Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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 (https://stanprokopenko.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/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
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.
Follow James on YouTube - @JamesGurney
Watch the Rest of 12 Days Content: youtube.com/watch?v=yuggDmp1SZ4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHF5-ElVn3jVDYrRWC9ca7ep&index=2
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Study Sketchbook
08:56 - Gouache Sketchbook
17:37 - “The Artist’s Guide to Sketching"
31:27 - Outro
#figuredrawing #sketchbook #watercolor
Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL!
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Figure Drawing: youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws
Art of Caricature: youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa
Popular Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ
ABOUT PROKO:
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 (https://stanprokopenko.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/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
