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  • Опубликовано: 25 мар 2021
  • James Gurney shares ten strategies that he used to create dinosaur illustrations for Ranger Rick Magazine. Tips include planning with sketches, choosing a viewpoint, and making and photographing maquettes. DINOSAURS include: Thanatotheristes, Borealopelta, Hatchling Titanosaur, Patagotitan, and Spinosaurus.
    GUMROAD VIDEOS about dinosaur art:
    Tyrannosaurs: Behind the Art: gumroad.com/l/...
    How I Paint Dinosaurs: gumroad.com/l/...
    The Mammal That Ate Dinosaurs: gumroad.com/l/...
    Australia's Age of Dinosaurs: gumroad.com/l/...
    MATERIALS:
    Sculpey (Polymer clay: Sculpey): amzn.to/3rnS3FG
    Magic Sculpt (Two-part epoxy clay): amzn.to/39g10KO
    Model Magic (air dry sculpting material): amzn.to/39hP4Z6
    Liquid Acrylic (transparent red oxide): amzn.to/39eAhOD
    Hot glue gun: amzn.to/3clSvjo
    Illustration board: amzn.to/3dbTEsP
    CAMERAS and AUDIO:
    Canon M6 (time lapse, video, and stills): amzn.to/2J4RTgX
    Zoom H2N digital audio recorder: amzn.to/2XXAOfP
    Rode Video Mic GO (microphone): amzn.to/2UQGTc9
    BOOKS BY JAMES GURNEY:
    Color and Light: A Guide for Realist Painters: amzn.to/2JhWtfc
    Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist: amzn.to/2LbVHhc
    Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time: amzn.to/2xyamRM
    OTHER OFFICIAL SITES
    Instagram: / jamesgurneyart
    Pinterest: / gurneyjourney
    GurneyJourney Blog: gurneyjourney.b...
    JamesGurney Website: jamesgurney.com/
    THANKS TO:
    Ranger Rick: John Gallagher, Kathy Kranking, Susan McElhinney
    Paleo consultant: Stephen L. Brusatte
    Music by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech.com
    Additional Sculpts by David Krentz / davidkrentzart and Mike Trcic www.trcicstudi...
    More info about Ranger Rick magazine at their website: bit.ly/2QsRIEG

Комментарии • 424

  • @tamasmihaly1
    @tamasmihaly1 3 года назад +536

    His blood is 50% gauche and 50% Casein. A disciplined, talented and deeply consistent artist. It's as though light follows his direction.

  • @erkannurdun7074
    @erkannurdun7074 3 года назад +426

    This channel is VERY underrated

    • @armandoguajardo4789
      @armandoguajardo4789 3 года назад +4

      Indeed

    • @eileenjohnston6835
      @eileenjohnston6835 3 года назад +22

      Absolutely, Gurney's book are well wort the price and time to read. I recommend them.

    • @Welther47
      @Welther47 3 года назад +10

      No it's not. It's very highly rated.

    • @brotherfullmer
      @brotherfullmer 3 года назад +8

      I just made that same comment to my wife. He should have SO many more views. This is the best instruction on illustration anywhere.

    • @gabrielerosa665
      @gabrielerosa665 3 года назад +10

      It's not a channel for everybody, you need good skill to follow the learning process and may be, somebody feels not at this level to continue watching....there's a lot of "more easy" chnnels to "instant improve learnings"....

  • @RocketWorm
    @RocketWorm 3 года назад +183

    Honestly, it's almost as if Dinosaurs are still alive and you're just documenting them. Love your work.

  • @UnknownFilipino
    @UnknownFilipino 3 года назад +7

    Just illustrating, painting, hand crafting, and sculpting, that's all. Just another day for a legend.

  • @disegnintasca
    @disegnintasca 3 года назад +51

    Considering the time it takes to prepare a single illustration, the fact that you find the time and energy to make these video is incredible. Thank you so much for going the extra mile every time and to share with us your knowledge.

  • @StudioHannah
    @StudioHannah 3 года назад +90

    Aww, I remember getting Ranger Rick newsletters when I was in elementary school. RR has been around for a LONG time! I would have loved a dinosaur issue with your artwork

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  3 года назад +36

      The folks that work at Ranger Rick are very impressive and great to work with. They make a big effort to get the science right, but also make it come alive for kids.

