https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/oil-painting-101
Oil painter, Erika Lee Sears, creates an original piece of art everyday. She breaks down the age-old tradition of oil painting and makes it easy and accessible, from mixing colors, to playing with shadows and light, to the final varnish. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned painter, there will be tips and tricks in this crash course for everyone.

• Work with a limited color palette


• Mix color and make a color wheel


• Mix the perfect "black"


• Make a loose sketch for painting


• Work with oil paint and mineral spirits


• Clean your brushes


• Create shadows and light


• Prepare a wooden panel for painting


• Varnish a painting 

What you'll get

• Easy-to-follow class by instructor and artist Erika Lee Sears on foundational oil painting skills


• 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere


• Step-by-step instruction and a detaileid supply list


• The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students