I'm absolutely captivated by the sense of style that radiates from every aspect of your presence! It's not just about the clothes-it's the confidence and flair that truly define what it means to be stylish. Also, I must say, I'm a huge fan of your paintings and KZbin videos. They add a splash of creativity and inspiration to my day. Keep up the fantastic work!
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Means a lot thank you!
@redleaf75126 ай бұрын
How can I contact you to discuss a couple of painting projects?
@leif10755 ай бұрын
@@slewpCan you PLEASE SHARE how you didnt get bored and fed up and tired pf that piece that took you 100 hours? Was it mostly fun and enjoyable ? About how many hours a day did you work on it? Thanks so much for sharing and answering.
@Light016898 ай бұрын
You’re ability to show materiality is beyond ⭐️
@amelielaboureur29198 ай бұрын
I've been following you for 4 years now and I'm still a fan of your style. Your work is really high quality!
@slewp8 ай бұрын
🩵🩵🩵
@kellywilson21478 ай бұрын
This painting blows me away! Your creativity and skill set get better every day, and Im digging the ride! Keep coming up with the "out of the norm" subject matter because it makes fabulous paintings and content! 💜
@m3h6art.8 ай бұрын
WOW! I always love how vibrant yet naturalistic your colors look!
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Yeah very chroma but hopefully still natural!
@mjpete278 ай бұрын
Hullo SLEW, I believe that you are doing a phenomenal job with your art journey! I remember when I saw you take the chance and set up your studio way up north! I remember when I was working in a garage with no heat nor air conditioning! I managed to create some wonderful art pieces that when I showed people wide angle shots of where and how I was working they simply could not believe it! I hope you continue to create and enjoy sharing your artistic journey with us. I am excited to see how your studio transitions to a teaching space going way beyond just KZbin! You keep creating and going for it! Stay well, be safe and enjoy your life!
@prism98848 ай бұрын
You and a handful of people have inspired me to pursue drawing/ painting portraits. Even if I never make any money from it, there is still something so insanely satisfying about creating portraits. Keep up the good work man
@slewp8 ай бұрын
I agree completely. It’s the primordial puzzle to paint another person! Nothing but love
@crissroden8 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your thoughts on what success is in the art world in 2024, and for you. It makes a lot of sense that you would value a channel as a means to keep creating over the 'value' that being popular with certain collectors and galleries would give your work. After you've said it, it seems obvious to me, and a great way for talented freelance creative to realise their vision, independent of elites who may not have the best interests of artists and their vision at heart. Thanks- I'm subscribing.
@reecejobling2066 ай бұрын
I think the freedom aspect is the most understated! It's what I'm thinking about the most while considering my career options, for better or worse. People get so caught up in the idea of fame & money when they actually have no idea what kind of lifestyle would work best for them. It's like you say that preparation has lead to much of your success, the last thing I want is to work myself into a lifestyle that doesn't suit me & feel trapped
@llIIIIlllIIIllI7 ай бұрын
you've got an unbeatable personality, cool ideas, you're very talented. keep doing you. enjoy your accomplishments, learn from your mistakes, you'll end up somewhere great in the end. I'll be here for the ride.
@whiskycentral6 ай бұрын
This was stunning Slew!! Also really liked the commentary on success rather than the process stuff. :)
@reecebutton53718 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your painting videos really pumps me up and makes me want to get back in my studio and start my next oil painting. 👍
@ArtManda8 ай бұрын
I seriously love being able to interact with Folks whilst I create projects and still so early into my journey, it's costing me money NOT making it! lol ... but the more I do this, the more I love it and I have started considering how to continue & hopefully make money some day for it ... The idea of creating something that someone lets rot in a warehouse or alike for a perceived gain in financial value, makes me sick to my stomach! Slew, you are one of the Artists whom were my inspiration for creating an Art Ch. here on KZbin. I Thankyou for that! It really is great to see how far you have come!
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I’m with you on this !
@ThePulpitAPLJC8 ай бұрын
What up Slew! It was a good rant. I have to agree with you. I would rather paint and enjoy the freedom and love of doing so. With the obvious requirements of life being set up to be taken care of, so that I have those freedoms, i.e. "bills". If galleries or collectors come calling, then cool, but that's not the main drive. Peace, tranquility and the love of creating. I understand why some artist move out to the country to create. A vision I have for myself. I'm not able to do that at this point, working towards. Be you brother! I enjoy learning from you, the old man that I am.
