mr. gurney, have you ever painted a rainy scene? i think something with the water splashing on your ground would be just gorgeous (granted, all of your paintings are gorgeous)
I always keep this mind and try to practice it but then I fall,back to “paint in all the big shapes to unify the composition and edge” routine. Having said that I really appreciate your videos and knowledge. Even when producing my own painting demos. Thanks again James
Hello, I think it's the painter's job to beautifully recreate ordinary landscapes. You explained in the last video you drew a pile of trees. You have special vision, observation, and expressive abilities. It is even more amazing and wonderful to see the place where you are painting, the process of painting, and the painting being drawn together. Thanks for sharing the nice video. Always be healthy and happy. ^^
Having grown up watching Bob Ross, who always painted in layers from background to foreground, but then deciding I'd like to try watercolor.... it seems sort of impossible like trying to paint in reverse. Gouache seems like it could solve some of those issues, or acrylic. But I like the look of watercolor. Oh why must I always pick the most difficult things?
Drawing background to foreground is something that's done in 3d software renderers as well. It's understandably called the Painter's Algorithm. Not the most efficient way, but it's nice how when people are problem-solving, they are creative enough to use concepts that they are familiar with, even if it isn't directly related to the problem domain.
Just bought your book Color and Light, I'm loving it. Your a big inspiration. You're one of my biggest motivations to start plein air painting, and to use other mediums like watercolors and gouache. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your process. Kisses to your wife and Smooth 😍🤗😘
Ok, Right off, my eye goes straight to the suggested chain link fence near the right edge and follows to the left. Perfect opportunity to suggest black birds; (pretty common in the southern regions); perched along the top strand of barded wire.
Only the first painting in the upper left at the end went from painting to video choice. All the others the videos came up first and covered the paintings :(
James has at least one video where he paints an airplane, and I believe he said that "he was allowed" to keep gouache in the carry-on baggage, and then take it on board. So I assume it's possible but you might need to get a permission for that
The background is in casein so that it won’t lift up when he paints gouache over the top. I’m not sure if he used watercolor here but he uses gouache and watercolor interchangeably. They are essentially the same thing except gouache often has more pigment and less binder.
I used spray enamel primer. But I've also used spray lacquer. The latter seems to withstand abrasion better, but both enamel and lacquer will stain with some pigments. I believe the gold standard would be baked enamel, and I think that's what the manufacturers do. If anyone can help with this, please share.
The New Jersey Newark Airport has literally NEVER been more interesting.
That's funny. I agree.
Loved that solution to show the fencing.
mr. gurney, have you ever painted a rainy scene? i think something with the water splashing on your ground would be just gorgeous (granted, all of your paintings are gorgeous)
That chainlink fence tip is fantastic.
I always keep this mind and try to practice it but then I fall,back to “paint in all the big shapes to unify the composition and edge” routine. Having said that I really appreciate your videos and knowledge. Even when producing my own painting demos. Thanks again James
Most of my oil painting friends save the sky for last. However, I've always painted it first. Thank you James, for the confirmation.
I love the effort put in the end part
I love how this one turned out. Painting the sky first has saved several of my more architectural paintings from having too soft of edges.
Thank you always for the tips James Gurney ❣️
The new ending looks awesome. The whole video a pleasure to watch, not to mention all those valuable info. As always. Thank you so much!
I really appreciate those close-ups. Clever outro. Thanks for the tips!
Hello, I think it's the painter's job to beautifully recreate ordinary landscapes.
You explained in the last video you drew a pile of trees. You have special vision, observation, and expressive abilities.
It is even more amazing and wonderful to see the place where you are painting, the process of painting, and the painting being drawn together.
Thanks for sharing the nice video. Always be healthy and happy. ^^
Having grown up watching Bob Ross, who always painted in layers from background to foreground, but then deciding I'd like to try watercolor.... it seems sort of impossible like trying to paint in reverse. Gouache seems like it could solve some of those issues, or acrylic. But I like the look of watercolor. Oh why must I always pick the most difficult things?
