This was a revelation for me Painting is all about seeing and duplicating values for me and this was perfect. I joined the mastery program and I have to say it is amazing how quickly I was able to get up and painting some pretty fine pieces. I have been happily surprised by every session. This program will unleash so many great artists on the world.
I am so thankful everyday that I decided to take this program 2 years ago!! I get excited everyday to create and use all I've learned !! Do it!! I was strapped for $$$ but I made sure I found a way to do this for myself..honestly it's easy to find the $$ when you REALLY want something.
I agree, you will come up with what you need to fulfill what you truly want. I am working to sell current art and will use the proceeds to at least pay for a large portion and will find the rest where I can!
In reference to a caller who brought up the french technique " Grisaille," it is pronounced Griz-eye or Gris-eye not Griz-ell. Similar to Versailles Palace. The "ll's are silent. Grisaille is an underpainting technique using tones of grey, aka "gris" not green as Elli stated. The values of grey was to resemble that seen in sculpture and relief.
I did not know that the double “L” was similar to the Spanish “Y”sound as it’s pronounced, but it makes sense. Oh, how I love the simplicity of French terminology with “grisaille”meaning “the greyness”, just as with coloring hair “balayage” literally means “to sweep”.
Hi I am from India almost half the globe away from you .Just as Jake said I'm hypnotised seeing Dimitra do the underpainting of the bird .Its amazing .Never knew that the same color or only one color can be used to paint such a beautiful picture.
I went to school for arts in 1985, but I really haven’t used it since in the traditional way. I’m starting all over again. And I love that I can learn so much on UA-cam.
Just for info, the underpaint with green is called Verdaccio for the incarnato/skin. Love following you, guys. Hopefully I'm gonna be part of the mastery program next year. Greetings from Italy xx
I just started the mastery program and it is absolutely wonderful! I love it with every molecule. The level of professionalism and the infinite knowledge, love and dedication for life and art that this family has - it is revolutionary and inspiring in all levels. Watching this video gives me even more perspective on subtractive painting, it ties so well with the more in depth lessons. My art has already evolved so much in 3 short weeks!
I started to do drawings and upload it to getty and shutterstock to earn the money for mastery program. I believe I will be part of it in a year or soon ... regards and lot of success for everyone
That is so awesome! What a wonderful idea and we wish you lots of success with that venture! We look forward to having you join us soon and can't wait to have you in the MP Community!
@@sethfamousklu5599 i guess they renewed their structure and wanted strategically focus on those soon taking the class. I got wiped out as well but just had to apply to the waitlist again.
Maybe one day I’ll be able to take this course. I pulled my oils out after well over a decade about four months ago and have worked on about forty paintings (mostly smaller). I was mostly a drawler before I got my hands on oil in my early twenties, but I have luckily been a haircolorist for the last 19 years and so I thoroughly understand the color wheel at this point (‘‘twas a headache at first with pesky natural remaining pigments). I still think oil painters are the rare birds within the art world, but I’ve recently realized there are so many more than I thought and I quickly came across your videos. “I’m a recovering slow painter” and talent is overrated” really hit home from the first video of yours that I watched. Although understanding your point, I disagree with the Elli’s statement that she is not a talented argument, which is an egregious lie. You inspired me to use some acrylic again, even though I still don’t like working with it. It’s soooooo frustrating. Anyway, that entire word salad of a preamble is really to say thank you for helping to inspire me again. It’s been a long road with dealing with alcoholism, the base drop of anxiety which follows quitting, self doubt, lack of creativity and confidence, even in my work as a hairstylist when I should have been at a point of confidence. I’m absorbing all of the information I can do that maybe I can actually sell my art for the first time in thirty seven years, if I can figure out pricing and not undervaluing it worth. I’ve shown multiple people the work on your website to say I find it inspiring and that I’m trying to get more in touch with abstraction or what I call a celebration of color. Again, thank you. I’m more than sure you’ve heard this, but you really may not know how much what you are doing by sharing information means to many. I thought being an artist was a pipe dream, even though drawling and singing were probably my first passions, if I could even remember when I started. I’m not sure if I can take your course, but I’ll definitely save up to invest in your oils to supplement my current collection. Thank you for the amazing positive vibes and keep doing what you do.
