#14 How To Paint Rocks | Oil Painting Tutorial

[@papo826]

As a landscape artist myself I must say that Mr. Smith is magnificent! His technique outstanding and his results are incredibly photographic. One can only aspire to his excellence in art!

[@peaceplease1996]

I have never seen an artist put this much effort in details and precision. Its so real, you deserve more recognition for your work. Your videos make me want to start painting again.

[@apophis1337]

The way you observe and present the tiniest details in the art looks like a superhuman to me.

[@Dr10Jeeps]

If I didn't watch you paint those pictures I would assume they were photographs. Amazing, simply amazing.

[@joyepittura]

***** ...breathtaking...watching your brushstrokes bring those rocks to life and the music...just wonderful...thank you...beautiful piece...

[@thelondon12345]

Ohh my God no one can say this is painted, it looks so real. I am big fan of yours. This is just wonderful, awesome and mind blowing work.

[@РабиятТемирова]

Какие красивые работы, мне очень нравится. Вы мастер своего дела, великий талант!!!))))

[@Lauragld]

Thanks so much Michael, I'm a trained botanical artist working in tiny controlled detail. I've been making the switch to plein air painting in the summer to stretch my brain and go back to my roots....feeling like a duck out of water but having fun. Your instruction on how to paint with detail at texture helps so much...thank you for sharing your work with us....hugely helpful! :)

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

I love that you discover new things, even though you have painted as a prof. for 20 years and is so skilled.

[@bethw7]

This is the best rock tutorial/demo I've ever seen. Your generosity in sharing your techniques is so wonderful. Thank you!

[@sbstone3888]

Michael, you are the detail MASTER. If only I can learn to do that! I greatly appreciate you time and effort for us. Get well soon.

[@diw6603]

Lovely painting you use quick drying oil paints Windsor and newton are they the new paints that are like acrylics that the brushes wash out in water, please can you tell me what you use

[@maryweir2808]

Your patience pays off , superb detail Michael

[@ramesh439]

Excellent brush work. Simply wonderful. Great job sir.

[@lakeannabailey4575]

Always enjoy watching you bring a landscape to life on canvas. Your attention to detail is amazing. I never start painting a landscape until I watch one of your videos for inspiration. Keep bringing us joy in your work.

[@JeanettsFarm]

Amazing you get all those colors from such a limited pallet. I would like to see the photo source at times throughout the painting process. I have struggled for years with trees and plants. I have enjoyed watching you develop your trees and scenery. And this one only took 2 cups of coffee!

[@QuiltsByM]

You are so awesome for sharing your talents with us. Thank you. You obviously have found your place on this planet.

[@rutbrea8796]

Thank you Michael for your videos. I love your paintings they are sooo realistic. I can't work so detailed like you, but they are really beautiful paintings. I also like the musical background, it makes me feel young again. Your accent is great too.

[@glendabeatty8079]

I have learned so much from you. I watch at least one of your videos every night.

[@jokeuijtdeboogaardt7804]

I am so glad i can follow your video's,i am a porcelainpainter but i've always problems to paint water and rocks and their shadows. I want to give it a try, but because to paint the porcelain way you only can paint from light to dark (in opposite to paint with acrylics) i give it a try and will keep you posted

[@johncspine2787]

Wow..I’m a recently disabled pro musician, learning to paint..been watching a I believe Dutch guy, Dolsma do clouds and reflections..have to say, even with the Dutch heritage of painting he’s got nothing over you! Beautiful!

[@mcartworksigns]

I don't think I would try to mimic this guy just yet.

[@litoniojosedossantos8783]

A capacidade de enriquecer detalhes sem perder de vista tudo o mais, fazem de Michael Smith uma autoridade inquestionável na arte do realismo. Suas telas são verdadeiras fotografias trabalhadas a pincel e a sua humildade quase esconde o fato de ser ele o maior e mais completo pintor desse estilo em nossos dias, na minha opinião.

[@sobergful]

I have been trying to paint for just over a year now and I can't imagine being able to do something like this. Simply amazing, sir!

[@maldoori238]

Another wonderful session and painting . Such a joy to watch and learn from. Yes please do give details of your colours and brushes with their sizes and make. Many thanks again.

[@Dragonstylejb1]

God has truly blessed you and your hands my friend. You should have many more subscribers and views. Absolutely AMAZING TALENT!!!

[@artislandbarbados7268]

Hi there from Barbados.... So happy I stumbled across your channel....your work and technique is phenomenal. It has definitely inspired me to keep strivinng. I love the way you approach attention to detail. Awesome work!

