How to Paint an Portrait in Abstract Realism

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How to Paint an Portrait in Abstract Realism

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4 ай бұрын

Abstract Realism is a great way to take your work to the next level. Combining the styles of abstraction and realism will add a layer of interest and expression to your portraits. Dimitra Milan demonstrates her techniques for painting a striking portrait step-by-step in this workshop. So get your supplies and paint along!
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@milanartapp 4 ай бұрын

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@evelinam.5835 4 ай бұрын

It became unafordable😞

@UAP-jellyfish 14 күн бұрын

This is strong. There are many people who can technically paint well and can teach others a lot, but you are definitely not one of them. What do you want to teach them? How to do the right thing? Or how to paint another face, of which hundreds of thousands have been and will be painted? You don't understand the essence of art at all, and you just look at the stupidity of other people who think that their work will finally get a response. Your paintings are technically on the level of an average high school student who has been painting for 2 years. Which is a warning in itself, because you've been doing it all your life. The most important thing with any painter is progression and a style that sets him apart. Do you feel that your paintings are recognized among the flood of other similar paintings? Not at all. Even if you could make a good living from this fooling around, your paintings are worth nothing from the point of view of art, and after your death not even a dog will be after them. That's the reality.

@britbrat4559 4 ай бұрын

What holds people back is not having a jumping board like dimitra did as a child. She knew people and had a family galley show..most don’t have that privilege….but I love the Milan family and all the knowledge they give the community..❤❤❤❤

@cutechiangels 4 ай бұрын

Yes, these are the two main points to become successful. 👍 I've painted all my life, did two art schools, and other studies, had a life filled with lots of obstacles and hardships. I know a lot of people, and also lots in art. But, I wish now that some magic happens that a good benevolent person helps propulse my art work. 🙏🌟🤍

@zobobeebo8011 3 ай бұрын

Don't let that hold you back, don't compare - you've got your own magic in you, work on that, and if you want it enough you'll find your own way. Grow your signature style, tell everyone you meet about it, share it and your clients will come - believe in yourself ❤

@lilarobinson4124 2 ай бұрын

Agreed it is harder for those of us without someone already connected

@babetteloos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dimitra and MAI for sharing these videos they are really very helpful!! And Dimitra kudos to you for sharing your techniques, most people are still to much in a lack mentality and want to keep everything secretive🙏. It is powerful and abundant to imagine how art is going to take over the world and make everything just a bit more beautiful! I love that we are all contributors to that through helping each other while we keep creating new things in our own unique way ❤

@dorabrown7334 6 күн бұрын

Thank you Dimitra!

@TinasInspiredArt 4 ай бұрын

I am currently enrolled in the Mastery Program and am sharing my journey on my channel. I am currently in Section 2, where I am honing my voice. I am truly passionate about this program and couldn't be more pleased. Ellie and Dimitra generously share their expertise, though I do wish I had discovered this program earlier in life.❤

@208amanda_martinez 4 ай бұрын

Same! That would have been incredible to do this program years ago I’m in the 1st section still ❤

@studio1px936 4 ай бұрын

I just found this ! There are 3 programs of mastery, which one did you enroll?

@Justme14567 18 күн бұрын

Hi do you feel confident in your skills after being in program will be good enough to have successfull full time career?

@TinasInspiredArt 18 күн бұрын

@@studio1px936 I am enjoying and enrolled in The Mastery Program. I have learned so very much. I am now in section 4.

@TinasInspiredArt 18 күн бұрын

@@Justme14567 Hi Justin. Yes I do feel very confident and I am a professional Full time Artist.

@belindaroca4577 4 ай бұрын

I just started the Mastery Program and have already learned so much. Elli and Dimitra are excellent instructors. The pace is good and I can watch the videos as many times as I need to. ❤

@catibreil3535 4 ай бұрын

What a dream team you are !! Im currently in the Mastery Program, it's very challenging on a personnal level and the growth that it brings is priceless 💛 you are amazing teachers who give us à lot of confidence and what l love the most is your generosity Thank you all !! Im so grateful everyday in the studio also because even me can afford this great Program 💛💛💛 THANK YOU Milan Art Institute 💛🙏🏼

@arielmenendez8335 14 күн бұрын

Great video, really looking forward to one day make it to the Mastery Program. Thank you so much!!! ❤

@sheilakellerman1961 4 ай бұрын

So much help your giving us, I just cant tell you how much I needed to see this, your amazing, thanks so much my dearest Dimitri

@c.k.m.8134 4 ай бұрын

Love how you stay relaxed and clear as you paint!

