Create Abstract Art that People Want to Buy (Workshop)

Professional artists Elli and John Milan have over 20 years of experience creating and selling art. Through their careers, they've learned what can make a piece of abstract art sellable and what can make it less appealing to the market. In this free workshop they demonstrate their processes for creating beautiful abstract art that will connect with collectors.
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[@cherrywraith]

Thank you for posting this. I’m Cherry from South Yorkshire in the UK and am about to embark on a journey of art. Better late than never as I’m 69 in 3 weeks!

[@robinricker9099]

Hi, I am from the USA, 59 years on the planet 🌎🎨🤓🖌️ I have dabbled in various mediums and art techniques. I have learned by observation more than anything. I love the way abstract art can instinctively come freely from with in.

[@cakesnextday]

Fortunately age is no barrier to art, 64 this year and about to pursue an art career. Loving painting and getting better slowly. Key is pick up a brush and paint! KZbin is great but good art also comes when you let go and have fun. I try to remembering five and loving painting with very mucky fingers🤓

[@rebeccacox244]

Love this 😍 I was feeling too old at 47. I studied art degree but I really want to have art as a career now. You give me inspiration all the best x I’m in York

[@olivarmaguila6027]

Am here in PH watching your work

[@Foxsuper1]

I'm 62 and enjoying my "Covid hobby" which is ongoing & im enjoying it more and more 😂❤

[@lyndawhite9025]

❤first one for me…loved it…so down to earth…and I’ve been painting for over 50 years. I’m 74.😘😁

[@peggyclees696]

❤ I see a city in the sky in this painting! Love it!!!

[@Kems-tj2gv]

This painting is simply gorgeous! I would love to have it hanging in my home! Also, I love John’s sweet, gentle and fun loving vibe he brings.

[@rotheastoltz4728]

Have not felt this inspired to start up again in many years! Thank you ❤

[@Jaymorganhair]

This is the first video I’ve seen John in. He is so funny. I will definitely not let my neighbor steal my collage papers. lol. I’ve learned so much from your whole family. Excited to take the classes! I’m expecting to learn so much more!

[@milanartapp]

John really is a treasure!

[@Foxsuper1]

he's so fun, so is the other hubby, lol I live for their input😂

[@user-hh9yw2dl4k]

❤I listened to artist interviews, but this is the first workshop! Love it!

[@andray-kw8oj]

I am watching you guys from Jos, Nigeria. Right now. I most admit... this my 5th times I am watching your videos. I just developed like for what you are doing. It's really encouraging. Thanks

[@cat10131]

❤ first one for me. Enjoyed watching this video.

[@ingebjrgulstein7342]

Im from Norway 🇳🇴 I m a follower. Never to late, in my 80….🤩

[@naderkhaghani1135]

Thanks much for sharing, I love it. John is fun, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. Please do more shows with John. We love him and you too, Elli. Guys go with force of color and forms, the eternal primordial powers.

[@Alleninna]

In my opinion, John's addition drowned out the collage, its terse brilliance, its interest, its ba and ka! Is collaboration always best? Good luck to you both.

[@luckybugtarot1717]

❤️ fab painting! Im only just getting back to my art after many years break but I find Im more interested in Abstract and loose line work than I was back in Art college, but Im "playing to fix my soul" this time around as before I was very tight into trying to get that percieved realistic perfection, they used to sell but oh the stress of those commissions! Then I went to Art College where I did Fine Art and they tried their hardest to get me into Abstract and loose line work but 25 years ago they couldnt convince me...as Ive grown older with a 20 year break I now find Im driven towards Freedom. ❤️

[@emormingkid5613]

I love Jhon,..he seems like kinda dancing & floating 😅 Also very humble, yet skillful ...salute to you, sir

[@lindaa6748]

❤ First art workshop ever. I did watch the 13 artist that competed on the outstanding artist! It was awesome!

[@wallace8910]

I liked the dark contrast that was on the left added a good dramatic contrast. John works in a very intuitive way.

[@CristinaArriolaart]

I love abstract art because is so much fun easy and we can be child like❤️

[@tgliston2]

My first, Thank You, you communicate so well, and the two of you show how an artist can feel, I appreciate this!

[@alexafoley8150]

I collect cool magazines for collage. I appreciate how you show the steps in your abstract painting.

[@irinapandeva6334]

John should record some artist meditations, his voice is very calming and chill.