[@williambell3876]

you create lovely paintings but it would be nice to know the colours you use. for people like me who dont have a clue it would help a great deal in the learning curve . Your the best Man .

[@ggkohler]

just watching this again... you've helped me tremendously with these video's...many thanks indeed!

[@aowales3316]

YOU ARE AMAZING YOUR WORK IS BREATH TAKING !!! HATS OFF TO YOU ... WOHHHHH

[@billdungan3709]

You will never know how much your videos have helped me. Thank you so much.

[@sbstone3888]

wish I could buy the music you play here in America. I love it. BTW this is the best rock painting video I've ever seen. I will watch this one over and over. Thank you so much!

[@alanaprogmetal]

Wow ... I just found your channel and I'm impressed .... I'm learning a lot with you videos. Thank you.

[@gulzatdjumalieva6388]

Ооочень нравятся ваши работы,многому научилась смотря их.

[@lovelylily7418]

Thanks for sharing I blessed the day I found this channel

[@donnademarino4845]

I love your tutorials and I absolutely LOVE the music. OMG! I have to have it. Not to mention I haven't been able to paint in a long time sort of like painter's block but you and this music inspired me to paint again. Thank you!!! You're amazing, your technique is what I have been looking for, real artist, not gimmicky or fast, I really do appreciate your time and talent and LOVE the music. Where Do We Go from Here is such an awesome song and I love the instrumentals before it. ❤️❤️❤️your music and especially your painting skill, is so refreshing! Bravo. Don't change a thing!

[@janicegoodwin8559]

Love watching his amazing work! Thank you for sharing!

[@renumishra3049]

I have no words to express.. just too good. Thanks for sharing.

[@LigmaJohnson2.5]

I realy enjoy watching and gain a lot on insight in my own painting . Your have realy raised the bar for instructional painting , Thank You Sir .

[@guyraymond6461]

wow ; Michael thank you for sharing your talent for us ; one of your fan from Québec,Canada ;

[@robbiej2070]

Thanks again for the great video - looking forward to the colour mixing videos soon! Cheers!

[@songsparrowadventures]

thank you. These instructions are just what I need. Beautiful painting

[@loisboudreaux5312]

Thanks for the video. Love the way you painted rocks. Outstanding work.

[@ely1958hi]

thank you so much Michael...so cute and all beautiful!!!

[@carolekinnear3221]

My God, you are amazing! I dream of be able to paint like this!

[@diannemarriott1251]

Such perfection in detail, lovely

[@canada_rye]

The magic at 4:10 is cut out... How did you achieve the rock texture? Love your videos :)

[@karenbaumanis5750]

Your artwork is amazing, so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your tips. Love all your video's.

[@rreganjjohnn]

Amaaaazing mike once again

[@johnnyg1555]

perfect video...loved it,,(but yes,,the music on THIS one was hard to deal with.) slow piano, saxophone, jazz,,,as your other vids please THANK YOU AS ALWAYS!

[@gabrelleadambesin5055]

Your details is so many you are incredible MJS love your paintings 😊😊

[@giovannisiano574]

Very well done. CONGRATULATIONS!

[@alex78roma78alex]

applause! you're a myth! Beautiful ... the final part of the video where you get your things, turn off the lights and you go is worthy of a movie!

[@radmilaveljkovic3328]

Predivno...Fantastic!

[@darulmaxmur]

i just want to say that it's really beautiful

[@stephenmusquiz2197]

My goodness you're talented...........thank you for sharing...i think it makes a noted difference in my painting

[@graciethankful4643]

very easy teaching. beautiful

[@andrewhulett6397]

Thanks so much for sharing! Beautiful work, you've helped me so much in taking my art to a whole new level. Just can't thank you enough! please keep the videos coming! HUGE fan!

[@cierravannatter4469]

I love your tutorials . I would love to see you do one of the Northern Lights or a Milky Way . please and thank you !

[@frankblangeard8865]

Putting all those bird droppings on the rocks is hugely realistic!

[@TheSpiegel3]

great rocks -please add to your school in real time!

[@lunararirang2684]

very very very good... This is more than i expected

[@miamckenna2227]

Hi Michael, I am very much enjoying your tutorials. You have a great sense of ease when you are painting, which is encouraging. May I ask , do you ever discuss your palette colour mixes for what you are painting? I would love that. many thanks for great videos.

[@masawmamasawma3189]

i always like your painting and how talented u r.. everything is fantastic

[@sheilaborges4404]

you brought the rocks to life

[@deborahdavis467]

I've been looking for someone to show me how to paint rocks. "This rocks!" Thanks a bunch, and forget gripes about the music. You're in charge here. Wish it were me teaching. Alas, I have much to learn!

