Master the various ways to use oil paint and materials.
Oil painting looks so elegant from the outside.
Luminous layers, rich color, that gorgeous depth you can almost reach into. But when you actually pick up a brush and try it? It can feel overwhelming fast. Which medium do I use? How do I get that smooth transition? Why does my texture look muddy instead of expressive?
Oil Techniques
Master the various ways to use oil paint and materials .
Oil painting has a learning curve - but it also has secrets. And once someone shows them to you, everything clicks.
Oil Techniques is a comprehensive deep dive into the how of oil painting — not just what to do, but why it works. From prepping your canvas to mastering the Plop and Soften method, from glazing to scumbling to making your mark with confidence, this course covers the full toolkit. Whether you're brand new to oils or looking to level up, you'll leave with a real foundation and the creative freedom to explore your own style.
This is for you if...
- You've always wanted to try oils but felt intimidated by the materials
- You've started painting in oil but feel like you're just guessing at technique
- Your blends look streaky or overworked and you don't know how to fix it
- You want more texture and character in your work but don't know how to get there
- You're not sure which brushes, mediums, or solvents to use or why
If oils have felt a little mysterious - this is where that changes.
This is not for you if...
- You're looking for a finished painting project from start to finish
- You want strictly tight, photorealistic painting instruction
- You already have a strong oil technique foundation and just want more painting time
- You're not ready to let go of copying techniques exactly as you've seen them
- You're not looking for a polished result on the first try
WHATS INSIDE:
Intro and Prep
We start with the foundation — a welcome and orientation, toning your canvas (a game changer most beginners skip), and palette prep so you're set up for success before a single brushstroke happens.
Brush Handling
The anatomy of a brush, the angle brush and what it can do, and the signature Plop and Soften technique — this module alone will transform how your paint goes onto the canvas. Smooth transitions, natural textures, confident strokes.
Layering Tactics
Glazing, scumbling, grazing — three distinct layering approaches that add luminosity, depth, and that beautiful broken texture you see in expressive oil work. This is where oil painting starts to feel like magic.
Details
The round brush, making your mark — the finishing touches that pull a painting together and start to make your work feel unmistakably yours.
You don't need more Paint, YOu need to know techniques
What you'll walk away with
A strong foundation in oil painting techniques you'll use in every painting
Confidence with brushes, mediums, solvents, and tools — no more guessing
The Plop and Soften method for smooth, natural transitions
Glazing and scumbling skills to add depth and luminosity to your work
Broken, expressive textures that add movement and character
The beginning of your own unique style with oils
What students say. Real results.
I'd been afraid of oils for years. This course made them feel completely approachable. The Plop and Soften technique was a revelation — I use it every single time I paint now."
-Nancy T., new oil painter
"The layering module alone was worth it. I never understood glazing before this — now it's my favorite thing to do. My paintings have so much more depth."
- Ellen M., hobby painter
One payment. Lifetime access. No subscription. No expiration.
Work through it at your own pace and come back whenever you want.
Oil Techniques
$75.00
One time
- 4 modules of video instruction
- Lifetime access
- Watch at your own pace
Want even more?
Creative Journey Membership
$20/month
- This entire bundle included
- Every other course and class in the library
- Monthly deep-dive lesson
- Live sessions with Andrea twice a month
- Community access
- New content added every single month
If you're serious about growing as an artist — not just finishing one bundle and stopping — the membership is the move. You get this, plus everything else, plus me, live, twice a month. For less than a dinner out.
