The Milan family use gallery wrapped canvas, which is a relatively new concept, because their work is purely decorative. I have yet to meet a genuine fine artist, much less a master, who uses gallery wrapped.

Wow, you have a charisma that is undeniable! And you are so comfortable in front of the camera! Please continue to post and just know that you have an effect on the art community and your art matters!

Maybe part of a musical series of paintings ?

What a joyful and joyous painting.

Honestly, prepping your canvases, properly if you are using acrylics, will save you a lot of pain, time, and actually a lot of paint. Do several at the same time so you can just pick one up when you get an urge to just paint. If you have canvases that you don't want to use because they have dents/creases in, then spray the backs with water and those creases will disappear like magic.

I think a nature series of cards / prints would be fascinating, especially if it was accompanied with a 'back story' of information.

I really liked the first 2 paintings you showed us (the round cactus, also the leaf).

Your paintings (old and new) would make nice sets of gift cards.

Hi Cheryl! I am also on part 3 of the program and at the same stage of process as you... Keep painting, improving my skills and trying at the same time to figure out my voice and style. Of course I would love to be selling my art at some point but since I also am at very early retirement stage working as a professional artist is not my ultimate goal. My main motivation is to do the best artwork possible I can. I also dislike preparing canvases with gesso....😀 For me, collage and modelling paste helps a lot to give nice and interesting texture without the need for extra prepping the subtrate. Love your open and relaxed style in the video!!! ❤

The desert close-ups are really interesting. They look like photo realism which many like.

How long have you been painting seriously? Years? Or? I started painting about 3 years ago and i think im near your level. Maybe. Idk really. But i really like your "style" its magical! Painting is skill that you have to develop and i don't think most ppl THINK they can paint. But EVERYONE literally can. It just takes practice

❤ maybe next time try an art paper BLOCK because then the need to tape down is not needed at all

I think you're just hitting a bump in the road. Just keep going and keep a positive mindset. I believe that you can do it!! You're seeing where you need to improve which in my opinion will help you to learn and get better!! If we don't see our mistakes, how can we learn? I hope I'm saying this right. Do you have a mentor? That might help.😊❤

Something that could be useful is softening the edges of the smaller owl and cooling down its colours to push it back and create some depth. Otherwise beautiful!

Rule of thirds….it needs something else…with more stars

Cheryl, I'd love to hear you go back through each of those pieces of work and only tell me why you painted it and what you absolutely love about the painting! There's so much to love about your work 👏🏻

Love the orange octopus 🐙 those cool and warm colours looks good together.

I imagine that the people who post negative comments to you are envious because their own artistic journey is blocked or stuck, somehow. I have seen amazing artists who have shown their early work and, by their own admission say, it 'wasn't very good'. All they did to become incredible artists, was to learn technique, learn from their mistakes, and practise, parctise, practise. It's all there inside of you. You have it. Just Keep Going.

I admire your skill with the larger brushes

Thanks I got a lot out of watching your painting come to life!

I think this is your best work yet Cheryl. I’m also doing the mp, but way behind. It takes as long as it takes. 💛

I really like your ocean paintings. I see you actually writing fantasy or mythological tales and using your paintings as illustrations for your books.

I'm a beginner too and am interested in portrait painting. My online instructors, not Milan Institute by the way, have been painting for over 25 years. No beginner artist in any art program can match 25 years experience of the instructors. I have learned to be easy on myself and just enjoy what I am learning. And by the way, my online courses are expensive as well. If eventually, I get to the point whereby I could do a portrait on commission, that would be fabulous. I'm 70 years old, I am just reveling in the journey of challenging myself to paint, that is what makes me so happy.

Love the octopus and statues. Ignore any mean people making destructive comments instead of constructive comments. Love your attitude towards learning. Interesting to learn about the Milan Institute.

I’m not an artist so usually don’t see what needs any improvement until someone points it out. I love all your work, and see that it has improved what was already great! I love owls and fantasy so this really hits for me!

Maybe us the proportion tool for her arm. I just ordered mine. 😊

Beautiful work! Such a magical scene! The only thing I think that could be improved is the arm. It looks a bit too long and the elbow joint looks like it needs to be moved a bit. I hope you don’t mind me saying so! I hope you’re feeling better today! 💜🥰

I love how you have painted the background sky.

Oh love it! Great job

I think your work is looking real good. Thank you for sharing.

It must be so normal, because i hear you there.

Hi Cheryl, I am also in my production week. I understand the process for finding your voice or style, as I have struggled so I have just painted what I enjoyed with a bit of mixture of styles. I am retired and have been fortunate to spend a great deal of time getting through the work at Milan. I just keep painting and I know that my style will evolve but I can say I have learned so much and my paintings have changed with the addition of the techniques that I learned. Congratulations for making this far and maybe we will finish at the same time. Good luck.

I have not done the Mastery Programme, but I have been painting as long as Elli and looking back at my life as a self-taught artist (a long an winding road that has left many gaps in my artistic abilities), I can understand why the course is structured as it is. I believe it is truly an excellent system to put you through your paces as an artist, but speedily. Wish I had such an opportunity years ago.

You’re simply at the beginning of your journey. Keep going. You have incredible potential and from what I’ve seen, you’re in the right path with great people to help you get there. I wish I could afford to take the Milan program.

If you like constructive criticism as much as I do, I have a couple for you: start with a light transparent layer to cover the entire canvas. You can draw with ink before this layer and use the fixative spray. Then continue with transparent colors and few opaque. Leave the highlights for the end.

I’m wondering why people love ravens. It says that they are opportunistic, intelligent, a spiritual , and Godlike bird. Does this apply to you?

Love your work ! Your hard work and confidence shows. Thank you for sharing ! 💙🦑

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I was told many years ago~ “Never apologize for your ArT!” Stop saying your Art is weird! Just present it and let us decide. ALL ART is Beautiful!!! I’m anxiously waiting to hear from Disability for support for my chronic illness. Art is my true therapy. Artist (self taught)* since 4 years old I’ve been drawing. I’m 53 now and WANT TO LEARN from MILAN Mastery Program!!! I hope and pray to be a student one day. Are you still going through the program? Also a MAC Certified Makeup Artist.❤🎨💄💋

I like the music.

I like the 8 paintings together as a group, and their positions are inter changeable. Maybe more groups of 8 in future ? Probably some things from nature, flying birds, flowers, leaves, shells etc ?

I love them! Especially the galaxy one ❤

Good job !

Hello Cheryl, I really appreciate your thought about the lessons in the video. I’m finishing part 1 and feel like the same as you. I had a massive growth in my skills that have been noticed by my family and friends. I am very happy that I decided to join. This journey is being well worth the money and time committed.

Nice concept. I look forward to seeing the painting in progress and / or completed.

Thanks. Was hoping you would show us a bit more about how to do this

Enjoy watching your journey! I am just finishing up part 1. Good to seehow you are doing.

What program do they teach you to make reference images in ...in the Mastery Program?

I’m with you on the expense of the paper, that being said, my experience has been that the paper is key to your end result…such is the conundrum! Love the cats!

Curious what your mentors are telling you? Are they being present and helpful?