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Discover an inspiring selection of online painting courses. Learn a variety of techniques, develop your skill and creative style. Experienced instructors will help you master composition, colours and texture. Develop in the art of painting online!
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Online drawing lesson «Painting Wildflower Bouquets in Watercolor with Elena Bazanova» by Painting from Elena Bazanova
Painting Wildflower Bouquets in Watercolor with Elena Bazanova
Master class Elena Bazanova
359 students
5 from 5
Discover how to paint airy, vibrant wildflower bouquets in watercolor with Elena Bazanova. Learn to work with light, shadow, and fine details to create natural, delicate compositions that truly come alive on paper
Online drawing lesson «How to Paint Breaking Waves in Watercolour» by Painting from Julia Barminova
How to Paint Breaking Waves in Watercolour
Master class Julia Barminova
925 students
4.9 from 5
Learn how to paint dynamic breaking waves in watercolour with Julia Barminova. Master essential techniques to capture the ocean's power, movement, and foam details in your seascapes
Online drawing lesson «Painting Physalis with Watercolors» by Botanical painting from Svetlana Lanse
Painting Physalis with Watercolors
Master class Svetlana Lanse
13 students
0 from 5
Discover how to paint the delicate and vibrant physalis in watercolors with artist Svetlana Lanse. In this masterclass, you will learn to create expressive botanical paintings, adding depth and texture to your work using watercolor techniques
Online drawing lesson «Botanical painting.  Russula» by Watercolour from Alexander Vyazmensky
Botanical painting. Russula
Master class Alexander Vyazmensky
7 students
0 from 5
Painting Russula mushrooms from life and understanding botanical painting
Online drawing lesson «Breakfast with bread and cheese. Drawing still life with watercolor» by Painting from Elena Bazanova
Breakfast with bread and cheese. Drawing still life with watercolor
Master class Elena Bazanova
359 students
5 from 5
Step by step master the technique of watercolor together with Elena Bazanova at the master class "Breakfast with bread and cheese", paint a still life with appetizing freshly baked ruddy rye bread, and tender golden cheese with a gloss of butter and holes in the flesh, which seems translucent "in th
Online drawing lesson «Urbansketching » by Painting from Sergey zinovkin
Free
Urbansketching
Course Sergey zinovkin
1 students
0 from 5
Preparing for plein air sketching! Draw 2 subjects: a sunny seaside town wharf and a bar street. You only need 2 materials: a pen and a sketchbook
Online drawing lesson «Stickers. Preparation of illustrations for sale on photostocks» by Painting from Tonia Tkach
Stickers. Preparation of illustrations for sale on photostocks
Master class Tonia Tkach
6 students
0 from 5
Do you want to give your friends and family a set of stickers for the holidays or open your own little store with author stickers? Or maybe create watercolor stickers for a coffee shop or children's clothing brand? Or just doodle in good company?
Online drawing lesson «Multicoloured peonies in a round vase in oil painting » by Oil paining from Mariya Pavlova
Multicoloured peonies in a round vase in oil painting
Master class Mariya Pavlova
2 students
0 from 5
Learn to draw stunning still lifes with colourful peonies in this masterclass with Maria Pavlova. Follow the lesson step by step, drawing peonies of different colours arranged in a vase
Online drawing lesson «Women's portrait in watercolor and gilding» by Sketching from Sergey zinovkin
Women's portrait in watercolor and gilding
Master class Sergey zinovkin
1 students
0 from 5
Being able to draw a beautiful portrait is probably the most coveted skill among people who draw. In this lesson, we will learn all the ins and outs of painting a portrait in the unique technique of watercolor with gilding!
Online drawing lesson «Mad tea party in watercolor» by Painting from Elena Bazanova
Mad tea party in watercolor
Master class Elena Bazanova
359 students
5 from 5
Join Elena Bazanova for a watercolor painting workshop and create a still life with a rabbit! This masterclass is dedicated to one of the symbols of the year 2023 – the rabbit
Online drawing lesson «Plums on watercolor paper» by Painting from Elena Bazanova
Plums on watercolor paper
Master class Elena Bazanova
359 students
5 from 5
Explore the art of still life painting with plums on paper in this online masterclass. Learn to play with textures and create beautiful compositions with watercolors
Online drawing lesson «Architecture course» by Painting from Julia Barminova
Architecture course
Course Julia Barminova
925 students
4.9 from 5
The foundation a watercolorist needs for confidence in constructing and depicting complex forms such as city streets, house facades, architectural elements, ships, yachts, and bicycles when working in the studio and in the open air.
Online drawing lesson «The color of nephrite and pomegranate» by Painting from Elena Bazanova
The color of nephrite and pomegranate
Course Elena Bazanova
359 students
5 from 5
Recorded live practice with Elena Bazanova. Getting inspired by Chinese motifs and vibrant combination of colors. (with English subtitles)
Online drawing lesson «Botanical painting. Withered leaf» by Botanical painting from Svetlana Lanse
Free
Botanical painting. Withered leaf
Course Svetlana Lanse
13 students
0 from 5
One of the trends in modern botanical painting is the beauty of withering nature. Dried berries, cobweb of autumn leaves, dried fruits. We suggest starting your acquaintance with these stories from a dry sheet of complex shape in a restrained color.
Online drawing lesson «Draw hydrangea flower in watercolor» by Watercolour from Julia Barminova
Draw hydrangea flower in watercolor
Course Julia Barminova
925 students
4.9 from 5
Flowers with Julia Barminova. We will go through the features of watercolor technique in painting flowers, building a form, the basics of academic drawing, elements of botanical illustration etc.
Online drawing lesson «Draw sea and sails watercolor» by Painting from Julia Barminova
Draw sea and sails watercolor
Master class Julia Barminova
925 students
4.9 from 5
Discover the famous technique of traveling watercolorist.
Online drawing lesson «The basics of watercolor painting» by Watercolour from Julia Barminova
The basics of watercolor painting
Course Julia Barminova
925 students
4.9 from 5
Perfect for beginners, learn the basics, techniques, and color combinations. Discover the right brushes, create your own palette, and master gradient fillings and color theory secrets.

