abstract art painting demo. depth & movement with simple blending & washes. Fun & Easy

[@MichaelLangArt]

This is Liquitex Matte medium, when I pick up paint on my pallet sometimes I double dip with medium!

[@therettavad]

Fabulous painting!

[@whitemistcreativestudios]

This is fabo!

[@juwa73g24]

Love the blending you achieved Michael... what is the medium called?

[@sonjagignac3914]

Thank you!!

[@huubdumont5728]

This THE MOST stunningly beautiful abstract painting I ever saw!!!!Those of you who gave the negative comments have absolutely no imagination at all!!!!! Danielle Dumont

[@suzanneramage1678]

It's called jealousy. People that make those comments could not create this if they tried

[@suegill8867]

I would call that picture heavenly, its like a rainbow has mingled all its colours together and there is an angelic face in there.

[@shanamontague3459]

This makes me so happy! It is mesmerizing and inspiring to all of us trying to find our journey with the paints and the brushes. As I read through the comments and questions here I am delighted to see you responding to some questions. Given the amount of your followers and the time you must spend at this - that is much appreciated. Hats off to you. Your work is a treasure!!!!!

[@3Windles]

This is stunning. Cloud nebula is what I see. Takes me far away ❤️

[@ArtyBicardi]

im obsessed with this painting!

[@amyjohnson9240]

My feelings exactly

[@austingibson9291]

Absolutely. The colors blend so well

[@michelinelavoie2086]

The really fun part of this is that anyone can get a canvas and the old acrylic paint pots we all have hidden away somewhere and create a unique piece. I love it! It is beautiful and so relaxing to look at.

[@brendaoquin]

I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to see this video. I'm a beginner painter and I discovered a passion for it. I'm into watercolor now but this makes me want to learn acrylics. Thank you so much. I love this picture and all the art you've posted. A real talent. Thanks for inspiring!

[@MichaelLangArt]

You can try it but I prefer not to, water doesn't really thin the paint it just breaks it down, that's why you can clean your brushes in it. To retain the rich color and fluid motion of the polymer (acrylic) you need to thin and dilute it using a material with the same basic chemical makeup. That's why they make mediums.Good luck!

[@Iamalwaysgodschild]

i could watch you paint all day! Thankyou for posting!

[@bethreed-byrd8798]

For those of you who say it's a painting of nothing...you need to pray that God will fix your imagination and your heart. Neither are working correctly. Michael, when I watch you paint, it's so beautiful I want to cry.

[@TM-bg5mz]

Whose the imbecile that said that? I can tell you one fact for certain. When you see an artist do it, it looks so simple. They have mastered that art form! But when you try it, ....well all hell breaks loose. The stress and frustration of attempting it over and over again because you can’t achieve what they’ve done! Not everyone can do what Michael does. He has his unique painting style and colour palette and you can look at a painting and know right away that he is the artist behind that piece! I’ve tried to do clouds and galaxies and I have failed so many times. Yet I love it so won’t give up yet! Anothet great artist that made things look so easy was Bob Ross. Yeah just try doing a mountian scene. Not easy!!!

[@MichaelEgan66]

@@TM-bg5mz SO true. People just don't get it, but on KZbin, everybody is a damn expert. The only difference between KZbin experts and actual artists is narcissism. Bob Ross was a perfect example because People can't realize that when they watch Bob Ross, they are seeing perfection in every brush stroke, tap or knife swipe. The ignorant live in bliss while we artists go insane with envy of how the masters make it all look so easy, while we spend our lifetimes in pursuit of just a taste of their collective excellence.

[@dawng1922]

I think of the Creation of the universe. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@lisabarnfield1089]

I could watch you paint all day!

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad to hear that, I'm always making more to watch!

[@kristengrunewald6408]

Your dog walked by...your colors remind me of watching a sunset. Beautiful!

[@kirawright8033]

Beautiful.. simply beautiful.. thank you for sharing your talent!!

[@kellyoxo2818]

Abstract painting believe it or not, is very difficult. I tried it and thought oh this will be a piece of cake…nope. So, I let my niece paint for me and I would add balance to her pictures. Kids are the best abstract artist's. This is very good, you make it look so easy.

[@legorahma]

i love that you paint with both hands

[@pixelgecko]

i love this. abstract painting looks like something ANYONE can do, but as those of us that know better, only masters can do it this well!

[@jeannietoppi5574]

Wow!!! Absolutely amazing...thank you for sharing your gift. Truly inspiring.

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad you like!

