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Flowers in Cold Wax
Medium & Oils
Paint lush abstract flowers with oils and cold wax medium.
Grab your oils and cold wax medium and come paint with me! In this free lesson, I'll walk you step by step through creating a rich, textured abstract flower painting. No experience needed, no pressure, just the pure joy of painting!
A free class. A beautiful painting. And a medium you'll fall in love with.
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Maybe this feels familiar...
You've heard about cold wax medium and you're curious. Maybe you've even bought a jar. But you're not quite sure where to start.
Or maybe you've been painting for a while but your work feels a bit flat, you want more texture, more depth, more of that beautiful matte finish that makes cold wax paintings so special.
This class is the perfect first step. One painting, three simple stages, and a medium you'll fall in love with.
No experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to play.
Why cold wax is such a beautiful medium
It invites you to slow down and really feel the painting
Cold wax medium gives your oil paintings a beautiful matte finish, gorgeous texture, and the freedom to scrape, layer, and build depth in a way that feels intuitive and forgiving. Every layer adds to the history of the painting.
In this class, you'll experience all of that — and by the end, I'm sure you'll be as hooked on the medium as I am.
The texture. The softness. The depth. Pure magic.
This is what we'll do together
Three beautiful stages — from a white paper to blooming flowers.
Stage 1
Building your base
We start with a textured layer using lots of different texture tools, building the foundation of the painting.
Stage 2
Adding some colour
The next layer is full of colours. Don't think of the subject yet — just play and experiment!
Stage 3
Finding the flowers
We find beautiful abstract flowers in our 'busy' background, and add a bit of pan pastel for interest!
What you'll take with you
More than a finished painting
By the end of this class, you'll have a beautiful textured flower painting in cold wax and oils — but also something more valuable.
You'll understand how cold wax medium works, how to build texture with different tools, and how to let a painting grow through layers rather than forcing a result.
And if you love the process — which I'm sure you will — there's so much more to explore from here.
A finished painting, yes — but also the beginning of a new way of working.
"Oils and cold wax are pure magic together. The texture, the softness, the depth — it invites you to slow down and really feel the painting."
— Marina TvB
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Flowers in Cold Wax & Oils
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A complete painting class with step-by-step guidance, cold wax techniques, and a beautiful finished piece. My gift to you.
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Meet Your Instructor
Marina Teding van Berkhout
Artist & Instructor
I'm Marina, a Dutch professional artist living in the South of France. I created this free lesson because I would love for you to discover the cold wax medium! There's something magical about letting go of perfection, picking up a palette knife, and just playing. Cold wax opened up a whole new world of painting for me, and I want you to experience that same creative freedom. Whether you're a complete beginner or you've been painting for years, you are going to love it!
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The Texture Lab
Loved this free class? The Texture Lab is a warm creative membership with monthly classes, prompts, and a supportive community to keep your art practice moving forward.
Fresh lessons every month, in both cold wax and acrylics — plus ongoing support from me and your fellow artists.
Explore The Texture Lab →What Students Are Saying
"This is such good teaching! I have watched it over and over again."
Jen Fleming · USA
"Marina's classes are so informative and interesting, featuring gorgeous paintings."
Mimi Sagadin · Canada
"Her love of the creative process shines and spills over onto her students."
Linda L. · Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free? +
100%! No credit card, no hidden costs. I made this lesson as a gift because I believe everyone deserves to experience the joy of painting. It's yours to keep forever.
Do I need any experience? +
Not at all! I'll walk you through every single step. If you can spread butter on toast, you can work with cold wax. Seriously — just come as you are.
Is this class just for oils + cold wax? +
Yes — this class is designed specifically for oils with cold wax, so everything is geared to slow drying time and lush, layered texture.
What supplies do I need? +
The basics: oil paints, cold wax medium, a few brushes, a palette knife, and a canvas or panel. I'll give you the full supply list inside the lesson — nothing fancy or expensive needed.
How long do I have access? +
Forever! Once you're in, the lessons are yours for life. Come back whenever you want — many students tell me they rewatch the demo every time they paint flowers.
Ready to Paint Flowers in Cold Wax?
Grab your paints, pour a coffee, and let's create something beautiful together.
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by Marina Teding van Berkhout
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