painting over the garden wall but make it a victorian portrait

[@isabelcmb]

my toxic trait is thinking i could recreate this absolute masterpiece

[@bowieboet1321]

How is that toxic?

[@homemade.ladybugs647]

@@bowieboet1321 I think it’s just a funny internet lingo thing! Don’t worry it’s nothing too serious 😅

[@vampyirate]

me too buddy, me too

[@chriswrenuk]

Your toxic trait is believing that your can't

[@longrunner404]

As a person with no ability to paint, it makes me appreciate art more knowing that other people are so far beyond what I can produce myself.

[@miladdy]

Wow. Amazing work, not only on the painting (which looks gorgeous), but the whole video. I felt nothing but joy to sit through 40+ minutes of you planning, designing, sketching and painting this piece. If anything, I have a single complaint: I really wanted to see how you painted lips but you skipped on both faces 😂 That's okay though. I hope you keep posting more videos like this. Thanks!

[@ruthspeer8475]

Thank you!!! Bahaha I always get sooo close up to the surface when I paint the lips and I didn't want to have the camera in the way! I'll remember this for next time though :)

[@snowdropsongbird]

You explaining the Spongebob plot to your dad, and his empathetic "oh no!'" is so cute 😄 What a beautiful painting, I have to second the thanks for showing us the entire process 🤍

[@theclockworksolution8521]

After seeing so many Timelapse paintings all the time, there’s something so much more relaxing about seeing someone paint in real time. More channels need to consider doing it. (I know some of it is Timelapse here, but usually painting videos I’ve seen are 100% Timelapse)

[@mdunn8096]

I could never quite imagine how the greats captured such dimension and better-than-life creations and now i see how. it's astonishing how art links all artists together from any style and genre, but such old techniques connect you with even older artists from history and it makes me emotional seeing people like you now creating in a similar way to people a few hundred years ago, like they're all creating together. the music you chose matched with the painting gives me a feeling i can't quite describe.

[@sophiamuseologist3367]

Okay three things: 1) you are playing my favourite vintage Halloween music, instantly hooked. 2) I also moved to London (from America) for gradschool two years ago, GREAT decision 3) amazing art -- youve got a new subscriber!!

[@ruthspeer8475]

So so good to hear!!! Thank you

[@GGMarieG]

This literally needs to be put in an art museum, the amount of detail and precision is insane !! ^ ^

[@Kay-uv4pq]

It actually is!

[@Blick_Art]

This is magical! We started out watching for the materials, technique, and studio craft, but there's so much more here than process alone. That happens a lot for us, watching artists work. We often get carried away by the experience!

[@saganc.4090]

this is no longer fan art, you are officially a creator of the show

[@lexisixel8684]

I almost can’t believe that human hands created your artwork. Your talent is truly remarkable. No other art has ever made me feel quite the way yours does 💖

[@drawingfandome]

The level of process that goes into making the price aka the taking notes and photographing is actually inspiring as an artist I tend to go straight into my work without much reference beyond photos online or from my camera roll but this video makes me want to take the development processes more serious and make them more fun and artsy too. I always liked doing research and such with my art I just feel guilty sometimes If I linger on that stage too long as we live in a world focused more on end results.

[@andrewj3672]

i agree with you about palette knives. Everyone acts like palette knives are superior to brushes for mixing but both get the job done :)

[@Mushmizel]

Magnificent painting! Their faces are simply stunning and so adorable - from the tiny freckles to their arresting eyes! If I came across this in a museum, I'd spend at least an hour staring at it and ignoring the everything else in existence

[@breckhensley]

so gorgeous! would love a home/ studio tour!

[@butttercup6627]

this is literally the most beautiful thing i have ever seen my entire life the fact 90,000 people watched this and had the audacity to not like it confuses me I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@highaltitude7609]

How do not get crippled by the pressure? I'm sure you had your struggles that were not shown on camera, but wow, the sheer commitment you have is so inspiring and astounding. Phenomenal job!

