How to Paint an Portrait in Abstract Realism

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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[NCWildHeART]

I can’t wait to take your longer more indepth portrait courses. What a deal! $180 for six or so classes ! I can’t thank you and your family enough for giving me that spark back and helping me learn so many new things about the love of my life, art! ❤

[britbrat]

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..❤❤❤❤

[themagicofearthsea]

I bought a masterclass for $10 and it was absolutely worth it and made me value this channel more and now I'm viewing more content.
Making things accessible is very wise. 👑💎💖🌻

[babetteloos]

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 ❤

[grace-shantif]

having Just signed up for the Portrait Course, THIS wonderful training is the first one I'm following. THANK YOU from Australia 🙂

[catibreil]

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 💛🙏🏼

[TinasInspiredArt]

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.❤

[lexiesillustrations]

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

[belindaroca]

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. ❤

[TheWarmcoldsurfer]

Thank you. This will take my art out of my comfort zone ❤

[c.k.m.]

Love how you stay relaxed and clear as you paint!

[sunniem]

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! 💖

[sheilakellerman]

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

[phyllisderocker]

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

[dianecharest]

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.

[jolaholstein]

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!

[vv]

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.

[ClamJaneH]

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.

[jettawilliams]

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

[susanmarcoux]

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