I really REALLY love the way you warm up the stuff that´s dull in the underpainting... I guess I´ve learned a lot from you - thanks A LOT for sharing.
its hard to refix a mistake...cz it leads to a big scew up but u manage to pull it off..GREAT JOB...i wish that someday ill be like a good painter like u
The thing is though, if you're making a living with your art especially if most of it is commercial then time is money and dividing your canvas in geometric patterns and completing a detailed underpainting adds more time to the work. Besides your doing what the majority of artist who have had years of formal training wish they were doing.
Whether your doing Fine Art or Commercial Art the bottom line is to make money at it, because if you don't eat you die.
The Old Masters did have all kinds of little tricks they used to capture a likeness, from several different grid methods to countless redraws of cartoons which were transferred to canvas when perfected. They would divide the canvas into sections, sometimes called "The Rule of Thirds" in order to proportion the canvas correctly for the subject. There is a good book called "The Painters Secret Geometry" which will teach you all you need to know on the subject.
Very good work Chris!! You can tell you've spent many hours at your craft. Remember this, just because you might not have had formal training doesn't mean your not a highly qualified Artist. As to the comment, "you never start a portrait the way you did", is rubbish. Just because you didn't start with a Grisaille or a Verdaccio underpainting doesn't matter.
The Old Masters didn't have a photo to use as reference but they definitely would have used one if they had it.
Nah... At first I did. But the more you talked, it was clear that you have a strong perspective of where you are coming from. Thanks for your good intentions, none the less. :-)
But, as for this specific work, i'm not going throught technical details as that's not your main problem. You need to go wild! Drive into the unknouwn and experiment!
of course art is ambiguous, and even van gogh was missinterpreted... and i'm not fond of art crictitians as i think the new is made of impulse and so very times they fail. But you can't deny that human evolution is made of clashes in opinion. People need to be touched. Even more and more nowadays. through beauty and/or grotesc. Humanity just can't go numb. It's up to everyone, and artists have a definite role in that.
well, you obviously have no academic background. And because of that, hats off to you! :)
You are neglecting authenticity and feeling of a figure for techical skills on photographic representation. For you to get a step forward you need proper education. You never start a portrait the way you did. On a classical, modern or even contamporay basis.
OMG!!! This isn't normal! How can you paint, draw and draw (photoshop) so good!
When I'm older I want to make concept art for games. I really wanna become good in Photoshop so do you have any tips for me or some websites where I can learn to use a tablet and make such wonderfull drawings like you do.
the brushes that ur using and the canvas, would it be possible to find them at hobby lobby or a micheals could u tell me the brand names? and the paint?
They just opened a hobby lobby near me! funny... I would never have known what you are talking about before that. The stuff that you see me using here was bought at Micheals. It's simply a small canvas board (they sell cheap in 3 packs) and airbrush paint (createx) since I have a lot, due to my airbrush days. The most relaxing way to paint this stuff is on crescent illstration board (see "Speed painting With Acrylics") with the acrylics thinned with water. (I think they call it a "wash")
omg, y does any of ur paintings on acrylic or on digital have 2 look so dang real???? no fair, but it's still awesome anyway. i luv ur videos and do more on dragons plz :)
U are realy dumb arent u. Its not called foreshortening. Its called bad shadows! Look again. Its the shadow work on the left shoulder especialy that makes him look skinny.
From 1:40 to 2:20, the light blue of his upper body is fine. His body has volume and like in the photo he looks strong and vital. After that, the shadows being applied makes his shoulder and upper chest cave in! Get it!! He looses volume. Look at the photo and compare with the end result, dumbass.
they create things from THEIR persepective. it doesn't matter what you think to the artist- or atleast it shouldn't.
you should REALLY stop telling people that they make mistakes on their paintings, because if you're an artist or if you're not, you have a different style.
this is HIS style not your, you have no right to comment on it
and yes, i might've been wrong on this but im TWELVE years old - no i'm not saying that im the innocent youngling
yea, the pains of growing up... what can i tell ya. Enjoy the purity of mind and soul while u have it and dont forget it as you grow older. And dont try to grow up too fast either.
