
"I was a really good painter, but I was not an artist." If only some of my academy collegues who graduated only to draw commisioned hyper reliastic portraits of random people and their babies from photographs for the rest of time had this kind of introspection.
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Your stuff is great man
your honest opinion on art and the bare presentation of your workspace is refreshing in a sea of aesthetic art vlogs
thats what i'm sayin!
@@tailsjekel_art to add to that, i Love that you explain why you dont like/agree with something rather than just saying you dont like it. I might not agree with some of them but i can see where your coming from!! btw loved the paintings!!
Good to know someone other than me is tired of "aesthetic" videos
I am a younger artist who is okay with realism art, I get compliments on a near daily basis because of my art, however i’m realize my art doesn’t make me feel and I want to make my art MINE not just a copy of a photo.
Thank you for this video, it has given me much to ponder about 😊
You can still do all of that and use realism. You just need to hone in on something you like doing while creating your art.
hm, ppl who consider realism easy arent doing it right. Setting aside that that each painting has a different purpose, so ignoring portraits of bankers, realism it sets another standard for visual storytelling because you dont have anything to fall back on. realism is technically "easy" because it has a right answer and a correct method and an optimal result but as an artform its the most difficult because you cant fall back on "its art". if you dont have a story, all youve done is copy. Your problemem might not be the art style, but the lack of a compelling story in your chosen subjects (since you refrence "just a copy of a photo")
@ this is actually such useful info! I really appreciate it!
More often than not I find hyper realistic artists do it more for the praise, the people going "no way I can't believe that's a drawing" and not for the feel of the connection with the art itself.
This is specifically why I don’t like hyper-realism all that much. I can recognize the amount of skill it takes, but it’s not much more than an art study because it’s a direct copy pf something else.
Hyperrealism is more craft than art. Do you think it sells well?
Genuine classically trained painters and sculptors are entirely aware that there is nothing technically difficult or impressive about copying an image. The problem is that we've spent over 120 years praising people with nothing to offer outside of flimsily professed "emotion." Now exceedingly few are trained in true drawing, painting, and sculpture. Now due to the level of ignorance that has been intentionally hammered into our youth we no longer praise hard work and demonstrable skills. All you have to do now is record a RUclips video making a fool of yourself while lapping up the attention.
@@majorhughes2791 Can you summ up your text into two sentences?
@@johnytwo I'm sorry you don't possess a reading level beyond second grade. Sort of proving my point about what's wrong with young people.
I feel like Realism doesn’t have as big of a place in our society anymore. Before cameras, painting was the only way to capture a moment in time. Now, painting doesn’t have to serve that purpose. I feel that the pipeline from Realism to Impressionism makes a lot of sense when you come to that conclusion. The existence of cameras allow art to take on another role, or rather, pushes people to experiment with not just depicting things and moment as they look, but as they *are.* As they feel. And I personally think that’s a great thing!
This is the first time I see you and it is wonderful. I’m an artist also. I love oils and “I feel you”. I’m 80 female, grandma of many. I loved your video and narrative. Sweetie, I wish you the best of many years and wealth and joy in life. Go for it Buddy! Love you.
I actually agree with almost everything you said about painting, but not about your painting, I think it’s very successful and you did surpass the original. I like the original very much but the water in this one is exquisite. The color is luminous and the sparkle is transcendant.
Holy shit man, not only is your work fantastic, but I love that you showed the process too and that to me is the most fascinating. Subscribed.
Exactly. People are always so wowed when an artist can replicate a photograph. But that is not the ART. The art is in the concept and execution of color, composition, texture, rhythms, patterns. NOT recreating a photo in paint!!
I think the execution of art is those elements you listed. The substance of art is in the abstraction being felt by the viewer.
"People get to my paintings through the back door. They come for the realism, but they feel the abstraction."
- Andrew Wyeth
i love the quote about tortured artist , the process of making art should bring you happiness. The art itself maybe depress but during the process it help the artist bring out the joy of creating.
this is the most gorgeous shit I've ever seen, both your previous painting and the new one!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't know people were painting like this currently, although I do guess there's always someone somewhere doing anything you can imagine nowadays cos there's so many people in the world, but these are truly beautiful paintings- and in just the kind of style and feeling i really love.
