Mini Class
Golden Girls in Cold Wax & Oils
Paint Luminous Portraits with Warmth & Texture
In this mini class I'll guide you step by step through painting two beautiful golden portraits using oils and cold wax medium on a golden acrylic base. We'll work with a limited palette to create two beautiful portraits!
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Cold Wax & Oils
Work with cold wax medium and oils to build rich, textured layers, the perfect combination for expressive portraits.
Golden Palette
Discover how to use a golden base layer to create beautiful warm golden portraits
Step by Step
I walk you through every stage, from building your textured background to the final details that bring each face to life.
Yours Forever
Lifetime access to all lessons. Come back and rewatch whenever you want, many students paint along more than once.
What You'll Learn
How to create two beautiful golden portraits
01
Textured Base Layer
We start by building textured foundations with an acrylic base layer. and use stencils and markmaking tools to create texture.
02
Building up the portrait
Slowly build up your portrait, using a limited palette.
03
The Portrait Emerges
The magical part, we paint the portrait into the golden background, letting the face emerge from the layers beneath.
Your Painting Projects
Cold wax & oils, step by step
What's Included
“I love painting portraits — there's something so beautiful about capturing an expression, a mood, a story in someone's eyes. The golden palette adds this incredible warmth and light.”
— Marina TvB
Want to Go Deeper?
Cold Wax Portraits — Full Class
Love this mini class? My in-depth Textured Portraits in Cold Wax class takes you much further, with multiple portrait projects, advanced techniques, and everything you need to develop your own unique style painting faces in cold wax.
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Meet Your Instructor
Marina Teding van Berkhout
Cold Wax Artist & Instructor
I'm Marina, a Dutch professional artist living in the South of France. I am passionate about painting portraits, capturing an emotion with the tilt of a head or the look in the eyes, without too many details. Cold wax and oils give me the most beautiful textures and totally changed my painting process. I can't wait to share this process with you!
These are the two projects that you'll find in this mini-class!
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
Do I need experience painting portraits? +
No! I'll guide you through every step. You don't need to be able to draw perfectly — the beauty of this technique is that the portrait grows from the abstract background. I'll show you exactly how.
What supplies do I need? +
Oil paints, cold wax medium, a few brushes, a palette knife, soft pastels for drawing, and a canvas or panel. I'll give you the full supply list inside the class — nothing fancy or expensive needed.
Can I use acrylics instead of oils? +
This class is designed specifically for oils with cold wax medium. If you prefer acrylics and Powerwax, check out my other portrait and figure classes — I teach the same subjects in both mediums!
How long does cold wax take to dry? +
Cold wax with oils typically dries within 24–48 hours depending on how thick the layers are. You can usually continue working the next day. It's much faster than oils alone!
How long do I have access? +
Forever! Once you're enrolled, the lessons are yours for life. Come back whenever you want — many students tell me they rewatch the demonstrations every time they paint.
What's the difference between this mini class and the full class? +
This mini class focuses on golden-toned portraits — perfect for a focused creative project. The full Cold Wax Portraits class goes much deeper with multiple portrait projects, advanced techniques, and more in-depth guidance to develop your own style.
Ready to Paint Golden Portraits?
Grab your paints, pour a coffee, and let's create something beautiful together.
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Golden Girls in Cold Wax & Oils — Mini Class
by Marina Teding van Berkhout
