#61 How To Paint Water | Oil Painting Tutorial

[@michaeljames3171]

Michael, I began painting 2 years ago at 65. Watching your videos, my trees and shrubs have begun to look more realistic. THANK you for sharing your time talent.

[@princesskavitadrawing9273]

Lovely painting 💝💝💝

[@joehatfield1198]

At first I thought you were another crazy abstract jerk. But.....this is some of the best work on the internet. You are amazing. You are the MAN.

[@juaneshincapie6510]

I used to paint when I was a teenager, fifteen years later I decided to start again, one of my motivations are Michael's paintings, Thanks to Michael to share your knowledge with us

[@gigiscottos]

Oh such a lovely place...surrounded by beautiful greenery, birds chirping...sparkles of light illuminate the water...I can hear the trickling of the water as it flows...so peaceful.

[@SJ-ze8qq]

Michael totally fascinated with your work. You need to run an art school where you teach us students for a couple of weeks in the summer. I am sure that people will be flying in to attend from all parts of the world. I would for sure. What a fabulous way to spend a week or two learning to paint like you. Cheers!! And thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@ggkohler]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Michael. I know these films represent serious investments in time and money. I very much appreciate your posting them!

[@ggkohler]

Awesome, I have to say I'm anticipating your video's arrival more than any other. You've been a huge inspiration for me to get the paints back out. Many Thanks!!!

[@suedahabsu1817]

Thank you Michael for painting a beautiful scene with a complimentary music, I felt like I'm there. Beautiful!

[@spotoboy]

At 13 minutes you said you were doing a lazy man's technique. Not lazy at all. Masterful is what I'd call it. Those kind of simple strokes, that actually tell a lot, are what people are always praising John Singer Sargent for. I appreciate your being humble.

[@2418flygirl]

This painting is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@MOstix13]

You just gave me the missing piece I’ve been searching for to improve my realism in water! Thank you so much. You are a genius!

[@mariegutscher1183]

Watching this video for the 15th time - this time in slo-mo. I've got to learn this water technique. I really appreciate this video. Thanks!

[@rob-in-the-marsh5311]

Brilliant tutorials. It is good that you take the time and effort to record these so others can learn from them.

[@carole.kratzkd6992]

Great tuition again Michael,with a fantastic result.Thank you.

[@haroldallen1255]

Truly a Master.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

I enjoy it very much . Please keep posting your incredible talent. Thank you very much.

[@catherinegreenup4608]

Beautiful I too began painting two years ago or so. Tried Acrylic and oils, I like oils better now. Use Acrylic for under painting. I like Windsor Newton Alkyd paint as it dries in about 24hrs. Bob Ross paint and Daniel Smith although Daniel is a bit pricey on some colours. Starting to see some reality in my painting now all due yo you Mr Smith. Really, love your paintings and how to descriptions.

[@ginettelaliberte2876]

Merry chrismas...je vous trouve tellement extraordinaire et j'apprends beaucoup! Vous avez tellement de respect de la nature et savez la rendre belle!

[@jean-louisraynaud6175]

Super. Je suis heureux de voir vos vidéo et votre travail. Merci. Bonne journée.

[@franceskax6698]

I'm speechless. Beautiful!

[@mtaly2495]

MAGNIFIQUE !!!!!!!

[@janschipper6990]

You are the artist,amazing work.

[@movedon12]

Superb painting makes me feel tranquil thank you so much for sharing your talent your a star ⭐️

[@melvynarland4390]

Carole Young

[@rickymcdee]

The quality of my work is vastly improving under your tutelage. It is quite a thing for you sharing how you create such amazing works.

[@marinahamansen4056]

You are amazing, I'm never going to be as talented as you

[@predicador375]

incredibly fantastic dear teacher, thanks for the data you give us regarding paintings and brushes, thank you very much

[@giotastr3386]

Michael James συγχαρητηρια για τον υπέροχο τρόπο της ζωγραφικής των τοπίων. Κάθε βράδυ απολαμβάνω το μάθημά σου. Ευχαριστώ

[@jelaboothe2363]

Nature captured beautifully.. So STREAMLINE.. go t the top of the class 10 /10

[@mckennab1338]

Beautiful! I have learned a lot from watching you and as many people have said, my artwork has improved. I loved the intro, by the way! :) Can't wait for your next upload.

[@natalyashevhenko7795]

Восхищаюсь вашим реализмом!

[@saimaparveez3102]

Your work is absolutely breathtaking!! Can you please post a video about the different types of brushes you use? Thanks

[@robinmazariegos1]

Oh my gosh, I am learning so much from you!!!! Thanks for explaining everything you do in detail.

[@psychotherapycounselling5293]

Amazing result. Thanks for your video. It is very much useful for me

[@royolivares7060]

Simply amazing!!!