  • @nuummuun
    @nuummuun 3 года назад +44

    Master at work.
    James Gurney is a treasure.

    • @randalllaue4042
      @randalllaue4042 3 года назад +2

      Cannot believe he is not more popular!!! WONDERFUL!

  • @dianeo
    @dianeo 3 года назад +65

    Fascinating and painstaking process. That trick with the cardboard strip pulling the colors down to create 'reflections' is pretty brilliant.

    • @ptaylor4923
      @ptaylor4923 3 года назад +3

      Yeah... I enjoyed learning that technique, too.

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea 3 года назад +60

    Wow, James - your casual maquette was outstanding! Your skills are off the charts.

  • @Art_Vandelay_Industries
    @Art_Vandelay_Industries 2 года назад +9

    Even the preliminary sketches and models look like works of art. And the process of creating something like these paintings looks so satisfying.
    Also: the original Dinotopia is still my most prized posession when it comes to books, ever since I've been a kid. My father used to read me from it every night. When I read it myself when I was older, I found out that he added a lot of little details while reading it, that are not mentioned in the book. This is what is so wonderful about it, it really stimulates the imagination and lets you get lost in the world.

  • @redbeard365
    @redbeard365 2 года назад +3

    I searched for 'How to Paint a landscape in acrylic' and this is what popped up. A Master Class on recreating the entire Jurassic period with glue guns, moving boxes, wire and paint. Stunning. Wonderful. Thank you!

  • @tb8865
    @tb8865 3 года назад +144

    Me before watching this video: I should really learn blender to help with my 2D work.
    Me after watching this video: I should really learn how to sculpt maquettes and physical models AND use blender to help with my 2D work.

    • @randominternetuser2
      @randominternetuser2 3 года назад +2

      Same!

    • @WildPortraitArtist
      @WildPortraitArtist 3 года назад +5

      saaame, though ngl I'm a little intimidated by blender, sculpting by hand feels simpler xD

    • @Splatterpunk_OldNewYork
      @Splatterpunk_OldNewYork 3 года назад +7

      Don't forget to 3D print those Blender models and add them to your physical sculpts.

    • @FengXingFengXing
      @FengXingFengXing 3 года назад +1

      You can use Blender for general shape for lighting, no need sculpt if not create 3D model character.

    • @Splatterpunk_OldNewYork
      @Splatterpunk_OldNewYork 3 года назад

      @@FengXingFengXing Good point. I use it as a supplement to my own modello's. I also use clay, fake flowers, shiny metal things etc. It is nice to 3d print say, a crow, and later dress it into the model.

  • @11serendipity11
    @11serendipity11 3 года назад +53

    Hello Mr. Gurney, I ordered your book Color and Light and I must say it's the best art related book which I have. It took a month for it to arrive but it was absolutely worth the wait! I am so grateful for this book, it's been an immense help for me, it's full of great tips, I learn something new with every page. Your illustrations are incredible. If I was only half as good as you someday. :) Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn from you and for the inspiration which your videos and books offer.

    • @JamesGurney
      @JamesGurney  3 года назад +23

      Wonderful! Thanks for the kind words.

    • @egas8701
      @egas8701 3 года назад +8

      I second this! I bought Gurney’s book as well a month ago, and everything you said is true!

    • @ptaylor4923
      @ptaylor4923 3 года назад +6

      I have Color and Light, too. It's a great book.

  • @shannon68245
    @shannon68245 3 года назад +19

    Watching you construct maquettes is so helpful! I love drawing dinosaurs but get burnt out trying to draw their unique bodies from my mind's eye.

  • @jerryjacobsunny5574
    @jerryjacobsunny5574 3 года назад +24

    The realism in his paintings is so incredible

  • @Johnmccoyart
    @Johnmccoyart 3 года назад +5

    The whole time I know how contrived this process is, despite its outward graceful and natural appearance. What affixes an artist to this process and slowly in his mind makes it second nature is the love for doing it. That love is inspiring!

