Diploma 

Diploma 

Paint with purpose. Learn with continuity. Grow with mentorship.​

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The Diploma in Professional Practice at The Martin Kinnear Studio is the natural next step for artists who want more than skills — they want a practice, a pathway, and a plan.

Whether you're building a portfolio, applying to open shows, or shaping a sustainable creative life, this long form hybrid diploma offers the structure, flexibility, and expert mentorship to help you thrive — at your pace, in your way, with guidance at every step.

 

Why Choose This Diploma?

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• Built for continuity
 This is not a course you “finish.” It’s a year-long creative relationship — one that connects your existing knowledge to a deeper, more personal practice, and guides you forward from wherever you are. Many diploma students come from our Oils and Advanced Oils programs — others join from art school or independent study. All are seeking serious, sustained development.

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• Mentorship, not just modules
. Regular contact. Structured tutorials. A dedicated mentor who knows your work, your goals, and your pace. You’ll be supported not just as a student, but as a developing artist in your own right.

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• Flexible hybrid learning
, With a combination of online resources, live sessions, and optional in-person events, the Diploma is designed to fit around real lives. Whether you’re working, caregiving, or just not based near a major art school, the structure bends to suit you — not the other way around

• Learn from a working artist, not just a tutor
The Diploma is led and accredited by Martin Kinnear, a practicing professional painter with a 20-year exhibition career, a Paris Salon medal, and RCA credentials. You’ll gain insight into what it really means to sustain a professional practice — creatively, technically, and commercially.

 

What’s Included?

• A one to three year modular program tailored to individual development

• Personal mentorship from Martin Kinnear or senior Studio tutors

• Access to our archive of technical painting resources

• Feedback and development plans for your independent project or portfolio

• Live critique groups and professional Q&As

• Studio-building, exhibition strategy, and artist statement support

• Martin Kinnear Studio Diploma Accreditation

 

Who It’s For

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• Alumni of The Oils or Advanced Oils programs ready for a bigger commitment

• Independent painters seeking mentorship and long-term development

• Artists preparing for open exhibitions, MA study, or solo projects

• Graduate and Doctoral students who want exposure to technical skill building to complement art theory studies Creatives looking for a flexible, real-world alternative to traditional atelier study

 

A Diploma With Direction

This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about asking better questions, making more meaningful work, and establishing a clear, ongoing direction for your creative future.

Whether you're stepping into the art world or stepping up within it, the Diploma in Professional Practice offers continuity, community, and the professional insight to make your next move count.

It’s not just what you learn. It’s who you become.

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