Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
When learning to paint, there are plenty of things to think about — colour mixing, brush choice, paint consistency, composition and technique. But sometimes a small adjustment to something as simple as how you hold your paint brush can make a surprisingly big... 
Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
Starting your oil painting journey can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different brush shapes and sizes to choose from. The good news is, you don’t need dozens of brushes to get started. In fact, a small selection of versatile brushes will cover almost... 
Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
Oil painting mediums can feel mysterious and expensive. If you’ve ever looked at the price of Liquol No. 4 and wondered why a bottle of medium costs so much, you’re not alone. In this YouTube tutorial, Oil Painting Medium Explained: How To Make Liquol (And Save... 
Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
Glazing is one of the most powerful techniques in oil painting. When used correctly, it allows artists to deepen colour, build atmosphere, subtly shift hues, and create luminous layers that simply can’t be achieved with opaque paint alone. In this YouTube tutorial,... 
Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
When working with oils, not all paints behave the same. Some colours cover completely, while others allow light and underlying layers to shine through. This quality is known as opacity. Oil paints can be opaque, semi-transparent, or transparent, and knowing the... 
Gold Coast Art School Tutorials
If you’ve ever wondered why some of your oil paints cover beautifully while others seem see-through no matter how much you layer, this tutorial is for you! In our latest youtube video, Stephen explains the key differences between transparent, semi-transparent, and...