Thanks, Charlie, Hannah, and the whole Proko team for putting this all together. I'm so impressed that you found all those source paintings that I was copying. Seeing them side by side was a reckoning I could never have imagined..
I love that you can capture life so well in your art. You've been instrumental in my journey. Thanks for sharing! Edit: haha you are probably right about Elizabeth, NJ. I hope that you can catch the cherry blossoms in branch brook park in spring some time! Set against the basilica
I like the part where James is talking about you don't need to draw as you see and measure all the things. And at the side Proko appears measuring everything . 😂 good video btw
I would never have imagined that James Gurney is a normal and chill human being if it weren't for these videos of him and the interviews, in my imagination he was a creature half gnome and half mad scientist with a machine that can go back in time and/or travel between dimensions.
Both of these things are true at the same time, he's a chill human being who happens to simultaneously be a mad scientist with a machine that can hop through time and dimensions lol Also, was this a Heimerdinger reference?
James Gurney is such a treasure. His sense of whimsy and curiosity never fail to inspire me and I think the art world is very blessed for all the info he captures and shares on his channel and blog.
James Gurney's art history knowledge is inspiring. He just soaks in and loves all these skilled craftsmen who have paved the way for modern day artists. Btw, his free substack is chalk full of these types of over views; I've learned a lot from it.
Those early videos are unwatchable. The camera person constantly racking the focus with only a sliver in focus at a time is an aweful experience. Then they only had short ad videos for a year or so to get people to leave youtube to their site. They finally got normal videos and they slow down the cut enough to look at the art.
Thanks for this, I've been waiting for James Gurney's sketchbook. I also do the sight freeze thing when trying to capture something in motion so that was nice knowing that someone far more skilled does it too, and I thought that he was going to say he likes to make vehicles behave like animals not rubber😅 that's what they look like to me anyway, which seems like a fun idea to try, to make inanimate objects behave like animals or characters sounds like a fun experiment.
how to combine realism - with your stupid imagination? - easy! just mix burger king with cow shit instead of buns and, voila!))) - this is a method that is now used everywhere - from industrial design to politics... and from medicine to religion.. - the main thing is money and fun!... tik-tok is everywhere and forever!...
Much respect to Mr Gurney but, I wish people would stop saying this or that artist is/was "self taught".. I get it, they didn't go the traditional way (Art school), but by learning from books or going to museums you're indirectly learning from others, whether it's art school or not
His background is a little more complicated than just being Polish, though that's seen a lot in his work. We don't take issue with your interpretation of him being purely Polis or James' Polish-Russian version.
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Thanks, Charlie, Hannah, and the whole Proko team for putting this all together. I'm so impressed that you found all those source paintings that I was copying. Seeing them side by side was a reckoning I could never have imagined..
You're the man James!
I love that you can capture life so well in your art. You've been instrumental in my journey. Thanks for sharing! Edit: haha you are probably right about Elizabeth, NJ. I hope that you can catch the cherry blossoms in branch brook park in spring some time! Set against the basilica
Thanks for giving us some of your time during LightBox! We never could've guessed where some of these stories would go lol
Editors are on point
I like the part where James is talking about you don't need to draw as you see and measure all the things. And at the side Proko appears measuring everything . 😂 good video btw
The GOAT James Gurney 😳
James is the embodiment of, "do the work."
Truly GOAT.
I would never have imagined that James Gurney is a normal and chill human being if it weren't for these videos of him and the interviews, in my imagination he was a creature half gnome and half mad scientist with a machine that can go back in time and/or travel between dimensions.
Both of these things are true at the same time, he's a chill human being who happens to simultaneously be a mad scientist with a machine that can hop through time and dimensions lol
Also, was this a Heimerdinger reference?
James Gurney, a living master who paints masterpieces even on every small sketchbook page!
What a treat to look through the sketchbooks of a real modern master. Thank you, Mr. Gurney!
Color and Light by Mr Gurney is required reading for anyone who isn't familiar with his work, very helpful manual
ditto !
James is a national treasure in all aspects , he is a great artist and a great person
This series is a gold mine. Thank you proko team, these are amazing
Proko with James Gurney, I’m glued. Can’t wait for the Book, thank you Proko and Mr Gurney.
James Gurney is amazing!
I preordered the book as soon as it was available! Gurney is a master and one of my greatest inspirations to keep self-learning!!!
