Myron Barnstone Interview - A Journey to Find the Techniques of Design

[@sheilatrunzo4423]

I recently discovered Mr Branstone on KZbin, and have been devouring the lessons, one by one. He is the rare teacher who sets out the rules of how his class works, and he had every right to do that. These videos show him to be a genius at parsing and imparting what we came to him for: how to draw. He guides us to see better,, to look deeper, to think. It's not for us to judge him or his art, or to prounounce any of it as good or bad. It is his art, and should be looked at as an extension of a brilliant man who's very presence oozed intelligence. I had no idea that he had passed away, and had been contemplating taking a class with him. Thank goodness the family and partners published his teaching and his art on KZbin. He is still teaching us, prodding us to think, and I, for one of hundreds, am grateful to have learned from him.

[@IPOXstudios]

Sheila Trunzo thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I feel the same way. Take care!

[@meatmotor]

I'm so incredibly thankful for the recorded lessons he left behind! I regret I didn't discover the man before he passed away. He's changed my life from beyond the grave. R.I.P.

[@zeeshanrashid3675]

just stumbled upon a video of Branstone on golden section and then started to see one by one all the videos and have never come across any lesson that kept me captivated all day. Huge respect for this man. My only dream now is to be in his class. May he live a very long and healthy life for my dream to come true. Although I am a graphic designer from Pakistan but this was a great learning experience. I think his art course should be made free for public as it would serve the great art cause.(just a thought)

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for the comment! He was a great mentor and artist. He passed away late 2016 unfortunately. www.ipoxstudios.com/rest-in-peace-myron-barnstone/ It was a huge loss to the art community. The best place to learn more of his teachings is from his excellent dvd series.

[@Kingfuconan]

Great respect! Myron is a legend, and gives us his legacy

[@IPOXstudios]

Yes, thanks for watching!

[@allkindsofshit9650]

Thanks for uploading this! His teachings are superb! May Mr. Barnstone rest in peace.

[@IPOXstudios]

You're welcome, I agree! :D

[@coffeemachtspass]

Delightful teacher. I’m no artist, but I’m so intrigued about understanding how they perceive and create. So far I’ve seen snippets on KZbin, but I intend to get my daughter excited enough to justify purchasing them, then I’ll ride the her coattails!

[@randalllaue4042]

Everyone is an artist... you just have to develop. We have stopped teaching in schools today. This is the biggest regret of teaching ever, essential work.

[@JB007SEXY]

Well done, Myron is so passionate, and humble.!...;-)

[@IPOXstudios]

He's a great man, and excellent instructor! Thanks for the comment.

[@lbb4974]

What an amazing artist and teacher (and with a great sense of humour). I have studied 8 years of art, and what he teaches no one taught me. Why? I have the theory that there are two groups of teachers: those who don't know and they who know but won't teach you (artistic egocentrism). Myron showed me that there was a third group, led by him of those who know and share knowledge and passion. I wish I could have told to Myron in person, a deep sincere "thank you".

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I feel the same!

[@fsi2210]

Thank you for this, I have an amazing amount of respect for Mr Barnstone's teaching.

[@IPOXstudios]

Faheem Sayed You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! I have the same feelings towards Myron and his teaching.

[@jazzlehazzle]

So much love for this guy and so wish I could've had classes with him in person.

[@IPOXstudios]

jazzlehazzle thanks for watching, his DVD’s are the next best thing :) He is definitely missed. Take care!

[@neirinski]

That was beautiful

[@starfly5]

Thank you for creating and posting this.

[@IPOXstudios]

You're welcome!

[@lisamochinking4461]

Excellent ... In my opinion the stories and anecdotes daw you into really "learning" the important information. A serious artist and a great teacher...Thank you for sharing.

[@IPOXstudios]

I definitely agree, thanks for watching!

[@suruha2306]

How lucky you are to have known such a man! I had not heard of Myron Barnstone until I came across his name, or his passing, I guess it was, on your site. What an intelligent, considerate and well-traveled person! I plan on looking more into what he taught. I am unable to join your Master Class, at this time, but, I will certainly keep seeking that which I do not know. Namaste!

[@mayny03]

A work of art. Thanks for sharing.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thank you! He is greatly missed.

[@foilpainterfantasyartist1711]

Great video and after watching this great instruction on his video lessons I can never see paintings and even photos in the same way again!

