Oil Painting in Layers

The Value of Learning Layered Oil Painting

Knowing how to progress through a painting from the initial idea through to the finishing touches is a common area of frustration for people. Being familiar with the various layers and stages that a painting can go through is essential to successful oil painting.

With traditional oil painting technique one would build a painting in layers.

Lessons on Oil Painting in Layers

In these lessons you will learn how to approach each layer from the foundations to the finished painting and become familiar with the different stages a painting can go through. You will also learn how to mix and use the correct proportion of linseed oil and turpentine for each layer (fat-over-lean) as well as more delicate brush techniques.

Courses in Which Layered Oil Painting is Taught

Below is an example of a layered oil painting completed by a student at home following lessons:

General Course in Oil Painting

Special Course in Portraiture

Millie by Carol Innes