@dianecharest8365 4 ай бұрын

Dimitra, you have the most amazing touch, with those magic hands. You are a phenomenal artist. I am on the waiting list. It is definitely you and your mom that i need to learn from. You and your family are the most generous people, to share all of your artistic knowledge to others. Ive been watching you all for a while now and feel like i know you all. Your a family that is very easy to like. Thank you all.

@jolaholstein2839 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your process, Dimitra! This looked to be so much fun while painting it, and it was so helpful to hear your explanations along. As I have no separate studio so far and need to paint in my living-room, I will cover all stuff tomorrow and try out this technique 😄. I hope it will help me to be more loose in my style. And the idea of first painting the background and then place the object onto it in a photo-app is great! Thank you all so much at Milan Art for providing content like this for free!

@jettawilliams6051 25 күн бұрын

Absolutely love the master program! Worth every dollar and so much amazing information and coaching help available.

@phyllisderocker978 4 ай бұрын

Milian team; thank you for creating these amazing teaching videos. Really enjoyed this one. 💯💐

@vv1459 4 ай бұрын

I am in the wait list to register for the mastery program. Looking forward to it so much. I wish I had known about this program earlier.

@ClamJaneH66 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dimitra for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us, it's very generous of you. The step by step tips you've give us about how to create a source using the abstract background is a great technique and will be very useful. You guys are great and so very kind, thanks again.

@lexiesillustrations6012 13 күн бұрын

The Milans have helped me a lot and that is only through the free videos.

@susanmarcoux7005 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dimitra, I enjoy all the videos from Milan but I think this one has been the most helpful to us ❤

@donnamacrae1682 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this technique! ❤️

@jillnolan6718 4 ай бұрын

This is so helpful Dimitra! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I am definitely going to try it soon.

@sunniem6536 28 күн бұрын

I signed up for some master classes from you and I love them! As I grow I am excited being retired to really grow in my art. Love this! 💖

@lindamolinard1043 4 ай бұрын

Love it😊 This is exactly what I've been looking for! This is your best. Informative, approachable and beautiful. Thanks so much.

@eftixiakaranika2255 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dimitra ❤️

@diosdadofelix2338 4 ай бұрын

You are so generous and excellent artist, thank you very much. I wish I can afford to get a master class❤

@keva_artwork 4 ай бұрын

Great techniques. I was looking for a way to combine realism with abstract. Now I just let the paint go out of the image into the background. But this will work way better. Thank you for showing this. 🥰

@jbvatuone 4 ай бұрын

Sweet. I appreciate your talent and your videos.

@sharonevans8504 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Dimitra❤

@bevbraithwaite4621 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Dimetra - what a lovely piece and it's very mesmerising too - can't wait to try this technique myself - you are so inspiring

@sharynmellors3624 4 ай бұрын

Thank you I can't wait to start in April

@tiasjunkpaper 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, so inspiring!

@judee263 2 ай бұрын

Stunning painting. Thankyou for sharing your talent.

@Heatherbailey1 3 ай бұрын

Great job, Dimitra!

@susannaraubenheimer6174 4 ай бұрын

Brilliantly done. Thank you

@ginabadeaux9319 4 ай бұрын

thank you, i love your videos,what a blessing to have a family to create with ,i am on my own with art making but i am ok with it,

@debralynrosenbachart 3 ай бұрын

Awesome tip for how to sketch her in!! Thanks so much, I’m really enjoying a lot of your videos! ❤

@Sydonnewarren 4 ай бұрын

Im an experienced artist but I learned something new with this technique thank you ❤

@kimberlysarts6454 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the video. I struggle with how to get started, and found this to be very helpful for me.

@earthempresstv 4 ай бұрын

every little thing you do is magic

@p.miraones 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the awesome tip💃🙏❤️

@CatWezel66 2 ай бұрын

🙏Thank you so much for sharing your story and easy explanation of creating your art! I love it 😁💝

@mariaminervadacanay1019 3 ай бұрын

WOW! Thank you!

@tohnnyclaydon6641 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this process

@reyno6826 Ай бұрын

That is so beautiful.

@miklor732 Ай бұрын

Amazing!

@conniestern-hm1dk 4 ай бұрын

I first saw your technique yesterday. Your Mother was showing how to paint quickly and not overthink the process. I like it. I paint photo realism, always have. And I agree with something your mother said, loose, more on the abstract, SELLS.

