Paint More in Less Time - Speed Techniques for Artists

Your paintings don't need to take months to complete. To be a prolific artist, you need techniques that will speed up your process. Elli Milan has been a professional artist for over 28 years. In this free workshop, she demonstrates how to block in and refine a painting fast and efficiently!
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[@daniellegibson7299]

Do you draw out your own reference pictures or do you find images on line?

[@debbiepellegrini2744]

This is earth-changing for me. My painting style was so slow, so stilted, so. . .boring? Yes, I've sold my work over the years, but not like I wanted to. You have opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking at painting. I am so excited! I painted an acrylic portrait with Dimitra (she did Twiggy and I chose the first face to paint) and I sold it two days after I painted it--for way more than I ever sold a single painting before! The exciting thing was , mine looked nothing like the original photo when I finished. It was new and loose and exciting! That never happened to me before! I can't wait to keep discovering. Thank you so much!

[@antdog6996]

Hearing the story that your painting made your father cry makes my heart smile. As artists we tend to underestimate the impact of our work on others.

[@jinimurray4090]

Ahhhh! You hit a word Elli: “TEMPERAMENT” Thank you Elli-when I can afford Mastery program I’ll be with you!!!

[@johnrausch4979]

You have described everything I have gone through. My art journey started as a young child growing up in a situation that was not nice and art was my way to escape and cope with everyday living. Forward to today at the age of 51 I'm trying to figure out how to bring my art to a different level. This is an excellent video. Thank you very much for the free information.

[@alinakrohn7726]

Oh my gosh, I'm so grateful I found this video while recovering from the flu! You are speaking so much practical truth to this painter. Thank you for sharing your journey and process! I can't wait to feel better and apply what I've learned from you. Abundance Mentality for the win! Let's fill the world with beautiful art!

[@divadoll55]

Thank you for the great tips. I have been putting my art to one side for all the reasons you mention. I need to loosen up. You make so much sense.

[@thehappypotter9612]

That's what keeps me painting - those occasions when you witness someone being deeply touched by your work

[@sda141]

I’m a recovering slow painter too. Thanks for sharing your talent

[@adacollins4070]

Finally I have found my mentor♥

[@tanyaschmith9737]

Fantastic and loved the conversation at that beginning 😀

[@arielmenendez8335]

Well, really looking forward to one day make it to your Mastery Program and have you as my mentor!!! Thank you so much for sharing 👍👍👍

[@tamaradima1992]

You have had the skill from the first painting, actually, and such a strong style also, I adore it and it opened my horizons like nothing before..thank you❤

[@gi7817]

You are so modest to say you don't have any talent. Right! Amazing skill and wisdom from volumes of art.

[@tomandgerit.2157]

Another great workshop! i appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

[@eleniantoniou8287]

Thank you, this was so insightful, the brush stroke info makes so much sense🙏🏼🙌❤️

[@cyndykated358]

Thank you! Been working on a small painting for a coworker..was suppose to be a Christmas gift..then New Years..now Easter!😂😖

[@ekaterinaplekhanova7743]

Same with me😰

[@lisab7787]

@@ekaterinaplekhanova7743 I know all to well…

[@sherribrown294]

I can so relate lol, But… we all have to let it be, let it go… I heard a really great artist say that a painting is really never finished till you pass it on . Scary I know 😮😂❤

[@saralicht]

Wow was on the edge of my seat with the story about giving your dad your first painting! Was so worried he wouldn't like it. Loving your content, thank you so much.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Though we have quite different styles, I appreciate seeing your truly skilled process. Where you lose me / leave me behind is when you tell of your sales success, because from where I and every one of the dozens of artists that I know personally sit, you have enjoyed a rare bit of well deserved good fortune. Others like me are working in a sort of desert and or are lost unseen amidst many many thousands of other painters. You were seen and had the opportunities and skills and drive to make it. I'm glad for you. Honestly. You have earned your success and it honors you that you want to share it with other artists. Bless your generous heart. But that doesn't change the simultaneous, shall we say, "obscurity problem" that many of your viewers will continue to struggle with. But THANKS for the interesting and inspiring lesson. Long may your many blessings continue. XO

[@intruthmentalhealthcounsel3776]

Thank you for this, Elli!! This is inspiring and encouraging for me!!

