Painting a Painting with Michael Shapcott No.4

[alicanteh]

Amazing. Please, can u say me the order? : First imprimation, then graphite drawing, fixative, acrilic glaze, and finally oil glaze???

[intoxicbella]

thats amazing.

[EPINERD]

surely put up the chords for that song :P

[GLBrannigan]

Very talented.. I loved watching you work!

[lunasea1039]

Gorgeous!



[mukeshmargeful]

awesome



[naijafefe]

why is that liquidy blue thing that runs down the face????????????

[MsBethLondon]

@naijafefe It's blue acrylic paint. I believe he started with the portrait in graphite, moved on to acrylic washes then finished with oil paint.

[mxikna]

I love the final result! I also utilize acrylic as background color base, or dark base of a detailed part of the painting. I gonna experiment more, thanks for shared!

[FUXYOOBONERZ]

Did you use dry black oil for the base drawing/painting

[FUXYOOBONERZ]

Let's get really stoned together, Michael.

[CarolinWinkler]

Love it, love your style ;)

[losmagnificosxxx]

QUE TECNICA ES O QUE PINTURAS SE OCUPAN, SE QUE ES ACRILICO PERO NUNCA VI ESA FORMA DE USARLO?????????

[pizzasryummy]

what's the runny thing you use?

[theNDNartist]

Love your technic, I just tried it and the painting came out perfect!!!! Love ya Micheal shapcott You truly are a great artist!!!

[captainjeremy]

The bar you place over the painting as a support - is that a curtain rod?

[Mantismantle]

its alright amaturist art seen better paintings

[MarryCarey]

nice opening, nice paint, nice technique, nice ~ :D

[TylerRyler16]

What paint do you use for the hair?

[itachiXtenten]

i like the technic, very original.

[KATEisFAB]

There are few things I love more than seeing one of my favorite artists painting.

[KorinnaAnna]

good one

[RozieeeKay]

i totes just whip up paintings like this in like 20 mins all the time hey.... just kidding i'm borderline retarded at art compared to you (and probably most other average people) also nice song.... also nice picture, this video enthuses me, you're a clever rapscallion

[WingedWolf1202]

When he first put the blue on over the face I literally said out loud, "Oh my gosh! What is he doing!?" ....but now I see. It looks beautiful.

[sagechild1]

I have watched your videos for a long time. Being a relatively 'safe' artist, I bit the bullet and started a 2x3' drawing yesterday. That's not so much the scary part. I will finish and spray fixative tonight...painting tomorrow. Eesh. Thank you for inspiring me. I love how you have the finite detail mixed with the love of abstract. Brilliant. xo

[ellectriclobster]

ur such a bad ass splashin paint around like that, then it turns out beautiful

[smeza943]

i love your song!

[scotrunboy]

i think i just fall in love w u

[Silly6World]

ты крут) очень очень.

[sophieee45]

You're a wonderful artist! I am very inspired by your creations; I'd like to try painting with a similar style to yours. But when you make your oil paint drip on your canvas, what do you mix with the paint to make it so liquidy?

[marcelogranda]

Your art is wonderful.

Tu arte es maravilloso. Thanks for sharing.

[myspreed]

you my friend, have magic.

[lostcomicbook]

This is only the second video I've seen of yours. So far I've noted that you're an amazing artist, you can play the guitar, you have the best taste in music, and you're good looking... Are you single?? ;)

[LuminouslyLurid]

When you all of the sudden smeared blue all over I almost shit myself and went "WHAT IS HE DOING?" I scared my cat off my lap haha. I am a beginner at oil paint and I am so anal retentive, I always want it to be just perfect and my gradients are never harsh enough. I wish I could be as free as you with my paintings.

[MsTheOutsider]

i love your hair

[Vrolok87]

Wow! I have a totally different way of painting. And I don't use oils yet. But now I have another moment, called "I'm done with my old self! Change EVERYTHING!!!", plus my current teacher makes me change my ways. He tells me to paint things I would never paint myself. It makes changing my style easier. So maybe I'll try your way some day soon. :)

It's a really cool work.

[theTRUE1414]

when ever i see your work it inspires me to make my own. 

[verchetodav]

you are magic man! i like you!

[wookie37]

Fascinating technique!! Beautiful work, friend. Thanks so much for posting the creative process. You are wonderful. Please post more.

[Kwantwothree]

artists nowadays have their uniqueness ... i enjoy watching the video. . good job with the water drips and such a belief of completing a painting from the start...

[hatemonkye]

what colors do u use when painting flesh tones ?

[thatsclasssy]

YES I LOVE WHY? AND YOUR ART.

Sorry, had to be said.

