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My goal is to make my knowledge accessible and as easy as possible for all to learn the skills of a professional artist, at an affordable price, at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home, any time of day or night, anywhere in the world
Above is a selection of short clips from my courses & lesson videos
Many of my art students are now artists in the own right and
making a living selling their own work
Unlock your Genius under the Correct Guidance
Learn how to paint with me starting today
by licking the link below
After joining you can share paintings, ask questions, watch countless art lesson videos, get help and talk with others
There is even an art quiz & materials shop
Start your artist journey with an international art community made up of artists and art lovers just like you
Our online art community is open to everyone, all we need is an email and your name to join
About Our Online Art School
What will I learn when I join
I have been teaching classical drawing and oil painting techniques now for almost two decades with thousands of students learning these amazing skills and many becoming successful artists and following their own artistic dreams.
Through easy to follow lessons with step by step guidance, I will show you how to draw and paint like an professional artist.
Learn the classical techniques used by Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt. You will be amazed by the results you can achieve once you learn how.
Not sure which paid subscription membership plan to join ? Then start by joining our free Online Art Community as a full step-by-step painting course is included along with timelapse videos for you to enjoy.
50+
Years Experience
Drawing & Painting
Martin Close Online Art School Introduction & Welcome Video
Why my students are saying:
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The First Steps Membership Plan - Launching In 2025
Monthly subscription is only £5 per month and includes an amazing package of lessons and courses to get you started on both drawing and oil painting
I will teach you how to paint clouds, skies, landscapes, seascapes and still life using techniques I've learnt over 5 decades of being a professional artist
Online Art
Community
£ 0
Join with just your name and email
For all art lovers and
ability levels
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What's Inside
Full access to everything on
my Art Community
Connecting & Interreacting With Others Members
Includes
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Art Gallery Page
To Feature Your Paintings
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All Time-Lapse Videos
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Art Blogs & Discussion Topics
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Art Materials Shop
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Plus A Complete
Oil Painting Course
With 5 Detailed Lessons
Foundation
£10
monthly fee
Focussing on techniques in
drawing and oil painting
Launching Soon
2025
What's Inside
Complete
Drawing Course
Focusing On Proportion
Line & Mass
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Essential Workshops On Colour Mixing Including Theory & Harmonics
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Webinar On Understanding Composition Design, Narrative & Balance
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Foundation level
Painting Courses With
New Projects Ongoing
Full Tuition
£20
monthly fee
Complete tuition including regular support webinars
Launching Sept
2025
What's Inside
Everything In
Foundation Plus
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Full Access To All Painting Courses With New Projects Ongoing
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Live Support Webinars
Focussing On Your Questions & Requests For Guidance
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Documentary Type Courses Focusing On My Personal Painting Process & Techniques I Use
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30% Discount On Selected Original Oil Paintings
New One Day Oil Painting Workshops On Location In Dorset
* Available Now *
For more information please email; [email protected] or phone 07900 492288
Painting a forest in oils "En Plein Air"
All materials including high quality 10 x 14 inch canvas board, all artist oil colours and painting mediums are included within the price.
£ 135.00
Maximum 10 spaces per venue
Suitable for complete beginner to intermediate as full tuition via demonstration is given.
Experienced oil painters are also welcome to extend their knowledge of classical techniques.
Help Sponsor A Young Person To Learn
by a monthly donation
Your support helps us run art courses for young people in deprived areas that would not normally be able to afford the price of courses or the materials.
With your support our art school can make a difference
Your donations help support every aspect of our art school and especially helps run in person art courses in poorer communities around the world for free.
For the price of just two cups of coffee a month you can help us make a difference by teaching a young person a skill that will last a lifetime
A small £5 donation can really help
Every young person who you help support is gifted an easel, a set of brushes, a set of oil colours as well as canvases that they can keep along with their course fees all free of charge.
Our first community courses are being organised now for 2025 and will focus on teaching both drawing and basic oil painting techniques to communities in Oregon in America, Dorset and Yorkshire in the UK.
Thank you For Your Support
Our free online art community is always growing with new members wanting to learn how to draw and paint
Come and join in the fun and start your artist journey today
Join with just your name and email address