The Illusion of Detail

[@josephgomez2249]

I would pay him $100 an hour just for him to read a book. Le petit prince? Please? I’m not jokinv

[@monicaborzu]

Artists read plenty and observe book content before painting.

[@StuartDavies]

@@monicaborzu Some do, maybe. I've been doing this for over 50 years - 45 of them without the need to read books on the subject.

[@dilipanthonypinto1620]

monica borzu - buciu I believe the person was referring to the artists soothing voice and would like him to make an audio book or narrate Le Petit Prince...

[@jessgirr1728]

@@zephiniyahhamashiachs6455 You are so right. We are all born artists, seeds of the creator. I want to see the unconditioned art of individuals, not the indoctrinated hive mind version!

[@jessgirr1728]

Totally agree. What a voice.

[@ziggyelly6652]

I liked it when he said:” it’s enough for a brain to say that ooooh that must be a tree .“

[@audreygullas8728]

I loved when he said that ! Sure made since.

[@thePhantom245]

"I put the brush down thinking I'll clean that, then I didn't" I felt that, broke so many brushes that way RIP to my favorite flat brush, you will be missed

[@hanawana]

RIP AylaPhantom’s Favourite Flat Brush

[@childofgod759]

Rip

[@miric6224]

Hello, I haven’t found a dried out paint, paint brush that couldn’t be restored by Windsor Newton brush cleaner. The stuff is AMAXING. Have been painting for years. In art class we students brought our “wrecked” brushes together for a test. By the end of class everyones’ brush was almost normal. You don’t need a lot of the stuff. Pour a little on the stiff paint and rest aside in a jar. Check periodically and start flexing the bistles once it starts working. It even works on getting dried acrylic out of cloth.

[@thePhantom245]

@@miric6224 huh that's great advice. will look into that. thanks!

[@mimiii.o4]

I’ve left brushes for days after painting and I find a quick hack by myself just get a sponge the green part, put some soap and swirl your brush on top also wetting it with hot water (not boiling tho)

[@thegreatestelder]

„Notice all that detail on the hill in the distance? Isn’t that amazing? Didn’t paint any of it.“

[@n1ch17]

26:20

[@twilightstar637]

@@n1ch17 Thank you so much

[@marieslittlekitchen1020]

glad i caught that

[@daisymarlo2413]

The best 💖

[@katherandefy]

😂

[@LouBoogaloo]

Honestly the camera wasn’t an issue for me. You stepping in front of it wasn’t distracting from the experience of enjoying the video. It felt rather personal and added to the feel

[@yor90]

Yes! I agree. It's like I'm in the room looking, well, over his shoulder.

[@yor90]

Yes! I agree. It's like I'm in the room looking, well, over his shoulder.

[@corydoesstuff6411]

Luis Montano 100% agree, was gonna say the same thing

[@sofar2218]

Thaddeus Oggh yes!

[@henryainsley3814]

He could put it off to one side like Bob Ross but yeah it didn't really matter to me

[@lomito.studio]

What kind of Bob Ross is this

[@iFrostNight]

The English equivalent

[@RedTDA]

Sir Robert Ross

[@au9605]

The fact that your pfp fits with the comment I-

[@TR-hy9pn]

Pfp checks out lol

[@yyg4632]

The second

[@carina-nonbinary]

Everytime I watch videos of artists I realize one thing: the artwork has to look like a catastrophe at one point (at least for someone who just sees this one state of the painting) and then you add some magic and it looks incredible...

[@XOChristianaNicole]

This is what I always have to explain, as a hairstylist, and clients are freaking out - before the haircut is even close to complete. TRUST THE PROCESS. Lol

[@joeldilungidi767]

🤣🤣that’s me whenever I paint, and I’m like to people wait for the end product

[@davebryan1890]

That's similar to my process - I still however need to figure out the last part

[@cole4832]

@@davebryan1890 yes same I have the catastrophe part down, just need to get the second part down.

