Level Up Your Art Using these Techniques

In this video, we're going to discuss the top 10 skills artists MUST HAVE in order to create successful art. From composition to texture, these are the skills that will help you create beautiful art.

If you're an artist looking to take your work to the next level, be sure to watch this art podcast and learn what you need to do to succeed!

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Whether you want to create concept art, contemporary art, classical art, or create drawings, this art podcast will help you gain the art skills you need in order to become a better artist.

Enjoy this art podcast with Dimitra Milan, Elli Milan and Jake Dunn, created by Milan Art Institute.

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0:00 Introduction
1:00 1st Art Skill: See like an Artist
3:59 2nd Art Skill: Use Your Right Brain
11:41 3rd Art Skill: How to Overcome Artist Block and Stay Inspired
19:03 4th Art Skill: Understanding Composition
22:31 5th Art Skill: Learn to Work in Layers
27:00 The 5 Qualities You Should Have as an Artist
27:30 Perseverance as an Artist
29:02 Get More Passion
30:53 The Two Types of People
34:31 Be Humble
36:50 Be a Generous Artist .

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[nadia-bbmn]

I do hyper realistic animals. I have been told they feel alive. What I do is all the left brain measuring and accuracy and trying to copy the reference. I do it in sections one by one systematically. I do this for three or four layers. Then I toss the reference never to look at it again, go into a dreamlike right brain state and go randomly from one part of the painting to another and feel like the animal I am painting. I imagine the smell and the sound of the animal. It comes alive. I feel the combination of both ways of painting works best.

[lenichiaoelofsen]

this information is so helpful. This channel is better than any google search for beginner artist tips. I hope you guys continue to post videos like these ❤

[freerangeboogie]

Being a left brained person but also left handed, I have been switching back and forth my entire life. Started painting very interesting creations in my 60’s! So don’t wait ;)

[clintscallin]

I'm a new listener and I love the wealth of knowledge that is shared here! As a professional artist for over 20 years, these kinds of discussions are so important to not just hear, but also, to PASS ON to newer artists who don't have the confidence they need to endure. Good stuff, and thank you for taking the time to post this content.

[jleegri]

When I'm painting, I use both my analytical and free parts of my being (left and right brain). I get lost for hours in painting, especially the details. I forget everything and everyone around me. I forget to eat and drink. I wake up in the middle of the night needing to get things down on paper. In September 2022 I used watercolor for the first time and have since painted at least 150 paintings. ( Started on my dad's death anniversary. ) Thank you for sharing your personal perspectives with us.

[ChristineNossoughi-fmlu]

This has been a wonderful and encouraging podcast! I wish I met you in person while you were still living in AZ! I love hearing that you are enjoying learning to ride horses! Horses were my “therapy” along with art while growing up in an abusive and neglectful home. I continued on to purchase y own ranch in Colorado while raising my three daughters alone. Horses were my first and constant inspiration for my art. I am 57 now and still enjoy going to the stables to visit my daughters horses. My hope is to have consistent sales. My 40 year history as a professional artist has been feast or famine in terms of sales…either big sales of bronze sculptures and paintings or nothing for even years. I never could understand why.

[carolgivati]

Very helpful video. Could I add one more thing? You can avoid or overcome artist block by just constantly and continuosly feeling amazed and in awe of the greatest artist ever, the original artist, the Creator. After all, everything we can paint is a reflection of the perfection He has already painted and created, whether plant, animal or human. Add to that, that He has gifted you with the eye to see the beauty He has created and to reflect it back through your art and appreciate that and you will never feel artist block. I am not a professional artist, I am self-taught but I feel excited and in awe every time I paint that I can actually paint, that I can see the beauty of a cat's design or the intricacy of the petals of a rose or the delicate contours of a baby's face which enables me to look inside and retrieve that desire to paint in awe and amazement. Be amazed by the endless beauty in nature.

[melissabess]

Wow. I am a teacher and what you said was insulting. I teach creative thinking and how to see like an artist in order to understand art and communicate original ideas and that their thoughts and ideas matter. I also believe that one should learn to walk before they run, learn history to understand if their ideas have been tried before and what the outcome was at the time and how things have changed since then. There is discipline and structure to create a variety of art. I teach them the language of art and what they say to the world is up to them. You have some good ideas to share, but don't blame today's teachers. Students are expected to know more and yet many have little to no support system outside of school. Our struggle is more than you may understand. I teach until exhausted. Then I teach more. I do make a difference.

[edisonliburd]

These discussions are so fulfilling to me. I thought for years that something was wrong with me. Now I understand that there's a common thread with all true artists

[MaYa-wcno]

Eli is such a great mentor, coach and spiritually mature, seeing beyond what is happeing in the world that others do not. I cannot wait to start my Mastery Program.

[tessthomas]

How wonderful to hear Elli speaking to us without using the 'umm' word constantly. I can actually relax and hear what she is expressing. Thank you Elli.

[MindfulnessArtCoaching]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I am starting a new phase of my life. My partner and I are moving to Scotland in December. It's freeing up time where I can concentrate on becoming the artist I was meant to be. Following my heart, it's what I have always wanted to do deep down.

You are right if you are always told to think with the left brain use loose your creativity. That is what happened to me.

I am going to be 50 next year. I spent 49 years trying to live as a left side. Looking forward to returning to my right sider brain.

So happy that you posted this. Best wishes to you all. Debz

[susanhiga-wrqk]

gosh...you never can tell where the great lessons of life will come from...!
i enjoy all your videos but this one was FULL of love and wisdom and just plain goodness.
thank you for walking your talk of that generosity you spoke of.
thank you for speaking so honestly and unafraid to be truthful.
thank you for the abundance of clarity.
with sincere appreciation💖🙏😃

[mikaelamoveson]

Thank you I really enjoyed this discussion. You are all so articulate it’s a joy to listen to you. Can’t wait to start Mastery in just over a week. I’ve been preparing my spare bedroom as my studio space. So excited!

[CarlosCabral-qq]

Hi, Milan Art, you guys are all so inspiring.
I have been painting for over 30 years but used to paint for my own wall and only when I was inspired and had the time.
I was born in Portugal, lived in South Africa for 50 years, now living in Mauritius.
Trying to get back into my art and become a pro. artist, my art was very realistic, and I have been looking to find my own style and loosen-up.
Dimitra's story has really inspired me to get back into my art, I absolutely love her Style.
Had an art exhibitions end of last year where I sold a lot of my portfolio and got 3 commissions, but for the past few months have been experiencing Artist Block, I know what I want to produce but I'm hesitant to commit.

Being fresh out of South Africa my favourite subject of cause is wildlife, do you have any advice for me.
Thanks for all the inspiring videos and keep up the great work.

[tomeditz]

I never experienced an artist block. My problem is that everything inspires me, and I have so many ideas and things I would like to try but not enough time to achieve it all.

[QuinnCurtisShow]

Wow. This was honestly one of my FAVORITE episodes ever. Thank you so much for your generosity & truth-speaking 💕

[Clave_Agate]

You all put out so much rich, informative content. I really appreciate this episode ❤

[prism]

This was so amazing and very helpful. I absolutely loved listening to this conversation and felt like I could relate to a lot of it.

[lisat]

Such an amazing podcast - all this advice can be applied to all aspects of life. You guys are the best and I appreciate you all!