I painted myself underwater (it took 4 months) | Oil Painting Time Lapse | Realistic Water

I paint a 40x30inch oil painting of an underwater scene.
I am an artist residing in washington state! My paintings are heavily inspired by nature and its beauty. I work primarily in oil paint, and sometimes watercolor. I prefer to work in a mostly realistic style and occasionally experiment outside of that. I post oil painting time lapses, painting lessons and tutorials, drawings, art tips, and occasionally artist vlogs where I share bits of my life as an artist. Creating art is my greatest passion and I'm thankful for the chance to share it with you. ♥
☾ My Links:
⋆ Patreon - I post real-time oil painting videos with voiceover of my oil painting techniques and process for several realistic paintings, royalty free art references of my own photography for you to use, postcards, q&a podcast, and more!: / lenadanya
⋆ Art Store- Original paintings and fine art prints available: lenadanyastore.com
⋆ Instagram - works in progress, my art studio, and many more: / lenadanya
⋆ Facebook - my official facebook art page: / lenadanyapage
⋆ Tumblr: / lenadanya
Art Playlists of my channel and art videos:
Oil painting time lapse / Speed painting:
• ♡ Art Timelapses ♡
Water Series | oil painting time lapses of my realistic, figurative, portrait paintings involving realistic water: • ♡ Water Series ♡
⋆ Sketchbook Sunday | Casual series where I paint and draw sketches in my moleskine sketchbook while and chatting with you about artist life and many topics of that nature:
• Playlist
⋆Learn to paint - Art help, oil painting tips, oil painting basics tutorials for beginners:
• Oil Painting Basics | ...
⋆Lena's Art Diary | Vlog series where I share some of my life as an artist. Traveling, adventures, art museums, art galleries, nature, follow me around, lifestyle:
• ♡ Lena's Art Diary ♡
Music: Music licensed from epidemic sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Songs:
Occurrence - Martin Gauffin
The Sum of All Things - Gavin Luke
Mind - Mar Vei

[@LenaDanya]

Thanks so much for watching ❤ I hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@OjaysReel]

Thank you for sharing ^^

[@johnpacheco5404]

This channel is so chill. Thank you. It was great to sip my coffee and watch you paint a busted face🤣.

[@teresagaines2281]

@@OjaysReel 🙂

[@akanksha2077]

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[@letsplaywithclrs4639]

One of my favorite artists

[@jaqstitch]

Those early years of motherhood are definitely unbalanced in terms of what you spend your time doing (as they should be). Glad to see you're not giving up on your art :) Beautiful as always Lena

[@Hala_Elsherbiny]

❤️❤️💞💖

[@LenaDanya]

Making it work. Thank you!

[@artfatemeh]

💙🌹💙

[@murtazaart908]

Very nice wooow

[@SHOGUM5867]

Nota 5

[@nemo9540]

That's what I love about art, when I'm painting or drawing I get completely lost in it to the point that I lose all perception of the world around me a feeling of total isolation and calm in a life where I'm struggling with cancer.

[@9fine]

All I could say is that you are amongst the few who have endured keeping the verve of natural expression through colors alive. Commendable work.

[@LenaDanya]

thank you for such kind words❤️

[@theuseless4219]

It's so calming to look an artist doing what they love

[@albertawheat6832]

They come from rich family's, of course they love their cushy jobs.

[@ssnoc]

It blows my mind how you are able to convey the flowing dress material and qualities of water, the reflections, refractions it’s all amazing - you are incredibly talented ❤

[@WheelschairArt]

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[@milan51259]

It's more understanding of techniques of how to draw and paint including a trained eye to see how the world or reference looks like in shading and color. The term "talented" is overused.

[@BlinkArmy4]

@@milan51259well it’s still a talent because it’s a skill.

