#94 How To Paint a Seascape Part 1 | Oil Painting Tutorial

In this oil painting tutorial I’ll show you how to paint a seascape. I'm painting on a much smaller surface (7 x 7 inches) than usual in this video but keeping my photorealistic oil painting style.
I’m a professional landscape artist with over 20 years of experience in oil painting. My KZbin Channel is dedicated to helping people learn how to paint in oils. I really believe that everyone can learn how to paint!
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[@lonreams]

A fabulous job. I've learned more in the past couple of months since discovering this channel than I've learned in the past 30 years. I'm currently painting the house my wife grew up in as a present to her. I'd love to see you paint a building of some sort. I know it would help me to see how you would tackle it. Your landscapes that do include structures are just amazing. Thank you again for sharing your talent and technique. It is very appreciated.

15:50 "[...] It is not looking too bad.." -> Modesty in its finest! Sharing techniques and being a teacher for us all as always. Bravo! :)

[@mandeep3.14]

It amazing how quickly it comes together, one second it’s blocks of colour and the next you have perspective and realism that is mind glowingly accurate. Magic.

[@connieolson618]

I admire your patience and your attention to detail. And your talent, of course.

[@RoenaKing]

Your work blows me away! Thank you for sharing. I have improved greatly watching your videos. The Rosemary & Co brushes makes a lot of difference. So glad I purchased them. Roena

[@Janescheekychickens]

Absolutely beautiful Ill look forward to seeing it completed. Thankyou

[@rarunadri8033]

Thank you! I have been looking at different tutorials to figure out which one I should follow along and found your videos. I have been sketching and painting on off without taking any classes. I am taking it a little more seriously in my old age. I have decided to learn from your videos.

[@charnechristensen]

Was fascinating to see you follow the same processes and techniques on this project. Really shows that you break down the image in the same way and follow the same process as you do with your landscape. Really exciting to see. Can't wait for next episode. Thank you from New Zealand.

[@annedeguernon8117]

Love the sound effects of the waves crashing!

[@strengthnhope7]

A joy to watch and beautiful music to listen to. Thank you Michael.

[@mambojambo1255]

YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT ARTIST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. HAVE A NICE DAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.

[@3122lr]

You do amazing and the most beautiful work. Your eye for details just blows me away. I live in Florida in the United States, on the beach and I think you nailed it with the waves. I just can't say enough about this painting just gorgeous and I can't wait to watch the second half of this video. I love how you show it close up so we can see your gorgeous work. I do agree with one of your other viewer you have us spoiled seeing your palette of paints when mixing... lol Thank you so much for painting the beach I've been waiting on this one. Till next week god bless you for you sharing your talent with us.

[@paul-ne1bh]

i am lost for words ,i love the sea many thanks

[@nildespo]

Thank you, Michael! The same painstaking and meticulous approach for painting the waves and splatter. Amazing! Thanks once again!!

[@ClaudiaGonzalez-ys1kl]

Oh! I feel so good when i see you painting, thank you for shared!

[@robertledbetter1242]

Michael is from outer space. It is amazing how he has adapted to our ways here on earth. No one from earth can paint like this.

[@virginiachi4852]

Pure joy! What a wonderful gift you give to all!

[@garystephens9507]

Thanks once again Michael you are such a great guy helping us with all this free useful info , your one of life's good eggs !

[@GittaBro]

Looking forward to part 2. Nice touch with the sound of the waves.

[@charlesmostert6929]

Thank you, Michael, for the great tutorial. My wife & I sat here and watched it together. We now want to see Part II for the completion of your ocean waves picture. Thank you again!!!

[@peterknight1991]

Michael, Thank you for showing me your fanticty skills; I love watching your work of art and how you bring it all together.

[@srinivasch.s4919]

Michael James smith is a realist his reality reflects in almost al of his paintings can't distinguish original photo and his nature painting such a great artist in the world

[@edwill62]

been waiting to see this one......see how it is approached and accomplished....Thanks Michael for posting it...Excellent Edit,- not as complicated as i would have thought..somewhat tedious i bet, but beautiful work, can't wait to see the end results

[@carolejackson8339]

fantastic, thank you Michael xx

[@uiuxshoaib]

Awesome selection of music bro. That wave sound + your art " MAGIC "

[@kathystreet5891]

Your ability to see every detail and interpret those details in paint absolutely amazes me!