Please make a video about your thoughts on Ai, and canvas painting robots that have been selling paintings for millions this year. They make the robots appear like humans, and they’ve been selling in gallery’s across the world. And as a working artist, I can say Ai HAS ALREADY taken many friends and peers jobs away, especially in the editorial and illustration world. People who were experienced and at the top of their field. I think the concern is that it will make it even more difficult to support yourself with just your art, and impossible to stand out when people are using specific artists names to create their images. I have an artist friend whose website was totally buried under Ai versions of her work. You can’t find her (very popular) work because it’s outnumbered by the Ai work tagged in her style. And worse then that, I’ve noticed clients starting to devalue art “yeah that’s cool, but anyone could make that in a sec and print it” USING YOUR NAME to prompt the AI. These changes are just new, and the internet is expected to be 90% Ai by the end on 2025. I understand your perspective with Ai, but unfortunately it’s already making its mark.
I also think their take on ai was a bit superficial. The discussion was never about the value of art metaphysically, especially in the realm of “fine art” in galleries. It was always about economic displacement for commercial art. Human made “Gallery work” will always hold value precisely because it is hard to make and is therefore a scarce commodity. The question transcends ai art itself as it puts in question human work in general to a scale and extent never before exerted by a technological revolution.
It is just a wave that subsides after some time. Gets mundane and stale.
He said he loves ai and uses it every day. What do you more? He also said, your friends have to adapt.
10:16 you and Camila (as well as Laresian) are literally my favorite artists ever
Just came from one of Camila's videos
I love this painting. My interpretation is that it is death, is horrifying to most, the end. The body goes back to the earth, and we really don't know what happens next. We can either live in fear of that fact or embrace it, and it seems that man has embraced it . Death is the worst and best thing we have. An ending to it all to keep us grateful and an ending keeping us afraid.
Both paintings are great! The colour palette on the second evokes the feeling that you are underwater but also burnt by fire and an ash-like aura of disintegration. Strong diagonal colour juxtaposition emphasises a transitional state of mind in both paintings.
Watching your process reminded me of how much I missed painting. I’ve been working non stop on a short film for college and it’s eaten up all my free time. Now that I’m free I’m definitely diving back into painting, I’m sure I’ve only scratched the surface
love everything you're saying in this video, your style is insanely beautiful
i love the way the painting and its message changed. It’s inspiring to see art with a message thats really personal. It makes me want to start making more art
That's a pretty amazing piece of art. I love it and I love watching you do it. So loose and carefree.
The infamous “Happy Accident” is the best tool that we artists use. It allows the medium to show through and your mastery of it. There is an “ugly” phase of every work of art, but over time and through using our process, the ugly becomes gorgeous.
Your work is beautiful. Don’t under price your work.
On the topic of realism I remember back in college one of my instructors telling us that our job as artist is not to be a camera because we could never beat or achieve that. The purpose of art is to make something a camera cannot. I also had another instructor with an interesting philosophy about what art is and his theory was that artist must have an intent when creating a piece, work without intent is not Art. I've carried those lessons with me ever since and they've helped to ground me during low periods of creating new work.
Wow, your blog is so refreshing. It is packed with high value discussion of art concepts and history spun through the story of your life and a couple months. I am hooked. You are my new favorite art vlogger!!!!!! (And yeah Dad.). I love the color palette shift from the original painting to this new one. It is very mature. It is so colorful but in the aim of composition. I cannot wait for your next video. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for using your gift as a gift to all. ❤❤❤❤❤
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Okay so first your art and the way you think is absolutely fascinating and an utter inspiration, also your music taste is so good omg ❤
thank you!
The question of which painting is better should have been asked at the beginning when we knew only the visual. Your narrative adds so much to the understanding of each piece, I feel it would be rather like an amputation now to choose one. They are a representation of your journey.
*THIS!* It's really wonderful listening to someone express thoughts and feelings who share the same impressions towards art (hyper realism and consumer commercial art). As an artist, I admire people with technical skills and yet feel disconnected and depressed at the end results. I'm not sure how I got here, whether creating has sped up this notion for me, however, I do find, at least, that the people around me who have little interest in art or don't create at all do not have this comprehension. This isn't to put anyone down, btw, it's a speculation as to whether the act of creating inspires these emotions and needs.
Funnily, I had a conversation with my partner expressing what I believe AI cannot do and it is as you said except expressed better!
Thank you, I'm so glad I came across your channel. I've loved the pieces you've shared with us on YT.