[@patriziaelia1073]

Thank you Michael 👍🏼

[@poisedphoenix3411]

Hilarious beginning! What is that? A mix between Kermit the Frog and Borat? Your addition of personality and character enhances the already fantastic watching experience. Thank you!

[@dryflytaying7985]

Your work is great.👍👍👍

[@gailproud1872]

DO YOU EVER PAINT A COMPLETE PAINTING SO WE CAN WATCH FROM START TO FINISH......CAN YOU PAINT A COMPLETE WINTER SCENE.....YOUR WORK IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@mandyclarkson2579]

Wow, beautiful! 👏🏻💕

[@peterredwater]

I sincerely Admire your painting. Thanks for those great videos ans sharing your talent with us 🙏👍

[@paulhunter5364]

New to your channel, Michael and just want to say thank you. I'd lost a fare bit of interest in landscapes until I found your channel and now the interest is definitely revived. A little suggestion if you don't mind; I noticed in your Painting Fast Flowing Water vid that you suffer from the shedding mop brush syndrome most artists have to deal with. I have noticed that several artists now use make up brushes instead and are having success with them; have you thought of trying them out? Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent

[@anannyaghosh6304]

awesome skills sir....hatsoff

[@athiramvraghavan]

Excellent work and it is really helpful 👍😊

[@AndersJohansson]

Magic!

[@budiarjo4884]

Amazing...You are The Best. ...

[@vfrfoxtrott6430]

Magnifique 🎨🎨🎨...

[@natashaharrison9770]

I try it today but not finished yet, so like it! Thanks...

[@dianzakariya8410]

thanks for sharing... this is awesome.

[@drkoko3472]

thank u king !!

[@heinzerfurt5225]

Beautiful work as always. It's a pity that English is not my native language. So I don't understand your comments well. But even from merre watching your videos I get much inspirations. Perhaps once you could find the time to publish some written instructions especially about your use of White spirit and Liquin? Anyhow, thanks a lot for your great work.

[@Drrays01]

Great work!

[@lourdescolturato9809]

Perfeito seu trabalho

[@homerobittencourt]

thx Michael for Share!

[@jackychan7511]

I thought I was on the wrong channel when I heard the intro :p

[@jackychan7511]

Michael James Smith haha figured so. I love your artworks! Keep up the good work!

[@TheJoan48]

Me too. Very funny, but we don't have time to waste, please.

[@mariegutscher1183]

I think when we're paying for tutelage, we can talk about wasting time. Otherwise, I'm simply very grateful for both the free instruction, and Mr. Smith's light hearted ways. It's refreshing.

[@ThurmanArt]

Amazing

[@aldyshinwa]

I just subscribe you bcoz when i see one of your thumbnails, i just hooked...your video help me improvise my knowledge n technique tq

[@digitalstudiodesign3616]

Hello, Awesome your landscapes painting ! I like your artwork, you are a big artist, I am from Algeria, I am a Computer Graphics Designer.

[@annquirke4008]

Beautiful!!!! What are yah?.......A Genius! :-)

[@angelesruiz6255]

Haces que parezca fácil , que gozada verte pintar.

[@bigg799]

Hi Michael, fantastic work and love the tutorials. One question. Do you ever get bored with doing detailed trees. Stupid question really because at the end of the painting the breathtaking beauty of the painting I guess makes it all worthwhile. You are indeed, “The Man”. Keep The vids coming, they are teaching me so much. Cheers BigG.

[@diocelior]

Fantástico! Muito obrigado!

[@dawnmarie52]

THANK YOU!!!

[@carloscoelhoguimaraes5656]

Very well

[@poppins1962]

Hi Michael another great video, have you ever worked with water mixable oil paints, like from Winsor and Newtons, i was wondering if they would work with your style of painting.

[@macielborgesdasilvaborges338]

imprecionante

[@lesclarke5600]

Michael, firstly I want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Having only really started experimenting with oils, I find your tutelage very helpful. I was just wondering, do you use acrylics for you under painting? I have been doing this but I think I need to be a bit looser with my detail I'm the under painting and let the oils detail the base.

[@YarivTawiliArt]

Great detailed tutorial, Michael. Forgot to show the reference? ;-)

[@benimdunyamsenindunyan9907]

Simit efendi biz çayla simit yemesini çok severiz türkler olarak hahaay espiri yaptım hakikaten bu kadar fotoraf çekilmiş tadında nasıl resim yapıyorsun halen hayretler içindeyim su hele çok gerçekçi haa şoktayım yani

[@carmenolaiz1445]

I would love to purchase this painting.

[@vastful9131]

How much do you leave it to dry ? Its amaaazing by the way fantastic

[@franfreitas5165]

voce é muito lindo.

[@MrZzetta]

I would follow to anywhere Mr. Gump :)

[@lavenye1019]

太棒了！

[@djedyscratch]

Impressive! I wish one day to paint like this. Do you sell dvd with video lesson?

