Discover the Magic ofCold WaxPainting
Painting with (Water-based) cold wax medium is a fun and easy way to add depth and texture to your art. You can mix it with oil paints or acrylics to create beautiful layered paintings. By learning simple cold wax painting techniques and trying different tools, you can make stunning textures that bring your art to life. Adding fun materials like wax crayons, pan pastels, collage etc. makes it a real mixed media technique! Whether you’re just starting or have been painting for years, adding cold wax to your paints is a great way to explore new ideas and boost your creativity.
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I'm Marina,your guide toCold Wax Painting
I'm so happy you found your way to my little corner of the internet. I'm a Dutch artist living in the South of France with my family and our lovely dog, Tessa.
For many years my work has centered around painting with cold wax and oils, a medium that completely changed the way I paint. I love building layers, scraping paint, and discovering what appears on the surface.
These days I'm also exploring textured painting with acrylics and mixed media, always with the same curiosity for layers, marks, and unexpected discoveries.
My studio is surrounded by olive trees and lavender fields, and I often find inspiration in old weathered walls and faded shutters. In my figurative paintings, I like to leave things a little loose and dreamy, so there is space for the viewer to imagine their own story.
Whether you're here for my paintings or my classes, I hope you enjoy exploring.
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Explore layers, texture, and creative techniques through online classes, free resources, and the Creative Collective membership.
Online Classes
Creative classes in cold wax, oils, acrylics and textured painting.
Free Resources
Access free tutorials, blog posts, and downloadable guides to kickstart your creative journey.
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“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
— Vincent van Gogh
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Join me for a free class, Painting Abstract Flowers in Cold Wax, Oils, and Acrylics! You'll learn fun, easy techniques to create textured, expressive florals—perfect for loosening up and exploring your creativity.
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My art is based on the beautiful philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Paintings carefully built up layer by layer, showing imperfections and allowing history to shine through.
Love Notes from my Students
“Marina's teaching style is so warm and encouraging. Her cold wax course completely transformed my approach to painting!”
Ines L.
Student
“The depth and texture in Marina's work is absolutely stunning. I'm honored to have one of her pieces in my home.”
James L.
Art Collector
“Finally, someone who explains cold wax techniques clearly! Marina's tutorials are pure gold.”
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How to create a harmonious color palette using 3 colors
Create a harmonious color palette with just 2 or 3 colors! Learn how to mix Sap Green, Turquoise, and Raw Sienna with Titanium White, Titanium Buff, and grey to build transparent and opaque layers, create depth, and keep your cold wax palette cohesive and beautiful.
Paint with me - An Easy Abstract Landscape Tutorial
In this tutorial, you learn how to create depth in your paintings by using aerial perspective. Warm and cool colors are important, as is texture and value.
How to SIGN your cold wax paintings
Learn 5 easy ways to sign your cold wax and oil paintings! From transfer methods to carving into the wax, signing on the edge, or even the back, discover tips to add a personal, professional touch to your artwork. Perfect for cold wax painters, oil and acrylic artists, and anyone finishing their paintings.
Step IntoMy Studio
My studio in the South of France is where the magic happens. Surrounded by olive trees and lavender, I create my layered texture paintings that tell a story.
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