PAINT SOME SEA STUFF WITH ME - painting while questioning my own intelligence

[@_justnick]

I'm going to say it: please don't ever change. I love your humour and video format. I honestly wish I had a friend like you lol... Anyway, let the records show that I supported you before your 100k subs in 1-2 years.

[@sleepyvanilIa]

I second this !!!!!

[@emrouleauart]

Oh thank you so much I really appreciate that 🥰

[@kiabrooks5083]

Same 🤗🤣

[@anjolinuh2345]

Sameeee

[@hannnniya]

hard agree

[@ibenjohansen6270]

Hi! Art historian here :) You are a gem, and also right about your take on Impressionism! Impressionism is many things as there were many artists part of that group. Each with their own way of doing impressionistic painting. The name "Impressionism" actually comes from a bad review of their first exhibition in the 1870'ies: An art critic by the name of Leroy (very famous at the time) said that the paintings were mere impressions of reality, and meant it as a derogatory term. The young artists took it and used it, like the badasses they were! What I believe the main tennant in the impressionist movement is in fact the way they give the impression of landscapes, people, and things. A sense of cohession in light and tone (as you do!), and capturing the atmosphere (they called it "envoloppe" - an envolope of atmosphere).

[@angelaangieddavis3565]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing, I was confused tap! 😊

[@dainah105]

Could her artwork be considered impressionist?

[@ibenjohansen6270]

@@dainah105 That's a great question! :) I would regard the way she lays down color in this video, her markmaking, and her coloring more on the impressionistic side. The drawings however are far more reminiscent of the artists of the 18th century. I always get a hint of the Fragonard and Boucher! :)

[@mimip5207]

squids need 10 tentacles because how else would they let you know you and your art are a 10 out of 10?

[@KimberlyHill-w7p]

I don’t know what is more entertaining, watching you paint or listening to you paint.

[@emrouleauart]

Hahahaah thank you so much😁❤️

[@Yolanda_draws]

Both.

[@oohmymiyah508]

Every time I listen to your voiceovers, I just wish I knew you in real life 😭 you’re just so relatable and funny but you’re not even trying. You’re just nice to listen to because your rambles intrigue me. Quite frankly I’d listen to a podcast from you 😭❤️❤️

[@rapturedmasterpiece]

I love how real and genuine you are. The way you do your voiceovers it's like we're sitting here having a casual conversation with you and it's awesome.

[@rebeccalancaster2756]

18 year art educator here - keep doing what you're doing! It's amazing that you were so inspired by the exhibit. And it's perfectly okay to take the parts of movements you find useful. Some will say there are all these rules to good art but if you find something that works for you and it makes you happy, that's all you need. You will find your style evolving the longer you art. I used to find that scary, but I am so thankful I ended where I am now - my art makes me really happy. I love your art and your voice overs.

[@lydiataylor6487]

If the exhibit gave you a new appreciation for impressionism, you did take something from it! Art movements are complicated, long and always open to interpretation (I do so much googling in art museums lol) so of course you didn't glean the full history and intent of impressionism from one exhibit, but it did what it aimed to do, which was introduce you to a new perspective and get you passionate about the style :)

[@emrouleauart]

That's true! I loved that exhibit so much. Thank you for your insight🥰

[@JessrassicSnark]

I can't help myself, I'm so sorry, but: Squids have 8 arms and 2 tentacles! Octopuses have 8 arms and NO tentacles. But your art is still a ten... and it tickles me. It gives me tentickles.

[@kikirobbins118]

😂 I was thinking the same thing 8 ...but never about the tentacle. Thanks for sharing ✌️ I like the art it's good 💯

[@illustratedhope]

Your narration is bar none my favorite. Your art being superb is almost the icing on the unhinged narration cake.

[@xHarpyx]

To be fair, unhinged icing is the best

[@emilielespinas7798]

I just had horrible customers at work today so I went on youtube to change my mind during my lunch break and I see your video at the same moment, I'm so happy, 🥰🥰

[@TeaBird01]

I hope your day gets better. 💘

[@SJ-dl6uc]

feel better ❤️

[@BlueCloud-art]

the colors are just CHEF’S KISS 😩💗

[@bagzoflaughs]

The ocean is a deep and mysterious place. There's a lot we have not seen yet. You're awesome, and continue to be yourself!