[varekai918]

Bro, it goes without saying that your work is brilliant but I'd just like to mention...you have impeccable taste in music. lol I've been introduced to so many bands through your videos xD Thanks a lot, keep it up.

[JezzlyJames]

really awesome

[NeccoWecco]

I love your work dear! One of my favourite things to do is watch other artists work - it's very inspirational and also very informative:) (TheNecco from DA)

[kendra0121]

Your paintings are so insperational.! I actually used to paint like landscape and stuff but, I never was fully satisfied...it kind of bored me. Anyways I saw your painting videos and you inspired me to learn how to draw.! I love drawing now. After I get to a place where im comfortable with my drawings I plan on painting again this time with acrylics and oil. Thank you

[katerilove]

I probably sound silly ,,,,but watching you paint this beautiful piece of art and listening to "The Greatest" made me cry ! What a talent you have. Which I could spend 2 months with you and pick your brain... lol.... I paint also , but it's only been 6 months... Wish it just came naturally to me!!! I just wanna make beautiful art.

Keep up your amazing work! You are a inspiration to me..

Kat

[katerilove]

I probably sound silly ,,,,but watching you paint this beautiful piece of art and listening to "The Greatest" made me cry ! What a talent you have. Which I could spend 2 months with you and pick your brain... lol.... I paint also , but it's only been 6 months... Wish it just came naturally to me!!! I just wanna make beautiful art.

Keep up your amazing work! You are a insparation to me..

Kat

[nemnemnemnemi]

Wow you are amazing, thank you for all your positive vibes and beautiful soul. :) Your creativity is beyond description.

[SoRichS0Pretty]

Stunning.



[SoRichS0Pretty]

Stunning.

[lnsordo91]

wow i love your style of art

[Aloywischus]

My goodness that is Beautiful.

[dnanything]

do you put anythiong on the canvas first before applying the paint so it spreads as such?

What type of paint to you use by the way

thanks:)

[oscarmk27]

hey man love ur work ... just a question ... do u use normal canvas ? or do u use other kind of surface ?? thanks so much for sharing !!

[riteasrain]

cool! and your expressions are too lol! love the way you throw paint around and RISK. Terrific! a work of love.

[oscarmk27]

hey man !! love ur work !! i have a question, do u use normal canvas ? or is it a kind of wood, i try to draw in canvas and its quite hard ... thanks !!!

[coolmanninja]

wow

[dest2baby]

OMGosh ..... Amazing Love your painting .... Thank you for sharing ur talent .. this has emotionally affected me, bringing a hint of tears ... something in those eyes just capture me ..... Absolutely Beautiful !!

[lufflystarr]

ur so fucking cuwl (:

[shanshanaya]

You are absolutelyfuckingamazing at what you're doing.

Looking at your work gives me inspiration and makes me determined to work harder so one day I can become an amazing artist like you.

Thank you for that. For giving me so much, and pushing me towards my goals.

[smeza943]

wow a verry nice and creative way of starting the video ^ ^

beautifull work. im jelous ^ ^

[LittleBoogeyman]

Such an inspiring video!!! I wanna draw! =D

You're genius!

[dulsecielo]

I love it great job, keep it coming!!

[kusuyMontreal]

Very cool bro.

[Tsanti]

Wow, amazing... O_O!

[OnlyDoniaUKnow]

Are you using a workable fixative over the graphite drawing before you paint to avoid smearing when you do the washes? what brand or what are you using?

Thanks so much for sharing these videos with us!

[mohrturtle]

well.

this makes me feel like painting again.

thank you.

[skgb75]

o wow i thought it was acrylics....very watery

[MissJessSnape]

When you first put on paint I was like 'NOOO!' and then you just rubbed it off and I felt so relieved hahaha

[selenatania]

beautifull

[silverring91]

She looks like she's alive!

[Cre8iveSignWorks]

totally awesome!

im sooo glad you paint way better than you sing! lol

i loved your process and the painting. who is the hot fem you painted?

the music was very nice also...especially the last song.

congrats on the video too.

cheers

[HelloHannaGrace]

this is beautiful .

[MittensIsMyHomeboy]

amazing art, and excellent choice of music. i love cat :)

[invaderjupitor]

Oh wow; this is amazing! I haven't seen a painting technique like this one in a long time, it's brilliant!

[TatiiiixD]

Would you ever consider giving tips about painting? I swear I would totally pay you if you could teach me a bit of your painting process! ^^;

Awesome paintings btw, you're really talented (:

[xmikamassacrex]

on your paintings where you use that red stuff and wipe it off and it makes shading & such.. whats that called? it would help me soo much with painting :)

[redlung]

In this painting it's oil paint.

