Specialty Course
CHILDREN in COLD WAX & OILS
Capture the Magic Moments of Children
Create unique paintings that capture childhood memories in cold wax and oils. Learn to paint personality and spirit, not just appearance. Perfect for painting grandchildren or preserving precious moments. Includes child proportions, expressive techniques, and layering on textured backgrounds.
Lifetime Access • 5 Modules • 3 Projects
Preserve Memories
Create lasting art that captures the magic moments of childhood for generations to cherish
Unique Effects
Achieve effects impossible without cold wax—textured, expressive, emotionally resonant paintings
Personality Over Perfection
Learn to capture spirit and personality, not just physical appearance, in your child portraits
All Skill Levels
Suitable for beginners and experienced artists exploring expressive cold wax techniques with children
5 Comprehensive Modules
Master child proportions and create expressive portraits that capture personality and magic moments
Proportions of a Child
Master the unique proportions of children—bigger heads, shorter legs, and different eye placement than adults
Warm Up Exercises
Fun preparatory activities like blind drawing and upside-down drawing to connect deeply with your subject
A Girl in Different Values
Monochromatic painting with one color plus black and white to emphasize lights and darks over color
A Little Boy on Paper
Complete lesson covering inspiration, color bridges, palette knife techniques, and layered applications
On the Beach
Old Dutch Master-inspired project demonstrating base layers, textures, and painting figures on busy backgrounds
Three Complete Projects
Apply your skills to create three beautiful paintings
Little Boy on Paper
Full demonstration of color bridges, texture creation, and expressive palette knife techniques.
Girl in Different Values
Master the importance of value through monochromatic study focusing on lights and darks.
On the Beach
Create a complete scene with figures on textured backgrounds inspired by Old Dutch Masters.
Everything You Need to Succeed
- 5 comprehensive modules with lifetime access
- Over 5 hours of step-by-step video instruction
- 3 complete child portrait projects
- Child proportion training and warm-up exercises
- Monochromatic value study techniques
- Private Cold Wax Creative Community on Facebook
- Direct email support from Marina
- Downloadable supply list via Dropbox
"Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. This course helps you capture that magic before it fades."
— Marina TvB (inspired by Pablo Picasso)
This course includes:
- 24 lessons
- Lifetime access
Meet Your Instructor
Marina Teding van Berkhout
Cold Wax Artist & Instructor
I'm Marina, and I've been exploring cold wax painting for over a decade. My journey with this medium has been transformative—it opened up a whole new world of texture, depth, and creative expression that I never knew was possible. I created this course because I remember how overwhelming it felt when I first started. There was so much conflicting information, and I made every mistake you can imagine! Through years of experimentation, teaching workshops, and connecting with thousands of students worldwide, I've refined these techniques into a clear, step-by-step system. My teaching philosophy is simple: give you permission to play, experiment, and find your own voice. Cold wax is forgiving and versatile—perfect for both beginners and experienced painters looking to add new dimensions to their work. When I'm not painting or teaching, you'll find me in my studio in France, probably covered in paint and experimenting with new techniques to share with students like you!
What Students Are Saying
"I thoroughly enjoy Marina's style of teaching. She is down to earth and relatable. I have sold MANY of the pieces I created since taking her course!"
Barbara M.
• Artist
"Fantastic online video lessons for learning how to paint children in oils and cold wax! Marina is an excellent instructor who is approachable for advice."
Jane M.
• Artist
"Marina's Cold Wax children painting course is a transformative journey. I discovered a newfound passion for cold wax painting and the confidence to paint my grandchildren."
John
• Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for beginners?⌄
Yes! This course welcomes both beginners and experienced artists. If you're completely new to cold wax, consider starting with Marina's Basics course first, then coming to this specialty course.
I want to paint my grandchildren. Will this help?⌄
Absolutely! This course is perfect for capturing those precious memories of grandchildren or any children in your life. You'll learn to paint their personality and spirit, creating unique keepsakes.
What makes painting children different from adults?⌄
Children have unique proportions—bigger heads relative to body, shorter legs, and eyes positioned lower on the face. Module 1 thoroughly covers these differences so your paintings look authentically childlike.
What supplies do I need?⌄
Minimal starter supplies: cold wax medium, oil paper or gessoed watercolor paper, and an old credit card for application. A complete supply list is available for download via Dropbox.
How long do I have access?⌄
Lifetime access for the duration of business operation. Work at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime you need them.
Can I get help and feedback?⌄
Yes! Join the private Cold Wax Creative Community on Facebook to share work, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists. Marina also provides direct email support.
Will I learn to paint realistic portraits?⌄
This course focuses on expressive, textured portraits that capture personality and emotion rather than photorealism. You'll learn to tell a story through your paintings using cold wax techniques.
Ready to Capture Childhood Magic?
Join artists preserving precious memories through beautiful cold wax paintings.
Enroll Now - $119