[@Mr.misterr]

I really thought people just do some research and start sketching the painting and then paint over it, and now I see that I'm hella wrong lol. All of your work and dedication is focking amazing

[@ruthspeer8475]

No no you're actually right, a lot of people do!! Some people go directly into painting with no planning as well, which is just as amazing! There are a billion different processes people do based on what works for them, and all of them are fascinating. this is just my way of doing things, not *the* right way

[@Mr.misterr]

@@ruthspeer8475 lmao but your art is so precise that I think you're doing something right And also I know that people can paint amazing things with zero to no research and preparation. but I think that to draw like you do, the prep work is really important, and it shows.

[@samhalterman4893]

This painting is so lovely! I got the free 30 trial of Hulu just so I could watch over the garden wall because of this painting. So good.

[@tonytommyblue7114]

00:00 The intro song is "The House Is Haunted (By The Echo Of Your Last Goodbye)" Glen Gray & the Casa Loma Orchestra. for whoever wants :)

[@trish00194]

Thank you!!

[@161gum]

I JUST found this video and you have no idea how incredibly sad I am that the prints are no longer available. Absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorite shows.

[@abbyelisw]

so excited to watch this when I wake up tomorrow morning😴

[@abbyelisw]

just kidding, I couldn’t wait - throughly enjoyed…and now off to bed.

[@eallae]

Would you mind (one day) making a video about your art journey or how you became so good ? :) You are one of the few artists that, once in a while, when I stumble upon their work, just makes me obsessed about the beauty/perfection/émotion of their pieces, and a glimpse into their imagination. I feel like you're still underrated, even though you are pretty successful ♥ I'm so happy that you chose to share your process with us , thank you ♥

[@hanaanabdulle7758]

I saw this painting at the Mesa art museum recently and it was very lovely to see in person! It’s so cool to see how it came to life

[@spectroplasm3238]

People in 100 years will be very very impressed when they find this painting. Good job! Your faces are whimsical.

[@everywaddles]

WAAAAAHHHH IT’S SOOOOOO GOOOOD!!!! Also watching you glow while explaining things really inspires me to do more art. Thank you so much for the passion boost! 😊

[@ruthspeer8475]

Awww thank you!!!! It really makes it so good to make art you're truly interested in

[@noahtheeditor8650]

when you painted the faces you really blew me away with the details. You're keeping the old techniques alive in a new way!

[@GiddyLillies]

This is legit one of the prettiest painting I have seen in years like omg- you are literally so skilled like wow

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

Would love to see a reaction video unveiling this to the friends who sat for you. How sweet to be immortalized in this way!!

[@carloshenninger9792]

I just wanted you to know how dazzling this was for me to watch. That probably doesn't mean a lot coming from a non-painter, but I was so blown away by this experience. KZbin showed this video to me at pretty much random, and having seen the finished product on Instagram, I thought I'd watch a bit out of curiosity and then move on. I watched this whole thing, and I really wish I could express to you how magical watching it was. You started making the mock-up on your tablet and I thought, "Hmm, I remembered this having been a real painting, but I guess I can't expect someone on KZbin to be able to paint THAT well in real life." And then you pulled out the canvas and I died!! There were so many moments like that-- you would paint on these blocky bold colors and I would think, "Wow, what a cool stylistic choice!" And then you would blend them and it would be a perfect hand! The range of shades on Wert's face that all coalesced into a perfectly natural looking skin tone! While you were painting Beatrice, I admit I thought, "Oh, it's a shame she just chose to make her pretty." But then looking at the final product, the subtle expression of exasperation there!! Exhilarating! It's such a perfect representation of the characters while being so separate from the style of the show. I go to museums and see paintings of Christ and Venus and I'm unmoved, but seeing these lil guys venerated like this... I get it. I get portraiture. I wanna go out and buy a book about portraits. And you did that! I hope you're proud.

