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Oil Painting for Beginners
Learn How to Paint with Oil Like a Pro!
Created byCheryl Kline, Skills Academy
Last updated 7/2025
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What you'll learn
- You'll learn step by step how to complete a sunset oil painting in less than two hours.
- Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, you'll feel more confident than ever in your painting skills after completion.
- How to properly setup your palette and how to mix colors properly.
- How to begin your painting, slowly add details, and how to put finishing touches.
- Key terms in painting and how they apply to your craft.
- The best materials to use for your canvas, palette, and painting.
- And besides all of the above, you'll actually have fun and can share with your friends.
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Course content
2 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 31m total length
Requirements
- You'll need some basic painting supplies listed in our course workbook.
- No required skills, just an open mind and a passion to learn from a pro!
- Two to three hours of time to focus on finishing a beautiful painting you'll be proud of.
Description
Step into the beautiful world of oil painting with our comprehensive online course designed to unleash your creativity and master the art of painting with oils.
Led by renowned artist and instructor, Cheryl Kline, this course is carefully crafted to cater to artists of all levels, from novices to seasoned professionals. In less than two hours of engaging video lessons, Cheryl will guide you through every step of the painting process of an ocean sunset photo that she personally took near her home in Los Angeles. You'll learn how to recreate this sunset painting, from understanding the fundamentals of oil paints, to properly setting up your palette and adding the final details that will take your artwork to new heights!
Cheryl has taught thousands of students just like you in over three decades of professional painting and teaching, and she breaks down the painting into an easy to understand step-by-step process. You'll receive invaluable insights and tips that took decades of experience to gather, allowing you to progress with confidence and precision.
By the end of the course, you'll not only have developed a deeper understanding of oil painting techniques but also a newfound sense of creativity and self-expression. Whether you dream of creating gallery-worthy masterpieces or simply want to unwind and de-stress through art, this course will empower you to unleash your inner artist and paint the world in vibrant hues.
This course also includes a workbook with all of the materials you'll need to complete the painting, a list of key terms used in the course, and a printable copy of the sunset painting.
Enroll now and embark on a transformative journey of artistic discovery with Cheryl's online oil painting masterclass. Unlock your creative potential today!
Who this course is for:
- This course is for beginners and intermediate level painters looking to learn oil painting from a professional artist.