I can't believe this took 2 YEARS! - Oil Painting Process
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Here's the Witcher Painting that I've been waiting to paint for 2 years.
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Scarcity, lmao.
That makes me so sad.
that feeling of relief when you finally have finished a painting you've been dreading touching for months or years is so incredibly liberating 😩🙏
It is like every unfinished painting would live in your head rent-free, right? 😁 And feeling when they finally move out 😁
Thats disturbing that you cannot complete a painting
I completed a painting in about 10 hours. It was a Christmas gift to someone that I was meant to start months ago 😂 I suppose the urgency forced me to work on it, but whenever I did, it didn't feel like a chore at all.
@@Ashtarot77 yep, once I needed one more gift for my dad, I realised that on 23th so over night I painted a portrait of his dog 😁
@@andreaseidlitz5714 Bet he loves it 😊 There's nothing more thoughtful than a gift you made yourself.
The fact that it took you 2 years to paint this, makes it my favorite painting you've done. The Witcher is one of my favorite games and the dedication to this painting is wonderful. It's amazing man!!
Thanks so much for the kind words… happy you like it :)
This piece has a hyper-realism and painting quality at the same time. I loved that when you zoom the brush strokes are so clear and not blended in, yet when you see it as a whole, its picture perfect
In our modern era, yes, 2 years look an eternity. However, if you go 500 years back, this is a normal and natural time of production to make a masterpiece. Keep it in 2022 mate !
Alpay, thats exactly how I get the majority of my reference pics, screen shots!
Watching your videos has significantly helped me with painting portraits! I used get frustrated with not getting the correct likeness of a person. When you said to paint the hardest parts first like the eyes, noes, and mouth. It clicked with me and my paintings have been better since.
I had the exact experience with trying to paint the witcher. Couldn't find a proper frontal reference. Great choice and even greater result!
Yes i had also same problem, like how is it even possible that the game has better and more cinematic references than the actual show😅
Thank you for always being so honest. Before watching this I was scrolling through instagram seeing what other people had painted and feeling bad about myself because I can't just come up with compositions and paintings out of thin air. Very much like you said, I can also paint whatever I see, but I need something to look at, a reference picture to start with, and sometimes I feel bad about it. As if I'm less of an artist than those who come up with illustrations themselves. But you reminded me that I'm just a different type of an artist, and that is okay
let me tell you something, everyone uses references, and if they dont use them is because the have already draw that thing enough times
There you go… only took 2 years 😅
lets goooooooooooooo!!!
@@mamor123 let’s go my friend 💪😁
This is amazing! Thank you for keeping to inspire us! I know you'll hit 1M subscribers next year. And you deserve it!! Always refreshing, bold and true to yourself! ❤
And what an artist you are my friend!
You're the real deal! I'm so very proud of you!
You're videos are always a delight. And I can assure you it was worth to wait for this one. Sending you much love from Portugal 😘
I can’t believe I thought it was Loki 😂🤦🏻♀️
It was so fun talking with you!!
You're an incredible artist and such an inspiration!
A relativly speedy painting compared to say ... the Sistine Chapel! But joking aside somethings are not ready to be eaten until well cooked. I look forward to more delicious art in 2022. Now back to my own burnt offerings. 😀🎨
I love how graphic the shield looks, in contrast to the wonderfully rendered portrait!
It's already nearing 1am here, and I was on the verge of falling asleep when I clicked the notification that after watching the ad that popped up, I immediately forgot what video and whose video I clicked on and was so confused by the intro until I saw the oil painting and the beginning of the actual painting process and finally remembered. 🤣🤣🤣
Worth it? Oh Hell yes !!! : )
😁
Every time I tackle a piece I go through what in some industries is called pre-production hell.
Searching for references, planning, posing, etc.
One thing I realized really played against me was talking too much about a piece with people around me, creating this unnecessary pressure to deliver and please their hype.
Usually whatever I do has encouragement from my loved ones already, but sometimes I get betrayed by my own insecurities; I get terrified if I can't deliver and abandon the idea altogether most of the time. It feeds in itself and serves no purpose.
