The Illusion of Detail

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  • čas přidán 12. 01. 2019
  • How to paint detail without detail using oils.
    Colours used, sap green, cadmium red, red ochre, ultramarine blue, titanium white, yellow ochre (small amount in the sky) and royal blue.
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  • @josephgomez2249
    @josephgomez2249 Před 4 lety +7686

    I would pay him $100 an hour just for him to read a book.
    Le petit prince? Please? I’m not jokinv

    • @monicaborzu
      @monicaborzu Před 4 lety +169

      Artists read plenty and observe book content before painting.

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 4 lety +801

      @@monicaborzu Some do, maybe. I've been doing this for over 50 years - 45 of them without the need to read books on the subject.

    • @dilipanthonypinto1620
      @dilipanthonypinto1620 Před 4 lety +453

      monica borzu - buciu I believe the person was referring to the artists soothing voice and would like him to make an audio book or narrate Le Petit Prince...

    • @jessgirr1728
      @jessgirr1728 Před 4 lety +31

      @@zephiniyahhamashiachs6455 You are so right. We are all born artists, seeds of the creator. I want to see the unconditioned art of individuals, not the indoctrinated hive mind version!

    • @jessgirr1728
      @jessgirr1728 Před 4 lety +103

      Totally agree. What a voice.

  • @thegreatestelder
    @thegreatestelder Před 3 lety +2138

    „Notice all that detail on the hill in the distance? Isn’t that amazing? Didn’t paint any of it.“

  • @ziggyelly6652
    @ziggyelly6652 Před 4 lety +2470

    I liked it when he said:” it’s enough for a brain to say that ooooh that must be a tree .“

  • @carina-nonbinary
    @carina-nonbinary Před 3 lety +709

    Everytime I watch videos of artists I realize one thing: the artwork has to look like a catastrophe at one point (at least for someone who just sees this one state of the painting) and then you add some magic and it looks incredible...

    • @XOChristianaNicole
      @XOChristianaNicole Před 3 lety +53

      This is what I always have to explain, as a hairstylist, and clients are freaking out - before the haircut is even close to complete.
      TRUST THE PROCESS. Lol

    • @joeldilungidi767
      @joeldilungidi767 Před 3 lety +8

      🤣🤣that’s me whenever I paint, and I’m like to people wait for the end product

    • @davebryan1890
      @davebryan1890 Před 2 lety +18

      That's similar to my process - I still however need to figure out the last part

    • @cole4832
      @cole4832 Před 2 lety +12

      @@davebryan1890 yes same I have the catastrophe part down, just need to get the second part down.

  • @DeathRealmTattoo
    @DeathRealmTattoo Před 3 lety +1373

    Literally NEVER heard of this guy or watched any of his videos, and the man got me to subscribe within 20 seconds.

  • @thePhantom245
    @thePhantom245 Před 4 lety +5294

    "I put the brush down thinking I'll clean that, then I didn't"
    I felt that, broke so many brushes that way
    RIP to my favorite flat brush, you will be missed

    • @hanawana
      @hanawana Před 4 lety +97

      RIP AylaPhantom’s Favourite Flat Brush

    • @childofgod759
      @childofgod759 Před 4 lety +9

      Rip

    • @miric6224
      @miric6224 Před 4 lety +96

      Hello,
      I haven’t found a dried out paint, paint brush that couldn’t be restored by Windsor Newton brush cleaner. The stuff is AMAXING. Have been painting for years. In art class we students brought our “wrecked” brushes together for a test. By the end of class everyones’ brush was almost normal. You don’t need a lot of the stuff. Pour a little on the stiff paint and rest aside in a jar. Check periodically and start flexing the bistles once it starts working. It even works on getting dried acrylic out of cloth.

    • @thePhantom245
      @thePhantom245 Před 4 lety +15

      @@miric6224 huh that's great advice. will look into that. thanks!

    • @mimiii.o4
      @mimiii.o4 Před 4 lety +6

      I’ve left brushes for days after painting and I find a quick hack by myself just get a sponge the green part, put some soap and swirl your brush on top also wetting it with hot water (not boiling tho)

  • @nikionek1881
    @nikionek1881 Před 3 lety +4704

    "I have a Patreon page. The money goes to wine, women, and song." 🤣🤣🤣

    • @cnote459
      @cnote459 Před 3 lety +285

      We love the honesty 😂

    • @fastlearner69
      @fastlearner69 Před 3 lety +61

      I took it seriously for a split second 😂

    • @senza4591
      @senza4591 Před 3 lety +33

      Reads like a line from oblivion

    • @darrinpennington
      @darrinpennington Před 3 lety +76

      In my twenties it was wine, women and song
      Nowadays it's iced tea, the old lady and the remote control 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @model901
      @model901 Před 3 lety +6

      He is a real artist

  • @onigireee
    @onigireee Před 3 lety +367

    This is something my professor told me about! I paint digitally, and I would zoom in and in and painstakingly paint these tiny little details while losing sight of the bigger picture.
    He eventually told me not to look too deep, to see it where most people would and make textures at that distance. If I could read it, so would they. Took a lot of time off my hands!

