Painting a Portrait in the Supermarket

Рет қаралды 105,643

Күн бұрын

James Gurney paints his wife shopping for vegetables at a market. Using photos for reference, he starting with a small sketch in gouache and then a finished painting in casein.
“Casein Painting in the Wild” (Gumroad video tutorial): gumroad.com/l/casein
More Gurney tutorials on Gumroad: gumroad.com/gurneyjourney
MATERIALS
Richeson casein paint set: amzn.to/2L02U6R
Richeson travel brush set: amzn.to/2xwq1Rr
Richeson “Grey Matters” brush set: amzn.to/2YeNO0P
Water cup: amzn.to/2soTw2L
VIDEO TUTORIALS:
“Casein Painting in the Wild” (Download on Gumroad): gumroad.com/l/casein
“How to Make a Sketch Easel” (DVD): kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00Z...
BLOG POST ABOUT PAINTING INSIDE A MARKET
gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/201...
BLOG POSTS WITH MORE GEAR INFO:
Gouache Materials List: gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/201...
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.blogspot.com/
JamesGurney Website: jamesgurney.com/
Facebook group "Sketch Easel Builders": groups/40300...
Facebook group "Color in Practice": / 160510955315435
Thanks to Adam’s Fairacre Farms Market: adamsfarms.com/
The painting was honored as a finalist in the Casein2020 competition.

Пікірлер: 316

@SoftBoiledArt 3 жыл бұрын

It speaks volumes that even in the thumbnail sketch there's a certain photographic effect to his tones and values.

@panchoverde5078 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's called rhythm. And it's mathematical. Bridgman's much?

@gloriart6558 2 жыл бұрын

tones are values - same

@pottingsoil 3 жыл бұрын

I swear he's one of the best painters on KZfaq.

@Crushenator500 3 жыл бұрын

He for sure is

@BigBrotherMateyka 3 жыл бұрын

He's one of the greatest painters of our age. While his claim to fame is his work as an illustrator for Dinotopia, he's still criminally underrated.

@abrahemsamander3967 3 жыл бұрын

Matekya. He indeed is. Remember, he’s also the author :)

@austins1230 3 жыл бұрын

He's a living legend

@papijuho6024 3 жыл бұрын

But underrated :/

@kinskifilms 3 жыл бұрын

Your sense of proportion, depth, and scale create a gobsmacking realism. You could have done this painting in neon and your sense of proportion, depth, and scale would give it a sense of total realism. What I'm saying is I love you, would you be my father?

@JamesGurney 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, thank you. Someone called me "America's Art Dad." Now do your homework and take out the garbage!

@rg2265 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesGurney I SO did not expected the "homework and take out the garbage" part! This is a punch line! 🤣

@CeridwenHafMorys 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jellydarling1008 3 жыл бұрын

If I knew it was that easy to get an art Dad it have asked years ago

@mayukhbanerjee1147 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesGurney Now, would you be my grandad?

@kevinnoel9024 3 жыл бұрын

One of the few artists who can paint ANYTHING, literally.

@stretch8390 3 жыл бұрын

And having worked with Gouache for a few months now, I feel he makes it look so much easier than it actually is, that stuff wants to dry so fast and I find it difficult to get good colour gradients when working with it.

@kevinnoel9024 3 жыл бұрын

In my humble view, the only other artist I have seen operate as Mr.Gurney do is, artist the late, Me. Ken Auster. These two gentlemen, as I stated earlier, in my view, are two pillars that tower above most artists I've researched so far online and social media. God's blessed them tremendously.I.want to be blessed so too.

@Storse 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinnoel9024 hard work will do you well

@shroomville1706 2 жыл бұрын

You must see kim Jung GI then!

@burpo 3 жыл бұрын

Your lettering alone makes me run into a wall.