Thanks for this demonstration, I really appreciate it. It is good to know what to expect from your classes. I am really inspired and want to start my art journey with your classes!
I really feel drawn to enroll in the program, but I am currently in a different program. I'm doing a lot of "paper towel painting", just under paintings with value, for now. I wanted to paint landscapes but was awfully confused about value. As I practice, that confusion is diminishing. Thank you for this! Yes it is completely mesmerizing to watch the lovely Dimitra painting. I'm trying a blue heron with transparent black now.
I have both Galkyd and linseed oil. Can they both be mixed together ? Or must be used separately. I hope to join the mastery program soon! I am super excited to get started, especially after seeing all the happy comments from people who are already in the program.
I am totally in love with what you guys are presenting. I really would like to take this class. I have signed up for it and I guess I’m on the waiting list but I’m wondering can I extend my time and start with you another time I’m in the process of finishing a book and it has. I would like it to be finished or nearly finished. I’m at 70,000 words so I’m almost done and I would like to go back to painting. But I think would be biting off more than I can handle to jump in this class right now, until I get the book published
When I was in art school in America, I'm American living in Scotland, I was painting a nude model and suddenly I was in this zone where the whole class fell away. I felt free and right. When I came out of that, the entire class was around me looking at my work. I was astonished at what I had painted, and a second later, the professor came over and said no no no! Then she ripped my brush from my hand and started painting over my work. The teacher told me that is not the way to paint. I felt my face fall, and I heard gasps amonst the other students. The light and freedom I felt faded. I never painting with oils again. I regret that I allowed that 'professor' to affect me so badly.
She misused her authority. This could be an important life lesson for you. I believe you were channeling from the unseen--your "higher self," if you will. I just want to encourage you to dip back into that style of painting, agaimĵ. It sounds like you need to go for it.
Oof, I am soooo sorry that happened to you. That was truly a traumatic experience. I hope that somehow you can find that zone again and perhaps let the past go when you're ready. The world needs to see the type of paintings that you were making then.
Maybe it was a reaction to your freedom. You no longer needed the professor or even the school in that moment because you were channeling your inner being. I hope you will try again. I didn't paint for a long time after my art school experience. Because Art was a source and expression of joy and that joy was taken and replaced with ideas about what art should or shouldn't be. Guidance on technique and different approaches can be helpful, but a dramatic response like that is coming from Ego and the professor felt threatened. I hope you will have the courage to trust yourself again. You have a gift ❤
Oh, Gehenna no. That is destruction of personal property as far as anyone is concerned and a major lack of boundaries on their part. If you still haven’t picked up oils again, please do. I know emotional trauma can be paralyzing, but it’s worth working through if you had that amazing experience before it was shattered. We’re all so done with narcissists like that mess of a human. Sometimes Type A personalities have way more freedom than they should.
Shoot! Looks like I missed the August 3rd deadline to register for the Master’s Program. Please lemme know when the next program registration begins. Thank you! Love love love your artwork! Sincerely, Sandra S.
I never done subjective oil painting before . I have used oils before and it was more challenging to do I consider myself self taught but I had a art teacher in high school. I would have to wait until the finished painting to dry.
You are so flexible with those payments which is fantastic! I’m a complete self taught painter. I would love to learn from your family but because I can no longer go to work because of my medical condition and I’m paid by the health insurance fund. So I am not allowed to earn anything extra because of it. That also means that I’m not allowed to sell my art which is very sad. I cannot afford it with my minimum income. Do you have any tips for this too? ❤you all
Your demo by Dimitri and the commentary was really good as explanation of Graissalle . I wish to know your eraser pen has a metal tip? It looks like a blunt scalpel.
