Oil Painting Landscapes for Beginners
A 30-part course with Darrell Crow Studios
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- Total Time 8 hr, 50 min
- Lessons 30
- Attachments 299
- Exercises 129
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283 CQ
30 Lessons in This Course
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13 minFREECrafts lesson 1Free7 CQ
Do you want to begin painting with oils, but don’t know where to start? In this lesson, you will learn how to set up a workstation and the select paint colors.
with Darrell Crow StudiosDo you want to begin painting with oils, but don’t know where to start? In this lesson, you will learn how to set up a workstation and the select paint colors.
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22 minCrafts lesson 212 CQ
In part two of the oil painting prep series, you continue learning about materials. In this lesson you review tools from a bristle brush to the palette knife.
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn part two of the oil painting prep series, you continue learning about materials. In this lesson you review tools from a bristle brush to the palette knife.
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19 minCrafts lesson 310 CQ
You have your workstation, your brushes, canvas and paints. What now? In this lesson, you learn about mediums and gessos, two essential tools for oil painting.
with Darrell Crow StudiosYou have your workstation, your brushes, canvas and paints. What now? In this lesson, you learn about mediums and gessos, two essential tools for oil painting.
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11 minCrafts lesson 46 CQ
Learn how to set up your workspace for painting with oils. Save time and money by keeping supplies on hand that will help you keep things clean as you go.
with Darrell Crow StudiosLearn how to set up your workspace for painting with oils. Save time and money by keeping supplies on hand that will help you keep things clean as you go.
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15 minCrafts lesson 58 CQ
In this lesson, Crow demonstrates how to clean oil paint brushes effectively using baby oil, brush cleaners and restorers, and good ol’ Gojo.
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this lesson, Crow demonstrates how to clean oil paint brushes effectively using baby oil, brush cleaners and restorers, and good ol’ Gojo.
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20 minCrafts lesson 611 CQ
Learn about the common types of easels. Darrel Crow shows everything from basic tabletop easels to pricey titanium models for professional painters.
with Darrell Crow StudiosLearn about the common types of easels. Darrel Crow shows everything from basic tabletop easels to pricey titanium models for professional painters.
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16 minCrafts lesson 79 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to arrange oils on a palette for both floral and landscape paintings, and how to create a basic background using black gesso primer!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this lesson, learn how to arrange oils on a palette for both floral and landscape paintings, and how to create a basic background using black gesso primer!
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13 minCrafts lesson 87 CQ
Just getting started with oil paints? Learn about the different types of canvas available, from ultra-smooth stretched canvases to Masonite boards
with Darrell Crow StudiosJust getting started with oil paints? Learn about the different types of canvas available, from ultra-smooth stretched canvases to Masonite boards
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14 minFREECrafts lesson 9Free8 CQ
Learn how to paint skies with oil paints! This lesson shows how paint a clear blue sky and a hazy sky. Get tips for colors, brush strokes, and canvas prep.
with Darrell Crow StudiosLearn how to paint skies with oil paints! This lesson shows how paint a clear blue sky and a hazy sky. Get tips for colors, brush strokes, and canvas prep.
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15 minCrafts lesson 108 CQ
Stormy skies and seascapes are traditional oil painting subjects. Follow along with Darrell Crow in his second lesson on how to paint skies.
with Darrell Crow StudiosStormy skies and seascapes are traditional oil painting subjects. Follow along with Darrell Crow in his second lesson on how to paint skies.
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22 minCrafts lesson 1112 CQ
Learn oil painting techniques for capturing night skies, as well as many different methods for painting clouds. Add a new level of mastery to your paintings!
with Darrell Crow StudiosLearn oil painting techniques for capturing night skies, as well as many different methods for painting clouds. Add a new level of mastery to your paintings!
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11 minCrafts lesson 126 CQ
Get in touch with your inner Renaissance painter and learn how to paint clouds in a night sky. Then, learn how to paint a shimmering nighttime ocean!
with Darrell Crow StudiosGet in touch with your inner Renaissance painter and learn how to paint clouds in a night sky. Then, learn how to paint a shimmering nighttime ocean!
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29 minCrafts lesson 1315 CQ
Learn how to create captivating skies in shades of crimson, lavender and gold. Get tips on what brushes and strokes to use, as well as how to add highlights.
with Darrell Crow StudiosLearn how to create captivating skies in shades of crimson, lavender and gold. Get tips on what brushes and strokes to use, as well as how to add highlights.
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14 minFREEOil Painting lesson 14Free8 CQ
Create a landscape painting of a magical autumn scene! In this lesson, Darrell Crow shows how to paint the backdrop, using oil paints on a reused canvas.
with Darrell Crow StudiosCreate a landscape painting of a magical autumn scene! In this lesson, Darrell Crow shows how to paint the backdrop, using oil paints on a reused canvas.