@nutsandbolts1264 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but American supermarkets are aesthetically pleasing, I just enjoy looking to see what types of colors they use while my mom goes to get cereal like brown, light brown, red, white (lots of it). I just really enjoy observing the things that almost no one realizes adds to the experience

@DisgruntledPigumon 3 жыл бұрын

nuts and bolts It seems like it was in the late ‘90s when they started trying out the whole “hey why don’t we make this place look nice” idea. Before that it was white or beige everywhere with maybe a “brand” color like red or blue. There’s a nostalgic feel to those beige and red stores, but I definitely go for the dark lighting, wood toned modern stores.

@nutsandbolts1264 3 жыл бұрын

@@DisgruntledPigumon you're spot on with that!

@WanJae42 3 жыл бұрын

There are some neat articles you can Google that came out a few years ago about the research into the best color temperature lighting to show off produce and such. I remember a thing about different temps used in the meat department, which primarily had red merchandise, versus produce, which had a lot of green.

@monicaperez2843 3 жыл бұрын

Love American grocery stores and health food stores (they are smaller and more old-timey than the slick, clean supermarkets). They also attract more interesting characters there, too!

@ptaylor4923 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you were my neighbor. You like markets, I don't. I'd beg you to go pick up a few things today.

@irsute8833 3 жыл бұрын

For a guy who doesnt paint like me its really like watching magic happening. How you give perspective and life with a few hits here and there. And the result is incredible everytime.

@TheReck12 3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy

@virtualsnake1994 3 жыл бұрын

I've been drawing since little and i'm absolutely astonished by his skill.

@CHACHA-dq6kv 3 жыл бұрын

From today, you are my teacher.🙋‍♀️ I'm lucky to find this channel. I bought paint a few days ago. I will study while watching this video. Thank you~

@ryleypalmer 3 жыл бұрын

How’s your progress?

@chrisbeacham7882 3 жыл бұрын

“By hiding a vanishing point behind someone’s head, you attract attention to that spot” I have never thought of this but it makes so much sense, what a great tip

@jaswas77 3 жыл бұрын

My day instantly gets better whenever there is a new James Gurney video on my feed. Thank You!

@ptaylor4923 3 жыл бұрын

Oh YEAH. Me, too.

@XAVIERCUERVO 3 жыл бұрын

YOU RULE THE UNIVERSE CASEIN MASTER

@carolepivarnik9316 3 жыл бұрын

You are just delightful! I love watching you paint....bingeing several of your tutorials (almost all of which I’ve purchased) is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a rainy day when I don’t really feel like painting. Every time I watch any of your videos, no matter how often I’ve seen it before, I learn something new or am reminded of something I had forgotten. Thanks for sharing your expertise so generously and so often amusingly!

@JamesGurney 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Carole, and thanks for your comments on the blog and elsewhere.

@DavidBerlin07 3 жыл бұрын

Love how simply you captured your wife's glasses, genius!

@sylvia471 3 жыл бұрын

there’s so much experience and instinct, it’s so cool how he knows what to do with every stroke, it feels very efficient, well planned out and spontaneous at the same time :0

@beulahshamshum1781 3 жыл бұрын

You are quite literally a magician with a brush. The atmosphere of that painting is absolutely incredible!

@joshdartist 2 ай бұрын

I ALWAYS learn something new from your painting videos, Mr. Gurney. Folks, if you dont own his book Color & Light, you NEED to pick it up. It's literally the best book on the subject. You will learn so much from it.

@JC-uy3le 3 жыл бұрын

I like when you amplify value in your paintings. Your interpreted reasoning in doing so is very helpful Thank you.

@ciacciom 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best "watercolor tutorials court I've seen on the Internet. LOL not getting caught up in the details Capturing the big shapes awesome I really love your work.

@twotales7337 3 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous.... what skill. It almost makes me want to give up painting myself seeing what's possible. LOVE the style of James' work but never had the opportunity to see it up close being in the UK. Its like watching someone knock out a symphony in real time.... appreciate the videos so much. ✌🏽

@ahmadabbass 3 жыл бұрын

I literally come to tears every time I watch you paint, sir. Thank you for being a great part of our artist mind! All love from Lebanon 🇱🇧

@johnoswald9143 3 жыл бұрын

An absolute master, in my top ten favourite modern day artists, Scott Robertson mentioned you in a video when he was using Gouache and I had seen your work briefly, I’m completely hooked, what a talent and inspiration you are, thank you for sharing your talent with us.

