I Erase A Painting and Try Again

[@snoot6629]

I love it when james does that "youtuber's face taking half of the vid's thumbnail"

[@JamesGurney]

Thanks! I tend to click on videos with faces, but I also want to see what the art looks like.

[@eclipsesolar8345]

I think it's dumb and clickbait thumbnails to get views are an insult.

[@totopcYT]

Mr Gurney is adapting. Watch out youtube. I want to know if this is James idea or his videographer, for the thumbnails.

[@JamesGurney]

@@totopcYT Ha, I wish I had a videographer. I do it all myself.

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

@@JamesGurney adopt me master

[@Apt22Art]

I find architecture so intimidating. You make it look easy! I love the way you suggest detail without getting lost in it. Thanks for your channel, it's taught me so much!

[@paulthomas8262]

try getting the silhouette and adding just enough detail to suggest the shadows and structure.

[@SincerestSawa]

Apt22Art jump in ,you will have fun with it and probably be surprised how well you do, my second painting ever was a French chateau , even as a beginner it came out good

[@gnvw]

James, I love your art and personality! You just give me a sense of calm when I watch your videos. If I were in your position and had to chase the light, I would get frustrated but you just went with the flow! You really do make it look easy! Also, thanks for the mini history lessons in your video.

[@Drjoshington]

Sometimes ya gotta rub it out half way through. I get that.

[@etxkevin7452]

Ahem.

[@QuesoGr7]

PHRASING

[@iamchillydogg]

I once rubbed one out in public.

[@JJ-ec9lp]

QuesoGr7 RIGHT

[@heyryanisonx3141]

💀💀💀

[@johhny711]

I have passed that spot many times and never thought to paint that view .I have painted may times around college green and Grafton street where you are now. Brilliant

[@LannasMissingLink]

Tbh I'd feel a bit guilty painting in that area because of how busy it is

[@knightsintodreams]

I think the columns were my favorite part to watch. It’s kinda magical watching how just the slightest mark on a page can give enough information for our brains to interpret it as a column. It’s like an illusion. I think beginning artists try to add everything they see, and it weighs it all down. The trick is learning how to get just enough info down so our eyes do the rest

[@JamesGurney]

Thanks. You know the secret!

[@therealdrawingpathos]

James Gurney is one of my favorite artists. I've been a fan ever since I purchased Quozl off the book rack in the late 80's. I wouldn't have bought the book if it had't been for the amazing art on the cover. It wasn't until many years later that I made the connection between Dinotopia, National Geographic articles, Scientific American covers and that Alan Dean Foster book cover that captured my imagination. Your artwork has been ever present in my life and I feel very lucky to have found your blog and now this channel. I'm thankful for this technology that allows you to share such great artistic insights with your fans. I recommend to everyone that they purchase your extended painting demonstrations, you really go in depth and it's great to hear the information from your art theory books reiterated and demonstrated in a manner that is very easy to understand.

[@scottenosh4548]

Im glad you chased the light change. It gave me a much needed 'side by side' comparison of reading light.

[@junk1000junk]

In a big city like Dublin, surely a hundred tourists have shooted an ugly picture from the same place with their "smartphone" in 1 and a half second. Two painters (JG and is wife) took time (2/3 hours) to watch carefully and interpret what they saw before their own eyes and it is so much magical, thank for that

[@JamesGurney]

The Mrs. and me like painting outdoors because it's an excuse to stand in one spot and take it all in. We found Dublin people to be so nice, especially the parents of young kids and the students at Trinity college who stopped to chat.

[@kyletwebster]

The sidewalk and the street are filled with color - reds, purples, blues, yellows! Only a person with your eye for color could make that work so beautifully. Bravo - this turned out great, despite difficult conditions!

[@alliknowisthatiknownothing8247]

so much detail can be added with such a few brush strokes. wow

[@ButsJeroen]

Oh I love that analogy for the underpainting, "it's like a pedal note in music", awesome.

[@thekendzoras3130]

You are a complete Madman when you paint. I guess that comes with the years of experience.

[@JamesGurney]

Experience and desperation.

[@suree861]

James Gurney even the master says it himself, i guess what i’m going through right now is pretty natural.