    • @artwithalaska4852
      @artwithalaska4852 Před 2 lety +16

      I suffer from this curse too, and currently trying to get rid of it

    • @fl0werz922
      @fl0werz922 Před 2 lety +5

      mood

    • @e31dlover
      @e31dlover Před 2 lety +2

      Came to the comment for the Hanamaki profile pic... stayed to say I do the exact same thing

  • @christinau.3699
    @christinau.3699 Před 3 lety +212

    “Because there’s hardly any paint on it, doesn’t make it any less of a painting.” I love that, it’s so simple and you couldn’t be more right.

  • @LouBoogaloo
    @LouBoogaloo Před 4 lety +3740

    Honestly the camera wasn’t an issue for me. You stepping in front of it wasn’t distracting from the experience of enjoying the video. It felt rather personal and added to the feel

    • @yor90
      @yor90 Před 4 lety +105

      Yes! I agree. It's like I'm in the room looking, well, over his shoulder.

    • @yor90
      @yor90 Před 4 lety +11

      Yes! I agree. It's like I'm in the room looking, well, over his shoulder.

    • @corydoesstuff6411
      @corydoesstuff6411 Před 4 lety +18

      Luis Montano 100% agree, was gonna say the same thing

    • @sofar2218
      @sofar2218 Před 4 lety +8

      Thaddeus Oggh yes!

    • @henryainsley3814
      @henryainsley3814 Před 4 lety +7

      He could put it off to one side like Bob Ross but yeah it didn't really matter to me

  • @coybi
    @coybi Před 4 lety +4878

    His way of talking could cure depression and anxiety

    • @bobbyrussell90
      @bobbyrussell90 Před 4 lety +32

      His dramatic sky gave me anxiety,

    • @HughMansonMD
      @HughMansonMD Před 4 lety +19

      @YURIalter3gø "and then you just beat the devil out of it"

    • @debrathain
      @debrathain Před 4 lety +13

      Lol! Your right! 😀 I loved listening to him. I must be depressed.

    • @divster2386
      @divster2386 Před 3 lety +11

      He sounds like the narrator in a Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy movie. B)

    • @luso-american_asmr
      @luso-american_asmr Před 3 lety +10

      On low volume its almost ASMR...so relaxing

  • @Vera-lj1zk
    @Vera-lj1zk Před 3 lety +163

    "the brush is no more, because when i put it down i was thinking 'i'll clean that'...but i didnt... i forgot."
    *every artist: relates*

    • @LordDany
      @LordDany Před 2 lety

      True
      I sometimes shove My brushes on the bag and just notice that they are not clean the Next time i Need them

  • @negativeman7716
    @negativeman7716 Před 3 lety +43

    “This place doesn’t exist anywhere except between my ears”
    Shit that’s such an awesome line

  • @juancgonzalez2102
    @juancgonzalez2102 Před 5 lety +2904

    You're now my new granpa. I don't make these rules, i just follow them

    • @rosieleat6868
      @rosieleat6868 Před 5 lety +24

      LOL

    • @vikrant8167
      @vikrant8167 Před 5 lety +5

      One...Oh Yeah Yeah for you xD

    • @Jkw211
      @Jkw211 Před 5 lety +16

      I want him to be my grandpa too..!

    • @janahendrix458
      @janahendrix458 Před 4 lety +4

      Grandpa yes! AMAZING!!!💜💚

    • @davidadams2395
      @davidadams2395 Před 4 lety +13

      I'm too old for Mr. Davies to be my new grandpa, but he can be my new Pa.

  • @miniatini
    @miniatini Před 4 lety +731

    Him erasing the person with the scarf at 24:15 is totally inexcusable. Complete madlad.

  • @piperledding4635
    @piperledding4635 Před 3 lety +43

    I love that he has his wife's yoga channel in his description. that's love.

  • @hard_candy
    @hard_candy Před 3 lety +125

    Me: "Twenty-seven minutes. Hmm, let me just watch the first few minutes."
    Also Me: *Half-an-hour later* "Okay, I really need to start getting ready for work, now."

