Reproducing Famous Art Blindfolded from Memory -- The Persistence of Memory - Salvador Dali

[@AlexiasShado]

"Where have I made the biggest mistake so far?" "Your pen choice," I reply, simultaneously cringing and smiling in anticipation for the big reveal.

[@peter_draws]

I had to reupload this one, had a little error in the previous version. Have a good day everyone, hope you're all doing ok

[@hallamfamily189]

Peter Draws hope you’re doing ok too :)

[@reidpaslay]

Staying distant while trying to make human connections like I didn't do before!

[@ola_bandola]

Hope you’re doing ok too!

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Yeah I was wondering what was going on. The first time I clicked the notification it said that "this video is private". I thought Peter doesnt normally privatize videos. Glad to see it's up and I can now vicariously watch you draw as a noodle on guitar. Cheers.

[@scramblemindjumble]

Hope you're doing ok too peter 💕 stay safe!

[@Occupant]

I heard Dali was trying to paint normal clocks but he was blindfolded too

[@datei03]

it's both

[@UATU.]

Quarantine with Peter is heaven.

[@hallamfamily189]

AGREED I don’t know how we’d survive otherwise

[@englishmotherfucker1058]

peter is always heaven

[@jardaysolar33]

Wrong, heaven is nowhere near as enjoyable as peterdraws

[@pnak0tic]

Dali has another painting called "Disintegration of persistence of memory" This is a bit of that

[@entropygenerator2646]

I was yelling this at the screen

[@peculiarsoundsnice7715]

Actually the way Peter draws those clocks is similar to the way patients with Alzheimer's draw them! Drawing clocks is a common test to see how advanced is the memory loss - so "disintegration of persistence of memory" would be kind of a perfect name for this drawing

[@lizh4715]

“All the numbers fell off all the watches.“ I’m thinking that only makes it more beautifully abstract.

[@rick-deckard]

From the first ink splotch I knew this was a beautiful idea.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

astudios I’m laughing!

[@michaelkomorowski2305]

Favorite line: “Now, worst case scenario this pen runs out of ink or stops working for some reason.” Apparently a couple scenarios were left out of the mix....

[@hightunnel2723]

I like watching your videos while I go to bed. Not saying you’re boring but I’ve seen so many of your videos that it relaxes me and gives me a lottt of comfort

[@JohnSmith-if7kx]

Definitely one for the refrigerator. Or maybe some art gallery where instead of art being placed on walls theres just a refrigerator every 5 feet and some art hung on it via magnet.

[@jameswilliams6946]

John Smith agreed Sounds awesome, i would totally go there

[@dariosilvestri473]

I would love an exhibition like that, it's genial

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Brilliant

[@parkersmith297]

I love how he kept the finger on the edge of the table for reference and then decided to make it longer but without moving the finger

[@mistico675]

I laughed so hard at that

[@parkersmith297]

@@mistico675 me too😂

[@lancebangle]

It’s like a kindergartner got possessed by Salvador Dali’s ghost during arts and crafts

[@xxxxxMojoxxxxx]

This one really tickled me

[@balobreached]

As soon as he touched the pen nib I had a gutteral sense of hopelessness in the pit of my stomach which didn't fleet and I don't think it ever will.

[@glacieractivity]

It was really interesting to hear you talk through your thinking and execution. Like analysing a famous painting "in reverse". And it is almost bizarre how well you keep the geometry and proportions in check.

[@jokujou]

When you forgot to move your reference finger when you decided to make the line longer I was almost screaming at my screen

[@peter_draws]

Haha yeah that was pretty painful to watch back

[@JaykuhbYT]

Haha

[@JermsGaming]

Peter Draws painfully funny 😂😊

[@TheNightowl001]

@@peter_draws It was pretty painful to watch, period. BTW.. Next time you want to do a blind drawing. Put a thin piece of masking tape or something on the "top" of the pen aligned with the top of the nib. Then you'll know the orientation of your nib. Or, as you said, possibly use a ballpoint. Something where you don't get ink all over your fingers and transfer it to the drawing surface.

