Abstract Painting 'VANISHING POINT' How to Demo Blend, Shade

[@Cryptichroma]

An ambidextrous painter! I'm so glad I found your videos, they're wonderful!

[@cincar44]

Mr. Lang, I used to do a form of Tole painting. But I became disabled & the medications I have to take cause my hands to tremor a large portion of every day so I had to give up doing my art. But I ran across your beautiful abstract work and thought maybe, just maybe, I could be creative again by doing abstract paintings similar to your fantastic works of art! So I bought all 4 of your instructional videos! I can't begin to tell you how much you've inspired me to learn, and how very happy I will be to get back into being creative again! I'd given up all hope of being able to express myself through art which has been a part of my life (on a novice, self-taught level) my whole life. It's always brought me such joy and everyone loves what I do/did. So I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart and inner soul for sharing your expertise, instructions, and your gorgeous art!! You've given me hope again!!!! I'm in the process of gathering the basic supplies I need. I think the last thing on my list is the Liquitex Medium & I'll get by without the rounded bristle brushes to start!! Wishing you joy each and every day Mix. Thank You!!!!

[@MichaelLangArt]

Hi Cindy,So glad your inspired! Its nice to know that what I do gives some happiness and joy. I wish you the best of luck...MIX

[@michaelparry1383]

Michael, this is fantastic, I can see that you really enjoy your painting. It is so amazing to watch this paint develop. One may think that a painting like this could be over worked, but when you add each stroke, line, value area, it just gets better and better. I enjoy watching you paint with two hands, and that you have more than one brush in a hand. Your work is very efficient to make use of the mood and feeling at the time your are building the forms. Your work is great, but watching you work is even greater. Thanks for what you do. We all appreciate watching these videos. Thanks again :)

[@MichaelLangArt]

Im glad you like!...MIX

[@conniecash5681]

I have watched you paint for several years, and it seems your brushes follow dictation from you soul. Amazing !

[@melindabaird4239]

I just know that you SEE differently then others. You use the creative part of you brain which is also involved in the ambidexterity of how you work. I truly admire and envy you...I just wish I could SEE the way that you SEE.

[@melindabaird4239]

also I almost see that x marks the spot you are a true treasure of an artist to admire. I love the lightning shocks it sends to my mind. One day I will save up enough to buy one of your works. Where do you purchase those by the way?

[@gavinyates9189]

You are the best on KZbin and I'm sure your paintings Will Survive hundreds of years. Thank you for sharing.

[@tinakvistenberg9487]

I can feel lots and lots of energi coming out of this piece of art! And what’s more - it is beautiful!

[@methatronn]

Mr. Lang thank you for another inspiring painting, my eyes and my heart are happy.......

[@robertpage4969]

youre work is truely inspiring! cant find the right words to explain how my eyes are drawn in so many directions

[@debbiemellor9399]

I know this was uploaded a long time ago but your work fascinates me. It is so beautiful and enigmatic. So much so that I have just bought your DVD the fundamentals of painting and am I glad I did! Just watching the beginning was like a true lightbulb moment, seeing your techniques demonstrated in tutorial form is fantastic it really helped me to understand your techniques. Any one really wanting to know how Michael does it please invest in his DVD's they are worth it! I was really pleased at the speed of despatch and delivery to the United Kingdom. I am going to buy the three remaining DVD's as soon as my finances allow it!

[@MichelleJosephLongFineArt]

Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing all of the time you put into the detail that's in this painting. And, for showing how you get that magnificent light to shine through with all of that layered transparent paint. Now, if I could only get that mastered. LOL!

[@MichaelLangArt]

Im sure you will! Your desire seems strong which I believe is the main ingredient! Thanks for watching...MIX

[@MichelleJosephLongFineArt]

Thanks... I keep working on it.

[@patricia8889]

Wow, incredible to watch the building of colors and depth. Incredible talent . thanks for sharing.

