I Paint a USPS Delivery Truck and Chat with Lou, the Closeout Guy

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Sketch-reporter James Gurney paints a picture of the Grumman LLV (Long Life Vehicle), the main delivery truck used by the US Postal Service. Over 140,000 of the Post Office vehicles are in operation, but they have outlived their expected lifespan of 20 years. Some of these USPS delivery vehicles have been running for 33 years.
Sample from an upcoming tutorial video on color triads, to be released September 12 on my Gumroad channel: gumroad.com/gurneyjourney
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23 авг 2020

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@cwilliamson4261 3 года назад

You’re so kind to be so attentive to that gentleman while trying to concentrate on your painting. It was quite humbling. Thanks for the education. Your painting is beautiful!

@jazw4649 3 года назад

Uncle Luke has the gift of gab!

@evilgabe666 3 года назад

Lol. That man was a chatter box. But he seemed kind.

@DavidBerlin07 3 года назад

Mrs Gurney helped with the listening too. Including this gentleman's chatting adds another dimension to this snapshot of everyday life in America. A glimpse into one man's personal neck of the woods and history.

@lucygray6162 3 года назад

@@DavidBerlin07 Listening is right. Doesn't he have a schedule to keep? Neither rain, nor sleet...but he won't even let them finish a sentence. They are too nice :-)

@crystalheart9 3 года назад

@@lucygray6162 Oh gosh, I had to mute the sound so I could watch Mr. Gurney do his painting without that guy rambling.

@dougg1075 3 года назад

You’re a national treasure man. Wow

@viviondioline 3 года назад

So is the USPS! PROTECT IT

@CarlosCDiazArt 3 года назад

Doug G International treasure, I dare to say. Greetings from Spain

@anitaliou4094 3 года назад

You make the most mundane things look so beautiful. I loved your painting of the folding lawn chair. Thanks for “documenting”. I’m a huge fan. Thanks!!

@LieslHuddleston 3 года назад

You are a legend, James Gurney. Excellent painting! Bless that man for feeling comfortable to say so much and bless you for listening to him. You and your wife have hearts of gold. I find it fascinating to hear someone tell their stories, everyone has a story. Thank you for sharing this video!

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

Wow, thank you. I think it happens to everyone who paints outside. You put yourself out there and random folks come up and share their stories. It's one of the things I love about painting on location.

@newlywedbeth 3 года назад

Fantastic video on many levels! As an art major, I got cheated on my education. I never learned about triads. Now my 9 year old son is learning so much from you as he watches alongside me!

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

Hi to all the watchers age 10 and under. Glad you all enjoy the videos. Starting when I was in third grade I rode my bike to the adult library and checked out books on how to draw and paint and make ship models. That's where I learned to be an artist. You're all lucky you have RU-vid!

@grdgrrgdg156 3 года назад

@@JamesGurney youtube wouldnt be the place it is without amazing creators such as yourself so we all appreciate the effort that goes in!

@Drewsumwalt 3 года назад

My grandfather was the assistant chief engineer for Grumman and work on the design of these trucks. It's an honor to see one of my favorite artists capture the history of these vehicles!

@khynnanrodrigues6726 3 года назад

Yeahs! My favorite notification!

@john27609 3 года назад

My grandfather used to paint stone quarries in plein air. I love that you do common scenes that no one would stop to appreciate.

@cosmasindico 3 года назад

I haven't had a conversation like that since I left the east coast. lol. In the West people just don't walk up and tell you their life story like this.

@lillian8951 3 года назад

West coast they do, but it comes with a pitch for a tv show or an app lol

@KayInMaine 3 года назад

So true! I live in Maine and the thing I miss most since the virus came are the conversations Mainers have with each other in the checkout lanes and in the stores.

@6663000 3 года назад

I'm from the Canadian Maritimes but I've been living elsewhere for a while now, hearing this type of conversation with a stranger reminded me of home (in spite of the accent).

@peucev8166 2 года назад

i used to work retail in northern ny and man. the things ppl will tell u lmao

@Metathronos 3 года назад

this video is a slice of life. I don't know if the dude was distracting you but his inclusion made the video even better

@TwentyThree-23 3 года назад

I freaking LOVE LOVE LOVE the story going in the background of the random people that come up to you to tell their stories. FREAKING MASTERPIECE. You're preserving history. I'm 28 and I'll remembet these videos as " back in my time".

