Marina's signature class • Lifetime Access
Textured Portraits
in Cold Wax & Oils or Acrylics and a Texture Medium
In this online class, you’ll learn how to create expressive, textured portraits in oils and cold wax, or acrylics with a texture medium.
We’ll build layers, scrape back, add marks, and let the face slowly appear, without the pressure of perfect realism.
A class for painters who want to stop forcing the likeness and start finding the face in the layers.
Reopening offer: use code PORTRAIT20 for 20% off until 30 May.
Instant access • Lifetime access • Full portrait class
A gentler way into portraits
Maybe this feels familiar…
You want to paint portraits, but the moment you start, everything feels a little too serious. You worry about the likeness. You keep correcting the eyes, the nose, the mouth. You lose the looseness you love in your other work.
What if the portrait didn’t have to come first?
In this class, we begin with texture, layers, colour, and marks. The face slowly appears from the background, instead of being forced onto a blank surface.
You’ll learn to create expressive portraits in oils and cold wax, or acrylics with texture medium, in a way that feels more intuitive, layered, and free.
The layers lead. You follow. And the portrait slowly reveals itself.
Student Work
What Students Are Saying
“I have taken both Marina's "Fabulous Faces" and "Beyond the Layers" classes and they are both rich in content - furthering my understanding of oil and cold wax medium. Marina's style and techniques are inspiring and she freely shares her knowledge with others. Both classes are definitely worth the minimal cost and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in oil and cold wax.”
— JENNIFER T.
“I usually paint florals in oils and abstracts in encaustics. I wanted to merge these two and paint faces again. Marina workshop was an answer to this desire. I loved the refresher she gave at the beginning of the workshop of perspectives and portions since it had been awhile for me and painting faces. Her actual painting and explanation of how to use cold wax with oils along with her sharing her techniques was so informative and practical enough to follow along. Her teaching style was not a rigid one but one of encouraging exploration and individual preferences.”
— LINDA S.
“I love Fabulous faces. I love cold wax but never knew what was possible till your class. You see I'm a realist painter but I like abstract. Your class shows me how to combine the two. I do some portraits but my real love is animals. I have just been studying your class but soon I will give it a try. I'm so happy I took this class. Well worth the money. Thank You so much!”
— DIANA H.
Meet Your Instructor
Marina Teding van Berkhout
Artist & Instructor
I’m Marina, a Dutch artist living in the South of France. I’m endlessly inspired by layers, texture, and the happy surprises that appear while painting.
This class combines two of my passions: Painting with Cold Wax and oils (and recently Acrylics) and painting portraits! Painting portraits is very addictive because you are constantly challenging yourself to do better! Take your time, paint a lot of portraits, each time you will learn something new and I am there to support you on your journey.
Full Class
Textured Portraits
in Cold Wax & Oils or Acrylics and Texture Medium
$179
Join with 20% off until 30 May using code PORTRAIT20 at checkout.
6 in-depth modules + bonus charcoal & cold wax demo
Both Oils & Cold wax and Acrylics & Powerwax, Heavy Gel Medium or an other Texture Medium
Four full portrait painting projects
Support from Marina and your fellow students
Lifetime access, go at your own pace, revisit any time
Questions
Do I need to know how to draw faces? +
Not at all. The first module is a gentle introduction to drawing the face — proportions, features, and simple exercises to get you comfortable. And because we’re painting expressive portraits rather than photorealistic ones, there is a lot of room to work intuitively as you go.
What level is this class for? +
This class is for anyone who wants to paint expressive textured portraits — whether you’re new to portrait painting or you have experience and want to bring more looseness and texture into your work. We start with the basics and build from there.
Which medium should I use? +
You can choose the medium you love most. The class includes projects in both oils & cold wax and acrylics with Powerwax or another texture medium, but you do not need to use both. The layering approach is very similar either way.
What supplies do I need? +
For oils: oil paints, cold wax medium, a wooden panel or oil paper, palette knife, bowl scraper, pencils. For acrylics: acrylic paints, Powerwax or Heavy Gel Medium, mixed media paper or canvas, texture tools. The full supply list is inside the class.
Is this a self-paced class? +
Yes, completely. You get access to all content the moment you enroll and can work through it in your own time, at your own pace. There is no schedule to follow and no deadline to meet. Marina is always there to help you.
How long do I have access? +
Forever. One payment gives you lifetime access to all lessons and videos. Many students come back and paint along again when they try a new colour palette or want to explore the other medium.
Is there support during the class? +
Yes. You can reach me by email or in the community, and I love seeing what you’re working on. Don’t be shy, questions, doubts, and half-finished paintings are all welcome.
What is your refund policy? +
Once you are enrolled I am unable to offer a refund. But I am confident you will enjoy the class — and I am always here if you have questions before you decide.
Ready to find the face in the layers?
Pick up your palette knife, choose your medium, and let’s paint together.
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Textured Portraits — in Cold Wax & Oils or Textured Acrylics
by Marina Teding van Berkhout
