The Art of the Copyist

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Жыл бұрын

Discover the pleasure of sustained looking alongside contemporary artist Jas Knight as he copies Diego Velázquez’s “Juan de Pareja” (1650) in our galleries. You can see Jas’s completed painting on our Perspectives page: www.metmuseum.org/Perspective...
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@narutoqweavatar Жыл бұрын

I'm an artist, or at least I studied art in college. And there is something about copying another work of art that somehow makes you feel connected to the original artist. He articulated that feeling perfectly.

@Karina-er7mx Жыл бұрын

Yes! I feel that way when I copy flowers animals, nature in general. I feel connected to the creator the greatest artist of all.

@anthonydion2749 Жыл бұрын

i tought his points were valid for musicians as well

@BelindaShort Жыл бұрын

@@Karina-er7mx Evolution and nature are amazing creators

@pocahontasseguinart7099 Жыл бұрын

That’s stupid , I Don’t want stupid people coping my art. I don’t belive in going to College to be a artist just for Monday AB’s get shut down . Van Gogh does not copy peoples work and I don’t either . For some one that’s born with a condition called microcephaly struggle academically which is one of the readings why I don’t go to college that’s me , going to college for art and copying is stupid and wrong . 😑 pathetic!! I’ve been painting sence I was a infant. I tought my self to draw and paint my own heart and way . I became a artist after my mother pulled me out of school at 10th grade . Docters when I was born the year 1995 January 18th told my mother I could never learn to talk and try to be functional but look I prove them wrong and became a artist and I post on KZfaq and I’m using the account now. I’ve been struggling all my life people don’t understand and been bullied even still now and my real dad abandoned me because what I was born with and yet that drawing is in my KZfaq channel that’s the rabbit and people still ignore me on social media . I do not want people coping my art . His dumb people can be Doing that or go to college doing that . Glad my art has the copyright symbol 5:54

@finwefingolfin7113 Жыл бұрын

"You haven't really seen a painting until you have copied it. "... so true

@teapot2186 Жыл бұрын

Such a joy to watch someone with such deep talent, knowledge and obvious love and passion for what they do. I learned so much in 5 minutes, I could have watched an hour.

@glee_again2594 Жыл бұрын

Agree…this artist is so fascinating to me and his process and replicas are so breathtaking. Could watch for longer too!

@kofiperry19 Жыл бұрын

He has a channel on youtube with hours of content

@scottlondon8382 Жыл бұрын

@@kofiperry19 what’s it called,”?

@williamshakespeare9815 Жыл бұрын

When someone has a passion for something they can make you feel it.

@MrDaraghkinch Жыл бұрын

I am a jazz musician; I know nothing about painting. When he said "You haven't begun to see a painting until you've copied it." It instantly chimed with me. Transcription is the musical equivalent. When I have transcribed (with utmost attention to detail) the solos of Charlie Parker, or Oscar Pettiford et al., I have found myself transported through time, and experienced affinity that can never be taught by any other means. It is a very profound experience.

@Heart2HeartBooks Жыл бұрын

I can't paint but am also a Jazz Musician and I consider myself an artist except I paint with notes and phrases.

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

Incredible-thanks for sharing!

@eringertsen1851 Жыл бұрын

I've always been fascinated by this painting but could never put into words why. And this copyist did it! How the painting is softly out of focus except for his eyes, just like when you are talking to someone. Bravo for your words, art and music 👏

@leldonlove8781 Жыл бұрын

Your ability to articulate your thoughts and paint a picture for us mentally is art in itself bro. Well done

@rawqween Жыл бұрын

agreed

@UbiquitousBooks Жыл бұрын

Wow, Jas Knight has such a beautiful way of talking about art.

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@SalemHill Жыл бұрын

I remember as a teenager back in 1971 watching the nightly news when the Met acquired this painting. I was transfixed. Getting married six years later, I went out and purchased a framed print of it to hang in the living room of our one bedroom apartment.