[@IPOXstudios]

foilpainter fantasyartist thanks for watching, I’m the same way! He was a great instructor :D

[@michaelmentler1999]

Myron has had a major influence on my journey

[@IPOXstudios]

Hi Michael, thanks for watching. The same for me too. Take care!

[@josephstanski5180]

This interview is so very good Tavis - Thank you for enlightening me.

[@IPOXstudios]

Joseph Stanski glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@randalllaue4042]

Fantastic...

[@soufianenajah4746]

What a sublime interview and experience. Thank you!

[@IPOXstudios]

Soufiane Najah you're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@josephstanski5180]

Don't know if you read these older posts, would love to see you do a video on David Hockney's paintings as well as Ansel Adams. Thank you Travis for all of you great insights in both these areas of art.

[@IPOXstudios]

Joseph Stanski thanks for watching, I’ll keep those two artists in mind for a video. Take care!

[@jasonmarke]

Hi - great interview. just posted this on my John Singer Sargent Facebook Page.

[@carolferguson5467]

What an incredible contribution Myron has made in his life! Man I hope you started a GoFundMe account to send send this man to his dream tour of the finest art. If he's still around we should make this happen ❤️

[@IPOXstudios]

Carol Ferguson I agree! Unfortunately he passed away shortly after the interview. His daughter is running it now and had a Patreon setup if you’d like to show support. Just search Barnstone Patreon. Take care!

[@ticouna]

he was blessed by the golden rule!

[@cuentadeyoutube5903]

That's the exact feeling I got from The Painter's Secret Geometry. But after reading 2/3rds of the book I became convinced, however, that he wasn't discovering any secret technique but instead randomly finding patterns on paintings, just like those people who find hidden words on the Bible that predict historic events... is pure statistics, you throw increasingly complex patterns over a painting and at some point there will be parts of the painting that "closely match" some parts of those patterns. From seeing Barnstone's class, however, that feeling went partially away. I wish there were more books similar to his classes, the exercises on his class became hard for me to do without more guidance.

[@IPOXstudios]

Cuenta de KZbin thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! I felt the same way at first until I analyzed over 100 photos/paintings. If you are looking for more content, please check out my site. I have a blog with over 400 articles dedicated to composition. Plus videos and a book I sell on there. Best of luck with your art :)

[@CookSolo]

I love him even more for calling bs on Jackson Pollock's 'art'. I mean, to each his own and no offense to Pollock fans, but I am glad that there is someone like Mr. Myron Barnstone who does not care about that kind of work.

[@IPOXstudios]

His distaste towards Pollock was quite entertaining! :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@baba_nam_kevalama]

Great Man

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@berniceseigel6482]

Wonderful

[@IPOXstudios]

Thank you!

[@robcoghan5204]

Is he still teaching? Does he paint? Thanks for making this.

[@IPOXstudios]

He’s a master painter, but sadly he passed away. You can still learn from his excellent DVDs. Take care!

[@joelg1318]

I love his opinion on Pollaks Work.

[@carlosoliveira7304]

can someone send me a link to that painting with the black background please ? great interview!

[@IPOXstudios]

Thank you for the comment! I wish I knew how to get a copy for you :)

[@mina7572]

I just ordered A Painter's Secret Geometry so hopefully I can decipher the information from the vanity lol. At least until I can afford the recorded vids.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching! It’s a tough read, but it’s simplified in the content on my site. Myron’s videos show some great examples and application too. Take care!

[@mina7572]

@@IPOXstudios will look out for it, thanks.

[@luisbito8391]

WAO Amazing history his man has i life a recommend make a book artist inside the war

[@mxloco100]

Dude noooooo just found out he passed

[@IPOXstudios]

Yeh it was sad to see him go. His DVD’s carry on his spirit and teachings. Thanks for watching!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

With the utmost respect it is a shame Myron Barnstone had no understanding or education in materiality - had he been exposed to that higher school of education in the field of “materiality” he would have recognised Pollocks historically transformational singularity for western art whose mastery in form, structure and expression lay imbedded in the discipline of “Horizontality”...yes ... a damned shame. Much respect to the man ... R.I.P. Myron Barnstone.

[@gnostie]

Such a charming ole grump. Pity he is gone.

[@evolionbot]

Barni~san Senpai

[@randalllaue4042]

Why do artists keep secrets from other artists...

[@IPOXstudios]

It’s just like a magician who doesn’t share his secrets with other magicians.

[@drewprice8468]

They used the secrets to make money, all other trades in past centuries were the same.