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Self-paced Learning | Foundations in Oils

Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor

If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, this online course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in the comfort of your own home!

The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed specially for an online audience.

You have the choice of either using all your own materials, or purchasing a Foundations in Oils Pack from us.

We will also send you instructions on how to set up your home camera and painting area so that our Tutor - Marcel - will be able to give personalised instructions. Marcel is able to take questions from students in real time.

What will I learn?

how to set up your work station to minimise mess and maximise your painting time
understand basic principles of colour mixing and paint consistency
learn how to control tone to create the optical illusion of reality
how to choose the right brushes and develop effective brush techniques
how to clean and care for your brushes
learn to paint in the traditional glazing techniques of the old masters

And, you will be able to apply the techniques you learn in this course to any contemporary practice.

All classes are pre-recorded so you can learn in your own time and at your own pace.

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This Foundations in Oils course is run online

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As this course is taught in English online, it is open to students from anywhere in the world that has access to the internet!

In each lesson, Marcel will give a step-by-step demonstration, and then it’s your turn for hands-on painting exercises. Each exercise builds on the previous one so that each week your skills and confidence will grow a little more.

Who is this course suitable for?

This Foundation in Oils Premium Package Course is perfect for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS or a REFRESHER COURSE for those who want to brush up on the fundamental techniques of oil painting. 90% of students who enrol in this course either have never picked up a paintbrush or have minimal painting experience. However, others who have painted before have also attended and found that they learned so much more about oil painting techniques.

What do I need to have?

Access to a computer or other internet-enabled device
A notebook and pen are optional for note-taking.
Solvent to clean your brushes.
Apron to protect your clothes or clothes you are happy to wear for painting.
Paper towels
Pencil, ruler and eraser
Small table easel, or stand-up easel - something to hold your canvas pad
Baby Wipes and bar of soap for clean-up

What else do I need?

All the materials you will need for this course can be purchased via the link below (Australia only) at a special 30% discount.
If you already have your own materials, just check the contents of the pack to ensure you have everything you need.

The pack includes:

Canson Canvas paper for painting exercises by a master artist, plus spare paper for painting practice in your own time
Bundle of hog-hair bristle brushes, Marcel Signature mop brush and Marcel Signature rigger
Schmincke professional-quality oil colour pack
Disposable (tear-off) palette
Photo reference materials
1 graphite transfer sheet
Eye dropper
Slow-drying medium
Brush-holder
Metal palette knife

What is provided

PDF booklet, packed with painting tips and tricks.
A friendly and supportive environment