[@nikionek1881]

"I have a Patreon page. The money goes to wine, women, and song." 🤣🤣🤣

[@cnote459]

We love the honesty 😂

[@fastlearner69]

I took it seriously for a split second 😂

[@senza4591]

Reads like a line from oblivion

[@darrinpennington]

In my twenties it was wine, women and song Nowadays it's iced tea, the old lady and the remote control 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@model901]

He is a real artist

[@felipessunshine]

His way of talking could cure depression and anxiety

[@bobbyrussell90]

His dramatic sky gave me anxiety,

[@HughMansonMD]

@YURIalter3gø "and then you just beat the devil out of it"

[@debrathain]

Lol! Your right! 😀 I loved listening to him. I must be depressed.

[@divster2386]

He sounds like the narrator in a Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy movie. B)

[@luso-american_asmr]

On low volume its almost ASMR...so relaxing

[@DeathRealmTattoo]

Literally NEVER heard of this guy or watched any of his videos, and the man got me to subscribe within 20 seconds.

[@kindubeligaswatta1642]

SAME!

[@moonchild7597]

Me too

[@inkchip7351]

Me three!

[@daadaa6356]

same

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

same

[@christinau.3699]

“Because there’s hardly any paint on it, doesn’t make it any less of a painting.” I love that, it’s so simple and you couldn’t be more right.

[@onigireee]

This is something my professor told me about! I paint digitally, and I would zoom in and in and painstakingly paint these tiny little details while losing sight of the bigger picture. He eventually told me not to look too deep, to see it where most people would and make textures at that distance. If I could read it, so would they. Took a lot of time off my hands!

[@artwithalaska4852]

I suffer from this curse too, and currently trying to get rid of it

[@strawberrycoolatta]

mood

[@e31dlover]

Came to the comment for the Hanamaki profile pic... stayed to say I do the exact same thing

[@Vera-lj1zk]

"the brush is no more, because when i put it down i was thinking 'i'll clean that'...but i didnt... i forgot." *every artist: relates*

[@LordDany]

True I sometimes shove My brushes on the bag and just notice that they are not clean the Next time i Need them

[@mikethomasbike]

"just because there is little paint, doesn't make it any less of a painting" wise words pal. The world can learn many things from that statement.

[@HeatherMaderArt]

Me: OMIGOD YOU can’t put BROWN for the sky!?! Me at the end: Stunned. Humbled. Awestruck. Lol. You are making me want to change the whole course of my little tiny channel. Loved everything about this video. 🥰

[@audreygullas8728]

Awhaaha Heather, that's so funny. Crazy how it worked. But I see all sorts of colors when I'm looking at cloudy sky's. Greens and brown usually in the late spring. I think it's a lot of moisture. So you do this as well as pours ? That's great. It's a nice break from frustrating pours for me.

[@aditilalit2155]

Just checked your channel. Your art is really beautiful!!

[@orinvest]

As an artist, you can paint the sky whatever color the heck you want. You are the artist, that is what art is all about

[@pinkajou656]

Exactly my reaction XD BROWN SKY????

[@miniatini]

Him erasing the person with the scarf at 24:15 is totally inexcusable. Complete madlad.

[@StuartDavies]

LOL!

[@dacrammers2594]

I can't unsee that person being erased now...

[@anggarar1995]

He is Mad Grandpa actually..

[@elio4444]

I don't get what you mean🤔 Can SB explain

[@amystokes9985]

Elio looks like a tiny person

[@juancgonzalez2102]

You're now my new granpa. I don't make these rules, i just follow them

[@rosieleat6868]

LOL

[@vikrant8167]

One...Oh Yeah Yeah for you xD

[@Jkw211]

I want him to be my grandpa too..!

[@janahendrix458]

Grandpa yes! AMAZING!!!💜💚

[@davidadams2395]

I'm too old for Mr. Davies to be my new grandpa, but he can be my new Pa.

