These videos are a gift. Thank you. I study them while I should be working during the day, then try to paint at night, and think " I better watch that again tomorrow." Kind of like watching gymnastics at the olympics and thinking it looks easy. You are an incredibly accomplished talent and it is fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing you gift.
Elegant ... rhythms in brushstrokes ...reflecting and defining the flow of the water...looks so real...beautiful sheen like...I learned a lot in this...thank you..
Love to see how you go about with the details. Your explanations are so helpful also. As for now I'm finishing 3 portraits of my grandchildren... my next painting will surely be nature!!
Hey Michael, I have been watching your series for quite a while now. I try to listen to what you are discussing while you are painting and pick up the techniques you are using to add some of that to my own painting. One thing I struggle with, and I have tried to find other methods to improve, is color matching in general. I know you don't really worry about it as much when blocking in with the acrylics, but I would like to hear more about your process as you begin color matching with the oils.
Hi Michael, welcome back! When you spoke of 'glazing' on the water before adding tree reflections...I don't know what you mean by glazing. Is that when you use a median to make the paint thin? Sorry for my ignorance! You mention 'glazing' again when you paint the tree reflections. Thanks :)
I’d like to see, Michael, how we got from the blocking in stage to this one, as it seems a lot of detail has gone on to getting to this final-ish part of the water? Cheers, and another spectacular picture.
Hi Michael, I was wondering if you can make a video on all your paint brushes shape, sizes and uses! it will be a great help when following your videos and techniques :) Thank you, Erin
Great video as always very informative. I love watching you bring your paintings to life. My husband bought me some paint thinner called 'Zest it', have you ever heard of it? It does the same jobs as turps or white spirits but smells of lemons and isn't harmful to breathe, so no more headaches. I thought I would tell you about it incase you wanted to try it, your studio will smell lovely ;-)
hi... I'm south korean I like to drawing I never have been to drawing academy so I'm watching your TH-cam often and i try to follow your skill but so difficult to me.. lately I want to drawing beach but really hard.. Can you draw about beach someday?? sorry about my bad English... anyway I like your drawing thanks for show amazing drawing!
mike i noticed as you painted the water reflections, the early ones had a sharp contrast then suddenly they were blurred. did you use a blurring brush on them??
been watching your videos for a bit.. many times over. I wish I was as good as you are. do you prefer MDF over canvas and why? also am looking for the video of you prepping an MDF panel for a painting.. but I can't find it...
Liquine is only a medium, used along with turpentine, in the oil paint. Liquine doesn't replace oil, it only speeds up the drying of oil and adds a slight sheen to oil. Liquine is used by most professional oil painters, for this reason.
georgepanatha official One thing also, that I'd like to mention... MJS is BIG on the alkyl type of oil paints. That means they're formulated differently to make them faster drying. The only reason I mention it, its that he inspired me after a bout with cancer and 10 years away from the easel to jump back in! Sad to say, I was getting thoroughly discouraged until I realized where the "flaw in the slaw" was. He was obviously painting in layers (mid-tone under painting in acrylic) with layers dark, then highlights over that using the alkyl oils. Using regular long drying oils in that fashion can easily make mud! I went out last weekend and bought myself a Christmas gift of 15 or so tubes of alkyl based paints - and HOPEFULLY, I can get rid of my, "I LOST MY TOUCH" fears. PRAY for me!
Carole. Kratzkd you know.......I've seen some paintings on there for 500$ and thought wow there really over priced and others I've seen there for 75$ and thought wow there really under priced........I guess it's a fine balance
These videos are a gift. Thank you. I study them while I should be working during the day, then try to paint at night, and think " I better watch that again tomorrow." Kind of like watching gymnastics at the olympics and thinking it looks easy. You are an incredibly accomplished talent and it is fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing you gift.
I finally find my teacher ! That's exactly what I like !
Elegant ... rhythms in brushstrokes
...reflecting and defining the flow of the water...looks so real...beautiful sheen like...I learned a lot in this...thank you..
Thanks Michael, very enjoyable. Look forward to seeing you finish off the water near ground.
all I can say is thank you for you time in helping us all me especially as a beginner
Looks better than the original photo!
Love to see how you go about with the details. Your explanations are so helpful also. As for now I'm finishing 3 portraits of my grandchildren... my next painting will surely be nature!!
Your teaching is extrodinary,,,,Beautiful!
Great one Mike!Looks amazing and photographicaly realistic.And now...bring on the sea waves;)
Hey Michael, I have been watching your series for quite a while now. I try to listen to what you are discussing while you are painting and pick up the techniques you are using to add some of that to my own painting. One thing I struggle with, and I have tried to find other methods to improve, is color matching in general. I know you don't really worry about it as much when blocking in with the acrylics, but I would like to hear more about your process as you begin color matching with the oils.
Awesome attention to detail, great video and tutorial.. thank you
Great, Thank you Michael.
