The Painting Ritual I Wish I Knew as a BEGINNER Artist

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[@AlpayEfe]

After seeing James Gurneys video yesterday I think the timing of this video couldn’t be any better 😋😙…

[@larabrijkaushly762]

James gurney is awesome

[@rainrainyrain]

@@larabrijkaushly762 agreed

[@Tattoosbycal]

Perfect timing and so true Alpay.

[@CJShopland_Art]

Think a lot of those comments; mine included, was due to the critique by James Gurney and the painting completely over a large section of another’s artists work. I think this opened it up for debate. The electric character was super cool and amazing and if it had just been that, I doubt would have been as much of a divide within the comments.

[@carlizeoberholzer]

I have followed all the advice people give and have lost all faith in myself and my ability. So... imagine if every other artist did. What a dull place the world would become. I think your art is absolutely beautiful. Now, the glove opinion... I wonder if that person washes their hands after using the bathroom?

[@RJ-qs6nm]

The whole "real artists don't use references" myth is always my favorite. On day 1 of art school every semester almost every professor I ever had would reiterate not using references is not a thing. Finding good references is an art in itself, because you have to understand what would lend itself to your style/what youre trying to acheive what would look best on canvas. Even some of the best artists in the world don't create realism without references. Remember, there are no rules, only tools 😁 some of the great colored pencil artists on KZbin are tracer artists too. The only thing that matters is the final result. How you get there really doesn't matter short of plagiarism

[@kullenberg]

I think there is a risk in taking that argument too far in the other direction. The last part is not strictly true. Yes, references are generally used, but experienced illustrators can paint realism entirely from imagination and it is a worthwhile skill to pursue. This painting by Vicente Segrelles was done without any reference whatsoever: arthive.net/res/media/img/ox800/work/1f5/124975.jpg. If your work depends on a lot of invention then you need to practice that skill.

[@RJ-qs6nm]

@@kullenberg not really. If you don't use the tools available to you, you will fall behind. Not everyone is Vicente Segrelles. Like I said there are some people who can do it, but for the vast majority of people references are a must. Planning is a must. Thinking and strategizing on how to reach a good finished product is a must. Sure, some people can create and have extreme natural ability. For people like me, who have 0 natural artistic ability and had to start from absolute scratch, preparation and effort and strategic thinking is what wins the day. Certainly as you grow and get better these things begin to come more naturally and you hone these skills through practice and experience. Nobody is disputing that. An example is some of the greatest tattoo artists in the world cannot and would never think of freehanding realism no matter how good they are. Some do, but for them, the tracing process is an art in itself to get a good stencil. But when the hyper realistic tattoo is finished, nobody cares that they traced a stencil to aide them in getting that final result. Same thing if someone transfers a sketch to canvas via a projector or some other means. When the finished product is finished, nobody really cares how the artist achieved it. So if pride makes you refuse to use tools available it's only limiting the artist You also have to ask yourself what matters the most. If you're not able to get proportion correct, which can take years upon years to truly master, but you want to practice other essentials of art like contrast, value, line, shape, form, texture, space, etc. Why not just trace the thing you want to draw and then the proportion part is done for you. Eventually if you do this enough you'll get better at proportion by muscle memory and understanding how one shape relates to another. There's nothing wrong with that and many of the great artists on KZbin do it, and the fact is you'll never get MORE accurate than that method. You can measure all you want but it'll never be more accurate than simply transferring your sketch. That's the cold reality, if you want to look at it as cheating go ahead, but many of the people making big bucks off hyper realism don't seem to care at all 🤷‍♂️ people care about what looks good and what doesn't, simple as that. The process differs from artist to artist.

[@AlphaGeminorum1]

Precisely correct. Sometimes I combine images from various references to make a complete painting. It would be nice if I could solely use my imagination but I'm simply not that skilled or talented.

[@RJ-qs6nm]

@@AlphaGeminorum1 this is my process as well. I create designs via procreate using many different references, then use that completed digital design as my reference for a drawing or painting on paper or canvas. Keep going and it'll get easier and easier. I am pretty good at technical application but composition is definitely the thing I need to work on. I will not get better at composition by simply drawing from imagination. I need to create full designs to understand composition rules like the rule of 3rds and so on.

[@Hotsauceonmy]

Especially when that whole painting a bowl of fruit thing is a trope

[@lucycannon6732]

Inigo! What a great subject. When our oldest daughter turned 18, and was heading off into her adult life, her celebration cake said, "Have fun stormin' the castle!" The cake decorator thought we were crazy...my daughter cried tears of happiness. Thanks for the happy memory!

[@melvinthomas6383]

Nowadays it would be more appropriate for "Have fun storming the Capitol. You think it will work - It'll take a miracle, Good-bye."

[@MossyMozart]

@@melvinthomas6383 - If my cake had that, I would throw it in Dad's face.

[@mirascraftycorner]

Love the Prince‘s Bride!!! And your painting! It’s gorgeous!

[@FyreHeartStudios]

Doing fanart was what got me into learning seriously about so many things, like values and anatomy.

[@robinaanstey3734]

AH!! and ppl are so brave behind their screens. In all of the years I've been painting, I've heard some of the dumbest, outrageous comments re: my own work or a fellow peers work...and 95% of those comments are made online. BTW, I do the same as you...after finishing a commission where my mind was wrapped in the demands of my client, after the piece has been finished and delivered, I take a few days to rest and then pump out a couple of mindless pieces which make ME happy. Cheers from sunny FL. 🙂

[@theagoartstudio2333]

You're right, I don't even care how people call me :-) I graduated from that horrible mindset I used to live with. It's liberating when you finally understand and embrace your value as a person, what you do, and how your works actually help others, no matter how small.