@galedribble9535 Жыл бұрын

It’s a nice piece. My first time seeing it right now in this video I need to see it in person

@SweetieTarian Жыл бұрын

@@galedribble9535 me too

@hensonlaura Жыл бұрын

It's gorgeous!

@SalemHill Жыл бұрын

@@galedribble9535 Be sure to notice how his eyes follow you as you walk pass.

@LS-kg6my Жыл бұрын

Artists are so under appreciated in today’s world. This man is quiet treasure hiding in plane sight

@the_jolly_bunny Жыл бұрын

There are artists everywhere involved in all kind of industries: Fashion, Films, literature...etc

@SL-sd3sg Жыл бұрын

@@eg-g we all have our own opinions. If some of us believe is a treasure, then it is so, to us.

@g76agi Жыл бұрын

@@eg-g is gold not a treasure because there is a lot of it?

@LS-kg6my Жыл бұрын

@@eg-g sweetie, go spew petty toxicity someplace else... and maybe ask yourself why bitterness and jealousy stops you from celebrating the acheivements of other artists. That contemplation may just open a window onto your grinchy little heart oh and PS its "curb" not "curve"

@LS-kg6my Жыл бұрын

@@the_jolly_bunny you did notice the plural in "artists" right?

@caileanparis9998 Жыл бұрын

its terrifying drawing/painting in public, let alone when you're surrounded by the work of one of the greatest painters ever. When I visited Florence I was drawing copies of statues in piazza della signora and I quickly became a tourist attraction lol.

@kool4209 Жыл бұрын

then youre just insecure..... why are you afraid of ppl?

@kool4209 Ай бұрын

@@Koresos. mhmmm sure thing

@philaman1972 Жыл бұрын

This man is a genius! Please give us more stories like this!

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

More soon!

@Hijinx44 Жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk about art for days. Such a talented wealth of knowledge

@quikwidit6967 Жыл бұрын

Wow, their brain is on the canvas and we are interacting with them. That's a pretty amazing way to put it. Very cool

@NoahBility Жыл бұрын

Big love for Jas. I've had the honor of sitting for him and having some of the most stimulating conversations Incredible human, mind, and artist

@geraldinenolan6312 11 ай бұрын

Wow... that is an honour.

@josephpetrino1741 Жыл бұрын

Love watching all the artists that paint at The Met. I'd love to talk with this guy.

@penmuni3833 Жыл бұрын

Please don't. Your egotistic self appropriation is a detterent to our concentration.

@sadisticwinter8354 Жыл бұрын

@@penmuni3833 i don't think they meant literally interrupt them. Just talk to the guy at one point.

@SeanStClair-cr9jl Жыл бұрын

This video is a little masterpiece

@joannasavage2001 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed listening to Knight's description of his process and the painting. Would like to hear more from him. Thanks, MET!

@kofiperry19 Жыл бұрын

He has a youtube channel

@issamrosenthal694 Жыл бұрын

Such beauty and grace is given to his works, copies or not. It makes the eye feel so good. I'd like to see more. This artist has incredible talent. God bless him. I wish him much happiness in his practice. He really makes us dream. Amazing.

@chiefbeardo2610 Жыл бұрын

I literally don't show my art to people because it's too intimate for me so when he said that he literally gets to interact with Diego's brain that hit me hard.

@johnscott9979 Жыл бұрын

This was perfect! A fusion of art and this talented young man's music & thoughtful interpretations of exceptional artistry. Could have watched a much longer version : )

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johannahill4466 Жыл бұрын

this is a fantastic video; great interview, great footage and to hear jas' music in the background... stellar

@michaelmcdonagh5104 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@jimmylamar9118 Жыл бұрын

Seeing someone else inspired to paint really does inspire you to want to go back and do your best God bless both of us to stay inspired and do our best

@jacobuswoolfeart Жыл бұрын

when you do a copy like this I find anyway that it really lets you 'see' the work in a way you wouldn't if you weren't copying it.