[@annika8674]

It’s so nice to see a process video with the use of model references and such in depth research and detailed sketching!! That’s almost exactly how I work as an illustrator and artist and I sometimes feel as though I’m doing something wrong by working in realism and more traditional methods where many of my contemporaries have more modern methods and styles that are faster and simpler. I often find myself having to remember that Norman Rockwell, one of the founding fathers of illustrative art, worked very traditionally so why can’t I? This video is so beyond inspiring and encouraging!!! Thanks for making dope things!!

[@sasariwtf]

I could never in a million years have the patience for this

[@scoodler]

I love the theater framing in your painting! So fun and magical! Great video overall. Your painting and drawing skills are admirable.

[@Audion]

Thank you for sharing your meticulous planning with all of us. Your prep is quite impressive.

[@gooseeggs8586]

Can't wait for the music links, the music is so peaceful and I'd happily listen to them for hours

[@cobblestone8319]

The exhibition it’s at is actually near me!! i can’t wait to go see it in october and really feel the fall spirit! it turned out mesmerizing and wouldn’t been out of place in Quincy Endicotts mansion

[@guard3745]

Your video style and aesthetic immediately made me think you’re like the Bernadette Banner of traditional art. Gorgeous, gorgeous painting and a really well put together video to go with it. This is wonderful!

[@amiiscarlet1554]

I dont normally comment on things but I HAD to. The end result is absolutely stunning. You hit every note from the show perfectly and stayed true to the style of the era!! Well done 💖

[@thomasray]

I'm so glad I know about Over the Garden Wall

[@fiorellaiglesias3401]

I don't normally comment on videos but this one was so beautifully made so I had to. Ever since I finished school I've been lost to what I wanted to study next, I didn't know for certain if art would get me somewhere. And so I got a job and spent most of the year being miserable. I wouldn't draw anymore nor do the things I was so passionate about. I felt like an empty shell of what I once was and of what I had hope to become. By kind of accident I got interested and enrolled in a career that is not specifically an art career but a design one. And so I started studying, quit my job and got back into art. That was about 2 months ago and now I'm finally getting back into art and the things that are good for me, that make me feel alive. It is something so difficult to explain but this is the kind of content that makes us want to continue and to push through all the obstacles and uncertainties that get in our way. I think this mightve gotten a bit too long :) but when watching this while drawing for school, I felt joy and so much more overwhelmingemotions . I had to stop drawing because my eyes were too blurry at times. So anyways, if you happen to read this, thank you

[@poiema247]

The painting? Gorgeous 😭✨ The filming? Amazing😭🔥 ThE MuSIc?! TOO GOOOD

[@tombraiderlara1996]

That is absolutely beautiful! Also the consistency of the vintage/victorian aesthetic all throughout the video made it a joy to watch. Incredible work!

[@lookaway855]

This might sound stupid, but I never knew that so much research could stay behind a painting. I never came across another video that shows this kind of process, which also made me feel like I was included, like I'm not just a stranger, like I deserve to know these kind of "secrets" about the making of the painting.

[@wakeupinwinter]

The creativity! The skill! The attention to detail! The beautiful filming! Blown away. Thank you for sharing this - an absolutely otherworldly treat.

[@lorenatorquato5047]

I love the overall vibes this video gives me, brings me so much inspiration. Absolutely stunning, Ruth! Can't believe I haven't seen your yt channel before, I've been following you forever on ig. I love this, fantastic work 💘

[@poordearpamela]

These are sine dubio the best art videos to ever exist.

[@MoonlitSelkie]

Watching this makes me miss when I actually enjoyed drawing. Really hope to get that spark back at some point.

[@boernaut]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I don't understand why this has so "few" views... you're very talented and hard-working, one can see this through this painting. Thanks for creating this ♥

[@HollyMariSutton]

Your painting style is the most satisfying thing to watch! The paint glides on like butter! Incredible to see the master at work, whenever someone asks me who my favourite artist is i say its you 💖

[@FaithNealArtfaithfully]

Your work literally blows me away, but it’s your personality that keeps me here

[@sypherianlp]

That one song going on poor Johnny lol. Finally, someone who feels the same about pallet knives! I used one for my last painting because I guess I felt I was missing something but ugh no. I have old beat-up brushes that can do the same job and with acrylic time is precious so I might as well use the brush that is already in my hand. As always, wonderful job and good luck in London!