[@vangoghsseveredear]

@@TheNightowl001 or just use a lamy safari. They have the little notches on them to guide your fingers, which in this instance wouldve been good, and everyone has a lamy safari lol

[@davesled]

Yes Peter you should do a blind drawing of Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night

[@qpwoeirutyalskdjfify]

YES!

[@EvanDeitrich9]

there's a lil smudge

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Evan Deitrich LOL

[@fairytail2484]

just a lil

[@DennGreenIII]

Wow I never thought I'd hear Peter genuinely laugh. He usually keeps so composed.

[@NGorso1]

His smile & laugh after taking of the mask makes me really happy. Also it was fun to listen how he tries to remember all parts, I didn't think of quarter the stuff he remembered

[@MinBlick]

When you added the first melted watch I was amazed, it is a weird paiting to begin with by the watch floating above the branch is a good addition but the hands and numbers exploding out in the air now THAT is an amazing addition. I love it.

[@mojojoji5493]

“There’s a few cracks infront of the cliff” *literally draws the cracks infront of cliff

[@ola_bandola]

Peter is the only one that makes sponsored messages enjoyable to watch

[@DiNozzo431]

Peter, how much fun did you have watching this back before uploading? "I'm just going to reinforce this tree here a little bit" had me giggling pretty hard

[@peter_draws]

Haha yeah it was more entertaining for me than usual

[@sebastianaitsabes]

That part made me laugh so much 🤣

[@fieldofsleepcows]

The smudges made it all the better! Messy videos are always great to watch. Would love to see another one. Maybe a work by Moebius?

[@deepset]

i smiled so wide to your reaction to the reveal

[@Jumbo_Engineering]

Please do a selfportrait and feel your face

[@jordiemetie950]

Haha ink face

[@manus5423]

i love this one, next time: Rembrandt's night watch with a marker on the wall

[@doggoboii]

“i know it has some shading on the side” as he draws onto an ink blob we call that *_foreshadowing_*

[@powerplantpipe]

Peter, you should do this again but with a Beksinski.

[@merlinsiervo]

That would be great!!! More exposure for Beksinski's art too!

[@taynannataly686]

I love that the way you describe is really close to the real thing and the mistakes were just a thing that happened because you kept losing the position I loved the smudging tho for some reason the blobs are fun

[@COUP_DE_COEUR]

Draw the dogs playing poker next! Loved this video

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Having the clock numbers floating I feel Dali would have used that idea if he saw this.

[@gabyflores9412]

Refilling a fountain pen blindfolded

[@B0radyman]

INCREDIBLE!!! The smudges and the numbers falling off the clock etc add so much the feeling of the scene. Almost makes it more surreal in a way. Especially since the drawing is purely a representation of a completely different artwork that was only existing in your imagination throughout the entire process

[@elle-iza]

I must say that I'm super impressed by the number of details you have remembered and so well reproduced. I'd really love to see more like this.

[@WazzTheLagWizard]

Its looking good in my mind, its looking really good in my mind...(2 seconds later) im coming back down here and reinforcing the roots. Ive never laughed so hard 🙃

[@1987smashley]

That part was priceless

[@tafellappen8551]

"Here for reference", and then forgetting about it, i can relate

[@connornial8237]

Okay this was hilarious, me and my mom have never laughed as hard at a KZbin video. Keep up the good work homie love what you’re doing

[@xtratrstrl403]

“I haven’t had a problem with this ink yet” *attempts the entire drawing blindfolded and the pen clogs after 2 minutes*

[@jbmckean]

feckin awesome...laughed all the way thru this...I needed that so much...thank you Peter seriously :) your a gem :)

[@samantharomero8517]

My mom- "Is that the soggy hotdog guy? He looks like Hide from that 70's show"

[@Valmon14]

Hey it looks like the memory persisted. Good on you Peter.

[@moma-b]

I definitely want more of this!!!! 🤣👌

[@mybubbles5552]

Yes, please do this again with a less smudgy instrument. What better famous art piece to do other than Starry Night? So I vote that you try that one :)

[@1987smashley]

With colored pencils!!!!

