How to Blend Realism and Imagination

James Gurney takes you through three of his sketchbooks, spanning from 1985 to recent works. He shares insights from his self-taught journey, studying masters like Dean Cornwell, Caravaggio, and Velázquez. You'll see his early sketches that led to "Dinotopia" and learn how he combines media like gouache, casein, and pen in his work. James discusses techniques for capturing motion, handling complex subjects, and emphasizing imagination in sketching. He also answers questions about his process, warming up, and using 3D maquettes for reference.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Study Sketchbook
08:56 - Gouache Sketchbook
17:37 - “The Artist’s Guide to Sketching"
31:27 - Outro

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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.

CREDITS:

Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis

Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

Additional music by Epidemic Sound

[JamesGurney]

Thanks, Charlie, Hannah, and the whole Proko team for putting this all together. I'm so impressed that you found all those source paintings that I was copying. Seeing them side by side was a reckoning I could never have imagined..

[torrentthom]

James is the embodiment of, "do the work."
Truly GOAT.

[Lalikaki-esug]

I would never have imagined that James Gurney is a normal and chill human being if it weren't for these videos of him and the interviews, in my imagination he was a creature half gnome and half mad scientist with a machine that can go back in time and/or travel between dimensions.

[winstonwesleydesign]

James Gurney, a living master who paints masterpieces even on every small sketchbook page!

[space.tel-e-grams]

What a treat to look through the sketchbooks of a real modern master. Thank you, Mr. Gurney!

[AacisStudio]

James is a national treasure in all aspects, he is a great artist and a great person

[JustGaming]

Color and Light by Mr Gurney is required reading for anyone who isn't familiar with his work, very helpful manual

[gareths]

This series is a gold mine. Thank you proko team, these are amazing

[johnoswald]

Proko with James Gurney, I’m glued. Can’t wait for the Book, thank you Proko and Mr Gurney.

[MillywiggZ]

‘Trojan Horse Is a Unicorn’, take note: Camera goes on sketchbook not on person for 70% or more of the video.

[lizpryz]

I preordered the book as soon as it was available! Gurney is a master and one of my greatest inspirations to keep self-learning!!!

[iaminsfiredbytrustfration]

this is absolutely crazy cuz all i’ve basically been watching today were james’ videos

[malatestov]

We are so lucky to have such a genius alive in our time. And a generous one, who is willing to share his enormous knowledge with us!

[jasebrown]

A legendary 🎉 on a legendary channel showing legendary sketchbooks❤

[GeraldO]

Lovely video from a bonafide art genius. Thanks so much for this!

[simonwale]

Oh Wow Mr Gurney !😁😁😁😁😲😲😲😲!!! I came to know about James Gurney through his Book Color and Light.

[valo]

He is such an inspiration to me and has been, for a very long time. Thanks for your hard work!! 🌟✨

[DyanGaming]

Dude I love his art so much. His paintings looks so alive that I wanna eat it

[aleskaresquivel]

James Gurney is a G. Thank you for the inspiration and lessons 😊

[acupofsea]

Wow, what a great video! Amazing works and his handwriting is out of this world!