Shocker but I disagree with your take on ai, ai is so harmful to artists and it’s not the same as cameras and photos, I see that being used all the time as an argument for ai and it just isn’t the same
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@@tailsjekel_artyea I’m gonna have to agree with the main comment. I like the attitude that it won’t replace us and we will overcome it. But the actual way typical “ai art” is trained is very questionable. There are literally ongoing legal battles about this. The ai training material is acquired by indiscriminately ripping every image they can find off the internet. And it’s biggest fans are tech bro Elon musk toe suckers and don’t want to pay artists. The same technology is used to generate propaganda and deepfakes which are getting scarily realistic.
I think the kind of art you make has not been replicated yet, due to the detail and thoughtfulness. But as soon as they can they will replace you too. They don’t give a shit about artists. Ai is against all artists and all artists should be against ai. And by that I mean image generating ai, there is lots of ai that has been around for a long time and is good, it kinda sucks that it gets lumped in with this.
I think your art is great, I think your perspective on “ai art” is optimistic and (too) forgiving. I don’t hate you or want to cancel you for thinking this way but I hope you realise how bad it’s gotten and stop using ai for whatever it is you are using it for. I get it, I was there when ai art was silly and funny, then when it started getting worse I was there when people tried to turn the tables and use ai to benefit their own art. And I liked that idea for a bit and even tried it but it never worked out. And now it’s going stale and is starting to taste more sour every day. And I realise ai art has never been anywhere near as helpful and inspirational as real photos or art by real artists.
@@androart1817 Opposing ai is futile, because you cannot stop something people want. At the same time, there will always be people who want real art, and that is what counts. That you will not maybe make so much money? Who cares. People buy what they want, and if they do not want your art, so what. Either you make art for your expression and joy, or you do for money something people want and need. Easy.
@johnytwo ok well with that logic opposing rape is futile too. Just because it’s futile doesn’t mean I can’t oppose something and have nuanced discussions on it. Also I’m not butthurt about not selling my art or anything, I am yet to make any money off my art, mostly because I need to get off my ass and work on my portfolio and social media presence. I think the case against “ai art” is pretty clear cut. It is immoral and should be illegal. Or at least it should be illegal for it to be published without any indication that it’s ai and for it to be “trained” with other people’s intellectual property.
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I’m a 16 year old artist. I totally relate to everything you’ve said in this video. I’m trying to step away from soulless realism as much as I can. But sometimes I just don’t know what else to paint. I’m not the best at creating compositions on my own, but I’m a good “photocopier”. I’m really trying to slowly disconnect from soulless art, and this video really is helping me get away from it. Thank you so much for being inspiring!
Paint nature, landscapes. The plants are so complex that you basically cannot copy them. It forces you to simplify and find patterns. Or just browse artists who are not realistic, and get inspiration. Or use a medium or tool that does not allow you to be realistic, like watercolour, ceramics, linocut, big brush, sponge, palette knife or such.
copy to learn, the inspiration will come as you create more & gain confidence, and you'll then have the techniques to translate it
Thank you for having something important to say about your art and with your art.
True art, such as yours, begins when technique ends.
I love your art. You are an artist. I have never been able to do impressionism any justice, I still try occasionally. But don't dis realism - it's off-putting. Those artists are talented and they don't deserve being dismissed. Honestly, I have never given such thought and feeling as you do - I just paint, mostly to clear my mind. I listen to music or RUclips vids while I paint so that I'm not thinking about the art - I just let it happen.
Your insights into how our mental health affects our creativity and the quote you read from the other artist helped me to feel more understood. I love your honesty and realness. Thank you for sharing your painting tips. I like both versions of your painting, and I’m not in the position to say add this color….but…I wonder if some very small touches of a reddish copper to the water would bring the extra zing you are looking for? Dare I say metallic? I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to watch more of your videos and hear your share your thoughts. Thank you for being here😊.
In my opinion, this is one of the best videos man made. Your opinion on the art community, and art in general is like a new path for me to see. I love this painting, and while I agree with what you said in the end, I also find it mesmerizing and enchanting to know somebody got this idea, for both paintings, and used such skill to show it to anyone. The ring around your head and the more clear rendering is like some border, showing purity and beauty. I find this piece and your perspective beautiful, and I haven't been more happy with a video like this in a long time. Keep up your work!
thank you! wow!
Been here since this channel was small. Great improvement both in brushwork and video quality
oh thank you!
