@@alicedubois1348 Yes. I am obsessed with his channel. Not only are the videos the best learning tools out there, they are just soooo wholesome and peaceful as art vlogs!!!
He came back out of time just to come see ya! How great that he picked up a phone from inside his mad-wizard science lab! Gotta love that Dino-Dad! ahahaah
60 year old science teacher here in no. CA, teaching myself art as a 4 yr DIY program to prepare for an encore career. You guys are my teachers, firming the core of my little program. BTW, small world, JG. I'm anthro major out of UCD, wanted to be science illustrator growing up. Thanks guys.
I fit firmly into the second group James brought up in the intro. I drew daily all through my childhood and into my teens and was quite good for my age. I pretty much stopped in my mid teens when starting to look at A levels and Uni courses, with encouragement in other directions from my parents. And now, here I am at 30 as a software developer trying to make up for lost time. I’ve got a lot of work to do, and I really appreciate all the great advice that comes from this podcast. Thanks to Marshall and Stan for the hours and hours of great content, and to James for his thoughtful advice as always.
I'm 25 doing my bachelor in software development and i realized end of last year that i kinda don't wanna do it anymore and want to explore my more creative side which i dropped when i was 16. I'm still finishing my degree but i'm gonna deviate more towards UX and or consultancy. i feel in the exact same boat here needing to catch-up because i would highly prefer a job in a more creative direction.
Same for me I painted all throughout my teens, got pretty good, bit then hit a wall and started doing other things. Now I'm getting my computer science bachelor's at 27 and plan on doing only art afterwards
@@felixoesinghaus I am planning something similar. I'm developing my art skills right now with some like minded people and plan on atleast getting to the point were i can do comissions when i graduate. and then find a IT consultancy job and develop my art on the side and hopefully explore a more creative career somewhere in my early 30's.
I have followed and LOVE James Gurney for years now. Such a knowledgable, gentle, kind, intelligent, talented man. One of my favorites. I am so happy you all had him on this interview. I'm a little behind on watching it =). I have to say I love to TOUCH animals. I don't feel augmentation is the same. Animals are as different as people with personalities that they bring to the table. This is something to be captured. I do like the idea of the schools going online and I feel that could eliminate a lot of school shootings, attitudes, etc. Something together such as families who currently homeschool their kids is all needed. Thank you for sharing this, and having such an icon such as James as a guest.
James Gurney will be remembered as one of the giants among representational artists of our time. Love his versatililty and control of all artistic mediums.
What a great interview. I have had a great experience both with his books but also on a somewhat personal level. I was around 11 or 12 when I became obsessed with dinosaurs again, first because of Jurassic Park, but then because I found Dinotopia at the book store and asked for it for Christmas. In my 20s I let my art skills stagnate somewhat, and then around 2010 began taking an interest with learning all the stuff I neglected growing up. It didn't take long for Google to introduce me to Gurney Journey, and I immediately recognized the art style and was so tickled to learn it was "the guy who made Dinotopia" AND illustrated so many of the Nat Geo magazines that I read as a kid. I sent him an email to express how much I loved Dinotopia as a kid and how I was so happy I had found Gurney Journey, never expecting any sort of reply. And yet a day later, I had a nice reply from him, thanking me for the nice email and wishing me well. It might not seem like much, but that email helped me realize that my favorite artists were "real people" just like me, and that maybe one day, even as a late artistic bloomer, that I could actually make art for a living. Thanks James! And thank you Stan and Marshall as well, of course!
the thing about teachers/college/etc, is that some times that teacher ISN'T giving you the extra help you need / that they are supposed to give. at least this was often my experience with 80 % of the teachers I've had. the other 20 % are memories/experience I still remember
I've watched this episode a couple times now. You two need more James Gurney episodes ASAP. The dialogue, information, and insight is super rich of useful content!