@lukedoglt8 ай бұрын
I used to watch you when I was younger, now I’m studying art in college and thinking back on your channel. Glad I found you’re still making cool vids
@Sidewayslogik8 ай бұрын
I'm sorry I found your channel this late...you are already an inspiration to me,,, thank you... Many more creative projects to you..
@rosamente8 ай бұрын
The color matching is really great. Congrats man, your painting just keeps getting better and better
@eliesabittel99246 ай бұрын
love the painting! And I love the vibe of your videos.
@DannySabraArt8 ай бұрын
You’re an awesome guy slew. Thanks for sharing thoughts and this epic painting
@AllicsirpArt8 ай бұрын
absolutely great and inspiring video, as always! love it when you take us through your whole artistic process and explain everything so eloquently. Plus, all the camera shots and technical aspects are phenomenal. am super inspired again!!
@Basiieee_Artist8 ай бұрын
Stellar creativity in your compose and plan of your colour palate is thus far immersive a grand of your kind of style. Thank you, you brought this title in topic! You always have grown and outsmarted every vlog just with a snap! I was invited by a plan of your photography in a plan to capture the interesting light and how you make a positive lighting marinade the interest of finding references more attractive!!!
@WanderandWeather8 ай бұрын
Lover your perspective of what you wanted your art career to be, I create and feel like the idea of just selling my art is not what drives me but finding the path to create but also make a career is hard and your thoughts are inspiring that I can find that balance.
@RachelIsettsArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks for always giving the courage to be creative and to fully immerse yourself in the process.
@Bsmiff928 ай бұрын
Love this man. I’m actually finally getting my first studio in the next month so this video couldn’t have come at a better time as I begin my life as a full time artist! (Finally)
@Kiwiiart8 ай бұрын
I always love your skin tones. You inspire, thank you.
@romeoandjuliedotcom8 ай бұрын
really cool to see younger artists, i graduated parsons illo in 96 and we didn't use computers. i did tho n now too. such a different way to explore and learn between generations. i think the older and younger folks can learn so much from each other. i tell my older friends to watch yt, they dont, to see what i mean. you really are a great volume esque painter, love it
@daymare90508 ай бұрын
Great painting! Loved your perspective on making it as an artist
@britts26188 ай бұрын
Great video lad! You're skills are definitely improving. It's very inspiring.
@ooost19708 ай бұрын
I love your art. Each time i watch your clips I think you get better and better. You paint yourself a lot (narcissist? lol!) I like that you explain yourself in a simple manner and the struggles as u go along.
@travisanderson7718 ай бұрын
I appreciate seeing you make it and sharing your art journey! Such a cool dude who deserves all the love.
@aidanbarkerhill62818 ай бұрын
The form on that nose looks great!! Love to see you slowing down!
@palpablesound8 ай бұрын
great job on all the production man, very impressive. You are very fortunate to have set yourself upon so well. I did a shoot with a model recently and it was so stressful with my boot leged set up, I need to get some lighting set up going on. love the glass they would have been a joy to paint.
@goattackdeventenfold6 ай бұрын
The colors you used in this one is amazing slew! i can see the time you took and all the effort that was spent. The ending cut was fucking funny :P
@homegr0wn8 ай бұрын
So important to find fulfillment and to work for yourself. It's great to see artists -- whether that's painting, welding, woodworking, or whatever -- being able to support themselves and not have to work multiple jobs to pursue their passion. KZbin really created a shift in money-making opportunities for artists, which was much needed.
@huhhuh64818 ай бұрын
I always mix my colours too quickly and subconsiously i know they are wrong as well, i have ZERO patience when it comes to mixing paint hahah. Its nice that you are slowing things down, makes the whole painting process more fun I think!
@phalbaby168 ай бұрын
I like your paintings. They look just like the photo. Your a great artist. Thanks for sharing.
@tmarbs8 ай бұрын
Please do a painting of hands holding a level or a plumb bob of sorts hopefully in the mindset of a work/life happiness.
@ericschirmer31068 ай бұрын
loved the video. I think your paintings are getting better and just love the quality and effort you put into these. I'm a big fan of these painting project videos.
@AnaCornejoArt8 ай бұрын
Love this portrait. It’s so you!! Great workkkk
@slewp8 ай бұрын
🥰
@gmasookie78418 ай бұрын
Love your work, Slew! Hope to visit your studio one day and take a class.
@slewp8 ай бұрын
COME COME!