I've been waiting for this Tails! Beautiful painting (as always) and a lovely video!
thank you!!
you communicated your thoughts on realism amazingly and it's so inspiring. I have had a mostly negative outlook on AI and i still believe it is harmful to some artists who make money through selling their art services like in commercials (that while already have have kind of boring bland styles to me are much better than the ai trash i see companies use instead of hiring an actual artists because its cheaper) your perspective on AI was so interesting and eye opening despite disliking ai it can and will motivate artists to make authentic pieces that truly speak about their experiences, who they are as a person and what they want to convey to an audience rather souless realism which many young people as you stated have been led to falsley believe is the epitome of the artistic processes. This vid speaks to my soul lowkey. sorry for the rant guys just need to vocalise my emotions i feel like im boutta get in front of my class and do a lecture inspiring them all to pick up art.
I really love The highest and the lowest place on earth. I think you did an amazing job with the lighting and the face of the figure is more defined. I wouldn't compare both but since you asked, I prefer the new one. It feels more harmonious and we can see you got better at rendering the water and the light. Amazing work!
You're artwork is beautifully ethereal
While i think i prefer Sinking you can most certainly see the years of technical improvement that's gone into your new piece. You're a noticably more competent artist now than you once were. The highest and lowest place on earth reads to me like a god overwhelmed by their own creation, washed away by it. Sinking feels more intimate, smaller, and there's just something about that that i really appreciate. It feels like we've found a moment of serenity in a sea tragedy.
Mad respect. When I was a kid, and a teen, I loved art. I was ok, at least I thought so at the time, but I just wanted to be a kid. I don't regret the stuff I got up to, but I do regret not focusing myself to something I enjoyed. I was just chasing the past, and avoiding an inevitable future. Now at 30, I'm still not a great artist, I'm not particularly good at any one thing, but I have perspective at least.
There may be artists alive who have gained more fame than you, and that's a shame. I have not ever seen the beauty you've rendered on canvas anywhere before. Not online, not in museums, not anywhere.
I hope your name becomes synonymous with the skill and passion it reflects. The world would be better for it.
Love hearing your takes on art, makes me wanna make more. Recent art school graduate here and the black hole after graduation is reallllll it’s slurping up my creativity lol
I'm sure that this video will be so helpful to many people, ESPECIALLY young artists. You have so much to share and I wish more people thought this way. I've been doing pen and ink drawing for years now and now am in architecture school. This is a really big topic within design, this idea of total representation vs capturing essence. I loved your interpretation of what is the "essence" of sadness.
The book "the origin of the work of art" by heideggar is a pretty good example of this. How can we connect a viewer to something that is not really there? Thats like should be our goal.
Keep cooking.
I like that it's duller than the original! Feels more tangible and calm.
Thank you for such a thorough and honest share about your painting process. Also appreciated you giving homage to those who ou drew inspiration from for the piece (unlike the Basquiat guys :-D)
It's hard to do abstract when you have fewer people, like complimenting you
I can do like realism really well but it's when I try new things it's like I become horrible at art
I am still going to push myself I just see why people don't
I think that is why my best art in my opinion are the ones I do on paper during my ELA class when I'm supposed to be paying attention, like no pressure cheap paper making what I want to make and they always are telling a story
I agree copying isn't the point it's telling a story references and understanding reality is simply a tool you can use to tell the story but it's the telling a story that makes it good
also I like the face alot more on the second one
Awesome comment and I wish you all the luck, that's why I love sketchbooks and not those presentable Instagram sketchbook (which have their place and are fine), but a book with no rules where I can feel free
if you were born 200years ago would have been one of if not the greatest artist ever, i am so inlove with your hard and creative work
Camilas salinas mention!!!! That’s my goat!!!!!!!
I have no clue who you are but I really love your passion for art and the work you do. Hearing you talk about it and critique your own doings is a breathe of fresh air. It is honest, inspiring and overall beautiful. This is the work I want to see put out in the world and if you ever became a professor let me know, i’ll take a class LOLL
I’ve been watching your channel for a year now just obsessed with your art and video story telling , keep it up ❤❤
This piece is so beautiful I started crying a lot of times during the video because of your storytelling and the piece itself. Wow
ok, I love this painting. I love it when one can captivate me with a flood of emotions and builds an immediate connection. I also I really love the journey and the views you shared in its making. What I felt and what you poured into it are not the same, and I really find that fascinating. thank you for sharing.
