Dan Dos Santos Warbreaker Cover Illustration - Oil Painting Demonstration

[@Portfolioartschool]

Beautiful woman. I love your work here we have been doing things like this for 30 years now. Excellent work! Sheldon Borenstein

[@warpussnoluv]

totally loved the way the face started forming when moved on to oils, very humbling experience there are no shortcuts to doing proper oilpaintings its just painstaking hardwork !!!

[@contrabassoon]

You don't make me want to quit. You inspire me to keep going.

[@xday11]

I am in complete awe. I will never take my eyes off this video.

[@cjoy57]

He made it look so real I thought i could touch her and she's so vibrant! Talent.

[@MassiveDVD]

Thanks for the question. I don't want to speak for Dan, but I filmed the whole process so I'll try. The digital part was a pretty loose thumbnail he gave to the art director. He took photographs to give added realism to complicated areas like the drapery. By doing the final in oil he's able to seamlessly combine the photographic and digital elements. He also painted lots of details (like the hair) straight from his imagination. Oil has its advantages, so does digital... it's up to the artist.

[@InTheRedShirt]

I had the privilege of going to school with Dan and spent quite a lot of time talking to him about art, theory, and general BS. As such, I've also had the opportunity to watch him work, and I assure you, he can draw and draw well. Dan is well respected in the community, give him the respect he's earned. Jason Pedersen, Tattoo Artist & Illustrator

[@dsan1978]

The pencil actual shows through the paint more than you'd think, and as a result, does a lot of the work for me.

[@busquets666]

AWESOME! I know his gallery for some time now, but never had the chance to watch him painting, thanks for sharing this!

[@thane9]

I'm looking at this cover sitting on my desk right now. (great book, great author btw) The use of colour is so very important and well done in this picture given the story, but most impressive to me is the work done with the shading on the dress...the way oils can really mimic such realism is mind boggling to me.

[@DRH1982]

WOW! I couldn't bring myself to paint over the pencil drawing. That itself was beautiful.

[@enjoiorange]

Really great work, it even has this awesome 80s feel like it would be a album cover for a band

[@silvahlady]

I'm a huge fan of the book and I love the cover art! Beautifully done. I never realized that oil painting had so many layers to it - it's a lot of work. Wow.

[@Jfong84]

dan, i love you! watching you paint gives me chills...

[@sgautz]

I was searching for Beginner oil videos & this came up. I don't quite think that's beginner but it's Amazing! Her hair just glows! Great work!

[@RayBot3000]

Absolutely beautiful. Next best thing to watching him work in person. Mathias: Music is Ratatat.

[@phenomena17]

THIS IS TALENT IN ITS PUREST FORM

[@0010sandy]

U R KIDDING ME!! THAT LOOKS SO REAL AND PERFECT I HAVE SHIVERS WHILE I WAS WAtCHING THE VIDEO

[@MassiveDVD]

Song is Gettysburg by Ratatat. It's from the album Classics available from XL Recordings.

[@Nikkusama15]

It is hard to find the right word that describes the greatness of you and your painting...

[@bloopmooples]

Words cannot express how amazing you are!

[@thatonegirludontknow]

I wanted the video to never end.

[@Readbetweenthelines1]

Man dan! This is Unreal! Thanks for the inspiration

[@539063]

Show de bola! mesmo sendo ilustrador não posso evitar de babar...

[@timinniss]

i got so excited when i heard the music. i love ratatat

[@LinekeLijn]

Marvellous filmwork and surprisingley inspiring! Many many thanks from Lineke :-)

[@Rxcch]

its been over 10 years of me watching this video lol i love the music and the art

[@Crimsonriven]

Simply beautiful

[@deeknits]

beautiful pencil drawing into a gorgeous painting...great work!!! :-)

[@MassiveDVD]

Dan gives himself two weeks for a book cover illustration. The first week is for reading the book, taking notes, doing thumbnail sketches, and talking with the art director. The second week is for the painting. I don't know if you'd call this slow or fast.. but it seems about right to me.

[@Qbanpensil]

awesome work :) thanx for the demonstration i love massive black productions.

[@firstRainbowRose]

Woah, that's really awesome! I love the details that your painting gives. The original concept art is good, but this... it's amazing.

[@bettyalma]

I'll die to paint like this , I bought your DVD , thank you for sharing .

[@skyjuiceification]

hard work and dedication kiddies is all it takes. many of u can be even better than this. the magic is TIME and EFFORT.

[@SoundClinicRecords]

Hey guys this is a good stuff. Very nice work, please keep posting!!!

[@Dazigned]

what an awesome work!!!

[@Kloxbyn]

Amazing, great process shots.

[@TuttoHobby]

Very Very beautiful Art!!! Very Compliments!!!

[@ProjectDarkwolve]

oh austri god of colours ;D wow i'm so in love with this story and this picture ;)

[@surferdog666]

That was so cool! I heard about you from the Moon Called series that my boss is letting me borrow. I'm on the second book and I'm loving it! You are an amazing artist!

[@angus147258]

OMG I can't wait for this DVD!

[@diamonddonut]

Loved her hair and her face pause.

[@Ceres0320]

You sir, are amazing.

[@luvstruckedcaro]

WOW! its amazing!

[@jokn19]

esto si es arte buenisimo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HellsaSan]

This man is a wizard!

