Masterful, beautiful and poetic. Not just he painting, but the teaching, the narrative, the videography. And anyone who quotes John O’Donohue is alright by me.
A thought going through my mind watching: I almost avoided visible brush strokes in my striving for accuracy. Now I learn, that every brush speaks a language. Think through the brush;-)
I happened to find you on youtube and like “Who is this great artist?!” Then later I noticed I have a book of you I bought in Tokyo. I’ve drawn pictures for 10 years as my job, but your making process is still beyond my understanding. You are literally a master of brush, color, texture..etc and I also love what you target to draw, good old American things. Finding this channel is a gift. Thank you!
I can't imagine what my life was like before finding your videos. They've ignited a fire and passion inside me to rethink my art, how I see things, and returned that lost feeling of recognizing the importance and beauty in simple things we see everyday and overlook. Thank you, James!
I loved the beginning when you are painting and then the person starting walking, In had to look twice. (Since Jeanette was there also I’m guessing it was you) Good to see Smooth too. Thank you for the video and your thoughts as you create.
Hi James! I am amazed at your ingenuity, you are a magician! And the moving person in your picture is generally something! I can't stop watching your videos that teach art skills and more.
I LOVE the effect with the live guy walking in your painting. Excellent editing work! And of course the painting itself, to me it delivers all those hidden things you mentioned.
Beautiful piece of art. And the essay you've recited was freaking phenomenal! I love the words which were recited and for visual effects, your footsteps shown stepping onto the icy patches and cracking the ice patches with each step were ethereal. This entire video was a visual sensation.
Fabulous! I have missed your videos for too long! I was fascinated by that one hair that was longer when you were adding in the white. It seems that for me, that one hair always goes where it wants - but yours was obedient! Fabulous fade in of reality! I know that whenever I've painted out and about, I remember it all! Every layer, every sketch, every frustration will remind me of the time I spent with sweat dripping off the tip of my nose or whatever the particular day held. Living in Oregon, being en plein air up in the Gorge waterfalls can also mean that I wished for some sort of a cordless hair dryer just so I could continue!
I just noticed that you are posting this TODAY! I loved it that I felt like we were sharing this winter day in time. I enjoy listening and watching you bring a picture out to me.
What a fun video to watch!!! You managed to put the essence of outdoor painting into this excellent short video. Great mixture of valuable information, philosophic thoughts, great captures and video effects on top. Please continue to have fun and to take us all along and keep us inspired! All the best, Thomas
How wonderful to know another person who appreciates John O’Donohue, who reminded us of the spiritual treasures of nature and the necessity of Beauty which is everywhere if we look. I think painting helps us to look.
Thank you for the video to show how to paint more realistic! I'm practicing on painting realistic too. I've made a lot of realistic pencil and charcoal drawings.
that effect of you walking out of the painting is one of the grooviest things I've seen on you tube. thanks for making these videos. I hope to advance my watercolor skills in days to come but can only dream of painting like you. best wishes from jeff
Wonderful, as always. Your musings remind me of one of my favorite quotes from the late great Andrew Loomis; "Draw the unseen ear". Great philosophy within four English words.
Watching you create always makes me feel like I am inadequate as an artist...this is a good thing...it means that I still have much wisdom to learn and so much more to strive for. Thank you
So beautifully done! I love your paintings! I very much appreciate how you incorporated the nature shots with your painting tutorial. Thank you so much! 😀
Thank you for such a great video and art! Your sceneries look so realistic and you put a bit of elusive feeling that usually appears when you visit places like this. It makes me happy, and that's why I love your art. I can't wait for spring to start drawing outside like you. Tried some weeks ago and my wet paper just freezed in ice so I had to back home, heh.
Great video James!, loved the integration of you walking through the road, keep up the videos it is always nice to see them...your production is getting better all the time
These videos are wonderful, and extremely helpful. Your videos inspired me to attempt an on-site watercolor, and I found that I really enjoy that style and technique. Thank you. (:
At the beginning of the video, there is a lens flare on your video. that's make a funny special effect on your artwork :-) Thanks for this video (always a beautifully edited video.). Always interesting to share your passion.
Love your video's, thank you for the inspiration and tips! I use coloured pencils and make completely different works, but your advice is helpful no matter what and also fun and relaxing!
This video looks and feels like a Terrence Malick movie. Wonderful stuff Sir, please keep being the way you are.
Masterful, beautiful and poetic. Not just he painting, but the teaching, the narrative, the videography. And anyone who quotes John O’Donohue is alright by me.