@evilClive21 3 года назад

The way you put two colors on the brush to paint the edge of the trees and the sky in one stroke was just awesome. Like a killer fill in a bassline or a sweet lick in a guitar solo!

@chippchipp1 3 года назад

Incredible. Would you consider doing a video about how you learned to draw in perspective? Your foreshortening and perspective in general are always flawless.

@janniksteinwender5963 3 года назад

This is such a pleasant video to watch! The postal service man chatting with James and his wife (?) alongside some details and lore about the truck itself, that all just made my day! Great video! Thank You!

@Newtooils 3 года назад

You’re amazing! I don’t know how you could concentrate. Did he even realize that you were working? LOL! You’re a very kind man James.

@charmcrumrine8750 3 года назад

Love the Uncle Lou accent. Great painting as usual.

@gavinogara9360 3 года назад

Hello Mr Gurney. I am a huge fan and I have loved your art since I discovered the Dinotopia books at a young age. When I found your RU-vid channel I was so excited because I didn’t know you were still painting! There is something indescribably special about your videos and your art and I just want you to know that your paintings will always be a part of my childhood.

@electrojones 3 года назад

"I sees ya makin' a pitcher an' makin' a video. Maybe I'll sit heah for a couppa howahs talkin' at yer!"

@lucygray6162 3 года назад

Talking AT the Gurneys is certainly an accurate description. Whew!!!

@viviondioline 3 года назад

Absolutely iconic vehicle. Protect it

@jaspergerz 3 года назад

the editing has become so good wtf

@lizziehall478 3 года назад

Wow I love how you make the simple things in life so beautiful. It was kind of comforting just listening to the 64 year old's small talk and life commentary! Thank you!

@alistairogilvie3476 3 года назад

Thanks for showing the full painting development, for someone starting it makes things a lot clearer to see how you use paint and begins to reduce the mystery of it all. Thanks James.

@GuenevereSchwien 3 года назад

Awesome video. I really enjoyed you showing the triad color scheme. Thanks.

@joaomiguelxs 3 года назад

hey, thats a great production value you threw in at the end, James! What a delicate appreciation of that quaint American icon, the USPS truck. Capturing the moment is more than painting what meets the eye ;)

@susanyoung1600 3 года назад

I enjoy your new friends as much as I enjoy watching you paint. God bless, James.

@jorgergdl9292 3 года назад

You are the best, you inspired me into painting in watercolor and gouache, great video as always :-)

@michaelbuchanan3212 3 года назад

Thank you for the man and his comments. It is important to hear from humans who care and not the press or government, which seem to lack something that connects at your doorstep.

@akehapkap6143 2 года назад

I'm not American, but Scandinavian, and this guy talks New York 💖 Wonderful video 🤗

@sonseraedesigns7167 3 года назад

“I’m not going to worry about tomorrow anymore”…That’s the best line ever from the USPS gentleman. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matthew 6:34. I love your paintings James. I’m friends with Tony Swatton and a bunch of Disney artists you know as I was an artist at Disney for years. I’m still learning!!. Hope to meet you someday and take a class from you! Bless you!!

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

Give my best to Tony and El Grupo at Disney.

@fionasimagination 3 года назад

It's so nice that you listen with equal attention and sincerity to everyone. Very refreshing. I love these videos♡ I'd much appreciate more of them :)

@moadeeb2002 3 года назад

There are many times when I forget my color theory, or just don't experiment with colors. Thank you so much for these videos as they serve as great teachings and reminders! Looking forward to the triad vid, well done!

@artorder9587 3 года назад

Love the quality of light!

@SimonSozzi7258 3 года назад

Great Subject. A National Treasure. ✌❤

@huea7957 3 года назад

So excited for your triads release and lightbox!!

@iamsmien 3 года назад

Grumman also built the Lunar Module! Cool!

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

Wow, thanks. I didn't know that.

@OurPaintedLives 3 года назад

Absolutely genius James. Thank you always for your generosity 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@sapienproductions 3 года назад

That guy surely can chat! Great work again, thanks James.

@STICKYArt 3 года назад

This was great (unkle Lou) talking about exercise, heart ❤️ operation, COVID is a character! 😂 great painting!