@stevebutton4112 Жыл бұрын

I can watch this guy for hours - watching that incredible level of detail emerge either inspires me or makes me want to throw my paints away - depends on the day! Fantastic

@thegiantsquidofanger 3 жыл бұрын

I love you and your wife, y'all are so cute!

@mimuseum3907 3 жыл бұрын

It suddenly went super realistic and hit me really hard! I love it!

@patrickcharles7190 3 жыл бұрын

Unreal. How do you not feel overwhelmed? Terrific

@RobboJ30 3 жыл бұрын

I love your painting James! It’s all fantastic but I particularly admire the way the shirt is done. Thanks for sharing. Jill, UK,

@clairescribner4102 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated you doing that breakdown of the thumbnail and sharing how you altered the photo to make improvements on the composition.

@CeridwenHafMorys 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely lovely 💜 Look at those artichokes!

@Cam-SB 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely love impressionism :) You're definitely an expert!!

@Bhodisatvas 3 жыл бұрын

Yet again I watch one of your videos and I see you paint, I see you mix colours and yet by some kind of voodoo the scene magically appears in front of me and I'm at a loss to how you did it. I'm starting to think you are a wizard of some sort masquerading as a human. I'm on to you Gurney!

@dariuscarlos6707 3 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how your able to form an actual picture with just some sketching

@SarahBurnsStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I like to watch your videos twice - once to see you paint the thing, and the other time to watch your palette (how much paint you use, hone in on your color mixes, etc). Such a valuable experience! Thank you

@WeblightDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the amount of detail. It came out so beautiful and I like how it shows today's life with having to wear a mask all the time.

@crisalidathomassie1811 3 жыл бұрын

James , you are out of this world and such an inspiration. Thank you for the video and information. Blessings and be safe. An awesome idea much appreciated during this time.

@Wolfidy 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos and I always learn a lot, but it was so exciting to see you guys at Adam's! One of my favorite stores!

@El_Rosita_Fungoso 3 жыл бұрын

Always that I see these amazing KZfaq channels like this, I feel very pleased to have born in this age

@gsdc1268 3 жыл бұрын

You're a treasure, James. Thank you for this.

@mattakubodimasen10 3 жыл бұрын

Tutorials???? From the artist that inpsires my painting the most??? Oh hell yes please!!!

@catalinamaria4014 3 жыл бұрын

I'm reading Imaginative Realism and I just found this gem of a channel. Great!

@VondodgeArt 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing talent - I so enjoy watching your videos and the tutorial info that you provide along the way - 👍🏻👊🏻👏👏👏👏

@SuperPayy 3 жыл бұрын

This dude is on another level. Casually doing stuff that seems impossible.

@domdieudo 3 жыл бұрын

Full control of proportions and space. The gesture safe, precise and fast. The mastery is total.

@-Sarsae- 3 жыл бұрын

Mask on will be the Sign of this unusual year in Art history. and James, you played a role in it ~

@Rodutchi 3 жыл бұрын

The respect I have for you is.. Well I can't say it in words, but ALOT!! Thank you so much men, bless you!

@Matttincho 3 жыл бұрын

That's an incredible amount of experience, put together, right there.

@andfolk254 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning. I’m in awe of your relaxed approach, James. I paint tightly and methodically and, unsurprisingly, my work looks dead. Your paintings are alive. How can I relax and not be so afraid of making mistakes?

@BirdwithaBrush 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing ordinary moments through your eyes.

@jtris01 2 жыл бұрын

The extremely vibrant gamut of colors really gives it a photographic affect

@lisa-gayle9939 3 жыл бұрын

There’s no word to describe how amazing this is! Everything you paint turns out incredible! Wow!

@jopetersen542 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to find this. Several times I have taken pictures of little kids in the grocery store with the thought of them being a painting. I have the habit of trying to put you much detail. I hope to now give them a try. One is a little bit with a great hat, picking produce. The other is a delightful little girl walking away pushing her little grocery cart.

