This module guides you through the essential preparatory steps for creating a strong foundation in your artwork. You will learn how to properly prepare your surface with gesso, sketch and tone your composition, and apply effective underpainting techniques. These practices establish structure, clarity, and confidence before moving into the final layers of your painting.
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Harmony in Still Life:
Introduction to Oil Painting
Appreciate the beauty in the world around you and learn the art of oil painting with 10+ hours of content and 45+ video lessons!
"Oil painting is too hard for me"
🎨 Maybe you've been told that oil is the most complex painting medium.
🎨 Maybe you believe that artistic talent is a gift reserved for a lucky few.
🎨 Maybe you feel that inspiration should come effortlessly.
I created this course to help you deconstruct these myths!
When it comes to oil painting, there is no secret talent. What you need is the right guidance. With practice, persistence, and a genuine love for creating, anyone can be an oil painter.
I am here to guide you , share the tools you need, provide you with knowledge about oil paints, and give you support as you build your painting skills.
Let’s begin!
Hello, I'm Ozlem
I am a Maryland-based artist with a nontraditional path into fine art. My academic background is rooted in Business Administration and Information Technology. Early in my career, I explored my creativity through graphic design, web design, and development.
I grew up in Istanbul, Türkiye, a city rich in history, culture, and art that inspired my passion for the arts from a young age. My interest in art began in high school with drawing classes. Over time I experimented with watercolor, acrylics, and water-mixable oils. Eventually, I transitioned to traditional oil painting, which became a turning point in my journey.
I am currently practicing traditional oil painting techniques at the Zoll Studio School of Fine Art in Baltimore. My commitment to my craft has led me to exhibit my work in several juried exhibitions and galleries, where I have also received recognition, including a Second Place, Still Life Award, 92nd International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature, MPSGS, Bethesda, Maryland, 2025.
Let's explore the art of oil painting together in my new course!
SIGN UP NOWPraise for my work:
@lazar_art
Superb!! Your artwork always has such a nice warm feeling about it
@skih77
Stunning work, the finished piece translates part of your artist soul
@theartofraim
Amazing, it looks so realistic. Brilliant artistry and I just love the texture details
Imagine the harmony you will create...
🎨 Picture this: you’ve just completed my course.
🎨 You've been practicing and now you’ve created something you're truly proud of.
🎨 At last, you feel confident enough to translate your ideas onto the canvas.
For so long, you have been admiring other artists. Now, you are the artist!
Your paintings help you slow down, enjoy the painting process, and create elegant, balanced, harmonious artwork.
How does that sound?
If you sign up today, you invest in your personal sense of harmony. I believe that is one of the most beautiful things a person can do.
Oil painting nourishes the mind and heart. Together, I know we can bring joy, fulfillment, and connection into your practice. Are you ready to take that first step?
Inside the course, we’ll cover tips, explore techniques, and go over all the tools you need to begin.
I’ll be right here, guiding you!
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Observe
You will learn how to slow down and observe your reference so you can translate it onto your canvas accurately. Still life painting is all about the details.
Prepare
You will acquire all of the knowledge about materials, technique, and preparation so you can be on the best path to bring a fully polished painting to life.
Create
By the end, you will be able to create a full still life oil painting, add all of the correct layers, edit your lighting, and put on the finishing touches.
Course Content:
The course has 7 modules and a total of 10+ hours of teaching content. You can pause and replay lessons as often as you want. The course is suitable for everyone (adults, teens, and children) because there is no explicit content. It is best to take the course in order, because we will start from the basics and move to lessons at a more advanced level.
Discover how the lessons are organized:
MODULE 1
Introduction, Materials & Setup
This module offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the essential materials, tools, and workspace conditions you will need. We will cover fundamentals of paints, brushes, palettes, surfaces, mediums, and solvents, while learning to create a safe and functional environment for your creative work. This will prepare you to paint with clarity, confidence, and motivation.