[@emmabruh]

Stumbled across this randomly and I’m so perplexed by how good this looks

[@whatkindofnameisella682]

here watching this a second time and i just have to say the music >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> w choice

[@hank_430]

This is amazing! getting to see the whole process from start to finish makes me appreciate the final product even more. So much planning, research, and details all in one work of art done so lovingly. Truly beautiful.

[@angelicadiabolus]

Woah this is so cool! And also I just wanted to point out that I had a little :000 moment when I realised that the song used in 22:09 was also in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe movie adaptation! I just thought that was cool

[@gvttrgrl557]

ive been following this adventure on instagram from the very beginning and i loved every step of the process, ive shared every iteration and i am in complete awe of your paintings. otgw is one of my fave shows and seeing it some to life is super cool! your extremely talented!

[@Pollicina_db]

This helped me so much. Usually I avoid watching art videos anywhere because they make me feel really shitty about my art abilities. This video though is an exception. This showed me how a painting should be made. Thank you, this made me motivated to draw❤️

[@mckenziepittser6382]

my desire to have a full scale print of this is unmatched

[@sunnycatceramics]

Wow I saw this on TikTok this morning and then it just popped up here! What a lovely painting I wish success with your adventures in grad school you're gonna go far you're very talented

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Absolutely wonderful! Such a delight to watch! It looks like magic; watching you put paint exactly where it goes & turn a tinted drawing into a three dimensional illusion, far better than any camera I have encountered. I also like the music choices and the real-time format of the video

[@zuzu_1]

Everything about this video was perfect Ruth, the planning, the real time painting, the moments with family it was all so raw and beautiful. I really enjoyed every minute of it! I wish you had more of these tbh 😭, and also I wish I saw this before the print release. Will you ever have more made? I’ve never watched this show before, but now I’m willing to because you made an absolute masterpiece. I can go on and on, but overall awesome job and I look forward to seeing more videos in the future if possible for you. Thanks for all your hard work and effort 🙏🏾!

[@angelisdoingthings]

You definitely succeeded at the fall vibes🥰

[@haso323]

i am speechless. this is so detailed and gorgeous

[@weronoyume]

Wow such a beautiful video! I love how you showed the whole process so in depth! The painting is so beautiful 😍 and the 🎃✨ aesthetic ✨🎃 was all I needed to start the day!

[@beatrizvazquez2267]

Will you ever do another print release for this piece? It’s so beautiful!

[@corriecassidy8600]

I cried. I was moved.

[@alphapuph]

i didn't know i needed this painting in my life but i definitely did 🎃

[@entirelybonkers8832]

The patchwork and sketches are already super impressive

[@dianab2428]

The amount of thought and effort that goes into your paintings is astounding. Such an inspiration ❤❤

[@dresimington5395]

I love the blue/green palette of Beatrice’s dress!! And your music choices! And everything inbetween! Your vlogs feel like a nice warm hug 😌

[@bellthandian]

I’m so happy I was able to buy one of the large prints! One of my favorite paintings prints now going into my little Victorian home 😁

[@minismolfroggy102]

thats fantastic?! its almost unbelievable that a real person has this much skill

[@DreamsOfFire]

Watching this come together was memorizing!

[@TeapotFrogchild]

THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. I have been in love with OTGW since it came out💕

[@angelaschredl9245]

This is so wonderful!! Thank you for showing the whole process. It was such a pleasure to watch 🤩

[@cairahperrine8845]

This is beyond gorgeous 😭 I’m usually a digital/acrylic artist but you’ve inspired me to try oils next

[@tiffanycatherine]

This is the content I come to KZbin for. Subscribed. This was so cool and it was so interesting to watch the process! Amazing work!

