Dimitra Milan Teaches Abstract Realism in New Online Course on My Modern Met Academy

Artist Dimitra Milan is offering an online class titled 'Abstract Realism: Introduction to Mixed Media Painting' on My Modern Met Academy, the e-learning platform of My Modern Met. The course teaches her signature technique of 'abstract realism,' which blends abstraction and realism into a single cohesive piece. In this approach, the background is abstract, created intuitively with color and texture, while the foreground image is rendered realistically. Students learn to sketch directly on the abstract base, then build mid-tones and shadows using glazing with transparent acrylics, and finally add opaque layers for solidity. The resulting artwork feels both spontaneous and intentional. The course is available exclusively on My Modern Met Academy and is described as one of the platform's most beloved classes. The announcement includes a video preview and links to related articles on creative practice, stencil art, watercolor painting, and building artistic skills.