@johnwoodcock6468 3 жыл бұрын

He is great. The very best ive seen. Great great great we are lucky to have him on youtube.

@theartisticpurr2430 3 жыл бұрын

I need to start doing real life in watercolor! This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

@theatk 3 жыл бұрын

James, I thoroughly love your videos and really glad that I came here after a recent reread of Dinotopia. I really enjoy watching you paint and your explanations. I might even dive in myself one day!

@theatk 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I gotta say, your editing in your videos is great.

@amitjg79 3 жыл бұрын

Your Thumbnail itself is mind-blowing Sir. Beautiful and thank you.

@angelamarie2426 3 жыл бұрын

This will be in museums. Mark my words!

@heidieveliinah 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for sharing! Greetings from Finland 🌞🌞

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I must have been living under a rock to have never heard of casein paint! I had to look them up, and now I might need to find some to try out. Your painting skills are pure mastery, this is a lovely picture! 💜

@MelitaBintoro 3 жыл бұрын

i love how the artichokes turned out. super beautiful

@sharit7970 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning work! Thanks for sharing your expertise, talent, skill, and process!

@damienkearns3654 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, love watching you paint, the sound of the brush on the board, love the way you make your videos. I highly recommend the flower video, the rose at NYBG.

@jkell42 3 жыл бұрын

James- you are a master. I love watching you lay down the exact color with such ease. I recently purchased some gouache and have been playing with painting in triads + white

@katyai.2369 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, you’re amazing. I’m stoked 🤭😧😧 just wow!

@GeneArts 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so realistic! Amazing painting!

@bill61570 3 жыл бұрын

I’m always in awe of his talent.

@biancag.747 3 жыл бұрын

you're one of my biggest inspirations in painting!

@paulzarzastudio3927 3 жыл бұрын

This one is brilliant. Mr. Gurney, thank you.

@eyeonart6865 3 жыл бұрын

Painters paint walls. You are a true master artist.

@alonsorojas3829 3 жыл бұрын

Masterfully done, as always!

@jonnothing1169 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Gurney your paintings and videos are top notch! Love the content, Sir. Fantastic.

@CYON4D 3 жыл бұрын

Every stroke creates some form and light. Amazing work as always.

@catherinecervas3726 3 жыл бұрын

The likeness is beautiful, wonderful painting, texture of the ground is very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations!

@eduardochavacano 3 жыл бұрын

wow, your painting is jusf super inspiring! i love super markets.

@Jay-bw3fl 11 ай бұрын

Your videos should have millions of views.

@KariAndresen 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so good!

@CharlesHancockCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You're an inspiration. Constantly reminding me of the bar.

@krisobrien2314 3 жыл бұрын

This is truly an amazing painting! Awe inspiring ❤️

@Brick-productions 3 жыл бұрын

That's so amazing james! I love you're paintings sooo much!

@watercolourartincapetown2919 3 жыл бұрын

James: casein is the oldest paint known to mankind Me in 2020: huh.. what’s casein, why haven’t I heard of it before

@fedgy810 3 жыл бұрын

i thought the oldest paint was ochre or earthly based colors

@enamelWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

@@fedgy810 that'd be pigment, not paint. Casein is the vehicle. There's ochre casein, of course. As there is oil, watercolour, etc.

@suebrown3465 3 жыл бұрын

I loved watching this video. The painting grows before our eyes! You’ve mastered light and dark and the temptation for over detailing. We get drawn into the subject , our eyes roaming around noticing other people,a cash register, products on a shelf. Well done! ❤️ 🇨🇦

@greenmacaroni8872 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a true inspiration! Thank you 🥰

@knightsintodreams 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos always kick my butt I gear and make me draw! I always look forward to your posts ❤️

@HalfWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always, James!

@OceanVibrations 3 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely incredible James.

@krz0000 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating!

@Thepurpleful 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@cherigreen4471 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing artist! At first I thought you were painting with watercolor then I saw your palette and I thought it was acrylic. I have never heard of casein paint before. I loved this painting!