JohnYAYart

JohnYAYart

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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 …
YouTubeDec 18, 2024
Day 364/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …
YouTubeDec 17, 2024
Day 363/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …
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Day 362/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …
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Day 361/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a pearl earring …
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Day 360/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a pearl earring …
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Day 359/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …
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Day 358/365 - Painting everyday for an entire year - Girl with a Pearl Earring …
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The Power of Progression: Mastering the Portrait Through Daily Oil Painting Practice
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
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The Quiet Power of the Doodle: Finding Flow in Your Sketchbook
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
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Mastering the Midtone: The Art of Building Value in Portrait Painting
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
3 min
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The Grit of Mastery: Why Day 156 of the Master Copy Matters
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Magic of the Sketchbook: Drawing Animals (and Ideas) from Memory
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Power of the Underdrawing: Tracking Progress Through Portrait Painting Challenges
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Joy of Imperfection: Adding Dimension to the Self-Portrait
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Discipline of the Daily Stroke: Mastering the Master Copy
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Mastering the Gaze: How to Use Detail Variation in Figure Painting
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Power of the Base Layer: Loosening Up Your Approach to Portraiture
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Persistence of Practice: Mastering Value in Oil Portraiture
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Beauty of the Underpainting: Starting Fresh with a Portrait Study
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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.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Deep Dive: Mastering Value and Likeness in Oil Portraiture
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The Deep Dive: Mastering Value and Likeness in Oil Portraiture

Join us as we analyze the dedication required to work on a Master Copy, focusing on how subtle changes in value, shadow, and composition bring a portrait to life.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Underpainting: Giving Yourself Room to Breathe on Canvas
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The Art of the Underpainting: Giving Yourself Room to Breathe on Canvas

Learning to paint a masterpiece isn't about perfection on the first try—it's about building layers. Here's how mastering the underpainting stage gives you the freedom to correct and refine your portraiture.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Alchemy of Color: Mastering Value and Chroma in Oil Painting
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The Alchemy of Color: Mastering Value and Chroma in Oil Painting

Learning to paint from a master requires more than just a steady hand; it demands an understanding of color theory, value, and the art of layering.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Day 39: The Joy and Struggle of the Daily Painting Habit
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Day 39: The Joy and Struggle of the Daily Painting Habit

Join us in the studio as we dive into the technical challenges of oil painting, focusing on underpainting, composition, and the rewards of showing up every single day.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Power of the Underpainting: Deconstructing Sargent's Portrait
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The Power of the Underpainting: Deconstructing Sargent's Portrait

Dive into the meticulous process of oil painting, learning how to build a complex portrait by focusing on structure, composition, and the foundational underlayer.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Marathon of Detail: Finding Depth in Long-Term Portrait Painting
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The Marathon of Detail: Finding Depth in Long-Term Portrait Painting

Following a creator's long-term journey, we dive into the intricate process of portraiture, learning how to adjust value, build layers, and tackle the challenging details of the human face.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Alchemy of Color: Mastering Your Palette in Still Life Oil Painting
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The Alchemy of Color: Mastering Your Palette in Still Life Oil Painting

Sometimes the greatest lesson in painting isn't about the brushwork—it's about the limitations of your palette, and how to make those constraints guide your art.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Mastering the Locks: Techniques for Painting Realistic Hair
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Mastering the Locks: Techniques for Painting Realistic Hair

Portraiture is challenging, but focusing on simplified shapes and working from dark to light can help you tackle complex elements like hair in your next painting session.

JohnYAYart
JohnYAYart
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
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