  • @SDW90808
    @SDW90808 3 года назад +11

    I love how Mr. Gurney takes things to the next level by creating the maquettes to get a three dimensional view of his subject. It's like when a magician reveals a trick or when you learn how to solve a puzzle. Obvious when you see how it's done. Much thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent, as well as for the entertainment.

  • @Gotblade
    @Gotblade 3 года назад +17

    The first thing I tried to draw as a kid just because it amazed me that the illustrations in the encyclopedia looked so photographic. I didn't know at the time they used models like you are doing of clay over scale skeletons to provide critical information on light and shadow. I was surprised that I could draw them fairly well. That was the first time I didn't feel like a kid with learning disabilities. For some reason I always liked the triceratops best. Your paintings are gorgeous! ❤❤❤

  • @eitenswelt7002
    @eitenswelt7002 3 года назад +28

    As a Collector, I would give my right arm for one of those maquettes.

    • @SkibidySkid
      @SkibidySkid 11 месяцев назад

      It would take 30 minutes to make bruh

  • @josephomally4244
    @josephomally4244 3 года назад +9

    It's an honor to watch a master at work and get a glimpse of his process!

  • @exlibrisas
    @exlibrisas 3 года назад +7

    This is real life Sponegbob's method of drawing the perfect circle.

  • @coyoteclockworkstudios3140
    @coyoteclockworkstudios3140 Год назад +1

    You've been my idol since I was in grade school. I remember my dad took me to a print shop, and there was Dinosaur Parade and Treetop Village. He bought me one of your Dinosaur Parade prints, and it hung on my bedroom wall until I moved out. It's still with me.
    I've wanted to be you ever since. You showed me how amazing fantasy art could really be.

  • @TheColdCreature
    @TheColdCreature 3 года назад +8

    Pure talent! I never would've thought about making a 3D model first when I'm struggling! That's all I want to do now!!!

    • @athos9293
      @athos9293 9 месяцев назад

      He wasn't born with all this knowledge. There's no such thing as "talent".

  • @tessa6307
    @tessa6307 3 года назад +2

    Your creativity blows me away. I love all your videos, but I’m just so tickled to see some of your “imaginative realism” in action.

  • @yoavhalperin5852
    @yoavhalperin5852 3 года назад +12

    I was amazed at these little dinosaur sculptures! Great video

  • @CeciliaSilva-bk4zx
    @CeciliaSilva-bk4zx 3 года назад +17

    About a month ago I bought his "Color and Light" book and I can't recommend it enough. I'm about to read it the second time already. Looking forward to buying another one of his books in the future. Lots of useful information for artists.

    • @lolaritter7518
      @lolaritter7518 3 года назад +1

      Agree, it’s such an amazing book

    • @willmfrank
      @willmfrank 3 года назад

      "Imaginative Realism" is a Must-Have. Among other subjects, he explores the use of miniatures and maquettes in greater detail than can be covered in a video.

  • @cvgurau
    @cvgurau 3 года назад +16

    1:25 given how good his final paintings turn out, I'm never not surprised by how loose James' sketches are

  • @gracieosornio9291
    @gracieosornio9291 3 года назад +10

    Every bit of the process is an amazing art piece!!! I felt like I traveled millions of years back because you really can see them thru these models! And yes, pet birds and chickens are great models to use for inspirational pieces, just don't run out of seeds or treats! Thank you sir!

  • @kelsieroach8896
    @kelsieroach8896 3 года назад +3

    Im literally speechless,you put so much work into your paintings…creating the models and everything. 👌

  • @thesleepyginger1856
    @thesleepyginger1856 3 года назад +6

    What a convenient time to post this video! I'm currently in a prehistoric life class and was just thinking of focusing my art on prehistoric life when I walked out of class and you posted.

  • @Daetalus67
    @Daetalus67 3 года назад +1

    I swear James, you are always doing something subtle in your videos that just make me laugh. All though I guess the huge pencil you are pointing with is not really that subtle. I love it. Oh and as always, you are one of my favorite artists, not just on RUclips but PERIOD!

