Painting Process: The Making of "Omens"

[@vasilisvks1448]

i like how every other artists is so well organized and im here searching for my pencils and papers all over the floor xD

[@jayckal]

+vasilis vks same!! I can't believe people have the patience to plan, take ref photos, draw, scan, paint digitally, print, sketch, and paint all over again...

[@vasilisvks1448]

ahahaha

[@Dreambunny.mp4]

If painting took two hours the first hour would be just looking for all the supplies lol

[@vasilisvks1448]

hahaha

[@hannahpaints594]

sameee

[@badfish1111]

Not only is the finished painting absolutely beautiful, but this is probably the most concise, direct, practical and useful art instructional video I've ever seen, regardless of the medium. To say "Well done" would be a huge understatement. And you managed to do it in 10 minutes. Wow. And on top of it all you're in here answering questions. I'm sure I speak for alot of us when I say "THANK YOU!!!" Sincerely.

[@pavlopicasso1469]

yap!!!

[@roxylalondes]

She used titanium hwite and Prussian blue. I wonder if she beats the devil out of her paintbrushes, too.

[@4nun4k1]

+nami I missed the Van Dyck Brown..lol

[@icwsi]

Sounds nasty hehe

[@thedavidsons2670]

Probably not considering that’s likely what gave Bob Ross lung cancer.

[@animalfinatic9366]

Painting was very impressive, but when I learned that you were also the artist behind the music towards the end of the video, I was in total awe. What pure perfection!

[@quritannn8989]

She is the most multi-skill artist I have ever seen... She made the painting, the video, and the music. Phewwww.... I love that!

[@eringobragh387]

I am in shock...... I remember in 2012... I found this video when it first uploaded... and I never have been able to find it since...and randomly it appeared on my suggested videos right now. This video was one of the tipping points for me to finally decide how to learn to draw and what kind of art I wanted to make. Thank you for your talent and sharing your work with us admirers and artists.

[@honeyghost7917]

Erin GoBragh same here but with a year delay. Outstanding work. Are you still making art?

[@envyvelez]

I have been watching this for years. I always end up coming across this video and I never get tired of seeing it.

[@nanthilrodriguez]

Okay, first of all, the KZbin algorithm...

[@SheppardArts]

Definitely a lot of hours. I've had some comments about some of my initial preparatory steps being too long and unnecessary. This is sort of true- I could have coated the original drawing with matte medium and painted directly on it. The reason I didn't is so I could preserve the drawing as a separate piece, and make the final painting larger. Also re-drawing (even tracing your own drawing) has a way of helping fix proportion issues earlier on, rather than dealing with them in paint.

[@SheppardArts]

Yes, I've been working as an artist and illustrator full time for almost a year now. It's a great job!

[@yournuubgod]

My god this is breath taking. I really love your technique with the overcoat on the pencil first which gave the finish look that really interesting texture over everything. Yet even though it had that texture, the way you mixed your mediums together really gave it a still very refined, soft and creamy look. It's amazing

[@SheppardArts]

Thank you very much, this means a lot to me!

[@Napalmbethsux]

I'd like to thank you for showing the digital side of your process. Perhaps it's me, but I find not many artist process & technique videos will go into that portion of it, so it left me feeling inadequate. Seeing the outcome of your painting thru your processes, gave me validity. Thank you. I hope you have kept painting through the years.

[@DomingoFreire]

You are an incredible artist... Congratulations

[@KittyKei]

You know,I really do love these videos. You never really appreciate art that much until you see how much effort and time the artist put into it.

[@hibridmule7916]

incredible!1 month ago i was speaking about you looking a magic:the gatering card.the most amazing thing of magic are your ilustration!absolutly!!!and now casually i'm watching your video...but ever i thought that you were an old........!hahaha..thank you for your work.maybe one day i could work at your side.now that you were one of my greatest sources of inspiration

[@IceQeen1011]

I gained a TRUE and deep appreciation for oil painting after watching this. Both you and the painting are very beautiful :P

[@Madhatteren]

I can't thank you enough for showing me all these steps. I work with pencil and charcoal and have always been afraid to step outside of my comfort zone. I have never seen a step by step like this...I really hope you make more. I'm writing this only 3 minutes in...and can't wait to watch the rest. Everything is beautoful! Much appreciation and respect - Russell

[@mrala99999]

I cannot decide which I am more impressed with, your skill as a painter or your ability to compose/design. This was just beautifully executed in every way and I would not change a thing, coming from fellow artist that means a lot (you know what I mean).

[@Kathysart]

Ohhh… your process stuns me. You go to such lengths!!! I need to get with the program. I know that. I’ve been so lazy. THANK YOU for this. Beautiful work, of course.

[@laceymcdonald22]

The way that you create you pieces is so methodical and there really is an art form itself. I love how you go through the steps so as to really allow others to grasp the entire process and the amount of effort that goes in to your art.

[@CaseyCityhallDraws]

Very awesome! Thank you for sharing your process!!

[@rickbaker377]

Very cool! Glad to see that I am not the only one who underpants in acrylic. Nicely produced video as well, and you also did the music.Talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@huckleberry7396]

Rick Baker what's the benefit of using acrylics to underpaint?