@Dave_19668 ай бұрын
Definitely one of your better self portraits 😊 well done ❤
@maketime4art8 ай бұрын
I love this painting! Seeing how much you've improved since I started watching you in 2020 is so inspiring! I have a question for you, has doing all these self portraits over the years changed your perception of yourself? I've only done one self portrait and I found it so hard! I unintentionally exaggerated parts I like less (gave myself a big ol' nose and a loooooong face! Ha!)
@Zathokata8 ай бұрын
Love it !!! You inspire us so much SLEW keep up the amazing work! Your videos motivate me to draw haha
@charlottew24668 ай бұрын
Wow it is great to hear about your ambitions and goals. I have been watching you for many, many years, its amazing to see how your business has blown up! I am about to graduate from art uni and it would be great to hear about any tips or trick that you think are essential to get a good business started. (Possible future video) 🌋🌋
@chrisadkins7498 ай бұрын
I love it. Thanks for sharing the process. I t clarified some steps for my own work flow
@juanpanordo53758 ай бұрын
what a lovely piece!!
@daucreates8 ай бұрын
Honestly one of the best ones uve painted!
@stephaniegrehan90846 ай бұрын
comment for the algorithm. your oil portraits are so cool
@louisport55678 ай бұрын
Recently went freelance myself! Couldn’t agree more about freedom of time being priceless
@tosteson18 ай бұрын
That brocade is stunning.
@peckerdecker8 ай бұрын
Brilliant. Slew - you paint... You photograph... You make videos You edit! But- The Only thing *you do not do* - is being involved in *sound and audio* . well done sir Great skills
@RaquelliBee8 ай бұрын
The moment i think i have made it needs a few things: -I am able to pay my bills/ provide for the lifestyle i want -I am able to take on or reject whatever projects i want to -I have collaborated with different people/ brands (deminsion 20 or critical role) Because they seem like great people to work with and make things that i enjoy. My art journey has been a long and winding one, but now i think i actually have a heading if that makes sense.
@manouuu2127 ай бұрын
can you do a video on starting a youtube channel for art please
@Zathokata8 ай бұрын
let's goooooooooooooo he is back with another BANGER
@XanBos8 ай бұрын
I will say this….I believe this was your most well executed self portrait ever! The likeness was spot on, and the details stood out. It still has the painterly quality which gives it the appeal of a good painting. Only one thing that caught my eye, was that most elves tend to have longer hair. (Not always, but pretty much) I would love to see you stretch your imagination on that just a bit. As for what you were saying in regards to what an artist would want most from his work, I agree, we all tend to want that recognition in the form of praise and/or money. I have said it before, that if money were no object, I would still paint, in order to put my work in the public eye, and just see what reaction my work gets. But, we do have to make a living. I did like your analogy of either taking $10,000. for a painting, and no one but the buyer would see it, verses, selling a painting for $2,000. but everyone gets to see it, possibly opening up room for more sales. Oddly, I get approached by clients, who try this technique to get me to lower my price on a commission. Their argument being that if I seek it to them at the lower price, they will tell the world. I can’t live by that rule. Not on the promise that I may get more sales, because the fact is, I never have gotten those huge sales from word of mouth. But what you suggest, is that it works within the confines of social media. And I do agree that since you are in control of what you do, where you post, and how you market your work, the chances are you will make more money, just because you got that exposure. So yes, I would probably do that. I have made deals in the past where I lowered my price on a commission, but it was so I could retain the rights to print on said painting, and therefore make more money. You have done so much in 6 years. Not only your skill as an artist has improved, but your expansion of your love of art, through classes, videos, and having your own studio. Keep up the good work!❤❤
@CreativePhenomenonArt8 ай бұрын
Omg when you almost dropped the painting 😭 Hope everything was ok 😊 The piece came out so dope 😎 I love the concept. I’ve been thinking of doing my first ever self portrait and ngl I’m so scared. Everything around it scares me I’m hoping by the end of the year I have produced something and didn’t chicken out😅
@slewp8 ай бұрын
My life flashed before my eyes haha. Two wet paintings colliding
@fuzzydragons7 ай бұрын
Preparation in painting is def one of the most important things to do before even starting. Whether thats painting a portrait or painting a wall. The wall is going to look horrible no matter what colour you paint it, if you dont sand down and patch the holes first 😝
@mattdave81998 ай бұрын
Dude ! This is so goood !