[@cathleenvance4441]

Outstanding. The sea foam is beautiful and bright...I'm at a loss for words. Brilliant

[@1948em]

Coming along quite nicely. I look forward to your next video on this painting.

[@clshanley]

REALLY enjoying how different this is. I know you've developed a style/brand for your artwork, and you have collectors, but please don't hesitate to try new things! I've started to really branch out in my art this year, and am so glad I did. A good challenge is so much more enjoyable than the same ol' same ol'!! Cheers!

[@labonichatterjee9461]

wonderful sir, I'm learning you r a real teacher thank you so much sir

[@wendykpa]

Thank you, Mike! You are among my favorites for sure :)

[@McCarthyRay]

Thank you for posting this Michael. I haven't painted for years, but you are really inspiring me!

[@annquirke4008]

Absolutely amazing!

[@ladyethyme]

I love! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your process with us.

[@SunilSharma-bf1cz]

You are genius, I have never seen this kind of detailing in any painting. Its like photograph. you are not human. your painting is like magic.

[@DenaTollefson]

Oh my goodness, absolutely breathtaking! I was mesmerized as your block-in could have stood alone as a finished work of art. Bravo!

[@carlenehanson8646]

Looking forward to seeing next week. I love seascapes and they are so intricate. Getting good motion in your surf!

[@dougg1075]

Painting is so good I can hear the waves. Crazy

[@devandestudios128]

The passing cars almost sound like little crashing waves as they go by outside your window. Relaxing and harmonious with a seascape.

[@meanbean98]

Wow Ive been watching you paint at all diff times back when i was oil painting a lot ... on 11/11/18 I suffered a massive heart attack and stopped oil painting thinking maybe using some of the chemicals weren't good for me etc.. so i went to water color but the last 6 months started getting bored and still wanting to learn how to do the wave ...well today i was watching you and took out my oils and thrilled that i have come this far in just like 30 mins to do this i cant wait to see how it comes out but im so happy today with using them oil paints are forgiving and you can fix your mistakes a lot faster which is great but just the fact that i have a lot done is amazing and i love the way you teach thanks so much for posting this your the best!

[@lynnelongman2466]

Wow, thank you Michael, it is amazing to watch and I have learn't so much. Love to paint the sea but you have managed to get movement in the water. Absolutely brilliant.

[@bethowen2357]

I love to watch you paint! Thank you for sharing your technique with us!

[@1214112]

Lovely Michael, you make it appear so simple to do. The blocking part is what I like the most. Keep going Mike!

[@deonnatomlinson5762]

Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge & passion 😇🙏🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@arlie7988]

Thank you Michael, for acrylic painting classes.🤗😘😊

[@denise12860]

I am just starting to learn oil painting and you are by far my favorite teacher. I love the ocean scapes. the detail in your work is awe inspiring to me.

[@2418flygirl]

I am so very pleased that you have put this one up! I have scraped more paint off of canvas than you can shake a stick at trying to do a wave. Thank you so mush for the help with this!

[@jeanlampe2063]

Absolutely marvelous. I'm painting my beloved Lake Michigan shoreline in the Upper Peninsula and your detail is exactly what I want to achieve. Thank you Michael!

[@tomjohnson9976]

Incredible job for someone who paints mostly landscapes. Reminds me of summer on Cape Cod. Can't wait!

[@lennymoule458]

What a under statement, not to bad, lol awesome work Michael.

[@lm6912]

Amazing - like always!!! Beautiful blended colors!!!! This ART makes fillings to standing on this send and watch those waves!!! Just incredible!!!

[@juanayalanieves3168]

Unbelievable painting Mr. Smith. Wow!

[@veronicabelly9497]

Incredibile.....bravissimo!!!!! Many compliments

[@kathystreet5891]

The foam on the waves is fabulous!

[@jamesackerman6181]

Thank you Michael, very enlightning !!

[@christinecho8149]

Fantastic and so very real ! Your painting takes me right in front of the ocean !! Thank you so much for sharing and eager to see more & more !! Wishing you the best luck Michael !!

[@brendalcotto1230]

Lovely work, sounds & music. Great combination. Great choices! ❤️

[@saltlifegull4091]

Just extraordinary, just what I was looking to learn. Thank you Michael James for this great demonstration. Oils intimidate me and you've given me hope to try them. Of course, you make this look easy! Talented Man!!