I'm so glad you make these, not only are they motivating but relaxing at the same time. Thanks for your time and generosity! 👏💗
A thought going through my mind watching: I almost avoided visible brush strokes in my striving for accuracy. Now I learn, that every brush speaks a language. Think through the brush;-)
I reat needed this, thanks for sharing!
I happened to find you on youtube and like “Who is this great artist?!”
Then later I noticed I have a book of you I bought in Tokyo.
I’ve drawn pictures for 10 years as my job, but your making process is still beyond my understanding.
You are literally a master of brush, color, texture..etc and I also love what you target to draw, good old American things.
Finding this channel is a gift. Thank you!
I can't imagine what my life was like before finding your videos. They've ignited a fire and passion inside me to rethink my art, how I see things, and returned that lost feeling of recognizing the importance and beauty in simple things we see everyday and overlook. Thank you, James!
when i feel uninspired, i watch your videos and suddenly i feel motivated again!!
Joker voice * "wanna see a magic trick!"
Love your videos James. Read your books since I was a kid!
I loved the beginning when you are painting and then the person starting walking, In had to look twice. (Since Jeanette was there also I’m guessing it was you) Good to see Smooth too. Thank you for the video and your thoughts as you create.
I lolled. Good one, Mr. Gurney.
Sound, color and texture are all in harmony. I'm glad to see a really nice painting!
Very cool to show the person walking up the road in your painting - just found you videos and am a huge fan already.
Hi James! I am amazed at your ingenuity, you are a magician! And the moving person in your picture is generally something!
I can't stop watching your videos that teach art skills and more.
I LOVE the effect with the live guy walking in your painting. Excellent editing work! And of course the painting itself, to me it delivers all those hidden things you mentioned.
love this a bit weird movie-like effects in Gurney's videos, i bet this man had huge fun while producing them
...and Smooth has official “Dept. of Art” attire!
This was your most amazing video ever!!! You touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. This is why we paint. Thank you, James for this.
Really liked the fact that you talked about your thoughts while painting this scene. As always, great video!
6:47 to 7:20 was really cool!!! Beautiful video as always Mr. Gurney!
Thank You very much James! Great effect to walk in painting!
I keep finding more of these and im happier each time cause I keep thinking I’ve seen all of them
Completely inspiring! Love the inclusion of poetry. James, you appear to live every moment. Thank you for being you.
Beautiful comments, emotion. Thought provoking and so informative!
Beautiful piece of art. And the essay you've recited was freaking phenomenal! I love the words which were recited and for visual effects, your footsteps shown stepping onto the icy patches and cracking the ice patches with each step were ethereal. This entire video was a visual sensation.
I like it when you really get into your paintings.😊
Your illustrations and your art really are a visual delight, it goes without saying that they are the best I've seen
Meu desenhista preferido James Gurney!!
Fabulous! I have missed your videos for too long! I was fascinated by that one hair that was longer when you were adding in the white. It seems that for me, that one hair always goes where it wants - but yours was obedient! Fabulous fade in of reality! I know that whenever I've painted out and about, I remember it all! Every layer, every sketch, every frustration will remind me of the time I spent with sweat dripping off the tip of my nose or whatever the particular day held. Living in Oregon, being en plein air up in the Gorge waterfalls can also mean that I wished for some sort of a cordless hair dryer just so I could continue!
I just noticed that you are posting this TODAY! I loved it that I felt like we were sharing this winter day in time. I enjoy listening and watching you bring a picture out to me.
What a fun video to watch!!! You managed to put the essence of outdoor painting into this excellent short video. Great mixture of valuable information, philosophic thoughts, great captures and video effects on top. Please continue to have fun and to take us all along and keep us inspired! All the best, Thomas
you are great. big like! 🖼️🎨👍
How wonderful to know another person who appreciates John O’Donohue, who reminded us of the spiritual treasures of nature and the necessity of Beauty which is everywhere if we look. I think painting helps us to look.
what a lovely video. That ending though!
I spent three months in Ireland and read a lot of John O’Donohue while there. I just love your RUclips channel!
I always enjoy watching your videos. Always be happy and healthy.
Thank you for the video to show how to paint more realistic! I'm practicing on painting realistic too. I've made a lot of realistic pencil and charcoal drawings.
that effect of you walking out of the painting is one of the grooviest things I've seen on you tube. thanks for making these videos. I hope to advance my watercolor skills in days to come but can only dream of painting like you. best wishes from jeff
Wonderful, as always.
