GIANT BIRD: Painting an Extinct Flier with a 21-Foot Wingspan

[@jaychavez7198]

This is so professional. As a concept artist this is amazing to see a real pro working and solving real art problems artists face when creating pieces.

[@nomadiccoyote]

Perhaps your most informative youtube video to this date. You were always a great teacher but you are getting unbelievably proficient at conveying the most important ideas in such a short amount of time, you are elevating it to an art form in itself. Thank you for these.

[@marcnorth]

It may just be because I'm a software engineer that I see things through a very particular lens, but I especially love your videos where you show an engineer's approach to the solving of various creative problems. I think this demonstrates how art isn't just about mood and inspiration, but about thoughtful planning and problem solving.

[@decolinuxes]

I love the way he says "maquete" for the first time in each video. It really makes my day

[@MontMarteArt]

What a wonderful video you have created James, I really enjoyed how this one came together. I have watched most of your videos and they are just so amazing. Your casual style is really calming , thanks for giving us a inside look at how you create your artwork. Its really appreciated. Joe.

[@D_dompa]

James is a one of a kind, It's not hard to find a good artist. But to find a good artist that just happen to be good at teaching and presenting his work is actually hard.

[@VAB0L0]

You can tell how skilled of an artist James Gurney is by how easy he makes these expertly-crafted paintings look to make. Fantastic work as always!

[@artcole80]

Just stunning...from planning, process, mediums, and edits. I am a Trans Grad from ACCD (Spring '97) and really appreciate your career and how you've taken people along for your creative journey. All the best to you James!

[@robertsloan8923]

I love this! Your paleo art is my favorite and when you show how you set the scene as well as the creatures, you bring it to life.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

I know you won't read this but anyone who asks me who's my favourite artist, I have no hesitation in saying it's you, I simply love what you do, it's so amazing and inspiring, I really loved that bird, the rocks, the colours, brilliant.

[@SamprazDoodles]

u gotta love how he makes a 3d model before attempting to paint his subject. Now that's what i call true dedication.

[@Arothewinddragon]

Omg I wanna be your apprentice, you seem so wise not only in art, but in understanding the subject you paint so well.

[@gilbert00mtz]

The lighting in your pictures blown me away. Majestic work.

[@qualityfandubs]

What a joy it was to watch this. Talented. Genius work - both in preparation and execution. Humbling. Thank you so much James!

[@artytomparis]

Brilliant. Simple when you explain it but beautifully painted all the same.

[@JagW123]

This is a mindblowing display of ridiculous talent, I am in awe of your abilities James, I found myself exclaiming 'wow' under my breath to myself multiple times. As an ornithologist, with a lot of experience with seabirds, you have captured impeccably what a bird like this I believe would very likely have looked and behaved like. Imagination to life!

[@joshdartist]

I love when you take us on Gurney journeys through your work and process! Thanks a lot !

[@muskelnhambraunbo3288]

Very beautiful art James Gurney! I've read your story somewhere, an article about your life growing up being an Artist and always fond of Dinosaurs! Keep up the good work!

[@evrekin]

that illustration is exceptional , few paintings achieve to convey the scale as well

[@rick250492]

Gurney is on another level. I'm starting to draw now at the age of 28 and I wonder if I can ever reach that level.

[@Welther47]

Love the focus/out-of-focus effect

[@lonemapper]

You do the neatest stuff. I wished I was James Gurney!

[@SathishKumar-pw9fu]

so professional and authentic!!!!!you're so unique James!!!!i'm gr8 fan of your gouache paintings

[@ExonGiandielFranco]

Ver trabajar a este caballero es inspirador, gracias maestro por compartir tu conocimiento.

[@rempuku]

thanks a lot james you are my source of inspiration for constant evolve on painting. a big hug from Argentina.

[@79Louise]

You are truly amazing James! I really admire your stuff. ^^ Prehistory is my favorite subject to paint too!

[@JulieAllanArt]

Wonderful video....love how you teach us about the subject matter as well as the painting process. I really enjoy these videos where you document working with client briefs!! :)

[@jessican4720]

Wow - you are a brilliant master James. Watching this makes me miss my oil painting classes so much!

[@cliffcox7643]

Your'e an amazingly talented person.. Who would have thought you need to be a multi media talent in order to just paint.

[@ForeverWhereAfter]

Really great to see the full process involved in developing and completing a commissioned piece of illustration.

[@HeatherQuaine]

This video made my day! Your knowledge and artistry are making my brain tingle!

[@johntynan8161]

Brilliant work, and your a fantastic sculptor

[@drawwithchris]

Wow. That's my new favorite Gurney painting. Amazing. So much fun to watch. I want to build bird maquettes now :)

[@alonsorojas3829]

Thank you James. I'm always looking forward to videos like this.

[@MorbidGames666]

Amazing piece! I love that you go through all the trouble of making a maquette, very professional walk through of your art process.

[@felixvega7703]

You are a very talented man, God bless you. I enjoy your videos.

[@icebuko7777]

Man, i am truly amazed by your talent. I have binge watched your videos and every single video has made me wow hahaha. God bless you James, I hope you create more art and share it with us.

[@greyareaRK1]

Gorgeous painting, and so many awesome tips. I want to go build myself a Pelagornis.

[@ManuelGarcia-ki4vc]

WoW! great stuff..i also just finished reading your book as well. loved it! very helpful!

[@stefanoabad2405]

I have both of your books but this was fantastic!!! Keep em coming!

[@BryanCoombes]

Fantastic! such a wonderful reference video for us artists looking to push the possibilities. Thanks James

[@anotherwesley7661]

What a terrific, toothy bird! I'm doing a digital painting right now with a similar color scheme and I was feeling a bit out to sea as to how to get started on it, and this video just gave me a great launching point. Thanks much!

