I followed your tutorial and painted this beautiful piece! I am so proud of myself! I'm 62 and have never painted except for a few Paint & Sips I've attended. Thank you and I look forward to trying my hand at some more paintings! My friends are asking for copies! :)
Love your painting just finished the dancing girls seeing that I only started painting recently at the age of 75 I have a lot to learn, with no art experience your videos make me feel that anything is possible. Thank you for sharing, pensioners cannot afford to pay for lessons and here I receive free lessons. Thank you. Regards Anne Ankiewicz Western Cape South Africa.
Wonderful. I have a friend going to Africa in a few weeks and I’d like to turn your painting into a card to wish her bon voyage. I think it will be great to give this a go.
This is my favourite of all time..I painted (copied) as best I could two years ago when I started painting everyone loves it...my hubby even took a photo and made it his phone screen.
Blessed good morning too you Michaels Gimlin. This is the best art tutorial I have ever seen. You make it look so super easy for someone like me who cannot paint but would like to learn. I truly have to try this. Have a blessed weekend
This is a lovely painting - you have a real talent and your voice is soothing to listen to! I wanted to say that I was taught to do items (focal things) in odd numbers - ie 3 dancers or 5, it somehow is more pleasing to the eye - hope you don't mind my saying - your painting is however, very pleasing! Best wishes
Beautiful!!! Love this so much, plz, more African paintings! Iam 63 and just now starting to paint,, iam so I love with painting, it's all I seem to think about. What I have trouble with is smooth lines, what is a good brush for this painting? Thank you so very much for sharing
Hi still working on them!! (thought I would do two, they will make fab Christmas presents), you make it look so easy but you are a great artist Mihaela, so swift of hand and with such beautiful results!@@mihaelagimlin
Wow. I really enjoyed watching you create this painting so effortlessly. If only I would stop over thinking drawing and painting I bet I'd be having much more fun more often. If anybody asks, just tell them you are that girl! The girl who just got a new subscriber. 😀 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️
Over thinking is likely an attempt to avoid mistakes. But I always say there are no mistakes in art. If you don't like something, cover it up and redo it until you do like it. Thank you for watching and for subscribing!
Hi Gabriela, thank you so much for your lovely video. Could you explain whether you needed to wait for the paint to dry between different applications e.g. adding the white vertical stripes?And do you use any particular method to speed up drying?
Hi Renata. As far as speeding up the drying process, this is why I use acrylic paint verses oil. Acrylic drys much faster. Other then that there is no method I use to speed up the drying of acrylic paint. To your other question, in this painting I did let the paint dry between applications as I wanted the white stripes to stand out. The rule of thumb is if you want the colors to mix/blend then apply wet on wet. If you don't want the colors to mix/blend then wait for the first application to dry then apply the second. Thank you for your questions!
Hi Mihaela, thank you so much for your reply, and sorry I just realised I used the wrong name in my original message. I have completed my pic and for a first time, I think it's not too bad. I struggled to get clean edges (especially the black against a lighter color) as well as good solid dots. Do you ever use a pen instead for this, or a special paint brush?
I haven't used a pen, however that doesn't mean it couldn't be done. I don't use any special paint brushes, just what ever one I have to use at the time.
Are the dancers feet are covered by the bottom of their dresses? I am currently painting my on version of this painting. I am adding an African drummer to the painting. You are an awesome artist. Thank you for sharing your talent.
It was my intent to cover the feet with the dress. I'm so happy to hear that you are painting your version. That is the beautiful thing about art, we can draw inspiration from others but we always make it our own.
My opinion would be to use either acrylic or oil through out the whole painting. I have a painting where I used both oil and acrylic. You can see it here mgartgallery.co/products/florence-italy . The sky is oil and the rest of the painting is acrylic. In this case there was a specific reason for mixing the two, which is that oil drys much slower then acrylic and gives you more time to blend your colors, which is what I needed to get the sky I was going for. With the subject you are asking about I don't see a specific need for mixing the two mediums.
TH-cam has a library of songs you can use in your videos for free. The song is from there, however I was unable to find it again to tell you the title. Thanks for watching!
Finally a video that shows you how to draw the figure and not just trace a figure..thank you so much!!!!
I followed your tutorial and painted this beautiful piece! I am so proud of myself! I'm 62 and have never painted except for a few Paint & Sips I've attended. Thank you and I look forward to trying my hand at some more paintings! My friends are asking for copies! :)
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. Keep enjoying your painting!
Love your painting just finished the dancing girls seeing that I only started painting recently at the age of 75 I have a lot to learn, with no art experience your videos make me feel that anything is possible. Thank you for sharing, pensioners cannot afford to pay for lessons and here I receive free lessons. Thank you. Regards Anne Ankiewicz Western Cape South Africa.
Thank you Anna or sharing that with me. Comments like that inspire me to keep going.
Anna Ankiewicz yes u are right
@@mihaelagimlin hello
Wonderful. I have a friend going to Africa in a few weeks and I’d like to turn your painting into a card to wish her bon voyage. I think it will be great to give this a go.
This is my favourite of all time..I painted (copied) as best I could two years ago when I started painting everyone loves it...my hubby even took a photo and made it his phone screen.
Awesome❤
Loved your video. You are so talented.
Very wonderful thank you for sharing this tutorial I learned and enjoyed it a lot.
I really enjoy the African art.
I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.
Wonderful art
I love good work thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful!
Amazing painting
Blessed good morning too you Michaels Gimlin. This is the best art tutorial I have ever seen. You make it look so super easy for someone like me who cannot paint but would like to learn. I truly have to try this. Have a blessed weekend
Thank you for comments. If you do give it a try please tag me on instagram as I would love to see your version.
Nice! Great looking piece!