[@angelaroselind]

Love doesn't even describe how I feel about this piece. I am so happy that I found you!! I saw that you have instructional videos and will search those out. Thank you for sharing. It really helps me because I am very new to painting and have so much in my head that I want to put down but don't know how. So thank you!

[@robertarmstrong9860]

ANOTHER OF YOUR VERY INSPIRING WORKS OF ART.!!THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THESE!!

[@mateopalau3925]

Felicitaciones, Michael. Eres un mago ilusionista con tus pinceles y tus colores.👏👏👏💪

[@sumeenkaurreen357]

It's fantastic colors.i love it .such colors often change mood of life.

[@TheGreatPencil]

Wow this is awesome! Beautiful colors

[@helgaodonoghue8205]

I enjoyed this demo very much. I had a go at Fractured Moment and learnt so much from that demo. Patience is the key.

[@ldio2221]

Another amazing piece of art and demo! Thanks for including the paint pallet, which was missing from some of your earlier videos. btw, I just received your two DVDs in the mail and watched them back-to-back in one sitting. (Dinner?...it was take out tonight!) They are exactly what I need to learn your technique. Thank you for making them available! Anyone who wishes to learn your techniques should not be without these DVDs. I do hope you'll consider producing additional DVDs in the near future to showcase more subjects and techniques. Love them!

[@thetruthonly4u]

Just breath taking so beautiful! love you work!

[@MichaelLangArt]

[@kimmerbe]

Wow! another masterpiece! I get so excited whenever you post a new video, and you never disappoint. I did get a little concerned when you added the yellow... and then pink, but by the time you added all those layers of glazes, it just came to life. Beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@dchristian600]

What guides you in this painting, pure emotion? a completed vision? What would you be looking for to tell you its what you wanted? sorry lots of Q?..its brilliant Michael

[@MichaelLangArt]

David Christian I had a general direction in mind and thats where I start.Like most journeys there are stops and changes along the way.You respond and react to the stimulus and most of the time you know when you have reached the destination. Glad you like!

[@kelymknowles1]

The mortgage payment....

[@danielpalese3405]

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[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Absolutely beautiful! I love your technique.

[@irangel1958]

amazing as always, thank you for continuing to inspire and instruct beautiful work

[@SuperJazzyjane]

Excellent! Kinda mesmerizing to watch you paint.

[@sheilamabey896]

I am completely mesmerised watching , yet again, this fabulous demo. I would love to paint in a similar style but my efforts so far are poor. I hope by keep watching these Demos, Michael, I might learn more about blending ....thanks so much

[@Nox8t6]

Amazing! So glad i found your channel, looking forward to see more awesome stuff.

[@lisakaiser8726]

It was beautiful to watch and turned out brilliant.

[@DidiArte]

Beautiful, as always. Love the subtle colors and blending in this one.

[@MichaelLangArt]

Thanks, Glad you like!

[@SavedbyGraceCT]

A master at work. What a treat to be able to watch the masterpiece unfold. Thank you!!!!

[@joycastaneda1308]

you are amazing!!! so kind to share your technique. thanks so much!!!

[@helgaodonoghue8205]

Thanks for the upload Michael. Learn so much. An inspiration.

[@NanoSan86]

Brilliant!!! Love the colours!

[@kgwilson1886]

First of all I want to say thank you for responding to the questions we ask you. I am very new to painting. I love it but there is so much I don't know. I do abstract painting, just letting the colors lead the way. I understand your wash method now I think and it is beautiful. About the mediums though. I use regular store bought canvases. Should I be using a medium on it before I paint? Currently I just get out the paint and start. I also use some of the lesser quality flat acrylic paints on some of my first paintings. On any painting, should I use a medium of some kind when I am done to seal the paint or to protect the paint? Thank you again for taking the time to help us want to be artists.

[@danielduque5210]

M.Lang, obrigado por postar este vídeo é incrível sua técnica e a beleza de suas criações , Grato. Daniel Duque - Brazil

[@nurymo-simf9347]

Beautiful! I love your work!