[@FannyMMOs]

You have no idea how much I missed you and your art! This piece is gorgeous, but I also really value what you shared about your experience with motherhood and art. Just as I'm in this weird spot of "I was always 99% sure I will never want kids, and I'm suddenly questioning that now". Seeing all those people whom I admire, having kids and being even more, not less, passionate and interesting, is extremely valuable. Thank you for being here, Lena, and all the best wishes to you and your family. ❤️

[@LenaDanya]

It's a learning process every day, the easiest part is loving your baby! thank you so much, I appreciate your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@artfatemeh]

💙🌹💙

[@crackerbarrel6965]

Then it only took 4 seconds for a global warming activist to toss tomato soup all over it.

[@gabyd.530]

Lena, please keep sharing your beautiful work. You are one of the very few TRUE ARTISTS we can enjoy and admire on KZbin. Your art feeds the soul of beauty lovers, those souls who appreciate real talent. Congratulations for your hard work and breathtaking talent.

[@thomasproshowski7538]

Dear Lena ,this painting is extraordinarily beautiful. I admire your patience and passion as well as the subject the work . You've proved that artist can use any object for painting not only colorful landscape with easel on the beginning of it and the horizon on the end of it but also variety of inspiration. I wish you the very best . 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹

[@rikegauert6253]

Nice to see that someone loves pictures with water just like me. I really love struggling to perfectly match colors in a very harmonic way. To make details on a picture is even better. Every detail makes you more proud of yourself and finally your work is done.

[@gskitten]

I've never had this talent and when I watch a painting take form I'm completely mesmerized at the magic that happens, Bless you, you are so talented!!

[@ReigningWordsPublishingLLC]

I love that you explained how "YOU" see the painting as you progress. I'm a writer and I always wondered how painters "see it" as they create. This is great content, liked and subbed.

[@wolffury5019]

My 82 years old Precious Mother is a Tanjore Art Painter and she loved this Painting! Even today my Mother continues Painting. Your creation is outstanding and I subscribed!

[@marenwiederhold4718]

This is absolutely incredible, the beauty and emotion in this is just indescribable. Thank you so much for sharing, I hope you know how appreciated and loved this is! We really see your passion and all the hard work put into this, it does not go unnoticed! ❤

[@truegrit7697]

I just so admire artists that can draw and paint. This is extraordinary. Thank you for taking us through your process.

[@kristenbennett8495]

what you said about entering that flow state is so true, that is one of the best feelings ever

[@1x1pixelstudio]

The water looks so realistic! I am amazed by how talented you are

[@muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994]

This is magical art. Thank you for making this beautiful picture.

[@melodymathilde443]

It’s genuinely beautiful. I love how you showed the time it took you.

[@Gabriel-nv3ib]

Your devoted to your work and it's shows. Truly impressive! You even do a great job with the prints. I've been looking at your past art work. You definitely deserve more recognition.

[@theartofcharleen]

Your paintings always blow me away Painting water is so difficult and you make it look easy! Beautiful!! ❤

[@LenaDanya]

thank you so much, Charleen!

[@artfatemeh]

💙And your channel is beautiful💙

[@rosebudje28]

I am yet again in awe, so beautiful. You have inspired me to pick up oil painting a few years ago and I’m still a baby at it. I really resonated with what you said about the painting not feeling real in the beginning of the process. I guess that’s part of the process! Your underwater paintings just blow me away, keep on rocking new momma! ❤

[@artfatemeh]

❤I really enjoyed your beautiful comment❤

[@user-lu7xo9lq3t]

This is absolutely incredible, the beauty and emotion in this is just indescribable. Thank you so much for sharing, I hope you know how appreciated and loved this is! We really see your passion and all the hard work put into this, it does not go unnoticed!

[@JEnglishART]

Communicated painting process is a multi-impact on the minds and hearts, capturing emotionally the painting's heart. Thank you for a such lovely delivery.

[@fulltimecasual_]

thats so beautiful! you are a talented artist

[@jess9038]

Such a beautiful piece! So good to see you getting back to your art, we missed you Lena 💕😄🙌

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you! 😊

[@lunadanford6258]

Lena, I am amazed of your talent and I love your painting process. It is so easy to concentrate on one particular area and forget the overall design. You are one of the very gifted artist, and I am glad to be able to see you video.