[@XxarnyxXx]

Whenever I watch one of your videos my brother says that I’m watching Bob Ross on acid. I think he Means it as a compliment

[@andercoyote4170]

This is four years in the future Peter. I’m watching all your videos. You’ve inspired me to start drawing again. You really give me a laugh here too. Enjoy your unique personality and videos. Thanks! 😆

[@nolanhanna]

"I'm gonna put my finger here for reference. And maybe a little farther" Proceeds to leave the finger in the same place

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

The first time I clicked the notification the video was private. Glad you changed it to public for us mortals.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah I actually reuploaded it, sorry for the confusion

[@captivatingcurios]

I actually really liked how it turned out!!

[@IncorrigibleEskimoPi]

This is honestly so incredibly close for someone who was blindfolded and didn't freshly look at the painting. Definitely nailed it in my opinion haha

[@AdamBusbee]

The best part of this is seeing it and constantly hearing him say “I think I nailed it”

[@mch2707]

Will there ever be another "What I think about art" video? Anyway, thoroughly enjoyed this. Keep it up. Proud of you!

[@nicoclavel8050]

Very honest...warm hearted ... True artist laugh ...very nice ....veryyyyy veryyy very nice

[@lorischwichtenberg9088]

Peter, that was brilliant! I'm going to watch it again right now, it was too awesome--- just the lighthearted entertainment we need right now ❤️ I'm sure I speak for many of us: thanks for the best part of my day today!

[@nolanosam]

That was awesome! Please do more!!!! how about the Creation of Adam?

[@coolmintypepper.297]

This inspires me to blind fold myself, and draw a graph of inside my house i grew up in. Than you, Peter ! We just love your show !

[@gwendalminguy]

I laughted so hard during the whole video, thank you Peter ! And of course you should do it again with an other painting.

[@jaguarenduda]

I really have to stop being attracted to people who I’ll never meet, but Peter’s personality is just so genuine, easy-going and gentle that I really can’t help falling in love a bit. Also I had the biggest, goofiest smile during this whole video and I loved the final result in all its messiness..

[@g0atduck]

This was glorious despite the severe anxiety I experienced on behalf of Peter’s left sleeve throughout.

[@dominikszpyrka]

This is so interesting to watch. You are usually so confident with your work, so it was interesting to see you hesitate and think about your movements and lines. I love the genuine reaction at the end. Thank you for sharing.

[@Elbeirster]

That maybe was one of my top 5 favorites peter. When you did the reveal to your self it was awesome to see your reaction to what we just watched you do. Bravo... good vid

[@MOsesIcan]

I absolutely love watching this process and I think you nailed it

[@GarrettCorbin]

I would love to have this drawing framed on my wall. Absolutely lovely peter

[@tdog3085]

This made me smile so much peters reaction 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 HIS LAUGHHHH

[@drowsydan7691]

7:11 "adding a little texture" right in the middle of a black bloch scrubbing

[@lizzleslife]

Peter’s soothing voice always puts me to sleep. But like in the best way possible. ☺️

[@noocemiller6005]

Hi Peter, I'm glad you're here. I've been stuck in some sort of weird space-time-quarantinium, but it's better now that I can watch you for a little while.

[@reidpaslay]

I'm no anthropologist, but I do believe the cloth covering must go over the breathing holes and not the seeing holes in order to keep out the 'Rona. Regardless, thank you again for a great video to entertain and stimulate creativity!

[@Pimp.My.Forklift]

Actually, it should go over both to be safe, since the droplets containing the v can infect you through any hole.