  • @johncollado1151
    @johncollado1151 3 года назад +2

    Hi James.... you amaze me and show something that a lot of artists probably don't do.... go the extra mile to achieve the perfect painting. Some of us, including myself do not put in the 100 percent that it takes to get that one painting done. I guess that's part of what I neglected to learn in my early years. But watching you makes me want to do that now. Thanks again for a very inspirational video.

  • @bksnow125
    @bksnow125 3 года назад +2

    I only learned of you and your fabulous art work the other day, while searching for more info on casein; I have owned my tube's over 15 years now ( Shiva brand). I am so impressed with your talent and how much your videos inspire me, I just had to subscribe so I don't miss anything. Thank you so much !

  • @DaveMeuleman
    @DaveMeuleman 3 года назад +1

    I am following your videos for a while now. Looking at your paintings of houses and landscapes... Only now do I realize that you are the author Dinotopia!!! The book that kept me spellbound as a kid. I love your work!!!

  • @joethompson9001
    @joethompson9001 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for posting another dinosaur art video James 🙏 you are such an inspiration and have such great energy. Thanks again.

  • @ravengreen6926
    @ravengreen6926 3 года назад +2

    Your creativity and ingenuity always amazes me. Most often when I paint I feel as though I’m stuck in a box and not quite sure how to get out of it. I hold myself to imaginary rules sometimes and your videos help me to see that there are many ways to get to where you are going! You said once in your videos that “everything yields to effort” and it has become a comforting reminder when I’m irrationally overwhelmed.

  • @jjmcguckin2658
    @jjmcguckin2658 3 года назад +1

    Love it James, keep her lit!

  • @sinifexxephinis4310
    @sinifexxephinis4310 3 года назад +1

    I read Dinotopia as a kid and loved it. I'm still elated to know that the master that created the art for those books is still here and I am able to see more of his art and learn from him.

  • @TOMMYVILLARREAL
    @TOMMYVILLARREAL 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for showing your process master! Always it’s an adventure with your great videos!

  • @cmanheman09
    @cmanheman09 3 года назад +8

    Exactly what I was needing to watch! Your timing is incredible James. Thanks for the tips kind sir!

  • @mountainside26
    @mountainside26 2 года назад

    To quote Wayne and Garth: “we’re not worthy!” You are not only amazingly skilled and talented, but so incredibly generous of your precious knowledge, for those of us who were not able to obtain an art school education. Thank you.

  • @telldpablo
    @telldpablo 3 года назад +3

    Wow! James you never cease to amaze me. Thank you again. Loving the marquette’s. You could do a whole how to to add to your collection of full length videos! (Please! 😉)

  • @oswros
    @oswros 3 года назад +1

    Bravo! This video not only shows the incredible procces you follow to make your incredible illustrations, but also the fun you have making them. During the model making process you look like a kid playing with toys! Such increible and inspiring video. Thank you, James.

  • @tradingpostfarms
    @tradingpostfarms 3 года назад

    Oh now this idea of playing with the toys outside, in the dirt, brings me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you!!!

  • @mauriciomardones7330
    @mauriciomardones7330 3 года назад +1

    This must be the most specific but oddly satisfying art tutorial ever.

  • @sgood1033
    @sgood1033 3 года назад +1

    It looks so easy to draw for you, not for us. That is a magic that make a modeling become to a painting. You are the best, it's true.

  • @NormanHilbert
    @NormanHilbert 3 года назад +1

    I can't believe how generous you are in sharing this wealth freely. So inspiring, thank you for that!

  • @AnneliesvanOverbeek
    @AnneliesvanOverbeek 3 года назад +2

    Everything in this video is amazing, but that giant pencil just made my entire day

  • @majahermes5998
    @majahermes5998 3 года назад +1

    This was absolutely gorgeous to watch. I rarely consume any art content, but I've been glued to my screen for the last 20min. You've done such a wonderful job with this video and with your art, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @stormeffex
    @stormeffex 3 года назад +3

    James, you've out done yourself with this video! Love the maquettes and your approach. You make it look effortless but we can all see the amount of work put into each piece.

  • @garthok6224
    @garthok6224 3 года назад +1

    Oh man... James is an eminence in everything that is needed to make awesome art. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @weill6872
    @weill6872 3 года назад +68

    How to paint dinosaurs: create dinosaurs and their environment, take pictures, then draw them multiple times and paint them.
    Ok.
    What the egg!!! This guy knows how to do things!

