M8 (Jan Matejak) - Let me share something about the word "talent" that's thrown around a lot. I often hear people say, "I can't paint or draw because I have no talent for it." Can you learn to paint without being born with talent? Absolutely, YES!
Yes, you might be thinking that's not the case, and I get it. I used to believe that artistic talent was something you had to be born with, too. But after 20 years of painting, I've completely changed my mind.
Painting is a skill, much like any other craft, and I firmly believe anyone can learn it! Sure, those with natural talent might pick it up quicker and find it easier, but talent alone won't get you far without the drive to learn, hard work, and persistence. Talent means nothing without effort and determination. So, grab that brush and start creating—anyone can do it!



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Thanks again for voting, friends! The winner is Artwork #3, and it will be featured in the next workshop 👌 Your input really helps, so I’d love to ask for your opinion one more time.

I’m currently finishing a book about how a lifetime of long studio hours has affected me — both mentally and physically. It loosely follows the topic of my latest video and goes a bit deeper into the reality behind years of work in the studio.

I now have three different cover designs, and I’d genuinely love to hear what you think.

👉 Which cover do you find the strongest?
👉 Which one would actually make you curious enough to click and see what the book is about?

Your feedback means a lot to me, so thanks in advance for helping out again.

Please vote below ⬇️

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I want to sincerely thank all of my followers, supporters, and friends for being here with me. Your support means more than you might realize. Thanks to you, I’m able to keep doing what I love and continue building this journey around art. I truly appreciate every comment, message, share, and bit of encouragement. It all matters. I’m excited for the year ahead and for everything we’ll create together. I already have plans in motion for new workshops and fresh videos, and after the New Year I’ll be diving straight back into it.

Thank you for staying with me, for believing in my work, and for being part of what’s coming next. Here’s to another year of growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Wishing you a strong, creative, and healthy New Year. 🎉🎨

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

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Hey friends!
I’m preparing a new classical layering oil painting video workshop, and I’d love your help! Which setup do you like the most and would want to see painted? All three are simple compositions. The workshop will be for beginners, focused on building form and volume, so I intentionally chose uncomplicated objects and shapes. What do you think — 1, 2, or 3? Help me decide! Let's vote !! 👇

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 26

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From my easel — Hey friends, I’ve got a little update for you, so you know I haven’t been slacking—and to give you a taste of what’s coming next. I’m working on something completely new for the channel, something I’ve never painted before, and the warm underpainting is already taking shape beautifully. The next step is the grisaille layer, and trust me… that’s where things really start to come alive. And soon, you’ll even get to vote on whether I should take it into full color or leave it as a finished underpainting. A short video update on this piece is already on my Patreon!

1 month ago | [YT] | 58

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The Dark Side of Being an Artist - New video soon! Don’t worry, my friends — I’m alive and doing fine. In my new video, I talk about how 25 years of painting have affected me, and what you should watch out for.

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

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I finally finished this little cute Terror bird :) Video will follow very soon!

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Another piece I'm working on these days :) Recording the whole process, so the video will be available soon :)

2 months ago | [YT] | 15

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I Broke Every Rule I Know… and I Loved It 😅🎨

This time, I did something absolutely wild. I ditched everything I usually do — no imprimatura, no underpainting, and I picked a subject I’ve never painted before. Total chaos… and total freedom. 😎

I love pushing myself out of the comfort zone and diving head-first into experiments that break all the rules. That’s how you grow, learn, and rediscover your passion for painting.

And yes — I filmed everything. The result? Let’s just say… you won’t believe how it turned out. 👀🔥

2 months ago | [YT] | 38

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Finally done! A full video workshop, more than 2 hours long, is available now on my Patreon. www.patreon.com/collection/135706 . Next week, I will post here on my YouTube a 40-minute free video preview of this piece, so stay tuned!

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