#83 How To Paint A Detailed Landscape Foreground | Oil Painting Tutorial

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  • čas přidán 14. 02. 2017
  • In this oil painting tutorial I'll show you how to paint a detailed landscape foreground. I will focus on how to paint detailed grass along a river, where you will learn the brush techniques used for painting grass and how to mix green oil colours for painting realistic grass.
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Komentáře • 374

  • @beverlyland9101
    @beverlyland9101 Před 5 lety +228

    I am 86 and recently lost my husband of 68 years, I have been lost . I decided to try to learn to paint and have been watching you. I just love how you paint. I am learning so much and now have a reason to get up in the morning. I have so much to learn about paint products and how to make the paint flow off the brush and what liquid is but I am getting better and can smile again sometimes. Thank you Your really cute

    • @raulrubencolunga5284
      @raulrubencolunga5284 Před 5 lety +8

      That is so inspiring to me.

    • @coffeewithlinda
      @coffeewithlinda Před 5 lety +6

      Beverly, I hope you are doing better....

    • @anth7354
      @anth7354 Před 4 lety +5

      Well done Bev, hope today is a good day

    • @deejo2
      @deejo2 Před 4 lety +5

      I used to teach a local oil painting class & several women joined us who were recently widowed. They expressed the same feelings as what you said. There's something about painting that's soothing to a broken heart. Thank God I haven't experienced losing my husband but my heart goes out to you & I'm soooo glad you found a reason to go on. May God bless you.

    • @iabram8993
      @iabram8993 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes he is really cute! Beautiful paintings, Fabulous painter/teacher

  • @kathynovak2630
    @kathynovak2630 Před 2 dny

    Best tutorial I’ve ever watched!!!!

  • @patrandall4146
    @patrandall4146 Před 3 lety +2

    I am painting an Australian scene with dry dead grass- your technique has helped me so much and has spurred me on to finish it - Thank you Michael. So Kind to share.

  • @neenabidikar
    @neenabidikar Před 7 lety +54

    You just transform the whole thing, it's so marvellous watching you, loved this technique, thankyou so much Micheal

  • @Mik_Pick
    @Mik_Pick Před 7 lety +37

    Phenomenal work as always! I'm constantly blown away by the level of realism you achieve in your grass, plants, and trees.

  • @neoaureus
    @neoaureus Před 6 lety

    Michael ....this is miraculous! You have been touched by a higher power....what joy to look at what you do...and learn...and to enjoy what's possible in the human mind !
    Had you been born in 1400s ...you would have been idolised !

  • @claresimcox8703
    @claresimcox8703 Před 6 lety +1

    Nobody paints like you, Michael James Smith. If they reintroduce the Garden of Eden, I am nominating you to head up the design team. I want o be in this scene with my lady and a picnic hamper. Thank you. God bless you.

  • @sevenbrito1942
    @sevenbrito1942 Před 6 lety +3

    Melhor pintor realista que já vi no mundo. Parabéns Michael pelos trabalhos realizados com perfeição.

  • @davidkuhn4429
    @davidkuhn4429 Před 6 lety +1

    I've watched this same video a few times now and love the way you do the detail in your artwork. truly stunning to watch and listen to you.

  • @Vitaly_Nezhinsky
    @Vitaly_Nezhinsky Před 6 lety

    This is what you need to have perseverance and perseverance. I am surprised. Praise the artist.

  • @judystringham8353
    @judystringham8353 Před 6 lety +1

    I am a new "trying to be an artist" and I am amazed at the realism of your painting. Your painting looks like you could just step into the painting everything looks so realistic. Thank you for sharing your talent and your skills and your tips! You are phenomenal.

  • @Dr10Jeeps
    @Dr10Jeeps Před 6 lety +1

    The photo realism of your landscapes is stunning. It's not my preferred style, but I can sure appreciate incredible talent when I see it. Thank ypou for your videos (and, yes, I watch all of them).

  • @maryjanelucido4729
    @maryjanelucido4729 Před 7 lety +5

    I am pretty much self taught until now. I have learned so much from watching you. Thank you so much for making these videos. Perhaps one day you could do a video of your studio and how you have it set up.

  • @genevievecoulson404
    @genevievecoulson404 Před 6 lety

    thank you for letting us in to your studio and watching you make magic with your brushes and telling us how you do it. I just love watching. it trutly makes my day. thank you so much i'll be watching every day.

  • @dorothyradley9391
    @dorothyradley9391 Před 7 lety +45

    You achieve a phenomenal photo realism in your paintings and I am amazed at the amount of detail you put in to them. You paint every leaf and every blade of grass. You are so talented. I love watching you paint but I couldn't ever hope to paint like you. Fantastic, that's all I can say.

