Foundations Of Oil Painting: Master The Basics

Oil Painting Fundamentals: Still Life and Color Exploration

What you'll learn

Understand the Basics of Oil Painting

Create and Use a Color Wheel

Develop Brush and Palette Knife Techniques

Work with Painting Mediums

Set Up a Still-Life Composition

Create Textures and Forms

Blend Colors Smoothly and Accurately

Create Multiple Still-Life Paintings

Care for Painting Tools Properly

Understand the Role of Mediums

Requirements

There are no prerequisites—this course is perfect for beginners with no prior experience needed! Just bring your creativity and basic painting supplies to get started.

Just essential materials including oil paints (primary and secondary colors), a variety of brushes, a palette knife, canvas or oil painting paper, a mixing palette, mediums like linseed oil or liquin, and brush cleaner

Description

Are you ready to dive into the rich, textured world of oil painting? This beginner-friendly course is designed to guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting, from mastering essential tools and techniques to creating captivating still-life compositions. Whether you're entirely new to oil painting or looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step course offers clear guidance to help you grow as an artist.You’ll learn how to mix colors, use a variety of brushes and palette knives, and develop techniques for creating smooth transitions, textures, and vibrant color contrasts. Through hands-on lessons, we’ll explore how to compose and paint subjects like apples, mugs, and other still-life objects, all while emphasizing the importance of color theory and its application.Alongside practical painting exercises, this course offers valuable insights into selecting the right materials, organizing your palette for maximum efficiency, and understanding how to care for your tools. You’ll also practice advanced techniques, such as building layers, working with impasto, and creating dynamic textures.By the end of this course, you'll have completed multiple still-life practices, gained confidence in your technique, and developed a deep understanding of oil painting fundamentals. Best of all, you'll be equipped to continue growing as an artist with the ability to create your own expressive works of art!What You’ll Learn:Introduction to essential oil painting materialsMastering color mixing and creating color chartsPainting still-life subjects like apples and mugsUsing palette knives and brushes for different texturesUnderstanding light, shadow, and depth in your compositionsCreating smooth color transitions and dynamic highlightsAdvanced oil painting techniques including impasto and blendingCourse Features:Step-by-step instructional videosPractical assignments to reinforce learningAccess to downloadable eBooks and color chartsAdditional techniques for palette knife painting and creating depth, Tips on how to care for brushes and other toolsThis course is designed with beginners in mind, offering clear, step-by-step instructions that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to create your own stunning oil paintings. Whether you want to explore art as a new hobby or take the first step toward a more professional path, this course will provide the foundation you need.By the end of the course, you’ll not only have completed multiple beautiful still-life paintings, but you’ll also have the knowledge and skills to continue creating vibrant, expressive works of art. Plus, you'll gain lifetime access to all course materials and updates, so you can revisit the lessons anytime.Don’t miss the chance to learn oil painting from the ground up. Join this course today and start your artistic journey!

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started: Introduction to Oil Painting and Resources

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 E-Book: Oil Painting A Complete Guide for Beginners

Lecture 3 E-Book II: Essential Skills and Techniques for Every Artist

Lecture 4 Colours Chart

Lecture 5 Working with Essential Painting Liquids

Lecture 6 Choosing the Right Papers for Your Work

Lecture 7 Exploring Palette Knife Techniques

Lecture 8 Using a Paper Palette for Mixing

Lecture 9 Brush Techniques

Lecture 10 Artworks Pictures

Lecture 11 Assignments

Section 2: Color Theory and Charting: From Palette to Precision

Lecture 12 How to Arrange Colors on Your Palette

Lecture 13 Introduction to the Colour Wheel

Lecture 14 Creating Your Own Colour Wheel

Lecture 15 Exploring Colour Charts - First Steps

Lecture 16 Exploring Colour Charts - Moving Forward

Lecture 17 Exploring Colours - Going Deeper

Lecture 18 Exploring Colours - Neutral Colours

Lecture 19 Exploring Colours - Final Touches

Section 3: Layered Apple Painting: Developing Form and Depth

Lecture 20 Painting the Apple - Laying the Foundation

Lecture 21 Painting the Apple - Adding Details

Lecture 22 Painting the Apple - Building Layers

Lecture 23 Painting the Apple - Refining the Form

Lecture 24 Painting the Apple - Final Touches

Section 4: Exploring Textures and Creating Depth

Lecture 25 Exploring Mug Textures and Shading Techniques

Lecture 26 Creating Depth with Palette Knife and Brush Strokes

Section 5: Building a Still Life: From First Sketch to Detailed

Lecture 27 Creating Still Life - First Stage

Lecture 28 Creating Still Life - Adding Complexity

Lecture 29 Creating Still Life - Bringing It to Life

Lecture 30 Creating Still Life - Enhancing the Details

Beginners in Oil Painting,Students,Aspiring Artists,Art Hobbyists,Anyone Looking for a Creative Outlet