Here’s What You’ll Learn at Oil Painting Boot Camp
A two-day live experience where master artists simplify the materials, techniques, and process behind oil painting.
Live Demos From Master Artists
Step-By-Step Skill Training
Interactive Q&A With Instructors
Supportive Artist Community
Replay Access Available
Supply Lists & Resources
Oil painting is one of the most beautiful and versatile mediums in art.
It creates rich color, luminous light, and expressive brushwork that has defined painting for centuries.
But for many artists, oil painting feels intimidating before they ever begin.
The materials seem complicated.
The rules feel unclear.
And questions about safety, mediums, and layering make it hard to know where to start.
So supplies sit unopened.
Canvases stay blank.
Many artists spend years watching tutorials and trying to piece together the process on their own.
Yet still feel unsure when they finally sit down to paint.
It’s not a talent issue. It’s a clarity issue.
And that’s exactly what Oil Painting Boot Camp was designed to solve.
Who Is Oil Painting Boot Camp For?
This boot camp is designed for artists who:
- Have always been curious about oil painting, but feel intimidated by the materials
- Have oil paints or supplies sitting unused because they’re not sure where to start
- Feel confused about mediums, layering, or the “rules” of oil painting
- Want a clear, simple foundation instead of piecing together random tutorials
- Want to learn oil painting the right way from experienced artists
Oil painting has a reputation for being complicated.
Mediums. Solvents. Layers. Drying times. Safety concerns.
It can feel like there are a hundred rules — and no clear place to start.
Oil Painting Boot Camp was designed to change that.
Across two focused days, master artists will walk you through the fundamentals step by step — explaining not just what to do, but why it works.
You’ll see exactly how professionals approach materials, layering, and brushwork so you can paint with clarity instead of guesswork.
You’ll experience:
- Live demonstrations that break down the oil painting process from start to finish
- Clear guidance on materials, mediums, and safe studio practices
- Simple, practical techniques you can apply immediately in your next painting
Choose the Experience That Matches Your Goals
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best oil paint artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Live event ONLY (no replay access)
June 25-26
Live, online
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best oil paint artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Replay access for 90 days
June 25-26
Live, online
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best oil paint artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Replay access for 1 year
June 25-26
Live, online
Oil Painting Boot Camp takes place live online on June 25–26, 2026. You can attend live or watch replays after the event.
Oil Painting Boot Camp is perfect for painters who:
- Have always been curious about oil painting, but feel intimidated by the materials
- Have oil paints or supplies sitting unused because they’re not sure where to start
- Feel confused about mediums, layering, or the “rules” of oil painting
- Want a clear, simple foundation instead of piecing together random tutorials
- Want to learn oil painting the right way from experienced artists
No problem! Platinum and Diamond tickets include replay access, so you can rewatch sessions, pause, and paint along on your own schedule. Just choose the option that fits how you want to experience the event.
You will have streaming access on our platform. The bandwidth will vary depending on connection speed and many other factors, but we estimate around 5GB of data would get used for the event.
The demos are NEW content with some being live and some being pre-recorded with the artist talking live over the demo.
The Q&A will be a live text chat happening simultaneously with the prerecorded demo- very similar to our Facebook Live artist of the day events.
You’ll learn the core fundamentals that make oil painting easier to understand and more enjoyable to practice.
During this two-day boot camp, master artists will walk through the entire oil painting process step by step — from materials and setup to building a finished painting.
You’ll learn:
- How professional artists approach oil painting from the first layer to final highlights
- Practical techniques for layering, glazing, edges, and color mixing
- How to avoid common mistakes like muddy passages and overworked surfaces
- When to push a painting further — and when to stop
- How different artists solve the same painting challenges in real time
- A clear, repeatable process you can apply to your own work
You’ll also gain clarity around materials, mediums, and safe studio practices so oil painting feels approachable instead of overwhelming.
No. Oil Painting Boot Camp is designed to be accessible for beginners while still valuable for more experienced painters.
If you’re brand new to oil painting, you’ll learn the materials, fundamentals, and process needed to start confidently.
If you’ve already tried oil but still feel unsure about mediums, layering, or technique, the boot camp will help clarify the fundamentals and strengthen your foundation.
The goal is to remove confusion and give you a clear understanding of how oil painting actually works.
You’ll learn from leading oil painting artists who share their personal approaches, complete demos, and real-time insights. You can explore our world-class faculty by clicking here.
Every session includes Q&A, and you’ll also be part of a vibrant community chat. Plus, you can join optional breakout groups to connect with other artists.
Oil Painting Boot Camp is produced by the team behind PleinAir Live, Watercolor Live, Realism Live, Gouache Live, and Pastel Live. You’ll experience high-quality live production, real-time interaction with artists, and a format designed to keep you engaged—not just watching.
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