[@x.Itzlauren101x]

I love it!! It’s absolutely amazing how people can make such beautiful artwork!!❤

[@glentorn5362]

Brilliant work! As an artist myself, I am fascinated with the play of light on the surface of water. A wonderful blend of motion and colour.

[@k1ller_dodo106]

You are actually an inspitation of mine on how to put my paintings up online. The filming, editing, the way you sell things. Thank you for setting this example for me ^^

[@LenaDanya]

Aw I’m so glad to hear that❤❤❤

[@artfatemeh]

💙your channel is Great💙

[@mahaphoublue7644]

You say it’s mean a lot to you when there’s a viewer enjoying I also enjoy this too and got a lot inspiration from this art work you make thanks a lot for sharing this masterpiece to the world

[@VDArtworks]

Incredible! Beauty and emotion beyond words. Thank you for sharing your passion and hard work. It is truly appreciated and loved!

[@ThatPaintingLass]

This is lovely! I am always blown away at how you can paint so photo realistically. It’s mind bending. I know all to well the devotion that can come from taking care of your child to the point where you no longer see yourself and you forget that there was things you loved to do. I took way too long to get back to painting but I am so glad that I returned to it again. I’m looking forward to your next one.

[@XerrolAvengerII]

I will never get over how people take colors that look like they don't belong as part of something, like these dark greens for the water or the purples for the dress, and then make them seem obvious in retrospect once the piece is done. amazing.

[@nsd_art]

Your art ofcourse made my day beautiful,, I don't know how much feelings you put in your art, it's hard to feel someone's feeling but I atleast can understand, after finishing your work, you must be having a great heart melting moment because I was literally stopped on your painting for few minutes!!.🥺 Hope you get enough appreciation to keep your work going!!💘 Thank you so much for creating this!!.✨😊

[@lilray7210]

Ms. Lena Danya you have an amazing talent. You are gifted. Your art 🎨 is breath taking. This painting 🖼 is exquisite.

[@Sammmm85]

words can't describe this masterpiece❤️ just wow

[@GreenSkyDill]

As a new dad myself, I totally understand how you feel… good for you for still making art tho 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@murtazaart908]

Yes very nice wooow 💯💯👌

[@danagoodwill9367]

Thank you so much for giving us such a beautiful painting !!..............to be honest, you are the reason I started oil painting......and I'm making quite the progress through ur tutorials.......I'm now completely in love with it......I hope you would make more beautiful paintings in future !! 🔥🔥

[@sandyedwards2681]

Wow wow wow! I love your painting and especially watching the time lapsed filming. It helps me have more confidence and patience with my own creative endeavors. Thank you. I will check out the prints!

[@bellebelle7532]

This is the first of your videos I've watched. Am thrilled and so inspired by it! Thank you for creating and sharing it. I look forward to watching more of your content. Blessings on your family and your amazingly beautiful, endlessly challenging, life defining new role as a Mama. May your bèbè speak as lovingly of you (when all grown) as you do about your mother. Much L💞ve and appreciation from Bellè~ Australia xxx

[@LenaDanya]

thank you so much for your kind words❤️❤️❤️

[@bellebelle7532]

@@LenaDanya 💙💚💜💛💞😁Your reply has made my day! Lol! Am elated you read my comment and recieved my abundant appreciation and positive vibes! Thanks again, you really are all sorts of wonderful xXx

[@JanhaveeTamboli]

I've missed you!! your videos bring me endless joy and inspiration! can't wait to see what you paint in the future

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much ❤

[@artfatemeh]

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[@jokubass4718]

you sound like a bot

[@artfatemeh]

@@jokubass4718 I'm not a bot My Friend🌺

[@artfatemeh]

@@jokubass4718 I'm sorry if I upset you🥺

[@peigenbeilunlaolaoke]

I love love love the fruit studies…..the contrast is so aesthetically pleasing 🥹 have loved watching your style develop so far and can’t wait to see more!!! Don’t stop creating!!