[@riteasrain]

Beautiful! Such a treat to watch!

[@stevedeville5325]

hi .. very inspiring images .. look forward to more videos .. best greetings from Germany

[@giulia5440]

thnx for sharing mr lang....very beautiful

[@renubyfaith8455]

simply beautiful. you are an inspiration !!!!

[@fionak5018]

Awesome work Michael. You make it look so easy, and believe me I know it is not! Thanks.

[@trixofAcementrix]

GREAT USE OF COLOR TO CREATE MOVEMENT AND DEPTH

[@vathipadma]

Vanishing painting is awesome !!!!!

[@nurymo-simf9347]

Excellent work as always!

[@annettekelly5793]

Really enjoy the paintings demonstrations

[@elyzelda6791]

Bravo Maestro 😍 Rimango incantata ogni volta che guardo un video

[@MichaelLangArt]

Grazie e grazie per aver guardato. Sono contento che ti piaccia!

[@ashvinsawhney]

Wonderful stuff Michael. Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@namratawalkar1411]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video. love to watch it.

[@indirasubraveti]

beautiful. The art of thinking the image and mixing Colors are explained it would be very helpful for the beginners of this art. I would really love to follow this art.

[@debbiemellor9399]

Oops forgot to mention that I too paint with both hands albeit as a beginner, my art tutor thinks it is weird so it is so good to see a true artist paint with both hands proving that I am not weird and maybe just a bit lucky!

[@hemaraman7254]

awesome. beautiful colour combination

[@railmacarvalho8167]

Seus trabalhos são únicos, originais, será que o senhor pode pintar flores, natureza morta, pássaros e marinha? Grande abraço, vida longa. Obrigada por nos proporcionar essa maravilha.

[@themayart2156]

Dø you us acrylc or Oil paint?

[@joyceplett-vogan8745]

stunning.....awesome...... amazing! the best! how can I own one?

[@nrpsh]

it is beautiful......i want to ask you that how do you keep your colours so wet

[@connieborg7537]

What paint do you use, Acrylic or oil. Thanks

[@rinnekelafaille-vanloovere3341]

Amazing,i like youre stile very much! I am a big fan!!!

[@juliecooper4789]

Oh my your work is absolutely stunning. I would hope to be a small degree of painting like you.

[@lorrainecollins5212]

How does such a mess end up so gorgeous? I love your work. Don't mean to be insulting. You simply amaze me. I find I am totally taken with your process and wonderful results. Do know the result before you begin?

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

What colours are you using?

[@katechallinor7800]

Mr Lang you are a God! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent. You are a true inspiration. When you say you have used acrylic medium on this piece, what kind and was in put directly on the canvas or added to the paint? Thank you and looking forward to more of your inspirational videos.

[@MichaelLangArt]

Glad you like! I mix the paint and medium before applying and also apply medium directly to the painting when needed.Keep watching.There will be more...MIX

[@katechallinor7800]

Michael Lang Yeah! Can't wait to see more and thank you for your time answering mine and everyone's questions.

[@joebaddeley4620]

Its verry slow but amazing

[@kgwilson1886]

This painting is beautiful. I wish you could give a little instruction on some of the steps your taking. Was there drying time between colors? Do you use any water to get those clear light colors? You do beautiful work. I wish I could be half as creative as you.

[@MichaelLangArt]

Yes, there is plenty of drying time in between washes.I use medium for the washes. Water just breaks down the color ( the acrylic polymer material) and leaves the paint with a dead look.I don't use any.

[@sandraheptinstall5613]

Michael what are the washes?

[@MichaelLangArt]

Sandra Heptinstall mix your paint with medium and you will have a transparent color, remember medium is clear when its dry.

[@janewarthen7313]

Fabulous shading and design. Do you plan a composition, or is this painted from feeling, as you go? What inspires these wonderful pieces?

