Oil Painting Courses and Certifications

The Oil Painter's Handbook

From composition and value to color mixing and oil paint application, get the step-by-step guidance you need to create an oil painting with photo-like...

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Essential Techniques for Outstanding Paintings

Learn painting essentials from award-winning artist Patrick Howe to start working with oils and acrylics! It's never been easier with an online class...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Simple Techniques for Vibrant Sunsets

Paint breathtaking, impressionistic sunsets in a matter of hours. Learn techniques for composition, capturing light, finishing and more.

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Painting a Still Life

If you’ve been wanting to dive into painting, but don’t know how to begin then join Katie Liddiard as she shows you how to paint a still life. A still...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Proko

The Four Types of Edges in Portrait Painting - Techniques and Applications

Master the four essential edge types in portrait painting - hard, firm, soft, and lost edges - while learning professional techniques for blending, value development, and adding depth to create lifelike portraits.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Abstract Painting in Oil & Wax

Unleash your inner artist! Learn to paint an abstract piece in oil and wax with expert guidance from artist Kristen Abbott. Kristen walks you through the process step by step,...

• Craftsy
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• $9.00

Color in Bloom: Painting Flowers With Oil

Create beautiful, lifelike flowers that bloom from your canvas! Build oil painting skills for composition, color, form, detail and more.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Paint & Palette Essentials: A Beginner's Guide to Oil Painting

Learn to use color-mixing techniques and a variety of palettes to create eye-catching works of art!

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Oil Painting: Sand, Sea & Sky

Learn the oil painting techniques you need to develop dramatic seascapes that rival the depth and realism of your favorite beach photographs!

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Introduction to Oil Painting (Direct Method)

Suitable for absolute beginners, this course teaches how to start oil painting, first with just one brush and one color, then moving on to create a complete oil painting in color, using Direct Method which is the most accessible method for beginners.

• Sadie Valeri Atelier
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• $24.00

Kyle Heath Art

How to Paint a Still Life in Oil

Learn to paint a vibrant still life in oils, exploring techniques like contrast, color mixing, and shape creation. Enhance your skills with real-time guidance on achieving realistic greens and using toned backgrounds.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyle Heath Art

Master Study in Style - Color Mixing

Discover color mixing techniques through master study painting while developing your artistic style and breaking down other artists' approaches using oil paints.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyle Heath Art

Master Study - Studying an Artist's Style

Discover how to analyze and replicate another artist's techniques while developing your own style through hands-on oil painting demonstration and social media growth tips.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor

Oil Painting - White Rose Study

Learn to paint a white rose using water mixable oils, focusing on subtle shadows and color shifts to create form. Master techniques for capturing delicate petals and creating depth in a small-scale study.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Krita

Impasto Oil Painting with MEMILEO Brushes in Krita - Demonstration and Tutorial

Master impasto oil painting techniques in Krita with MEMILEO brush bundle - learn setup, brush handling, and canvas templates while following along with a detailed demonstration of digital painting effects.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video