Thanks Michael - Very informative as usual. Have a great year!
thanks again looking great Michael!
Muy buena técnica.... fantástico.
Very successful art ! Perfect 🎨🌿🍃
Wow! Again the painting is far more beautiful than the reference photo. I'm still practicing.
Great job! Happy New Year to you and yours.
The level of realism in your work, is extraordinary, and amazingly beautiful!
👍👍👍 Super!!!
Im so in love with your videos and you michael!
I love your painting
I'll be your fan forever😍😍
Hi Michael, welcome back! When you spoke of 'glazing' on the water before adding tree reflections...I don't know what you mean by glazing. Is that when you use a median to make the paint thin? Sorry for my ignorance! You mention 'glazing' again when you paint the tree reflections. Thanks :)
great video. My trees are so much more better after watching how u tackle them.
Christopher Lee,amazingly high prices on Etsy for some pretty dreadful paintings,but I can't stop looking!!!!!
Amazing !!!!
Great video Mike. Are you able to comment on how you vary the shades of green as you do the leaf canopies?
I’d like to see, Michael, how we got from the blocking in stage to this one, as it seems a lot of detail has gone on to getting to this final-ish part of the water? Cheers, and another spectacular picture.
I love your work, do you plan on having any videos where you showcase the tools you are using to create the art? I would be great :)
Hi Michael, I was wondering if you can make a video on all your paint brushes shape, sizes and uses! it will be a great help when following your videos and techniques :)
Thank you,
Erin
Great video as always very informative. I love watching you bring your paintings to life. My husband bought me some paint thinner called 'Zest it', have you ever heard of it? It does the same jobs as turps or white spirits but smells of lemons and isn't harmful to breathe, so no more headaches. I thought I would tell you about it incase you wanted to try it, your studio will smell lovely ;-)
hi... I'm south korean I like to drawing I never have been to drawing academy so I'm watching your TH-cam often and i try to follow your skill but so difficult to me.. lately I want to drawing beach but really hard.. Can you draw about beach someday?? sorry about my bad English... anyway I like your drawing thanks for show amazing drawing!
Mr Michael........don't forget about us please......we are ALL waiting on pens and needles for your DVD!....
Michael James Smith thanks my man!!
Can I use these techniques with acrylics, as these are what I have....can't afford to now buy oils? Love your work!
awsome
Excellent work Michael! Can I ask what are the boards you paint onto and do you always thin down your paints with Liquin or something? Thanks, Ben.
Michael do you let the glaze dry before painting over it?
maravilhaaaaaa
mike i noticed as you painted the water reflections, the early ones had a sharp contrast then suddenly they were blurred. did you use a blurring brush on them??
been watching your videos for a bit.. many times over. I wish I was as good as you are. do you prefer MDF over canvas and why? also am looking for the video of you prepping an MDF panel for a painting.. but I can't find it...
will the effect be the same if we use normal oil or acrylic cols
Hi Michael, I noticed you didn't paint the branch reflections, would that matter?
Michael could you tell me why you use liquine instead of oil please thank you, regards Pam.
Liquine is only a medium, used along with turpentine, in the oil paint. Liquine doesn't replace oil, it only speeds up the drying of oil and adds a slight sheen to oil. Liquine is used by most professional oil painters, for this reason.
I can't seem to replicate your brush strokes, do you use a 2 size rigger usually. Thanks
Thank you, keep the pictures coming thanks very much
Dear.
Your jobs are very good. I would like to make an appointment. What basis do you work on? Wood, mdf, etc.
Thank you
MDF: shown in other videos
the colours which you use are acrylics or they are mixed with water?
Thank you very much
georgepanatha official One thing also, that I'd like to mention... MJS is BIG on the alkyl type of oil paints. That means they're formulated differently to make them faster drying.
The only reason I mention it, its that he inspired me after a bout with cancer and 10 years away from the easel to jump back in!
Sad to say, I was getting thoroughly discouraged until I realized where the "flaw in the slaw" was. He was obviously painting in layers (mid-tone under painting in acrylic) with layers dark, then highlights over that using the alkyl oils. Using regular long drying oils in that fashion can easily make mud! I went out last weekend and bought myself a Christmas gift of 15 or so tubes of alkyl based paints - and HOPEFULLY, I can get rid of my, "I LOST MY TOUCH" fears.
PRAY for me!
👍👍👍💋💋
I've just seen a poor copy of your painting "from start to finish " on Etsy, at least they're only asking just over 40 euros for it! LOL
Carole. Kratzkd you know.......I've seen some paintings on there for 500$ and thought wow there really over priced and others I've seen there for 75$ and thought wow there really under priced........I guess it's a fine balance
I don't know how to do I tried to look like real water I couldn't
Il existe aussi la photo plus rapide et mieux
my finished painting looks like your bloked in lol
Best is UVN art you are a kid in front of him 😂😂😂😂
"gets a lot darker as you near the bottom" reminds me of my last gf!!!
what....?
WHAT???? lol