[@reyan777]

Thank you, I was waiting for this.

[@patmedaris1651]

Your paintings make me feel is if I were there in the setting which you paint. Today I felt like I was standing at the ocean with my toes in the sand... Thank You!

[@TFYS-QA]

I LOVE your attention to detail, and the subtleties. Nicely done!

[@donaldachisholm3771]

Hello Michael, This video is truly amazing. There’s not much more to say after saying it’s amazing thank you so much for sharing your gift 👏

[@marilyndomilski6222]

I have been trying, for years, to paint the ocean. Sometimes....ok but you have the ability to paint anything!!

[@annyfromthenetherlands3437]

I hope that I will be THAT patient as you are. Wonderfull work. I enjoyed it so much to watch you painting.

[@rg1ish1]

Thanks Michael just as good as i expected ! i'll have a go cheers

[@kenshiro7072]

Fantastic work !

[@susanjanoyan2382]

Love,love,love this video. You are an amazing artist. Thanks you!

[@NickPenlee]

Variety is the spice of life! Super-realistic bro.

[@marypeca9149]

I have been painting for years the tutorials help to refresh different techniques that I have stored a way and forget about them lol

[@asherrogers2687]

This man can paint depth with each water droplet. I'm pretty sure I can see each grain of salt and sand. UNBELIEVABLE!

[@rezahossainzadehnasser2537]

Thank you for your teachings. It is just delightful just watching you what you do.

[@gregparks307]

Absolutely amazing talent!

[@jauharacare2679]

Nothing but amazing! Best teacher out there!

[@1purplerose]

I nearly got sunburn from watching him paint this beautiful scene! I felt like I was at the beach. The fine music helped create a warm feeling. Wait, I can smell salt too! Oh my, gotta go pack. Thanks.

[@annarice6290]

Was wondering about the underpainting being s acrylic

[@daianyalves2465]

lindo trabalho,parabéns!!!Sensacional! Michael!

[@peterkudzinowski6237]

Brilliant as always

[@laindikmendez8808]

Wonderfull Michael . W'll wait for the next video. Greeting from spain.

[@265petsar]

Brilliant love your tutorial which helped me so much that I can see my paintings looking better...you are an inspiration..thank you so much.

[@carda5967]

absolutely wonderful ! watching your videos is inspiring and soothing. they are a joy to watch thank you for doing this.

[@fangfangji8007]

Love watching it! So satisfying and touching !

[@TeresaDominici]

Michael, thank you for sharing tips to how paint a coastal scene, I really enjoyed it and added to my "painting 1 - demo file !

[@artist44406]

Thank you for sharing your talent. I made my attempt at painting this today.... I learned so much. it came out great. thanks again.

[@nathonhamilton4524]

Thankyou Michael .....its a lovely picture and great music..and sound effects.....i will have a go...regards from England uk.

[@oleglitvak6177]

Great picture! Thanks!

[@br8605]

Thanks for turning me on to Epidemic Sound (indirectly). Lots of good music, there.

[@richmoore6525]

Thank you so very much ! I truly enjoy and benefit from your videos. Appreciate your talent ! Best wishes !

[@PaintingStepByStep]

Exceptional. Truly out of this world.

[@monikabirk3474]

so impressed! Can't wait to try this

[@vickifenstermaker2140]

Outstanding work & such a wonderful teacher. Thank you so very much!

[@juanrios9522]

I approve of this instructional videoclip...well executed and simply satisfying.

[@srinivasch.s4919]

MJS is my beloved teacher

[@rugzartz839]

You're just Amazing!!! So talented!!

[@iraklyalpha1074]

Wonderfull Michael ! Спасибо!!!

[@jtpaar1732]

Surfs up! Your videos are like a favorite TV show...can't wait 'till the next episode!

[@josevelez393]

pinturas

[@nicoletaguetter5594]

Beautifull. Great job. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh my gosh that’s so amazing💕

[@judycovell558]

Great video! I have learned so much by watching your videos.

[@simonejaffe5348]

This is simply great. Thank you.

[@jbabella45]

You´re really God gifted, I envy such kind of person, thanks for demonstration

[@AlisonMcConekey]

Astounding! Thank you for sharing this!

[@qeswamaryamzulfiqar3423]

Mind blowing tutorial Michael...❤❤

[@wmkae2124]

You are awesome. (Nice selection of music also!)

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