[@milanartapp]

Haha, we love that suggestion! ❤️ He really does have a calming voice, doesn't he? 😁

[@gblopez9236]

Enjoying this program. I joined and are in the waiting list for Mastery Program. Art has always been part of me, but served in the Navy, got my degree, joined Customs and did 27 years, got my Master Degree in Education and taught in high schools for 10 years. Now I am retired and want to really become the artist I can be. I am excited about this new journey I am taking with you guys.

[@milanartapp]

We believe in you! We know you'll do an amazing job in the program. 😁

[@sheilakellerman1961]

O my goodness, just love this teaching, thank you so much, learned a lot

[@delisadickson6215]

Your explanations, suggestions and advice is extremely helpful and valuable.

[@glynnphillips1576]

I absolutely adore this video ,❤ wonderful work. Love and all good blessings to you and your family

[@lizferguson9283]

First workshop, love it❤

[@mustluvart2197]

I have tried some years ago to study Abstract WELL I got NOwhere and almost hated Abstract but Eli you have answered so much more than I learned over 2 years and several Tutors So thank yiu very much 😊❤ this is the first free class I have had with you THANKyou Eli

[@glynnphillips1576]

Wonderful fun and informative. All good blessings to you and your family.

[@earthempresstv]

Mastery was one of THE BEST investments I ever made in myself! love you guys!

[@milanartapp]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mikibishop1516]

❤ I've been checking out your videos since I saw Elli do a talk on how to gain advantages over others, which was so interesting and inspired me to cocmpletely change my mindset about my art. Artist all my life with many skills and lots of work. This is the first full workshop video I watched start to finish. I love hearing Elli talk about art, and it was so interesting to meet John for the first time

[@jenniferledbeter1544]

❤ my first workshop with you and John. I just watch one your daughters videos. Love everything i see so far

[@PatchworkFarmette]

I am a scad student from the 90s and I love how you fill in the gaps that were never taught there at that time period. I love painting and failed a painting class there too lol

[@wisearts1724]

"May have ships of flying dolphins that come at ya..." Lmao. 💕

[@andray-kw8oj]

Wow! Fantastically beautiful... This is my first time of seeing program art like this. I came online and I just met you guys coincidentally. I am really happy I didn't miss this opportunity because I got alot from this. I most say Thanks. I am watching you from Nigeria.

[@CMVille]

Your stories are generous & I learn so much from them. Elli’s analogies are fab & I love John’s golf game announcing tone!

[@delisadickson6215]

I have stumbled across you and your daughter and I am absolutely inspired.

[@zepstoys9851]

Love it. Learning Lots xx

[@SantieAmery]

Thank you so much, I have learned so much. I have been painting since the age of 2 and I am 61 now. I am always keen to learn more. Wish I could do the mastery program though...thank you for all the tips we can learn from you. You are a wonderful family. I am inspired!

[@Stuffbyyw]

I feel this is a good insight on abtract painting as this is not a art subject to be easily understood. These guys are really generous in putting these information into a long form video to benefit us👍👏

[@joyevenson8702]

I love it! It’s funny how you go through stages of really liking it, thinking you should put your brush down, but you add more, then not liking it, and then coming to another phase, and loving it! knowing when to quit is one of the hardest decisions! 😁

[@AndreaDingbatt]

I CALL IT *THE FINISHING TOUCHES* SYNDROME,,,~,SOMETIMES WE GOT TO KNOW WHEN WE NEED TO LEAVE IT ALONE,,,LOL!! (PS, IM SORRY FOR CAPS-LOCK ARE STUCK, IMMA NOT SHOUTING!!)

[@sanazrafi2707]

Hi, I just found you. Actually, 2 weeks ago , OMG, I stuck in your videos every day and night. I learned a lot, and you encouraged me a lot. I really appreciate it. 💓

[@ghadahalrabee]

Hi, friends i am from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, this is amazing workshop, i love all of you your explaining are amazing thank you so much, i love the video it's so funny ❤

[@GinasCorvette]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is my 1st course ever, and I'm saving up to be able to become part of the online community Milan class!!. You as a family are amazing as humans and 🎨 artists. Thank you for sharing. ❤~Gina ~❤

[@bettybrits6884]

From South Africa, this is the first abstract I have watched and I love it. I have watched Dimitri's beautiful work as well.....thank you for all the wonderful knowledge you have shared. Blessings.