We are so lucky to have such a genius alive in our time. And a generous one, who is willing to share his enormous knowledge with us!
James Gurney is such a treasure. His sense of whimsy and curiosity never fail to inspire me and I think the art world is very blessed for all the info he captures and shares on his channel and blog.
James Gurney's art history knowledge is inspiring. He just soaks in and loves all these skilled craftsmen who have paved the way for modern day artists. Btw, his free substack is chalk full of these types of over views; I've learned a lot from it.
He is one of the goats of art! ! Talking about living it and loving it and eating it! Thanks for sharing. New observer and follower of your art!
‘Trojan Horse Is a Unicorn’, take note: Camera goes on sketchbook not on person for 70% or more of the video.
Those early videos are unwatchable. The camera person constantly racking the focus with only a sliver in focus at a time is an aweful experience. Then they only had short ad videos for a year or so to get people to leave youtube to their site. They finally got normal videos and they slow down the cut enough to look at the art.
Thank you for this wonderful video showcasing James Gurney.❤
Lovely video from a bonafide art genius. Thanks so much for this!
Thank you James, whenever my art journey slows down your words are always a kick get me back on track 😂
A legendary 🎉 on a legendary channel showing legendary sketchbooks❤
this is absolutely crazy cuz all i’ve basically been watching today were james’ videos
He is such an inspiration to me and has been, for a very long time. Thanks for your hard work!! 🌟✨
Thanks for this, I've been waiting for James Gurney's sketchbook. I also do the sight freeze thing when trying to capture something in motion so that was nice knowing that someone far more skilled does it too, and I thought that he was going to say he likes to make vehicles behave like animals not rubber😅 that's what they look like to me anyway, which seems like a fun idea to try, to make inanimate objects behave like animals or characters sounds like a fun experiment.
NEW PROKO X JAMES GURNEY VIDEO AAAAAAH
Amazing process and progress, James Gurney!
James Gurney is a G. Thank you for the inspiration and lessons 😊
THE GOAT RETURNS
Wow, what a great video! Amazing works and his handwriting is out of this world!
Oh Wow Mr Gurney !😁😁😁😁😲😲😲😲!!! I came to know about James Gurney through his Book Color and Light.
Dude I love his art so much. His paintings looks so alive that I wanna eat it
James Gurney #1 fan
These sketchbook videos have been my favorite content from y’all! I hope to see more female artists in your future videos.
the one and only James :) love this!!
Love James’ art! Been a fan for a while!
You are the best, James!
One of the GOAT.
The man the myth the legend! Gurney himself
Yesss Love his work!
We do too!
The best artist ❤❤
I really liked this video and plan on buying that book when released in late February.
Wow, such a lovely insight, the life teaches you if you let it and are willing to do the work..
What a great American artist
I love your sketchbook video ❤
Great editing!
31:27 Is that James (the man with child in the center of the paiting)?
Fantastic! Thanks
I always want to double like james gurney videos lol
thanks for these videos. very inspirational
Just fyi Siemiradzki is Polish, not Polish-Russian
Hurra , Henryk Siemiradzki , Polska!
The GOAT the GOAT the GOAT
Wooo James Gurney
omgggggg James Gurneyyyyy *passes out*
26:14
Christmas came early this year
Sad Atelier books were not sooner available.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES
❤
Two thumbs up, with ink stains on your thumb. Doesn’t get any better than that.!!
i do this every night. we call it lucid dreaming in australerica
I wish I was more imaginative
Sone people are lucky to travel without being terrorized .
how to combine realism - with your stupid imagination? - easy! just mix burger king with cow shit instead of buns and, voila!))) - this is a method that is now used everywhere - from industrial design to politics... and from medicine to religion.. - the main thing is money and fun!... tik-tok is everywhere and forever!...
Much respect to Mr Gurney but, I wish people would stop saying this or that artist is/was "self taught".. I get it, they didn't go the traditional way (Art school), but by learning from books or going to museums you're indirectly learning from others, whether it's art school or not
What? If they are self taught they are self taught who cares? Nobody is telling you to learn a certain way. Do what works for you
just to clarify - Henryk Siemiradzki was Polish painter - for sure not Russian!
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henryk_Siemiradzki
His background is a little more complicated than just being Polish, though that's seen a lot in his work.
We don't take issue with your interpretation of him being purely Polis or James' Polish-Russian version.
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James Gurney- absolutely love this artist- thank you @proko
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