KICKSTART TO PAINTING WITH
COLD WAX AND ACRYLICS
Curious about how to create beautiful textured and layered art with acrylics?
Join me, Marina, in this 3-day Kickstart mini-course, where you'll be introduced to the art of creating beautiful, textured, and layered paintings by mixing acrylics with water-based cold wax!
In this mini-course, we’ll paint an abstract flower mini-series. We’ll start by building textures and base layers in a sketchbook or on mixed media paper, then transform these abstract backgrounds into charming flower paintings.
Grab your acrylics, Powerwax*, and texture tools, and let’s have fun making interesting textures! Join me on this creative adventure as we explore the endless possibilities of painting with water-based cold wax and acrylics.
Let’s create beautiful, layered mini-paintings together!
You are warned: it is very addictive!
PLEASE NOTE:
When you enroll, your lessons will arrive exactly 24 hours apart. You can expect a new lesson every 24 hours for the next 3 days
* Powerwax is a water-based cold wax created by Powertex. There are representatives of Powertex in most countries, so feel free to contact me if you need help finding them!
POWERWAX BY POWERTEX
This is the water-based cold wax I use to create the same effects as cold wax with oils. It’s called Powerwax, and it's made by Powertex. Powertex has representatives in most countries, so feel free to contact me at marinatvb@outlook.com if you need help finding one!
A more in-depth class on 'Cold Wax & Acrylics - The Basics' will open on the 3rd of November!
This KICKSTART class is an introduction to my deeper course, Cold Wax and Acrylics – The Basics, where you can dive even further into these unique painting methods. In the full course, you’ll gain a better understanding of tools, materials, and techniques to improve your artwork!
This class is packed with techniques, projects, and demos that will keep you busy for months. I hope you'll use it as a reference library that you can return to whenever you want to explore or review different techniques.
🌟 This is For You If:
🎨 You are hesitant to experiment with layers, fearing I'll mess up and create mud
❣️ You love the look of cold wax medium, but I can’t paint with oils because of the fumes I don’t have the patience to paint with oils because of the drying time
🎨 You find that oils take too long to dry but acrylics dry too fast!
❣️ You are looking for an environmentally friendly mixed media product to create interesting textures and layers
What You’ll Discover:
❣️ You will escape the complexity of oil painting with a more accessible medium like acrylics and achieve the same effects
🎨 You don't have long waits for layers to dry – Water-Based Cold Wax offers a quicker, more dynamic process.
❣️ You will love to experience the joy of mixed media, where every piece you create is a true expression of freedom.
Let's have some fun together over the next 3 days!
Get lifetime access to 3 days of pre-recorded videos.
- DAY 1: I’ll introduce you to water-based cold wax, Powerwax, explaining the ideal ratios to use and the benefits of adding it to your acrylics. We'll dive into creating the first layers, using texture tools to develop interesting effects, and experimenting with layering multiple base coats.
- Day 2: I’ll guide you in selecting a unique color palette for each square, ensuring no two are the same. We’ll continue experimenting with color, focusing on the process rather than adding a specific subject, and we’ll stop only when we truly love the layer we've created.
- Day 3: We will create small flower paintings and finish our series. We are painting intuitively and try to see the form of the flowers or the vase in the background we created (you can read more on that in this blogpost). We'll add scribbles, collage elements, gold powder.. the sky is the limit!
I am Marina, your painting guide!
I love painting with cold wax, whether it’s with oils or acrylics—the effects are so beautiful and different from other mediums!
I became completely hooked on using cold wax, and it has changed the way I create. I started with oils and cold wax, which gave me the freedom to develop my own style without the limits of traditional oil paint.
But I had many students that asked if cold wax medium would work with acrylics, so I started exploring a new water-based cold wax I found online. This added a whole new dimension to my art, and I slowly fell in love with acrylics too. And since I love to share, I made two new online classes for you!
🌺🌺Some beautiful student work🌺🌺
🤓My most asked question:
What is the difference between the cold wax and other acrylic mediums?
There are many acrylic mediums that can create texture effects, but each one offers different results. What makes cold wax unique is how it makes your paints beautifully transparent and gives them a soft, matte finish that’s hard to achieve with other acrylic mediums. Mixing cold wax into your paints not only enhances the texture but also adds a distinctive, elegant touch to your artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where can I buy the Powerwax?
Powerwax is made by a company called Powertex. They are in Belgium but there are local representatives in many countries. Just google Powertex and your country and they will come up. If you need help, shoot me a message at marinatvb@outlook.com
What is water-based cold wax and can I make it myself?
The only water-based cold wax I have found is made by Powertex and is called Powerwax. Unfortunately I have not found a way to make it myself (like I do with the oil based cold wax medium) There is a Powertex representative in many countries, they have a lot of other fun products too!
When does the Kickstart Course starts?
This Kickstart mini-course starts as soon as you enrolled in the course. It will be rolled out over the course of 3 days. You will have lifetime access to the recorded tutorials, so you can watch them whenever you want, and as many time you wish. *lifetime means as long as the school is in business.
Is there a community for the classes?
Yes, I encourage you to share all your questions and beautiful work in the private Facebook group "Cold Wax Creative Community". You can also post your work on instagram and tag me, I will share your work in my stories!
Do I need high speed internet for the classes?
Yes, you will need a good internet connection to view the video content for this course.
What art supplies do I need?
I always encourage students to use the art supplies they have. In this class, you will need acrylics, water-based cold wax (Powerwax from Powertex) and a support like mixed media paper. The rest is optional and adds to the fun of mixed media painting.
How long will the videos be available?
You get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for as long as my business is up and running. You can watch the videos within the classroom as many times as you wish. Make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.
Reviews
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Top Rated
Alexandra Jordankova
Great class!
Thank you so much for making this class available on-line. It is a great intro into cold wax medium. Your technique is easy to follow and as you said, it can be addictive! Thank you again! Cheers Alexandra
Marjorie Gavitt
New Technique
Thanks for this introduction to cold wax. I love the effects I can get! Your videos are very clear, and your tutorial very easy to understand and follow. Thank you!
Jill
Inspirational
Marina is a wonderful and very kind helpful teacher who introduced me to powerwax I have learnt so much highly recommended art tutorials
Michaela Hughes
Inspiring
I have never played with cold wax before and this class has inspired me to get started and incorporate this into my paintings. Thank You!
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