[@rogermingay5877]

So great to see you painting what you like, the secret so many artists need to remember - fab picture of Mandy P, must watch this classic film again soon and remember - in the battle of wills - be mindful which goblet of wine you choose….

[@JAmaral1575]

Every time I watch your videos I learn something new! Observing how you mix colors to create facial features has been especially enlightening. Thank you.

[@baileyhampton7631]

Uplifting and satisfying to watch. Thank you for your insight.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

Great work and video!!! One of many dumb comments someone said to me at one of my art openings is "Oh, this is your artwork? I didn't know Black people did abstract art." When I went back to school, one of my art instructors asked me, "Why are you always painting Black people and subjects?" Seriously?!!! Only painting "what makes you happy" often doesn't pay your rent or keep food on the table or lights on. Like any job/profession, being a professional visual artist means doing pieces/tasks that aren't always comfortable or liked. Nothing in life always makes anyone happy all the time. Being a "real artist" means eating, sleeping, drinking, breathing,, s#$%ing and thinking art and not being able to exist/function without [making] it. Living off your "art" also makes one a "real artist", not just talent or proclamations. So going out and painting/sketching a tree or landscaping or a person isn't "copying" something??? How many "real artists" from the 1400s wished they had latex gloves or masks/ventilators or protective eyewear died young or from complications from exposure or life altering accidents because they didn't have protective equipment that we have now. Does the person who made the idiotic comment about you wearing gloves know how many toxic chemicals are in or off-gas from art supplies - even today? Or just have skin irritants or the fact that many of us don't want to walk around with permanently dyed/coloured fingers or nails? This is not 1422 or 1822, this is 2022 in order to live off your art - for it to be a profession - "real" you better have a plan and/or process otherwise how do you establish, sustain then evolve an aesthetic, voice, series or creative direction? That's what art agents, collectors, curators and gallerist want to see in order to rep/feature you. Yes creating art (in any discipline) is often not "fun" in the process because it's like giving birth. Birth-labor is NOt fun at all cuz it hurts. Once that big head is out and the body follows there is instant/profound joy, love and relief. Creating a series of works for a show is a lot like procreation, conception, gestation then labor to birthing multiple creative beings at once/back to back. Then you have to do it all over again... Wheewwww!!! I "like" to create what my spirit, Ancestors/Ancestresses and the times move me to create

[@Sandhanditizergame]

This is my first time on your channel! I am learning art currently and it's a struggle, especially with social media. But I have to say, you're words are extremely comforting and I may find myself re-visiting this video again in the future if I need a little boost.

[@dirty_italian_]

So glad I found your channel. I love watching you paint and your advice is everything I needed to hear. I finally took the step to do my art full-time after years of wanting to do it, and after I posted a drawing I did online, a guy told me I wasn't a real artist because I stenciled it out before painting it. He said "No doubt you are good at what you do, but all you are is a stencil artist, not a real artist." I was dumbfounded at his stupidity but it did get to me more than it should have. I've since brushed it off as a troll comment and moved forward, but you are correct: the internet and it's trolls suck lol

[@rabbitsandphilodendron]

so true, the internet is a scary place if you want to please everyone - but you never can and also never will, so do what pleases you most if you can. the dumbest stuff I've ever gotten on the internet was the following: a fanart drawing of mine blew up for some reason. the description of the drawing was something along the lines of "quick (character name) doodle" because i hadnt put too much effort into it and made it for the sake of it. i had 50% of people get mad at me for calling it doodle because it was "too rendered" to be a doodle- and the other 50% get mad at me for "not rendering the piece enough" because it was "too unfinished" for the clout it got. and long story short, you'll never be able to please everyone, people will always find something to complain about- so dont take internet feedback too seriously. :)

[@akilanderson]

very thoughtful video. and brilliant work!!

[@GemmaFurbank]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you. And it just so happens that I could sit and watch you paint just about anything and still be in awe. I really do hope I can find the time in the new year to learn to paint with wet mediums.

[@khidchris3624]

I really appreciate your lessons and I like the artwork, soo superbly executed ❤️

[@emikemta]

Favourite movie of all time :3 I’m only 20 so I don’t think you need to be old to know classic movies

[@xvvaav6884]

What a beautiful video you've just created while relaxing & i've just watched while mesmerizing... 1001 agreed with you to paint something from your favorite movies scenes if you'd like to refreshing after some hard works.... whish i had an ability to choose skin colors like you do.... BEST REGARDS from UB...

[@hmoataz2011]

It looks amazing

[@AkaiNabi]

Lately I have fever time and energy to do art, but when I do... It's mainly rough and vent art.

[@paintbrushkeli7530]

love this!!!

