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JohnYAYart

@johnyayart

I make art and art related videos!

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The easiest way to preserve your mixed paint

YouTubeOct 28, 2026

How to maintain the tip of your fine detail brushes (easily)

YouTubeOct 21, 2026

How I made my first mural

YouTubeSep 28, 2026

How I Made My First Ever Mural (and you can too!)

YouTubeSep 27, 2026

I Made A Baby Portrait

YouTubeSep 25, 2026

Painting my dog for the last time.

YouTubeAug 21, 2026

I finally get to varnish one of my favourite paintings after 6 months

YouTubeJul 18, 2026

Feeling inspired after visiting the Rijksmuseum 🇳🇱🎨

YouTubeJul 17, 2026

The painting I made after visiting the Netherlands.

YouTubeJul 15, 2026

What happens when you spend 300 hours on one painting

YouTubeJun 25, 2026

This painting took me over 300 hours to make. #oilpainting

YouTubeJun 23, 2026

I Spent 300 Hours on This One Painting

YouTubeJun 21, 2026

Making a drawing of Aesop by Velazquez while watching the Great British Baking …

YouTubeApr 28, 2026

Turning a FREE PRINT into $500

YouTubeJan 23, 2026

I Tried to Paint a Still Life Like the Old Dutch Masters

YouTubeDec 16, 2025

In this livestream I will be painting a wedge of blue cheese (Day 3)

YouTubeOct 16, 2025

In this livestream I will be painting a wedge of blue cheese (Day 2)

YouTubeOct 10, 2025

In this livestream I will be painting a wedge of blue cheese

YouTubeOct 10, 2025

Attempting to Learn Landscapes

YouTubeOct 2, 2025

I Drew Animals From Memory... And Put Them On T-Shirts

YouTubeSep 3, 2025

Unboxing Art Supplies Sent to me by MEEDEN + Q and A

YouTubeJul 29, 2025

I Made 100 PAINTINGS to See What's Popular... Then Recreated Them.

YouTubeJul 25, 2025

The ONE drawing every artist should try

YouTubeMay 23, 2025

How to make cheap oil painting paper that won’t warp and absorb

YouTubeApr 16, 2025

I painted EVERY DAY for an ENTIRE YEAR

YouTubeMar 19, 2025

I painted everyday for a year and found my passion

YouTubeDec 30, 2024

Day 366/365 - THE FINAL DAY - Painting everyday for an entire year plus the lea…

YouTubeDec 19, 2024

Day 365/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …

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Day 364/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …

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Day 363/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …

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Embracing the Ugly: Lessons from a Daily Painting Journey

Ever felt that pang of frustration when a painting hits the 'ugly phase'? This artist's commitment to daily practice, even through those challenging moments, offers a powerful lesson in perseverance and the pursuit of mastery. Let's dive in!

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A Bowl of Birthday Cheer: Still Life and the Joy of Shared Creation

Sometimes the simplest subjects – like a bowl of dog food – offer the richest opportunities for artistic exploration. Join us as we unpack a delightful little painting project and consider the quiet beauty of creating art *for* someone, even a four-legged friend.

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Unleash Your Wild Side: Drawing a Capybara on a Skateboard

Ready to loosen up your drawing and embrace the unexpected? Join us as we tackle a whimsical subject – a capybara shredding on a skateboard – and explore how to inject personality and fun into your pen and ink work.

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The Patience of Cheese: A Year-Long Painting Journey

John’s daily painting challenge reveals a beautiful truth: even the simplest subjects—like a block of cheese—demand careful observation and persistent layering. Let’s unpack his process and find inspiration for our own artistic practice.

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The Quiet Grit of Daily Painting: Lessons from a Moroni Study

Sometimes the path to mastery isn't a sudden breakthrough, but a series of deliberate, incremental steps—and a willingness to put down a piece when it demands a rest. Join us as we unpack a painter’s honest journey toward understanding, one layer at a time.

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The Quiet Power of Daily Practice: Lessons from a Master Copy

Sometimes the most profound learning comes not from chasing originality, but from patiently unraveling the work of masters. Join us as we unpack a daily painting journey focused on a Sargent portrait, and discover the subtle shifts in perspective and understanding that emerge through consistent, focused effort.

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Finding the Masterpiece in the Everyday: A Lily of the Valley Lesson

Sometimes, the path to a 'Masterpiece' isn't about grand gestures, but about small acts of kindness and careful observation. Join us as we unpack a daily practice and find beauty in the ordinary.

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Unveiling Delicate Detail: A Drawing Lesson with the Emperor Moth

Lost in the quiet joy of observation? Join us as we delve into a 45-minute drawing session focused on the exquisite detail of an Emperor Moth – a chance to sharpen your skills and reconnect with the simple pleasure of mark-making.

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The Power of Progression: Mastering the Portrait Through Daily Oil Painting Practice

Following the daily practice challenge, we dive into the techniques of layering, composition, and persistence needed to transform a sketch into a masterful oil painting portrait.

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The Quiet Power of the Doodle: Finding Flow in Your Sketchbook

Sometimes the most profound art isn't a finished piece, but the simple, meditative act of letting your pen roam freely across the page.

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Mastering the Midtone: The Art of Building Value in Portrait Painting

Portraiture is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn how focusing on midtones and building value can transform your sketches into rich, believable paintings.

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The Grit of Mastery: Why Day 156 of the Master Copy Matters

Mastering a painting isn't about perfect replication; it's about understanding the texture, the stroke, and the structural decisions of the original artist.

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The Magic of the Sketchbook: Drawing Animals (and Ideas) from Memory

Sometimes the best art starts with a pencil and a blank page. We dive into the rewarding, sometimes messy, process of drawing from memory and bringing those sketches to life.

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The Power of the Underdrawing: Tracking Progress Through Portrait Painting Challenges

Joining a year-long art challenge requires dedication, but mastering the fundamentals—like the careful underdrawing of a portrait—is where the real magic happens.

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The Joy of Imperfection: Adding Dimension to the Self-Portrait

Self-portraits are a wonderful practice in composition and value. Join us as we dive into the techniques of building dimension and embracing the learning process.

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The Discipline of the Daily Stroke: Mastering the Master Copy

Dive into the disciplined world of hyper-realistic oil painting, focusing on how establishing value and maintaining habit can turn practice into a masterpiece.

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Mastering the Gaze: How to Use Detail Variation in Figure Painting

Learn the art of guiding your viewer's eye by varying detail, making the focal point pop while keeping the periphery loose and atmospheric.

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The Power of the Base Layer: Loosening Up Your Approach to Portraiture

When tackling a complex portrait, sometimes the most detailed work requires starting with the broadest, most unifying layer of color.

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The Persistence of Practice: Mastering Value in Oil Portraiture

Day 62 of painting a master copy shows us that true mastery comes not from genius, but from the disciplined, day-by-day commitment to refining your values and composition.

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The Beauty of the Underpainting: Starting Fresh with a Portrait Study

Sometimes the best art starts by accepting that the first attempt won't be perfect. Join us as we dive into the layered process of portraiture, revisiting a study and learning how to build depth through underpaintings.

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