[@jeruford]

You’re the only person for whom I’d watch a 30+ second ad without skipping

[@Alex-gx7gh]

"I'd be doing what they want and I like doing what I want" I relate to this so much, it's why I never chose a career in the art field. I enjoy making art how I see fit without anyone telling me what to.

[@tomieeyes]

Same

[@andieskywalker]

Naaah many artists do what they enjoy as the same time as their fans enjoy it, when you make art that you enjoy, others will enjoy it even more than if u hated what you make bc u make it with love and it really shows

[@yamichan9249]

@@andieskywalker I believe they were talking about having an employer. Social media is not the only way for artists to get income from. For example; Painting people's portraits, animation for a movie, or art for a brand's packaging, etc. Stuff where you don't get to do what you want to, because you're being paid to do what someone else asks.

[@rohannabendiola9897]

Wow

[@anitav522]

“AMEN,Because ,it’s something for you to enjoy,it’s a hobby and once you make it a job it’s no longer yours,which isn’t the best thing when you need it as a stress relief or to cope with life,because,most people aren’t interested in your life problems,some may act as if they are only to become another type of problem. Art can be a private moment for you;And if someone just happened to make a major breakthrough to assist you into some sort of Amazing Opportunity,well! “This would mean your truly Blessed by the Best” .

[@negativeman7716]

“This place doesn’t exist anywhere except between my ears” Shit that’s such an awesome line

[@Gregatseasonalsteins]

Hey man, i am pretty sure that you have credible art skills and also demonstrate yourself to be a good instructor as well...but, you really should be reading or narrating Winnie the Pooh books and stories...you'd make a fortune! Your voice could pretty much send any child in to dreamy night world. Just a thought.

[@StuartDavies]

Originally, I wanted to be an actor and was accepted by RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), but at the time I had a young family to support, so I went back to being a commercial artist. I've often wondered what life would have been like if I'd taken the other route :-)

[@kwadens9309]

Stuart Davies o:

[@groovyhippiechick]

@@StuartDavies why don't you try reading for audiobooks? There should be money in that.

[@StuartDavies]

@@groovyhippiechick Thanks! I'm considering doing that for my novel. See the link in the info box :-)

[@christinemacmacleod4880]

Stuart Davies the theatre’s loss is the world’s gain. Your art is wonderful.

[@bad.art.bymaria]

"I have eat and buy paint and all that staff, but, most importantly, I have to feed the cat..." I FELT that!! And please don't justify your need to be paid for your services!!

[@valeriagian5938]

Idk how I got here.... I was literally watching horror stories and out of nowhere I am here and in love with his voice

[@joaks9178]

Same here

[@dylanbamford2434]

"I have to eat and buy paint and all that stuff and, very importantly, I have to feed the cat." Honestly, these are also my priorities in life...only I don't have a cat.

[@awaishssn]

You need a cat bruh Everybody needs a cat in their life.

[@frischeswiesel5167]

Yes sir...

[@torrynerheim2887]

That's hilarious.

[@melodyjordan6052]

I love dogs. I must feed my dog!! Very important don't ya know.

[@christinajennings8235]

@Simon Nowicki me also

[@asafupps]

Oh, so you’re a reincarnation of Bob Ross, I see

[@ZooKeePla]

He does beat the devil out of it, a bit

[@justaracoonchillinginatoilet69]

@@matthewc4451 its a compliment, actually

[@matthewc4451]

@@justaracoonchillinginatoilet69 Bob Ross is infinitely better than this

[@evelinapushkash6827]

@@matthewc4451 who are you to compare two wonderful people, judgemental asshole?

[@matthewc4451]

@@evelinapushkash6827 😂😂😂

[@auntielu4394]

He said 'twap twap twap, this is the landscape right here, straight from my imagination.' Much respect sir.

[@shandaturman9974]

Finally a technique I understand. I’ve been instructed to paint very tight, very detailed and tedious which gets me frustrated. I’m am captivated in your freeness, your freshness. I am excited once again

[@SparkieNeisti]

Have you ever seen Bob Ross?