@s.ashakeelanjumartist963 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful Art work ,💓💓

@ModernArtHub 3 ай бұрын

Take care yourself and your family, you are great artist

@stephaniecoston5364 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the blessing

@evelyng5424 4 ай бұрын

This painting technique really appeals to me and your painting, Dimitra, is a stunning example. Thank you so much for sharing. These classes give me things to develop while I'm waiting to enrol in the Mastery Program.

@annettewikstromartesdeanne5765 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot !💞

@BrandiWineRn 2 ай бұрын

This is beautiful and as a artist this style really speaks to me but I am newer to portraits. Would u suggest to start smaller or does a bigger canvas make it easier? Love it

@dayaneeruhee8314 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant amazing..

@mentalfloss100 2 ай бұрын

Layer layer and more layers …. Perfect ..

@tayt4700 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Dimitra, I want this course real bad😂

@kimberlyladewig1739 4 ай бұрын

What medium did you add to your acrylic to make it flow??

@renjithbs7331 2 ай бұрын

👌🏼 simply nice 💞🤘🏼

@cathybradshaw6008 4 ай бұрын

I wish you would make a tutorial on painting a landscape

@annasleczek4710 Күн бұрын

How do you make your acrylic paint not to dry on the palette? And second question: what is the name of the markers you have used? Are they acrylic markers? Thank you for this video! I feel braver to start painting like this.

@sandraopenshaw668 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic and incredible to watch. I'd like to be considered for the programe. You are inspirational and given me something I'd like to paint right now ! take care

@LoneJensenArt 4 ай бұрын

I soooo wish I could afford the mastery program 😢

@samwinitsky7586 Ай бұрын

It is wonderful video presentation, question - do you have any plan to lay out abstract shapes initially in connection to your photo? Thank you so much

@evelinam.5835 4 ай бұрын

To say that you try to make this program as affordable as posible and same time double it in price is not honest. Like common...

@reyno6826 Ай бұрын

While I agree with this, I feel like It would be worth it. I couldn't afford it before, but they offer so much free education and help through their workshops, and their masterclasses are affordable. I have purchased many of them and I've learned so much already. Also, you get lifetime access to everything you purchase.

@dianekhamilton Ай бұрын

@@reyno6826can you purchase individual class without taking the whole mastery program? If so, where? Thanks

@reyno6826 Ай бұрын

@@dianekhamiltonyes I believe you just have to sign up for free and then they send you a list of stuff you'll need, how to build an easel at home. And a bunch of other info. That is free. Then you can sign up for the classes a month at a time and take as long as you need to finish each section. And you get to keep it forever there's no time limit and the isn't a monthly subscription. You can cancel any time and then pick up where you left off. I'm poor, haha, so I already signed up but I haven't quite saved up enough to start the program yet. It's really great because it's no strings attached, and at your own pace.

@reyno6826 Ай бұрын

@@dianekhamiltonall you h😢😢ave to do is download their app. Art social

@inicoleking 29 күн бұрын

Had to mute the boy rambling on in circles in the middle. Lose that.

@alera520 4 ай бұрын

What’s the app you are using to make the collage or overlaying?

@traceykoch108 4 ай бұрын

Can you add a link in your description please

@annetteperks Ай бұрын

Is this a completely online course. I'm interested in it for my granddaughter not myself she is 18 but never goes outside. I'm doing my best to find something to help her and art is all she truely loves.

@amyschmidt3151 Ай бұрын

Not sure if I misunderstood so I wanted to clarify.. is it true that if you sign up for the Mastery Program that all current and past students would also have access to any new information and classes that may be added in the future?

@jeanastowell4635 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I have been wanting to try something like this so bad. Question- what type of tablet are you using? Love this ! Thank you

@Mayamaus39 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for this great video. It is possible to write down which colours do you use? Thank you…. 💞

@Mayamaus39 12 күн бұрын

Sorry, my answer is in you video… 😇

@northernlights2539 4 ай бұрын

What is the pixelapp I can use instead cause I haven' t got mac. Like to know what is good for android. ☺️

@ShikhaNath-ys4ng 4 ай бұрын

I have been following you guys for quite a few months and really want to get into the mastery program. I have watched every video on your channel and it's so unique and motivating! Unfortunately not the right situation for me to get into the mastery program right now, although I wish I could. I was wondering if you would give any discount on any certain point orany occasion in the future? Thanks!