[@marmarmhd5159]

راااااااائع، 👍👍👍👍🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@ОксанаЖиленко-э8е]

Очень интересно прописывает воду ,как будь то фотография раскрашивание красками. А какими мысленными красками вы пишите. Спасибо за урок¡

[@ryszardleszczynski9497]

Hello What kind of brush you use.

[@llDeathll]

Michael, can I learn how to paint like you by practising using these videos?

[@Meelan72]

Do you offer any online lessons? I would love to buy it

[@matildeavilatorres8253]

hola soy una almiradora de sus creaciones me encantan sobré todo las flores, el unico problema es el idioma para entender su técnica ,son chilena .y me gustaria tener una de sus obras que son hermosas ..gracias por enseñar .....adios

[@tomstclair961]

Hello Michael, I'm new to your channel. I have a question! When I mix odorless mineral spirits to thin my paints for fine detail work with my brushes they always dry and leave a very flat sheen where it was applied. I loose all of my gloss finish from the oil paints. Will using white spirits leave the color sheen glossy to match the rest of the painting where no thinners were used???? I dont know anything about or understand the glazing technique. Can u help describe what we can use as thinners and different oils in our oil painting to give beautiful equal strength in colors and finishes.. Thank you or anyone else that can comment on my issues..

[@marinettecheng9827]

How many days did this painting take? I am wondering because I have a painting project in arts

[@anicanalsoni8380]

Wow tis isa but.. full

[@paintingartworkssculpturem8534]

😊

[@robvanderveer8294]

Not bad I give jou a 9 From 10

[@ajithm.v2167]

Hello sir,I'm a gr8 fan of urs! And being inspired by ur works i've almost finished 3 paintings(ofc as a beginner!). But i'd love to share it with u n knw wht u think abt it. Pls reply.

[@ajithm.v2167]

+MichaelJamesSmith- sir, I have posted it! Pls hav a look! pls REPLY; it will mean a lot to me!

[@danielgarzon9749]

Hi, I'm from Colombia and I would like to know how I can paint a brick floor in oil, greetings

[@gustavodemira7416]

Okey. So, we are goin tu paint nao.. the river.. ang we goin tu paint it wit the paint, it will be really gud.

[@gustavodemira7416]

Aw, cmo'n Jamie boy, watch the introduction :D

[@aakilkhan422]

can you please post a video of watercolor painting

[@esraamowafi5321]

I love You 💗

[@sablezubshruz9811]

Great technique, but ... for some reason vertical strokes on the right side of the river surface look strange.

[@macknickelson4866]

Love the video, but aren't you somewhat worried about the archival quality of alkyds?

[@mckennab1338]

Artists have been using alkyds for years, haven't they?

[@paulhunter5364]

Many professional artists use alkyds and they all seem happy and I've never heard of any not being archival. They might fade after ten billion years or so, but who cares.

[@marilenedesantana2922]

MICHAEL,VOCÊ MANDO NO PORTUGUÊS OU ESPANHOL?GOSTARIA MUITO DE ESCLARECER DUVIDAS QUANTO AO TIPO DE PINCÉIS!!!

[@bonnieeggers2387]

Michael have you ever seen water reflections larger than the object they are reflecting? I am getting ready to paint a water painting that reflects trees, but the reflections are much longer than the trees themselves. I don't know if that is possible....your comments would be appreciated.

[@King-wb7fq]

the next bob ross hahahaha

[@TheHateSpeechChannel]

what type or varnish do you use at the end over the oils?

[@spotoboy]

he shows in another video,that's worth watching. I am going to go back to the one he shows how he primes the panels he uses.: )

[@hoschie86]

I don't find the video. What is the name? thx

[@spotoboy]

I'm sorry. I've watched so many of MJS' videos, I don't know.

[@felixundertordrup5348]

Where did the man without a nose go

[@caleche8655]

Ha ha ha I know who you make fun of at the beginning of the video. There is someone who posts video here, distilling painting or drawing lessons (I do not know anymore) with a Spanish accent I think, who speaks in this style ... I'm bent laughing.

[@elfiewilkins6639]

Is white spirit in England, alcohol in America?

[@spotoboy]

mineral spirits. You can buy it at the hardware store...or you can buy fancy stuff that doesn't have any oder; such as Mona Lisa brand. I use Gamsol by Gambin because I use Gamblin oil paint and it mixes perfect with them. Micheal uses Winson Newton paints which are quite fine also. I'm just try'n' to help out.

[@elfiewilkins6639]

Thank you for clarification. I actually thought that it may be that. But wanted a confirmation. Mahalo

[@carloscoelhoguimaraes5656]

But answer to your fans

[@DanielleMoore_artist]

😤... clearly... two people do not know quality art when they see it. Darn them both😡