[@MichaelLangArt]

Glad you like! I have a general idea what direction I want, design, colors etc. and then just dive in and see where it takes me.

[@annietremblay7236]

Hello , what kind are your green brush please,thnks

[@marilynkingsbury4589]

Amazed and amazing!

[@lorettabowman8599]

So beautiful Michael, thank you! Loretta Bowman

[@cristinavillagra6275]

love this art work

[@sehamdahab3787]

Hi Michael thank u for sharing your talent , can not stop watching , what base you use first white color or gesso ?

[@MichaelLangArt]

I use the Gesso of the canvas and apply medium before starting.Glad you like!

[@marychristophi6688]

Marvelous artist have missed your videos 😅

[@sandilevy2104]

I love all your work...Do you finish your painting with any medium? thanks, Sandi Levy

[@TheYerMoma]

What is the acrylic medium you use that you mentioned in a comment below that helps you control the paint? I love the way it looks how you can work with it more like oil but still acrylic

[@MichaelLangArt]

I use Liquitex acrylic mediums but any acrylic paint manufacturer sells mediums.

[@nicolebecker2798]

Hallo Michael - ich bin sprachlos über das Talent welches dir geschenkt wurde. es macht Spaß dir zuzuschauen und inspiriert zum nachmachen. ich liebe die Bilder mit den Gesichtern - werde versuchen eines nachzumalen - aber ich mache mir wenig Hoffnung, daß es auch nur ansatzweise an deines herankommt. mir fehlt das Talent und der Mut aber ich liebe es trotzdem zu malen :))))! Wie viele Jahre braucht es um aus einer leeren Leinwand ein Bild für die Seele zu schaffen? ??? go on - fantastic - i love it! Greets from Germany NICOLE

[@drbob528]

A riveting demonstration ... many thanks. I'm not very familiar with abstract method, but I suspect that you could in me over. Lovely work.

[@SanneFaust]

so beautiful, wish i could paint that...do you prime your canvas before painting

[@MichaelLangArt]

I purchase most of my canvas primed but I do add Gesso from time to time for the purpose of texture!

[@rubiconmiragefineart9501]

Thank you, Michael for your creativity. I find your works captivating. Your paints are sitting out the open for quite a long time. Do you use slow drying medium or what kind of paints do you use?

[@Dufferin21]

I love all of your videos and appreciate that you share them. I know you use Liquitex acrylic mediums, but do you use the gloss medium, fluid medium, air brush? Any hint you can lend would really help me in a big way. My paint never stays blend-able as yours does. Thanks!

[@MichaelLangArt]

I use more matte medium than any others in my painting. Don't be afraid to keep adding it and keep it moving, it wont dry as fast which gives you more time to blend. Enjoy...MIX

[@dottiburke40]

Gorgeous! I'm a total beginner with oils and I'm not sure which mediums to use for thinning my paints. What is your preference?

[@specialist22002]

I think you are amazing.. i already bought your 1st video i hope you will also do a abstract instructional video.. i try to follow you but it NEVER comes close...thank you for sharing...also how long did it take you to paint vanishing point??

[@311965b]

Amazing!!!!!What is this acrylic medium?In India I don't get it from any Art shop.

[@MichaelLangArt]

any acrylic medium will work. If the art shops sell acrylic paint they sell acrylic mediums.Yo can also purchase them online. One of my favorites is made by Liquitex.Good luck and enjoy!

[@311965b]

Sir thank you very much for giving reply .

[@themayart2156]

Love your art

[@MichaelLangArt]

thanks, glad you like!

[@mechey10]

I notice that you use a canvas for your palette, what do you do with this canvas after you finish a painting, and it seems to me that in this vertical arrangement, your paints would run off the board. I like it tho. How do you keep this from happening?

[@annickchavin8315]

Magnifique😀

[@jacobsosa9014]

Michael what would you categorize your painting style as?

[@gaylegreene1006]

Beautiful! Which medium do you use? matt, gloss or pouring?