[@harlemsar]

Hitting the hardware store for some cheap brushes.. : )

[@christinewilde110]

Whoever tells you to paint very tight? Enjoy painting....

[@aminahmed719]

the beauty of art is once youve learned enough from others, you can then start learning from yourself.

[@니일-e2q]

@@aminahmed719 damn. Great and Wise words indeed

[@standuser9696]

Watched the video from start to finish End of the video: "How the heck did he do that??"

[@madgladys7405]

I saw so many versions of my views in southwestern Idaho, over and over again!! dang, I want to paint this! Only I will certainly use 'copious amounts of linseed oil' (that made me so happy) and I'm getting me some awesomely huge brushes!!!!!!

[@najinea08]

Same

[@bettyway5433]

Im halfway through. I see what you're talking about.

[@katicasbogar1667]

I didn't think I'd find a jojo fan in this comment section

[@idiotsandwich115]

Same xD

[@skycelestine5102]

As someone who is very new to painting it's really nice to hear advice from someone who's been doing it a long time. I waste so much time with that little brush making detail but often the best detail is the one created by looking at the bigger picture! Thank you!

[@StuartDavies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justlivetolovelife99]

this is the most wholesome oil painting video i've watched, the narration makes me so happy

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you, Angela :-)

[@amandaf7214]

Bob Ross much?

[@tboda2621]

@@amandaf7214 I can tell Stuart feels weird about people defending him from "The Rossettes" Too bad, I'm doing it anyhow...lol!!! Amanda F, do you notice just a tad more depth? And not just depth alone, but the fantastic illusion of DETAIL in the distance. Skies that look like they fell right out of the book of Genises! Bob was good for beginners. He never claimed to be a master on the level of a Stuart Davies. I am not knocking Bob Ross. Maybe he was a very nice person. But of course you wouldn't really know that unless you knew him personally. Please try to realize that Mr. Davies is in the big leagues of the art world. Sorry Stuart, but there are those of us out here who have to bite our tongues when somebody infers that you're just an imitation of any other artist, including Mr. Ross.

[@Space_Potat]

14 minutes in and I didn’t notice how the passed. Felt like 5 mins. As someone in the comments said this is a great reassuring and informative video, totally agree. Also very calm and a few nice jokes. Sometimes KZbin recommendations just work. One of my few top favorite channels now for sure. Thank you!

[@Space_Potat]

Oh, and hello from Russia

[@PuddingWhispers]

Your hand usually keeps to the right of your body while you’re working so it’s really not an issue if you have to cover up the painting for a moment. Again, since you usually aren’t painting in the area being covered in these moments. This camera angle is pretty great 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@helenalexander2181]

yes

[@PyraBlack]

This is by far the best thing the KZbin algorithm offered me in a long time! I love the voice, the British accent, the calm way of you explaining your technique. I am beyond excited to see more videos!

[@StuartDavies]

Wow, thank you!

[@imadielariel3109]

@@StuartDavies I will second Pyra Black. I want to learn oil painting after painting watercolor for many years (and teaching) and I am excited to discover you. Thank you for this oh so lovely educational video. 🥂😇

[@HopeButMiserable]

Especially the soothing British accent. I love British accents so this was perfect!

[@samwallaceart288]

“Just because there’s hardly any paint on it doesn’t make it any less of a painting.” Yess

[@ayeg4174]

check out his wife's yoga channel in the description 🥺

[@namelessarm6273]

One of her videos ..I haven’t watched it but it looks great -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6rSaXSmhp6ZpKs

[@kylemuncal7047]

I love how your profile pic looks like the emoji

[@ayeg4174]

@dev null not frowning. its a pleading emoji. i just think they're cute

[@alexg9693]

why?

[@Bald_and_Brown]

@@cybersora Lol

[@Anitar70]

I love how you make anyone feel like they can buy art tools, that don't make you unable to feed your cat, and be able to paint like you. That is such a good quality in an artist. Such an inspiration, thank you!🙏

[@TraumaER]

After 3:00, this guy already had a better landscape painted than 90% of all artists and all he used was a Home Depot brush lol 😂

[@piperledding4635]

I love that he has his wife's yoga channel in his description. that's love.