That's why I try to do less talking and more doing, I'll only speak about it if I need help.
could you maybe make a video about the choices you make when you use the paint roller? how do you decide which elements to cover and which to not, what color to make the splatters or lines, or even what parts to render and what to leave messy?
Well worth the wait!
You have revealed yourself... I knew you werent a real artist! Real artists dont use reference! Ever!
On a more serious note though, hearing you talk about the struggles and insecurities I have to deal with on a daily basis brings a little comfort to my troubled mind. I appreciate you so much and I'm glad your channel is growing, it means more quality content will come : ) Happy new year!
Seriously dude, you are the coolest artist online and your expression in every single vid is hilarious... Just how calm and collected you are... Keep up the good work dude
Nailed it! I really like the description of planning that went into it, and how you gave him a warm face with the cool background. Takes a character that could've been a cold brute to the soft hearted adoptive dad he ends up being (but with a skill for protective violence).
I love the blues and greys, and your tiny roller, it’s adorable.
As an artist I relate to these struggles on the deepest level and your right it is all apart of the process. This is such a beautiful piece, that left hand corner and the light source suggestion chefs kiss*
Yay The witcherrr!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 beautiful work!
Kratos will look amazing whenever you decide to paint him
thank you Alpay for existing
I remember when you painted those flowers, I think, the ones in the canvy commercial. You said flower paintings were boring, I think I remember, and I was surprised bc how can flowers ever be boring?! And now I am watching you so much and appreciating you so much. Your work is amazing.
I digital paint, and self learning. I am still building up my skills. Damn it's crazy to think 2 years passed since the witcher show came out. I started digital painting during the 2020 pandemic when I lost my job. Next year I am going to have to check my progress every 3 months and ask myself what I did do and didn't do in that time span. I realize now after learning how to digital paint, I was wasting a lot of time at work doing a bunch of nothing. When I do get a job next year I will make sure I have more ME time. I want to enjoy other things than be a slave to the job. If I can't I'll find other places in the world that will allow me to.
It's because of people like you that I see my worth now. Thank you.
Omg I love this. I love Henry Cavil in the Witcher. He is so handsome too and you've portrayed him beautifully. You are sooooh talented. 💛💛💛
Looks Fantastic!!! I screenshot lots of inspiring references!!!
"Uninspired" ?! You captured both Geralt's fire and his stoicism in one portrait. It is clear that this underwent a process of proving and rising in your mind for two years, like bread dough does before baking. Just because your execution was direct and simple does not make it "uninspired". Wonderful wonderful wonderful work. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for inspiring my painting process. God bless you! 💙🧡💙🧡
Finally! i have been waiting for this one since the instagram sneak peak i love it
My favorite paint u ever made
All the details and like u paint make me inspired to don't give up and try every day to paint more and be more my self
Want to start 2022 inspired to make more arts
Big ❤️
Looking so beautiful and amazing art tutorial.
You're brilliant artist.
Keep it continue.
God bless you friend 💐👍👍
Omg thank you, I was really ashaimd because it took me 2 years for the last painting i create too, now it's a little easier for me.
Alpay ! We want an audiobook from you ! please 🥺 .. Ur voice is sooo sooo soothing
The intro was stunning surreal
lol 😂
When eyes and lips are just painted looks hilarious.
I've been binge watching your videos all week and I'm so glad this came out! it looks amazing
Your art is amazing 😱😱😱 I would never have the patience you do
Wow! I love the eyes, they are so piercing. It’s beautiful. What you said about how much time goes into a painting versus the research and all that goes into making it besides painting also goes for sculpture. I’ve spent hours on some pieces just finding good references. I have a reference folder with well over 10,000 photos and it takes time to go they some of them. Ok they are divided by movements and things like that…there’s a lot of sub folders lol and sometimes I have to go out and take my own photos if possible. Then there’s making armatures, preparing the clay or wax I’ll be using, cleaning my tools and all that. You sound a lot like me in what else you were talking about…being behind on trends and some things never do get realized. That’s me too but I bet that’s a good majority of artists. And that list! I should copy that down for people who think this is so easy and I’m not really working. If they only knew! Lol I guess it’s a darn good thing it’s my passion. I couldn’t not do art, it’s in my blood I guess, and again I’m betting that goes for most artists too. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful paintings this coming year. You really do inspire me.