 

Lesson type indicates whether you prefer a short demo, an in-depth painting process or a full this course with feedback from an art teacher.

Master class, Lecture, CourseMaterials descriptions explain format, duration, required supplies and painting medium so that you can get started easily and avoid confusion.

Watercolour Engraving Pastels Oil PencilStyle and direction filters help you select media such as watercolourgouacheusing pastels or mixable oil, as well as style and direction from realism to abstract.

Painting Illustration Watercolour Oil paining Pastel Botanical painting Sketching Book illustration Drawing CGAuthor of lesson tags describe the creative focus of each class, for example flower paintingstill life step lessons or simplelandscape scenes.

Elena Bazanova (5) Julia Barminova (6) Svetlana Lanse (2) Mariya Pavlova (1) Marta Žuravskaja (1) Vikrant Shitole (1) Tonia Tkach (2) Alexander Vyazmensky (1) Sergey zinovkin (3)Collections represent online art school instructors whose classes cover topics such as setting still lifeskies and cloudsmountain landscapes, beaches and garden scenes.

Free Art Lessons – Online Masterclasses by Professional ArtistsPrice filters highlight free watercolor tutorialsfreepainting demos and affordable paid courses across a wide price range.

- Select the price range below to filter courses by cost while keeping access to high-quality instruction.

20 and below is a budget-friendly option for short online painting lessons and introductory projects.

40 and below gives access to longer tutorials learn painting fundamentals and experiment with different paintingtechniques.

60 and below is suitable for students who want learn more about color theorybackground color choices and basic shapes.

80 and below helps you find complete courses with several sittingsdownloadable projects and detailed walk through of the painting process.

100 and below is a good option for advanced classes that dive into specific subjects, for example alla prima portrait or complex landscape painting.

150 and below makes sense when you are planning a full specialization path in oilsacrylics or watercolour.

200 and below often covers extended workshopsmembership access and exclusive online art resources.

200 and above is reserved for premium programs with personal feedback, portfolio review and advanced professionaldevelopment.

Filters allow you to combine lesson typemedia, price and skill level, so that you quickly find painting techniquestoolsartists need and subjects that are relevant to your goals.

No courses were found based on the specified parameters :(, but there are many other options in our catalog, so trypainting in another medium, change filters or clear search to see more results.

Online painting coursesstructure and painting techniques

In our catalog you can learn how paint structured still life, expressive skieswinter scenes and create stunning seascapesusing oilsacrylicsgouache and watercolourPainting can become a professional career or a relaxing hobby, and thesetechniques will help you build confidence and improve skills step by step.

Each program is designed so that the painting process is broken into this step step explanations: from blocking basicshapes and underpainting to refining detailsadding shadows and highlights and finishing a gallery-ready piece.

Watercolourwatercolor paper and gouache

  • Watercolor beginners can start with simple landscape scenesflower painting and botanical art on quality watercolorpaper using a round brush and a limited watercolor palette.
  • Free watercolor tutorials explain how to create texture watercolor with wet dry and dry brush methods, how to control too much water on the paper, and how to keep paper clean while you work.
  • You will explore maskingwashessplatters and flowing transparent layers that build saturated colour, soft edgesskiesclouds and reflections on water.
  • Gouache lessons show this technique as a modern, opaque painting medium that allows smooth swirlsbold shapes and vintage illustration effects.

Oil paintingclassic and modern methods

  • Oil painters and artist oil enthusiasts study more about fat over lean rules, how oil paint dries, how to paint over a thin layer without cracking and when use linseed oilsafflower or mixable oil mediums.
  • Lessons about oil painting cover alla prima pieces that are completed in a single sitting, as well as multi-session projects where paint layers are built over thin underpainting.
  • You will practice using oil on primed linen or cotton canvas, learn how create realistic skin tonesrockstrees andtree silhouettes, and understand how set oils and painting oils compare to other media.
  • Teachers demonstrate brush strokespalette knife work, painting knivesimpasto and scumbling texture techniquesglazing for depth and grisaille methods for classic realism.