You're seriously one of the best I've ever seen. I could never compare with that, no way. So depressing, but inspiring at the same time. What I'm most jealous of, though, is your ability to conceptualize. The way you paint your werewolves or dragons, I could only ever sketch them out, with nowhere near as much detail.
Is conceptualizing something you were just born able to do? Or have you practiced it or what? Do you work from a reference photo for lighting/coloring?
I actually airbrushed for many years before the computer days. It's what I refer to as my "boot camp" for leading up to where my skills are now. I hate airbrushing. But I was having a difficult time with the blending on this with a brush, so I "cheated" in what I originally intended to do. I broke out the iwata.
That's a good technique, not cheating at all...lol...sometimes with acrylics it's a pain in the ass blending, so airbrush is a good solution. Excellent job!
I wouldn't say you were "rude". I was just kinda at a loss for trying to figure out the definition of "creativity" as far as some see it. ;-) As a matter of fact, my main object of creativity that I do pour most of my free time into is animation. (3D and 2D) I hope to be showcasing a lot of it here very soon.
But you question "creativity"... It's in the eye of the beholder. When I created the sea monster painting, or my latest dragon I imagined a whole other world of depth and colors. It's escapism...
But I guess the short answer would be that while my fullest potential is not showcased here on youtube, I am not the best artist by any standard. I'm not Frazetta. I'm not DeVito. I'm just what you see in these works... Me. Those who like it, like it. Those who don't, don't.
Question well taken. I guess my answer would be that what you consider as "creativity" is completely subjective. Currently as a 37 year old man with a wife, kids, and bills what you see on here is a combination of what I feel like doing at the moment, and how much spare time I have. As far as the names you mention- that falls under a matter of taste and preference. (Frazetta painted a lot of monsters and portraits.)
What would really be useful and worth the 2 hours it will probably be downloading this 4:12 video would be a TEACHING video rather than just watching something edited like this.
HOW do you paint, WHAT colors do you use and all that. It isn't worth the hours of downloading if I am not learning anything.
not all videos are there to learn from. some are there to show for a persons entertainment or interest, like this one. im sure if he wanted to put up a tutorial, he will make it quite clear it is one. but sometimes it comes down to raw practice along with some born talent. not everything can be learnt.
Next time you watch a speed painting, you could always pause it along the way and see/understand the steps he is taking. Not sure what else to add here, but he does tell it's with acrylics and as far as what colors? naming the colors is futile in my opinion, why not practice seeing their tones, values and hues is key. These videos have lots and lots of information, just use that little pause button and you'll be amazed at each clip you just saw. Suggestions only. :)
wow so good, i hate watching ur videos makes me so jelious i cant paint no where near that good and will never be able to , u really must paint alot. You surely must hvae a jon to do with art?
wrong my friend, you could become just as good as this guy. really, I'm not kidding. the key is PRACTICE a lot. best thing to learn it quickly is by drawing every day. it may sound cliché, but if you really want to become good at this, you'll have to simply start drawing and painting a lot. It takes a little bit of talent to become the best of best, but drawing/painting is mostly something everyone can learn.
I really REALLY love the way you warm up the stuff that´s dull in the underpainting... I guess I´ve learned a lot from you - thanks A LOT for sharing.
bubblezen 5 months ago
That's pretty awesome! When I first started watching this it didn't look like much, but the finished product is really great.
MrDanBerberich 6 months ago
Incredible
richardre06 6 months ago
Great painting
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sinfuledge 11 months ago
>:D you make me jealous lol
FunnyAnimatedNewb 1 year ago
That was just brilliant.
spidermove 1 year ago
Im Digging The Style, Check Out My Time-Lapse Videos If You have Time ;)
sinfuledge 1 year ago
That is so incredible!
RawFedSkye 1 year ago
are you supposed to paint your desk at the same time??? hehe
your a GREAT painter i wish i could paint like that
nice work mate
Avalondra 1 year ago
hey chris i got a few question about your technique.
how do you blend your colors?
do you build them up in transparent layers?
do you blend wet to wet ?
or do you let each layer dry first?
it looks like you build up layers of dull colors then throw a thin wash over them to adjust the color.
i know your busy but if you find the time many of your fans would love a tutorial.
artiene87 1 year ago
Sweet Jesus, that's good lol.