[@tammasdexter4291]

I was really confused by the way you were painting, the inconsistency of colour and pressure. So I skipped to the end to see what it looked like when you were done and was amazed at how what had previously looked like haphazardly applied paint suddenly looked like an intricate and beautiful landscape. The depth and colouration is breath taking. Amazing work! :)

[@justsayin4017]

Tamas Dexter patience is a virtue : ) the process is the important part.

[@rustic35]

Impatient people rarely become masters of anything. If you want to learn and understand something then, you have to see the whole process, not just the start and finish.

[@streammonocowards836]

trust the process !!

[@erickeller162]

Says he doesn't like watercolor, uses highlights in oil like watercolor painter. Very impressive.

[@lunabrights4073]

I have this mentality, where I put too much pressure on myself at the beginning of a painting, or a drawing, or a sketch...anything and everything. I loved to see you start off just like that, just how you felt. You were dipping the paintbrush in the colour of your emotions and drawing out your imaginations, just how you wanted it, just how you felt it to be. I find that so inspiring and beautiful! Just WOW! Please make more videos like this, these relaxes me and also educates. This is what art should be like. I hate that in British schools they force you to do stuff you don't like, even for art. It takes the creativity out of me, and it really changed my opinion on art itself. I chose the subject because I've always enjoyed it, but GCSEs took the fun out of it, and that was really discouraging. But seeing art like freedom again brings me the passion for art again! It makes me want to paint...

[@nataliewoughter3819]

I love the fact that you have made this accessible to the average person and that your supplies are low cost and able to be found at any store. I can not tell you how many times I have walked into the art store and became totally terrified of the price of a "nice" oil brush! I also am so thankful for teaching me how to wipe away the paint to add a lighter tone into the painting. I am currently in a painting class and earning my Fine Arts Degree and the piece I am working on now has very heavy dark clouds. Your tips are wonderful! Hope your cat is well fed and if I ever come back to France I will look your classes up! Thanks again!

[@pianpianpian.]

Me 2 minutes and 40 seconds into painting: Staring at the reference and still mixing colors Him 2 minutes and 40 seconds in: Paints a beautiful grassy landscape effortlessly

[@Liyanmiller]

“I haven’t done what ive been told to do I’m doing what I want to do” YES SIR

[@ccmyart]

Place 2 lights at 45 degrees from the work and place your camera higher and over your right shoulder. Should give you a better video.

[@michaelmeyer8737]

that´s some damn constructive critic!

[@ccmyart]

@@michaelmeyer8737 Advice is NOT criticism.

[@joachimbeens1623]

​@@ccmyart He could have been criticizing the lighting and camera setup.

[@ccmyart]

@@joachimbeens1623 He kept apologizing for the quality. As a photographer and painter, I thought I might help him a little. The road to hell is always paved with good intentions.

[@michaelmeyer8737]

@@ccmyart ok, that´s fine

[@crisis8425]

As a former art student and I have to say I found this both informative and relaxing. I wish I had this knowledge imparted to me when I was still studying art.

[@brokenwing2005]

This technique seems to waste a lot of paint by applying a tick layer & then wiping it off. Nice effect, however.

[@kb-ih7ni]

Does anyone ever really stop studying art?

[@Victoria-rp3to]

his use of simple things, total lack of elitism or material need around painting. just simplicity. i love this guy

[@bearsbearsbears375]

I didn't think I would watch the entirety of this but I ended up doing so because you kept it interesting

[@AakashRMusic]

_In art, we are blessed to have a chance to look at the work of the great masters. And if we're open, a little of THEIR stardust always rubs off on us._

[@hamzailarzeg]

I really respect artists that stir away from clichés. Thats the definition of creativity and novelty

[@DannySullivanMusic]

you're totally, totally correct dude

[@pekopeko2750]

this is so comforting to watch. my professor pushes me to finish my projects and his nagging really gives me an artist’s block. your videos really calm me down and allow me to arrange my thoughts and ideas. thank you, mr davies. also, i really share the same feelings with you on commission work but sadly, i need the money for supplies :/

[@LeahDay]

This was excellent! On your camera, try to think of a triangle in your room, the canvas slightly angled towards the camera and you slightly angled to the canvas. Your arm will get in the shot, but not your shoulder. Just keep playing with angles and lighting - just like painting the more you film the better you will get.