You're so underated ugh
Dude, you are good at craft, realllly good and you have a unique artistic intuition, thats rare to see both at someone.
Totally agree your oppinon on realism. Being able to capture the fleeting, sensetions, a specific breath of air, is captivating.
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Hello painter here! I relate a lot to all the things you had to say, these feelings and most of all the feeling of trying to replicate a feeling, trying to bring another painting from deep inside your brain like I did last time and not feeling like I achieved it. I hate that so much but I guess its the process, I loved both paintings! the second one felt more intentional and a lil bit less bold, we see a lot more form to the body below the water, which honestly I kinda love if together with the first one, cause it becomes a story, you are still deep in the waters but now with a lil bit more clarity to your mind and even though still not breathing it felt more blissful and calm.
I kinda want to add that, I feel that you wanted to do better and more with this painting which is a difficult thing to go against when painting, that prentious feeling of wanting to hug the world is hard to let go of, thats why we see more of his body more shapes when in the first one is more brave and almost shapeless, the paint strokes felt really bold and not caring too much if its going to be good or not. dont know if helps both are absolutely beautiful and kinda tells a story about the place you might be in as an artist right now.
Tails I’m in AWE of your art style and this piece. After watching this video I feel inspired to test my creativity and try something more than just realism. Thank you❤
The art piece itself was really, really good. I was hoping you'd add maybe an orange fish and or halo of some kind to help the colors pop more or use deeper blue around the main figure to help it stand out- because I do agree, it's a bit light. However, you really helped me out. I've always wanted to draw more realistic, because I personally feel anything less for myself looks like a kid made it but your thoughts were actually wonderful to hear. Thanks for the words of wisdom and art!!
I loved the monologue about realism and representationalism. Personally, when you look at art through its function, which I believe is 'communication' at the most utilitarian lens, it becomes easier to see why realism stops 'feeling' like art. It's because they're not communicating ideas. It doesn't matter how hyper realistic you get, if there's nothing being communicated.
Watching this new sunken piece unfold was incredible, I love to see it. In regards to the self critique at the end, I think it would be interesting to see you play with parts of the subjects body emerging out of the water, not distorted by the refraction of the light
Wow it looks literally like shimmering gold at the end and I think adding the pastel pinks was such a good call
I just had to submit an essay on the use of AI in creative industries for an assessment and why has this video not come out earlier 💀💀😭 "AI will, yet again, push artists to adapt in what I believe to be a positive way, because it will force artists to not just create images, but to create something that feels human. AI will not take artists' jobs, at least while there are still people out there who value artists for what they have to say." its just like how photographs made art transform from realistic portraiture to abstract and emotional pieces that are highly valued today for their meaning and not their realism. I understand the concept, if only i could have seen this earlier so that i could've thought to put it in my essay 😭
ai may not affect artists in the long run but as of right now its definitely having a negative impact
email me next time. I'll help you think up something really profound and impressive
as a digital artist who works in video games, AI is very much affecting our jobs.
@@brandi598 I agree, but it's useful to mention and weigh both long-term and short-term impacts
I've also made a mini thesis about ai (in conjunction with my area of study, so the following isn't what I wrote, it's my personal opinion but I've studied extensively about it and how it works). I firmly disagree with the position that it's the same as a camera. It's not a medium that exists in a vacuum, it needs our art to exist to a degree far different from the way humans get inspired. Apart from the fact that AI isn't sentient, the training data and loras literally use artist's names to make an output that is basically a copy from the original artist. The moment you choose a different artist's work for ai to use you've lost a part of your personal voice, the same way you would if you copy and pasted little snippets from the og artist's pieces. Even if it's not copyright infringement (although I believe it should be) my argument is more about the piece and what it tries to express. We artists cannot copy 1 to 1 and paint consistently like someone else, our own internal rhythms, likes, dislikes etc will undoubtedly influence the final look. We cannot move our body exactly like someone else, and the same goes for our brushtrokes, our sculpting. I don't mind that it skips the drawing process, 3d exists and I love it and in my mind ai is like 3d for 2d. But only if the output is based on your own work, and you were forced to start from the basics. These people making bank from ai skip every single art fundamental and consider themselves artists. It's ridiculous. And this technology won't push artists forward, it will only enable the kids who used to steal drawings, paint over them and post them on deviant art, who grew up to keep being thieves and hacks. Ai absolutely will take jobs, it already is, and it will give some of the remaining ones to people who aren't even artists and can't keep quality consistent to save their lives.
just listened to the whole nick drake album, I love finding music this way, recommended by artists who listen while they work.