@nikhilnanu6748 3 года назад

Marvellous painting and the conversation was fantastic. Thank you Mr Gurney

@NPRMc 3 года назад

I love the window wipers

@9959399304 3 года назад

Sir your persistence to teach new things was impossible..you're an absolute treasure sir.

@louisyates6697 3 года назад

You’re a legend,I really enjoy watching you paint. Uncle Lou wore his mail bag like a Roman senator.:)

@Wingman115 3 года назад

I remember the old postal jeeps. A lot of folks purchased those at auctions for pennies on the dollar. I'm sure the Grumman trucks will soon have the same fate. Glad your capturing these moments in time.

@theatk 3 года назад

I love these videos. I love the people you meet, James!

@theatk 3 года назад

and the insights you add while painting and what you learn from painting on location. I'm going to sketch on location more often!

@amboutube 3 года назад

Nice one James, you’ve been my gouache and casein inspiration for a decade now since I accidentally discovered you, initially I though I’d found something new but slowly time unveiled your artist footprint across the years. I have bought several of your books but my prize memory is your trademark notepad gouache painting RU-vid vids... that reminds me I have to restart building one of your palette sunshades although I don’t need it much here in UK.. Stay safe. Mark

@sarahpark4207 3 года назад

Incredibly therapeutic and educational at the same time. I have to say I became a huge fan of yours. Your vids are prob the only youtube vids I don't skip at all - I always pay full attention from the beginning to the end. I really love your work and always look forward to more updates.

@wingus857 3 года назад

I'm glad you decided to add in the commentary from that man, it was very interesting to listen to

@mishasnow505 3 года назад

yes, it seemed to complete the James Gurney experience ...he has the patience of saint ....

@brainfornothing 3 года назад

I love that episode, is like a good documentary film : art and history. Thanks for sharing !

@tamasmihaly7080 3 года назад

This channel is a trip back to a more polite time.

@ptaylor4923 3 года назад

Don't know why this didn't come up for me until today, but Soooo glad it did. Thanks, Mr. Gurney. I love seeing how you mix and put the casein down. I'm working with it now & it's beating me up. 😂

@scottks5 3 года назад

Another great video! So glad you included the conversation with that gentleman. Makes the video even more interesting. Not that your videos are boring.

@catherinecervas3726 3 года назад

Gosh I love the painting, I want to wear it on a t-shirt, like an old train or classic car...emotional. It’s like the day I heard on the radio that Volkswagen was closing its last original Beetle manufacturing plant in Mexico. I pulled over and cried. End of an era.

@carolepivarnik9316 3 года назад

James, this might be my favorite of all your on-site painting adventures! Fun and informative from not just a painting perspective, but also a cultural one. I remember how shiny those postal trucks seemed when they were first introduced! And I just love the conversations you have with everyday people. Thanks for sharing so much of your artist expertise and experiences with us.

@adildraws 3 года назад

That’s awesome. He said he is not worried about tomorrow. Just like me. You did a great job with. I always enjoy your videos.

@doloresrohn4699 3 года назад

You’re an incredible artist, thank you for sharing

@jaminjones4014 3 года назад

You have a great sense of precision.

@jaminjones4014 3 года назад

Even while in conversation.

@dianeo 3 года назад

Wow, what a talker! I would find it so hard to concentrate on painting with that going on. You must be used to it by now LOL. Beautiful painting. Thanks for the swatches of color mixes and, documenting subjects that may not be around for long. Looking forward to the Lightbox Expo!

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

With the world changing so much, I'm obsessed with painting the commonplace things we've seen every day. Once they take them all away, we'll miss seeing them, just like we miss the yellow Checker cab, the phone booth, and Blockbuster Video signs.

@dianeo 3 года назад

@@JamesGurney You're right. It's sad to see them go but how great to have them preserved in paintings like yours. I know I love seeing vintage/obsolete items in old paintings. I'm guessing the next item to go are those newspaper vending machines. I don't ever want typewriters to disappear!

@fernandorvm7850 3 года назад

I just got your book Color and Light, is a really enjoyable reading, thanks for keep doing this videos!

@ellenlangford2209 3 года назад

I absolutely love the dialogue here. And as always, grateful for your videos.