Wow!! Reakistic portrait. I like the way you paint. Theres an explaination behind. Thanks for sharing your wonderful art. I'm your new friend with the same hobby
I'm so happy you finished it.. beautiful! Well worth it.
I totally understand & relate to the creative & decision making process you had described. And I have 1/4 of the skills that you have, it’s kinda crazy sometimes.
Painting and gaming, my two favourite things!
Phenomenal painting, wonderful story telling, and tasteful tease to a large rendition of Kratos. Well done good sir.
Oh hell yes! Fun fact though - Many decades after Geralt had taken on the name Geralt of Rivia because it sounded cool and more professional, he helped a small battle on a bridge over the Yaruga River and was knighted officially by the Queen of Lyria! He left the Queen not long after to continue his pursuit of Ciri, before his emblem could be designed and before the official paperwork was signed. But for a few short days, Geralt was truly Geralt of Rivia!
It is STUNNING... Being a creator is a process and it moves as it moves. I hope you're happy with the final result. Blessings and Happy New Year.
WOW! So cool to watch you paint!
i always knew you would make it man i was here since the beginning since u had 12 k subs and i thought this man is going places and i wasn't wrong
Good job keep it up
I’m happy you’re still around :)
It looks amazing!! It is also very good that you paint it by taking samples from different photographs👍🏻 Eline sağlık abi
You are such an inspiration!
I love the Witcher, and this is an excellent portrait! You definitely captured that intense gaze of his! love it, very inspiring, Thank you!
That came out so amazing. You're incredible to watch.
Really nice painting great expression in the face and the gear is beautiful
Awesome painting skills and patience 👏👏👏
Beautiful! It was worth the wait! I understand how you were feeling though. I think a lot us us have the same struggles.
It's fantastic. Your such a joy to watch!
Came out amazing. So happy to have found your channel.
See you in the new year hopefully one of these years I will feel confident enough in my art as you do.
Practice practice practice but I will never forget to have fun🤗💕
Knew it was a right decision not showing you my Geralt ,😅 great as always Alpay!
Also, the intro 👌
thanks for the videos Alpay...hope to see more next year.. been watching witcher lately.. got excited to see this one piece of your art..😊
ich liebe es deine videos zu schauen es ist so beruhigend und als künstler" auch extrem motivierend. echt respekt vor deinem können und mentalität
Another wow! Congratulations Alpay 😃
Wow amazing realism potrait.
I always learn so much watching you work. Almost never what you're trying to teach me, but that doesn't matter. What matters is seeing a professional do what he does in a professional way and it is always inspiring.
Scrolling through every episode with an iPad and taking a screenshot (with my phone, because you cannot take a screenshot inside netflix on ios) is literally what i was doing today, before i saw your video. And i am painting currently a nice screenshot of Ciri 😊 Thanks for your inspiration and dedication. Good to see, that the gods of painting are also just cooking with water 😀 keep up your amazing work! Greets from Germany...
Amazing work as always Alpay! I absolutely love your style. The Witcher is such a good series. Can’t wait to put it on my wall. Keep it up!! Thanks for sharing the process as well. It’s always amazing to watch.
He did it again, it’s great.
Amazing painting, i loved series two..
Omg I want to make a series of the witcher fanarts /screenshot studies have been working on a couple of paintings, struggling with them for 2days now sketching over and over and changing references trying out different methods but nothing is working.. SMH
but I'm so determined to do those studies 😫😤😤
Omg I do the same thing with fanart for star trek! The only difference is that I watch it first and while I'm watching I'll take multiple photos from the show for me to draw it later.