[@charlottebd3877]

I love your mindset. Thank you Elli and all Milans for changing my view as an artist❤Hoping I’ll soon be able to join your program🙏🇩🇰

[@faridehassani5230]

a wonderful program ...thank you ...yes brawo..... lovely i am with you dear

[@williamroberts1819]

I love your first painting.

[@208amanda_martinez]

Your brilliant!! Thank you for all the videos!!!! Seriously! Thankful I found you guys! The whole family is incredible!

[@milanartapp]

Thank you for watching we're glad you're enjoying them!! ❤️

[@carolewilliamson8344]

So Tru., and the whole family really are incredible artists👏🏽👏🏻👏🏽👏🏾

[@carolewilliamson8344]

Hi Elli, finally ive been able to jump back on as i had sooo much going on last year with health and babysitting ma grandaughter whose now three going on thirty-three. Thank God i was gifted with her and her sister to keep me going to be able to live out ma dream. I signed up with you early last year and even getting time to absorb your videos has be trying, but im still here and ready. I LOVE THIS VIDEO, I absolutely have no study or knowledge behind/ underneath me in art but need you - like I'm thirsty. I am very creative but need to learn sooooo much. God bless you and thank you again.💯👏👏👏🤲🙌🙏🥰🫶

[@ivyhuntart]

I feel like thats the same case with me.. I have no formal learning and training but I have sooo many ideas in my head, just need to learn the skills to put it out in a canvas!

[@stampinturtles]

I love how you explain why you should paint faster. And to actually paint more. Treating painting like a job (40 hours a week) means you will create more, improve faster, and become more in demand. ❤❤❤

[@kathyamortegui1575]

Thank you for this great lecture. New follower from Las Vegas NV.

[@sheilakellerman1961]

Fabulous, just what I needed to see. Thanks Elli your so helpful.

[@lotusflowerpassion]

Thank you for sharing dear 💖

[@sohmaraehathaway9511]

Wait!! Did you do this video for me?? Because I swear you are speaking specifically to me. I mean, really! Thank you. I love your mindset … and your eggheads. 😂

[@kerstinwalsh]

Ha me too!!!

[@tedtalksrock]

That first painting is very good. I can feel the emotion it’s very connected and real. I love it.

[@annashealingjourney]

You are amazing! Keep it up. You are speaking so well on camera and made a lot of progress since your ealier videos.

[@daisyandthecowboy2544]

I really like your "egghead" painting, it's very original and I hope you still have that painting. It's you and your dad. ❤

[@Eovielle]

There are so many things in this video that hit home that I don't even know what to quote. I wish I could like this video more than once. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@milanartapp]

We're so glad you got a lot out of it, thank you for watching!!❤️

[@marypartridge5154]

You are so helpful to so many. I was always singled out as the artist and was only good at art. But us lot lack technique. You are a great teacher

[@ROOFMAXXofSebringFl]

You are an amazing mentor. I definitely need to save money to take a course n speed thd process of painting.

[@theianyx6394]

so inspiring!!! thank you for sharing your light wisdom and love!! ✨💖

[@allisonmarquette2862]

Thanks Elie and Team!💜

[@nolashay]

I am so glad I didn’t listen to the comment that said you didn’t show any techniques. This was packed with useful information! I very much enjoyed your demo. I thought it beautiful and inspiring… one of the best examples I’ve seen of how to paint more loosely and not get caught up in all the details. Will definitely save this to my Watch Later playlist to watch again and again.

[@milanartapp]

Glad it was helpful! We can't wait to see the art you create!!

[@carolewilliamson8344]

Exactly., the comment was negative and I don’t think watch the video throughout!! 🫶🏽

[@iamthatiamstevenm]

Absolutely love you. Fun to watch. Easy to listen/understand. Great results.