  • @lomito.studio
    @lomito.studio Před 5 lety +2592

    What kind of Bob Ross is this

  • @bad.art.bymaria
    @bad.art.bymaria Před 4 lety +551

    "I have eat and buy paint and all that staff, but, most importantly, I have to feed the cat..."
    I FELT that!!
    And please don't justify your need to be paid for your services!!

  • @valeriagian5938
    @valeriagian5938 Před 3 lety +25

    Idk how I got here.... I was literally watching horror stories and out of nowhere I am here and in love with his voice

  • @angelskyy6574
    @angelskyy6574 Před 3 lety +68

    Wow even two years later this is beyond inspiring for art I'm making right now!! I just have to say thank you so much!
    Really opened my eyes to different textures and colors I was too sacred to use.
    If anyone reads this, I hope you are also inspired too try things you've never done because you never know how great it really can be 😁🤲🏽

  • @HeatherMaderArt
    @HeatherMaderArt Před 4 lety +1572

    Me: OMIGOD YOU can’t put BROWN for the sky!?!
    Me at the end: Stunned. Humbled. Awestruck.
    Lol. You are making me want to change the whole course of my little tiny channel.
    Loved everything about this video. 🥰

    • @audreygullas8728
      @audreygullas8728 Před 3 lety +44

      Awhaaha Heather, that's so funny. Crazy how it worked. But I see all sorts of colors when I'm looking at cloudy sky's. Greens and brown usually in the late spring. I think it's a lot of moisture. So you do this as well as pours ? That's great. It's a nice break from frustrating pours for me.

    • @aditilalit2155
      @aditilalit2155 Před 3 lety +3

      Just checked your channel. Your art is really beautiful!!

    • @orinvest
      @orinvest Před 3 lety +9

      As an artist, you can paint the sky whatever color the heck you want. You are the artist, that is what art is all about

    • @pinkajou656
      @pinkajou656 Před 2 lety

      Exactly my reaction XD BROWN SKY????

  • @mikethomasbike
    @mikethomasbike Před 5 lety +199

    "just because there is little paint, doesn't make it any less of a painting"
    wise words pal. The world can learn many things from that statement.

  • @CrossbredManiac
    @CrossbredManiac Před 3 lety +215

    Davies: I gotta feed the cat
    Everyone: Where is this man's Patreon? I will give him my money. Where is it.

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 3 lety +20

      @Perianna Terran, Thank you! The link is in the description box :-)

  • @skycelestine5102
    @skycelestine5102 Před 3 lety +13

    As someone who is very new to painting it's really nice to hear advice from someone who's been doing it a long time. I waste so much time with that little brush making detail but often the best detail is the one created by looking at the bigger picture! Thank you!

  • @asafupps
    @asafupps Před 3 lety +6180

    Oh, so you’re a reincarnation of Bob Ross, I see

    • @ZooKeePla
      @ZooKeePla Před 3 lety +188

      He does beat the devil out of it, a bit

    • @justaracoonchillinginatoilet69
      @justaracoonchillinginatoilet69 Před 3 lety +91

      @@matthewc4451 its a compliment, actually

    • @matthewc4451
      @matthewc4451 Před 3 lety +15

      @@justaracoonchillinginatoilet69 Bob Ross is infinitely better than this

    • @evelinapushkash6827
      @evelinapushkash6827 Před 3 lety +372

      @@matthewc4451 who are you to compare two wonderful people, judgemental asshole?

    • @matthewc4451
      @matthewc4451 Před 3 lety +8

      @@evelinapushkash6827 😂😂😂

  • @dylanbamford2434
    @dylanbamford2434 Před 5 lety +2071

    "I have to eat and buy paint and all that stuff and, very importantly, I have to feed the cat."
    Honestly, these are also my priorities in life...only I don't have a cat.

  • @jeruford
    @jeruford Před 3 lety +18

    You’re the only person for whom I’d watch a 30+ second ad without skipping

  • @jjnojam886
    @jjnojam886 Před 3 lety +38

    "Sorry about that"
    "I'm English so I keep saying that oh I'm sorry I keep saying that"
    "Sorry"
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Alex-gx7gh
    @Alex-gx7gh Před 3 lety +426

    "I'd be doing what they want and I like doing what I want" I relate to this so much, it's why I never chose a career in the art field. I enjoy making art how I see fit without anyone telling me what to.