[@Lasomie]

Melody handeland i work with acrylics not oil paints, but my best guess is the fact that it gives an idea of where the colours go without bleeding through.

[@huckleberry7396]

Jasmin Ok oh ok thanks! Definitely gonna try that 😊

[@tomtucker6828]

And because you can get that base idea down without the long long drying time of oil paints

[@candiceleung1802]

I can't believe you made the music in the background! Very talented :D

[@GrumpetteJV]

thank you so much for uploading. it's a beautiful painting and this shows how it's not "just" talent, but hours of research and hard work. people always seem to complain about Art being expensive, but the work you've put in there, the emotion is amazing. I also know how much those paints and mediums cost. Time, effort, money and your heart and soul have gone into this painting. Wow. it's stunning and I really appreciate you sharing your process.

[@elasticunicorn]

Wonderful Cynthia! And a really well made video. Come to think of it - nice music too! I hope we are going to see many more of these videos. Stew.

[@SheppardArts]

Oh my goodness, that is so good to hear! Thank you, and best wishes getting back into it!! That's so exciting.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

So beautiful. What an awesome idea to begin with as well. The step by step execution is so wonderful to see. You are so creative and talented. What a joy to watch. Inspiring as I am learning to paint with acrylics and oils again.

[@Detalle]

I’m an artist myself. I use all kind of media; from Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Gouache and I’m still learning every day how to improve myself. I’m happy to say that I learn from other artists and you are no exception my wonderful art friend!!!! You are amazing and I have seen your art work before and I just have to say that I’m a fan of yours ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ LOVE YOU!!

[@MetalfaceJay]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was concise, extremely informative and not to mention inspiring I even enjoyed the editing and music! great work.

[@shumakerart]

Beautiful work!! I had to subscribe. Thank you for showing the whole process of how you got to the final painting. Keep making amazing art :)

[@WaterDragonSlayer]

I am so glad I randomly came across this. As a person study for a major in the fine arts this is inspiring and it brings out some of what my professors have been teaching me so far in class.

[@laurareiger5448]

I have no accurate words to express how amazing this is. Wow.

[@bandit462]

Beautiful work and major respect! I am a digital painter mostly, seeing you work traditionally like this makes me appreciate how much skill is really involved. =D

[@mrala99999]

I have watched this several times and find it glorious. Please post more of your work in oil!

[@nantenin123]

so far the best painting i've ever seen

[@brentjernigan7073]

Thanks for the video, Cynthia. Great work, and very inspiring. Please consider posting more of these!

[@Homerojay79]

As someone said before, excellent thorough video of every stage in basically 10 minutes. Very informative and concise.

[@shumin9164]

This is so amazing! You inspires me so much to not be afraid and finally try oil painting.

[@montsamu]

I love seeing the canvas flex and bounce back with your strokes, just great work.

[@christinawhelan2436]

This is breath taking... You have amazing talent

[@Amonny]

Amazing talent! Beautiful piece of artwork and a beautiful painter as well. Upload more videos please, the whole painting process is just captivating to look at.

[@animeSelect]

this is wonderful. And I never even learned about that transferring technique. So thank you from a aspiring illustrator for this wonderful video!

[@lildoobers]

Absolutely beautiful technique. Well done!

[@NME10E]

Stunning work, thank you so much for creating and sharing this!

[@tsukun16]

I really apreciate how you share your process! Thankyou

[@ophielliaspeedpaints5583]

you are so gifted... You're work has inspired me so much. And your music is super aswell!!

[@j.ascension7]

I'm inspired, this painting came out awesomely

[@leeimaginary5317]

Beautiful and amazing. It has a creative idea and I can say nothing wrong about this piece.

[@soangskip2893]

You're multi-talented artist Cynthia. You're good in paint, digital, and your music are amazing. I dont know the way you dividing time. thanks for great video!! I learn a lot from you

[@Nana-fn1qe]

Very details !!! Beyond love your work!!!!! Hope to watch some more work process !! Support from Hong Kong

[@Charja02]

The composition for this is absolutely phenomenal

[@zoegifkins8517]

I love this! You’ve really broken down and simplified the whole process! I paint in acrylic and find myself doing sooooo many gosh darn layers and it still doesn’t even look half as good as this! I guess the proof is in the planning. I rarely actually plan my paintings, because I’m perpetually impatient, but right now in my polytech classes we’re being taught what an important process the planning is. I find it tedious but it must be worth it hahaha

[@lucaslopes3256]

cynthia, I love your work, too bad you haven't posted any more process videos. You have inspired me to become a better artist ever since 2012... I was homeless back then and here I am sitting in my studio typing this comment. I really love your work. Thank you.

[@SheppardArts]

Thanks for your comment, and glad you have a studio now. I would really love to produce more, since this one is now officially ancient!

[@lucaslopes3256]

I'm sure I speak on behalf of the thousands of people who've viewed this video: It'd be an honour to see another video of yours!

[@Funkinessful]

Goodness Gracious , that is such a spectacular work!