[@mytvsettowatch]

“Inconceivable! " That movie is a cult classic 😅 ... by the way, the most stupid thing for me on internet: Recently I asked for advice on a facebook group... And I ended up being a full-out criminal who deserves to die... just because I made a silly question... Really! 🙄

[@kalilavalezina]

I love The Princess Bride, one of my favourite films! I'd gamble that people who say "real artists don't...x" are not creatives themselves. This isn't a recent stupid comment, but a very old one, from my school art teacher, no less. I liked using rulers in school (still do) and she saw me using a ruler and said "artists shouldn't use rulers". I chose to ignore that ridiculous and meaningless "rule" and have used rulers ever since. 😁I also use masking tape, grids and tracing. I'm just a big, fat cheating artist. 😂

[@xape67]

Real communicators don't solely fight with words 3:)

[@pantarhei5516]

Ein Kommentar für den Algorithmus, der dich mir schon viel eher hätte vorschlagen sollen! Ich bin scheiß-begeistert von deiner Kunst! :o) And: What does the attribute "real" actually mean? Reality takes place only in our mind. Whether we imagine a unicorn or see an apple tree, both happen through the firing of synapses. Don't limit yourselves with such superfluous boundaries.

[@lost2x326]

Hey, what kind of sheet or canvas are you painting on?

[@OttoMack1]

When I lived in Ireland, for a short while, I met a famous painter by chance. As luck would have it we're both Australian and became fast friends. I told him I liked drawing and I wished to learn to paint and he taught me for a while. I was graceless in my application of paint. However, one thing I noticed was he always used rubber gloves whenever he painted and, when I asked him why he said." A friend of mine used to use turpentine and oil paints with his hands on large canvases in art school and developed liver and kidney damage...chemicals...so I use gloves."

[@sandragustafsson3125]

Oh...maybe I should start doing that too, then. This might be weird, but...I usually love having paint stains on my hands after painting. I find it sort of inspiring. But...I don't want to get cancer. x)

[@sacrebleu1371]

🤗Same reason I am careful, (am primarily a pastel artist), of both integumentary and respiratory systems. Gloves and good vent area; It can also affect my pets. I met an artist who hadn't been and was in cancer treatment. I do not know if they did other activities that might be at fault, but they said it was the materials worked with unprotected. (Should read what's in cleaning wipes. I use vinegar now).

[@southernlady5085]

So very smart of your friend to do so! Many of the paints and chemicals one uses in oil painting, especially, are highly toxic. The cadmium family of colors can cause both cancer and respiratory symptoms as do secondary chemicals such as turpentine and certain varnishes. Even gessoed boards or canvases should be handled with care. And never,ever lick brushes to make a fine point of the brush hair. Never. Mosaic materials . as well, can cause problems since most high-end tesserae are made from Venetian or Mexican glass. When cut, glass particles can cause very serious lung problems if slivers become airborne and inhaled. Protective gear such as masks, ventilators, and eyewear should always be worn. These very fine fibers of glass can actually cause blindness should they get into the eye. When I was taking lessons in mosaic design, master mosaicists often would go without PPE which I could never understand. Unfortunately one of my instructors now has lung cancer. I can’t help but suspect that he inhaled glass slivers which contributed to his condition. He is only in his early 40s, but he’s now dying as the cancer is aggressive and has metastasized to other organs. So, bottom line, be safe and wear the PPE that are suggested for projects, rather than be sorry ten years down the road.

[@tkraid2575]

Also helps if you swap turpentine for walnut oil (there are other nut oils that too, walnut is just a personal pick lol). There are also newer brands that have changed formulations of their oil paints to be less toxic. I'd still wear gloves and though and be in an open space when painting.

[@levanitadiauri7956]

And how made a visa procces? 🧐

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Social media should be called ANTISOCIAL media. It’s ridiculous what some people say on the internet. Nobody seems to have a filter anymore. I look at it like this: if I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying to someone face to face than I definitely don’t say it on social media. I love your work no matter what you paint. It’s always fresh and exciting.

[@inventivedose2760]

i couldnt agree more, people abusing off of their anonymity to be impolite

[@roxannedelport2244]

You are so right, love! 💗

[@ultaedits5751]

I really do like your point of view. Fully agreed.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Absolutely right. Michelangelo had agendas when painting the Sistine Chapel and carving Moses and David out of marble, as he was contracted to make them by the people who pay him. This idiotic rationale by the people commenting in his video would discard Michelangelo as _"Not a real artist."_ Social media is a nasty place.

[@EmberLeo]

A step further, there's plenty I'd comfortably say to a specific person IN person that I wouldn't say online, because it could be viewed by large quantities of *random* people who don't have any of that context for interpretation.

[@tinney_o9639]

This is SO TRUE! There‘s nothing more refreshing than painting a scene from your favorite movie. I guess gatekeeping is happening everywhere today and one can simply ignore it!

[@bellblue5527]

Facts!

[@nbarnes6225]

I'm so fascinated by the color choices you use for skin. I have no idea how to do that. It looks chaotic to begin with but then it becomes absolutely stunning. It blows my mind every time.

[@kalilavalezina]

I was thinking the same!

[@sandragustafsson3125]

It's so fascinating to see! And in my head that is a sign of a *good* artist. You can see the same thing when James Gurney is painting. It starts of with weird colors and chaotic shapes, and at some point it all just comes together. It's like magic! So cool!

[@jeutdraw3021]

Hi N Barnes,,, lets connected

[@JueriHaan]

Different areas of the skin have different tint of pigments. If you’re interested, I suggest looking up “Color Zones of the Face” where you can find a general chart for where these colors happen

[@p0ggles775]

@@JueriHaan thank you!!! i saw these charts a long time ago but i forgot what they were called. i couldn't think of the words needed to google it! great references

[@centerededgedesignusa7957]

I believe Stephen King once said something like: "If you write something, somebody pays you for it, and you spend that money, you're a professional writer." Found that rather enlightening and freeing, but I still never became a writer! Finding the freedom that art brings me has opened even more doors to new ideas. Art is inspiration, and a product of inspiration! Anyway, THANK YOU for the amazing video, and all of the advice and inspiration you bring!

