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Specialist oil painting tuition for all abilities and ambitions
Martin Kinnear Studio
Since 2007
Creating Better Painters
Aspiring painters should study with Martin Kinnear for his rare blend of technical mastery and philosophical depth. His teaching revives endangered classical methods while encouraging personal expression, offering students a profound, structured, and emotionally resonant foundation in the craft of oil painting.
Explore Our Courses
Through our courses you can expect to acquire a deep understanding and appreciation for the techniques and philosophies that underpin the art of oil painting, as well as to develop your own unique artistic voice and style. Whether you choose to participate in the live or on demand online classes, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest level of instruction and guidance from a true master in the field.
Watch Martin talk about the ethos behind the new TOP oils program in this short film
The Oils Program TOP
Designed for Beginner to Intermediate level oil Painters . Join Martin Kinnear weekly ( 42 classes a year) or watch on demand (up to 12 weeks) for his live and interactive painting class. Whether you're a beginner or a self-taught improver, you'll be amazed at how quickly your oil painting skills improve.
Advanced Oils
Our most in depth online class, exclusively designed for advanced oil painters only, perfect for professional exhibiting painters who want to gain the technical skills and creative development necessary to stand out in competitions and galleries.
Diploma Course
The Diploma in Oil Painting is our most personalised, transformative, and gratifying course; the closest experience to an oil painting apprenticeship that you will encounter. We will refine your technical skills and cultivate your unique artistic practice while providing guidance in art marketing and professional mentorship