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:

Artist | Instructor - James Gurney (https://jamesgurney.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (http://stanprokopenko.com), Charlie Nicholson (  / shloogorgh  , Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson, Patrick Bosworth, Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com), Sean Ramsey
Editing - Hongju Lim, Patrick Bosworth (https://patrickdavidbosworth.com), Charlie Nicholson
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis

Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

Additional music by Epidemic Sound