[@MasterpieceLost]

During my 20 year art career, I have heard so many gate keeper opinions: Real art isn't illustrative, real art isn't minimalist, real art isn't fan art, real art isn't digital, real art isn't commercial, real art shouldn't earn money, etc. You will never hit the moving target of being a 'real artist' in a world where ART IS SUBJECTIVE. Your self worth as an artist is defined by YOU not THEM. I feel like that is one of the most important lessons a young artist can learn. Thank you for talking about this.

[@angierobson1545]

Angela, you have hit the nail on the head with your comment. I wish I had taken that more to heart years ago.

[@newcreationkoi4577]

So what exactly do you define as ‘real art’? You said art is subjective, but self worth as an artist and what is art is two different things.

[@MasterpieceLost]

@@newcreationkoi4577 What point I am trying to get at is this: 'Real Art' isn't a thing. We have spent literal millennia trying to define it and failing to ever agree at even fundamental levels. The term 'real art' is usually used in describing work that person doesn't perceive as qualifying, or they imply such by comparison to something they do believe qualifies. It is very easy for us artists, especially young artists, to fall into the trap of tying our self worth to other people's assessments of our work's genre/style/technique/medium as 'real art' or 'good art'. But I believe profoundly in one of my favorite lines from cinema: "the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so."

[@newcreationkoi4577]

@@MasterpieceLost thank you for clarifying. It seems its the old, “don’t compare apples to oranges” argument. Cheers!

[@MossyMozart]

@MasterpieceLost - A friend and I used to have long talks about "what is art". We eventually drew the line at "no glitter". But I suppose somebody has already come along to prove us wrong.

[@CJShopland_Art]

Unrecognisable?? Inconceivable! Most will know this character ? Or least most in their mid 30s like myself 😅🥰 enjoyed the narration as always 🥰

[@tkraid2575]

I didn't know who Inigo is initially, but the constant referencing and memeing of him made me decide to check out the film this character is in lmao

[@CP-gk4ri]

I'm 23 and I still believe he is highly iconic thanks to my parents

[@space.tel-e-grams]

The fact that there is a whole generation of adult people who are too young to recognize this iconic movie really hurts my soul. It should be required viewing (along with The Neverending Story) for all children 😆

[@Window4503]

@@space.tel-e-grams As you wish 😉

[@noveltypenmanship]

@@space.tel-e-grams i nominate Labyrinth as well 💙

[@SMOENOVA]

what a wonderful video - could not agree more with you - the fact is that we share our art and do not paint art for others… and about the comments: sometimes i get triggered by comments as well, but my trick is, to feel empathetic with the person who wrote this and i try to imagine the life situation of the person… that really helps not to feel bad and even send some warm and positive wishes to the person… 🦄🦄🦄

[@Misha..K]

Oh Smoe... you are such a kind soul 💜

[@joselinvalle6219]

I’ve struggled time and time again with the idea of “I have to paint something that most people want in their homes” like abstract or landscapes, or realistic family portraits. It’s kept me from starting my own gig. I know it’s all in my head. This video was definitely a great reminder for myself to just take that leap forward and watch myself grow.

[@bentinho]

Painting what you think other people want is a huge trap, in my experience. There's something about artwork that you didn't enjoy making that turns a lot of people off subconsciously, people will acknowledge the technical skill of it and move on to something more interesting.

[@TawnyFritz]

I paint macabre depictions of goddesses and mythological beings and there are plenty who want that in their homes. Paint what you love, because if YOU love it, it means there are others out there who love it and they're probably just WISHING someone would paint it!

[@TheMagpie123]

I totally get this.

[@michaelteters4837]

I'll do commissions, unless it's something really stupid or even just uninteresting. I've stopped worrying about who's going to by this painting. My goal is to make myself like it.

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

I dearly hope you listened to your self and got going on your “own gig”!!!! It’ll likely scare the bejeebers out of you and equally thrill you at the same time!!! What have you got to loose???!? Except large segments of your life for disappointing yourself! Go for it!! Really!!!

[@onlyintime9914]

"A fool thinks he is a wise man while a wise man knows he is a fool" This is my fav video yet as I can tell you are enjoying being truly yourself in your art and your words and to me and many other artists that get it that is more valuable than another tutorial or pretty painting. Great work and I appreciate your dedication to speaking the truth of your experience and opinions and inspiring others to do the same with theirs.

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi onlu in time,... lets connected,, I Love drawing,,,

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

As someone born in 1993, ZERO explanation is necessary as to why you chose this character. You captured the moment PERFECTLY. 🖤

[@raerobeas]

Yeah, this character is widely known.

[@ashy_slashy22]

Born in 2007 I know him 😂

[@BrokenHeartedVS]

"You put too much emotion into your work." is probably the dumbest thing I've ever heard anyone ever tell me as an artist. And he was an illustration media professor at Ringling College of Art and Design. I think it was at that point that I started fighting back against the people who kept telling me I wasn't a "real artist" simply because I didn't enjoy certain things or didn't know how you use certain mediums(I lived a very sheltered life as a child. Don't worry, I've begun to branch out because I find these other mediums fascinating to play with!) I often find myself drawing Pokemon to relax and have fun! But when I'm getting serious, I find myself tackling wildlife art, especially wolves(which created the nickname "The Wolf Lady" from a much better professor from the previously mentioned college)! I also find myself doing a lot of character design when I'm feeling especially creative and "on fire" as you put it.