MODULE 2
Foundations of Oil Painting
This section offers a practical foundation for working confidently with oil paint. You will learn to set up your palette, understand hue, value, and chroma, and apply essential color-mixing and brush techniques. With guidance on proper cleaning, drying, care, and varnishing, you will develop greater control and consistency throughout your painting process.
MODULE 3
Preparing Your Surface, Sketching & Underpainting
MODULE 4
Putting It All Together: Demo of Sweet Clementines
This section guides you through the complete progression of a painting, from the initial sketch and toning to underpainting and structured color blocking. As you build depth and refine details, you will gradually shape a cohesive and expressive piece. The process concludes with final touches that bring clarity and polish to your finished work.
MODULE 5
Demo of Sunshine in a Jar
This section will take you through the evolution of a second painting, beginning with sketching, toning, and underpainting, and progressing through the process of adding color and layers to the painting. This is intended to allow you to practice alongside me and give you a full picture of every step of creating a still life.
MODULE 6
Bonus Techniques: Painting Texture
This module allows you to deepen your understanding of how to create texture in your paintings. As you build depth and refine details, you will be able to diversify the type of paintings you create and make them appear more and more realistic.
This module will give you insight on how to paint water drops, wood, and cracks in a wall using simple, effective techniques that make surfaces feel detailed and believable. With these texture skills in your toolkit, you’ll be ready to add depth and character to any painting.
MODULE 7
Bonus Material
This bonus material includes downloadable PDF guides covering materials and other tools and color mixing basics. These resources are designed to support your workflow, helping you understand what to use, why it matters, and how to mix colors with more confidence and consistency.
Included in the course:
Materials & set-up
We will go over your list of materials, basic painting techniques, and fundamental knowledge needed to create still life using oil paints.
Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true painter is practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started and help you find inspiration.
I will share my tips and tricks to make your paintings truly unique and realistic.
Lifetime access
Once you register, you will have lifetime access and you can learn whenever you want! No deadlines or homework, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day.
You can practice at your convenience, whenever you want.
Flexible learning
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Painting community
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who share a passion for oil painting. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas or tips and ask questions. You will be surrounded by people who are committed to their painting practice the same way you are.
Dedicated support
On this journey, you will not be alone in your learning. You can write to me and you will receive my feedback. Sometimes, approaching oil painting can be very overwhelming. You may feel that you cannot do it, but with the right guidance, I know you will make lots of progress.
... and much more!
SIGN UP NOWHave a closer look at what you'll get!
My introductory oil painting course is designed to help you take your abilities to the next level and have fun along the way! What could be better than building your skills while enjoying yourself?
Let me tell you more about my methodology and the course platform.
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
Each video is packed with knowledge I gathered over many years, so you can simplify your process from the beginning. You can also leave comments, ask questions, and connect with fellow students.
The course is designed to be as practical as possible. You can review the lessons as many times as you want, where you want, and when you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
Bonus materials:
Extra content you will receive for free with the course
Painting Water Drops
Learn how to make water drops look realistic on any surface. This guide covers how to capture transparency, highlights, and shadows, so your drops appear glossy, dimensional, and like real water.
$27 FREE
Painting Wood Texture
Discover how to paint wood with natural grain and subtle color variation. This bonus walks you through simple yet effective techniques that bring wooden surfaces to life, helping them feel realistic in any painting.
$27 FREE
Painting Cracks on a Wall
Master the art of painting cracks and imperfections in walls. You will learn how to create irregular shapes, shadows, and depth, adding realism and character to otherwise flat surfaces and make them more authentic.
$27 FREE
Materials & Color Mixing
This bonus resource bundle covers painting supplies and color mixing, showing you how to use materials effectively and blend colors for vibrant, balanced, and consistent results.
$17 FREE
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Two options to achieve your painting goals ✨
Here you can find two options that only differ in how you can pay. The first option is a one-time payment, and the second is a monthly option with four installments. The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.
In both cases, you will receive immediate access to the course.
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My guarantee for every student:
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 30 days (unless you complete more than 50% of the course). This is a guarantee I want to offer you because my top priority is that all students who join me are satisfied. Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
