Get Started with Oils
Learn the foundation skills you need to get started with oil painting.
This course is for you if:
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You’ve been waiting to get started with oils but you’re confused about the materials.
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You’ve painted with acrylics or watercolours and want to transition to oils.
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You’ve never painted with oils.
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You’ve been mixing muddy colours with no life.
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You want to loosen up and have fun.
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You’ve never painted at all!
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You don’t even know where to begin!
Discover Oils
You may be thinking, "painting with oils seems so intimidating", or "I don't even know where to start!"
Inside this course, you'll learn the process of creating paintings from start to finish. You'll get to know everything I have learnt along the way that’ll help you overcome your fear of painting with oils.
Imagine…
💫 FINALLY doing something you’ve been wanting to do
💫 Understanding how the materials work
💫 Feeling confident with mixing colour
💫 Knowing how to start a painting
💫 Having confidence to design your painting
💫 Having a community to share and have support when you’re stuck
See what others have said about this course:
"Oil painting can seem a bit intimidating to those of us who use other media. As a watercolorist, it was really fun to try something new in a casual, fun setting. Though switching to oils has several challenges, Marcela helped us navigate the differences compared to watercolors or acrylics. Marcela is a dynamic and supportive teacher, so it was easy to get excited about trying a new medium!"
- Tiina S.
"Marcela's approach to teaching is clear, spirited and encouraging, and chocked full of painting goodies. On top of that she is a delightful person, the best instructor I have encountered. I recommend her highly."
- John M.
"This course is really a very good vehicle to learn how to use oils in a very in-depth way. Marcela takes the time to personally work with every question asked. She also shares her style which is a very freeing method to explore this amazing world of oil painting with lots of demo time, talking about why and how we create. Most of all, it is fun!
- Louise B.
Some of the topics we’ll cover in these sessions:
🖌️ How to choose materials and prepare your surfaces
🖌️ Colour mixing
🖌️ Principles of design
🖌️ How to choose what to paint and how to start
🖌️ How to develop a painting practice
🖌️ How to start a series
🖌️ How to finish your paintings and get them ready for display
🖌️ And much more I’m sure!
We’ll do oodles of exercises to help you sharpen your eye and get going. You’ll have the tools you need to keep going on your own artistic journey.
My Story
Hi, I’m Marcela. I’ve been painting for over 20 years and I’ve devoted the last 14 years to painting with oils almost exclusively. I’ve tried many ways and I’ve found what works for me.
When I switched over from acrylics to oils, I felt very confused and frustrated. I didn’t know what materials to pick or how to use them. I asked questions and heard conflicting information. Everybody was doing things differently and finding processes that worked for me was hard. After taking many workshops and courses, I finally found the right approach and I am happy to share.
This online course is for those persons wanting to get started with oil painting and are at the same spot I was years ago.
There’s a lot I’ve learned about art, creativity, and working as an artist over the years. I’d love to share it all and walk alongside you in this next stage of your creative journey.
I hope you’ll join me!
Get comfortable with your materials, gain confidence and have fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
⭐ I have never painted before, is this course for me?
⭐ I paint with acrylics, can I still do the course?
⭐ Do I need a lot of supplies?
⭐ Are the supplies expensive?
⭐ Where will we meet?
⭐ I don’t like Facebook. Do I need to join the group?
Need more Info?
Let's book a call and I can show you inside the course and answer any questions you may have