[@milanartapp]

Thank you for the beautiful compliment, Betty. We are glad you're here.

[@AngieG11]

I had a good laugh at “Wonder twins power 😅 Activate!” Too funny - thanks for the free lesson

[@olivia777]

Yeah.. it's the first time for me here!!

[@TamaraSanilevich]

I learned so much today, Thank you again

[@glennmatthews4348]

1st workshop. Nrever painted. Enjoyed thr video.

[@susijones2875]

what an inspiring piece - i so enjoyed watching your different approaches and the interaction between 2 masters - wonderful

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

First, I love how you collaborate. Second, I love your method. Finally, I absolutely love this abstract! It took me 3 months to paint my one and only abstract. For everyone who says, “My 5-year-old could do that”… probably easier than an adult, but much harder than you might think… composition, color, balance… everything that they don’t realize.

[@tylerricks1878]

😮😮

[@johnmason4430]

Although if you call a painting an abstract it should still represent something not just lines and lots of bright and dark colours to get composition and depth

[@raquelgrijalva6608]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks. Costa Rica

[@PaulaakaPaben]

We have been doing that for a few Years on our Journal Pages and Collages for our Backgrounds!

[@TamaraSanilevich]

I have already bought the book right now🤗. Thank you so much💌. I watched all of your presentations, and nobody could be comparable with you. I am so glad my friend told me about you. Love all of your talented, beautiful family. ❤

[@jinimurray4090]

Great team -> John & Elli Please do more & more together !!!! Thank you

[@kbt9780]

My first free workshop. Lots of good insights. Look forward to more!

[@wisearts1724]

I'm so excited. I feel I've wasted my whole life by not "being" an artist. It was all I wanted to do when I was little and I had talent, won prizes. But my parents beat it out of me... Artists starve! So I became a nurse. :/ Now I am almost 65 and thrilled to have found you! And you are just like me, not stuffy and polished but delightfully down to earth and even a little bit geeky. Lol. I love that! And I will probably sign up for your master class. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ❤🙌🏻🙄😘

[@harveydagpin3515]

yeah, same with my parents told me, ... but seeing this videos , i start painting, ...

[@wisearts1724]

@@harveydagpin3515 Good for us!!! I have been back to drawing and painting now (some of it using digital online assistance (what fun!) now for about a month. I even have an etsy shop. Haven't sold anything yet. Lol. But it's like my online portfolio. So fun! See HappyDogMugsnMore

[@TeaChatwithAuntT]

❤I'm new to your workshops and New doing art as well...only dabbled in it in my younger years...would love to learn more.

[@delisadickson6215]

It turned out “chefs kiss”

[@joopscheepbouwer6788]

❤ thanks a lot from South Africa. Looking great!

[@tamaramiletic8035]

Watching from Croatia! You too are such a great power couple! You have changed my way of looking at the art and abstract in particular. Abstract can be such a fun and beauty at the same time. Thank you for this valuable lesson and all you do in order to help us change the world with our art❤

[@thoseartyfolk]

❤ Scottish Highands ..beautiful painting!

[@SilverCottage]

You and John are a great team and enjoyable to watch. This is exactly the kind of video I find very helpful as an artist. BTW, I have seen quite a few of your videos. THIS is my favorite type. SUGGESTION/QUESTION: Marketing one's work if diasabled and mostly homebound? Maybe guest speaker about that.

[@annabelle8655]

Huge collector of collage papers here! Love this video, love the layering.

[@bevbraithwaite4621]

Thank you so much for this - I have never really thought about abstract, but I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this and I'm now excited to go and experiment

[@melany5272]

Will purchase your book and give a review!

[@jessicaharrison3624]

I'm watching from Australia....It's already on Audible also, I just bought it, can't wait to listen to it.

[@deidrazinck5503]

This is fabulous! Thank you for creating this content. I've always loved abstract but had no clue where to begin. First-time viewer but not last-time viewer ❤.

[@user-er6vk7mv2b]

Aaaah! I love u2! Looking at your work makes me want to sing an opera note! Ecstasy! Thankyou so much for all you are and all you do, so much generosity!!

[@vonkatartistry2390]

I accidentally stumbled into this video and found it super helpful and informative. As someone who does art more on the realism side, but always wanted to do abstract, this is one of the first vids I've found that actually explain it properly (that makes sense to me anyway) Thanks so much!

