From Inspiration to Art - Snowy Owl

[@Gwendalyn-q4z]

Beautiful she's just a sun bathing..looks so chilled out..

[@cazgreen1]

Wow that is beautiful, you are so lucky to have them wild where you are, we do not have the vast species of owl anywhere like you do there here in the UK, you have inspired me to paint an owl, i have only been oil painting since Feb last year and have done many animals, but an owl is one i want to have a go at, so thank you Joseph you are awesome!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I feel very fortunate to be able to see Snowy Owls in the wild. Even if I'm not planning on painting one, I really like going out there to try and see them. I'm so glad this has inspired you to paint and owl! They are amazing birds to having in paintings - so much character and mystery in the way they look. I appreciate you watching and I hope that your owl painting goes very well!

[@Gwendalyn-q4z]

1 St one was So Kool how she just turned n looked at u to give a perfect pic it's like she blessed u w having patience..

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

Wow, it really turned out great! Thanks for sharing your process.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! I was very happy with how the painting turned out. It's my pleasure to share and I appreciate you watching!

[@Tigerman58111]

Great video Joseph really inspiring! Exactly what I needed today. Please keep them coming!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad this was inspiring. I'm hoping to make more like this when I can have some great wildlife sightings that I create a painting from!

[@juliansmith7164]

Joseph, you are an inspiration your artwork is truly amazing and thank you so much for sharing your process and thoughts

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I'm very happy to share my process, including the parts that go beyond just painting the picture - the inspiration I get from nature, and what it means to me. Thank you for watching!

[@azalea1404]

What a beautiful movie you've made - and you painting of this magnificient bird in the biting cold winter is absolutely amazing! 🙏❤❤❤

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate that! It was a great experience seeing these owls in the wild and being inspired to paint them!

[@canman1966]

Listening to your story at the first of this video mirror my own story so closely as I was growing up. In my early years, I would draw everything and anything, with no real focus on any one subject. Then a friend of mine I worked with at the New Brunswick Museum introduced me to the works of Robert Bateman, and I was hooked!!! Shortly after that, he had a show and book signing is my hometown of Saint John, and I went. I nervously stood in line to get my book signed, and when it was my turn, I asked if I could get my picture taken with him. I think he could sense my incredible excitement, as he stopped the book signing, and took me over to the other side of the gallery to the only original painting he had there for the show, (Tundra Swans) to use as the background for our photo. I didn't go into painting at the time, but it did inspire me to become a wildlife photographer, and now that I am taking early retirement, I am watching your videos and others to learn how to paint from my photographs. Anyway, I just felt like sharing my story with you to let you know I appreciate your journey and story, and your videos.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much for sharing that experience. That is a great to hear and it's fantastic that he took the time to go over to one of his originals for a photo with you. And it's great that it inspired you to pursue wildlife photography! I've found a great joy in photographing wildlife and taking those images back to the easel to create artwork from my references. I'm so happy to share my journey and process of my art and passion for wildlife in the hopes that I can be part of that inspirational journey for others, just as Bateman has been for me. Thank you for watching and for sharing your story!

[@ianm5249]

Beautiful artwork. And I really enjoyed the narrative on your creative process. Thanks for posting.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you for watching! I'm happy to share something like this that dives more into my full creative process. Hoping to do more like this!

[@robbiej2070]

Wow and thanks for being so honest in your thoughts and how one progresses though a painting - cheers

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! I'm happy to share my thoughts, as I think it's important share those aspects of creating art.

[@SantePiccolin]

Simply beautiful

[@maitev-p9582]

I cannot believe the negative comments. Art is more than the painting you are creating. It's also about what gets you to do what you do. You are an amazing artist and love the whole video. So inspiring!!! I just discovered you in KZbin and are binge-watching your videos. Love all your explanations. Keep doing what you are doing. So special ❤❤❤

[@JosephKoensgen]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for this!! It really means a lot to hear that, and I am very grateful for your encouragement!! Yes, art is so much more than just the painting, which is what I wanted to share in this video. And especially for me, when my art is inspired by being in nature and having an incredible experience with an animal - I want to share that story and hope that it inspires others in their creativity. And I'm so glad that it was inspiring for you!! I will definitely be making more videos! I'm working on another video similar to this where I share my experience in nature and then the painting I create from it. I hope it can be another source of inspiration, as well as some insight into my process of creating art that goes beyond just what happens at the easel.

[@Artbymerit]

Wow! What a beautiful painting! Your owl looks so realistic- I feel like I am looking at a photo! Thank you for taking the time to show and explain the process!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! That is so nice of you to say. I love Snowy Owls and I'm happy to share and explain my process and the excitement of seeing them out in the wild. Thank you for watching!

[@Artbymerit]

@@JosephKoensgen Thank you so much for replying!! I am making an attempt to paint a snowy owl following your process. Not sure how it will turn out but will see:)

[@veronicaseguin6894]

So art work is amazing. You were so lucky to meet Robert Bateman and get some advice. He's amazing. Beautiful picture and love your story

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I feel very fortunate to have had that experience and to this day I still look at Bateman's paintings for inspiration!