MrActor123456789 1 year ago
i was wondering if you wait for each layer to dry before you add another, or do you blend with wet to wet.
artiene87 2 years ago
its hard to refix a mistake...cz it leads to a big scew up but u manage to pull it off..GREAT JOB...i wish that someday ill be like a good painter like u
pacfan321 2 years ago
omg thats fantastic work, 5* and fav,
lynda
madlynda 2 years ago
What's your job? Is relationated to art? :)
francosj12 2 years ago
The thing is though, if you're making a living with your art especially if most of it is commercial then time is money and dividing your canvas in geometric patterns and completing a detailed underpainting adds more time to the work. Besides your doing what the majority of artist who have had years of formal training wish they were doing.
Whether your doing Fine Art or Commercial Art the bottom line is to make money at it, because if you don't eat you die.
ocscad 2 years ago
The Old Masters did have all kinds of little tricks they used to capture a likeness, from several different grid methods to countless redraws of cartoons which were transferred to canvas when perfected. They would divide the canvas into sections, sometimes called "The Rule of Thirds" in order to proportion the canvas correctly for the subject. There is a good book called "The Painters Secret Geometry" which will teach you all you need to know on the subject.
ocscad 2 years ago
Very good work Chris!! You can tell you've spent many hours at your craft. Remember this, just because you might not have had formal training doesn't mean your not a highly qualified Artist. As to the comment, "you never start a portrait the way you did", is rubbish. Just because you didn't start with a Grisaille or a Verdaccio underpainting doesn't matter.
The Old Masters didn't have a photo to use as reference but they definitely would have used one if they had it.
ocscad 2 years ago
i believe that you think im arrogant. well, am just not. maybe a dreamer i am.
Nice talking to you. cheers and good luck with your work. you're very kind person :)
lowexpectationsrgood 2 years ago
Nah... At first I did. But the more you talked, it was clear that you have a strong perspective of where you are coming from. Thanks for your good intentions, none the less. :-)
cgsbgs 2 years ago
But, as for this specific work, i'm not going throught technical details as that's not your main problem. You need to go wild! Drive into the unknouwn and experiment!
lowexpectationsrgood 2 years ago
of course art is ambiguous, and even van gogh was missinterpreted... and i'm not fond of art crictitians as i think the new is made of impulse and so very times they fail. But you can't deny that human evolution is made of clashes in opinion. People need to be touched. Even more and more nowadays. through beauty and/or grotesc. Humanity just can't go numb. It's up to everyone, and artists have a definite role in that.
lowexpectationsrgood 2 years ago
well, you obviously have no academic background. And because of that, hats off to you! :)
You are neglecting authenticity and feeling of a figure for techical skills on photographic representation. For you to get a step forward you need proper education. You never start a portrait the way you did. On a classical, modern or even contamporay basis.
lowexpectationsrgood 2 years ago
STUNNING!
What was that tool you were using at 2:46 and more importantly what does it do?
prueslove 2 years ago
it was an airbrush, it airbrushes :)
lordspyrox 2 years ago
How long is so long, since you tried this painting style? It's amazing!
I guess if you have done it in the past, once you start doing it again, your mind starts to remember again.
MarkusArtist81 2 years ago
realy it is woooooooow thanks
ALWSN 2 years ago
i came to watch some afremov videos and found yours by chance.
i am completely amazed, you do very beautiful work!
i cant wait to check out your other videos.
imtess 2 years ago
you must have some kind of autism to paint like that, you dont even realise how good you are dude. thats very cool!
Jok3rDicE 2 years ago
sweet... if i were a REAL artist like you, i would already been satisfied with the image at 1:50...
snipperbes 3 years ago
you are my idolo
stiwei19 3 years ago
I admire you! I hope someday that I will be as good as you!
Swiiden 3 years ago
what colours did you use bro?
iHoLdNiNeS 3 years ago
OMG!!! This isn't normal! How can you paint, draw and draw (photoshop) so good!
When I'm older I want to make concept art for games. I really wanna become good in Photoshop so do you have any tips for me or some websites where I can learn to use a tablet and make such wonderfull drawings like you do.
Thanks alot!