I really love your painting, you make it simple and easy to follow. I would like to make a painting like yours.i
I love the video what the size of the brush for fine details .as I bout many but Doesn’t work well it thickening the details
Amazing
It's beautiful...I tried it too and it came beautifully though not as much as yours 😄.... thanks
Superbe ❤❤❤
This is a beautiful picture. I am trying to find an african art look to do in pony beads. Great job.
truly ...amazing..oh..loved it..
Thank you!
This was awesome! Beautiful work thank you
I love your Art work Painting .Brilliant!showing you love ❤️
Thank you so much!
Beautiful
Just found you today. This is beautiful. Look forward to watching other tutorials. Thank you!
So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
Justtt love your art...awsome
Thank you very much!
I'm about halfway through painting this. I am learning a lot from it :)
Really beautiful....I love it
Thanks!
I did....everybody like it
This is Wat I was looking for... Thanks
Beautiful...😘💯💲🎥
This is a lovely painting - you have a real talent and your voice is soothing to listen to! I wanted to say that I was taught to do items (focal things) in odd numbers - ie 3 dancers or 5, it somehow is more pleasing to the eye - hope you don't mind my saying - your painting is however, very pleasing! Best wishes
Beautiful!!! Love this so much, plz, more African paintings! Iam 63 and just now starting to paint,, iam so I love with painting, it's all I seem to think about. What I have trouble with is smooth lines, what is a good brush for this painting? Thank you so very much for sharing
Loved ur work..u have amazing control over your strokes...pleased to watch this video😊
It's soooo beautiful 👌🏻👌🏻
awesome. .love ur art
It's beautiful ❤
Thank you!
beautiful i love it
Wow sooo beautiful....I'm gonna give it a try, you've inspired me! Wish me luck!
Looking forward to seeing your version when your done.
Hi still working on them!! (thought I would do two, they will make fab Christmas presents), you make it look so easy but you are a great artist Mihaela, so swift of hand and with such beautiful results!@@mihaelagimlin
Wow, thank you so much for saying that. And what a great idea for a Christmas gift.
enjoying your videos
Thanks for watching!
thanks for this video
Wow. I really enjoyed watching you create this painting so effortlessly. If only I would stop over thinking drawing and painting I bet I'd be having much more fun more often.
If anybody asks, just tell them you are that girl!
The girl who just got a new subscriber. 😀
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️
Over thinking is likely an attempt to avoid mistakes. But I always say there are no mistakes in art. If you don't like something, cover it up and redo it until you do like it. Thank you for watching and for subscribing!
Hi Gabriela, thank you so much for your lovely video. Could you explain whether you needed to wait for the paint to dry between different applications e.g. adding the white vertical stripes?And do you use any particular method to speed up drying?
Hi Renata. As far as speeding up the drying process, this is why I use acrylic paint verses oil. Acrylic drys much faster. Other then that there is no method I use to speed up the drying of acrylic paint. To your other question, in this painting I did let the paint dry between applications as I wanted the white stripes to stand out. The rule of thumb is if you want the colors to mix/blend then apply wet on wet. If you don't want the colors to mix/blend then wait for the first application to dry then apply the second. Thank you for your questions!
Hi Mihaela, thank you so much for your reply, and sorry I just realised I used the wrong name in my original message. I have completed my pic and for a first time, I think it's not too bad. I struggled to get clean edges (especially the black against a lighter color) as well as good solid dots. Do you ever use a pen instead for this, or a special paint brush?
I haven't used a pen, however that doesn't mean it couldn't be done. I don't use any special paint brushes, just what ever one I have to use at the time.
Love this!!! Plz tell me, did you use a white paint pen for the details?
I did not use a pen, only brushes. Thank you for watching and I’m so happy you liked it!
Are the dancers feet are covered by the bottom of their dresses? I am currently painting my on version of this painting. I am adding an African drummer to the painting. You are an awesome artist. Thank you for sharing your talent.
It was my intent to cover the feet with the dress. I'm so happy to hear that you are painting your version. That is the beautiful thing about art, we can draw inspiration from others but we always make it our own.
Thanku mam if I am doing a African dancing women murel on canvas should I use background with acrylic painting and murel wit oil painting
My opinion would be to use either acrylic or oil through out the whole painting. I have a painting where I used both oil and acrylic. You can see it here mgartgallery.co/products/florence-italy . The sky is oil and the rest of the painting is acrylic. In this case there was a specific reason for mixing the two, which is that oil drys much slower then acrylic and gives you more time to blend your colors, which is what I needed to get the sky I was going for. With the subject you are asking about I don't see a specific need for mixing the two mediums.
Love this. What and where did you get your background music? Keep the videos coming
TH-cam has a library of songs you can use in your videos for free. The song is from there, however I was unable to find it again to tell you the title. Thanks for watching!
Please what is the name of the background music?
OMG, Mihaela, I am fascinated. This was sooooo much fun to watch. I will do it myself. Wish me luck. LOL.
That's great to hear. Have fun with it and I hope to see your finished product!
Gabriela 111 good luck do it n show us please
I m ur new subscriber..
what colours did u use and size brushes
I used acrylic paints from Liquitex and Winsor & Newton. The size of the brushes is a 3 and 8. Thank you for watching.
Miheala can we do the same African women dancing in murel if yes how can we show bright tiny son dress
Yes, of course. This would make an excellent mural. You can try reflective paint for a brighter effect.
hi i tried this...not very perfect...
You a good teacher something came out but not as good as yours
Hello
Thank you so much for the detailed steps. I tried it yesterday. It was so much fun 🤗 Here’s the result 😀 instagram.com/p/Br05t7qnEXD/
I'm so glad you shared your version with me. You did an amazing job! Thank you for watching.
Beautiful