Mini Class
A Statue in Cold Wax
& Oils
Paint an Expressive Portrait with Texture & Soul
In this mini class, I’ll guide you step by step through painting a beautiful, expressive portrait based on a picture of a beautiful statue, using cold wax medium and oils. We’ll mix our greens ourselves paint a monochromatic underpainting and then add color and collage to let the portrait emerge from the background.
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Cold Wax & Oils
Create gorgeous textured layers with cold wax medium and oil paints.
Figurative + Abstract
Learn to mix your own greens, paint a monochrome portrait and add some color and collage to add interest.
Step by Step
I walk you through every stage, from building your base layers to the final details that bring the portrait to life.
Yours Forever
Lifetime access to all lessons. Come back and rewatch whenever you want, many students paint along more than once (and each time she turns out differently!)
What You’ll Learn
Three stages from blank canvas to expressive statue portrait
Your Painting Project
Cold wax medium + oils, step by step
What’s Included
“I love painting statues — there’s something so beautiful about capturing the timeless elegance of sculpture in textured layers of cold wax and oils. Let the paint do the talking!”
— Marina TvB
Keep Learning
Want to Go Deeper?
Loved this mini class? Take your cold wax and oil painting skills to the next level:
Full Class
Textured Portraits in
Cold Wax & Oils
The complete portrait class! Dive deep into cold wax and oil techniques for creating expressive, layered portraits. Master all the essential techniques with in-depth modules.
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The Cold Wax
Collective
Get access to all my classes, live sessions, monthly challenges, and a community of cold wax painters. The perfect way to keep growing your skills in both cold wax & oils and Powerwax & acrylics.
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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 in cold wax and oils and recently also in acrylics and Powerwax (Powertex). Cold wax medium and oils give me the freedom to build beautiful texture and create those layered backgrounds I love. I can’t wait to share this process with you!
What Students Are Saying
“Loved this class, it was the first time I tried out painting in cold wax and oils and I am hooked!.”
MARY J.
“I didn't know you could use collage in your cold wax paintings, this opens up lots of new possiblities!.”
SANDRA S.
“I had fun with this class, very manageable project that I could do in just a few days."
Karen H.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience painting portraits or statues? +
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 statue grows from the abstract background. I’ll show you exactly how.
What is cold wax medium and where can I buy it? +
Cold wax medium (such as Gamblin Cold Wax Medium) is mixed with oil paints to create gorgeous textured, layered effects. It gives your paintings a beautiful matte, waxy surface that you can scrape into and build up. You can find where to buy it on my art supplies page.
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. Traditional cold wax medium is not compatible with acrylics. If you prefer working with acrylics, check out my other figure and portrait classes using Powerwax — I teach similar subjects in both mediums!
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 portraits class? +
This mini class focuses on one statue portrait painting project — perfect for a quick creative boost. The full Textured Portraits in Cold Wax & Oils class goes much deeper with multiple projects, advanced techniques, and more in-depth guidance to develop your own style.
Ready to Paint a Statue?
Grab your oils and cold wax medium — let’s create something beautiful together.
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by Marina Teding van Berkhout