Does the Mastery Program only start once a year? My husband and I just really don't have the money at this time. It has been a difficult year for us on many levels.
This is amazing! Wow it is just….well, wow. But….every time I watch this, the part at the beginning where Dimitra is explaining the mixture she made of linseed oil and ???, the video glitches and I can’t view or hear what she’s saying about the mediums she’s using. It’s just for those few split seconds right at the explanation time lol. Was that on purpose or is there a way you can tell us what she says at those moments? 🤔. I only ask because I struggle knowing what mediums vs linseed oil vs solvents vs turpentine vs paint thinner etc etc to use or not use or how to properly use them. Lol.
Hi, I am from Bangladesh. I visited your website and read everything about the mastery program. I love the program very much. But it's too expensive for me. Do you have any option for giving scholarship?
I'm sorry Kallo, we don't have any scholarship options. We recommend utilizing our free workshops and free to learn how to paint and start trying to sell your work to afford the program because it's a tremendous investment and once you are able to pay for the program, you'll actually receive more out of the content after having worked for it. We're so happy that you're excited about the program and believe that if you're willing to work for it, you'll achieve the success that you desire!
I hope this is received well but I'm a fairly new artist trying to figure out my technique so I watch a ton of videos on UA-cam made by many people just to get a broad range. I have tried several times to watch your videos many times as they seem to be very helpful. My problem is that I am not able to get through them due to the heavy tension between the two artists whom I assume are mentor and protege. To elaborate, it seems that the mentor is somehow threatened by the abilities of the protege. Perhaps I'm wrong but it is quite anxiety-inducing so I figured I would mention this in comments as constructive criticism. I hope this is received well. Thanks and take care
Great question! We are not exactly sure. Though to get an estimate you can reach out to our Art Store team at this email milanartstore@gmail.com . We hope that helps!
Hmmm, I’m guessing not all join the program to make a living out of art. Some may join purely for self enrichment. I’m retired and lovvvve to draw, paint, play on the potters wheel or just about anything creative every day. Attending this mastery class would be sooo much fun!
This was a revelation for me Painting is all about seeing and duplicating values for me and this was perfect. I joined the mastery program and I have to say it is amazing how quickly I was able to get up and painting some pretty fine pieces. I have been happily surprised by every session. This program will unleash so many great artists on the world.
I am so thankful everyday that I decided to take this program 2 years ago!! I get excited everyday to create and use all I've learned !! Do it!! I was strapped for $$$ but I made sure I found a way to do this for myself..honestly it's easy to find the $$ when you REALLY want something.
We are so glad to hear that you joined us and that you are enjoying it!
Man. I wish! One day it will work out.
So happy for you! Please LMK where to see your art (If you're posting!) Thank you!
I agree, you will come up with what you need to fulfill what you truly want. I am working to sell current art and will use the proceeds to at least pay for a large portion and will find the rest where I can!
Great testimonial. Curious- about how old are you?
Are you creating and selling enough of your art to more than support yourself?
In reference to a caller who brought up the french technique " Grisaille," it is pronounced Griz-eye or Gris-eye not Griz-ell. Similar to Versailles Palace. The "ll's are silent. Grisaille is an underpainting technique using tones of grey, aka "gris" not green as Elli stated. The values of grey was to resemble that seen in sculpture and relief.
I did not know that the double “L” was similar to the Spanish “Y”sound as it’s pronounced, but it makes sense. Oh, how I love the simplicity of French terminology with “grisaille”meaning “the greyness”, just as with coloring hair “balayage” literally means “to sweep”.
I have rarely heard things pronounced the same way around the world.
Its a non-event
Hi I am from India almost half the globe away from you .Just as Jake said I'm hypnotised seeing Dimitra do the underpainting of the bird .Its amazing .Never knew that the same color or only one color can be used to paint such a beautiful picture.
I went to school for arts in 1985, but I really haven’t used it since in the traditional way. I’m starting all over again. And I love that I can learn so much on UA-cam.