[@3mily5ays]

I came for the art and stayed for the voiceovers. I love your honesty and style. ❤

[@musingsofazebra]

same ahaha

[@tombraiderlara1996]

I love your voiceovers - I came for the art but now I watch each new uploads just to listen to your jokes and commentary.

[@EvalainShadow]

You are so sweet ❤ ok so I love impressionism, one of my favs, not offended I promise. It's leaning on the abstract side of things, it's about pulling away from the details and focusing more on lights and darks. Traditionally, the brushstrokes were key as seen in van gogh's works, but that's because of how they had to mix oil paint back then. It was thicc lol. A lot of art is working with what we have, that time period is marked by how little day light they had, the paint was mixed right there and had to be used right there, how the lighting would change throughout the day vs how long it took to paint, it forced them to figure out what was important to the artists at the time. So now it's more about what are you seeing in that moment and what youre able to catch quickly in said moment, the "impression". We have a lot more mediums at our disposal so it'll look different than back then, but inspired nonetheless. Lemme know if that helps fellow artist! ❤

[@Lifes1BeautifulRide]

I love your voice-overs. It's refreshing to hear people who are more authentic on KZbin. And I think your work is definitely impressionistic and very beautiful.

[@dagger9555]

I clicked on this video because of that shell. The colors look amazing, I can see the form, the values are right, and I loved how you applied the paint. Impressionism is my favorite art style because I swear it’s the most artistic form of art. It’s stunning.

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you I really appreciate that😊❤️

[@Yolanda_draws]

I’m so happy you didn’t re-record the voiceover because I loved hearing you talk. I was laughing and enjoying your painting at the same time!

[@changemymind06]

Yaaay sea stuff! Check out the vampire squid - especially when it protects itself and turns 'inside out' - suuuuper creepy and huge!

[@ADHDoodle]

You genuinely make me laugh and your style of voice over is like talking to a friend. It's really refreshing

[@lyavain2764]

I always laugh while watching these because I love your commentary. It's so refreshing, and the art is just 🤌. These videos have helped me get back into my own art and inspire me to try new things. So thank you!

[@priscillaso5965]

The tip about switching from color to b&w; for the values, is amazing thank you for bringing it up! ❤

[@emrouleauart]

No problem! I can't remember where I heard that one but it is useful😊

[@marybeth808]

So happy my algorithm showed me your channel! I laughed along with you while marveling at your beautiful paintings 💚🤍🩵🩷💜

[@kassadekat]

come for the art, stay for the cutest nail colors and sarcasm!! ❤️

[@Kelthulu89]

I really love how these peices came out and I hope they make the cut for stickers because yes please. Also there are 20k of us who think you are awesome, correct definition of impressionism or not.

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much🥹

[@be6757]

i would say the shell is pretty impressionist in terms of the study of light and color of the photo and also the way you painted it, but what do i know

[@user-um8zt2ke8o]

It's Impression-ish 😂😂 Serious answer though, look into Fauvism! "...emphasized painterly qualities and strong colour over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism."

[@emrouleauart]

Hahahahahaha very good

[@user-um8zt2ke8o]

​@@emrouleauart I mightve edited my comment too late, but in case you didn't see the update, look into Fauvism! 😊 "How do you see these trees? They are yellow. So, put in yellow; this shadow, rather blue, paint it with pure ultramarine; these red leaves? Put in vermilion." It's like you were describing!

[@readeroftheroom]

you are so funny and talented!!!!

[@emrouleauart]

Omg thank you!

[@bexbex8779]

Feeling so yucky today and this has cheered me up so much ❤ Sea stuff is my favorite of all time and I love seeing different renditions of sea things from people’s imaginations! THE SHELL. So. good. And the palette closeup at the end lmao

[@OwliSketches]

I love the way you use colors. Very ethereal

[@alicereed5368]

What Lives in the Mariana Trench? As found on Discover Magazine Snailfish The snailfish is the most dominant family of fish spotted within the hadal zone.😅 These creatures, which have been recorded at nearly 27,000 feet deep, possess a skeleton made of cartilage - likely to help sustain such high pressure - and a translucent exterior that reveals all their inner organs. Cusk-eel Cusk-eels have been recorded even deeper, just beyond 27,000 feet. Though they resemble an eel, they are actually fish closely related to tuna and seahorses. Impressively, the cusk-eel can also be found in the shallowest parts of the ocean as well as the deepest, spanning an extraordinary range of viable conditions for survival. Amphipods Along with sea cucumbers, tiny flea-like crustaceans known as amphipods are the most abundant animal in the hadal zone. Research indicates they scavenge on debris floating down from upper ocean zones. One unusually large species of amphipods, Alicella gigantea, can reach up to 13 inches in length.