[@ContrastIT]

Simply amazing work. It was a pleasure to watch you create. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jur4S]

Finally, someone who knows how to paint. Pure artist. I'm tired of watching at ppls without any basic and making excuses with "this is my style". Just perfect.

[@kyleag86]

? being an artist doesn’t only mean painting

[@Jur4S]

@@kyleag86 yes but being artist meaning trying to become master in your art category. No one calling clay blob sculptures. And no one should call bucket with paint spilled on canvas a painting. The its juz spilled paint nothing else.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

Amazing! I cant comprehend for the life of me how you and other creative painters manage to make it looks so realistic! I don't understand how people can see the colors and how to go about colors at all. But i do appreciate talented art! All i can think of is to compare it to when i'm playing my guitar and creating music without any real aim in the moment, but suddenly as you so neatly described you reach a point in the process where everything just kind of clicks and it reveals itself to you. My bandmates usually just call it "being in the zone". Lovely work Miss! Is there any possibility order paintings that are scaled up? I watched your site and found a really nice painting i wanted but it wasn't the right size i had in mind, is it possible to get paintings of let's say 23.4 x 33.1 inches (A1)? I'm asking because i'm not familiar with the limitations of this stuff.

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much❤️ being in the zone is exactly how it is!

[@justanothernoobe]

watching art both at work and as it's being created is just so captivating. It really is like watching something come to life. Pieces like this with a story behind them add a whole other dimension to the value and intrigue too. I'm sure that whoever gets to hang that on their wall will be very VERY happy ... that piece is going to enjoy endless hours of people's attention.

[@toddgipe1748]

Thank you for sharing your process. Beautiful!

[@angelbansal8894]

YOUR ART IS SO AWESOME!!!

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you, Angel!

[@artfatemeh]

🌹Angel🌹 You have a really beautiful name

[@angelbansal8894]

@@artfatemeh Thank you so much! btw your sketches are great!

[@artfatemeh]

@@angelbansal8894 This sentence is really valuable for me 🎀Thanks a lot Dear Friend🎀

[@jerryconner4270]

Very beautiful painting and I enjoyed watching the process. I'm humbled by you're brilliant talent. It was a joy and learning experience to watch. Thank you for creating and posting.

[@gustavohonorato447]

I love drawing, and seeing this incredible art you made encourages me to improve, thank you very much.

[@wyguy1212]

I just clicked on this looking for something to watch while high I’m a aspiring painter and artist- just amazing work and I love your passion and attention to detail. Beautiful work love love your process and style. 10/10

[@cozysouth]

Beautiful creation. I love your work. Thanks for making a video of your process.

[@jaydee5447]

It blows my mind that people have this kind of talent painting. So exceptionally well done.

[@vishalrao4073]

Wow...this painting and girl both are beautiful and amazing.❤️ I really like true artists, like how they create such amazing masterpieces of arts. 🌿

[@Nophie]

You're incredible.. watching this literally made me cry, so inspiring, so full of emotion and dedication. Thank you for being and sharing your talent with us!

[@machaelamoore404]

Lena! This is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! I would LOVE to see your process for making your own prints at home - as an artist myself it’s something I’m really wanting to get into but I don’t really have a grid for how to start!

[@baticadavinci3984]

That's absolutely beautiful! You're truly an amazing artist! I love your work! It's GREAT! Please please keep it up! I love it!

[@synastershred2269]

I could not look away, what a gorgeous painting… bravo.

[@keithpete-ro8si]

grand work, i can relate to how you feel moving throw a piece. not being able to see until you are closer to the end of the work. i also dig your print process, somehow both are the same process when taking on promoting your work. thank you for this video.

[@christopherohotto]

Y u m - that painting is absolute liquid - thank you for the explanation of part of your inspiration process and how you start and plan and mix and apply and eventually, one day you start to see the depth and complexity and shape and form.