[@jenniferpolchies3834]

This is right up there with the most beautiful things I have ever seen...wow

[@kimberlycordle8325]

Your Art is Stunning, I love how soft the colors turn out

[@JeannetteBaumbach]

Oh yes, I thought the same 👍😍🖌

[@lorrainecooper266]

I am still stunned. My dream would be to do a canvas even a fraction as beautiful of yours. The light, the movement, the delicacy of the paint and how every brush stroke had a purpose, I can only dream. I am disabled I love art usually regular art but I am trying to get to learn new techniques that please me not painting for a commission. So I have a 24 hour period without any commitment so I can paint when I want, I have the paints, the tools and the canvass I don't have the knowledge. So I saw you have DVD's but the DVD player is at the other end of the house! I will have to find a way. Thank you so much I have had such joy watching you.

[@dany3131ify]

Beautiful art, amazing skills congrats love your creations

[@RayneArt]

You paint with both hands. That's awesome! Gorgeous work!

[@Adrian-wi7bt]

Wow amazing and your color choices are mindblowing how well they go together

[@sarahmurphy8324]

Your work is stunning Michael! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@laurienye7514]

Gorgeous and the colors you used is magnificent. Thank you Micheal, you are very talented man.

[@adelinacanseco3406]

Amo esta pintura, como me gustaría tener esa habilidad !!

[@smokeystarr]

Amazing contrast of shadows and light. Truly brilliant

[@MichaelLangArt]

Thank you, Glad you like!

[@heatherfadden7278]

I am completely in awe of your talent. You are blessed with natural talent. I love these. I have been painting off and on for almost 20 years. Simple things and trying to try harder things. This is just breathtaking. 👍🏼

[@SimplyMichelleTV]

I'm loving watching this painting emerge.

[@Cindy-1965]

HI. I see that you made this 8 years ago but I just happened to be fortunate enough to have it in my recommended videos. I am so in awe of this amazing piece of art. As another person commented, I am obsessed as well. I have never been one to delve into painting or any type of beautiful artistry like this but have always been crafty...i know its two completely different things but connected in some ways. I recently have been drawn to wanting to try. I have purchased supplies on end, watching YT videos more and more...so whats stopping me???? I guess the dream of wanting to create something so beautiful and then the fear of faiing at it lol. But you, in just this one video, have inspired me to JUST TRY IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT!!!

[@tendr247]

You can always paint over a painting...just keep going or gesso it ..let it dry and start again. I do. Sigh

[@Yzjoshuwave]

Thank you! I think that my favorite part is your animal love of paint and I can feel the fun just emanating from you and your painting. You have a fantastic color intuition. I'm just now trying to pick up acrylics (I've been mostly working with oils for a while now) and I'm definitely going to draw inspiration from this.

[@hilloreeheselgrave8448]

So, so beautiful! The colours are so intense yet soft and ethereal! This is exactly the style I am trying to emulate in my own paintings, but I am a beginner and have a lot to learn yet. Thank you for this demonstration, it has been extremely helpful. 🙏

[@marcfrancoisrouleau]

Fantastique! Tout aux pinceaux, un défi relevé! J'aime beaucoup le résultat final. WOW!!! Cosmique.

[@anitaelghandor7295]

Looks like a symphony ☘️

[@lynnrussell467]

Feels like one, too💕💕💕

[@Boophall]

I Love your paintings! So much emotion. Thank you

[@evanaandmom1698]

It's heavenly beautiful and priceless

[@olgamarchenko6576]

This is not the first time I watch and admire BRAVO !!!!!

[@nataljaakakijeva7557]

Most beautiful abstract 🖼 I have seen! 😍 Inspiring!

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad your inspired, thanks for watching!

[@aidaferrarone4691]

Wonderful energy! Thanks for sharing your talents and inspiring others. Loved it.

[@PaintingwithIrene-Clarke]

beautiful colors-beautiful abstract😀😀😀

[@beverleyoshea1712]

I love the way you use both hands!! It's mesmerising to watch...Inspiring..

[@yvonneredgrove4435]

beautiful blending of colour

[@sharonweeks3508]

That is totally amazing. The colors are exciting yet soft. Thank you for this experience.

[@hatdogwhatdog1783]

it's looks like galaxy and i love it!

[@girirajgovindaraj6975]

absolutely right, it looks like the galaxy.

[@huubdumont5728]

That must be it Suzanne! Ii's nearly impossible that someone doesn't like this beautiful painting! Danielle Dumont, The Netherlands

[@linaalexandre4402]

Lindo...lindo....lindo....(Portuguese, that means - beautiful...beautiful...beautiful). Congratulations for your VERY GOOD TASTE. I love all of them but this one is special. Gos bless you.