@precociousAnimator 3 года назад

Great video as always, James! I always feel more motivated after watching you paint. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work!

@0vergr0w 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, I really appreciate it.

@MONSIRLUI 3 года назад

Another awesome video! Thank you for your time and inspiration!

@garthok6224 3 года назад

If you are wondering, I search all the artists listed at the end of this video, and coulnd't find a single plain air artist, similar to James. And by the way, another great video by James Gurney, one of a kind.

@Citizen_X. 3 года назад

Prokopenko has done a couple of plein air paintings with Mr. Gurney. He is a traditionally trained master artist. Also attending will be Nathan Fowkes, who like Mr Gurney, is an avid Plein air painter, teacher and master artist.

@HalfWarrior 3 года назад

Really wonderful painting James! Thank you!

@eyeonart6865 3 года назад

This taught me how important it is to be a good listener.

@frederickfullerton4745 3 года назад

like the fact you paint from real life 3D imparts LIFE

@mimohl 3 года назад

Beautiful capture! And interesting triad. Thank you for such a thorough explanation. The closeout guy's story was a nice bonus.

@vllad74 3 года назад

Thank you James!

@lancejames9228 3 года назад

this interaction made my day.

@piefjep9508 3 года назад

The only RU-vid channel I have switched the notifications on for is your channel. Always learning heaps and enjoying every second of them.

@scook2 3 года назад

I bought a couple of your gumroad videos to watch with my mom while we were quarantining together earlier this year- they were really fantastic. Thanks

@allthingsconsist1742 3 года назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Love your work! loved this painting and what you said about your outlook on the "mundane". It's true you never know what you overlook now that you'll miss when it's gone.

@judygonet6030 3 года назад

Loved the people talking. Excited for the triads! Love the truck.

@BrodyBaddis 3 года назад

Perfect. Would love to grab that workshop when it does release. Thank you Mr. Gurney

@CharleyWang 3 года назад

I like watching your videos. In addition to painting techniques, you can always have a lot of sharing ingredients, as well as your personality and humor, 👍!

@blondiealderson 3 года назад

I love your painting adventures and it inspire me so much to keep practicing on my painting. Im a self taught artist, but im not yet confident with my skills thats why i keep practicing. Thank you and you stay safe.

@antonioblanco3086 3 года назад

Very Interesting! Thanks Mr Gurney!

@bernadettes2959 3 года назад

Your paintings are always the best

@coleiche 3 года назад

Beautiful the clouds passing by in the van windscreen. :)

@cockatielnation5425 3 года назад

"Uncle Lou"... of course his name is Lou! What a character and oh, my stars! The accent is incredible! I love it! The painting is marvelous too!

@lsr-anon 3 года назад

I'm always amazed watching ur videos

@esarempee 3 года назад

So Good!

@Tharus12 3 года назад

A wonderful painting. I use my car for work and my MPG was about 45-50 miles. It's a petrol but when I had a works van in my previous job it was a desiel and I filled it up once a week. About 2/3rds to 3/4s of a tank of fuel was used from memory. This was for mostly driving at slow speeds, 20mph and depending on the number of potholes we found a lot of stop start too. So about the same mileage as my car, which isn't a fair comparison to the vans as these are 7-8 years old and not built in the 90's, even so the MPG on them should be better than 17. Must be costing a fortune in fuel alone, let alone any other maintenance costs. An interesting video and another wonderful painting.

@katasiapa 3 года назад

Amazing as always.

@omarkaviles225 3 года назад

James you paint so beautiful and love that you show demonstrate your ability to paint and talk to another person. Great story telling in this video.

@JamesGurney 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@SC4RArt 3 года назад

Amazing as always and very informative... 😍😍😍

@noodlecatcountry 3 года назад

I just have to say thank you for everything you do, you are so inspiring. I just got your Color and Light book and am amazed at all of the info you packed in, and live it so far. Beautiful art as per usual. Keep being amazing!

@noodlecatcountry 3 года назад

I love the guy you were talking to! It's funny, I grew up in Nebraska, and I've lived in California (yes there is a lot of homeless people because of the housing crisis) and I am in Rhode Island now. The East Coast has the most beautiful characters, I love it. I mean everywhere has wonderful people, but East Coasters have a different way of doing things, I love it.