(You are really good! :D)
Vincentvalentine1993 3 years ago
the brushes that ur using and the canvas, would it be possible to find them at hobby lobby or a micheals could u tell me the brand names? and the paint?
kasumisman 3 years ago
They just opened a hobby lobby near me! funny... I would never have known what you are talking about before that. The stuff that you see me using here was bought at Micheals. It's simply a small canvas board (they sell cheap in 3 packs) and airbrush paint (createx) since I have a lot, due to my airbrush days. The most relaxing way to paint this stuff is on crescent illstration board (see "Speed painting With Acrylics") with the acrylics thinned with water. (I think they call it a "wash")
cgsbgs 3 years ago
Most impressive!
FizzlNet 3 years ago
omg, y does any of ur paintings on acrylic or on digital have 2 look so dang real???? no fair, but it's still awesome anyway. i luv ur videos and do more on dragons plz :)
Seraliena 3 years ago
increíble
defuncti25 3 years ago 3
When you say actual painting time in your videos what does that exclude?
allemanart 3 years ago
Well now! A real artist. I love it. Give me some lessons. Keep up the good work.
gal99999 3 years ago
buenisimo
DEZOKITA 3 years ago
:o when you showed the end result of the painting i thought it was the photo! very tallented.
gemmadunsdonsart 3 years ago
keep up the good work , that was nice
JoshuaRamires 3 years ago
Speechless
hyperhighs 3 years ago
srry for the arguement on ur vid, again, great picture :)
TRKwriter 3 years ago
are you an illustrator or an animator
SHEEN0998777 3 years ago
I try to be both... I've only been into animation for about 3 years now. Into 3D for about a year and a half.
cgsbgs 3 years ago
the head is good... but somethings wrong with the shoulders and chest. U made him look real skinny.
CT2507 3 years ago
its called foreshortening... great job btw!
TRKwriter 3 years ago
Oh is it realy?! ... and when it doesnt work, what is it then called??
CT2507 3 years ago
in this case it does work so why do you want to know?
TRKwriter 3 years ago
U are realy dumb arent u. Its not called foreshortening. Its called bad shadows! Look again. Its the shadow work on the left shoulder especialy that makes him look skinny.
From 1:40 to 2:20, the light blue of his upper body is fine. His body has volume and like in the photo he looks strong and vital. After that, the shadows being applied makes his shoulder and upper chest cave in! Get it!! He looses volume. Look at the photo and compare with the end result, dumbass.
CT2507 3 years ago
IM dumb?
do you know what an artist does?!
they create things from THEIR persepective. it doesn't matter what you think to the artist- or atleast it shouldn't.
you should REALLY stop telling people that they make mistakes on their paintings, because if you're an artist or if you're not, you have a different style.
this is HIS style not your, you have no right to comment on it
and yes, i might've been wrong on this but im TWELVE years old - no i'm not saying that im the innocent youngling
TRKwriter 3 years ago
hehehe.. my apologies then youngling. I thought u might be around 13. :)
Never mind then.
CT2507 3 years ago
some times i wish i'm thirteen - i feel to young, and im sorry for arguing with you
TRKwriter 3 years ago 2
yea, the pains of growing up... what can i tell ya. Enjoy the purity of mind and soul while u have it and dont forget it as you grow older. And dont try to grow up too fast either.
cheers.
CT2507 3 years ago
that's very great advice, thank you :D
TRKwriter 3 years ago
You're seriously one of the best I've ever seen. I could never compare with that, no way. So depressing, but inspiring at the same time. What I'm most jealous of, though, is your ability to conceptualize. The way you paint your werewolves or dragons, I could only ever sketch them out, with nowhere near as much detail.
Is conceptualizing something you were just born able to do? Or have you practiced it or what? Do you work from a reference photo for lighting/coloring?
IamtheGrynch 3 years ago
I actually airbrushed for many years before the computer days. It's what I refer to as my "boot camp" for leading up to where my skills are now. I hate airbrushing. But I was having a difficult time with the blending on this with a brush, so I "cheated" in what I originally intended to do. I broke out the iwata.
cgsbgs 4 years ago
That's a good technique, not cheating at all...lol...sometimes with acrylics it's a pain in the ass blending, so airbrush is a good solution. Excellent job!
moussaemad 3 years ago
No problem. Thanks for the kind words...