[@kimberlyroberson7505]

I think what you’re trying to do with suggestive brush strokes is totally in the vibe of Impressionism, and if anybody would be against subscribing to hard and fast rules of labeling a style accurately, it would be The Impressionists 😉 so you’re in the clear! LOVE these paintings, especially the magical shell! 💛

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much that has made me feel alot better 😁

[@Lavalampmakesart]

the colors of this are so luminous and fun !! I am obsessed!!!

[@zyprexza]

this sea spread is beautiful ♥️

[@iRubyJ]

I just found your channel and I love it so much ❤️ please keep being your honest self and sharing your art!!

[@erikahuertas3443]

Hearing you talk about how your appreciation of impressionism has changed made me really happy. We are all human and we all change. We are exposed to things in different parts of our lives and what is common is new to others. Talking about that change in perspective is beautiful and exciting.

[@balior88]

I have been watching the ambient ocean channel and seeing all the fish(those suckers looked like someone deco-podged them in the wildest fabric prints ever!) And the different corals, and just lots of sea life. And I wanted to sketch, draw, or paint them but all the detail was getting to me. You are inspiring to me!

[@alisalarsen9163]

I often mute the sound when I watch art youtubers, but never yours! I love your tangents and hearing about the subjects you find facinating and getting a little glimpse into your imagination.

[@askthefrog]

I LOVE your art! I also love how you paint, partly because it looks hella cool but mostly I like it because of selfish reasons because it made so much sense in my brain and now painting feels less scary 😊 I also love how you talk because it's like, unpredictable and also interest contagious, meaning I now want to find out more about squids, impressionism, wet pallet and corals. And all of that will lead me down rabbit holes with more interesting stuff and yeah. This was fun fun fun all around and I'm now subscribed. ❤

[@ZnanasMOV]

This is simply breathtaking!!!

[@grebyma]

Woohoo fellow Canadian! Love your style, it’s so colourful and bright! I definitely want to give your marker/pencil crayon technique a try!! ❤

[@NanosJournaling]

This was one of the best art video voiceovers I have ever heard. Loughed all the time 😂 and thi painting is flawless. 🙌🏼

[@xHarpyx]

Look up the octopus lady’s video on the magnapina squid. It’s sooooo crazy! Also, strange facts about anglerfish really creep me out. But I love learning about them.

[@chelseamurray1678]

I love underwater stuff too!

[@rosesred2155]

Your color choices are just insane in the best possible sense! Love how you combine them!

[@coffemuse]

I'm not real smart either, but I always thought of Impressionism like being about a moment in time and its emotional impact and the movement of light. Like those women in the poppy field by Monet, with the feeling of the fresh wind and the spring sunshine and the dresses blowing in the wind, and the impression being more like what stays in your brain afterwards rather than the actual realistic depiction of the moment. I love your squid!

[@emrouleauart]

I think that's a great way to think of it! Thank you!

[@elatomash6866]

I lovee the way you painted these and LOVEE the voiceover, so glad you kept it 😂🔥

[@melissac.9488]

So beautiful, I always love the colors 😍 thanks

[@Tenaa07]

C'est toujours aussi splendide ❤❤❤

[@traceyreinke3544]

I'm just gonna add on to everyone saying they want to know you in real life! You sound hilarious and wonderful on top of your art being so fun. Don't change

[@Braveliltoaster15]

you rocked the shit on this video 10 out of 10 as usual

[@theguitar_diaries]

I honestly love your voice overs because it's like listening to myself talk. Like you are so me and that's why i like your videos, not because I'm egotistical, but because it's nice to see someone with a similar thought process to me. But being honest I think we are all a little bit egotistical and I was definitely lying earlier

[@teddie2589]

You are so funny and great and honest and real and I aspire to be like you! You inspire me to pick up my paintbrush. Thank you!

[@Ricky_Rose]

I think I have a new favorite KZbinr. I am loving your videos and your sense of humor.

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much!❤️ I'm glad you like it!