@meredith7236 Жыл бұрын

Omg he is wonderful

@craigmaxwell1961 Жыл бұрын

such a joy watching and Jas knight is such a talented artist.

@AlejandroPRGH Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite paintings, not least because there are not many people with the family name Pareja. I'm an oldish man and i remember when the painting was auctioned, in 1971, breaking a world record with the price. You did a great job.

@valsainking Жыл бұрын

This was magical. As an artist, I am mesmerized by the degree of likeness you were able to achieve and the effortlessness with which you were able to pull it off. Bravo, my friend! One of the things that I have always particularly loved about this Velázquez portrait is the amazing focus devoted to the face, contrasting with the almost 'impressionistic' look of the collar and garments, making the face of the sitter stand out in a way that demands your gaze, especially those piercing eyes. Velázquez clearly foreshadowed the techniques of the Impressionists.

@longhaulblue Жыл бұрын

Shades of Bill Evans in Mr. Knight's playing. Charming video introduction to a very talented man. Thank you.

@brucekalter4206 Жыл бұрын

This is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved this copyist's commentary, analysis & talent!

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@oppositeofh8 Жыл бұрын

it's true. you are encountering the artist, all these centuries later. you can almost sense DV standing behind JK, watching the familiar journey. DV can't interact but he can see JK making decisions & discoveries he made so long ago. i think JK would earn an approving nod & smile from the old master.

@Lighthouse1852 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful painting, wonderful painter. Thanks for chatting with us.

@bilqiscampbell219 Жыл бұрын

He's so renaissance ❤

@allgirlsthrowup4147 Жыл бұрын

He needs to put his music out on platforms!!!!

@skeezix8156 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gone through my phases with art I’d copy out of sheer admiration, or at least try and copy I should say. From da Vinci to Basquiat, you take a little something from them all along the way and make it your own. Your work is incredible

@Auriflamme Жыл бұрын

Why copy Basquiat? His work is so personal to him, and relatively simple from a technical standpoint. I'm not putting him down by the way, I just don't see how another artist grows by copying someone so idiosyncratic as Basquiat.

@lisaoloughlin6476 Жыл бұрын

this is way that is taught in Europe and in the salons of other artist throughout history. They way a person learned to paint and draw was to copy at their studios and also at the museum. And they still do in Europe this is quite standard.

@canobenitez Жыл бұрын

would love to study there! there are no painting academies in south america worth their salt.

@lauradalugaaifd1294 Жыл бұрын

Come to Detroit

@lauradalugaaifd1294 Жыл бұрын

This is the way they teach here in Detroit at the atelier

@canobenitez Жыл бұрын

@@lauradalugaaifd1294 I'll think about it! Is there some kind of sponsorship for people with fewer resources?

@Julierue Жыл бұрын

What a lovely way to start your day. Lovely vid. Thanks.

@polygonalmasonary Жыл бұрын

I ALWAYS do creative work with Al Stewart music playing in the background. The music resonates with my brain, it really does have a drug like relaxing, or as he said 'Euphoric' quality.

@ebutuoy6463 Жыл бұрын

This guy is really good….it was a pleasure to watch him work.

@ILikeTallMen Жыл бұрын

Wow this man is so extremely talented and creative. He can play the piano by ear, he can replicate and create his own great works of art, this man is amazing.

@josef-peterroemer5309 Жыл бұрын

I'm an artist a painter, in the days of Rembrandt and the artists basically learned to paint by copying. This guy here is really doing a fantastic job.

@CrowSkeleton Жыл бұрын

Aah, that copy got so perfect in some shots it was alarming to see the brush come at it...such a skillful and articulate artist is a joy to both watch and listen to.