[@faridehassani5230]

you are wonderful thank you

[@kristymayo361]

Omgoodness what a beautiful picture of yourself! Thank you for this video and wonderful tips! Big Milan family Artwork! ❤

[@ClamJaneH66]

So inspiring, thanks for sharing your process and knowledge. It's very kind and generous of you.

[@shimmerandrain_paintings]

Very informative and helpful.. Thanks for sharing ✨

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Very inspirational!

[@AngelsPassion1981]

I literally cried too!!! Definitely heart felt!

[@NancyHolderSTUDIOS]

Thank you so much for generously sharing your secrets. It’s going to help me quite a bit.

[@BritoniB]

❤❤❤ YOU ARE MAKING ME CRY! I share in the similar special sentiment with my Daddy and his encouragement and enthusiasm towards my art. Thank you so much for sharing, you helped crack my heart open and recognize why my dream to be an artist is SO incredibly strong and unwavering. I signed up for the mastery program in November and have had so much resistance to starting…. IT’S GO TIME, the world is waiting for my art! My dream is to create a butterfly effort of {L❤️VE} around the world with my art. SUPER STOKED to learn from you and have you become the wind beneath my wing! 🦋🌈🎨❤ BIG {{{HUGS}}} P.S. I am manifesting prosperity magic to have you as my mastery program mentor 🙏🏻💃🏼❤️🥰

[@LovewhatidoStudio]

I love your art! Someday I'm going to go to Milan institute if I was to put my money anywhere it would be with you guys

[@dianecharest8365]

Me too.

[@user-wc6zx7tg7o]

Loved this it does make me get cracking on my art and speed up . Great method.

[@lyudmilafeshchukova7312]

Thanks for sharing, I think your first painting is very nice, do not diminish it :)

[@santaanawinds280]

Well done Elli. Thanking you for this motivation video.

[@williamronne699]

thank you.... I have 5 or more paintings that could be good but I'm bored with them, the fire went out and I'm on to others. Painting faster of course is now my goal. I painted plein air one day and finished a painting in 1.5 hrs outside and about 30 minutes indoors for touchup. I like it more than most I done. I was forced to work fast before the shadows changed etc.

[@tendr247]

I like your painting.

[@SpiritTracker7]

If I may, how do you calculate that many new collectors per every new artist? From what I’ve seen modern art collectors is a dwindling number. But I’d be happy to hear your logic as to how you estimate new collectors coming into the scene, looking to collect.

[@wallienantes8551]

derriere les aspects techniques, je suis enchantée de votre discours final, tellement porteur!! merci!

[@BenjiBlack_Art]

I love the way you think. Totally different and amazing. Thank you!!!

[@pamelahamiltonartist]

Elli! I love your sharing and the perspective of abundance. The more I have shared in my art the more we achieve and are gifted in life. Your presentation skills are amazing I can tell you’ve been working on those. Thank you for your encouragement and gift of teaching!

[@underfakelights]

Loved the story and the fragility of showing your very first painting. Oh my that story has initiated a seachange in me. I think I will be brave and paint too. Thank you.

[@contempoconceptartlisawall7552]

Thank you so much. I am definitely a slow artist and was about to rethink my dream. In this financial crisis art is a luxury and I can't afford to be slow and ask higher prices. I will try your way

[@georgiadrescher5645]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love every detail about zhis house!

[@happyartist82]

I wish I could get into the mastery program! I love your art and all your videos

[@gi7817]

Best painting video I've watched in a long time! Thank you!

[@user-od3dj3bn7g]

I think your first painting is good

[@PicemelDemir]

A beautiful international artist

[@kimberlysarts6454]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing, it’s much appreciated!

[@kathleenbolster1887]

are you combining acrylic underneath and oil over top?

[@barbaraknowles1275]

Thanks for your tips......ypu gave me a great idea for a painting of dancers I'm planning on doing

[@pamelafickesmiller4368]

Speed is not an issue. The journey is important.

[@dpolhemus6190]

Your awesome....ty ty ty!!

[@britrose9050]

Incredible thank youuuu

[@MaiJehovahArt]

This has really waken me up! 😄 Thanks, Elli.

