Oil Painting From Pigment to Canvas

This 5-day masterclass offers intermediate to advanced painters the opportunity to deepen their oil painting practice through classical techniques and material exploration. Participants will learn the full process of building an oil painting from start to finish, beginning with pigment preparation and underpainting, and progressing through tonal structure, glazing, depth, and the refinement of light and atmosphere. 

Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants will strengthen their technical understanding of oil painting while cultivating patience, observation, and confidence in a sustained studio process. 

Course Overview 

This course explores: 

1. Pigment grinding and traditional oil paint preparation 
2. The role of underpainting in composition building 
3. Tonal structure, light, and shadow development 
4. Classical glazing techniques for depth and atmosphere 
5. Color discipline and the process of completing a finished work 

By the end of the masterclass, you will: 

1. Understand the process of creating a classical oil painting from foundation to completion 
2. Prepare traditional oil painting materials independently 
3. Apply layering techniques to create depth, atmosphere, and form 
4. Complete an original finished oil painting 

Who’s it for? 

Intermediate to advanced painters