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Access 100+ in-depth lessons on MJS TV where I share the exact tools & techniques I’ve learned and developed over the last 30 years as a professional artist.
Hi, my name is Michael James Smith and I’ve been a professional artist for over 30 years
I know how it feels to be overwhelmed when trying to create realistic oil paintings.
There are so many contradictory opinions that it makes you feel like you can never get your techniques right.
While others seem to make it look easy…
All too often frustration & uncertainty holds you back from creating your best artwork…
That’s why I created MJS TV.
My aim is to help you become a better artist, with less time and frustration.
Whether you’re completely new to painting or want to master more challenging techniques…
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you improve with my wide-range of exclusive lessons.
Here Is Just Some of What You Can Expect from Joining MJS TV
Having the exact techniques and guidance to bring your paintings bursting to life.
Feeling confident to share your work with others.
Being proud of the way your finished piece looks.
Never wasting another blank canvas!!
Relaxing into the peaceful art of painting, without getting frustrated
Having a proven process you can apply to your own unique paintings.
100+ Lessons
20,000+ Success Stories
Portrait, Landscape, Still Life & More
My Story
I’m a professional artist from Chelmsford in the United Kingdom. I’ve been painting for 30 years and as a child, I was inspired by my father who was also a landscape artist.
After spending thousands of hours in the studio, I’ve had to overcome my fair share of challenges…
Struggling to get the right techniques, creative blocks, testing more difficult scenes, lacking motivation or launching my career as an artist…
But in every challenge, I’ve grown as a painter and learned to love my craft even more.
I’ve always enjoyed developing my distinctive photorealistic style by paying attention to every detail. My inspiration often comes from travelling and observing the nature & sights around me.
Painting is my passion and I love sharing my knowledge with others. Over the past years, I’ve been lucky to help 100,000’s people become better artists.
I’d love for you to feel the same way as I do about art and in particular painting realistic paintings.
If painting’s your passion or you’d like it to be, buckle up, take a deep breath, and let’s get painting!
So What’s Included In MJS TV?
100+ In-Depth Painting Lessons
Landscapes, animals, sea-scapes, still-life and portrait tutorials with a new tutorial released every single month! Watch as much as you want
Beginner To Advanced Levels
There are tutorials to suit all skill levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that there will always be something to challenge you
Lesson Resources
Each tutorial comes with a list of recommended brushes and paint colours, as well as a downloadable reference photo and a sketching guide.
Private Community
As an MJS TV member you get access to a private Facebook group where you can post your work, receive critique, support and encouragement from other members.
Member Discounts
Gain exclusive access to regular offers and discounts on selected painting supplies and products.
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MJS TV is accessible on hundreds of devices including iOS devices, Android devices, MACs and PCs. You can easily download lessons and watch offline.
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100+ In-Depth Painting Lessons
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Access the whole catalogue of tutorials as many times as you like. They will always be available as long as you are a paying member with a new lesson released every month!
The tutorials range from 1-22 hours in length and cover a wide range of subjects including landscapes, seascapes and still-life.
Bonus Materials
($600 Value)
For each style of painting, Michael talks specifically about the main differences, how to approach each unique subject and what brushes and techniques will work best before showing you how to get started.
Private Community
($500 Value)
Whether you need help with a recent painting, are struggling with techniques, or just need some feedback – you’ll be supported.
The MJS TV member group is constantly active and an amazing resource for your painting journey.
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How can I learn to paint like Michael James Smith?
Michael shares a wealth of knowledge in step-by-step tutorials, covering many different subjects and demonstrating his technique from start to finish. Each tutorial teaches the techniques Michael uses and offers everything you will need to know and practice to be able to use his oil painting technique and paint beautiful paintings that you will be proud of. This includes sketching, blocking-in, applying details, mixing colours and how to use brushes. Take a look over all the available tutorials, which include a free to view lesson to try, and start painting today!
Do the tutorials have subtitles?
We are in the process of subtitling and translating all of the lessons on MJS Tv in to multiple languages. Several have already been subtitled and translated including our free lesson, How to Paint an Autumn Tree, How to Paint a Simple Landscape, Winter in Austria and How to Paint Water.
What if my internet isn't fast?
No need to worry, you can download the lessons and then watch at a later time offline, and across multiple devices.
How long are the tutorial videos available to view?
Once you become a member you can view the whole catalogue of tutorials as many times as you like. They will always be available as long as you are a paying member. The tutorials range from 5-22 hours in length and cover a wide range of subjects including landscapes, seascapes and still-life. There are tutorials to suit all skill levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that there will always be something to challenge you.
What equipment will I need for the tutorials?
A breakdown of the equipment required for each lesson is listed within each lesson's description. Equipment lists include brushes, paints and painting surfaces.
I'm just a beginner, will this work for me?
Yes, there are tutorials to suit all skill levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that there will always be something to challenge you.
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“You can’t miss by signing up for MJS tutorials.” - Larry
40+ Lessons
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Portrait, Landscape, Still Life & More
Michael James Smith TV
All the Lessons You Need to Paint Beautiful Photorealistic Art
Access 100+ in-depth lessons on MJS TV where I share the exact tools & techniques I’ve learned and developed over the last 30 years as a professional artist.
