Oil Painting Courses and Certifications

Guide to Non-Toxic Oil Painting Methods

Learn non-toxic methods of oil painting, including the use of water-soluble oils and traditional oils without toxic thinners, in less than an hour.

• Skillshare
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Realistic Oil Portraiture: Conveying Detail and Expression

Discover the vibrancy and versatility of oil paints to create an expressive portrait

• Domestika
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Expressive Oil Portraiture: Explore the Alla Prima Technique

Discover how to paint captivating portraits that capture immediacy and emotion with every brush stroke

• Domestika
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Classical Oil Painting for Naturalist Bird Portraiture

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting to create a realistic oil portrait using the alla prima technique

• Domestika
• 4 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Landscape Oil Painting with Plein-air Techniques

Learn how to paint atmospheric landscapes that capture natural light using plein-air techniques

• Domestika
• 4 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Proko

Traditional Painting

8 reviews

Learn Gouache Painting, Portrait Painting, Environment Painting, Portrait Oil Paining, Rag Painting and more in this live Stream painting series.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Oil/Acrylic Painting Techniques and Color Theory

1491 ratings at Udemy

These oil and acrylic painting lessons follow step by step procedures for painting techniques and color theory

• Udemy
• 2 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

HOW TO PAINT FROM BEGINNER TO MASTER

3729 ratings at Udemy

Master the art of oil painting with this comprehensive 4.5-hour course. Learn to create a painting from start to finish, understand color mixing, and paint a full-color portrait.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Mastering Brushstrokes - Part 1

2214 ratings at Udemy

Master the core brushstrokes of watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting in this 5-hour online course. Learn the history, impact, and application of each stroke to enhance your artistic skills.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

OIL PAINTING FROM BEGINNER TO MASTER

774 ratings at Udemy

Master the art of oil painting with this comprehensive online course. Learn to paint still life from start to finish, understand color mixing, and add incredible detail to your paintings.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Oil Painting Master Series

671 ratings at Udemy

A complete course for artists wishing to get started with oil painting or further their skills and knowledge.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Mastering Brushstrokes - Part 2

523 ratings at Udemy

Master key brushstrokes for watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting in this 4-5 hour course. Learn the history, impact, and application of brushstrokes to enhance your artistic creativity.

• Udemy
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Portraiture In Oil

316 ratings at Udemy

Learn the fundamentals of traditional oil painting and portraiture from award-winning artist Juan Carlos Martinez. This 5-hour course covers color mixing, skin tone painting, and classical realism.

• Udemy
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Portrait Painting From A Photo: Underpainting

Learn to develop a portrait painting in oils from a photo with NY-based artist Kristy Gordon. Understand photo selection, canvas toning, and oil paint usage in under 1 hour.

• Skillshare
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Oil Painting

Explore oil painting techniques in this 1-2 hour online course. Learn about recommended paints, brushes, palette knife usage, and more. Ideal for beginners or acrylic painters.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available