Amazing painting Dimitra, you captured it beautifully. I learned a lot, thank you both.
Just for info, the underpaint with green is called Verdaccio for the incarnato/skin.
Love following you, guys. Hopefully I'm gonna be part of the mastery program next year.
Greetings from Italy xx
I just started the mastery program and it is absolutely wonderful! I love it with every molecule. The level of professionalism and the infinite knowledge, love and dedication for life and art that this family has - it is revolutionary and inspiring in all levels. Watching this video gives me even more perspective on subtractive painting, it ties so well with the more in depth lessons. My art has already evolved so much in 3 short weeks!
Wow she did that so fast! I love watching these two.
I started to do drawings and upload it to getty and shutterstock to earn the money for mastery program. I believe I will be part of it in a year or soon ... regards and lot of success for everyone
That is so awesome! What a wonderful idea and we wish you lots of success with that venture! We look forward to having you join us soon and can't wait to have you in the MP Community!
I was removed from the waiting list. I felt bad. Is it only for some category of people?
@@sethfamousklu5599 i guess they renewed their structure and wanted strategically focus on those soon taking the class. I got wiped out as well but just had to apply to the waitlist again.
Maybe one day I’ll be able to take this course. I pulled my oils out after well over a decade about four months ago and have worked on about forty paintings (mostly smaller). I was mostly a drawler before I got my hands on oil in my early twenties, but I have luckily been a haircolorist for the last 19 years and so I thoroughly understand the color wheel at this point (‘‘twas a headache at first with pesky natural remaining pigments).
I still think oil painters are the rare birds within the art world, but I’ve recently realized there are so many more than I thought and I quickly came across your videos. “I’m a recovering slow painter” and talent is overrated” really hit home from the first video of yours that I watched. Although understanding your point, I disagree with the Elli’s statement that she is not a talented argument, which is an egregious lie. You inspired me to use some acrylic again, even though I still don’t like working with it. It’s soooooo frustrating.
Anyway, that entire word salad of a preamble is really to say thank you for helping to inspire me again. It’s been a long road with dealing with alcoholism, the base drop of anxiety which follows quitting, self doubt, lack of creativity and confidence, even in my work as a hairstylist when I should have been at a point of confidence. I’m absorbing all of the information I can do that maybe I can actually sell my art for the first time in thirty seven years, if I can figure out pricing and not undervaluing it worth. I’ve shown multiple people the work on your website to say I find it inspiring and that I’m trying to get more in touch with abstraction or what I call a celebration of color. Again, thank you. I’m more than sure you’ve heard this, but you really may not know how much what you are doing by sharing information means to many. I thought being an artist was a pipe dream, even though drawling and singing were probably my first passions, if I could even remember when I started. I’m not sure if I can take your course, but I’ll definitely save up to invest in your oils to supplement my current collection. Thank you for the amazing positive vibes and keep doing what you do.
Amazing ❤ it’s so good to hear that the mastery program is flexible this could be really do able for me
Thanks for this demonstration, I really appreciate it. It is good to know what to expect from your classes. I am really inspired and want to start my art journey with your classes!
Just started the program in July, Love it!
Great program ! Loved this subtraction technique which i never knew since i m a self thought artist 😊
I really feel drawn to enroll in the program, but I am currently in a different program. I'm doing a lot of "paper towel painting", just under paintings with value, for now. I wanted to paint landscapes but was awfully confused about value. As I practice, that confusion is diminishing. Thank you for this! Yes it is completely mesmerizing to watch the lovely Dimitra painting. I'm trying a blue heron with transparent black now.
Love it! Can´t wait to start your program in June :)
great painting. I am excited about your program and will be joining soon.
I have both Galkyd and linseed oil. Can they both be mixed together ? Or must be used separately. I hope to join the mastery program soon! I am super excited to get started, especially after seeing all the happy comments from people who are already in the program.