@Lala_Dream_Land 18 күн бұрын

Do you teach how to draw from the basics? I can paint but I can’t draw at all… I use the grid method but my dream is to be able to sketch free hand! I draw like a kid in a kindergarten… 😢

@luvmycountry777 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dimitra, I love your work and thank you for your videos. Id like to ask which spray paint did you use indoor that is safe? Thank you in advance ❤

@sarahafterdark2453 2 ай бұрын

I think these are Montana Water based spray paints. brand Montana Colors/MTN

@ellaryb.5148 4 ай бұрын

What was that tablet type of thing you used, I need that

@beverlycarbone3889 2 ай бұрын

I love abstract art but only wish they had a soft pastels course, as I only use pastels.

@nancybriand7690 Ай бұрын

what is the program you use on the tablet to add a photo to the abstract background?

@cindybrown1461 3 ай бұрын

Hello I've been doing a lot of dabbling and abstract backgrounds Just loving it. Between tin foil and tissue paper in addition to my acrylic paints and inks thrown all in there. I thought the pixelmator would be a wonderful idea to see what your actual object would look like against the abstract that I make.😊 But of course when looking it up I realized it's a Mac and the only suggestions that I'm getting are for photographs I'm not interested in photo art I'm trying to get something similar to what you're working with. May I ask what you would suggest for Androids like a Google pixel 7pro or 8 pro. And the only tablet I own is an HD fire tablet which is owned by Amazon not Google. But my laptop is a regular Microsoft 10 Or I can change it to 11 if I must. Please I really need your help and suggesting a similar application or if anyone else has any comments towards this ❓ would be great ..Thank you Big hugs. I'm so happy that I found you on KZfaq. This is exactly what I've been looking for and helping me with ideas and techniques that I'm just not thinking of. And the inspiration needed to do so. Thank you again and big hugs 🤗

@jimmcbroom3518 4 ай бұрын

Love this art class. Thank you so much. Your family is beautiful What was the name of the app your wife use in this class Jake

@danielleblanchard9274 3 ай бұрын

bonjour à vous, merci pour cette démonstration, j'adore le technique employé, quel est l'application pour les images s'il vous plaid , Merci . Danielle

@MariaFedak-bd9si 4 ай бұрын

is it pixelmator she's using? I can't find such app I have android does somebody know please? many thanks

@serenityjewel Ай бұрын

She starts talking about the actual class at 8:54

@MihaelaRo 4 ай бұрын

What is the app you’re using please?

@lenechristensen1464 Ай бұрын

HI sorry what was the name of the app for the fotos?

@CatWezel66 2 ай бұрын

Are those prices monthly to pay?

@Mistiquex 4 ай бұрын

I'm following the Mastery Program and want to incorporate the roller Dimitra uses in my abstracts in the second half of the program. Which is she using or if you guys don't know the brand anymore, then if it's a soft or hard rubber roller? Or maybe silicone? I've been looking around, but from the marks she gets I'm not sure what material it is. Thank you guys!

@milanartapp 4 ай бұрын

Speedball is a good brand for rubber rollers that we use! Check them out on Amazon here: a.co/d/eWCqy1v

@Mistiquex 4 ай бұрын

@@milanartapp Thanks you so much!! I immediately ordered 2. ☺️

@sandeedickerson8727 4 ай бұрын

What pixelator app do you use? I’m new to this.

@Magicbeanjuice 4 ай бұрын

She is using Pixelmator ❤

@Arts-by-Trizzy 4 ай бұрын

What’s the name of the app to remove or blend background again?

@meredith7236 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on baby

@user-uk3pl6mz2q 4 ай бұрын

What is the app she is using called.

@208amanda_martinez 4 ай бұрын

What was that tan crayon/pen thing?

@Wildflowerwanderlust 4 ай бұрын

Now I know where tahlia got her style from.

@caroldavis172 3 ай бұрын

What is the name of that support again?

@lharrenius 4 ай бұрын

I am German, please what kind of canvas do you use? I' cant understand the productname for the shiney canvas, please write it, thank you.

@laurapaap107 4 ай бұрын

Pearlescent canvas

@saracort7988 4 ай бұрын

What was the app called to layer your abstract and portrait pls?

@milanartapp 4 ай бұрын

It's called pixelmator! www.pixelmator.com/pro/

@gigis5217 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dimitri! This is Gigi and I am in the Mastery Program. I am very interested in having you as a mentor. Please contact me if you have any spots available. Thank you!