[@madamsstudio]

Nice Michael. I enjoyed watching your painting technique. Great color combinations. Excellent.

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is pretty cool. Like highly electrically changed clouds.

[@eliemarylarosa373]

Wow! this is absolutely beautiful. I can't stop looking at it.

[@earthlingforever1269]

this master of fine arts is using acrylics, for all those who think fine blending can only be done with oils. i'm seeing Michael use mediums and water. that's it, I think.

[@juliehanson6158]

I have never seen this technique done before. Your work is absolutely beautiful and it made me want to put up my watercolors. Thank you so much.

[@nelfabia1189]

Those who are asking what paint, canvas, medium to dilute, kind of brush etc. It's not about the tools he uses that matters but the talent, the meaning of the piece to him and why he blends certain colors. Even if you give him crappy student quality tools he can still create an amazing piece.

[@latam.8706]

He has a well trained vision and eye at minimum! I would love if he put a collage of his very first art pieces. Something for us to see when he started his journey and how far he has come along. As new artist's, it would really be motivating and encouraging.

[@mvelazquez312]

Paint would be the best question to answer since there are different types of paints. However, it seems like acrylic wet on wet.

[@scootmcgoot570]

You are right but for someone eager to try their hand at it it does matter what to try when learning. Hes using techniques with washes and textures of paint we would like to kinda know before we ruin costly canvases.

[@jconearth6686]

@ Nel Fabia : don't try giving that advice to a pro, let alone a beginner - tools DO matter in terms of wasted finances, the quality, and the application of the paint - i have been a multi media artist for over 45 years and Mix painting an 'amazing' piece using crappy tools, paints etc won't happen Eg: try listening to a version of Mozart being played with out of tune, or even in tune 'crappy' instruments' and it will be 'amazing' - amazingly crappy ! as a one time musician i can tell you a piece of music played on a 'crappy' instrument does not, will not, sound the same [ as beautiful ] as when played on a good instrument and it is no different with painting - i am sure Mix could render [to the untrained eye] a reasonably well done painting using crappy 'tools' [ brushes paints etc ] but i think he would not, since he knows the quality would not be there - the ONLY time i could see someone buying beginner 'crappy' tools would be if they were uncertain of their venture into painting and perhaps beginner financial considerations - MIx's inspired work is certainly to be admired, but do not hold him too high on a pedestal when giving advice, as that will cloud your ability to comment wisely - without a doubt even Mix had to go through a beginner stage and comments like yours can discourage a beginner....

[@GrumpetteJV]

beautiful. I think this is my favorite of all your paintings that I've seen so far. The colours are just stunning!

[@maryjoykenderdine2378]

I LOVE THIS AND WOULD LOVE TO TRY IT SO I CAN LEARN MORE. HOW MUCH WATER IS ON YOUR BRUSHES.WITH THE SOFT COLOR IT LOOKS LIKE MAYBE THERE IS ALOT??? I AM A BEGINNER ARTIST.

[@MichaelLangArt]

I don't use water except to clean my brushes and special effects! You need to use an acrylic medium to thin the paint ( this is explained in my 'Painting Techniques DVD) the water breaks down the paint and leaves it dull and lifeless. It would be like thinning oil paint with gasoline instead of linseed oil. The medium is made of the same material as the paint and thins it beautifully . You will love the results, good luck...MIX

[@maryjoykenderdine2378]

THANKS FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE. YOU TRULY ARE A MASTER ARTIST!

[@chamoussette]

Whaouuu !!! Un vrai marathon.... J'en suis toute essoufflée... Magnifique 👏👏👏

[@lanadjukic377]

I am speechless !!! This is absolutely fantastic! And more than that 😊👍

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad you like, keep watching...MIX

[@purnimasiddapur]

IT REMINDED ME OF OUR GALAXIES..BEAUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL..THANX FO SHARING MICHAEL

[@jeansanderson9193]

Do you wait for each layer to dry before going over with another color please? x

[@elalinkiewicz2170]

Jean Sanderson no just go over the colour that u just painted that makes it more unique

[@meadowlark22]

NO, he is adding colors and blending the edges where each set of colors meet while they are all wet. The painting would look like splashes of completely separate colors if each was allowed to dry before adding another. Putting them all down while they are wet allows blending for the misty cloudy effect

[@bcgirl73]

Beautiful, love the change when you add the purple!

[@violet2433]

Gorgeous, work! I am a beginner-wanna be. I tried an abstract today and failed miserably. I used water to thin my acrylic paint, not knowing any better. I will try thinning with “acrylic Matte medium” once I buy it at the store. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions and offer help to people like me. I really want to paint abstract like you demonstrated in this video. I had no clue on thinning mediums so I thank you for sharing!

