Oil painting is an intricate medium for artistic expression, offering an array of opportunities for artists seeking to create vivid portraits filled with realism. I have made it my material of choice for over fifteen years, building a successful career by creating unique portraits filled with vivid colors and interesting details. I have received three BP Portrait Awards from The National Portrait Gallery in London and have created commissioned artwork for clients like The New York Times Magazine, The Sunday Times Magazine, Carlton Books, and more.
Discover the versatility and methodology behind oil painting and get familiar with the techniques I use to create vivid portraits and learn the entire process step by step, without the need for any previous experience with oil paints.
Get to know me, see how I became a successful portrait painter, and learn about the artists that have influenced my work along the way. Discover what is taught in the course and see the materials you need.
Start off the next unit by learning about the tools and materials you’re about to use. See why I prefer to take my own photos of my subject and learn my techniques for taking the ideal photo. Create individual pencil sketches of an eye, nose, mouth, and ear to work on your observational skills.
Start off the next unit by learning about the tools and materials you’re about to use. See why I prefer to take my own photos of my subject and learn my techniques for taking the ideal photo. Create individual pencil sketches of an eye, nose, mouth, and ear to work on your observational skills.
