Painting a 'Glitter Path' | Basic Gouache Techniques for Capturing a Bar of Light

Hi, Folks. New video! This one covers:
1. Pathways of light reflected on water,
2. Hotspot priming
3. Contre-jour lighting.
4. The poetic traditions of glitter paths and moon paths.

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[devernepersonal]

Oh man it is so nice to see your work again. I recently got Color and Light and love it. Your videos and the book both show an extreme passion for art. Something I used to have and am trying to jump start again. The world is lucky to have your art in it.

[chunkymayonaise]

I love you James! You are so kind for sharing your knowledge of art with the world!

[b_m_p__]

I was recently gifted a beginners set of oil paints and then for christmas received your book Color and Light. The person who gave it to me had no idea that you were the creator of Dinotopia.

Dinotopia was a cornerstone of my childhood. A world i wanted to live in and felt like i could when i turned through the pages. So imagine my joy at being given these two gifts that are so connected to it!

The third gift has been you James. Your work has been a gift in my life and you are a gift to so many. I cannot wait to read your other books and learn from your videos!

Thank you, from myself and on behalf of all of the people like me who get to enjoy everything you have created!

[thotparnassus]

Looks like such a mess when you first start and then BOOM magic….you turn it into a brilliant refined masterpiece. Thank you ❤

[peterfiser]

Wonderful video, good to hear your voice and see you work once more. I am looking forward to the sketching book.

[boopdahoop]

Thanks YT algorithm and thanks James Gurney. I’ve loved Dinotopia for 30+ years. One of my favorite books as a kid and still today. Just bought a fresh copy for my a five year old daughter who’s a dino nut. She loves it.

[chrisgriffith]

Always a pleasure to hear you talk about art.

[LidiaChurakova]

Welcome back!! Love to hear your voice again ❤

[LykaLivao-lw]

Absolutely mesmerizing! ✨🎨 Watching you paint the 'Glitter Path' with gouache was such a treat. Your technique for capturing light is truly magical. Thanks for sharing your process, James—always so inspiring and educational! 🌟

[santiyi]

Great job! I hope your eyes are ok, after so much light ! 😎

[johncronin]

Missed you James, thanks very much for coming back! J

[Olga-vogc]

I treasure your videos, thanks for giving us one more. Also, you’re so beautiful. I hope you have a nice New Year’s Eve and that you start 2025 surrounded by everything you love. Bests from Spain.

[longphung]

Your videos are so relaxing, love it.

[jamiewashere]

You're one of the greats James, thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world. I am very grateful for your videos, they got me into painting, and in some ways painting has saved my life. This one was excellent, it was great to see your technique

[tommybmusic]

You inspired to use the gausche medium and I immediately fell in love with it. I love the work flow in comparison to oil. Glad to see a new video man

[terryd]

So nice to see you again ! You have motivated me to install myself as an artist in SW France … I’m doing my first exhibition in June ! Thank you so much for your explanation

[emilypaintingelk]

Beautiful painting demo for the Solstice! Thank you.

[johnoswald]

The Artists guide to sketching is a must have book, can’t wait for February. Good to see you again Mr Gurney, always worth the wait, hope you’re keeping well.

[moroteseoinage]

I’ve been a big fan since I before I can remember. Thanks for an inter generational childhood favorite. 🍻

[aeastman]

gosh Ive missed your videos! this is great thank you for the video today!