I just love what he says about emulating your favorite artists until you end up developing your own style. I've arleady been thinking that is such a great idea and it's what I want to do since obviously we're drawn to different artists that we like for a reason. Artists have always done master studies of other artists' work. But on the internet it feels like everyone is always screaming at you to never do that and it's like, wow, how can you not? I'm not saying post something influenced by someone else and take credit - we shouldn't take credit, and we don't have to even post the studies we paint. But it got to a point where I was paranoid about even copying other artists' work in my private sketchbook for practice. So now I just want to do that, and learn from that.
I know this is a kinda old episode but I'm just going through draftsmen now, and hearing James Gurney talk about being super invested in something for a week or so and then moving on, it really connected to me on a deep level. I've always been so worried that my type of impulsive learning would lead me astray, and that I had to pick one thing and focus on that one thing forever. I've always been a jack of all (creative) trades, but a master of none. This episode was so reassuring. Over the years I'll go from writing to character design, to sewing, to plush making to sculpting all in a matter of months, and its hard to work at one thing continuously, I've never abandoned any of these, but I tend to leave it and come back later. I grew up home-schooled, and my parents have always been very supportive or my creative drive, but I can't afford collage, and even then, the idea of being stuck in one specific category for years learning what everyone else is, feels so limiting.
Right when I started college, I had been drawing a lot as a kid, and was shooting for Pixar, but then I got back advice and didn't pursue drawing anymore. From doing signs, graphic design, to marketing, now back full circle, I'm realizing that I should've been drawing more this whole time. But I think there could be a lot of people in my position, and this video has a ton of key values. Learning Principles and fundamentals is core, and technique and style birth from practicing those components. And my big take away from this video is, you should draw all the time, and stop worrying about your style or being "cool". And then rewatch this video!
Absolutely fantastic episode! So much knowledge between the three of these guys. Best part about it is we live in an age where they can share all their knowledge with the world in one click of a video. You’ve helped countless numbers of artists find the courage to create the art they want to or do something they never thought possible in themselves.Thank you so much Stan,Marshall and James 🙏🏻
James Gurney is the real deal! He is multitalented and delivers high quality and high standard results! He’s extremely intelligent and highly resourceful and innovative with what he does. And he is thoughtful and sensitive behind his direct and intentional approach! I respect his work ethic and his dedication immensely! Thank you gentlemen.
That was so wonderful. Great to hear about the past experiences you have been through. I am 65, a retired fulltime splash artist. I teach the art on RU-vid and patreon all over the world and it's so gratify. At the same time I have the time to finally learn how to draw and spend an average of 2 to 3 hours a day sketching and studying the work of my favorite artists like all three of you. Thanks for the videos
The idea of making your own schedule and curriculum and making study books is GENIUS! I always felt like my art journey was so disjointed. I’m glad James was able to share that with the viewers ! 😊
Love this! (Another "multidisciplinary learner" here so of course I do). Widening skills and knowledge this way throughout your life is really underrated!
WOW !! I'm the same age as Marshall ! Hail to the 62 year old artists...we're still young at art. I still have a Draw with James Gurney book that I got in a kit when I was a kid. That book taught me the basics of drawing. I now work mainly in the comic book industry. And it all started with a book way back when...
I really love James Gurney. I've never thought I could learn art from a book because I have reading issues, so I went from teacher to teacher trying to explain what I aim "drawing something realistically, but this something doesn't exist, on another planet or something", no one got me, then I stumbled upon his book "Imaginative Realism" and that's it, that's what I wanted!!! Right from the title!!! I bought his second book too, "Color and Light", and after reading it - I felt like the world around me changed. And when I need to explain something in art to a kid - there is always a good explanation in those books - with a picture!
This was so amazing! I was just on a James Gurney RU-vid kick so couldn’t believe my eyes that my fav podcast (you dudes!) had him on!! Excellent stuff... gonna go ‘do it’ now ✏️🖌
The total experience of the bird in front of you will never be completely replicated in virtual reality. The smell, the tactile feeling, the unique experience will never be there.