@loisjohnson7272 Жыл бұрын

I’m an artist too, I have never really tried doing , just what you are doing, and I love your work, I usually just do Mother Nature painting, ocean, swamp,trees, country dirt roads, etc,,but you have given me an interesting idea and I am going to be brave and try some of your type of painting, wish me luck ❤ Nurse who loves to paint in North Carolina,

@wheystedyouth5689 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful, so happy to have found this

@ricardoescobar1166 Жыл бұрын

Im a musician and this is the type of content that is inspiring yet useful and you could apply it in music. Great job on the video and the artist too

@JoeNielsen44 Жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd enjoy something like this but I really did! Very impressed!

@jeffreyprice2982 Жыл бұрын

Sir, you ARE a genius. Your work is remarkable. Well done.

@rouport Жыл бұрын

Not a professional artist, but this reminds me a lot of working on someone else’s code. Like trying to find the mindset of the developer on the other side of all the lines. And then continuing to understand them more and more as you translate their voice into your own code.

@JR-ze1fv Жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job.

@glee_again2594 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of connecting with the brain of another artist, I had been thinking throughout this piece of how fascinating this artist’s brain seems to be. He seems another level of deep intelligence and intrigue.

@cloratodepotasa Жыл бұрын

I have made copies in the Prado museum. It's not only travel in time but you travel into the solitude and light, and silence inside the contemplating mind of this particular artist. I'm not crazy, but I saw a fly going around the room in the Meninas, and wrote a book about this timeless experience.

@Certified_Art_Teacher Жыл бұрын

Velazquez and Caravaggio are my two inspirations from pre 21st century

@maigokonekochan Жыл бұрын

Copying is the first step to learn the basics and figure out your style. Great work!

@Dnightartist Жыл бұрын

BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!!

@robmcafe Жыл бұрын

Great work I can see both Jas and Diego in the new work, like a conversation on the one face.

@luciusisdead Жыл бұрын

i’m currently in ap art in highschool and this whole video is super inspiring and beautiful. i really wanna try doing something like this. i’m not too particularly good at painting but this seems like it would help :)

@rebeccamd7903 Жыл бұрын

I watched you paint and I realized the subtle difference you did with your man versus Velasquez. Such a beautiful job!

@triggerfish999 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I did a biggish copy of one of Cezanne's table top still life. One learns a lot about composition but at the same time you aren’t worried by it, because it’s already taken care of.

@canobenitez Жыл бұрын

one should also apply the lessons learned into his own art. Remember copying it just a means to an end and not the end itself!

@padrejuan7763 Жыл бұрын

!!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I LOVED the video...GREAT Painter and jazz piano player, what more can you ask for...except staying in good health !!! Keep on rocking my good man !!! Cheers !!!

@aurorarain1265 Жыл бұрын

Jas Knight…wow what a multi talented guy

@teabells Жыл бұрын

Jaaaaaaaaaaasss!!!!!!! Such a genius! Appreciate you bro and love seeing all the beautiful work you’ve been doing!! 💓💓💓💓💓

@jus_ai_arts Жыл бұрын

Woah, the last part got me thinking he was painting on the original piece😂, the paint came out so alike ❤

@AirArtStudiosOfficial Жыл бұрын

I’m painting the Mona in it’s current condition, and I have to say I feel like I’m being shown a gift. Like having a lesson with a master

@pabloperezdors2878 Жыл бұрын

Great copyist! And 👀 Pullins

@freebird8993 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this video is such a joy!

@paytonreid5077 Жыл бұрын

This dude is awesome.

@philipB31 Жыл бұрын

OMG! Your work is amazing and beautiful - never stop being awesome.

@aminayusuf2491 Жыл бұрын

Watching this young talented artist is just amazing.

@Pstanich Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Loved watching him work

@metmuseum Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Us too!

@francescoborghini7669 Жыл бұрын

La possibilità di poter copiare e così studiare da artisti, le opere nei musei è un privilegio d'immenso valore!! In Italia, che io sappia, oggi è del tutto impossibile o quanto meno, non si trova più nessuno che usi praticarlo. Bravo Met!! E bravo anche il pittore!

@jocelynen3267 Жыл бұрын

I presume Knight knows Juan de Pareja's story. It's wonderful.

