Oil Painting for Self-taught Artists: Painting in Layers

If you like to paint in oils but still feel overwhelmed with the painting in layers (indirect painting method) or if you like to keep your studio solvent-free, this class is for you!

I've spent years researching ways to make my painting process more efficient and straightforward.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

I will share my painting workflow which is full of tips and tricks spiced up with a bit of theory on oil painting to help you to make an educated decision on what part of it you want to incorporate into your practice.

In this class, you'll learn:

• how to keep 'fat over lean' principle simple
• how to choose your oil paints
• tips and tricks on how to clean your studio and keep it safe
• how to paint in layers using just oil as your medium
• how to clean your brushes without solvents
• how to keep paint mix leftovers fresh for days
• how to create a monochromatic underpainting
• practise mixing new colours from the paint you have
• add colour pass on top of the underpainting
• how to protect your painting

And many other tips and tricks, including a demo which will hopefully make your painting process more effortless and fun.

WHO IS IT FOR?

If you are new to oil painting, you will find these techniques easy to use and apply in your practice.

The more advanced students will find a lot of useful tips and tricks to add to their arsenal, it is always fascinating to look over the shoulder of another artist!

Therefore you do not require any prior knowledge of oil painting for this class, but experience in drawing is highly appreciated!

WHAT IS THE COURSE'S PROJECT?

We will demystify oil painting and make it simple while painting The Unicorn of The Enchanted Forest!

You can see progress in the course guide.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools:

• Painting surface (canvas, gesso board, etc.)
• Brushes
• Five oil paint tubes: Titanium White and Raw Umber, some Red, Blue and Yellow
• Refined Linseed Oil or any other drying oil
• Paper towels or lint and dust-free rug
• Palette & palette knife

Click here for a suggested list of supplies.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• I initially created the course for the SkillShare educational platform: https://skl.sh/3LKtWhO
• You can ask for HELP and SHARE your progress on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vcR5KxsRUg
• You can watch first lessons of the course for FREE on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@SandraElderberry/