[@ethicsexistentialism4191]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences Elli... This video seemed like it was aimed right at me! Just yesterday I gave up on a painting I have been working on for 2 months. I am feeling very down about it. My style is so detailed and graphic/neat so painting "loosely" and quickly feels impossible... Every time I try it ends up in the trash!😭

[@henrycabrales7608]

Good morning, I'm watching this channel from Philippines, I'm really appreciate your tip it's so helpful and has the motivation power thank you for this.

[@reyno6826]

Wow..... I learn more and more about your story every video. It's so amazing. I am such a slow painter. Lol...

[@carondelet75]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I struggle to loosen up and found the tips you mentioned to be very helpful.

[@zebedee237]

Thank you for all your videos. My paintings are very tight. This has given me the push to have another go at painting much looser. It's given me a process to help me understand.

[@milanartapp]

We can't wait to see what you create!!

[@Eledash]

It is very encouraging video! Thank you so much for sharing, it’s much appreciated!

[@PFGNW]

Omg. Your daughters look just like you did when you were their age. Very pretty.

[@Foxsuper1]

isn't it amazing, we are versions of our mothers going back in history.. wow inspiring thoughts

[@Paint9Art]

Thanks for sharing your talent

[@caroledavies5201]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful advice ( from Australia)

[@annmariefrodsham_art]

Are you using golden open acrylics? Just wondering about the subtraction - my acrylics dry SO fast!

[@johnrausch4979]

I just came across your question as I was scrolling. To keep your acrylics wet look into wet pallets. This will keep your paints workable for days so you don't have any waste.

[@betsyballclark]

So you are doing acrylics here and you will finish with oil? I love painting, and always have, but have a LONG way to go. I only found you about a week ago, and I’m so grateful for your generous teaching on YT. I hope some day I will be able to do your Master Class.

[@emma-louisegayler4966]

I really have to say thank you, for this wealth of information on KZbin, I've learned loads and am now using abstract realism and I love it and it's so me, thanx for pushing me. Your all amazing as a family and what you can do.🙏👏

[@valerieservice1531]

I love all of this!

[@susanmarcoux7005]

How wonderful for your children that they had you to open the doors and pave the way for them to absolutely know what was possible and what they could choose. ❤

[@sandylupton6312]

Wonderful video! I noticed you remove your spray paint nozzles. Do you put them in water to prevent clogging g?

[@cindyhughesartistsouthafrica]

Fantastic, thank you

[@LynetteB777]

Is it really possible to achieve this level of marketing success off the bat alone? Most artists i know that are making money and building a body of work, have an intern or pay someone to run their site, edit their content, distribute their material, etc. I dont know one person who did it all by themselves without someone else helping with prints or responding to emails. Business is not a one man show. The most successful sales people i know have people helping.

[@AngelaJsaca]

Beautiful back on KZbin my third channel 3. Love and miss you all. ❤

[@farishtaomirageart]

Thanks a Lot I really needed this! ❤

[@earthempresstv]

just WOW!! I still paint wayyyy too slow but this has re-inspired me to loosen up and stay loose until the last phase

[@Spiritualessence]

Such an informative session Thank You for this ❤

[@ahmedelfeel1198]

thanks alot

[@suetlingfoo]

Thank you for making and sharing this video. Your advice as always , spot on. I love how you had simplify the steps / process. So many golden nuggets throughout the video. Would you also share what is your process and how do you create the source for this painting in your next KZbin video? That would be smashing

[@jessicapamel4527]

i cried too when she told her story about her dad receiving her painting

[@zargarzahoor]

Stay Blessed.

[@gloriawellington1444]

I think your first painting is great! I'm 62 and still struggle with faces.

[@user-dn6nb5ku9b]

You will never paint a face just from looking at you tube. You have to finish a professional art school to be above to paint faces. It’s not a blah blah abstract, it’s anatomy!

[@UTheinAung-ye6uk]

Good explain for. Knowledge

[@richardkepenach1999]

You first painting is still excellent