  • @CassWomack
    @CassWomack 3 года назад +8

    This was such a fun watch, cheers!

  • @ryanconnelly7782
    @ryanconnelly7782 Год назад

    it seems rare that such a master of an art is also an amazing teacher, thank you infinitely for your work and your generosity

  • @ankeshmbbs
    @ankeshmbbs 2 года назад +1

    imagine the hardwork that goes into painting one dinosaur… which includes not just the dinosaur but the complete atmosphere.. these paintings have a unique feel to them !! great work James ❤️

  • @nikolaikai940
    @nikolaikai940 3 года назад +15

    The prep that can go into a single image is amazing. I was expecting him to go
    "For this dinosaur, first we'll acquire some funding for a DNA lab ..."
    /cue Jurassic Park theme. 😂

  • @debonairLADY
    @debonairLADY 3 года назад

    James, I admire your work all the time... But this project went above and beyond. I don't have formal Art education and people like you bring so much light to my intellect. Thank you!

  • @DinoEsculturas
    @DinoEsculturas 3 года назад +2

    Each video is a masterclass

  • @valasafantastic1055
    @valasafantastic1055 3 года назад +3

    Great stuff as usual! I have to try some of this. If I’m going through the effort for a maquette personally I think I’ll try to go all the way into a full model. That matte medium and modelling paste tip was particularly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic stuff!

  • @amyhunnisett9173
    @amyhunnisett9173 3 года назад +2

    My hat off to you sir. Truly magnificent tutorial video. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

  • @broderp
    @broderp 7 месяцев назад +1

    One critique of most artist who make baby dinosaurs and eggs is the scale. Ever see a bird, chicken, snake or reptile hatch. They are tightly packed in the shell. Most artist make the shells so large the baby would have enough room for a big screen TV and recliner. Lol. I loved this video. Awesome work.

  • @emmakay2986
    @emmakay2986 3 года назад

    Mr. Gurney you are truly an inspiration. Love your channel. Thank you

  • @gabbievee
    @gabbievee 2 года назад

    i have to have added at least 100 views to this video by myself. it’s just so fascinating to see your process: all of the effort that goes into just one painting, and all of the techniques that you’ve mastered over the years. it’s a wonderful video. i really like it.

  • @petergamble6318
    @petergamble6318 2 года назад

    Outstanding. Mixing media gives the artist exponential possibilities. Walk softly and carry a big pencil James!

  • @Artisticcreationsbylisa
    @Artisticcreationsbylisa Год назад

    I’m so so very excited that I found you on RUclips! I’ve been a huge fan of your artwork ever since I was little. I used to spend hours staring at the illustrations you created in my favorite illustrated childrens books wondering how you created them. Thank you so much for sharing your process behind your work! You inspired me to be an artist!

  • @bc7138
    @bc7138 3 года назад +4

    This was very informative and oddly relaxing to watch. Great content as always.

  • @agluebottle
    @agluebottle 3 года назад

    Thanks for the behind the scenes look, Mr. Gurney. Like so many people, I grew up with your artwork both in magazines and the Dinotopia books.

  • @carmelorodriguezlemes2864
    @carmelorodriguezlemes2864 3 года назад

    James Gurney es para mi un gran genio del arte y sobre todo me gustan sus dibujos de dinosaurios.

  • @strathallanguy
    @strathallanguy 5 месяцев назад

    Besides the painting, really enjoying your dedication to filming the process getting start to finish.

  • @Primal_Saiyan
    @Primal_Saiyan 3 года назад

    One of my old illustrator professors tought us this same method for making a dinosaur illustration. It was the fun and something I still use when i need a better reference for something.

  • @Mancer1980
    @Mancer1980 3 года назад +2

    James - can't thank you enough for starting a RUclips channel and sharing all of your amazing work and techniques with us. I never thought I'd be able to see something like this when I got Dinotopia as a birthday present back in 1993. Question - how long does it take you to complete a major painting, like Waterfall City?

  • @mystforest
    @mystforest 3 года назад +1

    That PENCIL!!! Hahahahaha! We are all extremely blessed you share so much, James. Thank you :) This is fun....