[@BenHeffernanArt]

I'm constantly amazed at how a painting of a face or anything for that matter transcends the actual photo! How much more depth and life or vibrancy there is in the painted image. How? I think that's the magic of art. Thanks for your videos Alpay. I often check in to see if there is a new one from you.

[@user-yv6xw7ns3o]

That's the power of the arts!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4DWk6yrgd6DmKc

[@Blick_Art]

We don't usually think too much about the "dumbest" comments we've seen, but a couple of things do occasionally get under our skin. Obviously, we can't ignore comments that might encourage unsafe, unhealthy or otherwise risky practices in the studio. The other thing is, we think it's important to show respect for the different journeys each artist may take in learning and practicing the craft. Some of us surged out of the gate at a young age, and that's great, but there are also many of us who came to art, or came back, at a later date. We think it's good to show respect for that, because none of us truly know what challenges might be in store for us in the future.

[@jiminycricket6428]

For all the negative comments you receive just remember you've inspired me, one complete stranger who has been struggling with there art for many years, who is now smiling whilst I'm drawing because of you :D Thank you.

[@wdani20]

Real artists have voices you can't stop listening to... I've been learning from lots of different artists lately and the question always comes up, "What artist inspires you?" And I'm always like..."well, have you ever watched Alpay?" Anyway, thanks for painting Inigo, even my kids know him.

[@AlpayEfe]

🥹🙏

[@emmabellesmallwood2513]

My kids know him too 😍

[@miyagi_draws]

For 30 years I've been a nameless graphic artist and illustrator. I'm just one of those artists that gets up and does the job each day. Thank you for your wisdom here. I've started posting art videos and have been worrying over the analytics but I think I"ll just keep posting what I like and not worry about how it's recieved. Thanks again.

[@spicydraks]

Man this is so true, I have all but given up painting oil for years because I was constantly struggling with the idea that "I need to make something that means something and everyone will like" which led to shitty work that I never finish. Nowadays, I realized that I no longer care what people think and I am painting nearly everyday portraits of my baby daughter + small quick studies of cool skies I took picture of on my phone while walking the baby every evening, as reference. I paint so much better and I don't feel unfulfilled at the end of each session.

[@mrs.dunlap8003]

I know that the pretty ladies got your channel going, but I have been enjoying the variety of your artwork lately so much more! I love the still life's, character portraits, and watching you tackle different subjects.

[@AlpayEfe]

🥹🙏

[@linzertube]

The Princess Bride is one of my favourite books, and it was brought to vivd life with great actors, such as this. The moment captured in your painting is a favourite of mine, too. An artist totally needs to paint things that make their heart happy, and to heck with everyone’s opinion on it. Have fun at your upcoming show, and continued success and happiness, Alpay. 🌸 Lindsay

[@melvinthomas6383]

Growing up as a "thug" in Baltimore, I didn't get much street cred when I told people my favorite movie was The Princess Bride. I worked at the theater when this came out and I memorized almost every line. I still have to watch it if I happen to come across it while channel surfing. So many iconic lines. Luv that movie. "Rodents of unusual size...I don't think they exist."

[@BladeAddict8]

@@melvinthomas6383 Haha.. I feel you, dude. The Princess Bride is my all-time favorite movie and I am super annoying to watch it with because I can't help but quote every line! 😂

[@royrituza]

I've watched so many of your painting videos and all i want to put to words is that, it is equally mesmerizing every single time. came for the painting so i could learn and stayed for everything else. also background score❤️‍🔥

[@AlpayEfe]

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[@survivalcampman]

@@AlpayEfe Hey Alpay, There is someone in your comment section that is trying to Scam people, Maybe you can block them out? I trully thought you contacted me, But shortly realized it was a Scam,

[@pamwhite424]

My genre is hyper realism drawings utilizing a variety of mediums. I was telling a friend about my method of drawing exactly what I see and not adding in a bunch of elements that aren’t present in the reference photo. His comment to me was, “but that’s your job as an artist. To “create”. You should be able to do that. My response was something along the lines of “have you sold commissioned art before? Do you have experience with hyperrealism? My job is what *I* decide it is, and if they want something more conceptual they can find someone else.” 😑😑😑 please don’t tell me what I need to be doing in a field you have zero experience in.

[@drinkbooks]

That tape peel though! So satisfying. I adore The Princess Bride and Inigo in particular. Mandy Patinkin is one of my favorite people. Wonderful way to decompress. Good luck with your show!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

When I saw the taped down surface, I thought for a minute you might be doing a watercolour! When I was around 12 I was in advanced art classes. I was at home working on a painting of a nyala, and my dad walked up, saw what I was doing, and said "Don't quit your day job." I quit art at that moment and didn't start drawing and painting again until I was in my late forties. I still have absolutely no self confidence. Thanks dad!!

[@KichiMiangra]

I had a similar experience with my dad, though I didn't quit because of it but it did end up making this wierd unintentional association. He didn't want us to get big heads and egos over things we did and made so he would frequently remind us that "You aren't special." I know as an adult he didn't mean it this way, and like I said I never stopped drawing... but even now I'll put time and money into learning something, learning to MAKE something. Something cold that people want or like or I could even sell! ... But no matter what they feel worthless. I am not special, anyone could learn this, if I could learn this ANYONE could learn it BETTER than I ever could. So I do or make things... but it doesn't ever make me happy or feel proud. Because there's nothing to be proud of. I'm not special. Even at 30 I am still trying to unlearn that but it likes to hang around.