@albertkim7882 Жыл бұрын

Yes he does :)

@tjoyl369 Жыл бұрын

Painting a study/copy is such an incredible experience. I've learned more by doing this type of work than any class I've ever taken. Jas Knight is such an awesome painter. Thanks for making this video.

@WarriorZ17 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Under pressure and painting in a great pace even with everyone looking and taking pictures. Wow!! God bless your patience and talent.

@eve_______ Жыл бұрын

I love your comment on the brain and interaction with it, because ultimately all art is a piece of monologue made by the mind, and highest degree of understanding it becomes a dialogue between you and the author disregarding the constraints of time. It is not so much own mastery that determines it, but the intimacy and appreciation or rather speculation on certain intentions of the author that make it possible. Essentially making a part of that author live on despite his mortality.

@pollymellen7503 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow ❤ tremendous facility of the mind!

@andyvitale6071 Жыл бұрын

Mans a true artist would love to see his work . Stay hungry and let the vision flow.

@KateColors Жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could go to a museum and do this. I'm glad Jas was able to copy his favorite painting. His looked great. ❤ Thank you for sharing. Wishing Jas all the best.

@sergenicolas5287 Жыл бұрын

Bon travail de ta part.

@mendistudio Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. The portrayed person was Juan Latino, first black man publishing a book in 1563 in Spain and Latin professor at Granada’s University.

@Anfangxs 2 ай бұрын

Very thoughtful words in a very sleek format - a pleasure to watch.

@galegrazutis964 2 ай бұрын

What do you charge to copy apeice please

@merrilymud7304 8 ай бұрын

A fantastic talent, and such a gentle spirit. I appreciate his commentary on the interactions between the viewer and the artist, the copyist and the original - a lovely dialog. Thank you Met for sharing your artists with us, both the present and the passed.

@KpxUrz5745 Жыл бұрын

The original by Velasquez is surely one of the best paintings in existence. Because it is so masterfully painted, this makes it rather an impossible task for the copyist. I would not take this on lightly, but would consider it the "challenge of a lifetime" to strive to understand this genius-level vision and handling of paint. I have never seen anyone able to even remotely reach the level of Velasquez, even as a copyist. I do not think it can be properly addressed in the museum, but requires much more work back in the studio. One thing in particular really raises my eyebrows about this demonstration, and that is that this artist wears rubber gloves. Pardon me, but I find this practice anathema, and I believe that, even in itself, wearing gloves is a hopeless limitation towards achieving the desired goal.

@ib.2995 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@amoameera 8 ай бұрын

😯 whoa!!! He's amazing, so talented

@andrewblack7852 Жыл бұрын

Every cook imitates something they found delicious. Every musician imitates the music they love best, and every painter imitates the best paintings. All is directly derived from nature. There is nothing new except change.

@luisttriolet8876 Жыл бұрын

I saw so many at the Louvre. It was really cool.

@MoeTea4U Жыл бұрын

I would love to copy or do some studies of those amazing painting one day if I ever get the money to travel. Thank you Jas Knight for sharing you're process.

@michaelwhite8031 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done.

@abhazutshi7003 Жыл бұрын

I want his whole art set ( easel and bags and all) and his thinking about art! 😌💗

@designerboy420 Жыл бұрын

Great painter! I like the focus on the collar and subtlety color differences to show the embroidery 🎨

@creative2716 Жыл бұрын

Respect for your talents.

@gerardcolonna7835 Жыл бұрын

très beau travail ! Bravo !

@adventureswithwonu4467 7 ай бұрын

what a remarkable human being, so talented artistically and musically

@NC-qc7wd Жыл бұрын

As a little boy, I loved painting; very interestingly, the only thing I painted was copying other people's artworks. Nowadays, I paint in abstract work. Now, I wonder why did I stop? I am also a trained architect and retired and I am only interested in abstract work and graffiti. Wow, this video has taught me so much about myself and what I do.