Since you didn't explicitly said you want critique on your work, I won't go there. I can say that your painting in combination with your talking points gave me something interesting to think about :) thanks
I REALLY REALLY love your videos!! You are so talented!
"So you can decide if you respect me" I KNOW THE REFEFENCE
Both pieces are phenomenal and I think the difference in color chroma and the shape of the water really serves to the credit of their titles and meanings really well. 'Sinking' is more frantic and less refined in its water, with the saturated oranges and blue giving off the idea of fire v. water. This helps to kinda sell the idea of conflict, where a lot is happening and you're sinking within yourself. 'The highest and lowest place on earth' having a more delicate wave pattern and a gentler color pallet helps convey the image of calm, beautiful, at ease despite the situation, the idea that you are in control, and content with your situation. The 'harsher' highlights at the end with the glistening of the water are truly beautiful and introduce the ruggedness of your mental state to an otherwise completely peaceful situation, which I believe adds a layer of complexity to the piece. The difference between the halos in both painting is something I believe can also be highlighted, as in 'Sinking' the halo serves to frame the face, yet doesn't provide a much larger visual purpose. In 'The highest and lowest place on earth' The halo is a clarifying tool, one that communicates to the viewer that change and growth as happened since 'Sinking' that has caused the subject (you) to see/be seen clearer, even under the ripples. All in all, very beautiful work, this is my first time seeing your channel and work, yet I am blown away at how eloquently you are able to communicate your thoughts and processes!
This is so good i love it i love how your able to describe in such a powerful way keep up the great work your doing amazing.
Its the intense color variation on sinking that makes it look less dull than your new piece. The bright red and the spots and the saturated blues really makes the piece pop. And there just a whole lot more colors. Your new one is less saturated and has less color variation.
like your paintings and so nice to have your dad support you in your works. So touching
love where you've taken the Renaissance, Van Gogh, and Klimt influences, keep up the pace, make as many as humanly possible!
Super insightful and inspiring-thank you so much for sharing your process! To be honest, I prefer the first painting, but I can clearly see the progress and evolution in this one. This one is truly spectacular; I could imagine it being showcased in a company or museum, while the other one feels perfect for my home, lol.
I think it's amazing and the depth of your translation is insightful and thought provoking. I think you have found a really good model for your future works whom you can use within an endless array of life. The model is you of course and your endless array of feelings and moods...
I would love to see both paintings in person. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing your commentary throughout as well as your comparative analysis at the end! Gut reaction: The second painting is technically better, but I felt more impacted by the first.
Love the chair and you are an amazing artist ❤
Wow!! You are TALENTED, the way you presented your opinion were amazingly well and added a lot to me so thank you! Your new piece was better to be honest it shows lots of improvement the lighting you hated were actually decent and give us a feel of recognition to your art style it was a happy accidents… bravo
Your art is amazing. I find it incredible how you are able to find feeling in painting. No, scrap that: how you are able to create feeling in painting. I'm not a great painter but better than some and find myself focussing on the image and the feeling it creates on not on HOW to amplify that feeling. For now, I just want to get better and allow myself to drift away from tight, overworked realism... I have no idea though, how to start becoming authentic. THanks for giving me something to ponder.
Well done it´s amazing! 🤩 Both pieces are amazing! 😍
You know I never thought about using acrylic under my oils! Ill use this next time
I’ve seen one video and I’m already in love with your art 💙
That phrase “I was really good at painting but I was not an artist” hit me pretty hard…
YESSSSSS realism is easy. Whereas, style and charater and creativity is difficult and rich with personality, purpose, and meaning.
Ur process was so interesting to watch and actually gave me some ideas for my own art, while I dont draw realistic I do like to try it here and there and incorporate it into my art
21:05 sometimes it is because of the pigment that is used in the colour. The phythalo turquoise pigment has a red undertone,- it means it would be in way always darker against a pigment with a different undertone, for example a green undertone. You could use warm colour for shadow and a colder colour for highlights. mixing your colours with white and a hint of yellow can brighten up the colour with out breaking the light to a certain degree and of course using pure pigments is sometimes necessary. I hope that helps, don't wanna say to much, you do a great job!
i use an ultramarine for most of my mixing, that feels like a much more red blue when i compare it to pthalo turquoise. I also used pthalo green to bring some of my blues closer to yellow. I could be wrong but the whole "red shade/green shade" both feel like they sit comfortably on the warmer scale of blues when you compare it to ultramarine.