[@andrebechara4776]

practice and the inner feeling are everything to make things more creative

[@SithDagger]

"Binge watching my channel will make you happy" You have no idea how accurate that text near the end of the video is :D

[@marcnorth]

That point in James' videos where a flat surface dabbed with paint suddenly leaps into the realm of art 5:45. Bravo, as always, sir!

[@seapossumsforrest8162]

Love the tutorial! Never been out of US, so I live for other peoples experiences and videos. I love how you brought up 'pedal tones'. They anchor the music tonally providing the deep foundation for all the other instruments to layer on top of. I love your ground choices. And you are so much fun to watch and learn from. Thank you for posting.

[@tamirerez2547]

Even though you are a great painter, you manage to maintain modesty and simplicity and a small smile on your face. For you, everything is so simple, it looks like you can solve a sudoku while drawing. Simply amazing. Great painter.

[@mightdai7489]

I’m not painter or artist but paintings are just such a beautiful work of art. Get to admire the world of its positivity and not the negative things

[@rtiz]

Welcome to Ireland James! Hope you’re enjoying yourself:)

[@hahn7659]

Auch wenn ich mit der Aquarell malerei nichts am Hut habe, schaue ich mir Deine Videos immer gerne an. Du hast so eine gechillte Art an dir die mich selber total entspannt.

[@johncollado1151]

Hi James.... your sketchbook paintings are so impressionistic, yet when your finished and step back, they look so realistic.... you're definitely a master of color! Thanks for another inspiring video.

[@blackbird163]

Love how you can work with changing light. Not an easy thing.

[@brotherfullmer]

Everytime I watch one of your videos I think - thank you, thank you. Getting to watch you work is both informative and inspiring. You don't have to share but you do. Thank you.

[@danrazART]

Only the bravest can repaint a scene half-way like that. And James is the bravest of them all.

[@bowlock9901]

This is why its not good advice. This is decades of experience. A beginner would surely 'lose' and get frustrated from this.

[@danrazART]

@@bowlock9901 you can't get more wrong than this. This is like saying 'the world is dangerous, don't be born'. The real answer is that DON'T BE AFRAID. IF YOU FEEL RIGHT THEN DO IT. This is 'killing the darlings ' as someone said. Technically, who cared if James didn't change paint when lighting changed? It was just his satisfaction that mattered, not the end result.

[@bowlock9901]

@@danrazART Im not saying be afraid, you are. I'm merely pointing out what i've learned from actually painting on location myself. It's an opinion. I respect yours, and yes you are correct. Be bold, be brave and be exciting. Im just trying to show my way of thinking, which i deem to be correct. This is not about technical ability, it's about discipline. Do you paint on location? It's one of my golden rules to students whom are taking up plein air painting. Snapshot the scene, mood, atmosphere and light, then go for it. If it changes mid painting and it throws you. I can guarantee you will fail every time. If you read my other comment you will see i applaude his work. The opening description of this video is asking a question. I'm giving my answer.

[@danrazART]

@@bowlock9901 i apologies if I have offended you. I have painted plein air and I don't like the light shifts. True, taking a snap of the scene is smart. Gurney, is a ruthless artist! He likes it rough. Don't let his calm demeanour fool you, he is as tough as a rock!

[@bowlock9901]

@@danrazART Oh im sure, and a great inspiration to us all. No offence taken. I was more reffering to snapshotting it in the minds eye rather than a photo. But technology has its merits and i certainly use photo's. Happy painting :)

[@CathalMacHale]

I walk that road twice a day going to school

[@braeeee_]

K

[@christophermcclean4885]

James, your work is fantastic! As an artist in the Caribbean I am inspired by what you chose to paint and your techniques.

[@Isamolle]

Thanks for taking us with on the journey!

[@DavidSteadStudio]

One of the most challenging and enjoyable aspects of Plein air painting - dealing with radically changing light.

[@clevaconley2221]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who holds my breath when painting fine lines 😁

[@mitchcornacchia968]

ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WATCH YOU PAINT JIM, THANK YOU I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING.

[@artmonkeys]

Every one of your videos is very helpful. I enjoyed seeing how you solved chasing the light on this one! Solutions off the cuff are useful techniques. Thank you, James!