[@crispyein8601]

Okay but this painting style is totally for me it looks like you’re having so much fun instead of working on every painstaking detail

[@Mimi-cq4bg]

Never touched oils... I find the clean up products less than ideal in a home I share with little ones.... And I don't have a garage or basement to convert. I watch your vids because they are reassuring. Most instructors are very technical... You follow them and that's it. Your style is more instinctive... You let the paint tell you what to do. Thank you for reminding me to enjoy the work and don't just work on the work. ☺

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

You can get non-toxic brush cleaners and no smell cleaners. There's even water mixable oil paints so you don't have to use other mediums.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

@@sand3882 I know Windsor and Newton do, also some others I'm sure.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

@@sand3882 no problem, good luck on your artistic journey.

[@TruthSurge]

nice painting! It's a bit like the Alexander/Ross technique in that you are blocking in areas and using a large brush and softening the sky. I like how you wiped off the paint to get a thinner sky physically but also a lighter one that looked more realistic.

[@rutbrea8796]

Your eyes are the eyes of Van Gogh's visions of the firmament. Very dramatic and soft contrasts. I like it very much. It feels as if one is looking at the firmament from an earth landscape. Great, ideal and emotional. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your insight, I appreciate it so much.

[@markbonham3477]

It was so fun listening to you on how you became careless, sloppy and FREE while painting as my tendency to get so precise with everything drives me crazy but, it seems when I loosely do a painting i will start fussing with it on and on until it is no longer loose and sloppy! It's maddening! Thanks for the wonderful video and all your great wisdom!

[@kb-ih7ni]

My biggest problem is learning to stop. I tend to overwork and overthink and I learned that sometimes, just stepping back and seeing what I have can stop me from going back in with more detail and for “perfection”. That’s when painting became freeing for me rather than “a project I need to make perfect” :) And the paintings turn out a lot better for it!

[@melmeyer8698]

Your painting actually reminds me of what I imagined one of the landscapes in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings looked like.

[@user-ni8xg5pv9e]

I don't need to go to therapy, I just need to watch this man's art videos. Thank you sir.

[@dadozilla]

In regards to the camera making the lights too light and the darks too dark, it’s because it’s set on auto or semi-auto mode. That causes the camera to try and find the right exposure, but when it tries to expose for the white of the canvas it dims too much, making the darks too dark. You can fix it by switching to manual mode and finding the correct exposure you’re going for (just make sure the canvas looks bright enough and that should be the right exposure). Great content by the way, glad I found your channel :)

[@vedecx]

It might also be worth mentioning that you can choose the kind of automatic metering. If you look through the manual, you should be able to find a section that describes these settings. You can choose the "size" of the area that is used to set the exposure. If it is very large (the most likely default) then the highlights and shadows tend to be lost. If it is too small, then you can end up favoring either those highlights or shadows at the expense of everything else.

[@carbonsequestrian]

my entire life, i have made lists and plans and schedules... yet when i paint or draw, i always would start with the most precise lines/ areas. you just changed the way i will approach painting! (hopefully it will help me stop stalling on my ideas)

[@stevemuzak8526]

This is basically how speed painting digital concept artists works. People focus too much on details. You don't have to. Especially when you working on concept artworks for a game or a movie. Speed is the key. Don't overthink anything. Go with the flow. PS: This is amazing video. Well done. Stuart :)

[@_shibe_7150]

Why is it other people do this they create a masterpiece. But when I do it it looks lika a dog wipe its butt in my canvas

[@saturniiiidae]

Maybe the dog in your pfp did that because they were bored lol

[@eastercooper8508]

Funny!