[@bingo7799]

Watching talented painters work is always amazing. Like when they put a dark paint on a light area I think oh that's not going to work and will have to be fixed. But then as they go, what the hey, it works.

[@aayushitiwarii]

So much of precision...absolutely gorgeous painting

[@MrBaldylocks13]

Thank you for the beautiful art and inspiration!

[@rainey-lemon]

OMG THIS IS SOOOO PRETTY YOU ARE SO TALENTED!!🤩

[@augustoteixeira256]

you r a true artist you paint but on the way you start to discover new ways and most important your creativity. i love...

[@funnyfishingtees1857]

Your skill is remarkable. You are blessed. don't ever stop painting.

[@nyzumii27]

look at this art! its really beautiful!

[@joypolk3093]

First time watching your channel🤗, as a mother of 4 and a great grandmother, I m so proud of you for continuing your passion for painting❣️👍

[@AceEthos]

It's so beautiful.. just as you are as well 🙏🏻 just lovely.. This goes way beyond great skill

[@kingok9147]

Ahh! Simply beautiful.

[@MiguelFlores-qr5cs]

Excellent oil! I really like his technique, deep movement, and he expresses illuminated love with the beauty of his notes. Congratulations !

[@JEN-xg3ht]

That is awesome, never give up your amazing painting talent. Love it!!!!!

[@RinIsuzu777]

Its sooo beautiful ❤❤❤ And you're also a wonderful mother, a beautiful example❤❤❤

[@bubaks2]

such talent. so amazing. and we can watch it from our homes. special times indeed. thanks

[@m.m.e.studio3109]

EACH CORNER OF THIS PAINTING CAN BE ITS OWN PAINTING, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRESENTATION 😊 🙏

[@jameswill3354]

Absolutely lovely, and you are an artist

[@unclebee5674]

Well done. Beautifully painted! 😍🥰❤❤👍

[@MSFX_EfeitosEspeciais]

Congratulations! Amazing painting!

[@lilmissbeats]

Absolutely magical - the paining, the momming, the being creative for you and your child x

[@LenaDanya]

thank you so much for your kind words ️❤️

[@Solidstone67]

Inspiring, as usual. Don't stop painting: it will help you alleviate some of the stresses of being a new mother. Prayers for your family.

[@EFoxVN]

Oh wow. The painting and the process are just beautiful. All the best with your future. Keep up the beautiful work! With love from South Africa.

[@harshalchavan94]

Hats of you lost hard working how can you imagine this great i am so speech less to watch your process 👏

[@ZacharyMcLellanMusic]

You are very pleasant to watch, and talented, needless to say. I love how you structure your sentences. Thanks for making this. :)

[@Paridoshi.]

OMG... it's marvellous, each and every detail explains your terrific skills. It is BEAUTIFUL!!! keep going 💖💗💓💞

[@harshu573]

Really i fell in love with her drawing its just amazing i cannot express in words.

[@jreinel1966]

Spectacular painting,amazing..!

[@MOHIT-PAINTINGS]

Great painting I can see your hardwork and love for this❤

[@TI-ls8ir]

Not only are your paintings extremely beautiful but you are too❤!!!

[@stephencummins7589]

That is incredible, beautiful, mind blowing,I love it.

[@lalaplaninar2845]

WOW. That's what I call art. Amazing ❤

[@alaerelifestyle]

You and your painting are beautiful, this was inspirational to watch 😍🥹

[@glamourdodelz7440]

Beautiful, it relaxes me to see this.

[@conduitstreams]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@astridolsen6941]

Every time I paused it was a great piece of work already. Could have stopped anytime and I would have said WOW.

[@johntartaglia2672]

Wonderful work, Lena!

[@Kailashchouksey7777]

I am truly mesmerized. You got good idea . You painted beautifully. Hat's off

[@maconSTUFF]

Great piece as always... congrats on the baby!

[@dontsqueezethecheese]

I don't know which I find more enchanting, watching you paint or hearing you talk.

[@youngbrotheraustin4349]

Very beautiful! Well done Lena!!