[@deba417]

I love the life in your painting! I think this may be the first of your videos that I have seen in which you 'chased the light' and wiped out the building that you had painted, and repainted it and the sky. It is amazing how fantastic a painting you accomplish in 2 hours. Thanks for your videos.

[@xiliati]

The painting is gorgeous but i'm really impressed by how good your video editing and timing is getting nowadays, never a dull moment

[@RossOzarka]

Thanks James. Always good to see you rubbing one out.

[@acadia5898]

i can't wait for my gouache paints to arrive! i'm mostly used to watercolor and i'm ready to change up some things.

[@CharleyWang]

The city center is very noisy. I rarely see you painting such a theme. You use the loud orange to make the background color, which makes the picture full of light. The characters and vehicles are vividly painted on a piece of paper with a small format. You have drawn a lot of details and it is great. I wish you a happy life! Blessings from Australian travel painters!

[@brendank5413]

I appreciate the pedal note analogy. Excellent.

[@irishhi8333]

I love gouache; it's so versatile. You can paint over or lift or rub it out when you want to make a major change. I have found it to be quite liberating.

[@arthurbuckley3833]

I hope you managed to run up to Dublin castle! And the museums and botanical gardens. But it's lovely to see a streat I walk through so regularly given such care in a painting. It makes it real again, instead of just a commute. Good work!

[@clairecasey8160]

Thank you, I love that you are sharing some historic stories with us , sharing

[@jennya9163]

I love dublin so much, best place ive travelled to yet.

[@eiderglast]

If there was a double like button I'd press it . always a joy to see you paint, James!

[@Simplesimple123]

I knew that street was familiar and then I clicked and listened and there you go . I Walk that street many times . Your work is amazing

[@TheJudeJane]

You’re the master, James!! Beautiful work!!💗

[@jermainewashington7447]

I love these videos, you make it look so easy. Seeing the paintings come in to focus is like watching a magic show.

[@evilldead6824]

I really love how u limit ur pallet and show how amazing a painting can look if u understand color theory. Fantastic paintings

[@likesc00b59]

I’ve been watching your videos for a little over two years and I still love them. I tried gouache because I saw you use it, and it’s now my favorite medium. I just used it for the first time on a commission and it worked out so well! I wouldn’t have been introduced to it if it weren’t for you, so thank you.

[@hannahflynn6115]

Marvelous example of adapting your light mid-painting. I learn so much from each one of your videos, Mr. Gurney-thank you! And even a button accordion jig by Dan as a bonus!

[@shirleypeters]

I love your close-up technique that gives a good feel for the paint. Very satisfying!

[@toni-tz6bt]

Great painting, I would have loved to have seen you paint it all, but very happy with what I got to see. 😊

[@facom40]

Congratulations James, it's amazing ! I love it !

[@LanaGoesArt]

The orange underpainting is awesome, it still peeks through. That's such a wonderful idea and a different approach. Thanks for your wonderful ideas and art!

[@brocklewis6462]

Your art deeply inspires me in a way that I cannot describe. But I can describe that it’s the best way possible

[@pardismack]

Your sketchbook looks eerily similar to flight logs (pilot logbooks). I am a jobless pilot who can't pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars now kinda required for me to get a job so I turned to art. If the situation gets more desperate, I might as well use my flight log as a sketchbook.

[@winstonsmith5854]

Love your work and am honestly jealous of your great talent

[@Floral_Green]

With enough practice and focus, there’s no reason that you couldn’t achieve it yourself. What’s more is that you’ll bring your own style and perspective, which is a valuable thing

[@jordike98]

You are just wonderful, James!

[@colettebaldwin5700]

Love your painting of Dublin!

[@grandiose_3392]

Always a pleasure to see your painting. Very inspirational. Thanks James

[@peterkarlsson8681]

Just wow! Love your paintings. You must have really good vision and an eye for details.

[@gustavsofija]

This is pure gold

[@JaredCullum]

Beautiful demo, as always.

[@romanhorak5503]

Chasing light is almost a metaphore for life.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Wow...changed light looks superb in your painting

[@tamasmihaly1]

I have that feeling all the time myself, but I'm not quite so confident as to admit it to the entire world. Kudos Mr. Gurney! You're a man among men.