[@oldstickygummybear]

what kind of dark sorcery is this

[@hard_candy]

Me: "Twenty-seven minutes. Hmm, let me just watch the first few minutes." Also Me: *Half-an-hour later* "Okay, I really need to start getting ready for work, now."

[@StuartDavies]

:-)

[@AakashRMusic]

*Felt very calm listening to you, I watched this video full.*

[@melodyjordan6052]

Me too!! I love his techique

[@idham97]

"It might not make sense now, but wait until you finish. Take a step back and witness it all comes together". "If life is a big picture, so every strokes is a moment in our life".

[@zheenajhie642]

18:56 mood hahaha actually what he said was very impressive ! he's not being mean by rejecting the commissioned artwork, what he mean was he literally makes artworks from his heart so he wanted selling his personal idea paintings rather than requested ones.

[@suenetteedwards5965]

Well, Mr. Davies, it's your studio and we're your guests, so... no need to apologize. I'm quite fascinated.

[@rk1356]

There’s a part of me that’s like “I could do that..” and then I realize it takes years and years of skill and practice to make beautiful pieces like this so effortlessly.

[@melissaprice1265]

Gotta start somewhere......

[@lapis8183]

Try it

[@katherandefy]

It’s a lotta fun. Explore it and see.

[@podoke]

wow even after just going over the sky with the paper towel u can already feel the scale of the scenery.... i love the unconventional sky color so much

[@dominionplayer3756]

"Instant tree trunk" is my favourite brand new phrase

[@manicangel7796]

Why is it people who are learning to paint always try and buy the most expensive stuff yet our art is still extremely elementary while gorgeous pieces are made from happy little accidents with a 2 dollar paint brush..?? *bangs head

[@Anhtique]

It's not the tool but the artist

[@fastlearner69]

Does anyone else find his voice sooo calming and relaxing? Imagine him reading an audio book!! I loved the tutorial and you makes it less scary for someone like me to venture into painting with oil colours. You’ve taught me to trust myself, paint what I want to and there’s no wrong or right way and most important of all, create the illusion of detail with a limited colour palette.

[@palor2911]

Yep. I automatically imagine him reading The Lord of the Rings out loud while painting Middle Earth. It's quite soothing.

[@annemontrose6805]

Most of the art videos I watch are speedup and I honestly just love watching you work real time and your narration just makes it better

[@angelskyy6574]

Wow even two years later this is beyond inspiring for art I'm making right now!! I just have to say thank you so much! Really opened my eyes to different textures and colors I was too sacred to use. If anyone reads this, I hope you are also inspired too try things you've never done because you never know how great it really can be 😁🤲🏽

[@StuartDavies]

Wow, thank you!

[@yellowwalldog2097]

"I used to teach painting online through skype, which brings me to other topic, ""The quality of webcams, which can be summed up in one word basically, Crap"" " Hahjajahaha so true Admiring your Artwork

[@JINX-bw5ib]

being a neophyte, your tutorial is the best. I retired 5 yrs ago & took up painting 3 yrs. ago out of boredom. your SKY is the most exquisite i've seen. thank you for sharing your passion, wisdom & epitome of artistic talent & gifts! mi petite mon chou! think I spelt it wrong. took french 53 yrs. ago freshman high school. habló espanol. BREATHING FINAL PICTURE! BRAVO!

[@bishd1028]

People: he's way of talking while drawing is soothing and relaxing Me as a Bob Ross fan: first time?

[@katherinekoning3109]

I love the very informal way you talk to us, apologizing if you realize something, it’s endearing, and very real. I like your artistic style, and hearing your voice is pleasant, especially as it’s not tinny, or spoken as though it was recorded in a loud/big empty room.