[@kalilavalezina]

I'm so sorry you went through that. That says more about what your dad thought of himself than anything about you or your work. I hope you can rebuild your self-confidence and shine! Sometimes it takes a lot of concentrated and deliberate action to undo these hurtful experiences and move forward. I believe in you!

[@snowpanther7076]

I once did a watercolor painting of an Indian actor. I was super proud of it because I'd just gotten watercolors and for a first attempt it came out really well. My uncle called me to try to get me to promise him that I'd never use watercolors again because I had no talent in it. Well now they're my favorite medium so...

[@arielsmith-essers3079]

@@KichiMiangra wow that would be a hard mindset to escape. I think it can help if you realise that while *most* people can learn the skills to do art, they don’t have the motivation and you do. It also helps to realise that even if thirty other people learnt the same things you did, they aren’t you. You will bring your own perspective and life experience and way of thinking to each thing you create. I think what I’m trying to say is “you are special”. There is not another you in the world. If every artist or creator listened to the advice of their parents, there would be no art, no music, no movies. “You’ll never make it as a…” “there’s no money in…” those are opinions told by people who have no experience in that industry, what do they know? I’m glad you’re working through it, we need more artists in the world.

[@jamiececilielange5249]

@@snowpanther7076 I never got such harsh comments, but I've met a lot of people who believed in talent over effort. My grandma tried painting, but she didn't believe she had talent, so she didn't continue. When I was young, I didn't believe in talent, so I just kept on trying. I then got compliments on how talented I was. I believe in talent now, because after a lot of years with art and music, music still comes easier to me than anything else, but I've still attained good skills in art, and I love to paint. Don't stop painting.

[@rainrainyrain]

I cant talk enough about how much I love your videos!!!!

[@khalliys]

I love seeing artists do fanart. It shows like double passion. The passion about art combined with a story they're passionate about. Fanart can create connection between art and viewer that's a lot more difficult to achieve with original art, unless your original stuff has enough story behind it and out in the open for people to already know it (and in turn maybe also do fanart about it, haha). There's a different kind of joy and sense of camarderie to seeing an artist you like paint fanart for something you love. It's "I see you!". As someone who enjoys drawing fanart myself, there's few things more rewarding in art than getting a comment from someone pointing something out in your art that you deliberately put there and that they can only know if they feel similary about the subject to the way you do.

[@TheArtOfJessicaCoraBenson]

People on social media post irresponsible comments all the time and this reflects just how naive some of those people can be. It is very ignorant to say the least also immature of them. New sub by the way 👍 Honestly people should think before they type, send or post a comment.

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

love this painting and message!! I actually miss this kinds of videos from you man!! So inspiring!

[@arynasmail]

Very enjoyable video and thoughts. Perhaps I will give out a big secret to ALL who never studied drawing / painting: Classical art school is ALWAYS based on reference. Has anyone questioned someone's art skills who: 1) produces art 2) studied in classical art school/ college / university? I hope not, because that is a declaration of non-intelligence. If you do not know what water is, but looking from a distance at the lake, it looks as if it is solid...is it really solid? So, the water is liquid whether you know it or not. Also, the water does not care if you think whether it is solid or not. Any assumption or presumption is based on ego, and de facto is low intelligence.

[@emilyvincent6483]

I love the character Inigo Montoya, thank you for bringing him to life in this style of painting its amazing. I am so glad to see another that also likes 'The princess bride '. Not many have seen it or even heard about it, a very underrated film.

[@janekk2487]

Thank you, I really needed to see your video this morning! Very uplifting and reassuring, I’ve ghosted my inner artist far to long & your words bring me clarity!

[@lagrottedubarbu]

inspiring art and thoughts, thank you so much :D

[@aimtoryaidarova1087]

Thank you, Alpay, this video is a great reminder to do art to enjoy the process and relax, because sometimes I feel like I don't deserve to draw or paint unless it's well thought through which leads to procrastination and doing nothing

[@cutechiangels]

In art schools I was laughed at for protecting myself from harmful vapors and paint. I also had problems with mercury in paint which is forbidden since 2006. The masters all had liver and lung diseases! They must've suffered a lot before dying. One of them was such a bitter man, an awful bully, very nasty and belittling. I put that partly down to his terpentine and alcohol addiction. He was a sick person, inside out. 😓 Always protect your hands and face, mouth, from paint, vapors and such! Painting with gloves and a mask isn't confortable nor easy at all. And it does hamper creativity, I find. But, it is highly recommended. Especially in the long run. And good ventilated spaces. Gouache and watercolours can be a better solution, if you want to be less restrained. But, it demands different techniques and approaches. Watercolours can be a little toxic too, they are also made of powder pigments and oils or grease, but in a different quantity than oil paint. I just love watercolour, one can do so many things with it. Just a pity that painting really big formats, isn't possible, nor on canvas. For medium sized canvases, I use Japanese paper I paint on, and then stick it flat onto the canvas. Techniques galore, one just has to be creative! 🥰😉

[@sostupidthisis1]

The most stupid thing I used to encounter when I posted my art online was people seeing an intentional change I made for the purpose of style and riding it all the way into the sunset as an unskilled mistake. I think we all learn a lot more by observing than the criticizing that follows. Critique has it's place of course, but it's not always useful or appropriate.