[@Badgrandma_1]

just one word PERFECT !!!!!!!!! i like it

[@MatthiasLehnen]

that's the most amazing video i've ever seen! he's not only a perfect artist, his pictures are simply breathtaking! it really makes me read the book. does anyone know the name of the song and the guy that made it?

[@in2ennui]

WOW!! The sword is my favorite part, it is so real, I don't understand how you got there... However, I liked the woman more when she had those different, unrealistic hues of purple, green and blue!!

[@t260y]

Just amazing man, this is my first time seeing an oil painting to dude

[@ahkjdh13]

amazing.....just WOW

[@hamgamgee]

Incredible!

[@AliciaYellowLodge]

That´s great love the way you work :)

[@MassiveDVD]

There's sections of the painting that are translucent and the original drawing shows through. The extra effort at the beginning ended up saving time in the end... but your mileage may vary.

[@ahkjdh13]

pure perfection!

[@SteveHovland]

Thanks for the demo. You are very good.

[@bojee7]

What a superstar!

[@MuscadineDreams]

@Phlaneran it was more than likely a polyurethane. You can find it at walmart or any craft store near you it's a sealer for charcoal, contae crayon, graphite and soft pastels. If sprayed lightly it won't seal it so much that paint won't stick to it. It's usually only about 3 to 5 dollars.

[@MassiveDVD]

The painting Dan is doing is the cover of the book Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. I don't think it's been released yet. Step 1. Thumbnail sketches Step 2. Approval from art director (Irene Gallo of Tor books, in this case) Step 3. Photo reference Step 4. Final painting What you see in his hand is a combination of digital painting and photos, but it's definitely not the final painting.

[@xeniarocks]

after this i just can say WOW

[@ShekinahShazaam]

i...want...those...skills!!! SO AMAZING!! :D

[@lauravillegas97]

this is amazing

[@tofarouk]

Fantastic.

[@Nikkusama15]

Pure talent! Just fantastic! I don't understand why you use the ink, is that ink? Then the oil? Why not all in oil?

[@PatGillin]

Whoa, this is amazing. I just started back into oils. What support was he using. Pencil on gessoed paper? What fixative. I loved this video. Thank you

[@RoCkbunny769]

i think... i love you :) this is amazing....blew my mind man

[@ContrastNY]

When id the dvd coming out? I am going to pick it up.

[@Glimax]

Fantastic!

[@roseindarkness12]

omg.....O.O..incredible

[@Nigina13]

ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ!!!!!!!!!!!

[@t260y]

@stevespira10A i was thinking about buying those! I like warbreaker enough and I heard mistborn was like fighting oriented.

[@AnimeAsh123]

holy captain kurk! thats amazing! i just love it...thats what i want to do instead on cartooning.

[@MassiveDVD]

Gettysburg is the name of the track, off their album classics. All of their albums are worth buying, though, imo.

[@jackfactory]

fantastic!

[@mattgamer]

brilliant work, dan! :D

[@Volthramios]

this video is great and so inspiring!Dan Dos Santos is a great artist.Just wondering what size is the canvas.

[@zerocaige]

How can you possibly dislike this?

[@leobobo1]

You def inspired me. Thank you so much for uploading this video. =)

[@HexArcanumspiritus]

mealexxx, the reason why their is a well shaded drawing under the painting is so that he has a form to go by. with oils you really do need to map out where everything needs to be so you dont use you lines...... so its not pointless it actually is a brilliant process that he use to achieve amazing results.

[@yasmin7903]

wow, only ONE day? I think it'd take me a YEAR to complete in that size and quality!

[@Opiatist]

Really impressive! Who's the artist behind the music & what track?

[@Fwisherman]

Awesome!

[@SmokyBear88]

i wish i could do that, that is awsome

[@MPC26]

this guy is a freakin Master painter

[@xoShadyJayxo]

Oh god. That part where he paints the face is like... absolute artist porn. I think I need to watch that again.

[@AmiraFrazier]

soooo much detail.

[@jmsessn]

gosh the sword stands out as if its real and could be grabbed at any time :S superb..

[@dawnjones82]

brilliant! i want to illustrate, i have a foundation degree in art and graphic design. I couldnt go a day without doing something creative/artistic. Any tips on how to get into it? how does your work routine go? eg, freelance? do you work with lots of mediums as i try to try as many different things as possible

[@skyjuiceification]

@tehditchdiver but its a oil painting demo. wheres the water media?

[@deaded2]

Inspiring!

[@TheVannabanana]

I'm going to say this: An illustrator uses photo reference for several reasons: to keep perspective correct, to make sure light sources/properties stay correct/ to digitally fix any issues before actually getting messy in oils. Artists who choose to do it all "from imagination" are still working from references. If they aren't, you will find mistakes in lighting, anatomy, clothing, perspective, etc, etc. Illustrators get the fun of messing with the details to personalize it.

[@purotequila]

Master!

[@boloisdaman]

whoa!

[@mayacassis]

wow!!!

[@c.y.i.didnt.change.my.handle]

i like how the music went with the speed... now i think you've tricked me somehow... cool thing any way, really cool

[@oOEmanOo]

wow u r amazing

[@MRridl6]

fucking wonderful really nice work

[@lv2draw1]

wow... that is amaising, i absolutely FAIL at painting though im fairly good at drawing.

[@SquirrelGott]

o_O Wow Wow WOW! Well done.

[@facefacts911]

@bordereye I believe that is his reference photo he is looking at.