Mastering Oil Painting •From Beginner to Advanced•
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Meet your instructor:
Joseph earned a master's degree in Fine Arts from The School of Visual Arts (NYC). Since then, his work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles, as well as international shows like Art Basel and Scope. His contemporary gallery representations include Joseph Nahmad, Jack Geary Gallery, and De Re Gallery. He is the author of the best-selling book The Secrets of Oil Painting, and his achievements have earned him numerous awards and grants. Joseph is a working artist with over 10 years of teaching experience. In addition to his work as an artist, he has curated multiple group shows.
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We’re confident you’ll achieve the desired results! But to put your mind at ease, we offer a FULL REFUND if the course doesn’t meet your expectations. 100% satisfaction or your money back, no questions asked!
What will you learn?
After receiving your fundamental training, you'll complete a series of studies designed to teach you a process to creating an oil painting step by step. The projects will get increasingly more complex as the course progresses to build on those skills. Your final project will be a formal, gallery ready oil painting.
"I’ve meticulously designed the techniques and processes taught in this course to help you progress quickly and get to enjoy painting"!
-Joseph Patric Daniels
Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction
5 lectures
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Supply List03:34
Introduction & Orientation 
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Learn How to Get a Guaranteed Win Out of This Course!04:31
Understanding the Basics of Painting and the Tools You Will Use18:15
Join Our Community & Share Your Paintings!01:23
Section 2: Fundamentals
11 lectures
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Oil Painting Fundamentals06:00
Introduction to Mastering Values06:34
Understanding Opacity and Underpainting06:56
Mixing the 10 Value Greyscale06:57
Creating a 10 Value Greyscale Reference Bar05:22
Cleaning Your Brushes30:57
The Blending Exercise PART 107:34
The Blending Exercise PART 2 — Underpainting04:23
Mixing the 10 Value Greyscale PART 107:51
The Secret to Smooth Blends PART 120:54
The Secret to Smooth Blends PART 207:58
Section 3: (Beginner) 12 Sided Dice Exercise
8 lectures
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12 Sided Dice Painting Exercise — Painting Planes16:20
How to Do a Drawing Intended for a Painting14:34
Painting the 12 Sided Dice — Steps 2, 3 & 425:56
Creating a Value Isolator03:57
Painting In Layers — The First Coat13:12
Painting In Layers — The First Coat PART 228:57
Painting In Layers — The Second Coat07:14
BONUS: How to Create Form Lighting24:21
Section 4: (Beginner) Painting Study 101
12 lectures
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Growing Your Skills | Eggplant Still Life Painting06:00
Creating a Burnt Sienna Underpainting06:34
Introduction to Color Theory06:56
Mixing a Color Scale — The Yellow Scale06:57
Painting in Layers — The First Color Coat05:22
Painting in Layers — The First Color Coat PART 230:57
Painting In Layers — The Second Color Coat PART 207:34
Painting In Layers — The Second Color Coat04:23
Painting In Layers — The Second Color Coat PART 307:51
Glazing, Touchups, Adjustments and Detail18:01
Glazing, Touchups, Adjustments and Detail PART 210:54
Finishing a Painting and Varnishing07:58
Section 5: Study of a Banana | Drawing for a Painting
10 lectures
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Learning Planes and Volume06:00
A Drawing Specifically Intended for a Painting06:34
Transferring Your Drawing06:56
Preparing Any Surface06:57
Working on Any Surface05:22
The First Color Coat30:57
Working in Transparent Layers07:34
Working in Transparent Layers PART 204:23
The Detail Coat07:51
Applying a Final Varnish08:01
Section 6: Moderate Skill Level | Lemon Study
8 lectures
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Paint Texture Expression06:00
Transferring Your Drawing06:34
Maintaining Contrast06:56
Color Choices and Creating Volume06:57
Color Choices and Creating Volume PART 205:22
Building Brush Textures PART 130:57
Building Brush Textures PART 207:34
Building Brush Textures PART 304:23
Section 7: Doing a Formal, Finished Painting
18 lectures
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Painting the Red Cups — Formal Painting Introduction06:00
A Complex Burnt Sienna Rubbing06:34
A Complex Burnt Sienna Rubbing PART 206:56
Mixing the Red & Blue-Green Color Scales06:57
Optimizing a Controlled Palette05:22
Mastering Paint Application30:57
Mastering Paint Application PART 207:34
The Power of Light & Transparency04:23
The Power of Light & Transparency PART 217:51
The Power of Observation PART 118:01
The Power of Observation PART 210:54
Auditing a Painting in Progress PART 107:58
Auditing a Painting in Progress PART 208:01
The Power of Undertones PART 110:54
The Power of Undertones PART 207:58
Finishing an Exhibition Ready Formal Painting PART 111:35
Finishing an Exhibition Ready Formal Painting PART 210:54
Applying a Final Varnish07:58
Section 8: Speed Painting
4 lectures
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Introduction to Speed Painting06:00
Speed Painting 1 Hour Session PART 106:34
Speed Painting 1 Hour Session PART 206:56
Speed Painting 1 Hour Session PART 306:57
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Go at your own pace!
This is a guided course, that means after you receive your fundamental training, we’ll do over 12.5 hours of paintings, studies & exercises together- so I can teach you what I learned going from a complete beginner to getting a Masters Degree in Fine Art, as well as the knowledge I’ve accumulated from over 25 years working professionally as a fine artist and illustrator.
-Joseph Patric Daniels
Minimal requirements!
You will need a short list of paints, brushes and some basic painting tools for this course. This course is great for beginners but ALL LEVELS will benefit. The course begins with fundamentals, then increases technical skills for intermediate and advanced drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to receive my order?
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Once you purchase the course, you'll get instant access. It's completely self-paced, so you're in control! You can start whenever you're ready, and pause, rewind, or rewatch lessons as many times as you like.
Is the course for beginners or experts?
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Both! The course is designed for absolute beginners to easily follow while still offering valuable information and expert techniques for more experienced artists!
Is this plan a 1 time charge or is it a monthly charge?
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'Mastering Oil Painting from Beginner to Advanced' is a One-Time purchase. You will NOT be charged monthly or yearly for this course.
Do I have to be in the United States to purchase this course?
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No, this program is available worldwide! In fact, we have students from 189 different countries speaking 63 different languages enrolled!
What is included in my course?
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You'll get instant access to more than +12h 55m of on-demand videos! Including over 76 guided lectures, step by step demonstrations and access to over a dozen of downloadable resources. AND access to our private online art community.
Can you login from your phone?
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Yes! You can login using any device you'd prefer.
Is there a money back guarantee when buying the course?
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Yes. There's a 7-day money back guarantee - No questions asked!
Do I need any fancy equipment in order to complete the course?
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You'll need some basic painting supplies, but don't worry! I've streamlined the paints, brushes and mediums you'll need to the bare minimum to save you money! In the beginning of the course you'll find a simple video tutorial where I'll walk you through each supply and explain what they do and why you'll need them. You choose which ones you'd like to purchase based on your budget!
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