[@jinimurray4090]

Stuart Davies. ----The internet suggested I watch -after binge watching I've learned a LOT. I have fought painting all my life + now had to repent + now not burying my talents. Your casual natural ....I've thumbs up + subscribed. Thank you so much 🎨🖌️

[@StuartDavies]

Cool, thanks!

[@gazgibbs]

I dont know why youre in my reccomended but Im not complaining.

[@hismind3053]

Very cute.. Haha

[@exosfan9701]

growing up w/o a grandpa,this vid gives me comfort

[@stuartcampbell5729]

Hi there Stuart. I am also a Stuart. I am 75 and been painting for 10 years in retirement. I’ve become fascinated with this style and started to paint in your style on KZbin. I’m in Victoria, Australian.

[@dsanders755]

i like watching you work...gives me energy to start painting... cheers

[@jjnojam886]

"Sorry about that" "I'm English so I keep saying that oh I'm sorry I keep saying that" "Sorry" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrea3442]

These past couple of days I have been feeling overwhelmed by situations regarding my family. The second you started painting and explaining my eyes teared up. I just feel so happy and relaxed watching this video. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@StuartDavies]

You are so welcome! I hope things improve for you.

[@MrManlyBeardyMan]

This is amazing and I kind of understand the idea. The brushstrokes mimic the texture of landscapes, changing the direction of the brush strokes can create depth. So the school of thought here is making an image out of tricking the eye into seeing textures with large overarching brushstrokes, dabbing, and mixing and blurring the paint. Where as using a thin brush or drawing with pencil, you’re tricking the eye into seeing an image by making lines. I think the only thing in common is that a change in brightness of colors is used for shading.

[@dolllikesubs4907]

As a college student and artist this is the most relatable man

[@karriedavis]

Thank you for mentioning the cliche of sky, land, water. Our imaginations are much bigger than that. We get taught those old notions still and I for one and personally think as a collective we can and must do better. I so enjoy your work and the numerous lessons learned. Thank you.

[@oldgit4260]

It started looking good in the first five seconds!

[@MONICAANICA]

You are so right ;-)

[@valentinapinzon4779]

it's almost 11 pm and im about to pull out my art supplies

[@pchabanowich]

Awe, pure and simple awe. Scrambling to get the little studio space organized. I love this approach! Heartfelt thanks...💐

[@InfamousShark]

“I’m English... so sorry... sorry. Oop sorry.” I love your painting and listening to you chat about it as well.

[@InfamousShark]

Question: Do you think better studio lights with diffusers would be better as opposed to a “better camera?”

[@TheSoling27]

sure you're not Canadian?

[@StuartDavies]

:-)

[@CrossbredManiac]

Davies: I gotta feed the cat Everyone: Where is this man's Patreon? I will give him my money. Where is it.

[@StuartDavies]

@Perianna Terran, Thank you! The link is in the description box :-)

[@AutoFirePad]

I am learning how to paint by myself and this title is exactly one of the ideas I have developed. In fact, it is in art itself: it is not about showing the source of our emotions but activating some of those switches we have in our mind that make us feel emotions.

[@TriggaTreDay]

Holy cow that was amazing. I could literally see it developing as you were smudging the paint around. I’m such a literal painter, I really want to become better at creating illusions.

[@lexilithium6225]

I would be so conflicted if he was my art professor. I’d be so interested but almost falling asleep because his voice is prime ASMR material. Landscapes aren’t really my thing but a lot of this applies to portraits. I loved this

[@TinaSotis]

I love the total trust in your process, total lack of self doubt. Thank you for making these videos. They help. They're calming and they help me understand that it's just a painting. It's not a magnum opus. It doesn't have to be the Mona Lisa. it's just color moved around until you get something your pleased with. And you don't have to please anyone else.

[@seeniemeehan7920]

And thank you for reminding the rest of us!

[@woosnext]

9:15 When he wiped away that cool structures on top of that hill, that almost looked like a village, I was like „Nooo!“ It’s like when Bob Ross hammers a massive tree trunk in the foreground of his picture 😅