[@sharonclarke1876]

I've always liked abstract paintings. I'm starting mixed media. I'm incorporating chalk paint for different textures. Thanks for this video 🎉

[@vaneta6937]

❤ Thanks for sharing such valuable information. Mr. Milan is adorable, great personality as well as talented artist!

[@caragriffen6238]

Thank you so much for sharing I love learning all the techniques I can from you all!

[@artevazstudio]

Hi guys!!! My name is Eva and I'm from Athens, Greece. Actually I discovered you yesterday and I really love your work. I basically feel like I found the art teachers I never had. I am also an artist, I have always been since I was a little girl and my dream ang goal was and still is, to become a successful artist. But I've never had teachers take me the step further as you do through your workshops. I have also been blocked for many years and could not paint for a long time. Since yesterday watching you on youtube, you inspired me so much that I managed to pick up the pencil again and draw. I am very happy to have found you and I will do my best to follow your master program as well. Thank you Ellie and John!!🙏❤️

[@joyevenson8702]

Thank you for sharing your great knowledge, all your hard work, inspiration, and consistency.

[@Merletth]

Abstract is what I need now ❤️

[@noelchristiansen2064]

I love that you 2 are collaborating what a team!! Beautiful!

[@sharonevans8504]

Love this way of painting,so neat!❤

[@user-uz7eo7gi8f]

I've been painting by myself or learning to paint by myself for about a year. I like abstract so learning to do it properly i'm excited

[@sunshinejenny5536]

I love your channel. I just discovered you all. Thank you so much for this video. I love abstracts. I will order your book for sure.

[@barbararambo4821]

❤ first time. Really great.

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

Thank you. I found useful information in this workshop as an experienced artist and illustrator. Like… be careful of dealers. The spray paint info. As well as the other nontoxic choices. As well as hearing the encouragement to work more often in oils… and finish the edges for a more professional look. My paintings are collage and acrylic mixed media… as well as watercolor, colored pencil…and many illustrations in just ink. Sincerely, Janet

[@mailie6403]

I have only just stepped out of my comfort zone using oils and realism to try abstract & realism combined. I really enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you. (from Australia)

[@denicemoussa277]

Thankyou so much for sharing. Watching from Sydney Australia and loving your expertise and knowledge.

[@MazAwesome]

Thank you for posting this.

[@annaaitchison134]

Love this video….very informative and inspiring ❤😊

[@alibi509]

Hi. From south Africa. 70 and just picking up on my art again after many, many years. Thanks for awesome videos, very informative, and different from the rest.

[@traceykampes8364]

Thats really a beautiful painting. I loved when u spray painted using the different stencils

[@rachelbourque8802]

You guys are amazing teachers!❤

[@stella_7mccarty649]

Great art therapy you can read mind of the artist 👩‍🎨

[@krissyvanous]

You guys are goofballs! I love it! So glad you posted this because I just started an abstract series this past week and have been struggle-bussing a bit. Oh, and I sometimes wear an apron. 😉

[@talitabekker5395]

Abstract art has always seemed impossible to me, but you made it look so easy and totally possible! I am now looking forward to that part of the Mastery Program😅🙌

[@michelecarroll8168]

❤ first for me. Hello from Kentucky mountains

[@denverdeana]

♥...first time discovering the Milan team. Great stuff. I have taken a little side step from arcylic to learn/work with pastels, and doing more realism, but this is perfect to inspire me to get back into arcylics!

[@Woodtyper]

❤ Simply wonderful! Thank you!

[@thepainter5728]

Hello from Ply.outh, Mass., never tried Acrylics, but have used Oils for 45+ years❤

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

🎉It's beautiful and lovely touch.

[@nachrichtvon]

Thank you very much, I love it. Will look for more.... 60 years old, watching from Germany and always painting or sketching

[@divinewillprayers]

really nice! I've never seen something done like this by you before! Thanks for sharing. I intend to watch more.

[@Yahoo12]

❤️ love abstract painting.

[@joycemorin5834]

Going thru old email and found this. I do abstracts in acrylics and now will step out into mixed media. Looking forward to seeing this video m 5:58

[@brys655]

💞My first time watching one of your Free Workshop videos, I really enjoyed this!

[@merryfergie]

❤ this is the 1st free workshop i have seen. I found this channel today. Tgank you. I appreciate the lessons