[xmikamassacrex]

Thank you :)

[theNDNartist]

what kind of pencil did you use for the drawing? Prismacolor? #2 ???

[redlung]

You're good!! It's Prismacolor Tuquoise HB

[theNDNartist]

I love this painting and the technics you use to paint it!! How inspiring

[novaisaiah]

Nice. How many brushes did you use on that one painting?

[Dayivsfur]

wow! you are awesome..and crazy too..i would love to paint like you.

[MarsVideolet]

I love your style!

[madlynda]

stunning painting, i am going to watch this again a few times and give it a try, thanks for posting,

lynda.

[sirLEVITSKY]

What an unorthodox way to paint. Amazing, I would try to buy it from you if I would of had the money :)

How much time did it take, if you ever read this?

[metaFLICK]

most amazing piece of work I've ever seen! how did you fiqure out this technique?

[bearsdaddyjrspap]

very interesting technique, i think im going to try it, it goes to show u that even afterdoing art for over 20 years u still learn for the better.. thnx for the vid keep up the great work..

[JonBibire]

5 stars

[Rynskeee]

Brilliant Micheal, so much fun but f*#in brilliant.

[vanishedxvixen]

I swear it's like you sculpt when you paint... magic, completely magic... I would love to know the type of paint used. comment or message me back. you are truely a work of art yourself sir. you make the things in my head appear beautifully on canvas.

--but of course, you probably hear stuff like this all the time... I would just like to make myself known along with others who love your work.

-c

[dragonflyhottie]

You are an amazing artist. Thats a beautiful, serene, powerful painting to me. With a hint of mystery or fantasy. Can u please explain how you was able to do your shading. Was it acrylic watered down? and how do u not get it to smudge your original base sketch?

Commenters: songs

First one was: The Vowels, Pt. 2 by Why?

The second song is: The Greatest by Cat Power

[redlung]

Hello and thank you. For the shading/color I used oils mixed with extra linseed oil. I sprayed the drawing with KRYLON WORKABLE FIXATIF to prevent smudging. The fixatif also makes the surface of the canvas very smooth which makes it very easy to spread the paint. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching- Mike

[nevermind086]

@redlung sweet this answers my question haha. this rocks man.

[sarinfa]

@redlung im so sorry, but could you please indicate the part where you used the acrylic and oil paint please, I wanted to try use acrylic and oil together (since im still a student and my teacher wants me try many paint media in one piece, now im kinda learning on how to use these media.

thank you in advance.

[Storminspired]

I'm really interested in using acrylics with oils on top like michael, I can't tell if the shading he's doing is with acrylics or oils and then washed with spirits or water :( Wish I knew!

[DoctorWh021]

please put the name of songsssss

[writerinc]

incredible

[FANTITUTZY]

put the name of the songsssss pls xd lol I aprecciate lol xD

[fazelinae]

Looks like Adriana Lima

[cavey89]

i shal grow my own beard one day and out paint you. lol. amazing work. x

[OhMymy]

Hey I love your work! Really unique, great technique, and cool method of painting!

[sweetisobella]

what a wonderful artist you are, YOUR WORK IS AMAZING, TRUELY AMAZING. x

[madkaye]

since youtube seems to be an appropriate forum for shameless gushing comments,

you are my artistic idol, quite truthfully.

[DipzVideos]

How in the world do u do that? Mind teaching me via tutorials? I'm doing potrait painting and none came close to yours.

Shucks

[YuliaFREAKA]

Amazing Painting... Great Fabulous style... Nice to know you & ur works :)

[xXTohruAndKyoXx]

I envy you. EPIC. You are amazing. <3333 I can't put into words on how astonished i am. <3

[TheMissamandajones]

hey its amanda jones find me on myspace...

[yykdarkphantom]

very interesting technique

[tashaleena]

wow this is awesome :D thanks for sharing

[niftykelli]

beautiful.

[raeart]

great techniques! thanks for sharing! looks like you have a good time. cheers!

raeart

[docecc]

Wow! you are the man! Your work is amazing!!!! And you got a goodr tecnique. Keep the good work....

[mypantsareTIGHTER]

you're a man...who listens to cat power :)

(and makes masterpieces, and has facial hair, and sweet spectacles)

good for you!

[dawoodmarion]

This is beautiful - I feel like painting now ...

[DJLoveArt]

Wow, love your style! What a great way to mix media. I also admire your shamanic technique of drawing the subject-spirit through yourself -- that's ART!

[itricke]

I just wanted to tell you that you are my favorite artist, that is still living. One day I hope to own one of your paintings. You Rock!

[marzrocks312]

that piece is amazing!!!! where you using water colors????