[@tessarae9127]

I could see it being ruthless and unbridled online 😞

[@MagatsuNimura]

I've seen this movie dozens of times, it is amongst my 3 all time favorites, and this frame live in my mind like one of the greatest in movie history. I loved that you did this and shared it with us all. I know usually a positive comment doesn't cancel a negative one, but I wanted to add to the bulk of positive and sincere comments in the comment section. Have a good one!

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi sergio fernandez,,, lets connected,,

[@OonaghEllis]

Just stumbled across your page and this is incredible. Growing a thick skin is necessary nowadays. I wonder if any of the negative people could produce any art to show their supposed skill?

[@kimberlywolcott8117]

I also never understood why “fan art” gets a bad rep. It’s literally art of something that you love. Some people just like to suck the fun out of life. Thanks for making this video. It was so pleasant to watch and full of good advice.

[@snowpanther7076]

It could just be the negative associations. In theory I don't have a problem with fanart (and would love to get fanart of my own characters someday) but that space tends to be occupied by entitled people who think they own the character now that they drew them once (those people are the worst because they also tend to be anti-copyright) or just be people who are beginners and their art isn't 'up to standard' (which is fine but the average person would see that as bad). I view fanart the same way I view fanfiction: do it if it makes you happy but if you want to be a pro, you're gonna have to start creating your own stuff.

[@kimberlywolcott8117]

@@snowpanther7076 absolutely. Fan art is great if you’re not trying to profit from it (especially when the original maker isn’t benefiting from it). But I’m this instance I would say while this imagery is pleasant to look at, I’m enjoying it for the process and the words of wisdom and that is the true value.

[@snowpanther7076]

@@kimberlywolcott8117 Too many artists on KZbin (I can think of quite a few off the top of my head, Baylee Jay being one of them) sell their fanart and try to justify it by saying they won't make money if they sell their original art. That's where I stop supporting fanart. Most creators love seeing fanart because it means people loved their creation but selling it means you're just a thief. Of course their are the people that believe that once someone publishes a book or comic that the characters now belong to the fans and that the author/creator should have no right to it. (Tom Scott argues against copyright and his arguments are garbage). Fanart should be for fun and community. Original art should be where the profit is made

[@MossyMozart]

@@snowpanther7076 - So many people lack any understanding of copyright protection. They think Fair Use means "because I want to". If someone sneaks into my house, grabs my car keys, and drives away, that is stealing. It's the exact same thing with theft of intellectual / creative property, taking something an artist slaved over, maybe for years, then copy it without permission for profit. Theft!

[@liljepolak8565]

Princess bride! Even though I am only 19, I know and love that movie! It's been part of my mom's little "fairytale movies" list, that she showed to me when I was little

[@angierobson1545]

Your Mom has gifted you exceptionally well with this movie!

[@elizabaum]

I love this choice of subject, and the resulting painting is gorgeous. I do watercolors, but I'm entranced by watching you paint and many of your tips apply across mediums. I'm learning to draw and paint precisely *because* I want to do fan art. Don't care who considers it "real" art. Never stopped me from reading demeaned popular fiction, either. 😛

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

Well said sir. 🙌 “Stop saying that word. It was inconceivable that anyone could follow us, but when we looked behind, there was the man in black. It was inconceivable that anyone could sail as fast as we could sail, and yet he gained on us. Now this too is inconceivable, but look-look . . . See how he rises.” 😂😂😂😂 Love love love that movie. 👏👏 Great painting. 🥰

[@melvinthomas6383]

Offer me money, power to offer me that. All that I have and more, please. Offer me everything that I ask for. Anything you want. I want my father back you son of a bitch.

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

@@melvinthomas6383 🙌🙌👏😂

[@theianyx6394]

fantastic painting! i love how you make the process look so effortless : )

[@jeutdraw3021]

hi theia Nyx... lets connected, I love drawing,,

[@desertbloomke]

'Art has to be fun' , 'No real artist has a plan'... Hello there! I'm a traditional artist who plans their time out everyday👋😁😂😂 I find that it actually gives me better flexibility because I know what to expect for the day and so I can just move around it. I literally feel weird without a plan.😂 I'm also at a time in my life of growing, I'm doing a lot of studies of some good artists and their work and techniques, and also some films and the way they set their scenes, and it's so interesting to see😄...but more often than not the application is less fun because I'm actively learning and it doesn't always turn out the way I want. But this is what art is like! Like any other profession! There's going to be some not so fun seasons, still generally I'm enjoying it, I feel good coz I know I'll definitely improve from this.🤗 There can be many misconceptions about art...msm

[@RitaSaghen]

I just love Your style :D and Your thoughts on being an artist. Thank You for sharing both

[@Inddesign]

Love this video! Your skill and that scene is just... Chef's kiss. Of course i do not have your skill, experience and all but I wanted to Paint a scene from the movie barry lyndon. Thank you so much for your Inspiration, i will work in order to Paint my favorite scenes. I certainly subscribed to your cool channel. Many blessings to you!

[@carriebarnes118]

I have been working on these heavier topics, like memorial pieces etc. So my “for me and my sanity” piece I have on my easel right now is a turtle farting butterflies. Nothing like a little irreverence to lighten the “artist”mentality (whatever that means at any given moment). Great video! Love your perspective and skills

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

One of my most favorite videos ever! One comment I received that seemed a bit silly was why us "KZbinrs" even bother knowing or caring about lightfast information (as if we only create content for our online audience and never try to sell it or care if it fades in the future). Big sigh.

