This course, How to Oil Paint, is a complete beginner-friendly guide that teaches everything you need to start oil painting with confidence. It combines essential theory with a full practical demonstration of a portrait painting process from start to finish.

You will first learn all the basic materials required for oil painting, including paints, brushes, mediums, canvases, and other essential tools. The course explains how each material works and how to set up your workspace properly for efficient painting sessions.

After understanding the materials, you will be guided through a complete portrait painting process. This includes how to build an underpainting, establish proportions, and block in values correctly. You will also learn how to develop skin tones, blend colors smoothly, and gradually refine details to create a realistic portrait.

In addition, the course focuses on key oil painting techniques such as layering, glazing, and controlling texture. These techniques help you achieve depth, realism, and a professional finish in your artwork.

By the end of this course, you will understand the full workflow of oil painting and how to complete a realistic portrait from scratch. It is ideal for begin