How I Paint Roadside Weeds

Here's a practical method for isolating a living plant so that you can paint an accurate portrait of it on location.
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[dumpsterDeity]

11:16 "The joy of art is that it allows us to see the world vicariously through the temperaments of other human beings" - ill remember that.

[ChristinaMandy_art]

I was walking in my neighborhood today, and took a picture of an old house, thinking it might be a good reference for painting. I told my husband how you also find beauty in about anything when you're looking for a subject to paint. 😄

[tthomas]

This is my favorite video.
1. Roadside weeds. I have always loved them, so it's good to see someone else does as well.
2. Fidelia Bridges. I love being introduced to good artists I've never heard of.
3. Botanical against realistic background. Great idea.
4. Larger format painting. I've always wanted to see Mr Gurney work larger.

[ConnorJohnson]

I respect your integrity. A lesser YouTuber would just co-opt Fidelia Bridges's pioneering work as their own idea, and she'd slip deeper into history. I've seen YouTube pianists describe Barry Harris's ideas more or less word for word, and never mention him at all.

[carolhestand]

Mr. Gurney thank you, I've never seen another artist like you. You're a very good teacher.

[carolynfuller]

This may be my favorite painting that you have done. I love the concept of the out of focus background and the botanical in front. It is much more interesting than a botanical on a white background. Thank you.

[MarthaJamsa]

Thank you for the interweaving of the stories of Fidelia Bridges, Ruskin, plein aire, botanical painting and casein. Beautifully filmed as well, with expressive music. Your painting of nature is beautiful.

[Wendy]

The perfect combination of storytelling and painting demonstration. I always find you so inspirational. Thank you!

[starwoman]

Even if I never pick up a paintbrush, I still feel inspired, having watched and listened and having sat in the meadow with you, listening to crickets. Thank you for the experience.

[opendstudio]

A great teacher is forever an eager student.

[b.comeau]

Oh my goodness, this was a beautiful interlude to my morning! I loved the subject matter, only to me, milkweed is not a weed but a beautiful source of sustenance for our monarch butterflies and bees! I even have a perfume created of milkweed blossoms by Sandy Maine! This painting is simply breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!

[johnoswald]

Good to see you Mr Gurney, thank you as always for the amazing content and sharing your even more amazing knowledge.

[rskrakau]

The production value and the educational value of your videos is enormous ❤

[paulpurpi]

Mr gurney has some of the best art tutorials on line. Although I dont generally use the same mediums, I find there's always something interesting and informative. Keep them comming.

[therealjamespickering]

I wonder if it is even possible, in our modern society, to raise a gentleman as courteous, even-tempered, and refined as yourself. You seem to embody the 'old-world' values of honour, integrity, humility, temperance, respect, and perseverance - principles that have become all but swear words, in this brash, hedonistic, and self-centred world we inhabit today.
I stumbled upon your chanel to learn a bit about gouache, because I bought some for my two little boys for Christmas and know nothing about the medium, but I have been hooked, not only by your amazing talent, but even more so, for the quality of your character.
Thank you for the excellent work you produce.

[kellyro]

Wow! This was fascinating. I'd never have thought of creating an isolation background like that. Certainly takes some extra planning, but I can definitely see how it would help in busy environments with all kinds of foliage everywhere. Thanks for sharing this and thank you for the history on Fidelia Bridges, too!

[susanwong]

The whole process is so poetic, I am afraid to paint live ( never try before, always paint from photo reference), your demonstration inspired me to try painting live- Thank you!❤

[JWKCreates]

What I find even more valuable than the techniques you share in your videos is the way you help me to think differently about a subject and the ways it can be approached. This video is a perfect example. Thank you for your videos, substacks, and book resources. They always help so much

[kdoggdracul]

Your videos bring me so much joy, Mr Gurney! Good to see you back!

[essietangle]

After several years and many videos I don’t remember anyone using a flip board. This makes so much sense to me, thank you. Good to see Smooth too.