    • @tomieeyes
      @tomieeyes Před 3 lety +1

      Same

    • @andieskywalker
      @andieskywalker Před 3 lety +15

      Naaah many artists do what they enjoy as the same time as their fans enjoy it, when you make art that you enjoy, others will enjoy it even more than if u hated what you make bc u make it with love and it really shows

    • @yamichan9249
      @yamichan9249 Před 3 lety +15

      @@andieskywalker I believe they were talking about having an employer. Social media is not the only way for artists to get income from. For example; Painting people's portraits, animation for a movie, or art for a brand's packaging, etc. Stuff where you don't get to do what you want to, because you're being paid to do what someone else asks.

    • @rohannabendiola9897
      @rohannabendiola9897 Před 2 lety +1

      Wow

    • @anitav522
      @anitav522 Před 2 lety

      “AMEN,Because ,it’s something for you to enjoy,it’s a hobby and once you make it a job it’s no longer yours,which isn’t the best thing when you need it as a stress relief or to cope with life,because,most people aren’t interested in your life problems,some may act as if they are only to become another type of problem. Art can be a private moment for you;And if someone just happened to make a major breakthrough to assist you into some sort of Amazing Opportunity,well! “This would mean your truly Blessed by the Best” .

  • @PuddingASMR
    @PuddingASMR Před 3 lety +478

    Your hand usually keeps to the right of your body while you’re working so it’s really not an issue if you have to cover up the painting for a moment. Again, since you usually aren’t painting in the area being covered in these moments. This camera angle is pretty great 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Liyanmiller
    @Liyanmiller Před 3 lety +18

    “I haven’t done what ive been told to do I’m doing what I want to do”
    YES SIR

  • @standuser9696
    @standuser9696 Před 4 lety +785

    Watched the video from start to finish
    End of the video: "How the heck did he do that??"

    • @madgladys7405
      @madgladys7405 Před 4 lety +11

      I saw so many versions of my views in southwestern Idaho, over and over again!! dang, I want to paint this! Only I will certainly use 'copious amounts of linseed oil' (that made me so happy) and I'm getting me some awesomely huge brushes!!!!!!

    • @hannahjinamangan1322
      @hannahjinamangan1322 Před 4 lety +5

      Same

    • @bettyway5433
      @bettyway5433 Před 3 lety +3

      Im halfway through. I see what you're talking about.

    • @katicasbogar1667
      @katicasbogar1667 Před 3 lety +3

      I didn't think I'd find a jojo fan in this comment section

    • @idiotsandwich115
      @idiotsandwich115 Před 3 lety +1

      Same xD

  • @Gregatseasonalsteins
    @Gregatseasonalsteins Před 5 lety +2080

    Hey man, i am pretty sure that you have credible art skills and also demonstrate yourself to be a good instructor as well...but, you really should be reading or narrating Winnie the Pooh books and stories...you'd make a fortune! Your voice could pretty much send any child in to dreamy night world. Just a thought.

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 5 lety +547

      Originally, I wanted to be an actor and was accepted by RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), but at the time I had a young family to support, so I went back to being a commercial artist. I've often wondered what life would have been like if I'd taken the other route :-)

    • @kwadens9309
      @kwadens9309 Před 5 lety +50

      Stuart Davies o:

    • @groovyhippiechick
      @groovyhippiechick Před 5 lety +117

      @@StuartDavies why don't you try reading for audiobooks? There should be money in that.

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 5 lety +209

      @@groovyhippiechick Thanks! I'm considering doing that for my novel. See the link in the info box :-)

    • @christinemacmacleod4880
      @christinemacmacleod4880 Před 5 lety +100

      Stuart Davies the theatre’s loss is the world’s gain. Your art is wonderful.

  • @auntielu4394
    @auntielu4394 Před 3 lety +7

    He said 'twap twap twap, this is the landscape right here, straight from my imagination.' Much respect sir.

  • @rutbrea8796
    @rutbrea8796 Před 3 lety +6

    Your eyes are the eyes of Van Gogh's visions of the firmament. Very dramatic and soft contrasts. I like it very much. It feels as if one is looking at the firmament from an earth landscape. Great, ideal and emotional. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your insight, I appreciate it so much.

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER Před 4 lety +582

    After 3:00, this guy already had a better landscape painted than 90% of all artists and all he used was a Home Depot brush lol 😂

  • @erickeller162
    @erickeller162 Před 3 lety +169

    Says he doesn't like watercolor, uses highlights in oil like watercolor painter. Very impressive.

  • @ayeg4174
    @ayeg4174 Před 3 lety +835

    check out his wife's yoga channel in the description 🥺

    • @namelessarm6273
      @namelessarm6273 Před 3 lety +11

      One of her videos ..I haven’t watched it but it looks great -> czcams.com/video/Ayo8ApQ9fnI/video.html

    • @kylemuncal7047
      @kylemuncal7047 Před 3 lety +24

      I love how your profile pic looks like the emoji

    • @ayeg4174
      @ayeg4174 Před 3 lety +7

      @dev null not frowning. its a pleading emoji. i just think they're cute

    • @alexg9693
      @alexg9693 Před 3 lety +1

      why?