[@sandraheptinstall5613]

Michael I love just about anything you paint. Your talent is amazing! I love pictures like Lily's Song, Velocity, Sandy etc. Do you have a video of that type of painting. Everything goes by fast when I watch you paint. Plus, I have no idea of all that I would need to paint this type of picture. I really pray you can read this. Sandra Heptinstall

[@MichaelLangArt]

Hi Sandra, My next DVD focuses on this style of painting and will demonstrate Abstract. Will be done soon, thanks...MIX

[@sandraheptinstall5613]

I hope you will include what materials are needed. I am excited for the new DVD coming out. Thanks again.

[@Candehcanes]

Beautiful!

[@danijelac3511]

I would like to buy some prints!This is amazing!

[@marychristophi6688]

Wonderful more please🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️

[@BeachCombingSA]

Hi, did you use any medium to thin the paint when you started bringing the yellows, pinks and greens into it? I'm just wondering how thin you make the paint to create that sort of wash? Thanks - lovely videos.

[@bluebandit0]

Michael your work is so amazing. Do you use acrylics or oil? If acrylics do you us an extender in your paint?

[@MichaelLangArt]

Im glad you like!This one is acrylic. I do use an acrylic medium which adds to controlling the paint.

[@lmaguire2]

Hi Michael. Another brilliant painting. Can you tell me what colours u use? Thanks

[@MichaelLangArt]

No problem! I used cerulean blue, paynes grey and titanium white for the under painting and then I used washes of raw sienna, phthalo green, and some variations of red.Glad you like!

[@cathmaguire4970]

thanks for prompt reply and sharing these wonderful videos

[@charshark572]

#Impressed #Beautiful what paint do you use and do you treat canvas first, how? thank you

[@ImpulsiveArtistrybyCharlesWolf]

Amazing piece! Where's my paint brush? Got to get back to work after watching this! : )

[@furnifur]

I love this so much!’

[@dasinc]

I guess this is OK, if you like awesome paintings.

[@l.b.4063]

I'm so excited! How do you manage to paint with both hands at the same time? Incredible! I watch your videos and try to learn. :-) May I ask if you let the surfaces dry in between, before applying a color glaze again? I was wondering when you started the red. Good luck!

[@187noa]

Hey amazing artist :D if I may ask a question, what type of paint do you use? Or, what base does the paint have? (Sorry if I have any grammar or spelling mistakes) And keep up the good work :DDD

[@jane25449]

beautiful!

[@zahraawaleed7024]

god oh god every time I see a new video of yours I fall in love with your art even more , they really change the mood when I watch them,when ever im sad or feeling down I open one of your videos . im from Kuwait and there are no one half as god as you in painting and im really eager to learn how to paint abstracts ,the only thing I can do is trying to learn from your paintings video , god bless you and thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece with us , I have 3 questions if you don't mind , when you started applying colors other than the blue , it didn't hide the blue and black but let it shin even more how do you do that , with the same liquitex medium or you use another one ?, second do you use the same medium for all the layers, the blue white and black did you mix them with the same medium that was in other colors ? and finally I saw one DVD set in your web does it include this painting ?

[@MichaelLangArt]

Im glad my art uplifts your spirits! I used the same medium for all applications in this painting! This particular painting is not in the DVD set. There are pictures of the back cover of the DVD case showing the painting that is demonstrated in it.

[@anniebell5323]

Abstract art

[@juliecooper4789]

+Annie Bell ,

[@TheGreatPencil]

What kind of paint is this? Oil or acrylic?

[@jeromewilson4689]

Does your dvd going in specifics such as paint choices, brush sizes etc.. ?

[@MichaelLangArt]

My DVDS talk about Composition,depth, perspective, light source,blending shading,color washes, etc. If you have any questions about colors, mediums, brushes etc. feel free to ask here.I will respond as soon as possible. Thanks for watching...MIX

[@nemi113]

Love to see your work! If you ever want to come to Gran Canaria to have art-classes, let me know :D