[@gracefulgallery8194]

I watch this video at least once a week to keep me inspired! Thank you for the amazing art!

[@MachineGod40000]

Amazing job, Cynthia! Really enjoyed watching you work. The painting is awesome too.

[@Holonink]

Such a beautiful piece! This video makes me want to dive into painting though I think I may be to far into ink lol. Very well done!!!

[@aubreymcmichael9381]

Awesome painting and video! It answered all my questions about process and materials.

[@donnapelc]

I was so amazed how you work. I can't wait to try oil paint . Your film making was beautifully done as well. So glad I found you on You tube.

[@EnglishFoxx]

This is so beautiful, the PS colour comp alone is just breathtaking for something that's process!!

[@DOYAHDORMI]

this is absolutely hypnotic!!! great!!!! it's always great to see beautiful ladies with extremely great artistic prowess!!!

[@FiTZXO]

WOW! very nice detail, beautiful work!! you have a very good process. bravo

[@lizwidner1208]

Quite a fascinating process, and amazingly beautiful artwork! Thank you for this!

[@tgoazevedo]

I loved how you described the process, you are an amazing artist and the quality of your work is amazing, I am so happy to have found your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@benevolentlionheart4927]

This is an absolutely stunning piece!!! I love it!!! Amazing work!!!

[@jackdaniels4550]

Mmmm very nice. I like all paintings that you made. You are AMAZING !!!

[@01duffy]

Great picture! And great demonstration, I learnt heaps. Thank you.

[@chenhcharch3343]

this video and soundtrack are really gotten me high. love it

[@MrXMandrakex]

Looks very brilliant and got a very special atmosphere!!

[@Rauxlen]

loving the music in the background. Fit the tone of the painting perfectly.

[@nealtse9125]

I feel in love with these piece more after seeing you pull it together. Thank you for sharing your process with us.

[@zerobriant]

Love how the painting comes to life, you painted like you were painting watercolor. oh i miss doing this traditional art.. it really takes a lot of time and patience, which is not very much available on this fast-paced world. So paintings like this deserves a lot of respect..Great job Cynthia! Cheers! :)

[@MrMarvinCook]

The music really sets the mood,I really enjoyed watching this.Everything went together so well.

[@JeffLafferty]

beautiful work!

[@GulfsideMuralsFL]

Spectacular Piece. Love the video and the techniques. Thank you for sharing

[@sistersaiavissira6180]

Definitely a favorite artist.

[@SheppardArts]

Certainly! I put a large amount of acrylic paint out on the palette so there's less surface area to get dried out by air exposure, and as I'm working I constantly mix in wet matte medium. You can see a quick shot of the messy acrylic palette at 4:01 with the massive splotch of matte medium on the right.

[@artslideshows8326]

Thanks for sharing your talents with us all. Deeply inspiring.

[@grofbathori]

Wow, amazing. I'm lost my head for a while. It,s so beautiful

[@PrancinBunny]

amazing! thanks for taking the time to make a video about your process.

[@juriaan13]

that was great to see it get from idea to finished piece..hope to see more videos..

[@JulianMakes]

Gorgeous concept and sublime painting. Really amazing work. Bravo.

[@lizzayb1281]

that was COMPLETELY AMAZING! . . . . please, could you create another I love watching this

[@nicolezhang8116]

Good job evoking that creepy feel! I have shivers running down my spine now.

[@InezDoesLife]

Loved watching this! Please make more videos!

[@RyanSmith-jy7us]

This painting is phenomenal, the tonality, structure and content blew my mind! I have taken a lot of inspiration from your technique. Great work!

[@-helmutweisswald9065]

Синтия, невероятно красивая и талантливая

[@IamInkDrone]

I really enjoyed watching this. Very enjoyable!

[@availdname]

What a seriously fucking awesome painting. It's beautiful. Well done.

[@synsanity7432]

Oh Cynthia, complete boss! Such an amazing piece.

[@chrisromero07]

im taking a painting class in college and omg you make this look so easy.

[@HAOwanderer]

This was very helpful! thanks for sharing it! and I love the final art!

[@JeanMoore]

Cynthia! what a beautiful painting! and a really well-made video that is both informative and a delight to watch. Will definitely be sharing this one...a lot!

[@jamesh7138]

Nice technique and thanks for showing your process.

[@fablequanzy2871]

This is a very Beautiful Piece well put together, and This video was as much inspiring as it was for you creating it! Lovely Cynthia!

[@jessejzetteart5180]

Wow! very good painting process! i didnt expect u do in digital for painting reference lol! its great!

[@AlexMorellon]

That's an awsome video Cynthia ! And I'm so inspired right now !!! It's the first time I see this process, and I've already learned so much. It seems very intimidating, but I have to learn that stuff !

[@pipperoooo]

I REALLY love this painting and this style of artwork! Amazingly awesome! I love using oils and this is my kind of artwork! Love it!

[@anniegyldenbjerg6609]

WOW...if only I had a fraction of your talent! AMAZING!!! :)

[@spap26]

Amazing! ! Loved d composition... good luck!!

[@soombie]

I love your style and technique. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work.