[@sekaihatsu]

That was amazing! I'm so glad your love for TV shows and characters wasn't squashed out of you to bring them to life in your work.

[@craftymoss]

This is absolutly magnificent ! The sketch, the painting, the editing, the music ! Beautiful ! I felt so cozy !

[@thetravelerofworlds8359]

CONGRATULATIONS! I HOPE YOU ENJOY GRAD SCHOOL! I'm almost there myself. Just a class or two more!

[@gabbeyallen7794]

This was the most beautiful and exciting time I have spent on KZbin ever. For sure.

[@error707detected]

I WISH I could like a video multiple times, I can't show this video to my friends enough. I didn't even watch this show!

[@mcieart]

Your artwork is always such phenomenal inspiration, makes me want to paint immediately. And I love how you format these videos, their own little works of art as well. Good luck with moving and the start of grad school!

[@gaIexy]

i love this so much! thank youf or making these process videos, its so cool to see! my favourite part is the painting bit. i love how long the footage is, showing some parts slow and some fast, showing the different sections. its fascinating to see how someone actually makes this painting a reality, and also i just find it very relaxing

[@rockenangel3706]

Your artistic ability is absolutely brilliant! Absolutely enthralled!

[@user-en5gu7nf4v]

OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO UPLOAD FOREVER! I love your art style and the vibe of your videos. I’m able to watch 40 minutes plus of your stuff and it is always so engaging and enjoyable. Your voice is so soothing and I’m glad I saw this video. The painting is absolutely gorgeous! This has literally made my day. I hope you have a wonderful one

[@katiehope2132]

Painting left me speechless omg. Amazing! But it’s the way I audibly thanked god when you filled in that bit behind his ear. i mean, i knew you we’re going to, but if you weren’t I would have adjusted to that vision lol.

[@dizzie4810]

this was the best thing i have ever seen in the entierty of my life

[@sparrowskeleton1831]

This is absolutely stunning! All the thought, details, and work you put into this painting is extraordinary. It’s so beautiful and the video itself is very relaxing to watch.

[@kimwicks5540]

You're so good at what you do!!! Not only the painting looks so very amazing but the whole video is so well put together, I can only imagine how hard it must've been to film and edit this whole thing!

[@canyarip]

I’m screaming it’s too beautiful 🥹 so inspiring 💚

[@robotxul]

Inspiring, this is a great video in every way, thank you, your work is so good and I love over the garden wall, not surprised that the prints have sold out, it's a masterful and wonderfully fun painting.

[@marigold_____]

THIS IS AMZING IM CRYING IN PAINTING PLEASEE

[@sariuca]

I am shocked, what an amazing artist you are

[@JauyJauy]

This is so BEAUTIFUL! I love over the garden wall, so seeing you paint this was a nice treat! The process of how you made it is very interesting, and the final looks soooo freakin good :)

[@4wesom-079]

I honestly thought you had much more views, I am shocked, you definitely deserve at least 1 million views. I'll make sure to always share your video, thanks for sharing your talent with us, that artwork is beautiful ❤

[@rory956]

I've always been fascinated by oil paintings, and wished I could do beautiful paintings like this, but somehow have never gotten round to getting into oil paints. Maybe one day! Your work is absolutely stunning, and the way you paint faces makes them feel so alive (I love that Wirt is looking at Beatrice, but she's looking at the viewer).

[@faqih9685]

exquisite choice of music, stunning artwork too!!

[@TheMikuxKawaii]

This is amazing ! I got a 16’ print and I can’t wait ! Love from France

[@Sam-lo6]

I know this was made days ago and I am new to your channel, but it was so enjoyable watching the process and the end result. I'm getting back into art, specifically wanting to do painting, and seeing this was really inspiring- even though I have no idea what to do with oil paints, lol. Fantastic job!

[@bilonic111]

I come here to watch you paint, it’s just so cool to watch your process.