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20 minOil Painting lesson 1511 CQ
Add a realistic mountain range to your autumn landscape picture in this lesson. Learn to blend oil paints and use brush techniques for a realistic look.
with Darrell Crow StudiosAdd a realistic mountain range to your autumn landscape picture in this lesson. Learn to blend oil paints and use brush techniques for a realistic look.
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17 minCrafts lesson 169 CQ
You’ve painted a striking mountain range against an autumn sky. In this lesson, add trees, bushes, and a lake to your fall landscape oil painting.
with Darrell Crow StudiosYou’ve painted a striking mountain range against an autumn sky. In this lesson, add trees, bushes, and a lake to your fall landscape oil painting.
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17 minOil Painting lesson 179 CQ
Add autumn foliage to your fall landscape painting in this lesson! Learn how to use custom colors and creative brush techniques to paint a realistic landscape.
with Darrell Crow StudiosAdd autumn foliage to your fall landscape painting in this lesson! Learn how to use custom colors and creative brush techniques to paint a realistic landscape.
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12 minCrafts lesson 187 CQ
You’ve painted a mountain towering over a colorful autumn landscape. Now, add the finishing touches to make your oil painting a masterpiece!
with Darrell Crow StudiosYou’ve painted a mountain towering over a colorful autumn landscape. Now, add the finishing touches to make your oil painting a masterpiece!
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18 minFREECrafts lesson 19Free10 CQ
Darrell Crow shows you how to prepare your materials and lay down the first strokes of your brush to make beautiful and realistic cascades.
with Darrell Crow StudiosDarrell Crow shows you how to prepare your materials and lay down the first strokes of your brush to make beautiful and realistic cascades.
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14 minCrafts lesson 208 CQ
Do you like calm and still water or the roaring waves of the sea? In this lesson, continue your study of water by painting a lake and an ocean with oils.
with Darrell Crow StudiosDo you like calm and still water or the roaring waves of the sea? In this lesson, continue your study of water by painting a lake and an ocean with oils.
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26 minCrafts lesson 2114 CQ
Are you ready to continue your study of painting water with oils? In this lesson, learn how to paint reflective lakes and use the palette knife for edging.
with Darrell Crow StudiosAre you ready to continue your study of painting water with oils? In this lesson, learn how to paint reflective lakes and use the palette knife for edging.
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20 minCrafts lesson 2211 CQ
Want to add some rushing rapids to your next oil painting? This lesson shows you how to paint the sediment, cover it with moving water, and define river banks.
with Darrell Crow StudiosWant to add some rushing rapids to your next oil painting? This lesson shows you how to paint the sediment, cover it with moving water, and define river banks.
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7 minOil Painting lesson 234 CQ
Build your oil painting expertise with a chilly winter scene! This lesson from Darrell Crow Studios shows you how to paint a frozen river with snowy banks.
with Darrell Crow StudiosBuild your oil painting expertise with a chilly winter scene! This lesson from Darrell Crow Studios shows you how to paint a frozen river with snowy banks.
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22 minFREECrafts lesson 24Free12 CQ
Want to learn how to paint in oils? In this lesson, learn how to prepare a canvas and mix oil paint into the right hues for a vivid night seascape painting.
with Darrell Crow StudiosWant to learn how to paint in oils? In this lesson, learn how to prepare a canvas and mix oil paint into the right hues for a vivid night seascape painting.
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15 minOil Painting lesson 258 CQ
Now that your oil paint colors have been mixed on the palette, move to the canvas of your dark seascape. Learn to apply an oil medium and paint a glowing moon.
with Darrell Crow StudiosNow that your oil paint colors have been mixed on the palette, move to the canvas of your dark seascape. Learn to apply an oil medium and paint a glowing moon.
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18 minCrafts lesson 2610 CQ
In this lesson, continue working on your dark sea painting, adding gradations of blue, dark gray clouds, and fluffy white clouds in a glowing sky.
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this lesson, continue working on your dark sea painting, adding gradations of blue, dark gray clouds, and fluffy white clouds in a glowing sky.
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18 minCrafts lesson 2710 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to fill in the foreground of your seascape oil painting with rough waves, sea foam, and a reflection of the moon’s glow in the water.
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this lesson, learn how to fill in the foreground of your seascape oil painting with rough waves, sea foam, and a reflection of the moon’s glow in the water.
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12 minCrafts lesson 287 CQ
Paint a large wave crest and other details in your night sea oil painting. Learn to mix oil paints and add colorful highlights to make the sea come to life!
with Darrell Crow StudiosPaint a large wave crest and other details in your night sea oil painting. Learn to mix oil paints and add colorful highlights to make the sea come to life!
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22 minCrafts lesson 2912 CQ
In this lesson, add more detail to your night seascape oil painting. Learn painting techniques to highlight the frothy wave crests and glowing, moonlit sea.