  • @alanlawrence2954
    @alanlawrence2954 Год назад

    A Renascence man. Consummate artistic skill and a kaleidoscopic imagination.

  • @neoVIVE
    @neoVIVE 3 года назад +32

    Amazing video, as always :)

  • @ptaylor4923
    @ptaylor4923 3 года назад

    You are great. Many people don't understand how much work goes into being great.

  • @coni2d
    @coni2d 3 года назад

    This video is adorable and just so wonderful. Very informative AND you left feeling giddy afterwards.

  • @dmitarvukicevic4280
    @dmitarvukicevic4280 3 года назад

    Another great video by Mr. Gurney, I think the paintings turned out wonderfully, best regards.

  • @TheCompleteGuitarist
    @TheCompleteGuitarist 3 года назад

    Just wanted to say thank you as I used some of your earlier videos last year to inspire a a primary school dinosaur project that I did with my students last year.
    Love your work.

  • @rfresa
    @rfresa 2 года назад

    Wow, I'm learning so much! I never would have thought of using oil paint OVER acrylics.

  • @Silas237
    @Silas237 3 года назад

    Yay pls do more dinosaur videos they are your best work in my opinion. Love watching the process with the Marquettes

  • @Jamafly
    @Jamafly 2 года назад

    As a kid I loved dinos. Still do but now with the ability to draw them. Thank you for this video!

  • @alancastaneda8322
    @alancastaneda8322 3 года назад

    Beautiful art. Always love seeing a maquette utilized.

  • @Galinn_Arts
    @Galinn_Arts 3 года назад +1

    The painting with the sauropod pool party is my favorite

  • @katesmith5010
    @katesmith5010 3 года назад +5

    Wow, once again, you invite us into your studio...thank you...

  • @bongaz3547
    @bongaz3547 3 года назад

    The effort on these is amazing. Those models!!!

  • @purandikaanugrahherdian8251
    @purandikaanugrahherdian8251 3 года назад

    I always feel inspired everytime I watched your videos

  • @lucasgabrielsilva7118
    @lucasgabrielsilva7118 3 года назад +1

    Its amazing

  • @susanhepburn6040
    @susanhepburn6040 3 года назад +2

    Amazing work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @riffsandpics
    @riffsandpics 3 года назад +1

    This is awesome, the models, the painting, so cool.

  • @eileenjohnston6835
    @eileenjohnston6835 3 года назад

    Gurrney's books are excellent. I recommend them to all artists regardless of their medium of expression.

  • @pollomago
    @pollomago 3 года назад

    The amount of work tht these painting has, its amzing thanks for sharing

  • @victoriam167
    @victoriam167 3 года назад

    amazing James Gurney, thankyou so much for sharing with us, always a joy to watch :-)

  • @peter4210
    @peter4210 3 года назад +22

    The coincidence, lately I have been watching a lot of video of the modern look on dinosaurs and their descendants. it is nice to see people making art with the new data and not like in Jurassic park. I wish the new Jurassic park movie had done the same.

  • @CrazyCoolArt615
    @CrazyCoolArt615 Год назад

    Scientist might be discovering new pages but you are bringing them back to life ❤

  • @jaxfishn0
    @jaxfishn0 3 года назад

    James, I truly love your dinosaur paintings, and the videos featuring your drawing and painting of them are my favorites. Please do more of these in the future. They are fascinating. Thank you.

  • @malayalamwriter
    @malayalamwriter 3 года назад +1

    This video deserves more than 5 million views

  • @teenanguyen217
    @teenanguyen217 3 года назад

    You are a master!! I love your videos because it is so difficult to paint imagination into the real world. But you proudly share your creative proccess and techniques to achieve that, thank you kind sir!

  • @bruceosborne1892
    @bruceosborne1892 3 года назад

    Great video James! Always enjoy watching you work your magic!

  • @MrYDwen
    @MrYDwen 3 года назад

    Hi Gurney I love your method of painting. I bought your book 5 years ago and it inspired me a lot. Thank you for sharing

  • @MrFausten
    @MrFausten 3 года назад

    A very complete and ingenious artist. Greetings from Argentina.