    • @Bald_and_Brown
      @Bald_and_Brown Před 2 lety +1

      @@cybersora Lol

  • @lunabrights4073
    @lunabrights4073 Před 3 lety +22

    I have this mentality, where I put too much pressure on myself at the beginning of a painting, or a drawing, or a sketch...anything and everything. I loved to see you start off just like that, just how you felt. You were dipping the paintbrush in the colour of your emotions and drawing out your imaginations, just how you wanted it, just how you felt it to be. I find that so inspiring and beautiful! Just WOW!
    Please make more videos like this, these relaxes me and also educates.
    This is what art should be like.
    I hate that in British schools they force you to do stuff you don't like, even for art. It takes the creativity out of me, and it really changed my opinion on art itself. I chose the subject because I've always enjoyed it, but GCSEs took the fun out of it, and that was really discouraging. But seeing art like freedom again brings me the passion for art again! It makes me want to paint...

  • @PyraBlack
    @PyraBlack Před 3 lety +532

    This is by far the best thing the CZcams algorithm offered me in a long time! I love the voice, the British accent, the calm way of you explaining your technique. I am beyond excited to see more videos!

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 3 lety +41

      Wow, thank you!

    • @imadielariel3109
      @imadielariel3109 Před 3 lety +4

      @@StuartDavies I will second Pyra Black. I want to learn oil painting after painting watercolor for many years (and teaching) and I am excited to discover you. Thank you for this oh so lovely educational video. 🥂😇

    • @HopeButMiserable
      @HopeButMiserable Před 2 lety +2

      Especially the soothing British accent. I love British accents so this was perfect!

  • @Space_Potat
    @Space_Potat Před 5 lety +43

    14 minutes in and I didn’t notice how the passed. Felt like 5 mins. As someone in the comments said this is a great reassuring and informative video, totally agree. Also very calm and a few nice jokes.
    Sometimes CZcams recommendations just work.
    One of my few top favorite channels now for sure. Thank you!

  • @user-ni8xg5pv9e
    @user-ni8xg5pv9e Před 3 lety +2

    I don't need to go to therapy, I just need to watch this man's art videos. Thank you sir.

  • @podoke
    @podoke Před 3 lety +23

    wow even after just going over the sky with the paper towel u can already feel the scale of the scenery.... i love the unconventional sky color so much

  • @pianpianpian.
    @pianpianpian. Před 4 lety +81

    Me 2 minutes and 40 seconds into painting: Staring at the reference and still mixing colors
    Him 2 minutes and 40 seconds in: Paints a beautiful grassy landscape effortlessly

  • @samwallaceart288
    @samwallaceart288 Před 5 lety +66

    “Just because there’s hardly any paint on it doesn’t make it any less of a painting.”
    Yess

  • @exosfan9701
    @exosfan9701 Před 2 lety +5

    growing up w/o a grandpa,this vid gives me comfort

  • @Terry_Fella
    @Terry_Fella Před 2 lety

    "I'm sorry I keep saying I'm sorry... I'm English!" Deserves a follow just for that! 👍
    ❤❤❤

  • @shandaturman9974
    @shandaturman9974 Před 5 lety +689

    Finally a technique I understand. I’ve been instructed to paint very tight, very detailed and tedious which gets me frustrated. I’m am captivated in your freeness, your freshness. I am excited once again

    • @SparkieNeisti
      @SparkieNeisti Před 5 lety +5

      Have you ever seen Bob Ross?

    • @harlemsar
      @harlemsar Před 5 lety +4

      Hitting the hardware store for some cheap brushes.. : )

    • @christinewilde110
      @christinewilde110 Před 5 lety +1

      Whoever tells you to paint very tight? Enjoy painting....

    • @aminahmed719
      @aminahmed719 Před 4 lety +8

      the beauty of art is once youve learned enough from others, you can then start learning from yourself.

    • @user-cu2sk2lc1f
      @user-cu2sk2lc1f Před 3 lety

      @@aminahmed719 damn. Great and Wise words indeed

  • @melmeyer8698
    @melmeyer8698 Před 4 lety +164

    Your painting actually reminds me of what I imagined one of the landscapes in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings looked like.