[@johnwest4097]

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius.

[@livingwomanamanda2354]

I loved this so much, your comments freed me up to not caring about the outcome, just enjoy the process. I thrive on challenging myself too, and don’t always love it, but I learn so much along the way. Thanks so much for sharing 😊❤

[@kt0117]

I'm genuinely baffled at the concept that real artists don't look and copy, or have a plan... by this logic, the mona lisa isnt real art. every single portrait is not real art. every still life painting is not real art, every life drawing or anatomy study isn't real art, every plein air landscape isn't real art. Also, every old master who built their work from the underpainting forward and painstakingly added layer by layer onto THEIR INITIAL PLAN aren't real artists. And if art doesnt have an agenda, that elimates almost all of postmodernism. Using their logic, almost the entire canon of art history isn't real art.

[@Abstormal]

Your art is beautiful, but your soul even more so! This commentary was a breath of fresh air in this toxic online world.

[@janineshideler4051]

I am so glad I listened to you in this video, you seem to have read my mind, everything you said, right on! BTW, excellent likeness! I always thought Patinkin had a difficult and very personal smirk and you got it!

[@ezgi6392]

To me a real artist is, putting something from themselves to their work, and has a unique style that viewers instantly recognizes, a style that makes them unique. And to me someone who solely copies a photo so accurately and flawlesly is not a real artist, this is only craftmanship in my opinion. Art is something much beyond creating something "beautiful".

[@MariaLeon-ct5nc]

"My name is Íñigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die". Love this!

[@kanha9564]

Yes! Alpay Efe your think about on this art like me Artist always makes his art in heart that's very cute always i like your every wards about this art because I want to be an artist like you soon 💝 your voice cute 🥀😊....

[@michelrodriguez8752]

Thanks for your video. We all struggle and go through this. "Bad critisism" comes from pain and misery that is all I have to say.

[@inventivedose2760]

I loved this video! I don't remember much about any negative comments online nor do I care about them to be honest. But I always had my mother who would look at me paint and complain about how there's no contrast and when I'm painting people how an element or two don't look good :*) Oh well, at least it didnt bring me down that much! My mother has never painted nor drawn her entire life

[@sensiblecitizen4922]

I paint realism and my Mother in law calls me a “copiest.” She went to art school in the 1960’s when they were taught to “paint with their emotions.” Her paintings are… not good.

[@devikamazumder9229]

the hate comment i got is from my family members i.e, 'you shouldn't wasting your time doing drawings'. 'your "art" have no value'. 'at the end of the day you'll fail and you'll be a failure '

[@shubham_M7777]

Can you please make video on oil pastel vs colored pencils vs acrylic paint which is better for beginner? Which will be better for realistic drawing?

[@beadmecreative9485]

The people who left you those comments, clearly aren’t artists/creatives themselves and are saying that based on the idea of what art, artist, creativity should be like 🙄

[@_citarra_]

Stupidest thing I heard about art is "You're not allowed to draw people of other races because that's appropriation."

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Such a beautiful painting! And the intro turned out so cool!

[@LucyLouuuuu]

as soon as i saw the thumbnail i recognized the young mandy patinkin. now im feeling old after what you said near the beginning😅

[@Beetletreuse]

Just watching you lay down paint is relaxing and calming. I really appreciate your technique and I catch myself thinking "there's no way I could do that," but this video reminds me that this statement isn't necessarily true. I just have to give myself a chance to try and do so without judgement or being disappointed if I don't get it right immediately. Thank you for posting this

[@cameronsimms9705]

Real art is only as simple as putting your all into whatever you're making may be. Making what you will appreciate regardless of anyone else's opinion is exactly how I go about making every piece and I love hear that so many great artists I look up to feel the same way. Absolutely beautiful painting by the way!!

[@vko554]

Yesterday I learned how to paint and I got the hang of it instantly then I decided to share it with a group...and keep in mind it was a very good painting anyways showed them then someone said "U tried" I felt so bad I didn't even wanna paint. That's until I came across your video.

[@durgaartacademy]

Wow...very interesting Art Work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sparkspark2314]

I agree with this TOTALLY. This is one reason I draw on napkins. No pressure. I’m just trying to teach myself something. I’m fully engaged…and there’s no expectation other than I’m trying to do my best work in that time frame in straight ink. The work has no purpose other than to amuse myself…like when I was a kid teaching myself to draw. Great little painting by the way. I’ve been a fan of yours for a while.

[@DementedDistraction]

Anyone who's ever said a 'real' artist doesn't rely on reference has truly laid bare their ignorance and needs to take another deep look at the great artists throughout history; from Rockwell, to Bougereau, to Da Vinci and more - they all used reference. That said, I need to take more time for myself as an artist. I'm usually moving so swiftly from one commission to the next that I don't give myself a breather to make something I want to make, and give myself a palette cleanser - thanks for the reminder. 🙂

[@Scav-Goblin]

Some of those comments lol..."a real artist doesnt use a plan. References, gloves" are they brain dead!?

[@zaibaakhan4036]

Hearing something from you like there no real artist is kind of relief because I used to think too much about it

[@JeniSueZen]

Thanks for sharing another beautiful painting and such an important message.