[@Riddlemethis517]

😂😂😂 you are funny. Reminds me of myself when I just be talking and be wrong. I swear I just keep thinking about it. I love your work and use of colors. Actually inspired me to use gouache more. Thankssss

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

I LITERALLY LOVE YOUR HUMOR 😂 the whole impressionist thing is something i would definitely feel 😅 and i feel so seen by you having that whole moment 👏👏

[@emrouleauart]

Hahahahaha that makes me really happy 😁 thank you!

[@jilldennis-qd9sb]

I really appreciate you. You have helped me get out of a long art block. Keep up the good work.

[@wendy9937]

I just found you and subscribed right away just because I love you as a person! Your voice over is what I need and your art is goals! Even your pallette at the should be framed!! I loved the colors!!

[@Smushyhippoart]

You are so funny and I love your art! Please do not ever change❤

[@chloeb9806]

this turned out so beautiful and I love your personality. super excited to see what you paint next :)

[@KourtneyEarly]

I love the colors! They turned out awesome. I wish I could draw and paint like that. I really enjoy your videos 😁

[@KimiPetri]

I have interest in the same creatures of the deep. I’m obsessed with the Blue whale, as well as jelly fish. I love the squid painting!!!!

[@Lilasun]

I love your personality😂 I was smiling all through this. And it’s very refreshing from other content. You are very authentic and courageous and I vibe with that 💙👍

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much!!

[@MissMaeve]

This was THE MOST enjoyable paint with me video I HAVE EVER watched. Your sense of humor and your art style are stellar. 10/10. Newly subscribed! ❤

[@emrouleauart]

Hahaha thank you!! 😊

[@samanthahuth9740]

I'm always so delighted by your videos! I think your, ahem, *impression* of impressionism is much more accurate than Wikipedia. I absolutely love your style of art and how it translates across the mediums you use. Can't wait to see what you make next

[@emrouleauart]

Hahah thank you I appreciate it!!!😁

[@rarejem12]

Love everything about this video!!💕

[@janypany]

I also love KZbin videos about deep sea creatures or hidden ocean finds 😂😂 I love your voiceovers! It feels like I’m painting alongside you

[@sesnighthawk]

Woah!! The shell is bootiful!! Never worry about upsetting or offending you just be you! It’s your channel! You’re hilarious and consistently so! Thank you for making the content it’s very inspiring. ❤

[@lillykn.]

i'm always excited to see a new video from you!! your voiceovers are seriously the best (not to mention the gorgeous art ofc)

[@emrouleauart]

Awww thank you so much!!

[@seekinghappy]

The squid and the shell are so beautiful.

[@emmy16661]

I would call it like a neo-impressionist! It’s really a beautiful painting!

[@woodSorrelPainting]

(referencing 11:30 -ish) in the art history class i took in high school-- not the most highbrow stuff, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt-- my teacher explained that impressionism was sort of like painting from memory but with an ever-changing reference in front of you (like if you were painting "plein air"). Her hypothetical situation was of someone painting an ocean. The ocean doesn't ever really go still and as humans we cannot remember single frames of motion. So someone painting plein air might try to capture that transient moment of laying your eyes upon a gently stirring ocean by using brushstrokes and color to evoke that ever-present motion. Like, in the example above it's not so much about it being a wholly accurate representation of the subject matter(s), but rather capturing the way the light catches on the waves of the ocean before disappearing a moment later. Or the waves created by a boat or ship or whatever passing through the water. Or maybe visible fish and birds moving about. Just... with paint on a canvas (notoriously non-moving mediums). I don't know how accurate my interpretation of what impressionism aims to capture is but I've always sort of admired the ability to capture stuff like that via paintings, even if I am someone who values close attention to accurate detail anyways, your shell painting looks nice! I think your placement of colors serves it well

[@senshiniji8063]

Sooo beautiful ! 💖🍭🌈🤩

[@clearwater7000]

Amazing colours! beautiful!❣

[@SezCreate]

I just want to say… love your content! HUGE congrats on your exploding channel too! You were much closer to 10k when I found ya!

[@elizathepainter8604]

Great composition of things and colors! And I learned something about impressionism as well so 10/10

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much!