I am totally in love with what you guys are presenting. I really would like to take this class. I have signed up for it and I guess I’m on the waiting list but I’m wondering can I extend my time and start with you another time I’m in the process of finishing a book and it has. I would like it to be finished or nearly finished. I’m at 70,000 words so I’m almost done and I would like to go back to painting. But I think would be biting off more than I can handle to jump in this class right now, until I get the book published
oh how i wish i had your videos 27 years ago when i started my painting journey
Your videos are so helpful thank you sooo much :)
Hola las estoy viendo desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱. Saludos😊
When I was in art school in America, I'm American living in Scotland, I was painting a nude model and suddenly I was in this zone where the whole class fell away. I felt free and right. When I came out of that, the entire class was around me looking at my work. I was astonished at what I had painted, and a second later, the professor came over and said no no no! Then she ripped my brush from my hand and started painting over my work. The teacher told me that is not the way to paint. I felt my face fall, and I heard gasps amonst the other students. The light and freedom I felt faded. I never painting with oils again. I regret that I allowed that 'professor' to affect me so badly.
She misused her authority. This could be an important life lesson for you. I believe you were channeling from the unseen--your "higher self," if you will. I just want to encourage you to dip back into that style of painting, agaimĵ. It sounds like you need to go for it.
Oof, I am soooo sorry that happened to you. That was truly a traumatic experience. I hope that somehow you can find that zone again and perhaps let the past go when you're ready. The world needs to see the type of paintings that you were making then.
Maybe it was a reaction to your freedom. You no longer needed the professor or even the school in that moment because you were channeling your inner being. I hope you will try again. I didn't paint for a long time after my art school experience. Because Art was a source and expression of joy and that joy was taken and replaced with ideas about what art should or shouldn't be. Guidance on technique and different approaches can be helpful, but a dramatic response like that is coming from Ego and the professor felt threatened. I hope you will have the courage to trust yourself again. You have a gift ❤
Omg thats so sad😮
Oh, Gehenna no. That is destruction of personal property as far as anyone is concerned and a major lack of boundaries on their part. If you still haven’t picked up oils again, please do. I know emotional trauma can be paralyzing, but it’s worth working through if you had that amazing experience before it was shattered. We’re all so done with narcissists like that mess of a human. Sometimes Type A personalities have way more freedom than they should.
Do you provide art supplies for the program? Quality art supplies most be ordered online. Shipping can take over a month where I live.
QUESTION, WHEN DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU SHOULD STOP PAINTING FOR THE DAY?
Great question. I use to paint every day because I was committed.
As I age, I find that I need a day off between working 4-6 hours at a time.
Great class @dimitri..I will do this today tyou sweety❤❤
Wonderful! We are so glad to hear you will try it out!
Shoot! Looks like I missed the August 3rd deadline to register for the Master’s Program. Please lemme know when the next program registration begins. Thank you!
Love love love your artwork!
Sincerely,
Sandra S.
I have small kids at home (in a very small house), but I can't stop thinking of oil painting. Would you recommend me to pick it up and try anyway?
How long can you pause the Mastery Program payments and how often?
I never done subjective oil painting before . I have used oils before and it was more challenging to do I consider myself self taught but I had a art teacher in high school.
I would have to wait until the finished painting to dry.
You are so flexible with those payments which is fantastic! I’m a complete self taught painter. I would love to learn from your family but because I can no longer go to work because of my medical condition and I’m paid by the health insurance fund. So I am not allowed to earn anything extra because of it. That also means that I’m not allowed to sell my art which is very sad. I cannot afford it with my minimum income. Do you have any tips for this too? ❤you all
It’s beautiful! And yes feeling at peace watching !
Your demo by Dimitri and the commentary was really good as explanation of Graissalle . I wish to know your eraser pen has a metal tip? It looks like a blunt scalpel.
Tips are rubber
Does the Mastery Program only start once a year? My husband and I just really don't have the money at this time. It has been a difficult year for us on many levels.
thank you for this wonderful video
You are very welcome!