[@cpt760tattoo]

I use water. Just use a very small amount. Any painting is never a failure. We learn from every one we do 😁

[@sweetboo1022]

You can use water bit just not more than 20 .. some people say 30% but I usually stick with 20% water but a medium works best.

[@MichaelLangArt]

Stick with the mediums for thinning the paint if you can, water breaks down the acrylic polymer making it flat and lifeless. Take your time and enjoy the process, If you don't like it then its not finished, keep at it until you do. Enjoy...MIX

[@odrade99]

Very inspiring and awesome painting. Love the technique.

[@deanakhoshaba8697]

Just beautiful. Really spectacular. I have a bunch of questions. How many blending brushes do you use? Are you blending with color, turp, or both? How do you keep the colors from becoming muddy or changing the hue? Are you using the fat over lean rule? If you will take the time to answer these questions, I will appreciate it so so much.

[@CntrctKllr187]

+Deana Khoshaba Glad you like! I usually have 4-5 brushes going at once.This is acrylic paint so Im using medium to blend with and overlapping washes or underpainting. Oil paints will get muddy when combining to many colors usually due to the fact they dry slowly. Its much more difficult to make acrylics muddy.Enjoy...MIX

[@thefourthreich2039]

This is the Legendary level of abstract painting.

[@Leocsps]

This is SO great! what is the first thing (transparent-ish) you applied? is it medium? Thanks

[@MichaelLangArt]

yes, medium! Glad you like.

[@sneha8412]

Michael Lang Hi What is the name and brand of the medium, could you please tell? Thanks

[@MichaelLangArt]

Its an acrylic medium. Most companies that make paint also make a medium.Whatever brand paint you use is the brand medium you should use.

[@celiajimenez1024]

Preciosa la pintura,me encanta y con la facilidad que lo hace

[@JudiChristopher]

Leo I ... another good medium is Gum Arabic... it "Softens" the paint... when I want to do a beautiful water reflection I first put the water down on the paper (140 lb)... then brush over that with the G.A. and then put the watercolor over that... it spreads out soooo beautiful... almost like crystal effect... try it... ;) Gum Arabic can also be used with watercolors... a tiny bit... ;)

[@hopefaithandlove1]

Sir, you are unbelievably talented. God gave you an incredible gift. I aspire to be 1/3 your talent. 💖🙏

[@GeorgetaBlanaru]

Beautiful! It is painted only wet on wet? Thank you for sharing!

[@carolynmiller7987]

I love this style looks peaceful. Thanks for shareing.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Please use some kind of acrylic medium or acrylic air brush medium to thin out paint like this...Do Not use water to do this effect...using water creates a very unstable base that can actually detach from your canvas later, and the paint becomes grainy. This should be explained clearly here. Should not have to hunt down that info.

[@rachidelmqaddem236]

Michael Lang ; le geant des arts plastiques de tous les temps ...son silence est le langage magique de la peinture ...

[@asmera4547]

do you work on a wet canvas the entire time or are you letting it dry between layers?

[@janicealley5033]

Breath taking. All of your work is amazing. I wish you lived on Long Island and gave lessons.

[@jeffgovernale2472]

is this oil or acrylic paint?

[@MichaelLangArt]

acrylic

[@LindaMcClellan1016ofh]

You're awesome, you make it look so easy. They're beautiful and it seems to be all planned from the beginning.

[@chadbrite4073]

Do you mix your paint with the medium before you put it on the canvas? What type of medium do you use?

[@QueenB4real1]

Beautiful..you make it look so easy.

[@Stormyweld05]

530 people sneezed and accidentally headbutted the thumbs down button. Awesome and stunning painting!

[@jconearth6686]

actually they sneezed and their brains blew up

[@sheilamabey896]

just watched this for the probably tenth time, fab. i love the blending with a few hard edges. have to put a DVD on my wish list. thanks so much

[@silviaschuessler4674]

Sehr schön ! Und inspirierend !

[@Nine90Group]

26 people "thumbs down" this video because when they tried it, it looked like they smeared feces on a canvas. This is beautiful, I've watched this video about 6 time, I love it!

[@KathyHansenazulskyjewelry]

Looks like I might be the only one here that needs a bit more instruction and information. Is this acrylic? oil, watercolor? I'm totally new at this. any bits of info would be helpful. I'm drawn to this painting but not a clue where to begin

[@beezlebubz5428]

Going off of the constancy I see it looks like it's a wash made in acrylic. Really fun to make and use. Just add a dab of your acrylic and some water, mix and paint on. I typically make sculpture and after painting I like to add a wash over it to get into all the nooks and crannies. Just brush the entire sculpture down and wipe off with a paper towel. Welcome to the world of painting! Keep going with it and you'll be surprised at how quickly you progress :-)

[@kyliechapman7446]

Hi If you scroll up to the top comment , posted 9 yrs ago by Micheal Lang , it say that he used acrylic paint mixed with an acrylic medium to dilute the original consistency of the acrylic paint . Don't use water to dilute the paint , only use it to clean your brushes . Hope this helps .