[@erikarerat5241]

I love your work, you are the best !!! Thank you so much !

[@uzmashahzad417]

Sir you are an inspiration for thousands of people , who inspired you in landscape painting ?

[@diane3868]

Gorgeous!

[@Cosmic_Solace]

Holy shit, this is gorgeous! You inspire me to work hard to improve my painting skills!! :)

[@pinogesualdo5888]

wonderful work........great master....

[@NickPenlee]

Michael Congratulations; that's one hell of a painting you've got there. Great detail in those rocks albeit time consuming. How do you manage to part with a great piece of art? Such a labour intensive project would prohibit me from selling it off. Do you keep many of them for your family home? Interesting too is that your background mountains seem to be quite dark compared to the mid tones and seem to run against aerial perspective laws; seem to work just fine though.

[@cwlindWX]

Thank you for doing these Michael. I was going to ask you about the outline around the rocks, but you addressed it :) Just goes to show, all rules have exceptions! And it is thin enough to avoid the "cartoony" effect wile still bringing them forward and giving separation. Have you considered any video courses? May as well get some passive income while you're at it lol (Vimeo has a good model).

[@فؤادابونجم]

كأنها حقيقة سلمت يداك ⁦❣️⁩🌺🌺🌺⁦❣️⁩

[@ОрысяБойцова]

Да, у Вас другая техника написания камней, мне нравится. Буду по ней учиться, а то у меня камни плоховато получаются. Спасибо Вам за такой хороший видеоурок👍

[@Leofraga172]

wonderful man! congrats

[@TITANSofTheEARTH]

He just takes a brush. GOD-MODE ON. BAM. That colors at the end when you see the entire picture... omg

[@johngrisoni772]

I love and respect the attention to detail, but it seems that it could take forever to complete a painting. Some may not consider Michael's work "painterly", but I find it fascinating to watch. John

[@vlogbangubay4099]

I'll make it became my inspiration. good job sir.

[@alkalojd]

I realy enjoy your work

[@subratamallik2508]

Hellow..... I realy love your painting. stey blessed. 😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CharlesHancockCreations]

Fantastic! 👏 🔥 Needed this. It was a big help. 🙏

[@dhanashreeakharade5787]

amazing painting

[@lechonburp]

Beautiful!!!

[@ArsPraestigium]

Amazing, genuinely.

[@ericapaixao647]

Nossa, to apaixonada por suas telas😊😊

[@han9886]

Ма хаз суртш дуьхк ахь дихкам .

[@HERNANDOM29]

Pintor realista, de los mejores que he visto.

[@jorgemarinofatima423]

HOLA MICHAEL!!! TE SIGO HACE UN AÑO, PINTO DESDE SIEMPRE PERO VIENDOTE COMO TU PINTAS CON TANTOS DETALLES LO HAGO YO TAMBIEN Y NO ME SALE COMO A TI PERO ME QUEDAN MUY BIEN, GRACIAS PPOR TU ENSEÑANZA, SOY JORGE MARINO, CANTANTE DE BUENOS AIRES,ARGENTINA.

[@lllllle56redry6trdzcvbj7]

vc e fenomenal!!!!!Amo ver vc pintar!!!!!!

[@santoshmishra2473]

Beautiful

[@jenniferkennedy8125]

Amazing Michael. Thank you, thank you for creating these videos of your amazing work!. Is there any chance you could share with us what kind of camera your using to film with? I watch all your videos. Please keep making them!

[@jenniferkennedy8125]

Hooray! thank you!

[@terezinhateka9207]

Maravilhoso!!! Obrigada!!!

[@ddartandcraftembroidery4636]

Uffff wonderful wow amazing

[@norbymejia2567]

Gracias. Espectacular.

[@anabellebarrientoschacon5110]

Excelente su trabajo

[@mohdarif8714]

marvelous

[@maireadharkin5124]

Well Michale I'm lost for words!! You do not look near anything like forty,look after that cold, Mairead

[@javiertrujillo993]

Muy hermosas sus obras lo felicito

[@annievalentin3008]

you are the best,,,😘

[@calacosp]

Tell me, have you ever got so frustrated with a painting that right at the end you've put your head through the middle of the canvas, laughing out loud, what amazing work sir!

[@Twinniekin]

It appears you are using a Samsung tablet to show your photos which have great quality and clarity. Could you tell me what version of Samsung this is and what is clamping this tablet in position? Your work is truly amazing! keep it up thanks.