    • @paulnoel7196
      @paulnoel7196 Před 6 lety +5

      It takes more talent to NOT paint every leaf and make it look as he did. I have painted for a long time and trust me , painting the illusion of detail is far more difficult. Look up Donald Jurney....he is the Master of what I describe. And I have seen his work in person and always blown away by the realism of his work with minimal strokes.

    • @joyceruserious7920
      @joyceruserious7920 Před 6 lety +7

      Paul, you are comparing apples to oranges. I love Impressionism too but these are two totally different techniques.. Michael is going for photo realism and I’d say he nails it!

    • @AndersJohansson
      @AndersJohansson Před 5 lety +2

      You wrote: "You paint every leaf and every blade of grass". Uuhum... How else could/should do that to complete the painting? ;)

    • @lindadonovan4969
      @lindadonovan4969 Před 4 lety +3

      @@AndersJohansson many artists don't, thus Paul's comment. But I'm learning how to do it all using Michael's instruction, and then I can choose what to keep and what to imply.

  • @AmeyKolwalker
    @AmeyKolwalker Před 5 lety

    Thank you for patiently explaining your process at the same time while you actually paint. This was very helpful.

  • @Plant_Pantry_NZ
    @Plant_Pantry_NZ Před 7 lety +3

    Awesome tutorial Michael, Thank you!

  • @Bellaluna891
    @Bellaluna891 Před 7 lety +1

    Michael, I really look forward to viewing your videos. You are truly a great artist! Thank you for all of your tips and advice.

  • @johnwright2911
    @johnwright2911 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, I finally found a master painter! Amazing! Thank you, I've learned a lot.

  • @Gilded-girl
    @Gilded-girl Před 5 lety

    Oh my goodness. Just wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing your art with us.

  • @steenystuff1075
    @steenystuff1075 Před 4 lety +1

    A joy to watch, as always. Thank you, Michael. I've come along in leaps and bounds with my acrylics watching your tutorials. Lol. I love realism.

  • @EddySowa3770
    @EddySowa3770 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic ! As good as the old masters. Makes me feel like painting again.

  • @mariegutscher1183
    @mariegutscher1183 Před 7 lety

    You are a huge inspiration. Just when I was ready to glue grass to the canvas I watched this video again. I'll watch it another ten times before attempting grass again...just to make certain.

  • @frankie1923
    @frankie1923 Před 3 lety

    You are so generous with your information Michael. Thank you so much for posting these brilliant videos.

  • @48Terrie
    @48Terrie Před 4 lety +1

    I think your paintings are remarkable. I absolutely love your attention to detail and the results are beautiful.

  • @lindadonovan4969
    @lindadonovan4969 Před 4 lety

    I have a painting background but have not known the techniques you employ to produce realistic foliage, whether in the distance or foreground. Thank you for your clear instruction and the opportunity to see you beautiful paintings come to life.

  • @pollyclarke341
    @pollyclarke341 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks Michael for sharing your wonderful techniques. I'm thinking of moving over from acrylics to oils. Its videos such as yours, that's encouraging and inspiring me to go for it.

  • @vichan2510
    @vichan2510 Před 6 lety

    I love Michael teaching easy to understand and inspire me .Thank you

  • @davidlanders2327
    @davidlanders2327 Před 6 lety

    I could watch this a hundred times over and still be just as fascinated as the first time. I like the home made brush. And yes, I will be trying that. Thank you sir

  • @gayejennings9460
    @gayejennings9460 Před 7 lety

    Absolutely love your work Michael.

  • @taufikadnan7753
    @taufikadnan7753 Před 7 lety

    So detail. Thousand thanks to You Michael.

  • @GoldStarWork
    @GoldStarWork Před 7 lety

    Wow the end result is amazing. You must have endless patience doing all those layers of grass.

  • @deejo2
    @deejo2 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video & beautiful painting! I really love seeing the close-ups. You're the best. Much appreciation for all you share.

  • @candice1970
    @candice1970 Před 7 lety

    I had to rewind and watch the part where you went from the previously painted one and the reference photo.... the painting is so realistic! One could say better than the photo! Wow....

  • @raulrubencolunga5284
    @raulrubencolunga5284 Před 5 lety

    I started to paint again recently, and the more I do, the more I appreciate your marvelous skill... :)

  • @patriciaortiz7163
    @patriciaortiz7163 Před 6 lety +1

    No hablo inglés pero me encanta verlo pitar y aprender de ver cómo lo hace, agradezco que nos comparta sus métodos tan eficazmente

  • @marilyndomilski7471
    @marilyndomilski7471 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks again for another great video! This video is great as I am doing a painting with a big river bank. Sure won't look like yours but I know it will be better than if I hadn't seen "how to" in this video. Have learned so much from you...THANKS!! Can't wait for your new website.