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this lesson, add more detail to your night seascape oil painting. Learn painting techniques to highlight the frothy wave crests and glowing, moonlit sea.
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26 minCrafts lesson 3014 CQ
Add the finishing touches to your sea painting, including seagulls in the distance, rocks in the foreground, and extra definition to the moon!
with Darrell Crow StudiosAdd the finishing touches to your sea painting, including seagulls in the distance, rocks in the foreground, and extra definition to the moon!
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10153 min10-part Crafts course82 CQ
Even if you’re never picked up a paintbrush, Darrell Crow can teach you how to paint lifelike flowers! Start by setting up a palette, preparing the canvas, and applying paints with proper technique.
with Darrell Crow StudiosEven if you’re never picked up a paintbrush, Darrell Crow can teach you how to paint lifelike flowers! Start by setting up a palette, preparing the canvas, and applying paints with proper technique.
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5103 min5-part Acrylic Painting course53 CQ
In this beginner-level course, you’ll learn how to paint waterscapes large and small with acrylics. Focus on creating the colors, reflections, and motion of rivers, waves, and even a wee puddle!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this beginner-level course, you’ll learn how to paint waterscapes large and small with acrylics. Focus on creating the colors, reflections, and motion of rivers, waves, and even a wee puddle!
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692 min6-part Color Theory course49 CQ
If you are an aspiring painter struggling to create the perfect colors, this is the course for you! Review color mixing, learn to create a color chart using ratios, and try out your new techniques!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIf you are an aspiring painter struggling to create the perfect colors, this is the course for you! Review color mixing, learn to create a color chart using ratios, and try out your new techniques!
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582 min5-part Crafts course44 CQ
The range of colors in an autumn landscape makes for a breathtaking view, perfect for capturing on a canvas. Follow along with this course to make your own oil painting of a fall landscape.
with Darrell Crow StudiosThe range of colors in an autumn landscape makes for a breathtaking view, perfect for capturing on a canvas. Follow along with this course to make your own oil painting of a fall landscape.
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594 min5-part Crafts course49 CQ
If you want to work with versatile, water mixable oil paints, then this course with professional art teacher Darrell Crow is the perfect start to a new, artistic adventure painting cats!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIf you want to work with versatile, water mixable oil paints, then this course with professional art teacher Darrell Crow is the perfect start to a new, artistic adventure painting cats!
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10153 min10-part Crafts course82 CQ
Even if you’re never picked up a paintbrush, Darrell Crow can teach you how to paint lifelike flowers! Start by setting up a palette, preparing the canvas, and applying paints with proper technique.
with Darrell Crow StudiosEven if you’re never picked up a paintbrush, Darrell Crow can teach you how to paint lifelike flowers! Start by setting up a palette, preparing the canvas, and applying paints with proper technique.
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582 min5-part Crafts course44 CQ
The range of colors in an autumn landscape makes for a breathtaking view, perfect for capturing on a canvas. Follow along with this course to make your own oil painting of a fall landscape.
with Darrell Crow StudiosThe range of colors in an autumn landscape makes for a breathtaking view, perfect for capturing on a canvas. Follow along with this course to make your own oil painting of a fall landscape.
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586 min5-part Crafts course47 CQ
Develop your oil painting expertise in this beginner-level course, and learn how to create several varieties of natural water formations in landscape paintings, while focusing on key techniques.
with Darrell Crow StudiosDevelop your oil painting expertise in this beginner-level course, and learn how to create several varieties of natural water formations in landscape paintings, while focusing on key techniques.
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852 min8-part Oil Painting course29 CQ
From transferring a drawing to canvas and using underpainting technique to finishing with scumbling, glazing, and dry brushing, learn how to oil paint masterfully from start to finish.
with Brad TeareFrom transferring a drawing to canvas and using underpainting technique to finishing with scumbling, glazing, and dry brushing, learn how to oil paint masterfully from start to finish.
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30530 min30-part Crafts course283 CQ
In this comprehensive, beginner-level course with artist Darrell Crow, learn all you need to know about painting with oils. Learn how to set up a painter’s workstation, and paint lovely landscapes!
with Darrell Crow StudiosIn this comprehensive, beginner-level course with artist Darrell Crow, learn all you need to know about painting with oils. Learn how to set up a painter’s workstation, and paint lovely landscapes!
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10121 min10-part Crafts course67 CQ
Stamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
with Fabulously ArtsyStamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
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1248 min12-part Crafts course30 CQ
We’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
with uBloomWe’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
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354 min3-part Crafts course28 CQ
Make a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
with Fiber Designs By AnnMake a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
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659 min6-part Crafts course32 CQ
Combine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
with Deby ColesCombine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
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1371 min13-part Crafts course42 CQ
In this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
with Video WorkbenchIn this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.