Stunning Work! Bravo…..
Congratulations on both the painting and reaching 500k. Neither was easy, I’m sure. Thank you Alpay for keeping us entertained, curious, creative and inspired. Hope 2022 is good to you.
Hello from France ! This painting is just amazing ! The words are not enough here to express the emotions I feel while watching it ! Thank you for sharing!
Having painted Henry as Geralt myself and struggled I can definitely empathise with the lack of reference and also found Henry has a tough to capture. You nailed it beautifully, always an inspiration.
Wow. Very well done!
It looks awesome
The eyes are magical 💜
Thank you Alpay and... Yes, it was worth the wait!
Looking forward to another inspiring year from your channel. Hope you have a great 2022! 🎨👨🏻🎨
The intro yes please
I'd toss you a coin if I could. This is mind blowingly beautiful. It makes an impact with my soul. You are a friend of humanity bro!💝👏👏👏👏👏
I just love it, Alpay! It is a good one!! Happy New Year and painting 2022! I really enjoy you video tutorials! Outstanding work you do!
Thanks so much 🤗
Impressive, like always :-) your research was worth it and the time you took too. I love the 2 seasons and can’t wait for the third one. Thank you Alpha ! Very inspiring.
Stunning 😍
I watch your episodes on loop, not just it to take the skills also it makes me feel motivated
Hi Alpay. I graduated from art college with a degree in Fine Art in 2002. I was lucky to have a studio practice following that for about 3 years. Eventually the desire and drive to paint waned with various experiences, issues and beliefs and I stopped painting and packed up my studio for good in 2005. I didn't really pick up a brush for the years that followed. I tried a few times but it was always very hard either financially, creatively or practically. I had creative blocks that rumbled for over a decade, sometimes ebbing to allow me to paint basic portraits but never abating enough for me to resume a proper practice that I could sustain.
I started painting again at the end of last year and this morning I am going to be prepping my new studio space. This is my first time back in a proper art studio in 17 years. Coming back to something that was my reason for getting up in the morning is very strange and a little scary. I have so many tangled beliefs and ideas about what it means for me to be a creative person... I am a graphic designer by trade, but it has never been a passion. Painting is a deeply spiritual and emotional activity for me, way beyond what I can articulate in words. I got tearful just mixing up colours!
I just wanted to reach out and say how inspiring you are and how wonderful it is to watch you work. Your paintings and narration give me energy and hope for my own renewed practice. Thank you for sharing your work, your ideas and thoughts. In deepest gratitude. x
You’re so wonderfully nerdy, love it :) Also the detail in the end on the amulet’s chain is great. Thank you for the video and happy new Year
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That’s inspiring and discouraging at the same time. Amazing piece
Such a awesome artist.
Badass as always bro 😎
Tried to watch this three times today before I was finally able to sit down to it... Really good portrait! Now if I can just get enough time to finish Season 2!
Amazing job as always! I love your brushwork and it's so cool how you still finished the idea after 2 years. Definitely worth the wait!
(And I'd wait 20 more years for that Kratos painting if I had to 🙏)
Henry Cavill as Geralt is beautiful in your painting. He is a beautiful, romantic, flawed character in the Witcher books. Geralt is so often certain, I thought his instinct must always be correct. It’s not. I will say that the end of Geralt’s story in the books was extremely satisfying. I loved reading the series, tho you want to start with the book of short stories, The Last Wish.
What an amazing piece!
Absolutely amazing 🤩
so worth the wait
Amazing painting! I drew him myself, not an easy topic. And I'm so happy I'm not the only one with this reference problem. 😁 Your videos always cheer me up. 🤩
Happy new year!
Love it!!
Kool painting buh bro.. for two years I would of expected Hyper realism on a 12ft by 18ft canvas, the longest painting I’ve made took a about three weeks cause I waited for each layer to dry.
It was so worth the wait! I love it. Now I’m going to have to watch the series to see what the hype is all about. Happy New Year!