This beautiful majestic Stag stands tall and proud among this magical frosty landscape. The air is cold and the crunch underfoot makes him look up. Always alert he observes you as you do him. So peaceful and still. So majestic....

As detailed as this subject is, it's not the most difficult lesson on MJS Tv. As always your brushwork needs to be tight and steady. Getting the proportions correct with this painting is all important so take your time with the sketch and the rest will fall in to place.

Difficulty: Advanced
Panel Size: 12 x 12 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Professional Brush Set
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

In August 2019 Michael switched brush manufacturers and as a result the series numbers/names are different in some of the lessons. In order to be able to complete the lessons regardless of which set you’re using we have put together a chart which lists the equivalent brushes from both sets.

Oil Paints:
Titanium White
Cerulean Blue
Ivory Black
Dioxazine Purple
Cadmium Orange
Winsor yellow
Burnt Umber
French Ultramarine
Alizarin Crimson

Mediums / Thinners:
White Spirit