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

[@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.

[@willykaligis3646]

What is Happening with you really ??? Cancer ??? Are you kidding ? Morgan Freeman ???

[@nemo9540]

@willykaligis3646 i've been fighting cancer for nearly 2 decades now, ive beaten it 4 times and still fighting it even now. When I was diagnosed with stage 4 Lung Cancer I took up art as a way to cope and over the last 16 years I taught myself through a lot of videos and a ton of trial and errors and it's been so much fun and therapeutic.

[@-Jesus_Saves-]

Jesus Saves your Soul

[@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

[@HOLLYWOOD-t5k]

Nota 5

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 . 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹

[@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.

[@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❤️

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

She definetely overworked the hell out of the piece.

[@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.

[@1x1pixelstudio]

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

[@truegrit7697]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@Saraseeksthompson0211]

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

[@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! ❤

[@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.

[@kristenbennett8495]

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

[@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!

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994]

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

[@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💙

[@becstar6138]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your gift! 🌼

[@phenyopaseko1752]

Just saw the thumbnail and hopped in to give a like

[@jess9038]

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

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you! 😊

[@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 💯💯👌

[@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!!.✨😊

[@jaydee5447]

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

[@Sammmm85]

words can't describe this masterpiece❤️ just wow

[@Casualfulltime]

thats so beautiful! you are a talented artist

[@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.

[@x.Itzlauren101x]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !! 🔥🔥

[@scott22v]

WOW! That's awespme

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lalaplaninar2845]

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

[@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🥺

[@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🎀

[@jimmyfurqon2797]

AMAZING WOOOOW

[@gustavohonorato447]

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

[@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!

[@jjjjjjjjkigghh8662]

Wow! So gorgeous omg

[@stephencummins7589]

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

[@Stargazer9900]

Omg what an amazing realistic painting! Thanks for sharing your process. Must take lots of patience.

[@johnguerrero4168]

Wow! Incredible talent!!!

[@Angello369.]

*_INCREDIBLE✨_*

[@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.

[@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!!

[@user-sb2xf8xw9j]

STUNNING

[@justwalk2]

just wow, no words needed

[@alexpang5054]

ahhh- real art. Excellent

[@lilray7210]

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

[@icantdraw-dandan]

It's so beautiful!😍😍😍😍😍

[@dgb5820]

That is absolutely incredible

[@jreinel1966]

Spectacular painting,amazing..!

[@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 ️❤️

[@RieNord]

This artwork is so stunning i really admire you ❤

[@andystacey4760]

Stunning!

[@andreasempl4746]

Just Wow!

[@VDArtworks]

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

[@user-cc1tj1ue8x]

Outstanding work

[@dentaltech]

Just wow ❤️❤️

[@vrudhipandey7497]

Unbelievable 😮💖💖💖

[@veere_archery]

Love your thought 😍❣️

[@Kailashchouksey7777]

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

[@erwinochaeta37]

❤beautiful. I used to do that when I was a kid . Congrats

[@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!

[@dontsqueezethecheese]

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

[@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!

[@maren17289]

Beautiful, it relaxes me to see this.

[@legendidea1160]

Wow 😮 it's amazing!!!!

[@dariomonocromo3969]

🤩Woooaauu😮🤩 so magical ✨✨

[@ribtickle4143]

Ahhhhh it's absolutely ravishing!

[@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

[@maconSTUFF]

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

[@lisag.2902]

Wow, incredible!!!!!!!

[@CanaldaTayla]

it's amazing, i loved 🥰🤩

[@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.

[@jjry.4423]

Outstanding!

[@toddgipe1748]

Thank you for sharing your process. Beautiful!

[@onelife959]

Wooow so realistic!!!

[@jussicomics2870]

thats so beautiful!

[@amynazza]

Wow you have a gift. I love this.

[@rainier-lemons]

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

[@gloriaoppen8412]

This painting is extremely beautiful and creative!

[@OgDj2024]

AMAZING!

[@luthemessenger6346]

Wow. So beautiful 😍

[@abhrenders6534]

This is insane🤯🤯🤯

[@johntartaglia2672]

Wonderful work, Lena!

[@Maultaschenfan]

It looks so beautiful ❤

[@erencanaslan7989]

"I do it all myself because I can't trust anyone else to do it." you sharing my artistic soul gained you a sub! Great work!

[@cozysouth]

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