James Gurney can stand in front of a dumpster, paint it, and make it look way more interesting and beautiful than any dumpster ought to
Love watching him paint confident
You are a master! I love the fact that you can paint any dull urban landscape and turn it into a beautiful painting!
Drawing background to foreground is something that's done in 3d software renderers as well. It's understandably called the Painter's Algorithm. Not the most efficient way, but it's nice how when people are problem-solving, they are creative enough to use concepts that they are familiar with, even if it isn't directly related to the problem domain.
Just bought your book Color and Light, I'm loving it. Your a big inspiration. You're one of my biggest motivations to start plein air painting, and to use other mediums like watercolors and gouache. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your process. Kisses to your wife and Smooth 😍🤗😘
i love how much work youve put into your abilities to make it look "effortless" love this! thanks as always for everything you do :D
Making the mundane beautiful, always inspiring James Gurney
I love how you washed out the red from left to right to suggest distance, well done!
I'm always so impressed with your work. Amazing!
I never fail to learn something new!
Thanks.
Happy travels
Thanks James!
I never fail to be amazed by how you can make a common sight into a wonderful painting!! Inspiring.
i love every single video james gurney does!
#James. You painting of thrme tower remind of star wars.
great tip! I'll get your colors as my gouache primaries but Holbein.
I'm journeying back into painting and not being afraid to make bad art so this was helpful - thank you :)
I'm trying gouache inspired by you, so thank you very much.
Thank you James. An inspiration as always.
Very cool! thanks James! :)
thank you so much!
Newark, NJ. Welcome to my state, Mr. Gurney.
Ok, Right off, my eye goes straight to the suggested chain link fence near the right edge and follows to the left. Perfect opportunity to suggest black birds; (pretty common in the southern regions); perched along the top strand of barded wire.
Cool idea. Wish I had thought of that!
At least you found the cellphone lot. It was hidden when I went to Bradley so I had to go around and around and around....
awesome
Love your artturtorials and artworks!
Only the first painting in the upper left at the end went from painting to video choice. All the others the videos came up first and covered the paintings :(
Now I want James to do the foreground first and the background last.
Very nice! Will you go back to watercolor?
Welcome to my hood!
Wow! How did you go from that grey dark color to a see through fence shape?
James,
Besides saving time later what is the advantage of the casein underpainting?
Thanks again for bringing painting to life!
Why did you decide to leave in the tangent of the light and the control tower? 😅
Mr. Gurney is it possible to take guache to plane?
James has at least one video where he paints an airplane, and I believe he said that "he was allowed" to keep gouache in the carry-on baggage, and then take it on board. So I assume it's possible but you might need to get a permission for that
Why shouldn´t you? Assuming you don´t want to paint during the flight you don´t need it in your carry-on baggage, so where seems to be the problem?
Needs to be less than 3oz of liquid
Yes as long as the tubes are small and fit in those TSA bags.
Can u do tutorial for beginners? Your so good at painting :)
Can you use acrylic paint as an underlayer? I have a hard time finding casein paint.
I’m confused. The background is in casein, the clouds are gouache and the rest is watercolor?
The background is in casein so that it won’t lift up when he paints gouache over the top. I’m not sure if he used watercolor here but he uses gouache and watercolor interchangeably. They are essentially the same thing except gouache often has more pigment and less binder.
So could I use acrylic gouche instead of cacein or acrylic
Yes, acrylic gouache would work really well for the base layer. I use it often.
@@JamesGurney thanks for the info
Haha! I've been there before. Bet you are first to paint there ever!🤣🤣🤣
RE: Your SKETCHBOOK EASEL: What kind of white paint did you use to coat or spray the metal tins you use for your palettes?
I used spray enamel primer. But I've also used spray lacquer. The latter seems to withstand abrasion better, but both enamel and lacquer will stain with some pigments. I believe the gold standard would be baked enamel, and I think that's what the manufacturers do. If anyone can help with this, please share.
@@JamesGurney Thank you sir. I love your work.
I want a video and you paint with acrylic colors