Hello my friends and art enthusiasts! Inspired by the old masters, I have found my true calling in the world of colors. My goal is to create art that exudes quality, fine details and realism. I try to be an oil painter in the style of realism. Still trying... The first hundred years are the hardest, after that it gets easier... We'll see process and progress of creating including time lapses and the raw real emotions involved in the creative journey. We'll experience the ups and downs of the painting process, authentically capturing everything as it is. Thank you for being a part of my artistic world, and I look forward to sharing my passion and creations with you. Warmest regards, Zigmars ''Sigmar'' Grundmanis.
I'm still experimenting with the light and I'm not satisfied. When painting, I use daylight and a little artificial light from above (white light lamps 4000k). Depending on the location of the camera, sometimes it is necessary to hide from daylight in the dark and use artificial lighting, but stronger. Daylight from the window unfortunately makes the painting paler and reduces the color range and effect, so when filming a finished painting, I always close the windows and use only artificial lighting. It's not easy to show the true colors and accents of a painting in a video, I'm still learning.
Yes, there were times when it often happened. Sometimes it's easier to throw it away, let off ''steam'' of emotions and even some anger and start all over again. Fortunately, it's been a while since I manage to finish a painting and not throw up during the process. But you never know - anything can happen.
This sea sunset oil painting is absolutely breathtaking! 🌅🎨 The evening mood and clouds are captured so beautifully-it feels like you can almost feel the serene atmosphere. Thanks for sharing this stunning piece and the creative process behind it. It’s truly inspiring! 👏🌟
Thank you! Yes, choosing music is not always easy. It is a very individual moment. Tastes are different and a lot depends on the mood at that moment. I also often like some music at the time of video editing, but after a while it already feels different. I could say - a natural choice of music based on my feelings at that moment.
Yes, we're obsessed! You hit it and jumped right into perfection here:) Love it totally, but that music just doesn't fit and is a distraction. Muted it, lol.
Yes, sometimes it is not easy for me to choose music. I follow my emotions of that particular moment. I was probably very happy to finish that painting and use more fun music. It was more or less natural choice of music for my feelings at that moment.
Merci! Il n’y a pas de séquence vidéo de la réalisation de ce tableau, car je n’ai pas filmé le processus lorsque je l’ai peint. Dans mes courtes vidéos, je montre des peintures que j'ai déjà peintes et, malheureusement, il n'y a pas de matériel vidéo sur le processus de travail. Les nouveaux tableaux que je peins maintenant, je filme tout le processus.
Showing of my previously completed painting that does not have a video of the painting process. It is also as additional information about the painting for visitors to my website and some online galleries by using a link to this video.
How in the heck could it get any better? Just amazing...thank you so much!! Doesn't matter if we watch this video 1000 times, we won't be able to copy him! A remarkable, truly talented artistic genius!!!
God gifted you with amazing talent, and thank you so much for sharing. Glad I found you. Heck yeah, let's paint together--you have me inspired, but I'm nothing next to you!