[@keithdraycott]

Just spent the last couple of days binge watching your channel - Just amazing.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Oh wow, thank you so much!! Really appreciate that!

[@Sherry-c4e]

I loved every aspect of your video! Such insight and inspiration as to how to become a better artist. Your painting is breathtaking! I love it! Thank you for taking the time to create this!💗

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate that! I'm happy to have made this and shared my process! My paintings are often so much more than just the actual painting aspect. I love nature and wildlife, and it's the inspired experiences like this that I love to bring into artwork!

[@Fabienneyoga]

Stunning video!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!!

[@klouise2800]

This is so beautiful!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!!

[@yvonlehouillier9746]

I totally agree with you. Me too Robert Bateman was and still is an inspiration. I love your work and I subscribed to your KZbin. Thank you to share your experience and your beautiful paintings.

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome!! I'm happy to share my process beyond what's done just at the easel. I'm still so inspired by Bateman's work and I will often be going through the pages admiring his work. Appreciate you subscribing and hope to have more videos coming soon!

[@TheNordia1]

I just watched this film from Aug 13. Just a stunning painting Joseph. You captured the owl in its element. I can feel the cold and starkness. The lighting on the feathers and tree bring it to life. Thank you again for the inspiration. I love to stand behind the artist, so to speak, and watch the brush strokes, along with the planning and final execution of the work.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you Michael!! I'm happy to show my process and a more in depth look into my painting and interest in wildlife. That cold Manitoba winter and low afternoon sunlight was such a large part of this painting I really wanted to share that experience both in the field and at the easel. I'm glad it was inspirational! Thank you so much for the support and for watching my video!!

[@TheMrwoody3]

Beautiful job!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!!

[@seamacfly]

Absolutely stunning!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!!

[@severineclamens4636]

Magnifique!

[@renelanthier6222]

So well done Joseph. I luv the shapes and light and shadow of the owl as well as the tree, that are in themselves like landscapes.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much Rene!! I really appreciate you watching! And yes, the tree can have a landscape all on its own. All the unique shapes of all the branches are what made me want to put it in the painting!

[@simsimahmadi9133]

Thanks for sharing ! Am about to paint my owl..you have provided inspired 🦉

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching! Glad it provided some inspiration!

[@Gwendalyn-q4z]

2 nd one was a young owl I loved the sweet face she looked at you so many times so sweet

[@JosephKoensgen]

It was truly a great experience! One of the best Snowy Owl sightings I've had!

[@Babs9285]

Wow. Such a beautiful painting. Thank you! ❤️

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@justkeephiking6525]

So after watching this video I bought a copy of Robert Bateman's book and I am blown away. What an amazing in and inspirational artist! Thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@JosephKoensgen]

So glad to hear it! His art has been an inspiration for most of my life, and still is to this day! I'm happy to have shared that and for you to discover his work.

[@sharonrussell518]

I loved this video. I like the back ground information on how you come to obtain your subjects. Disregard the people who say otherwise! Only wish the video was longer and perhaps mentioning on the colours that you are using for different stages of your painting. In short, I find your tutorials interesting and insightful.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! Really appreciate that! For this one I really wanted to show everyone where a lot of my work starts, which is out in nature. It's one of the most important parts of my work, and something that I just really enjoy getting the chance to do. I can let you know what some of the colours are in this painting if there's something in there you are curious about!

[@KelvinZangata]

Woooow this is good, my question is why do you use white plate unlike other artist that encourages to use a mid value toned palette???

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I'd say the reason is that I've done it this way for such a long time, I'm used to gauging my colours on a white palette and then painting on a white surface, so over time it's just become my preference. Having said that, if you are more at the beginning of your art journey, I would make the recommendation of using a neutral grey palette that would help gauge colours and values a lot better. Though you could also experiment with both and see what works best for you.

[@KelvinZangata]

@@JosephKoensgen thank you so much, but I think I was doing better on white than toned i find Colors looking different from the palette to the canvas

[@JosephKoensgen]

That's why I continued with using a white palette, so that the colours would look the same when I put them on the painting. So if that's working for you then that's great!

[@LoriLClark]

This is phenomenal!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!!

[@azalea1404]

Owl # 2 is female. The features of her are the stribes on the top of her head, and on the rest of her body, whereas the males are mostly entirely white. Snowy owl couples stay together for their whole lifes.

[@flaviopaixaosantos7142]

Começa aos 26:30

[@sandraschick1916]

I had to stop watching because your music triggered a horrible migraine headache. Sorry. . . 🥴

[@JosephKoensgen]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I don't intend to ever cause that to happen, and I will try to keep that in mind for future videos.

[@jacearcher1604]

March 9th, 2021 Cut the intro out, get to the demo. Your intro is to long. Also cut the chit chat, get to the painting!!