[@reidpaslay]

@@Pimp.My.Forklift Ah yes, wrap it around breathing, seeing, and sound holes. #noholesleftbare

[@veronicahall889]

okay your smile and laugh are one of my favorite things

[@ViviDybowski]

One of my favorite Peter Draws videos to date! Thanks for the laughs :)

[@clauddieghdecoline8099]

Please do this again it was very entertaining. Love your work Peter

[@coralreef4184]

Do this again!!! This was my absolute favorite it is so lovely to see and I'm rooting for you the whole time. This is good thank you 😌😌

[@YapTuntley]

This was super fun to watch. I'd definitely love to see some more of these types of videos. I don't know much about art, so I don't really have any good suggestions for what to draw, but I'm sure some other people here have good ideas

[@TheRebs7]

Really good. Your minds eye placed everything really well. And with lots of chuckles too. Perfect!

[@ad6449]

Your joyous laughter, Peter, at the end, brought me such joy. Such creative joy! Please do more of this type of thing. Maybe try a Frida Kahlo next?

[@HeidiSue60]

Check it out, 11:31 when you draw the table edge watch, your line coming up met the starting point EXACTLY! ...then you kept going. But there for a second...whoa!

[@Laura-it4ow]

I felt like you were taking the clock drawing test for dementia :) Love your personality and your artwork! Keep safe and sane!

[@Alizardlovesyou]

I like this version more. It’s so much more accurate to how my mind holds images in my memory, including the smudges and disconnects. :D

[@kyleehill694]

I loved this! So fun to watch, defiantly should do more videos like this one!

[@CatCubed]

"Is it all perfect" Yes absolutely perfect, Peter Would love to see more famous paintings, it's a lot of fun but maybe a different pen next time lol

[@BenRangel]

6:25 - LOL. He draws the edge of the table further out from his finger. But in the next step he completely forgets that and resumes drawing as if the table corner was exactly where he put his finger.

[@ZacVaper]

Exactly the same way I draw with my eyes open. :)

[@ZacharyReaper]

This does spark joy in me

[@terminatortrainer]

Yes, me as well

[@auntienessarocks]

This is my all time favorite art piece..., Lol, you so nailed it Peter! Love ya!

[@notnownico7178]

7:10 I'm so glad the tree lines matched with the ink stain. I would've lost my marbles if they didn't

[@MinBlick]

This was an excellent comment to read as I just came here from the last Wintergatan Wednesday video. :D

[@arthero79]

Hahahah I love how you start filling the paper with in from your fingers

[@grauf0x]

Do more! Really fun to watch, and I like how the drawing turned out on its own

[@hannahscow128]

Yes PLEASE make another one of these, this was so entertaining and hilarious and I loved it. I don't care what you draw, just please do it again and soon. Dying in quarantine and you're definitely helping

[@tastieeve5706]

I went to a salvador dali museum in france, it was magical. There were tons of wacky sculptures. One of the best moments of my life. Peter why arent u live streaming on twitch anymore.

[@peter_draws]

I’m focusing my energy on school and youtube right now, twitch was kind of an extended experiment. Essentially it was taking up too much of my time and energy

[@Nodum_ping]

I went to the one in St. Petersburg, FL. Seeing the Hallucinogenic Toreador was amazing, and the museum even had its own miniature labyrinth outside.

[@coloringanddoodling9751]

I believe I would prefer to see you recreate known works in "Peter Draws/Rotring" style, with complete use of your visual faculties. I quite sure we would all enjoy your uniquely amazing perspective.

[@veronicahall889]

one of my favorite videos ever

[@jaehightower4052]

Please continue to do this it's just awesome !

[@juancamilof7058]

The best video of Peter’s channel.

[@JustJake77]

Your respons when you first saw what you drew... That was great. Thanks for the laughs. Well done.

[@spinafire]

That was wonderful, please do more!

[@kimbaxley7595]

You did an amazing job of remembering all the details and drawing them approximately in the right place. As many times as I have seen that painting, including in person, I don't know if I would remember everything. I want to try this.

[@ethernautrix]

An unexpectedly lovely and hilarious drawing. I would watch more DWB (Drawring While Blindfolded) always.

[@DickyDouglas]

I really miss your series "what I think about art." Would love to see it come back some day, it was very relaxing.

[@mtynes]

Omg Peter you did so good 🤩🤩🤩 Super clean!

[@charleskolozsvary8714]

this was a joy to watch, do more!