  • @stephenjamison6124
    @stephenjamison6124 Před 7 lety +3

    Best video yet, and I love most of them!

  • @aeyla69
    @aeyla69 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your tree and grass videos. I was stuck on the details for my landscape. You helped me so much.

  • @corvusmay1041
    @corvusmay1041 Před 6 lety +1

    About to work on a painting project, and this is really helping. Never thought I’d be as good as I am when I first tried it out. I have only just started this hobby, and I really want to get better at it, and this video helps a lot! Keep up the good work 😄

  • @emilianobre9398
    @emilianobre9398 Před 6 lety

    so beautiful Michael! your work is just perfect!!!!

  • @jamesjohnson-corwin3828

    Thank for the video, instruction, and your time! So much method to your strokes ... love the breakdown(s).

  • @maldoori238
    @maldoori238 Před 7 lety +10

    Fantastic and such and such a joy to watch. Many thanks for sharing it and I have learnt a lot.

  • @robhov188
    @robhov188 Před 7 lety

    Love the home made brush detail

  • @juliafayeconner8978
    @juliafayeconner8978 Před 2 lety

    Lovely place! Makes me want to go there and just sit down and look.

  • @Edcabraltv
    @Edcabraltv Před 7 lety

    Wonderful thank you for showing us your incredible talent again and again Michael. Appreciate it. I would have used liquin the whole time but now I will try lean so it dries faster! Excellent!

  • @alam2001
    @alam2001 Před 7 lety

    I am a fan of james work. He paints so natural and realistic.

  • @tvds7525
    @tvds7525 Před 3 lety

    Thank for this tutorial just started 4 weeks ago myself, did a view paintings now and guess what I am color blind and never thought that I was able to learn painting in colors. Learned new stuff watching your videos.

  • @pablokurorosouza
    @pablokurorosouza Před 5 lety

    Vocês está de parabéns Michael, seu trabalho e mesmo muito lindo.

  • @carolso6009
    @carolso6009 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work! I loved watching you explain your process too

  • @NoemiCaraballo
    @NoemiCaraballo Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for this tutorial, I was able to finish my painting so much better!

  • @jamesgomezgarcia6309
    @jamesgomezgarcia6309 Před rokem

    Genial... Lo pondré en práctica... Muchas gracias Maestro...

  • @traceecraig1957
    @traceecraig1957 Před 5 lety

    What a beautiful work!! I love it. You inspire me! Thank you!

  • @the101connection
    @the101connection Před 3 lety +1

    Love your paintings, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Was ready to get some new brushes so ordered a set of your brushes.

  • @patrandall4146
    @patrandall4146 Před 3 lety

    So brilliant - so patient. WOW!

  • @reginmaxx5765
    @reginmaxx5765 Před 7 lety

    Hermoso, bello, divino! gracias por compartir!

  • @joanamarques3225
    @joanamarques3225 Před 5 lety

    Show, cara vc é muito detalhista.. gratidão.

  • @ahulett4204
    @ahulett4204 Před 7 lety

    Wow...that's amazing! Thank you Michael!

  • @MrChrispreve
    @MrChrispreve Před 5 lety

    Michael you are the best of all !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-dt5se6vd2s
    @user-dt5se6vd2s Před 7 lety

    Фантастика !!!!!!! Гениально !!!!

  • @leealexa480
    @leealexa480 Před 6 lety

    How good are you, incredible artist and thank you for taking the time to show effects and how your using brushes.

  • @michaelparry1383
    @michaelparry1383 Před 7 lety

    Michael, you are amazing. This is so Fantastic !! You put the capital "D: in details. You make it look so easy, but I know it takes years of experience.

  • @johnch14v66
    @johnch14v66 Před 6 lety

    you are definitely one of the modern great artists that I have seen.

  • @rossanafarias7653
    @rossanafarias7653 Před 4 lety +1

    hola, observo tu trabajo y llama mi atención que tu pincelada es pequeñísima, eso permite que tu trabajo sea como un bordado de pequeñas puntadas. Eso requiere no sólo habilidad, sino paciencia y delicado detalle. Saludos desde Chile.

  • @arielolivia5884
    @arielolivia5884 Před 7 lety

    You make it look so easy, I will try. Thank you for such great content!

  • @kindredspiritzz66
    @kindredspiritzz66 Před 5 lety

    you give me hope of being a better painter, thanks for sharing your technique and gift with the world

  • @eluneyferrario228
    @eluneyferrario228 Před 7 lety

    simplemente , hermoso,,,,muy bueno tu trabajo.felicitaciones

  • @AveniusArt
    @AveniusArt Před 7 lety +23

    Respect. I wouldn't have the patience to paint each and every leaf and grass blade piece by piece..