I think the best artists (even those that go to art school) are very self directed - and the best teachers drop gems of wisdom that speak to their students for a lifetime. Inspiration is everywhere. I remember Georgia O’Keefe saying that even after her training she had to teach herself a new language because there was no point in doing things other people were doing so well. Such an interesting and inspiring conversation! Thank you! ✨🖌️💖
I have watched probably most of your 'artist interviews', and this one, with James Gurney, is in the top two or three I've enjoyed the most! "Thank you" very much! Jim Dasher Spectrum Graphics Seattle metro
"don't just watch it, do it" i have a rule that if i'm watching something i have to be drawing (i'm also drawing a lot while i'm not watching) awesome episode. great work guys keep it up
Best guest the podcast has had!! So informative!! And an absolute fountain of knowledge, much like Marshall ❤️ Bring on more of the old school guys! They are the best! Jeff Watts next fingers crossed 🤞
As a teacher who teaches both online and in-person I’m glad Stan feels there is a place for physical learning and I am glad to hear James nuanced stance on art school. The main draw back of art school is the time required to get good vs the time you are there (10 years vs 4 in general mean terms based on my own experience.) and the cost. If you could compensate for these things then art school becomes more of a solid option.
The was a big pleasure to listen and watch these almost 2 hours of talk. It's definitely the best podcast episode from the whole interview series. I can listen to you, guys again and again.
I’m always looking forward to the draftsmen episodes, but this one REALLY got me excited! And it didn’t disappoint! Truly the most inspiring episode ever!! Thank you Stan, Marshall and James❤️
Wonderful, informative, truthful talks from all 3 artists about their own life-xperiences . I watched the video to the very last second..wanting to hear more especially from James Gurney ... but by the end my 2 hands just raised automatically with 2 thumbs-up in appreciation !!! thank you thank you thank you !!!
Thank you for this great interview. James is such a gentleman. I have his two instructional books and really like them. Both are inspirational and full of practical details and theory.
This was such great fun 😊 More James Gurney please! There is so much to learn from him. Mr Gurney is such a knowledge powerhouse, just like Proko and Marshall. He’d make the perfect fit as Draftsmen’s 3rd member,
Thank you for sharing the amazing Journey! I'm really enjoying the Draftsmen podcast! Been mostly listening and (occasionally glancing at the video) while I'm painting. But it's just really great to learn a different perspective and think outside the box! I'll be watching all your videos! Really great resource and learing material. And also very inspiring! Thank you again so much Marshal, Stan, and James!
Very much helpful. I’m self taught and I did not have curriculum from any art school teacher😂 . Also I did not see any live demo of any artist as we now can watch your post s in the internet. Thanks for your sharing.
At 37 mins in ... you have to use your brain and discover... we are not meant to just consume information we are meant to use our brains. If one spends enough time looking and understanding... contemplation is what our brains do and we learn that way..
I admired those artists who could draw storyboards for advertising and animation. Using your imagination or following a director to get the story down, using your mind and skills together- and hard work, persistence, was all necessary. Self-promotion, marketing, have a business sense was needed to let no one discourage you, or sell yourself short.
Thank you so much for doing this. Dinotopia was a favorite of mine growing up, and holds a special place in my heart. Having my own struggles in my art journey, this really helps motivate and inspire me.
Yes true! there's way too much info out there, specially on youtube that's repeating now. that's why I keep an art tutorial playlist of the most useful videos and tips/advice from pros that I haven't heard anyone else that really has made a difference in my art (marc bucci for example talks a lot about color in a way that no other youtube currently does) and the thing is more videos will come and it's awesome!! I can't wait to have all this info out there but it is really helpful when someone has already combed through it
That was excellent. I really enjoyed this. I love and agree with his opinion of the 10,000 hours. Sometimes we believe stuff just because we've heard it so often. Then it becomes dogma. I also love his attitude of not following behind everybody else. One of my pet peeves is the rigid thinking of many of my fellow art enthusiasts. I've learned to just stay quiet and do my own thing. I let everyone else fight about who's better than who, who's a REAL artist and who's not, and what the "right" way is to do just about everything.