Your musings remind me of one of my favorite quotes from the late great Andrew Loomis; "Draw the unseen ear".
Great philosophy within four English words.
I love the art, but just as much I love the different tricks you use while filming, editing and dubbing your videos. Truly creative!
I just LOVE all your videos. So clever!
Way cool! Loved every second! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with you and really like Smooth he is a cool dog your paintings looks so realistic!!!!
New video! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always thank you for your uploading wonderful videos.
What a fantastic video James! Painting, poetry, Smooth, and the teamwork between you and Jeanette. I'll be watching this one many times. Thank you!
Pure poetry. I really love your videos.
Watching you create always makes me feel like I am inadequate as an artist...this is a good thing...it means that I still have much wisdom to learn and so much more to strive for. Thank you
WOW that shot at the end and the beginning with you in the painting!!!!
This is (always) magical! Beautiful details, rich information/message all bathed in your poetry. So good! Thank you!
I have to admit it was a bit alarming (in a good way) seeing that painted figure come to life @ 7:42 as you. Very cool effect/editing.
Wonderful video; love the special effect of the man walking while you paint. Thanks for sharing!
One of your best video sir
Love this, all of it.
You are the man. Great job as always
I was so stressed out today. I needed this video. Thank you for lifting this dude up.
What a clever intro!
Just gotta say, props to you for the editing effect of walking through your own painting!
Love your painting stories♡
You always have a vibrant way of giving my eyes a squishy hug . . . ❤️🤗❤️
Love the fun you have with special effects and tricks in your videos 👍
Just wonderful. Wish you would post more often. Love it. Thank you!
Just perfect. Thanks. I don’t paint but this lesson enriches my life. Maybe I will start!
Wow...you paint so realistically there's literally people walking in your paintings! XD
Made me smile...the infinite smile.
Well done and thank you!
if only god gave me your talent, awesome brother
So beautifully done! I love your paintings! I very much appreciate how you incorporated the nature shots with your painting tutorial. Thank you so much! 😀
Love the red in the background trees
enjoyed that ! Thank you !
I really value your wife's patience! :)
Great video James.
thats a great turotial as always James. Loving the new intro and outro style too. keep it up
Respect ur awesome artwork and also the editing suprising me
Great video James Gurney, that looks wonderful 😀🖌️🎨🖼️
Great painting - great insights. An amazing piece of cinematography
i love everything about this
Thank you for such a great video and art! Your sceneries look so realistic and you put a bit of elusive feeling that usually appears when you visit places like this. It makes me happy, and that's why I love your art. I can't wait for spring to start drawing outside like you. Tried some weeks ago and my wet paper just freezed in ice so I had to back home, heh.
Gosh, you made my night with this video!
Love your insight James. Thanks for sharing! 💕
What a great video :D
Great painting and video editing. Thanks for your generosity and time.
Wonderful work
Excellent video/beautiful painting as always. Love your work. This road looks alot like a road where I used to LIVE near and drive on in New Paltz NY
Great video James!, loved the integration of you walking through the road, keep up the videos it is always nice to see them...your production is getting better all the time
It's cool!
Great stuff. Appreciate your thoughts and creativity with your editing.
Legend 🙏👏🏻🥰
These videos are wonderful, and extremely helpful. Your videos inspired me to attempt an on-site watercolor, and I found that I really enjoy that style and technique. Thank you. (:
Clicked on this right away, wonderful content as always!
That was awesome! Great effects!
Omg!!! New Bob Ross!! With good expression of scenery and thoughtful poems great to convey thoughts and mood. This is heaven on earth yet so simple. 😊
Loved it! Thank you!
BRAVO! Do you have a dream location you'd like to go to paint? I'd like to go to Scotland to paint old castles, and trout fishermen, and the moors.
Very nice video.
good editing skills also!
Awesome
Wonderful skill, but overall good observation.
Well done my friend, l like it very much, you have new follower my friend...😊🖼👌🙂👏🖌
At the beginning of the video, there is a lens flare on your video. that's make a funny special effect on your artwork :-) Thanks for this video (always a beautifully edited video.). Always interesting to share your passion.
Love your work James!! You inspire me! Can I ask what kind of paint do you use on the COVER of your sketchbook??
Love your video's, thank you for the inspiration and tips! I use coloured pencils and make completely different works, but your advice is helpful no matter what and also fun and relaxing!