Wow. Good to know that I can pause if necessary.
This is amazing! Wow it is just….well, wow.
But….every time I watch this, the part at the beginning where Dimitra is explaining the mixture she made of linseed oil and ???, the video glitches and I can’t view or hear what she’s saying about the mediums she’s using. It’s just for those few split seconds right at the explanation time lol. Was that on purpose or is there a way you can tell us what she says at those moments? 🤔.
I only ask because I struggle knowing what mediums vs linseed oil vs solvents vs turpentine vs paint thinner etc etc to use or not use or how to properly use them. Lol.
As in I don’t know what solvent she’s using mixed with linseed oil if indeed it’s “solvent”. 😬
Love to you all
Is this program or the school an credited program/school?
Do you prep the canvas first
This is amazing. How do Iorder the nibs?
Hi, I am from Bangladesh. I visited your website and read everything about the mastery program. I love the program very much. But it's too expensive for me. Do you have any option for giving scholarship?
I'm sorry Kallo, we don't have any scholarship options. We recommend utilizing our free workshops and free to learn how to paint and start trying to sell your work to afford the program because it's a tremendous investment and once you are able to pay for the program, you'll actually receive more out of the content after having worked for it. We're so happy that you're excited about the program and believe that if you're willing to work for it, you'll achieve the success that you desire!
Is the program accredited or affiliated with any institutions,;if so, whom,and if not, what is the education equivalent to if knon
How do you know when to move on to oil paint after acrylic painting stage Ursula from south Africa
Will you ever offer a payment plan?
I hope this is received well but I'm a fairly new artist trying to figure out my technique so I watch a ton of videos on UA-cam made by many people just to get a broad range. I have tried several times to watch your videos many times as they seem to be very helpful. My problem is that I am not able to get through them due to the heavy tension between the two artists whom I assume are mentor and protege. To elaborate, it seems that the mentor is somehow threatened by the abilities of the protege. Perhaps I'm wrong but it is quite anxiety-inducing so I figured I would mention this in comments as constructive criticism. I hope this is received well. Thanks and take care
They are mother and daughter, and they work extremely well together. I think you are creating that in your own perception.
When do you think you'll start another class?
What size canvas is more sellable
Is a thinner referring to a solvent ?
What is the pen Demitri is using to remove paint
How would you prepare the canvas?
Can you please give us an oversight of programme ..costs ..I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦
It's 3600$ or $300 per month, but (loans) financing is available.
what are open acrylics
Elli you are so smart l wish wine lottry so l can get master class.
How much is master class please
Are you using oils
Is the kit of supplies extra or included in the course
Art supplies aren’t included
Do😊 use turpentine
What kind of glazing medium do you use?
I'm not seeing a link to sign up for the program. I'm watching on my cellphone.
It is masteryprogram.com
Brilliant
What happens if you’re terrified of birds and can’t include anything feathered in your work?
You are welcome to choose any source that speaks to you :) The Program provides sources to choose from, but you are always free to choose your own.
Isn’t that called an underpainting?? Am I wrong?? Is the name interchangeable??
Yes, this is a form of an underpainting!
Hi from Queensland Australia. How long would it take postal wise take to come to oz
I'm talking about the paint kit
Great question! We are not exactly sure. Though to get an estimate you can reach out to our Art Store team at this email milanartstore@gmail.com . We hope that helps!
What percentage of mastery program graduates are making a living selling their art full time?
Hmmm, I’m guessing not all join the program to make a living out of art. Some may join purely for self enrichment. I’m retired and lovvvve to draw, paint, play on the potters wheel or just about anything creative every day. Attending this mastery class would be sooo much fun!
"hundreds" but I don't know how many have joined
"hundreds" but I don't know what that percentage would be
awesome
Your work is great. I also make videos in the same work, I hope I will improve like you❤
Can you Gouche?
I think it dries too fast for this technique
Hello!