"Anyone can learn from Michael’s teaching.” - Tim
“You can’t miss by signing up for MJS tutorials.” - Larry
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How can I learn to paint like Michael James Smith?
Michael shares a wealth of knowledge in step-by-step tutorials, covering many different subjects and demonstrating his technique from start to finish. Each tutorial teaches the techniques Michael uses and offers everything you will need to know and practice to be able to use his oil painting technique and paint beautiful paintings that you will be proud of. This includes sketching, blocking-in, applying details, mixing colours and how to use brushes. Take a look over all the available tutorials, which include a free to view lesson to try, and start painting today!
Do the tutorials have subtitles?
We are in the process of subtitling and translating all of the lessons on MJS Tv in to multiple languages. Several have already been subtitled and translated including our free lesson, How to Paint an Autumn Tree, How to Paint a Simple Landscape, Winter in Austria and How to Paint Water.
I'm just a beginner, will this work for me?
Yes, there are tutorials to suit all skill levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that there will always be something to challenge you.
How long are the tutorial videos available to view?
Once you become a member you can view the whole catalogue of tutorials as many times as you like. They will always be available as long as you are a paying member. The tutorials range from 5-22 hours in length and cover a wide range of subjects including landscapes, seascapes and still-life. There are tutorials to suit all skill levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that there will always be something to challenge you.
What equipment will I need for the tutorials?
A breakdown of the equipment required for each lesson is listed within each lesson's description. Equipment lists include brushes, paints and painting surfaces.
What if my internet isn't fast?
No need to worry, you can download the lessons and then watch at a later time offline, and across multiple devices.
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" Anyone can learn from Michael's teaching" - Tim
"You can't miss by signing up for MJS tutorials - Larry
Michael James Smith TV
All the Lessons You
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Photorealistic Art
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(without getting frustrated or overwhelmed)
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beonco38a,
Splendid instruction
I explored many online workshops, and online instruction by several masters. I settled on Michael’s courses fairly quickly. He covers many subjects and these subjects are complex, well lit with great shadows and the step by step instructions are nothing less than superb. His site is well organized, easy to navigate and he is easy to understand. I highly recommended studying under him here. Whether you’re a beginner or well skilled, you’ll not regret it. The cost is also fair as well. Enjoy!
Pam from Fort Worth,
Fabulous!
MJS TV has exceeded my expectations. The content is amazing - I have learned so much that I have not seen anywhere else. My painting has improved as a result. And the technology works, so there is no frustration with constant buffering or other problems. You can also see the palette and the painting in progress at the same time, so you know how to mix the colors he is using and you have a clear view of brushstrokes.
Teilanikirk,
Best teacher
I can’t thank you enough for sharing, most artists don’t do that. I am unbelievably lucky to have stumbled on these lessons, I found them when I was looking up myself on the internet to see what was out there and lucky for me we have the same name, Michael James. My painting ability has grown beyond where I was and beyond what I thought I could do. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much).
PatrickGunn,
Learn how to paint realistically!!!!!!
I recently got Michael James Smith’s painting lessons and they are so GOOD!!! If you ever have trouble painting a certain thing you can just go to the lesson that teaches you how to do it! I would really recommend Michael’s painting lesson for all people wanting to take their art to the next level! I can’t recommend this enough!
my art class,
MJS tutorials
I am so happy I stumbled upon MJS tutorials. I have learned so much. Michael takes you through EVERY step of the process from mixing colors to which brush to use to the actual way to use the brush and the consistency of the paint. I was fairly new to painting and I was afraid to continue alone. Now, with Michael, I feel like I am not alone.
Cdgarner,
Super talented artist that has taught me a great deal!!!
He goes into detail about colors and how to mix them to get desired results. Seems genuinely interested that his students learn proper technique.
I highly recommend any level of artist from beginner to professional artist to try him out. He truly is a incredibly talented artist.
"Getting close now, I have some dried leaves and ground cover foliage to the left of the bolder in the foreground to add and I think I may put the brush down on this one. 40 years ago I lived near here and use to fish for trout in this stream."
Scott
"New member and posting my first MJS painting."
Roy
So.. just want to tell you this is the result i get by learning on Michael James Smith for 2 years until now, then it was very helpful.. I'm learning smart not hard, so THANKS! Hope you enjoy it."
Abdullah
Tatiana
Anyone can learn how to paint incredible realism from scratch.......... but I know what you may be thinking...........
“I don’t have raw artistic talent”
“I never went to art school”
I understand, you’re not alone.
The truth is, you DO NOT need to be naturally gifted or highly experienced to start creating eye-catching paintings.
My lessons cater for all abilities from school children to the highly experienced professional artist and the lessons are categorised in to levels of difficulty to streamline the learning process.
The beginner lessons are designed to give you confidence in using and mixing paints without the pressure of creating super fine details. Each beginner lesson is also designed to give you an impressive finished painting in only 2-3 hours.
“I’ve never painted before ”
“It just looks too hard”
Inside each lesson, I’ll teach you all you need to know, from the basics of colour mixing, through to painting a detailed and realistic masterpiece.
I’ll reveal hidden techniques that have worked for me over the last 30 years in my own paintings.
Come and join 1000’s of painters already using MJS TV, and start working on your next masterpiece today.
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