Learning oil painting with Martin Kinnear is a uniquely valuable experience for several compelling reasons, especially if you're serious about mastering the craft or advancing your artistic journey:

 

🎨 1. Royal College of Art-Trained Master

Martin trained at the prestigious Royal College of Art, one of the most respected art institutions in the world. This means you're learning from someone with elite-level training and deep historical and technical knowledge of oil painting, including both classical and contemporary methods.

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🏆 2. Award-Winning Painter

Martin is not just a teacher—he’s a nationally recognised, award-winning artist. He has exhibited widely and won numerous accolades, meaning he walks the walk. You're learning from someone whose work has been judged at the highest levels.

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🧑‍🏫 3. A Brilliant, Patient Teacher

Many skilled artists can paint well, but very few can teach with clarity and care. Martin is renowned for his patience, generosity, and ability to break down complex techniques into manageable, learnable steps. Students consistently praise his clear communication and supportive guidance.

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💻 4. State-of-the-Art Online Studio

Martin teaches from a custom-built HD broadcast studio, not a webcam setup, allowing you to:

• See every brushstroke in crisp detail

• Hear every word clearly

• Re-watch classes and paint at your own pace

On demand tuition is not just affordable, but allows you to repeat, rewatch and reinforce your lesson, making it much more effective than live on the spot tuition.

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📚 5. Structured Learning for Every Level

Martin's teaching is meticulously organised into three progressive programs:

• The Oils Program (TOP) – for beginners to intermediates

• Advanced Oils – for deeper techniques to build personal style and creativity

• Diploma – mentoring for aspiring professional or exhibiting artists

This structure ensures that you’re always learning at the right level, not overwhelmed or under challenged.

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🌐 6. Supportive Community & Mentoring

Each program includes access to its dedicated community forum where you can:

• Ask questions and get expert responses

• Share your work and get feedback

• Connect with fellow painters

Plus, higher-level students receive personal mentoring directly from Martin—a rare opportunity.

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🆓 7. You Can Try It for Free

You don’t have to take anyone’s word for it. You can watch a full TOP class for free and experience the quality of teaching and content for yourself before committing.

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🚀 Bottom Line

If you want to:

• Learn from a master with credentials, skill, and passion

• Access world-class teaching from the comfort of your home

• Join a community that lifts you up

• Progress with clarity and confidence

Then Martin Kinnear is one of the best choices you can make for learning oil painting seriously and joyfully.

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Would you like help getting started or want a summary of the different programs to see which one suits you best? 

Please feel free to email jane@martinkinnearstudio.com

 

We really look forward to being able to work with you soon.

 

Martin Kinnear Teaching Studio Team.