I wouldn't say you were "rude". I was just kinda at a loss for trying to figure out the definition of "creativity" as far as some see it. ;-) As a matter of fact, my main object of creativity that I do pour most of my free time into is animation. (3D and 2D) I hope to be showcasing a lot of it here very soon.
cgsbgs 4 years ago
But you question "creativity"... It's in the eye of the beholder. When I created the sea monster painting, or my latest dragon I imagined a whole other world of depth and colors. It's escapism...
But I guess the short answer would be that while my fullest potential is not showcased here on youtube, I am not the best artist by any standard. I'm not Frazetta. I'm not DeVito. I'm just what you see in these works... Me. Those who like it, like it. Those who don't, don't.
cgsbgs 4 years ago
Question well taken. I guess my answer would be that what you consider as "creativity" is completely subjective. Currently as a 37 year old man with a wife, kids, and bills what you see on here is a combination of what I feel like doing at the moment, and how much spare time I have. As far as the names you mention- that falls under a matter of taste and preference. (Frazetta painted a lot of monsters and portraits.)
cgsbgs 4 years ago
:3 you definitely make me want to draw atm lol..
StormyHotwolf88 4 years ago
woah it was a photo don't trick me! ;D
just kidding
Never seen such skill in painting on youtube before. Has your job someting to do with art? :)
duceooo 4 years ago
bravo!
sirnubenegra 4 years ago
What would really be useful and worth the 2 hours it will probably be downloading this 4:12 video would be a TEACHING video rather than just watching something edited like this.
HOW do you paint, WHAT colors do you use and all that. It isn't worth the hours of downloading if I am not learning anything.
:-)
wannabeguitargoddess 4 years ago
not all videos are there to learn from. some are there to show for a persons entertainment or interest, like this one. im sure if he wanted to put up a tutorial, he will make it quite clear it is one. but sometimes it comes down to raw practice along with some born talent. not everything can be learnt.
bladnochthesecond 4 years ago 3
wannabeguitargoddess,
Next time you watch a speed painting, you could always pause it along the way and see/understand the steps he is taking. Not sure what else to add here, but he does tell it's with acrylics and as far as what colors? naming the colors is futile in my opinion, why not practice seeing their tones, values and hues is key. These videos have lots and lots of information, just use that little pause button and you'll be amazed at each clip you just saw. Suggestions only. :)
seriago 4 years ago
2 hours?!?!?! Where the eff do you live?
Greenland, Antarctica?
It takes app. 30 sec. to download this clip!
ThoreAnd 4 years ago
job* sorry, also 4 hours. wow.
grantp28 4 years ago
wow so good, i hate watching ur videos makes me so jelious i cant paint no where near that good and will never be able to , u really must paint alot. You surely must hvae a jon to do with art?
grantp28 4 years ago
wrong my friend, you could become just as good as this guy. really, I'm not kidding. the key is PRACTICE a lot. best thing to learn it quickly is by drawing every day. it may sound cliché, but if you really want to become good at this, you'll have to simply start drawing and painting a lot. It takes a little bit of talent to become the best of best, but drawing/painting is mostly something everyone can learn.
cadabraa 4 years ago 3
even without music its worth 7 stars!
killwill07 4 years ago
brilliant - ps u got some paint on the table
5(00) stars
Othello273 4 years ago
amazing as always chris
moggo23 4 years ago
Somebody should have put newspaper down...!
Brilliant painting, as per normal. Could you atleast try and put some music to it though? Anything? I can't be doing with the silence.
OmegaBema 4 years ago
amazing! i was just hypnotized the whole time... more please :] if you got the time/want to
supersonico 4 years ago
I want to rate it 6 stars. how can i do that.
^_^
great!!!!
waterfunker 4 years ago
great job!
Guerrilla705 4 years ago 2
Wow! You are amazing. Your skill is unbelievable. You make it look so easy. Great work!
Baileygirl66 4 years ago 5
Really great, your works are amazing.
Winterius 4 years ago 5
amazing!! ;)
Drydareelin 4 years ago 4