    • @adityasingh54
      @adityasingh54 Před měsícem

      helloo !!!!,omg your comment is 7 years old 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, How are you

  • @yli97
    @yli97 Před 2 lety

    Wow....wonderful!

  • @williamcubbage4305
    @williamcubbage4305 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the great videos and technique of painting grass. Thanks.

  • @paintstorm1
    @paintstorm1 Před 2 lety

    Bravo Michael Bravo!

  • @Maya-uh2tn
    @Maya-uh2tn Před 7 lety

    Que belleza, es un deleite mirar tus vídeos, es maravilloso. Felicitaciones.

  • @rickymcdee
    @rickymcdee Před 7 lety

    Another awesome painting!

  • @moraymagonzalezbellisimogr8520

    Michael gracias por acercar la cámara y buen detalle de poner la pincelada en la hoja blanca ....eres un gran maestro
    Te sigo desde hace algunos años saludos

  • @KERRYLANDIM1
    @KERRYLANDIM1 Před 6 lety

    I travel with your paintings!

  • @kalibur1000
    @kalibur1000 Před 7 lety

    I get super excited every time I get a notification lol I can't wait for the online course

  • @tina-mariehennessy5878

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @margaretbutters6181
    @margaretbutters6181 Před 2 lety

    that is a brilliant idea with just the hair of the end of a stick thankyou for that - great work

  • @maryweir2808
    @maryweir2808 Před 7 lety

    Wow fantastic Michael

  • @kevinmilner8986
    @kevinmilner8986 Před 7 lety

    Michael. you are a superb mentor. keep up the videos

  • @angelarivas4051
    @angelarivas4051 Před 4 lety

    This was the best painting. You are the best thanks

  • @maldoori238
    @maldoori238 Před 5 lety

    Another great piece of art. Wonderful technique and skills. I loved this video and found it very informative. Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills.

  • @andreagonazlez9423
    @andreagonazlez9423 Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful landscape with nuances colors, Thank you explanation Paint

  • @rolzwild8150
    @rolzwild8150 Před 6 lety

    Wow is wonderful, great example, thanks.

  • @leopoldojavier5125
    @leopoldojavier5125 Před 7 lety

    Greetings master! Your technique is brilliant and so inspiring, I'm watching your videos twice or three times if necessary in order no to lose details. I'm so grateful for the knowledge you deliver us. Sorry for my english. Greetings again from Chile.

  • @margaretbutters6181
    @margaretbutters6181 Před 2 lety

    such a talented artist thankyou

  • @maribarnett6888
    @maribarnett6888 Před 7 lety

    Increíble como siempre......Gracias!

  • @kathypayson8820
    @kathypayson8820 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for sharing your wondrous talent.

  • @dkue706
    @dkue706 Před 7 lety

    another amazing painting, love the homemade brush

    • @shelleyhammerton2323
      @shelleyhammerton2323 Před 7 lety +1

      D Kue you can use feathers and strands of bark too to your own specifications.

  • @paintingartworkssculpturem8534

    🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗your artwork is Awesome.

  • @thereseschmidt3038
    @thereseschmidt3038 Před rokem

    absolutely amazing. I am learning so much. Yes totally blown away. Keep sharing your God given talent with others. Love it.

  • @mehdihondori1407
    @mehdihondori1407 Před rokem

    excellent job ! thanks for sharing your work

  • @ABok-pf9bz
    @ABok-pf9bz Před 7 lety

    Beautiful!!!

  • @corvuscorone7735
    @corvuscorone7735 Před 7 lety

    Amazing how you make the most awesome paintings out of (seemingly) boring photos :)

  • @Janet-rp3qm
    @Janet-rp3qm Před 6 lety

    Fantastic. I love your paintings.

  • @kschambers70
    @kschambers70 Před 7 lety

    Amazing as always.

  • @franciscaviani786
    @franciscaviani786 Před 7 lety +3

    michael, fantastic, i like your homemade brush. i made some also but they don't work. you are he master whatever you do. top shelf again, fran

  • @bunengnkelutek
    @bunengnkelutek Před 4 lety

    I love your very specific details. Great video for beginner like me

  • @sandrar.5911
    @sandrar.5911 Před 7 lety

    Me fascina su trabajo, es tan real, es que no parece una pintura. Felicitaciones !!!.

  • @ssimon64
    @ssimon64 Před 6 lety

    Wow! That painting is almost photo-realistic!
    Subscribed! Instantly!