  • @hamzailarzeg
    @hamzailarzeg Před 2 lety +2

    I really respect artists that stir away from clichés. Thats the definition of creativity and novelty

  • @crispyein8601
    @crispyein8601 Před 2 lety +4

    Okay but this painting style is totally for me it looks like you’re having so much fun instead of working on every painstaking detail

  • @justlivetolovelife99
    @justlivetolovelife99 Před 5 lety +358

    this is the most wholesome oil painting video i've watched, the narration makes me so happy

    • @StuartDavies
      @StuartDavies  Před 5 lety +15

      Thank you, Angela :-)

    • @amandaf7214
      @amandaf7214 Před 4 lety

      Bob Ross much?

    • @tboda2621
      @tboda2621 Před 4 lety +1

      @@amandaf7214 I can tell Stuart feels weird about people defending him from "The Rossettes"
      Too bad, I'm doing it anyhow...lol!!!
      Amanda F, do you notice just a tad more
      depth? And not just depth alone, but the fantastic illusion of DETAIL in the distance. Skies that look like they fell right out of the book of Genises! Bob was good for beginners. He never claimed to be a master on the level of a Stuart Davies. I am not knocking Bob Ross. Maybe he was a very nice person.
      But of course you wouldn't really know that unless you knew him personally.
      Please try to realize that Mr. Davies is in the big leagues of the art world. Sorry Stuart, but there are those of us out here who have to bite our tongues when somebody infers that you're just an imitation of any other artist, including Mr. Ross.

  • @bishd1028
    @bishd1028 Před 3 lety +213

    People: he's way of talking while drawing is soothing and relaxing
    Me as a Bob Ross fan: first time?

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 Před rokem

    Watching the painting form is a real sense of excitement.

  • @zheenajhie642
    @zheenajhie642 Před 2 lety +6

    18:56 mood hahaha actually what he said was very impressive ! he's not being mean by rejecting the commissioned artwork, what he mean was he literally makes artworks from his heart so he wanted selling his personal idea paintings rather than requested ones.

  • @nataliewoughter3819
    @nataliewoughter3819 Před 5 lety +48

    I love the fact that you have made this accessible to the average person and that your supplies are low cost and able to be found at any store. I can not tell you how many times I have walked into the art store and became totally terrified of the price of a "nice" oil brush!
    I also am so thankful for teaching me how to wipe away the paint to add a lighter tone into the painting. I am currently in a painting class and earning my Fine Arts Degree and the piece I am working on now has very heavy dark clouds. Your tips are wonderful!
    Hope your cat is well fed and if I ever come back to France I will look your classes up! Thanks again!

  • @manicangel7796
    @manicangel7796 Před 4 lety +77

    Why is it people who are learning to paint always try and buy the most expensive stuff yet our art is still extremely elementary while gorgeous pieces are made from happy little accidents with a 2 dollar paint brush..?? *bangs head

    • @Anhtique
      @Anhtique Před 4 lety +22

      It's not the tool but the artist

  • @trewhonour7265
    @trewhonour7265 Před 2 lety +2

    this man helped me with my child birth, thank you

  • @HenhousetheRed
    @HenhousetheRed Před 3 lety

    My new favorite CZcams video:
    Painting demo ✔
    Easygoing commentary ✔
    Calming voice ✔
    Lovely accent ✔

  • @tammasdexter4291
    @tammasdexter4291 Před 5 lety +163

    I was really confused by the way you were painting, the inconsistency of colour and pressure. So I skipped to the end to see what it looked like when you were done and was amazed at how what had previously looked like haphazardly applied paint suddenly looked like an intricate and beautiful landscape. The depth and colouration is breath taking. Amazing work! :)

    • @justsayin4017
      @justsayin4017 Před 4 lety +6

      Tamas Dexter patience is a virtue : ) the process is the important part.

    • @rustic35
      @rustic35 Před 4 lety +10

      Impatient people rarely become masters of anything. If you want to learn and understand something then, you have to see the whole process, not just the start and finish.

    • @streammonocowards836
      @streammonocowards836 Před 3 lety

      trust the process !!

  • @Anitar70
    @Anitar70 Před 4 lety +5

    I love how you make anyone feel like they can buy art tools, that don't make you unable to feed your cat, and be able to paint like you. That is such a good quality in an artist. Such an inspiration, thank you!🙏

  • @mclaughlinja1995
    @mclaughlinja1995 Před 2 lety

    PBS or BBC should give this guy a show! He has a calming, friendly presentation style. I love that he repurposed a soy sauce dispenser too.

  • @dshepherd107
    @dshepherd107 Před 2 lety

    I remember when you were hoping for a million views. Now, you’ve hit 3 million. Bravo Professor.