Acrylics and mixed media

  • Acrylics are fast drying, which will help you paint more in less time and experiment with abstract or realistic styles.
  • Each acrylic painting tutorial explains how use acrylic as a flexible painting medium, how to apply paint in thickpaint impasto or thin translucent glazesand how to mix paint to avoid muddy tones.
  • You will see which painting surfaces work best with acrylics, from stretched canvases and panels to boards andpaper, and how to prepare a smooth ground.
  • Instructors show how use color contrastcadmium yellowultramarine blueburnt umber and titanium white to build vibrant landscapes, florals and expressive brush paintings.
  • Some classes focus on fluid acrylics, demonstrating how this technique that relies on gravity and movement can produce unique swirls and patterns.

Pastelsdrawing and digital painting

  • Using pastelsincluding soft pastels and oil pastels, you will learn brushless mark making, how different pastels are, how they are used on toned paper and how to blend edges without losing freshness.
  • Drawing courses focus on pencil sketch fundamentalslineformperspective and composition, helping you buildstrong drawing skills for any painting medium.
  • Ink and wash illustration projects teach you how to combine simple line drawing with subtle colour and shade.
  • Digital and animation workshops introduce modern tools artists use for illustration, concept art and expressivedigital brush paintings.

Learning formatfeedback and support

  • Each program includes clear video instruction with a detailed walk through of every stage, so you always knowwhat this stage requires and what comes next.
  • Art school mentors provide a structured guide, answer questionssuggest corrections and demonstrate how to avoidcommon mistakes.
  • You can study self-paced or join live online art classes with weekly feedback, depending on your schedule andlevel.
  • After registration with your email address you will receive access to your personal accountwhere you can viewcourses, download templates, track progress and contact support.
  • Students can join the communityshare finished painting projectsreceive inspirationencouragement and advicefrom other members and professional artists.

Materialstools and painting surfaces

  • Course descriptions list all essential supplies and materialspaints want from brands such as Winsor & Newton, Van Gogh or Da Vinci, brushes in different sizespalette knife, painting knivesmasking tape, paper towelsupplylist and other tools artists rely on.
  • You will learn how use a paint brush correctly, how amount paint on the brush affects marksand how to clean brushes safely so they last longer.
  • Lessons explain which painting surfaces to choose for each medium: watercolor paperprimed cotton canvaslinenpanelsboards or sketchbooks.
  • The instructors talk about pigment quality, valuetoneslight and shadowshowing how quality paints help colours stay bright and do not fade over years.
  • Special topics cover varnishcleaner and thinner for oils, how to handle toxic products safely and how to storepaintings so their appearance remains excellent.

Subjectsgenres and creative projects

  • You can explore subjects such as still life with apple and other objectsportraitsfloralsbeachesmountain sceneswinter landscapes and urban sketch illustration.
  • Step-by-step projects show setting still lifebuilding depth from foreground to horizon and capturing sunlightreflections and movement in water.
  • Lessons on portrait and figure teach how to achieve likeness, place features correctlysuggest form with confidentbrush strokes and capture unique character.
  • Floral and botanical art classes explain how to paint flowerspetalsleaf and stem structure, from a single rose to rich garden compositions.
  • Abstract and expressive workshops encourage you to experimentenjoy unpredictability of mediaplay with swirlsmarks and color fieldsand unlock your own style.

Who these painting lessons are for

  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students will find programs that match their levelwhether they are starting for the first time or returning after a long break.
  • If you would like to build a professional portfolio, these courses will help you develop specializationfromillustration and design to gallery-ready masterpieces.
  • Hobbyists who want learn painting for relaxation will find relaxing, step-by-step lessons that can use small amounts of time yet still give a strong result.
  • Teachers and creative business owners can also use these resources in art educationworkshops and marketing for their own online art school or studio.

How to choose an online painting course

  • Use filters by medialevel and price, then check out the course page to read about content, see example works andreview materials required.
  • Pay attention to course description, duration in hourlist of topics and what kind of finished painting you will haveby the end.
  • Read comments from other studentssee more photos in the gallery and watch demo fragments or youtube previews when available.
  • If you are still confusedcontact our support team; we will help you find a path that fits your goals and suggestwhere to begin.
  • You can also subscribe to the newsletterfollow us on facebookinstagrampinterest or other social media and stay updated about upcoming classes and seasonal offers.

Additional resources and inspiration

  • Additional resources include an inspiration blog with article content about compositioncolor theory and materials, as well as a shop section with links to recommended products and books.
  • You can purchase or buy courses individually or join membership access that gives you full library view and regular new content.
  • Reference photo packs are often included as high-resolution jpg files, so you can practice without searching for suitable images.
  • Seasonal programs in novemberdecember and february highlight winter scenesfishing villages, beaches andgarden views, so you can practice capturing atmosphere and movement across different times of year.
  • Our instructors include internationally known masters whose work is shown in museum collections and galleryexhibitions around the world.

You can order a course as a gift card for friends or family who love art, so they can learn from home at any time.

If you ever thought about studying painting but were not sure where to begin, these structured programs will guide you from fundamentals to more advanced topics.

Short tips in each lesson help you make sure you do not want to rush, but have time to observe, think and enjoy the creative process.

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