Free Oil Painting Course for Beginners
Learn how to paint with oils step-by-step. No experience required.
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint, but didn’t know where to start?
This free online oil painting course for beginners walks you through everything, from choosing affordable supplies to your first finished, varnished painting. Whether you just unboxed your first set of paints or you’ve been meaning to start for years, this course gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to create art you’re proud of.
About the Course
I taught myself how to paint in 2022 using free tutorials, TikToks, and YouTube videos.
Now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned in this free, beginner-friendly series. Providing you with a complete foundation in oil painting that helps you turn your creative ideas into real artwork.
I’ve modernized the process with new tools and time-saving techniques that make oil painting more approachable for beginners.
FREE Course Sneak Peek
Each lesson builds on the last to help you learn oil painting step-by-step, at your own pace.
Chapter 1
Budget-friendly Supply List
I've compiled the ultimate guide to your painting toolkit: a complete supply list with a cost-saving option and my personal extra product recommendations.
Chapter 2
Idea to Canvas
Mastering the foundational steps. We’ll cover how to capture or create your own reference photos and a simple technique for transferring them to canvas using a projector.
Chapter 3
Mixing Your Color Palette
I'll walk you through my exact process of mixing colors, complete with a modern approach to building your palette directly from your reference photo.
Chapter 4
Beginner Painting Techniques
Build confidence with simple brushwork and blending techniques that make painting approachable and fun, even if you’ve never used oils before.
Chapter 5
Cleaning Your Brushes
Learn how to clean your oil painting brushes and palette safely using simple, affordable methods that extend their life and keep your colors fresh every time you paint.
Chapter 6
Finishing & Varnishing
Protect your finished piece with a shiny, professional varnish. You’ll learn when and how to apply it for the best results.