@@tailsjekel_art true,true.. i personally don't use ultramarine,- For my blue's and green's i use Phthalo Green (Rembrandt) & Mangan-Ceolin ( Mussini), but i dont work in a natural scale..
(Very, Very Nerdy Colour Theory Note)
-Natural light (Physical Light/ Sun) is basically Yellow (& Blue is the Atmosphere)
-Our perception ( Psycological/ Eye) is in Red/ Green (Contrast/ Depth)
The Blue part in the Uvula of the Eye is important to see in the Night and we don't have this part at all as Human's left, so basically we don't see in Blue (or Yellow) at all. The colours in between are more a psychological phenomena.
If you break it down in Colour Theory, it means Cold Tones for Light( Green) and Warm Tones for Shadow ( Red).
If you have a Physical Object (Red/ Green) in a Room (Yellow/ Blue) the Reflection of the Room (Yellow/ Blue =Green) would be present on the Surface of the object (Red)
I think the Zorn palette is a Great example for this Illusion in Natural Colours.
@@lux2848 holy shit I have met my superiors
@@tailsjekel_art i guess your are good on your own. but maybe for some fellow this topic is hard to grasp in the first place, so i wrote it down. didn't want to bother you. have a good time. Cheers
@@lux2848 no you are cool as hell, thank you so much!
In my own silly humble opinion (not that anyone asked) I feel like the original feels original. There’s a life to it that the new doesn’t quite capture in the same way. They being said I would awe at either one in person giving the chance. The hot takes on art and artists was fun to listen to while the painting came to life. I thought this was just the video I’ve been looking for and I’m glad I’m here. 10/10
"...that feeling isn't beautiful but i could paint it that way."
9:51 OMG!!! You're a Warrior and Weirdo too!!! ❤❤❤
Right? :) :) He just did not mention her music at the end.
I am no professional, but I feel like having all three primaries in a picture makes it more juicy. If you feel the second painting is not so crisp, maybe a bit of reddish colour would help. But someone else would say they like it more subtle, like it is now. I love your honesty and confidence!
This piece absolutely speaks to me in SO many ways. Although the 1st one speaks in a different way, I connect more with the second one. My life has been a cycle of stormy and calm waters with me in the middle of both, so that is why the second one appeals to me the most. It reminds me that the storm will pass and I can once again be able to rest in calmer waters if I just wait for Jesus to either calm the storm , or calm me, his child. I'm glad you are still not quite content with your work because to me I think that will be a catalyst for continuing your growth as you continue to work at refining your gift and artist's voice. Can't wait to see where your gift takes you. Thank you for sharing.
The water is rendered to a higher fidelity as you intended, but the composition of the original was so much better. Moreover, I wouldn’t say the water in the original had room for improvement to begin with.
In any case, this exercise was a great showcase of how much you’ve improved in terms of craft knowledge and practical application
i like how u talk like the way u lay down the story its nice
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it. Beautiful work.
I myself do not paint, so I admire people who do. Happy to see we use some of the same techniques for layout....Hey stretcher bars are easy. You do it, really. You so got this.
besides the painting, loved the commentary, really love the format you got going on here, im also in the process of trying to escape realism, really liked your thoughts on it
You really are very excellent in what you do. Thank you for inspiring me.
thank you!
I think the original and the new one look fabulous
honestly crazy that i haven't been following you on here like i thought i was (i was following you from on my highschool email LMAO)-- and OKAY SPONSORRRRRRR- i'm so proud of you oh my god, it's incredible how big of a platform you've gotten but it's not surprising what with how much time and practice you've put into your craft; you've earned it all :D
btw hope you know that youtube put you in my recommended videos
im so glad i found thyss channel
I don't paint but this was still helpful for me. on another note the fact you built a whole indoor pool to take a reference shot is commendable i would've googled so fast xD
Your style reminds me of Monet, perfectly capturing movement and at the same time bringing movement to still life
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Love your art!!! omg inspirational af
"I was a really good painter, but I was not an artist."
If only some of my academy collegues who graduated only to draw commisioned hyper reliastic portraits of random people and their babies from photographs for the rest of time had this kind of introspection.