[@karistoystory1598]

I disagree. I think your painting absolutely fit the “definition” of Impressionism. I don’t think it needs to check every box. You literally turned it black and white to get the light. That alone is a lot. And I absolutely see movement! It might be a still life but nature has its own kind of movement and you showed that in your brush strokes and choice of colors. Love it! ♥️

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much I really appreciate the insight❤️😊

[@Yakita60]

Ooo a neon color palette 🤩

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, love the squiddy ☺☺

[@ehhsketch]

You are so underrated, love your art ❤

[@SarahMcAnulty]

Obsessed with this squid. Omg. Love, a squid scientist.

[@roseodonovan6979]

Your commentary had me laughing, I really look forward to your videos they're very entertaining. You make me want to use a flat brush on round objects even though I don't understand how you do it. Not an art major but I took an art history class and I would say your shell is somewhere in the rhelm of impressionism because of the expressive brushstrokes and color choices.

[@ellebattung]

I love your style and I absolutely love your voiceovers.

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@BunnyboiR]

Love the squid, it’s so satisfying watching you paint!

[@funkymom2011]

I don’t believe there are any hard and fast rules when it comes to classifying Art. Art is continually evolving - and should. You love an art style, and it inspires you to incorporate elements of it and it grows into your style! I love watching you create your art and I can certainly see elements of your work that is inspired by an impressionistic style. Looking at the various artists I love to follow, it appears that many of my favorites did not go to art school and their art is learned through experiment, practice and intuition….and often quite unique. Art is about expression, and too often I hear artists talk about the struggle to break away from their art education. Taught to think of their art as right or wrong, taught rules, but not how to move beyond them. I’ve seen artists whose work was amazing, feel compelled to go to art school because they feared their work may be inferior because they didn’t have the degree to go with it, only to be told at school that their art was wrong, too commercial, naive etc and watch them attempt to ‘fit in’ instead of learning to experiment with various styles and techniques, ultimately they loose the love for their craft. There is value in learning to copy - it’s essentially how many of the great artists in history learned, and then they learned to break the rules. Essentially how impressionistic painters developed. Early impressionistic painters like Monet and Degas were considered revolutionary and criticized by the conventional painters and writers of the time. Their work was considered unfinished. Picasso experimented with many styles, including realism, and pushed his impressionistic style into cubism and beyond. He started art school but dropped out, finding it too stifling. I’m not sure if his work would have been so extraordinary if he had continued to try fit himself into art school. Don’t get me wrong, there is value in learning theory, techniques etc, just not convinced that school is the only way to learn these, and I think the art schools that nurture individuality are few and far between. In the past many artists learned through mentorship…now a days the access to information via the internet and social media, gives us the opportunity to be mentored by and exposed to so many artists! Your art brings pleasure and has value, just as does an art museum or gallery.

[@macyw.6780]

The shell is absolutely stunningggg you always do what i wish i could do (i don’t draw or paint at all)

[@PuddleOfDucks]

"I just want to be honest with you as a person, and I guess that I'm an idiot" Mantra of life!

[@ArtyFieldTrips]

I love these! I am really inspired by your color choices.

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you!

[@tori8423]

Would you be more post-impressionist? Honestly your painting style reminds me of Leyendecker, and google says he's art-deco 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@emrouleauart]

That is literally the highest compliment you could give me ❤️

[@tori8423]

@@emrouleauart you are so awesome!! Happy you find him inspirational too ❤️

[@Inseldraws]

I really love this. And also really loved your voiceover it’s quite relatable 🙈😂💕

[@StarryxBu77erfly]

Im in love with your painting and you are so awesome dude😭🤚

[@allysonkriebel124]

I loved this voiceover AND the shell?! Amazing!

[@emrouleauart]

Thank you!

[@hannabriscoe3062]

I love love love your squid!!! Your art has inspired me to try and get better at himi jelly gouache painting :)

[@Lilliput__]

Your so funny and entertaining while also of course being so talented! 👏👏

[@mindygeist7157]

CHANGE NOTHING!😂thanks for video-everything about it.☕️🍩🦑

[@MinaRod-jd8mz]

BRO, I CANT W YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤❤

[@harmless_]

Th squid is so adorable

[@glasssandplane]

black and white for values is a good tip, ty so much!

[@emrouleauart]

You're welcome!

[@maebelvina4000]

Deep sea fun facts are the most interesting to me!! Since the deep sea is dark, the bioluminescence would help the organisms to survive. Some fish also dangle the lighted lure in front of their mouths to attract their prey. Also, bioluminescent organisms would live throughout their water column. And since the deep sea is so vast, bioluminescence can be the most common form of communication on the planet.