  • @rk1356
    @rk1356 Před 4 lety +54

    There’s a part of me that’s like “I could do that..” and then I realize it takes years and years of skill and practice to make beautiful pieces like this so effortlessly.

  • @idham97
    @idham97 Před 3 lety +25

    "It might not make sense now, but wait until you finish. Take a step back and witness it all comes together".
    "If life is a big picture, so every strokes is a moment in our life".

  • @user-oz9sh4ry2g
    @user-oz9sh4ry2g Před 3 lety +6

    Holy moly everytime he adds something my imagination sees one more landscape, like w h o a h that's cool!

  • @Victoria-rp3to
    @Victoria-rp3to Před 3 lety

    his use of simple things, total lack of elitism or material need around painting. just simplicity. i love this guy

  • @valentinapinzon4779
    @valentinapinzon4779 Před 5 lety +29

    it's almost 11 pm and im about to pull out my art supplies

  • @AakashRMusic
    @AakashRMusic Před 5 lety +237

    *Felt very calm listening to you, I watched this video full.*

  • @JINX-bw5ib
    @JINX-bw5ib Před 3 lety

    being a neophyte, your tutorial is the best. I retired 5 yrs ago & took up painting 3 yrs. ago out of boredom. your SKY is the most exquisite i've seen. thank you for sharing your passion, wisdom & epitome of artistic talent & gifts! mi petite mon chou! think I spelt it wrong. took french 53 yrs. ago freshman high school. habló espanol.
    BREATHING FINAL PICTURE!
    BRAVO!

  • @stevemuzak8526
    @stevemuzak8526 Před 3 lety +1

    This is basically how speed painting digital concept artists works. People focus too much on details. You don't have to. Especially when you working on concept artworks for a game or a movie. Speed is the key. Don't overthink anything. Go with the flow. PS: This is amazing video. Well done. Stuart :)

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge Před 4 lety +150

    nice painting! It's a bit like the Alexander/Ross technique in that you are blocking in areas and using a large brush and softening the sky. I like how you wiped off the paint to get a thinner sky physically but also a lighter one that looked more realistic.

  • @gazgibbs
    @gazgibbs Před 5 lety +137

    I dont know why youre in my reccomended but Im not complaining.

  • @amberkelly3187
    @amberkelly3187 Před rokem

    I recently bought a painting in this style. Fell in love with it right away. On the surface close up it looked very simple and the further away it looked more detailed which was an intriguing. Watching this video made me understand why.

  • @stardresser1
    @stardresser1 Před 3 lety

    Another man who beats his brushes!!!

  • @yellowwalldog2097
    @yellowwalldog2097 Před 3 lety +78

    "I used to teach painting online through skype, which brings me to other topic, ""The quality of webcams, which can be summed up in one word basically, Crap"" "
    Hahjajahaha so true
    Admiring your Artwork

  • @ccmyart
    @ccmyart Před 5 lety +739

    Place 2 lights at 45 degrees from the work and place your camera higher and over your right shoulder. Should give you a better video.

    • @michaelmeyer8737
      @michaelmeyer8737 Před 5 lety +59

      that´s some damn constructive critic!

    • @ccmyart
      @ccmyart Před 5 lety +123

      @@michaelmeyer8737
      Advice is NOT criticism.

    • @joachimbeens1623
      @joachimbeens1623 Před 5 lety +9

      ​@@ccmyart He could have been criticizing the lighting and camera setup.

    • @ccmyart
      @ccmyart Před 5 lety +133

      @@joachimbeens1623
      He kept apologizing for the quality. As a photographer and painter, I thought I might help him a little. The road to hell is always paved with good intentions.

    • @michaelmeyer8737
      @michaelmeyer8737 Před 5 lety +1

      @@ccmyart ok, that´s fine

  • @guitarplayerfactorychannel

    The balance of light and dark keeps the eye moving around and also in and out; one does not need to look for the 'symbols' and details. Great effect. All effect, essentially.

  • @haneen80
    @haneen80 Před 2 lety +3

    i love these videos they feel so authentic and genuine and even the things he apologises for like stepping in front of camera or his shoulder blocking the view just makes it even better imo it feels so relaxed and real i’ve never subscribed to a channel this fast

  • @bearsbearsbears375
    @bearsbearsbears375 Před 5 lety +38

    I didn't think I would watch the entirety of this but I ended up doing so because you kept it interesting

  • @crisis8425
    @crisis8425 Před 5 lety +46

    As a former art student and I have to say I found this both informative and relaxing. I wish I had this knowledge imparted to me when I was still studying art.

