Michael James Smith

Professional artist, art instructor and YouTuber | Contact: [email protected]

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

New YouTube video now live – fixing your art. https://t.co/PeZg44iFap

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Beachy Head ☺

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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

There’s something really satisfying about painting reflections —
they look complicated, but it’s all about calm, controlled brushwork and patience.

Full lesson: https://t.co/QiOuIIP9O1
Brushes: https://t.co/TK7ZngPfNm

#oilpainting #arttutorial #learnwithmike

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

There’s no better feeling than when a painting finally *clicks*
when the light, colour, and texture all fall into place 🎨

Then again, there’s also no worse feeling than realising it’s midnight and I’ve forgotten to eat 😅

#artistlife #oilpainting #learnwithmike

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

@wesleybryangolf Padraig Harrington?

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

When painting reflections, don’t copy the trees exactly.
Water distorts everything slightly. Colours get softer, edges blur, and shadows deepen. 🌊

The trick is subtlety, the less precise you are, the more realistic it looks.

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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

This is one of my favorite moments to paint — when the reflections start to bring the whole scene to life 🌲✨

Every brushstroke adds a bit more realism.

Full lesson: https://t.co/SDsAZlJMge
Brushes: https://t.co/PxoRVbQN3g

#oilpainting #arttutorial #learnwithmike

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Friday afternoons in the studio usually mean one of two things…
A finished painting ✅
Or me saying “just one more brushstroke” for the next 3 hours 😅

Anyone else?
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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Reflections or clouds — which do you find trickier to paint? 🎨
For me, it’s definitely reflections. Getting those tones right can make or break a landscape.
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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Watch how this landscape transforms with every brushstroke 🌿
From flat colour to perfect reflections — painted entirely in oils.

Full lesson: https://t.co/QiOuIIP9O1
Brushes: https://t.co/TK7ZngPfNm

#oilpainting #landscapepainting #arttutorial #realisticart

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

This stage always feels like magic — when the portrait finally starts to look alive.
Still the most rewarding part of painting for me 🎨

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Watch this oil portrait come to life 🎨
Every brushstroke adds more depth, realism, and texture.

Full lesson → https://t.co/SDsAZlJMge
Brushes → https://t.co/PxoRVbQN3g

#oilpainting #portraitpainting #arttutorial #realisticart #learnwithmike

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

@ppargolfer @UsedGolfFacts I think you’re taking this a bit too seriously.

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

The Secret to Hyper-Realistic Rocks in Oil
https://t.co/tHxROvIPYo

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

@wesleybryangolf @acaseofthegolf1 Can but won’t?

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

The Secret to Lifelike Tree Foliage – Oil Painting Tutorial
https://t.co/pYCYROr7hP

[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

How to paint sheep - MJS Tv painting tutorial 😊

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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Self Portrait - MJS Tv painting tutorial ☺

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[Michael James Smith @ArtofMJS]

Celebration - MJS Tv painting tutorial 😊

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Bluebell Hill - MJS Tv painting tutorial ☺

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