@oppositeofh88 ай бұрын
loved your thought experiment at 10:40, i'd take less money & more people being exposed to my art, but i can see the other side's appeal, as well. great work on all three & this whole video. 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5
@nienkevletter7 ай бұрын
That last shot 😅 We were just talking about this today in painting class: would you rather drop your phone on the ground or drop a painting you just finished after weeks. Most of us voted phone 🤣
@beneblendesign8 ай бұрын
Loved this one mate 🕺
@pixelmountainstudios8 ай бұрын
Do you have someone in the studio videoing you? If not, how do you get the zoom and camera movements? I want to get into KZbin but do not have anyone to video me while I work.
@slewp8 ай бұрын
No one in the studio helping me film. Some of the Timelapse’s are on a motorized slider to get this dynamic movements.
@rowancooke78317 ай бұрын
I am curious what happened to the podcast? Loving the vids mate. Big hugs.
@slewp7 ай бұрын
The podcast was a lot of money time and resources to make happen. It was amazing and I met so many great people but it was just not a feasible venture logistically and financially
@jondelman9838 ай бұрын
I think I heard you say in a previous video that you struggle with dark areas and committing to going darker than you feel comfortable. I think this recent piece is a great example of your progress in this area. What have you been doing to get better here? This is something that I struggle with and any advice is welcomed.
@KrstnaSchroeder8 ай бұрын
what are the measurements of your glass palette? ive been trying to find a large one, but i think ill have to have it made. i also paint way too fast...im trying hard to slow down, but it doesnt seem to work..too excited to get it done i guess🤣
@slewp8 ай бұрын
No positive of the glass pallet size. It was the top of a glass table so it’s pretty big!
@LoveSource5d8 ай бұрын
Inspirational!
@fartsparkle8 ай бұрын
would love to see you try more out-there big facial expressions!
@slewp8 ай бұрын
I think I could get more wacky with facial expressions yeah… I just love the classic “museum stare” with weird props haha!
@SMOENOVA8 ай бұрын
all i want is enough money to feed the family and to have the time to paint what i really want to paint. if i could choose a way to paint what makes me happy, but get paid and no one sees it, and i do not have to do all the videos posts and conversations, i would choose that option. 😂 being a happy ghost.
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Very valid smoe! Best parent award? How are kids made?
@ChuckLeeMBM8 ай бұрын
Yo by far my favorite self portrait youve done. Slew looking like a whole eleven hippy pimp king lol
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Hahaha really channeling elf lord
@Squeaky.V8 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on using lead based paints like the old masters use to use Have you ever used lead based paints or are you just against using them because they are poisonous Not sure if you even able to get lead based paints in America
@danielgasparek81968 ай бұрын
Slew, what happened with the video from Italy and the videographer/artist from Sweden? You do a great job of showing how much construction / building goes into art! Danny from East Meadow NY
@slewp8 ай бұрын
Ooooohhhhh it’s still in the works. So busy but I will edit it one day! Hopefully this summer
@Firstborn0Raz8 ай бұрын
Man do I wish I could make it like that.
@a1ecart9848 ай бұрын
Amazing vid
@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning8 ай бұрын
Interesting thoughts. To me social media is 'amusing fluff' but fluff all the same. To put it differently, you can make mediocre art but if you are good at making tiktok shorts you can still have a massive following. Seeing that I am not about the quality of the socials (I suck at them btw), I'd rather focus on making great art. For everyone, the focus and what provides fulfillment is different of course. Glad that you are doing the yt stuff so I can enjoy! ;-) But if you ask me, I'd rather make the 10grand with no following than 2grand and 2 million views. PS my art is not that great either so for now it's completely hypothetical. But give me some time ;-P PPS great painting; I like the rich dark blue and the contrast against the skin tones.
@RobDomeArt8 ай бұрын
The palette knife breaking 😧. Great video, though I think it's way more common to choose between 500$ or 300 views? 😅
@ashleyraiff58928 ай бұрын
Omg the ending i stopped breathing for a second
@TimW-ri6nx8 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@WhoCaresAlisha8 ай бұрын
It's giving Elven John.
@chloe-ty4hx8 ай бұрын
amazing
@GUNTHERSAUZ8 ай бұрын
do you protect your images from Ay 👁 ?
@shuvoDhar.55378 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@victoriaculbertson82668 ай бұрын
👍
@Diedske8 ай бұрын
wow im early!
@sahdirellis49018 ай бұрын
@Slew You definitely don't get as chalky as you use too with the white highlights. So big improvement there. IDK how white something appears unless it is the the center of a specular highlight it should have a tinge or be a tint of a color for the most part.