    • @brokenwing2005
      @brokenwing2005 Před 5 lety

      This technique seems to waste a lot of paint by applying a tick layer & then wiping it off. Nice effect, however.

    • @kb-ih7ni
      @kb-ih7ni Před 4 lety

      Does anyone ever really stop studying art?

  • @nikolinagrekov7073
    @nikolinagrekov7073 Před 2 lety

    Sorry but your commentary is the most human and relatable I've ever heard, loving all of it

  • @Mitobee
    @Mitobee Před 3 lety +3

    I felt my anxiety ease away during this, appreciate the video

  • @pekopeko2750
    @pekopeko2750 Před 5 lety +262

    this is so comforting to watch. my professor pushes me to finish my projects and his nagging really gives me an artist’s block. your videos really calm me down and allow me to arrange my thoughts and ideas. thank you, mr davies. also, i really share the same feelings with you on commission work but sadly, i need the money for supplies :/

  • @TriggaTreDay
    @TriggaTreDay Před 3 lety +34

    Holy cow that was amazing. I could literally see it developing as you were smudging the paint around. I’m such a literal painter, I really want to become better at creating illusions.

  • @steveharvey4036
    @steveharvey4036 Před 2 lety

    2 and a half million views says all I need to know about this lesson - thank you Stuart

  • @beibeimiao2327
    @beibeimiao2327 Před 3 lety +2

    An amazing artist
    ❤ freestyle ❤❤❤

  • @Mimi-cq4bg
    @Mimi-cq4bg Před 5 lety +40

    Never touched oils... I find the clean up products less than ideal in a home I share with little ones.... And I don't have a garage or basement to convert.
    I watch your vids because they are reassuring. Most instructors are very technical... You follow them and that's it. Your style is more instinctive... You let the paint tell you what to do.
    Thank you for reminding me to enjoy the work and don't just work on the work. ☺

    • @bio-plasmictoad5311
      @bio-plasmictoad5311 Před 5 lety +4

      You can get non-toxic brush cleaners and no smell cleaners. There's even water mixable oil paints so you don't have to use other mediums.

    • @bio-plasmictoad5311
      @bio-plasmictoad5311 Před 4 lety

      @@sand3882 I know Windsor and Newton do, also some others I'm sure.

    • @bio-plasmictoad5311
      @bio-plasmictoad5311 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sand3882 no problem, good luck on your artistic journey.

  • @AakashRMusic
    @AakashRMusic Před 5 lety +34

    _In art, we are blessed to have a chance to look at the work of the great masters. And if we're open, a little of THEIR stardust always rubs off on us._

  • @spidigong2907
    @spidigong2907 Před 2 lety

    I wanna thank youtube for recommending this masterpiece

  • @lexilithium6225
    @lexilithium6225 Před 3 lety +5

    I would be so conflicted if he was my art professor. I’d be so interested but almost falling asleep because his voice is prime ASMR material. Landscapes aren’t really my thing but a lot of this applies to portraits. I loved this

  • @nicolek7727
    @nicolek7727 Před 5 lety +135

    “The Illusion of Detail” honey I’m a student, this is my area of expertise

  • @suenetteedwards5965
    @suenetteedwards5965 Před 5 lety +121

    Well, Mr. Davies, it's your studio and we're your guests, so... no need to apologize. I'm quite fascinated.

  • @TinaSotis
    @TinaSotis Před 3 lety +1

    I love the total trust in your process, total lack of self doubt. Thank you for making these videos. They help. They're calming and they help me understand that it's just a painting. It's not a magnum opus. It doesn't have to be the Mona Lisa. it's just color moved around until you get something your pleased with. And you don't have to please anyone else.

  • @j.c.nightwalker5322
    @j.c.nightwalker5322 Před 2 lety

    You made that painting in basically 27 minutes. Fantastic. It’s beautiful.

  • @LeahDay
    @LeahDay Před 4 lety +120

    This was excellent! On your camera, try to think of a triangle in your room, the canvas slightly angled towards the camera and you slightly angled to the canvas. Your arm will get in the shot, but not your shoulder. Just keep playing with angles and lighting - just like painting the more you film the better you will get.

  • @_shibe_7150
    @_shibe_7150 Před 3 lety +149

    Why is it other people do this they create a masterpiece. But when I do it it looks lika a dog wipe its butt in my canvas

  • @saturnbat
    @saturnbat Před 3 lety

    We got us another Bob Ross. Gladly appreciated.

  • @zanakruska1514
    @zanakruska1514 Před 2 lety

    The beauty is in The beauty of your unselfishly sharing , knowing that there are these who are thirsty for this kind of knowledge ( I suppose from own life experience) and longing for it.Thank you