[@KathyHansenazulskyjewelry]

@@beezlebubz5428 Thank you. I love this painting and I'm going to give it a go.

[@KathyHansenazulskyjewelry]

@@kyliechapman7446 Yes, thanks so much Kylie

[@johnfarman5368]

Hi Kathy. Although I don't like to write this I'm more convinced all the time that have viewed his videos he withholds information about how he does things. It's almost like he's just showing off. You're gonna have to experiment a lot to get to what he's doing I suspect. Sad. He's not here to instruct people.

[@kirenjitjaura3371]

Absolutely love this painting. Abstract art is my all time favorite, favorite, favorite form of art. Thank you!

[@maisieannxx]

I almost feel like you should have finished at 4:52, but that's just personal preference! Haha

[@CalmnSerenity]

Enjoyed watching you create this picture, love it, would find room on my wall for this . Thanks for sharing.

[@jaimereynolds258]

You make it look so easy lol. Gorgeous

[@ENEMME]

Cause no skill is needed...

[@veralee9158]

ENEMME why dont you try and lets see

[@niina850]

i love your work! wish i could do something that looks so magical... been drawing about 15 years now, painting just one year and trying to find and learn new things to try out... then i found this video and i'm in love with that painting :D

[@mistyedilson9629]

I think it's beautiful. 😊

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad you like!

[@nyhuus85]

I falled over this video for a week ago now, and Seriously even that it is a old video really love it, because it looks like space, so if there just came on some stars and planet it would look AWSOME

[@MichaelLangArt]

glad you like!

[@scottdj1982]

God that music is deep, think if you listened to it long enough, you'd turn into a serial killer lol. Great art btw!

[@Britnatural]

Scott Johnston lol

[@yosrabouabid7355]

I loved how you paint with both hands and I painting is stuning very beautiful ♥♥

[@nyhuus85]

Did you use water at the start of the video befor you used the colour

[@MichaelLangArt]

no water, just a thin layer of matte medium!

[@nyhuus85]

Michael Lang okey so its isnt a real canves or is it a canves were you had glow a thin layer of matter, sorry im not so good to english, but well really love that painting

[@micheleurbanski50]

Absolutely astonishing !! LOVE IT !!!

[@sonjagignac3914]

I’m curious. Do you let any layers dry before moving forward? And do you use both titanium & zinc white? Or mostly zinc white?

[@Apollo_Blaze]

I frequently let layers dry when working with washes this thin...if not sometimes you get some color mixes that you do not really want. When using acrylics that wait time is very small.

[@pritiphogat4993]

Hi Michael Its such a pleasure and inspiring to watch your paintings. I have a request to make here, please put normal speed of paintings vedio and let us watch each and every step you do to make any painting. Also the introduction about the kind of brushes, paints and medium if its not too much distracting for you. I understand its too much to ask but it will really be helpful to us. Thanks very much !

[@MichaelLangArt]

Glad your inspired! My newer videos are very close to real time. I think you will like them!

[@Janettemay64]

Go to settings it's at the bottom of the video, slow down the speed and turn off the sound as slowed down it sounds terrible.

[@renyli1]

Can you please tell me, do you dilute the paint in this picture with water? Thanks.

[@the_mighty_bearcat]

I do not think he is diluting the paint with water, but he may be using a light gel medium to add transparency and viscosity to the paint.

[@whitewolf3991]

Wow. Harmony, space, nebula... thank you, you just gave me inspiration for a new painting, called My Space. Already working on the canvas... you really wowed me.

[@MrCecilia1990]

i love it, i wish i had someone to teach me how to paint

[@simonhardwick1051]

Looking for the best art and painting online course at goo.gl/7W42Up #DiplomainArtandPainting

[@rohanamiller2293]

It's all, everything you need to know and be inspired, right here on KZbin! Never too late, I am 71 3/4😉...acrylic pouring is a wonderful freeing joyful way to start and you'll launch easily into further creative experiments and experiences! I love KZbin and the great teachers on it!

[@annasart5024]

Love your videos they are awesome! I find so much inspiration from you!

[@BillizMuzic]

like he's painting heaven...

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

Really beautiful Michael. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.