How to paint like Ralph Steadman

[@HattieThePirate]

When I was 15 I did a reimagining of the cover for Animal Farm and Ralph Steadman was a huge inspiration to me. Weirdly enough, the year before that I did a huge portrait of my father in the style of Francis Bacon. It seems we have a really similar taste in art folk and that's so cool. I tend to do a lot of meticulous, cutesy, cartoony drawings but when I let myself go and do big messy pieces in black, that's the stuff my tutors tend to like the most. I think I often feel that I should have one style when in reality I actually have about 3 or 4 drawings styles that are all COMPLETELY different. This was so ace dude. I could watch you all day!

[@GuyLarsen]

No way!! Do you still have them? I'd love to see your darker stuff! I've still got Steadman's version of Animal Farm, I actually looked through it again for this video!

[@ICOEPR]

so so cool

[@annagrimwood8874]

Love it!! I don't comment on things that frequently, but just wanted to say that I love both your art and your videos- they always bring a smile to my face :)

[@GuyLarsen]

Ah thank you so much Anna. It's encouraging that you took the time to comment! Cheers!

[@sixmercer2504]

Absolutely love his work! What a great tutorial on how easy, carefree and fun it is to just let loose and make something happen out of a big splatter of ink. It's as if you hastily knocked over the ink bottle and decided not to waste it. I love Ralph Steadman and had no idea who influenced him. Thanks for that tip bit of info. I will go off and check that artist out. I can't wait to try this out! I'll have to Dexter out my kitchen with plastic or something. Too many of these types of tutorials you might need to do the same to keep your camera safe! Thank you. I'm saving this video. Subscribing and liking.

[@TheRainydayvideo]

I haven't painted in ages but this seems like a fun way to start.

[@GuyLarsen]

I liked how out of my hands it felt!

[@HattieThePirate]

P.s.s One of my favourite artists is Hopper. I just adore the scenes he creates and how he presents people in his work.

[@GuyLarsen]

OOH. A challenge, but maybe I'll give it a go!

[@poejineapples8717]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Would you ever do a video of francis bacons 3 studies? So few bacon tutorials online.

[@GuyLarsen]

Excuse the extra cameraman hiding under the blue sheet.

[@ciaranhagghaggerty326]

Guy Larsen what paper is best for adding watercolours over ink drawings? Thanks

[@rattydeluxe]

Such fun! ~ Even as a non-painter, I think I could make some Steadman art easily. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@constantly-confused5736]

It's way more difficult than it looks....

[@Tracks777]

Good! Keep it up!

[@jazzlehazzle]

Awesome. A revelation!

[@leenanorms]

Yes I loved this - weirdly relaxing and a+ result :)

[@GuyLarsen]

Ah thank you!!

[@jw7298]

What are all the materials that were used

[@Jaminacan]

very interesting, i'll have to try this one day

[@GuyLarsen]

Let me know how you get on!

[@Jaminacan]

sure thing

[@musicisbrilliant]

GOD that fish is SOOOOOO COOL!!!! So are you dude. Subscribed. Thank you!

[@musicisbrilliant]

Whats a dry brush?

[@lyliwekes]

I'd like to see what you can do with David Firth's style. Not his animation but some of his visual art. It's very unique and distinctive.

[@WHOPAINTEDDAT]

but what kind of pen are you using?

[@Nothinggggggggatalll]

you are so talented! magnificent

[@GuyLarsen]

Thank you Rachel!

[@Tracks777]

Nice! Keep it up!

[@ItsElliotGough]

AWESOME!

[@leightonskipper6197]

What kind of paper are you using for this??

[@flyingoffthehandle1811]

I'd love to see your take on Margaret Keane's work!

[@bluepeteblue]

Garesh? Goresh? Gureche? What are you saying! This is fantastic. I came here looking for some help bc what I'm working on is crap right now. And whatever goreche is might be a big help

[@GuyLarsen]

Gouache! Gouad Luck!

[@xCartoone]

Great result mate !

[@GuyLarsen]

Thanks!

[@FlipperTea]

Awesome! Could you do a segment on Lora Zombie? Love your work x

[@GuyLarsen]

I could give it a go for sure!

[@RobLawson1982]

Oh dear. I fear another hobby coming on. Great videos. Thanks for this.

[@garyc]

This looks great! I'd love for you to do a How To Paint like Van Gogh video :)

[@GuyLarsen]

Big shoes to fill! I will try!!!

[@binky777]

Thx for sharing. Gonna show this to my son and tell him you are hunter s thompson.

[@maxgreen9967]

brilliant! thank you!

[@ciaranhagghaggerty326]

What type of pen do you use to draw?

[@ciaranhagghaggerty326]

Guy Larsen thank you

[@HattieThePirate]

Also- gouache is my favourite ever material to work in. I am a slut for gouache.

[@tripleaaa4409]

bruh moment

[@HHCforlife]

really cool

[@jz_salim1887]

I love your videos 📹

[@ashtonsmashton6356]

this is sick !

[@friendsaccount3500]

this video is amazing

[@GuyLarsen]

Thank you! Appreciated!

[@simonkonitz3054]

Great job man. Was that watercolor you used directly after the ink? I was surprised to see it didn't make the ink run.

[@GuyLarsen]

Thanks! It's Winsor & Newton, but the key is the waterproof Indian Ink, which is the same brand. They have one that runs when wet and one that doesn't!

[@simonkonitz3054]

Guy Larsen Awesome. Thanks so much.

[@misssunbeam]

good one!

[@tommydott4342]

Hi Guy, I love this--Steadman is my favorite artist and I watched this several times. But I have to ask, what is best to use for the splatter technique?? Is that acrylic paint? Black ink?

[@GuyLarsen]

Thank you Tommy! It's a mix of black india ink and watercolour. Waterier the better, but if you're using water be careful that the paper isnt tilted or it'll naturally run. Thicker acrylic paint is doable too but might give blobby results or close-knit raised domes!

[@tommydott4342]

Thanks Guy. Much appreciated. Was looking for a new project during this creepy time when I came across your video. We'll see how it goes.

[@swaggerdagger8976]

Damn I legitimately thought he did it all by hand 💀

[@StansStuff]

I came here, watched a video, immediately went to subscribers and join the millions of- wait, what? Double take doesn't cut it

[@GuyLarsen]

Ha, very kind! Thanks for following!

[@StansStuff]

My pleasure :)

[@annabelmgraham]

Remember - White is light.

[@sar19]

At first glance I thought this was a ninja warrior of some sort

[@GuyLarsen]

Ha, I don't see it! I wonder what a psychologist would say about our different readings of it!

[@sar19]

Guy Larsen the thumbnail looked like a angry doodled ninja with a red cape to me... I guess it's like the Rorschach test since both are inksplatters

[@themidnighthounds]

tamara de lempicka

[@jasonhanks8258]

Uh...Sure

[@spuddy4845]

total rip off of Gerald Scarf style