[@mkilner]

...i love how you solve everything in such practical ways, super stuff!! 👏🏻🌟

[@dave5194]

Always eager to see another video of yours, James.

[@floatingdisc3427]

Thank you for sharing your process, it's equal parts informative and inspiring.

[@ECOS_DE_ESPERANZA_01]

It is incredible the level of detail that you put in your work 👏👏👏👍

[@foreseengust]

Just glorious, that lighting was perfect

[@paulbaldwin6803]

James, your work is simply amazing.

[@dennisholmgren4107]

Another excellent video! I have both your books imaginative realism and color and light, and I can safely say that its a must buy for every artist out there!

[@orlandomartinez610]

wow, I was blown away all throughout the process. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@vllad74]

Magical as usual. Thanks James!

[@LakierosJordy]

Incredible piece, great video. Thanks for making this free :)

[@stevenbrousseau7538]

Your videos are so fun to watch.

[@mexus9612]

You have the most satisfying job in the whole universe :)

[@lansingstlady]

+Mexus 9 I agree and BONUS.....it pays very well...at least for Mt Gurney.

[@vampazilla2622]

Love this. I really like the demonstration on creating a maquette. Makes me want to create one too. Your videos are so artistically inspiring.

[@omairjamal3027]

Love your videos and this one is a great addition. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work and some of your process :)

[@alexdromero13]

freakin amazing! Love the warm light and contrast between the birds! I'm also jealous of your workshop :D

[@JeanOkada]

Amazing video!! Thank you very much, James!

[@TylerRakstis]

Finally, another prehistoric painting. Been a while since we've seen those. Then again these pictures do take awhile to do.

[@GlockUSMC]

When I grow up I want to be just like you. Great video.

[@dougieladd]

me too... and I'm 49!! :)

[@amats3]

Wow. Amazing process and product!

[@ccmiint]

That was a lot of fun to watch! thanks!!

[@blackraptor311]

Magnificent work as always. Love your paleo work.

[@DavidWoodArtist]

Lovely atmosphere...reckon I will take up doing some models before illustrations too

[@joakimnilsson4324]

Thank you for sharing the whole process. Very interesting!

Fantástico!!! Hard work,but, finished marvelous!!!

[@Baryonyx-oh5xu]

This is a cool video and the Pelegornis is one of my favourite animals from Australia

[@w0mblemania]

It looks amazing. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

So great, I am learning a lot, now it's time to employ the techniques. I love pencil and watercolor.

[@gtfochimba]

Ohhhh, you're so amazing, mr. Gourney.

[@theamazingfrogweaboo6213]

I love your work!

[@EV4UTube]

Awesome work! Thank you for sharing!

[@timcat61]

I just love watching you work < I learn so much from your videos

[@Lewis_the_raider]

Amazing James, I admire your work greatly!!

[@wildlifeartjm]

brilliant video - thank you :)

[@jillkama7614]

you have the coolest job ever

[@ShaneWhiteStudios]

Lovely stuff, James. I always learn something that I can apply in my own art.

[@tubeyhamster]

I feel like I should have learned some of these techniques with different media in all the years of art classes I took.

[@brian_hibbs]

I like the ruler thingy. I'm gonna make one for myself now.

[@aiquelindo]

I wish you could acknowledge that you may have an audience outside the USA.

[@spicysocks4492]

man if i knew how to paint like you id be painting everyday

[@KarenMcLain]

Always inspiring and educational!

[@Troygdesign]

That was fantastic!

[@ceriyork1710]

That was brilliant. Thank you xx

[@slendermike3206]

Amazing tutorial thank you James!!!!!

[@dodoxasaurus6904]

This is why i subscribed to you cause of your beautiful paleoart

[@Slaneous]

+James Gurney masterly work and thanks for an insight into how you created it.

[@muchmachi]

wow, absolutely stunning

[@acadia5898]

i've had (probably still have) a crippling fear of giant birds and i used to have nightmares about seeing one from the distance. it was the size of the cthulu and just the thought of it makes me almost not want to look in the sky

[@miguelblue7779]

gracias por compartir todo ese conocimiento ... éxitos

[@JeffLafferty]

Really neat video man, nice work

[@AmberMarz]

I love watching these!

[@free4fire]

Freaking amazing as always! :D But still, every new video of James makes me love my tablet/photoshop setup even more, as impressive as this is I could have never afforded to become an artist in the traditional medium.

[@johanwindhART]

Inspiring, as always. Thank you!

[@StephanieArtsIs]

Cool as always, I love your videos. :-)

[@juanjoseleonardosolisvarga4101]

Maestro ...usted es un genio consumado....quisiera pedirle que añada un poco mas de tiempo a la elaboraci{on de su arte y subtitulos al español...mil gracias por compartir su arte.

[@MrKubahades]

Absolutely amazing

[@julienielsen3746]

I like the lens flare. Do you have a video or more information on doing those?

[@JamesGurney]

+Julie Nielsen Thanks, Julie. You might check out my book "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter." Also on my blog GurneyJourney, put "lens flare" or "color corona" in the search box.

[@julienielsen3746]

James Gurney I was looking through your book again just the other day that I have in my collection. I see on page 166 about it. Maybe I should get your DVD on painting dinosaurs too. I don't draw or paint dinosaurs, but I would probably learn something from it, since I learned some things from this video. Are you using watercolor paper in this video?

[@JamesGurney]

+Julie Nielsen It's heavyweight illustration board.

[@alexacurcuy9488]

Be my sensei!!! (Love your work)

[@edsfoxart]

Lovely channel, amazing tips and video and WOW with the results.. Thank you so much for sharing your magic!! :D