[deiselrox]

what trck starts around  3:10-- love ur work, im jealous

[flockhart]

I think the tracks by Cat Power the title of the song is "The Greatest" -

his work is cool isnt it?

[alro16]

wow, I really like that one! keep up the good work!

[emersonstem]

did you use a reference photo?

[SharonAmberLane]

Wow - that was very impressive and inspiring!

The way you painted the painting was awesome.

I never saw something like that before and I

also like the music.

Thanks for this great video!

[weebles12]

whats the name of the track at 0.36? it's damn fun to paint to! lol

[nline66]

Hey Michael,

I just fell upon you videos randomly while searching for art videos. Would just like to say your paintings are a huge inspiration. Keep up the amazing work and please post more videos if you find time, I really enjoy watching and learning from them, if I had the cash I'd certainly buy one but right now I'm just a poor art student!

[daromaclub]

funny and beauty five stars michael ;)

[Vuji222]

I love it!

[oWHONERSo]

That painting was amazing!

Loved the music too!

Great job man!

Subbed 4 sure.

[suziblutube]

Talented AND Emo!!

xo

[AmicusClothing]

I really like your style alot!! How do you make the acrylic so blendable and almost erasable with the rag? Do you mix it with something? Please explain this to me, I want to learn how to do that. Thanks! peace :)

[NeccoWecco]

@AmicusClothing Acrylic is water-based, so simply adding water makes it runny and more transparent :) You can even paint with them as you would watercolors, but it's important to have nice quality paints, so that the pigments don't disperse and look very spotty and ugly.

[OmnipotentO]

0:40 for painting start

[monicatlink]

Love your work! :)

[cheekychen]

I love it!

[blaquechylde]

Enough with the singin' and paint already! LOL

[EDvining]

this is my new favorite video of all time. Very interesting your subtractive/smudging paint technique. I've always struggled with just paint. my eyes identify light and shadow. I love the tight graphite line work combined with the very loose consistency and use of the paint. Reminds me of water color without leaving water marks. I'm guessing water color would also distort the preliminary image. and Was the lion in the background a blueprint for her expression? Very much awesome man. Love it!!!!!

[LAArtGallery]

Loved watching you both, singing and paintin!

[MonaFrye]

Thank you for adding another video.

I get lost in your work, and the music really does assist in the departure.

LuV

[babybuddybear]

Very nicely put together! So you draw the figure first, then paint? Maybe that would help me. I'll try it. :)

[shaunms328]

very inspirational. I really enjoy seeing this stuff...keep em coming.

Whos the music by?

Shaun

[erisheri]

"Why" by The Vowels

"The greatest" by Cat Power

[shaunms328]

Thank you

[cyferredrose]

thanks

[Marigoldblu]

Quite beautiful, it was utter magic watching this painting form. Glad you are back, you were missed.

Marie.

[araraazul48]

Really awsome!Always a great painting, great music and a awsome artist. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us

[JbeanZx]

love the first technique you used!

im gonna try it out :P

[StudiosthePrism07]

I LOVE U./. U ARE AMAZING MARRY ME LOL

[Farzanmi2]

I consider it as a gift from u to me....

luv the painting,

the vdo editing, and your little song in the beginning too....

you rcok..

Luv u

Mitu

[dulceinolvidable]

sweet! love the motion very dramatic :)

[kasumisman]

finally a new video.. thanks i enjoyed watching

[bonavistask8er]

Wow, another great painting and the music really sets a nice atmosphere for your work.

[nedFlandersII]

Amazing! and always the best music to accompany your work.

[papplegrassbracelet]

glad to see you back !!!love this piece too... natch. oh & thanks for reminding me of cat power too! I watched your vid this am before work and it was in my head ALL day! Time to dig out the disk again! peace 2 u

k

peace

[marchato14]

awsome to see you back!!...great video...great artist

[fridamorelia]

Wow!!

You're amazing!!!

Love it!!

The process was totally exciting !!

[BRAINSNBEAUTY08]

LOVE IT!!!

[SomebodyIusedtoknow]

you make beauty ♥

[debcoart]

Stunning. Thank you for making another wonderful video. I've favorited this one so I can watch it over and over......

[tesapie]

Yay! Another video!

[pinsall]

Fantastic as usual Michael! So glad to see ya back!!

[yessire01]

Very happy to see you back painting again!

[desertgirl913]

=] i love watching you paint

[ccbell42]

beautiful

[Fridasson]

Your paintings are great, love your style. So inspiring!

[UminaTaylor]

your paintings are always worth the wait.

love your work.

[LaineArt]

That was FUN! Wonderful work again, Michael!

[thenudeartist]

i'm glad your back

it's been a while

Awesome awesome stuff