[@1Thedairy]

Wonderful to watch and loved the finished result. It’s also helpful to watch how to eradicate mistakes and how to work on coloured paper.

[@jazzman1626]

This loose style of painting is my favourite. Only half of a window or door etc. just enough to suggest what it is and let our imagination fill in the rest.

[@ginafriend1690]

Nice work and bits of history added

[@alexisvilleda4975]

As always... A masterpiece!

[@sainellore6874]

What an amazing artist! Godly creativity!

[@santone1849]

love your work James fantastic

[@jennymay4720]

Do I note an Irish cold James? I would have died of boredom trying to paint these buildings but as usual you turn it into real magic. Beautiful video again, thank you both.

[@MarcelHardingArt]

love those trams

[@STICKYArt]

I am seriously going to try this Rub out method!! it looks like it works surprisingly well! lol

[@BooBoo-pu1jh]

So fun to watch. Dang, you're a great artist!

[@jerseyjoe1677]

That was Bob Ross relaxing to watch. Thanks 😊

[@lowertoaster9718]

Everything about your videos are awesome! Keep up the good!

[@nikolinagrekov7073]

Haven't watched it yet but living in Northern Ireland I can already relate to your first statement 😅 NI and ROI are known for having "all four seasons in one day"

[@catherinecervas3726]

Beautiful painting-Thank you for showing the changing and follow through process.

[@kion_wolfheim]

You are much talented, kind sir. Love your work!

[@matthewalexander6792]

Lovely work James.

[@nia.d3356]

just recently found your channel and im irish so its so cool you happened to come paint here ! :D

[@janapeony8561]

Wow!Beautiful!

[@brickhouse7401]

Love the poetic commentary

[@moppeliini6614]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@irelandswanderer]

You were soo close! I am from Dublin and I just recently made your easel. I am in love with it and experimenting with gouache and plein air.

[@paulbaldwin6803]

I love your art.

[@michelfries1429]

Damned, this is just great! I wish I could have just 10% of your patience and dedication! 🙏

[@disappointed5617]

I love your style so much

[@SincerestSawa]

masterfully done

[@hamfranky]

Grafton street is a very popular place for rubbing judging from the polished sheen on the Molly Malone statue...

[@alderamin1402]

THAT WAS AMAZING

[@ivorbiggun710]

Oh boy. You made that look soooo easy. If only....

[@OzdogArt]

Fabulous, great observation and even better execution. Regards from County Cork Ireland

[@helenem4586]

That was a revelation, James. At first I wasn't sure I'd like to watch what someone does with such a dark covered and richly coloured ground, but I heard your voice, and noticed immediately that it has certain tones which remind me strongly of Pete Seeger. So I was in. Anyway, intrepid purveyor of bold painting and tidbits of historical interest, I salute you.

[@JamesGurney]

Pete was a big hero, and I had a chance to be there at one of his singalongs.

[@helenem4586]

@@JamesGurney That's wonderful. He and my father had spent one school term together so figuring it might get us in to talk with him when he came to Sydney to perform we we made sure to see him backstage. He'd brought a guitar case on stage out of which he took a log and an axe, and sang the work song of the slaves Take This Hammer, punctuating the phrases appropriately with a fall of the axe. Unfortunately he had acquired for himself wood which would not cleanly cut but instead showered those of us at the front of the auditorium with shards of splintery wood, one of which my brother managed to catch, and Pete signed it for him, with a little sketch of a banjo. He was one of my heroes too, and the goodness in the world has been greatly diminished by his having left it. So, to change the subject, I only just realised you're the guy responsible for Dinotopia, which had captivated my children years ago. So glad I've found you.

[@nowheredottir2891]

Ah! I go to Trinity!! What a shame I didn't see you! I'm such a huge fan!!

[@b.b_is_here5810]

I recognised the place from the intro even before you said it. Great stuff as always.

[@carrierodriguez9451]

X_X basically in a way starting over mid painting on traditional welp! The dedication!

[@mattakubodimasen10]

That viking splash tour was hilarious XD

[@user-iq5lv4zm9c]

Amazing work, very inspiring!